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VETERANS ADVISORY COMMITTEE
MEETING
AGENDA
MONDAY, DECEMBER 3,2012,3:00 PM
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1225 MAIN ST, SEBASTIAN, FL
CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
pgs 2 -4 A. OCTOBER 1, 2012 MEETING
pgs 5-6 B. NOVEMBER 5, 2012 MEETING
5. OLD BUSINESS
A. UPDATE FROM THE HONOR GUARD COORDINATOR — CHARLIE LONG
pg 7 B_ UPDATE CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION R -12 -34 REGARDING SOLICITATION ON
PRIVATE PROPERTY
6. NEW BUSINESS
A. DISCUSSION OF VETERANS TRANSITION HOUSE
7. MEMBERS MATTERS
8. ADJOURN
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VETERANS ADVISORY COMMITTEE
MINUTES
MONDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2012,3:00 PM
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1225 MAIN ST, SEBASTIAN, FL
Chairman Piper called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
3. ROLL CALL
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Jerry Piper, Chair, Commander of VFW
Ed Irons, Vice Chair, Commander of American Legion
Butch Dawson, Member, VFW
Pete Puzzo, Member, American Legion
Donna Goff, Member, Ladies Auxiliary of VFW
Ed Kilbane, Alternate Member, American Legion
Also Present:
Council Member Andrea Coy
City Attorney Richard Ginsburg
Recording Secretary Jeanette Williams
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. AUGUST 21, 2012 MEETING
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MOTION by Mr. Kilbane and SECOND by Mr. Puzzo to approve the August 21, 2012
minutes passed with a voice vote of 6 -0.
NEW BUSINESS
A. BRICK ADVISORY COMMITTEE
David Wortmann, Brick Coordinator for the Four Chaplains Memorial, stated the balance of
the brick account was $10,631.94; they have postponed further marketing until it is decided
if they are pleased with the progress. He said Real Stone and Granite has made the first
three orders of bricks and he requested delay of payment for the second and third orders
because of the quality. He said he was interested in having a company called Brick Markers
from Riviera Beach finish up the remaining bricks or pull up all of the bricks and have them
redone.
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In response to Mr. Kilbane, he said there wasn't a contract but it looked like Lary Wapnick
made an agreement with Real Stone and Granite and he was not sure if they could receive
a refund. Chairman Piper said the North County Committee would still make the decisions
as to continuing or replacing the bricks and with respect as to who should replace the
treasurer that is moving out of town. The City Attorney agreed, the Sebastian Committee
could give recommendations to the North County Committee. Chairman Piper asked Mr.
Wortmann to keep them apprised of what is going to happen.
Mr. Wortmann said the North County Committee is planning another marketing push, they
have 1,800 bricks for sale, and they are planning to send a letter to Mayor Hill for the
outstanding work completed by the Public Works Department. He invited the Committee
members to look at the sample bricks or books at any time.
Amy Roberts, representing Real Stone and Granite, displayed a sample brick of what was
approved for installation. Mr. Wortmann noted it did not have the quality and it was the
consensus of the Sebastian Committee to see what the North County Committee decides on
the bricks.
B. HONOR GUARD COORDINATOR &R-A A F- T
A member of the Honor Guard Committee was not present therefore this item will cant'
forward to the December and meeting.
C. CONSIDER RESOLUTION TO CITY COUNCIL RE: CHARITIABLE SOLICITATION
WITHIN CITY
Council Member Andrea Coy stated about a year ago City Council decided the City will no
longer issue permits for street solicitation but there is still outside solicitation taking place on
private property. She asked the Committee to consider sending a resolution to City Council
recommending that only the VFW Post 10210 and American Legion Post 189 be the two
local organizations authorized to seek donations because money to any other organizations
will more than likely disappear. She said Chief Morris has offered to have the Department's
Community Spokesman speak to the businesses.
Chairman Piper and Vice Chairman Irons said it was a good idea; and Mr. Kilbane
suggested adding the in -house divisions as authorized solicitators. Council Member Coy
suggested having the commanders approve all of the organizations with one signature in a
letter.
MOTION by Mr. Kilbane and SECOND by Vice Chair Irons to direct the City Attorney to draft
a resolution to City Council requesting a letter or resolution for distribution.
The City Attorney stated he is not a fan of curtailing discussion, but wanted to note they are
dealing with 18t Amendment territory where the Supreme Court has said solicitations are
speech. Managers at Walmart, Publix, and Winn Dixies can make their own decisions on
private property without consequences but when government takes steps, there could be
consequences. He said he would prefer not to involve the Police Department because he is
concerned with the perception of the Police Department prohibiting an individual's
expression and making distinctions.
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He offered to draft a resolution without involving the Police Department, but with information
letting people know some basic facts to get the word out.
Council Member Coy asked if it was inappropriate to recommend using local organizations
so money stays locally. The City Attorney said the resolution would have an emphasis on
providing information. Chairman Piper called for a Special Meeting November 5t" at 3:00
p.m. to review and approve the resolution before sending it to City Council.
6. MEMBERS MATTERS
Chairman Piper said it is time for Indian River to have a veterans' transition house, there are
disabled veterans looking for jobs and living in the streets, and they should do their
homework to get emergency shelter for those who need it. He suggested a vacant building
at a church and asked if anyone knows of a real estate agent that could help.
There was no objection to placing Chairman Piper's request on the December agenda for
discussion.
7. OTHER MATTERS DRAFT
A. SET NEXT MEETING DATE AND AGENDA
As previously discussed, a special meeting will be held on November 5`h to review a
resolution to be drafted by the City Attorney regarding solicitation within the City. The
December 3rd agenda will include a presentation from the Honor Guard and the discussion
of a veterans' transition house.
8. The Committee saluted the flag, and Chairman Piper adjourned the meeting at 3:54 p.m.
Approved at the November 5, 2012 Special meeting.
By:
Jerry Piper, Chairman
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SPECIAL MEETING
MINUTES
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2012,3:00 PM
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1225 MAIN ST, SEBASTIAN, FL
1. Chairman Piper called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m.
2. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
3. ROLL CALL IDR 01
Present:
Jerry Piper, Chair, Commander of VFW
Ed Irons, Vice Chair, Commander of American Legion
Butch Dawson, Member, VFW
Pete Puzzo, Member, American Legion
Donna Goff, Member, Ladies Auxiliary of VFW
Tom Nagle, Alternate Member, VFW
Not Present:
Ed Kilbane, Alternate Member, American Legion
4. OLD BUSINESS
A. REVIEW DRAFT RESOLUTION TO PRESENT TO CITY COUNCIL
REGARDING THE SOLICITATION OF CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS
FOR THE BENEFIT OF VETERANS
Chairman Piper said they were assembled to go over the resolution in regards to solicitation on
behalf of the veterans of Sebastian. There were no corrections or deletions from the other
members and he read the title of the resolution for the benefit of the audience.
Vice Chairman Irons asked what would be considered a bona fide credential. Chairman Piper
said anyone wanting to solicit should have a letter signed by the commander of one of the two
posts to be bona fide; any other solicitors without a letter are not to be validated.
Discussion followed on including the letter that would serve as the bona fide credential in the
resolution. The Recording Secretary offered to ask the City Attorney to define bona fide and
provide that to the members after the meeting. log.. rko
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Mr. Dawson suggested that if City Council passed the resolution, Committee Members
should personally explain this to the managers of the stores.
The Committee Members would be at their own meeting on November 14th therefore
the Recording Secretary offered to place the resolution on the November 10, 2012
City Council agenda.
A unanimous vote was taken by Chairman Piper to send the resolution to City Council.
5. MEMBERS MATTERS
Chairman Piper announced the next meeting would be December 3, 2012.
6. Being no further business, Chairman Piper adjourned the special meeting at 3:07 p.m.
Approved at the December 3, 2012 Veterans Advisory Committee meeting. DRAFT
Jerry Piper, Chairman
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13. NEW BUSINESS
A. Resolution R -12 -34 Regarding Solicitation on Private Property — Recommended
by Veterans Advisory Committee (Committee Transmittal, R- 12 -34)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, URGING
MANAGERS AND OWNERS OF PRIVATE, COMMERCIAL AND RETAIL PROPERTIES WITHIN
THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA AND THE GREATER SEBASTIAN RIVER AREA TO
CAREFULLY CONSIDER THE CREDENTIALS AND BONA FIDES OF ANY ORGANIZATION
THAT REQUESTS PERMISSION TO SOLICIT CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS FOR THE
BENEFIT OF VETERANS; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR EFFECTIVE DATE.
The City Attorney read Resolution No. R -12 -34 by title only.
MOTION by Ms. Coy and SECOND by Mr. Hill to approve Resolution No. R- 12 -34.
There was no public input.
Mr. Hill said he was a huge supporter of veterans' organizations but was
concerned with endorsing these agencies and leaving hundreds of other charities
off which would be a disservice.
Ms. Coy responded that the resolution does not specify who to give to and not
give to, but from her personal experience, there are disreputable organizations
taking citizens' money and very little of that money goes to veterans and their
families. The intent was for the Legion and VFW commanders to go to local
businesses with the resolution asking the businesses to personally look into the
charities. She said she hoped Council would reconsider this.
Mr. Adams said in looking through the resolution, it is not saying to only go to the
VFW or American Legion but at the bottom it says to look at the credentials of
any organization, and if the wording is causing confusion, he would be in support
of re- wording the resolution.
Mr. Hill suggested not mentioning any organization at all as it falls back on
personal responsibility.
Mr. Wright suggested re- wording the resolution to indicate they want the
business community to be careful about who was selected, without identifying the
two organizations.
Ms. Coy said this was to give businesses an introduction to the two organizations
in the City limits and suggested they ask questions of Commander Piper.
Mayor McPartlan agreed there are a lot of people collecting for bogus
organizations; he could support changing the language to be cautious about any
organizations that want to collect money.
In response to Ms. Coy, the City Attorney said the veterans could go out to the
businesses with their own letters of introduction.
Result of the roll call vote: ,
AYE: Coy
NAY: McPartlan, Wright, Adams, Hill
Failed 4 -1.
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