Phase 5 - Reopening

Posted by Michael Vitek

With Illinois set to enter Phase 5 of "Restore Illinois" on Friday, June 11, 2021, James Kilmer will lift mask requirements in the common areas of both buildings. for those fully vaccinated. The State of Illinois has issued guidance in order to have a uniform understanding.

So what does this mean for all of us at James Kilmer and what should we expect to see change? We should all expect to see people without masks and people with masks in the common hallways and elevators, roof deck, lobbies, and other locations within our Association.

We will also see a reopening of amenities that had previously been closed due to COViD-19, such as the Fitness Center, Hospitality Rooms and Management Office - we have already opened the Roof Deck and happy to see residents enjoying the sun from great heights!

Some things that may not change right away will be the face shields at the door staff stations at both James House and Kilmer House. Also, we want you to feel comfortable in knowing that if you have a work order where maintenance will enter your home, we are happy to wear a mask regardless of vaccination status; all you have to do is note that you would like to see this practice before entering your unit in the initial request or when the staff arrives at your door. All staff are required to carry a mask as part of their uniform.

We hope that everyone stays safe and does what is necessary to protect themselves - COViD-FREE. We hope this for our own at JK and for our neighbors out in the world.

More info on Amenities in the next section...

The Fitness Center, located on the lobby level of James House will be open for use beginning Friday, June 11, 2021. The membership season will run from June 11, 2021 through May 31, 2022. Enrollment forms can be found on our website or you can pick one up at the Management Office vestibule.

The adopted rules for the Fitness Center (James Kilmer Rules and Procedures, pp. 20-21) must be followed for the safety of everyone. We ask everyone to refresh themselves with this information before use of this amenity space.

For those residents who held memberships ending May 31, 2020 and experienced the early closing (March 20, 2020) of the facility due to COViD-19 will receive a credit on their 2021-2022 membership of $17.28. Please contact Kathy or Nichelle in the management office if you have any questions.

SUMMARY OF HOA BOARD MEETING, 6/7/21:

Pool forms were approved last night, FFC and HOA Management are working out the fine details of the forms and should have them ready to be sent out this week.

We are scheduled to open Tuesday, July 6^th – Sunday, October 3^rd. There are no early bird specials and no increase in fees. The cost will be the 2019/2020 regular membership fees (prices will be listed out on the membership form).

As of right now, FFC cannot accommodate hosting an in-person/in lobby registration process (like years before) so all registration will be done online or at the FFC location, 1235 N. LaSalle.

*FOR MORE INFORMATION ON HOA's TENNIS AND POOL FACILITIES FOR THE 2021 SEASON, PLEASE VISIT THEIR WEBSITE.