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After discussion among the HOA Board and Goodwin Management regarding COVID-19 precautions as well as homeowner feedback, the HOA Board has decided to open the Copperfield Townhomes pool and cabana area on Saturday, May 30.

The following rules have been implemented for the pool this year:

• Individuals using the pool facilities are responsible for cleaning the areas they have used after they visit the pool. This includes pool furniture, restrooms, doorknobs, handrails and any other items you have physically touched.
• Pool users need to provide their own cleaning supplies for cleaning their area after each use.
• The HOA  will NOT be provide cleaning for the common areas of the pool beyond emptying the garbage cans.
• Residents and guests use these facilities at their own risk and bear full responsibility for their own health and safety. By opening this email and using the pool you acknowledge agreement with these terms and conditions.
• Goodwin Management has recommended pool capacity be limited to 25%. Because we have no way to monitor the number of people in the pool enclosure, it is up to homeowners to act in a responsible manner and respect the space needs of others in the area.

Please remember:

• The pool is for use by Copperfield Townhomes Owners and Residents only. Guests must be accompanied by an Owner or Resident at all times.
• Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
• Pool is open dawn to midnight. Please be respectful of the immediate neighbors and keep noise levels minimal.
• Do not provide access to the pool to non-residents. If you see non-residents using the pool, please take photos and report it to the property manager through the website.

Complete Pool Rules are posted in the pool area and listed at the bottom of this email.

Sincerely,
Copperfield Townhomes HOA Board of Directors

Questions? Contact the Board through the HOA website.

Copperfield Townhomes Pool Rules

1. No glass objects or food allowed in the pool area. Food must be restricted to the cabana and the adjoining covered area.
2. Residents and guests swim at their own risk. No life guard is provided.
3. Guests are limited to two per resident or Owner.
4. All guests must be accompanied by a resident or Owner.
5. Only proper swim wear attire is to be worn in the pool.
6. No children under age 12 allowed in the pool or pool area unless accompanied by an adult at all times.
7. Children age 16 and under may not have guests in the pool or pool area unless accompanied by an adult.
8. The pool closes at 12:00 a.m. (midnight).
9. No running, pushing, jumping, diving, rough playing, unruly behavior, undue disturbances, loud music and noise, or offensive intoxicated behavior allowed.
10.  No standing, jumping, playing or sitting on or in the fountain.
11. No smoking by anyone while in the water.
12. Infants normally wearing diapers must use swim diapers while in the water.
13. No pets allowed in pool area, unless required for the assistance to a handicapped person. In no case shall an animal be allowed in the water.
14. Pool users are responsible for properly disposing of their trash.
15. Pool users are not to tamper with pool fixtures or use any pool related equipment other than for their intended purposes.
16. Furniture, when moved, shall be returned to their appropriate locations after use. No furniture is to be placed in the pool.
17. No toys or objects of any kind are to be left in the pool after use.
18. Pool and cabana users must use good judgment so as to not unduly restrict the use and enjoyment of the facilities by others.

— Copperfield HOA  Homeowners Manual 2010

1. May HOA Board Meeting via Teleconference
We are working with Goodwin to schedule a teleconference for the May HOA Board meeting later this month. We will provide details when available.

2. Copperfield swimming pool is closed
Typically our community swimming pool opens on Memorial Day weekend. Unfortunately, due to the current COVID-19 social distancing recommendations we will not be able to do that this year. In making this decision we are following directives from Dallas County as well as guidance from Goodwin. Because our pool it is not monitored, we have no way to ensure the number of people in the pool and cabana area, and this is a potential liability for the Association. We will continue to follow the recommendations from City and County Health authorities related to public pools and advise you of any changes.

3. Roofing and Skylights
The roofing and skylight project is proceeding as scheduled. The roofing portion was completed last week. Work is already completed on approximately 1/3 of the skylights that need to be replaced. Skylights for the remaining homes have been ordered and will be installed as soon as product is delivered. This work is all covered under the insurance claim from storms in 2018 and 2019.

4. Car break-ins in the neighborhood
Our Volunteers In Patrol (VIP) Team has learned from the Dallas Police Department that car break-ins have been on the rise recently. In the past few weeks several cars have been broken into in the Zero Lot Line homes area of Copperfield and in Fair Oaks Crossing to our west. Click here for tips on how to protect your vehicle. To learn more about VIP or volunteer to patrol our neighborhood, click here.

Questions? Contact the Board through the HOA website.

– Copperfield Townhomes Board of Directors

Just three weeks since the roofing project began and we all now have new roofs! As you have seen, Classic has had a large crew on site and they have made rapid progress. Skylight replacement is currently underway. If your skylight was found to be damaged, earlier this week you should have received an email from Classic advising you of the timing for replacement of your skylight. Work is already completed on approximately 1/3 of the skylights that need to be replaced. Skylights for the remaining homes have been ordered and will be installed as soon as product is delivered.  QUESTIONS Email Classic at [email protected] Contact the Board through the HOA website under the Renovation page – Copperfield Townhomes Board of Directors

We hear your concerns – here are some explanations

As most of you have noticed, our roofing project has begun all over the neighborhood. We know that many of you are upset about the timing of this. Please try to be patient and remember that this is a stressful time for everyone.

Why is this being done now?
The roofing claim has been ongoing for over a year, as discussed in nearly every board meeting in that period. When we made the decision not to litigate, we also had to meet the deadline from the insurance company to complete work under the claim by June. This meant we needed to start right away.

Classic is all over the place. Why are they not following the plan that was emailed Wednesday?
The plan has changed since our emails earlier this week and it will continue to change as we move through the project. The initial plan was for the project to begin in building one and progress through the neighborhood. When Classic went to schedule crews this week they had much more labor available than they anticipated due to Covid economic impacts.Thus, they were able to start with multiple work crews around the neighborhood. This means you should PREPARE NOW. We now have more than 80 workers on the project. Having more crews we will be done much faster, and we can all get back to sheltering in place quietly. 

They are blocking my driveway, construction debris and nails are everywhere
One of the pitfalls of a construction project is that is is messy, loud and disruptive – especially roofing.
The crews will clean up at the end of each day, but these are construction crews and some trash will be missed. Please make allowances for this during construction. There will be much more traffic for the next month and parking will be a problem. If you need to use your car between 7 am and 7 pm while your home is being worked on,  please move your car to an alternate parking area outside of those hours.

It is loud and I am trying to work from home
Many of us are working from home right now and this is a very loud inconvenience. There is no getting around that! Fortunately the work on your home should be as brief as possible since we have so many people working on the project now. 

I am not there to move my exterior items
Some of your neighbors are happy to assist. If you need help moving items email here.

Why are we doing this? My roof is fine.
The roofing replacement is covered as part of an insurance claim from hail storms in 2018 and 2019. Several roof inspectors have been on our property over the past year. The findings were that ALL ROOFS  were damaged. This doesn’t necessarily mean you have leaks or would know about the damage on your roof specifically. In addition to repairing the dozens of roofs that are leaking, this project improves the value of our individual properties. On average a new roof increases your home value by about $12,000.

Why is Classic not responsible for damage – especially to my HVAC?
The contract with Classic includes standard construction language which was reviewed and verified by our attorney. Regarding the HVAC clause – it was noticed during the siding project that some HVAC and plumbing installations were not done correctly and run along the roof decking. There is a danger of the lines being punctured during a roof replacement, which is why those lines are not supposed to be installed that way. Also, there could be insulation that would further hide any lines that were incorrectly installed. Classic cannot be responsible for what they cannot see. Fortunately the majority of our decking is sound and does not require replacement. These issues are not commonplace but needed to be addressed in the contract prior to beginning the project.

QUESTIONS

• Email Classic at [email protected] 
• Contact the Board through the HOA website under the Renovation page

WORK SCHEDULE
        Begin: Thursday, April 23, 2020
        End: Week of June 8
        Time: 7 am to 7 pm  Monday – Saturday 
        Note: All construction work is dependent on weather.

We all hope that this inconvenience is short lived and that we will soon be able to enjoy the new roofs, the added value they provide, and the pride of living in a quiet and peaceful neighborhood again,

The COVID-19 coronavirus is already impacting our daily lives in many ways. The health and safety of our neighbors and community is of utmost importance and we are closely following the updates from the City of Dallas and the CDC for any actions related to our neighborhood.   What can you do? 1. Social distancing Please follow the CDC and City of Dallas  guidelines to prevent the spread of COVID-19.  2. Be a good neighbor If you have a neighbor who may need assistance, now is a great time to check on them and be sure they have the resources they need to endure this health crisis. 3. Ask for help or offer to help Many of our neighbors are at a greater risk for this infection which may mean that going to the grocery store or pharmacy a risky proposition. Our neighbor Marla Reyes has offered to provide assistance to those who need to be particularly cautious at this time. If you need help (or know someone who might) or if you can help others in this way, please click the links below to email Marla or call or text Marla at 214-507-4745

4. Stay connected Social distancing may cause some people to feel isolated or lonely. To stay connected with your neighbors consider joining the Copperfield Neighborhood Group on Facebook. This is a closed group – visible only to verified members of our neighborhood which includes residents of the Copperfield Townhomes, Condos and Houses. 5. Stay informed For local updates visit the City of Dallas Coronavirus website. Questions or concerns about Coronavirus should be directed to the Dallas County Health and Human Services at (972) 692-2780. Let’s all stay healthy! Copperfield Townhomes HOA Board of Directors