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February 2018
Second Vote on Covenant Amendment (Continued From Previous Page)
for approval at the 2017 Annual Meeting. Being the first vote
on the proposal, it required a 60% quorum and an affirmative
vote of at least 75% of those voting. Though it received enough
support to pass, it did not meet the quorum requirement. The
board then decided to bring the proposed amendment back to
the membership at the 2018 Annual Meeting. A second vote of
the amendment requires a 50% quorum with a 75% favorable
vote to pass.
Proposal Details
The document as drafted by KICA’s attorney and approved by
the Board of Directors deletes existing Article VIII, Section 3
(enforcement) and replaces it with new language that, among
other things, authorizes the implementation of a reasonable
schedule of fines, and institutes a mechanism for attaching a
formal notice of non-compliance to the land record. Notably,
there is a process to appeal to the full Board of Directors,
assuring that members have an opportunity to contest the
enforcement action. For the full language of the proposed
amendment, visit kica.us/proposal. A paper copy can also be
obtained by contacting Holly Newman, 843-768-9194 or
[email protected].
While this change will not impact the majority of members on
a daily basis, it will be enormously helpful in protecting the
quality of life for all, and especially those who find themselves
living near an unfortunate situation. The board strongly
encourages you to vote YES. If you have questions, please
contact KICA at [email protected] or 843-768-9194.
Unprecedented Winter Weather Covers Kiawah, Lowcountry
A winter storm brought record cold to Kiawah Island, along
with near record amounts of snow and ice. The island and
much of the Lowcountry received as much as 6 inches of snow
in some places.
While the event created beautiful scenes, it also caused hazardous
conditions on area roadways and bridges. Businesses (including
the KICA and town offices) as well as area schools were closed
for several days, however many KICA security and maintenance
staff members stayed on the island to help wherever needed
during the storm, and Communications staff kept members
constantly updated of road conditions in the area.
"I would just like to thank our fantastic staff for their tireless
efforts during this winter weather event," said KICA COO
Jimmy Bailey. "They are truly a major part of what makes
Kiawah such a special place."