Minutes 09-10-08
MINUTES OF THE VETERANS ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING
HELD ON SEPTEMBER 10, 2008, AT CITY HALL,
CONFERENCE ROOM B, BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA
PRESENT:
Tom Kaiser, Chair Chuck Magazine, City Liaison
Morris Boruck
Robert Zimmerman
Stuart Preston, Alternate
ABSENT:
Thomas Krabill
Lester McKinzie
Darrel C. Fuller, Alternate
Stanley Gavlick, Alternate
ALSO PRESENT:
Kurt Leucher, Guest
I. CALL TO ORDER – Tom Kaiser, Chairman
The meeting was called to order at 10:06 a.m.
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – All Hands
The members recited the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
III. INVOCATION
The invocation was offered by Chair Kaiser.
IV. ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS
The Recording Secretary called the roll. A quorum was present.
V. AGENDA APPROVAL
Motion
Mr. Zimmerman moved to approve the agenda as presented. Mr. Preston seconded the
motion that passed unanimously.
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VI. APPROVAL OF MINUTES, May 14, 2008
Motion
Mr. Preston moved to accept the minutes as presented. Mr. Boruck seconded the
motion that passed unanimously.
VII. COMMENTS BY CHAIR
?There were openings on the Board for one regular and one alternate member.
Board members were encouraged to contact individuals from the Jewish War
Veterans, Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) or American Legion to determine
whether there was any interest in serving on the board.
?Individuals continued to dump debris in front of the Veterans of Foreign Wars
location on the NE 21st Street. Chair Kaiser was awaiting word from Mr.
Livergood.
VIII. COMMENTS FROM VISITORS
None.
IX. OLD BUSINESS
a. Memorial Day, May 25, 2008, Boynton Beach Memorial Park – completed
The unveiling had been completed.
b.Veterans Memorial at Bicentennial Park – Update
1. Construction and Landscaping Update – Review February 5, 2008
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Mr. Magazine reported the Commission had approved contracts at the last Commission
meeting, and work would commence shortly. Chair Kaiser commented the work was to
have commenced in August, and the project was taking longer than necessary. Mr.
Magazine noted the work was being coordinated in-house by Jody Rivers.
2. Sale of Bricks Update – Review November 14, 2007 Meeting
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Chair Kaiser requested the Board members be included in discussions pertaining to the
selection of bricks. Approximately 120 bricks had been sold to date. The brick walkway
would extend to Federal Highway and should be attractive. Chair Kaiser did not feel the
shade of grey suggested was appealing. Mr. Magazine would speak with Recreation
and Parks staff. As commemorative bricks were purchased, they would be installed by
staff, replacing the existing bricks.
3. Recommend to City Commission - Veterans' Day Commemoration-
November 11, 2008
The dedication was scheduled for November 11, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. Chair Kaiser was
attempting to secure the services of General Irzyk to serve as the keynote speaker.
Other speakers would include Mayor Taylor and political leaders.
Motion
Mr. Boruck moved to recommend to the City Commission that the monument be
dedicated at 10:00 a.m. on November 11, 2008 at the Veterans' Day commemoration.
Mr. Preston seconded the motion that passed unanimously.
Mr. Magazine presented a draft of the invitation for the Veterans' Day Celebration.
d. Four Chaplains Memorial - Review March 12, 2008 and May 14, 2008
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1. Presentation and recommendation to City Commission of proposed
monument
(a) Funding mechanism - outside sources
(b) Funding mechanism - City
Chair Kaiser distributed a rendering of the Four Chaplains Memorial. The photographs
of the Four Chaplains would be set in bronze. He suggested the Veterans Advisory
Commission provide a tour of the park to school students.
Motion
Mr. Preston moved to offer the City the Four Chaplains monument installed and paid for
free and clear by the Veterans Council. Mr. Zimmerman seconded the motion that
passed unanimously.
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2. Recommend continuing Proclamations to City Commission
commemorating Four Chaplains’ Day on February 3rd annually
(a) Recommend forwarding Proclamation to Palm Beach
League of Cities
(b) Referral to Boynton Veterans’ organizations in the County,
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State and nationally to designate February 3 annually as
Four Chaplains’ Day
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The Veterans Council requested February 3 of each year be designated “Four
Chaplains” Day.”
Motion
Mr. Boruck moved to recommend the City Commission declare February 3rd annually as
Four Chaplains Day. Mr. Zimmerman seconded the motion that passed unanimously.
Mr. Magazine would prepare a proclamation to be placed on the City Commission
agenda. Upon approval, the proclamation would be sent to the various Leagues of
Cities.
Four Chaplains’ Day would be commemorated in February 2009 at St. Mark Catholic
Church. As it would be necessary to obtain authorization to place the Four Chaplains’
monument in the park, Mr. Magazine would require the necessary information to
present a proposal to the City Commission. The information would be required by the
end of the week for inclusion on the October 7, 2008 agenda. Chair Kaiser encouraged
the board to give thought to the unveiling ceremonies.
X. NEW BUSINESS
None.
XI. BENEDICTION, MOMENT OF SILENT PRAYER
The benediction was led by Chair Kaiser.
XII. NEXT BOARD MEETING – November 12, 2008
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XIII. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to discuss, the meeting properly adjourned at 10:38
a.m.
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Stephanie D. Kahn
Recording Secretary
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