BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING MINUTES

Monday, December 15, 2025

6:00pm @ SPAR Office & Google Meet

CALL TO ORDER - [   ] PM 

In Person: Jason Waters, Heidi Ford, Kenny Logsdon, Malik Singarreddy, Jesse Wilson, Jose Acevedo, John Shermetaro, Rachelle Miller, Tyler Grant, Loreen, Michael Haskins, Margaret Viss, Justin Gravatt

On-line:  Daniele Ashworth, Melissa Schmitt, Jason Hardwick

1. CALL TO ORDER - 6:00 pm
2. INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS: Bill Hoff, Zach Friedrich 
3. LEARNING SEGMENT (Zach Friedrich) - Provided overview of investment and engagement philosophy. 
4. CONSENT AGENDA OF PRIOR BOARD MEETING MINUTES/COMMITTEE REPORTS (M. Viss)- Motion to approve minutes as presented. Approved.
5. REVIEW OF TREASURER’S REPORT (Finance Committee) - Presented and attached. 
6. STAFF REPORT - Presented and attached. Michael is working on 2026 priorities and goals.
7. COMMITTEE / TASK FORCE OVERVIEWS
   1. CCB / SAMBA – (Tyler Grant) - Continues to grow. 2026 planning underway. Project One Health update provide. $74k provided in grant, SPAR will have to make up the difference. Looking at other grant opportunities and partners to fund the difference. Ideally in place by March 31st. 
   2. CRIC (Bryant Shumaker (Daniel Ashworth - Board liaison)) - Michael - Main St landscaping- alternative plan, not involving Holly trees. Ongoing discussion with low foundation height- HCC contacted with concerns. Groundwork JAX suggested additional street closures which has been sent to the board to discuss.
   3. Design Review- (Daniel Ashworth) 
   4. Fund Development (Michael Haskins) - Bold City Ball Meeting next week.
   5. Governance (John Shermetaro)- Officer Elections held tonight.
   6. Home Tour (Margie Viss liaison (Kathia chair)) - Kathia has taken over as chair. Initial reach out to potential homeowners in progress. 
   7. Porchfest (Michael Haskins)- no update
   8. Membership Task Force - (Heidi Ford & Jesse Wilson)- First board meeting in Q1
   9. Holiday Task Force (Kathia / Caitlin Haskins) - Home Contest results are pending.
   10. Zoning Overlay Task Force (Update)

1. NEW BUSINESS / RECOMMENDATIONS TO BOARD FROM EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
   1. E-VOTE MOTION - Letter of support for Rose Arbor Way rename; Discussion. Motion ratified.
   2. MOTION / DISCUSSION - Letter to Emerald Trail regarding closure of (1) between 1st St and 2nd St at Boulevard and (2) 4th and Pearl St connector; Discussion. Referring back to CRIC for further review. To be discussed at January Board meeting.
   3. MOTION - Migrate money, managed accounts to Charles Schwab as managed by Zach Friedrich; Discussion. Motion Passed.
   4. MOTION - To nominate and select the Joyce Holbrook award winner; Discussion and presentation of candidates. Tim Hope will be presented the award.
   5. ELECTIONS - to elect new officers of SPAR. Candidates presented, Votes (13 voted). VP-Rachelle Miller, President- Tyler Grant, Treasurer-Justin Gravatt, Secretary- Margie Viss.
2. OLD BUSINESS
3. ITEMS REFERRED TO COMMITTEES
4. ANNOUNCEMENTS
5. ADJOURN @ 7:30 pm