February 1, 2021 Meeting Notes
BOARD MEMBERS - Chris Slaughter, Les Tweed, Joan Tweed, Rick Pascal, Linda Howard, Ann Stewart Akers
Community Action Team Officer - Mo Gabr reports
The subject of a walking path on Marina Road was brought up again. To have a sidewalk would cost $1 million dollars. A 2 foot wide asphalt path would be sufficient to keep walkers off the road.
Mr. Jim Hester has purchased property on Dutch Fork Road near the Ballentine Library and is talking of putting in a high end deli type restaurant with homemade food, gourmet shop, full kitchen. His chef Tommy Spires was present also. He has gotten sewer approval and is working on zoning.
Zoning change is proposed on Property on Old Road near Richard Franklin Road. This is a potential issue if this goes through. Staff in Richland County have disapproved this. Contact Richland County to protest this rezoning.
A buyer had proposed buying residential property on Winding Road, rezoning it and putting in apartments. This is not in the comprehensive plan and will not happen. There are 15-20 acres on Richard Franklin Road that someone is trying to sell to a developer. Keep an eye on what is happening with this situation.
March 1st 6:30 pm - Ballentine Civic Association meeting
Community Action Team Officer - Mo Gabr reports
- Lake Murray Storage has been robbed and others are targeted. If you are using storage facilities, make sure there are cameras in place there.
- Work trucks at businesses are having catalytic converters stolen and recycled.
- Car break ins have tapered off recently.
- Golf carts can be driven on roads as long as the driver has a license and insurance and you have to be over 16. Cannot go more than 4 miles from owners residence.
The subject of a walking path on Marina Road was brought up again. To have a sidewalk would cost $1 million dollars. A 2 foot wide asphalt path would be sufficient to keep walkers off the road.
Mr. Jim Hester has purchased property on Dutch Fork Road near the Ballentine Library and is talking of putting in a high end deli type restaurant with homemade food, gourmet shop, full kitchen. His chef Tommy Spires was present also. He has gotten sewer approval and is working on zoning.
Zoning change is proposed on Property on Old Road near Richard Franklin Road. This is a potential issue if this goes through. Staff in Richland County have disapproved this. Contact Richland County to protest this rezoning.
A buyer had proposed buying residential property on Winding Road, rezoning it and putting in apartments. This is not in the comprehensive plan and will not happen. There are 15-20 acres on Richard Franklin Road that someone is trying to sell to a developer. Keep an eye on what is happening with this situation.
March 1st 6:30 pm - Ballentine Civic Association meeting
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January 13, 2021 Meeting Notes
Board members: Brad Everhart, Les Tweed, Joan Tweed, Kraig Clark
This was again a lightly attended meeting. It was in the middle of the week due to RCRC schedules of holidays.
The road closing of Lowman Home barn Road is on hold at this point. It is still being monitored by local residents. Brad talked to Mr. Shepke recently and he has his hands full with the virus going on in the Lutheran Homes. Bruce Dyer would like to rezone a 1.16 acre piece of property on Gates Road in Ballentine from RU to LI to put in a 6 car private garage. The area around this is already zoned LI with local businesses. Only one home would be affected by this decision. He will talk to the neighbors first to get their opinion/approval.
As usual, please lock your doors on any cars left outside of a garage. Also, nuisance door knocks are happening in Friarsgate and other areas in the middle of the night. Do not open your door and call the police on the non emergency number.
Everyone would like an update on the penny tax money and projects. Mile Marker 85 to 110 on Rt. 26 will be under construction soon.
FEBRUARY 1ST, 6:30 PM NEXT MEETING - BALLENTINE COMMUNITY CENTER
This was again a lightly attended meeting. It was in the middle of the week due to RCRC schedules of holidays.
The road closing of Lowman Home barn Road is on hold at this point. It is still being monitored by local residents. Brad talked to Mr. Shepke recently and he has his hands full with the virus going on in the Lutheran Homes. Bruce Dyer would like to rezone a 1.16 acre piece of property on Gates Road in Ballentine from RU to LI to put in a 6 car private garage. The area around this is already zoned LI with local businesses. Only one home would be affected by this decision. He will talk to the neighbors first to get their opinion/approval.
As usual, please lock your doors on any cars left outside of a garage. Also, nuisance door knocks are happening in Friarsgate and other areas in the middle of the night. Do not open your door and call the police on the non emergency number.
Everyone would like an update on the penny tax money and projects. Mile Marker 85 to 110 on Rt. 26 will be under construction soon.
FEBRUARY 1ST, 6:30 PM NEXT MEETING - BALLENTINE COMMUNITY CENTER
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November 9, 2020 Meeting Notes
BOARD MEMBERS: Brad Everhart, Les Tweed, Kraig Clark, Joan Tweed, Rick Pascal
It was a meeting with minimal attendance of 9 people. Everyone wore masks and social distance in the seating set up throughout the room. The new rules when we meet monthly, we have to sign Covid release forms for Richland County Recreation Commission. This is
actually a good thing, if someone does come in contact with a person who is ill and attends a meeting, it can be tracked. We know that everyone will use common sense and not come if they are sick.
There will be no Christmas party this year (after 41 years) due to the virus. There has been talk about "Christmas in the Spring" where perhaps we could have an outdoor picnic type event. Everyone at the meeting was on board with this prospect.
The "Manor at the Lake" wedding venue set up is no longer an issue.
The Lowman Home Barn Road problem is on hold right now. Many people over in that area are monitoring this situation closely.
$20.00 DUES ARE PAYABLE NOW
There has been a quote for sidewalks for Marina Road, which many people have lobbied for and a number like $1 million dollars has been noted. If that is unattainable, an 2-4 foot asphalt walking path would be acceptable to all.
Shealy Landing had been up for sale, but it is understood it has been taken off the market.
Brad Everhart, and Les Tweed will serve the year 2020/2021 again as President and Vice President due to not being able to meeting since March.
MEETINGS WILL AGAIN START AT 6:30 DUE TO POPULAR DEMAND.
If you need SCDOT Pot hole repair, call 1-855-467-2368
Kraig mentioned that cars in Eagles Rest are being robbed. Lock your doors, secure trailers. Brad also mentioned that 3 cars were robbed in Saluda Shoals parking lot during an event.
The next meeting will be December 7th at 6:30 PM.
It was a meeting with minimal attendance of 9 people. Everyone wore masks and social distance in the seating set up throughout the room. The new rules when we meet monthly, we have to sign Covid release forms for Richland County Recreation Commission. This is
actually a good thing, if someone does come in contact with a person who is ill and attends a meeting, it can be tracked. We know that everyone will use common sense and not come if they are sick.
There will be no Christmas party this year (after 41 years) due to the virus. There has been talk about "Christmas in the Spring" where perhaps we could have an outdoor picnic type event. Everyone at the meeting was on board with this prospect.
The "Manor at the Lake" wedding venue set up is no longer an issue.
The Lowman Home Barn Road problem is on hold right now. Many people over in that area are monitoring this situation closely.
$20.00 DUES ARE PAYABLE NOW
There has been a quote for sidewalks for Marina Road, which many people have lobbied for and a number like $1 million dollars has been noted. If that is unattainable, an 2-4 foot asphalt walking path would be acceptable to all.
Shealy Landing had been up for sale, but it is understood it has been taken off the market.
Brad Everhart, and Les Tweed will serve the year 2020/2021 again as President and Vice President due to not being able to meeting since March.
MEETINGS WILL AGAIN START AT 6:30 DUE TO POPULAR DEMAND.
If you need SCDOT Pot hole repair, call 1-855-467-2368
Kraig mentioned that cars in Eagles Rest are being robbed. Lock your doors, secure trailers. Brad also mentioned that 3 cars were robbed in Saluda Shoals parking lot during an event.
The next meeting will be December 7th at 6:30 PM.
OCTOBER 5, 2020 MEETING MINUTES
Dues are payable at this time $20.00 can be sent to the above address. Thank you to those who have already paid.
If you do private online transactions, meet the buyer in a safe location - not at your home. Richland County has safe zones where these buys can take place. One is on Beatty Road,
If you rent a storage unit make sure there are cameras recording nearby. Thieves break locks to steal any valuables they find.
Don't leave your car running on colder mornings because:
Brad Everhart - discussed a storage facility going in at Guise Road in White Rock. It will be only for commercial storage like food trucks, etc. It will be closed at night. They were only asking to rezone 2 1/2 acres.
Bill Malinowski - County Councilman - the county is giving out masks:
They have downsized the widening on Rt. 76. Would be 3 lanes with a turn lane in the middle from N. Royal Tower to Milford park.
There is a major issue on Connie Wright Road near Kennerly Road. Owner wants to rezone a residential area to be RC. This is not a good area to do that, too near schools etc. It has been denied by Planning commission.
Lowman Home Barn Road issue has been quiet, but folks are monitoring this.
Since the Spring Hill area is expanding it would be good to have funding for a Fire Station which is not only volunteer. We need more emergency coverage from EMT's.
Ballentine Community Center - 10/7 through 10/31 - early voting will be happening. This is real voting, not absentee.
The walking path is being redone and repaved. It had major hazards from tree roots.
The storage facility going in on Marina Road is being worked on. They have been having water issues in the Ballentine Cove area where is adjoins the project. They will be putting in a lot of trees and landscaping to hide the units.
- BOARD MEMBERS - Ann Stewart Akers, Joan Tweed, Les Tweed, Brad Everhart, Kraig Clark, Chris Slaughter
- Mo Gabr - is back as our Community Action Team Officer. 803-513-9622 cell number
If you do private online transactions, meet the buyer in a safe location - not at your home. Richland County has safe zones where these buys can take place. One is on Beatty Road,
If you rent a storage unit make sure there are cameras recording nearby. Thieves break locks to steal any valuables they find.
Don't leave your car running on colder mornings because:
- Against the law
- It can get stolen easily
Brad Everhart - discussed a storage facility going in at Guise Road in White Rock. It will be only for commercial storage like food trucks, etc. It will be closed at night. They were only asking to rezone 2 1/2 acres.
Bill Malinowski - County Councilman - the county is giving out masks:
- Friday 10/9 at Friarsgate Park
- Friday 10/23 at the Ballentine Library
They have downsized the widening on Rt. 76. Would be 3 lanes with a turn lane in the middle from N. Royal Tower to Milford park.
There is a major issue on Connie Wright Road near Kennerly Road. Owner wants to rezone a residential area to be RC. This is not a good area to do that, too near schools etc. It has been denied by Planning commission.
Lowman Home Barn Road issue has been quiet, but folks are monitoring this.
Since the Spring Hill area is expanding it would be good to have funding for a Fire Station which is not only volunteer. We need more emergency coverage from EMT's.
Ballentine Community Center - 10/7 through 10/31 - early voting will be happening. This is real voting, not absentee.
The walking path is being redone and repaved. It had major hazards from tree roots.
The storage facility going in on Marina Road is being worked on. They have been having water issues in the Ballentine Cove area where is adjoins the project. They will be putting in a lot of trees and landscaping to hide the units.
Download the meeting notes:
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