As the Ohio Department of Health and the State of Ohio have initiated some changes in the guidelines for Ohioans, the Board with the agreement of Management has made some changes to the policies that were initially enacted on April 7^th.  The changes are highlighted.

1. No social gatherings will be permitted in the Community Room or the Roof Garden.
2. Social distancing of 6’ must be maintained in all common areas. Do not linger in the outer lobby as it makes maintaining that distance difficult for those coming in or out.
3. Residents who wish to schedule contractors may do so for dates after June 1^st, but must contact James as to the type of work and the proposed dates so that we can limit the number of projects to no more than 4 at any given time. All contractors must wear face masks and gloves when outside the resident’s unit.
4. Everyone must disinfect all commonly used items and surfaces. Carts and luggage racks must be sanitized by the user and returned personally to the cart room. No item may be left on the elevator for any reason.
5. Use of plumbing facilities including toilets and garbage disposals must be used carefully and sparingly. Paper towels, cleansing wipes and dental floss should never be flushed into our plumbing lines.
6. All deliveries must be left or picked up at the front desk or in the outer lobby. Amazon and FedEx deliveries can be picked up in the package room as usual, but maintaining a social distance from door staff.
7. The exercise room will be open for use by one person at a time with an exception for couples who exercise together. A schedule will be posted each week for those who wish to reserve a time for no longer than an hour. Everyone using the equipment must bring disinfecting wipes with them to sanitize all equipment used.
8. The mail room is to be used by one person at a time.
9. The elevators are to be used by one person at a time with exceptions for passenger’s children and the disabled who require assistance. Residents should stand 6’ away from elevator door while waiting
10. The laundry room is to be used by no more than two persons at a time maintaining 6’ social distance. All appliances and surfaces must be sanitized after each use.
11. Use of the grill in the Roof Garden is limited to one person at a time. Residents using the grill must bring their own utensils and sterilize non heated surfaces when finished.  Use of the kitchen in the Roof Garden continues to be prohibited.
12. The door staff will no longer valet cars until further notice.
13. The outdoor patios may be used by no more than two persons at a time.
14. Social distancing of 6’ should be maintained between pets and other people and animals pursuant to the new CDC guidelines.

Two Important Reminders:

Out of consideration for the health of one another, please comply with our strong recommendation and request that we all wear face masks when in the common areas.

If a resident should become ill they are urged to follow strictly the CDC guidelines that were summarized on the sheet that was attached to the original Notice and available on the Belvedere Website.

Note:  These policies will go into effect on Tuesday, May 5^th and will be reviewed once again at the end of May for potential reconsideration based on the Covid 19 situation in Ohio at that time.

Thank you for your continued compliance and cooperation with the policies put in place in an effort to keep us all healthy so that we can look forward to celebrating together the 96^th anniversary of the Belvedere!

Belvedere Board of Directors,

May 4, 2020