CHP HOA MEETING
07/06/2026

This meeting was rescheduled from Monday, June 29, 2026

Board Members in Attendance: David Wright, David Bergeron, Jan Rigney-Talkish, Karen Sipos, JJ Gentry, Sarah Lewis

Along with guest, City of Columbia Police Department – Captain Bell and Sergeant Myers

Residents in Attendance – 29

1) Safety: Thank you to Captain Bell & Sergeant Myers for open discussion with our Residents

    a) This is a 30 year old neighborhood, every change of command with the CPD has come with the need to discuss measures for dealing with trespassers.

    b) JJ gave an explanation of the recent focus on the pool

    c) Trespassing has been extensive more recently, and is not limited to the pool

        i) 10 years ago under different command, the CPD advised that our signage is in compliance based on their direction, for trespassing violation protocol.

        ii) Current officers have rebutted their ability to charge violators due to lack of signage around the pool perimeters.

        iii) The Board requests that CPD when called take names, addresses, as well as send violators a notice of trespass.

        iv) HOA is looking into additional enforcements.

        v) Board requests that an incident report be made at minimum.

        vi) Board would like the police to be more helpful with putting violators on notice of trespass.

    d) Many residents expressed feeling unsafe –

        i) This is not a matter of “exclusivity” and not allowing outsiders: guest are welcome when following the rules.

        ii) There have been incidents where residents have been cursed at or felt threatened.

        iii) This goes far beyond typical “kids being kids”

    e) Captain Bell asked if residents feel there has been increased police presence?

        i) Some residents said they have seen more police here since the last time Cpt. Bell attended a meeting.

        ii) Resident voiced concern for the increase in speeding, asking can a stop sign be placed at the 4 way stop outside of the point.

        iii) Residents voiced that overnight parking has become a nuisance.

        iv) A resident said it seems like the officers are more interested in what they won’t do than in finding solutions.

    f) Resident questioned What is considered “full staff” for the CPD & what is their current staff?

        i) Capt. Bell responded “full staff” is 30. They’re currently at 22. 3 are on duty at any one time.

        ii) Residents are encouraged to email the county requesting that they bridge that gap for the CPD.

        iii) CPD covers Harbison, Broad River Rd, Columbiana Centre, etc, as well as CHP.

    g) What is the role of Richland County Sheriff’s Dept vs. CPD?

        i) Because we are in the City of Columbia limits, Richland County will refer us to CPD.

        ii) 911 is unified and will dispatch accordingly, non-emergency dispatchers may cause confusion with which jurisdiction to contact.

    h) What would it look like to hire off duty officers as security?

        i) Average cost is $50 an hour.

    i) Additional concerns of the public:

        i) Are police, fire dept., and EMT’s aware of the emergency personnel lockbox on the pool gate that has a fob with 24/7 access for emergency situations?

        ii) Can City of Cola make Lost Creek a non-through traffic road in efforts to minimize speeding? Or create pedestrian crossing lines and signs?

            (1) We would have to gate the community and take responsibility for all the roads.

            (2) Adding lines and signs is a City Hall issue; the police can’t do it.

        iii) Both officers reiterated that many neighborhoods in our area (West Region) with amenities are dealing similar issues.

        iv) Police will re-educate their officers concerning our trespassing signage.

        v) Lose dogs in CHP – the action is to call animal control.

        vi) It is a county ordinance that dogs must be housed, fenced, or leashed at all times.

        vii) Will cars sitting on the road be ticketed as they should be?

2) The Point:

    a) Will the point developers be held responsible for the sidewalk they removed?

        i) Eventually. The sidewalk belongs to the city, and the HOA has been encouraging the city to press the developer on this issue.

3) Pool: Thank you to everyone for your patience while the pool was shut down for repairs.

    a) If your fob is not working due to the audit of the fobs earlier this year, please call the number on the gate or email Lisa with Town & Country.

    b) Being “neighborly” and helping others whose fob isn’t working by buzzing them in could result in your own fob being suspended.

4) Additional discussions:

    a) What are some avenues we are discussing for safety as a community?

        i) Attendants or lifeguards – there is no room in the budget for this year but will be given consideration for next year.

    b) Placards –

        i) Our current placards are low and the company that made them is no longer available. While looking into new options, we are discussing placards that can identify which household a vehicle belongs with.

        ii) Resident encouraged the Board, please do not let the cost of a gate cause the Board to disqualify it as an option. There are residents that are willing to fund raise in order to have one.

    c) The Board is bypassing the plans for the safety committee at this time in order to research the option of adding a gate to the clubhouse drive, due to imminent concerns.

    d) Is a neighborhood watch system an option?

        i) The city police require 70% homes to qualify in order to develop a neighborhood watch.

        ii) We do not wish to create a direct conflict with CPD.

Next HOA Meeting July 27, 2026