CHP HOA Board Meeting Minutes
CHP HOA MEETING
07/26/2026
Board Members in Attendance: David Wright, David Bergeron, Toni Jumper, Sarah Lewis, Karen Sipos
Captain Bell, Columbia Police
7 Residents
Captain Bell, Columbia Police
7 Residents
1. Capt. Bell Stats Review:
a. From July 10th – Present : 70 citations have been issued in CHP
i. 31 citations, 39 warnings
b. 138 property checks have been made to 851 Lost Creek Dr.
c. CCPD will continue to show their presence in CHP
d. 1500 block of Lost Creek, a car was stopped with narcotics, the driver has been sent to jail.
e. Residents expressed their gratitude to CCPD for all they’re doing.
a. From July 10th – Present : 70 citations have been issued in CHP
i. 31 citations, 39 warnings
b. 138 property checks have been made to 851 Lost Creek Dr.
c. CCPD will continue to show their presence in CHP
d. 1500 block of Lost Creek, a car was stopped with narcotics, the driver has been sent to jail.
e. Residents expressed their gratitude to CCPD for all they’re doing.
2. Dominion:
a. Currently cutting trees around power lines.
b. They are battling equipment issues but will clean up from these efforts
a. Currently cutting trees around power lines.
b. They are battling equipment issues but will clean up from these efforts
3. Budget:
a. Targeted to present the budget in October during meeting
b. If residents have any ideas they would like included in next years budget please submit to the Board.
a. Targeted to present the budget in October during meeting
b. If residents have any ideas they would like included in next years budget please submit to the Board.
4. Pool-
a. More extensive repairs were needed than originally expected.
i. Pool filter, and pump motor have been replaced.
ii. A recent leak was repaired as well.
b. Pool closes for the season on September 30th
c. Resident questioned, can the pool company mop the bathrooms more frequently?
d. Continued trespassing in the pool – residents are encouraged to call the police.
i. Private security, off duty police officers, was brought up as an option to budget for in 2027.
ii. CPD may be too understaffed, Rich. County Sheriff’s Dept. might be able to assist.
iii. Private security can legally enforce CHP rules.
a. More extensive repairs were needed than originally expected.
i. Pool filter, and pump motor have been replaced.
ii. A recent leak was repaired as well.
b. Pool closes for the season on September 30th
c. Resident questioned, can the pool company mop the bathrooms more frequently?
d. Continued trespassing in the pool – residents are encouraged to call the police.
i. Private security, off duty police officers, was brought up as an option to budget for in 2027.
ii. CPD may be too understaffed, Rich. County Sheriff’s Dept. might be able to assist.
iii. Private security can legally enforce CHP rules.
5. Ponds:
a. Have been treated and feeder is installed, and filled.
a. Have been treated and feeder is installed, and filled.
6. Placards: Have arrived!
7. Landscaping:
a. There will be a decrease in monthly charges due to scope of work
b. Light on Hollingshed entrance is now working
c. 8 trees by lost creek have been cut down
a. There will be a decrease in monthly charges due to scope of work
b. Light on Hollingshed entrance is now working
c. 8 trees by lost creek have been cut down
8. Fall Events:
a. Fall Festival will be held a week earlier this year on Oct. 17 due to Carolina Gamecocks Football bye-week.
i. Food truck is lined up for the Fall Festival!
ii. Social Committee meeting this Thursday for planning
b. The CHP Annual Pumpkin Patch hosted by Kevin & Sarah Lewis will be held Oct. 10th this year. Talks of a movie in the field afterwards are in the works.
a. Fall Festival will be held a week earlier this year on Oct. 17 due to Carolina Gamecocks Football bye-week.
i. Food truck is lined up for the Fall Festival!
ii. Social Committee meeting this Thursday for planning
b. The CHP Annual Pumpkin Patch hosted by Kevin & Sarah Lewis will be held Oct. 10th this year. Talks of a movie in the field afterwards are in the works.
9. Safety Committee:
a. Preliminary ideas include –
i. Creating a contact person or persons per area, with a path of action based on situations.
ii. Parking lot safety options in discussion, researching how to light up darker areas.
iii. Granting CCPD Real Time Crime access to our security cameras iv. Researching grants for safety improvements.
b. 7 – 8 residents attended most recent meeting. There have been 2 meetings, and the group is motivated.
c. No Quotes for a gate as of yet
i. Sonitrol can link current fobs to a gate ii. They have a 3rd party, Brabhams, that they recommend getting a quote for the gate from.
d. Resident suggested lighting up signs that read “Private Property”.
i. Sign continuity is nice, but safety signs should stand out.
a. Preliminary ideas include –
i. Creating a contact person or persons per area, with a path of action based on situations.
ii. Parking lot safety options in discussion, researching how to light up darker areas.
iii. Granting CCPD Real Time Crime access to our security cameras iv. Researching grants for safety improvements.
b. 7 – 8 residents attended most recent meeting. There have been 2 meetings, and the group is motivated.
c. No Quotes for a gate as of yet
i. Sonitrol can link current fobs to a gate ii. They have a 3rd party, Brabhams, that they recommend getting a quote for the gate from.
d. Resident suggested lighting up signs that read “Private Property”.
i. Sign continuity is nice, but safety signs should stand out.
Next Meeting Sept. 28