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.
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