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Updated 3/22/2025 10:50am BEAR LAKE WEST HOA MEMBERS- Good news for all of us! The Boil Order has been lifted. Both samples are clean but be advised everyone should make sure they flush their lines for 10-15 minutes to make sure they have fresh water from the main line.
3/22/2025 An Important Message from our HOA President Kevin Mcleod-Clarification regarding this post. This is the a quote directly from the Sewer District's Keller and Associates Study, page 81: "The rate analysis shows that the FHARSD would likely need to raise monthly rates to around $80 depending on the amount of grant funding that becomes available. Within Table 5-4, the estimated monthly cost is calculated from the total annual cost of CIP 1.1 and CIP 1.2, Total Evaporative Lagoons and Land Application Site, and the current number of connections, which is estimated to be 965". The Fish Haven Recreational Sewer District has not and may not implement these rates.
Bear Lake West Members-A message from the HOA President, Kevin Mcleod-Board members have been receiving calls and questions about the recent announcement by the Fish Haven Recreational Sewer District to increase their fees. We hope this message will help members understand and answer some questions.
First of all, we want you to know and understand that the HOA had no knowledge of this increase until it was announced. The Sewer District is its own entity, is governed by its own Board of Directors, and is not affiliated with the Bear Lake West Homeowners Association other than providing sewer service. Your sewer bill is paid directly to the Sewer District.
As many of you know, there has been a moratorium on sewer hook ups for some time but there is no moratorium on building within the HOA.
From what we understand the Sewer District had a study of their system conducted by Keller and Associates, requesting recommendations on how to manage the sewer system for the future. It appears the result of that study included recommendations to increase fees.
We have some information and want to make you aware that along with the announced increase in the hookup and impact fees, the Sewer District is also planning to significantly increase the monthly maintenance fee we all pay.
We hope this has been helpful and informative. Please, if you have other questions, concerns or comments, contact the Fish Haven Recreational Sewer District.
Sincerely, The Board
3/22/2025 Bear Lake West HOA Members- Please open the following link to read the FINAL results of the Keller Water Study. This study has been passed by the Idaho State DEQ and much of your future water fees and rates depends on this study:
Final Keller HOA Water Study.
3/7/2025 For Those of You Having Problems With Voles and Ground Squirrels. The University of Idaho is hosting a class to help you control them in your yards. Here is a link for information.
2/28/2025 Bear Lake West HOA Members- In accordance with the Idaho 55-3205 Homeowner’s Association Act, here is a link to 2024 reconciled financial disclosure. If you have any questions, please direct them to Wally McPheters, treasurer, via contact us above.
2/22/2025 Bear Lake West HOA Members- Very good news! Our cell tower and one on North Beach Road were both approved by BLC Planning and Zoning on 2/19/2025. The spokesperson for Horizon, the company that will construct the tower, said he will put in for building permits in the next 2 weeks. The tower should take two months to complete from the time they are able to start construction.
9/15/2024 Bear Lake West HOA Members-Until further notice, Board Meetings will be held on the second Thursday of the month at 6 pm in the board room.
7/12/2024 BEAR LAKE WEST HOA MEMBERS-The trailer lot is intended for HOA members only. We need to identify trailer owners. We will be initiating a permit program. If you have a trailer or know people who have a trailer in the lot, please email dotskid84@gmail.com with owner’s name, lot number, contact information, trailer description, and plate number. Once the permit system starts, trailers with unknown owners will be tagged and towed. A sign is posted with process information. This applies to contractors also depending on available space.
Important: A friendly reminder that, if accessible, it is your responsibility to clear leaves, branches, or other debris from your driveway culverts. This comes straight from Tod Boehm Bear Lake County Road and Bridge Superintendent.
