February 2025 Minutes of Zion Cemetery Preservation & Maintenance Society Board Meeting

Regular Board Meeting Thursday, February 20, 2025 - 4:40PM

CALL TO ORDER
Reva Iman called the meeting to order.
Board Members Present: Leroy Moore, Reva Iman, Woodrow Simmons, Michael Randolph, Jeraldine
Williams, Kiah Wilson
Board Members Absent: Byron Pressley, Robin Lockett, Fred Hearns
Non-Board Members Present: Ronan Barnes (PMG), David Iloanya (THA), Rose Lugo (THA), Yevette
Lewis

APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approval of the minutes from the Board meeting of January 16th was motioned, seconded and approved by
unanimous vote of the board.

PUBLIC COMMENT
Rose Lugo shared event related public comments with the board.

SUMMARY
The meeting began with Ms. Reva Iman opening the floor for public comments. A public comment from Ms. Rose
Lugo was made, sharing the change in plans for the historical marker installation ceremony. Commissioner Myers
will no longer be present at the ceremony. Commissioner Cohen will attend in her place.
Ms. Iman continued by requesting approval of the minutes from the Board meeting of January 16, 2025, as it
was motioned, seconded and approved by unanimous vote of the board.
Ms. Iman resumed by providing updates on old business, starting with an update on the historic marker signage
and installation ceremony. Mr. Leroy Moore kickstarted the conversation by sharing preplanned event logistics
with everyone. Ms. Jeraldine Williams also presented an update, sharing that the University of South Florida will
be present to assist anyone who may be seeking assistance with genealogical research. She also shared that she
spoke with someone who works for Richard Gonzmart, and requested a property clean up and minor staging prior
to the event; Her request was accepted. Mr. Moore concluded with sharing the program agenda.
Ms. Iman continued with the update of the strategic plan and adoption. Mr. Moore led the discussion and reminded
Michael Randolph of his previously shared, incorporated comments that are still in need of being placed in the
action plan. Mr. Randolph confirmed that he will incorporate his documented comments into the strategic plan
before the next board meeting.

Ms. Iman moved on to discuss the update on Robles Park Village. Ronan Barnes shared that the funding award
from Florida Housing Finance Corporation is currently in the "protest" period. Mr. Barnes stated that this period
is standard for all who are awarded with funding and can last for a few months. Mr. Barnes also shared that the
awarded application has not yet been targeted by anyone, and that monitoring will continue to happen. David
Iloanya and Leroy Moore reviewed that one parcel is currently funded and the other is expected to be submitted
for funding. Michael Randolph raised a question regarding the families that were living in Robles Park and their
current status. Mr. Moore confirmed that all families have successfully been relocated. Mr. Randolph also asked
if the current administration's plans to cut federal budgets will impact this project. Mr. Moore confirmed that it's