LAKES AT BELLE TERRE HOMEOWNER'S ASSOCIATION P.O. Box 1021, Watson, La. 70786

February 2012


	Original Restrictions
	2008-2009 Additional Rules
	2010 Additional Rules
	2011 Additional Rules
	Lake Rules
	January, 2012 Newsletter
	Scroll to bottom for past Newsletters

2011 ANNUAL MEETING MINUTES
download THIS Adobe PDF file

2012 BOARD MINUTES: January minutes to be posted soon.

SCROLL DOWN FOR PAST BOARD MINUTES.

Click Here for Full Calendar

OFFICERS

President/Director:
Cheryl Hensley
Secretary/Director:
Abagail Stewart
Treasurer/Director:
David Strong
Director/ ACC Chairman:
Danny Church
Director:
Carol Harrison

Helpful Links

	DENHAM SPRINGS ONLINE
	LIVINGSTON PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
	LIVINGSTON PARISH NEWS
	THE ADVOCATE
	LPSO SEX OFFENDER EMAIL ALERT PROGRAM
	LIVINGSTON PARISH SHERIFF'S OFFICE

LAKES AT BELLE TERRE
HOMEOWNER'S ASSOCIATION

P.O. Box 1021, Watson, La. 70786

WELCOME to the Lakes at Belle Terre Homeowner's Association's Official Website!!!

We all feel a true pride of ownership here and strive to maintain the highest standards. Lakes at Belle Terre is a beautiful place to raise your family or to retire among friendly people who care about their neighbors. Please browse the website and make yourself at home.

Scroll to the bottom to leave us a message or add yourself to our mailing list. Click on an underlined Officer's name to contact that person directly by email. If you are already a member, we welcome your comments or suggestions. If you are new or planning to move here, please add yourself to our mailing list.

*** 2012 ANNUAL DUES ARE PAYABLE BY FEBRUARY 10TH; PLEASE PAY OR MAKE PAYMENT ARRANGEMENTS BY THAT TIME ***

A BIG WELCOME TO OUR NEW SECRETARY/DIRECTOR, ABAGAIL STEWART!! Abagail is a very dedicated and enthusiastic addition to your Board of Directors and will work very hard to safeguard your property values.

A HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL!! WE HOPE EVERYONE HAD A FABULOUS HOLIDAY SEASON WHICH INCLUDED SOME GOOD FISHING IN OUR NEIGHBORHOOD LAKE. NOW YOU CAN SAFELY WALK ALL THE WAY AROUND AND THERE ARE 3 OPEN ACCESS POINTS, WHICH WILL BE MARKED THIS YEAR. IF YOU HAVE NOT YET VISITED OUR BEAUTIFUL LAKE, WE URGE YOU TO DO SO!

LAKE ACCESS POINTS FOR MEMBERS AND GUESTS ONLY:

Off Rue de Lac: Between houses at 37631 and 37637. Also, between houses at 37679 and 37685.

Off Rue de Vior: Behind the 2-story corner house at 9198 Rue de Fluer.

IF YOU FISH, YOU ARE WELCOME TO KEEP WHAT YOU CATCH. THERE IS NO CREEL LIMIT CURRENTLY IN EFFECT, BUT DO TAKE CARE NOT TO DEPLETE OUR FISH POPULATION BY BEING WASTEFUL. PLEASE READ AND ABIDE BY THE LAKE RULES, TAKE YOUR TRASH AND USED FISHING LINE HOME WITH YOU, AND ABOVE ALL, ENJOY OUR QUIET BIT OF NATURE.

LARGEMOUTH BASS CATCH AND RELEASE ONLY FROM FEB. 15TH TO APRIL 30TH

REMEMBER, THE RULES SPECIFY ROD AND REEL FISHING ONLY; NO TROTLINES, JUG FISHING, CAST NETS, FISH TRAPS, ETC. ARE ALLOWED.

WHERE DOES THE MONEY GO?? Scroll down for ongoing Expense Reports.

THE FULL TEXT OF ALL ADDITIONAL RULES AND RESTRICTIONS IS NOW AVAILABLE AS A .PDF FILE...Just click on the Additional Rules section you want and then download.

Let's keep our neighborhood beautiful
You can tell a lot about the folks who live here by just driving through. Our restrictions require us to maintain our properties, but our residents go a step further to make their properties beautiful! That is the reason we all chose to live here, so please help us maintain our appearance by not parking on the grass and by monitoring your children and guests as they enjoy fishing in the lake and relaxing on the grounds. Please remember to pick up after yourselves and your pets in order to assure a pleasant environment for everyone...it's the neighborly thing to do.

***ATTENTION PET OWNERS***
We love your pets and agree that they are sooo cute...but nobody wants to step in their droppings! Please be courteous and clean up their "accidents" immediately. Also, we are afraid they might be hit by a car or stolen if they are roaming free, so please keep them under control and put a name/phone number tag on them in the event they get lost. We would much rather return your pet to you than take it to the animal shelter!

*** FISHERMEN, PICNICKERS AND DUCK LOVERS***
PLEASE HELP US KEEP THE LAKE IN BALANCE...IF YOU CATCH A BASS 5LBS OR OVER, DO NOT THROW IT BACK! OUR "FISHY" CONSULTANTS TELL US THAT BIGGER FISH WILL EAT ALL THE BREAM AND LEAD TO A DEAD LAKE, SO TAKE THAT MONSTER BASS HOME AND EAT IT FOR LUNCH!

EVEN THOUGH THE WEATHER IS COOL AND SOMETIMES DOWNRIGHT COLD IN THE WINTER, WE DO HAVE SOME SUNNY DAYS WHICH ARE PERFECT FOR LAKE OUTINGS AND PICNICS WITH THE LITTLE ONES...NOW YOU CAN WALK ALL THE WAY AROUND THE LAKE WITHOUT FIGHTING THROUGH BRIARS OR FALLING IN THE WATER. LOOK FOR LAKE ACCESS SIGNS IN THE COMING MONTHS!

Just a reminder...you don't have to live on the lake to enjoy it! The lake is open to all residents and their guests; please feel free to use the lake for fishing, taking an evening walk or picknicking with the kids. Some of our lakeside residents have provided benches and swings by the water, which you are welcome to use. Remember, the ducks are always hungry and we have plenty of bass, bream and catfish just waiting to jump on your hook!

UPDATES

PROJECTS IN THE WORKS

As you may have noticed, the back lake area has been cleaned out, and the nutria damage and erosion has been repaired. As the grass grows back in and regular maintenance begins, you can enjoy this park-like natural area to its fullest.

WE ARE HOPING TO HAVE THE COLLISION DAMAGE AT THE ENTRANCE REPAIRED SHORTLY; WE HAVE BEEN TRYING TO LOCATE TREES OF THE RIGHT SIZE.

THANK-YOU NOTES

MANY THANKS TO OUR OWN RESIDENT, MIKE TANK, OF "OUTSIDE APPEARANCE, LLC, WHO DOES AN AMAZING JOB OF KEEPING OUR SUBDIVISION BEAUTIFUL! Mike also does private lots at reasonable prices. If you would like to get a quote for your yard, give him a call at 933-4101 or visit him on facebook.

THANKS ALSO TO MR. FRANK PIRIE, who did such a great job on our back lake dirt work! Mr. Pirie also does housewashing, sells & delivers pine straw, and does many other odd jobs. You can reach him at (225)301-1441, just tell him LABT sent you!

LEGAL BRIEFS

To keep you better informed and prevent misinformation in the ongoing Tugwell, Tabor, Pendarvis, Demaree lawsuit filed against the HOA, we will be posting all pleadings here for your review:

Original lawsuit filed by the Tugwells, et al:
download THIS Adobe PDF file

HOA's Answer and Reconventional Demand with Memorandum summarizing the law and the issues:
download THIS Adobe PDF file

Tugwell's Answer to HOA's Reconventional Demand:download THIS Adobe PDF file

Tugwell's Amended Petition:
download THIS Adobe PDF file

HOA's Answer to Tugwell's amended petition:
download THIS Adobe PDF file

LABT Resident Directory

We are hoping to publish our member directory in the next few months...so be sure we have your correct information. You may phone Cheryl Hensley directly at 271-8113, or email her by clicking on her name at the left side of the page under OFFICERS.

TREASURER'S REPORTS:

2011 1st QTR. EXPENSE REPORT:
download THIS Adobe PDF file

2011 2nd QTR. EXPENSE REPORT:
download THIS Adobe PDF file

2011 3rd QTR. EXPENSE REPORT:
download THIS Adobe PDF file

2011 4th QTR.EXPENSE REPORT:
download THIS Adobe PDF file

2010 BOARD MEETING MINUTES: to be added soon

2010 ANNUAL MEETING MINUTES:
download THIS Adobe PDF file

2011 BOARD MEETING MINUTES:

February:download THIS Adobe PDF file
May:download THIS Adobe PDF file
July:download THIS Adobe PDF file
August:download THIS Adobe PDF file
November:download THIS Adobe PDF file

2011 ANNUAL MEETING MINUTES: See at top left of page.

2012 BOARD MEETING MINUTES:To be posted as they become available.

Neighbors in Action!
This group, here in Watson, should be of interest to everyone. Formed by the same group that led the opposition to the Loop's local impact, last year it exposed the actions of some local officials in attempting to locate a low income, high density HUD housing project in our community. You can access the organization's website at www.neighborsnaction.com.

More about speeding
As you are aware, 3-way stop signs have been posted at the intersection of Rue de Fluer and Rue de Vior. These stop signs have really helped to slow incoming and outgoing traffic down Rue de Fluer. However, small children on bicycles are still darting from driveways onto the roadways without looking for oncoming vehicles. Please remind your little ones to watch for traffic when riding bicycles. We are all concerned about the safety of our children.

PAST NEWSLETTERS

November, 2010 Newsletter download THIS Adobe PDF file

March, 2011 Newsletter download THIS Adobe PDF file

May, 2011 Newsletter download THIS Adobe PDF file

July, 2011 Newsletter download THIS Adobe PDF file

September, 2011 Newsletter download THIS Adobe PDF file

LAKES AT BELLE TERRE HOMEOWNER'S ASSOCIATION P.O. BOX 1021, WATSON, LA. 70786
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