MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF PLAZA EAST ASSOCIATION
August 27, 2008
Pursuant to notice the Board of Directors of
Plaza East Association, Inc. met in special session on Wednesday
August 27, 2008 at 6:30 P.M. in the N-P Elevator Lobby, 4300 N.
Ocean Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308. Directors in attendance
were James Brady, Robert Buehler, Donald Galczak, Rafick Henein,
Richard Madey, DiAnne Shumard, Tim Smith, Alex Soufrine and John
Toklucu. Also present was Property Manager David Beswick. Mr. Smith
chaired the meeting and Mr. Beswick recorded the proceedings. The
meeting was called to order at 6:38 P.M. and began with the Pledge
of Allegiance to the Flag. Being that there is no Secretary,
President Smith directed Mr. Beswick to proceed with Roll Call. A
quorum was established.
Also present were Buddy Pressley, Jared Cantor and Dominick Licairi
of All-American Windows and doors, the successful proposing company
for this project.
President Smith announced that the purpose of the special meeting
was to consider and vote on a special assessment of the membership
to pay for the replacement of all common area windows and doors
with new hurricane impact resistant window and door systems.
Thereafter, upon motion by Mr. Toklucu, seconded by Mr. Soufrine,
it was voted to proceed with a vote by the Board of Directors to
proceed with a special assessment of the membership to fund this
project. Mr. Brady, Mr. Galczak, Mr. Henein, Mr. Madey, Ms.
Shumard, President Smith, Mr. Soufrine and Mr. Toklucu voted in
favor of the motion and Mr. Buehler voted in
opposition.
Armando Namis arrived at 6:50 P.M. and joined the Board at the head
table.
There was a discussion about the previous special assessment to
protect the common areas with hurricane shutters and what had
happened with the funds collected for that purpose. It was also
explained why hurricane shutters were not a viable or
cost-efficient option. The matter of the previous shutter system
was also discussed.
Thereafter, the amount of funding necessary was discussed. The
visitors from All-American addressed every segment of window
replacement for the membership
Thereafter, upon motion by Mr. Brady, seconded by President Smith,
the matter of specially assessing the membership in the amount of
six hundred thousand dollars in addition to the thirty six thousand
and two dollars in the shutter special assessment account was
discussed, and the motion was withdrawn after discussion.
Thereafter, upon motion by Mr. Soufrine, seconded by Mr. Toklucu,
it was unanimously voted to specially assess the membership in the
amount of five hundred and fifty thousand dollars for the purpose
of funding the installation of hurricane impact resistant windows,
doors and mullions in the common areas of Plaza East.
Thereafter, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 7:48 P.M.
Respectfully Submitted,