The start date for the reconstruction of the Fountainbleau (East) Entrance is now scheduled.  Demolition will start this Wednesday, April 13^th.   The Security Guards will move into the temporary guardhouse on Tuesday, April 12^th.  The demolition will take a few days and then the foundation work will follow.  The timeline to completion is still approximately 90 days from commencement with weather permitting.  Once the construction is done the re-landscaping of the entrance median and shoulders will follow with new signage and landscape lighting.

We do not anticipate any major interruption with traffic flow entering and exiting the subdivision until the roadway asphalt work commences approximately 60 days into the construction.  We will be providing updates and details regarding any traffic pattern changes in advance of those changes taking place.

This is the first step in our Master Plan to re-image Beau Chene. During the Community wide Re-imaging Workshops held in 2014, the entrances of Beau Chene, including the guard houses, were at the top of the list of needing improvements and updating.  As a result of the re-imagining meetings the BCHOA received a master plan that incorporates many items, including walking paths and lighting for street signs, in addition to the renovation of all three guardhouses and entrances.  The Board of Directors prioritized the projects based on urgency and financial costs.   The renovation of the guardhouses is the first scheduled project from the master plan.

Stay tuned to our website at bchoa.org, our Facebook page and e-mail communications for additional information, status changes, progress reports and photos.

Beau Chene Homeowners Association (BCHOA) awarded a contract to McMath Construction to reconstruct the Fontainbleau  (East) Gatehouse in mid-October of 2015.   The permitting process is almost complete.    We are anticipating a start date for construction within a 3 to 4 week window.   In anticipation of the construction, a temporary guard house will be set-up in front of the existing guard house (60 feet apart) at the back of the first median as you enter the subdivision.  Two pine trees at the rear of the front median have been removed.  One pine tree was damaged and both of them were identified as potential risks to the new guard house if either one fell.  Also, the pine tree on the entrance lane side of the median would block sight by Security at the temporary guardhouse of the entering vehicles.    The next step to prepare for the temporary guard house will be to remove a portion of the landscape in the rear of the front median.  This is scheduled to occur sometime next week.   Once the area is cleared, a portable building will be placed in the median.

The projected timeline, once construction commences, is approximately 90 days weather permitting.   The project plans include complete re-landscaping of the entire entrance upon completion of the new guard house.   Please be on the lookout for signage, e-mail, website and Facebook announcements with updates, progress reports and any traffic flow changes.

Beau Chene CAO Announcement

September 28, 2015

The Beau Chene Homeowners Association is proud to announce Cristina M. Donovan as the new Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) replacing Scott Day whose last day was Monday August 31, 2015.  Cristina was unanimously approved by the Beau Chene Homeowners Association Board of Directors at their meeting on Friday September 25, 2015.

To fill the open position of CAO a search committee was formed on August 14, 2015 and was comprised of HOA directors Jay Capouch, Lance Rase, deShea Richardson, Rowland Stalter, and Jay Whealdon.

Ads were placed on BCHOA.org, NOLA.com, LinkedIn, Indeed.com, Monster.com, Better Northshore Jobs, The Advocate, and Craigslist.  An email blast was also sent to residents who provided their email addresses to the HOA.

Over 90 applicants applied for the open position, and the large group was narrowed to the top 5 candidates.  Interviews were conducted from September 8-18, and the 5 member search committee unanimously chose Cristina M. Donovan as their choice for the new CAO.  Their decision was ratified by the board this past Friday September 25, 2015.

Cristina M. Donovan has lived in Beau Chene for 18 years, and is the married mother of 1 son.  She holds a Bachelor of Business Administration as well as a MBA.  She also holds the following designations: Certified Management Accountant (CMA), Member of the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA), and Member of the National Association of Professional Women.

Cristina M. Donovan had previously been a sitting member of the Beau Chene Homeowners Association Board of Directors, a member of the Beau Chene finance committee, and a member of the Beau Chene governance committee.  She will resign all positions in order to take the role of CAO.

Cristina enjoys the lifestyle that Beau Chene offers.  She enjoys playing golf, gardening, and spending time with family and friends.  Please join me in congratulating Cristina M. Donovan as the new Chief Administrative Officer of Beau Chene.

Doug Tate
Vice President
Beau Chene Homeowners Association

Dogs can only rid their body of heat while panting. They do not have sweat glands – as humans do – except for a few on their feet. Panting alone is not enough when the temperature soars. We have a few recommendations for you and your family to help your dog have a happy and healthy summer:

Make sure you provide plenty of water. For an outside dog, a small portable pool is the perfect way to provide clean fresh water.

Never leave your dog in the car – even for a few minutes – in the heat. Just a few short minutes in these conditions can lead to irreversible organ damage or death.

Keep your pet from the damaging rays of the sun. If you have a white, or lighter colored dog, areas of the body (tops of ears and nose) can sunburn. Applying a pet specific sunscreen may help prevent sunburn.

Watch out for heatstroke. If you do vigorous exercise with your dog, make sure you exercise in the cooler hours of the morning or evening or go swimming with your dog! Play fetch with a water toy.

If your pet is outside during the day, consider investing in a cooling bed or gel pet mats.

For an extra-special summer treat, give your pooch a frozen treat right out of the freezer.

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