* * * * *   November 9, 2024: Election Results From the Annual Meeting on November 7, 2024   * * * * *

The following people were elected as the Board of Directors at the annual meeting held on November 7, 2024: John Boska, Dianne Crooks, Melinda Boyd, Andi Hendricks, and Jim Ebersole. At the Board of Directors meeting that evening, the Board selected its officers as follows: President, John Boska; Vice President, Dianne Crooks; Secretary, Andi Hendricks; Treasurer, Melinda Boyd. The Board also named Melinda Boyd, Andi Hendricks, and Jim Ebersole as members of the Architectural Committee.

* * * * *   October 9, 2024: Please Return The Proxy/Ballot Forms Before November 7th   * * * * *

Everyone will soon receive the Annual Meeting Notice in the mail. Included is a Proxy/Ballot form and a stamped return envelope. The Board of Directors would appreciate it if each household would fill out the Proxy/Ballot and return it in the stamped envelope, even if you plan to come to the meeting. That way, if your plans change and you don't attend, your vote will still be counted. If you do attend, any vote at the meeting will overrride your Proxy/Ballot form. There are 5 people running and 5 positions on the Board, so unless someone stands up at the meeting and wants to run, it should be a quick election.

* * * * *   October 9, 2024: SAVE THE DATE: The HOA Annual Meeting Is Scheduled For November 7, 2024    * * * * *

The HOA annual meeting is scheduled for November 7, 2024 at 7pm at the Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library in Easley. The main purpose of the annual meeting is to elect 5 homeowners to serve as the Board of Directors.

* * * * *   August 14, 2024: Volunteer for the HOA Board of Directors! Nominations Accepted Until September 18th   * * * * *

The annual meeting will be Thursday, November 7th, 2024, at 7 pm at the Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library in Easley. An election for the HOA Board of Directors will be conducted at the meeting. All 5 Board positions are up for election every year. If you are interested in volunteering to serve on the HOA Board of Directors, please send an email to Board@StonehurstEasley.org. Please include your full name and street address and ask to have your name on the ballot. September 18, 2024 is the deadline to submit your name, as the Board will be mailing the Meeting Notice and Proxy/Ballot soon after that. The Nominating Committee will review the submittals and select valid candidates to put on the Proxy/Ballot form. It is also possible to nominate yourself at the meeting as a write-in candidate, but you will miss out on the Proxy/Ballot votes. There will be more information to come on the election, but for now please reach out via email if you have any questions. We will respond as soon as possible. Thank you.

* * * * *   July 29, 2024: Open HOA Board Meeting on August 13th at 7 pm    * * * * *

On Tuesday, August 13th, the HOA Board will hold a Board meeting at 7 pm at the Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library in Easley. The meeting will be in the large meeting room, just to the right after you enter the lobby. The first item on the Agenda is a Homeowner's Forum, where homeowners have an opportunity to express concerns to the Board. The Board is not making any presentations nor distributing any information. Each homeowner has a limited time available (based on the number of homeowners who wish to speak). After the Homeowner's Forum, the Board will conduct its regular meeting. Homeowners may observe the regular meeting but may not address the Board during the regular meeting.

* * * * *   March 14, 2024: Reminder to Clean Up After Your Dog!    * * * * *

At the HOA Board meeting on March 7th, homeowners expressed complaints about dog feces not being cleaned up. This announcement is a reminder to all dog owners about the rules that require the cleanup of dog feces. Easley City Ordinance Section 90.06, “Animal Care”, states that “Any owner, keeper, or other person having control or supervision of an animal must remove promptly all feces left by the animal on any street, sidewalk, or plaza or in any public park anywhere within the city.” Section 90.02 states that the County Animal Control Officer shall have the power to enforce the Chapter 90 regulations. If homeowners can identify the responsible people, they could report it to the Pickens County Animal Control Officer at 864-898-2459. The Board also considers that leaving feces on another’s property is a violation of the HOA’s Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (CCRs), under section 7.10, as an unsanitary condition. The Board will send violation notices when offenders are reported to the Board.

* * * * *   February 27, 2024: Open HOA Board Meeting on March 7th at 7 pm    * * * * *

On Thursday, March 7th, the HOA Board will hold a Board meeting at 7 pm at the Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library in Easley. The meeting will be in the large meeting room, just to the right after you enter the lobby. The first item on the Agenda is a Homeowner's Forum, where homeowners have an opportunity to express concerns to the Board. The Board is not making any presentations nor distributing any information. Each homeowner has a limited time available (based on the number of homeowners who wish to speak). After the Homeowner's Forum, the Board will conduct its regular meeting. Homeowners may observe the regular meeting but may not address the Board during the regular meeting.

* * * * *   January 2, 2024: 2024 Annual Assessments (Dues) Are Due By February 29, 2024   * * * * *

The 2024 HOA annual assessments of $190 are due by February 29, 2024. If you have delinquent assessments, they are shown in your bill. Please pay assessments on time to avoid late fees and legal action. A copy of the assessment invoice that was sent to all homeowners is available under HOA Documents. If you have any questions, please contact the Stonehurst property manager, Greenville HOA Services, at the number shown in the Frequently Asked Questions about the property manager.

* * * * *   November 12, 2023: SAVE THE DATE: Neighborhood Get-Together on Saturday, November 25, 2023, 10 am to noon    * * * * *

The HOA is sponsoring a neighborhood get-together on November 25, 10am to noon, at the front entrance area. We will have a donut truck with free donuts. Please join us and take the opportunity to talk to some of your neighbors. This event is on unless the weather is horrible, but consult here or the Stonehurst Facebook Group (Stonehurst-Easley, membership required) in case of bad weather.

* * * * *   November 8, 2023: Election Results From the Annual Meeting on November 7, 2023   * * * * *

The following people were elected as the new Board of Directors at the annual meeting held on November 7, 2023: John Boska, Dianne Crooks, Melinda Boyd, Andi Hendricks, and Jim Ebersole. At the Board of Directors meeting that evening, the Board selected its officers as follows: President, John Boska; Vice President, Dianne Crooks; Secretary, Andi Hendricks; Treasurer, Melinda Boyd. The Board also named Melinda Boyd, Andi Hendricks, and Jim Ebersole as members of the Architectural Committee.

* * * * *   October 16, 2023: SAVE THE DATE: The HOA Annual Meeting Is Scheduled For November 7, 2023    * * * * *

The HOA annual meeting is scheduled for November 7, 2023 at 7pm at the Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library in Easley. The main purpose of the annual meeting is to elect 5 homeowners to serve as the Board of Directors.

* * * * *   October 16, 2023: Please Return The Proxy/Ballot Forms Before November 7th   * * * * *

Everyone should have received the Annual Meeting Notice in the mail. Included is a Proxy/Ballot form and a stamped return envelope. The Board of Directors would appreciate it if each household would fill out the Proxy/Ballot and return it in the stamped envelope, even if you plan to come to the meeting. That way, if your plans change and you don't attend, your vote will still be counted. If you do attend, any vote at the meeting will overrride your Proxy/Ballot form. There are 5 people running and 5 positions on the Board, so unless someone stands up at the meeting and wants to run, it should be a quick election.

* * * * *   August 29, 2023: Volunteer for the Board of Directors! Nominations Accepted Until September 15th   * * * * *

The annual meeting will be Tuesday, November 7th, 2023, at 7 pm at the Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library in Easley. An election for the HOA Board of Directors will be conducted at the meeting. All 5 Board positions are up for election every year. If you are interested in volunteering to serve on the HOA Board of Directors, please send an email to Board@StonehurstEasley.org. Please include your full name and street address and ask to have your name on the ballot. September 15, 2023 is the deadline to submit your name. The Nominating Committee will review the submittals and select valid candidates. It is also possible to nominate yourself at the meeting as a write-in candidate. There will be more information to come on the election, but for now please reach out via email if you have any questions. We will respond as soon as possible. Thank you.

* * * * *   August 8, 2023: Open HOA Board Meeting on August 29th at 7 pm    * * * * *

On Tuesday, August 29th, the HOA Board will hold a Board meeting at 7 pm at the Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library in Easley. The meeting will be in the large meeting room, just to the right after you enter the lobby. The first item on the Agenda is a Homeowner's Forum, where homeowners have an opportunity to express concerns to the Board. The Board is not making any presentations nor distributing any information. Each homeowner has a limited time available (based on the number of homeowners who wish to speak). After the Homeowner's Forum, the Board will conduct its regular meeting. Homeowners may observe the regular meeting but may not address the Board during the regular meeting.

* * * * *   August 7, 2023: Dianne Crooks is Selected For HOA Board of Directors   * * * * *

In July, Blessing Irving resigned from the HOA Board of Directors. Blessing was an original member of the homeowners Board that took over from the developer in June 2021. The Board thanks Blessing for her years of dedicated service to the community. Per Bylaws Section 4.6, when a resignation occurs, a successor is selected by the Board and serves for the remainder of the term (to November 2023). On August 7, 2023, the Board selected Dianne Crooks to serve the remainder of the term as Vice-President.

* * * * *   May 2, 2023: HOA Document BODP-2, Delinquency Collection Procedure, Has Been Revised   * * * * *

The HOA Board has decided to use a law firm to assist with the collection of delinquent accounts. At a Board meeting on May 2, 2023, the Board revised the Board of Directors Position Number 2 (BODP-2). Revision 1 now describes how the Board will use a law firm to assist with collections. The delinquent homeowner will be required to pay the associated legal fees. The collection methods, which in extreme cases may progress to foreclosure on the house, are those described in the Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (CCRs). These documents are available on this website under HOA Documents. Please pay your annual assessments by the due date, or arrange a payment schedule with the Board, to avoid late fees and legal fees.

* * * * *   March 15, 2023: ECU Installing Fiber Optic Cable on the Forced Sewer Line Easement   * * * * *

Today Easley Combined Utilities (ECU) started installation of a fiber optic cable on the easement for the forced sewer line (30 feet wide) which is in the backyards of most of the houses on the south side of the subdivision (refer to your lot survey for the location). The cable will extend from Cherish Drive to the 18 Mile Creek Sewage Pumping Station. ECU is digging a trench with a backhoe, and will seed the area and cover it with straw when they are done. The Board requested that ECU provide notice to the homeowners of these non-emergency projects, as it can be disconcerting to look out and see a backhoe digging in your backyard.

* * * * *   March 14, 2023: Repair of Stonehurst Entry Sign   * * * * *

Today repair work started on the Stonehurst entry sign, as was previously discussed by the Board in a meeting on September 12, 2022. The Board approved the contractors in a meeting on March 9, 2023. Due to termite and wood rot damage to the wood components, all wood components are being removed and a stone wall will be installed to span the two existing stone pillars. The name "Stonehurst" will be placed on the front of the stone wall. The Board intends to add lighting to the sign once the repair work is completed.

* * * * *   February 27, 2023: Open HOA Board Meeting on March 9th at 7 pm    * * * * *

On Thursday, March 9th, the HOA Board will hold a Board meeting at 7 pm at the Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library in Easley. The meeting will be in the large meeting room, just to the right after you enter the lobby. At the annual meeting in November, homeowners made a request to have a representative from the Easley Police Department come for a discussion on security concerns. Sgt. Ashley Anderson will be present for a short discussion with a question and answer period. The next item on the Agenda is a Homeowner's Forum, where homeowners have an opportunity to express concerns to the Board. The Board is not making any presentations nor distributing any information. Each homeowner has a limited time available (based on the number of homeowners who wish to speak). After the Homeowner's Forum, the Board will conduct its regular meeting. Homeowners may observe the regular meeting but may not address the Board during the regular meeting.

* * * * *   February 1, 2023: Incorrect Interest Payments Showing on Website for Paying Annual Assessments   * * * * *

Several homeowners have reported new interest payments dated February 1, 2023, showing up when they went to the CINC website to pay their annual assessment. These are incorrect, the due date for annual assessments is February 28, 2023. Please ignore any interest payments dated in February 2023. You can still pay your annual assessments by subtracting any February interest charges and typing the correct amount ($180 if you didn't have any carryover from last year) in the Amount field. Be advised there are fees for online payments (e.g., $1.99 for an eCheck, somewhat higher for a credit card). You can always pay without fees by mailing a check to the address on your Statement for your annual assessment that you should have received in the mail about January 3rd. If you misplaced your statement, look at the sample 2023 Statement under HOA documents to see how to pay. The Stonehurst property manager is investigating this error and will get it fixed.

* * * * *   January 14, 2023: City of Easley Now Owns the Streets in Stonehurst   * * * * *

In a deed posted on January 13, 2023, in the Pickens County land records, the streets in Stonehurst were deeded to the City of Easley, so the City now owns our streets and sidewalks. The City Council had previously accepted our streets as meeting City standards in a City Council meeting on January 9, 2023, under Resolution 2023-02. This is good, because the HOA will not be responsible for street and sidewalk maintenance. We expected this to happen, and the HOA Board has not budgeted any money for that maintenance.

* * * * *   January 2, 2023: 2023 Annual Assessments (Dues) Are Due By February 28, 2023   * * * * *

The 2023 HOA annual assessments of $180 are due by February 28, 2023. If you have delinquent assessments, they are shown in your bill. Please pay assessments on time to avoid late fees and legal action. A copy of the assessment invoice that was sent to all homeowners is available under HOA Documents. If you have any questions, please contact the Stonehurst property manager, Greenville HOA Services, at the number shown in the Frequently Asked Questions about the property manager.

* * * * *   November 8, 2022: Election Results From the Annual Meeting on November 7, 2022   * * * * *

The following people were elected as the new Board of Directors at the annual meeting held on November 7, 2022: David Rogers III, John Boska, Blessing Irving, Melinda Boyd, and Andi Hendricks. At the Board of Directors meeting that evening, the Board selected its officers as follows: President, John Boska; Vice President, Blessing Irving; Secretary, Andi Hendricks; Treasurer, Melinda Boyd. The Board also named Melinda Boyd, Blessing Irving, and Andi Hendricks as members of the Architectural Committee.

* * * * *   September 13, 2022: Volunteer for the Board of Directors! Nominations Accepted Until September 29th   * * * * *

The annual meeting is Monday, November 7th, 2022, at 7 pm at the Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library in Easley. An election for the HOA Board of Directors will be conducted at the meeting. All 5 Board positions are up for election every year. Blessing Irving is the chairperson of the Nominating Committee, and Connie Waldinger is also on the Committee. If you are interested in volunteering to serve on the HOA Board of Directors, please send an email to Board@StonehurstEasley.org. Please include your full name and street address and ask to have your name on the ballot. September 29, 2022 is the deadline to submit your name. It is also possible to nominate yourself at the meeting as a write-in candidate. There will be more information to come on the election, but for now please reach out via email if you have any questions. We will respond as soon as possible. Thank you.

* * * * *   August 29, 2022: Open HOA Board Meeting on September 12th at 7 pm    * * * * *

On Monday, September 12th, the HOA Board will hold a Board meeting at 7 pm at the Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library in Easley. The meeting will be in the large meeting room, just to the right after you enter the lobby. The first item on the Agenda is a Homeowner's Forum, where homeowners have an opportunity to express concerns to the Board. The Board is not making any presentations nor distributing any information. Each homeowner has a limited time available (based on the number of homeowners who wish to speak). After the Homeowner's Forum, the Board will conduct its regular meeting. Homeowners may observe the regular meeting but may not address the Board during the regular meeting.

* * * * *   July 31, 2022: Stonehurst Has New Property Management Company   * * * * *

Effective August 1, 2022, the Stonehurst Property Manager is Kevin Bragman at his new company, Greenville HOA Services, LLC (GHS). Kevin is our original property manager, but he was a co-owner of Community Management Partners (CMP) when we first hired him. Kevin decided to start his own company, and the HOA Board of Directors decided to stay with him as our property manager. The contact information for Kevin and GHS is in the FAQ section.

* * * * *   June 13, 2022: SAVE THE DATE: The HOA Annual Meeting Is Scheduled For November 7, 2022    * * * * *

The HOA annual meeting is scheduled for November 7, 2022 at 7pm at the Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library in Easley. The main purpose of the annual meeting is to elect the 5 directors that will serve as the Board of Directors.

* * * * *   June 7, 2022: Board Approves New Board Member Connie Waldinger, an Investment Policy, and a Replacement Reserve Report    * * * * *

Connie Waldinger of 11 Wiltshire Circle volunteered to serve on the Board of Directors, and the Board voted to approve her at the Board meeting on June 7, 2022. We wish to thank Connie for volunteering. The Board also approved Board of Directors Position BODP-4, Investment Policy. With inflation rising, the Board sees a benefit to investing some of the HOA funds. The Board also approved a Replacement Reserve Report in order to set a schedule for collecting the monies to fund the future replacement of four items: the mailboxes, the entrance sign, the entrance sprinkler system, and the stormwater pond fence. The report indicates that the Board should set aside $3,458 each year in order to fund those replacements.

* * * * *   May 26, 2022: Open HOA Board Meeting on June 7th at 7 pm    * * * * *

On Tuesday, June 7th, the HOA Board will hold a Board meeting at 7 pm at the Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library in Easley. The meeting will be in the large meeting room, just to the right after you enter the lobby. The first item on the Agenda is a Homeowner's Forum, where homeowners have an opportunity to express concerns to the Board. The Board is not making any presentations nor distributing any information. Each homeowner has a limited time available (based on the number of homeowners who wish to speak). After the Homeowner's Forum, the Board will conduct its regular meeting. Homeowners may observe the regular meeting but may not address the Board during the regular meeting.

* * * * *   May 9, 2022: Wiltshire Circle Paving on May 10    * * * * *

An update on the paving of Wiltshire. Paving equipment has been staged on Wiltshire near the intersection with Henley. It is expected that the paving will start Tuesday morning, May 10th.

* * * * *   May 7, 2022: Wiltshire Circle Paving on May 9 and May 10    * * * * *

Youngblood Development Corporation has informed us that a contractor will be paving Wiltshire Circle starting Monday or Tuesday, May 9 or May 10. All vehicles must be off the street. Typically they pave one lane, then loop again and pave the second lane. If they are paving on your side of the street, you may be unable to leave your driveway for several hours. If you must have the use of your car, you should consider moving it off Wiltshire. One option is to drive up Thames Valley to Cherish Dr, turn right on Cherish Dr, then swing right onto the grass in the common area where our Stonehurst sign is. Please park facing into the common area to maximize the availability for parking. Check this website in case of changes to the plan.

* * * * *   March 11, 2022: HOA Board Seeks Candidates For Open Board Position    * * * * *

The HOA Board is informing the Stonehurst community that Jennifer Foster has resigned her position on the HOA Board of Directors. The Board would like to thank Jennifer for her service to the community and for her work as chair of the Architectural Committee. We will miss her. The Board will select a replacement per Bylaws Section 4.6. If you are interested in serving on the Board and would like to be considered, please send John Boska a Facebook private message, or send an email to Board@StonehurstEasley.org.

* * * * *   March 8, 2022: Open HOA Board Meeting on March 12th at 4 pm    * * * * *

On Saturday, March 12th, the HOA Board will hold its first Board meeting of 2022 at 4 pm at the Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library in Easley. The meeting will be in the large meeting room, just to the right after you enter the lobby. The first item on the Agenda is a Homeowner's Forum, where homeowners have an opportunity to express concerns to the Board. The Board is not making any presentations nor distributing any information. Each homeowner has a limited time available (based on the number of homeowners who wish to speak). After the Homeowner's Forum, the Board will conduct its regular meeting. Homeowners may observe the regular meeting but may not address the Board during the regular meeting.

* * * * *   February 16, 2022: 2022 Annual Assessments (Dues) Are Due By February 28, 2022   * * * * *

The 2022 HOA annual assessments of $180 are due by February 28, 2022. If you have delinquent assessments, they are shown in your bill. Please pay assessments on time to avoid late fees and legal action. A copy of the assessment invoice that was sent to all homeowners is available under HOA Documents. If you have any questions, please contact the Stonehurst property manager, Community Management Partners, at the number shown in the FAQ about the property manager.

* * * * *   January 21, 2022: Goodman Manufacturing Co. Announces Recall for Drain Pan in Gas Furnaces   * * * * *

In coordination with the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Goodman has announced a recall for some drain pans in the cooling coil unit on top of Goodman gas furnaces. This only applies to furnaces where the cooling coil is stacked on top of the furnace. The affected drain pans can warp and allow hot furnace gases to start a fire. Over 20 houses in the U.S. have experienced fire and smoke damage from this defect. The affected drain pans were used from January 2019 to November 2021, and the affected furnaces include some installed in Stonehurst subdivision. It appears that only the one-story homes have the affected configuration. Homeowners who purchased a house after December 2018 should go to the recall website and use the serial number of their coil unit to see if they are affected. If you are affected, Goodman will send you a replacement part and will have an installer come to install it. The coil unit is attached to the top of the gas furnace and the serial number is on the white tag on the front of the coil unit. The recall website is Drain Pan Recall . The Goodman website is Goodman Manufacturing

* * * * *   December 30, 2021: HOA Board Sets Schedule for 2022 Annual Assessments   * * * * *

The HOA Board of Directors has set the schedule for the HOA annual assessments in 2022. The bill (for $180) will be sent to each homeowner in mid-January, with a due date of February 28, 2022. After consideration of a reasonable balance between HOA assessment income and HOA expenses, the Board reduced the annual assessment from the $360 in 2021 to $180 in 2022. This homeowners Board was first elected in June 2021, and the developer's Board of Directors had previously set the payment at $360 for 2021. The current Board is committed to monitoring expenses closely and keeping the annual assessment as low as possible. Although the Board has not had to pay for stormwater pond maintenance this year (the developer was still completing construction work), the Board did budget for stormwater pond maintenance in 2022.

* * * * *   November 6, 2021: Election Results From the Annual Meeting on November 4, 2021   * * * * *

The following people were elected as the new Board of Directors at the annual meeting held on November 4, 2021: David Rogers III, John Boska, Blessing Irving, Melinda Boyd, and Jennifer Foster. At the Board of Directors meeting that evening, the Board selected its officers as follows: President, John Boska; Vice President, Blessing Irving; Secretary, Jennifer Foster; Treasurer, Melinda Boyd. The Board also named Jennifer Foster as the chair of the Architectural Committee, and Melinda Boyd as the vice-chair of the Architectural Committee.

* * * * *   October 25, 2021: Annual Meeting to be Held November 4, 2021   * * * * *

The annual meeting will be held on Thursday, November 4, 2021, at 7 pm at the Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library in Easley. An election for the HOA Board of Directors will be conducted at the meeting. All 5 Board positions are up for election every year. This will put the HOA on a normal yearly schedule of having a fall annual meeting with elections. Please return the Proxy/Ballot form that was mailed to all homeowners. If you come to the meeting, your vote there will override any Proxy/Ballot form you submitted. If you have questions on the annual meeting, please send an email to Board@StonehurstEasley.org.

* * * * *   October 22, 2021: Board Approves a Violation Enforcement Policy   * * * * *

On October 22, 2021, the Board approved a violation enforcement policy, Board of Directors Position Number 3 (BODP-3). This document explains how the Board issues Compliance Notices due to failure to comply with the terms and provisions of the CCRs, the Bylaws, or any rules and regulations promulgated by the HOA pursuant to the CCRs or Bylaws that requires corrective action. It also explains how the Board will proceed with hiring a contractor (self-help) or issuing fines if the corrective action is not taken in the time specified in the Compliance Notice. BODP-3 can be read on this website under HOA Documents. If you have questions for the Board, please email them to Board@StonehurstEasley.org.

* * * * *   October 2, 2021: Please Return The Proxy/Ballot Forms Before November 4th   * * * * *

Everyone will be receiving the Annual Meeting Notice in the mail very soon. Included is a Proxy/Ballot form and a stamped return envelope. The Board of Directors would appreciate it if each household would fill out the Proxy/Ballot and return it in the stamped envelope, even if you plan to come to the meeting. That way, if your plans change, the Board can count on having a quorum by proxy in order to have a valid meeting and election of the new Board. There are 5 people running and 5 positions on the Board, so unless someone stands up at the meeting and wants to run, it should be a quick election.

* * * * *   September 10, 2021: Notes From Open Board Meeting on September 8th   * * * * *

This announcement is to notify homeowners of items from the HOA Board meeting on Sep. 8th.
1. The Board approved a delinquency collection procedure, BODP-2. It can be read on this website under HOA Documents. Our property manager will begin collecting delinquent accounts.
2. The Board approved a proposed budget for 2022 with an annual assessment of $180. It can be seen on this website. The final budget will be voted on by the new Board in November.
3. Several homeowners complained about speeding. The Board will ask the City to increase police enforcement and explore the possibility of reducing the 25 mph speed limit.
4. Several homeowners complained of poor yard maintenance. The Board will take action (starting with letters) if weeds in the yard exceed 12 inches in height, or 24 inches on steep slopes. If the problem persists, the Board will take additional actions as authorized by the CCRs.
5. Homeowners are reminded that City rules forbid blocking sidewalks or parking within 30 feet of the approach to a stop sign. Police may ticket cars for these violations. See the parking FAQ on the HOA website for additional information.
6. Submit your name if you wish to run for the new Board (election at the annual meeting on Nov. 4) by email to Board@StonehurstEasley.org. Deadline is September 20, to be on the proxy/ballot. It is also possible to be nominated at the meeting.

* * * * *   August 30, 2021: Annual Meeting to be Held November 4, 2021   * * * * *

The HOA Board of Directors has decided to hold the next annual meeting Thursday, November 4, 2021, at 7 pm at the Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library in Easley. An election for the HOA Board of Directors will be conducted at the meeting. All 5 Board positions are up for election every year. This will put the HOA on a normal yearly schedule of having a fall annual meeting with elections. Blessing Irving has been named the chairperson of the Nominating Commitee, and is compiling a list of homeowners interested in running for the Board. If you are interested in volunteering to serve on the HOA Board of Directors, please send an email to Board@StonehurstEasley.org. Please send your full name and intent to have your name on the ballot. September 20, 2021 is the deadline to submit your name. It is also possible to nominate yourself at the meeting. There will be more information to come on the election, but for now please reach out via email if you have any questions. We will respond as soon as possible. Thank you.

* * * * *   August 23, 2021: Open Board Meeting on September 8th   * * * * *

On Wednesday, September 8th, the Board will hold its third Board meeting at 7 pm at the Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library in Easley. The meeting will be in the large meeting room, just to the right after you enter the lobby. The first item on the Agenda is a Homeowner's Forum, where homeowners have an opportunity to express concerns to the Board. The Board is not making any presentations nor distributing any information. Each homeowner has a limited time available (based on the number of homeowners who wish to speak). After the Homeowner's Forum, the Board will conduct its regular meeting. Homeowners may observe the regular meeting but may not address the Board during the regular meeting. The HOA annual meeting, with Board elections, will be held in November. If you want to run for the Board, please submit your name or questions by email to Board@StonehurstEasley.org. Blessing Irving is the chairperson for the Nominating Committee.

* * * * *   August 16, 2021: Update on Vote for Pools and Solar Panels   * * * * *

Here is an update on the voting for pools and solar panels. As of 8/16/21, we have 57 votes. We sent out 118 vote sheets, although the last 5 just went out to the new homeowners. So if you still have yours, please send it in. For above-ground pools, 43 are "yes", 14 are "no". For solar panels, 51 are "yes", 6 are "no". It takes 89 "yes" votes to approve the pools, or 30 "no" votes to disapprove it, so voting will continue until we reach one of those numbers. If you lost your vote sheet, or it was lost in the mail, you can print one out from the HOA Documents section of this website.

* * * * *   July 1, 2021: Open Board Meeting on July 7th   * * * * *

On Wednesday, July 7th, the Board will hold its second Board meeting at 5:30pm at the Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library in Easley. The meeting will be in the large meeting room, just to the right after you enter the lobby. The first item on the Agenda is a Homeowner's Forum, where homeowners have an opportunity to express concerns to the Board. The Board is not making any presentations nor distributing any information. Each homeowner has a limited time available (based on the number of homeowners who wish to speak). After the Homeowner's Forum, the Board will conduct its regular meeting. Homeowners may observe the regular meeting but may not address the Board during the meeting.

* * * * *   July 3, 2021: Update on Vote for Pools and Solar Panels   * * * * *

Here is an update on the voting to allow above-ground pools and solar panels on roofs. As of 7/3/21, we have 39 votes. For above-ground pools 29 are "yes", 10 are "no". For solar panels, 35 are "yes", 4 are "no". The pool vote is a change to the CCRs, and requires 75% of all homeowners to vote "yes" in order to change the CCRs (89 "yes" votes). The solar panels are not a change to the CCRs, but are a Board of Directors decision. The Board will accept the majority vote in that case. If you have not submitted your vote, please submit it soon. If you want to check if your vote was received, send John Boska a private message on Facebook.

* * * * *   June 25, 2021: Developer Releases HOA bank accounts to the Board of Directors   * * * * *

On June 25th, the developer released the HOA bank accounts to the new Board.

* * * * *   June 21, 2021: Board Mails Vote Sheets to Homeowners   * * * * *

On June 21st, the Board mailed vote sheets to all homeowners of record, asking the homeowners to vote on allowing above-ground pools and solar panels on roofs. One vote per household. Please return these vote sheets as soon as possible. If you lose your vote sheet, you can download another one from the documents link on the menu, or get one from John Boska (131 Thames Valley Drive) or Jennifer Foster (45 Wiltshire Circle). The mailing address is on the vote sheet.

* * * * *   June 15, 2021: Board Issues New Architectural Review Request Form   * * * * *

On June 15th, the Board assumed the processing of all Architectural Reviews and issued a new Architectural Review Request Form. It can be downloaded from the documents link on the menu. The mailing address is on the form. Jennifer Foster (45 Wiltshire Circle), the Chair of the Architectural Committee, will accept completed forms at her house, but at reasonable hours. Just a reminder, CCRs Section 5.1 says that no building, fence, wall, porch, deck, or any other structure or improvement, including, without limitation, the alteration or painting of the exterior surface of any existing structure, shall be undertaken upon any Lot unless the plans and specification and location of the proposed change shall have been expressly approved in writing by the Architectural Committee. The CCRs are available from the document link on the menu.

* * * * *   June 12, 2021: First Meeting of the New Homeowner Board of Directors   * * * * *

June 12th was the first meeting of the new Board. Officers were selected as follows: John Boska, President; Blessing Irving, Vice President; Jennifer Foster, Secretary; Melinda Boyd, Treasurer. Jennifer Foster was selected to be Chair of the Architectural Committee, and Melinda Boyd was selected to be on the committee. A Code of Conduct for Board members was approved by the Board (BODP-1), and is available from the documents link on the menu. Minutes of the meeting will be posted after they are approved by the Board, which typically happens at the next Board meeting.

* * * * *   June 3, 2021: New Homeowner Board of Directors Elected   * * * * *

The following 5 people were elected to the Board: Anna Abraham, John Boska, Melinda Boyd, Jennifer Foster, and Blessing Irving.

* * * * *   February 5, 2020: Facebook Group created for Stonehurst Residents   * * * * *

On February 5th, 2020, a private Facebook Group named Stonehurst - Easley, SC was created for Stonehurst residents. If you are a Stonehurst resident and would like to be able to share neighborhood activities on a daily basis, please join this group.