The URL can be used to link to this page

Home My WebLink About2024 04 11 Veteran and Veteran Family Advisory Committee Regular Meeting AgendaVETERAN AND VETERAN FAMILY ADVISORY COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING AGENDA THURSDAY, APRIL 11, 2024 - 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 REGULAR AGENDA - PART I 500. Election for Chairperson of the Veteran and Veteran Family's Advisory Committee for Calendar Year 2024 501. Election for Vice-Chairperson of the Veteran and Veteran Family's Advisory Committee for Calendar Year 2024 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, October 12, 2023 Veteran and Veteran Family Advisory Committee Regular Meeting Minutes 2023 10 12 Veteran and Veteran Family Regular Meeting Minutes.pdf PUBLIC HEARINGS AGENDA 400. Not Used REGULAR AGENDA - PART II 502. 2024 Hometown Hero Nominations 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. 2 ADJOURNMENT 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 | APRIL 11, 2024 REGULAR MEETING TITLE Approval of the Thursday, October 12, 2023 Veteran and Veteran Family Advisory Committee Regular Meeting Minutes SUMMARY FUNDING SOURCE RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends review and approval of the October 12, 2023 Veteran and Veteran Family Advisory Committee meeting minutes as presented 4 CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA MINUTES VETERAN AND VETERAN FAMILY ADVISORY COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 12, 2023 CALL TO ORDER Vice-Chairperson Michael Segura called to order the Thursday, October 12, 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 Michael Segura, present Board Member Richard E. Otto, present Board Member Wayne Douglas, present Board Member Scott Sims, absent Board Member TiAnna Hale, present 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) Seminole County Veteran Walk-in Services presentation Mr. Jason Althouse, Seminole County Veteran Services Officer, came to give the Board an update and overview of the Veterans walk-in service provided at the Senior Center as requested by the Committee. Mr. Althouse asked the Committee for any change suggestion to the current schedule or if the Committee wanted to stay the course. The Committee agreed to stay the course after some discussion with Mr. Althouse. Additionally, Mr. Althouse suggested teaming with Outpost 5405 to have another outreach for Veterans there as well and provide a safe comfortable space but also get more foot track to the Winter Springs Outreach. Suggestion on expanding the advertisement out to surrounding Cities was given to help expand the reach and knowledge of the Winter Springs Veteran Services location. 5 CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA MINUTES VETERAN AND VETERAN FAMILY ADVISORY COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING – OCTOBER 12, 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 | INFORMATIONAL AGENDA 200. Not Used PUBLIC INPUT Chairperson Marino opened Public Input. No one addressed the Committee. Chairperson Marino closed Public Input. CONSENT AGENDA 300) Approval of the Thursday, July 13, 2023 Veteran and Veteran Family Advisory Committee Regular Meeting Minutes. "MOTION TO WAIVE THE READING OF THE MINUTES." MOTION BY VICE-CHAIRPERSON SEGURA. SECONDED BY BOARD MEMBER HALE. DISCUSSION. MOTION PASSED WITH UNANIMOUS CONSENT "MOTION TO APPROVE." MOTION BY VICE-CHAIRPERSON SEGURA. SECONDED BY BOARD MEMBER OTTO. DISCUSSION. MOTION PASSED WITH UNANIMOUS CONSENT PUBLIC HEARINGS AGENDA 400. Not Used REGULAR AGENDA 500) Discussion on Veteran's Day Tribute Ceremony Ms. Hannah Krish opened the item relaying the time of the event and the secondary option in case it rains. Discussion regarding adding name to the wall, the process of adding a name and having the Veteran Wall area updated and cleaned ensued. Staff relayed there was some updating for the event and volunteers are welcome. 501) Discussion on the 2024 Hometown Hero Selection Process Ms. Krish opened the item and gave an overview for the purpose of the item as to set a formal selection process for picking the Hometown Hero. Ms. Krish relayed the proposed process of opening the application earlier in the year and then presenting the applicants to the Board for selection at the July or October meeting. REPORTS Vice-Chairperson Segura recognized Ms. Lora Ross as the Hometown Hero nominee for the calendar year 2023. Discussion regarding the Winter Wonderland parade ensued with suggestions for advertising in the newsletter for citizens and veterans who want to do a float, the parade route and having recognition for the Seminole County Veteran of Month. PUBLIC INPUT Chairperson Marino opened Public Input. No one addressed the Committee. Chairperson Marino closed Public Input. 6 CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA MINUTES VETERAN AND VETERAN FAMILY ADVISORY COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING – OCTOBER 12, 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 | ADJOURNMENT Chairperson Marino adjourned the Regular Meeting at 5:54 p.m. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: ____________________________________ TRISTIN MOTTER ASSISTANT CITY CLERK NOTE: These Minutes were approved at the__________, 2023 Veteran and Veteran Family Advisory Committee. 7