Potomac Bay Estates

From time to time folks in our neighborhood see dolphins in the Potomac River.  If you spend any time on your boat in the Bay or the River, you likely have encountered dolphins.

The Potomac-Chesapeake Dolphin Project is a regional organization of volunteers who monitor dolphins in the Potomac and the Bay, and who educate people about dolphins.  Visit their website  pcdolphinproject.org

If you are able to photograph dolphins, try to get a close-up shot of the dorsal fin — the Project uses the shape and markings of the dorsal fin to identify individual dolphins.  To date, they have identified around 1,000 individual dolphins.  Email photos and the location of the photo to them at pcdolphinproject@gmail.com.

Dolphins winter in the ocean and associated waters in and south of North Carolina.  In spring, summer, and early fall dolphins enter the Bay and the Potomac that are important breeding grounds for them.

Here are some safety guidelines for operating a boat around dolphins:

• Stay at least 50 yards away from dolphins.
• Don’t approach dolphins in a boat — propeller strikes can kill or injure dolphins.
• If you want to observe the dolphins, put your boat in neutral unless you need to move.
• Don’t chase or encircle dolphins.
• Reel in your fishing line when dolphins are nearby, or, move to another area.
• Do not feed the dolphins; don’t throw leftover food or bait into the water if dolphins are nearby.
• Dolphins like to “bowride” — that is, come alongside a boat and ride along in the bow wake.  If dolphins bowride your boat, either shift into neutral, or, maintain slow speed, straight ahead until they peel off.

2015 dolphin sightings.

2015 and 2016 dolphin sightings.

Also, if you photograph dolphins, email the photos with date and location to us at potomacbaypoa@hotmail.com — we will post your photos on this website.

Another organization — Chesapeake Dolphin Watch also collects data on dolphins in the Bay and tributary waters.  Their website requires visitors to establish an account (free).

Thank you for protecting our local wildlife!!

At the September 18, 2921, annual meeting, PBE POA members approved revised governance documents.  The revised documents (minus the revised Bylaws and Covenants) are now posted on this page.

Our long-delayed annual meeting was held today, Saturday, Sep 18, in the picnic area at the west end of Potomac Drive.  Twenty of our neighbors attended, enjoyed a picnic followed by a business meeting.

THANKS TO EVERYONE who attended and brought food to share with neighbors.  We especially thank Tyese and Jermaine Smith for providing mac & cheese, barbecued chicken, and sweet potato pies!

Our Association President Dave Williams announced his resignation from the Board of Directors.  Dave and Suellen are departing in a few days to sail to SC where they will spend the winter living on their boat.  Thanks to Dave for his service to our community!!

Minutes of the meeting will be posted in a few days . . . watch this spot for notice of the minutes being posted.

The Potomac Bay Estates Property Owners’ Association annual meeting is THIS SATURDAY:

• Saturday, September 18
• 12:00 noon: Picnic lunch; PBE POA furnishes hot dogs, hamburgers, buns, condiments; please bring a side dish or salad AND a dessert to share.  BRING YOUR OWN CHAIRS.
• 1:00 PM:  Business meeting
• Location:  Picnic area at the west end of Potomac Drive

This is an important meeting because we will be voting on revisions to the BYLAWS and COVENANTS.  The revised documents are available at this link.

Three other documents are available for your review and comment at the meeting, however, these do not require a vote by the membership:

• Rules and Responsibilities
• Architectural Guidelines
• Treasurer procedures

IF YOU CANNOT ATTEND, PLEASE SEND AN EMAIL TELLING US YOU CANNOT ATTEND AND ASSIGNING YOUR PROXY.  To assign your proxy, include in the email:

• Name(s)
• Lot number
• Person to whom you are assigning your proxy.
• Email address:  potomacbaypoa@hotmail.com

The PBE POA annual meeting will be on Saturday, Sep 18.

SCROLL DOWN THIS PAGE TO SEE THE FULL ANNOUNCEMENT.

This is an important meeting in which we will review and vote on updated Bylaws and Covenants.

This is the final update concerning the impact of the remnants of Hurricane Ida — now a Tropical Depression — on our neighborhood.

Short version:  We can expect rain and wind beginning Wednesday, Sep 1 — probably around noon — and continuing until late Wednesday/Thursday night (Sep 1-2).

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This map from the National Hurricane Center shows projected rainfall amounts — we are on the edge of the 1-2 inch and 2-4 inch rainfall.  We likely will experience flooded roads and ditches, and, winds of 10-12 MPH with gusts up to 20 MPH-Plus

 

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Here is the latest warning from the National Weather Service, Wakefield VA.

 

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
1253 PM EDT Mon Aug 30 2021

MDZ021>025-VAZ048-062-064-069-075>078-082>086-090-099-100-509>523-
311700-
Dorchester-Wicomico-Somerset-Inland Worcester-Maryland Beaches-
Fluvanna-Goochland-Caroline-Powhatan-Westmoreland-Richmond-
Northumberland-Lancaster-Charles City-New Kent-Gloucester-Middlesex-
Mathews-James City-Accomack-Northampton-Western Louisa-
Eastern Louisa-Western Hanover-Eastern Hanover-Western Chesterfield-
Eastern Chesterfield (Including Col. Heights)-
Western Henrico (Including the City of Richmond)-Eastern Henrico-
Western King William-Eastern King William-Western King and Queen-
Eastern King and Queen-Western Essex-Eastern Essex-York-
1253 PM EDT Mon Aug 30 2021

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast Maryland, central
Virginia, east central Virginia, eastern Virginia, north central
Virginia and southeast Virginia.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

Scattered showers and thunderstorms will be capable of producing
heavy rain with localized flash flooding possible this afternoon and
evening. Isolated strong to severe storms will also be possible,
with damaging wind gusts as the primary threat.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.

The remnants of Tropical Cyclone Ida will impact the region
Wednesday and Wednesday night. Showers and thunderstorms associated
with this system could produce some instances of flash flooding,
especially across the Piedmont. Isolated severe storms will also be
possible.

The Potomac Bay Estates Property Owners’ Association Annual Meeting for 2021 will be held:

• DATE:   Saturday, September 18, 2021.
• TIME:  12:00 noon lunch; 1:00 PM meeting
• LOCATION:  Picnic area in common area at west end of Potomac Drive.  Inclement weather:  Williams’ residence, 4142 Newman’s Neck Rd.

The POA will provide hot dogs, hamburgers, buns, and condiments.  Please bring a side dish or salad, AND a dessert to share.

THIS IS AN IMPORTANT MEETING because we will discuss and vote to approve revised Bylaws and Restrictive Covenants.  A few days ago, we sent to everyone a notice about the revisions of our governance documents.  The revised documents are available on the PBE POA website at this link:

https://pbepoa.com/revised-pbe-poa-governance-documents/

The Bylaws and Covenants require a vote by the membership.  The other documents are approved by the Board and do not require membership approval – however – comments on these documents are welcome: (1) Guidelines for Submission and Review of Construction Plans; (2) Rules and Responsibilities for Members of PBE POA; (3) PBE Office of Treasurer Procedures and Compliance.

IF YOU ARE NOT ABLE TO ATTEND THE ANNUAL MEETING, PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR PROXY TO ENSURE A QUORUM IS PRESENT.  A proxy form is at this link:  Proxy form 2021

Print, complete, scan, and return as directed on the form.  IF YOU CANNOT USE THE ATTACHED PROXY FORM, please submit your proxy by email to the POA email account  — potomacbaypoa@hotmail.com.   Include in your email the information requested on the proxy form.

The AGENDA for the Sep 18 annual meeting can be viewed or downloaded here:  PBE POA_Agenda_0918_2021_ v.02-0831 (1)

This update is as of 8:00 AM, Monday, August 30, 2021.

Tropical Storm Ida is projected to reach our neighborhood late Wednesday, Sep 1, as a tropical depression with maximum winds of 39 MPH and rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches..  The storm is projected to leave our neighborhood Thursday morning, Sep 2.

The following projection maps were posted by the National Hurricane Center at 7:00 AM, Monday, August 30.

Arrival Time of Storm

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Projected rainfall amounts — 2 to 4 inches for our neighborhood

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Flash flooding danger — 10% Slight for our neighborhood

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The National Weather Service, Wakefield VA issued the following advisory at 4:41 AM, Monday, August 30.

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
441 AM EDT Mon Aug 30 2021

MDZ021>025-NCZ012>017-030>032-102-VAZ048-060>062-064>069-075>090-092-
093-095>100-509>525-310845-
Dorchester-Wicomico-Somerset-Inland Worcester-Maryland Beaches-
Northampton-Hertford-Gates-Pasquotank-Camden-Western Currituck-
Bertie-Chowan-Perquimans-Eastern Currituck-Fluvanna-Prince Edward-
Cumberland-Goochland-Caroline-Mecklenburg-Lunenburg-Nottoway-Amelia-
Powhatan-Westmoreland-Richmond-Northumberland-Lancaster-Brunswick-
Dinwiddie-Prince George-Charles City-New Kent-Gloucester-Middlesex-
Mathews-Greensville-Sussex-Surry-James City-Southampton-
Isle of Wight-Norfolk/Portsmouth-Suffolk-Chesapeake-Virginia Beach-
Accomack-Western Louisa-Eastern Louisa-Western Hanover-
Eastern Hanover-Western Chesterfield-
Eastern Chesterfield (Including Col. Heights)-
Western Henrico (Including the City of Richmond)-Eastern Henrico-
Western King William-Eastern King William-Western King and Queen-
Eastern King and Queen-Western Essex-Eastern Essex-York-Newport News-
Hampton/Poquoson-
441 AM EDT Mon Aug 30 2021

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast Maryland, northeast
North Carolina, central Virginia, east central Virginia, eastern
Virginia, north central Virginia, south central Virginia and
southeast Virginia.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.

The remnants of Tropical Cyclone Ida will impact the region on
Wednesday. Showers and thunderstorms associated with this system
could produce some instances of flash flooding, especially across the
Piedmont. Isolated severe storms will also be possible.

The remnants of Hurricane Ida are projected to affect our area beginning Wednesday morning, Sep 1, and continuing though most of Wed-Thu night, Sep 1-2.  The latest National Hurricane Center projection calls for our area to experience:

• 2-4 inches of rain
• Winds below 39 MPH

Below are (1) graphics from the National Hurricane Center, and (2) the 4:50 PM Sunday warning from the National Weather Service in Wakefield VA.

PLEASE CHECK THIS SITE REGUARLY — WE WILL UPDATE AT LEAST TWICE DAILY UNTIL THE THREAT FROM IDA’S REMNANTS IS GONE.

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Projected Arrival Times of Winds

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Projected Rainfall Totals

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Flash Flooding Potential

We are outside the 5% Marginal risk area.

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At 4:50 PM Sunday, Aug 29, the National Weather Service Office, Wakefield VA issued the following warning for our area:

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
450 PM EDT Sun Aug 29 2021

MDZ021>025-NCZ012>017-030>032-102-VAZ048-060>062-064>069-075>090-092-
093-095>100-509>525-302215-
Dorchester-Wicomico-Somerset-Inland Worcester-Maryland Beaches-
Northampton-Hertford-Gates-Pasquotank-Camden-Western Currituck-
Bertie-Chowan-Perquimans-Eastern Currituck-Fluvanna-Prince Edward-
Cumberland-Goochland-Caroline-Mecklenburg-Lunenburg-Nottoway-Amelia-
Powhatan-Westmoreland-Richmond-Northumberland-Lancaster-Brunswick-
Dinwiddie-Prince George-Charles City-New Kent-Gloucester-Middlesex-
Mathews-Greensville-Sussex-Surry-James City-Southampton-
Isle of Wight-Norfolk/Portsmouth-Suffolk-Chesapeake-Virginia Beach-
Accomack-Western Louisa-Eastern Louisa-Western Hanover-
Eastern Hanover-Western Chesterfield-
Eastern Chesterfield (Including Col. Heights)-
Western Henrico (Including the City of Richmond)-Eastern Henrico-
Western King William-Eastern King William-Western King and Queen-
Eastern King and Queen-Western Essex-Eastern Essex-York-Newport News-
Hampton/Poquoson-
450 PM EDT Sun Aug 29 2021

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast Maryland, northeast
North Carolina, central Virginia, east central Virginia, eastern
Virginia, north central Virginia, south central Virginia and
southeast Virginia.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday.

The remnants of Tropical Cyclone Ida may impact the region on
Wednesday. Showers and thunderstorms associated with this system
could produce some instances of flash flooding, especially across
the Piedmont. Isolated severe storms will also be possible.

In the Commonwealth of Virginia all property owners’ associations are subject to the Code of Virginia Property Owners’ Association Act.  The Virginia legislature revised the Act effective September  2019.  Because our Covenants and Bylaws must not conflict with the superseding Virginia Code, the Board of Directors has reviewed our governing documents and made revisions. The Board  is presenting the revised documents for your consideration and comment prior to our annual meeting ON SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 18.  At the annual meeting in September, we will have the opportunity to question and discuss the changes and hopefully approve the revised versions.

All revised documents are now posted at this link.

Please review the revised documents with special attention to the Bylaws and Covenants.

In addition to revising the Covenants and Bylaws, the Board also revised other governing documents:

• “Guidelines for the Submission and Review of Construction Plans”.
• “Rules and Responsibilities for Members of Potomac Bay Estates Property Owners’ Association”.
• The Board also created a new document, “ Potomac Bay Estates Office of Treasurer Procedures and Compliance” which details financial procedures and safeguards.

To summarize:

• At the Annual Meeting on Saturday, September 18, the membership will have the opportunity to discuss the revised documents.
• The Membership will vote on the Bylaws and the Covenants.
• Although the membership is not required to approve revisions to the other documents, they are included for your information and comment.

Comments or questions may be directed to frankgoyette1@gmail.com