30 days until the pool opens

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Community meeting at Stafford town hall May 24th at 10 am

There is an Island Gate community scheduled for Saturday May 24^th  at 10 am in the morning.  It will held in  the Stafford Town hall, this meeting will update the community on a number of important issues that directly concern the community.  We urge everyone to attend.  We hope you make the effort to attend the meetings and participate in the community.

Island Gate Pool Rules for 2014

As pool season approaches we wanted to remind the community of our 2014 POOL RULES, although similar to 2013 we ask that you review them again to be familiar with them.  They will be displayed prominently around the pool area but we wanted to share them with you long before the pool is operational.  Please follow the rules, they will be strictly enforced this season 
If you have any questions feel free to contact a board member or AA

 Island Gate Pool Rules for 2014

Neighbors, here are the pool rules for the upcoming pool season.  Please follow them and take them seriously.  Please treat the pool as you would your own and be courteous to others.

·           There is NO LIFEGUARD on duty, pool use is at your own risk

·          Police or Emergency Medical Service Phone number 911

·           Questions or concerns please call Association Advisors 732-294-8882

·           All Federal, State and local laws in addition to the following shall be observed by residents and their guests using the pool.

·           Use of this pool is restricted to residents who are in good standing and tenants whose landlords are in good standing with the Island Gate Homeowners Association.  Persons without access cards or whose cards do not work are not allowed access to the pool.  Please do not allow admittance to the pool. 

·           A maximum of 6 people may use the pool at any time from each property unit

·           Children Under 16 years of age must have adult supervision

·           No personal parties shall be held at the pool

·           No grills or delivery of food is permitted at the pool

·           Glass containers are prohibited in the pool area

·           No diving or jumping into the pool

·           No running or rough play in the pool area

·           Any person showing evidence of any communicable skin disease, sore or inflamed eyes, cold, nasal or ear discharges, or any other communicable disease is denied admission to the pool area

·           Any person with excessive sunburn, open blisters, cuts, or bandages shall be denied admission to the pool.

·           Do not enter the water if you are experiencing or recovering from diarrhea or have had any signs or symptoms of a gastrointestinal (stomach) disease in the past seven days.

·           All people in diapers must wear plastic pants with snug fitting elastic waist and leg bands. Do not wash out soiled diapers in the bathing water.

·           Children should be encouraged to use the restroom before entering the water. Immediately report any "accidents" you observe in the bathing waters to Association Advisors. 

·           No animals, except for service animals, shall be allowed in any parts of the swimming pool area, dressing rooms, or other parts of the pool area.

·           All persons must shower before entering the water.

·           No one is allowed in the pool area during severe weather, heavy rain, or when thunder or lightning can be seen or heard.   

·           Persons suspected of being under the influence of drugs or alcohol are prohibited from entering the pool area.

·           Conduct which endangers the safety and comfort of others shall be prohibited.  Noodles or Personal Flotation Devices may only be used if not creating a nuisance for others. Aggressive behavior will not be tolerated.

·           All personal belongings, trash, band-aids, and personal effects shall be removed or put in the proper trash receptacles immediately. Island Gate recycles.  Leave no trace you were at the pool, if you drop food pick it up.

·           Island Gate Homeowners Association Inc., board of trustees reserves the right to close the pool at any time.

·           Violations of these rules will result in the revocation of your pool privileges.  All property owners and tenants will be held responsible for the behavior

·          NO SMOKING AT THE POOL

Winter Snow Update

With mid- April approaching and the risk of a significant snow event waning, we wanted to give you an update on how we did this winter with snow. 

There is some snow damage to the lawn, which will be addressed as the landscaper gets going.  The financial cost of snow removal in 2014 will be about what we budgeted for ~$9,000.  Although the number was right on budget we weren’t as fortunate as the past two winters where were didn’t spend a dime on snow removal.  The lack of snow enabled the purchase of new pool furniture in 2012 and the installation of new lights on our homes in 2014.  Although we will not have extra funds to spend on the community this year the routine maintenance of course will be taken care of. 

As always, if you have any questions or comments please feel free to contact AA or a board member