COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY  MINUTE November14, 2023  The Commercial Development Authority (CDA) ofthe City of Jacksonville met on November 14, 2023, at 5:30p p.m. in the Public Safety Complex, 911 Public Safety Drive fora a Regular Meeting. Chairperson, Mike Hindman called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. The following members were present: Clara Valtorta, Karen Gregg, and Leigha Cauthen. The following member was absent: Mike Hindman. Also present was City Administrator Albertha  Grant and City Clerk Brenda Long. Adoption of Minutes.  An motion to approve the September 14, 2023, minutes was made by Leigha Cauthen, seconded by Karen Gregg. Upon vote ofthe motion, the following votes were recorded: Yeas: All; Nays:  None. Motion carried. Financial Report:  Bank statement dated 10/31/2023 shows current balance is $53,018.21.. A motion to approve the financial report was made by Karen Gregg, seconded by Leigha Cauthen. Upon vote of the motion, the following votes were recorded: Yeas: All; Nays: None. Motion carried.  Meeting Schedule. Decembers meeting.  Next regularly scheduled meeting is December 14, 2023, at 5:30 p.m. Board agreed to cancel BDG#24-A. Get Personalized. The Board had an extensive discussion on the grant application submitted by Get Personalized. A motion to approve the a Business Development Grant in the amount of $5,000.00 to Get Personalized was made by Leigha Cauthen, seconded by Karen Gregg. Upon vote of the motion, the following votes were recorded: Yeas: All; Nays: None. Grant Application Changes. The Board had an extensive discussion about changing the qualifying time for grants. Asked City Clerk to bring a list of new businesses up to 18 months New Businesses 9/12/2023-1 11/13/2023. List of businesses that opened between 9/12/2023 and 11/13/2023 was given to board members sO they could reach out about the grant opportunities.  Motion carried.  prior to the next meeting.  Public Comments: There was none.  Other Business:  Board discussed trying a Google Doc for businesses that all board members have access to. This could help the members know what each other has done and what businesses  have been approached.  Page1of2 CDA bl  To accommodate persons with disabilities, this document is available in altemate formats upon request.    Adjournment:  Motion to adjourn was made by Leigha Cauthen, seconded by Karen Gregg. Upon vote on the motion, the following votes were recorded: Yeas: All; Nays: None. Motion carried. Meeting  adjourned at 5:25 p.m.  Chn J-dlk Clara Valtorta, Vice Chairperson  Brenda Long,  Bdaserg?  ONVILV  Page 2of2 CDA bl  To accommodate persons with disabilities, this document is available ina alternate formats upon request.