Highcroft Village Pool usage

The HC Board has been asked to remind or inform the community that the Highcroft Village pool is only for the use Highcroft Village residents and their guests, just as our Highcroft pool is only for the use of Highcroft residents and their guests.

As we in Highcroft prefer our pool not be overrun with non-resident users/guests, please extend that same courtesy to Highcroft Village residents.

The practice of some HC residents using the HC Village pool has been tolerated by HC Village in the past, though it likely will not in the future.

Highcroft Hurricanes Swim Team Meet Schedule

All dates are on Tuesdays, with the Home Meets in bold. The Highcroft Pool will be closed to non-meet swimming at 4pm for the remainder of the evening during the three home swim team meets.

June 15 Away: (26) Eagle Ridge

June 22 Home: (25) Weatherstone

June 29 Away: (21) Regency Park

July 6 Home: (18) MacGregor Downs

July 13 Away: (22) Crooked Creek

July 20 Home: (23) Olive Chapel

2010 Highcroft Community Swim Season Pool Rules

POOL HOURS
· Open from dawn until dusk, except:
o 7:30 – 8:15 AM M,W,F for pool maintenance.
o 3 to 4 evenings per year for swim team meets.
POOL MEMBERSHIP
· The pool is for use of Highcroft Homeowners Association members and their guests. Please inform all guests and caregivers of pool rules and policies.
SAFETY & SECURITY
· No lifeguard on duty, swim at your own risk.
· Children must be under active supervision of a responsible adult.
· No one should swim alone.
· Please keep gate locked and do not prop it open.[1]
· No glass of any kind is permitted in the gated area.[2]
· No running or horseplay.
· Diving is not permitted as the pool is too shallow.[3]
· If thunder or lightning occurs, please exit the deck and pool immediately. Allow a minimum of 20 minutes from the last occurrence of thunder before re-entering the pool.
· For security reasons, a security camera has been placed to monitor unauthorized use of the pool. By using the pool, you consent to this monitoring.
· In case of emergency, call 911 – there is a phone next to the pool entrance as well as a first aid kit.
· No bikes, scooters, skateboards, roller skates, or other recreational wheeled vehicles are allowed inside the gated area.
MAINTENANCE
· Please stay off the lane lines as they are expensive to repair.
HYGIENE & SANITATION
· If you have diarrhea you are not permitted to swim. [3]
· Swim diapers AND plastic swim pants are required for all persons who are not toilet trained.
· Please change soiled diapers in the rest room only.
· Please do not enter pool if you have an infectious disease, open sore or wound, nasal or ear discharge, skin infection, inflamed eyes, or bandages.[3]
· Please shower before entering the pool. [3]
· Animals are not permitted in the gated area unless they are required to assist disabled individuals.
IN CASE OF FECAL INCIDENTS
Fecal matter in the pool poses a potential health risk. When contamination occurs, please follow these steps:
1. Instruct swimmers to exit the pool.
2. If possible, remove stool and dispose of in toilet.
3. Contact the pool management company at 878-3661 or 791-6292 and advise them whether:
a. The stool is easily picked up and illness is not suspected, or
b. The stool is loose, the stool is not easily picked up, or illness is suspected.
By informing the pool company of the nature of the incident, we can minimize the amount of time the pool needs to be closed.
4. Inform a member of the pool committee.

COURTESY
· Lap lane is for swimming laps.
· Food and drinks are not permitted in the pool.[3] Please enjoy picnics, snacks and drinks at the tables provided.
· Please properly dispose of trash, pick-up dropped food and wipe down tables after use.
· No smoking allowed at the pool or in restrooms.

POOL COMMITTEE
Michael Ovsievsky, Chair
919- 535-8994

CONTACTS

Pool Management
American Pool Service.
919-878-3661 or 791-6292

Property Management
Omega Management
461-0102

[1] Town of Cary Regulation
[2] Wake County Regulation
[3] North Carolina Recreation & Hygiene Regulation

Looking for Committee Volunteers

The Board of Directors is looking for interested residents for the Social, Pool and Communications committees. If anyone is interested please contact the Board at: highcroft.bod@gmail.com

2009 Highcroft Community Pool Rules

Pool Hours

Open from dawn until dusk, except:

• 7:30 – 8:15 AM Monday, Wednesday and Friday for pool maintenance.
• 3 to 4 evenings per year for swim team meets.

Pool Membership

The pool is for use of Highcroft Homeowners Association members and their guests. Please inform all guests and caregivers of pool rules and policies.

Safety & Security

• No lifeguard on duty, swim at your own risk.
• Children must be under active supervision of a responsible adult.
• No one should swim alone.
• Please keep gate locked and do not prop it open.
• No glass of any kind is permitted in the gated area.
• No running or horseplay.
• Diving is not permitted as the pool is too shallow.
• If thunder or lightning occurs, please exit the deck and pool immediately. Allow a minimum of 20 minutes from the last occurrence of thunder before re-entering the pool.
• For security reasons, a security camera has been placed to monitor unauthorized use of the pool. By using the pool, you consent to this monitoring.
• In case of emergency, call 911 – there is a phone next to the pool entrance as well as a first aid kit.
• No bikes, scooters, skateboards, roller skates, or other recreational wheeled vehicles are allowed inside the gated area.

Maintenance

Please stay off the lane lines as they are expensive to repair.

Hygiene & Sanitation

• If you have diarrhea you are not permitted to swim.
• Swim diapers AND plastic swim pants are required for all persons who are not toilet trained.
• Please change soiled diapers in the rest room only.
• Please do not enter pool if you have an infectious disease, open sore or wound, nasal or ear discharge, skin infection, inflamed eyes, or bandages.
• Please shower before entering the pool.
• Animals are not permitted in the gated area unless they are required to assist disabled individuals.

In Case of Fecal Incidents

Fecal matter in the pool poses a potential health risk. When contamination occurs, please follow these steps:

1. Instruct swimmers to exit the pool.
2. If possible, remove stool and dispose of in toilet.
3. Contact the pool management company at 795-8210 or 337-3135 and advise them whether:
   1. The stool is easily picked up and illness is not suspected, or
   2. The stool is loose, the stool is not easily picked up, or illness is suspected.
   3. By informing the pool company of the nature of the incident, we can minimize the amount of time the pool needs to be closed.
4. Inform a member of the pool committee.

Courtesy

• Lap lane is for swimming laps.
• Food and drinks are not permitted in the pool.‡ Please enjoy picnics, snacks and drinks at the tables provided.
• Please properly dispose of trash, pick-up dropped food and wipe down tables after use.
• No smoking allowed at the pool or in restrooms.

Committee

Wilson Farrell, Chairperson – 469-5986
Judy Analco – 971-8172
Dan Godfrey – 469-9314
Anne Gomes – 467-9903

Contacts

Pool Management

Chase Pool Management, 795-8210 or 337-3135

Property Management

Omega Management, 461-0102

Update from the Pool Committee

Our neighborhood pool is one of Highcroft’s greatest assets.  During last summer, pool closures (mostly due to fecal incidents) caused concern and inconvenience, as well as unnecessary expense.  We recognize that our neighbors’ health and well-being is everyone’s top priority, and we all share in the responsibility.  Toward that end, the HOA Board has designated a Pool Committee to facilitate discussion and recommend improvements to the board regarding communication, safety, and the comfort of the pool’s users.

Pool Guidelines

In keeping with the spirit of proactive and participatory operations, the Committee has developed a set of rules for the pool, which have been approved by the HOA Board and are effective for 2008. Also, we would like you to look at this CDC pamphlet on fecal incidents, namely their potential health hazards and how to prevent and respond to them.  Please read these and educate your families. 

Read this doc on Scribd: Highcroft Community Pool Rules

Since our pool is not attended by a lifeguard or other staff, we ask that neighbors politely encourage all users of the pool to adhere to these guidelines.  We further ask for respectful cooperation if a neighbor voices concern to you.  Please remember that we are all responsible for health and safety at the pool.

New at the Pool

Residents will notice a few new things at the pool this year.  We’ve installed a bulletin board to provide an official information resource at the pool.  In the next few weeks we will install diaper changing stations in each bathroom and a new pool access gate, which will only require your key to enter (not exit).   We will also be installing motion sensing lights and surveillance cameras to help prevent unauthorized use of the pool facilities.  Finally we are installing a pH controller that will automatically balance the pool’s acid level.  This will minimize pool down time due to the need for manual adjustment of chemicals.

Residents are free to use the pool for swimming lessons with a few restrictions.  We ask that group lessons be held in the AM hours during swim team season (see below) and have 5 or fewer students.  Private lessons can be held anytime the pool is not in use by the swim team. 

Swim Team Schedule

The Highcroft Board of Directors has been working with the Highcroft Hurricanes swim team to develop a practice and meet schedule for the new swim season. As usual, we have had to balance the needs of the team, comprised entirely of our Highcroft neighbors, with the needs of the larger Highcroft community.

The team will use the pool for practice Mon, Tues (until June 10^th), Wed and Fri evenings from 4 until 7.  Also practice will be held on Saturday mornings from 8 until 10:30.  During practices the team will not have exclusive access to the pool and the community is free to swim at those times.  Swim team practice will begin on May 19^th and end on July 22^nd. 

Home meets for the swim team will be held on June 17^th, July 1^st, and July 22^nd and the swim team will require exclusive use of the pool on those evenings.    Rain dates for those meets will be either the successive Wednesday or Thursday evening. 

Finally

If you have a key from last season, it will work again this year.  Additional keys to the pool can be obtained from Omega Management by calling 461-0102.  There is a replacement fee of $20 for lost or duplicate keys.   

We appreciate and count on your active, continued support.  Your feedback and suggestions are always welcome.  Our contact information is included below.   You can also become a part of our “Friends of the Pool” group where you can volunteer your time, actively participate in discussions or just stay better informed. 

The pool will be open from May 17^th until September 28^th.  Let’s have fun at the pool!

Sincerely,

The Highcroft Pool Committee 
Chair, Wilson Farrell, 469-5986 
Judy Analco, 971-8172  
Dan Godfrey, 469-9314 
Anne Gomes, 467-9903

Pool Committee Recommendations — Fall 2007

The Highcroft pool is the centerpiece of our community. It not only provides a valuable outlet for exercise and fun, but it is also our neighborhood’s social center. As the 2007 swim season wraps up, we should reflect on the lessons we learned this summer and start preparing for next summer. The pool opened on May 19th to the great excitement of its many users. The 120+ member swim team began preparing for their swim season in which they compiled a record of 3 and 2. We held a few neighborhood parties including a frog jumping contest and a National Night Out celebration. There has been plenty of great swim weather this year, and the pool offered a pleasant respite when temperatures soared.

Despite the positive aspects of this summer, we have also seen a number of days in which the pool could not be used. The cause of these outages ranged from mechanical failure (a pump failure) to mischief (a week long closure caused by intruders introducing broken glass into the pool) to accidents (at least 4 fecal contamination incidents). These incidents have caused monetary expenditures in excess of $6000 and over 2 weeks in days the pool has been unusable by the community.

In response to these incidents, a group of concerned residents formed the Highcroft Pool Committee (HPC). The committee had its initial meeting on August 5th, after which we sought formal recognition from the HOA board. We received that recognition on August 13th. One of our initial tasks was to draft a set of community rules that were to augment the county and state rules that are posted at the gate. This set of rules is attached to this report and we encourage the HOA board to approve these rules effective for the 2008 swim season. We have also discussed improvements to the pool and its management, and that is the purpose of this report.

Our Goals

The goal of the HPC is to assist the HOA board with matters regarding the pool. As we are not elected by the community, we have no authority to expend funds, enact rules or policy, or take action against those who violate pool rules and policy. Our primary purpose is to make recommendations to the board in those respects.

A common criticism of pool management to date has been the lack of effective communications. Residents feel there is no good outlet to voice their concerns and opinions. Further, the communication mechanisms that the HOA board and Omega use to contact the community are underutilized, cumbersome and inefficient. Improvement to communication is another goal of the HPC. The HPC will act as the primary communication conduit for pool related matters in both directions.

In order to effectively act in these capacities, the HPC must be included in pool related actions and decisions.

Proposed Rules

The proposed rules are presented in an attached document, along with a proposed cover letter that will accompany the rules. In making these rules, we consulted county and state regulations, we reviewed pool rules from other communities and we discussed the specific requirements of the Highcroft pool. We encourage the HOA Board to approve these rules and send them out with the soon-to-be-released annual meeting announcement.

Further we suggest that the approach to enforcement should be incremental based on need. At this time we do not recommend hiring attendants or lifeguards, rather pool users should be encouraged to self-police better. The establishment of these rules is essential to that approach. If this approach does not work, we will revisit the need for an attendant or even a lifeguard.

Recommendations

Recommendations are summarized in table 1.

1. Safety and Hygiene. One of our primary concerns is reducing the risk of disease through fecal contamination. You will see from our rules that the issue played heavily. Of primary importance is keeping individuals with the potential to infect out of the pool entirely. Of secondary importance is ensuring children who are not potty trained are protected against accident through the use of BOTH a swim diaper AND plastic swim pants.
   
   
   • Recommendation #1 (High) - Signage at the pool to emphasize the importance of not swimming with diarrhea and ensuring children wear swim diapers and plastic pants.
   
   
   • Recommendation #2 (High) - Diaper changing stations should be provided in both the men’s and women’s restrooms. Soiled diapers should not be changed on the deck as stated in the rules. Estimated cost: $170 - $250 each.
   
   While having rules regarding proper hygiene is required, we believe that a “campaign” is necessary to promote understanding of the dangers of fecal contamination. Accompanying our rules will be information from the CDC regarding this issue.


2. Security. The need for additional security measures at the pool was emphasized this summer when a group of individuals entered the pool area after dark and threw glass bottles into the pool. This incident alone caused us to drain the pool, incurred significant cost and took the pool away for a week during the peak of summer activity. There have been several other minor incidents at the pool that involve late night activity. While it is generally recognized that individuals will find a way into the pool if they are sufficiently motivated, the Highcroft pool is not particularly hard to get enter and the motivation required is not that great. The current residential grade 4 foot fence is simple to scale and the gate is frequently unsecured because it does not shut properly. Additionally, it is believed that a number of non-residents/non-guests use the pool during the daylight hours. We do not know the scale of this particular problem, but we believe that this problem will only get worse if not addressed.
   
   To our knowledge, the HOA board has already approved the following:
   
   
   • A new gate
   
   
   • Motion sensing lights
   
   
   • A security camera that will be donated by Jeff King
   
   If these improvements do not prove to be sufficient, we believe that further measures should be taken to prevent unauthorized access to the pool.
   
   
   • Recommendation #3 (high to moderate/as required) - The existing fence should be replaced with a 6 foot commercial grade fence. The anticipated cost of this is ~$15,000; however the price can be lowered if we consider selling the old panels or even taking down the old fence ourselves. We are sure that we could get a number of volunteers from the neighborhood especially with the promise of a “barn-raising” style party to follow. This is recommended if current/planned measures do not sufficiently prevent unauthorized entry.
   
   
   • Recommendation #4 (moderate/as required) - The new gate should be equipped with a card entry system. This will greatly increase our flexibility with respect to controlling access to the pool. Among other things, a card entry system can be programmed to close the pool at night, to exclude members for various reasons, and to better track use. It should also be noted that without implementing a higher perimeter fence, the effectiveness of a card entry system will be diminished. Estimated cost: ~ $4000 (plus $6 per card and $40 recurring monthly admin fee).


3. Communications. We feel that the HOA needs to address communications for the community as a whole. We want the community to contact to the pool committee rather than the HOA Board or Omega with feedback and issues regarding the pool. This provides a “one stop” means of communicating about the pool and will be less confusing to residents. The only exception to this is in the case of fecal incidents and other time-critical maintenance issues, when we recommend contacting the pool management company directly to expedite correction. We have published our contact information in the pool rules with the intent of collecting this information. Tracking and ensuring issues are properly handled will be the responsibility of the HPC.
   
   
   • Recommendation #5 (High) - Direct all pool related issues to the pool committee. Bring the pool committee up to date on any pool related issues or agreements that existed prior to the formation of the committee.
   
   The pool committee will often need to communicate with the community at large. We propose a number of mechanisms to assist in that communication.
   
   • Recommendation #5 (High) - Direct all pool related issues to the pool committee. Bring the pool committee up to date on any pool related issues or agreements that existed prior to the formation of the committee.
   
   The pool committee will often need to communicate with the community at large. We propose a number of mechanisms to assist in that communication.
   
   
   1. A web presence. The pool committee should have a dedicated web page or pages for the purpose of making announcements and providing a clearinghouse for information. This page may be a dedicated web site, but we would prefer to be part of a larger Highcroft community web site. The web site should allow for the easy upload of information by the pool committee.
   
   
   2. An Email list. We would like for residents to be able and encouraged to subscribe to an email list over which they can receive announcements and material when it is released. This would not be a discussion board, but would only allow community leadership to communicate with the community at large. The list would be maintained by residential address so the pool committee would know who should be contacted by an alternative means when critical announcements are made.
   
   
   3. Better use of block captains. We feel that the block captain framework that is currently in place is underutilized. This can be used to contact residents who have not subscribed to the email list when important announcements are made.
   
   
   4. A newsletter. The HPC should either produce a quarterly newsletter or contribute to a community newsletter. The newsletter would provide educational content and information about events, rules and policy.
   
   
   5. A Bulletin Board at the pool. A bulletin board should be installed at the pool to serve as a central repository for announcements. The board should be covered with plexiglass and should be large enough to allow for announcements and signage for the pool committee, the swim team and the HOA at large.
   
   
   • Recommendation #6 (High) - The HOA Board should form a communications committee that will build and update a website, produce a newsletter, maintain an email address list and make announcements on behalf of the Board and the Highcroft HOA committees, including the pool committee.
   
   
   • Recommendation #7 (High) - The HOA Board should approve the purchase or construction of a bulletin board for installation at the pool. We already have a volunteer from the neighborhood who will construct one for the cost of material, estimated to be around $150.


4. Other Infrastructure Improvements and maintenance. The pool committee has discussed a number of infrastructure improvements over the past month:
   
   
   1. Replacement of bathroom sink and shower fixtures with self closing faucets that will shut themselves off if they are left unattended. Estimated Cost: $500 + labor
   
   
   2. Restrapping of chase lounges. Over the past few years most of the chase lounges we have been severely discolored. Dori, from Chase, explained that this is due to the use of sunless tanning products. The staining cannot be taken out and the chairs should be restrapped to address this issue. Estimated Cost: $1400
   
   
   3. New umbrellas. A number of umbrellas are bent or do not function properly. They should be replaced with higher quality umbrellas. Estimated Cost: $600
   
   
   4. Emergency pump shutoff button cover. The cutoff button is exposed and low enough for children to access it. A cover will reduce the risk of having the pump inadvertently shutoff. Estimated cost: $40
   
   
   5. Wading/baby pool. Not only would a wading pool would be a great asset for our youngest residents, but according to Wake County Hygiene and Recreation officials would cut down on the number of fecal incidents in our existing pool. The estimated cost of this project would be around $24,000.
   
   
   • Recommendation #8 (High) - Items a, b, c, and d should be approved and completed before the 2008 swim season begins.
   
   
   • Recommendation #9 (Moderate) - A survey should be conducted to assess the interest in possible recreational improvements to the pool. Communicate results of survey to community.
   
   

Conclusion

The members of the pool committee are excited about the opportunity to have a positive impact on their community. Our goal is to make our pool into a safe and inviting place for Highcroft residents of all ages. We look forward to working with the board, Omega, and Chase to ready the pool for the summer of 2008.

Pool Committee Meeting Minutes

Discussion of Rules

• We talked about the new revised, written pool rules that will be sent to all homeowners sometime this year.


• Pool to be open dusk to dawn (new sign for front of pool).


• We want to put together a letter talking about pool safety and hygiene.


• When the new revised pool rules come out we would like all homeowners along with the kids read the rules and all members of the family sign a copy and send in to HOA for new pool key.


• When new homeowners move into community we would like the management company to send the pool rules and cover letter sent out requiring their signature before their key is released to them.

Cleaning

• The pool will be closed for vacuuming M-W-F 7:30 to 8:00 a.m. by pool company. We would also like the pool company to keep record of all incidents at the pool and distribute to pool committee and HOA once a month.


• All pool committee members would like to meet with pool company and go over their process for pool cleaning.

Security

• How is the pool gate coming along - talked about instead of a key, possibly getting the cards with the reader. Debbie Newsom will check into price of card verses key.


• Talked a little about security camera.

Suggestions

• We discussed the possibility of a smaller pool for kids 2 years old and younger.


• We would like the HOA to get bids on replacing all faucets in the bathrooms and shower to automatic shut off for water conservation.


• Would like HOA to have the red brick in front of pool fixed ASAP. Several bricks have come loose from pillars in front of pool entrance.


• Is this within our budget to install and maintain?

Pool Committee Meeting Minutes

Attendees: Wilson Farrell, Anne Gomes, Beth Gozon, Janine Lamb, Mari Wade

This was the initial organizational meeting of the unofficial pool committee for the Highcroft Home Owner’s Association. This committee was formed in reaction to recent incidents at the pool that have caused its closure.

1. The meeting began with a discussion about the purpose of the committee. It was generally agreed that the committee would perform the pool related functions that the HOA board is currently charged with. This would include the development of pool rules and policy that would be submitted to the board for modification and approval. Further the pool committee would suggest infrastructure improvements to the pool facilities based on resident surveys and cost analyses. At a high level the pool committee’s goal would be:


• Help prevent accidental closures


• Handle incidents and communicate status of the pool to the residents


• Promote safety


• Maintain the pool as a community resource


2. The HOA board recently approved motion sensing lights and the installation of a video surveillance system (camera donated by Jeff King). Omega management is currently coordinating the installation of those items. The HOA board is next meeting in September and we should have any budget items developed by that time so that the board can consider those. As a result any recommendations created by this committee would not be acted upon until that meeting and would apply to the 2008 swim season.


3. The merits of life guards vs. attendants vs. self policing were discussed at length. It was agreed that the general approach would be incremental based on need. Initially the pool committee would work with the HOA and the HOA Board to develop policy and rules. The accepted policy and rules would be communicated to the community. This communication would take various forms (see below “Specific solutions”). The pool committee will then monitor how the community is able to police itself. It is the hope of the committee that general acceptance and knowledge of pool rules will be sufficient to minimize pool closure and infrastructure repair costs. If accidental pool closures or pool damage continue to occur the pool committee will revisit the need to hire an attendant or a life guard(s). This possibility would likely result in an increase in HOA dues and this should act as additional incentive for residents to try to make self-policing work.


4. We were unsure about what was required to approve policy and rules governing the use of the pool. Would board approval be sufficient or would HOA resident vote be required? We will consult the by-laws and request clarification from the HOA board as required.


5. We discussed how our committee will fit into the current set of roles and responsibilities between the HOA board, Omega Management and current pool maintenance company. We need to research what the HOA board currently does with regard to the pool and what Omega is charged with. Wilson will call Sue to discuss these issues and will research the roles of pool committees in other communities.


6. Further, we questioned our own charter. We are not currently an HOA board appointed committee. Nonetheless, we see ourselves as a group of concerned residents wish to assist the HOA board with issues surrounding the pool. We can only recommend improvements and policy to the board. It is up to the board to approve, deny or ignore our recommendations.


7. Specific solutions discussed. In the course of the meeting we diverged into possible solutions and approaches to mitigate pool closures. For posterity those are captured here.


• Sign in sheet – Janine Lamb suggested that the pool could have a sign-in sheet for families who use the pool. On the sheet would be a checkbox to remind parents that a swim diaper and a plastic liner are required. While there would be minimal enforcement of the use of the sign-in, it may serve as a constant reminder to parents of young children to not forget these important items.


• Signage – We all agreed that better signage is required at the pool to inform pool users of town, county and state regulations regarding use of the pool. Signage would also be required when HOA specific rules are agreed upon. Anne Gomes agreed to research town, county and state regulations.


• Policy/rules letter – Wilson Farrell suggested that we should send out a policy/rule letter to all residents prior to this year’s annual meeting and prior to the beginning of each swim season. It was further suggested that pool users would have to sign an acceptance letter before the new swim season begins. It was pointed out that residents may balk at signature requirement as access to the pool is a right granted by the neighborhood covenant. While this can be researched, it was agreed that we should at least send pool rules and policy out to residents before every swim season. This policy/rule mailing should include the cost of incidents and the amount of pool down time from the previous season.


• Gate – Access to the pool is controlled though a gate that requires a key to unlock. This gate has been damaged through use (and misuse) and not longer locks effectively. While we all agreed that the gate needed be addressed, there was discussion as to whether the current gate mechanism is sufficient if repaired or whether a more robust solution is needed, such as a cardkey system. We are unsure about the current status of this issue and we will follow up with Omega Management and the HOA board as required.


• Emergency cut-off switch cover - We observed that the emergency cut-off switch for the pool pump is reachable by children. It was further noted that the pool has been shocked (and subsequently closed for 24 hours) two times this summer because the emergency cut-off has been inadvertently hit. We think at the very least we should provide a cover for the switch to help prevent recurrence of this. This should be a low cost item.


• To do list - A few simple repair items were mentioned, such as the bricks on the front columns that need to be re-set. A to do list was suggested that residents could volunteer to address. A concern was raised that some of these items may be covered under contract or warrantee. Again, Omega Management will be consulted about this idea.