There was a list today in the Island packet that was supposed include all community fees for communities in Beaufort. Haig Point listed fees were 17,962 up 40% from last year. I am curious as to why they did not include the transportation fee in the listing, as it is required and non negotiable. When this fee is included, Haig point dues land in the top three. Other very comparable dues include Colleton River, Berkley Hall and Spring Island. These communities offer many more amenities such as dedicated athletic centers with a variety of equipment, a large space and full time class instructors and massage therapists. Large dedicated art space so that residents can pursue passions in art and art instruction. They also have heated outdoor pools, indoor pools and hot tubs. There was a consideration years ago about expanding the gym area and then nothing. If the argument is our dues are competitive, it seems that making the amenities competence and appealing to a larger section of your community makes more sense. Instead we focus on golf, which is also important, but I would like to see money go towards other ventures as well.

During covid the club had applied for the payroll tax credit and was initially denied. If I remember correctly, they then applied an assessment to member dues to make up for lost revenue and pay wages. I had no problem with that because I believe we truly have some of the best staff I have encountered However, the payroll tax credit then went through. We still were charged the assessment and now they want to use the money we paid (because they were initially denied and we needed to take care of their staff) to put towards their long range plans. Is it possible to put this in a rainy day fund in case a situation like this happens again rather than spending it plus some?

Hi all. I am glad there is a forum like this. I was wondering if anyone can give me reasons to push ahead with these long range plans immediately. It seems prudent to wait with the high price of materials, our current financial standing and the uncertainty of the financial status of the world. However, I like would like to hear any different views on this.