The Grapevine July 2013, Volume 7, Issue 7
The Grapevine
Official Publication of Sonoma Homeowners Association
New Pool Rules At the June 12, 2013 meeting, the Board voted to amend our existing pool rules to meet current conditions. The most noticeable changes are the following: • Children of residents under the age of 15 must be accompanied at all times by a resident over the age of 18. This is a change from the age of 14 under the old rules. • Residents between the ages of 16-18 may bring only one (1) guest to either pool. The resident will be required to present proof of age. • The number of guests per household has been decreased to four (4). Any number over that, the rules for Parties will be applicable. • FAILURE TO OBEY INSTRUCTIONS FROM A LIFEGUARD OR MONITOR WILL RESULT IN EXPULSION FROM THE POOL. These changes were necessary due to the heavy volume of visitors to the pools. We have added an additional chlorinator at Barefoot in an attempt to address the issues keeping chlorine levels where they need to be. If this does not remedy the problem, we may be forced to shut down the pools one day each week for maintenance. Another issue that we are dealing with this year that is disturbing is lack of cooperation with and respect for the lifeguards. The Board has contracted with Austin Pool Pros to monitor and enforce our pool rules that have been enacted to ensure the safety of all using our facilities. Please remind your children that they need to respond immediately when the guards ask them to comply with the rules. Below are the complete pool rules. They will be posted at each pool as soon as they are officially recorded, pending legal review. 1. The swimming pool and pool areas are to be used by owners or residents of Sonoma, their family and guests. Pool users are obligated to leave the pool and pool area clean. 2. Pool hours are 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM. Entry after hours is trespassing. 3. Residents under the age of 18 must vacate the pool area no later Copyright © 2013 Peel, Inc.
than 10:00 PM unless accompanied by an adult. 4. Residents and guests swim at their own risk. In case of emergency, immediately call 911. For your own safety, please do not swim alone. If you choose to swim alone, you do so at your own risk. POOL MONITORS ARE NOT LIFEGUARDS. 5. FAILURE TO OBEY INSTRUCTIONS FROM A LIFEGUARD OR MONITOR WILL RESULT IN EXPULSION FROM THE POOL. 6. Children of residents under the age of 15 years MUST be accompanied at all times by a resident over the age of 18. 7. Residents between the ages of 16-18 may accompany one (1) guest. The resident MUST have with them a valid TX issued picture ID as proof of qualifying age. 8. An owner or resident over 18 years must accompany guests at all times at the pool, except where rule #7 is applicable. Each Sonoma household is limited to four (4) guests at any one time. Guests of more than four (4) at the pool area shall be considered a “party” and therefore will require a reservation to confirm availability. Prior approval must be secured by the Property Manager. See rule #22 regarding parties. 9. Any resident found to be “loaning” their pool key to non-residents will have their pool privileges suspended. 10. Pool gates should be kept closed and locked at all times. Homeowners are responsible for the safety of themselves and their guests. Any damage to the gate is the responsibility of the homeowners. Please make sure the gate is securely closed. Report any broken, unlocking gates immediately. 11. Climbing the fences to enter pool area is prohibited and violators are subject to criminal prosecution and permanent suspension from access to the pool. (Continued on Page 3) The Grapevine - July 2013
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