BOARD OF GOVERNORS REGULAR & ANNUAL MEETING

MINUTES

Thursday, March 14, 2002  – 7:30 P.M.

Tournament Players Club

 

 

President Larry Molina called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.  Those also present for quorum being, Mickey Berk, Jerry Bloch, Ira Josephson, Hal Menchel and Larry Molina.

Absent: Ruth Landler

Management: Lou Brawer

Frank, Weinberg and Black PA – Attorney Steve Weinberg

Goldman, Juda and Martin P.A. – Carol Eskew

Mr. Molina opened the meeting by announcing the death of George Landler, husband of Board Secretary Ruth Landler. Mr. Molina asked for a moment of silence for Mr. Landler. 

Mr. Molina then asked Mr. Brawer to declare the Election for members of the Board of Governors closed. The election was closed at 7:45pm. Marty Friedman, Harvey Marrow and Carol Eskew were asked to determine if a quorum for the Annual Meeting and Election was present. While this was being done the Regular Board meeting continued. 

APPROVAL OF MINUTES 

A MOTION was made by Mr. Josephson and Seconded by Mr. Berk to approve the minutes from February 21, 2002, with no additions or corrections. FOR APPROVAL 5 AGAINST 0. 

Mr. Molina turned the floor over to Mr. Weinberg for his legal report.

LEGAL REPORT

Mr. Weinberg started his report by reporting that the Coral Springs Improvement District has agreed to clean the berm along the Sawgrass Expressway and to plant Sea grape. Mr. Weinberg thanked everyone who has helped over the years with this project. These people included Marty Friedman, Harvey Marrow, Maureen and Mickey Berk, and Larry Molina. He stated that the Improvement District Board would vote of this at their April Meeting. 

In closing Mr. Weinberg reviewed the results of the Property Tax hearing. He reported that the assessed value on the land near the Tennis Center was reduced resulting in a $4000 to $5000 savings to the community. 

 

PROPERTY  MANAGER’S REPORT 

The floor was turned over to Mr. Brawer who presented his monthly management report (see attached). Mr. Brawer went over the report highlighting the work that has been done in preparation for the 2001 audit, inspections, landscaping, tree trimming, the Tennis Center, and the street sign project. All these items are covered in his report. 

Mr. Brawer went on and showed pictures of the Pressure Cleaning Trailer that was recently purchased. He also showed picture of the tree trimming and the street signs. 

Finally, Mr. Brawer reported that he has come to an agreement with Minolta for a new office copier. Details will follow shortly. 

ARC COMMITTEE

 Mr. Molina asked Mr. Brawer to present the ARC committee report and recommendations. A MOTION was made by Mr. Bloch and seconded by Mr. Josephson that the committee recommendations be approved as presented. THE MOTION WAS APPROVED 5 YES AND 0 NO. 

OTHER BUSINESS 

The Board then had a discussion of the fountain that is outside the Kousevitsky residence (1900 Colonial Drive). Mr. Brawer was instructed to send them a letter with the help of Mr. Weinberg. 

Mr. Brawer was also instructed to send letters to carol Krellin concerning the parking of their guest’s pickup truck, which is not allowed after midnight and Mr. & Mrs. Kidwei (12180 Eagle Trace Blvd. North) sating that even though the house had the air conditioner installed prior to their ownership it is still a violation and needs to be removed. 

A MOTION was made by Mr. Bloch and seconded by Mr. Berk giving them 60 days to remove the air conditioner or find a way to shield it from sight. MOTION PASSED 5 YES and 0 NO. 

It was recommended that in the future Mr. Brawer supply Goldman and Juda with a list of violations so that they can be included in any estoppels requests. This will put any prospective buyers on notice that they are purchasing a house with a violation. 

Mr. Josephson brought up the problem that has been going on with Integrity property management concerning the Neighborhood Associations assessment payments. It was suggested that these payments go directly to Mr. Brawer who will be responsible to notify Integrity, Goldman and Juda, and the Board if payments are not received by the 15th of the beginning of the quarter. 

APPOINTMENT OF NOMINATING COMMITTEE 

Mr. Molina announced that the current Board’s last piece of business is to appoint a Nominating Committee for the next election. 

A MOTION was made by Mr. Josephson and seconded by Mr. Berk to appoint Marty Friedman, Harvey Marrow, Dr. Ron Cohen, and Al Nigro to serve on the committee. THE MOTION PASSED 5 YES and 0 NO. 

AWARD PRESENTATIONS 

Mr. Molina and Mr. Brawer then presented plaques of appreciation to each of the current Board members. 

ANNOUNCEMENT OF QUORUM AND APPOINTMENTS 

Mr. Friedman announced that there are only 167 members of the Association present either in person or by proxy for the Annual Meeting. There is therefore no quorum and the meeting and election cannot be held. The current Board stays in power. 

Mr. Weinberg then explained what the procedure would be. 

A MOTION was made by Mr. Berk and seconded by Mr. Josephson to appoint Mrs. Joan Casagrande to fill the seat left vacant by the resignation of Mr. Mintzer. THE MOTION PASSED 5 YES and 0 NO. 

Mr. Molina then announce that Dr. Menchel, Ms. Landler, and Mr. Bloch have turned in Letters of Resignation. 

A MOTION was made by Mr. Berk and seconded by Mr. Josephson to accept these Letters of Resignation. MOTION PASSED 4 YES and 0 NO. 

A MOTION was made by Mr. Berk and seconded by Ms. Casagrande to appoint Nancy Frank, Dennis Levin, and Ted Schetcherd to fill the seats left vacant by the above-mentioned resignations. MOTION PASSED 4 YES and 0 NO. 

ELECTION OF OFFICERS 

A MOTION was made by Mr. Josephson and seconded by Ms. Casagrande to elect Mr. Molina as President. MOTION PASSED 7 YES and 0 NO. 

A MOTION was made by Mr. Josephson and seconded by Ms. Frank to elect Mr. Berk as Vice President. MOTION PASSED 7 YES and 0 NO

A MOTION was made by Mr. Berk and seconded by Mr. Schetcherd to elect Mr. Josephson as Treasurer. MOTION PASSED 7 YES and 0 NO

A MOTION was made by Mr. Josephson and seconded by Mr. Levin to elect Ms. Casagrande as Secretary. MOTION PASSED 7 YES and 0 NO

Mr. Molina took a moment to thank Marty Friedman for all his hard work on the election and everything else he does. 

The floor was then turned over to Mr. Brawer who passed out Operating Manuals to all the Board members and explained what was in them. He announced that he would be available to go over anything that is unclear to the new Board members. 

NEW BUSINESS 

Mr. Molina asked if there is any new business to come before the Board and there was none. 

AUDIENCE COMMENTS 

The floor was opened to residents to make any comments. 

DATE OF NEXT MEETING 

The next regular Board of Governors meeting will be Tuesday, April 16, 2002 at 7:30pm at T.P.C. 

 ADJOURNMENT 

The meeting was adjourned at 9:00pm.  

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

Louis Brawer

Property Manager