Welcome to Bonne Terre!
Welcome to the Bonne Terre Property Owners' Association website! Founded in 2003, our association is dedicated to building a vibrant community in Hickory Withe, TN. This site is your essential resource for important information, including links to our Band group, dues payment details, our Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions, guidance on transfer letters, and our Architectural Change Request form. We encourage all property owners to explore the resources available and stay connected with our community!
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Bonne Terre Property Owners' Association Services
Community Communication
Stay connected with your neighbors through our official Band group for updates and announcements.
Architectural Control
Submit your architectural change requests through our convenient online form. The Architectural Control Committee will issue a decision by majority vote within 30 days.
Property Transfer Letters
Title companies can request property transfer letters via e-mail. There is a $400 fee for this service to be paid to the Bonne Terre Property Owners' Association.
Covenants, Conditions, And Restrictions
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Principal Officers
Cody Hubley
President
Cody is the President of the Bonne Terre Property Owners' Association, where his unwavering dedication and leadership are vital to the organization’s success. He takes a hands-on approach to ensure that every member enjoys a seamless and professional experience. By fostering collaboration and community spirit, Cody helps create an environment where residents feel valued and connected. His commitment to service and attention to detail make a significant impact on the quality of life in Bonne Terre.
Leisa Shapley
Treasurer
Leisa serves as the Treasurer of the Bonne Terre Property Owners' Association, where she brings her financial expertise and organizational skills to the forefront. Committed to transparency and accountability, she manages the association's finances with care, ensuring that resources are allocated effectively for the benefit of all members. Leisa's approachable nature and dedication to fostering community trust make her an invaluable asset to the organization.
Juli Johnson
Secretary
Juli is the Secretary of the Bonne Terre Property Owners' Association, where she plays a crucial role in maintaining clear communication and organization within the group. With a keen eye for detail, she manages records and ensures that all members are informed and engaged. Juli's friendly demeanor and commitment to fostering a collaborative environment make her an essential part of the association's success.
Kenny Traxel
Vice-President
Kenny performs such duties as shall from time to time be delegated to him by the Board of Directors.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the annual membership dues for the Bonne Terre POA?
Bonne Terre POA Dues are $450 per lot payable by check, cash, or credit card by January 1, 2026.
Per Article VIII, Section 5 of Bonne Terre’s bylaws, any assessment which is not paid within 10 days after it is due will bear interest at a rate of 10%.
Secure credit card payments are processed through Stripe using the Band App. These payments will incur a processing fee set by Stripe, up to 2.9% + 30 cents for cards.
Alternatively, checks may be made payable to "Bonne Terre POA" and mailed to Patriot Bank, PO Box 280, Arlington, TN 38002.
In person payments of cash or check may be made at Patriot Bank's Arlington Branch. The address is 5340 Airline Road, Arlington, TN 38002.
What if I'm late on paying any dues or special assessments?
Article VIII, Section V
Non-payment of Assessments / Enforcement of Liens. Any assessment levied pursuant to the Declaration or these Bylaws or any installment thereof, which is not paid on the date when due shall be delinquent and shall, together with interest thereon and the costs of collection thereof, thereupon become a continuing lien upon the Lot or Lots belonging to the Member against whom such assessment is levied and shall bind such Lot or Lots in the hands of the then Owner, his heirs, devisees, personal representatives and assigns.
For the purpose of enforcing the lien of any unpaid and delinquent assessment, each Owner grants to the Board of Directors, irrevocably, the power to sell his Lot at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash.
What if I want to build something on my lot or change the appearance of my home?
Article VI, Section 1
Architectural control - to promote architectural compatibility and to preserve the value of homes and land within the subdivision, all improvements to the Lots within Bonne Terre shall be reviewed and approved by the Bonne Terre Architectural Control Committee...
No structure of any kind or nature, or any fence, entranceway, gate or barrier shall be commenced, erected, placed, or permitted to remain on any of the Lots within Bonne Terre, nor shall any existing structure, fence or barrier upon any Lot be altered in any way which substantially changes the exterior appearance thereof without the written consent of the Architectural Control Committee; nor shall any new use be commenced on any Lot unless plans and specification shall have been submitted to and approved in writing as to harmony of external design and location in relation to surrounding structures and topography by the Architectural Control Committee.
What if I make architectural changes before I get approval from the Architectural Control Committee?
Article VI, Section 1, Part C
If any structure, fence, or barrier shall be altered, erected, placed or maintained including (exterior maintenance) upon any Lot or any new use commenced on any Lot, otherwise than in accordance with plans and specifications approved by the Architectural Control Committee as required herein, such alteration, erection, maintenance, or use shall be deemed to have been undertaken in violation of the restrictions herein and without the approval required herein, and unless deemed acceptable or appropriate upon written notice from the Architectural Control Committee any such structure, fence, hardscape or barrier so altered, erected, placed or maintain upon any Lot in violation hereof shall be removed or re-altered, and such use shall be terminated so as to extinguish such violation...
If fifteen (15) days after the notice of such violation, the Owner or Owners of the Lot upon which such violation exists shall not have taken reasonable steps towards the removal or termination of the same, the Architectural Control Committee shall have the right through its agents and employees to enter upon such Parcel and to take such steps as may be necessary to extinguish such violation, and the costs thereof shall be a binding personal obligation of such Owner as well as a lien upon the Lot...
In the case of unauthorized clearing of trees, modification of natural geology or the creation of any violation of these Covenants and Restrictions that is of such a permanent nature that it cannot be reasonably undone, the Architectural ControlCommittee shall have the right to replant trees of a size that would normally survive transplanting, of a type and number considered equal to that vegetation removed, or to assign mitigation planting to the Lot Owner as a form of remedy, or to do other such practical acts as necessary to undo such permanent harms and bad effects upon the Covenants and Restrictions, and to assign all costs of same, including the administration cost thereof, to the Lot Owner in question...
What if I let my property fall into disrepair?
Article VI, Section 19
The owner of each lot(s) shall be responsible and held liable for maintaining, whether of not any improvements have been made thereon, the condition of his/its lot(s), including but in no way limited to, clearing of any trash or litter, having the grass cut to a reasonable length and keeping the property in a general state of repair so as not to disturb or aesthetically offend the character of the surrounding lots. If a lot owner fails to comply with this condition within ten (10) days after written notice to the last known address of such lot owner, the Developer may perform such maintenance and recover the cost thereof from the lot owner, including reasonable collection and attorney's fees.
Article VIII, Section 1, Part D
The cost of the maintenance or repair on any Lot in the event such maintenance or repair is reasonably necessary in the discretion of the Board of Directors to protect the Common Open Space or to preserve the appearance or value of the Development or is otherwise in the interest of the general welfare of all Owners of the Lots... the cost thereof shall be assessed against the Lot on which such maintenance or repair is performed and, when so assessed, a statement for the amount thereof shall be sent promptly to the then Owner of said Lot at which time the assessment shall become due and payable and a continuing lien and obligation...
Article VIII, Section 2
Duty to Maintain. Except for maintenance requirements herein imposed upon the Association, the Owner of any Lot shall, at his own expense, maintain the interior and exterior of any improvements on his Lot, including all driveways and any and all equipment, and fixture therein situate, and its other appurtenances, in good order, condition and repair, and in clean and sanitary condition, and shall do all redecorating, painting, and the like which may at any time be necessary to maintain the good appearance of his Lot and appurtenances. All exterior maintenance is subject to approval of the Architectural Control Committee.
Can I pay less if I don't use Bonne Terre's common areas?
Article VIII, Section 5.
...No Owner may waive or otherwise escape liability for the assessments provided for herein by non-use of the Common Areas or Common Open Spaces or abandonment of his Lot. For the purpose of enforcing the lien of any unpaid and delinquent assessment, each Owner grants to the Board of Directors, irrevocably, the power to sell his Lot at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash.