As you know due to the pandemic the Board of Directors of the Ponte Vedra Community Association postponed our Annual Meeting normally held in mid-May. At the Board meeting of May 18, 2020, the Board decided that we should satisfy the requirements of an annual meeting by means of written communication so that we can recognize Board members who are completing their service, approve new Board members and the new officers of the organization.
Please “reply” to this email indicating your approval/disapproval of the new Board Members.
Annual President’s Report
Events
During this past year our events under the outstanding leadership of Barb Roberts were very successful. The Christmas Tree launch was held December 4 in the Conference Center due to the golf course renovation and was among our best ever. Our new Santa was a very popular and we had a wonderful toy drive. The Sweetheart Dance February 7 with music by Cloud 9 was also a big hit with attendance at capacity and great feedback from our members.
Street Safety
Street Safety was one of our top priorities for the year. A primary initiative of this goal was the formation an independent group to advocate for a sidewalk on San Juan Drive, Neighbors for a Safe San Juan Drive. A Steering Committee of 15 San Juan Drive residents was formed. A Public Forum was held at the Library on January 29 with nearly 100 in attendance. Forty people spoke and aired their opinions about the safety of the street and a sidewalk. The PVCA Annual Member Survey was conducted in late March and included a question on the desirability of a San Juan Drive sidewalk and 85% strongly agreed, agreed or expressed no opinion with only 14% disagreeing or strongly disagreeing. We have developed a response to the suggestions raised at that meeting and will be presenting them to the group. Another bright spot in the project was the formal resolution of support of a sidewalk on San Juan Drive passed unanimously by the MSD Trustees.
Temporary Parking on PV Boulevard
In late November the Board of County Commissioners raised the prospect of allowing temporary parking on Ponte Vedra Boulevard due to the closure of the Mickler parking lot. The PVCA Board took immediate action to formally oppose temporary parking on the boulevard. A survey of our members showed nearly 100% opposition to this proposal mostly due to the safety risks this posed to children, cyclists and pedestrians. I presented the PVCA resolution of opposition to the County Commissioners at their December 3rd meeting. Following much public testimony in opposition our District 4 Commissioner, Jeremiah Blocker, promptly moved to strike this option.
With the dues increase this past year, the financial condition of the PVCA improved from a loss of $4,400 in fiscal 2019 to a loss of $436 this past fiscal year. No change in dues is proposed for this year. We plan to charge a nominal amount for those that attend the Sweetheart Dance which should eliminate the loss next year. The Year End Financial Review is attached.
Person of the Year
The Ponte Vedra Community Association recognizes Commissioner Jeremiah Blocker as the Person of the Year. We have found the Commissioner to be deeply committed to his constituents, very accessible, open minded, hard-working, with high integrity and natural leadership skills.
Commissioner Blocker’s response:
“I am so grateful and appreciative of this incredible honor. Thank you and the board for this. I am honored to serve Ponte Vedra and the great citizens of our community. Again, thank you so much for this honor.”
Board Members coming off the Board
We are grateful and so appreciative of the following board members for their service to the community.
Sharon Carney, served as Board secretary
Eleanor Maxwell, lovingly managed our Directory for many years
Jane Rollinson, our strong, dedicated leader serving as President for two of her four years on the Board
Brad Smith, served as Treasurer, managed Communications and introduced many innovations to improve our processes
New Board Members - For Approval (“reply” to email with approval/disapproval)
K. Crowley
Elise Mecredy
Scott Pearson
Gwinn Volen
Returning Board Members
Carl Rider - President
Barb Roberts - Vice President
Wes Moore – Communications
Dan Popky – Government Affairs/At Large
Devon Witt - Membership
On behalf of the Board of Directors of the PVCA thank you for your membership. We value your feedback and suggestions.
