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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023 04 13 Veteran and Veteran Family Regular Meeting Minutes CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA MINUTES VETERAN AND VETERAN FAMILY ADVISORY COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING APRIL 13, 2023 CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Gerry Marino called to order the Thursday, April 13, 2023 Regular Meeting of the Veteran and Veteran Family Advisory Committee at 5:30 p.m. in the Commission Chambers of the Municipal Building (City Hall, 1126 East State Road 434, Winter Springs, Florida 32708). Roll Call: Chairperson Gerry M Marino, present Vice-Chairperson Robert Miller, absent Board Member Richard E. Otto, present Board Member Wayne Douglas, absent Board Member Scott Sims, present Board Member TiAnna Hale, present via phone Board Member Michael Segura, present Assistant City Clerk Tristin Motter, present Also present: Mr. Brian Dunigan, Parks & Recreation Coordinator Deputy City Manager, Ms. Casey Howard A moment of silence was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. No changes were made to the Agenda. REGULAR AGENDA - PART I 500) Election for Chairperson of the Veteran and Veteran Family’s Advisory Committee for Calendar Year 2023 Chairperson Marino opened the nominations for Chairperson. BOARD MEMBER SIMS NOMINATED CHAIRPERSON MARINO TO RETAIN HIS SEAT AS CHAIRPERSON. CHAIRPERSON MARINO ACCEPTED THE NOMINATION. NO OTHER NOMINATIONS WERE MADE. MOTION PASSED WITH UNANIMOUS CONSENT BOARD MEMBER MARINO WAS ELECTED CHAIRPERSON FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2023. 501) Election for Vice-Chairperson of the Veteran and Veteran Family’s Advisory Committee for Calendar Year 2023 CHAIRPERSON MARINO NOMINATED BOARD MEMBER SEGURA FOR VICE-CHAIRPERSON. BOARD MEMBER SEGURA ACCEPTED THE NOMINATION. NO OTHER NOMINATIONS WERE MADE. MOTION PASSED WITH UNANIMOUS CONSENT CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA MINUTES VETERAN AND VETERAN FAMILY ADVISORY COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING – APRIL 13, 2023 PAGE 2 OF 3 P L A N N I N G A N D Z O N I N G B O A R D / L O C A L P L A N N I N G A G E N C Y R E G U L A R M E E T I N G | W E D N E S D A Y , J U N E 5 , 2 0 1 9 | P A G E 2 OF 3 BOARD MEMBER MICHAEL SEGURA WAS ELECTED VICE-CHAIRPERSON FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2023. AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS 100. Not Used INFORMATIONAL AGENDA 200. Not Used PUBLIC INPUT Chairperson Gerry Marino opened Public Input. No one addressed the Committee. Chairperson Gerry Marino closed Public Input. CONSENT AGENDA 300) Approval of the Thursday, October 20, 2022 Veteran and Veteran Family Advisory Committee Regular Meeting Minutes. No discussion. 301) Approval of the Wednesday, April 20, 2022 Veteran and Veteran Family Advisory Committee Regular Meeting Minutes. No discussion. "I WILL MAKE A MOTION THAT WE ACCEPT THE MEETING MINUTES OF THE LAST TWO MEETINGS." MOTION BY BOARD MEMBER SIMS. SECONDED BY BOARD MEMBER OTTO. MOTION PASSED WITH UNANIMOUS CONSENT PUBLIC HEARINGS AGENDA 400. Not Used REGULAR AGENDA - PART II 502) City of Winter Springs Event Calendar Mr. Brian Dungan introduced the item and relayed the intent of wanting to get feedback from the Committee on how to include Veterans and Veteran Groups in more events within the City. Current City events Veterans could be included on was discussed along with the opportunity for Veteran involvement and recognition. Suggestions were also given on various Military groups the City could work with to include more Veterans. Further discussion ensued on specifics for the Fourth of July event, Veteran’s Day event and delegating someone on the Board to be a liaison to speak with Staff. The Committee gave consensus on designating Vice- chairperson Segura to be the Staff liaison. PUBLIC INPUT Chairperson Gerry Marino opened Public Input. CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS,FLORIDA MINUTES VETERAN AND VETERAN FAMILY ADVISORY COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING-APRIL13,2023 PAGE 3OF3 Mr. Rob Elliott, 92S Chokecherry Court, Winter Springs thanked the Committee on their work and suggested the Committee picking dates that coincide with their events to meet. Additionally, Mr. Elliott suggested including Veteran's in the 9/11 event alongside the First Responders. Chairperson Gerry Marino closed Public Input. REPORTS Vice-Chairperson Segura gave the suggestion of having the Memorial Day event at the Veteran's Memorial in the City and having the Color Guard from Winter Springs High school be present. Staff relayed it would be looked into but there may be some monetary decision involved that would need to be approved by the City Commission. Additional concern was presented relating to turnout, traffic, special event permits and cost of Police personal. The Committee agree to table to discussion for next year's Memorial Day event. Discussion continued on the Seminole County Veteran Services now offered within the City, the retirement Flag boxes that will be located at main City Offices and holding a recognition ceremony for City employee who are Veterans during a Commission Meeting near Veteran's Day. ADJOURNMENT `,�cg 4,0 Chairperson Gerry Marino adjourned the Regular Meeting at 6:43 p.m. 41• ' RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: q,. cn O •. k, ci 1-10 TRISTIN MOTTER ASSISTANT CITY CLERK NOTE: These Minutes were approved at the July 13,2023 Veteran and Veteran Family Advisory Committee.