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On January 5, Len Pojednic, POA president, Bob Stright, POA board member, Andy Mason, ARB chairman, and Brian McCarthy, Melrose homeowner and owner of Bloody Point, met with J. T. Bramlett, Pelorus Group president, Brent Hall, Susan Jones and Alex Norman of Pelorus and several financial advisors. Also present was a representative of Charlestowne Hospitality Group. Pelorus is in the process of recapitalizing its investment in Melrose. This will take a couple of months and very little renovation will be done in the interim. However, the excellent condition of the golf course will continue to be maintained. Pelorus has purchased the Beach Club and pool areas for future development but they will refurbish the restaurant and pools for use this summer. The restoration and opening of Jack's is another priority. The Island House needs very little work. They will hire a general manager to oversee all renovations and operations. It will be at least nine to twelve months before the Inn will open. They plan a more expansive lobby area and fully refurbished guest rooms with individual ocean side balconies. Regarding the severely damaged sea wall and resulting erosion adjacent to the 16th, 17th and 18th fairways, Pelorus recognizes the gravity of the problem and that they may have to undertake emergency repairs. The erosion of Driftwood Lane and the need for immediate action, with participation by Pelorus, also was discussed. Plans for boat transportation are not finalized as several options are being considered. They were told that, while upgraded services would be nice, Melrose property owners primarily are interested in frequency and reliability.
Len Pojednic reports that " Pelorus' presentation and their responses to our queries were frank and informative. JT Bramlett's comments indicated that Pelorus is strongly committed to the successful rebirth of Melrose as a community where property owners, Club members and resort guests can together enjoy a full range of first rate amenities in a very unique environment.". Len also reports that December /January on Daufuskie has been beautiful ( blue skies with only occasional cold), and that the Melrose golf course is in superb condition . A wonderful new restaurant ( the Eagle's Nest ) recently opened in Bloody Point, and it's a very welcome and well received addition to DI dining options. There also have been quite a few Melrose home and lot sales recently, and that's a welcome change. We invite all MPOA homeowners and lot owners to visit soon.
August 2011
The following news is from Andy Mason, Chairman, Melrose ARB:
At Melrose, new equipment and materials for the golf course seem to arrive every week, the Melrose Inn has been power washed and repairs are being made to the exterior. Around the building, the much-needed removal of overgrown shrubbery has given the Inn a clean, fresh look. The main entrance is being landscaped and the guardhouse has been cleaned, power washed and painted. Lastly, the ponds are being cleaned and we have two fountains working once again!
August 2011 A Message from the New Owners of Melrose Pelorus Group, the new owners of the Melrose Club, are excited about the opportunities here at Daufuskie. It is the intention to return the golf course back to its glory days when Melrose was consistently ranked among the best courses in America. This process has already begun with the first applications of fertilizers, herbicides, and pesticides in years. The purchase of all new John Deere golf course equipment will give Nick, Eric, and their great crew the chance to showcase all of their skills here at Melrose. There will be much needed tree and cart path work in the coming months as well as overall property clean up. We are also looking at bringing the greens back out to their original size and specs. We are presently accepting bids on redoing all of the sand and waste bunkers around the golf course. With a new fleet of golf carts to arrive early September, Michael and Tony will be better equipped to serve your needs. A temporary pro shop is now open in the end of the cart barn, and it is a priority to get the locker rooms open as soon as possible. Consultants including architects, engineers and designers have made numerous site visits to investigate status of all the buildings purchased by the Pelorus Group. This is a slow process that involves turning systems back on that have been off for two and a half years. These systems include fire protection, heating and cooling, electrical, and water and sewer. Once all these systems are again operational and have been signed off by the applicable parties, ie., Fire Inspector and architects, we will begin to establish priorities for opening, renovating, or rebuilding. We are happy to report the Sportsman’s Lodge has received a certificate of occupancy and has already been used for a couple of civic functions. Because of Nicole’s efforts, the work to get the Equestrian Center and Lodge back up and running were minimal. Shortly, with a fresh coat of paint the fences and stables will once again look good and welcome you to Melrose. Thanks from staff at Melrose. Rick Ryan, Project Manager, Daufuskie Investment Management Company, LLC, a subsidiary of the Pelorus Group..
The Pelorus Group of Salt Lake City bought the Melrose assets which were owned by AFG, Asset Funding Group from Denver, CO. These include the Inn, golf course and clubhouse, the Island House, Sportsman’s Lodge and equestrian center, the tennis facilities and four undeveloped parcels totaling about 16 acres. The sale closed on May 10. Pelorus, which specializes in acquiring and reviving distressed assets, is "very excited" about the resort's future and equipped and committed to restoring its status as a destination. |
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