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Last post by Administrator - December 11, 2021, 08:51:51 PMApril 2017
Covenant questions seem to come up regularly especially with new residents and the advent of "http://www.nextdoor.com". Below is a little research on the matter.
A primer on the Eden Isles Covenants (reservations, restrictions & conditions)
The Eden Isles HOA owns no property in the subdivision, is not part of the covenants and not part of your deed restrictions. This is why Moonraker and Clipper Estates (collectively just as large as what is traditionally thought of as Eden Isles) do not support entrance maintenance costs even though their access is via Eden Isles Dr. Eden Isles Dr. & it's median are public property and the responsibility of the parish! The utilities, water, sewerage and electricity for the whole area (Clipper & Moonraker included) are contained within this public area, yet the Eden Isles HOA has taken it upon themselves to cut the grass on this public thoroughfare.
see ... http://stpao.org/check-your-assessment/ (lists property ownership - the E.I.H.O.A. does not own any property)
see ... www.datakik.com/EIOH/community/ParishRoads.pdf (clarification of Eden Isles public roads)
see ... www.datakik.com/EIOH/community/Resolution84-459.pdf (cataloging of parish wide public roads)
interesting: https://datakik.com/eihoa/Documents/SenicNeighborhood-doc-6077-1592947376.pdf
The Eden Isles HOA can neither govern anything nor enforce the covenants except as a designated volunteer representative of a named complainant. Contrary to the assumption of many, the Eden Isles HOA is in name only and is actually a neighborhood civic association. The parish has mostly turned a blind eye to the HOA's activities on non-owned public property such as entry way signage and beautification. Since parish officials are elected and rotate from term to term it is quite possible they too do not always know the difference.
see ... https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neighborhood_association (gives legal definition of Civic Association versus HOA)
Our subdivision was designed by the developer and zoned by the parish as single family private homes. The general assumption is that no home based business or other activity is allowed that would result in an unusual number of packages delivered, attract an unusual number of vehicles, cause a disproportionate number of non residents to come onto the property or otherwise disturb the privacy associated with single family home ownership.
At this time the HOA has about a 20% membership, therefore it does not represent the overwhelming majority of homeowners. This, in part, may be due to its disregard for private home ownership. It throws public events including inviting, in mass, the public from outside of the area to HOA sponsored and promoted garage sales. It also holds HOA sponsored public events on non-owned grounds within the neighborhood. This is not only an unwarranted intrusion into homeowner privacy but puts homeowners at risk. Most homeowners understand that. In fact, many quality subdivisions are gated to enforce the privacy of single family home ownership!
To get a handle on what the HOA is and is not, a real study of the covenants are in order. The covenants (reservations, restrictions & conditions) are part of everyone's legally binding property deed as recorded in the St. Tammany Parish Courthouse. Read them over & over until you really understand them! In reality the HOA has become nothing more than a social club who's mission should be concentrating on representing the best interests of the Eden Isles residents before their elected officials along with preserving the safety, security and integrity of the neighborhood. (note, advertising garage sales and other events in mass to residents outside of our immediate area is a security & safety hazard)
see ... http://www.datakik.com/eihoa/Documents/Covenants/covenant%20research.htm
Now let's talk about the "by-laws" of the HOA which some have confused as having some sort of power. The by-laws have absolutely no effect on the vast majority of homeowners. They simply govern the HOA itself and mostly apply to it's board of directors. So what comprises the HOA? It is the members and that's it. Think about what would happen if the HOA were sued - are you insured?
see ... http://www.datakik.com/eihoa/Documents/2008%20By-Laws_Formatted%20Final.pdf
As defined in the covenants, the real teeth of governing the neighborhood was in the hands of the Architectural Committee, a legally formed entity not connected with the HOA. The Architectural Committee, as outlined in the covenants, is to hold annual elections in order to be a valid entity. Following Hurricane Katrina the Architectural Committee was allowed to collapse and the State of Louisiana formally terminated it as a legal entity. The current HOA often refers to the "Architectural Committee" but whatever they think they are referring to does not exist as a legal entity and therefore not capable of legally enforcing anything. Despite the collapse of the Architectural Committee the Covenants endure, it's just that the HOA is not the enforcement mechanism.
see ... https://coraweb.sos.la.gov/CommercialSearch/CommercialSearchDetails.aspx?CharterID=464646_D9FA371342
Fortunately most of the covenants are mirrored in the parish code of ordinances and enforceable by the parish.
see ... http://www.datakik.com/eihoa/Documents/Covenants/stp-on-covenants.pdf
see ... http://www.stpgov.org
So who enforces the covenants? You do! This means you can personally sue your neighbor regarding a breech of covenants.
see ... http://www.datakik.com/eihoa/Info/FAQ.htm
Additional historical information on the formation & makeup of Eden Isles and the why of just about everything is still available on the archived "legacy" website stored at - http://www.eiohforum.com Simply click on "Eden Isles".
Note, this post is printable in .pdf format by way of the attachment.
rev. 6/17
Covenant questions seem to come up regularly especially with new residents and the advent of "http://www.nextdoor.com". Below is a little research on the matter.
A primer on the Eden Isles Covenants (reservations, restrictions & conditions)
The Eden Isles HOA owns no property in the subdivision, is not part of the covenants and not part of your deed restrictions. This is why Moonraker and Clipper Estates (collectively just as large as what is traditionally thought of as Eden Isles) do not support entrance maintenance costs even though their access is via Eden Isles Dr. Eden Isles Dr. & it's median are public property and the responsibility of the parish! The utilities, water, sewerage and electricity for the whole area (Clipper & Moonraker included) are contained within this public area, yet the Eden Isles HOA has taken it upon themselves to cut the grass on this public thoroughfare.
see ... http://stpao.org/check-your-assessment/ (lists property ownership - the E.I.H.O.A. does not own any property)
see ... www.datakik.com/EIOH/community/ParishRoads.pdf (clarification of Eden Isles public roads)
see ... www.datakik.com/EIOH/community/Resolution84-459.pdf (cataloging of parish wide public roads)
interesting: https://datakik.com/eihoa/Documents/SenicNeighborhood-doc-6077-1592947376.pdf
The Eden Isles HOA can neither govern anything nor enforce the covenants except as a designated volunteer representative of a named complainant. Contrary to the assumption of many, the Eden Isles HOA is in name only and is actually a neighborhood civic association. The parish has mostly turned a blind eye to the HOA's activities on non-owned public property such as entry way signage and beautification. Since parish officials are elected and rotate from term to term it is quite possible they too do not always know the difference.
see ... https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neighborhood_association (gives legal definition of Civic Association versus HOA)
Our subdivision was designed by the developer and zoned by the parish as single family private homes. The general assumption is that no home based business or other activity is allowed that would result in an unusual number of packages delivered, attract an unusual number of vehicles, cause a disproportionate number of non residents to come onto the property or otherwise disturb the privacy associated with single family home ownership.
At this time the HOA has about a 20% membership, therefore it does not represent the overwhelming majority of homeowners. This, in part, may be due to its disregard for private home ownership. It throws public events including inviting, in mass, the public from outside of the area to HOA sponsored and promoted garage sales. It also holds HOA sponsored public events on non-owned grounds within the neighborhood. This is not only an unwarranted intrusion into homeowner privacy but puts homeowners at risk. Most homeowners understand that. In fact, many quality subdivisions are gated to enforce the privacy of single family home ownership!
To get a handle on what the HOA is and is not, a real study of the covenants are in order. The covenants (reservations, restrictions & conditions) are part of everyone's legally binding property deed as recorded in the St. Tammany Parish Courthouse. Read them over & over until you really understand them! In reality the HOA has become nothing more than a social club who's mission should be concentrating on representing the best interests of the Eden Isles residents before their elected officials along with preserving the safety, security and integrity of the neighborhood. (note, advertising garage sales and other events in mass to residents outside of our immediate area is a security & safety hazard)
see ... http://www.datakik.com/eihoa/Documents/Covenants/covenant%20research.htm
Now let's talk about the "by-laws" of the HOA which some have confused as having some sort of power. The by-laws have absolutely no effect on the vast majority of homeowners. They simply govern the HOA itself and mostly apply to it's board of directors. So what comprises the HOA? It is the members and that's it. Think about what would happen if the HOA were sued - are you insured?
see ... http://www.datakik.com/eihoa/Documents/2008%20By-Laws_Formatted%20Final.pdf
As defined in the covenants, the real teeth of governing the neighborhood was in the hands of the Architectural Committee, a legally formed entity not connected with the HOA. The Architectural Committee, as outlined in the covenants, is to hold annual elections in order to be a valid entity. Following Hurricane Katrina the Architectural Committee was allowed to collapse and the State of Louisiana formally terminated it as a legal entity. The current HOA often refers to the "Architectural Committee" but whatever they think they are referring to does not exist as a legal entity and therefore not capable of legally enforcing anything. Despite the collapse of the Architectural Committee the Covenants endure, it's just that the HOA is not the enforcement mechanism.
see ... https://coraweb.sos.la.gov/CommercialSearch/CommercialSearchDetails.aspx?CharterID=464646_D9FA371342
Fortunately most of the covenants are mirrored in the parish code of ordinances and enforceable by the parish.
see ... http://www.datakik.com/eihoa/Documents/Covenants/stp-on-covenants.pdf
see ... http://www.stpgov.org
So who enforces the covenants? You do! This means you can personally sue your neighbor regarding a breech of covenants.
see ... http://www.datakik.com/eihoa/Info/FAQ.htm
Additional historical information on the formation & makeup of Eden Isles and the why of just about everything is still available on the archived "legacy" website stored at - http://www.eiohforum.com Simply click on "Eden Isles".
Note, this post is printable in .pdf format by way of the attachment.
rev. 6/17
#32
(Click Here) to return to Topics / Boat & Yacht Service Providers
Last post by Administrator - December 11, 2021, 08:43:11 PMYacht / Boat Maintenance Services - Updated Jan. 2025
Diesel Engine Mechanic - (still works on Detroit 2-strokes)
Perez's Marine Repair - Greg Perez 504-295-4193 gregperez695@gmail.com
790 Marina Dr. (Eden Isles)
Slidell, LA 70458
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Divers for underwater hull cleaning & changing of zinc's on your boat.
(expect to pay around 2.50 a foot, 100 min. for cleaning; changing of zinc's usually extra)
Underwater Boat Servicing LLC ... readily available in Gulfport; Eden Isles by scheduled maintenance agreement only
- Aaron Seal 228-669-6371 Web Link
Ajseal09@yahoo.com
Coast Underwater Services LLC (from Pass Christian, MS)
.... Web link
Todd Peltier, owner 228-219-2835 ... coastunderwatersvcs@gmail.com
Diver & Captain: Eddie Black 504-875-8199
- based in Gulfport but will service Slidell area
Bluewater Marine - Dock service & Hull cleaning diver
c/o Eric Conter 985-685-8046
Seaquest Diving Service https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Professional-Service/Seaquest-Diving-Service-318533724856358/
(bottom maint, hull survey, zincs, prop pulling, recovery)
c/o Ray Meek 228-669-4845
Underwater Services (Irish Bayou area)
Chuck Wolfe (rec. by Sea Tow)
985-960-1962
note: also does towing
Pelican Dive Services (St. Tammany / Gulf Coast area)
P.O. Box 234
Abita Springs, La. 70420
24/7 Service - Insured
Hull Cleaning and Inspection, Prop Removal, Zinc Replacement
Contact: Jason Baker 985-373-3019 pelicandiveservice@gmail.com
Ricardo Gutierrez (West End New Orleans but travels) NLA, retired 2018
3337 DeSaix Blvd.
New Orleans, LA 70119
PH: 504-250-0213
note: has done hull cleaning & zinc service many, many years
Shipshape Diving (Gulfport Area - may expand) ... card from Gulfport Municipal Harbor
Ryan Shoemake email: ShipshapeDiving@yahoo.com
phone: 601-716-7811
Deep South Dock & Piling Restoration (Slidell area)
- other diving services also available like hull cleaning
985-200-2225
W-C Boat Doctors
200 Marina Dr
Slidell, LA 70458
985-201-4861
Prop Dusters - Rhet Johnson
228-348-7767
note: moved to Florida, no longer available
Matt Perret (hwy.11 / Slidell area)
985-778-5335
note: no longer returns calls
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Prop Repair.
Jefferson Propeller
http://www.jeffersonpropeller.com/
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Yacht painting:
... Carlos Martin 850-530-6574
works with Awlgrip & Imron
-------------------------------------------------
Yacht detailing / boat washing:
... Salty Dog Boat Detailing: Jason Ritterr 985-774-9195
... Dockside Marine -
Wash, wax, detail, interior: Terri Boyet 985-768-1874 ! RELIABLE !
Fiberglass, painting, monthly boat washing: Tim Sanchez 985-215-3198
... Tina Crooke: 985-707-3894 (active in Oak Harbor Marina)
... All the Small Detailz: 985-710-1894
... Ship Shape: 850-305-4489
... Pristine Vessel Cleaning: Kevin Smith 985-956-3528
* These guys are hard to find when you need them. If you have any other divers or yacht service providers you would like to see listed, please post your reply or send a note to info@datakik.com with the subject line of "Yacht Maintenance". ... Thanks
Diesel Engine Mechanic - (still works on Detroit 2-strokes)
Perez's Marine Repair - Greg Perez 504-295-4193 gregperez695@gmail.com
790 Marina Dr. (Eden Isles)
Slidell, LA 70458
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Divers for underwater hull cleaning & changing of zinc's on your boat.
(expect to pay around 2.50 a foot, 100 min. for cleaning; changing of zinc's usually extra)
Underwater Boat Servicing LLC ... readily available in Gulfport; Eden Isles by scheduled maintenance agreement only
- Aaron Seal 228-669-6371 Web Link
Ajseal09@yahoo.com
Coast Underwater Services LLC (from Pass Christian, MS)
.... Web link
Todd Peltier, owner 228-219-2835 ... coastunderwatersvcs@gmail.com
Diver & Captain: Eddie Black 504-875-8199
- based in Gulfport but will service Slidell area
Bluewater Marine - Dock service & Hull cleaning diver
c/o Eric Conter 985-685-8046
Seaquest Diving Service https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Professional-Service/Seaquest-Diving-Service-318533724856358/
(bottom maint, hull survey, zincs, prop pulling, recovery)
c/o Ray Meek 228-669-4845
Underwater Services (Irish Bayou area)
Chuck Wolfe (rec. by Sea Tow)
985-960-1962
note: also does towing
Pelican Dive Services (St. Tammany / Gulf Coast area)
P.O. Box 234
Abita Springs, La. 70420
24/7 Service - Insured
Hull Cleaning and Inspection, Prop Removal, Zinc Replacement
Contact: Jason Baker 985-373-3019 pelicandiveservice@gmail.com
Ricardo Gutierrez (West End New Orleans but travels) NLA, retired 2018
3337 DeSaix Blvd.
New Orleans, LA 70119
PH: 504-250-0213
note: has done hull cleaning & zinc service many, many years
Shipshape Diving (Gulfport Area - may expand) ... card from Gulfport Municipal Harbor
Ryan Shoemake email: ShipshapeDiving@yahoo.com
phone: 601-716-7811
Deep South Dock & Piling Restoration (Slidell area)
- other diving services also available like hull cleaning
985-200-2225
W-C Boat Doctors
200 Marina Dr
Slidell, LA 70458
985-201-4861
Prop Dusters - Rhet Johnson
228-348-7767
note: moved to Florida, no longer available
Matt Perret (hwy.11 / Slidell area)
985-778-5335
note: no longer returns calls
-------------------------------------------------
Prop Repair.
Jefferson Propeller
http://www.jeffersonpropeller.com/
-------------------------------------------------
Yacht painting:
... Carlos Martin 850-530-6574
works with Awlgrip & Imron
-------------------------------------------------
Yacht detailing / boat washing:
... Salty Dog Boat Detailing: Jason Ritterr 985-774-9195
... Dockside Marine -
Wash, wax, detail, interior: Terri Boyet 985-768-1874 ! RELIABLE !
Fiberglass, painting, monthly boat washing: Tim Sanchez 985-215-3198
... Tina Crooke: 985-707-3894 (active in Oak Harbor Marina)
... All the Small Detailz: 985-710-1894
... Ship Shape: 850-305-4489
... Pristine Vessel Cleaning: Kevin Smith 985-956-3528
* These guys are hard to find when you need them. If you have any other divers or yacht service providers you would like to see listed, please post your reply or send a note to info@datakik.com with the subject line of "Yacht Maintenance". ... Thanks