May 2022

 

SHMHA Pool Opens Saturday May 28 at 10:00 AM!

 

Regular pool hours are 10 AM - 8 PM daily,

unless there is inclement weather or an attendant is unavailable.

 

SEWICKLEY HEIGHTS MANOR HOMES ASSOCIATION

 

RULES AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE USE OF THE SWIMMING POOL

 

The purpose of the Sewickley Heights Manor Swimming Pool Rules and Regulations is to promote a pleasant and safe pool atmosphere for all residents and their guests. It is the responsibility of all Sewickley Heights Manor residents to be familiar with and abide by these Rules and Regulations. A resident is defined as a person permanently residing full

time in a unit.

 

 EVERYONE USING THE POOL DOES SO AT HIS/HER OWN RISK

AND ASSUMES SOLE RESPONSIBILITY 

 

I. POOL REGISTRATION

 

A.Each person permanently residing in the unit shall be entitled to use the pool upon completing and returning the pool registration to the SHMHA office manager or pool monitor. Providing false registration information is a violation of the pool rules and may subject the entire household to the loss of pool privileges for a to-be determined period of time. Any questionable registration will not be processed until reviewed by the Recreation Committee.

 

B. All adult and minor residents of each unit shall be registered, and registration is not transferable. Proof of residency may be required and is subject to review by the Recreation Committee. Proof of residency requirement could be but is not limited to a valid Pennsylvania Driver’s License or a utility bill in the registrant’s name verifying the SHMHA address on the registration sheet. Registration for the household is not complete until proof of questionable residency is resolved by the Recreation Committee/Office/Board of Directors. No one from the household will be admitted until the registration is complete. Parents may sign for minor children (17 years old or younger), but all registrants 18 years and older MUST sign for themselves acknowledging pool registration.

 

C. If the resident has a caregiver for their child or adult, they must be registered with the SHMHA office by way of email, Monday through Friday during office hours (7:30 AM-4:00 PM) prior to visiting the pool and only this person would be permitted to use the pool while accompanying the resident. This provision is only for a resident(s) that is a mentally/physically challenged child/adult or an elderly adult needing assistance. The caregiver must be 18 years or older if a child is 13 years of age or younger.

 

D. Unit owners and their residents delinquent in assessment payments or in violation of any rules WILL NOT be permitted admittance.

 

II. RULES AND REGULATIONS

 

A. All CDC and State of Pennsylvania COVID-19 restrictions apply and may impact opening and closing of the pool, the number of admissions permitted, limited pool sessions, social distancing, etc. Additionally, SHMHA has the right to change and/or alter the hours of operation according to weather, lack of staffing, or due to other circumstances.

 

B. Residents must place all trash in the receptacle in the garage before exiting the pool.

C. No child under the age of fourteen (14) years old will be admitted to the pool unless accompanied by a responsible guardian. A guardian is defined as a person eighteen (18) years of age or older.

 

D. Non-swimmers must be accompanied into the water at all times by a responsible guardian who can swim. Non-swimmers must wear a flotation device while in the water. Children under 14 years old must always be attended to by a responsible adult. Children will not be permitted to use the deep end of the pool unless an adult accompanies them into the water. No one is permitted to swim alone.

 

E. No pool use after closing time. Using the pool after hours is a violation of SHMHA rules.

 

F. No running or general horseplay is permitted including tricks such as grabbing the side of the pool while jumping in, turning somersaults, diving off shoulders, pushing, shoving or roughhousing in any way. No diving is permitted.

 

G. The lap lane is to be left open for use by lap swimmers. The safety line separating the deep water and the shallow water must always be in place. No sitting or hanging on the divider rope is permitted. Playing ball, tag or any other game is not allowed in the pool area unless in a designated area away from others.

 

H. Residents are responsible for removal of all rafts, noodles, toys, etc. from the water. Inner tubes, floats, etc. are permitted but only at the standard size, no excessive size will be permitted. These items must be taken when leaving the pool area. Any item(s) left at the pool will be disposed of or placed in the garage for public use.

 

I. The area inside the pool gate is designated as “no smoking”. A smoking area is assigned outside the pool gate for those individuals who smoke.

 

J. No glass is permitted in the pool area.

 

K. No pets are allowed in the pool area.

 

L. In the event of a storm, including the sound of thunder, all residents must vacate the pool area for at least 15 minutes.

 

M. No person who has had diarrhea within the last 14 days will be permitted to use the pool. No individual with open sores, wounds or a communicable disease will be permitted to use the pool.

 

N. Any resident displaying symptoms of any illness or COVID-19 symptoms--fever, cough or shortness of breath should not come to the pool.

 

O. Non-toilet-trained children are required to wear swim diapers.

 

P. Additional pool rules are posted in the pool area. These rules will deal with specific situations and courses of conduct, which will enable pool users to enjoy a safer and more harmonious pool area.

 

Q. SHMHA is not responsible for lost or stolen items.

 

R. Complaints regarding the pool are to be written, signed and dated by an adult resident and directed to the Office Manager in the Association Office. Unresolved complaints may be brought to the attention of the Recreation Committee and/or the Board of Directors.

 

S. The Pool Monitor is an employee of SHMHA so residents and guests using the pool must voluntarily adhere and comply to these Rules and Regulations and to CDC Guidelines for HOA Swimming Pools at all times. Please refrain from asking the pool monitor to break any rules and do not harass them in any way.

 

III. GUESTS

 

A. Guests to the SHMHA pool must be accompanied by a registered resident. Guests will be required to sign a waiver of liability before entering the pool area and are subject to the same Rules and Regulations as are the residents.

 

B. Each household is permitted one (1) FREE guest per day. If the one FREE daily guest isn’t utilized, it cannot be accumulated to use for another day and will be relinquished.

 

C. Guests are not permitted to bring guests to the pool.

 

D. Beyond the one FREE guest, all other guests will be charged a $5.00 admittance fee. Children 3 years old and under are admitted FREE.

 

E. Purchase of a guest pass is required PRIOR to admission of any guest.  Guest passes may be purchased in the SHMHA office Monday-Friday during office hours (7:30 AM-4:00 PM) for $5 each. All guest passes are valid for 2 years. No refunds will be given for unused guest passes.

 

F. A resident is restricted to no more than ten (10) total guests at one time without first obtaining written permission from the Recreation Committee.

 

G. The Recreation Committee reserves the right to make changes to the guest policies.

 

IV. HOURS

 

A. The pool will be open SUNDAY through SATURDAY 10 a.m. - 8:00 p.m., unless the weather is inclement, or a pool attendant is not available. If the weather is undesirable, the pool may be closed the entire day. The pool season will be open from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day, unless the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania or Allegheny County issues orders changing the use of the pool.

 

B. All persons must vacate the pool promptly at closing time.

 

V. INFRINGEMENT OF THE POOL RULES OF THE

SEWICKLEY HEIGHTS MANOR HOMES ASSOCIATION SHALL RESULT IN:

 

A. First offense -one-week suspension from pool use.

 

B. Second offense - suspension from pool use for remainder of the season.

 

THE FOREGOING RULES AND REGULATIONS ARE IN PLACE FOR EVERYONE'S SAFETY AND BENEFIT. THEY ARE OBSERVED AT ALL TIMES. VIOLATION(S) OF ONE OR MORE OF THESE RULES AND REGULATIONS WILL SUBJECT THE RESIDENT TO SANCTIONS INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO COSTS FOR ANY DAMAGE INCURRED AND/OR LOSS OF RECREATION PRIVILEGES.

 

ALL PERSONS USING THE SHMHA POOL/POOL AREA DO SO AT THEIR OWN RISK AND

ASSUME SOLE RESPONSIBILITY. THE SEWICKLEY HEIGHTS MANOR HOMES ASSOCIATION,

ITS RESIDENTS, MEMBERS, OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, COMMITTEES, COMMITTEE MEMBERS, AND ANY OTHER AFFILIATES, HOWEVER ENTITLED, NEITHER OWE NOR ASSUME ANY DUTY TO ANY SUCH PERSONS, AND SIMILARLY ACCEPT NO RESPONSIBILITY WHATSOEVER FOR ANY ACCIDENT, INJURY, ILLNESS OR OTHER SUCH OCCURRENCE/EVENT RESULTING IN HARM IN CONNECTION WITH SUCH USE. BY USING THE POOL AND/OR POOL AREA, ANY SUCH PERSONS ACKNOWLEDGE THE ABOVE AND AGREE TO BE LEGALLY BOUND THEREBY.

 

April Board Meeting Minutes

April Executive Minutes

 

Manor Messenger April 2022

 

2022 SHMHA Budget

 

2021 Audited Financial Statements