What’s New

March 2025 Summary of Board of Directors and Management Activities

March Summary Board of Directors:

• Reviewed residents expressed concerns regarding speeding and E-bikes.  Provided communications:  
  • 2024 Traffic Safety Committee Speeding survey 
  • Recap of Dunes West efforts to address speeding
  • Mount Pleasant and Dunes West Laws and Covenants for E-bikes and E-scooters
  • Parents’ guide to safety training for children using E-Bikes
• Addressed Deer Poaching:
  • Two communications on Deer Poaching to Residents
  • Work with DNR and Mount Pleasant Police.  DNR to patrol Dunes West to help control poaching
• Ensured the plan for repairing Ayers Plantation Way path includes arborist review to assess potential damage to trees before work is started. 
• Reviewed the status of Grand Oaks trees with Town of Mount Pleasant to address their request for more information and to clarify the steps in their permitting process.  Will hold a Dunes West residents town hall once there is more clarity.
• An option to acquire currently leased office space was presented.  A business case will be developed to assess alternatives. 
• Worked with multiple residents on covenants concerns.

February Financial Report Highlights:

• Revenue Variances: 
  • Late collections >$100 dropped from 396 to 155
  • 115 of outstanding fees owed <$100 associated with not paying late fees
• Expense Positive Variances >$5,000: 
  • Staffing $11,902
  • Tree Maintenance $7,875
  • Landscaping $7,000
  • Privacy Supplies $6,120 delayed until March
• Expense Negative Variance >$5,000
  • Legal collection fees $7,071 associated with on-going legal matters
• Reserve Funds: Improved interest rates generated $28,822 doubling YTD budget
• Balance Sheet:  Total account receivables are down from $283,785 to $125,289 due to strong collections assessment.

Detailed Board of Director Meeting Minutes and Financial Status Reports are available under Documents on the website.

March Summary Management Report:

• New ARB coordinator has been on-boarded.  Training in process as well as updating of procedural manuals
• Held meetings on website communications to enhance community engagement
• Updated welcome packages for new residents
• Planned the annual volunteer dinner event
• Processed gate claim with insurance
• Repaired potholes 
• Coordinated with AT&T as they began laying fiber in the utility right of way
• Completed evaluation of pond by Lake Doctors
• Repaired four street signs that had been vandalized
• Ayers Path repairs started and are underway
• Completed drainbox repairs
• Investigated aggressive alligator complaint at Cypress Point
• Held regular Security account management meeting

Detailed Management Reports are available under Documents on the website.

Preparing Your Child for the Responsibility of Operating an E-bike or E-Scooter

E-Bikes in Dunes West

Introducing Jacob Monzon – Dunes West ARB Coordinator

We are excited to welcome Jacob Monzon as the new Architectural Review Board (ARB) Coordinator for Dunes West. Jacob brings a strong background in client relations, organizational management, and communication. His prior experience includes recruiting, sales, and financial services. His skills in relationship building, Microsoft Office, and bilingual Spanish proficiency make him a valuable addition to our team.

As ARB Coordinator, Jacob will manage the architectural review process. He will assist homeowners with their applications and ensure compliance with community standards. He is eager to work with residents to maintain the beauty and integrity of our community.

Please join us in welcoming Jacob to Dunes West!

Illegal Deer Poaching

Dear Neighbors,

There have been several incidents of deer having been shot either with archery or firearms.  We can’t be certain that all of these acts were committed within Dunes West, but believe it is likely they have.  Some have been seen alive, most have been deceased. 

Regardless of the reason someone would have for committing these acts, there is no justification for doing so and the discharge of a firearm, bow, crossbow or any other weapon is against the law.  All of the incidents are being investigated by the Mount Pleasant Police Department and the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources as appropriate. While the Dunes West Property Owners Association is not a law enforcement agency, we, as the Board of Directors, are committed to identifying the perpetrator(s) and bringing them to justice and will assist law enforcement and SCDNR in any ongoing investigation.

This is not an effort that the management staff or the Board can perform in isolation. It is imperative that residents be vigilant and document and report any suspicious activity. Attached to this communication is a diagram instructing what actions you should take under various conditions should you find a dead or injured deer. It is intended to establish a collaborative effort with owners so that we can either persuade any potential owners or their guests who are committing these acts to cease immediately, or, if the applicable law enforcement agencies are able identify and charge a suspect(s), ensure that justice is served.

Please see attached document here: https://duneswestpoa.com/documents/deer-protocol/

Thank you in advance for your interest in helping us cause these incidents to cease.   

The Dunes West Board of Directors