Aquarius Committees of 2022
The Aquarius Committees are: Legal, Finance, Engineering/Construction, Housekeeping and Maintenance, Social, Fining, Insurance, Information and Technology
Legal Committee
Board Member: Leon Behar
Scope of Duties: House Attorney, Contracts review, Construction contract review and Review By-Laws.
Members:
1.) Gary Svirsky – Unit 606S: Email: gsvirsky@omm.com
2.) Joel Cohen – Unit 1408S: Email: joelcohenlaw@gmail.com
3.) George Abboud – Unit 504S: Email: georgefabboud@gmail.com
4.) Roy Bernstein – Unit 507S: Email: Roybern123@gmail.com
Finance Committee
Board Member: Ella Jankowska Fishman
Scope of Duties: Review PnLs, Review Loans and Assessment dollars and work on 2023 budget.
Members:
1.) Emma Smith – Unit 703S: Email: esmith1047@gmail.com
2.) Eugenia Volcheck – Unit 802N: Email: eugeniavolchek@gmail.com
3.) Roman Izyayev – Unit 1107S: Email: Roman.professional30@gmail.com
4.) Elizabeth Khalavich – Unit 508S: Email: lkhalevich@yahoo.com
Engineering/Construction Committee Board Member: Ella Jankowska Fishman
Committee Advisor: Arkady Chase – Unit PH5N: Email: arkady.chase@gmail.com Scope of Duties: Project review and engineering recommendations.
Members:
1.) Nusin Shtern – Unit 408N: Email: nusinshtern@yahoo.com
2.) Leonid Blyumin – Unit 1103S: Email: blyumin.lora@gmail.com 3.) George Abboud – Unit 504S: Email: georgefabboud@gmail.com 4.) Leonid Smiyansky – Unit 607S: Email: lsmall5692@gmail.com 5.) Antoine Rabbat – Unit 1504N: Email: arabbat1@gmail.com
Housekeeping and Maintenance Committee
Board Members: Ella Jankowska Fishman & Leon Behar
Scope of Duties: Review, prioritize and validate maintenance delivery and review of regular Housekeeping.
Members:
1.) Valentina Ovodenko – Unit 801N: Email: vally38@verizon.net
2.) Liliya Brodskaya – Unit 407N: Email: brodskiy3@gmail.com
3.) Abraham Lederman – Unit 1706N: Email: abe.lederman1@gmail.com
4.) Leonid Blyumin – Unit 1103S: Email: blyumin.lora@gmail.com
5.) Iosif Bratkovsky – Unit 1108S: Email: ibratka2@gmail.com
Social Committee
Board Members: Linda Satz
Scope of Duties: Plan and organize social events; Budget and stay within budget.
Members:
1.) Larisa Mitnitsky – Unit 1506S: Email: larisa48@aol.com
2.) Audrey Winkelvoss – Unit 1602S: Email: audwink2751@gmail.com
3.) Larisa Blyumin – Unit 1103S: Email: blyumin.lora@gmail.com 4.) Taisa Gukhman – Unit 702N: Email: Taisag35@yahoo.com 5.) Alla Bratkovsky – Unit 1108S: Email: ibratka@gmail.com
Fining Committee
Board Members: Independent
Scope of Duties: Disputes settlement and due process for fines and violations.
Members:
1.) Pamela Ippolito – Unit 1103N: Email: mrsippi1@comcast.net
2.) Sharon Smith – Unit 602S: Email: sharonsmith702@bellsouth.net
3.) Emma Smith – Unit 703S: Email: esmith1047@gmail.com 4.) Pinky Lebovitz – Unit 401S: Email: pinky@lebovitz.com 5.) Joan Salvatore – Unit 903S: Email: joanj21@aol.com
Insurance Committee Board Members: Leon Behar
Scope of Duties: Review and recommendation for Insurance.
Members:
1.) Gary Svirsky – Unit 606S: Email: gsvirsky@omm.com
2.) Ronald Winklevoss – Unit 1602S: Email: ronwink2@comcast.net
Information and Technology Committee Board Members: Kiet Ngo
Scope of Duties: Website, Communication/Survey and emails.
Members:
1.) Ken Coogan – Unit 1105N: Email: kcoogan@cooganpartners.com
2.) Aleksandr Brodskiy – Unit 407N: Email: brodskiy3@gmail.com
3.) Rami Zureick – Unit 1604S: Email: rzureick@gmail.com
4.) Cecilio Berndsen – Unit 1005N: Email: ceciliob@gmail.com
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ACA Acqua Bistro – Facts Surrounding Restaurant Lease
ACA Acqua Bistro – Facts Surrounding Restaurant Lease
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Facts Surrounding Restaurant Lease May 23, 2022
From: Gupta, Ort and Rocha
With the renewed interest in increasing revenues and cutting costs, it is advisable to review the historical data and deal with the facts surrounding any budgeted items for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2022. To set the record straight, the following facts should be shared with all the unit owners:
Regardless of how the current unit owners or the Board feel, the membership at large needs to be aware of the facts related to how the lease agreements for the Restaurant have evolved over a period of time. It is no mystery as to why, in the past, there have been no charges claimed for rental and/ or reimbursement for utilities. It is only under the current lease that we have iniated payments of monthly rental, elimination of yearly subsidy, and a basis for charging actual electric usage with a new lease in the future.
The Board, through its management personnel, should insist on getting the meter installed as soon as possible to enable the lessee to start paying for the use of electricity. The electrical contractor that installed the independent electrical service to the restaurant should also be able to utilize his contact at FP&L to facilitate the meter installation. The drawings to acquire the permit were submitted to the City of Hollywood back in November 2021. The permit is still open pending the final inspection after the meter has been installed.
Any reduction in the amount of annual subsidy or a charge for any amount in rental has the same impact on our operating budget. In fact, by eliminating the subsidy of $7500, it represents an equivalent of $625 per month rental charges in addition to the $200 per month rent amounts to $825 per month currently stipulated for the remainder of the lease expiring on August 31, 2023.
The former Board of Directors were keenly aware of the importance of having a regionally acclaimed Italian restaurant on our premises. The proof of success has been the need to hire additional valet personnel to handle visitors’ parking and the appreciation by our residents to have access to such an outstanding amenity. This trend has been recognized for the last fifteen (15) years and must continue for the benefit of our residents.
Are there ways to improve the current lease agreement? Surely, we can all benefit from a more clearly defined agreement.
Signed for the former Board of Directors
Bhagwan (Buck) Gupta, 804S
Judy Ort, 1605N
Victor E. Rocha, 1404N
from: Frida Abrahamian May 23, 2022
Thank you very much for providing the history of financial relationship between the restaurant and the Aquarium board.
Is there an explanation as to why the board subsidized the restaurant in addition to providing free rent and utilities? Does this arrangement make the board an investor in the restaurant, and are there any tangible benefits from this arrangement to the residents of Aquarius, other than the convenience of having a regionally recognized restaurant on it’s grounds. The “Sunset Menu” which is offered to all customers until 6:30pm, is available to the residents for the entire evening, excluding the holidays, appears to be the only benefit. We are even required to pay “uncorking” fees which does not seem fair when coming from a restaurant getting such a sweet deal from the Aquarius.
The success of the restaurant manifested as increased demand on valet services, also results in increased utilization of our lobby furniture, bathroom facilities and the pool deck, all serviced by our maintenance personnel. The increased traffic also raises security concerns as the restaurant patrons seem to have unlimited access to all lobby and east pool deck areas.
We definitely should have a more defined agreement, and the residents should be getting more benefits from this arrangement, given our significant financial contribution to the operating expenses of the restaurant.
Frida Abrahamian, 502S
From: Roni Komie May 23, 2022
Thank you so much for this information. I would hope that whatever is decided will be fair and benefit all of us and keep our wonderful restaurant here.
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Roni Komie, LCSW, 1803 S
From: Bhagwan (Buck) Gupta May 23, 2022
Cecilio , I had forwarded a document for your use highlighting facts about restaurant lease dating back to FY 2007 budget and annual financial report released dating back to FY 2008. I would like to have it posted on the aquariusuno blog to reach as many residents as possible. I have supporting documents for each of the quoted item included in my chronological presentation. Please let me know if you have any questions or need further information. Thanks.
Bhagwan (Buck) Gupta, 804S
From: Arkady Chase May 24, 2022
To the best of my knowledge, the history of our restaurant and its subsidy goes back many years prior to 2007, although I do appreciate the reference to the Board of 2007 and me personally.
Back then and apparently during all the preceding years, the restaurant certainly did not have a “regionally acclaimed Italian restaurant” status, and mostly catered to the Aquarius residents. When we moved to the building in 2005, a Board member presented us with two vouchers for the restaurant as a welcoming gift.
Naturally, the livelihood of the restaurant operators was substantially reliant on the subsidy, and the Association took care of the expenses related to the restaurant operation. Typically, the summer months were specifically slow, when many residents were relocating to their summer residences.
The restaurant has always been an important amenity, and I have no information what specifically prompted this discussion. However I think that the open forum is a way to discuss all matters important to our community.
Arkady Chase, PH5N
Comments? Send them to my email.
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