Hunters Ridge Legacy HOA
Bi-monthly Meeting
Meeting called to order at 6:00 P.M. on July 13, 2021
Executive Board in Attendance
Michael Burrell - President - Absent
Willie Wirth - Vice President
Debbie Tompkins - Secretary
Todd Drew - Floater
Bill Petras - Floater
President’s Remarks
- The March 2020 meeting minutes and 2020 Annual Report were approved.
- Bill Petras was appointed to fill a vacant spot on the HOA Board. His position on the Board will become permanent for a term upon homeowner vote at the November 2021 Annual Meeting.
- Updates from 2020 Annual Report presented:
Line Item 3. Flooding issues in the area from 2703 Squealer Lake Trail extending through the wetlands area to Stump Blind Trail
The wetlands area extending from the rear of 2703 Squealer Lake Trail to Stump Blind Trail has become a problem to the extent that the area is retaining more water than it should. Horry County Stormwater has provided a preliminary explanation that the problem is most probably the result of beaver activity between those two points. The property is owned by Wright Timber Co Inc., 1824 Towns St., Johns Island, SC 29455. Through our attorney, we have asked for permission for Horry County Stormwater to access this property in order to make an informed assessment of the issue. We have not yet heard back from Wright Timber. However, we will continue to push Wright Timber for access and for Wright Timber to contribute to the resolution of the issue, once confirmed.
Update: Wright Timber authorized the Board and Horry County Stormwater to access this property. Horry County Stormwater determined that the flooding was most likely being caused by downed trees and not by beavers. Inasmuch as complaints have stopped, no additional steps have been taken to resolve a problem that may no longer exist.
Line Item 4. The SCDOT owned property at the cul-de-sac end of Stump Blind Trail
The property behind the Sessions property, owned by SCDOT has been purchased, pending the prospective purchaser completing due diligence. The purchaser has had the property surveyed and has asked the Board for a lot assessment determination. The Board has responded that the reconstituted lot would be subject to the same annual lot assessment as all other Legacy lots.
Update: The purchasing party was due to settle on this property on July 10, 2021. The property has been incorporated into the HOA by an Acknowledgement of Consent recorded with the Registrar of Deeds on 6/17/21. The property is Lot 115 and the street address is 2636 Stump Blind Trail. Construction will commence on a yet to be determined date.
Line Item 5. The Legacy Pool
The Legacy pool remained closed throughout the year due to the COVID-19 epidemic, to the disappointment of the Board and those who typically enjoy the pool. The Board is aware of some of the dissatisfaction associated with the pool closure, and the Board is very appreciative of that disappointment. The Board considered and evaluated the concept of rebates/refunds related to HOA dues, due to the pool closure. The Board has concluded that rebates/refunds would be unwarranted for the following reasons: The Board compared the cost of pool operation before COVID with the cost of maintaining the pool during COVID closure. We/the HOA encumbered a cost of $7,312.94 in pool-related expenses in 2019. In 2020, we/the HOA encumbered costs of $7,648.26 to maintain the pool in a condition to be ready for use in the event the COVID-19 epidemic subsided. As we all know, this was not the case, and the COVID virus continues to be a constant part of our lives. Hopefully, this will not be the standard for 2021. Therefore, given the continuing costs to maintain the pool, there will be no pool-related rebates or reductions in HOA dues assessments for the 2021 year.
Update: The pool reopened after the key card system was re-baselined. New key cards issued to anyone who was current with their dues.
Line Item 6. Sink Holes
The Board is currently addressing two sink-holes that will require significant attention to make the necessary repairs. We have received a bid for these repairs.
Update: The sink hole issue has expanded to now three catch basins. After several delays, construction should begin during the week of July 12, 2021 to make the necessary repairs.
Secretary's Remarks:
Reported homeowner inquiries via email.
Committees:
Pool
See update to Line Item 5 above.
ARB
No Report.
Financial
April 30, 2021 was the deadline for HOA dues.
Homeowners Forum - No homeowners in attendance.
Next meeting will be on September 14th, 2021 at the Holy Lamb Lutheran Church on Forestbrook Road at 6:00 PM.
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