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Barrier Beach Preservation Association (B.B.P.A.)


The Barrier Beach Preservation Association (BBPA) is a not-for-profit, non-political organization open to all residents of West Hampton Dunes, created in 1983 to preserve and protect the beaches, bays, and wetlands for the benefit of all citizens. Here you will find the latest updates on our activities, including photos. Additionally we've provided links to local resources for your convenience. Please send us any photos or other information you'd like to share.


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[edit] BBPA Board of Directors Meeting: Saturday, December 17th, 10:30 AM at the BBPA House, 906 Dune Road

All members and prospective members are welcome.

  • On the agenda is a discussion of our program calender for next year.
  • Also will be an update and discussion on the proposal below which was submitted to The Village, Saturday December 10th for the consideration of the Trustees.



The following proposal is made by the Board of the BBPA and once it is approved by the Village of West Hampton Dunes, is subject to a positive 2/3 majority vote by the BBPA members for ratification.

The Proposal:

The BBPA Board presents the following proposal to the Village of West Hampton Dunes to confirm its desire to cooperate with the Village:

Regarding The Constabulary:

The BBPA agrees to the transfer of the Constabulary building and the property on which it sits, along with adequate parking to meet the Village's needs, in an area surrounding the Constabulary.

In exchange for the transfer of this property, the Village will agree to the following:

  • That the Village would provide the funding for the beautification of both properties (landscaping, storm water drainage plan and driveways) and complete it and the new proposed parking area in a timely manner (preferably by spring of 2012).

Please note that when the BBPA granted the easement to the Village to permit the widening of Dune Road, the Village had previously agreed to pay for the landscaping of the front of 906.

  • The Village will provide the legal documents and cover all expenses necessary to transfer the property, including the payment of the BBPA's independent counsel to review the same.

Regarding the Use of the BBPA House: With a desire to make the BBPA House as accessible as possible to the village and all residents, the BBPA will agree to use by the village for official meetings of the Trustees, Zoning Board and Election Officials in 2012, subject only to the scheduling of BBPA member events and not during the month of August.

In exchange for this, the Village will agree to:

  • A one-time payment of $10,000 to assist the BBPA to finalize its upgrade and renovation of 906.
  • And if the Village intends to use the house for official functions and/or meetings, it shall pay for the design and installation of handicapped access, as well as any costs for electricity, clean ups, etc. incurred from their meetings

Background Information: For the past several years, the BBPA and the Village had an agreement that the Village would have complete control over the Constabulary, (which was moved to its current location on land which had been purchased by the BBPA members and was restored and renovated with BBPA member funds), and unrestricted use of 906 for its own meetings, elections, events and the housing of its guests each summer in July, subject only to the scheduling of BBPA events. For this use, the Village previously shared in the costs for the maintenance of 906 at an annual rate of $10,000 per year.

During those same years, the BBPA rented the BBPA House during August to enable it to sponsor the many programs it provided for the benefit of all residents of the Village, such as oyster farming, art classes, educational lectures, nature walks and 2 annual meetings.

The BBPA House has gone through important and necessary renovations over the last year and half at the cost of approximately $20,000 to its membership. This was done with the guidance and cooperation of our previous village liaison, who is also a village trustee. The goal of these renovations has been to provide a safe and comfortable year-round facility where our community, members and the Village can meet and also to properly maintain the sole asset of the BBPA.


The renovations that have been completed:

Primarily:

  • The installation of new heating and air conditioning

In addition:

  • Kitchen update
  • Living room painting
  • New chairs for trustee meetings
  • Screens replaced
  • All plumbing lines replaced
  • Removal and replacement of infested under flooring and insulation
  • Clean up of dumped material from basement
  • Pool and enclosure maintenance
  • Living room furniture steam cleaned

Immediate renovations still needed:

  • Enclosing / insulating water lines and the bottom of house for Winter (estimated cost of $5,500 to complete)


[edit] Dues and Membership

We ask both charter and regular members to donate to the BBPA by maintaining membership dues and or additional donations. BBPA membership is open to all residents and property owners in West Hampton Dunes. Annual dues are due in June of every year. Dues are $100 per household. Donations to any specific program beyond your yearly dues are needed and welcome! This enables the BBPA to do more in the community. Dues and contributions are tax deductible. The BBPA is a 501 (c) (3) Not-for-Profit Organization. Get involved! Your ideas and your efforts are needed for all current and future projects.

[edit] Stay in Contact

Please provide us with your up-to-date e-mail and postal addresses so we can keep you apprised of our activities. If you'd like, you can email us any changes in your contact information by sending email to mailing-list@barrierbeach.org.


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[edit] Web Site Contributors Wanted

We're constantly striving to make this web site a valuable tool to learn about the natural beauty of the barrier beach and to share information with your neighbors. We'd appreciate any pictures, stories, historical materials, or anything related to the barrier beach that you'd like to share.

Please feel free to write to us with your ideas on how to make this site better.

Email: website@barrierbeach.org


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