PWCA Information for Members and Residents (June 2020, Message #2)

Good morning to all of you. I’ll follow the same format as before in providing you changed information at the top and unchanged information below.

Links:
CDC guidance: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
Johns Hopkins GLobal COVID-19 Map and Coronavirus Resources:
https://coronavirus.jhu.edu/map.html
State-wide analysis and guidance: http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/coronavirus/
County-specific guidance: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/covid19/
County Emergency Preparedness:
https://fairfaxcountyemergency.wpcomstaging.com/category/coronavirus-covid-19/

CHANGED INFORMATION ITEMS:

  1. BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING, JULY 21, 7:00PM. The July board meeting is currently planned to be conducted via the RingCentral virtual meeting framework. See the website under ‘Meetings’, select the year (2020), then the meeting (20200721). Document #01-1 contains the information to join the meeting.

2. POOL. The pool opening date remains undetermined. At the June 2020 meeting the Board approved moving forward with a pool opening in Phase 2 based on draft framework documents submitted. In accordance with Phase 2 of the Forward Virginia Blueprint and resulting Fairfax County guidance, the pool opening will ONLY be open for lap swimming and exercise. There will be NO recreational use of the pool during Phase 2. There are MAJOR actions that need to take place before we can open and volunteers are needed. Please contact pool@parkwestcommunity.org for information on tasks needed to be accomplished. To be clear – there is currently no pool opening date and if the tasks are not successfully completed we cannot open the pool this season.

3. TOT LOT. In accordance with Phase 2 of the Forward Virginia Blueprint and resulting Fairfax County guidance, the playground has been opened as of 17 June 2020. There is no special cleaning on any surface – USE AT YOUR OWN RISK. Adhere to social distancing requirements.

4. BASKETBALL COURT. In accordance with Phase 2 of the Forward Virginia Blueprint and resulting Fairfax County guidance, the basketball court has been opened as of 17 June 2020. USE AT YOUR OWN RISK. Users must stay ten (10) feet apart.

5. LENDING LIBRARY PATIO. In accordance with Phase 2 of the Forward Virginia Blueprint and resulting Fairfax County guidance, the patio itself has been opened as of 17 June 2020. There is no special cleaning on any surface – USE AT YOUR OWN RISK. Adhere to social distancing requirements.

6. LENDING LIBRARY (CLOSED). In accordance with Phase 2 of the Forward Virginia Blueprint and resulting Fairfax County guidance, the Library remains CLOSED due to the restrictions on shared equipment.

7. COMMON AREAS. In accordance with Phase 2 of the Forward Virginia Blueprint and resulting Fairfax County guidance, the common areas have been opened as of 17 June 2020. There is no special cleaning on any surface – USE AT YOUR OWN RISK. Adhere to social distancing requirements.

8. JULY 4th SOCIAL: was canceled on 19 May 2020 based on Fairfax County’s cancellation of the event and supporting activities.

UNCHANGED INFORMATION:

9. ACC: All rules remain in effect. Out-of-cycle violation processes are ongoing. The Spring 2020 Home Inspection remains postponed until further notice.

10. COMMUNICATIONS: The May 2020 newsletter is digital-only due to the COVID-19 impacts – if you need a hard copy please contact communications@parkwestcommunity.org.

11. ECC: All rules remain in effect.

11.1. BULK WASTE PICKUP. Advanced notice is required for any bulk item pickup. Fees will be increased slightly to cover the additional handling costs due to COVID-19. Bulk items include furniture, mattresses, grills, exercise equipment, construction debris, or any other large item that would normally be collected with a rear-load trash truck.

11.2. GLASS RECYCLING (PURPLE CONTAINERS): Glass recycling has resumed and the purple recycling containers are throughout Fairfax County.

11.3. RECYCLING AND TRASH. Should you see someone placing trash or recycling out at an unauthorized time, feel free to take their picture (to include the residence they are coming from/returning to) and email the pictures to environment@parkwestcommunity.org.

11.4. YARD DEBRIS PICKUP. All yard waste requirements and constraints are in effect as normal. Some reminders: #1 – our window opens at 6:00AM and we are occasionally the first pickup community so they are in here at that time. #2 – Our contractor WILL NOT pick up yard waste in plastic bags (Fairfax County requirement). #3 – Place yard waste out in paper bags or containers labeled ‘YARD WASTE’.

12. PARKING: All rules remain in effect. The Resident Owner and Non-Resident Owner Parking Permit (Hangtag) Renewals remain postponed until further notice.

13. SOCIAL: We continue to assess viability of future events based on pandemic guidance issued through the state and county.

14. COMMUNITY SUPPORT REQUEST. This request remains active – thank you to those who have responded so far.

Stay safe and well,

Mark