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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-04-2017 VAB AgendaCITYOF BASTPLN - HOME OF PELICAN ISLAND VETERANS ADVISORY COMMITTEE AGENDA MONDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2017, 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 October 2, 2017 Meeting 5. OLD BUSINESS I. Fourth of July Order of Parade ii Military Museum at American Legion — Delete Project 6. PUBLIC INPUT 7. NEW BUSINESS i. Pearl Harbor Day ii. Future Veteran Needs and Veterans Council Projects 8. MEMBERS MATTERS VFW • Veterans Day / Patriots Pen Update • Toys 4 Tots • Purpose of Veterans Council American Legion 9. OTHER MATTERS 10. 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. an LT SE?�N HOME OF PELICAN ISLAND VETERANS ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2017, 3:00 PM CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1225 MAIN ST, SEBASTIAN, FL 1. VFW Commander John Haskins called the Veterans Advisory Committee Meeting to order at 3:00pm. 2. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Present: John Haskins, Commander of the VFW Neil Baumgartner, Member of the VFW Butch Dawson, Alternate Member of the VFW Russ Pacowski, Commander of the American Legion Barney Giordan, Member of the American Legion Jerry Liucci, Alternate Member of the American Legion Absent: Debbi Hanford, Member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary. Also Present: Joe Griffin, City Manager Andrea Coy, Vice Mayor Jeanette Williams, City Clerk 3. VFW Commander John Haskins announced his designee, Neil Baumgartner and his alternate, Butch Dawson. 4. Commander Haskins announced Debbi Hanford for the VFW Ladies Auxiliary 5. American Legion Commander Pacowski announced his designee, Barney Giordan and alternate Jerry Liucci. 6. Mr. Baumgartner nominated Commander John Haskins with a SECOND by Commander Pacowski for chairman which passed with unanimous voice vote. 7. Commander Pacowski nominated Barney Giordan for vice chairman which passed with unanimous voice vote. 8. MOTION BY Mr. Giordan to approve the August 7, 2017 minutes which passed with unanimous voice vote. 9. OLD BUSINESS a. Location of Museum Commander Pocowski said the American Legion doesn't have the money for the museum and that it would need to be in air conditioning. Mr. Giordan suggested putting the museum location on hold. 10. PUBLIC INPUT Mike Roth, 2nd Vice Commander of the American Legion said he is looking for guidance from the Council. He would like to place a welcome sign coming into town for the American Legion and VFW inviting people to the Posts. He suggested a small sign under it showing the night they meet. He said people look for these types of clubs when they are passing through town. A lot of the other clubs are well represented but there are not any Veterans signs. Chairman Haskins said it is great idea but asked if permission would be needed from City. The City Manager stated that the signs are in the County and not in the City limits. Mr. Giordan suggested that Mr. Roth present his idea to Commissioner, Joe Flecher at Wednesday's Veteran's Council Meeting. Chairman Haskins said he would be happy to help prepare the signs. Vice Mayor Coy said that would be a good idea. She said there are signs in the City of Sebastian and asked who pays for them. The City Manager stated that some are paid for by the City and some are paid by the different clubs and with the County's permission, the City will hang them up. Vice Mayor Coy stated that she and both Commanders have been working on something unique for Veteran's Day this year. She said the Charter Jr. High will be conducting most of the ceremony; the kids will stand up and tell people what Veteran's Day means to them. She invited the public on November 11'" at 11:00am in Riverview Park. She suggested that everyone attend to support the kids. Vice Mayor Coy stated that at the last Council meeting Chief Morris accepted the responsibility of doing the 9/11 Ceremony. Chairman Haskins thanked Vice Mayor Coy for all her help. He also extended thanks to Chief Morris and the City for all their help with the 9/11 ceremony. Commander Pacowski asked about Fire Department's involvement. Chairman Haskins said he was told by a couple firefighters that both the Chief and Assistant Chief are ready to retire and they really did not want to get involved in anything. Vice Mayor Coy asked that the Fourth of July Order of Parade be placed on the next agenda. She was confused by the last minutes as to what their decision was and would like it clarified. Chairman Haskins agreed to have Order of Parade on the next agenda to affirm their intent. Mr. Giordan explained that the motion was to coordinate between the VFW, American Legion, Lions Club and the City to work out the Order of Parade. Vice Mayor Coy said she did not get that from the Motion and suggested that they need to work with the City because the Lion's Club may not be the ones doing the parade next year and the Lion's Club does not know anything about the Order of Parade. Chairman Haskins announced that Cootie Members are putting on a drive for toiletries for our Veterans. They will have a box at the VFW and he asked Commander Pacowski if they would put a box at the American Legion. Chairman Haskins said the Veterans need things like deodorant, socks and shaving gear. They will be getting this set up to be delivered to Veteran's for Christmas. Chairman Haskins announced the VFW post will sponsor a dinner at Thanksgiving for families in need. They are also working on a Christmas program for families with children who need help. He asked that contact information be submitted by anyone that knows of a family needing help. 11. NEW BUSINESS Mr. Giordan announced Community Night Out will be held on October 3b at Riverview Park. He also announced anew program this year for the Veterans in the Classroom it will be initiated at the Principals Meeting in October. (See attached) Chairman Haskins asked for a moment of silence for the Las Vegas tragedy. 12. MEMBERS MATTERS Mr. Giordan suggested that the board send a letter of thanks to Wayne Newland for chairing the meeting for the last two years. The City Manager stated for the record that he did deliver the email from a Citizen, Ms. Anderson that was addressed to Mr. Newland. The City Manager said he checked on the tent usage for the Memorial Day event for the Honor Guard. There was a question as to the tent being set up for just Memorial Day or did the board want it set up for other events. Chairman Haskins requested the tent be set up for Veteran's Day and Memorial Day. The City Manager said he would work on getting the tent set up for Veteran's Day Ceremony. 13. A MOTION BY Mr. Giordan and a SECOND by Russ Pacowski to adjourn the Veterans Advisory Board Meeting at 3:31 pm passed with a unanimous voice vote. By: John Haskins, Chairman Date 4th of July Order of Parade 1. Military Honor Guard — Local Group The Honor Guard is the escort for the... 2. Grand Marshal All veterans groups fall -in behind the Grand Marshal 3. VFW Post 10210 — VFW federally chartered in 1899 4. American Legion Post 189 — American Legion federally chartered in 1919 5. Veteran's Council of Indian River County —incorporated 2011 6. Any other legitimate veteran's organization 7. Sebastian Police Department (if participating) 8. Sheriffs Department 9. City Council 10.Sharks HS Marching Band REMEMBER... THIS PARADE IS SPONSORED BY THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN If there is a conflict... Sebastian comes first.