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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20151005VAB AgendaVETERANS ADVISORY COMMITTEE AGENDA MONDAY, AUGUST 3, 2015, 3:00 PM CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1225 MAIN ST, SEBASTIAN, FL 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ROLL CALL 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. June 1, 2015 Meeting 5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a. Sewer Project Update 6. NEW BUSINESS a. Veterans Day — November 11, 2015 b. Military Museum 7. PUBLIC INPUT 8. NEW BUSINESS 9. STAFF MATTERS 10. MEMBER MATTERS 11. ITEMS FOR NEXT AGENDA 12. ADJOURN HEARING ASSISTANCE HEADPHONES ARE AVAILABLE IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS FOR ALL GOVERNMENT MEETINGS. ANY PERSON WHO DECIDES TO APPEAL ANY DECISION MADE WITH RESPECT TO ANY MATTER CONSIDERED AT THIS MEETING WILL NEED A RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS AND 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 HEARD. (286.0105 F.S.) IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA), ANYONE WHO NEEDS A SPECIAL ACCOMMODATION FOR THIS MEETING SHOULD CONTACT THE CITY'S ADA COORDINATOR AT 589-5330 AT LEAST 48 HOURS IN ADVANCE OF THIS MEETING. ALL MEETINGS ARE AIRED LIVE ON COMCAST CHANNEL 25 & ATT UVerse CHANNEL 99 VETERANS ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES MONDAY, JUNE 1, 2015,3:00 PM CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1225 MAIN ST, SEBASTIAN, FL Chairman Newland called the Veterans Advisory Committee to order at 3:00 p.m. 2. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. 3. ROLL CALL Present: Wayne Newland, Member of American Legion, Chairman Jerry Peeler, Commander of American Legion Barney Giordan, Alternate Member of American Legion Michael Heashe, Commander of Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Char Kinlen, Representing Ladies Auxiliary Absent: Frank Cutrone, Member of VFW Alternate Member Representing VFW Also Present: Joe Griffin, City Manager Jeanette, Recording Secretary Barbara Brooke -Reese, E -Records & Information Manager 4. AGENDA MODIFICATIONS - None 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES — February 2, 2015 MOTION by Mr. Giordan and SECOND by Ms. Kinlen to accept the minutes of the February 2, 2015 meeting passed with a unanimous vote. 6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS i. Improvements to Memorial Park — Expression of Appreciation to Parks Superintendent Chris McCarthy and Public Works Staff Chairman Newland reported that the improvements at Memorial Park are spectacular. The City Manager said gratitude was expressed to the Public Works Department at the last City Council meeting. He also noted that during the Memorial Day celebration, staff obtained a rough idea on how to provide for better connectivity for disabled folks and more ground stability for sheet music stands. Veterans Advisory Board Meeting June 1, 2015 Page Two Mr. Giordan thanked the Veterans Council of Indian River for providing bus transportation for the honor guard veterans. He also thanked the Sebastian Volunteer Police Officers for the traffic control. Chairman Newland asked if street behind the ceremony could be opened for parking. The City Manager said in the future he would like to see disabled parking along the fence on the south side of the Four Chaplains Memorial. He also said that the area to the east of the crosswalk of the Splash Pad might become part of the Park. He noted the developer for Riverview Plaza put in the nice paved parking lot and connectivity by Squidly Books: and Italian Cousins Restaurant. In response to Mr. Peeler, the City Manager explained a bridge over the ditch by the old Walmart might not be possible sinceit-is in the County and -,the City has lost the agreement to use the parking lot during events. ......... . ii. VFW and American Legion Sewer Connection .Update: Mr. Peeler reported that local enginee-r;-Todd Smith is�trying to determine how much water was used last year so they Earl Vddfywhat size station to install. 7. PUBLIC INPUT Chairman Newland announced -there will:be a Flag Retirement Ceremony at Riverview Park on June 131h at :10:00 a.m."... : Mr. Giordan;said he understood-the:ceremony;was to be only the retirement of the flags and the flags would be burned ata later, time. = 8. NEW BUSINESS Mr. Giordan. described the different -sessions of the "Veterans in the Classroom" program designed by' -the VFW, the'Ariierican Legion and Veterans Council which has been given to approximately 335 students`.so far. In an effort to promote the program County wide, the Council has invited a County Commissioner and School Board Member to observe the program with students=then other posts could help disseminate the sessions. Mr. Peeler asked the City Manager if he received a presentation from a man named Len Dube from up North. The City Manager said he did, and after reviewing the presentation did not feel there was room at the Indian River Historical Society Museum or City Hall to display the artifacts offered in the presentation. 9. STAFF MATTERS The City Manager reported that Council Member Bob McPartlan has requested a Howitzer cannon and/or a Huey Cobra helicopter be placed in front of the veterans' posts or in Riverview Park. lej Veterans Advisory Board Meeting June 1, 2015 Page Three Mr. Giordan said veteran Len Dube could assist him obtain the surplus equipment; and, the Veterans Council of Indian River County could help with the funding. The City Manager said such a display could be possible. Chairman Newland offered to have the Board study what equipment is available, the costs and permits that would be required to make this -happen. 10. COMMITTEE MEMBER MATTERS Mr. Giordan announced the Veterans Council of-lridian River County has facilities and funds available to assist Sebastian veterans. if th ,City was aware::of anyone in need. The City Manager offered to obtain contact:i:nformation from Mr. Giordan. 11. ITEMS FOR NEXT AGENDA Chairman Newland said they wou.ld__carry forward tle acquisition of surplus"military equipment for the August meeting ....._...... . 12. Being no further business, Chairman=;Newlandwadjourned'the ,Veterans Advisory Committee meeting at 3:33 p.m.