June 2019 Trident

PPRRTRIDENT PORT ROYAL

Issue No. 407 June 2019

portroyalplantation.net

PR FEATURES President’s Corner

Link Up with Lance

Plantation Happenings

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Page 4-5

Pages 11-13

PR 3. President’s Corner

9-10. Our Community

4-5. Link Up with Lance

11-13. Plantation Happenings

6. Security Report

14. Robber’s Row Grill

7. Plans Approval Board

15. Port Royal Calendar

8. Maintenance Connection

16. Contacts

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PRESIDENT’S CORNER Doug Bolton, Board President

A Celebration of Community On Sunday, May 5, we held a ribbon cutting and celebration at our wonderful new Beach House facility. Over 400 Landowners attended and the event was a great success. The building and decks handled the crowds with ease and it was fun to move around the facility and talk to everyone. This type of plantation-wide event is exactly what we envisioned for this facility.

Port Royal is a beautiful place to live, but it is the sense of community and friendships we build that truly make it home. Please consider attending our community-wide events and make it a point to meet your neighbors. Casual Wednesday is the first Wednesday of every month. This is a great event where everyone brings their own beverage and a dish to share. Watch the Trident for upcoming food truck events in the Beach House parking lot; this provides an excellent way to get out of cooking and have an inexpensive meal. There are so many new faces in Port Royal and these events allow us to meet new friends and mingle with each other.

My wife and I have been blessed to make so many great friends in the nine years we have lived here. We are sad that our next door neighbors have sold their home. Even though they were part time residents, they became full time friends. It really enhances living here when you can walk back and forth and hear your friends in the back yard. We learned that we had each operated businesses in western Pennsylvania just 14 miles apart. We have enjoyed getting to know each other’s kids and grand kids. I can only hope that our new neighbors will become good friends as well. This is the true beauty of living in Port Royal Plantation. Okay, the beach is pretty great too!

CLICK HERE TO VIEW ALL THE CELEBRATION PHOTOS OR GO TO PORTROYALPLANTATION.NET PHOTO GALLERY

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LINK UP WITH LANCE Lance Pyle, General Manager

Paving Staff has been working with engineers on the paving project for Fort Walker, Suttlers Row, Robbers Row, Harford Place, Everglade and the Beach House parking lot. A comprehensive bid package was sent to prospective contractors, and now we are working with the contractors to evaluate the pricing and road deficiencies to ensure the best results. Some areas have root damage, reflective asphalt cracking from the sewer drainage installation many years ago and/or depressions, and some need manhole cover adjustments. Once selected, it is anticipated that a contractor will start the work in early June, and that the project will take between four and six weeks to complete.

During construction there will be minor traffic delays due to lane restrictions. The small side roads will be heavily impacted by road closures while the repairs are being done. Please watch for emails and messages for the most up to date road information. The contractor will provide traffic control during the project. If you have any questions, please contact Scott Kunkle, Director of Maintenance, at maintenance@portroyalplantation.net or 843-681-5114 ext. 102.

Arboretum Staff has assessed the condition of the Arboretum which clearly needs some basic maintenance. The greenhouse tubes are working well and the sapling trees inside the tubes are growing. There are some trees that could exceed the tube height within the next year.

On Monday, June 20, 2019 at 9:30 am at the Beach House there will be a meeting to review the progress of the work done by the professional redevelopment group. The initial work included planting 1,500 sapling trees, installation of the greenhouse tubes for the tree’s protection, and fertilizing was completed in January. The maintenance and continued staff care necessary to properly maintain the area will be reviewed. There will also be discussion of a possible fundraising campaign to provide additional plantings that could improve the overall appearance. Please attend the meeting if you are interested in learning more about the Arboretum, volunteering or fundraising.

Bylaws The Bylaws Task Force is continuing their work on proposed updates to align the Bylaws with the covenant revisions completed in 2015. Due to the work required to complete the document and properly communicate the proposed changes to all Landowners, the Bylaw revision vote will be held in conjunction with the Annual Meeting.

Airport A special thank you to Jon Rembold, County Airport Director, for attending the May 29 Link Up with Lance. Jon presented the recent changes at the airport, including the addition of United and Delta flights to New York, the Washington DC area and Chicago. Jon showed attendees the recommended flight pattern pilots are asked to follow when coming in and out of the Hilton Head Island airport.

CLICK HERE to access that information, or go to portroayplantation.net. The voluntary flight pattern minimizes the number of airplanes flying over Port Royal and reduces the noise. Noise complaints should be directed to the Noise Hotline: 843-255-2966. Many of our residents appreciate the expanded service provided at our local airport.

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LINK UP WITH LANCE Lance Pyle, General Manager

WILDLIFE CONCERNS

Over the past few months Port Royal Administration and Security have received calls and e-mails with concerns about wildlife, specifically coyotes and alligators. It is important for you and your guests to respect our low country wildlife and be aware of your surroundings at all times.

Coyotes According to www.humanesociety.org coyote attacks are rare. While a coyote’s main diet consists of rodents such as mice and rats, it is important to keep your dog on a 6-foot leash (or shorter) to help prevent an attack by a coyote.

Keep your cats indoors, and do not leave food outside.

Alligators Alligators usually are not aggressive toward humans unless they have been fed by humans. Alligators do sometimes mistake a pet for prey and can cause a dangerous encounter.

It is important to respect their habitat and keep a safe distance from ponds when walking your pet. And it is very important to keep small children away from the waters edge! Being aware of your surroundings is key to protecting yourself, your children and your pets. It is against the law to feed or harass an alligator. A fed gator is a dead gator; if you see anyone feeding an alligator, please contact security immediately.

Please take time to read the information from these SC Dept. of Natural Resources links: dnr.sc.gov/alligators dnr.sc.gov/coyotes

JUNE REMINDERS Board Meeting - Wednesday - June 19 - 1:30 pm Link Up with Lance - Wednesday - June 26- 9:00 am Location - Beach House

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SECURITY REPORT Rob Wilkinson, Director of Security

POOL RULES Since we are entering the summer months, this is a good time for all of us to review the pool rules to help everyone have a safe and enjoyable experience. We will have staff at the pool to ensure the rules are being observed. Remember to be respectful and kind to pool staff.

Please visit Port Royal Rules and Procedures at the following link for a complete list of pool rules.

CLICK HERE Here are a few of the rules that are important to remember and share with your guests. �� While there is no lifeguard, there is usually a pool attendant/officer on duty from Memorial Day

through Labor Day, 10am until 6pm. However, in all cases you swim at your own risk. �� An active amenity card is required for admission every time the pool is used. The amenity card

must be shown upon request. �� Children under 12 years old must be accompanied by an adult. Exceptions may be made by the

General Manager after verifying qualifications of applicant. �� Children who are not toilet trained (in diapers or very young) are not permitted in the big pool.

Swim-type diaper users are only permitted in the small pool. �� The following are not permitted in the pools or pool areas:

• Glass containers • TV or radio loud enough to bother other people • Smoking • Bicycles, throwing balls and toys, running or horseplay • Rafts, floats* *Vests, floats or belts attached to a youngster for safety reasons are permissible.

Adults who exercise swim on their own may use kick boards, noodles or other small exercise aids as long as their activity and equipment does not interfere with others using the pool.

• Pets • Blocking of pool steps/stairs • Unnecessary noise • Diving in the pool �� Sand must be washed off before entering the pool. Showers are available and recommended. �� The pool attendants have full authority to shut down the pool at any time for just cause.

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PLANS APPROVAL BOARD Jan Ingram, PAB Administrator

LANDSCAPE PLANS Sometimes we want something new because what we have is old and worn out - new clothes, new cars, new appliances, etc. Some yards are in need of new plant material because the Azalea bushes have been there for 35 years, the same bedding plants have been there for a long time and look worn out, or other shrubs simply look bad.

For those of you planning on re-landscaping your property and making changes, the revised PAB Guidelines now require Landscape Plans.

MAY pAb ActivitY New Construction

1 Reviewed & 0 Approved

Variances Additions

0 Reviewed 2 Reviewed & Approved 2 Ocean Point North 3 Dahlgren Lane

Alterations / Minor Changes

6 Reviewed & 5 Approved 134 Ft. Walker Drive 3 Everglade Place 135 Coggins Point 8 Ensis Road 28 Suttlers Row

When modifications to your landscaping affect more than 50% of any portion of your property or significantly affect the screening of your property, pool, or home, you must submit a Landscape Plan. This should be done on a Site Plan, which shows the location of the home and driveway on the property. It also must show where the plants will be planted, what type of plants they are, the size (height and container size), quantity, and any other important details.

For most of the properties in Port Royal, I have the site plans and can provide them to you or your landscaper. Just give me a call or email me at pab@portroyalplantation.net and I’ll be happy to help you.

For more information on Landscape Plans and requirements, please refer to Section 3.3.4 Landscape Plan of the Guidelines, which can be found on our website at www.portroyalplantation.net.

Repaints

4 Approved

Reroofs

3 Approved

Tree Removals

15 Approved

Welcome New Landowners!

Marvin & Sandra Kolb 2 Magazine Place Stephen & Sarah Packer 4 Market Place Drive John Lambe 18 Royal Crest Drive Mark Anthony & Frances Cameron 22 Sovereign Drive

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MAINTENANCE CONNECTION Scott Kunkle, Director of Maintenance

TIPS FOR MANAGING INSECTS Summer is almost here, and mosquitoes and midges are back. I’ve recently been asked about both insects and the difference between them. If you have ever been swarmed by these bugs, you know how annoying they are.

Midges are similar to mosquitoes, but they don’t bite, travel in swarms and are found around lakes and ponds. The key difference between the two is that mosquitoes have a long needle-like mouth and midges do not. This means midges do not suck blood or carry diseases like mosquitoes. They are more of a nuisance than anything, flying around your head and getting into your eyes and ears. These swarms tend to be worse in the spring and early fall, and at night they are attracted to lights around houses.

Mosquitoes, on the other hand, do bite and can carry disease. To protect yourself from mosquitoes and reduce their numbers around your home make sure to drain or eliminate sites that have standing water. Empty or throw away containers with standing water. This is very important since mosquitoes lay their eggs in water.

For small areas of water that can’t be drained or emptied, use mosquito control products, such as mosquito “biscuits” that can be placed in standing water to interrupt the mosquitoes breeding cycle. These can be purchased at local lawn and garden or home improvement stores. Most of these contain active ingredients that will not harm humans, animals, fish or vegetation when used as directed. It is also very important to maintain swimming pools with proper pool chemicals to prevent the water from turning into an inviting home for mosquitoes to breed. Avoiding mosquitoes is hard to do and most species bite during dawn, dusk, twilight hours and at night. Wearing insect repellant is the best way to protect yourself from mosquito bites, and yes, it is safe when used as directed.

The Association has a contract with L & L Mosquito Control to treat the property. They usually conduct the weekly treatments during the evening hours and apply the chemicals from a “fogger” mounted in the back of a truck. The mist that is released is not harmful to humans or animals. If anyone has any questions on mosquitoes and midges, or about the weekly treatments, you can contact me, or L & L Mosquito Control at (843) 384-8617.

Port Royal Real Estate Open House Volunteers Needed The second real estate open house of 2019 will take place on Saturday, June 29th from 1:00 to 3:30 pm. Volunteers are needed for shifts at the registration table at the golf clubhouse and a Beach House refreshment greeter. To volunteer, please email Eli Roth at eroth337@gmail.com with time available and assignment preference.

OUR COMMUNITY PR BOARD OF DIRECTORS CALL FOR APPLICANTS John Simpson, 2020 Nominating Committee Chair

Applications for the Board of Directors are now being accepted. We are looking for Landowners who want to have an active role and voice in our community. Our community has made significant progress and we want to carry this positive momentum moving forward. This is a great time to get involved in guiding our community into the future.

Now is the time to submit your application, and/or encourage someone you think would make a good Board Member to do so.

The Process: �� Application forms are included in this issue of The Trident. They are also available online, or by contacting Lisa Trujillo at administration@portroyalplantation.net �� The deadline for submitting applications is Tuesday, July 2, 2019. Please return your application to the Administration Office in a sealed envelope addressed to John Simpson. �� The Nominating Committee is made up of four Landowners and a Board Member who is the committee chair. This group reviews applications and conducts the interviews.

�� Landowners not selected by the Nominating Committee may be included on the ballot as at-large candidates by submitting a petition with 40 Landowner signatures, which must be delivered to the Port Royal General Manager by Tuesday, October 1, 2019.

THIS IS YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO GET INVOLVED

OUR COMMUNITY PR

April 2019 FiNANciAls Current Month

Total Revenue Expenses Total Admin Total Maintenance Total Security Total Utilities Total EMA Total Expenses Operating Net Income Transfer Fee Income

Budget Monthly

Monthly Variance

YTD

Budget YTD

YTD Variance

Annual Budget

79,585

66,773

12,812

2,053,500

2,050,765

2,736

2,566,900

54,391 60,912 66,257 2,928 19,097 203,585 -124,000 23,660

58,200 67,853 70,266 3,086 19,097 218,502 -151,729 14,667

3,809 6,941 4,009 158 0 14,917 27,729 8,993

175,272 209,783 203,321 9,791 76,389 674,555 1,378,945 57,903

186,399 225,362 206,716 12,346 76,389 707,212 1,343,553 58,667

11,127 15,579 3,395 2,555 0 32,656 35,392 -764

565,107 698,802 594,462 37,037 229,166 2,124,574 442,326 176,000

Fish Haul Farm

Planning Study Update

Following the Farm cleanup in April, Fish Haul farmers have been quite active with their summer crops. Early plantings of tomatoes, pole beans and onions are already being picked, as well as potatoes and carrots. Due to our mild winter, lettuce and many of the leafy vegetables are still producing from the fall planting. Tomatoes, peppers, eggplants and most other vegetables have flowered and have started producing fruit for the months ahead.

The Planning Study Task Force would again like to thank all the Landowners who attended one of the Public Forums and those who sent suggestions via email for Survey topics. In total, we received about 200 suggestions!

On Wednesday, June 12, our second quarterly meeting will be held at the Beach House starting at 6:30 pm. It will be a fun social event open to both Fish Haul farmers and all Landowners in the Port Royal community. Bring a heavy appetizer to share and BYOB. At the meeting, the Fish Haul Farmers members will also vote on some amendments to the organizations’s Constitution and Rules and Regulations. We hope to see many attending on June 12.

Nigel Jones

We have reviewed all the input and most of the suggested topics will be addressed in the form of survey questions. Others will be addressed directly by the Administrative staff or, in a few instances, the Board of Directors. Those are actionable items for which a survey response is not required.

The survey questions are being developed now.

After that process is completed and the questions have been reviewed, the survey will be distributed to Landowners, hopefully by the end of this month.

The survey will be available for responding either online or in hard copy.

We will continue to keep Landowners informed throughout the entire process.

Marshall Fletcher Committee Chair, Planning Study Taskforce

PLANTATION HAPPENINGS PR COFFEE LADIES NO RESERVATION NEEDED! All women residing in Port Royal Plantation are invited.

Fridays, 10 am - 11:30 am June 7 No Coffee Ladies ON APRIL 26, 2019 THE FORMER COFFEE LADIES REUNITED FOR THE 40 T H ANNIVERSARY BRUNCH.

June 14 Karen Cleyrat 8 Gunpowder Place Plant Exchange June 21 Kay Williams 29 Outpost Ln June 28 Barbara Costalas 57 North Port Royal For more information contact

ON MAY 27, 2019 THE COFFEE LADIES HOSTED A MEMORIAL DAY CELEBRATION

JULY TRIDENT SUBMISSION DEADLINE Wednesday, June 19 To submit an article or classified contact Lisa at administration@portroyalplantation.net

portroyalcoffee@gmail.com

PLANTATION HAPPENINGS PR Afternoon Bridge Club Wednesday – June 26 - Beach House 12:30 pm Contact nantstafford@gmail.com April Winners: Joan Whitaker and Heather Stevens E/W Mary Ann Shrader and Barbara Johnson N/S

Classifieds FOR SALE: Set of fine china for 10, Lichfield by Royal Doulton, 63 pieces in excellent condition.

Dishwasher safe on gentle cycle. It’s a great deal for Wine and Dine members at only $175. Call Karen at 843-715-0747 https://hiltonhead.craigslist.org/hsh/d/hilton-head-island-royaldoulton/6894743068.html

FOR SALE: Whirlpool Washer & Dryer, purchased new 8 months ago. Excellent condition, barely used. $400 firm for pair. 843-295-7908 Please leave message, I will return call promptly.

FOR RENT: Large, luxurious, beachfront home on Planters Row for rent from October 1, 2019 to Jan 31, 2020. 5 bed, 7 bath, pool, Jacuzzi. $3500/month. Contact William at 843-715-0282 or williambilekmd@gmail.com FREE: Plants-pampas grass and beauty berry, you dig. Call Karen at 843-231-2085 SERVICE: Pet Sitting in Port Royal Plantation.

Call Connie at 843-689-6606

Third Thursday Evening Duplicate Bridge Game

Casual Wednesday Enjoy the company of new and old friends.

June 20 - Beach House 7:00 pm All residents of the plantation are welcome to join us for a fun evening of duplicate bridge. We start play at 7:00 pm. Please contact me if you would like to play. We need 12 people.

June 5, 2019 Beach House 5:30 – 7:00 pm

Karen K. Smith 843-785-3690 Davkarhildy@aol.com

Bring an appetizer to share (with a serving utensil) and your own drinks.

Plates, cups, ice, and water will be provided.

PLANTATION HAPPENINGS PR Food Truck Friday

Mah Jongg Lessons We will be offering Mah Jongg lessons at the Beach House on Thursday, June 20.

12:00 PM

Save the Date Hosted by the Community Events Organizers

Please bring your new 2019 Mah Jongg card which can be purchased from:

June 14, 2019 National Mah Jongg League, Inc.

Time 5:00 – 7:00 pm Location Beach House Parking Lot Provided by Downtown Catering: Mini Pulled Pork Sliders w/creamy cole slaw Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos Greek Chicken Tacos Vegetarian (grilled veggies, avocado) Tacos All served with homemade chips and mini moon pie $10 each Soda/water — $2 each

450 Seventh Ave. New York, NY 10123 www.nationalmahjonggleague.org We will have teachers there to overview and walk you through playing the game. It might be helpful if you familiarize yourself with the game prior to attending.

A helpful online version can be found at: Myjongg.net Mah Jongg is a fun, mentally stimulating game and we would love to have you join us.

Come join us for this ‘No Cook’ Friday!

PORT ROYAL KIDS CLUB

PICKLE BALL GROUP PLAY

Attention all families:

Wednesdays 9 - 11:00 am at the Port Royal Tennis Courts off Ft. Walker Dr. Contact Bill Burger at 843-681-8815

New Port Royal kids club is in the works!

Please join us at 5:30 pm on Friday, June 7 at the Beach House to help brain storm and organize.

For questions please contact Kety Marquez at ketymarquez@hotmail.com

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PORT ROYAL CALENDAR PR

DEBRIS PICKUP 7:00 AM

Art Group 1:30 to 4:30 pm

Beach House

DEBRIS PICKUP 7:00 AM

Art Group 1:30 to 4:30 pm

Beach House DEBRIS PICKUP 7:00 AM

Art Group 1:30 to 4:30 pm

Beach House DEBRIS PICKUP 7:00 AM

Art Group 1:30 to 4:30 pm

Beach House

Pickle Ball 9-11 am/PRTC Mah Jongg 1:00 pm Casual Beach House Wednesday 5:30-7:00 pm Beach House Pickle Ball Arboretum 9-11 am/ Meeting PRTC 9:30 am Beach House Fish Haul Farmers 6:30 pm Beach House

Pickle Ball 9-11 am/PRTC Board Meeting 1:30 pm Beach House Pickle Ball 9-11 am/PRTC Link Up-Lance 9:00 am Beach House Afternoon Bridge 12:30 pm Beach House

Mah Jongg 1:00 pm Beach House

Mah Jongg 1:00 pm Beach House Evening Duplicate Bridge 7:00 pm Beach House

Mah Jongg 1:00 pm Beach House

KIDS CLUB Meeting 5:30 pm Beach House

Dwellling Live AppTraining 9:00 am Beach House

Coffee Ladies 10:00 am 8 Gunpowder Pl Food Truck Friday 5:00 pm Beach House

Coffee Ladies 10:00 am 29 Outpost

Coffee Ladies 10:00 am 57 N Port Royal Food Truck Friday 5:00 pm Beach House

Open House 1:00-3:30 pm

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CONTACTS

2019

Administration Contact List

Board of Directors

Port Royal Plantation Administration Office Phone: (843) 681-5114 PRESS 2 Fax: (843) 689-9523

Executive Members Doug Bolton, President (843) 715-0173 drbhhi@gmail.com Don Blank, Vice President (843) 681-9770 grampadon@att.net

www.portroyalplantation.net Lance Pyle, General Manager x105 genmgr@portroyalplantation.net Rob Wilkinson, Director of Security x211 security@portroyalplantation.net

Robert Turner, Treasurer (843) 681-9472 turnercpas@aol.com

Scott Kunkle, Dir. of Maintenance x102 maintenance@portroyalplantation.net

Kaye Black, Secretary (843) 689-2344 kblackhhi@gmail.com

Lisa Trujillo, Executive Administrative Assistant x104 administration@portroyalplantation.net

Directors

Jan Ingram, PAB Administrator x103 PAB@portroyalplantation.net

Roger Briney (202) 251-7002 rabriney@gmail.com

Ralph Myers, Bookkeeper x107 prbookkeeper@portroyalplantation.net

Kelly Elliott (678) 296-0999 T_elliott@bellsouth.net

Lt. JoAnn Jones, Compliance Officer compliance@portroyalplantation.net

Marshall Fletcher (404) 545 9575 mhfletch@bellsouth.net

Security Office (843) 681-5114 PRESS 1

Jerry Knight (770) 335-1656 jcknight51@gmail.com Carl Nelson (860) 464 5507 nelsoncarl78@gmail.com Risa Prince (513) 290-5141 risasredenprince@gmail.com Eli Roth (513) 604-2360 eroth337@gmail.com John Simpson (843) 816-4286 johnsimpson7@mac.com

Other Important Phone Numbers Port Royal Plantation Club Robber’s Row Grille Animal Control Coastal Discovery Museum Department of Motor Vehicles Hargray Time Warner Cable/Spectrum HH Public Service District Palmetto Electric Beaufort Co. Sheriff’s Dept.

Town of Hilton Head Town of HH Fire & Rescue Hilton Head Airport Noise Complaint Hotline

843-681-1700 843-681-1751 843-255-5010 843-689-6767 843-815-6981 843-686-5000 800-892-4357 843-681-5525 843-681-5551 843-255-3300 843-341-4600 843-682-5100 843-255-2966

All EMERGENCIES DIAL 911 FIRST!