PORT ROYAL PR Private Oceanfront Residential Community
Photo Credit: Jeanne Befano–20 Suttlers Row Submit your photo to Caitlin at opmgr@portroyalplantation.net
PR “New Beginnings”
New Vehicle Decals
An Arboretum Update
PR 3. President’s Column
7. What’s “Growing On” in Port Royal
4. Link Up with Lance
8. Our Community
5. Security
9. Plantation Happenings
6. Plans Approval Board
10. Contact Information
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From the desk of Doug Bolton
Happy New Year! I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas and New Year. The parties are over, presents are unwrapped, the family has gone home, and we can now focus on the year ahead. I would like to thank Jim Hackett, Michael Apy and Pete White for their service on the Board for the past three years. Each of these gentlemen brought something different to the Board, all with great value. At the Annual Meeting we welcomed three new members to the Port Royal Plantation Board: John Simpson, Carl Nelson and Larry Landry. Kaye Black was elected to a second three-year term. The first order of Board business conducted after the annual meeting was to elect officers for 2018: Doug Bolton President ; Don Blank, Vice President; Kaye Black, Secretary; and Bob Turner, Treasurer. An orientation for new Board Members will be held in January to go over the Bylaws, Covenants, Association policies & procedures, as well as board responsibilities. Because we have an independent nominating committee, it is not uncommon for many of the Board Members to not know each other before they are elected. I love to see new faces on the Board and I enjoy getting to work with other residents who care about our community. Independent thought and a variety of personal and professional backgrounds are the keys to fruitful Board discussions and responsible decisions. My job as President is to make sure the meetings proceed in an efficient manner and that all Board Member’s opinions are heard. We don’t always agree on everything, and different opinions and perspectives lead to interesting discussions and better decisions. We occasionally form committees or task forces to look deeper into topics and/or proposals. These include non-Board Member Landowners with specific interests and experience. As President I do not attend most committee meetings, but I do review their results and recommendations with the rest of the Board. Our goals in 2018 are quite focused –have no hurricanes and finish the Beach House. Your Board and Staff appreciate your patience and support as we enter a new year of opportunities for our community. We value your comments, questions, and suggestions. I wish you the best for the holidays and the New Year.
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PR Beach House Project Update Completed items: ● Contract with Graves Construction finalized ● Single-phase power transformer relocated and temporary power established ● Tree pruning ● Final asphalt excavating ● Contractor site mobilization Items to be completed over the next month: ● The main 6-inch water line must be relocated and the new tap for the water meters will be set along with the sprinkler system water supply. ● Site grading ● Begin setting the helical screwed-in piles. ● Layout forms for piling foundation. ● Palmetto Electric will be installing 3-phase power over the course of the project, which is necessary for the elevator and HVAC efficiency. For everyone’s protection during construction please do not enter the site. Please avoid this area and use Ft. Walker or Steam Gun for convenient beach access points. There will be limited parking near the playground, but from 7 am to 6 pm the area will be under construction and access may be restricted. Drainage and Ponds: Over the past month a contractor has been working in the Association ponds removing vegetation from the water and cutting back vegetation to a 90-degree angle. This work was well over due and the results will ensure positive drainage. The contractor has started removing the vegetation along some of the drainage channels and will continue to do so into January. The Town of Hilton Head will begin the main drainage line cleaning from the pond at 278 working back towards Barony Lane. This work will continue over 3 months until the main drainage line is cleaned out. During this time, you may notice some changes in the ponds or waterways (raising and lowering water levels); please do not be alarmed. Some areas will be blocked for short periods of time while they work their way through the channel. Maintenance Requests: Over the last month a new maintenance work order system has been implemented to help prioritize needs throughout the community. If you have made an e-mail or verbal maintenance request which has not been addressed, please complete the online form found HERE, on the home page at portroyalplantion.net or email maintenance@portroyalplantation.net so the work can be properly prioritized. The on-site staff and contractors are managing the work orders and good progress is being made throughout the community. On-site staff is addressing regular maintenance items and will be working their way around the community cleaning the mailboxes over the next 30 days. Thank you for your patience as we get caught up on these items.
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With Rob Wilkinson
New Vehicle Decals After an extensive design process, we have new property owner vehicle decals on the way. I hope you will be as pleased with the design as I am! Decals are not available at this time, however, We will be communicating the plan for distribution soon. Our goal is to distribute all owner decals by March 31, 2018. ● There will be an online form for you to update you information
Owner Decal
● We will have three Saturday distribution dates for decals ● If you have received an email regarding an expiring amenity card, we will update this when your new decal is issued. ● All renters, regardless of their lease end date will have to renew their decal.
Renter Decal
While completing the annual reviews for the Security Department, I realized how many years of experience our staff has here at Port Royal. Lt. Jones has been at Port Royal Plantation since March of 1994. Lt. Logwood has been at Port Royal for more than 20 years. Officer White and Officer Smart have a combined 30 years with the PRP Security Department. Your security department has approximately 94 years of experience at Port Royal Plantation, averaging over 10 years per officer! The next time you pass them at the gate or in the community tell them congratulations!
A New Addition The Security Department recently purchased a radar speed limit sign which we placed at the gate house to test its battery life and accuracy. We will be setting the sign at various locations in the community in January. The sign gives us data on speeds, traffic flow and it will date and time stamp the radar read. Please be mindful of the 25-mph speed limit as you travel throughout the community. Page 5
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With Jan Ingram
Administration Office It’s 2018 and the Administration Office is starting the year off with a bang, literally! We are beginning a small renovation process to fix flooring issues, and increase accessibility by moving the Conference Room from the second floor to the first floor of the building. During this time, some staff members may be shuffling offices and we’ll be re-arranging phone lines and computers. Please be patient with us as we move through this process. After the work is done, be sure to come check out our new digs!
James Sain & Michael Wiggins 3 Claire Drive
David & Tammy Lewsey 7 Barony Lane
Robert DeBoer & Christine Walsh 55 Barony Lane
William & Joan Hazel 15 Ft. Walker Drive
Mike & Erin O’Sullivan 20 Coquina Road
James & Katrina Lech 3 Tabby Road
A Year in Review The Plans Approval Board New had a great year 3 reviewed & 1 approved Construction in 2017 and 44 Planters Row we’re starting out strong in Variances 1 reviewed & approved 2018! We 109 South Port Royal Drive currently have 15 new homes under construction and 3 still Additions 2 reviewed & 1 approved in the review process. But that’s nothing like 10 Planters Row it was several years ago when Port Royal Alterations / Plantation was getting started. Between 1959 3 reviewed & approved Minor Changes and 1972, there were 78 homes built in here, 130 Coggins Point Road and in 1973, there were 42 homes built! And 24 North Port Royal Drive most all of those homes are still here today! But we’ve slowed down as we gradually build 69 Ft. Walker Drive out, and we still have 58 vacant lots. Repaints
2 approved
Re-roofs
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The PAB hopes 2018 will be a good year for you, too!
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Friends of the Arboretum In recent months there have been many questions about what’s going on in the Arboretum. The basic structure of much of the wetlands, dry lands, and paths has been restored. Several existing plantings have been cleared of debris and some areas enhanced with additions to existing plant groupings. Irrigation lines have been restored so that future development efforts will not be wasted. The “Friends of the Arboretum” needs to be reorganized, with an appropriate structure and official membership to attain the goal of getting the area certified as an “arboretum”. The “Friends” can act as volunteers to add new
plantings, create and conduct educational opportunities, showcasing Port Royal’s origins of lowcountry terrain, native vegetation, and wildlife. The “Friends of the Arboretum” will be meeting at 10:00 am on Monday, January 29th, in the member room at the Port Royal Clubhouse. Please join us with your ideas and enthusiasm for a review of the history, status, and proposed future of Port Royal’s Arboretum. This is our opportunity to truly develop the Arboretum as a real enhancement to our community and a one-of-a-kind exhibit in the lowcountry. Contact Tammie Blank at Tamsen@att.net to RSVP.
A Visit to Fish Haul Farm by the Clemson Master Gardeners The Clemson Master Gardener class made a visit to our community garden. As part of their training they were interested to learn how to manage a Community Garden and they were quite impressed with our operation. Yes, we are very lucky to have this amenity available to all. If you not familiar, our gardens are comprised of fortythree, six by twelve foot raised beds. There is an electrified deer fence, rabbit fence and fishing line crisscrossed overhead to deter crows and other birds from picking our crops. Each plot has water available and there is a farm cottage allowing storage of farmers’ tools and fertilizers. This facility is available to all Port Royal Plantation residents who wish to grow their own New Board: vegetables, flowers or plants. If you are interested in Nigel Jones, President becoming a member please contact Carrie Wilbur at Carrie Wilbur , Vice-President cwilbur3355@gmail.com . Fran Baselice , Treasurer I have been the President for the past two years and it Donna Renbarger, Secretary has been a wonderful experience. 2018 starts the term of a new Board of Directors for Fish Haul Farm. Page 7
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ANNUAL ASSESSMENT
Due to construction at the Beach House and the Port Royal Golf Club, locations for monthly meetings may change from month to month. Please note that January’s Board Meeting will be held at the Hilton Head Library. BOARD MEETING-Hilton Head Library Wednesday, January 17th at 2:00 pm LINK UP-Port Royal Golf Club Wednesday, January 24th at 9:00 am
Did you know that Santa has a very special helper here in Port Royal to make sure that our entrance is festive for the Holiday Season? A big thank you to Alice Houldsworth and her sister for decorating the entrance so beautifully each year! Page 8
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The 2018 Annual Assessment payments are due January 31st. The invoiced amount includes the regular assessment and the reserve fund contribution. Improved Lot Assessment: $1,638 Unimporved Lot Assessment: $1,391
Thank you to the Landowners who donated so generously to the Employee Holiday Fund! Your thoughtfulness and generosity is part of what makes Port Royal a wonderful place to work! -Caitlin, Jan, Rob, Rob, Curtis, Tim, JoAnn, Ashley, Tim, Nicole, Tony, Joe, Hykeem, Debbie, Arthur, Nicolle
PR Casual Wednesday Open to all residents No reservations needed Just come and mingle! Wednesday, January 3rd 5:30 pm at the Port Royal Golf Club Dining Room. Order off of the Early Bird Menu until 6:30 pm. *Not a BYOB event*
FOR RENT: Port Royal 3rd row home (3BR,2BA,2LA) for rent unfurnished. Available February 1. 6 month minimum. 214-734-5565 FOR SALE: 4 EVERGLADE PLACE .77 Acre, Marsh view Lot. $599,900. Call Connie Hanna 843-705-7989 FOR SALE: Sojin Baby Grand Piano and bench, satin walnut finish. Excellent condition. $3,000. 843-6819754. FOR SALE: 2004Toyota Sienna 7 passenger van. One owner, 127k mi. Immaculate condition. $5,995 or best offer. Please call 843-715-2339.
OPEN TENNIS Mondays & Fridays 8:30 am- 10:30 am At the Port Royal Tennis Courts Please contact Gil Campbell 843-681-6751 Gun Club: January meeting Thursday, January 11th, The Office of Dr. Thomas Morse, Children’s Dentist 21 Mathews Drive, Suite 1 Suttlers’ Square Complex Contact Joe Zimmerman for details: zimmer42@hargray.com PICKLEBALL GROUP PLAY Wednesdays 9am - 11am At the Port Royal Plantation courts off Fort Walker Contact Bill Burger at 843-681-8815 Page 9
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FOR SALE: Kayak Roof Rack. Yakima, top of the line, fully adjustable. Mounts on rails on top of roof. Asking $150. Please call 843-715-2339.
For the latest news from the Port Royal Plantation Club, check out the latest Putter here!
Fridays, 10 am -12 pm January 12th Virginia MacKenzie–4 Barnacle Rd. January 19th JoAnn Gibbs–6 Suttlers Row January 26th Lucy Scandrett–9 Ensis
PR Executive Members Doug Bolton, President (843) 715-0173 drbhhi@gmail.com
Don Blank, Vice President (843) 681-9770 grampadon@att.net
Port Royal Plantation Administration Office Phone: (843) 681-5114 PRESS 2 Fax: (843) 689-9523 www.portroyalplantation.net Lance Pyle General Manager x105
Robert Turner, Treasurer
genmgr@portroyalplantation.net
(843) 681-9472 turnercpas@aol.com
Caitlin Lee Operations Manager x104
Kaye Black, Secretary
Jan Ingram PAB Administrator x103
(843) 689-2344 kblackhhi@gmail.com
opmgr@portroyalplantation.net PAB@portroyalplantation.net
Rob Wilkinson Chief of Security x211 security@portroyalplantation.net
Directors
Security Office (843) 681-5114 PRESS 1
Kelly Elliott (678) 296-0999 T_elliott@bellsouth.net Jerry Knight (770) 335-1656 jcknight51@gmail.com Larry Landry (602) 549-1500 llandry11@cox.net Stephen Large (518) 689-6120 largesj@gmail.com Linda Muelberger (843) 422-2992 lmuehlberger6@gmail.com Carl Nelson (860) 464-5507 nelsoncarl78@gmail.com John Pollak (843) 342-6746 johnpollak23@gmail.com John Simpson (843) 816-4286 johnsimpson7@mac.com
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The 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 800-872-0222 843-689-6767 843-815-6981 843-686-5000 800-892-4357 843-681-5525 843-681-5551 843-842-4111 843-341-4600 843-682-5100 843-255-2996
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