BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING MINUTES

Monday, September 22, 2025

6:00pm @ SPAR Office & Google Meet

CALL TO ORDER - 6 PM 

In Person: Daniel, Justin, Kenny, Rachelle, Heidi, Mallik, Jose, Jesse, Tyler, Margaret, Michael

On-line: Jason H, Melissa G. 

Guests: Bill Hoff, John S., Daniel A.

1. CALL TO ORDER (T. Grant)
2. INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS: None
3. LEARNING SEGMENT (None)
4. CONSENT AGENDA OF PRIOR BOARD MEETING MINUTES/COMMITTEE REPORTS (M. Viss)- Moved to approve as submitted. Motion passed.
5. REVIEW OF TREASURER’S REPORT (Finance Committee) 
6. STAFF REPORT (attached summary reviewed)
7. COMMITTEE / TASK FORCE OVERVIEWS
   1. CCB / SAMBA – (Tyler Grant) – Legislation being proposed regarding JSA services at events and Urban Agriculture policy. Discussion regarding issues with Project Tidal wave (gas station activity).
   2. CRIC (Bryant Shumaker (Daniel Ashworth - Board liaison)) . – last meeting, discussed property owner requesting Confederate St being renamed Rose Arbor. This is on the current JHBC agenda.
   3. Design Review- (Daniel Ashworth) 
   4. Fund Development (Michael Haskins) – covered in Staff Report
   5. Governance (John Shermetaro) – 3 open board seats next year. One applicant received.
   6. Home Tour (Margie Viss) – 2025 revenue finalized at $36,570.
   7. Porchfest (Michael Haskins) – Push for additional sponsorship.
   8. Demo by Neglect Task Force (Margie Viss) - Done
   9. Membership Task Force - (Heidi Ford & Jesse Wilson) – Scheduling committee meeting to brainstorm leveraging Porchfest attendance.
   10. Holiday Task Force (Caitlin Haskins) – Covered by Kathea this year.
   11. Zoning Overlay Task Force (Update) – Revisions in progress.

1. NEW BUSINESS / RECOMMENDATIONS TO BOARD FROM EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
   1. MOTION - Executive Director compensation; Tyler moved that the EC compensation be increased by $15k effective next paycheck. Discussion. Motion passed.
   2. UPDATE - Drew Mansion (16-2025-CA-002781-AXXX-MA). Consent crafted. Inspections pending. Still working through how property will transfer. Initial tour 9/27 @11.
2. OLD BUSINESS - None
3. ITEMS REFERRED TO COMMITTEES - None
4. ANNOUNCEMENTS
   1. 9/23 - JSO Sheriff’s Watch Meeting;
   2. 9/27 - Drew Mansion Structural Engineer Assessment; 
   3. 10/4 - Community Clean up (SesQ Park); 
   4. 11/8 - Porchfest!
5. ADJOURN