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 MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF PLAZA EAST ASSOCIATION
March 19, 2008

Pursuant to notice the Board of Directors of Plaza East Association, Inc. met in special session on Wednesday March 19, 2008 at 7:00 P.M. in the Recreation Room, 4300 N. Ocean Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308. Directors in attendance were Robert Buehler, Richard Madey, Jeanne Poore, Armando Namis, Dianne Shumard, Tim Smith and Alex Soufrine. Mr. Henein, Mr. Galczak and Mr. Toklucu were not present. Also present was Association Attorney Randall K. Roger, Property Manager David L. Beswick and Administrative Assistant, Ms. Ayasha Agarrat. Mr. Smith chaired the meeting and Mr. Beswick recorded the proceedings. The meeting was called to order at 7:20 P.M. and began with the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag followed by roll call.
 
Thereafter, the matter of screening applicants to purchase units in Plaza East was discussed. President Smith outlined the current procedure and the associated problem(s), and various members of the Board a Membership contributed thought on the matter. Attorney Randall K. Roger was called upon to advise the Board on the legalities of the background and screening processes including right of first refusal, liabilities for the Board and possible issues for legal action. Mr. Roger suggested that a financial review of prospective purchasers be performed before any physical meeting to disallow claims of discrimination based on gender or race.
 
Thereafter, on a motion by Mr. Soufrine, seconded by Dr. Namis, it was voted to hold screenings for new applicants on the first (1st) and third (3rd) Wednesdays of each month. President Smith, Mr. Buehler, Mr. Madey, Mrs. Poore, Dr. Namis and Mr. Soufrine voted in favor and Ms. Shumard voted in opposition.
 
Thereafter, the matters of the recent Election of Directors and a protest of the same were discussed. Mr. Randall K. Roger, Association Attorney asked if the Board wished to restrict this portion of the meeting to Board Members only. Ms. Shumard so moved but there was no second. Mr. Roger then proceeded to give a detailed description of the voting process and how it was applied.
 
Thereafter a motion made by Mr. Madey, seconded by Mr. Buehler, to open the three unopened ballots, the matter was defeated with Mr. Buehler, Mr. Madey and Mrs. Poore voting in favor, and President Smith, Dr. Namis, Ms. Shumard, Mr. Soufrine, voting in opposition.
 
Thereafter, the discussion on the effects that the various options would have on the composition of the Board of Directors and the direction of the Plaza East Association was continued.
 
Thereafter, upon motion by Mr. Soufrine, seconded by President Smith to re-stage the election with assistance from the Office of the Condominium Ombudsman, the measure was defeated with President Smith, Ms. Shumard and Mr. Soufrine voting in favor, and Mr. Buehler, Mr. Madey, Dr. Namis and Mrs. Poore voting in opposition.
 
Thereafter, upon motion by Mr. Soufrine, seconded by Ms. Shumard, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 9:14 P.M.
 
Respectfully Submitted