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Garbage Dumpster Guidelines
Posted on May 12, 2023 12:00 AM by Admin
Categories: Garbage
Our community has faced significant challenges with our dumpsters this year, caused by both member and more likely, increasing non-member activity.
 
In an effort to reduce damage to the waste management's compacting dump trucks, our maintenance manager has been patrolling our dumpsters regularly and literally dumpster diving to remove inappropriate items. He has been hauling these items to the landfill on a regular basis- totaling 9 tons since May 2022. 
 
Accordingly, we will be adopting a seasonal roll-off dumpster program to dispose of larger items that could damage compacting dump trucks, similar to BLW HOA (thanks Richard Barako!). We are also looking at physical security restrictions to discourage non-member access to the dumpster area. It is likely we will install a vehicle gate with a keypad that can be upgraded in the future to align with the same technologies Amenities may adopt for beach access- after those decisions are finalized. We met with our waste district to better understand what types of items are causing problems. 
 
Please review the below dumpster guidelines and familiarize yourself with items that should be placed in a dumpster, vs. waiting for the seasonal roll-off or being taken directly to the landfill. Also, please provide feedback on the gate for the Board to consider in our next meeting.
Culvert Clean-out
Posted on April 8, 2023 11:59 PM by Admin
Categories: General
Please remember that if you have a culvert associated with your BLW property or driveway, you must keep it clear and flowing properly, not the County or the HOA/POA.
 
Damages caused by plugged culverts could/may be charged back to the owners in question.
Fire Safety
Posted on March 11, 2023 2:27 PM by Admin
Categories: General
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.
Cooper's Sign
Posted on February 12, 2023 12:00 AM by Admin
Categories: Restaurant
We understand there are some HOA/POA members who are concerned about the new Coopers sign.
 
The new sign has been installed and should be a positive addition to Coopers, the golf course and other messaging to members.  Please understand that this was a decision made and approved by the previous Amenities Board and has been in the process for over a year. 
 
Kevin McCleod, HOA Amenities Chair  
Beach Access Decision Summer 2022
Posted on August 27, 2022 11:55 PM by Admin
Categories: Beach
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.
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