Belle Oaks is a small community but host to over 500 people. Let’s keep each other safe by using common sense.
1. Should any resident be advised to ‘self isolate’ by medical authorities PLEASE advise the H.O.A of your situation.
2. People living on their own, or without family/friends support should let us know if you have medical needs and we can do our best to offer help with collection of prescriptions for example.
3. If you find yourself unable to (safely) take your trash to the dumpster as usual please let us know. We can arrange for someone to collect bagged trash from outside your unit.
4. We would hope, should the need arise, residence will do all they can to assist people who may find themselves secluded and without some basic supplies.
5. There is little point us repeating advise that is being given by every media outlet and web site but a common area touched by everyone are the dumpsters and re-cycle bins. You may want to consider gloves or at least covering your hand with (say) a grocery bag while opening these containers.
UPDATE 1/19/21
We hope everyone is staying safe and following CDC guidelines:
-Wear a mask
-Observe Social Distancing
-Wash hands often
etc
Do the right thing for everyone!!!
For anyone not aware of the Pinellas County website with updates regarding the Vaccine they can check here and also register to receive updates regarding Vaccine availability
https://covid19.pinellascounty.org/vaccines/
Simply register by using the ‘Create An Account’ link at the top of the page.
UPDATE 6/1/20
THE POOLS WITH REOPEN ON TUESDAY JUNE 2ND WITH SOME RESTRICTIONS:
- NO MORE THEN 10 PEOPLE IN THE POOL AREA AT ONE TIME
- MUST REMAIN 6 FT. APART (Unless with family members)
- PLEASE MAKE YOUR STAY NO MORE THEN 1 HOUR Unless pool area is below capacity but please be considerate of other people coming to use the pool
- RESIDENTS ONLY – NO GUESTS ALLOWED AT THIS TIME
- REST ROOMS will be open but please keep rest room clean. We do not have staff to regularly clean the pool area and rest room, you are responsible for your own safety while at the pool.
IF YOUR FEES OR WATER BILL ARE NOT PAID TO DATE PLEASE REFRAIN FROM USING THE POOL PER ARTICLE VII 1B
suspend the voting rights and right to use of the Recreational Facilities of a member during any period in which such member shall be in default in the payment of any assessment levied by the Association.
UPDATE 5/1/20
As we have received complaints & abuse from people asking why the pools have not been opened we would like to make it clear we would like nothing better than to open the pools for everyone to enjoy….BUT….. It is a decision forced on us by The Health Dept.
The rules and guide lines read as follows:
Ensure proper cleaning/distancing measures are in place
a. Clean and disinfect all hard surfaces of pool furniture, gate latches, handrails, and any other surface subject to patron contact prior to opening the pool each day and at regular intervals while the pool is open.
b. Clean and disinfect restrooms prior to opening and at regular intervals while the pool is open.
We do NOT have staff to complete the steps required everyday.
UPDATE 4/29/20
Pinellas County commissioners voted April 28 to reopen public pools, beaches and playgrounds at childcare facilities. Social distancing will be required.
Public pools will reopen at 6 a.m. Thursday, April 30, as well playgrounds and equipment at childcare facilities. Beaches will reopen at 7 a.m. Monday, May 4.
Recommendations for reopening swimming pools at hotels, motels, lodging establishment, condominiums, commercial establishments and homeowner’s associations included a restriction to operate at 50% of the pool’s maximum bathing load….
“Pool owners and operators will need to take a very active approach in ensuring proper cleaning and regular sanitation of pool areas and equipment using CDC guidelines, including: pool decks, furniture, railings, safety devices and other pool equipment to minimize exposure,”
Unfortunately, we do not have ‘Pool Staff’ who can monitor the pool area to ensure guidelines are adhered to nor conduct regular cleaning and sanitation of the pool areas.
For this reason The Board will have to KEEP BOTH POOLS CLOSED until further notice.
UPDATE 4/2/20
Details of Executive Order
UPDATE 4/1/20
Executive ‘Stay At Home’ order directing all Floridians to limit movements and personal interactions outside the home to only those necessary and essential activities will go into affect at midnight.
ANNUAL MEETING
Postponed until further notice.
SWIMMING POOLS
Both swimming pools are now CLOSED following advise from the Health Department.
Belle Oaks is a small community but host to over 500 people. Let’s keep each other safe by using common sense.
1. Should any resident be advised to ‘self isolate’ by medical authorities PLEASE advise the H.O.A of your situation.
2. People living on their own, or without family/friends support should let us know if you have medical needs and we can do our best to offer help with collection of prescriptions for example.
3. If you find yourself unable to (safely) take your trash to the dumpster as usual please let us know. We can arrange for someone to collect bagged trash from outside your unit.
4. We would hope, should the need arise, residence will do all they can to assist people who may find themselves secluded and without some basic supplies.
5. There is little point us repeating advise that is being given by every media outlet and web site but a common area touched by everyone are the dumpsters and re-cycle bins. You may want to consider gloves or at least covering your hand with (say) a grocery bag while opening these containers.
TIP – Although it is difficult to get any kind of gloves at the moment, dog ‘poop bags’ are readily available in pet stores/grocery stores and numerous sites (ebay $10 for 20 rolls/400 bags) and are a cheap effective way of covering your hands.
Useful Links:
Center for Disease Control
How To Protect Yourself
If You Think You Are Sick
