CHP HOA Meeting

07/28/2025

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

About 8 Residents Attended

Old News:

• New development – Still waiting on Executive Homes contact to advise on completion of the emergency exit in order to repair sidewalks and board property.
  • Are they considering a model home and creating a parking area for it?

Landscape:

• O’Neil’s report – working through tree maintenance efforts. Trees at the bottom of “dark hill” have been sprayed in order to inhibit further growth.

Budget:

• Outgoing expenses vs. incoming revenue may put us at breaking even, although at this time the budget appears to be extended.
  • At this time, the HOA dues for The Point have not been factored, and will be implemented soon.
  • We budgeted to use some reserve funds. So far we haven’t used as much as planned.
  • We are hitting the 10 year mark for many major updates to things such as the pool, grounds, tennis courts, clubhouse, etc.
  • An increase in HOA dues is not supported at this time, however residents should be cautioned that we are trending in that direction.
• Grant was awarded for movie equipment
  • We were awarded a grant of $1,500 from Richland County.
  • Additional funds of $2,500 were budgeted for the remainder of the cost for the equipment, however, $3,200 now seems more realistic.
  • Equipment must be purchased within the calendar year in order to use the grant funds.
  • Motion to purchase the equipment was made and voted in favor.

Pool:

• Recent DHEC inspection was done on 7/24, this was their second inspection for the summer. Usually they only do two.
  • The baby pool did not pass due to chlorine imbalance. Pool company very quickly resolved the issue.
  • Skimmer doors appear cracked but we have a few spares.
• Pool lights – it has been determined that they were being tampered with. Certain screws from the manufacturer were ordered to fix the lights. So far they’re stayed in.
• Fence – we are contracted with a fence company and have paid the deposit, materials are delayed due to tariffs at this time.
• Pool was to be closed on Tuesday and Wednesday of the week due to maintenance with Dominion.

Pond Management:

• We are now contracted with AMS Outdoor Solutions for pond maintenance.
  • Fish fertilizer is being added to balance the environment.
  • Some of the lakes are too turbid to fertilize at this time, but will be monitored. Some of this is due to grass clippings, and construction run off.
  • Small ponds by the clubhouse and in The Grove have been dyed for algae.
  • Fish inspection and report will be done on the population to determine recommendations.
  • Dye can be done to the clubhouses lake for $760 per treatment, 1-2 times a year.

Tennis court report:

• Pickle Ball nets and markers are in. Tape is still needed.
  • Court #4 will be used to create 2 pickle ball courts out of 1 tennis court.
  • Will permanent courts ever be an option? Quotes can be discussed in September with the next budget cycle.

Rental Amendment Report:

• The amendment language has been sent to our attorneys at Law Firm Carolinas. We are waiting to hear back from them in order to move forward.

Other:

• Homeowner asked for an update on the artwork for the clubhouse
  • Rental amendment has taken priority, however choices should be determined soon.
• Homeowner concern – the fence on Gauley is rotten and falling
  • We have quotes that will be reviewed in the executive session
• Homeowner concern – who is responsible for the drainage from the dam to the river? There are 2 problematic beaver dams in the creek.
  • Solutions would be to break up the dams and put out traps, however it has been done in the past and did not stop the beavers.
  • The beaver dams do not pose a problem to homes, but they do flood the trails.

Our next HOA meeting is August 25th