POA Office Closing Monday, March 16th
During this time of nationwide concern over the coronavirus known as COVID-19, it is our main priority as the Property Owners’ Association to keep our property owners, their guests, and our staff safe at all times. We have been closely monitoring the recommendations of the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), as well as the World Health Organization (WHO), and are doing everything in our power to mitigate the potential risks COVID-19 might pose to our community. In that spirit, I want to share with you the precautions we are taking to ensure that our actions are comprehensive and appropriate.
Staffing and Office: As of Monday, March 16th, the POA is employing “remote working options” for office staff. While the office at 130 River Landing Drive will be closed, we will be conducting 99% of all POA business.
- Code Enforcement staff will continue inspections island wide
- Field Operation staff and landscaping contractors will continue outdoor projects at all amenities and common areas
- ARB staff will continue onsite meetings as necessary for projects under construction, as well as site inspections and will be receiving new submittals electronically
- Finance staff will be able to do all functions remotely using a secure network
- All payments, assessments, ARB fees, etc. will be able to be made electronically or by dropping a check off in the mail slot (front door) of the 130 River Landing Office
- A staff member will regularly check the office for mail, items dropped off in the mail slot, etc.
- You can contact any staff member directly via their personal email address (listed below) or by leaving a voicemail on their office line and they will return your call within 24hr-48 hrs as long as they are not ill.
Staff Emails:
- Larry Whetsell, Daniel Island property concerns/issues at Larry.whetsell@dicommunity.org
- Danielle Hermann, Recreation, Communications, and Philanthropy at Danielle.Hermann@dicommunity.org
- Chris Hamil, Field Operations/Amenities Manager at Chris.Hamil@dicommunity.org
- David Perry, Field Ops Team at David.Perry@dicommunity.org
- Barbara McLaughlin, Daniel Island resident concerns/issues and events at Barbara.Mclaughlin@dicommunity.org
- Lisa Avant, General POA and new homeowner questions at Lisa.Avant@dicommunity.org
- Kay Fabrizio, Finance Manager at Kay.Fabrizio@dicommunity.org
- Sara Cuthbert, Assistant Finance Manager at Sara.Cuthbert@dicommunity.org
- Mary Stuart Sutton, ARB Administrator at MaryStuart.Sutton@dicommunity.org
- Carson Jackson, ARB Associate at Carson.Jackson@dicommunity.org
If you are unaware of who you need to get in touch with, please email our general email address info@dicommunity.org and allow 24-48 hours for a response.
Special events: To be proactive in preventing possible spread of the coronavirus, we are cancelling large-scale POA sponsored gatherings and events through April 4th including:
- Easter Egg Hunt at Etiwan Park on April 3rd, 2020
- Daytime Thursday Farmers Market at Center Park
- At this time, we have not received information regarding the City of Charleston or privately sponsored events.
Cleaning and sanitizing procedures: We are following all guidance from the CDC regarding cleaning of public spaces, including our amenities and common areas on Daniel Island. The frequency of cleanings has been increased, and we are utilizing commercial strength sanitizers and cleansing products.
Amenities/School: For latest update on Schools and Amenities, please click HERE.
What we will do: Our commitment to you is that our team at the Daniel Island POA will stay focused on being proactive with our efforts and continue to provide all services to property owners, builders, and customers as we normally do. As the CDC has stated, this is an emerging, rapidly evolving situation. Together, with your help, we will get through this challenging time. We will continue to closely monitor this rapidly changing situation, and will communicate with you regularly via our weekly newsletter, website, and Facebook.
Please visit the CDC website for additional government information and guidance.
We encourage you all to take the necessary precautions in your day to day lives to reduce the risk of infection.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to us.
Thank you,
Jane Baker
