Notice about damaged North Gate

On Friday, June 5, a white SUV drove through the north entry gate striking and tearing off the arm.  At this time, we do not believe the car belonged to a resident or guest of Surf Pines.  The incident was captured on our video system and has been provided to the sheriff’s office, which is investigating.  We have every reason to believe full restitution will be made.  

In the past when a gate was damaged or failed, we have left it open.  That is what we are doing this time.  In retrospect, we could have notified all resident, barricaded the entry and temporarily forced everyone through the South gate.  In the future, we will make that evaluation.  We would appreciate members’ opinions on this.  We expect the gate to be repaired by the end of the week.  

I apologize for the late notification.  We should have done it immediately.  Thank you to all you notified us of the damaged gate.

John Yerke