Bald Head Association
Tuesday, November 1, 2022
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Update on BHI Ferry/Transportation System Issues
Let us bring you up to date on the two matters pending at the North Carolina Utilities Commission (NCUC) regarding the BHI Ferry/Transportation System. Click the button below to read the entire 4-page summary.
Docket 21 — The Village of Bald Head Island v. Bald Head Island Transportation/Bald Head Island Limited
This is the action filed by the Village at the NCUC in which the Village is seeking to have the NCUC subject BHI Transportation’s parking lot at Deep Point and the BHI Barge to regulation by the NCUC as a public utility. This matter was heard before the NCUC in Raleigh, NC, October 10-12, 2022.
Procedures — what took place at the hearing
Initially, the NCUC heard oral arguments on the Motion of the Village for a preliminary injunction to enjoin BHI Transportation/BHI Limited from closing on the sale of its ferry transportation assets to SharpVue pending a determination of the issues in Docket 21. Based on a stipulation by BHI Limited and SharpVue that there would be no closing on the sale of the assets before November 18, 2022, the Commission concluded that good cause existed to hold the Motion for Preliminary Injunction in abeyance at this time.
Thereafter, the Commission proceeded with the presentation of the evidence in Docket 21.
To continue reading the full 4-page update, click the button below:
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BHA's Wildlife Overlook
Temporarily Closed During Construction
While Duke Energy completes construction of its power grid improvement project at BHA's Wildlife Overlook, the area will be closed. We anticipate it will reopen daily at 5:00pm, but the area may close one evening during construction to apply sealant in preparation for the winter.
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It's baaaack!
BHA's 4th Annual
"Operation Re-Forest — We Forest"
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Want to order trees?
Signup deadline is Tuesday, November 8, 2022.
Simply fill out the survey to order trees — click HERE.
BHA's 4th annual “Operation Re-Forest — We Forest” is coming soon! BHA began this operation in 2019 to help mitigate Bald Head Island’s tree losses from previous storms, such as Hurricane Florence in 2018. According to BHI Conservancy’s survey estimating Hurricane Florence’s damage to trees on Bald Head Island, “Scaled-up total loss of trees was a median of 4,000 trees lost for Bald Head Island proper, not including the Coastal Reserve, with an additional 1,000 trees lost on Middle Island.” Because trees, native vegetation and their root systems help with water drainage and wind protection, BHA kicked off “Operation Re-Forest — We Forest” in 2019 as a way to help mitigate BHI’s tree losses.
BHA will order trees in November and bring them to Bald Head Island for planting on BHA Common Area November 29-30, 2022.
BHA encourages property owners to participate in “Operation Re-Forest — We Forest” in one of four ways:
- Take advantage of BHA’s bulk order cost and Island delivery to plant trees on your own lot.
- Plant trees as part of your tree mitigation with the Architectural Review Committee (ARC).
- Plant a tree on your own lot to honor a loved one.
- Purchase a live oak tree in honor of a loved one to be planted on BHA Common Area.
Plant a Tree!
Live oak trees (6-8’ tall) cost $110 each, whether you pick up and plant a tree on your own lot, pick up and plant a live oak tree on your own lot but also want to include it as an Honor Tree or simply want to purchase a live oak Honor Tree and have BHA plant it on BHA Common Area.
If you want to take advantage of BHA's bulk rate to purchase trees and plant them on your own lot, ARC fees are waived for this operation only, but you must fill out the tree survey to order so that ARC has a record of landscape changes (click HERE).
Sub-association Neighborhoods
In some BHI neighborhoods, property owners do not own the land around their home. If you live in a neighborhood with a sub-association, contact your president or representative about your interest to plant a tree. They can fill out the tree survey.
Online "Operation Re-Forest — We Forest" Map/List
Check out the Operation Re-Forest — We Forest map and list of honorees on BHA's website HERE.
Thank You!
BHA is grateful for the support of its Resource Conservation and Beautification (RCB) Committee volunteers to make this operation a success. And we thank BHI Limited for its continued support, again waiving the barge fees for tree delivery.
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BHI Community Directory
Have you picked up your free copy of BHA's inaugural 2022 BHI Community Directory? Each BHA member property is entitled to one free copy of the directory, with additional copies available to purchase. Pickup of free member copies is only at the BHA office (111 Lighthouse Wynd) Monday-Friday, 9:00am-4:00pm, and anyone can purchase directory copies at the BHA office.
Copies of the directory are also available at Turtle Central (700 Federal Road) and Old Baldy (101 Lighthouse Wynd), with proceeds benefiting the respective organization. For questions, email Diane Mesaris at diane@baldheadassociation.com. |
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Keep updated!
Did you miss a previous Compass email bulletin? All archived Compass email bulletins can be found on BHA's website HERE. |
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Village Chapel of Bald Head Island
35th Anniversary
Sunday, November 6, 11:00am – 1:00pm
11:00 am Worship Service
105 Lighthouse Wynd, Bald Head Island, NC
Celebrate the 35th Anniversary of the Village Chapel on Sunday, November 6, 2022, with a Homecoming worship service at 11:00am (no 8:30am worship service), followed by the dedication of a time capsule and dinner on the grounds. Please direct any questions about the event to Chapel staff at chapelbhi@bellsouth.net.
Box lunches are available for purchase. Lunch (ham, turkey or veggie sandwiches with fruit, chips, dessert and bottled water) can be ordered for $15 by contacting Jules at julesbhi@yahoo.com. Payment can be made to Jules via Venmo at Julesfly5. |
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Yoga Classes
Ongoing ~ Mondays and Wednesdays
11:45am-1:15pm
Yoga classes taught by Pam Moulin are held in BHA's Association Center (111 Lighthouse Wynd) on Mondays and Wednesdays, 11:45am-1:15pm.
Pam has 35 years of experience as a fitness instructor and 18 years of experience as a yoga instructor, and she's been teaching yoga on Bald Head Island for 12 years. All levels are welcome. Classes are $20, and participants must bring their own yoga mat. Pam requires that all participants show proof of vaccination against Covid-19. For all new participants, it's strongly suggested to email Pam beforehand (and let her know of any physical limitations) at pammoulin@ec.rr.com. |
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Bald Head Association ~
YOUR property owners' association
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Monthly BHA Board Meetings |
BHA's Board of Directors invites property owners and others to view its monthly public meetings remotely via Zoom. Board meetings are typically held the second Friday of each month beginning at 11:00am EDT. Agendas, approved minutes of previous meetings and a link to the current monthly Zoom meeting can be found on the meeting information web page. Click on the link below to learn more.
The next regular BHA Board meeting public session will be Thursday, November 10, 2022, at 11:00am.
It will be held in the Chandler Building in the BHI Harbour.
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Bald Head Association
111 Lighthouse Wynd
PO Box 3030
Bald Head Island, NC 28461
910-457-4676
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