Kinderton Village Pool Update From Master Board
On behalf of the Master HOA Board of Directors, we have been meeting and working to open the Pool Facility in a safe and legal manner. Kinderton Clubhouse pool is a Public Pool, by law all HOA run pools are defined as public pools and subject to guidelines, oversight and permitting by the County Health Dept. We have been challenged with opening our facility during a declared pandemic that requires specific criteria be met to safely operate. The Board has been adamant to open the pool for resident use, despite many HOA's and Gov't run pools having made the decision to close for the summer, we did not. We will need to enact the following limits and rules to operate during Phase 2 of the COVID-19 pandemic.
-The Pool capacity is limited to 50%, therefore only 30 residents may be in the pool area at any given time.
-If the 30 person capacity is reached a 2 hour time limit will go into effect to allow equal time use of the facility. This will be tracked with the sign in sheet.
-We must hire full time attendants to monitor capacity and sanitize the touch surfaces every 2 hours. (this has been the biggest challenge and additional cost.)
-We have installed automatic "no touch" soap dispensers in the bathrooms.
-We have installed automatic "no touch" sanitizer station outside the bathrooms.
-Pool hours will be restricted to Thursday through Sunday, 10am to 8pm.
-The pool will be limited to residents only, no outside guests.
-Residents will need to have their key card and present a photo ID and sign in.
-No pool toys, noodles, kickboards, floats, balls will be allowed. This is per the Phase 2 regulations.
-Limited amount of tables will be available.
-No loungers or chairs will be available, residents can bring their own chairs if desired.
-Social distancing will be in effect.
-Signage for social distancing will be present with COVID-19 instructions to limit exposure
All of the above are being instituted to comply with regulations for public pools in Phase 2, consultation with our management company and legal advice.
These regulations, if not followed, could result in the County Health Department ordering our pool closed, and possible fines. If we do not voluntarily comply as residents, the board may need to close the facility due to liability.
We are currently working with an agency to staff the pool as required. They will monitor, count attendees and sanitize the pool area. They are not lifeguards, babysitters, security or police. We, as homeowners, must agree to comply and self- monitor to ensure the pool can remain open during phased opening during the pandemic. Please be tolerant and respectful of those using the facilities, we are literally in it together. As new regulations allow, the Board will ease the restrictions currently needed until we can return to normal operating times and capacity at the pool.
We are working diligently to have the pool open by this weekend, but the ability to staff the pool will dictate when the exact opening day will occur. An additional announcement will follow on the opening date. We appreciate your understanding, assistance and cooperation during this time.
Thank you.
Tony Krasienko
C-440-222-6933
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