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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-04-2024 VAB AgendaCTY OF SE�BASFT�" HOME OF PELICAN ISLAND 1225 MAIN STREET, SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA 32958 TELEPHONE (772) 228-7052 FAX (772) 228-7077 AGENDA CITY OF SEBASTIAN VETERANS ADVISORY BOARD MEETING MONDAY, NOVEMBER 4TH, 2024 3:00 PM 1) CALL TO ORDER 2) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3) ROLL CALL 4) MEETING CHAIR MAKE ANNOUNCEMENTS 5) AGENDA MODIFICATIONS Modifications and additions require unanimous vote of members. Deletions do not apply. 6) APPROVAL OF MINUTES: August 5, 2024 Meeting Minutes 7) UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Item A: Veterans Day Planning and Support 8) PUBLIC INPUT 9) NEW BUSINESS: Item A: Pearl Harbor Event Planning and Support Item B: Day of caring follow-up 10) STAFF MATTERS 11) BOARD OR COMMITTEE MEMBER MATTERS 12) ITEMS FOR THE NEXT AGENDA AND DATE: January 6w, 2025 @ 3:00prn 13) ADJOURN ANY PERSON WHO DECIDES TO APPEAL ANY DECISION MADE WITH RESPECT TO ANY MATTER CONSIDERED AT THIS MEETING (OR HEARING) WILL NEED A RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS AND MAY NEED TO ENSURE THAT 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 CITYs ADA COORDINATOR AT 589-5330 AT LEAST 48 HOURS IN ADVANCE OF THIS MEETING. VETERANS ADVISORY BOARD MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, AUGUST 5.2024 I. Chairman Spiecker called the Veterans Advisory Board meeting to order at 3:00 p.m. II. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all. III. Roll Call Present Gary Spiecker, American Legion Member Rich Feldhann, Past Commander, American Legion Kim Paskiewicz, VFW Auxiliary Member Neil Baumgartner, VFW Member Excused: Kim Burr Also Present Richard Blankenship, Parks Director Joseph Perez, AV Technical Assistant Janet Graham, Technical Writer IV. Meetinq Chair Makes Announcements -- None V. Agenda Modifications A. Mr. Blankenship stated that Holly Hamilton will be making a presentation later in the meeting. VI. Approval of Minutes -- April 8. 2024 All having indicated they had reviewed the Minutes as presented, Chairman Spiecker called for a motion. A motion accepting the Minutes of April 8, 2024 as presented was made by Mr. Feldhann, seconded by Mr. Baumgartner, and approved unanimously via voice vote. VII. Unfinished Business A. America 250 Monument Location Discussion Mr. Blankenship introduced Ms. Holly Hamilton. Ms. Hamilton introduced Ms. Katie Kelly who is the State Treasurer for the Florida Society as well as the local Society of Daughters of the American Revolution. Ms. Hamilton said that today she wanted to discuss the final VETERANS ADVISORY BOARD MEETING PAGE 2 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 5, 2024 product, referring to a photograph displayed on the Board members' monitors. She described that America 250 is ongoing until July of 2026, which is the 250t' anniversary of our nation's founding. There was discussion among Ms. Hamilton and the Board members. Ms. Hamilton described the wording as being hand carved. She described the base, which will have a 13-star flag on the front of it which will look like the Betsy Ross Flag in honor of the 13 original colonies. She stated the monument should be ready for installation in July 2026. She added that this project is fully funded by the Society, so it will be no cost to the City. There being no further discussion on this matter, Chairman Spiecker called for a motion on the location of the monument. A motion approving the location of the Monument as displayed was made by Mr. Feldhann, seconded by Mr. Baumgartner, and approved unanimously via voice vote. There being no further discussion, Chairman Spiecker called for a motion on the design of the monument A motion approving the design of the Monument as displayed was made by Mr. Spiecker, seconded by Ms. Paskiewicz, and approved unanimously via voice vote. Ms. Hamilton asked, if there are any minor changes, such as changing the font, etc., would that be okay without them having to return to this Board for approval. It was the consensus of the Board that that would be okay. Vill. Public Input -- None IX. New Business A. Veterans Day Planning Mr. Blankenship stated that he would like to talk about all the events that are upcoming between now and Veterans Day to make sure that everyone will have them on their calendars and the City staff are ready when they need to be. He understands that the Agenda only says Veterans Day Planning, and he knows there will be several more between now and Veterans Day. Ms. Paskiewicz said the POW/MIA is September 20tn- Goldstar Mothers is September 29tn She said the VFW is in charge of the POW/MIA, and Goldstar Mothers is being handled by the American Legion. The VFW will be in charge of the Veterans Day planning. 911 will be handled by the American Legion. VETERANS ADVISORY BOARD MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 5, 2024 PAGE 3 Ms. Paskiewicz mentioned that the last time there was a service at the Park, there was no shade for the veterans, and it was very hot out there. She asked if there is any way to do some shade of some sort. Mr. Blankenship said he would get with staff and see what can be done. Mr. Spiecker brought up the subject of the loudspeaker at the Veterans Memorial. He stated that everyone in front of the speaker can hear, but the people behind us cannot hear the speaker. He suggested additional loudspeakers be provided. Mr. Blankenship said he will bring that to the attention of those in charge of that part of the event. X. Staff Matters -- None XI. Board or Committee Member Matters -- None XII. Items for the Next Agenda and Date: November 4, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. XIII. Adiourn There being no further business, Chairman Spiecker adjourned the meeting at 3:12 p.m. By: Date: Chairman Spiecker Jg