PLAZA EAST ASSOCIATION
MINUTES OF MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
MARCH 30, 2005


Mr. Terry Marcum, President called to order a duly constituted meeting of Plaza East Board of Directors on Wednesday, March 30, 2005 at 7:30 PM in the Recreation Room.

Present were Terry Marcum, Jim Brady, DiAnne Shumard, Richard Loarie, Gerald Marcial, Allen Pell, Ismet Baker, and Timoth Smith. Also present Willy Lopez, Manager.
Absent: Robert Buehler, Joe Messner and John Toklucu.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Allen Pell made a motion, seconded by Ismet Baker to approve the minutes of the Board Meeting of February 21, 2005.

TREASURER’S REPORT
There was no report.

MANAGER’S REPORT
Willy Lopez reported leak under sink 7J (Ruitenberg), two pool lights failed and replaced, two sable palms were replaced, fresh water pump and motor passed inspection, shopping cart wheels were replaced and will be replacing the balance, exhaust fan in mechanical room was replaced, tread mill motor replaced, new copier lease with Toshiba, a $1200 savings per year, all fire code violations corrected, fire alarm system needs replacing and upper and lower garage floors and walks were pressure cleaned. The complete report is attached.

LANDSCAPE COMMITTEE
Terry Marcum appointed new chairperson Patricia Piffath, Malcolm Miller will submit a new landscape design and report back. Bids will be submitted to determine what will be done.

ELEVATOR COMMITTEE
After a lengthy discussion of Board Members and owners it was decided to hire an elevator consultant to determine how we need to proceed in elevator replacement.

LOBBY COMMITTEE
Eugenie Moriconi and Ruth Voluck presented specifications for designer presentations. Attached is the report.

LEGAL COMMITTEE
The committee interviewed various law firms and recommended that two firms meet with the Board of Directors to select one of the two. The committee advised that contracts over $5000 or an obligation to continue for longer the six months and all claims that cannot be readily resolved by manager be given to legal committee for review and recommendation to the Board. A motion by Allen Pell, seconded by Tim Smith. The motion passed unanimously. Attached is the report.


Screening Committee
Jerry Marcial advised that apartment 12F was sold to Albert &Doloros Tirado for $380,000, 2N was sold to Rose Bisgeier for $ 370,000, 4F was sold to George & Laura O’Connell for $ 349,000 and 17M was sold to Ferda & Gulcin Koymen for $ 560,000 all un furnished. A motion was made by Allen Pell and seconded by Richard Loarie to approve the committee report. All approved.

MOTION TO FILL EXISTING BOARD VACANCIES
Ismet Baker nominated Charlotte Gazzana, seconded by Allen Pell to replace Joe Messner, who is moving away. Motion passed unanimously.

Appointment of Secretary was moved to April. Allen Pell made the motion seconded by Ismet Baker. All approved.

MANAGER AND ASSISTANT JOB DESCRIPTION
This was moved to the April meeting by a motion from Terry Marcum seconded by DiAnne Shumard. All approved.

CONTRACTOR DEPOSIT
Legal Committee was asked to review this and come back in April with recommendations.

INSTALLATION OF SLIDING GLASS DOOR AND WINDOWS.
Gary Rubinstein (7C) requested approval to install new sliding glass doors. Motion was made by DiAnne Shumard seconded by Tim Smith. All approved.
Terry Marcum (12J) requested approval to install new kitchen window. A motion was made by Jim Brady, seconded by Richard Loarie. All approved.

INTERNET ACCESS/WEBSITE
John Toklucu requested to investigate free access and camera in Recreation Room, 3 HBO channels and 2 channels for the building and Digital service from Comcast.

TRASH PICKUP
It was discussed changing the trash pickup to three days a week in the January meeting. Richard Loarie made a motion seconded by Tim Smith for the change to take place effected April 18, 2005. All approved.

Richard Loarie made motion seconded by Tim Smith to adjourn at 10:45 PM. All voted aye.


Respectfully submitted



DiAnne Shumard
Interim Acting Recording Secretary