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Home My WebLink About2023 07 13 Veteran and Veteran Family Advisory Committee Regular AgendaVETERAN AND VETERAN FAMILY ADVISORY COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING AGENDA THURSDAY, JULY 13, 2023 - 5:30 PM CITY HALL - COMMISSION CHAMBERS 1126 EAST STATE ROAD 434, WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA 1 CALL TO ORDER Roll Call Invocation Pledge of Allegiance Agenda Changes AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS 100. Not Used INFORMATIONAL AGENDA 200. Not Used PUBLIC INPUT Anyone who wishes to speak during Public Input on any Agenda Item or subject matter will need to fill out a “Public Input” form. Individuals will limit their comments to three (3) minutes, and representatives of groups or homeowners' associations shall limit their comments to five (5) minutes, unless otherwise determined by the City Commission. CONSENT AGENDA 300. Approval of the Thursday, April 13, 2023 Veteran and Veteran's Family Advisory Committee Regular Meeting Minutes. 2023 04 13 Veteran and Veteran Family Regular Meeting Minutes.pdf PUBLIC HEARINGS AGENDA 400. Not Used REGULAR AGENDA 500. Update on Seminole County Veteran Walk-in Services 501. Discussion on City Veterans Day Ceremony REPORTS PUBLIC INPUT Anyone who wishes to speak during Public Input on any Agenda Item or subject matter will need to fill out a “Public Input” form. Individuals will limit their comments to three (3) minutes, and representatives of groups or homeowners' associations shall limit their comments to five (5) minutes, unless otherwise determined by the City Commission. ADJOURNMENT 2 PUBLIC NOTICE This is a Public Meeting, and the public is invited to attend and this Agenda is subject to change. Please be advised that one (1) or more Members of any of the City's Advisory Boards and Committees may be in attendance at this Meeting, and may participate in discussions. Persons with disabilities needing assistance to participate in any of these proceedings should contact the City of Winter Springs at (407) 327-1800 "at least 48 hours prior to meeting, a written request by a physically handicapped person to attend the meeting, directed to the chairperson or director of such board, commission, agency, or authority" - per Section 286.26 Florida Statutes. "If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the board, agency, or commission with respect to any matter considered at such meeting or hearing, he or she will need a record of the proceedings, and that, for such purpose, he or she may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based" - per Section 286.0105 Florida Statutes. 3 CONSENT AGENDA ITEM 300 VETERAN AND VETERAN FAMILY ADVISORY COMMITTEE AGENDA | JULY 13, 2023 REGULAR MEETING TITLE Approval of the Thursday, April 13, 2023 Veteran and Veteran's Family Advisory Committee Regular Meeting Minutes. SUMMARY RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends the Committee approve the Minutes from the April 13, 2023 Veteran and Veteran's Family Advisory Committee Regular Meeting as presented. 4 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 5 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. 6 CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA MINUTES VETERAN AND VETERAN FAMILY ADVISORY COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING – APRIL 13, 2023 PAGE 3 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 3 OF 3 Mr. Rob Elliott, 925 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 Chairperson Gerry Marino adjourned the Regular Meeting at 6:43 p.m. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: ____________________________________ TRISTIN MOTTER ASSISTANT CITY CLERK NOTE: These Minutes were approved at the__________, 2023 Veteran and Veteran Family Advisory Committee. 7 REGULAR AGENDA ITEM 500 VETERAN AND VETERAN FAMILY ADVISORY COMMITTEE AGENDA | JULY 13, 2023 REGULAR MEETING TITLE Update on Seminole County Veteran Walk-in Services SUMMARY The City of Winter Springs is currently partnered with Seminole County Veterans Services to have an outreach post at the Senior Center. The outreach started in November of 2022 being available to Veterans the second and fourth Monday of each month. Veterans Services provided the following statistics at the six month mark back in May 2023. "Total clients seen over 11 days was 28, for an average of 2.5 clients per outreach. With an average time with the client being around 20 minutes long, we’re looking at around an hour or so of work per outreach. The outreach started off strong with a good November and December, but it’s definitely cooled down the last couple of months." Seminole County Veteran Services asked for feedback or input in regards to the outreach. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends the Veteran & Veteran Families Advisory Committee review the information and discuss any changes or suggestions for the Seminole County Veteran Services Officers. 8 REGULAR AGENDA ITEM 501 VETERAN AND VETERAN FAMILY ADVISORY COMMITTEE AGENDA | JULY 13, 2023 REGULAR MEETING TITLE Discussion on City Veterans Day Ceremony SUMMARY The City annually celebrates Veteran's Day with the naming of a Hometown Hero and a tribute event. The details for this year's event are below: Veterans Day Tribute Saturday, November 11, 6pm - 7pm Veterans Memorial at Town Center Please join the City of Winter Springs as we honor our nation’s heroes. This event offers a time to honor our 2023 Hometown Hero and remember veterans and those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. Staff is seeking recommendations on how to increase veteran participation for this event and hearing further suggestions. RECOMMENDATION Staff is seeking recommendations from the Committee related to the Veteran's Day Event. 9