From the POA Website:
POA specific responsibilities are:
Security and traffic control.
Lighting of entrances, boardwalks, sidewalks, and walking paths.
Insect and pest control, in supplement to State or other governmental activities.
Operations and maintenance of the St. James Beach Club, the Dog Parks, Waterway Park and the Woodlands Park area and the picnic Pavilions at Waterway Park and Woodlands Park.
Operation of the following committees: Architectural Control, Communications, Finance,
Infrastructure, Landscaping, Nominating, Safety and Security, Transitions.
Operation and maintenance of the Library building.
Levying and collection of assessments and fees.
Development and administration of an annual budget and five year plan.
Enforcement of POA Covenants, Rules and Policies. Water, sewer and trash pickup services are provided by Brunswick County.
Administration of the Architectural Control Committee.
Conduct annual meeting for Property Owners and elections for the Property Owner members of the Board of Directors
The Town of St. James specific areas of responsibility are:
Providing fire and first responder medical services via a contract with the St. James Volunteer Fire Department.
To provide police protection though an agreement with the Brunswick County Sheriff.
In coordination with Brunswick County, providing emergency management to the Town.
Assessing ad valorem and personal property taxes, which are billed and collected by Brunswick County under contract with the Town.
Establishing and administering land use and permitting policies and functions via a Planning Board.
Developing an annual town budget and property tax rate and administering town finances in compliance with North Carolina statutes.
Conducting local elections through a contract with Brunswick County.
Developing and administering the Town’s Comprehensive (Long Range) Plan.
Providing appropriate representation of residents in County\State matters.
Instituting, as required, local ordinances and resolutions.
Providing street lighting for safety via a contract with Brunswick Electric Corp.
Providing and managing a town community center.
Providing a recycling and yard waste pick up program.
Monitoring the activities of county and state agencies to identify issues which might impact the town and, where possible, taking actions to ensure that the interests of the town and its citizens are properly served.
Cooperating with the Property Owners’ Association and Developer regarding areas of mutual interest.
Monitoring growth issues and establishing programs to address future town needs.
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Originally Posted by biscman
Thank you. What else does the POA fee cover? Just Beach access??
Thanks.
jf
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