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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021 12 08 Veteran and Veteran Family Regular Meeting Minutes CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLOPIDA MINUTES VETERAN AND VETERAN FAMILY ADVISORY COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 8, 2021 CALL TO ORDER Vice-Chairperson Hal Sloas called to order the Wednesday, December 8, 2021 Regular Meeting of the Veteran and Veteran Family Advisory Committeeat5:31 p.m. in the Commission Chambers of the Municipal Building (City Hall, 1126 East State Road 434, Winter Springs, Florida 32708). Roll Call: Chairperson Dorothy Pehowic, absent Vice-Chairperson Harold (Hal) Sloas, present Committee Member Wayne Douglas, present Committee Member Gerry Marino, present Committee Member Robert Miller, absent Committee Member Richard Otto, present City Clerk Christian Gowan, present A moment of silence was held, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. No changes were made to the Agenda. AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS 100. Not Used INFORMATIONAL AGENDA 200. Not Used PUBLIC INPUT Vice-Chairperson Sloas opened Public Input. No one spoke. Vice-Chairperson Sloas closed Public Input. CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS,FLORIDA MINUTES VETERAN AND VETERAN FAMILY ADVISORY COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING-DECEMBER 8,2021 PAGE 2OF3 CONSENT AGENDA 300)Approval of the Wednesday, April 7, 2021 Veteran and Veteran Family Advisory Committee Regular Meeting Minutes. PUBLIC HEARINGS AGENDA 400. Not Used REGULAR AGENDA 500)Discussion on City Events and Veteran Participation Ms. Casey Howard, Deputy City Manager and Mr. Shawn Boyle, City Manager spoke about the role of the Committee and the desire to increase veteran participation at city events. Vice- Chairperson Sloas proposed a program for review of medical records and provided a handout for the record. Manager Boyle noted that he thought the proposal was best referred to the Attorney but was not opposed to potentially providing space at City Hall. Further discussion followed on the utilization of existing County programs, the desire not to create duplicative services, and the potential of inviting the County to a future meeting to discuss the services they provide. Discussion then turned to a potential survey being sent out to determine what programs or services veterans in the city may like to see. Ms. Howard noted that the survey could be sent out either through the water bills, email lists, and/or social media. "MOTION TO DEVELOP AND SEND OUT A SURVEY TO DETERMINE DESIRED PROGRAMS AND/OR SERVICES FROM CITY VETERANS." MOTION MADE BY COMMITTEE MEMBER MARINO. SECONDED BY COMMITTEE MEMBER DOUGLAS. DISCUSSION. VOTE: DOUGLAS (AYE); MARINO (AYE); OTTO (AYE); SLOAS (AYE) MOTION CARRIED 4-0. The Committee agreed to discuss this further at the next meeting. CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS,FLORIDA MINUTES VETERAN AND VETERAN FAM I LY ADVISORY COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING-DECEMBER 8,2021 PAGE 3OF3 Brief discussion followed on a potential Memorial Day event and the potential of bringing the Vietnam Memorial Traveling Wall to the City. REPORTS PUBLIC INPUT Vice-Chairperson Sloas opened "Public Input". Mr. Rob Elliott, 92S Chokecherry Court, Winter Springs, Florida commended the Committee on their many ideas and engagement, thanked them for their service, and encouraged them to keep providing valuable input. Vice-Chairperson Sloas closed "Public Input". ADJOURNMENT Vice-Chairperson Sloas adjourned the Regular Meeting at 6:26 p.m. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: CHRISTIAN GOWAN CITY CLERK Off• o . -v z d -� 'Q/D 4 NOTE: These Minutes were approved at the April 20,2022 Veteran and Veteran Family Advisory Committee.