Bethany West Recreation Association

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS - FAQ

What is the Bethany West Recreation Association?
What is the Long Term Reserve (LTR)?
Where/when can I pick up my pool passes?
Why do renters have to pay Pool and Tennis user fees?
Tell me about Recycling
Tell me about the Member Directory
How do I sign up for tennis lessons/court time?
Where can I find the hours of operation for various facilities?
What are the rules for rent and other signs?
Can I rent the clubhouse for a private party?
Where can I find the list of community rules/courtesies?
Who do I contact if I want to remove a tree on my property?
Who do I contact if I want to remodel my home?
When are the owner meetings held and who can attend?
When are dues due and what do they cover?
How can I get more involved in our community?
What should I do to report a problem with the facilities/programs?
How do I comment on this web site and the FAQ?
Tell me about the Delaware State Parks
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OWNER DIRECTORY
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BETHANY WEST RECREATION ASSOCIATION
          Formed in 1967 " ... to provide for the preservation of the values and amenities in Bethany West and for the maintenance of the recreational facilities located therein ..." From the "Restrictions", All owners of lots in Bethany West are members of the Association and have acccess to the amenities with the responsibility of paying annual dues.
          Association documents.
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LONG TERM RESERVE (LTR)
     We have changed how we bill for our dues. The amount is the same as before, however there are 2 lines. All owners, including unimproved lot owners, pay the same amount. One line is for Long Term Reserve, which is used for capital improvements. One line is for current expenditures. Any monies left over from current expenditures is moved over to Long Term Reserve. The 2 lines will always be there, as it is just a housekeeping measure, not a special assessment.


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POOL PASSES
"Ten (10) permanent badges (navy blue with Bethany West Recreational Association Pool/Tennis printed on them along with specific numbers) have been distributed to all BWRA owners. The numbers on these badges are unique and specifically assigned to your property and should be used until you sell your property and then passed onto the new owners."
For details see: Pool Pass Policy

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T ENNIS LESSONS
          Tennis Rules
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A CTIVITY SCHEDULE
Summer Calendar of Events (2009)
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F ACILITIES PROBLEMS
          Contact the facilities manager at the back pool desk (539-4464) to report any problems. Front pool desk is 537-5735.
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C LUBHOUSE AVAILABILITY
            The Association has investigated renting the Clubhouse and has determined that the problems involved (liability insurance, management of the facilities, preparation and cleanup) would make the price excessive..
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G UESTS AND RENTERS
          Bethany West Recreation Association. Important Information For House Guests and Renters
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TREE REMOVAL
          “No tree over eight (8) inches in diameter shall be removed from any lot in the Subdivision without the written consent of the Environmental Control Committee. ”. From the AMENDMENT TO DECLARATION OF COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS BETHANY WEST
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P LANS APPROVAL
          “All plans and specifications for any structure or improvement whatsoever to be erected on or moved upon or to any lot, and the proposed location thereof on any lot or lots, the construction material, the roofs and exterior color schemes, any later changes or additions after initial approval thereof and any remodeling, reconstruction, alterations, or additions thereto on any lot shall be subject to and shall require the approval in writing before any such work is commenced of the Environmental Control Committee (herein called "Committee"), as the same is from time to time composed.” From AMENDMENT TO DECLARATION OF COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS BETHANY WEST
          Work cannot begin until the Town of Bethany Beach issues a building permit. This requires approval of the plans and payment of the required fees. See also:
Bethany Beach Code
Table of Dimensional Requirements (Set back distances etc)
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OWNER MEETINGS
“Annual Meeting. The Annual Meeting of the membership shall be held on Columbus Day Weekend in October. The Spring Semi-Annual Meeting, which is for general discussion purposes only, except for approval of the Annual Meeting Minutes, will be held on Memorial Day Weekend in May. No later than 30 days before the fall business meeting, the Board of Directors shall mail a written notice thereof along with the proposed operating budget for the upcoming fiscal year along with the meeting agenda to each member at his or her address as it appears on the membership rolls. .” Quoted from the BETHANY WEST RECREATION ASSOCIATION BY-LAWS
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D UES
“Dues. Dues shall be payable on or before the 1st day of January of each year, for the ensuing year. All dues shall be pro-rated so that the same shall be due and payable for the balance of the dues year from the first day of the month following the month of member’s admission to the Association. Pursuant to Paragraph 11.D of the Declaration of Restrictions of Bethany West, annual dues shall be set by a majority of the Board of Directors by and with the vote or written consent of no less than sixty percent of the members of the Association.”These fund the expenses of managing and maintaining the association properties primarily the swimming pools and the tennis courts.
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C OMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
            Bethany West Recreation Association directors are elected and serve for two years. Elections to the Board are held during the Annual Membership Meeting for vacant positions. There are some committee positions which are filled by volunteers appointed by the committee head. Participation at the annual meetings is a good way to start involvement.
            The Town of Bethany Beach often has opportunities to serve the town in volunteer or elected positions. See the Town web site for meeting schedules. The Town has a great email program, they will email you with all town announcements after you sign up on their site.
            The Bethany Beach Landowners Assocication is another source of information.

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RENTER POOL AND TENNIS FEES
            The pools and tennis courts are expensive to own and operate. It is believed that renters tend to make heavier average use of the amenities than the typical owner. Renter user fees is a mechanism to make the cost burden more equitable. When some owners allow renters to use the facilities without paying their fair share this puts a cost burden on the other owners. A review of the annual BWRA budget will show just how this works. These costs are as low as they can be and still allow the quality of service and facilities provided.
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COMMENT, FEEDBACK
            We are interested in feedback, comments, and recommendations for this web site. What do you think should be added or changed?
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Signs
          From the AMENDMENT TO DECLARATION OF COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS BETHANY WEST: "G.                         All signs, billboards, or advertising structures of any kind are prohibited except upon application to and written permission from the Committee, excepting "For Sale" or "For Rent" signs, which may be displayed upon any given lot if the same does not exceed the size permitted by the Zoning Ordinance of the Town of Bethany Beach."
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DELAWARE STATE PARK information
http://www.destateparks.com/index.asp
http://www.destateparks.com/know/fees/feemenu.htm
http://www.destateparks.com/know/fees/entryfees/entryfee.htm
http://www.destateparks.com/know/fees/entryfees/seasonpass.htm
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RECYCLING
See the Town web site for information.

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