PLAZA EAST ASSOCIATION
MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
August 30, 2006


Richard Loarie, President called to order a duly constituted meeting of the Plaza East Board of Directors on Wednesday August 30, 2006 at 7:30 PM in the Recreation Room.

Present were: Ismet Baker, Richard Loarie, Terry Marcum, Charles Packard, Allen Pell, DiAnne Shumard, Alex Soufrine, John Toklucu. Also present Mike Morgan, manager. A quorum was established.
Absent: James Brady, Rafick Henein, Tim Smith, and Helene Pasternak, Secretary

APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
John Toklucu made a motion seconded by Charles Packard to approve the Board Minutes from July 26, 2006 meeting. All vote aye for the motion.

TREASURER’S REPORT
The complete Treasurer’s report is attached for July 2006

PRESIDENT’S REPORT
Topical storm Ernesto resulted in no major damage. The August 14, 2006 incident was ruled a suicide death. The Environmental Protection Agency sent a warning letter on September 11, 2006 charging that unpermitted waste water is being discharged into the ocean. This is part of the AC system and has been done since 1968. Richard Loarie will be following up with problem.

MANAGER’S REPORT
The complete Manager’s Report is attached.
The elevator replacement project is on schedule. EF, GH, and NP will go into service September 20, 2006. Renovation of CD, JK, and LM will begin October 1, 2006. The fire alarm system is on schedule. The garage scrubber (12 years old) stopped working, and needs replacing at a cost of $10,208. John Toklucu made a motion to replace the scrubber seconded by Charles Packard. All vote aye for the motion. Richard Loarie, John Toklucu and Ismet Baker met with Gary Wallace of EST to discuss a card access system and video camera upgrading for the building. The cost would be $55,000.

SHUTTERS / IMPACT WINDOWS
All shutters must be in compliance at the time they were installed. They must be operational.

CASA CONDE CONTRACT FOR RECREATION ROOM
The contract was discussed in length. Alex Soufrine made a motion to sign the contract seconded by DiAnne Shumard. All vote aye for the motion.

BUDGET COMMITTEE
Ismet Baker reported that the committee is making progress on the new budget for 2007.

ELEVATOR COMMITTEE

Richard Loarie reported that the elevators will have stainless steel doors and interiors. The floor will be covered by black mats until the lobbies are completed and it is decided what the flooring will be. The elevators will be like the ones in Playa Del Mar.

CORRESPONDENCE

Matt Perlman (8H) requested that he be allowed to rent his condo. James Brady (absent) submitted a letter with his thoughts on the subject which Richard Loarie read. DiAnne Shumard with drew from the discussion due to a conflict of interest. She is Matt Perlman’s real estate agent. A lively discussion of the owners and Board of Directors followed. Richard Loarie made a motion to deny Matt Perlman’s request, Allen Pell seconded the motion. All voted aye for the motion.

Galczak 12A (not present) requested condo records
Wechsler 12L (not present) requested condo records
Haykov 16N requested Smoke HVAC & Fire Alarm relocation
Streiner 3B (not presnt) voting question

NEW BUSINESS

No new business. John Toklucu made a motion at 9:25 PM to adjourn seconded by Ismet Baker.

Respectfully Submitted


DiAnne Shumard

Board Member