16. Screen House Policy (from MPCA By-Laws)

The screen house is for the sole use of Moody Point residents, their immediate families and close friends, and Community Life Committee functions (see #20 regarding social events and CLC). It is provided for association members’ enjoyment of our beautiful natural surroundings here at Moody Point. Members must continually keep in mind the environmental sensitivity of this important estuary system and act accordingly. (Pol)

a.     The building must be kept locked when no resident is present. All residents are provided with the combination to the lock (see final page) upon receipt of this guide. If necessary, the combination may be obtained from any Director. (Pol)

b.     No motorized vehicles or equipment of any kind, except maintenance vehicles and specialized vehicles for the disabled, are permitted on the trails or at the screen house. (See #1b above concerning moving boats). (Pol)

c.     Pedestrian access is restricted to established trails leading to scenic vantage points. (Pol)

d.     Hunting is prohibited within the area. (See #9)

e.     Boats may be launched and landed only at the dock/pier. (See #1)

f.      Swimming is allowed only from the dock/pier, and at one’s own risk. (See #21)

g.     Screen house and dock may be used during daylight hours only. (Pol)

h.     Children must be accompanied by an adult. (Pol)

i.      Excessive noise, including loud audio equipment, is prohibited at all times in consideration of both wild life and residents. (Pol)

j.      Pets: (See #13.) (Pol., WD)

k.     Large-group events at the screen house are limited to those scheduled and organized by the Community Life Committee and other recognized entities within the MPCA. Private events for 20 people or fewer may also be scheduled, contingent upon approval by the Community Life Committee; residents gaining approval for such events are responsible for all clean-up and repairs, if required. The Community Life Committee Chair or designee will keep a calendar for noting screen house outings of over 10 but less than 20 participants. (Pol)

l.      All use of the screen house and the surrounding deck and dock area are at one’s own risk. (Pol)

m.   The screen house and adjoining deck at Moody Point may be used for classes and other similar, organized, prescheduled activities as long as the following conditions are met:

•     The class or activity must be in keeping with the serenity of the location and the duration of the class or activity shall not exceed two hours.

•     All classes or activities must be open and offered to all Moody Point residents to a safe and appropriate number for the particular activity, not to exceed the maximum number specified above.

•     All participants, except the instructor, must be Moody Point residents.

•     Moody Point residents should be able to use the facility in a way that does not interfere with the class or activity during the time that the class or activity is taking place.

•     The screen house must be “broom” cleaned and all furniture must be returned to its original positions immediately following the class or activity.

•     All activities or classes must first be cleared with and scheduled thru the Community Life Committee and the MPCA Board.

•     All times and dates must be posted on the Bulletin Board and the Website at least one week in advance.

•     At least one designated Moody Point resident must be present before and after the activity or class to ensure that all of the above conditions are met. (Pol)