Member Updates

The POA installed a “little library” at 9 Dutch Canyon Road- at our well house. Anyone is welcome to leave a book and take a book. Please be respectful of the property.

 

Every property owner is required to pay annual POA Dues & Amenities Dues, to be paid January 1st every year.

Water Fees

Every POA property owner with a functioning water meter is required to pay the following for water usage: 
$175 base fee + $2.50 per 1000gallons of water used up to 100,000 gallons.

If usage is above 100,000 gallons, the rate for the additional water is $5.00/1000 gallons.

NOTE: We have 3 grandfathered Associate Members who pay 2x the above rates

 

Transfer of ownership (immediate family is exempt) -$50
Cabin/Home Building Application - $1000
Small Project Building Application - $500
Refundable Bond for Large Building Projects - $10,000
Refundable Bond for Small Building Projects - $2500
Water Hook-Up Fee - $6000

 

To cover the cost of the water tank relining project, residents should expect a special assessment of $135 per lot for two years (2024 & 2025).

 

Our new mailing address for payments is:

PO Box 281

Garden City, UT 84028

 

All other mail should be sent to:

9 Dutch Canyon Road

Fish Haven, ID 83287

All surface disturbances from the natural contour of the lot require Board approval.

Please be sure to contact the Board for all ground disturbing activities, including paving or making changes to lot access.

After careful consideration, our Board has decided to discontinue plowing individual driveways and instead concentrate on our roads. While there are many providers in the area, we have listed a few for your convenience.

Our decision came down to equipment and labor. Our snow removal equipment is not suitable for plowing driveways, and sustained significant wear and tear last winter. We had to decide whether to invest in better driveway plowing equipment, while also facing a shortage of individuals willing to continue plowing driveways. Lowell was the only person willing to take on the job, and he has procured his own driveway plowing equipment. If you are interested in his services, he is willing to discuss specifics with you.

 

If you want to have your driveway cleared of snow, you'll need to contact a service provider. Here are a few options to consider:

 

Bear Lake Landscape
Contact: 435-670-3074
Email: bearlakelandscape@gmail.com

 

CV Lawn Care
Contact: 435-740-4392
Email: cvlawnking@gmail.com

 

Lowell Howlett
Contact: 515-423-2000
Email: SnowThrowing@gmail.com

Fires can and do happen.  Bear Lake West is considered to be a a brush fire risk by many insurance companies.  Also, our evacuation routes are very limited, especially during the Winter months, so it is imperative that we use extreme caution to prevent fires.  
 
What can you do to help?
 
1. No burning of wood, garbage or other combustibles outdoors in the subdivision.  

2. No fireworks, no shooting of firearms, no fires and no playing with matches.
3. Create a defensible space around your home.  This increases the chance of your home and structures surviving a wildfire.  Firewise USA has helpful tips to get started.

A decision has been made in conjunction with the POA to open the access gate to the beach.
 
Below are the current rules and requests with regards to the access gate to the beach:
1.  The gate will be open at 9am and locked at 9pm by BLW HOA Board Member Conway Jensen.
2.  When you enter and pass the high water line, you are on Sovereign Public Property which is NOT BLW property.  Anyone can be there.
3.  As members, the access belongs to you.  Please take care of the area and what you PACK IN, PACK OUT. 
4.  Members will be required to police themselves.  After you enter, close the gate behind you and don't be afraid to ask a person if they are a member.  If they are, I am sure they will appreciate it.  If you encounter someone illegally using the access, call the Sheriff's Office. 
5.  We are working to get a porta potty set up. It will have to be set on our property, which will be some distance from the water.   If one is there, please use it.  
6.  You use the beach at your own risk.  If you get stuck, you need to take care of this yourself.  If there is an accident, call the Sheriff's Office.