Our offices will be closed on Monday, November 25th – Wednesday, November 27th for construction on the sidewalks at the HOA. 

We will also be closed Thursday, November 28th – Friday, November 29th, in observance of Thanksgiving. Garbage pickup will still occur as scheduled, but please place your garbage out by 7 a.m.

For any water or sewer emergencies please call our main number at 985-231-6285 and press #3. 

For all other emergencies call the Security Guards at:

Main Guard Gate         985-845-7560
East Guard Gate          985-845-8495
Marina Guard Gate     985-845-7022

Have a safe, healthy and Happy Thanksgiving
Cristina Donovan
CAO

Please be advised that the Beau Chene Homeowners Association (BCHOA) recently completed our Beau Chene Water System Service Line Inventory in response to the Louisiana Department of Health’s (LDH) request. The LDH required all community water systems (CWSs) meet regulatory requirements within the Lead and Copper Rule as mandated by US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

We identified all of our Private and Public water system service lines and through a random sample, determined that there are NO LEAD lines present in the Beau Chene Water System. Our process of verification included a random selection method approved by LDH, excavation, and identification of both (Private) and (Public) water service line materials throughout the BCHOA Community. Each of these excavated locations were photographed, inspected, with pipe materials identified and documented accordingly.

We are focused on protecting the health and safety of every household member in our community and are pleased to announce that following the thorough inspection process, completion, and submittal of the information to LDH, we have received confirmation that Beau Chene has met all mandated requirements within the Lead & Cooper Rule and fulfilled the obligations set forth by the EPA.  Furthermore, we verified that there are NO LEAD water service lines within Beau Chene. 

Our Beau Chene Water Service Line Inventory is available for viewing at our offices upon request.   

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Roy Hutchinson, Jr., Public Works Director, at 985-231-6285 ext. 7 or email at royh@bchoa.org.

The most recently approved minutes from the June 7th regular Board Meeting are now available for viewing on our website at www.bchoa.org.  Our website has a member login tab that provides members with secure access to their homeowners billing, personal information, and community information. 

The community information includes:

• Annual and Board Meeting Minutes
• Homeowner Information (including Auditors’ Reports, Annual Budgets and the Investment Policy)
• Beautiful Oak Living (back issues of the monthly magazine)

All members that have never created a login will follow the following process:

• To get logged in go to our website at  www.bchoa.org and click the tab “login” in the upper right corner on the home page. 
• You will be prompted for an ID# and password to gain access.  
• The ID# is your Homeowner member # (five or six digits).  This member ID# may be obtained from the BCHOA office at 985-231-6285. 
• Your password will be your last name all in lower case.  
• The system will next prompt you to set up a new password. 

If you experience any difficulty in logging into your secure member access site, please call the BCHOA office at 985-231-6285. 

Sincerely,
Cristina Donovan
CAO

Beau Chene HOA held a town hall meeting on October 2nd at the Beau Chene Country Club.  Speakers included Patrick McMath, State Senator for District 11; Kim Carver, State Representative District 89; Kathy Seiden, Parish Councilwoman for District 4; Dalton Williams, DOTD District 62 Engineer Administrator; and Chris Hnatyshyn, Executive VP of Kyle Associates, LLC. The topics discussed were the Hwy. 22 Drainage project and the Hwy. 22 Beautification project.  

Here is the status of the drainage project:
The scope of the project is to redirect the drainage (rainwater runoff) on both sides of Hwy 22 starting at Dalwill Dr. on the south side and On Path Credit Union on the north side and prevent it from flowing into Beau Chene Subdivision via the 36” pipe leading under the subdivision fence behind Take 5 Oil Change. Instead, the drainage will be sent under the highway near the Causeway 190 intersection and south to Bayou Chinchuba. Additionally, two 36” pipes that currently bring water from the south side of  Hwy 22 to the north side and into Beau Chene will be closed off.  (See the attached map of Hwy 22 with the project scope indicated in pink lines)

This $10 million dollar project was designed by Kyle Associates, LLC and is currently under final comment period by LA DOTD.  The goal is to get the project bids out and a contract finalized by the end of 1st quarter next year.  Construction is estimated to take 12-14 months.  

This project will directly benefit Beau Chene drainage in the eastern portion of the community including Acadian Lane, Evangeline Drive, & Maringouin Lane and reduce a significant portion of runoff flowing currently downstream into Bayou Tete L’Ours. 

Status of the beautification project:
Senator Patrick McMath was successful in obtaining state funds totaling $500,000 to be allocated for a beautification project along Hwy 22 bordering our Beau Chene community.  These dedicated funds were included in St. Tammany Parish’s capital budget for 2024 because the parish will manage the project.  Kyle Associates, LLC has been hired to create the scope and design of this project.  Just a week ago, they had the property surveyed.  The next steps include creating guidelines for location, type of plantings/vegetation, etc…

Cristina Donovan
CAO, Beau Chene Homeowners Assoc.

As of 8 AM Thursday, September 12, 2024, conditions in Beau Chene are the following:

-> At this time the whole community has power. 

-> All streets are passable with the exception of Tete L’Ours Drive by the bayou.

-> Our water and wastewater systems are fulling functioning.

-> Northshore Disposal is picking up Garbage today!

Per our weather gauges, we received approximately 8 inches of rain yesterday and a max wind gust of 64 mph.  I want to commend our BCHOA Public Works Staff for doing an outstanding job in response to Hurricane Francine.  Four of our staff members stayed onsite through the night Wednesday, September 11^th. Our staff have worked this morning to move any tree debris off roads and are monitoring all of our water and sewer system assets. 

We were very fortunate that most of Beau Chene experienced very short power outages (5-10 minutes).  We have several mobile diesel generators ready to use in case of a power outage.  However, we were able to manage the situation mostly without them.

Due to the prompt response time of our Public Works staff, our systems (water and sewer) remained fully operational throughout this event. 

Cristina Donovan
CAO

Dear Homeowners and Residents:

Due to the expected storm impact from Hurricane Francine, our office will be closed all day Wednesday, September 11th.  We expect to reopen on Thursday, September 12^th weather permitting. 

There will be NO Yard Trash pickup on Wednesday!

For any water or sewer emergencies please call 985-231-6285 ext. 3 or 985-630-2717.

For all other emergencies call the Security Guards at:
Main Guard Gate          985-845-7560
East Guard Gate          985-845-8495
Marina Guard Gate     985-845-7022

Be careful and stay safe.

Cristina Donovan
CAO

The BCHOA is watching the news carefully and monitoring the forecasts for Tropical Storm Francine.  The storm is predicted to start impacting our area starting late Tuesday through Thursday. There is the potential for winds of 30 to 40 mph and rainfall of up to 4-6 inches.  

In anticipation of possible tropical-storm-force winds, we are closing the right-hand member lanes at all three of our entrances and disabling the barrier gate security arms. This measure is to prevent wind damage of the automated gate arms. The right-hand member lanes will be closed starting Tuesday evening at 9:45 PM and remain closed through Thursday, September 12^th.  

BCHOA Public Works (PW) Staff have implemented storm protocols including:

• Inspection of all community drainage ditches and culverts and debris removal if needed
• All equipment is fueled and tested including generators, chain saws, pumps, trackhoe, backhoe, dump truck and trailers 
• Adequate diesel and gasoline fuel is stored to operate equipment & generators through the storm’s potential impact
• BCHOA Storm Protocols for water and sewerage locations are implemented

We have several forms of communication in place if we are impacted directly by a hurricane.  The Beau Chêne Homeowners Association website is www.bchoa.org.  Messages and updates will be posted to the site when access is available and on our member only Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/groups/BeauCheneHOA/ and our public Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/BeauCheneCommunity/ .

The Beau Chêne Homeowners Association’s hotline phone number is 1- (314)–272-0288.  Please make note of this hotline phone number. This is a message only hotline to keep residents – especially evacuated residents – informed of conditions in Beau Chêne and is only active during storm events.  Please refrain from leaving messages when calling this number.

The BCHOA Emergency Notification System (ENS) will be used if circumstances require an immediate notification. ENS messages may be needed if a road becomes blocked with debris or flood waters. 

To be informed of current conditions in the Parish please visit their website at: 

Homeland Security & Emergency Preparedness (stpgov.org)

The Beau Chene Homeowners Association office will be closed on Thursday, July 4th in observance of Independence Day.  

There will be normal garbage pickups.  For any water or sewer emergencies please call our main number at (985) 231-6285 and press #3. For all other emergencies, please call the Security Guards at: 

Main Guard Gate    (985) 845-7560

East Guard Gate     (985) 845-8495

Marina Guard Gate (985) 845-7022
 

Enjoy a safe and happy 4th of July! 

Cristina Donovan
CAO

Note to Homeowners from the
President of the Board
June 11, 2024

Dear Beau Chene Homeowners,

I hope this message finds you well. As your Homeowners’ Association just completed elections, I am delighted to introduce to you the newly appointed officers and chairs, who will be leading us through the upcoming term. Each of these individuals brings a wealth of experience, dedication, and a passion for serving our community.

• Scott Nowicki, President
• Geoff Hingle, Vice President and Chair, Governance Committee
• Mikaela Ford, Secretary
• Jimmy DeVane, Treasurer and Chair, Finance Committee
• Darren Sherrard, Chair, Environmental Control Committee
• Taylor Capouch, Chair, Liaison Committee and Insurance Committee
• Neal Hennegan, Chair, Infrastructure Committee
• Phoebe Wheldon, Chair, Community Enhancement Committee
• Kyle Entzel, Chair, Security Committee

We also have two new Directors that will be members of various committees: Hugh Cassidy and Cynthia Benbow.  Welcome and I know all of us are glad to have you!

One thing that I noticed during our meeting last Friday was how many, “Glad to be here!” comments were made by our directors during the introductions.  With this passion, I know that we will continue to make Beau Chene the best that it can be!

As we transition into this new leadership, our focus this next year will be on infrastructure and community engagement.  We have several immediate areas that we have already begun work on; storm water coming into our community, and a community survey that should guide us over the next five years.  More to come in the next few days as we solidify our work and have firm plans to share.

Please join me in congratulating and welcoming our new officers. If you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to reach out to any member of the HOA board. Your input is invaluable as we work towards making our community an even better place to live.

Thank you for your continued support,

Scott Nowicki
President,
Beau Chene Board of Directors

Dear Property Owners,

Your vote matters!  All property owners should have received the 2024 Ballot materials for the election of four (4) Directors in the mail.  Each homeowner has the privilege and right to vote for their BCHOA Directors.  Your vote also counts toward the establishment of a quorum for the transaction of business at the Annual Meeting.  Carefully review the materials and cast your vote according to the instructions contained in the mailing.  Ballots must be submitted in the custom printed postage prepaid envelope provided in the mailing.  All ballots must be received by The Ballot Box by May 10th to be counted.  The results of the election will be announced at the Annual Meeting of homeowners on May 15th.

If you did not receive the ballot materials, please notify me as soon as possible so that I can have The Ballot Box resend the materials to your mailing address.  I may be reached by phone at 985-231-6285 or email at cristinad@bchoa.org.

Please mark your calendars for these important dates.  You can refer to our calendar on our website at: bchoa.org/calendar/2024-05/ for these and other important dates.

Regards,

Cristina Donovan
Chief Administrative Officer
Beau Chene Homeowners Association