2021 Board of Directors

• President:  Mark Schultz
• Vice President:  Anthony Dunbar
• Treasurer:  Jim Dreiling
• Secretary:  Gina Maurer
• Director:  John Radak
• Director:  Judy Whaley
• Director:  John Stark

Social Media Policy - April 2021
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Architectural Review Board Committee

• Chairman:  Richard Hayes
• Co-Chair:  Charlie Davis
• Secretary:  Anthony Dunbar 
• John Gaag
• Gina Maurer
• Patty Radak
• Chaz Ballish-Regueiro
• Phil Bonsell
• Board Liaison:  Tony Dunbar

Committee Purpose:

The ARB requests that any property owners contemplating any changes that may alter the appearance of their lot or the exterior of their home consult with the ARB before taking any action. This would include everything from additions, to removing trees, to painting, to landscaping changes or the erection of swing/gym sets, etc. The ARB meets the second and fourth Monday of the month at 9:00 am.   The deadline for submittals is the Thursday prior to the meeting by 12 Noon.

You must make your submission using the ARB Application which is under POA Documents. Please read the application cover letter which outlines the fee schedule. Drop off the completed application, fee and appropriate documentation to the POA Office located in the Clubhouse. Office Hours - Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm. Contact the OA Office at 843-767-9000, Ext. 302.

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Disaster Preparedness Committee

• Chairman:  Russ Bernard
• Co-Chair:  Jim Petros
• Dave McDonough
• Wolf Kutter
• Peter Thompson
• John Gaag
• Richard Hayes
• Jennifer Hostler
• Joseph Hostler
• Greg Boyette
• Consultant:  Mike Sujka
• Bill Cattorini
• Dan Svrcek
• Linda Robertson
• Rich Symuleski
• Warren McCarl
• Mark Dunlay
• Travis Rogers
• Board Member:  John Stark

Committee Purpose:
The Disaster Preparedness (DP) Committee is responsible for coordinating the emergency response operational aspects for the CCOA. Its focus shall be on planning and preparation, recognizing that some assets may be limited during the execution of emergency preparedness, with special emphasis on homeowner preparation, the identification of volunteers to support our preparedness efforts, preparing block captains for their roles, encouraging the training and refreshing of CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) team membership, and coordinating our plans with City and County officials responsible for emergency services during disasters such as hurricanes, flooding and earthquakes.

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• 2020 South Carolina Hurricane Guide 
• 2020 South Carolina Earthquake Guide
• 2020 SCEM Emergency Kit Checklist 
• 2022 -2023 CC Emergency Operation Plan (EOP) V1.0 NEW
• 2022 CC Residents Disaster Preparedness Guide NEW
• 2022 CC Disaster Preparedness Block Captain List and Map
• COVID-19 CCCC Ramifications
• Emergency Preparedness Form Click the link to open up PDF in new tab
• Red Cross Hurricane Info Click the link to open up PDF in new tab
• 2019 City of North Charleston Evacuation Map
• CCCC Guidelines & Recommendation Handout
• COVID-19 FAQS 1 APRIL 2020
• COVID 19 UPDATE: 31 March 2020
• Disaster Preparedness Committee Charter

EMS Honors Coosaw Creek

Summerville Journal The Dorchester County Emergency Management Department honored the Coosaw Creek community with a "Certificate of Appreciation" during the Coosaw Creek Property Owners Association's recent Board meeting.

The Disaster Preparedness Committee has invested time, money, and energy to help our friends and neighbors should disaster strike.

Advice from the Committee

Videotape, or take digital photos of your home, interior and exterior, room by room. Be thorough. Include videos/photos of any valuable china, crystal, silver, fine arts, antiques etc. Keep the video in a safe, waterproof, place or in your "evacuation box" with other valuable papers. Update your video records annually. This is evidence for your insurance company as to what your home, and contents looked like before any damage was done. The video may be used to support your "proof of loss" in the event of a claim, especially if you no longer have receipts for these items. It will also aid you in completing a realistic inventory of your household effects. The preparations you make BEFORE an incident will help expedite your recovery afterward.

When Evacuating

Any time a resident of Coosaw Creek leaves town for an extended period of time, including evacuation from a hurricane or other disaster, they should fill out a "Home Watch Form". Residents filling out the form should give a out of town emergency contact number where they can be reached or the number of a person that can be contacted to pass on emergency information. Blank Home Watch Forms are located at the guard house, where they should be returned once filled out (if not filled online). When a resident returns to the community, they should notify the gate guards that they are home.

Our recommended evacuation route is to travel west on SC642 (Dorchester Road) to Old Orangeburg Road (Secondary 22) to 78 Evacuation route

The Committee for Disability Emergency Preparedness of Charleston County is attempting to identify those individuals who think that they may need evacuation assistance or shelter during an emergency. Please contact Nancy Duffy at 843-207-7273 for an "Operation Evacuation" application form.

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Financial Advisory Committee

• Chairman:  Jim Dreiling
• Assistant Chair:  John Radak
• Mark Schultz
• Kent Lee
• R. Adnrew Brothers
• Mike Sujka
• John Bennett

Committee Purpose:
To Review and advise the POA Board of Directors concerning the financial activities of the Coosaw Creek Owners' Association and to establish guidelines for financial management of the CCOA.

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Government Affairs Committee

• Chairman:  Bob Cuddy
• Warren McCarl
• Tony D'Ambrosio
• Richard Hayes
• Mark Schultz
• Dan Svrcek
• Board Liaison:  Anthony Dunbar

Committee Purpose:

Our responsibility is to keep our neighborhood community aware of what is happening in North Charleston City Council and Dorchester County Council that directly or even indirectly affects the residents of Coosaw Creek. Our accomplishments to date include a North Charleston Dorchester Road Comprehensive Zoning Plan, stopping apartments from being built on Dorchester Road, ensuring the new Lowes meets required zoning restrictions, successful Patriot Blvd. completion, lights for our fire department on Dorchester Road, and protection of zoning near or next to Coosaw Creek. We also have had several “Meet and Greet Your Politicians” to include our City Council member, and State Representative.

Key issues that the Government Affairs

• City and Council Comprehensive Planning
• Zoning on Dorchester Road and Patriots Blvd
• Zoning on the borders of Coosaw Creek
• Meet and Greet our political representative

The Government Affairs Committee continues to be active in City and County Planning, City Zoning Board meetings, Dorchester Corridor Coalition of POAs, and Patriot Blvd. safety. We will continue to have “Meet and Greet” events at the Club House with our local government representative so you can discuss directly with them your concerns and ideas to ensure our neighborhood stays safe and vibrant.

Anyone interested in joining the Government Affairs Committee, please contact Richard Hayes.
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Landscape Committee

• Co-Chair:  Linda Gordon Cattorini
• Co-Chair:  Kathy Stark
• Bob Maurer
• Ruth Norton
• Karen Schultz
• Board Liaison:  Judy Whaley

Committee Purpose:

The Landscape Committee's purpose is to maintain and improve the beauty of the common areas of the Coosaw Creek Country Club neighborhood. The Committee will regularly monitor the common areas for pruning, needed repairs and removals as well as improvements. The Committee will recommend corrections, improvements, planting removal and enhancements in keeping the standards of our neighborhood in pristine condition.

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Roads Committee

• Acting Chairman:  Mike Sujka
• Rich Symuleski
• Bradley Randolph
• David McDonough
• Board Liaison:  Tony Dunbar

Committee Purpose:

The Roads Committee has functioned as an ad hoc committee serving to provide recommendations to the CCOA Board of Directors regarding road re-pavement needs. The Roads Committee meets on an as-needed basis to update the Road Condition Assessment.

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Rules and Regulations Committee

• Chairman/Board Liaison:  Judy Whaley

Committee Purpose:

By purchasing property in Coosaw Creek everyone agrees to be legally bound by the community's Covenants, By-laws and Rules and Regulations. This structure establishes not only the privileges we enjoy, such as a gated and well-cared for community, but also spells out the obligations we all have to each other - namely upholding the community standards for our individual property and positively impacting overall property values. The Rules and Regulations Committee is a volunteer group of residents who accepts the responsibility to inform, educate and remind residents of the special obligations that bind us as a community. When necessary, the Committee issues formal notices of violations to homeowners and recommends sanctions and fines to the POA Board of Directors for noncompliance.

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Safety and Security Committee

• Chair: Dick Shaw
• John Stark 
• John Weiden
• Gary Meyer
• Daniel Buchan
• Rhonda Kilgore
• Kevin Osburn
• James Hamner
• DC Sheriff Rep.:  Brandon Edwards
• Board Liaison:  Mark Schultz

Safety and Security meets the first Wednesday of the month in the Clubhouse at 6:30 pm.

Committee Purpose:

The CCOA Safety and Security Committee has an overall objective of helping maintain Coosaw Creek as a safe and controlled environment for its residents. The Committee is charged with developing Safety and Security Policies and Procedures, which affect the Community. Security has the primary responsibility for the management of the Front Gate Security; Contractor Access Pass Operations; North Charleston Police Community Patrol; Home Watch Programs; and the Fort Dorchester HS Resident/Student Security Gate Access Program. The Committee provides oversight of the perimeter fences; street lighting; police and fire department calls and services within the community as they relate to site security. The Security Committee develops their budget and approve/monitor expenses within approved budget in the Security area.

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Wetlands and Drainage Committee

• Chairman:  Jim Petros
• Richard Hayes 
• Rich Symuleski
• Mike Sujka
• Lee Moulton
• CCCC Member:  Jay Arnold
• GAC Liaison: Bob Cuddy
• Lindsay Larocque
• CCCC Project Manager:  Jamie Newton
• CCCC General Manager:  Mike Benner
• Board Member: Anthony Dunbar

Committee Purpose:

The Wetlands and Drainage Committee is to review and advise the CCOA Board of Directors concerning the wetlands and drainage management and respond to the Board with committee recommendations. The mission of the Wetlands and Drainage Committee is to establish the best management practices and guidelines for wetlands and drainage management on common property within the jurisdiction of Coosaw Creek in conjunction with the Coosaw Creek Country Club (CCCC). The committee will also coordinate drainage repair projects as needed. The committee meets the third Tuesday of each month at 4:00 pm.

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