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GPCA Board of Directors - Member-at-Large

Resident Since: 2011

Board Member Since: April 2024

Biography Pending

GPCA Board of Directors - Treasurer

Resident Since: 2010

Board Member Since: December 2020

Ross has called Gatling Pointe home since 2010 and currently serves as the GPCA Treasurer. Ross is also the GPCA Webmaster, responsible for maintaining the Association’s website as well as its email platform which ensures essential information is shared with homeowners.

A veteran of the U.S. Air Force, Ross retired in 2016 after honorably serving for 24 years. His Air Force career encompassed assignments to duty stations in the continental United States and overseas, as well as deploying in support of multiple operations around the globe.

He is currently employed at Newport News Shipbuilding as a Systems Application Analyst where he performs application administration on various software applications as well as various other IT-related functions.

He and his wife, Amy, have two children, Isabella and Jackson, and a puppy, Piper. An avid baseball fan (Go Braves!), Ross enjoys staying active, expanding his knowledge of all things IT, and tackling projects around the house.

GPCA Board of Directors - President

Resident Since: 2005

Board Member Since: October 2020

Resident of Gatling Pointe since 2005. Andie and I love walking in our beautiful, peaceful and safe neighborhood.

GPCA Board of Directors - Property Manager

View additional information about Gatling Pointe’s Property Manager here.

Yard Sale Details

Date: May 20, 2023

Time: 8:00 am to 12:00 pm

The Gatling Pointe Community Yard Sale is scheduled for Saturday, May 20, 2023, from 8 am – 12 pm – rain or shine (no rain date). To register, click below – a minimum of 10 participating homes is needed to host the community sale.

Register

Here is what to expect:

Advertising:

An ad will be placed in the Smithfield Times to run on Wednesday, May 17 issue
Digital postings (e.g., Craigs List, Facebook Marketplace, etc) will be made on Thursday, May 18
Signage will be placed at 4-6 area intersections on Thursday, May 18
Directional signs will be posted in the neighborhood Friday evening, May 19 (this is one reason why we’d like to know who is participating)

Tips for Yard Sale Folks:

Post specifics of what you have digital for sale sites especially if you have big or specialty items and mention your garage sale on May 17
Be prepared for early birds looking for specific things
Wipe things down so they appear clean and tidy
Make things easy to see and group into areas (e.g., mechanical stuff, kids stuff, kitchen and household, etc.)
Put prices on things (top or front) so people don’t have to handle things too much
If you have clothing and plan to hang it up, use hangers you can part with
Have plastic bags on hand for check out and newsprint or tissue for wrapping breakables
Carry your money on you, don’t have a cash box
For you, sunscreen, bug spray and beverage of your choosing on hand

Isle of Wight County Sheriff's Office Message Regarding Golf Cart Usage Within GPCA

August 24, 2022

There have been several concerns brought to the attention of the Sheriff’s Office regarding children operating golf carts within this community. Virginia Code regulates the use of golf carts on public roadways. The roads within Gatling Pointe are public. Golf carts may only operate on a public roadway by licensed drivers on 25mph roads and then ONLY if the local government passes an ordinance allowing such operation and lists the roads they are allowed to operate upon. Isle of Wight County does not have an ordinance allowing golf carts to operate on public roadways.

Understand that this is not authorized by current laws/ordinances and is specifically prohibited by law. The parents of these children operating these carts may be liable for civil damages if a crash occurs when their child is operating a golf cart on a public roadway. Also, the parents may face criminal charges for allowing their children to participate in this activity.

The Sheriff’s Office recommends that all parents understand the inherent dangers involved as well as potential civil liability and criminal charges that may occur when their child is allowed to operate a golf cart on a public road. We ask that all parents handle this within their family before a tragic event occurs that requires an emergency response to injuries and that will require the Sheriff’s Office to take enforcement action.

The Sheriff’s Office does not actively seek nor aggressively enforce golf cart usage unless there are specific complaints regarding unsafe or reckless behaviors. Please understand that if a specific complaint of reckless behavior is reported we are obligated to investigate it and seek criminal charges as may be appropriate.

WE WOULD PREFER A “PREVENTION BY PARENTS APPROACH.”
PLEASE DO NOT ALLOW YOUR CHILDREN TO OPERATE GOLF CARTS ON PUBLIC ROADS WITHIN THIS COMMUNITY.

ISLE OF WIGHT COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

GPCA Board of Directors - Secretary

Resident Since: 2018

Board Member Since: April 2021

Kim Burbage and her husband have lived in Gatling Pointe on Clipper Creek Lane since 2018. Kim has enjoyed serving on the Board of Directors since 2021.

She is a Realtor with Liz Moore and Associates and when not working enjoys time in the yard with her dogs Fergus and Freya.

GPCA Board of Directors - Vice President

Resident Since: 2000

Board Member Since: July 2021

Pete Carlson has served as a Director on the Gatling Pointe Board of Directors since July 2021 and is currently the Vice President of our association. He has also served our community as a member of the Architectural Review Board.

Currently retired, he has been an active volunteer with his church, Benn’s United Methodist Church, as Chair of the Financial Committee and President of United Methodist Men for the last 20 years. Pete has also volunteered with the Luter YMCA in Smithfield as President of the Y Board and as a Y Board Member for many years. As a life member and Vice President of the Isle of Wight Volunteer Rescue Squad, he has spent many years (2001-2013) as an EMT-Intermediate responding to medical emergencies in Smithfield and our county.

Pete served for 30 years as a Warden with the U.S. Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Prisons and as the Assistant Director of the agency responsible for inmate management. Once retired from government service in 1999, he became a full-time professor of political science/public administration at Christopher Newport University for the last 19 years. While at CNU he served as president of the Faculty Senate and as Chair of the University Faculty.

Educationally, Pete has a Doctorate and Masters in public administration from the University of Southern California and a BA in psychology from Willamette University in Oregon.

Pete and his wife, Rhonda, have lived on Commodore Lane in Gatling Pointe for the last 22 years. They have enjoyed living in our Gatling Pointe community.

Yard Sale Registration

Do I Need to Submit an ARB Application?

Use the guide below to determine whether or not an ARB application is required to be submitted for exterior modifications to your home or property. It is advised not to start any work or enter into any obligations for work until the ARB has been engaged and approval of your submission is granted.

InformationHome ExteriorLandscapeOther

If needed, corresponding articles and sections from Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions Applicable to All Property in Gatling Pointe and other guidance is provided for reference.

If you don’t see an item relevant to your project, are unsure if an application is needed, or have a question in general, please email the ARB for clarification or assistance.

Item	ARB Required?	Applicable Article and Section
Deck/Porch Repair/Replacement	Yes	Article I, Section 5
Doors (including Garage Doors)
Painting
Roof Replacement
Room Addition/Extension
Siding Repair/Replacement (including vinyl siding)			Article I, Section 5 and Approved Siding
Window Replacement			Article I, Section 5

Item	ARB Required?	Applicable Article and Section
Topographical	Yes	Article I, Section 15
Irrigation	No	N/A
Lighting	No		Consider brightness of lighting and potential impact on neighbors
Tree Removal	Varies	Article I, Section 16
Vegetation	Yes	Article I, Section 15

Item	ARB Required?	Applicable Article and Section
Antennas/Satellite Dishes	No, but there are limitations	Article III, Section 10
Driveway/Sidewalks	Yes	Architectural Guidelines (Design - Item #2)
Fence Installation (Buried/Invisible Pet Fences)	No	N/A
Fence Installation (Above Ground)	Yes	Article I, Section 4 and Architectural Guidelines (Design - Item #6)
Mailboxes			Article I, Section 10 and Mailbox Information
Shed Installation			Article III, Section 3
Signage	Varies	Article I, Section and Uniform Sign Regulation

Open Burning Information

Residents are reminded of the following key dates as they apply to open burning in Isle of Wight (IoW) County:

During the period between October 1 and February 14 of each year, open burning is allowed
During the period between February 15 and ending April 30 of each year, burning is permitted between the hours of 4:00 PM and midnight
During the period between May 1 and September 30 of each year, all open burning is prohibited within the county

Gatling Pointe is located outside of a Development Service District and open burning is governed by Chapter 7 of the IoW County Virginia Code of Ordnances. Specifically, Section 7-15 provides guidance on permissible open burning; sections 7-17 and 7-18 should also be noted. Additionally, the following conditions must be met during any instance of open burning:

Leaf burning shall be attended constantly until fire is completely extinguished
Water, sand, dirt or fire extinguisher shall be available at the burn site in quantity sufficient to completely extinguish the fire. (A charged water hose, one that is connected to a water source, is preferred and rake(s) and shovel(s) should also be available to control burn pile)
Burning shall not be conducted closer than 300 feet of any woodland, brush land, or field containing dry grass or other flammable material during periods of open burning
Burning shall not occur in roadside ditches or on any public or private road on which smoke could impede drivers vision
Burning shall not be conducted during windy and/or dry periods
Open burning is permitted for camp fires or other fires that are used solely for recreational purposes, for ceremonial purposes, and for outdoor non-commercial preparation of food
Open burning of leaves and tree, yard and garden trimmings that are collected by the County through regular roadside collection is prohibited
Open burning is not permitted for the disposal of household refuse by homeowners or tenants.

Considerations such as burning wet leaves and health factors should be given to fellow residents and above all else, safety must be given the highest priority.