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Home My WebLink About2023 07 13 Veteran and Veteran Family Regular Meeting Minutes CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA MINUTES VETERAN AND VETERAN FAMILY ADVISORY COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING JULY 13, 2023 CALL TO ORDER Vice-Chairperson Michael Segura called to order the Thursday, July 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, absent Vice-Chairperson Michael Segura, present Board Member Richard E. Otto, absent Board Member Wayne Douglas, present Board Member Scott Sims, present Board Member TiAnna Hale, absent Board Member Bob Miller, present Assistant City Clerk Tristin Motter, present Also present: Mr. Brian Dunigan, Director of Operations Mr. Micheal Krist, Parks Manager, Parks and Recreation Department Ms. Hannah Kirsch, Events Coordinator, Operations Department A moment of silence was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. No changes were made to the agenda. "MOTION TO APPROVE." MOTION BY BOARD MEMBER MILLER. SECONDED BY BOARD MEMBER SIMS. DISCUSSION. MOTION PASSED WITH UNANIMOUS CONSENT AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS 100. Not Used INFORMATIONAL AGENDA 200. Not Used PUBLIC INPUT Vice-Chairperson Michael Segura opened Public Input. No one addressed the Committee. Vice-Chairperson Michael Segura closed Public Input. CONSENT AGENDA 300) Approval of the Thursday, April 13, 2023 Veteran and Veteran Family Advisory Committee Regular Meeting Minutes. No discussion. CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA MINUTES VETERAN AND VETERAN FAMILY ADVISORY COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING – JULY 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 | "MOTION TO WAIVE THE READING OF THE MINUTES." MOTION BY BOARD MEMBER SIMS. SECONDED BY BOARD MEMBER DOUGLAS. DISCUSSION. MOTION PASSED WITH UNANIMOUS CONSENT Clarification was asked of the Committee if that was a motion for approving the minutes. Vice- Chairperson Segura asked the Committee for a motion to approve. "MOTION TO APPROVE." MOTION BY VICE-CHAIRPERSON. “SO MOVED.” SECONDED BY BOARD MEMBER MILLER. MOTION PASSED WITH UNANIMOUS CONSENT PUBLIC HEARINGS AGENDA 400. Not Used REGULAR AGENDA 500) Update on Seminole County Veteran Walk-in Services Assistant City Clerk Motter opened and relayed stats provided by the Seminole County Veterans regarding how the current Seminole County Veteran Walk-in Service has been going over the last six months. Veteran Services was seeking feedback or any suggested changes from the Veterans Committee. Discussion ensued on the Seminole County Veterans Services within the City and surrounding areas. The Committee gave change discretion to the Seminole County representatives but do not want to see it discontinue completely. Staff will relay the recommendation to the representatives. 501) Discussion on City Veterans Day Ceremony Mr. Brian Dungan opened the item relating to the Veterans Day Ceremony relaying staff is seeking suggestions and recommendations from the Committee on inclusions. Mr. Dunigan relayed the normal event timeline for the Committee. A request to have a chaplain for the invocation and youth groups represented at the event was given. Staff relayed that at past events the Winer Springs Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) performed the flag raising an honor guard. Additional suggestions were given to including the Scouts of the area and the Young Marines even though they are not a Winter Springs group. Discussion continued on the Veteran staff within the City employees and having recognition for them as well as suggesting doing a “Veteran of the Month or Year.” Staff asked if the Board had any nominations for the Hometown Hero they may want to provide for this year and the Board gave the suggestion of sending out a nomination request for the Hometown Hero through the City Newsletter. Additionally, the Board suggested obtaining a Keynote speaker for such events as Veteran’s Day, 4th of July, etc.; recognizing the Vietnam Veterans and giving them their Pins at these events as well. Summarization of the full discussion and the recommendations was given, and the Committee gave unanimous consent for staff to move forward with the recommendations. CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS,FLORIDA MINUTES VETERAN AND VETERAN FAMILY ADVISORY COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING-JULY 13,2023 PAGE 3OF3 REPORTS Discussion regarding the Beer vendor for the 4t" of July event and alternated organizations that supply it ensued. Staff gave some background and agreed to investigate alternating between the Rotary Club and VFW as the vendor.The Board also thanked the staff present for their work with the event. PUBLIC INPUT Vice-Chairperson Michael Segura opened Public Input. No one addressed the Committee. Vice-Chairperson Michael Segura closed Public Input. ADJOURNMENT Vice-Chairperson Michael Segura adjourned the Regular Meeting at 6:27 p.m. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: -7rq,r(Z-7i� TRISTIN MOTTER ASSISTANT CITY CLERK NOTE: These Minutes were approved at the October 12,2023 Veteran and Veteran Family Advisory Committee. H, , � Y�i•,�