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May, 2012 109 Shoreline Drive • Columbia, SC 29212 • YC office: 781-3202 • email: [email protected]
THE YACHT COVE
SCUTTLEBUTT
By E.L. Ayers, President
W
THE BRIDGE
By David Stradling, General Manager
THE PILOT HOUSE
Yacht Cove has done a lot to improve the looks of the community.
A lot of residents have improved around their condos with grass and
flowers. Some of the porches, patios and balconies need a good clean-
ing. Junk is piled up, and items covered with tarps does not improve
the eye appeal of Yacht Cove. I have started issuing warning letters to
those residents whose areas distract from the appearance of Yacht
Cove.
SWIMMING POOL:
The new deck is almost complete just a few items need to be
touched up and the stone wall and fence has to be installed. We will
then completely drain the pool, power wash the inside and do some
touch-ups on the interior of the pool. DHEC has to certify the pool
before we can open for the season. As soon as I know the exact date
we can open the pool I’ll post on the guard house, this depends on
DHEC. We have replaced the chlorinator per DHEC’s instructions
with one that does not use cyneuric acid.
We still need a pool committee before the pool opens for the
2012 season. The pool cannot open without this committee.
OPEN FLAMES:
I’m bringing this subject back up because I have seen a number of
grills still on balconies and within ten feet of wooden structures. Please
do not burn down our homes!
Concerning gas grills, charcoal grills, tiki torches and fire pits.
[legality of fire pits in Yacht Cove is being reviewed.]
The 2006 International Fire Code has been legally adopted into law
in the State of South Carolina, and includes in Chapter 3, section 308.3
section that clearly addresses this issue. This section reads as follows:
308.3.1 Open-flame cooking devices. Charcoal burners and other
open-flame cooking devices shall not be operated on combustible bal-
conies or within 10 feet of combustible construction (unless the build-
ing is protected by an automatic sprinkler system).
308.3.1.1 Liquefied-petroleum-gas-fueled cooking devices. LP gas
burners having an LP gas container with a water capacity greater than
2.5 pounds shall not be located on combustible balconies or within 10
feet of combustible construction.
308.3.2 Location near combustibles. Open flames such as from
candles, lanterns, kerosene heaters and gas fueled heaters shall not be
located on or near decorative material or similar combustible materi-
als. Basically, this law states that any device that functions with or
creates an open flame should never be ignited within 10 feet of a
combustible building. A combustible building would include struc-
tures that are made of materials that will burn such as wood and vinyl(Continued on page2, col.1)
e once again had good attendance for our Board
meeting. It has been pointed out that many of you
may think that the Board meetings are for Board
Members only, and I’d like to provide clarification.
The Board normally holds an Executive Session prior to the
Open Session at 7 p.m. All owners are invited and encouraged
to attend the Open Session. The Board reports on actions taken
in Executive Session and other reports, such as the Treasurer’s
report on the monthly and year-to-date finances. The General
Manager discusses issues and activities of the YC staff which
are of interest. Committee reports are also given, and this is
followed by an open forum with the Board members and Gen-
eral Manager responding to concerns and questions from at-
tendees.
David Stradling, our General Manager, lost his father on
Thursday prior to this month’s meeting and was in Ohio for his
services. Our condolences go to him and his family.
Mark Dantzler presented the Treasurer’s report, showing
that we were over budget for the month due to roof replace-
ments and tree removal, but under budget year-to-date.
Judy Mulkey was recognized for her thirteen years of ser-
vice as our Scuttlebutt Editor. We are deeply indebted to her for
the very professional job she has done serving our community
and for her willingness to assist her replacement. This will be
her last issue. Thank you, Judy, for an outstanding job and
your dedication to our community. We hope you will enjoy
traveling and spending time with family and friends. A plea was
made for someone to step up and assume the Editor’s position
and we are thankful that Tina Nelsen has agreed to edit our
Scuttlebutt. Thank you, Tina!!!
An owner expressed concern that they do not receive a
monthly invoice for regime, special assessment, and boat slip
fees. With fees remaining the same each month, and regime fees
being due no later than the 10th of the month, invoices are not
issued to save our community unnecessary expenses. If you
get a Statement from YC, it is actually a “late notice” for your
monthly fees.
The suggestion was made that better information be provided
to new owners and/or residents when they move into YC. Jane
and Jerry Garrett have agreed to develop a new member packet
to better inform and educate new residents. Thank you, Jane
and Jerry!(Continued on page2, col.2)
The Yacht Cove
SCUTTLEBUTT May, 2012Page 2
Mark Dantzler, Treasurer
Financial Report as of March 31, 2012
ACCOUNT BALANCES CURRENT PREVIOUS
GENERAL ACCOUNT $ 55,041.82 $ 55,565.96
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS S/A $ 2,478.51 $ 18,262.68
PAYROLL $ 20,413.05 $ 19,822.03
CHECKING PBA (LP) $ 0.91 $ 0.91
CHECKING NOW (PAB) $ 19,871.11 $ 20,447.25
MONEY MARKET $ 17,033.60 $ 37,033.60
SMITH BARNEY $ 166,073.27 $ 162,508.66
SAVINGS - PAB $ 102,367.60 $ 102,283.58
PETTY CASH $ 96.01 $ 99.24
TOTAL CHECKING/SAVINGS $ 381,375.88 $ 416,023.91
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE $ 15,370.15 $ 14,388.05
UNDEPOSITED FUNDS $ 4,529.00 $ 20.00
CURRENT ASSETS $ 401,275.03 $ 430,431.96
OTHER ASSETS
YCBC ACCOUNTS $ 61,867.98 $ 61,867.98
INCOME CURRENT YTD
TOTAL INCOME $ 106,464.23 $ 328,350.59
BUDGET $ 97,756.40 $ 293,269.20
OVER (UNDER BUDGET) $ 8,707.83 $ 35,081.39
EXPENSES
TOTAL EXPENSES $ 130,721.10 $ 322,560.27
BUDGET $ 101,532.51 $ 304,597.53
OVER/(UNDER BUDGET) $ 29,188.59 $ 17,962.74
NET INCOME $ 24,256.87 $ 5,790.32
TREASURER’S REPORT
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
President Ayers ask for volunteers for some committees
that will not be able to operate unless someone steps
forward. We desperately need volunteers for the Beautifi-
cation and Block Captain committees. Please consider
giving a little time to your community. This will help to
reduce the work load on our paid staff and therefore re-
duce the need for future regime fee increases as well as
demonstrate your interest and pride in our community.
products.
The penalty for a violation of this law is a court summons no
greater than $1092.50. The larger issue would be after the result-
ing fire is extinguished and your insurance company determines
that you violated the law, they would invoke the clause that clearly
states you have no insurance if you break the law. You would
then be responsible for your damages and any damages to other’s
property as a result of the fire.
If you have questions about this or any other fire and life safety
matters please do not hesitate to contact the Irmo Fire District at
798-4979.
TRASH ENCLOSURES: Please do not place paint cans, con-
struction debris or items that are not household garbage contain-
ers in the thrash enclosure. The above items need to be taken to
the Lexington County landfill located across Lake Murray Blvd on
Old Bush River Road. Please do not place household garbage in
the recycling bins or the construction debris dumpster inside the
gated work shop area. Thrash enclosures are the resident’s re-
sponsibility to keep neat and clean.
PARKING:
Visitor spaces cannot be used by residents as permanent place to
park. These spaces cannot be used by guest for extended without
a visitor’s pass.
WOOD CHIPS:
Please do not pile wood chips, soil or pine straw up to and above
the siding. This creates a passage way for termites to enter the
walls of the units.
EXTERIOR LANDSCAPING:
All exterior landscaping must have prior approval. Draw up your
plans, sign, and date, add your address and submit to the office.
Approval or denial takes only a few days in most cases.
YACHT COVE BLOG PAGE:
The homeowner’s meeting minutes will be posted on this page
along with a copy of the monthly Scuttlebutt. To get to the site
type the following into your search engine: http://
yachtcovesc.blogspot.com
We’re trying to reduce the number of The YC Scuttlebutt cop-
ies we need to print and deliver, if you cannot access The YC
Scuttlebutt on your computer please call the office and we’ll make
sure we continue to provide a hard copy for you.
Concerns were voiced about the performance of our land-
scaping contractor, especially cutting grass too low, and the
desire for removal of mulching and dead leaves. Doug Boulware
volunteered to chair a Landscape Committee and assist in devel-
oping a contract and providing supervision of the crew to pro-
duce better and more acceptable service. Thank you, Doug! If
you would be interested in serving with him on this committee
please contact Doug Boulware.
It is extremely gratifying to have these residents step up and
volunteer to render valuable services to our community. The former
chairs of the Animal Control and Beautification Committees have
resigned so, so please consider serving on either of these com-
mittees. You may contact David at the Yacht Cove office, or I can
be reached at - [email protected].
The Bridge - continued from page 1
Don’t miss the Mandatory Annual Yacht Cove Boat
Inspection on Saturday, May 19, 2012, between
the hours of 8 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
in the Yacht Cove Marina.
The Yacht Cove
SCUTTLEBUTTMay, 2012 Page 3
Thank you to Yacht Cove residents who made food donations in
November. Please have a giving spirit and drop a few cans or boxed
items into the Care and Share basket at the YC office during December.
The next delivery to the SC Oncology Center will be April 23.
Let’s remember the needs of cancer patients and their families. If you
don’t have time to shop for food items, a grocery store gift certificate
would be a wonderful gift that would allow a family to purchase meat
or other needed items. We have so much to be thankful for; let’s share
our blessings.
Please remember that adults aren’t the only ones who suffer from
cancer. It is heartbreaking to see young children undergoing chemo
and radiation. Think about a food, snack or candy that you can put in
your donation that would brighten a child’s day.
CARE AND SHAREBy Judy Mulkey
Below are a few suggested food items for donations to the Care
and Share baskets for cancer patients at the clubhouse.
sugar minute rice jelly soap coffee
ravioli spaghetti sauces macaroni pasta gum
dried beans canned drinks peanut butter flour soups
powdered milk meat spreads quick grits jello spam
NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH COMMITTEEBy Ray Wallin
CRIME PREVENTION TIP: Common Scams!
•Fake Check Scams
Someone sends you a check or money order. He asks you to de-
posit it to your account and then wire-transfer him the money, minus
a nice bonus for you, a “thank you” for helping out. Regardless of the
pitch, the result is the same: the check or money order you receive will
be a counterfeit. It will be returned to your bank unpaid, and the full
amount will be deducted from your account. Never send money to a
stranger.
.•Foreclosure Rescue Scams
These scams target homeowners who are having trouble making
their mortgage payments. A phony foreclosure rescue company might
contract you and promise to negotiate with your mortgage lender. You
pay thousands of dollars to negotiate with your mortgage lender. You
pay thousands of dollars, but the company makes little or no contact
with the lender.
A phony “investor” offers to buy your house and lease it back to
you until you can afford your mortgage payments. The investor takes
your money but does not transfer the mortgage loan or pay your
lender. As a result you risk losing your equity and your home.
•Identity Theft
This occurs when criminal uses someone else’s personal informa-
tion, such as a credit card number, bank account number, insurance
information, or social security number to purchase goods or services
fraudulently. Often, criminals commit identity theft by opening new
accounts in a consumer’s name, purchasing products, and then leav-
ing the consumer to pay the bill. To help prevent identity theft, never
give personal information to anyone you don’t know or trust.
Our next meeting will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2012, at 7 PM.
Y.C.H.A.MINUTES OF THE PUBLIC SESSION
April 16, 2012
By Tom Brebner, Secretary
Board of Directors meeting, April 16, 2012
Meeting called to order at 7 p.m. by President Ayers.
Directors present, President E. L. Ayers, Vice President/Sec-
retary Tom Brebner, Treasurer Mark Dantzler, Louise Meyers,
Ellen Scully.
The minutes of the last meeting were approved.
The Treasurer’s report was submitted. (see page2)
President Ayers reported that the new swimming pool deck
is almost finished. The new chlorination system will be ready and
the pool will be cleaned and filled and checked by DEHC.
The boating committee report. All boats should be in the
marina by May 1st. The boat inspection will be in May.
The activities committee report. The parties have been well
attended and Lee said that we will have a pool opening party.
Please remember that the clubhouse is your clubhouse and that
any owner that would like to sponsor an event needs to contact
the committee. The committee will meet the same time as the
Boating committee at the clubhouse.
The editor of the Scuttlebutt, Judy Mulkey, has retired. All
of the Homeowners of Yacht Cove will miss her many years of
volunteer work, and The Board thanks her for her service. Tina
Nelson has volunteer to be the new editor The Scuttlebutt .
Helen Turk stated that everyone is welcome to the service at
the Yacht Cove Church. Coffee at 8:30 and the service begins at
9am on Sundays.
A homeowner asked if the lawn service could be upgraded to
include leaf pickup. This homeowner has volunteered to help with
this upgrade in service.
A new owner had a question about the regime fee. Yacht Cove
does not invoice each month as the fee is the same. The only
extra fee is if the owner has a boat slip. Treasurer Dantzler has
spoken to the concerned owner to make sure that they understand
the fee. Another owner has volunteered to help new owners with
this and any other questions they may have. Please call the office
with any questions you may have about the regime fee.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:29 p.m.
Check out The YC Scuttlebutt
The Scuttlebutt is now available
on the Yacht Cove blog pagehttp://yachtcovesc.blogspot.com/
MARINA NEWS AND VIEWS
From the YC Boating Committee
By Bill Brebner, Co-Chairperson
The Yacht Cove Scuttlebutt is published monthly and distributed to all
Yacht Cove residences. Deadline for articles, information, and ads is theFriday after the Board Meeting each month which is held the 3rd Mondayof each month. Please submit information by email [email protected] If you are sending an attachment, please type it inMicroSoft Word or save it as a PDF file. You may also drop your ad orarticle by the YC office before the deadline. Ad rates are $5 for a business card size ad, $10 for a quarter page ad, $20for a half page ad and $40 for a full page ad. Designing the ad cost $20 extra.Ads must be paid by the deadline date prior to publishing. Letters to the editor must be signed to be considered for publishing. Contact Judy Mulkey at 781-4791 for more information.
The Yacht Cove
SCUTTLEBUTT
THOUGHT FOR THE MONTH
“Obliterated”
YACHT COVE COMMUNITY CHURCH
Yacht Cove Community Church meets at the YCClubhouse
Bible Studies
Tuesday • 6:30 p.m. • YC Clubhouse • everyone is welcome
Church Service: Sunday • 9 a.m.
“Come for coffee before 9 a.m. and Test Our Welcome!”
By Pastor Bill Powell - 691-5500
20122012201220122012
Yacht Cove Homeowners
Board of Directors OfficersPresident - E.L. Ayers
781-2637 (H)
Vice President/Secretary
Tom Brebner
407-7626 (H)
Treasurer/Director-
Mark Dantzler
781-3339 (H)
Director-Louise Meyers
781-5200 (H)
Director -Ellen Scully
414-2690 (H)
“White out” is that magical fluid that covers over your
errors, typos, and slip ups. You brush on the liquid and start
all over again. That’s great when you are typing out a letter,
but what about the errors, faults and sins that occur when
you are living out your life? Is there anything that will cover
our sin and give us a fresh start? Yes, there is. It is called
forgiveness. The Bible says, “If we confess our sins, God is
faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from
all unrighteousness.” Like a letter corrected with “white out”
your life can be cleansed and forgiven by the blood of
Christ. The Bible say, “In Christ we have redemption
through His blood, even the forgiveness of sin.” Let Christ
forgive you today!
The Yacht Cove
SCUTTLEBUTT May, 2012Page 4
Every resident and/or homeowner with a boat registered in Yacht
Cove, should by now have received a letter from The Yacht Cove
Boating Committee with the details of the Mandatory Annual Yacht
Cove Boat Inspection. The date for this inspection is Saturday, May
19, 2012, between the hours of 8 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. in the Yacht
Cove Marina.
Should your be unable to attend the inspection on that date,
you must make arrangements for the inspection at a mutually agree-
able day and time with your Dock Captain on or before the May 19,
2012 date. Failure to attend this mandatory inspection or to make
other arrangements with your dock captain before the May 19 date
will result in fines and/or loss of boating privileges.
In other marina news, all of the available boat slips in the marina
have been assigned to individual boaters and there is currently a
waiting list for boat slip assignments. In order to be placed on the
list for a boat slip assignment, a boater must complete a Yacht Cove
Request Form for a boat slip and/or a dry storage slip. This form
requires a current copy of the South Carolina Department of Natural
Resources registration for the boat, the boater’s current information
and signature and the signature of the homeowner and a copy of a
current one year lease if the applicant is a renter. The name and/or
names on the boat registration must match the name/names on the
deed to the property and/or lease agreement.
The Boating Committee looks forward to seeing all Yacht Cove
boat owners on or before the May 19, 2012, Inspection Date in the
Yacht Cove Marina.
Important Phone Numbers
Irmo Plumbing 749-2199/ 319-5679
Columbia Water Dept. 545-3900
Columbia Sewer Dept. 545- 3910
Lexington Sheriff Dept. 911 Emergency Only
Non-Emergency 785-2521
Yacht Cove still needs a pool committee
before the pool can open for the 2012 sea-son. The pool CANNOT open without this
committee. Please consider volunteering for
the Pool Committee. Contact the YC Office if
you would be willing to volunteer so that thepool can be opened this seson.
Pool Committee Urgently Needed
Page 5
The Yacht Cove
SCUTTLEBUTTApril, 2012
Peppertree Timeshare For Rent
Two bedroom 2 bath (sleeps six ) in beautiful Maggie Valley, NC
On Maggie Valley Club golf course, includes Club membership for the week.
Golf for 2 included, cart fee only, and Club privileges.
Near Biltmore Estate, Harrah’s Cherokee Casino, Great Smoky Mountain National
Park, Gattlingburg, and Pigeon Forge, Dollywood.
Available the following weeks
August 11-18
August 25- September 1
Peppertree rents for $1000 per week discounted to Yacht Cove residents
for $800 per week
Call E L Ayers
803-781-2637 or 828-421-7652
The Yacht Cove
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The Yacht Cove
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May 1 Regime and Special Assessment due
May 1 Boaters must have their boats in their
assigned slips
May 19 Annual YC Boat Inspection
8a.m.-12:30 p.m. - YC Marina
May 17 YC food donations will be delivered
to the S.C. Oncology Center
May 21 YC Homeowners /Board Meeting
7 p.m. • YC Clubhouse
May 28 Memorial Day
June 4 YC Boating Committee Meeting
7 p.m. • YC Clubhouse
Sept. 12 Neighborhood Watch meeting
7 p.m. • YC Clubhouse
DATES TO REMEMBER
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H: 803-781-6759
May, 2012
WELCOME NEW RESIDENTS
NEW OWNERS
Donn Estes 264 Shoreline
NEW TENANTS
Shannon Caudill 234 Shoreline
Floyd Bradberry 350 Shoreline
Tracy Phillips 242 Shoreline
