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Home My WebLink About10-01-2018 VAB AgendaCITY OF SEBASTIAN HOME OF PELICAN ISLAND 1225 MAIN STREET • SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA 3295E TELEPHONE: (772) 589-5330 • FAX (772) 589-5570 VETERANS ADVISORY BOARD AGENDA MONDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2018 @ 3:00 PM CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1225 MAIN STREET, SEBASTIAN 1) CALL TO ORDER 2) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3) ROLL CALL 4) APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR AUGUST 6, 2018 5) OLD BUSINESS 6) PUBLIC INPUT 7) NEW BUSINESS a. Veterans Day discussion / update b. Ordinance # 0-12-05, member review and discussion c. Veterans Advisory Board Contributions to the Sebastian Community d. Reporting those contributions to Sebastian City Council 8) MEMBERS ROUNDTABLE & TOPICS FOR DECEMBER 3, 2018 MEETING 9) ADJOURN HEARING ASSISTANCE HEADPHONES ARE AVAILABLE N 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 Equal Opportunity Employer' Celebrating Our 75th Anniversary VETERANS ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES MONDAY, AUGUST 6, 2018, 3:00 P.M, CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1225 MAIN STREET, SEBASTIAN, FL 1. Chairman John Haskins called the Veterans Advisory Committee meeting to order at 3:00 p.m. 2. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all 3. Present John Haskins, Commander of the VFW John Whitford, Alternate Member of the American Legion Andrea Coy, Member of the Auxiliary VFW Post 10210 Neil Baumgartner, Member of the VFW Absent Barney Giordan, Member of the American Legion Butch Dawson, Alternate Member of the VFW Also Present Randy Moyer, Procurement Manager Margarita Hernandez, Parks and Recreation Administration Manager Jerry Liucci, Commander of the Honor Guard Janet Graham, Technical Writer 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES MOTION was made by Ms. Coy and SECONDED by Mr. Pacowski to approve the June 4, 2018 Minutes. Motion carried by unanimous voice vote. 5. OLD BUSINESS a. Input on the relationship between VFW, American Legion and the City of Sebastian (followup discussion). VETERANS ADVISORY COMMITTEE PAGE 2 Meeting of August 6, 2018 Mr. Moyer stated he kept this item on the Agenda in case there is anything else that needs to be discussed. If not, he will remove it. He did state that he wants this to be more of an ongoing conversation in order to keep the lines of communication open to all. Chairman Haskins stated that question has basically been resolved. The Committee members agreed. 6. PUBLIC INPUT -- None. 7. NEW BUSINESS a. July 4, 2018 Parade post mortem discussion update -- the good and what to improve on, Mr. Moyer stated he has gotten some verbal as well as written feedback. He said there were not too many complaints on the day of the Parade, and those complaints were addressed by the Police Department as to where the groups were to fall in line, and that the list that was signed off by the City Manager was a big help. Chairman Haskins brought up the subject of the Honor Guard and the fact that some of them are aging and may not be able to continue to march. He suggested involving the Junior ROTC along with the Honor Guard. Ms. Coy opined that the members of the Honor Guard who are able to march should be allowed to do so, and the Junior ROTC should be included every year. She mentioned that the Honor Guard is involved in a lot of events during the year, and they should be recognized for such. Mr. Jerry Liucci, Commander of the Honor Guard, stated the Honor Guard was involved in a total of 71 events and funerals last year. Ms. Coy suggested an attempt be made to provide a vehicle for the members of the Honor Guard to ride in who wish to do so. She suggested that this vehicle be placed immediately behind the flags. Mr. Liucci suggested some sort of float that they could ride on. He volunteered to work with the Commander of the Junior ROTC in order to get them involved with carrying various flags. A MOTION to include the Junior ROTC with the Honor Guard was made by Chairman Haskins, SECONDED by Mr. Baumgartner, and carried unanimously by voice vote. MOTION was then made by Ms. Coy and SECONDED by Mr. Baumgartner to provide a space behind the marching Honor Guard for a float to carry the members of the Honor Guard who are not marching. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote. Mr. Pacowski questioned where the Grand Marshal would be positioned in the lineup. VETERANS ADVISORY COMMITTEE PAGE 3 Meeting of August 6, 2018 Chairman Haskins suggested that subject be tabled until the next meeting. b. Veterans' Day Program Discussion Mr. Whitford is working on the program. He will set up meetings and will find out about high school availability. He will also meet with the City to verify the date, since Veterans Day this year falls on a Sunday. Mr. Moyer stated there have been occasions in the past where Veterans Day fell on a Sunday, and the program was held on Sunday. Mr. Whitford stated he will contact the person who was to be the keynote speaker on Memorial Day and see if he will be available to speak at the Veterans Day program. C. New Veterans Advisory Committee Matters Chairman Haskins brought up the subject of appointment of new Committee members. Discussion was had regarding the length that Committee members serve. Ms. Coy read from the Ordinance creating the Committee, but it does not mention how long Committee members serve. Mr. Moyer stated he would investigate in order to get the answer to that question. Chairman Haskins suggested tabling this matter until the next meeting in order to give Mr. Moyer time to investigate and get the correct information. Mr. Pacowski stated he would like to appoint Mr. Whitford to speak on behalf of the Legion when the Legion takes over. 8. MEMBERS' ROUNDTABLE Mr. Moyer stated he put that item on the Agenda in order to facilitate discussion among Committee members on ideas to present at upcoming meetings, etc. 9. TOPICS FOR OCTOBER 1, 2018 MEETING Chairman Haskins suggested the length of Committee member appointments be addressed. 10. ADJOURN There being no further matters, Chairman Haskins adjourned the meeting at 3:24 p.m. VETERANS ADVISORY COMMITTEE Meeting of August 6, 2018 M Chairman John Haskins DATE: PAGE 4 ORDINANCE NO. 0-12-05 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, CREATING THE VETERANS ADVISORY BOARD; PROVIDING MEMBERSHIP, MISSION, PROCEDURES, AND A REPEALER, REFERENCING CONFLICTING PROVISIONS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, The City Council of the City of Sebastian wishes to create a Veterans Advisory Board and provide for its mission. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, as follows: Section 1. That the Code of Ordinances, City of Sebastian, Florida is hereby amended by adding sections numbered 2-250.-2-253., shall read as follows: Chapter 2 ADMINISTRATION Division 7. VETERANS ADVISORY BOARD Sec. 2-250. Veterans Advisory Board; creation. There is hereby created a Veterans Advisory Board, which shall consist of five (5) regular members and two (2) alternate members, appointed in the following manner: (1) The Commander of VFW Post 10210, or in the discretion of the Commander, another member of the VFW designated by the Commander; (2) A member of the VFW Post 10210 designated by the Commander; (3) The Commander of American Legion Post 189, or in the discretion of the Commander, another member of American Legion Post 189 designated by the Commander; (4) A member of American Legion Post 189 designated by the Commander; (5) On a rotating basis: (a) The President of the Ladies Auxiliary of VFW Post 10210, or in the discretion of the president, another member of the Ladies Auxiliary designated by the President or, (b) The President of the Ladies Auxiliary of American Legion Post 189. or in the discretion of the President, another member of the Ladies Auxiliary designated by the President. (6) The Commanders of VFW Post 10210 and America Legion Post 189 shall each select one alternate member of the Board from their respective Posts. Sec.2-251. Mission. The Veterans Advisory Board shall advise the City Council with respect to matters especially relating to or affecting veterans, male and female, who have served in the Armed Forces of the United States, and their dependents, including without limitation: (a) celebrations, ceremonials, monuments, parades, recognitions, honors and awards; (b) education including training and retraining; -- ( c) employment - - (d) housing (a) benefits, preferences and entitlements (f) transportation (g) community participation and volunteer opportunities (h) health and rehabilitation (i) any other matters requested or assigned by the City Council Sec. 2-252. Officers, procedure. The Board shall select its own officers and adopt and enforce its own rules of procedure; provided, however, that all meetings shall be held in the city council chambers, all provisions of Florida's Open Government Laws, including the Sunshine Law and the Public Record Laws shall apply and all meetings shall be open to the public. The Board shall periodically report on its activities to the City Council. Sec.2-253. Repeater. This ordinance shall stand repealed one year from its effective date, unless, prior to that time, the City Council adopts a Resolution providing for its extension. Section 2. CONFLICT. All ordinances or parts of ordinances that govern citizen boards shall apply to the Veterans Advisory Board except that the specific provisions of this ordinance shall prevail in case of conflict. Section 3. SEVERABILITY. In the event a court of competent jurisdiction shall hold or determine that any part of this Ordinance is invalid or unconstitutional, the remainder of the Ordinance shall not be affected and it shall be presumed that the City Council of the City of Sebastian did not intend to enact such invalid or unconstitutional provision. 2 It shall further be assumed that the City Council would have enacted the remainder of this Ordinance without said invalid or unconstitutional provision, thereby causing said remainder to remain in full force and effect. Section 4. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall take effect upon its adoption by the City Council. The foregoing Ordinance was moved for adoption by Councilmember Wright . The motion was seconded by Councilmember coy and, upon being put to a vote, the vote was as follows: Mayor Jim Hill aye Vice -Mayor Don Wright aye CounciimemberAndrea B. Coy aye Councilmember Richard H. Gillmor aye Councilmember Bob McPartlan aye The Mayor thereupon declared this Ordinance duly passed and adopted this 25th day of April 2012. CITY OF SFB,QSTIAN, FLORIDA J' Hill, Mayor A TES 1y ^ Sally A. Maio, C City Clerk Approved as to Form and Legality for Reliance by the City of Sebastian only: 11-� Robert A. Ginsburg, City orney 3 Sebastian, FL Code of Ordinances V FD14 � b Page 1 of 2 Sec. 2-250. - Veterans advisory board; creation. There is hereby created a veterans advisory board, which shall consist of five regular members and two alternate members, appointed in the following manner: (1) The Commander of VFW Post 10210, or in the discretion of the Commander, another member of the VFW designated by the Commander; (2) A member of the VFW Post 10210 designated by the Commander; (3) The Commander of American Legion Post 189, or in the discretion of the Commander, another member of American Legion Post 189 designated by the Commander; (4) A member of American Legion Post 189 designated by the Commander; (5) On a rotating basis: (a) The President of the Ladies Auxiliary of VFW Post 10210, or in the discretion of the president, another member of the Ladies Auxiliary designated by the President or, (b) The President of the Ladies Auxiliary of American Legion Post 189, or in the discretion of the President, another member of the Ladies Auxiliary designated by the President. (6) The Commanders of VFW Post 10210 and America Legion Post 189 shall each select one alternate member of the board from their respective Posts. (Ord. No. 0-12-05, § 1, 4-25-12) Sec. 2-251. - Mission. The veterans advisory board shall advise the city council with respect to matters especially relating to or affecting veterans, male and female, who have served in the Armed Forces of the United States, and their dependents, including without limitation: (a) Celebrations, ceremonials, monuments, parades, recognitions, honors and awards; (b) Education including training and retraining; (c) Employment; (d) Housing; (e) Benefits, preferences and entitlements; about:blank 9/5/2018 Sebastian, FL Code of Ordinances Page 2 of 2 (f) Transportation; (g) Community participation and volunteer opportunities; (h) Health and rehabilitation; (i) Any other matters requested or assigned by the city council. (Ord. No. 0-12-05, § 1, 4-25-12) Sec. 2-252. - Officers, procedure. The board shall select its own officers and adopt and enforce its own rules of procedure; provided, however, that all meetings shall be held in the city council chambers, all provisions of Florida's Open Government Laws, including the Sunshine Law and the Public Record Laws shall apply and all meetings shall be open to the public. The board shall periodically report on its activities to the city council. (Ord. No. 0-12-05, § 1, 4-25-12) Sec. 2-253. - Repealer. This division shall stand repealed on March 1, 2020, unless, prior to that time, the city council adopts a succeeding ordinance providing for further extension. (Ord. No. 0-12-05, § 1, 4-25-12; Ord. 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