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***COTTON LAKES ANNUAL MEETING***
Posted on May 15th, 2026
ATTENTION
Cotton Lakes Annual Meeting
June 4, 2026
7:00 PM
205 Lancaster Street
(Liberty Mortuary side building)
· At least 42 Homeowners (name on deed) are needed for a quorum.
· Homeowners must be in good standing.
· One vote per household.
· ALL FIVE BOARD SEATS ARE OPEN FOR ELECTION
· Homeowners can bring proxies from non-present homeowners in good standing.
· Proxies can be found on the website.
· Proxies must be filled out completely prior to attendance. Proxy Form
POOL FOB ACTIVATION
Posted on May 11th, 2026
The current on-site pool fob activation for the 2026 season is over. However, you can still activate your pool fob.
Print out the two-page pool form from the website. Read and initial all the pool rules. Your fob number is on the back of the pool fob. Payment is by check or Venmo. Pool fobs are $50.00. Mail your pool form and check to:
Cotton Lakes HOA
PO Box 933
Wetumpka, AL
If you choose Venmo submit it on the day you mail the form. In the subject area put your name, address and for pool fob. Then mail the two-page form. The Venmo account is @cottonlakeshoa. Note the day you mailed your information. Wait three days to see if it has been activated.
No pool fobs will be activated without receiving the completed pool form and payment.
If you have lost your pool fob or never had a pool fob, send a message from the main page of the website. You will be contacted.
Do not put pool forms or checks in the ARB box at the pool.
Come enjoy the remodeled pool with your neighbors.
Have a great summer.
Cotton Lakes Board of Directors
UPCOMING POOL SEASON INFO
Posted on Apr 5th, 2026
Pool season is here again... Please read entirely!
The new pool liner will be finished this week. We have cleaned the pool breezeway, painted, and cleaned the bathrooms. The pool will be open this year from May 1st through September 30th.
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This year will come with a price change of $50.00 for a key fob for 5 months, $50.00 for a Private 2-hour pool party. This means only invited guests will be at the pool during the party times. Plus, a $25.00 refundable deposit if the property is left clean. Please do not put tape up on the walls at all. If the smaller can is full, pull the bag and put it into the blue can. An extra bag will be in the bottom for replacement. Also, please read the pool rules on the form that you sign. NO FOOTBALLS! We will have 2 weekends to sell the key fobs if you have lost the one you already had, its $10.00 replacement. APRIL 17TH FRIDAY 10-12 APRIL 18TH SATURDAY 10-12 APRIL 19TH SUNDAY 10-12 APRIL 24TH FRIDAY 10-12 APRIL 25TH SATURDAY 10-12 APRIL 26TH SUNDAY 10-12 Hope everyone comes out this summer and enjoys the pool If anyone needs anything, just call me. Thank you all CLHOA
IMPORTANT REMINDERS
Posted on Feb 23rd, 2026
Cotton Lakes Community,
I hope everyone is doing well. It's that time of year when we need to start cleaning up our yard.
Friendly Reminder Regarding Lawn Maintenance
Posted on Apr 5th, 2025
Friendly Reminder:
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With spring in the air, we want to make sure everyone is doing their part in maintaining property value and attractiveness in our community. Please see below the two recent complaints:
Important Annual Dues Update
Posted on Jan 8th, 2025
Hello Community,
It has been brought to our attention that the annual dues invoice is incorrect. We apologize for any confusion or inconvenience this may have caused. Please be aware that annual dues are actually due on February 1, 2025 and are late on April 1, 2025. We are working to get new invoices sent out to the community but want you all to know that we are now aware of the clerical error. As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out via phone or email.
334-478-4965
cottonlakeshoa@yahoo.com
Thanks,
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Suspicious Activity
If you see suspicious activity, please contact the City of Wetumpka Police Department (334-567-5321) or the Elmore County Sheriff's office (334-567-5546) immediately. Reporting issues quickly can aid in resolution.
If you are comfortable doing so, communicate with your neighbors when you will be away in order that they can also assist with notifying law enforcement of suspicious activity.
Be safe!
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The CLHOA Board met with the original developer of the Cotton Lakes Subdivision, Mr. Tom Macon in October of this year. The meeting was to clarify information as it pertains to fountains and ponds in the subdivision. Please see the attached minutes of the meeting.
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Cotton Lakes Ponds/Waterways
On 6-13-24 Mr. Graves Lovell, Fisheries Biologist with the Alabama Wildlife & Freshwater met with Alicia Allen, Judy Thrift, Carol McMichen and Wes Williamson, Cotton Lakes board members. We visited five (5) ponds in the community. He reports the following: ALL PONDS Mr. Lovell stated that all the ponds are well balanced with a few issues to correct. If you want more and bigger fish, you would have to apply agricultural lime this winter, about 4 tons per acre. Then fertilize next March-October when visibility exceeds 28 inches. However, this is very expensive and only increases the size and number of fish. It is optional if you want to harvest the Bluegill. Otherwise it is not necessary to recheck the ponds. All fish are safe to eat. Common Pond #1 and Common Pond #2 These two (2) ponds face Chapel Road. The population is crowded with small bass. To increase the bass size you need to harvest all bass that are under twelve (12) inches and return bigger bass to water. Stock ten (10) grass carp per acre. All homeowners are allowed to fish these two (2) community ponds. Middle Pond #3 This pond faces Chapel Road. The population looks good for growing big bass. Only remove a few bass to eat. No need to remove for population purposes. Spray the alligator weed with Glyphosate in the summer as needed. This pond is on private property. You must get permission from a homeowner living on this pond to fish. West Pond #4 This pond faces Chapel Road. The population is in balance. No need to harvest fish unless you want. Stock five (5) grass carp per acre. This pond is on private property. You must get permission from a homeowner living on this pond to fish. Pond #5 - King Cotton/Cotton Meadows/Cotton Lakes Blvd Pond #6-Spinning Wheel The population looks good. You may want to harvest a few fish. Stock ten (10) grass carp per acre. **This pond seems to have a blocked overflow pipe. The pond has encroached on two (2) properties at the end of the pond backing up on Christy Court. This is a loss of property and really needs to be addressed. There are several trees that were planted on land but now are in the water possibly causing more blocking of the drainage pipe. This pond is on private property. You must get permission from a homeowner living on this pond to fish. Fountains The fountains in the ponds facing Chapel Road are for beautification only. They serve no purpose for the health of the ponds. Blue Color The blue color applied to front ponds is a dye. It will not affect the fish. However, there is a cost for the treatment and is done by a pond company. |
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Are You in Compliance?
As you know, compliance with the Architectural Review Guidelines, Covenants and Restrictions and rules and regulations of the Cotton Lakes Homeowners’ Association (HOA) assists in maintaining your property value and the attractiveness of our community. Routine inspections are performed to ensure compliance with rules and regulations of the association.
When a homeowner fails to comply with the governing documents of the CLHOA, the following procedure is followed:
Let’s EACH do our part by abiding by the rules and regulations. Please be aware of the following rules and regulations that we most often ask homeowners to correct:
(MOST COMMONLY VIOLATED)
Parking on street
Visible trailer/boat/RV
Parking on grass
Lawn and Shrub maintenance
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