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Welcome New Homeowners!

BHHCA Spring 2026 NEWSLETTER

BROOKS OF HICKORY HOLLOW COMMUNITY ASSOC., INC.

P.O. Box 436266, Louisville, KY  40253

Website:  www.bhhca.org 

Email:  AskTheBoard@bhhca.org

Facebook: facebook.com/bhhca

Snow Removal:

Good news!  Louisville Metro now pre-treats and removes snow on Shenandoah Drive from Chamberlain Lane to Shady Hollow Drive.

However, major roads are done before residential streets like Shenandoah.  Since we have a special agreement with our BHHCA contractor to be the first customer they service, he will continue to do Shenandoah in case Louisville Metro doesn’t get out right away.  With our contractor and Louisville Metro both doing snow removal, Shenandoah Drive should be in good shape when it snows.

 

Annual Dues:

Annual dues pay for snow removal, landscape maintenance, LG&E street lights, front entrance lights and sprinklers, website, accounting/operating expenses, etc. 

 

A huge thank you to the Brooks of Hickory Hollow community! While we typically enjoy a fantastic 99% collection rate, we are thrilled to share that 2025 was a record-breaking year with 100% of our 240 households paying their annual dues.

 

Because of this full participation and the Board’s ongoing commitment to keeping expenses as low as possible, we are happy to announce that 2026 annual dues will remain the same as 2025 with no increase. And the last increase was 4 years ago!  We truly appreciate your support in keeping our neighborhood a wonderful place to live!

 

Dues must be paid by April 30 with a discount for paying early by March 31 and late fee after April 30.  Let’s make it 100% again for 2026!

 

Trash Service: 

Homeowners pay for trash collection directly to the company they choose.  BHHCA does have special community rates with Republic Services.  Homeowners can call Republic at 502-638-9000 for service.  They also have recycling and yard waste as optional services.  Please promptly store trash cans out of sight from the street after collection.

 

Contact Information:

Pothole or Sidewalk Repair: 

Homeowners can contact Louisville Metro Call – online at http://louisville.gov/government/metrocall-311 or call 311 to request a repair.

 

Street Light Out: 

Call LG&E at 589-1444 and provide the address of the home closest to the light. We pay a flat rate per light, whether the light works or not, and repairs are included. Any homeowner can request a repair.

 

Verify Annual Dues: 

If a closing agent needs to verify dues have been paid, please email Ken Wheat at kwheat97@aol.com. 

 

Have a Question, Complaint, or Concern?  Email the Board of Directors at bhhcaboard@gmail.com. Please provide the property address and specific details.

 

 

BHHCA Board of Directors:

Kathy Wright, President                                                             

Tony Newell, Vice President                                                     

David Phillips, Secretary

Don Coffey

Scottie Walker                

 

Community Rules

All homeowners and tenants must comply with BHHCA rules. The Board of Directors does not police the community looking for violations. We rely on neighbors to bring their concerns to the Board’s attention.  All complaints are kept confidential. The Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, & Restrictions can be found on the website and in the public records of Jefferson County. 

 

 

Yard Maintenance:  Lots must be kept in a neat and attractive manner. This includes trimming grass/weeds behind fences and all ditch and easement areas adjacent to each property.

Rentals:  Homes are for private single-family residential purposes.  No boarding/lodging houses, hotels, etc. are allowed.  For example, homes can’t be rented as Airbnb or similar short-term rentals.

Community Rules:  Many of the BHHCA rules impact curb appeal and property values. To be sure you are in compliance, the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions can be found on the website at www.bhhca.org under “Bylaws and Declaration” or in the public records of Jefferson County.

 

Speed Bumps:  It has been suggested over the years that speed bumps be installed on Shenandoah to reduce speeding.  The board determined that was not the best solution for various reasons.  Jefferson County, and a majority of homeowners on Shenandoah, would have to approve. The cost to install is several thousand dollars.  Speed bumps interfere with snow removal and the plow would likely cause damage resulting in additional cost.  Lastly, fire trucks and ambulances are required to come to a full stop before going over each bump – which would slow response time.  Instead, we periodically have additional speed enforcement by LMPD.  It has been noted that the City of Fincastle has speed bumps, but they are an independent city and not subject to the same Jefferson County requirements and oversight.

 

Street Parking & Towing:  Vehicles are to be kept in the garage or driveway. Street parking is limited to 10 continuous hours and no more than 24 hours in a calendar year.  When a violation is reported, a sticker is placed on the vehicle and letter mailed to the homeowner.  Continued violations will result in the vehicle being towed at owner’s expense. The tow company BHHCA uses is Derby City Towing of Louisville located at 2800 Millers Lane, Louisville, KY 40216.  Please note:  It is also a violation of BHHCA restrictions and Jefferson County Ordinance to block the sidewalk or park in the grass.

RV’s, Boats, & Trailers:  No bus, mobile home, motor home, trailer, truck, motorcycle, commercial vehicle, camper trailer, camping unit, camping vehicle or boat shall be parked or kept on any Lot at any time unless housed in a closed garage.

Above-ground pools:  In-ground pools, hot tubs, or spas are allowed if the size, design, placement and landscaping are approved in writing by the Board.  Above-ground pools are not allowed.  

Crime Prevention:  There were several car break-ins in our area over the winter.  Valuables were taken and a couple of cars were stolen.  Please remove valuables, lock your vehicles, turn on outside lights, and report suspicious activity to LMPD non-emergency at 502-574-7111.  For emergencies call 911.  

Chain Link Fences:  No new chain link fences are allowed under any circumstances and existing ones cannot be replaced.

 

Pothole or sidewalk repair:  Homeowners can contact Louisville Metro Call – online at http://louisville.gov/government/metrocall-311 or call 311 to request the repair.

 

Street light not working:  Call LG&E at 589-1444 and provide the address of the home closest to the light.

We pay a flat rate per light, whether the light works or not, and repairs are included.  Any homeowner can request a repair.

 

Selling your home and the closing agent needs to verify dues are paid:  Call Ken Wheat at 502-552-1219. 

 

Trash Cans & Service:  Please promptly remove trash cans after collection and store them out of sight from the street. Trash collection is weekly and recycling (yellow lid can) is every other week.  New homeowners can contact Republic Services at 502-638-9000 to arrange for our special community rates or get information about collection dates.

 

Have a question, complaint, or concern?  Email the Board of Directors at AskTheBoard@bhhca.org and provide the property address and specific details. 

 

BHHCA FACEBOOK Page:  Check out our new Facebook page at facebook.com/bhhca.   us to stay informed on the latest news in the Brooks of Hickory Hollow.

 

Rules Reminders:

Ø  No parking on the street or grass.  Street parking is for temporary guests IF there is no room in your driveway.

Ø  Please don’t block the sidewalks.  It is an inconvenience to walkers and violates Jefferson County ordinance. 

Ø  No boats, trailers, campers, motor homes, commercial vehicles, semi-trucks, jet skis, etc. are allowed in our community unless kept in a closed garage.

Ø  Mow and edge on a regular basis.  Don’t throw yard waste in the creek, ditches, or street. 

Ø  Pick up after your pets and properly dispose of the waste.  It’s the law!

 

 

I’m selling my home.  How does the closing agent verify my dues are paid?  Call Ken Wheat at 502-552-1219. 

 

How can I get a street light repaired?  Call LG&E at 589-1444.  They will need the address of the home closest to the light.

We pay a flat rate per light whether the light works or not and repairs are included.  Any homeowner can request a repair.

 

Basketball Goals:  Permanently installed basketball goals require written approval of the Board of Directors. Non-permanent/portable basketball goals are not allowed.

 

Making A Complaint:  Board Members don’t patrol the neighborhood looking for violations.  We rely on homeowners to report violations because those living nearby are in the best position to know if a violation is ongoing or a temporary situation.  Please provide the address and specific details when making a complaint.  All complaints are kept confidential.  If you receive a violation letter, it means the board received a complaint from a homeowner.  You can email the board at AskTheBoard@bhhca.org.

 

 

Where is a copy of the community rules/restrictions?  The Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions is on the website at www.bhhca.org under “Bylaws and Declarations”.  They are also recorded in the public records of Jefferson County.

                          

Trash Cans:  (UPDATE 2016) We have received several complaints about trash cans being stored in front of or next to garages, sometimes overflowing with trash.  This hurts curb appeal and is a violation of the community restrictions.  Trash cans must be stored where they are not visible from the street.  This means in your garage, storage shed, backyard, etc.  We are asking for everyone’s cooperation.  Going forward, individual homeowners will be cited for violations if the Board receives complaints.   

 

Have a question, complaint, or concern?  Email the Board at bhhcaboard@gmail.comand provide the address and specific details. 

 What do annual dues pay for?  Street lights, snow removal, administrative costs, repairs/maintenance of the front entrance, signs, landscaping, yard sale ad, website, P.O. Box, community social, etc.

  Where can I get more information? Here on the website at www.bhhca.org,  or email us at bhhcaboard@gmail.com. 

     

Jefferson County Ordinances:  The following are violations of Jefferson County law:

Ø  Vehicles blocking the sidewalk.  (LMPD)

Ø  Vehicles parked on the street for 24 hours or more.  (LMPD)

Ø  Vehicles, boats, trailers, RVs parked on the grass.  (Metro Call)

Ø  Grass or weeds taller than 10 inches.  (Metro Call)

Please contact Louisville Metro Call at 311 or www.louisvilleky.gov/MetroCall or LMPD at 574-2111 for enforcement.  They may issue citations, fines and/or have work done to correct these violations at the homeowner’s expense. 

 

Crime:  Please help deter crime by doing the following:

o   Discourage children/teens from loitering at the front entrance.  All vandalism is reported to LMPD.

o   Don’t leave valuables visible in cars.

o   Lock cars and remove garage door openers if the vehicle is outside the garage.

o   Keep overhead garage doors closed when you are not in the garage.

o   Lock all doors and windows.

o   Turn outside lights on at night.

o   Always report crime and/or suspicious activity to the police.  They track all activity and assign police in areas as needed.  Louisville Metro Police Department’s (LMPD) non-emergency number is 574-2111. 

 

  

                                              


BOARD MEMBERS:
Kathy Wright
Scottie Walker
David Phillips
Don Coffey
Tony Newell

 

 


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