MINUTES—MONDAY, MARCH 2, 2009

MINUTES— MARCH 2, 2009

1. OPENING REMARKS—John Goodland, president, advised that a roster sign in sheet would be passed around for members present. When returned, the roster showed 25 were present representing 14 condominiums. Goodland introduced the guest speaker, Andrew Kato, artistic director, Maltz Jupiter Theatre.

2. SPEAKER: Andrew Kato told of his theatre and television background and the circumstances that brought him to the artistic director position at Maltz Jupiter Theatre three years ago. The director moved to Jupiter when he was 13 years old and became a bus boy at the former Burt Reynolds Dinner Theatre, eventually deciding to pursue a theatrical career. He later enrolled in Palm Beach Community College where he received an Associates Degree in Business, then went on to earn a Performing Arts Degree at Florida State University. He went to New York to try to break into the theater industry, later receiving his first job offer as a theater company producer in Portland, Maine. He returned to New York after two years and became a commercial producer. Kato admitted he didn’t really want to come back to Florida, preferring to remain in New York theatre circles, but when an offer to apply for his present position at Maltz Jupiter Theatre came, he decided to come here to investigate the possibilities. He wound up accepting and said that he has never regretted it. Kato advised that The Maltz is a 501c non-profit organization depending solely on donations, ticket sales and grants to keep the doors open. He stated that the main shows at The Maltz are all produced locally, costing $400,000 to produce each one. This season’s productions will cost $1.5 million for five major productions. The director said The Maltz received more Carbonelle nominations than any other theatre the past year. The Carbonelle is like the Tony award here in Florida. The Maltz Jupiter Theatre is doing well, Kato said, and advised that this past season topped all previous season ticket sales. The speaker encouraged members to become volunteers at the theatre through the Theatre Guild, which is comprised of over 400 local residents. “We need resident and commercial support,” Kato explained. The speaker circulated a flyer announcing the 2009-2010 season at The Maltz. Shows will include: Fanny Brice: The Real Funny Girl, November 10-22, 2009; La Cage Aux Folles, January 12-31, 2010; Tintypes, February 9-28, 2010; and, Anything Goes, March 9-28, 2010. Season tickets are on sale now and subscriptions must be renewed by May 4, 2009.

3. SECRETARY’S REPORT--Gerry Johnson, secretary, called for a motion to waive reading and approval of the minutes of the February 2 meeting. A motion was made and seconded. The motion passed and the minutes were accepted as mailed.

4. TREASURER’S REPORT—Joe Walsh reported the BRA money market account now stands at $(Redacted) and that a checking account balance is now $(Redacted). John Goodland explained that the large balance might be attributed to numerous final landscaping assessment payments that have been received the past few days.

5. OLD BUSINESS:
A. Goodland advised members that the final landscaping project would be started this week due to prompt payments of the assessment.

B. The president reminded members that the association now has a blog online and an e-mail address. The blog is advantageous for regular communications between condominiums and the BRA. He encouraged members to use the blog and the e-mail. The blog address is: beachroadassociation.blogspot.com/, and the e-mail address is:
beachroadassociation@yahoo.com.

6. ANNUAL MEETING—It was announced that the association’s annual meeting would be Monday, April 6. Only presidents and representatives will be invited to attend due to limited space.

7. NEW BUSINESS—A discussion concerning abuse of parking privileges created by unit owners arose. It was generally agreed that such problems should be resolved without confrontation, and that the bylaws should be reviewed and legal advice should be obtained.

8. ADJOURNMENT—With no further business, the meeting adjourned at 4:50pm.