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2003

Yesterday's South Subdivision Approved

Builder: Eddy Halfacre

Plat and Active 'Yesterday's South Covenants, Limitations and Restrictions' on file at Tate County Courthouse in Plat Book 12, Pages 51-57

• Current ACTIVE Yesterday's South Covenants, Limitations and Restrictions (pdf file)

January 2007

First Attempt at Forming an HOA

Several residents meet informally to discuss forming an HOA and what can be done to address incessant ATV, Dirt Bike and ORV traffic not respecting private property, community open spaces and the roads of our subdivision.

Letter sent to Eddy Halfacre addressing issues and requesting action.

Effort to form HOA FAILS

2008

Developer Files Bankruptcy

Eddy Halfacre files bankruptcy, subsequently forecloses on the last two homes being built and goes into tax default on the lake, levee and the two community open spaces. He never met his legal obligations of assigning HOA board members or signing over the lake, levee and the two community open spaces per the 'Yesterday's South Covenants, Limitations and Restrictions'. He literally fell off the face of the Earth never to be heard from again.

November 2008 - March 2009

Second Attempt at Forming an HOA

I arranged meeting space at the Senatobia Church of Christ, made a flyer and delivered to all 49 houses notifying the community of the time/date of the meeting, along with an agenda for the meeting.

Meeting was held on November 7th, 3 community members volunteer to be HOA Board Members.

• November 7th, 2008 Meeting Agenda (pdf file)
• HOA Mission Statement & Approximate Costs for Discussion During November 7th, 2008 Meeting (pdf file)
• November 15th, 2008 Follow-up Letter (pdf file)
• March 14th, 2009 Follow-up to residents after meeting with a Lawyer regarding costs, open space/levee deterioration and liability. (pdf file)

Effort to form HOA FAILS

August 2010

Lake, Levee and Two Open Spaces Defaulting to State of Mississippi for Non-payment of Taxes (2008 Taxes) as Published in The Tate Record Legal Notices

I contacted the State of Mississippi Tax Forfeited Lands Division and worked with them to ensure the properties were not offered for sale to the public. They agreed to hold them so that we could form an HOA and acquire the properties in the name of the HOA. This was finally our chance to get the properties out of Eddy Halfacre's name and officially have them be community property.

I arranged meeting space at the Senatobia Public Library, made a flyer and delivered to all 49 houses notifying the community of these developments and the time/date of the meeting.

I presented my efforts to date with the State of Mississippi Tax Forfeited Lands Division and was shouted at to 'shut up and sit down because you can't buy land from the state so you don't know what you are talking about.' No one came to my defense.

During the meeting, one resident volunteered to spearhead the effort moving forward and they decided to pay the back 2008 Taxes thereby keeping the lake and open spaces in Eddy Halfacre's name for another year whilst they organized their efforts to form an HOA.

• Flyer to Residents for August 19th Meeting (pdf file)

August - September 2010

Third Attempt at Forming an HOA

After the August 19th meeting, one resident volunteered to spearhead the effort moving forward. I made copies of all documentation I had to date, along with making another flyer and delivered to all 49 houses notifying the community of the next meeting to be held on the East Side Open Space.

• Emails received regarding third effort (pdf file)

Effort to form HOA FAILS

August 2011

Lake, Levee and Two Open Spaces Defaulting to State of Mississippi for Non-payment of Taxes (2009 Taxes) as Published in The Tate Record Legal Notices

The two community open spaces and the lake defaulted to the State of Mississippi Tax Forfeited Lands Division due to the tax default by the developer and they immediately listed them on their Web site as being for sale to anyone -- whether a resident or not -- to purchase.

I submitted an application to purchase the East Side Open Space to protect the property from the continued & incessant abuse by ATVs, dirt bikes and ORVs, restore peace and tranquility to the 5 houses surrounding the property, and of course to prevent an outside party, that was not affiliated with our community, from purchasing it from the State. This was after 6 years, constant abuse and several failed attempts by various residents to form some sort of association to get this community to come together to do what is right for their neighborhood, the "community lake" and the "community open spaces".

I prepared and provided all of the paperwork for purchasing the West Side Open Space to the residents neighboring that property (Joe and Brandi Carlisle at 122 Waverly Circle) so they could purchase it, hence making the Lake landlocked. Again, this was done to prevent the property from being sold to an outside entity.

December 2011

Receive Notification from the State of Mississippi Regarding Purchase of East Side Open Space

Prepare and submit a signed Auditor's Receipt Warrant application along with a Cashiers Check in the amount of $2,500.00 made payable to the 'STATE TREASURER'. I immediately establish an LLC (Friend of the Lake LLC).

Take pictures (videos also available upon request) to document the damage to the property due to incessant ATV, Dirt Bike and ORV traffic.

February 2012

East Side Open Space Becomes Private Property

Land Patent issued to me from the State. I Quit Deed the property into LLC ownership and notify all 49 households that the property is no longer community open space.

• Land Patent from State of Mississippi (pdf file)

May 2012

West Side Open Space and Lake / Levee

Joe and Brandi Carlisle receive notification from the State that the West Side Open Space must be purchased with the Lake / Levee. The State will offer it to a collective of residents first, and if there is no interest, they will be sold to an outside party.

Joe and Brandi set a meeting for May 22, 2012

• Letter to the community from Joe and Brandi (pdf file)

June 2012

Receive Notifications from Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) Regarding Unpermitted High Hazard Dam

I received a phone call and then a letter from the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ), advising me that the Levee (Dam) was built illegally without any of the permits or documentation as required by Mississippi law. Due to the fact that if it breaches there is the possibility of loss of life and property, they are rating it "High Hazard" which is the highest classification there is. They assign it a Mississippi Inventory Number MS00067. Mandates were issued to get the levee cleared off, provide an inspection report, provide a breach analysis and inundation map, along with preparing and submitting an Emergency Action Plan.

The levee is clearly mentioned on the plans on file at the courthouse that were signed off by the Developer, the Planning Commission President, the Board of Supervisors President, the Chancery Clerk, the County Engineer and a Certified Engineer -- yet no one thought to ensure that the law was being followed or even think that a High Hazard levee can be built, in the middle of a subdivision, without a stitch of documentation or analysis or inspection - or notification to any residents? Then as it is being abused by off road vehicles and we try to get law enforcement assistance in protecting it, we are ignored. As citizens you assume your county representatives are ensuring your safety when approving anything to be built that has the potential to cause loss of life and property. Apparently not.

• Letter received from MDEQ regarding High Hazard Classification and Mandates (pdf file)

July 2012

Contact Tate County

July 23rd, 2012 - Sent a letter to Cam Walker (then District #1 Supervisor) requesting County assistance in meeting MDEQ Requirements for the unpermitted Dam the County approved. Letter available for review upon request. No Response Received.

August 6th, 2012 - Called Cam Walker's Office (then District #1 Supervisor) requesting County assistance in meeting MDEQ Requirements for the unpermitted Dam the County approved. No Response Received.

August 2012

Hire Landing Clearing Company to Clear Levee (Dam)

I incurred thousands of dollars in expenses to hire a land clearing company to remove trees and brush from the front, top and back of Levee as mandated by Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) to prevent them from draining the lake.

• Letter to MDEQ and associated images and inspection report available for review upon request.

October 2012

Contact Tate County for Assistance

October 10th, 2012 - Sent a letter to Mike Campbell (then Tate County Board President) requesting County assistance in having an inspection of unpermitted High Hazard Dam and assistance in creating Breach Analysis and Inundation Map to determine flow of lake should said Dam breach. Letter available for review upon request. No Response Received.

October 22nd, 2012 - Called Kim Brownlee's Office (Tate County Emergency Management Agency) requesting County assistance in having an inspection of unpermitted High Hazard Dam and assistance in creating an creating Breach Analysis and Inundation Map to determine flow of lake should said Dam breach. No Response Received.

November 2012

West Side Open Space and Lake / Levee Becomes Property of a Consortium of Residents

Land Patents are issued for the Lake and West Side Open Space for the sums of $1,600 (Lake) and $550 (West Side Open Space). As I understand it, Joe and Brandi Carlisle hire an attorney and form "Yesterday's South Lake Corp." whose membership consists of the 20 individuals listed on the Land Patents.

It should be noted that currently (as of this writing) of the 20 individuals listed as 'owners' of the Lake and West Side Open Space the majority are no longer residents and even one is deceased.

Those left listed as part owners of "Yesterday's South Lake Corp." are legally liable should anyone happen to drown or injure themselves on either the lake or open space as the forming of "Yesterday's South Lake Corp." does not protect those individuals from a claim of negligence (no rules, no restrictions, open access, no signs posted, no waiver of liablity, etc.).

• Land Patent from State of Mississippi for the Lake (pdf file)
• Land Patent from State of Mississippi for the West Side Open Space (pdf file)

January 2, 2013

Receive Inspection Notification from Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ)

Yesterday's South Lake Corp. (owners of the lake, front and top of levee/dam), Lot #42 (owner of 1/5th of the downslope) and myself (owner of 4/5ths of the downslope) received a letter stating the an official annual inspection is due by March 30th, 2013.

I complete all required documentation, inspection checklists and submit the required images on behalf of Yesterday's South Lake Corp., Lot #42 and myself on March 4th, 2013. Provided copy of response letter to all primary owners as well.

Also notified MDEQ of the primary owners of Yesterday's South Lake Corp. and Lot #42 so that all future documentation is addressed to all 3 owning entities.

• Letter from MDEQ and associated response and inspection report sent to MDEQ available for review upon request.

Summer 2013

Levee/Dam Maintenance

I solely pay to have the top and backside of the levee mowed and bushhogged throughout the summer to maintain compliance on behalf of the entire community.

July 2013

Attempt to Establish "Yesterday's South Community Alliance"

This was an effort to simply form an alliance of concerned residents of the subdivision who want to be involved and work together on projects to enhance our neighborhood, our property values and our quality of life. This was not an attempt to form on HOA or require monetary obligations. The neighborhood website was relaunched to provide a means of communication for projects, suggestions and happenings within the community.

• Yesterday's South Community Alliance Flyer Sent to all Residents (pdf file)

Effort to form Yesterday's South Community Alliance FAILS

January 6, 2014

Receive Inspection Notification from Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ)

Yesterday's South Lake Corp. (owners of the lake, front and top of levee/dam), Lot #42 (owner of 1/5th of the downslope) and myself (owner of 4/5ths of the downslope) received a letter stating the an official annual inspection is due by March 30th, 2014.

I complete all required documentation, inspection checklists and submit the required images on behalf of Yesterday's South Lake Corp., Lot #42 and myself on March 14th, 2014. Provided copy of response letter to all primary owners addressing deficient issues and requesting action.

• Letter from MDEQ and associated response and inspection report sent to MDEQ available for review upon request.

March 2014

Prepare and Submit a Draft Copy of the Emergency Action Plan (EAP) as required by Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ)

I prepare and submit draft Emergency Action Plan with breach analysis, inundation map and required emergency procedures to MDEQ for review.

It should be noted that all requests to Tate County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) for assistance with the information required to in the Emergency Action Plan (i.e. recommended contractors, recommended certified engineers, EMA/Police/Fire contact names, radio/TV contacts, etc.) along with procedural questions were ignored.

• Letter from MDEQ, associated Emergency Action Plan (EAP) and my responses available for review upon request.

April 2014 - June 2014

Receive Response from Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) Regarding Review of Draft Emergency Action Plan (EAP) and Inspection Completed March 14th, 2014

Inspection: MDEQ mandates that the trees on the front of the levee need to be removed and pictures need to be submitted showing removal of trees. As lake owners did not remove trees as noted in March inspection, I pay to have the trees removed and submit images on June 27th, 2014.

Emergency Action Plan: I completed all requested revisions and submit to MDEQ for review//approval on June 27th, 2014.

• Letter from MDEQ, associated Emergency Action Plan (EAP) and my responses available for review upon request.

Summer 2014

Levee/Dam Maintenance

I solely pay to have the top and backside of the levee mowed and bushhogged throughout the summer to maintain compliance on behalf of the entire community.

August 2014

Emergency Action Plan (EAP) Approval Signatures

In order to get all of the required approval signatures for the Emergency Action Plan (EAP), I had to travel to Jackson (MS), the National Weather Service in Memphis (TN), Tate County Emergency Management Agency, Tate County Sheriffs Department, Tate County 911 Call Center and Senatobia Fire Department.

I then pay for and distribute 25 copies to all parties involved, including those residents that would be impacted by a breach.

September 2014

Receive Letter from Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) Regarding Additional Emergency Action Plan (EAP) Revisions

I revise the Emergency Action Plan (EAP) to include inundation map and evacuation list revisions per MDEQ.

I then pay for and distribute 25 copies of revised pages to all parties involved, including those residents that would be impacted by a breach.

• Letter from MDEQ, associated Emergency Action Plan (EAP) and my responses available for review upon request.

For reference, and as mentioned in the EAP, these are the properties affected should the levee/dam fail:

RESIDENCES TO BE EVACUATED
148 Waverly Road
174 Waverly Road

RESIDENCES TO BE IMPACTED
144 Waverly Road
162 Waverly Road
166 Waverly Road
170 Waverly Road
100 Temple Cove
103 Temple Cove
146 Waverly Circle

January 6, 2015

Receive Inspection Notification from Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ)

Yesterday's South Lake Corp. (owners of the lake, front and top of levee/dam), Lot #42 (owner of 1/5th of the downslope) and myself (owner of 4/5ths of the downslope) received a letter stating the an official annual inspection is due by March 31st, 2015.

I complete all required documentation, inspection checklists and submit the required images on behalf of Yesterday's South Lake Corp., Lot #42 and myself on February 27th, 2015. Provided copy of response letter to all primary owners addressing deficient issues and requesting action.

• Letter from MDEQ and associated response and inspection report sent to MDEQ available for review upon request.

Summer 2015

Levee/Dam Maintenance

I solely pay to have the top and backside of the levee mowed and bushhogged throughout the summer to maintain compliance on behalf of the entire community.

October 2015

Attempt to Establish a Neighborhood Watch

This was an effort by Judi at 134 Waverly Circle to simply form a Neighborhood Watch after a rash of vandalism, the brutal murder by hanging of a neighbor's dog, and another being hit by a speeding ATV. She worked with Tate County Sheriff's Office to coordinate a Neighborhood Watch Program. Several residents were interested in the effort, however, after receiving threatening phone calls and being purposefully harassed by adults on ATVs and dirt bikes, the effort was abandoned and the website officially shut down.

• Yesterday's South Neighborhood Watch Flyer Sent to all Residents (pdf file)

Effort to form a Neighborhood Watch Program FAILS

January 5, 2016

Receive Inspection Notification from Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ)

Yesterday's South Lake Corp. (owners of the lake, front and top of levee/dam), Lot #42 (owner of 1/5th of the downslope) and myself (owner of 4/5ths of the downslope) received a letter stating the an official annual inspection is due by March 31st, 2016.

I complete all required documentation, inspection checklists and submit the required images on behalf of Yesterday's South Lake Corp., Lot #42 and myself on March 21st, 2016. Provided copy of response letter to all primary owners addressing deficient issues and requesting action.

• Letter from MDEQ and associated response and inspection report sent to MDEQ available for review upon request.

Summer 2016

Levee/Dam Maintenance

I solely pay to have the top and backside of the levee mowed and bushhogged throughout the summer to maintain compliance on behalf of the entire community.

January 5, 2017

Receive FORMAL Inspection Notification from Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ)

Yesterday's South Lake Corp. (owners of the lake, front and top of levee/dam), Lot #42 (owner of 1/5th of the downslope) and myself (owner of 4/5ths of the downslope) received a letter stating that an official FORMAL inspection by a Certified Engineer is required is due by March 31st, 2017.

After years of bearing sole financial and regulatory responsibility and continuing requests to have Yesterday's South Lake Corp and it's members actually take an active role in this effort, I did not complete and submit the required documentation.

• Letter from MDEQ available for review upon request.

Summer 2017

Levee/Dam Maintenance

I solely pay to have the top and backside of the levee mowed and bushhogged throughout the summer to maintain compliance on behalf of the entire community.

May 8, 2018

Receive PAST DUE FORMAL Inspection Notification from Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ)

Yesterday's South Lake Corp. (owners of the lake, front and top of levee/dam), Lot #42 (owner of 1/5th of the downslope) and myself (owner of 4/5ths of the downslope) received a letter stating the FORMAL inspection by a Certified Professional Engineer is past due must be submitted by June 1st, 2018.

Contacted a Certified Professional Engineer for a quote, which came in at $5,000. After years of bearing sole financial and regulatory responsibility and continuing requests to have Yesterday's South Lake Corp. and it's members actually take an active role in this effort there was no way I was paying for this.

I contacted MDEQ and discussed the situation requesting they reach out to the main contact for Yesterday's South Lake Corp. to see if they could spur action, otherwise MDEQ could follow through on their threat to drain the lake.

• Letter from MDEQ and quote from Certified Professional Engineer available for review upon request.

May 22, 2018

Representatives from Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) Come Here

Two representatives from MDEQ show up to inspect the levee/dam and meet with the then owner of Lot #42 Greg Crigler. They discuss deficiencies that need to be addressed such as: woody vegetation on the front of the levee, depressions on the front/top of the levee that need to be filled and trees that need to be removed from within 50 feet of the 'toe' of the dam.

I pay to have the huge trees removed from the 'toe' of the dam, however, the effort failed due to their equipment become stuck and me running out of money.

Greg met with Joe and Brandi Carlisle who are primary contacts for Yesterday's South Lake Corp. to discuss deficiencies on the front and top of the levee. No action was taken to address those deficiencies.

Shortly thereafter, Greg listed his house for sale and moved. Lot #42 was sold to Caleb Townsend.

Summer 2018

Levee/Dam Maintenance

I solely pay to have the top and backside of the levee mowed and bushhogged throughout the summer to maintain compliance on behalf of the entire community although currently in violation for not paying for and submitting a formal inspection by a Certified Professional Engineer.

January 8th, 2019

Received NOTICE OF VIOLATION from Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) via Certified Mail

Yesterday's South Lake Corp. (owners of the lake, front and top of levee/dam), Lot #42 (owner of 1/5th of the downslope) and myself (owner of 4/5ths of the downslope) received a certified letter stating the letter serves as a written notice of noncompliance for failing to submit the required FORMAL inspection by a Certified Professional Engineer by March 8th of last year (2018).

If the FORMAL inspection is not submitted by February 11th, 2019, they threaten to assess fines up to $25,000 a day and/or order the lake to be drained and the levee/dam to be removed.

• Letter from MDEQ threating fines and draining of lake (pdf file)

February 20th, 2019

Received FINAL NOTICE OF VIOLATION from Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) via Certified Mail

Yesterday's South Lake Corp. (owners of the lake, front and top of levee/dam), Lot #42 (owner of 1/5th of the downslope) and myself (owner of 4/5ths of the downslope) received a certified letter stating the letter serves as the final notice of noncompliance for failing to submit the required FORMAL inspection by a Certified Professional Engineer by March 8th of last year (2018).

MDEQ requests we attend a meeting at the MDEQ offices in Jackson, MS on March 13th, 2019 at 11:00am to discuss resolution and possible monetary penalties.

The owner of Lot #42 (Caleb Townsend) contacts MDEQ and works out an extension.

• Final Notice Letter from MDEQ (pdf file)

May 2019

Meeting with Certified Professional Engineer

Joe Carlisle on behalf of Yesterday's South Lake Corp. (owners of the lake, front and top of levee/dam), Caleb Townsend Lot #42 (owner of 1/5th of the downslope), myself (owner of 4/5ths of the downslope) and a couple of other residents meet with Certified Professional Engineer John S. (Steve) Wilson to discuss a FORMAL inspection of the levee/dam.

I provide all requested documentation, inspection reports and correspondence.

Joe Carlisle, Caleb Townsend and possibly others pay the deposit of $2,500.

June 7th, 2019

Certified Professional Engineer Completes Inspection of Levee/Dam

Formal Inspection Report submitted to all owning entities for review and then submitted to MDEQ for Approval.

Joe Carlisle, Caleb Townsend, Matt and Melodie Barmer and possibly others pay the remaining balance due of $2,000.

July 17th, 2019

Receive Letter from Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) Addressing Formal Inspection

Yesterday's South Lake Corp. (owners of the lake, front and top of levee/dam), Lot #42 (owner of 1/5th of the downslope) and myself (owner of 4/5ths of the downslope) received a letter stating the formal inspection has been approved, however, a time line for the noted deficiencies needs to be submitted by August 30th, 2019

• Letter from MDEQ available for review upon request.

August 26th, 2019

Letter Sent to Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) Addressing Deficiencies

I sent a response letter to MDEQ addressing status of deficiencies and provided photos of freshly bushhogged levee. Provided copy of response letter to all primary owners.

• Letter to MDEQ available for review upon request.

December 31st, 2019

Receive Inspection Notification from Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ)

Yesterday's South Lake Corp. (owners of the lake, front and top of levee/dam), Lot #42 (owner of 1/5th of the downslope) and myself (owner of 4/5ths of the downslope) received a letter stating the an annual inspection is due by March 31st, 2020.

• Letter from MDEQ available for review upon request.

May 18th, 2020

Receive NOTICE OF VIOLATION from Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) for Past Due Owner's Inspection

Yesterday's South Lake Corp. (owners of the lake, front and top of levee/dam), Lot #42 (owner of 1/5th of the downslope) and myself (owner of 4/5ths of the downslope) received a letter for failing to submit the required annual inspection by March 30th, 2020, along with requesting an updated Emergency Action Plan.

If the demands are not met, they have threatened to draw down and/or drain the lake.

• Letter from MDEQ available for review upon request.

June 5th, 2020

Letter to Yesterday's South Lake Corp.

I write a letter to Yesterday's South Lake Corp. requesting an update on any effort to organize their group, update their membership roles and allow new residents to join, put a fee structure in place so that those that have been using the lake are actually contributing to the taxes and maintenance of the lake and levee, along with getting basic rules in place. No response was received.

• Letter to Yesterday's South Lake Corp. available for review upon request.

June 25th, 2020

Submit Documentation to Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ)

I cave and once again I complete all required documentation, inspection checklists, submit the required images, along with updating and submitting the Emergency Action Plan on behalf of Yesterday's South Lake Corp. (owners of the lake, front and top of levee/dam), Lot #42 (owner of 1/5th of the downslope) and myself (owner of 4/5ths of the downslope). Provided copy of response letter to all primary owners addressing deficient issues and requesting action.

• Letter to MDEQ and associated inspection report available for review upon request.

January 20th, 2021

Receive Inspection Notification from Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ)

Yesterday's South Lake Corp. (owners of the lake, front and top of levee/dam), Lot #42 (owner of 1/5th of the downslope) and myself (owner of 4/5ths of the downslope) received a letter stating the an annual inspection is due by March 31st, 2021.

Once again I complete all required documentation, inspection checklists and submit the required images on behalf of Yesterday's South Lake Corp. (owners of the lake, front and top of levee/dam), Lot #42 (owner of 1/5th of the downslope) and myself (owner of 4/5ths of the downslope) on March 23rd, 2021. Provided copy of response letter to all primary owners.

• Letter from MDEQ and associated response and inspection report sent to MDEQ available for review upon request.

March 31st, 2021

Letter to Yesterday's South Lake Corp.

I write a letter to Yesterday's South Lake Corp. requesting an update on any effort to organize their group, update their membership roles and allow new residents to join, put a fee structure in place so that those that have been using the lake are actually contributing to the taxes and maintenance of the lake and levee, along with getting basic rules in place.

• Letter to Yesterday's South Lake Corp. available for review upon request.

April 4th, 2021

Voice Mail Received from Brandi Carlisle

I received a sincere voice mail from Brandi Carlisle (main contact for Yesterday's South Lake Corp.) basically stating that they are "done".

May 5th, 2021

Receive Response from Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ)

Yesterday's South Lake Corp. (owners of the lake, front and top of levee/dam), Lot #42 (owner of 1/5th of the downslope) and myself (owner of 4/5ths of the downslope) received a letter stating the annual inspection submitted March 23rd, 2021 was approved.

They also request clarification on the possible downgrading of the levee/dam hazard classification as referenced in the 2019 formal inspection.

• Letter from MDEQ available for review upon request.

May 17th, 2021

Meeting with Matt and Melodie Barmer

I met with Matt and Melodie Barmer of 101 Liberty Cove (since I know they are friends and keep in contact with a ton of folks in the subdivision) to discuss the importance of finally getting some sort of HOA or community group organized since we have quite a few new residents. We discussed the out of date owners list of Yesterday's South Lake Corp. (owners of the lake, front and top of levee/dam), the years of their members (other than Joe and Brandi Carlisle) not contributing to the taxes or maintenance, the liability of those that are still active as owners if, God forbid, someone should happen to drown or hurt themselves in the lake, ensuring that those actually using the lake are paying to have the privilege to do so, along with discussing the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) threats to drain the lake. We also discussed the need to fund future taxes, inspections and levee/dam maintenance as well as rules of use that need to be put in place. Also in attendance was Mike White of 128 Waverly Road.

I offered to continue to complete all of the required regulatory documentation, Emergency Action Plan updates and owner's inspections IF they were able to get a group of residents organized.

June 24th, 2021

Last Straw - Lake, Levee and West Side Open Space Transferring to New Owner on August 26th, 2021 as a Result of Non-payment of Taxes (2018 Taxes) as Published in The Tate Record Legal Notices

I immediately texted Matt Barmer (since he is a member of Yesterday's South Lake Corp. and my latest contact in trying to getting something established) to let him know that the Lake, Levee and West Side Open Space were in tax default and that the properties will transfer to the new owner if the taxes were not paid by August 26th, 2021.

August 23rd, 2021: Followed up with Matt Barmer to ensure taxes were paid to save the Lake, Levee and West Side Open Space from being transferred to a new owner. He texted back stating nothing had been done.

August 25th, 2021: I went to the courthouse to determine what back taxes were owed to prevent the Lake, Levee and West Side Open Space from transferring to Thomas Wilkerson of Coldwater who purchased the tax deed at the delinquent tax sale held August 26th, 2019. Also found out that 2019 taxes were never paid as well. I, with the help of Judi at 134 Waverly Circle, paid all back taxes owed.

January 21st, 2022

Receive Inspection Notification from Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ)

Yesterday's South Lake Corp. (owners of the lake, front and top of levee/dam), Lot #42 (owner of 1/5th of the downslope) and myself (owner of 4/5ths of the downslope) received a letter stating the an annual inspection is due by March 31st, 2022.

• Letter from MDEQ requesting inspection. (pdf file)

March 1st, 2022

Letter Sent to All Yesterday's South Residents

I send a letter to all residents to notify the community of the impending draining of the lake if action is not taken.

• Letter To All Yesterday's South Residents (pdf file)

April 1st, 2022

Receive NOTICE OF VIOLATION from Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) for Past Due Owner's Inspection

Yesterday's South Lake Corp. (owners of the lake, front and top of levee/dam), Lot #42 (owner of 1/5th of the downslope) and myself (owner of 4/5ths of the downslope) received a letter for failing to submit the required annual inspection by March 31st, 2022.

If the demands are not met by April 30th, 2022, they have threatened to draw down and/or drain the lake and assess fines/penalties.

• Letter from MDEQ outlining penalties for PAST DUE inspection. (pdf file)

April 21st, 2022

Submit Documentation to Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ)

Inspection completed and documentation submitted with the required images to avoid fines/penalties/draining of the lake.

January 1st, 2023

Receive Inspection Notification from Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ)

Yesterday's South Lake Corp. (owners of the lake, front and top of levee/dam), Lot #42 (owner of 1/5th of the downslope) and myself (owner of 4/5ths of the downslope) received a letter stating the an annual inspection is due by March 31st, 2023. It also contains a schedule for future inspections with next year requiring a formal inspection which will cost $2,000+.

• Letter from MDEQ requesting inspection. (pdf file)

March 28th, 2023

Submit Documentation to Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ)

Once again I complete all required documentation, inspection checklists, submit the required images, along with updating and submitting the Emergency Action Plan on behalf of Yesterday's South Lake Corp. (owners of the lake, front and top of levee/dam), Lot #42 (owner of 1/5th of the downslope) and myself (owner of 4/5ths of the downslope). Provided copy of response letter to all primary owners addressing deficient issues. Also mail notification of updated Emergency Action Plan to Tate County Emergency Management Agency, Tate County Sheriffs Department, Senatobia Fire Department, the Memphis National Weather Service, and all ten impacted residences.

It should be noted that still to date, Tate County Emergency Management Agency, has NEVER completed the annual disaster drill as required by the EAP and MDEQ.

• Letter to MDEQ and associated inspection report available for review upon request.
• Revision 4 of the Emergency Action Plan for #MS00067 Yesterday's South High Hazard Dam.

July 19th, 2023

Phone Call with Tate County Administrator and District #1 Supervisor

Received a phone call from Cole Massie (Tate County Administrator) and Cliff O'Conner (District #1 Supervisor) regarding the history of how we, as a subdivision, ended up in this most unfortunate situation, the current state of the lake/levee, the impending draining of the lake along with the non-action of Tate County/Tate County EMA to meet their regulatory requirements. The only reason I received a call is because Cliff O'Conner's father was going door to door to campaign for his son's reelection as District Supervisor and I had stated I would not vote for him again due to him ignoring all of my correspondence regarding the current situation and lack of action from Tate County Government/Tate County EMA.

I am awaiting further communication.
Update: As of January 2024, I have yet to hear from Tate County.

September 12, 2023

Receive Letter from Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ)

Yesterday's South Lake Corp. (owners of the lake, front and top of levee/dam), Lot #42 (owner of 1/5th of the downslope) and myself (owner of 4/5ths of the downslope) received a letter stating they are classifying the levee in FAIR condition and are requesting an action plan to address deficiencies by October 31st, 2023.

Responded on October 30th, 2023 advising them to drain the lake due to no response or compliance from other owning entities, the community as a whole or Tate County Emergency Management Agency.

Never received a response or follow-up from MDEQ.

• Letter from MDEQ available for review upon request.

December 14, 2023

Receive Letter from Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ)

Yesterday's South Lake Corp. (owners of the lake, front and top of levee/dam), Lot #42 (owner of 1/5th of the downslope) and myself (owner of 4/5ths of the downslope) received a letter stating the an annual inspection is due by March 31st, 2024. The inspection required this year is a formal inspection that has to be completed by a Certified Engineer.

• Letter from MDEQ available for review upon request.