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Welcome to Your "New" HOA

Homeowners haven't felt the impact of last Tuesday's Board election yet, but it's coming. My sense is that the homeowners (the Members of the Association) and residents will realize quickly that the game has changed. From this point on, homeowners and residents will find that this is their Association and that the leadership of the HOA is there to serve them and the community.  I expect an air of transparency, cooperation, respect and honesty to replace what I have experienced in board meetings since 2018. The officers for 2025-2026 haven't been elected yet. The Board will elect a President, Vice-President, Secretary, and Treasurer. I suspect there will be true organization to the way board meetings will be run.  Remember that the Directors and Officers are homeowners, just as you are. They have lives outside of their HOA duties. They will devote many hours/month to HOA responsibilities. They know how serious their responsibilities are. Be sure to thank them and to help...
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Who gave the okay?

On the afternoon after the election of four new directors (one of whom was not Danny Trapp), the attorney for the Association filed a Supplemental Brief in the lawsuit against Gus Philpott. The lawyer knew on Wednesday morning that Danny was no longer the President or on the Board. The filing was titled "Plaintiff's Supplemental Brief in Support of its Motion to Compel and in Opposition to Defendant's Motion to Remove Plaintiff." Who authorized the law firm to file that Brief? Do they do what they want or what they think is best, without permission of their Client? Why didn't they wait for the Association to contact them and wait for instructions from the new President of the Association (who hasn't been elected yet)? Did they contact the Board Vice-President and discuss their intention to file, which would have included billable hours for their work? If they did, what was the response of Tanisha Holmes? Did she authorize them to proceed? If so, why didn't...
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Why Can't the Board Understand This?

At last Tuesday's (11/18/2025) Board meeting, officers should have been elected. Why weren't they? The Association now has no President, no legitimate Secretary, and no legitimate Treasurer. State law requires all three. Who is running the HOA now? Board Vice-President Tanisha Holmes. The By-Laws (Art. IV, §2) dictate when the officers are to be elected.  Section 2. Election. Term of Office, and Vacancies. The officers of the Association   shall  be elected annually by the Board of Directors   at the first meeting of the Board of Directors following each annual meeting of the Voting Members , as herein set forth in Article III. A vacancy in any office arising because of death, resignation, removal, or otherwise may be filled by the Board of Directors for the unexpired portion of the term.   The first meeting of the Board of Directors after the AMVM was last Tuesday at 6:30PM. It is not hard to read and understand that Section of the By-Laws. Sometimes, it's...
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Special Board Meeting - details

Will the Town & Country Property Manager announce the Special Board Meeting by email to all Members of the Association? Special Board Meeting* Date: Time: Location: Purpose:  To elect the four officers of the Association for 2025-2026; To appoint a chairperson of the Nominating Committee; Decision regarding the litigation** filed illegally in December 2025 in the name of the Associatgion  against resident Gus Philpott; and Anything else that can't wait until December 2, 2025. * By-Laws, Art. III, §B, ¶10 ** Why should the litigation be on the agenda for the Special Board Meeting? Every day this continues, it costs the Association more in legal fees. This litigation is prohibited by the CC&Rs. It was never approved by the Board. The past president caused it to be filed without the approval of the Board and without its authority. It has cost the Association thousands of dollars so far.
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At the End of a Board Year

When a Board Term ends, how does the HOA express its appreciation to those who are leaving the Board? Are there thanks and a round of applause? Does the person whose term ended even stick around for the Board Meeting? Are the thanks half-hearted? Are there even any thanks at all? Is there a great sigh of relief?
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Special Board Meeting Needed ASAP

When last night's Board Meeting started, the HOA had one officer - the Vice-President. The HOA had no President, no Secretary, and no Treasurer. These three officers are required by South Carolina state law. Why no President? Danny Trapp, Board Member and Board President (2023-2025), was not re-elected. His term ended when last night's meeting began. Why no Secretary? Noel Weatherbee had been improperly appointed as Director on July 1 in a pre-board meeting (not in "executive session", as claimed by Trapp). Since she was not legitimately appointed, she could not serve as Board Secretary. Why no Treasurer? William Hill had also been improperly appointed on July 1 in a pre-board meeting (not in "executive session", as claimed by Trapp). Since he was not legitimately appointed, he could not serve as Board Treasurer. The Board should have elected officers last night, in compliance with the By-Laws (Art. IV, §2).  The Board will have to call a Special Board Meeti...
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Election Results!!!

The election result tonight was very positive for the HOA!!! Brenda Bryant and Linda Potter were re-elected to the Board, and Jeff Lummel and Angelo  Turley-Moore were elected. This is wonderful news for the Association and its 2,480 Members.  The Board should have elected officers tonight, but it didn't. Tonight was the first Board Meeting after the Annual Meeting of Voting Members. The Board repeats its habit (and non-compliance with the By-Laws) by failing to elect officers tonight and delaying the vote for a few days until it holds a Special Board Meeting and elects the officers without an audience. This is the first time in many years that the Association has had a Board that is more likely than not to conduct the business of the HOA in compliance with the Governing Documents. Congratulations to the Voting Members for a job well-done!
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