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Big Plant Sale April 9-10
Big Plant Sale April 9-10Courtesy of Skidaway Audubon Mon, 04/04/2022 - 9:59am We have some good news for gardeners! Thousands of plants that were to be sold at the end of April as part of Skidaway Audubon’s big plant sale/fundraiser have been delivere...
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Post Hurricane Helene Update – (September 28, 2024)
Post Hurricane Helene Update - (September 28, 2024)Sat, 09/28/2024Public Works, BrightView, and R&D crews continued to work in The Landings today removing debris and downed trees from common property. All main roads have been cleared. However, many...
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Sustainable Skidaway Task Force Seeks Volunteers
Sustainable Skidaway Task Force Seeks VolunteersBy Dylan TillEnvironmental ManagerMon, 04/04/2022 - 9:21am The Landings is an Audubon International Certified Sustainable Community; the first such community in all of Georgia! The community received this...
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Streets in The Landings
Streets in The LandingsCourtesy of 50th Anniversary CommitteeMon, 03/28/2022 - 4:51pm Want to know how your street came to be named? Visit our 50th Anniversary webpage to learn more about the history of the community, upcoming events, and more.
CDD Weekly Update
CDD Weekly Update
The CDD team has been busy this week. Following is a closer look at what they’ve been working on.
Private Property Maintenance Standards
Routine inspections were conducted in Midpoint and Palmetto. Follow-up and requested inspections were conducted throughout the island. This week, three properties were contacted regarding new violations of the Private Property Maintenance Standards, and two properties were contacted to provide courtesy education regarding property maintenance standards.
On the Waterfront
On the WaterfrontThu, 09/26/2024 – 10:03am
Landings Harbor Marina
Normal Operating Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.
The Marina Staff prepared the property for the effects of Hurricane Helene. The lift operators relocated all the sa…
On the Security Scene
On the Security Scene Courtesy of Landings SecurityThu, 09/26/2024 – 9:28am
Burglary
On Monday, September 23, at approximately 6 p.m., a resident on Brandenberry Road notified Security of a burglary. The resident stated she had left her home for approx…
Feedback Requested for ARC Guidelines Proposed Changes
Feedback Requested for ARC Guidelines Proposed ChangesThu, 09/26/2024Throughout 2023 and into 2024, The Landings Association’s Architectural Review Committee has been working with staff to analyze and propose revisions to the current Landings Associati…
Read MorePublic Works…Working for You!
Public Works…Working for You!Courtesy of Landings Public WorksThu, 09/26/2024 – 8:28amHurricane Helene Preparations
The Public Works Department, in conjunction with BrightView, prepared for Hurricane Helene’s potential impact on the community. Prepar…
Shuck, Slurp, Repeat
Shuck, Slurp, RepeatCourtesy of CCA SkidawayWed, 09/25/2024 – 3:13pmIt won’t be long before you will be heading to Landings Harbor Picnic area for Coastal Conservation Association (CCA) Skidaway’s annual Oyster Roast and Pig Pickin’. This year it is Su…
Read MoreSAVE THE DATE: Landlovers Toys for Tots Holiday Golf Cart Parade & Party (Sunday, December 8)
SAVE THE DATE: Landlovers Toys for Tots Holiday Golf Cart Parade & Party (Sunday, December 8)By Karen DuncanWed, 09/25/2024 – 2:12pmJoin us for the annual Holiday Decorated Golf Cart Parade on Sunday, December 8. Mark your calendar and start planni…
Read More26th Annual Chili Cook-Off Set for November 2
26th Annual Chili Cook-Off Set for November 2Courtesy of Kiwanis Club of SkidawayWed, 09/25/2024 – 2:11pmMark your calendars and make plans to attend the Kiwanis Club of Skidaway’s 26th Annual Chili Cook-off on November 2, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Lan…
Read MoreSAVE THE DATE: November 20 is LAA Holiday Market
SAVE THE DATE: November 20 is LAA Holiday MarketCourtesy of Landings Art AssociationWed, 09/25/2024 – 2:11pmJoin The Landings Art Association (LAA) on Wednesday, November 20 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Palmetto Ballroom for its Holiday Market. At thi…
Read MoreSkidaway Audubon News: Raptor and Reptile Showcase October 26
Skidaway Audubon News: Raptor and Reptile Showcase October 26Courtesy Of Skidaway AudubonWed, 09/25/2024 – 2:10pm
Get ready for exciting interactions with some awesome animals as Georgia Southern’s Center for Wildlife Education brings its raptors and r…
Skidaway Audubon News: Bluebirds and More October 17
Skidaway Audubon News: Bluebirds and More October 17Courtesy Of Skidaway AudubonWed, 09/25/2024 – 2:10pm
Skidaway Audubon’s popular speaker series continues on Thursday, October 17, with an informative and engaging presentation on the extensive trail o…
SkidaWave To Volunteers
SkidaWave To VolunteersCourtesy of TLA Communications Subcommittee on CourtesyWed, 09/25/2024 – 2:09pmA first impression of The Landings evokes the question: How active and vital are the residents? How involved are residents in civic activities, sport…
Read MoreGeneral Manager’s Update
General Manager’s Update
Fall is finally here! As we celebrate surviving another humid summer on our beautiful island, most of us will agree that we are ready to welcome the cooler temperatures and bid farewell to those pesky gnats and mosquitos.
The last year and a half has seen a deep dive into The Landings Association’s governing documents, from the Board Policy Manual, to the Bylaws, and now to our Architectural Guidelines. After an exhaustive review to streamline and modernize the Guidelines, they now are ready for community feedback before finalization. Please click here to read the details and learn how you can provide your valuable input for consideration by the Architectural Review Committee and then the Board of Directors.
Another set of governing documents recently revised is the Association’s committee charters. These charters detail how the committees function, including their purpose and responsibilities. Some committees never had charters, and that has been addressed as part of this governance effort. You can view the charters by visiting www.landings.org/resources and clicking on the Committee Information folder. Click apply if you would like to be considered for one of these committee for next year.
Attention now turns to finalizing the 2025 budget. While your Association has strong reserves to pay for capital projects, such as road repaving, community path panel replacements, and storm drain repair work, inflation higher than in the recent past has created some challenging funding issues. Staff are now working through these challenges with the various committees, including the Finance Committee and Reserves Subcommittee, to ensure maintaining our community to the required standards.
At the same time, the Association’s Board has just selected the firm to help us with our next Strategic Plan. This work began with the Community Survey last fall, and now will roll into some focus groups and other community feedback, as your Board looks to shape the direction of the Association for the next three-to-five years. Stay tuned for more information as it becomes available. If you are chosen for a focus group, thank you in advance for your dedication to the betterment of The Landings. Please note these invitations will come directly from the consulting firm helping TLA formulate the Strategic Plan. TLA is not directly involved in selecting participants for the focus groups.
Please join me in welcoming The Landings Company’s newest president, Chris Harmon. In August, The Landings Association sent out an announcement about his hiring, after long-time President Raoul Rushin recently moved away from the community.
We try to communicate this frequently, but many residents still don’t realize that The Landings Company is the wholly-owned subsidiary of the Association. The Company’s purpose is to drive national marketing, to support property values within The Landings. Think of them as The Landings’ Resident Realtors! I’m sure Chris will enjoy getting to meet as many residents as possible, as he gets settled into the community. If you see him around, be sure to give him a warm Landings welcome and, of course, a SkidaWave!
Finally, it is that time of year again when little ghouls and goblins prepare to celebrate Halloween. Trick-or-Treating in The Landings is October 31 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. You can read some safety tips in the article on page 16 of this edition of The Landings Journal, or click here.
As always, please let me know if I can be of assistance (karls@landings.org). I don’t promise to have all the answers, but our outstanding staff is composed of experts in their fields, all of whom are willing to assist.
Enjoy the cooler weather, and now that our only daughter has started her first year at my alma mater, UGA, Go Dawgs!
September 24 Board Meeting Video
September 24 Board Meeting VideoBy Lynn Lewis – lynnl@landings.orgCommunications ManagerWed, 09/25/2024 – 1:42pmYou can watch a video of The Landings Association’s September 24 Board Meeting on our YouTube channel (www.YouTube.com/landingsassociation) …
Read MoreBudget Box: Operating Contingency
Budget Box: Operating Contingency
The official Hurricane Season for the Atlantic basin is from June 1 to November 30. In the past decade, our area of coastal Georgia has been impacted by several hurricanes and tropical storms, including Irma, Matthew, Idalia, and the most recent Debby.
Each year, TLA hosts a Hurricane Town Hall Meeting provided by Chatham Emergency Management Agency (CEMA). You can find several resources available on TLA’s website that include the Hurricane Preparedness Guide by Chatham Emergency Management Agency, TLA’s Hurricane Guide and Emergency Operations Plan, among other items, by visiting www.landings.org/resources > then click on the folder titled “Emergency Planning”.
TLA budgets a contingency allowance annually, which is a line-item account included in the operating budget each year to cover unexpected or emergency expenses, particularly storm-related cleanup. TLA does not separately budget for such cleanup because the likelihood of a storm and the costs associated can vary. This account can be compared to your household’s emergency action fund for unexpected expenses.
In 2023, the Contingency account budget was $125,000. The total spent was $18,069, mainly for Debris Removal, Seawall repairs, and Dry Stack repairs following Hurricane Idalia. For 2024, $145,000 has been budgeted, with minimal expenses to date, resulting from damage caused by lightning strikes.
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