BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING MINUTES

January 20, 2026

6:00pm @ SPAR Office & Google Meet

CALL TO ORDER – 6:00PM 

In Person: Jason Waters, Haleigh Hutchinson, Malik Singarreddy, Kenny Longsdon, Rachelle Miller, Tyler Grant, Jesse Wilson, Justin Gravatt, Laureen Husband, John Shermetaro, Emily Moody

On-line: Daniel Ashworth, Melissa Schmitt, Jason Hrdwick

Guests: Bill Hoff, John Shermetaro, Zach Hanson, Patti Peoples

1. CALL TO ORDER 
2. INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS: Bill Hoff, Zach Hanson, Patti Peeple, John Shermetaro
3. LEARNING SEGMENT (Zach Hanson) - Community Cleanups – review of process.
4. CONSENT AGENDA OF PRIOR BOARD MEETING MINUTES/COMMITTEE REPORTS (M. Viss)- 12/15 & 12/17. Motion passed without discussion.
5. REVIEW OF TREASURER’S REPORT (Finance Committee). No P&L or Balance sheet this month. Currently being finalized. Investment accounts reviewed. Working on new benchmark setting.
6. STAFF REPORT – Review of attachment overviewing Strategic Focus, Community Events, Quick Wins
7. COMMITTEE / TASK FORCE OVERVIEWS
   1. CCB / SAMBA – (Tyler Grant) – No update
   2. CRIC (Bryant Shumaker (Daniel Ashworth - Board liaison)) – landscaping plan for Main St preference (leaning towards the option without hollies). Road closures recommendations.
   3. Design Review- (Daniel Ashworth) – 2010 N. Main renovation was discussed. Motion pending.
   4. Fund Development (Michael Haskins) – removing committee- will be under Bold City Ball committee.
   5. Governance (John Shermetaro) – First meeting being held in February.
   6. Home Tour (Margie Viss liaison (Kathea chair)) – First meeting held January 15. 2 homes secure. Emily shared that Phoenix Arts plans to also do their mural jam that weekend.
   7. Porchfest (Michael Haskins)
   8. Membership Task Force - (Heidi Ford & Jesse Wilson)
   9. Holiday Task Force (Kathea / Caitlin Haskins) – Changing to Holiday Society 
   10. Zoning Overlay Task Force (Update)
8. NEW BUSINESS / RECOMMENDATIONS TO BOARD FROM EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
   1. MOTION - Motions to dissolve certain committees and task forces: Motion made, discussed, and passed. 
      1. CLOSE: Fund Development, Demolition by Neglect Taskforce, Membership Taskforce, Zoning Overlay Taskforce, Holiday Task Force
      2. ADD: Bold City Ball; Holiday Society

1. MOTION - Motion to adopt board corporate resolution adding President, Treasurer, and Executive Director as authorized signers and executors of Friedrich Financial LLC account. Link to full resolution. Motion made, discussed, and approved.
2. MOTION - Motion to adopt board corporate resolution adding Executive Director as authorized signer and executor with the City of Jacksonville. Link to full resolution. Motion made, discussed, and approved.
3. MOTION - Letter to Emerald Trail regarding closure of (1) between 1st St and 2nd St at Boulevard and (2) 4th and Pearl St connector; Motion made, discussed options presented. Motion withdrawn.
4. MOTION - Motion in opposition to the MMA (minor modification application) to windows at 2010 N Main St. Motion made, discussed, and approved.
5. Drew Mansion update. New security door, securing foundation quotes, working on funding sources. Phasing out the renovation, starting with foundation, followed by exterior, finishing with interior. Working on community event in February to include art.

1. OLD BUSINESS - none
2. ITEMS REFERRED TO COMMITTEES - none
3. ANNOUNCEMENTS- none
4. ADJOURN @7:15