Since February 2009, the automatic clearing house (ach) banking process for Beau Chene Homeowners Association has been in effect and is an easy way to make sure your dues are paid on time. This is a service provided at no charge to the homeowner. All you need is to complete an ACH form and attach a blank, voided check. Forms are available on the Documents & Forms page or at the administrative offices located at 105 Beau Chene Blvd., Suite 100.
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Water System Update
The HOA maintenance team is taking every step possible to make sure you have safe water. The following information is to keep you informed and to educate the community on the recent happenings around the State.
Through the recent discovery of the Naegleria Fowleri ameba in two water systems in Louisiana and in consultation with EPA and CDC experts; LDHH-OPH is recommending that ALL public water systems maintain a minimum 0.5 mg/1 free chlorine residual if disinfection is by chlorination. This level of free chlorine residual is determined to be sufficient to kill the ameba. Prior to the discovery of the ameba 0.2 mg/1 of free chlorine residual was required by the LDHH-OPH throughout a water system. Beau Chêne Homeowners Association has always maintained average free chlorine residuals well over 0.5mg/1. As an example, in the month of September, our system free residuals averaged 1.2mg/1. The free chlorine residuals are tested in five locations throughout our water system on a daily basis and results have been logged and maintained for more than ten years.
The two systems that tested positive for the Naegleria Fowleri ameba are among a total of 84 systems in Louisiana that disinfect by chlorimination instead of chlorination. Beau Chêne uses the method of chlorination to disinfect the water in our system. The LDHH-OPH is recommending that ALL systems utilizing chlorimination switch to disinfection with free chlorine (as Beau Chêne uses), maintain a free chlorine residual of 1.0mg/1 throughout their system for a period greater than 60 days, and increase monitoring for the system free chlorine residuals by 25 percent.
The Beau Chêne Homeowners Association Water System is way ahead of the new requirements which means your potable water is safe to drink.
Truly,
Dave Vinson
Our Beautiful Oak
This magazine is published for our community at no cost to the Homeowners Association by N2Publishing. As a resident you will receive a copy of the magazine in the mail monthly. If you wish to learn more about the magazine you can contact Tiffany Rabb via email at: tiffany.rabb@n2pub.com
Marina Beau Chêne
Now that summer is here, we hope that you take advantage of what the Marina has to offer. Boat slips are available for 30’ 40’ and 50’ yachts. Should you be interested in keeping your boat in the water please contact Norma Roberts at the Beau Chene Marina Office. (985) 845-3454.
Whether your boat is docked, anchored, or in dry storage, remember to have a storm strategy ready to implement well before a hurricane hits.
- Designate a friend to prepare your boat if you are out of town
- Remove important documents and valuables
- Remove non-secure items and excess gear
- Check openings to make sure they’re watertight; shut off your fuel tanks; close all thru-hull fittings
- Check that batteries are fully charged so you can run your bilge pumps during the storm
If your boat is docked, remember to double-up on chafe protection.
Also, double all lines, attaching them high on pilings to allow for a storm surge. The longer the dock lines, the better a boat will move with high and rough tides.
If your boat is anchored, do not tie it down parallel to the shore.
Leave plenty of room between your boat and others and be sure to use enough line to allow for a storm surge. Consider several anchors and clear self-bailing cockpit drains.
If your boat is in dry storage, store it in an area higher than the expected storm surge.
Lash it to its cradle with heavy lines and consider adding water to the bilge to help hold it down. Never leave your boat on davits or on a hydro-lift. If your boat is stored on a trailer, take some air out of the tires and secure the wheels with blocks between the frame and the axles.
Of course, the most important thing to remember is to protect yourself first. Never put yourself in danger while trying to protect your boat. Boats can be replaced, but lives cannot!