Our Springfield Community Meeting on July 17, 2025 covered the following topics:

• Welcome & Introductions
• Springfield Real Estate Market Update
• Our Lady of Pompeii Restoration
• Traffic Calming Introduction
• Traffic Calming Discussion: Ionia Street
• Traffic Calming: Other Neighborhood Hotspots
• Closing Remarks

Community members can review the presentation and watch the recording of the meeting.

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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

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING AGENDA

Wednesday, March 17, 2025

6:00pm @ SPAR Office & Google Meet

1. CALL TO ORDER (T. Grant @6:00 pm
2. In Person: Tyler, John S, Kenny Logsdon, Jessie, Heidi, Michael, Margaret Viss, Rachelle Miller
3. On-line:  Daniel Ashworth. Bryant 
4. LEARNING SEGMENT (N/A)           
5. INTRODUCTION / COMMENTS FROM GUESTS – No guests
6. CONSENT AGENDA OF PRIOR BOARD MEETING MINUTES/COMMITTEE REPORTS (M. Viss): Margert Viss moved, motion seconded and passed.
7. REVIEW OF TREASURER’S REPORT (M. Singareddy) – Presented by Michael H.
8. COMMITTEE / TASK FORCE OVERVIEWS 
   1. CCB / SAMBA – (Tyler Grant) – Canopy project – trees will start being planted soon, Tidlewave- met with code compliance who is addressing through files and using blight regulations. Klutho Castle- met with city to discuss possible action regarding building. Cleanup Corp has been renewed for 18 months. 
   2. CRIC (Bryant Shumaker)  - Encourage everyone to attend the urban core CPAC meetings.
   3. Design Review- (Daniel Ashworth) – discussion regarding hardiboard vs original wood. Research will be done and revisted at next meeting.
   4. Finance Committee (Mallik Singareddy)
   5. Fund Development (Michael Haskins)
   6. Governance – (John Shermetaro)  - Committee met recently. Some minor changes coming.
   7. Home Tour (Margie Viss) – Update provided.
   8. Porchfest (Michael Haskins) – No update.
   9. Demo by Neglect Task Force (Margie Viss) – Recommendation submitted to the city. Will meet in April to determine future plan. Goal is to get the survey completed.
   10. Membership Task Force - (Open) – No update.
   11. Holiday Task Force (Caitlin Haskins) – Possible Easter Egg Hunt
   12. Zoning Overlay Task Force (Update) – Focus on commercial segment of the project.

1. NEW BUSINESS / RECOMMENDATIONS TO BOARD FROM EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
   1. MOTION - To confirm written resignation of Alison Blitch from Board of Directors; Taylor moved/seconded. Motion passes.
   2. MOTION - To confirm appointment of Emily Moody to Board of Directors; Taylor moved/seconded. Discussion regarding benefits of adding Emily to board. Motion passes.
   3. DISCUSS - Traffic calming recommendations by CRIC: (a) bulbouts and line visibility, (b) speed humps on Hubbard St and (c) general traffic engineering feedback. Board is not enthusiastic about speed humps. They believe that the community would prefer roundabouts. Issue is that roundabouts will be time and cost prohibitive. Recommend not going with humps. Requesting bulbouts painted and requesting long term traffic circle considerations.
   4. Tyler will be sending out new bylaws proposal to be reviewed and discussed at next 
2. OLD BUSINESS - None
3. STAFF REPORT – Michael presented staff report.  
4. ITEMS REFERRED TO COMMITTEES
5. ANNOUNCEMENTS 
   1. 3/25 - Sheriff’s Watch; 
   2. 3/22 - Yoga in the Park; 
   3. 3/29 - Community Cleanup (SE Quad); 
   4. 4/19 - Emerald Trail walkaround with Kay Ehas - Klutho Park; 
   5. 9/19 - Bold City Ball @ Karpeles 
6. ADJOURN

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING AGENDA

Tuesday, February 19, 2025

6:00pm @ SPAR Office & Google Meet

1. CALL TO ORDER (T. Grant) @6 pm. 

 In attendance:

 In person: Tyler Grant, Rachelle Miller, Justin Gravatt, Jason Hardwick, Jose Acevedo, Jesse Wilson, Mallik Singareddy, Melissa Schmitt, Heidi Ford, Margaret Viss 

Guest: Bill Hoff, Tim Hope (on-line)

 Staff: Mike Haskins (in person)

1. LEARNING SEGMENT (N/A)      
2. INTRODUCTION / COMMENTS FROM GUESTS – N/A
3. CONSENT AGENDA OF PRIOR BOARD MEETING MINUTES/COMMITTEE REPORTS (M. Viss) – M.Viss moved to approved as submitted. Motion passed.
4. REVIEW OF TREASURER’S REPORT (M. Singareddy)
5. COMMITTEE / TASK FORCE OVERVIEWS 

1. CCB / SAMBA – (Tyler Grant) – Peer to Peer meeting this month was productive. Speaker in March.
2. Commercial Corridor - Upcoming meeting with city counsel regarding Cleanup Corp. 
3. Project Canopy – Moving forward.
4. Project Gateway- Ideas being sought regarding greenspace activation for possible $750k grant potential.
5. Project Tidal Wave – Drafted language to update relevant Florida statute.

1. CRIC (Bryant Shumaker (Daniel Ashworth - Board liaison) 
   1. 1st and Walnut-  Owners want to build 5 townhouses. City zoning inside historic district. Working with city planning department regarding restrictions on design due to historic district.
   2. Emergency demo permit approved on Laura for a garage. Not included in survey. Historic Preservation was not notified prior to demolition.
   3. Proposed usage. Historically Hoppy building space. Vet office opening in building next door, use HH site as a bar, parking lot to be a dog park. Looking for SPAR support. CRIC feedback shared with vet practice.
   4. Traffic calming meeting held 2/18/2024. 2022 study did not support city funding. Neighborhood would pay ½. Counselman Peluso has offered to pay  up to $15k of neighborhood portion. CRIC will provide feedback from meeting to city.

1. Design Review- (Daniel Ashworth) – No update.

1. Finance Committee (Mallik Singareddy) – Reviewed treasurer’s report.

1. Fund Development (Michael Haskins) – Planning email sent for Bold City Ball. First payment from Cultural Counsel, applied for grant for external building repair. Cleanup Corp budget is finalized.

1. Governance – (John Shermetaro)- Reviewing bylaws. Doing new head shots and group photo, possibly in April.

1. Home Tour (Margie Viss)- 8 homes secured. This year we have added homeowner visits and pre-meeting. Pre-party will be held again on the Thursday before the home tour.

1. Porchfest (Michael Haskins) – Working on layout and band list.

1. Demo by Neglect Task Force (Alison Blitch / Margie Viss) – Completed recommendations. Goal is to identify 5 homes and work with city to address current status. Currently finishing survey.

1. Membership Task Force - (Alison Blitch) – No update.

1. Holiday Task Force (Caitlin Haskins) – Holiday contest to include trophy, expand categories.. Spring egg hunt with businesses.

1. Zoning Overlay Task Force (Open) – Reconvening soon.

1. NEW BUSINESS / RECOMMENDATIONS TO BOARD FROM EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

1. MOTION - To confirm written resignation of Katie Derringer from Board of Directors; Discussion held. Tyler moved to approve. Motion passed.
2. MOTION - To update key executives on Wells Fargo account (remove current account ownership) and replace with President, Treasurer and Executive Director, as specified in the board corporate resolution dated as of the February board meeting; Discussion held. Tyler moved to approve. Motion passed.
3. MOTION - To update investment accounts with Executive Director, as owner, President and Treasurer, as view only; Discussion held. Tyler moved to approve. Motion passed.
4. MOTION - To amend 2025 budget for correction as specified in the uploaded financial statements to the meeting minutes; Discussion held. Tyler moved to approve. Motion passed.
5. MOTION - To update our Intuit account to replace the existing principal (Todd Hollinghead) with Michael Haskins; Discussion held. Tyler moved to approve. Motion passed.
6. MOTION - To adopt a letter of support in favor of Oneida Bungalows. Discussion held. Tyler moved to approve. Motion passed.

1. OLD BUSINESS - None

1. STAFF REPORT – Review of full Staff Report by Mike H.

1. ITEMS REFERRED TO COMMITTEES

1. ANNOUNCEMENTS 
   1. 2/22 - Lloyd Downing Celebration at 2 PM - SIAA building;
   2. 2/28 - Community Cleanup (Friday clean up)
   3. 3/1 - SPARdigras 

1. ADJOURN – 7:20 pm

Our Springfield Community Meeting on May 6, 2025 covered the following topics:

• Welcome and Announcements
• Corner on Main Update
• Springfield Housing Market Update
• Main Street Landscaping
• Pearl Street Bridge Mural
• Closing Remarks
• Corner on Main After Hours Tour

Community members can access the agenda and review the presentation. Community members can also review the Florida Department of Transportation's plans for Main Street landscaping. Unfortunately, a video recording of this meeting is not available.

We are actively soliciting community input on the Main Street landscaping plan and the design for the Pearl Street bridge mural. Please contact [email protected] with comments, questions, or concerns. Community input will be forwarded to the Florida Department of Transportation and the design team for the Pearl Street bridge mural as appropriate. And we welcome input on other topics that are significant to the community as well.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING AGENDA

Tuesday, January 21, 2025

6:00pm @ SPAR Office & Google Meet

1. CALL TO ORDER (T. Grant) - 6 PM - in attendance: In person: Tyler Grant, Rachelle Miller, Kenny Logsdon, John Shermetaro, Justin Gravatt, Jose Acevedo, Jesse Wilson, Mallik Singareddy, Melissa Schmitt, Daniel Ashworth, Heidi Ford; Online: Jason Hardwic; Guests: Bill Hoff (in person), Bryant Shumaker (online; Staff: Mike Haskins (in person)
2. LEARNING SEGMENT (P. Peeples)           
3. INTRODUCTION / COMMENTS FROM GUESTS 
4. CONSENT AGENDA OF PRIOR BOARD MEETING MINUTES/COMMITTEE REPORTS (M. Viss)
5. REVIEW OF TREASURER’S REPORT (M. Singareddy)
6. COMMITTEE / TASK FORCE OVERVIEWS 
   1. Asset Management - (M. Singareddy)
   2. CCB/SAMBA - (T. Grant)
   3. Community Engagement - (A. Blitch)
   4. CPAC – (B. Shumaker)
   5. CRIC- (B. Shumaker / D. Ashworth)
   6. Demolition by Neglect Task Force - (A. Blitch & M. Viss)
   7. Design Review - (D. Ashworth)
   8. Fund Development – (M. Haskins)
   9. Governance - (J. Shermetaro)
   10. Home Tour - (M. Viss)
   11. Porchfest - (M. Haskins)
   12. Zoning Overlay Task Force - (K. Derringer)
7. NEW BUSINESS / RECOMMENDATIONS TO BOARD FROM EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
   1. MOTION - To accept oral resignation of Sekani Kobelt; PASSED
   2. MOTION - To dissolve the Asset Management Committee; PASSED
   3. MOTION - To dissolve the Organizational Design Committee; PASSED
   4. MOTION -  To dissolve the Community Engagement Committee; PASSED
   5. MOTION - To dissolve the Holiday Society (Committee);PASSED
   6. MOTION - To establish the Membership Task Force organized as of the date of motion passage and concluding on the earlier of (i) Board’s vote for dissolution or (ii) December 31, 2025; PASSED
   7. MOTION - To establish the Holiday Task Force organized as of the date of motion passage and concluding upon Board vote for dissolution; PASSED
   8. REVIEW - Committee chairpersons to review charters and provide updates as necessary 
8. OLD BUSINESS
9. STAFF REPORT  
10. ITEMS REFERRED TO COMMITTEES
11. ANNOUNCEMENTS 
    1. 1/18 - Community Cleanup 
    2. 1/18 - Sheriff’s Watch - Neighborhood Crime Prevention Walk 
    3. 1/24 - Annual SPAR Gala
    4. 2/11 - Community Meeting
12. ADJOURN - 7:35(ish)

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING MINUTES

Monday, December 16, 2024

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

CALL TO ORDER

The meeting was called to order by Vice-president Tyler Grant at 6:01 pm.

LEARNING SEGMENT- N/A

Comments from guests: 

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, Jason Hardwick, Melissa Schmitt, Alison Blitch, Rachelle Miller

Absent: Annie Howe

Guests: Jose Acevedo, Jessie Wilson, Justin Gravitt, Bill Hoff, Tim Hope

Staff: Michael Haskins

Motions:

1. Move to allocate $3,631.91 from Bold City Ball proceeds to the Endowment Fund (approved)
2. Move to allocate $15,000 from operating account to the Endowment Fund (approved)
3. Move to allocate Foundation donation of $10,000 to Prudential Equity account (approved)
4. Move to accept board resignation of Annie Howe (approved) (Logsdon voted against)
5. Move to update employee handbook (page 19-21) to reflect previous board vote for Executive Director’s paid time off (approved)
6. 2025 Joyce Holbrook Award Vote (Bill Hoff - Approved)
7. EC elections for 2025 (Tyler Grant - President, Melissa Schmitt - Vice-president, Malik Singareddy - treasurer, Margie Viss - secretary)
8. Motion to accept changes in investment policy as saved in the board agenda (approved)

Meeting Adjourned: 7:34

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

Our Traffic Calming Community Meeting on February 18, 2025 covered the following topics:

• Welcome & Introductions
• Traffic Calming Introduction
• Traffic Calming Discussion
• Closing Remarks

Community members can review the presentation and watch the recording of the meeting.

Our Quarterly Community Meeting on February 11, 2025 covered the following topics:

• Springfield Housing Market Update
• 2024 Year in Review and 2025 Goal Planning
• Jacksonville Transportation Authority's Transit-Oriented Development for Phoenix Arts District
• Green Space Activation with Feeding Northeast Florida

Community members can review the presentation and watch the recording of the meeting.

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

Our Quarterly Community Meeting on December 3, 2024 covered the following topics:

• Springfield Housing Market Update
• Community Updates
• Board of Directors Elections and Certification

Community members can review the presentation and watch the recording of the meeting.

Our Quarterly Community Meeting on September 3, 2024 covered the following topics:

• Springfield Housing Market Update
• Traffic Calming in Springfield
• Community Updates
• Board of Directors Elections

Community members can review the presentation and watch the recording of the meeting.

Our Quarterly Community Meeting on May 7, 2024 covered the following topics:

• Springfield Housing Market Update
• Armory Project Update
• Springfield Cleanup Corps Launch
• Traffic Calming in Springfield

Community members can review the presentation and watch the recording of the meeting.

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

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