Sea Pines CSA Community Update 4.28.22

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Sea Pines CSA Community Update

April 28, 2022

From The Sea Pines CSA Communications Department

Don't Forget to Register for the Sea Pines CSA Annual Meeting Webinar

The Annual Meeting of the Members of Sea Pines CSA will be held on Tuesday, May 3, 2022, from 10:00 am-12:00 pm and available to view via live webinar.

Click here to view the Annual Meeting Agenda
Click here to view the 2021 Annual Report
Click here to register for the Annual Meeting Webinar

The Zoom webinar platform provides the opportunity for attending property owners to speak directly to the meeting presenters via the “raise your hand” function.

How do I raise my hand to comment or ask a question?

Immediately following the meeting adjournment, there will be a question and answer period.

IF JOINING BY A PC, MAC, iPad, iPhone, or Android Device: If joining by any of these devices listed, please raise your hand with the “raise your hand” function in the Zoom webinar platform, if you have a relevant comment or question.

IF JOINING BY PHONE ONLY: If you join the webinar by phone, dial *9 to raise your hand. Note: You can't use a phone to lower your hand. The webinar administrator will lower your hand after your comment or question has been addressed.

Member questions will be addressed in the order they are received based on when the member “raises their hand”. When public comment is called, you will be acknowledged by name or by the last few digits of your phone number if you are joining via telephone.

When called upon, please state your name and address and you will be given time to speak.

To submit your question in advance of the meeting, please email your question to questions@csaseapines.com by the meeting start.

For more information, please visit www.SeaPinesLiving.com/annualmeeting

From The Sea Pines CSA Capital Projects Department

Sea Pines CSA Boardwalk #44 Closed for Reconstruction

This week, Sea Pines CSA contractors will begin replacement and construction work on Boardwalk #44, located Between Green Heron Road and Wood Ibis Road. The boardwalk will also be extended over the dune to aid in the protection and allow the dune to continue to build.

Work will take approximately 2 more weeks, weather permitting. The beach boardwalk access will be closed to all pedestrian traffic during this time.

Biannual Flower Bed Rotation

The biannual flower change out of Sea Pines CSA maintained landscape beds will begin the week of May 2nd, weather permitting. Flowers that have been removed from the beds will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis, to Sea Pines Property Owners.

Flowers will be placed at Trolley Lot #1, located off of Greenwood Drive and will be available for pick up beginning Tuesday of next week, weather permitting. Landscaper and bulk pick-up of the flowers is not permitted.

North Sea Pines Drive Phase II Improvement Project

Landscape site restoration is in progress and will continue through next week.

For full project details, please visit our website at www.seapinesliving.com/seapinesdrive.

From The Sea Pines CSA Maintenance Department

Stormwater Maintenance

Line Jetting on Governors Road and Wood Duck Road will begin the week of May 2nd, weather permitting. This process cleans sediment from drainage pipes to improve flow.

Tree Care Management

Roadway tree trimming to remove dead or hazardous branches over Gull Point Road will begin the week of May 2nd, weather permitting.

Stormwater Repair

Drainage pipe cleaning

at the lagoon near Tupelo Road and Lawton Drive will begin the week of May 2nd, weather permitting. This work will help improve the lagoon flow in this area.

Club Course Area Ditch Cleaning

This week Sea Pines CSA's contractor began ditch and pipe cleanout work around Pine Island Road and Governors Road. Work is estimated to take approximately 2 weeks, weather permitting.

Pictured: Sea Pines CSA's contractor preparing to conduct work on Pine Island Road.

From The Sea Pines Security Department

Alligator Safety and Breeding Season Information

Alligator mating season is from late April to June and during this time, they are likely to wander from pond to pond as they search for a mate.

After a courtship, the female lays between 20-60 eggs. The nests are constructed of vegetation and materials from the surrounding habitat which is sometimes difficult to see. Signs will be added where we are aware of an active alligator nest to help bring it to your attention. Female alligators are very protective of their eggs and young, so please be observant and always follow the below safety guidelines:

Assume every body of water contains an alligator
Stay at least 60 feet (4 car lengths) away from alligators
Alligators are ambush predators and can move faster than you or your pets
Keep pets and children away from water’s edge
Swimming or wading is prohibited in Sea Pines’ waterways
Feeding or harassing alligators is dangerous and illegal
When fishing or crabbing do not throw used bait or fish parts into the water

In addition, please take the time to read our Digital Guide to Living with Alligators.

To report an aggressive or nuisance alligator or to report any safety concerns regarding alligators, please immediately contact the Sea Pines Security Department Dispatch Phone Line at 843.671.7170.

Turtle Nesting Season Begins Sunday, May 1st: Follow the Guidelines Below to Help Nesting Sea Turtles and Their Hatchlings

Lights out: The Town of HHI requires all indoor and outdoor light fixtures that are visible from the beach to be shielded so the bulbs are not visible or turned off between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. during sea turtle nesting season from May 1 – October 31.
Keep the beach clean: Never leave beach umbrellas, chairs, beach accessories on the beach overnight. Nesting female turtles may get tangled in them, and for hatchlings, they are often impassable and disorienting. Place all trash and recyclables in the appropriate receptacles.
Fill in holes: Baby turtles often fall into the holes left on the beach and get disoriented and fall to prey.
Observe from a distance: Use a zoom lens and do not shine lights near the nests.
Don’t harass: Don’t pick up a baby turtle to “help it” on its journey to the water.
Leave nest sites alone: Do not disturb sea turtle nest markers. Obey these signs and please stay out of marked areas.
Sea Turtle Patrol Awareness Flyer: Click here to view/print

To report light violation contact Town of HHI Code Enforcement Officers Weekdays: Wendy Conant at 843-341-4643 or Todd McNeill at 843-341-4642.

To report dead, injured or harassed turtles contact the SC Department of Natural Resources hotline at 1-800-922-5431, day or night and weekends.

From The Sea Pines CSA Land Use Management Department

To keep a neat appearance throughout the community please remember the following:

Please store bicycles neatly, as far from the road as possible, and in a location that does not block walkways or create a safety hazard.

Miscellaneous items, such as beach items, coolers, kayaks, etc., must be stored out of public view when not actively in use.

Laundry items, such as towels, bathing suits, clothing, may not be hung on railings/balconies or any other location where visible from adjoining properties, a golf course, the beach or the street.

Bright exterior lighting (ARB approval required) may not be left on for extended periods, and/or after 10pm. In no case shall they shine into a neighbor’s residence or property.

To report an alleged violation of the Land Use Rules and Regulations, please contact Ryan Kash, Sea Pines CSA Land Use Monitor, by submitting your request online here.

Helpful Resource Links From Sea Pines CSA

Wildlife Safety in Sea Pines