BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING MINUTES

Monday, November 18, 2024

6:00pm @ VCCS - SPAR Office & Google Meet

CALL TO ORDER

The meeting was called to order by President John Shermetaro at 6:00 pm.

LEARNING SEGMENT- N/A

Comments from guests: None

Consent Agenda BOD Meeting Minutes/Committee Reports (Approved)

Present:  Board Attendance

John Shermetaro (President), Tyler Grant (Vice President), Mallik Singareddy (Treasurer), Ryan McFarland (Secretary), Daniel Ashworth Jr., Kattie Derringer, Bryant Shumaker, Kenny Logsdon, Margie Viss, Pam Batts-Brown, Kelly Lezama, Annie Howe, Jason Hardwick, Melissa Schmitt

Absent: Alison Blitch, Rachelle Miller

Guests: Jesse, Justin, Bill Hoff

Staff: None

Motions:

1. Org Design Recommendation of unlimited PTO for Executive director (approved) - Annie, Margie, Katie oppose
2. Motion to approve full bonus for Michael (approved)

Meeting Adjourned: 7:15

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING AGENDA

Monday, November 18th

6:00pm @ VCCS - SPAR Office & Google Meet

CALL TO ORDER               John 

1. LEARNING SEGMENT                                                          
2. COMMENTS FROM GUESTS                                                                             
3. CONSENT AGENDA BOD MEETING MINUTES/COMMITTEE REPORTS                 Ryan 
4. REVIEW OF TREASURER’S REPORT Mallik
5. COMMITTEE OVERVIEWS
   1. Asset Management - Mallik
   2. CC/SAMBA - Tyler
   3. Governance - Tyler
   4. Fund Development – Michael
   5. CPAC – Bryant
   6. CRIC- Bryant
   7. TAP Task Force- Katie
   8. Community Engagement- Alison
   9. Home Tour- Margie
   10. Demolition by Neglect Task Force- Alison & Margie
6. NEW BUSINESS and RECOMMENDATIONS TO BOARD FROM EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
   1. Org Design Recommendation
7. OLD BUSINESS
8. STAFF REPORT Staff Report  
9. ITEMS REFERRED TO COMMITTEES
10. ANNOUNCEMENTS 
    1. Zoning Overlay Taskforce Community Meeting Overview (Meeting 11/19- 6pm) 
    2. Porchfest Summary…. Reflection Meeting 11/20

1. ADJOURN

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING MINUTES

Monday, October 21, 2024

6:00pm @ VCCS - SPAR Office & Google Meet

CALL TO ORDER

The meeting was called to order by President John Shermetaro at 6:00 pm.

LEARNING SEGMENT- N/A

Comments from Councilman Chris Miller

Consent Agenda BOD Meeting Minutes/Committee Reports (Approved)

Present:  Board Attendance

John Shermetaro (President), Tyler Grant (Vice President), Mallik Singareddy (Treasurer), Ryan McFarland (Secretary), Daniel Ashworth Jr., Kattie Derringer, Rachelle Miller, Jason Hardwick, Bryant Shumaker, Kelly Lezama, Kenny Logsdon, Annie Howe, Margie Viss

Absent: Melissa Schmitt, Alison Blitch, Pam Batts-Brown

Guests: Chris Miller, Tim Hope

Staff: None

Motions:

1. Strengthen the Overlay Bill- 2024-0373 letter of recommendation (Approved)
2. 2025 COJ Matching Grant board resolution (Approved)
3. 2025 Preliminary Budget approval (Approved)
4. 2025 New Board Member approval (Approved)
5. Tap Task Force/Zoning Overlay Revision- RMD-S (Approved)

Meeting Adjourned: 7:50

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING AGENDA

Monday, September 16th

6:00pm @ VCCS - SPAR Office & Google Meet

CALL TO ORDER               John S

1. LEARNING SEGMENT                                                          
2. COMMENTS FROM GUESTS                                                                             Groundwork Jax- Kay Ehas    
3. CONSENT AGENDA MAY BOD MEETING MINUTES/COMMITTEE REPORTS Ryan M
4. REVIEW OF TREASURER’S REPORT Mallik
5. COMMITTEE OVERVIEWS
   1. Asset Management - Mallik
   2. CC/SAMBA - Tyler
   3. Governance - Tyler
   4. Fund Development – Michael
   5. CPAC – Bryant
   6. CRIC- Bryant
   7. TAP Task Force- Katie
   8. Community Engagement- Alison
   9. Home Tour- Margie
   10. Demolition by Neglect Task Force
6. NEW BUSINESS and RECOMMENDATIONS TO BOARD FROM EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
   1. Tap Task Force/Zoning Overlay Revision- RMD-S 
   2. Karpeles Grand Rehab Funding letter of support, EVOTE- passed
7. OLD BUSINESS

1. STAFF REPORT Staff Report John S
2. ITEMS REFERRED TO COMMITTEES
3. ANNOUNCEMENTS 
   1. Prudential account changes
   2. Bold City Ball
   3. Porchfest Sponsorship
4. ADJOURN

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING MINUTES

Monday, September 16, 2024

6:00pm @ VCCS - SPAR Office & Google Meet

CALL TO ORDER

The meeting was called to order by President John Shermetaro at 6:00 pm.

LEARNING SEGMENT- N/A

Comments from Groundwork Jax

Present:  Board Attendance

John Shermetaro (President), Tyler Grant (Vice President), Mallik Singareddy (Treasurer), Ryan McFarland (Secretary), Daniel Ashworth Jr., Kattie Derringer, Rachelle Miller, Alison Blitch, Pam Batts-Brown, Jason Hardwick, Bryant Shumaker

Absent: Kelly Lezama, Kenny Logsdon, Annie Howe, Melissa Schmitt, Margie Viss

Guests: Kay Ehas, Guermo, Wyatt Bowers

Staff: None

Meeting Adjourned: 8:00 pm - Had lost quorum.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING AGENDA

Monday, September 16th

6:00pm @ VCCS - SPAR Office & Google Meet

CALL TO ORDER               John S

1. LEARNING SEGMENT                                                          
2. COMMENTS FROM GUESTS                                                                             Groundwork Jax- Kay Ehas    
3. CONSENT AGENDA MAY BOD MEETING MINUTES/COMMITTEE REPORTS Ryan M
4. REVIEW OF TREASURER’S REPORT Mallik
5. COMMITTEE OVERVIEWS
   1. Asset Management - Mallik
   2. CC/SAMBA - Tyler
   3. Governance - Tyler
   4. Fund Development – Michael
   5. CPAC – Bryant
   6. CRIC- Bryant
   7. TAP Task Force- Katie
   8. Community Engagement- Alison
   9. Home Tour- Margie
   10. Demolition by Neglect Task Force
6. NEW BUSINESS and RECOMMENDATIONS TO BOARD FROM EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
   1. Tap Task Force/Zoning Overlay Revision- RMD-S 
   2. Karpeles Grand Rehab Funding letter of support, EVOTE- passed
7. OLD BUSINESS

1. STAFF REPORT Staff Report John S
2. ITEMS REFERRED TO COMMITTEES
3. ANNOUNCEMENTS 
   1. Prudential account changes
   2. Bold City Ball
   3. Porchfest Sponsorship
4. ADJOURN

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING MINUTES

Monday, August 19, 2024

6:00pm @ VCCS - SPAR Office & Google Meet

CALL TO ORDER

The meeting was called to order by President John Shermetaro at 6:00 pm.

LEARNING SEGMENT- Endowment/Quotes

Present:  Board Attendance

John Shermetaro (President), Tyler Grant (Vice President), Mallik Singareddy (Treasurer), Ryan McFarland (Secretary), Kenny Logsdon, Daniel Ashworth Jr., Kattie Derringer, Rachelle Miller, Melissa Schmitt, Alison Blitch, Margie Viss, Pam Batts-Brown, Annie Howe

Absent: Jason Hardwick, Bryant Shumaker, Kelly Lezama

Guests:

Staff: Michael Haskins

Consent Agenda - Approved

Motions:

1. Motion to approve the current revisions to Zoning Overlay as written (Aprroved)

Meeting Adjourned: 7:08

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING AGENDA

Monday, August 19th

6:00pm @ VCCS - SPAR Office & Google Meet

CALL TO ORDER               John S

1. LEARNING SEGMENT                                                           Endowment/Cleanup Statements                                        
2. COMMENTS FROM GUESTS 
3. CONSENT AGENDA MAY BOD MEETING MINUTES/COMMITTEE REPORTS Ryan M
4. REVIEW OF TREASURER’S REPORT Mallik
5. COMMITTEE OVERVIEWS
   1. Asset Management - Mallik
   2. CC/SAMBA - Tyler
   3. Governance - Tyler
   4. Fund Development – Michael
   5. CPAC – Bryant
   6. CRIC- Bryant
   7. TAP Task Force- Katie
   8. Community Engagement- Alison
   9. Home Tour- Margie
6. NEW BUSINESS and RECOMMENDATIONS TO BOARD FROM EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
   1. Tap Task Force/Zoning Overlay Revisions 
7. OLD BUSINESS
   1. Groundworks Jax will be presenting at September board meeting

1. STAFF REPORT Staff Report Michael H
2. ITEMS REFERRED TO COMMITTEES
3. ANNOUNCEMENTS 
4. ADJOURN

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING MINUTES

Monday, July 22, 2024

6:00pm @ VCCS - SPAR Office & Google Meet

CALL TO ORDER

The meeting was called to order by President John Shermetaro at 6:00 pm.

LEARNING SEGMENT- Traffic Engineering (canceled)    

Present:  Board Attendance

John Shermetaro (President), Tyler Grant (Vice President), Mallik Singareddy (Treasurer), Ryan McFarland (Secretary), Kenny Logsdon, Daniel Ashworth Jr., Kattie Derringer, Bryant Shumaker, Rachelle Miller, Melissa Schmitt, Alison Blitch, Kelly Lezama  

Absent: Annie Howe, Jason Hardwick, Margie Viss, Pam Batts-Brown 

Guests: Bill Hoff

Staff: Michael Haskins

Consent Agenda - Approved

Motions:

1. Rehab Funding letter of support (Approved)
2. Investment policy update (Approved
3. Move to Approve $7,800 for wall upstairs (Approved)

Meeting Adjourned: 7:25

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING MINUTES

Monday, June 17, 2024

6:00pm @ VCCS - SPAR Office & Google Meet

CALL TO ORDER

The meeting was called to order by President John Shermetaro at 6:00 pm.

LEARNING SEGMENT- Groundwork Jacksonville                                        Kay Ehas    

Present:  Board Attendance

John Shermetaro (President), Tyler Grant (Vice President), Mallik Singareddy (Treasurer), Ryan McFarland (Secretary), Kenny Logsdon, Pam Batts-Brown, Daniel Ashworth Jr., Kattie Derringer, Jason Hardwick, Bryant Shumaker, Rachelle Miller, Margie Viss, Melissa Schmitt, Alison Blitch  

Absent: Annie Howe, Kelly Lezama

Guests: Bill Hoff, Tim Hope

Staff: Michael Haskins

Consent Agenda - Approved

Motions:

1. Othello… Letter of support for zoning variance recommended (approved)
2. Groundworks Jax- presenting as learning segment (deferred)

1. Closure of 6th Street between Boulevard and Jefferson… CRIC has concerns but recommends no action due to lack of reason for closure
2. Closure of Market Street between Orange and Confederate… CRIC recommends no action due to lack of reason for closure
3. Demolition of the historic JEA building at Main and Orange. CRIC recommends no action.

3) Traffic Calming Discussion – Recommendation from Community Meeting was for 4-way stops. CRIC has concerns about bike ease of use. Reasonable to suggest 4-way stops at all current intersections where stop signs are on North-South. Michael will bring this to a poll at next CRIC meeting. (deferred)

4) Future of Cities PUD (L-5826-23C) - Requesting letter of support. Mike requesting CRIC volunteer review and update letter for SPAR Board. Draft letter language from Future of Cities. Letter of support recommended. (approved)

5) letter of support for armory (Logsdon and Malik abstain)

Meeting Adjourned: 8:29

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING MINUTES

Monday, May 20, 2024

6:00pm @ VCCS - SPAR Office & Google Meet

CALL TO ORDER

The meeting was called to order by President John Shermetaro at 6:01 pm.

Present:  Board Attendance

John Shermetaro (President), Tyler Grant (Vice President), Mallik Singareddy (Treasurer), Ryan McFarland (Secretary), Kenny Logsdon, Pam Batts-Brown, Daniel Ashworth Jr., Kattie Derringer, Jason Hardwick, Bryant Shumaker, Rachelle Miller

Absent: Annie Howe, Margie Viss, Kelly Lezama, Alison Blitch, Melissa Schmitt  

Guests: Bill Hoff, John DeVore

Staff: Michael Haskins

Consent Agenda - Approved

Motions:

1. Motion by Mallik to move funds in restricted ambassador fund to operating account and notify donors (Approved)

Meeting Adjourned: 7:17

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING MINUTES

Monday, April 22, 2024

6:00pm @ VCCS - SPAR Office & Google Meet

CALL TO ORDER

The meeting was called to order by President John Shermetaro at 6:00 pm.

Present:  Board Attendance

John Shermetaro (President), Tyler Grant (Vice President), Mallik Singareddy (Treasurer), Ryan McFarland (Secretary), Margie Viss, Kenny Logsdon, Rachelle Miller, Pam Batts-Brown, Kelly Lezama, Alison Blitch, Melissa Schmitt, Daniel Ashworth Jr., Kattie Derringer

Absent: Bryant Shumaker, Jason Hardwick, Annie Howe

Guests: Bill Hoff, Tim Hope, Amita Bey, Hugues Touze

Staff: Michael Haskins

Consent Agenda - Approved

Motions:

1. Motion to issue letter of opposition on 125 East 3rd demolition application (Approved)
2. Motion to add John Shermetaro to the SPAR VyStar Checking Account (Approved)

Meeting Adjourned: 7:23

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING MINUTES

Monday, March 18, 2024

6:00pm @ VCCS - SPAR Office & Google Meet

CALL TO ORDER

The meeting was called to order by Vice-President Tyler Grant at 6:03 pm.

Present:  Board Attendance

John Shermetaro (President) (virtual), Tyler Grant (Vice President), Mallik Singareddy (Treasurer), Ryan McFarland (Secretary), Kattie Derringer, Margie Viss, Kenny Logsdon, Rachelle Miller, Pam Batts-Brown, Kelly Lezama, Alison Blitch, Jason Hardwick

Absent: Bryant Shumaker, Annie Howe, Daniel Ashworth Jr., Melissa Schmitt

Guests: Bill Hoff, Anthony Hugo (JTA), Tim Hope

Staff: Michael Haskins

Consent Agenda - Approved

Motions:

1. Ratify E-vote: Motion to issue a letter of opposition on the demolition of 1422 N Liberty Street (John S). Second (Mallik S). Motion Passed (10 aye, 1 nay) Approved (1 Nay)
2. Ratify E-vote: Motion to issue a letter of opposition for zoning exception (E-24-09) on 43 E 4th Street (John S). Second (Kenny L). Motion Passed (7 aye, 4 nay) (Approved)
3. Tyler makes a motion to authorize Michael to send a letter to the Mayor’s office which we will e-vote on to try to be made a part of the Jaguars stadium agreement with the city. (Approved) (Tyler abstained)
4. Move to authorize Michael to draft a letter to support the rezoning of Othelo if requested. (Tabled)

Meeting Adjourned: 8:02

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING MINUTES

Monday, February 19, 2024

6:00pm @ VCCS - SPAR Office & Google Meet

CALL TO ORDER

The meeting was called to order by Vice-President Tyler Grant at 6:06 pm.

Present:  Board Attendance

John Shermetaro (President) (virtual), Tyler Grant (Vice President), Mallik Singareddy (Treasurer), Ryan McFarland (Secretary), Bryant Shumaker, Annie Howe, Daniel Ashworth Jr., Kattie Derringer, Margie Viss, Kenny Logsdon, Rachelle Miller 

Absent: AJ Rodriguez, Alison Blitch, Jason Hardwick, Pam Batts-Brown, Kelly Lezama

Guests: Melissa Schmidt, Bill Hoff

Staff: Michael Haskins

Consent Agenda - Approved

Motions:

1. Motion to fund up to $5,000 from Board Designated Porchfest Art Fund to repaint crosswalks. (Approved)
2. Motion to approve revisions of SPAR Employee Policy Manual (12/23/2023). (Approved).
3. Motion to approve revisions (2/14/2024) to Technology and Software Access Policy. (Amended to accept as written without password section) (approved)
4. Annie Howe adds motion to direct finance committee to make Mallik, John, and Tyler to be on Vystar account (amended to remove Tyler and add Michael to Vystar Checking and Savings accounts) (Tabled) 
5. Motion to appoint/approve Melissa Schmitt as a board director effective 3/1/24; replacing AJ Rodriguez. (Approved)
6. Motion to issue a letter of support on 3 issues  for the Florida Trust for Historic Preservation: 
   • Establish a Florida Historic Tax Credit: Florida one of only 11 states without a tax credit for historic preservation. This would create additional funds for a variety of historic preservation projects, including funds for developers to rehabilitate historic structures. Would be a good tool in the toolbox to help developers get additional financing for rehab.  
   • Amend the Resiliency and Safe Structures Act: This was a big deal last year. SPAR opposed the original bill and supported the amendment. The bill that passed removed protections from local historic districts. The inside scoop is that a Miami developer pushed this bill through in order to demo some structures in Miami Beach. The bill theoretically could be used by developers in Springfield to allow demolition of certain structures over and against JHPC's recommendation. The proposed amendment before the legislature in this session would restore some of the protections that the original bill removed. 
   • Fully Fund the FY25 Division of Historic Resources- Preservation Grants: Grants for preservation activities like historic markers. Not something SPAR currently utilizes, but something we may utilize in the future. This is just a call to fund an already extant program.  (Approved)

     7. Motion to add Michael Haskins and Mallik Singareddy to Prudential Investment Accounts and remove Tim Hope. (Approved)

     8. Motion to oppose demolition request for 1422 N Liberty (amended to have Mike draft a letter to that effect).(Tabled)

     9. Motion to issue a letter of support for the renaming of “Confederate Street” to “Frazier Street.” (amended to add “or as supported by the city of jacksonville” following the parenthetical “(as opposed to “Ben Frazier Street)”.)

Meeting Adjourned: 8:30