RCSD Report at 7/12/2022 board meeting

The CAT officer for the HOA gave a good report at the July 12th board meeting. No, he's not from Animal Control. "CAT" stands for Community Assistance Team.

Deputy Jason Cuzzupe attends most HOA meetings. This month he spoke about the high number of thefts from automobiles. LOCK YOUR CARS, FOLKS. Thieves are stealing firearms and other valuable.

Take your guns inside. If appropriate, store them safely. 

He discussed the HOA pool problems and calls-for-service to RCSD. There may or may not be anything he can do, if he (or another deputy) is called to the pool. As a deputy, he enforces State laws and County ordinances. He does not, and cannot, enforce HOA rules.

Deputy Cuzzupe informed the Board and the audience that there is no Fireworks ordinance in Richland County. 

(After I read last week's HOA email to homeowners about the County's fireworks ordinance, I made some inquiries and learned there is none. I got huge pushback from Vernell Butler, who assured me that a Manager in the Ombudsman's office "is not up to speed on everything". He also told me, "Mind your business and leave our staff alone."

If you are concerned about something going on, call RCSD. Deputy Cuzzupe is not the HOA's private security officer and doesn't work 24/7. If you want or need a deputy, call RCSD. Call 9-1-1 or dial 803.252.2911.

I have suggested to the HOA that the CAT officer's phone number NOT be listed in the Summit Scoop. When you call or email Deputy Cuzzupe, the timer should start, and the HOA is likely to be billed for at least $45.00/hour for his time. According to the Special Duty Agreement between the HOA and RCSD, only two people should be giving instructions to Dep. Cuzzupe. In the past, it was the Safety Committee chairman and one of the women in the office.

Dep. Cuzzupe should not have 2,480 "bosses". 

Of course, since I am the one offering a cost-savings suggestion to the board, it will not be considered, let alone accepted.

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