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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.
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 VFW Post 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.
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VETERAN AND VETERAN FAMILY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
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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. Laurel 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.
CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS,FLORIDA
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VETERAN AND VETERAN FAMILY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
REGULAR MEETING-OCTOBER 12,2023
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ADJOURNMENT
Chairperson Marino adjourned the Regular Meeting at 5:54 p.m.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: p r 6
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TRISTIN MOTTER 'v •. �/ �� A�,
ASSISTANT CITY CLERK
NOTE: These Minutes were approved at the April 11,2024 Veteran and Veteran Family Advisory Committee. Nov-, C