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BEEKMAN PLACE
The Beekman Place Master Association will continuously ensure the natural beauty of our environment, protect the resources of the common areas, promote safety and security, and support the social well being of all residents in our community
About Us
The Beekman Place Association, Inc. represents a planned master community development created in 1984 for the Beekman Place community. It is comprised of a mix of 403 homes within five HOA and condominium associations; Beekman Lakes, Forty-Three West, The Villages at Beekman Place, The Estates, and The Grove at Beekman Place.
The purpose of the Beekman Place Association (BPA) is to oversee the operation, maintenance, management, and improvement of the common areas of Beekman Place. The common area property that the BPA is responsible for is the main entrance and the Hamlet’s Boulevard roadway that runs through the community.
Capitalized assets included in the common areas of Beekman Place are the concrete roadway, sidewalks, directional signs, street lights, front entrance signs, the two ponds that face Lockwood Ridge Road, water fountains, irrigation, wells, and landscaping along Hamlets Boulevard.
The Beekman Place Association operates as a separate HOA from the other five associations as per its governing documents. The BPA encompasses board members selected by each of the five associations to represent them within Beekman Place. BPA board meetings are held on the first Tuesday of every other month in January, March, May, July, September, and November beginning at 9:00 AM at the Forty-Three West clubhouse. Annual membership meetings are held in March of each year at a predetermined location and time. All homeowners of the five associations are welcome to attend all BPA public meetings.
Each HOA and condo association is financially responsible for the maintenance of their own community. However, to maintain the shared common grounds of the main entrance and Hamlet’s Boulevard, a monthly assessment fee is collected from all 403 homeowners. Collection of BPA fees are made by and included in each association’s total monthly assessment fees. The collected fees are then submitted to the BPA on a quarterly basis to fund the operations of Beekman Place.
The BPA board representatives are listed with their names and contact information on the website and on the bulletin boards within each association. Information regarding the Beekman Place Association can be obtained by contacting the Beekman Place board representative assigned to each association.
Mission Statement
The Beekman Place Master Association will continuously ensure the natural beauty of our environment, protect the resources of the common areas, promote safety and security, and support the social wellbeing of all residents in our community.
Vision Statement
The Beekman Place Master Association envisions our community as a safe, desirable place to live with neighbors working together to enhance the value of home ownership and build friendly, caring relationships through respect and cohesiveness across all associations.
Board Members
Tom Cockley, President and Representative of Beekman Lakes * Term of Office 03/2024-03/2026 Board duties include landscaping, trees, irrigation, & wells
Tom moved to Beekman Place in July, 2021 from Doylestown, PA and is married with 4 children, 5 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. He has a Bachelor Degree In Business Administration from Temple University and is a retired business owner. Tom has been giving back to the the community for well over 25 years volunteering for; First Night Doylestown, Doylestown Township Park and Recreation, and Doylestown Township Council of Preforming Arts as chairman as well as Doylestown Food Market and Wesley Enhanced Living Foundation as a board member. Tom also was founder of Transition Town Doylestown and served as advisor and mentor for the Delaware Valley University Small Business Entrepreneurial Center. He also served in various volunteer positions for the American Red Cross.
Vacant Position, Vice President and Representative of The Villages * Term of Office 03/2023-03/2025 Board duties include roadways, sidewalks, & signs
Marje Jaeckel, Secretary and Representative of Forty Three West * Term of Office 03/2024-03/2026 Board duties include street lights and HOA insurance
Marje was born and raised in Des Moines, Iowa and moved to Chicago to become an Eastern Airline flight attendant. She moved from Chicago to Sarasota and has lived in 43 West for 30 plus years. Marge worked in a variety of office jobs in Sarasota and retired at the age of 80 after a 20 year career at Palm Aire Country Club. In the past, Marge volunteered as PTA president and cheerleading mom for her daughters and the sisters of brothers playing little league football. She also was a scout leader for the Girl Scouts and Brownies. Previously, Marge served on the 43 West board and volunteered for three years on the Beekman Place Association board and is currently serving as secretary since February 2023. Marje has three children and five grandchildren and is enjoying retirement with her 10 year old dog Madison.
Diane Goodson, Treasurer and Representative of The Estates * Term of Office 03/2024-03/2026 Board duties include agendas, minutes, financials, budget, ponds, & fountains
Diane is married with three children and 6 grandchildren. She has a bachelor’s degree in Business Adminstration and retired from a career in finance, accounting, and auditing. Diane has lived in the Villages for 11 years and is currently serving as board treasurer for the Beekman Place Association since December 2022. She also serves as assistant to the Villages board treasurer. Diane previously volunteered for the Manatee County Boys and Girls Club and served on their board as director and president for 10 years. She also volunteered for the United Way of Manatee County and the C.A.R.E. animal shelter in Hillsborough County.
Dan LaMorte, Director and Representative of The Groves * Term of Office 03/2023-03/2025 Board duties include capital reserves & the HOA website
Dan LaMorte is a professional Producer, Director and Master Acting Teacher as well as a professional Actor. He served as the Producing Artistic Director of the Center Theater Ensemble in Chicago for 20 years. Founded the Training Center for Working Actor at the Wisdom Bridge Theatre. He founded The Artistic Home, Chicago and New York a training center for Actors, Directors and Playwrights for 8 years. He left New York and assumed the Entertainment Director of the SHAPE Performing Arts Center at the Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe (SHAPE), NATO Base, in Mons, Belgium for 15 years. He has served as a Board Member on the League of Chicago Board Of Directors as Secretary, Michigan Arts Council as a Consultant and Stage Directors and Choreographer’s Foundation.
News
Please Pick Up After Your Pets!
Please remember to pick up after your pets while walking them on Hamlet’s Boulevard. Also be sure to dispose of your doggie bags at home and do not leave them on the Boulevard. Thank You!
Hamlet’s Boulevard Speed Limit.
Please ensure the safety of pedestrians and other drivers in our community by adhering to the 15 MPH speed limit on Hamlet’s Boulevard.
2024 Neighborhood Intiative Grant Program
We have been given permission to move forward with our grant project from the NIGP grant. We will be looking for volunteers to assist in landscaping our center islands when the weather is cooler. Please contact Diane Goodson if you are interested in volunteering to make our community beautiful! We will keep you posted on the timeline when we we start digging! Thanks to everyone who has supported our endeavors to improve Beekman Place.
Master Association Board Meeting
The board welcomes everyone to our board meetings held every other month in January, March, May, July, September, and November. Our next meeting will be on Tuesday, September 3rd at 9 AM at the 43 West Clubhouse. We will be discussing the 2025 Master Association budget as well as other important topics such as community social activities and our approved grant funding. We would love to have you attend to give us any input that you would like to suggest.