Cultural Preservation Society, Inc.

Board Meeting Minutes

April 8, 2003

Key West Library Garden

Board Members present:

Isaac Valdes, Chairman

Ann Summers, Vice Chairman

Sabrina Liguori, Secretary

Will Soto

Dave Van Hulst

Isaac called the meeting to order at 11:10 a.m.

Since Antonio was not in attendance there was not a Treasurers’ report available

Isaac then called for the Secretary’s report. Since all members had received copies of the report prior to the meeting it was agreed that there was no need to read them aloud. A motion was made by Dave V. to accept the secretary’s report, seconded by Annie. Passed, all in favor.

The secretary then brought to the Board’s attention a letter that was received from Paul Caruso. The letter was discussed in length and then was dismissed. The Board advised Sabrina to write a letter to Mr. Caruso thanking him for his input and also advising him that CPS will not be needing his services as a PR representative for CPS.

Isaac called for the PC report. Since the only member of PC present at the meeting was Joel he was asked to inform the Board as to what had taken place at the Monday, March 7^th PC meeting. Joel advised that they had tabled discussions regarding appealed items. He discussed the issues concerning the dog related items that members were wishing to sell on the pier. Three people were juried for these type of items. Susan S. was juried and approved, Isaac and Davmar Valdes were juried as partners and approved pending a home jury. Daniel M. was juried. He presented a video of his wife who is currently in Argentina making the items. It was decided that they would jury her when she comes here.

There was a current member juried to sell T-Shirts. The Board advised Joel to contact this person and tell here it was a closed category and that she cannot sell the T-Shirts.

Joel also informed the Board that the PC will begin regular jurying on the third Monday of April, 2003.

A resident of Key West was requesting to be juried for handmade cigars. He was advised that no tobacco products are allowed on the Pier.

A motion was made by Sabrina to accept the PC report from Joel. Dave V. seconded. Passed unanimously.

No members of the Performers Committee were present at the meeting to present the minutes of the meeting.

Isaac called for the Pier Manager’s report. Pete discussed the problems and complaints from members regarding children and dogs. He wants the parents of the children to keep them in check and not let them bother other members trying to work. Pete also wanted to inform all members that their dogs must be on a leash at all times, with someone holding the other end of the leash. The problem has really gotten out of hand. It was decided that any participants who brings their pets to the pier are going to be held responsible for the actions of their pets. If they are warned by the Pier Manager to keep their pets contained and they disregard the warning the Pier Manager will advise them that they cannot bring the pet to the pier any more. If they violate this, the member will also be suspended.

The problem of storage at the Kiosk was discussed along with the moving of our ATM. Mike Sattlemeyer has a friend who is willing to build the ATM enclosure and storage locker. Dave is going to handle this.

Pete informs the Board that he will rotate the performers using the “pit” during the Sailfish tournament.

Patrick Maher’s complaint was addressed. Patrick was supposed to appear before the Board today but did not appear. It was decided that Patrick cannot resume working at Mallory Square until he comes to a Board Meeting regarding this complaint.

Annie made a motion to accept the Pier Managers report, seconded by Dave V. Passed unanimously.

Isaac recognized David Love (a member who is juried to sell candles on the pier) was in attendance to let the Board know that he did not have a problem with Lauri Porter being juried to sell candles like the ones he sells. He advised the Board that he will not be working at Mallory for a while and he has helped Lauri learn how to make the candles.

Isaac recognized Sally Squitiere was in attendance at the suggestion of Michele D. She is the Artistic Director/Guest Editor of “Fine Art” magazine. She would like to set up and sell the magazines at the pier. She was advised that the Board would discuss her request at a later time and thanked her for coming. She was asked if her organization was non-profit but informed us it is a for profit business.

Isaac called for New Business.

A discussion among the members was held in regards to obtaining a new ATM machine. Our present machine only gives up a profit of approximately $250 per month. Isaac advises the Board that he had a discussion with someone who would like to supply a machine to us that would be available 24 hours a day. It would not cost CPS anything for the machine or maintenance. CPS would receive .50 cents per swipe. Isaac will get bids for new ATM and will report back to the Board with the results. The Board suggested he try to get $1.00 per swipe.

Isaac recognizes Wink. Wink asks the Board to give Grandfather status to himself and Barbara. He states that they have both obtained the days necessary to become regulars and have both worked at the pier for five years as dues paying members of CPS. Annie makes a motion to make Wendel Winko and Barbara Winko “grand fathered”, seconded by Dave V. Passed unanimously.

Sabrina makes a motion to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Annie. Passed. Meeting adjourned.