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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
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MINUTES
VETERAN AND VETERAN FAMILY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
REGULAR MEETING – APRIL 13, 2023
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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
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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.
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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.
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TRISTIN MOTTER
ASSISTANT CITY CLERK
NOTE: These Minutes were approved at the July 13,2023 Veteran and Veteran Family Advisory Committee.