Sea Pines CSA Board Governance

Sea Pines CSA Revenue Funding Resource Page

Sea Pines CSA Revenue Funding Resource Page

This page will be used to communicate information and resources related to the proposed Revenue Funding Proposal as recommended by the Revenue Task Force 

Current Situation
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Experiencing Record-High Occupancy
  • Popular COVID and Post-COVID destination
  • Partially due to increased property owner occupancy
  • In large part, due to increased property owner guests, short term rentals, and visitors
Traffic & Asset Management
  • The Greenwood and Ocean Gates and traffic patterns in these areas have not been addressed due to a lack of funding. Traffic continues to be an issue.
  • Sea Pines Gates are at capacity with the current resources and configuration.
Demand for Sea Pines CSA Related Services Have Increased
  • Public Safety Services- Sea Pines CSA is the 1st line of security for our community, as the Town of Hilton Head Island does not have its own police force.
  • Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office (BSCO) serves the entire County, including the Hilton Head Island area, and has struggled to get to full staff.
  • Land Use Management and compliance issues.
Sea Pines CSA Staffing Challenges
  • Current Job Market
    • Local demand for labor is high and the pool of applicants is small
    • Competing offers
    • Higher hourly rates
    • Sign on + staying bonuses
  • Geographic Location
    • Our geographic location means staff must commute to Sea Pines at their own cost
    • More remote than competing communities making Sea Pines less attractive as an employer

Proposed Solutions 

  • Add Additional Law Enforcement Patrol Positions
  • Add Additional Gate Attendants
  • Add Additional Land Use Management Staff
  • Provide Competitive Compensation To Recruit And Retain High-Quality Employees
  • Reconfigure Gates and Facilities Associated with Gate Pass Sales

Resources & Timeline 

November 16, 2021, Sea Pines CSA Board Meeting

    • Revenue Task Force Proposal (Link)
    • Video of Revenue Task Force Presentation (Link)

March 29, 2022, Sea Pines CSA Board of Directors Meeting 

    • PowerPoint Presentation- Revenue Task Force Update (PDF)
    • Video Of Revenue Task Force Data Presentation  (Link)

May 19th, 2022, Sea Pines CSA Board of Directors Meeting

    • Video Of Revenue Task Force Update  (Link)
    • Meeting Recap (Link)
    • Meeting Minutes (Link)
    • Approved Resolutions:
      • “RESOLVED, Community Services Associates, Inc., Board of Directors, approved amendment to Sea Pines Land Use Rules and Regulations for Residential Property Owners, Long Term and Short Term Tenants, to include: Rental Property Business Registration Fee, assessed yearly, annual limit increase of no more than 10%, to begin January 1, 2023, $300/1 – 2 bedrooms, $700/3 – 4 bedrooms and $1,000/5+ bedrooms, as presented”.
      • “RESOLVED, Community Services Associates, Inc., Board of Directors, approved amendment to the Sea Pines CSA Gate Entry Policy, May 19, 2022, to increase the Commercial Vehicle Daily, Annual and Weekly Gate Fees, effective July 1, 2022, as follows:
        • Annual Decals: Two (2) Axle Commercial, $250; Three (3) Axle Commercial, $350 and Three (3) + Axle Commercial, $450;
        • Daily Gate Pass:
          • Commercial Daily Pass–Two (2) Axle Vehicle, $15;
          • Commercial Daily Pass– Three (3) Axle Vehicle, $35
          • Commercial Daily Pass– Three (3) + Axle Vehicle, $40
        • Weekly Gate Pass:
          • Commercial Weekly Pass– Two (2) Axle Vehicle, $60
          • Commercial Weekly Pass – Three (3) Axle Vehicle, $140
          • Commercial Weekly Pass – Three (3) + Axle Vehicle, $160
        • Since these rate increases are subject to certain third party approvals, they shall become effective on the later of July 1, 2022, or the ten (10) days following the first date on which all required third party approvals have been obtained”.

Questions or Comments?

If your question is not addressed in the documents and resources provided on this page, please send your questions or comments to comments@csaseapines.com. Feedback provided will be collected and submitted to the Sea Pines CSA Board of Directors.