August 20, 2024  Dear Holden Beach Commissioners,  Ihope this letter finds you well. Ia am writing to express my strong support for the storm water proposal outlined in Resolution 24-07. Ihave been ai resident oft this town for just over 3 years, residing at 259 OBE, and in this short time, Ihave witnessed firsthand the worsening of storm water issues as development in the "East End"ofH Holden Beach has increased. Iam appreciative of the towns effort to improve our beach strand and dune struçtures and recognize they have mitigated the risk ofs salt water overwash from hurricanes and king tides, however, the problem of prolonged rainwater standing remains a significant concern. Recent experiences have highlighted the urgency of this issue. Last week, whileIwas fortunate enough to avoid rental cancellations at my home,Iam: aware that multiple properties in our neighborhood faced disruptions due to standing water. Next door to my home, at 261 OBE, there isc currently a full pool of standing water where the land was recently cleared and graded. Ihave seen excess water on the street in front of my home in the past, but it has never been this bad. Since federal protection for wetlands have been eroded, as a beach community, we have a responsibility to establish a storm water plan that will protect our homes, beaches and wildlife. Moreover, there are pressing safety concerns associated with these storm water issues. Renters, tourists, and even locals may face uncertain and hazardous conditions when navigating these areas. Ensuring that our storm water management is effective will help mitigate these risks and Additionally, the standing water fosters mosquito breeding, posing a growing public health issue. As the mosquito season progresses, the excessive standing water on the East End will likely Ins summary, the storm water problems we face are overdue for resolution. I wholeheartedly support the adoption of Resolution 24-07 and urge the board to prioritize and implement solutions to these longstanding issues. Although I am unable to attend the upcoming mceting due to prior commitments, please know that I stand firmly behind this initiative and am hopeful fora  provide a safer environment for cveryonc.  exacerbate health risks, which we must address proactively.  positive outcome.  Thank you for your attention to this important matter.  Sincerely, Meredith Alticri    To: Holden Beach Commissioners From: Irvin Woods, owner of 289 OBE  Re: August 20, 2024 Commissioners Meeting, Agenda #14, Storm Water  management  Ifully support any Town efforts, including adopting Resolution 24-07 which could lead to an improvement over our current and recurring storm water problems. Over the past 20+ years my wife and I have owned now three different homes including our current and only one at 289 OBE. As the "East End" has been discovered and more homes are being built here the drainage and standing Due to a good beach strand and improvements of our dune structures along "Isolated OBE" from 253 to 293 OBE we rarely have salt water overwash from hurricanes or king tides. We do however have frequent events with rainwater standing for extended periods of time. I'm fortunate that I didn't have cancellations of rentals at my home last week but am aware of multiple homes in this neighborhood rendered unrentable due to standing water. This is not only and inconvenient nuisance, but very costly to homeowners and the lost tax  water problems have only gotten worse.  collections for Occupancy and Sales Taxes.  Regarding public safety. The phrase "turn around, don't drown" is drilled into us by public safety officials. When renters or tourists (or locals) encounter large expanses of standing water, what should they do? Many locals may decide they know that the underlying road is firm and proceed. Maybe that's safe. But  should a stranger do the same?  Mosquitoes are already coming out on the East End and Ifully expect that public safety and health issue to quickly get worse with the excessive standing water on Addressing these issues is long overdue. Let's get moving on finding some I'm at the beach now but will have renters next Tuesday sO I won't be able to  our section of the beach.  solutions to longstanding problems.  attend your meeting. Thanks, Irv Woods    Heather Finnell From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject:  Karen Toombs K2combs@gmal.com, Monday, August 19, 20242:09PM  eneaanrocencalycom, mmyers56@gmaii.com.smtn431@gmail.com; pagedyer@gmail.com: tracey/thomas@gmai.com./paruaarlus@gmail.com  Heather Finnell Re: Storm water plan  We: spent the weekend moving sand, gravel and water and managed to get the majority of the concrete dry. We had less than 1i inch of rain last night according to my rain gauge and al large portion flooded again. Whati is int the pictures attached was dryt for hours yesterday afternoon. Less than 1"ofrain resulted in a rise of5 5" on the cesspool. Ifv we get any! kind of significant rain before the cesspool is drained we will become ani island once again whichi is clearly unacceptable. The water extends from 269 OBE to west of 259 OBE and from the road at OBE through the vegetation up to McCray. This is Day 11 and nothing has been done to remedy the situation. Anyone  who hasn't done so please come on by and see first hand what's happening    2    3    M0SES  Sent from my iPhone  > On Aug 16, 2024, at 9:58 AM, Karen Toombs K2oompsegmal.com> wrote:  <imageo.jpeg> <image1.jpeg <image2.jpeg> > <image3.peg> >  > We live at 265 OBE and are pleased to seei the storm water plan on the agenda for Tuesday's BOC meeting. As your may or may not now, our property! has been flooded due to the clearing and compacting of the adjoining lots, as they were prepared for sale. That' 'lake' overflowed last Friday and remains int the same state, flooding our property and lower level. We urge you to take a drive by before the meeting so you can fully understand the severity of the impact. This floodingi is morphingi from a large annoyance, lost personal property and lost rental  4    income, into al health hazard as bacteria has formed. The pictures attached were takent this morning, August 16, at 9:30 am. This condition did note exist last night. We did experience the start of an unpleasant odor last night which continues today. The picture of our lower level reflects day 8 of thet flood. Based on current conditions, we have a long wayt to go until we get this all sorted out, and if we get any significant rainfall int the meanwhile, well, that's not > Wei implore the BOC to pass the storm water plan and implement it as soon as possible and of immediate concern, do something to correct and eliminate the health hazard that has been created on 261 and 2630 OBE.  a scenariol Iwant to think about.  >1 Thank you, > Karen and Jim Toombs > > Sent from myi iPad  5    Heather Finnell From: Sent: To: Subject: Hil Heather,  Marshall Beach, Jr. marnaipeaceymal.com: Monday, August 19, 20247:31PM Heather Finnell HB Stormwater plan adoption and implementation  lamal homeowner on Holden Beach and would like to voice my support for the adoption, funding and implementation of the Stormwater plan up for discussion ati tomorrow's town meeting. Lastweek's flooding proved we have a big problem on our hands and I'd like to see the town take action.  Thank you! Marshall Beach 318 Windswept) Way Holden Beach, NC: 28462    Heather Finnell From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject:  Karen Toombs k2combsegmail.com> Friday, August 16, 20249:59AM  aneaanoemealycom, mmyet.56egmalcom: mitr43l@gmal.com: arpagedyer@gmai.cm.trasey/homas@gmail.comen paartus@gmal.com  Heather Finnell Storm water plan    2    3    AIH iilo  We live at 265 OBE and are pleased to see the storm water plan on the agenda for Tuesday's BOC meeting. Asy you may or may not now, our property has been flooded duet to the clearing and compacting of the adjoining lots, as they were prepared for sale. That 'lake' overflowed last Friday and remains in the same state, flooding our property and lower level. We urge yout tot take a drive by! before the meeting so you can fully understand the severity of thei impact. This floodingi is morphing from al large annoyance, lost personal property and lost rental income, into al health hazard as bacterial has formed. The pictures attached were taken this morning, August 16, at 9:30 am. This condition did not exist last night. We did experience the start of an unpleasant odor last night which continues today. The picture of our lower level reflects day 8 of thet flood. Based on current conditions, we have a long way to go until we get this all sorted out, andi if we get any significant rainfall in the meanwhile, well, that's not We implore the BOC to pass the storm water plan andi implement it as soon as possible and of immediate concern, do something to correct and eliminate the health hazard that has been created on 261 and 263 OBE.  as scenariolwant: toi think about.  Thank you, Karen and. Jim Toombs  4    Heather Finnell From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject:  Myron Greer myonemyongprer.com, Friday, August 16,20241239PM parftus@gmail.com Heather Finnell RE: Storm water plan  Karen Toombs;alan@alanholdenrealy.com; tmmyetr56@gmail.com: smith9431 @gmail.com; pagyreymacomctasy/Atomasegmailion  267 OBE Concurs with response toi the progressive floodingi issues that our end oft the island is experiencing.  Thank you, Myron Greer  MyronGreer  Myron Gireer Garden Design. LLC 13071 West Morchead Strect Suite 103 Charlotte North Carolima. 28208 1704.372.092 wwwmyrongrer.com  From: Karen Toombs 2pombs@gmai.com> Sent: Friday, August 16, 20249:59AM axe/Alromasegmalcom-pasfluegmalcon Cc: Heather Finnell heather@hbtownhal.com>  To:a alanealanholdenrealycom.tmmyersesmalicomismitsas3iegmalcom,dpsedrpagedyer@gmail.com;  Subject: Storm water plan  1    2    3        AIB ils  [You don'toften get email from zoombs@gmai.com. Learn whyt this is important at  nttps:/aka.ms/LeamAboursenderidentfication)  We live at 265 OBE and are pleased to see the storm water plan on the agenda for Tuesday's BOC meeting. As you may or may not now, our property has been flooded due tot the clearing and compacting of the adjoining lots, as they were prepared for sale. That 'lake' overflowed last Friday and remains in the same state, flooding our property and lower level. We urge you to1 take a drive byl before the meeting so you can fully understand the severity of thei impact. This floodingi is morphing from a large annoyance, lost personal property and lost rental income, into al health hazard as bacteria has formed. The pictures attached were taken this morning, August 16, at 9:30 am. This condition did not exist last night. We did experience the start of an unpleasant odor last night which continues today. The picture of our lower level reflects day 8 of thei flood. Based on current conditions, we have a long way to go until we, get this all sorted out, andi if we get any significant rainfall int the meanwhile, well, that's not Wei implore the BOC to pass the storm water plan and implement it as soon as possible and of immediate concern, do something to correct and eliminate thel health hazard that has been created on 261 and: 263 OBE.  as scenario lwant to think about.  5    Thank you, Karen and. Jim Toombs Senti from my iPad  6