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CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA
MINUTES
VETERAN AND VETERAN FAMILY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
REGULAR MEETING
JULY 11, 2024
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Scott Sims called to order the Thursday, July 11, 2024 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:
Chair Scott Sims, present
Vice-Chair Laurel Ross, present
Committee Member Robert Miller, present
Committee Member Wayne Douglas, present
Committee Member TiAnna Hale, absent
Committee Member Michael Segura, present
Committee Member Kim Bean, present
City Clerk Christian Gowan, present
Also present:
Ms. Hannah Kirsch, Recreation and Events Manager, Parks and Recreation Department
A moment of silence was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
No changes were made to the agenda.
AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS
100. Not Used
INFORMATIONAL AGENDA
200. Not Used
PUBLIC INPUT
Chairperson Sims opened Public Input.
No one addressed the Committee.
Chairperson Sims closed Public Input.
CONSENT AGENDA
300) Approval of the Thursday, April 11, 2024 Veteran and Veteran Family Advisory
Committee Regular Meeting Minutes.
I MAKE A MOTION TO ACCEPT THE APRIL 11, 2024 MEETING MINUTES. MOTION BY
COMMITTEE MEMBER MILLER. SECONDED BY COMMITTEE MEMBER DOUGLAS.
DISCUSSION.
MOTION PASSED WITH UNANIMOUS CONSENT.
CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA
MINUTES
VETERAN AND VETERAN FAMILY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
REGULAR MEETING – JULY 11, 2024
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PUBLIC HEARINGS AGENDA
400. Not Used
REGULAR AGENDA
500) 2024 Hometown Hero Nominations
Brief discussion on the nomination and selection process. Committee Member Douglas then
noted he would like to nominate Paul Henry Dillman, Commander of VFW Post 5405 and read
a statement. Vice-Chair Ross proposed nominating Committee Member Segura and listed
several of his accomplishments and involvement in the community.
Ms. Kirsch noted that multiple nominations had been accepted and awarded Hometown Hero
in the past.
No further nominations were made.
“I MAKE A MOTION THAT WE ACCEPT PAUL [DILLMAN] AND MIKE [SEGURA] AS [2024]
VETERANS OF THE YEAR.” MOTION BY BOARD MEMBER BEAN. SECONDED BY BOARD
MEMBER DOUGLAS. DISCUSSION.
MOTION PASSED WITH UNANIMOUS CONSENT.
Ms. Kirsch asked that formal write-ups be provided by July 31, 2024.
501) Banner Proposal
Vice-Chair Ross presented an idea to hang banners honoring local veterans along Blumberg
Boulevard. Discussion followed with Committee members in favor of the idea and discussing
next steps.
“I MAKE A MOTION THAT LAUREL [ROSS] REPRESENT US TO THE CITY COMMISSION TO
PRESENT OUR BANNER PROPOSAL.” MOTION BY CHAIR SIMS. SECONDED BY COMMITTEE
MEMBER BEAN. DISCUSSION.
MOTION PASSED WITH UNANIMOUS CONSENT.
Ms. Kirsch briefly discussed next steps and the departments that would be involved in the
process.
REPORTS
Discussion on the possibility of a Veterans Day Parade and participation in the Celebration of
Freedom event.
PUBLIC INPUT
Chairperson Sims opened Public Input.
No one addressed the Committee.
Chairperson Sims closed Public Input.
ADJOURNMENT
Chairperson Sims adjourned the Regular Meeting at 6:20 p.m.