Hello Portrait Hill ! 👋 Here’s what’s going on in our Neighborhood
Important Updates & Reminders:
Annual HOA Meeting
Save the date for our 2026 Annual Meeting
When: September 29th
Time: 6:30pm
Where: Grace Point Church, 11241 Broad River Rd, Irmo, SC 29063
Any homeowner who would like run for the board, should submit a self-nomination and bio to MJS Inc. to the address or email as indicated below by September 23, 2026
Mjs@mjsmgt.com
MJS Inc., 4910 Trenholm Road, Suite C, Columbia, SC 29206
Back to School Road Safety:
Essential back-to-school road safety rules require drivers to slow down in school zones, stop completely for school buses, and ensure children stay alert while walking or biking.
Tips for Drivers
• Obey school zones: Slow down to posted limits when flashing lights are active.
• Stop for buses: Never pass a stopped school bus with red flashing lights and an extended stop arm. On undivided roads, traffic in both directions must stop.
• Yield to pedestrians: Watch for children at crosswalks and obey crossing guards. Never block crosswalks.
Tips for Walking and Biking Students
• Use sidewalks: Walk on sidewalks whenever available. If there is no sidewalk, walk facing traffic.
• Cross safely: Look left, right, and left again, and cross only at corners or crosswalks.
• Wear helmets: Always wear a properly fitted helmet when riding a bicycle.
• Put devices away: Keep phones, earbuds, and devices tucked away while walking or riding.
Hurricane Season Preparedness:
Pool Season Reminders: Help Us Keep Our Amenities Beautiful
As we continue to enjoy pool season, we’d like to remind all residents of a few important guidelines that help keep our pool area safe, clean, and enjoyable for everyone.
Pool Supervision
For the safety of all residents, children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult at all times while at the pool and pool facilities. Parents and guardians are responsible for supervising children in their care and ensuring all pool rules are followed.
Pool Furniture
Our pool furniture is provided for the enjoyment of all residents. Please help us keep it in great condition by:
- Returning chairs, tables, and loungers to their proper locations before leaving.
- Not placing pool furniture inside the pool.
- Reporting any damaged or broken furniture to the HOA Board as soon as possible so repairs can be addressed promptly.
Umbrellas
For safety reasons, all umbrellas must be closed before leaving the pool area, especially during windy conditions. Open umbrellas can easily become damaged or create safety hazards. Please make sure you close them before you leave, even if the day it’s not over, close them and the person that comes after you to use it can open it again.
No Glass Containers
For the safety of all residents, glass containers are strictly prohibited in the pool and cabana areas. Broken glass can create dangerous conditions and may require the pool to be closed for cleaning.
Keep Our Facilities Clean
Please help maintain a pleasant environment for everyone by:
- Disposing of all trash in the provided receptacles.
- Cleaning up after yourself and your guests.
- Leaving the pool bathrooms clean and tidy after use.
- Reporting any maintenance concerns to the HOA Board.
Walking Trails & Pet Courtesy
Our walking trails are a wonderful community amenity for everyone to enjoy. To help keep them safe and enjoyable for all residents:
- All pets must be kept on a leash at all times while on community property and walking trails.
- Pets are not permitted to roam freely or be off-leash in common areas.
- Pet owners are responsible for immediately picking up after their pets and properly disposing of waste.
- Please be courteous to your neighbors and fellow trail users by maintaining control of your pets at all times.
Keeping our trails clean and safe helps ensure a pleasant experience for everyone in our community.
Architectural Requests
As a reminder, any exterior modification requires residents to submit an application for approval by the architectural review board. Exceptions include refreshing what is already in place (e.g., replacing mulch with the same color, replacing dead plants/shrubs with the same type, repainting siding with the same color, etc.). Applications should be submitted to architectural@mjsmgt.com.
Friendly Neighborhood Courtesy
- 🐾 Clean up after your pets to help keep our community beautiful.
- 🚗 Observe the speed limit for the safety of children, pets, and pedestrians.
- 🗑️ Bring in trash and recycling bins promptly after pickup on Tuesdays. If your trash can is not big enough for your trash, please contact the county so can get a second
Upcoming Events
Events for the year have been posted in the Facebook group, check the events section on the Portrait Hill group.
- Sept – 17 – Ladies Night (7-9pm)
- Sept – 26 – Fall Fest (2pm)
- Oct – 3 – Yard Sale (8a-11am)
- Nov – 8 – Holiday Market (1-4pm) – If you own a business and want to participate, make sure to fill the form on the FB event.
- Dec – 5- Santa’s Visit (10:30am-12pm)
Website & Communication Updates
If you want to stay up to date with News and Announcements, please sign up to receive our emails. https://portraithillsc.com
Have a Question or Concern?
Please email us at board@portraithillsc.com or reach out directly to each member:
- Fabiola Batiz – Vice President: vp@portraithillsc.com
- JT Mezick – Treasurer: treasurer@portraithillsc.com
- Mike Kalec – Secretary: secretary@portraithillsc.com
- Lisa Blackmon – Member At Large: director@portraithillsc.com
For official complaints, clubhouse reservations, architectural requests, budget reviews, meeting notes, assessment payments, and other administrative needs, contact MJS at 803-743-0600.
We appreciate your help in keeping our community safe, friendly, and welcoming!
— The Portrait Hill BOD