Report from the Neighborhood 'Town Council'

Nov. 22, 2010: We met this week with representatives of Greystar and Blanchard & Calhoun (B&C). Greystar is performing the function that BB&T would be doing in normal economic times, but due to BB&T's heavy load of properties, they have contracted Greystar to watch over their interests. As a part of that responsibility, Greystar has contracted B&C to act as the Homeowner's Association for the foreseeable future. You will be receiving a package from B&C in the near future explaining the situation and giving details of their plan for our community, a copy of the covenants, and contact names and information should you need to contact them.

Your Town Council felt that the meeting was productive in that we discussed issues common to and important for all of us including;

- The location and operation of the irrigation, lighting, other aspects of the community.

- The history of the development from the homeowner's perspective.

- Residents' expectations and concerns relative to Summer Lakes.

- BB&T, Greystar, and Blanchard & Calhoun plans for the future of the community.

We feel that these companies have interests that, in many cases, coincide with our own in that they want to sell property and thus would like to keep the neighborhood attractive and inviting for possible future homeowners. We were encouraged by their willingness to listen to our concerns and the fact that they came to us for the meeting; two of them driving from Augusta and Charleston. B&C is planning a neighborhood meeting tentatively set for December 9th at the Aiken Shrine Club on Columbia Highway. You will be getting a notice in the aforementioned package.

One of the decisions made at our meeting with B&C was that your 'Town Council' will continue to represent Summer Lakes homeowners for the foreseeable future. We agreed to continue, but we suggest that some decision should be made by the residents as to whether to elect new members for the Town Council and whether the covenants should be amended to include the 'Town Council' as an official function.

Have a Happy Thanksgiving and we will see you at the December 9 meeting. Mark your calendar because this will be a very important gathering.

Pat Dickerson
Barbara McNichols
Roger Pizio
Kurt Rudolph