-Keeping an Eye Open… The Board needs your help! Anyone noticing suspicious behavior around the Boat Launch lock, please notify the Police immediately, and then a Board Member. Our Locks have been cut twice in the last year, using your dues to replace them. If you hear or see or know who…let your phase leader know. Your name will not be disclosed. Help take a bite out of crime in our Community.
A Note from your Treasurer…
Please continue to send in your dues. Before you send in a payment that’s less than the $330.00 dollars, I must be contacted first. A note written in with a partial payment doesn’t constitute an arrangement to pay the balance at another time. Please read the information on your invoice which tells you when your dues must be paid which is 30 days after you receive the invoice.
Have a problem which inhibits your paying on time? We are willing to help. You are all wonderful people who help each other and want to live in a good and happy place.
As Always,
Thanks to all of you
Evelyn Bordelon, Treasurer, etc.
**Please send your Homeowner dues check payable to Homeowners Association of Lake Ramsey, Inc.
P.O. Box 1746, Covington, La. 70434
Who Do I Call??? (Please Keep For Your Records)
Architectural Questions: Bill White 867-9153 & Don Hotard 867-8594
Boat Launch Keys: Bill White 867-9153
Gate Keys: Evelyn Bordelon 809-5771
Beautification: Evelyn Bordelon 809-5771
Financial Questions: Evelyn Bordelon 809-5771
Gate Maintenance: Steve King 893-8089 & Bill White 867-9153
Covenant Enforcers Francis Rene 504-491-3166 & Chris Cuadrado 867-9123
Special Projects: Don Hotard 867-8594 & Louis Zeringue 898-3545
NEW PHASE LEADERS are being implemented: What is a Phase Leader? A Phase Leader is someone who will represent you to the board if you cannot come to the meetings. They are someone you can call when you have a problem, file a complaint with, give your input on an issue, ask questions, or just find out what is going on in the Community.
The New PHASE LEADERS are as follows:
Phase 1… lots 01-47Call Francis Rene 504- 491-3166
Phase 1….lots 48-93 Call Chris Cuadrado 867-9123
Phase ll… lots 01-45 Call Bill White 867-9153
Phase ll….lots 46-76 Call Janelle Parker 875-9228
Phase ll….lots 77- lot C3-2A Call Evelyn Bordelon 809-5771
Phase lll... lots 01A-45A Call Steve King 893-8089
Phase lll…lots 46A-90A Call Louis Zeringue 898-3545
Phase lll…lots91A-100A, Phase lV lots101A- 136A call Don Hotard 867-8594
***Check the list provided on the last page (6) if you are not sure where your lot is located.
Move in Numbers for New Residents
Artesian Utility (water)809-2070
Bell South1-888-757-6500
Direct TV 1-800-531-5000
WST Electric 809-2679
Lacocx (propane gas) 892-0297
Charter Communications (Cable) 645-8000
Garbage… Waste Management 893-1666
BS Services(independent) 892-0569
Poison Controll1-800-256-9822
Humane Society 892-7387 (lost, stray or unleashed dogs)
Wild Life and Fishery225-765-2811
Alligator Trapper (Randy Pirvetz) 966-3376
St Tammany Hospital 898-4000
Lakeside Regional 867-3800
Fire Station 12 (our voting poll) 892-5161
Red Thompson(Councilman for our district#3 ) 898-2591
Highlights from January 24th Homeowner Board Meeting
-Meeting called to order at 7:04
-Prayer given by Carroll Falterman
-All Board member were present
-Minutes were read and accepted
-Treasures Evelyn Bordelon recorded account balance as $59,043.99.
-Evelyn was pleased to announced that she has collected 41,000.00 to date in dues in 2 weeks
-Asked to please send HOA Dues payable to Homeowners Association of Lake Ramsey
- and to send Civic Dues to Civic Association
-President Ron Burrow reported that the work on the drain located at 14060 Riverlake Dr. was completed.
-Waiting on response from Wildlife and Fisheries for help on water, fish and lake quality
-Gate card rules were discussed and accepted (see QUESTIONS -QUESTIONS in newsletter)
-Replacement vinyl and larger letters were discussed for Bulletin board in the front.
- Also prices on a marquee sign instead will be discussed and voted on next month.(***if you want input into this matter please come to the meeting in February)
-Bill White announced that the Boat launch keys will be changed Feb 15th
-Car and boat stickers were discussed
-Ron announced the joint work day scheduled with the Board and the Civic April 19th, and October 25th. The Board agreed to spring for lunch in April.
-Ron Reported that the street flooding on Riverlake is being addressed by the HOAB and David Guidry.
- Due to all of the rain, David Guidry has opened the weir on Riverlake to keep the lake at a comfortable level
-David has the drain blocked off located at the northern rim due to the broken pipe which is causing erosion to the levee. He is working on this matter.
-Meeting adjourned at 8:43
Helping Identify our Own… To help identify Lake Ramsey Boats and Cars the Board is working on having decals made to be placed on our vehicles. This will help us to identify intruders.
A friendly Reminder …we do not own the weirs, therefore we do not have the freedom to open or close the weirs. (as per the letter given to the Board by Mr. Mamoulades,… the letter can be viewed on www.lakeramsey.homestead.com ) Please Call David Guidry if you have any questions. Artesian Utility 809-2070
Mark your Calendars!!
The Homeowner Board and the Civic are joining together to host 2 Clean Up Days; April 19, 2008 and October 25th 2008. Please mark your calendar and plan to join us in beautifying our community. The HOA Board will spring for lunch
Going the Extra Mile… Russ Kemmerer has been seen picking up trash, shoveling mud and helping keep our Community clean.
We need more like you. Thanks Russ!!!
What fits your busy schedule better…exercising one hour a day are being dead 24 hours a day?
Questions…Questions????
How do you determine who gets a Gate Card and who doesn’t?
The gate cards are given as follows:
-When you purchase a home or lot in Lake Ramsey you are given 2 gate cards. (They can be picked up from Evelyn Bordelon, (” keeper of the cards”).
-For every licensed driver that lives (resides with proof on license), at the Lake Ramsey address, an additional card can be purchased for $20.00.
-Should an additional person come to reside in the residence, they will be given a card and 30 days to change the address on their license to the new Lake Ramsey address. (also required by law) If the change of address is not received by Evelyn, within the 30 days, the card will no longer be active.
What happens if my card gets lost or stolen?
Any lost or stolen cards will be deactivated and you can purchase another for $25.00
I am buying a home being built in Lake Ramsey. Can I get a card?
You will get a card only if you are the owner of the lot. If the Contractor is the owner, then you can receive your cards after the act of sale.
I own the lot and already have two cards… can I get another for my Contractor for an extra $20.00? Once again, only the owners get cards, but you can give him one of your cards to use. However, the gates are open during the weekdays when the Contractors are at work. Contractors are not to work in the Subdivision on weekends or after 6:PM or before 7AM, to avoid disturbing the residents.
Why does Lake Ramsey have so many restrictions on the gate cards?
Lake Ramsey Subdivision is not like most. We have the responsibility of the Lake and the safety of all who enter in. Keeping cards limited …helps to insure a safer community.
Civic Announcements
Lake Ramsey Civic Association
President: Jan Miller Vice President: Evelyn Bordelon
Secretary: Amanda Day Treasurer: Maria Bergeron
Sgt at Arms: Judy Heck
FEBRUARY CALENDAR: Thursday February 21, 6:30 p.m.
Potluck at the LaPortes - 13419 Riverlake Drive
January Meeting News
January’s meeting was held at the home of Evelyn Bordelon which was richly decorated with a Mardi Gras theme. Thank you Evelyn for being our hostess.
At the meeting it was decided that the dues would be raised to $50 per couple, but single members would pay $30. Also it was decided that each quarterly party/event will have a committee assigned to it. The 6th Annual Crawfish Boil and Fishing Rodeo will be held the last Saturday in March. The Easter Egg Hunt is yet to be decided. We will be working in conjunction with the Homeowner’s Association on two neighborhood clean-ups this year the first one is schedule for Saturday, April 19.
There are a lot of things we want to do this year and we are looking for committed members to join and help out. At the February potluck and meeting to be hosted by Ronnie and Marianne LaPorte, we want everyone to bring a potential new civic club member, whether they are new neighbors or longtime neighbors, everyone is welcome and we are looking for a big crowd!
Jan Miller, President 985-893-8868
Lake Ramsey Living
February 2008 VOLUME 6, ISSUE #2
New Editor: Pat Heumann-Burrow
FEBUARY “08” CALENDAR
Homeowner Association
Meeting...Thursday Febuary 28th 7:00PM at the Fire Station on Hwy.25
* Topic of Interest…Safety Rules and Regulations for the Lake
Civic Association
Pot Luck...Thursday February21 at 6:30PM at Marianne and
Ronnie LaPorte’s home…13419 Riverlake
Ladies Bonko
Bonko Group1... Wed. February 6th,, 6:30 at Jan Clark’s home
Bonko Group 2...Wed. February 20th , 6:30 hosted by Wendy Bowers
At 110 Shoreline Ct. (Sylvia Dolstrion)
The board would like your input! Would you like to see a particular safety rule
enforced on our lake? Please submit your ideas in writing to your phase leader to be reviewed by the board for the next meeting, as this will be the *Topic of Interest for the Month of February. This is your opportunity to make a difference. Speak up!!!
HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION OF LAKE RAMSEY
P.O. Box 1746, Covington, Louisiana 70434
www.lakeramsey.com
The Board welcomes your input and concerns. Please come to the meetings and help in the decision making process that affects YOUR Community. The Homeowners Association of Lake Ramsey meets every 4th Thursday of the month at 7:00 p.m. at the fire station on Hwy. 25
“08 Board”
President: Ron Burrow 966-2043 Steve King 893-8089
14277 Riverlake Drive 875-7717 13224 Riverlake Dr.
Vice President Bill White 867-9153 Dr. Francis Rene 504-491-3166
13246 Lake Bend Drive 14021 Lakeshore Dr.
Treas: Evelyn Bordelon 809-5771 Don Hotard 867-8594
13611 Riverlake 13268 Riverlake Dr.
Secretary:Janelle Parker 875-9228 Louis Zeringue 898-3545
13429 Riverlake Drive C-225-324-8868 13157 Riverlake Dr.
Chris Cuadrado C-504-261-1105
14020 Lakeshore Dr. 867-9123
General Announcements
Lake Ramsey’s Second Annual Garage Sale
It may only be February, but it’s time to starting thinking “spring cleaning.”
Mark your calendars; Lake Ramsey’s Second Annual Garage Sale will be Saturday, April 5, from 7 a.m. till noon.
Last year we had a fabulously cool, sunny day; everyone had fun and made a profit; a perfect day! Personally, I enjoyed meeting some more neighbors, both sellers and buyers.
Once again, as last year, I’ll take care of getting the classified advertisement placed, and the signage put
out on the roads. Our gate will remained locked, but fliers will be provided at the keypad with a list of all participants’ addresses, some items available for sale and several key codes. Sellers are asked to keep their cordless phones with them to buzz our customers into the subdivision.
You will need to fill out a sign up form (providing your address, some special merchandise you want advertised and your gate code). This year I ask for a small $3.00 fee (per participating family) to cover the ad and signs. After that, all you need to do is start your spring cleaning, price your treasures and set your “store” up on Saturday, April 5th. For more info, please e-mail me at LakeLife4Us@bellsouth.net or call me, Elizabeth Schallenberg, at 893-6991.
Did you Know?????
-The Boat Launch Keys will be changed Feb. 15, 2008, so be sure to get your new key from Bill White. (Your “08” HOA dues must be paid before you can get your key).
-A lost Boat Launch Key cost $100.00 to replace. OUCH!… Please don’t lose it, or lend it.
Fear Not …With all of the rain this month, David Guidry has opened the Riverlake weir to lower the lake.
WANTED…Recipes for OUR LAKE RAMSEY COOK BOOK are needed. We have some awesome cooks that live out here and others of us could use some help!!! Please share at least one of your favorite recipes with us. More would be greatly appreciated. I know personally that I get tired of the same old recipes. However, those recipes that you don’t want to see at the POT LUCKS…save them for yourself. Otherwise…we will give you credit for the first year we use YOUR recipe, and then it is up for grabs :) The ladies that are in charge are: Paulette Hecker (809-0897) and Jan Clark (892-1265). Let’s all get behind them and make the recipes in this cook book delicious and desired by all.
BABYSITTERS… Anyone interested in participating in a babysitting network, please contact Amanda Day @ 875-0709.
You are invited to an In-Depth Christian Worldview Experience…
Focus on the Family’s The Truth Project is a DVD based small group study that practically and personally introduces viewers to the truth claims of God. ( For more information call: Pat or Ron Burrow at 875-7717) We will be starting this study soon.
Questions… Questions??? Do you have a question that you would like addressed in the newsletter. Send it in to the editor and she will pick one and put it in the next newsletter. (baheumann@aol.com or 14277 Riverlake Dr.)
I’m new to the neighborhood… how do I get a newsletter?
The newsletters are put in the front mailbox by the information sign around the first week of the month. When the arm is up… the newsletters are in. Just stop by and pick one up. A notice is also sent via email that they are in. If you would like to receive a newsletter through your email, send me an email requesting it, and I will add you to the email list. baheumann@aol.com
Another way is to access it through the web site. www.lakeramsey.com, (click on newsletter)
CLASSIFIED (free)
FOR SALE: 1998 Kawasaki 1100 ZXI Jet Ski. Well kept with trailer. Asking price is $3,000.00. Contact Lance Fothe @ 504-442-5394
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