1 LakeViews Questions/Comments Published through May 15, 2022

LakeViews Questions/Comments Published through May 15, 2022

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Questions Published through May 15, 2022

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Date

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Bari

Lee

It would be helpful to have the calendar for the next

month(s) available for download even if it will be

updated. That way, events that are known can be

taken into consideration when making other advance

plans.

Thank you

02/21/16

This is a suggestion that the Events Committee, along with the staff responsible for the

calendar and events planning, will seek to make a reality. The current process will need to

be changed, and a large number of people, including those involved in setting dates for the

many clubs and groups, will need to be brought up to speed on a new process. Therefore,

it is anticipated that we will need time to make this happen. We anticipate being able to

start with the May calendar.

Myles

Schulberg

I like the LakeViews function, but feel it should be left

to the questioner/commenter/

suggester to indicate that the issue is of broad

applicability and should be published with the

response for all to see. If the respondent feels

otherwise, he/she can privately respond but should

include an explanation for the response being private.

After all, why go through LakeViews only to get a

private response when one has always had the option

of privately emailing to a board or staff member, or the

developer.

02/21/16

Comments and suggestions that have broad applicability to members will be published with

the response for all members to see. However, there are several reasons why a question

or comment may not posted simply because the questioner/commenter believes the issue

has broad applicability. One reason is that people have a tendency to over-estimate the

degree that others share their views, beliefs, and values. In fact, psychologists have a term

for this very human nature; it is called the “false consensus bias” or “false consensus

effect.” Instead, LakeViews will base publication decisions on data (e.g. the number of

times a question or comment comes up, either on LakeViews or in other forums,

consistency with comments in the Hampton Lake Member Survey, or when there is obvious

impact on a large number of members.) Another reason is that questions and comments

are sometimes based on mis-information or misunderstanding. It is preferable to privately

provide accurate information rather than publicly correct the questioner. However,

LakeViews will be operating just as your comment suggests: the LakeView response will

include the reason why it is being responded to privately.

Lillie

Pagani

With so much standing water and warm weather right

around the corner, what is the plan for increased

mosquito spraying? The current headline Zika virus

causes great concern.

02/21/16

Mosquito control is handled by Beaufort County. If we see there is an increase in activity, a

request for service is made. You can learn more about the County’s policies and

procedures by visiting the following website: http://www.bcgov.net/departments/Public-

Safety/mosquito-control/index.php. HLCA also has a contract with Hilton Head

Exterminator, who uses backpack blowers to treat around the amenity village to deter no

see ums and mosquitos once per week during the months of March through October.

Bennett

Is there going to be an attorney or law firm familiar

with South Carolina single family community

association law/regulations and experienced with

property transfer/turnovers representing the

Association - the best interests of owners collectively -

involved in the property transfer process under the

purview of the recently Declarant appointed Property

Transfer Committee? If not, why not?

02/21/16

Yes, in conjunction with the Property Transfer Committee, HLCA will be seeking legal

advice from a firm or lawyer with appropriate credentials.

Kim

Johnson

I would like to suggest lowering the speed limit to 20

MPH at the blind curve near Heartwood Ct, entrance

to the Villas. Very dangerous when walking on

sidewalk. Cars come speeding around curve on

wrong side. Already had the street sign ran down by a

car. Fortunately nobody was struck by this car.

Thank you!

02/28/16

The curve near Heartwood Court is one of the areas we monitor very closely. We will be

utilizing our new speed monitoring station to gather additional data. The monitor should be

in place at the end of this week. The four initial areas to be monitored include Fishdancer,

Hampton Lake Crossing, Heartwood Court and the front gate exit. The information

gathered from the device will be valuable in the decision regarding speed reduction. As an

additional safety measure, Palmetto Coastal recently did a major cutback of trees and

bushes which has made a huge improvement for traffic safety.

LakeViews Questions/Comments Published through May 15, 2022

Bennett

2. Do members of the recent Declarant appointed

Property Transfer Committee have the education,

experience and credentials to render an expert

opinion on the property (1) design, (2) construction,

and (3) maintenance in South Carolina and to (1)

identify defects and their root cause, (2) determine

what is necessary to repair them, (3) assign

responsibility for them, and (4) estimate the costs for

repairs?

02/28/16

The nominating committee of Sandy Leath, Peter Bromley and Fred Chitty

selected/nominated members of the Property Transfer Committee for having the necessary

education, expertise and credentials to meet the committee’s responsibilities. The Property

Transfer Committee includes four members with engineering degrees, two of whom also

have MBAs. One is a CPA, one has extensive background in maintenance management

and environmental compliance, and one is a real estate attorney, professional mediator and

former HOA President. You can view their bios here for a fuller picture of their

credentials.

Skip

Magee

This past Sunday while reading the newspaper on my

screened porch at approximately 9:45 am a hampton

lake owned boat passed our house. While this is not

unusual the time on a Sunday morning is unusual.

The tackle box does not open until 11:00am. The

question then becomes.....who and how does one get

a rental boat before the tackle box is even open?

02/28/16

We had a special request from new owners to have a guided boat tour around the

lake. We scheduled Jordan to come in early to captain the boat before his shift started at

11:00. The new owners paid for the boat and the captain.

Antonio

Matarese

For the past three years I have observed the water

fountain at the tennis courts leaking water. It is rusty

and unsightly. If it cannot be fixed then replace it. It is

hardly good advertising to prospective buyers to see

this thing. When showing friends around the amenity

center, this rust bucket stands out like a sore thumb.

Please do more than put out a orange traffic cone and

sign that says Out of Order. It is obvious that it is out

of order.

03/06/16

We have had this particular water fountain repaired numerous times (freezing temperatures

caused problems the last few years.) This last time we were notified that repair parts are no

longer available. It has since been turned off to stop the leak and we have been working

with the developer to see if a time line existed for our new tennis center. We were hesitant

to spend thousands of dollars for equipment that potentially could be removed in a short

period of time. Pratt Reed notified Bryan Rhame on March 1 that there is no set time frame

for the new tennis complex and it could be several years away. We have begun the

process to find a replacement. Thank you for your understanding and patience.

Bennett

Specifically, what common property is going to be

transferred under the purview of the recently Declarant

appointed Property Transfer Committee? When will

the transfer occur?

03/06/16

Hampton Lake phase 1 and 2 common property will be conveyed to HLCA in the near term,

while phase 3 and beyond will be much later. Title transfer of common property occurs with

the recording of a deed with the County. As the phase 1 and 2 common property is

comprised of several individual parcels, title transfer (i.e. conveyance) will occur

incrementally as the parcels are properly defined to effect title transfer. The first parcel to

be transferred will be the Lakeside Amenity Center. This should occur in the next week.

The Property Transfer Committee will be notified to perform their inspection either upon

conveyance of the property to Hampton Lake Community Association or when property

improvements are completed, whichever occurs last. In the case of the Lakeside Amenity

Center, it is expected that this will happen in next few weeks

LakeViews Questions/Comments Published through May 15, 2022

Sheila

Armour

My hubby and I went to BWB to have cocktails, dinner

and listen to the live music on Saturday February 27.

We wanted to order dinner and was told the kitchen

was closed and that was at 8:10. The place was

packed with people. Why close the kitchen so early on

a Saturday night when they are packed? Makes no

sense to us. The band was great!!!! Cocktails and

service was great !!!! Leftovers at home were O.K. But

not what we had planned on :(

03/06/16

We did have a great event on Saturday night and the band was excellent. Our posted hours

of operation for Backwater Bill’s kitchen is from 5-8 pm. Saturday dinner service continues

to grow, however still does not reach capacity. Even with the special event this Saturday,

we still had space available. When hosting special events in the future, we will do a much

better job of supplying kitchen hours so owners can make appropriate arrangements. We

will also consider having some type of snacks and/or appetizers available at these special

functions when possible. Our Board of Advisors will be tasked with researching to decide

when and how long the operational hours should be extended. Extension of hours involves

many factors, including labor costs and staffing, just to name a few. It is encouraging to see

the positive direction our community is going and we will continue to provide the best

service and events possible.

Marc

Citrin

Regarding the newly opened Phase 3 section of the

lake (once you're through the connecting waterway),

please explain the significance of the vertical white

poles. We boated back into Phase 3 on Sunday and

ran aground. We were 'outside' the unmarked white

poles (though not near shore). Though we were

cruising slowly, our depth reading suddenly dropped

from 8 ft to less than 3 ft in the blink of an eye. A

passing boat had to tow us back to mobility. What is

the significance of the white poles? Are boaters

supposed to stay between them? If so, please issue a

communication to educate us all and prevent other

boaters from potentially running aground. Thank you.

03/06/16

The white poles are a channel that boaters need to stay in. More detail has been published

in this week’s community update. Click here to view the details.

Rob

Heflin

Suggest we alter times to rent boats so that on at least

two notes per week boats can stay out til dark (esp in

summer months) as I have heard multiple folks say

they would like to take sunset cruises but could not

due to closing hours of boathouse. If budget is an

issue then could a adjust on those couple days to

open late so as to stay within budget.

03/06/16

We do have extended hours on Friday and Saturday in the summer. The Tackle Box hours

of operation are until 6:00 pm on Friday and 7:00 pm on Saturday, even with these

extensions we do not experience heavy usage. With such a diverse ownership, many

would not be in favor of opening later as we do get requests for early fishing rentals. We

will continue to monitor these hours to optimize rental opportunities while managing the

budget and trying to meet our owners expectations. We will look at scheduling a few nights

on a trial basis to see if this is a popular idea.

LakeViews Questions/Comments Published through May 15, 2022

Bennett

The appointment letter for the recent Declarant

appointed Property Transfer Committee provides for

contracting with any outside consultants at Association

expense the committee believes are necessary.

According to a LakeViews February 22, 2016 question

response, in conjunction with the Property Transfer

Committee, the Association will be seeking legal

advice from a firm or lawyer with appropriate

credentials to participate in the property transfer

process. Does the Association 2016 budget provide

for hiring independent experts for property transfer? If

so, where? What budget line item(s)? Line item No.

6420 Professional Fees – Other? What is the total

amount and distribution? How does/do the line item(s)

amount(s) and profile(s) compare to previous years?

03/13/16

The 2015 budget included an estimate of $25,000 for professional fees supporting the

Property Transfer Committee. At the time of the 2016 budget preparation, in the late

summer/early fall of 2015, it was not known that these funds would not be used before the

end of 2015. Therefore funds for this purpose were not included in the 2016 budget. Every

year, HLCA has expenses that were not anticipated in the budget. HLCA’s 2016 will not be

an exception. Barring some major unforeseen circumstances, HLCA is confident in our

ability fund the professional fees to support the needs of the Property Transfer

Committee.

Joseph

Sobowicz

Why dosen't Hampton Lake add pool tables to the

amenities. there are many men, woman and children

that enjoy the game of pool. It is a fun relaxing game

that brings about new friends and is great for simple

socializing.

03/13/16

There are two main reasons for not adding pool tables to the amenities: Space limitations

and little apparent interest. Interest in pool tables did not show up on the last member

survey nor in the focus groups for our new amenities. When reviewing requests and

suggestions to the Fitness & Recreation Committee, pool tables received little if any

mention.

sheila

armour

It is very difficult at night to see the outgoing and

incoming lanes at the entrance to Hampton Lake off of

the Bluffton Parkway. We need more bright lighting

other than the dim lighting that is there now.

Thank you

03/13/16

This issue has been forwarded to the Grounds and Facilities Committee for a

recommendation. The challenge, however, is that the area in question is part of the Shared

Road Association, of which Hampton Lake is a 50% partner. Although Hampton Lake

does not have total control of this area, we have been working to make improvements, with

the addition of a street light in the median and improvements to the low voltage landscape

lighting. Palmetto Coastal just finished the annual inspection of the lighting and replaced

parts last month. We anticipate a change in signage with new development starting in the

resort tract section. Once we receive plans of these changes, expected approximately six

months from now, additional improvements will be proposed, including some reflective

material on the curbs.

Skip

Magee

I understand we will be getting some new gym

equipment in June or July. I have asked and no one

seems to know what new equipment we are leasing.

The last few weeks when I go to the gym between

9:00 and 11:00 during the week, the elliptical

machines and stationary bikes are usually very busy

and more often than not there are people waiting for

these machines. The gym will only be getting busier

as new people arrive.........are we getting more

ellipticals and stationary bikes as part of this new

equipment?.......why do we have to wait until

July?.......when will we know what equipment is being

leased?.......thank you ....skip magee

03/13/16

We’re very excited about the new equipment, which includes additional ellipticals and

bikes. There are a number of reasons why the new, state of the art equipment will be

making its debut in the June/July timeframe. One reason is related to the budget; we

budgeted for the lease expense to begin mid-year. Additionally, because swapping out the

current equipment with the new equipment will mean that there may be a couple of days

during which the cardio equipment is not available, we wanted to schedule this for a time of

the year when the fitness center is less busy, in order to inconvenience the fewest number

of members. Moreover, as these are relatively large pieces of equipment, the process for

ordering, shipping, and scheduling the move is somewhat lengthy. We will be making a

detailed presentation to introduce the new equipment to members.

LakeViews Questions/Comments Published through May 15, 2022

Myles

Schulberg

There are a number of boards and committees that

participate in the governance of Hampton Lake and as

such have authority. Can you enlighten us as to:

- a list of all the boards and committees

- how the chair and member positions of each

board

and committee are filled; e.g., by election, by

appointment, by

volunteer, etc.

- when the chair and member positions of each

board and

committee is filled; e.g., a set time each year,

whenever an

individual wants to occupy a member position,

etc.

- whether there are time limits to chair and member

positions

- how many members comprise each board and

committee

Thank you.

03/13/16

The Board of Directors for Hampton Lake Community Association (HLCA) consists of five

members, three are appointed by the developer, two are elected by members for a two

year term. The president of the Board of Directors is elected by the members of the board.

The Architectural Review Board (ARB) has one owner member; the director of the ARB is

Gail Garbett, an employee of HLCA. The owner member is a volunteer selected by the

Declarant. The selection is based on qualifications and credentials. The HLCA Board of

Directors and the ARB are the only two boards with governance authority for Hampton

Lake Community Association. Several of the neighborhoods within Hampton Lake, such as

the Coach Homes and the Villas, have boards that are elected by the owners within those

neighborhoods. These neighborhoods participate in the election of the Owner Directors of

the HLCA Board of Directors, but they have their own schedules of elections for their

individual HOA boards. The Board of Advisors consists of five volunteers: the Board of

Advisors Chair, and the Chairs of the four advisory committees, including Events, Fitness &

Recreation, Food & Beverage, and Grounds & Facilities. Thirty three volunteers serve on

the four committees, each committee ranges in size from five to fifteen. The advisory

positions are also a two year term; the current Board of Advisors began their term in

January 2016. From the pool of volunteers, the BOA chair was selected by HLCA Owner

Director, Sandy Leath; HLCA President & Owner Director, Fred Chitty; HLCA GM, Bryan

Rhame and HLCA VP, Pratt Reed. The newly selected BOA Chair then participated in the

selection of the other BOA members, from the pool of volunteers. At any given time, there

may be one or more ad hoc committee established to achieve a particular goal. The

Property Transfer Committee is a current example. This committee will exist until the

property transfer is complete. Nominating Committees are appointed by the Board of

Directors. The governing documents contain more detailed information.

Pam

Brown

My concern relates to the desk that was recently

placed in the lobby of the Lakeview Room. The desk is

an eyesore which dramatically diminishes the

appearance of the foyer. It is totally inappropriate for

that location, both in scale and style. Was this

something that was formally in another location? It

looks as though it was repurposed from a much larger,

more utilitarian space. I do understand that an

appropriate desk might be needed for that space.

What is objectionable is the obstructive size of the

furniture that is now there. How can guests gather

when events take place? There is no room in that

entry now. Additionally, we still have no place to hang

coats, which many of us have requested on a regular

basis. Please replace this with an appropriate desk or

remove it and find a space in another location.

03/13/16

While we appreciate your concerns and opinion, we have purchased this office furniture to

provide the best work space possible to ensure our new employee is productive and

successful. This new position will be a valuable asset to our community in servicing our

members and guests, and providing administrative support for our department

heads. Hampton Lake has a shortage of office space and we are doing our best to make

sure we increase the number of employees to meet the increased demand of our

ownership. We have a very diverse membership, one in which we have yet to reach an

overwhelming consensus on any matter. This is evident in the architecture of homes built

and currently under construction. Beauty is truly in the eye of the beholder, because we

have also received many compliments on the new purchase. We do have plans to add a

coat closet in the foyer to be completed as soon as this week. We will continue working

hard so that all of our owners are proud of their club while making the best business

decisions possible.

LakeViews Questions/Comments Published through May 15, 2022

Allen

Wilk

I recently took my boat into the waters of Phase 3. I

noted that the steep banks on both sides of the water

have really eroded placing a huge amount of dirt into

the water - thereby making the lake more shallow and

narrower.

I was told that the Developer has responsibility for the

waters edge problems within Phase 3. OK Developer,

take corrective actions.

But, there are private lots within Phase 3 that are

having homes built on them. Some fencing is in place

to assist with runoff. But some property owners who

are now building are not being required to place

fencing and/or walls to prevent dirt and debris from

going "directly into our lake".

Enforcement is needed to stop the runoff. This type

of runoff would not be tolerated in Phases 1 & 2.

Developer, step up and take responsibility for your

lots.

03/20/16

The developer is still working on shaping and stabilizing the banks. None of the lake banks

are private; they are all common property. The developer will be re-grading, seeding, and

sprigging this spring as the weather warms up. Due to the timing of the lake completion

this winter, nothing could have been planted that would taken root.

Gabe

Guarente

Lot 726 on Fish Dancer has been cleared and it looks

like the house that will be going up is going to block

the exit/entrance to the Nature Trail. Are there any

plans to reconfigure the Nature Trail to allow access to

it?

03/20/16

There is very easy access to the Nature Trails just a short way up the street, right across

the road from 30 Fish Dancer. Work is currently underway to clear an additional access

path adjacent to lot 726. This additional access should be ready by mid-April.

Skip

Magee

Can't help but notice the construction on hampton lake

crossing by the coach homes. That area has been

used very often for overflow parking on market day,

backwater bills events, parade of homes etc. is there

any type of plan to where the overflow parking will be

for next weeks market day and parade of

homes?.....Has there been any thought of a section of

the parking lot be reserved for resident

parking?.....perhaps residents that would like to use

the fitness center or lunch or park to use the pool

area. There does not seem to be a permanent solution

to the expansion of the parking lot in the near

future....thanks...skip magee

03/20/16

We do have permission to use the space next to the Coach Homes, and they should be

available for the next 5-6 months which gets us through the Tiger Bass Race. We currently

do not have plans to reserve spaces. We will encourage members to use boats and golf

carts to help relieve congestion. Employees and purveyors will park across the street to

leave as much space as possible for owners and guests next to the amenities.

Sandra

Campeau

At the tennis courts the ball picking up tubes are

cracked, the water fountain has been leaking for a

year. We do get people visiting from other

communities and it is embarrassing. Does not reflect

well on our community. Who is responsible? Why

aren't these being monitored or addressed?

03/20/16

A new water fountain and ball pick up tubes have been ordered. The pick up tubes should

arrive shortly, and based on the vendor’s predicted delivery schedule, we expect to have

the new water fountain operational before the end of April.

Kristen

Parson

Are there any plans to add more Doggie Bags and

Waste Stations further back towards Phase 3? Last

one along that route is on Hampton Lake Parkway

near the Driftwood Place entrance.

03/27/16

There are no immediate plans to add to the five dog stations already in place; however, we

will continue to monitor the situation and make adjustments as the density changes in the

new areas.

LakeViews Questions/Comments Published through May 15, 2022

Anna

Kendrick

With the addition of phase 3, will more boat / trailer

storage be planned? We have been on the dry dock

waiting list for 3 years.

03/27/16

There are no plans to increase the boat/trailer storage space. As there are many nearby

outside options, long term storage is not intended to be offered as an amenity that would be

available for all members who might have a need for storage.

Paul

Golden

I have noticed walking around HL that the side walks

adjacent to new homes have been cracked and not

repaired by the builders. These cracked sidewalks are

usually adjacent to brand new driveways. Is anyone

surveying our sidewalks and enforcing repairs?n

03/27/16

The ARB is monitoring our sidewalks and does require builders to repair damage caused

during construction. The ARB and the developer are currently working to ensure that the

builders are in compliance.

Jeff

Lake

What is the status of the road overlay "punch list?"

There is still quite a dip in the road as you approach

Fishdancer going out of HL.

03/27/16

The road punch list has been completed and the only remaining action item is to install

more reflectors in some areas for safety concerns. The dip in the road is to insure water

flows into the storm drain and does not remain on the roadway. The particular dip by Fish

Dancer is not to original specifications due to budget constraints. The decision was made

to use funds to correct the drainage problem causing the asphalt failure. The finished

asphalt section does exceed recommended strength levels and this area will be monitored

to ensure it performs the same as other areas of Hampton Lake Drive.

Myles

Schulberg

As a frequent dog park user, I would suggest installing

in each kiosk a timer-controlled ceiling fan such as are

in the cabana's at the adult pool. The mosquitos and

noseeums that otherwise frequent the kiosks in the

warm weather might be minimized were there a fan

turning to keep them at bay. Additionally, a fan would

give a modicum of relief to the dog owners in the

kiosk. If this suggestion needs approvals and entry

into the budgetary process, please so submit.

03/27/16

Thank you for your suggestion. In order to obtain approval and entry in to the budgetary

process, a study to determine feasibility and cost will need to be performed. This

suggestion has been forwarded to the Grounds & Facilities Committee to review.

Larry

Taylor

We are the owners of lot 255 and have come down to

select our builder. I noticed that many of the wooden

structures (bridge raile, path decking) seem to be

weathered and may need some stain or protectant to

keep in good shape long term. Is there any plan to

stain these items?

Thanks

04/10/16

HLCA has been letting the bridge wood rails and board walks weather naturally. Although

treating and/or staining the board walks are not included in this year’s maintenance plans

we are receiving bids on power washing and inspecting the wood. Once the inspection is

completed we will rely on recommendations as to best practices to preserve these areas.

Deb

Hadley

With the arrival of warmer weather, our "friends, the

gators are out in full force. With their arrival have

come concerns from residents about the community's

position on their removal. In the HLND concerns

forum, someone has suggested an education session

that would resident safety concerns. Would the

management team consider preparing / presenting a

session to address these issues? Thank you.

04/10/16

Thank you for this suggestion. Sandy Leath has contacted the Coastal Discovery Museum

to arrange for an education session for Hampton Lake members. The museum naturalist

will coordinate with Catherine Guscio, Hampton Lake’s Member Relations Director, to set a

date for an information program. We expect to announce a date for this session shortly.

LakeViews Questions/Comments Published through May 15, 2022

dick

martinez

When we were building our house in '14 and many

others prior and subsquent to, were required to

retainold growth trees to improve the environmental

landscape of the property.

It appears upon viewing recently building lots that a

clear cut process is being implemented. Witness lots

on Hampton Lake Drive, Anchor Cove, Balsam Bay,

etc. in whicha clear cut approval has evidently been

aproved. Also the Pulte sites and the model homes in

Phase 3 have also been clear cut thus eliminating the

integrationof the house and old growth.

If this is the new policy of the ARB, what, if any, input

has the community residents had on the evident

change and what is/was the justification for such a

dranatic change?

04/17/16

The ARB still requires old growth trees to be left when possible. Lots with drainage issues

are allowed to be clear cut so that proper fill can be brought in to raise the elevation to

appropriate levels. Existing trees would not survive having this amount of soil added

around them. In these instances the ARB will require a more stringent landscape plan to

mitigate the lost trees. There is no new policy and the ARB does consist of an owner

representative.

dick

martinez

After a recent boat ride we saw the following

We recently took a boat ride into Phase 3 lakes and

were shocked to see the extensive amount of erosion

that has occurred on the bare slopes. There are

sizable "gullies" on the slopes with lage amounts of

soil being deposited into the lakes. The one slope that

has been sodded had minimal, if any, erosion and the

one with a bulkhead/dock, the erosion ended up on

the deck, not the lake.

What, if any, fine and remedial actions will be required

of the property owners to correct this situation from

occurring again, i.e. silt fencing and/ or hay bales at

the toe of the slope. Also the removal of the seeped

soil from the lake. Additionally, considering the

severity of the slopes and assuming they will be

grassed/sodded, what measures will be instituted to

prevent the growth fretilizers and herbicides from

leeching into the lakes which would have a detrimental

effect upon the fish habitate and the environmental

health of the lakes?

04/17/16

The developer is still working on shaping and stabilizing the banks. None of the lake banks

are private; they are all common property. The developer will be re-grading, seeding, and

sprigging this spring as the weather warms up. Due to the timing of the lake completion

this winter, nothing could have been planted that would taken root. The ongoing

environmental health of the lake is a top priority. We will continue to work with Wade

Bales, Fisheries Biologist, and President of Quality Lakes, our professional lake

management expert, to ensure the health of the expanded lake. The Grounds & Facilities

Committee is also investigating several options for effectively managing the lake and the

lake banks.

LakeViews Questions/Comments Published through May 15, 2022

Myles

Schulberg

Two pine straw issues:

1) Are the dog parks going to have pine straw added

as was added outside the dog parks and in other

common areas?

2) What's HL management's feeling about the HL

property owners tacking onto HL's pine straw order

with pine straw orders of their own? With such a

volume order, it would seem the property owners

could get a super low price even with HL applying a

fee for their coffer. It would be a win-win for both HL

and the HL property owners. I presume Palmetto

Coastal has folks to handle the HL property owner

orders so as to not tie up the Palmetto Coastal crew

that services HL.

04/17/16

The natural area in the Dog Park is not part of the pine straw schedule. Palmetto Coastal

has put down some additional pine straw in the large dog section along the fence line and

in areas affected by last week’s storm. Some additional pine straw will be added in the

near future to cover some bare spots. Palmetto Coastal has agreed to negotiate a volume

discount from their supplier for Hampton Lake property owners that are interested in getting

together to place an order. Palmetto Coastal has no interest in delivering or installing pine

straw to individual lots as the scope of work for HLCA is a large undertaking. Home owners

would still be required to install the pine straw or arrange for it to be installed. In order for

Hampton Lake owners to take advantage of the volume discount, a homeowner such as

yourself will need to volunteer to coordinate the effort of compiling the orders. We will

announce the discounted price once it has been established, and the volunteer will be able

to begin coordinating the order shortly.

Paul

Sita

We were excited to hear about the running track that

will be part of Phase 3 amenities. Can you give us

any information about the track - will it be a hard

surface, or a cushioned surface? Running on the

asphalt here in HL can be hard on the knees! What is

the expected date of completion?

04/17/16

We’re glad to hear that you’re pleased about the planned walking/running path. The

schedule for all phase 3 amenities is contingent on sales. As you may have heard, a fund

is being accrued by setting aside $7,000 from each lot sale. We’re still in the process of

costing and working out schedules and sequences. As the walking/running path will

probably not be completed for two years or more; the exact surface has not been finalized.

Mike

Calvert

The two questions I have are:

1) When will the damage on Hampton Lake Dr., by

Green Trail, be properly repaired?

2) When will the repair be completed, of the black

fence, in the Little Pine Ct. area. A picture of the area

of concern has been forwarded to management.

04/17/16

The contractor witnessed damaging the road near Green Trail has accepted responsibility.

They are willing to make the necessary cuts in the road. Currently there are patches filling

the damaged areas and HLCA has requested Lane Construction (the contractor that

recently installed the top coat) come out and give us a recommendation on how to proceed.

The fence that was damaged during the site prep in the Little Pine area has been re-

established. The damaged boards of the fence will be replaced by the builder in the next

several weeks.

Skip

Magee

Really good news that the fitness center is getting

some new cardio equipment. I understand that we

owned the equipment that is being replaced. Some of

the people from the fitness myself included are

wondering where the old equipment is going and why

were the residents not given an opportunity to

purchase this equipment. There are a couple of ways

this could have been done....put a price tag on each

piece and first to claim gets it.....have a bid process for

each piece and high bidder wins. There are people

who would love to have a treadmill at home and we

probably would have gotten more dollars than active is

getting. Where do the dollars for this sold equipment

actually go?......thanks

04/24/16

Thank you for your suggestions. The cardio equipment was sold in a bundle which

includes dismantling and removing the old equipment. If you are interested in purchasing a

treadmill we would be happy to sell one to you. We have two treadmills available at $600

each, without delivery. Members who purchase a treadmill must arrange for pick up no

later than May 6. Please understand that the treadmills are being sold “as is” and that there

is no warranty or recourse available. The money received from the sale of the equipment

will be recorded in miscellaneous revenue.

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Myles

Schulberg

For wooded lot owners with watercraft, has/is any

consideration been/being given to either in Phase 3 or

Phase 4 building/installing docks in a lakeside area

that property owner's can rent to dock their watercraft

or cordening off a lakeside area for property owners to

purchase dock space and at their own expense

install/maintain a dock?

Thanks.

05/01/16

The idea of creating a space so that owners of wooded lots would be able to rent a dock on

the lake was presented by the Reed Group at the Phase 3 Amenity Member Focus Groups

last year. Given that there appeared to be only minimal interest, and the limitations on

where such a space could be situated, it was apparent that everyone would be better

served if the funds were used for other amenities that could be enjoyed by a larger number

of members. Making dock space available for purchase was not considered, for the same

reasons. However, if demand is sufficient, additional rental boats can be made available.

Renting a boat can be a far more cost efficient option than renting a boat slip.

Alan

Metevia

Many people have been commenting on Nextdoor

about laying of "miles" of new turf on the expansive,

sloping lake front banks of the home sites in Phase 3.

I have a question related to that:

If that turf is being applied within the boundariies of

the homeowner's property, are respective owners

paying for it (and will that cost be included as an add

on to lot price for future lot purchasors?)?

Alternatively, if this will be considered HL POA

community property, Id like to know the cost that HL

will incur to maintain these acres of new grass?? I

dont believe that this is a situation that has existed or

occurred relative to any properties in earlier phases.

05/09/16

Just as in Phases 1 and 2, the initial building, grading, and sodding/seeding of the lake

banks in Phase 3 is a developer responsibility, not an HLCA responsibility. After the

development work is completed, and the lot or lot/house combination is sold, as per the

governing documents, the individual property owners are responsible for landscaping and

maintenance of landscaping from property lines to the roadway and to the edge of the lake

or waterway. This responsibility applies regardless of where the actual lot line is and is the

same as what is done in Phases 1 and 2.

Linda

Lyons

Is there a map available to show the Bluebird House

Trail? I know that there was some confusion on where

Bluebird houses were placed vs. bat houses. Some

written documentation on location would be helpful.

Projects like this should always have some public

notification prior to installation.

05/09/16

A map of the Bluebird houses is currently posted on our member website,

http://www.myhamptonlake.com/Community-Documents.aspx it can be found under the

HLCA Docs section in “All documents pertaining to the lake, boating and fishing”. This map

also includes current and proposed sites for Bat houses and Wood Duck houses. The map

is also available in the link provided here.

Sheila

Armour

We live next door to the slabs that have been vacant

for several years on Hampton Lake Crossing in a

Coach Home. Who maintains the grass and huge

shrubs that are at the waterline ? There are 4 dogs in

our building and I am afraid of the alligators being in

the shrubs as they were last year and the safety of our

pets. I know the previous owner went bankrupt but

someone has to own the vacant slabs. You do not see

the unsightly shrubs anywhere else on our beautiful

lake.

Also, what time do the construction crews have to be

out of HL in the evening?

Thank you, Sheila

05/16/16

Property owners are responsible for landscaping maintenance from the property line to the

street or to the water’s edge. In situations where a property owner does not maintain their

property as required, HLCA takes steps to get the owner to comply. Unfortunately, in

certain cases, the remedy is sometimes a long and drawn-out process. However,

Hampton Lake management is investigating other options to address a near term solution

to the issue that you have raised about maintenance in this area. As for your concern

about the alligators, members are encouraged to attend the HLCA sponsored lecture by a

naturalist from the Coastal Discovery Museum on June 8. This lecture will cover important

aspects of living with the wildlife in our area, alligators in particular. Contractors are

permitted entry to Hampton Lake to work between the hours of 7am to 6pm (7pm during

daylight savings time) Monday to Saturday.

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Thomas

Catalano

I have several related questions regarding entrance to

the community. First, with Phase III is another manned

gate entrance to the community being planned? If so,

will there be a formal residents-only lane to bypass

visitor traffic? Also, in the meantime can a

contractor's entrance be utilized to reduce the traffic

flow through the main gate. Being new to the area I'm

not sure which roadways the property lines are

adjacent to, and what the zoning requirements are,

but I would hope there are several possibilities. I

would even think we might be able to get the

contractors to cover, or at least defray the cost.

05/22/16

Four options have been considered regarding the entrance to our community:

(1) Continue with our existing front entrance that is staffed 24/7 for construction traffic and

implement more efficient gate processing procedures, including added gate staff in the

morning

(2) Construct a guard house at our existing back gate and staff it during construction work

hours and require construction traffic to enter Hampton Lake via Old Miller Road

(3) Add another traffic lane at our current front gate

(4) Have the Developer create a new entrance and staffing a gate on the Sandhill property

(which is not part of HLCA yet and is located between phase 3 and Bluffton Parkway),

which would then have construction traffic enter HLCA via phase 3.

While none of these options will actually reduce the amount of construction traffic, all have

advantages and disadvantages in terms of cost and reduced congestion at the front gate.

After review of these four options, the decision was made to go with option 1 for the time

being. The decision was based on several factors, including results of the member survey.

In the survey conducted in December 2015, over 50% of the responding members did NOT

want to spend money on a construction entrance. On another survey question related to

dues, 55% said they would not be willing to pay higher dues for additional services. Adding

another lane at the front gate was ruled out because it would require filling in wetlands, a

process that would incur high permitting and construction costs and a lengthy approval

process, without guarantee of successfully obtaining approval. Having the Developer

create a road and staffed gated entry on the Sandhill property would result in the loss to

HLCA of over $350,000 in commercial permit revenue each year. This option would result

in about a $450 per year increase in dues for each member. We also considered the fact

that phases 1 and 2 are less than 50% built out; we still have about 500 properties without

completed homes in phases 1 and 2. As of April 1 there are 91 homes under active

construction and only 13 of them are in phase 3. After looking at the various options to

reduce front gate congestion, the Board doesn’t believe the alternative options are worth

the cost to members. Additionally, based upon the member survey, the Board believes the

majority of members agree. At some point in the future, after the Sandhill property

becomes part of HLCA, we will have another primary entrance off of Bluffton Parkway in

the area of the River Ridge Academy entrance. This is where you currently see the very

large dump trucks enter and exit the Sandhill property. We understand that the county is

planning to install a traffic light at this intersection.

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Deb

Hadley

Could we please remind members / residents that

although dogs are wonderful creatures, their "poo" is

not! Allowing your dog to "poo" on a neighbor's

property is flat-out wrong. Allowing your dog to "poo"

along the sidewalks, on empty lots, etc., is okay - but

you MUST pick it up. Last week, someone allowed

their dog to "poo" right in front of our driveway and in

the wee hours of the morning, we did not see it when

we went out to get the paper. You know how this

ends. Finally, dog urine can really damage grass.

Members / residents should be reminded not to allow

their dogs, no matter how small, to pee on someone

else's yard. Thank you.

05/22/16

A reminder about the rules regarding pets has been published in the Hot Topics section of

today’s community update. However, your comment says it best.

Ted

Shankle

Is it true that the developer and his employees treat

the pool and backwater bill as their own? Specifically i

have been told that they receive drinks and food at

half price and can bring anyone of their choosing to

the pool and other amenities free of charge.

I have been told that the developer allows groups and

pays nothing for the cost of the services.

05/29/16

Section 17.15 of the Community Charter, entitled “Founder Members”, gives the declarant

the right to designate up to 20 people as Founder Members. Founder members have full

member privileges to use all facilities, invite guests, etc., without the requirement to pay

dues or special assessments. John and Pratt Reed are both Founding members. Other

than the requirement to pay dues, Founder Members are subject to the same rules as other

members and they are required to pay for food, beverages and special Community

Association events. Reed Group employees receive a 50% discount on food. They do not

receive a discount on alcoholic beverages. All employees pay the 18% service fee that is

charged to all non-members.

Denise

Milanese

May 25, 2016

Open Letter to Hampton Lake Compliance Committee

Dear Committee Members,

I write this letter as a homeowner in the delightful

Hampton Lake community. Recent announcements

regarding the imminent activities of a newly appointed

homeowner guidelines compliance committee have

created unnecessary angst for many. I have not seen

any discussion of the process being applied by the

members of this committee. For example, should a

homeowner be found to be in violation of a guideline

for some reason, what then? Is a polite, respectful

request issued noting the problem, explaining how or

why that issue represents non-compliance, and finally

a suggestion as to what action(s) might be taken to

remedy the issue? How long would the homeowner

be given to accomplish the required correction? What

would be the next action if the remedies were not

completed? It is very important that this process be

transparent. I have wonderful law (and rule) abiding

friends and neighbors who are st

05/29/16

Since your question asks about communication and transparency, as well as process, the

answer here will address both. Communication and Transparency

The announcement of the Inspection Committee occurred on April 7, at the Board of

Directors meeting, which was open to all members. Members had opportunity for Q&A at

the end of the meeting. The April 17 Weekly Community Update (emailed to members)

had a link to the Board meeting minutes and a paragraph about Resolution #5 (the

resolution creating and approving the formation of the committee) with a link to the

resolution. The minutes and the resolution were posted on the HLCA web site. The

Weekly Community Updates for the weeks of May 8 and 15 informed members about the

upcoming Compliance Committee’s inspections. The update included links to several

different documents that are posted on the HLCA website, including the board resolution

creating the committee, the scope of the committee, and an index to help members

determine where to obtain specific documentation about the rules and regulations that

apply to the inspection. To summarize, members were given notice via the May 8 and 15

update that inspections will begin on June 8 and continue throughout July. The focus of the

inspection includes mailboxes, propane tanks, roofs (stains, mildew, debris,) building

elements in right-of-way, foundation plantings, boat numbers, playground equipment,

flags/signs/banners. Reflectors, and yard storage. Specific information about what is and is

not in compliance can be found on the HLCA website in the Community Rules and

Regulations and/or the ARB Design Guidelines. Observed infractions or violations will the

reported to the general manager. Although members found to be in violation will be given

time to correct, members are encouraged to read the rules and guidelines in advance of the

inspection so as to correct any violations before the inspection.

Links to all of the relevant information appear below, but essentially, the role of the

compliance committee is to conduct the inspection and report their results to the General

Manager, Bryan Rhame. The GM is the individual who will communicate with any

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offending owners, in accordance with the HLCA Governing Documents.

Process

The “Enforcement Process” is covered in the HLCA Governing Documents, available on

the HLCA web site. In particular, the HLCA Rules & Regulations in Chapter 14 cover most

of what you asked about. See below for some excerpts from the Rules & Regulations.

14.4. Process:

14.4.1. It is in the best interest of all concerned parties to encourage the amicable

resolution of disputes involving the Community without the emotional and financial costs of

litigation.

14.4.2. Hearings shall afford the alleged violator a reasonable opportunity to be heard. The

general policy of the Community Association shall be that neither the Community

Association nor the alleged violator shall have counsel present at any such hearing.

14.4.3. Any party wishing to report a violation should submit a written or email incident

report describing the incident, date, time, location and persons involved to the General

Manager (GM). The GM or his/her designee will investigate the report, and if he/she

determines that a violation might have occurred, he/she will contact the property owner

against whom the complaint was made within ten (10) days. The GM (or designee) shall

attempt an amicable disposition of the matter satisfactory to the Community and the

Property Owner within seven days after the initial contact.

14.4.4. If the parties cannot resolve the matter, the GM (or designee) will serve written

notice to the alleged violator in accordance with the Hampton Lake By Laws and provide a

copy of the notice and file to the Covenants Committee (CC). The written notice will include

the nature of the alleged violation, the legal basis, a proposed remedy/resolution, any

sanctions imposed, and a deadline for compliance or appeal. It will explain the procedure

and timeline for an appeal to the CC.

14.4.5. All incident files are confidential and are maintained in the GM's (or designee)

Office. The name and any identifying information regarding the grievant will be redacted

from the file. Both the grievant and alleged violator(s) may review the file by contacting the

GM (or designee).

14.4.6. The GM's decision, including sanctions, will be implemented unless the violator

appeals to the CC. The GM has the authority to waive the sanctions if the violation is

corrected within ten (10) days of the written notice.

14.4.7. If the violator appeals to the CC, the CC's decision will be implemented unless the

alleged violator appeals to the Board.

14.4.8. In accordance with section 14.6, ongoing or repeated offenses that cannot be

resolved by the GM or the CC will be referred to the Board for further action.

14.5. Property inspections:

14.5.1. The GM (or designee) will inspect the HL community at least annually for violations.

(the compliance committee is the GM’s designee for the property inspections)

14.6. Appeals process:

14.6.1. The alleged violator may request a hearing before the CC within ten (10) days after

receipt of the written notice.

14.6.2. If the alleged violator fails to request a hearing within that time, the right to appeal to

the CC is forfeited.

14.6.3. If the maximum allowable fine ($1,000 total) is reached before the hearing, the right

to appeal to the CC is forfeited

14.6.4. If the alleged violator requests a CC hearing, the Chair of the CC will convene a

Complaint Resolution Meeting within no more than twenty (20) days from delivery of the

written notice of violation (above) from the GM. These meetings will be conducted in

executive session and will involve only members of the CC and the alleged violator(s). No

outside legal or other representation shall be permitted. All issues will be held in strict

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confidence. A decision by the CC requires a majority vote of a quorum of its members, The

chair may vote to make or break a tie. In the case of a tie vote, the decision will be to

"dismiss the complaint."

14.6.5. Within five (5) days after the hearing, the CC will communicate its decision, in

writing, to the alleged violator and HL Board of Directors. The results will also be recorded

in official minutes of the hearing.

14.6.6. The alleged violator may appeal the CC’s decision within five (5) days of receipt of

the decision, by requesting in writing, a hearing before the Board. The Board will schedule

a hearing no later than ten (10) days after receipt of the written request.

14.7. Sanctions and Fines:

14.7.1. Sanctions that may be imposed include reasonable fines, suspension of right to

vote, suspension of right to use any Common Area facilities, suspension of services the

Community Association provides and the levy of Specific Assessments to cover costs the

Community Association incurs in bringing a Unit into compliance.

14.7.4. For non-traffic violations: If fines are not paid within 90 days, the Board will

determine when to impose a lien on the owner's property. 14.7.5. Sanctions for Non-Safety

Violations

First formal action after good faith efforts at amicable resolution have failed Second or

Ongoing Violation

Single Event Violations of a routine nature

Examples include:

a. producing excessive wake

b. generating excessive noise after allowable hours

c. failing to clean up pet waste • Written Notice (see section 11.1)

• Require immediate cessation of violation

• $100 fine (may be waived if not repeated)

• At the discretion of the GM, the matter may be referred to the Board immediately for

further action.

• $100 per repetition of violation to a maximum of $1,000

• At the accumulation of $1,000 in fines, the matter will be referred to the Board for further

action

Ongoing Violations of a routine nature

Examples include:

a. failure to maintain landscape in acceptable condition

b. failure to dispose of debris in yard

c. making structural changes without ARB approval • Written Notice (see section 11.1)

• 10 day window to correct (window may be extended if circumstances warrant)

• $100 fine (may be waived if corrected within 15 day or agreed window)

• At the discretion of the GM, the matter may be referred to the Board immediately for

further action.

• $100 per day beginning at end of window to a maximum of $1,000

• At the accumulation of $1,000 in fines, the matter will be referred to the Board for further

action

Violations of an extreme nature

Examples include:

a. discharging firearms or • Written Notice (see section 11.1)

• $200 fine

• Notification of authorities

• At the discretion of the GM, the matter may be referred to the Board immediately for

further

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The information here and the document links below should answer your questions. If not,

you can contact Bryan Rhame, as the communication in the May 8h and 15h Weekly

Community Updates indicated.

As this is the first inspection by a committee of owner volunteers, it is understandable that

members have questions and concerns. This is true of most changes. However, in time

they will become a routine, twice a year, process. The bottom line is: if members properly

maintain their property in accordance with the Community Wide Standards, they won’t get a

citation. If they do get a citation and correct the problem in a reasonable time, there is no

need to worry. If they don’t correct the problem, they will be subject to significant

sanctions. If they disagree, there is an appeal process in place.

Click here for HLCA Board Resolution #5 creating the Inspection Committee

Click here for the Compliance Committee Scope

Click here for the Compliance Committee Inspection Cycle 1

Click here for the Community Rules and Regulations

Click here for the ARB Design Guidelines

Walter

Perkowski

What function does the new club concierge serve to

residents other that receptionist for hampton lake

staff?

Thanks

06/12/16

Our Club Concierge, Leslie Walls, was added to our team not only to provide much needed

support for our current department heads, but to also improve levels of service to all of our

owners and guests. The departmental support would include club calendar creation and

synchronization, marketing and promotional assistance, member profile maintenance, and

many other tasks as deemed necessary. The most important reason for the addition was

to improve our member and guest experiences. Having someone at the Lakeside Amenity

Village creates a professional first impression. Leslie will be a presence on Mondays and

Tuesdays when Backwater Bill’s is closed. She will be able to direct owners and guests to

their proper destination, whether it be a meeting or a specific departmental office. She will

assist in setting up and preparing for the various group schedules. In her short time on our

team, she has already helped with our Memorial Day Cookout, aided with pool monitoring,

and she has greeted and escorted guests into BWB and introduced new members to other

members. We hope during your next visit you will stop and introduce yourself as she is

working hard to become familiar with all of our members.

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Gayann

Thomas

We have a lot on Fishdancer but still live in Illinois.

We hear a lot about the alligators in HL. What is the

policy regarding alligators--do you just leave them

where they are or are they relocated out of HL. I

realize they can be dangerous, so is it a waiting game

until there is a tragedy??

Thank you in advance

06/19/16

Alligators are indeed part of life in our area. Members are made aware of their existence

and provided with guidance on dealing with alligators through several avenues. Most

recently, on June 8, a naturalist from the Honey Horn Museum presented a lecture here at

Hampton Lake about living with alligators. Key points presented include: 1. NEVER, EVER

feed or approach an alligator. (Throwing dead fish or fish parts in the water is the same as

feeding an alligator.) When you do this, you are training the alligator to associate people

(or boats) with free food or as some say, “people become easy pickins in the alligator’s

mind.”

2. Never swim in a lake that has alligators.

3. Keep your pets out of the lake and keep them away from the water’s edge.

4. Same goes for children.

5. It is not recommended to feed animals that are part of an alligator’s food source, such as

turtles and fish.

6. Normal behavior for alligators is to move away from people closer than 30 feet. If they

don’t, you should move quickly in another direction and report it to Bryan Rhame, the

general manager. (But baby alligators may be more curious.)

7. Adult alligators (over 6 feet long) do not feed often and can go months without eating.

They are opportunist feeders, not aggressive hunters. Alligators don’t chase their prey. If

they can get close, they grab their prey.

8. Alligators typically begin courting during the late spring, and breeding is under way by

early summer. In June and July, the females begin building nests on dry ground, out of

vegetation, sticks and reeds. The females deposit eggs in the nest and cover it back up.

Eggs hatch in late August and September. In a nest that has 60 eggs hatch, only about six

will survive one year. Predators of baby alligators include egrets, great blue herons, and

other alligators.

9. Alligators that don’t behave normally, i.e. approach people instead of moving away from

people, can be terminated by those with a proper permit. There is no such thing as a

“relocation” program.

10. Alligators are an important part of the balance of nature in the Lowcountry.

The Hampton Lake Community Association Charter, part of the governing documents we

are all provided with when we are purchasing our homesite, also has references to

alligators:

Each Owner by accepting a deed to a Unit acknowledges that wildlife is abundant and

thrives in coastal South Carolina, will be located throughout the Community, and can be

very destructive to residential landscaping. All Owners are advised to use a landscape

plan for Units that contain plants known to be wildlife resistant or tolerant. In addition, all

Owners and their families, guests and invitees are advised to use caution at night when

driving through the Community and to be on the alert for wildlife crossing roadways.

Neither Declarant nor the Community Association will be responsible for any damage

caused by wildlife, whether such damage is to landscaping, automobiles, personal injury, or

otherwise. Further, neither Declarant nor the Community Association can be required to at

any time or in any way control the wildlife population within the Community; provided,

however, the Declarant and/or the Community Association reserve the right in their sole

discretion to control nuisance wildlife.

ALL OWNERS BY ACCEPTING A DEED TO A UNIT ASSUME ALL RISKS ASSOCIATED

WITH USING THE COMMON AREA AND HEREBY RELEASE THE COMMUNITY

ASSOCIATION, THE DECLARANT, AND ALL OFFICERS, MEMBERS, DIRECTORS,

AND EMPLOYEES OF THE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION AND THE DECLARANT FROM

LIABILITY OF ANY KIND FOR ANY PROPERTY DAMAGE AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY

INCURRED IN THE USE OF THE COMMON AREA BY AN OWNER AND/OR THEIR

FAMILIES, GUESTS, AND INVITEES. (Part Three “Community Association Operations”,

Chapter 9 “Property Management”, Section 9.7 Wildlife, Nuisance Wildlife, Use of

Common Area (added by 7th Supplement to the Charter, August 18, 2010)

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The HLCA Rules & Regulations also provides guidance related to alligators:

6.11.2. All users of the Lake are hereby notified that the Lake contains alligators and shall

use the Lake at their own peril. Users of the Lake shall not agitate alligators and shall avoid

them at all times. Alligators are never to be fed. All alligators should be considered

dangerous, even those basking in the sun. Alligators can attack with amazing suddenness

and have very sharp teeth, powerful strong jaws and a tremendous capacity to re-enter the

water quickly with their prey.

sheila

armour

Can something be done to the HUGE trees on each

side of the entrance into the Fitness Center? They are

taking up sidewalk space and people are running into

each other because you can not see around them.

This is a busy sidewalk going into and out of the

Fitness Center.

Thank you

06/19/16

Our Grounds and Facilities Advisory Committee has been researching the replacement of

these trees, including some recommended alternatives to be planted that would not grow

so large and that would be more easily maintained to an appropriate size. If the funds

allow, this may be a project completed toward the end of this year. If we are unable to

include this project in this year’s budget, the BOA may include removal and replacement in

next year’s recommendations. This type of tree is not very attractive once it has been

trimmed, but we will discuss options with our landscapers to see if something can be done

to scale them back without making them look unsightly until they can be replaced.

Lynn

Oberg

Will Leslie be taking reservations for Backwater Bills

and events? If so what is her phone and email

number? In the pat we have had a lot of concerns that

people make reservations and receive no confirmation

that they were received or acknowledged. A number

of people have called in or emailed reservations to find

when they get there no reservation has been set. A

text message or email response back would be a

great enhancement to service for our residents.

06/19/16

We prefer all Backwater Bill’s reservations go through our on-line reservation system. To

make a reservation go to myhamptonlake.com, click on the Member Tab and Dining

Reservations will be included in the drop down menu or use the link on the BWB’s weekly

update. This system gives you an automatic confirmation. We are working to have this on-

line system for all member events. Until we achieve this capability you may email Leslie

Walls at lwalls@hamptonlakeclub.com to make reservations for member events. The

phone number (843)836-7480.

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Jaime

Wilson

My husband and I are concerned about the drainage

issues on Hampton Lake Drive on property owned by

a resident here. The specific property is across the

street from Scott Lang. The water is extremely high

and this is creating a wonderful mosquito breeding

ground. Each time we have rainfall it is only getting

higher. What is the solution for this and when might it

take place ? Thank you

06/26/16

Our ARB is working with the owner of the lot and builder next door to address the drainage

of this particular lot. A meeting is scheduled next week.

Ben

Johnson

I notice that the evening lights at our beautiful boat

house are no more. Is this an economy move? If so,

could they just be on for a shorter time?

06/26/16

We have not made any budgetary changes in exterior lighting at our Amenity Center. The

lighting is on a timer. Landscaping lights are on from dusk to dawn; at this time of year

building lights are on from about 8:30 pm to midnight. Adjustments are only made to

accommodate for changing daylight during the year. Power outages and other occurrences

can affect the timer. If an owner notices a change of this nature it would be helpful to

contact management so it can be corrected.

Ted

Knicely

What are the plans to bring the adult pool and the

hydro-therapy pool into compliance with the

Americans with Disability Act standards of 2010?

While the main pool is zero entry there is a rope

across the entire width near the two feet water level

which precludes some people with mobility limitations

from proceeding beyond that point.

06/26/16

Hampton Lake facilities, including the pools, will be undergoing a joint inspection in the next

60 – 90 days. As a part of this inspection an independent consultant will be determining if

our amenities meet all required ADA compliance standards. Once this report is received a

plan will be initiated to ensure our community meets required ADA guidelines.

Myles

Schulberg

Some yellow street reflectors on Hampton Lake Drive

between Heartwood and the Front Gate appear to

have gotten dislodged and are thus mis-aligned,

needing re-alignment. Also, on Hampton Lake

Crossing, given some deep curves and increased

traffic due to Phase 3, are there any plans for yellow

street reflectors on Hampton Lake Crossing?

06/26/16

This issue was discussed in a recent meeting with the project manager assigned by the

developer to oversee the road project; and the reflectors are now in stock. We are planning

to replace existing reflectors and installing some new ones on Hampton Lake Crossing and

Hampton Lake Drive next month.

LakeViews Questions/Comments Published through May 15, 2022

Deb

Hadley

This week, the natural areas adjacent to the nature

trail and nature preserve behind our home on

Harborage were ravaged (sorry, there's no other word

to describe this) by a bushwacker that (as I

understand it) was necessary to preserve the integrity

of the lake. What I don't understand is how stripping

trees of their foliage and essentially dissecting others -

leaving a raw angry (and tall) stump does this when

clearly, nothing was done that affects the root

structure. Perhaps a deeper explanation of this

process and how it will benefit the lake is in order.

From my vantage point all that was achieved was the

obliteration of a pretty view / pretty path and the soiling

of the lake with tree debris. Thank you, in advance,

for your response.

07/03/16

What you are seeing is the unfinished and temporary results of the work being done along

the nature trails and lake banks in order to push the woodland edge back several feet. The

lake bank clearing was not something we decided on lightly. Proper maintenance requires

that the berms between the lake and the nature preserve be free of woody shrubs and

trees. We may have been remiss in not paying more attention to this in the past. The

many community dams and berms that failed in South Carolina last October was a wake-up

call to everyone. That coupled with discovering water seepage through the berm that

occurred across form Anchor Cove Court in between Fish Dancer moved this project up in

our priority list. The leak was discovered by Wade Bales with Quality Lakes during a

routine inspection. We called out engineers Thomas and Hutton who designed the berms.

They all strongly recommended removing the woody plant material to prevent future events

which could be more devastating and costly. Based upon these recommendations we

tasked Palmetto Coastal Landscaping with providing the most efficient and cost effective

way of removing the woody plants and trees on both sides of the berms. While we

understand the lake banks currently are not as green and bushy as before, we have

opened up the trail system to their original design and have protected against a more

severe leak which would jeopardize the habitat of many of our animals. After the machine

has made its way around the lake we will see what cleanup efforts can be made. This is a

temporary condition. This project will allow our landscapers to routinely maintain the banks

and hopefully prevent the need for this type of major cut back and trimming in the future.

Robert

Barrowcliff

Two pool questions: What floatation devices are

permitted in the pool? There are no guidelines posted

at the pool (at least that I saw), and when I asked the

pool attendant that was taking names at the pool they

did not know (which is possibly another issue). My

specific interest is for float rings for use in the lazy

river. The only thing I found in the pool rules is the

following:

"4.1.19. Flotation devices are permitted for non-

swimming children. Any child who cannot swim must

be accompanied in the pool by a parent or adult. Use

of floats, beach balls, rings, etc. may be restricted at

the discretion of the pool staff."

So what is the answer? And the answer should be

posted at the pool easily visible, and the pool

attendants should know the answer.

Second question: While the rules clearly state that

eating is not allowed while in the pool, what about

drinking? While at the pool recently I noticed adults

with their drinks in the water.

Thank.

07/03/16

As you have noted in your question, flotation devices are permitted for children who cannot

swim. Other flotation devices such as floats, beach balls, and rings may be permitted,

provided that their use does not interfere with the enjoyment of others at the pool. For

example, pool staff may restrict the use of a flotation device that is being used carelessly,

such as a beach ball that is being tossed too close to other people who are at the pool.

Likewise, all flotation devices (except those for non-swimming children) may be restricted

during busy periods, such as holidays, if it is determined that the pool is too crowded for

them to be used without creating a nuisance. Food is not allowed to be consumed in the

pool. Beverages may be consumed, but glass containers are never allowed anywhere in

the pool complex. The rules will be reviewed with the pool attendants to ensure that they

are able to adequately enforce the rules.

LakeViews Questions/Comments Published through May 15, 2022

Myles

Schulberg

With HL continually growing, info in the two following

areas should be continually communicated and I

suggest a permanent posting in the weekly eblast:

1 - How and by whom are calls put out to select

property owners to fill committee slots. How and to

whom do property owners

communicate their interest in serving and what info

are they to

provide. Who selects the property owners interested in

serving

to serve.

2 - How, to whom and when do property owners

communicate

road debris including nails in tires, and what info is to

communicated.

If this info is already cited elsewhere making

unnecessary permanent posting in the eblast, at least

the citations for the info on committee membership

and road debris reporting should be permanently

posted in the eblast. Publicizing this info this way

should eliminate queries on the subjects through HL

Neighbor, Lakeviews, letters to the BOD/HL

Management, etc.

07/10/16

The purpose of the weekly community update is to provide timely information, rather than

serve as a repository of permanent postings. Information about how members may

volunteer was discussed at the Town Hall Meeting on June 29, a summary of which can be

found on the HLCA website. Here is what is contained in the Town Hall summary: “The

members serving on HLCA’s various committees are individuals who have volunteered. If

you are interested in volunteering, you just need to advise one of the owner directors or

management. We do have three formal calls for volunteers every other year. These are to

serve on the ARB, the Board of Advisors or its committees, and to run for election to the

Board of Directors. In some cases, the Board seeks members with particular qualifications.

The Property Transfer Committee is a good example of this, where we have several

engineers, a real estate lawyer and a CPA serving on this committee.” In accordance with

the HLCA Governing Documents, most volunteers are selected by the Board of Directors

and some require a Board appointed nominating committee. There are also several

member run groups that have their own process for seeking and selecting volunteers.

These include the Hampton Lake Women’s Group and the Tiger Bass Committee.

Information about the call to volunteer for the advisory committees, the ARB, and the

election to the board of directors is posted in the weekly community update for several

weeks prior to the start of the committee selection process. Members can report nails and

other construction debris to the General Manager and/or to Gail Garbett. Please be

specific about the location. Please identify if the problem is clearly from a specific worksite

or contractor. A photo is helpful. The Town Hall summary also contains the following

information regarding efforts to mitigate debris on the roads: “Our landscaping contractor

continues to try to keep our roads free of debris as well. We currently have five practices in

place to help us minimize the amount of debris. We have a magnet attached to the front of

a utility vehicle, a blower in the rear of the vehicle. We have a utility vehicle with a sweeper

attached. We have a vacuum truck that operates once per month and we have several

builders who have purchased magnets to help clean up their job sites.”

LakeViews Questions/Comments Published through May 15, 2022

Judy

Hermsen

My husband and I are lot owners who spend a week

using the ammenties at Hampton Lake. We notice the

drink prices on especially on Specialty drinks are

extremely high ($9) and wondering why. We know it's

a convenience, but we've never seen drinks this

expense even on a cruise.

Also, we noticed that the pools are not clear and a lot

of algea and debris. Normally when swimming at a

community pool you'll smell chlorine which aids in

these issues. How are the pools maintained and how

often?

Thank you!

07/24/16

A recent informal price comparison found that our prices for beer, wine and other drinks are

comparable to several restaurants in the local area. Although specialty drinks were not

included in the price comparison, we believe that our prices are competitive. A more formal

review will be conducted shortly and specialty drinks will be included. Our pool is cleaned

daily and is checked daily for proper maintenance of water quality. Water quality tests

include ph, Chlorine, and Cyanuric Acid levels, all of which regulate bacteria. The pool is

also inspected by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control

(DHEC) several times per year. Our most recent inspection was held on June 9th in which

the water quality was found to be in compliance with DHEC regulations. Mother Nature

plays an important role in the water appearance as well. When we have major rain events

where we get several inches of rain in a short time, the pool can become cloudy until the

adjustment of chemicals brings the pool water back into chemical balance. This can

sometimes take several days.

Melanie

Nelson

With all the new development and street lights it has

become more "city like" here. I see many of the new

homes in my area with full lighting all night.

That is, up lighting, porch lights and coach lightes on

all night.

I thought it was lights out after 10?

07/24/16

HLCA Rules and Regulations require that outside lighting be turned off by midnight.

Security keeps a lighting log each night and homeowners who leave their lights on after

midnight are contacted. If you observe lights on after midnight, you can contact Security

and report your observation with an email to Gail Garbett at

ggarbett@hamptonlakeclub.com. Please include the address of the home where the lights

are left on after midnight.

Stephen

Kreider

This morning the ground crew got their lawnmower

stuck on a 20ft tall Willow tree on the corner lot of

Hampton Lake Drive and Hampton Lake Crossing.

When I came back from the gym they had cut this

beautiful tree down. It was part of the reason we

bought this lot due to the privacy from the bridge and

the noise from the lake ventilator machine. Will this

tree be replaced?

07/31/16

The tree was removed after the mower was stuck behind it and very close to the water’s

edge. The willow trees around Hampton Lake are not thriving. After inspection, the tree in

question was found to be only 50-60 % foliated. We have no plans to replace the tree at

this time. This area does have a magnolia, an Arizona cypress, and several wax myrtles

which are healthier and provide a buffer from the aerator and bridge.

Skip

Magee

At a recent board of directors meeting I understood

that because of the huge interest of pickleball among

our residents that the court would be painted for

pickleball.

The group has purchased their own nets and

equipment and with over 80 pickleball enthusiasts in

the community I am wondering when will the court be

painted so these players do not have to tape the court

to play???

Thank you ....skip magee

07/31/16

During the July 7 Board of Directors meeting, management indicated that striping the multi-

use basketball court so that it can be used for pickle ball would be considered. After

receiving a detailed plan from the Fitness & Recreation Committee subsequent to the board

meeting, management has decided to paint the pickle ball lines on the multi-use court.

Once certain logistics are worked out, the painting will be scheduled.

LakeViews Questions/Comments Published through May 15, 2022

JOHN

NORTON

We may have guests visiting in October. Will the pool

be heated and available at that time?

07/31/16

The pool is available year round. Our practice is to heat the pool in the springtime, typically

at the end of March until the pool temperature reaches 80 degrees on its own. Springtime

heating of the pool is normally contingent on the weather, that is, the pool is only heated if

the air temperature is such that a significant number of people will want to use the pool.

Although the pool will not be heated in October, the weather may provide a water

temperature that may well be comfortable for swimming.

Donald

Yehle

First, please change my address to 65 Palmetto Cove

Ct. (from 12 Flowermound Dr., West Lafayette, IN).

We sold that house and permanently are here.

Second, it would be helpful to have signs viewable

from the various branches of the lakes so boaters

know where they are as we cruise the waters.

Thanks.

07/31/16

You can find maps in the Tackle Box and on the HLCA web site (please see the Hampton

Lake Trail Map link under the HLCA Docs tab) that will help you navigate the lake. As

boaters quickly learn the landmarks without the use of signs, there are no plans to add

signs on the lake.

Mike

Calvert

I would like to know what if anything is being done to

remove the recent paint spill on our roadway. Light

drippings of the paint begins in the vicinity of 24

Anchor Cove Court. The spill then continues onto

Hampton Lake Dr., where the majority of the spill is

evident and ends at 15 Anchor Bay Court.

Has the contractor responsible, for this spill, been

identified?

07/31/16

The incident was reported and investigated within an hour of the spill. The party

responsible for the spill was not identified. We had a mobile pressure washer out to see if

the spill could be removed. After an attempt was made to remove the paint, the pressure

was damaging the asphalt and the efforts were halted.

Linda

Lyons

With the Zika virus now confirmed in Florida, do we

have plans in place for mosquito control around the

common grounds of the amenity center? Do are

grounds crew identify areas of standing water and

eliminate them?

08/07/16

Mosquito control is handled by Beaufort County. If we see there is an increase in activity, a

request for service is made. You can learn more about the County’s policies and

procedures by visiting the following website: http://www.bcgov.net/departments/Public-

Safety/mosquito-control/index.php. HLCA also has a contract with Hilton Head

Exterminator, who uses backpack blowers to treat around the amenity village to deter no

see ums and mosquitos once per week during the months of March through October.

Judy

Hermsen

I heard Backwater Bill's is open to the public; is this

true? If so, why?

08/07/16

As it says on the Hampton Lake websites, “Everyone is welcome at Backwater Bill’s.”

Opening Backwater Bill’s to the public is a great way to showcase our beautiful community

and bring in additional revenue. An 18% service fee is added to the bills of non-members.

LakeViews Questions/Comments Published through May 15, 2022

Gary

Shepherd

I have two related questions on lake health:

1. The aerators near the docks have been inoperative

for perhaps a year, with only a small window operating

this spring. Knowing they are there to help with lake

health, this situation can not be good. What is

happening and why can't they be fixed in a year's

time?

2. Our lake manager samples the lake regularly and

shocks fish. For those interested in looking at that

data, where can we see it? And, I am speaking of all

the reports back to the beginning, so as to discern any

trends.

08/07/16

There are three aerators located near the dock at the amenity center. We have

experienced two electrical problems this spring and summer affecting the operation of

these units. They are all currently fully functional. Aerators were installed to prevent

stratification in our lake. The area near the amenities was not adversely affected by the

temporary loss of these three devices due to the amount of wind and wave action in this

area. To view the fish reports, please contact the GM, Bryan Rhame, directly. Since 2012,

our lake management contractor has provided annual briefings to the Grounds and

Facilities Committee and/or to the community. He will be scheduled to give this annual

presentation before the end of this year.