2024 December - Board of Directors Meeting Minutes 📝

Santa Barbara Vintners – Board of Directors Meeting Minutes

Date: December 12, 2024

Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm

Location: Roblar Winery

In Attendance:

Pierre LaBarge, Dan Glaeser (Zoom), Denise Shurtleff, John H. Haan Jr. (Zoom), Jason Djang (Zoom), Keith Saarloos, Chase Carhartt, Steven Gerbac, Kevin Gleason, Amy Christine (Zoom), Mike Testa (Zoom), Brooke Christian

Item 1: Call to Order

Meeting called to order at 10:01am.

Item 2: Approve Minutes

Approve November 2024 Meeting Minutes.

Minutes will be shared at January 2025 meeting.

Item 3: Finances

Dan provided financial update.

Financials are in similar position to prior month.

Quarterly and biannual invoices have been sent.

BID is critical to long-term financial stability.

Item 4: CEO Update

Wine BID

Petition drive at over 51% majority.

More petitions expected.

12/17/24: Board of Supervisors to hear intent to form.

SBV will present to city councils across SBC.

01/14/25: Public hearing on BID.

02/11/25: Formation hearing at Board of Supervisors.

Proposed Minimum Wage Increase

Board of Supervisors not pursuing further at this time.

Focus shifting to housing support for agricultural workers.

Ag Enterprise Ordinance (AEO)

AEO approved with updates.

Wineries now allowed to serve food.

Water District Appointments

Two Santa Ynez basin districts need appointees.

Board encouraged to apply.

Executive Committee Updates

Motion to appoint Steven Gerbac as Vice President.

Motion: Pierre. Second: Keith. Unanimous approval.

Motion to appoint Jason Djang as Secretary.

Motion: Pierre. Second: Keith. Unanimous approval.

Board Meeting Schedule Change

Board meetings now the third Tuesday of each month (except during Annual Meeting months).

Item 5: Events

Update provided on Vintners Festival, Mission SB, and Holiday of Hope.

Item 6: Meeting Adjourned

Meeting adjourned at 11:50am.