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Dear Neighbors at the Playa Del Sol

I like to take this opportunity to thank you all for your votes in the election of Board of Directors. Considering the short period of time you know me, your number of votes indicated an overwhelming support. Such a response speaks well of your alertness in regard to your condo.

With your efforts there came lots of positives:

1- The Board of Directors realized that there are CHECKS & BALANCE and they are working for the CONDO OWNERS and not for the BUILDING.

2- Unit owners found that they are significant and they can raise their voice without fear and even can recall the Board. Thank you for all your signed Recall forms. We need 186 signatures to recall Mr. Leeds and Mr. Pohan as per terms stated in the Articles of Incorporation. Please fill in the form or send your signed consents in writing indicating your unit number to my address.

3- Association lawyer has the hint that she is expected to work with the association and to protect condo owner’s interest.

4- We all learned that some time if not challenged the Laws of Florida may be twisted.

5- We learned that Section 718.112 strongly and specifically upholds the Implementation of individual Condominium Association By-Laws.

Only in cases where Condominium By-Laws DO NOT have recommendation, or specific requirement, the sub-sections of section 718 recommends Florida's procedures can be implemented.

No legislator has ever recommended contradictory procedures in a given law.

a- Playa Del Sol Articles of Association, REQUIRES presence of four members of Board of Directors for the board to have quorum.

b- Playa Del Sol Articles of Association REQUIRES majority (186) votes for any change or modifications exceeding $35,000 expenditure.

6- The board realized that the documents such as minute of the Board Meetings must

Accurately reflect the Board’s discussions.

Following improvements need both attention from the Board of Directors and your supports:

1- Board of Directors must make sure that 95 cent or more quality work is returned for every dollar we spend in improvement of our building.

2- For every completed sections of work, Board of Directors must provide cost reports to the condo owners .i.e.:

(i) Repair of pool and Destruction /Construction of planters. (ii) Tile works, (iii) Brick works, (iv) Over hung front of the building, (v) Other construction works exceeding $35,000.

Statement made by the board similar to: “Examine the books and compare checks with invoices” is not an appropriate answer from a bunch of sincere and educated board members in the 21^st Century.

3- All request for bids should be displayed in the notice board and be available to the condo owners if requested.

4- Board of Directors should be willing to benefit from the pool of expertise of the condo owners as advisors

5- The cost of maintenance together with special assessment should be kept below the level which triggers the avalanche of sales of condo units and removes the desire for purchase from new buyers.

6- A competent manager should be hired who financially and legally be accountable to the Board of Directors and the condo owners and make periodical written reports on all aspects of construction, security, maintenance, health and overall welfare of the condo.

7- Members of Board of Directors individually and/or as group must not use condominium lawyers and condominium association money for any legal disputes they may have with the condo owners. Condominium Association money is to protect us against outside claims. Our money should not be used for intimidation and suppression of condo owners.

8- Lets all together watch the performance of the Board of Directors in 2007.

Good Luck to all of you and God bless America

Cyrus Ardehali

3/7/2007

Cyrus Ardehali

240 East Jericho Tpke,

Mineola, NY 11501

Tel: 516-747-4938 www.galtoceandrive.com

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