SPECIALLY NOTICED BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING MINUTES

Thursday, December 17, 2025

6:30pm @ Google Meet

CALL TO ORDER – 6:30 PM 

In Person: None

On-line: Michael Haskins, Tyler Grant, Jason Hardwick, Daniel Ashworth, Kenny Logsdon, Jesse Wilson, Emily Moody, Malik Singareddy, Margie Viss

1. INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS: No guests present.
2. NEW BUSINESS
   1. MOTION - To approve the 2026 Operating Budget as forwarded by the Finance Committee. Presentation of budget detail by Michael Haskins. Discussion of details. Motion passes as presented.
3. OLD BUSINESS- None
4. ITEMS REFERRED TO COMMITTEES- None
5. ANNOUNCEMENTS- None
6. ADJOURN 7:00 PM

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

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING MINUTES

Monday, November 24, 2025

6:00pm @ SPAR Office & Google Meet

CALL TO ORDER -  6 PM 

In Person: Emily Moody, Daniel Ashworth, Malik Singarreddy, Margie Viss, Heidi Ford, Jose Acevedo, Tyler Grant, Rachelle Miller, John Shermetaro, Laureen Husband

On-line: Jesse Wilson, Justin Gravatt, Jason Hardwick

1. CALL TO ORDER 
2. INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS: Patti Peoples
3. LEARNING SEGMENT (None)
4. CONSENT AGENDA OF PRIOR BOARD MEETING MINUTES/COMMITTEE REPORTS (M. Viss). Moved to approve prior minutes as submitted. Motion passed.
5. REVIEW OF TREASURER’S REPORT (Finance Committee) – Discussion regarding current provider, Prudential. Concern is rate of return. Finance will make recommendation regarding options to move 1/1/2025.
6. STAFF REPORT
7. COMMITTEE / TASK FORCE OVERVIEWS
   1. CCB / SAMBA – (Tyler Grant) – 2026 Planning commenced. Monthly meetings being extended to include peer-to-peer meetings. Adding 2 3-hour seminars to allow businesses to deep dive. Also adding evening sessions with a focus on networking. 
   2. CRIC (Bryant Shumaker (Daniel Ashworth - Board liaison)) – One property discussed (Hubbard) which is ongoing. Injunction being filed on the Pink House this week by the city. Goal is to move back to a quad. 
   3. Design Review- (Daniel Ashworth) HPC passed all window infills must go before HPC. 1741 Ionia’s builder is appealing the finding. SPAR will retain their position and attend the hearing.
   4. Fund Development (Michael Haskins)- Bold City Ball planning is starting.
   5. Governance (John Shermetaro) – Requests for nominations were sent last week. Due by December 3rd. EC elections will be held in December. 
   6. Home Tour (Margie Viss) – Starting to send out follow up letters to homes on the potential list. Margie also approached Kathea Bryan to take over as chair.
   7. Porchfest (Michael Haskins) – Went very well. If was profitable, amount not finalized. Will have final numbers at December meeting. Jimmy P is going to work on reducing the security cost. Sponsors are being approached.
   8. Demo by Neglect Task Force (Margie Viss)- finished.
   9. Membership Task Force - (Heidi Ford & Jesse Wilson) – Membership counts have increased. 
   10. Holiday Task Force (Caitlin Haskins)- No Update
   11. Zoning Overlay Task Force (Update) – Committed to completion by December 2025. Splitting commercial and residential.

1. NEW BUSINESS / RECOMMENDATIONS TO BOARD FROM EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
   1. MOTION - To approve a 10% bonus for Executive Director for 2025 fiscal year; Discussion: this follows prior years bonus plan. Previously discussed. Motion passed as presented.
   2. MOTION - To approve candidates for nomination for SPAR community vote; Discussion: 2 candidates – Jason Waters and Haleigh Hutchinson. Slate presented at December community meeting. Motion passes as presented.
   3. MOTION - To approve letter for State of Florida Department of State Division of Arts and Culture Specific Cultural Project grant for Jacksonville PorchFest 2026; Discussion: have previously received.  Motion passed as presented.
   4. Certify E-Vote  - Letter of support for Springfield Animal Hospital and Unleashed A Dog Bar rezone - T Grant to send around letter for E-vote this week; Motion Passed as presented.
   5. UPDATE - Drew Mansion and action plan. Ownership has moved to SPAR. Funding is being worked on. Exterior lights added and permit being pulled. Announcing next week, with website. January community event. 
2. OLD BUSINESS- None
3. ITEMS REFERRED TO COMMITTEES- None
4. ANNOUNCEMENTS- None
5. ADJOURN @7:10.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING MINUTES

Monday, October 20, 2025

6:00pm @ SPAR Office & Google Meet

CALL TO ORDER - 6 PM 

In Person: Melissa S, Margaret Viss, Kenny L., Malik S., Daniel

On-line:  Jessie W, Emily M., Jason H, Lauren H.

Guests: Bill Hoff, Patti Peoples, Bryant S.

1. CALL TO ORDER 
2. INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS: Bill Hoff, Patti Peoples, Bryant S
3. LEARNING SEGMENT (None)
4. CONSENT AGENDA OF PRIOR BOARD MEETING MINUTES/COMMITTEE REPORTS (M. Viss): Prior 
5. REVIEW OF TREASURER’S REPORT (Finance Committee). Prudential meeting was good. They provided options for investment. 
6. STAFF REPORT (attached summary reviewed)
7. COMMITTEE / TASK FORCE OVERVIEWS
   1. CCB / SAMBA – Patti- 500% increase in attendance, struggle to engage the larger Main St. businesses. Not incentivized. Request for SPAR email for Carol Fuller since she is doing recruiting. Financial fraud detection presentation last month was successful. City engagement has increased. Immigration red cards being shared with local business. Next year, due to grants, will continue to grow and add in-depth trainings. Asking board to talk about Samba with local businesses. Envision leadership will be paid position. Also need a budget.
   2. CRIC (Bryant Shumaker (Daniel Ashworth - Board liaison)) – 
   3. Design Review- (Daniel Ashworth) – 2026 COA matrix changes issued for comment. 
   4. Fund Development (Michael Haskins)- $12K net from Bold City Ball. Porchfest is looking good. Sponsors finalized. 
   5. Governance (John Shermetaro) – no update
   6. Home Tour (Margie Viss) – 1 house committed. Meeting after Porchfest 
   7. Porchfest (Michael Haskins) – Need volunteers still, specifically board members to be shift leads. Volunteers for poster distribution and handing out resident letters needed. Need someone to represent SPAR at the 11/7 artist discussion being held at Strings.
   8. Demo by Neglect Task Force (Margie Viss) - 
   9. Membership Task Force - (Heidi Ford & Jesse Wilson) – Include membership QR code flyer when distributing resident letters.
   10. Holiday Task Force (Caitlin Haskins)
   11. Zoning Overlay Task Force (Update)- pending

1. NEW BUSINESS / RECOMMENDATIONS TO BOARD FROM EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
   1. MOTION - COJ Neighborhoods Grant approval (NOTE: City requires board approval for receipt of grant funding each year - this authorizes staff to negotiate / sign for grants on SPAR’s behalf); Motion to approve passed.
   2. MOTION - To move $12,000 to Endowment from Bold City Ball proceeds (Bold City Ball netted $12,000 and per Board discussion last year regarding BCB goals, EC has recommended those proceeds be contributed annually to the Endowment); Motion to approve passed.
   3. UPDATE - Drew Mansion (16-2025-CA-002781-AXXX-MA).: M&M boarded the building last week. Under contract with city. There is current discussion regarding whether to take title from LLC. Due to notice requirements to LLC’s debtors. Approach to address needs to be determined.
   4. Future E-Vote  - Letter of support for Springfield Animal Hospital and Unleashed A Dog Bar rezone - T Grant to send around letter for E-vote this week;
2. OLD BUSINESS
3. ITEMS REFERRED TO COMMITTEES
4. ANNOUNCEMENTS
   1. 11/8 - Porchfest!
   2. 11/21 – Disc Golf tournament
5. ADJOURN – 6:50 pm

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 

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING MINUTES

Monday, August 18, 2025

6:00pm @ SPAR Office & Google Meet

CALL TO ORDER (T. Grant @6:02 pm)

In Person: Tyler Grant, Kenny Logsdon, Michael Haskins, Margaret Viss, Emily Moody, Jessie Jose Acevedo

On-line:  Malik Singarreddy, Jason Hardwick, Rachelle Miller, Daniel Ashworth, Melissa Schmitt, John Shermetaro, Heidi Ford, Jessie Wilson

1. CALL TO ORDER (T. Grant)
2. INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS: BIll Hoff, Bryant Shumaker
3. LEARNING SEGMENT (None)
4. CONSENT AGENDA OF PRIOR BOARD MEETING MINUTES/COMMITTEE REPORTS (M. Viss) - delayed pending receipt
5. REVIEW OF TREASURER’S REPORT (Finance Committee) (M. Singareddy)
6. STAFF REPORT (attached summary reviewed) Initial discussion of 2026 calendar changes.
7. COMMITTEE / TASK FORCE OVERVIEWS
   1. CCB / SAMBA – (Tyler Grant) - membership growth, Facade Grants, project canopy 
   2. CRIC (Bryant Shumaker (Daniel Ashworth - Board liaison)) - CPAC chairs meeting on 9/15. Bryant’s last year as CPAC chair. Community members needed.
   3. Design Review- (Daniel Ashworth) - no update
   4. Fund Development (Michael Haskins)
   5. Governance (John Shermetaro) - Taking applicants. Interviews next month. No applicants to date.
   6. Home Tour (Margie Viss) - final $3000 received
   7. Porchfest (Michael Haskins) - Sponsor followup is needed.
   8. Demo by Neglect Task Force (Margie Viss)
   9. Membership Task Force - (Heidi Ford & Jesse Wilson) - No update
   10. Holiday Task Force (Caitlin Haskins) - Kathia will be taking on the 2025 events
   11. Zoning Overlay Task Force (Update)

1. NEW BUSINESS / RECOMMENDATIONS TO BOARD FROM EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
   1. MOTION - To submit a letter of opposition to modification to COA applications (MMA-25-32535 for 1715 Ionia Street and MMA-25-32537 for 1721 Ionia Street);  Discussion held. Motion passed.
   2. MOTION - To approve and recommend a car bridge for the Market Street / Hogan Creek crossing; Discussion held. Motion passes.
   3. UPDATE - Drew Mansion (16-2025-CA-002781-AXXX-MA); 2 meetings with city. Moving forward with discussion with owners to transfer title directly to SPAR. Working on capital stack of grants. 
   4. UPDATE - Project Canopy - Phase 2 project submitted (~290 trees); Meeting Wednesday with city. As early as fall to plant.
2. OLD BUSINESS - no updates
3. ITEMS REFERRED TO COMMITTEES
4. ANNOUNCEMENTS
   1. 8/20 - Historic Preservation Summer Series; 
   2. 8/23 - Community Clean up (SE Quad)
   3. 9/7 - Cripy’s 2.0 watch party
   4. 9/9 - Quarterly Community Meeting
   5. 9/19 - Bold City Ball!
5. ADJOURN

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING AGENDA

Monday, July 21, 2025

6:00pm @ SPAR Office & Google Meet

CALL TO ORDER (T. Grant @6:01 pm)

In Person: Andrew Alves, Bill Hoff, Patti Peeples, Daniel Herbin, Justin Gravatt, Melissa Gillespie, Michael Haskins, Heidi Ford, Tyler Grant, Rachelle Miller, Jesse Wilson, Kenny Logsdon, Laureen Husband, Mallik Singareddy, John Shermetaro, Emily Moody 

On-line: Daniel Ashworth, Bryant Shoemaker 

1. INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS (Andrew Alves, Daniel Herbin)
2. LEARNING SEGMENT (Andrew Alves) – Coworking space. 
3. CONSENT AGENDA OF PRIOR BOARD MEETING MINUTES/COMMITTEE REPORTS (T. Grant)
4. REVIEW OF TREASURER’S REPORT (Finance Committee) (M. Singareddy)
5. COMMITTEE / TASK FORCE OVERVIEWS 
   1. CCB / SAMBA – (Tyler Grant) – Provided Project Canopy update.  SAMBA (Patti Peeples) Peer mentoring is going well. 
   2. CRIC (Bryant Shumaker (Daniel Ashworth - Board liaison) – The city is continuing with original plans despite SPAR recommendations.    
   3. Design Review- (Daniel Ashworth) – The church on Laura and 10th requested a letter of support by Wednesday. 
   4. Fund Development (Michael Haskins)- Focused on Bold City Ball and Porchfest fundraising.  52 Bold City Ball tickets sold and need minimum of 150 sold to net $5k in revenue.  Karpeles capacity of 400 attendees.  Continued work soliciting silent auction items.  Continued work on soliciting PorchFest sponsorships. 
   5. Governance (John Shermetaro) – looking for suggestions for two open board seats.  
   6. Home Tour  – No update. 
   7. Porchfest (Michael Haskins) – $60k of the $125k has been raised.  Mary Joan Hensen public arts initiative includes amenities in public spaces. To help- review the sponsorship tracker, send Michael potential contacts, reach out on behalf of SPAR to make a warm handoff.
   8. Demo by Neglect Task Force  – No update. 
   9. Membership Task Force - (Heidi Ford & Jesse Wilson) –  280 of 500 membership goal.  Creating a QR code for membership sign up.   
   10. Holiday Task Force (Caitlin Haskins) – No update. 
   11. Zoning Overlay Task Force  – No update.   
6. NEW BUSINESS / RECOMMENDATIONS TO BOARD FROM EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
   1. MOTION - To adopt bylaws as amended by Governance; John explained, Mallik second and board approved. 
   2. MOTION - To (i) recognize that SAMBA is a program of SPAR and (ii) unrestrict SAMBA restricted funds to be treated as and commingled with general operating funds of SPAR; Tyler explained, Mallik second and board approved. 
   3. MOTION – To authorize Executive Director to execute any contracts to effectuate Springfield Cleanup Corps funds from City of Jacksonville; Tyler explained, Mallik second, D. Ashworth opposed, board approved. 
   4. UPDATE – Drew Mansion (16-2025-CA-002781-AXXX-MA); No new updates; pending foreclosure. 
   5. UPDATE – Project Canopy – Phase 2 project submitted (~290 trees); waiting for city. 
7. OLD BUSINESS
8. STAFF REPORT  
9. ITEMS REFERRED TO COMMITTEES
10. ANNOUNCEMENTS 
    1. 7/31 – Michael Haskins baby shower (~Juice) 
    2. 8/16 – Alleyway clean up 
    3. 8/23 – Community Clean up (SE Quad) 
11. ADJOURN 7:28p 

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING AGENDA

Monday, June 16, 2025

6:00pm @ SPAR Office & Google Meet

CALL TO ORDER (T. Grant @6:02 pm)

In Person: Tyler Grant, Kenny Logsdon, Jessie Wilson, Jason Hardwick, Michael Haskins, Margaret Viss, Rachelle Miller, Daniel Ashworth, Malik Singarreddy, Melissa Schmitt, John Shermetaro

On-line:  Bill Hoff

1. INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS (Bryant Schumaker, Patty Peoples, Ralph Simons)
2. LEARNING SEGMENT (None.)          
3. CONSENT AGENDA OF PRIOR BOARD MEETING MINUTES/COMMITTEE REPORTS (M. Viss)
4. REVIEW OF TREASURER’S REPORT (Finance Committee) (M. Singareddy)
5. COMMITTEE / TASK FORCE OVERVIEWS 
   1. CCB / SAMBA – (Tyler Grant) – Working on changing the Façade Grant application. SPAR Bark moving along. Samba (Patty Peoples) Great participation this year, implemented peer mentoring. 
   2. CRIC (Bryant Shumaker (Daniel Ashworth - Board liaison) – Presentation Our Lady of Pompei church presentation. Landscaping on Main St landscape discussions continues.  
   3. Design Review- (Daniel Ashworth) – This month there are three homes on the review. 2 new Ionia houses, poured foundations too low – working on solution. Windows at Market and Second are also under review.
   4. Fund Development (Michael Haskins)- Focused on Bold City Ball fundraising. Also ideas around fundraising for Cleanup Corp.
   5. Governance (John Shermetaro) – did not meet in May. Going to be looking for new members 
   6. Home Tour (Margie Viss) – changing communication to reach out to prospective homes throughout the year.
   7. Porchfest (Michael Haskins) – Bands are moving along. Working on logistics and sponsors. To help- review the sponsorship tracker, send Michael potential contacts, reach out on behalf of SPAR to make a warm handoff.
   8. Demo by Neglect Task Force (Margie Viss) - Completed survey. Adding owner information and list will then be sent to the city. Church at 6th and Market was demolished today. Based on a structural engineer’s report indicating imminent collapse. This created a bypass of HPC. SPAR did work with them during the process (federal/state/city grants, façade grant, encouragement and advice through the process). Demo by neglect occurs over a long term.
   9. Membership Task Force - (Heidi Ford & Jesse Wilson) – First meeting May. Several community members attended. Set goal of 500 memberships by December. 
   10. Holiday Task Force (Caitlin Haskins) – Restart in September.
   11. Zoning Overlay Task Force (Update) – Bifurcating Residential and Commercial. 

1. NEW BUSINESS / RECOMMENDATIONS TO BOARD FROM EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
   1. DEFERRED MOTION - To adopt bylaws as amended by Governance; 
   2. CONFIRM E-VOTE MOTION - To adopt letter of support for Terrawise rezone; Motion approved.
   3. CONFIRM E-VOTE MOTION - To restrict $50,000 in cash-on-hand for sole and exclusive use as cash match for the Florida Department of State, Division of Historical Resources FY2026 Small Matching Grant application; Motion Approved.
   4. CONFIRM E-VOTE MOTION - To restrict $250,000 in cash-on-hand for sole and exclusive use as cash match for the Florida Department of State, Division of Historical Resources FY2026 Special Category Grant application; Motion Approved.
   5. UPDATE - Drew Mansion (16-2025-CA-002781-AXXX-MA); Moving forward. 7/21 court date. 
   6. UPDATE - Project Canopy - Phase 2 project submitted (~290 trees); Office of Urban Agg agreement indicates East side, many near the middle school. Meeting with UNF regarding a heat map baseline to measure impact. City is also planning to fix all tree wells up Main St.. Phase 3 will be West side.
   7. MOTION - To restrict $10,000 of general operating funds for the Porchfest public art initiative; Discussion- traditional proceeds went to art related installations. This year is for the mural on Pearl St. bridge. Motion approved.
   8. MOTION - To adopt resolution to authorize the President and Executive Director to negotiate a plan of merger with Historic Springfield Society; Discussion- the two organizations have the same mission, similar donors, community. Motion Passed.
   9. DISCUSSION - Man in Overalls presentation. He is planning to file a COU to operate as a Community Center. He is asking for a letter of support. Nathan stated that he will be bringing a larger group to next month’s meeting. CRIC will review and make their recommendation at the July meeting. 
2. OLD BUSINESS
3. STAFF REPORT  
4. ITEMS REFERRED TO COMMITTEES
5. ANNOUNCEMENTS 
   1. 6/21 - Community Cleanup (NE Quadrant)
   2. 5/27 - Sheriff’s Watch meeting
6. ADJOURN

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING AGENDA

Monday, May 19, 2025

6:00pm @ SPAR Office & Google Meet

ATTENDEES: J. Wilson, T. Grant, M. Haskins, J. Shermetaro M. Singareddy, K. Logsden, J. Acevedo, H. Ford, D. Ashworth, R. Miller

1. CALL TO ORDER (T. Grant) - 6:01 PM
2. INTRODUCTION / COMMENTS FROM GUESTS - None. 
3. LEARNING SEGMENT
   1. Daniel Ashworth, SPAR Board Member, Senior Landscape Architect & Urban Designer at GAI Consultants' Community Solutions Group.          
4. CONSENT AGENDA OF PRIOR BOARD MEETING MINUTES/COMMITTEE REPORTS (M. Viss) - MOTION TO ACCEPT AGENDA APPROVED
5. REVIEW OF TREASURER’S REPORT (M. Singareddy)
6. COMMITTEE / TASK FORCE OVERVIEWS 
   1. CCB / SAMBA – (Tyler Grant) 
   2. CRIC (Bryant Shumaker (Daniel Ashworth - Board liaison))  
   3. Design Review- (Daniel Ashworth) 
   4. Finance Committee (Mallik Singareddy)
   5. Fund Development (Michael Haskins)
   6. Governance – (John Shermetaro)  
   7. Home Tour (Margie Viss)
   8. Porchfest (Michael Haskins)
   9. Demo by Neglect Task Force (Margie Viss) 
   10. Membership Task Force - (Heidi Ford & Jesse Wilson) 
   11. Holiday Task Force (Caitlin Haskins)
   12. Zoning Overlay Task Force (Update)

1. NEW BUSINESS / RECOMMENDATIONS TO BOARD FROM EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
   1. MOTION - To adopt bylaws as amended by Governance.  - MOTION DEFERRED
   2. UPDATE - Project End Around - Traffic circles - Coordinated with Haskill towards a design project / donation; - T. GRANT GAVE UPDATE.
   3. MOTION - To adopt resolution to authorize the President and Executive Director to negotiate the acquisition of the Drew Mansion by SPAR and any preliminary and subsequent grant application negotiations; MOTION APPROVED
   4. MOTION - To restrict $12,500 in cash-on-hand for sole and exclusive use as cash match for the Florida Department of State, Division of Historical Resources FY2026 Small Matching Grant application MOTION APPROVED
   5. MOTION - To restrict $125,000 in cash-on-hand for sole and exclusive use as cash match for the Florida Department of State, Division of Historical Resources FY2026 Special Category Grant application MOTION APPROVED. 
2. OLD BUSINESS - No old business. 
3. STAFF REPORT - Attached.  
4. ITEMS REFERRED TO COMMITTEES - None. 
5. ANNOUNCEMENTS 
   1. 5/27 - Sheriff’s Watch meeting
6. ADJOURN - 7:35 PM

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING AGENDA

Monday, April 21, 2025

6:00pm @ SPAR Office & Google Meet

CALL TO ORDER (T. Grant) @6 pm. 

 In attendance:

 In person: Tyler Grant, Rachelle Miller, Jose Acevedo, Jesse Wilson, Mallik Singareddy, Melissa Gulesspie, Heidi Ford, Margaret Viss; Daniel Ashworth

On-line: Kenny Logsdon, Jason Harwick, John Shermetaro, Jesse Jones

Guest: Bill Hoff, Don Patterson, Suzanne Pickett, Jac Schacter

 Staff: Mike Haskins (in person)

1. CALL TO ORDER (T. Grant)
2. INTRODUCTION / COMMENTS FROM GUESTS 
3. LEARNING SEGMENT
   1. Don Patterson,   CEO of Reva Development Corp., re: MADE at the Armory. Presentation of project and discussion. Armorymade.com is their concept site.
   2. Daniel Ashworth, SPAR Board Member, Senior Landscape Architect & Urban Designer at GAI Consultants' Community Solutions Group. Deferred to May meeting.          
4. CONSENT AGENDA OF PRIOR BOARD MEETING MINUTES/COMMITTEE REPORTS (M. Viss): Margaret moved to approve the March 2025 meeting minutes as submitted. Motion seconed by Tylet grant. Motion was approved.
5. REVIEW OF TREASURER’S REPORT (M. Singareddy)
6. COMMITTEE / TASK FORCE OVERVIEWS 
   1. CCB / SAMBA – (Tyler Grant) –
      1.  Patti Peoples is growing the membership. 3 façade grants given in the last month.  
      2. Project Canopy- met last week regarding the 300 trees to be planted. Timing is still unclear due to staffing. Will be this year.
   2. CRIC (Bryant Shumaker (Daniel Ashworth - Board liaison))  
      1. City is working on ways to slow traffic and reduce accidents through Vision Zero Action Plan. Some may be “demonstration projects”. Traffic circles at Hubbard, Walnut, Liberty, and 4th and 7th are the proposed three sites. Public meeting Thursday at 5 at the main library.
      2. Pursuing alleyway questions with the city. City says public easement, trying to stop encroachment. Goal is clarity of property. 
      3. USPS requests mailboxes be put in right of way for new or remodeled (previous vacant). We would prefer to not do this and working on. Recommend contacting councilman Miller to assist with working with congressman.
      4. Terrawise – 30-36 requesting zoning change to CRIF.
   3. Design Review- (Daniel Ashworth) 
   4. Finance Committee (Mallik Singareddy)- looking at investment company options to ensure funds are invested well.
   5. Fund Development (Michael Haskins)- Review page 2 presentation. 30K in red, normal for this time of year. Uncertainty around how city budget will be impacted by current political climate. This can impact donations. Makes main fundraising efforts critical. Bold City Ball, early planning memo sent out.
   6. Governance – (John Shermetaro) – blackline by-laws, with proposed changes, will be sent out and voted on at May meeting. 
   7. Home Tour (Margie Viss) – 200 tickets sold. Volunteer spots are staffed. 
   8. Porchfest (Michael Haskins) – Discussion ongoing with JFRD regarding permits. Committee is not yet formed. 
   9. Demo by Neglect Task Force (Margie Viss) – last meeting in Monday, 4/28. We have to finish the survey. Will be setting date and asking board to participate.
   10. Membership Task Force - (Heidi Ford & Jesse Wilson) – Have not met yet.
   11. Holiday Task Force (Caitlin Haskins)- Easter Egg Hunt was success. 
   12. Zoning Overlay Task Force (Update)- Meeting with Jimmy P. 4/28.

1. NEW BUSINESS / RECOMMENDATIONS TO BOARD FROM EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
   1. MOTION - To confirm appointment of Laureen Husband to Board of Directors; Tyler made the motion. Discussion Shei si the chailr of Feeding Northeast Fl and a Springfield resident. Motion passed.
   2. MOTION - To deliver a letter of support for legislation devoted to removing / lowering repaving fees for infill development in Springfield; Tyler made the motion. Discussion. There is a law in Jacksonville that says that if you cut pavement which is less than 5 years old, you have to pay to repave 100 feet out. This is a roadblock for developers in Springfield due to small lot size. The law also says that public utilities (JEA) must only patch. Due to the condition of the infrastructure, there is constant patching by JEA which is being done to this very expensive paving done by developers originally. It impacts communities which are historic and in-fill needs. Motion Passed. Malik S. abstained 
   3. DISCUSS - To adopt bylaws as amended by Governance. Review before next month’s meeting. 
2. OLD BUSINESS
3. STAFF REPORT: Michael reviewed 2025 Priorities list, as presented (attached to agenda).  
4. ITEMS REFERRED TO COMMITTEES
5. ANNOUNCEMENTS 
   1. 4/22 - Frank Lloyd Wright and his influence on Florida (Scottish Rite) 
   2. 4/24 - Home Tour preview party 
   3. 4/25 - Home Tour community clean up (FRIDAY)
   4. 4/26 and 4/27 - Springfield Home Tour
   5. 5/19 -  Board Photo Op / SPAR Board Meeting
   6. 9/19 - Bold City Ball @ Karpeles 
6. ADJOURN @8:00