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Minutes 03-10-10 MINUTES OF THE VETERANS ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 10, 2010 AT 10:00 A.M., CITY HALL, CONFERENCE ROOM B, BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA PRESENT: Thomas Kaiser, Chair Chuck Magazine, City Liaison Stuart Preston Donald Scantlan Robert Zimmermann Stanley Gavlick, Alternate ABSENT: Morris Boruck Lester McKinzie Karl Washington John Farrington Rev. Richard Smith I. CALL TO ORDER Chair Kaiser called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m. II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – All Hands The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. III. INVOCATION Chair Kaiser offered the invocation. IV. ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS The Recording Secretary called the roll. V. AGENDA APPROVAL An error in the agenda under "New Business" was noted. The Korean War Veterans and Gold Star Mothers events reflected a June 2010 date and the Vietnam War and POW/MIA ceremonies a November 2010 date. It should have reflected the Korean War Veterans and POW/MIA dedications would occur in June 2010 and the Vietnam War and Gold Star Mothers events in November 2010. This error was also contained in the map 1 Meeting Minutes Veterans Advisory Commission Boynton Beach, Florida March 10, 2010 provided by Mr. Magazine and would be corrected. Motion Mr. Preston moved to approve the agenda. Mr. Scantlan seconded the motion that passed unanimously. VI. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – January 13, 2010 Motion Mr. Scantlan moved to approve the minutes. Mr. Gavlick seconded the motion that passed unanimously. VII. ELECTION OF CHAIRPERSON AND VICE CHAIRPERSON Chair Kaiser requested this item be tabled, as a number of the members were not present. It was noted the election of officers should have occurred at the beginning of the year. Therefore, going forward, the elections will take place in January of each year. Motion Mr. Preston moved to table the item until May 2010. The motion was duly seconded and passed unanimously. VIII. COMMENTS a. Chair Chair Kaiser's comments were included under the various agenda items. b. Visitors None. IX. OLD BUSINESS A. City Commission – January 19, 2010 – Approval This item was discussed later in the meeting. 2 Meeting Minutes Veterans Advisory Commission Boynton Beach, Florida March 10, 2010 i. Vietnam War Monument – November 2010 This item was discussed later in the meeting. ii. Gulf War Monument – 2010 This item was not discussed. iii. Afghanistan War Monument – 2011 This item was not discussed. iv. Iraq War Monument – 2010 Chair Kaiser received a commitment from the Submarine Veterans for this event. b. City Commission – February 2, 2010 – Approval This item was discussed later in the meeting. i. Gold Star Mothers Monument This item was discussed later in the meeting. ii. POW/MIA Monument This item was discussed later in the meeting. c.Four Chaplains Observance, St. Marks Roman Catholic Church – February 2, 2010 Attendance, while modest at the outset, improved and the turnout was favorable. Mr. Scantlan would provide a video of the event and Mr. Magazine would endeavor to have the video aired on BBTV. d. Update – Sale of bricks at Veterans' Memorial – Bicentennial Park Chair Kaiser attempted to sell bricks wherever possible. 3 Meeting Minutes Veterans Advisory Commission Boynton Beach, Florida March 10, 2010 X. NEW BUSINESS: a. Memorial Day – May 30, 2010 Chair Kaiser noted the event would fall on a Sunday. The flags would be placed at the cemetery on Friday, May 28, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. and all Color guards were welcome. Chaplains were needed as were obituaries from all Chapters for veterans who had passed away during the year. One large tent would be required. It would be necessary for parking issues to be resolved, as negative feedback had been received from CVS Pharmacy and Bud's Chicken and Seafood Restaurant. Bus service through the Recreation and Parks Department would be explored. In the alternative, parking could be provided at the Catholic Church. It was suggested CVS and Bud's be listed as sponsors on the flyers to be printed for the event. Chair Kaiser agreed to approach CVS and Bud's in an attempt to resolve the issues. b.Korean War Monument and Gold Star Mothers Monument – June 2010 As noted earlier, the Gold Star Mothers Monument dedication would occur in November 2010. th The Korean War Monument unveiling would be held June 25, 2010, the 60 anniversary of the War, and a large turnout was anticipated. Discussion ensued as to the time of the event, and the members agreed on 11:00 a.m. Two tents, (one large and one small) would be required, as would sound equipment. The Korean War Veterans had invited Joe Green, their Commander, to attend this meeting to discuss the role of the Korean War Veterans at the unveiling of the Monument, and Mr. Green was present. Chair Kaiser noted the Korean War Veterans could engage a speaker and perform the unveiling. He believed the American Legion should provide the Color Guard service based upon protocol and the Legion's continued service to the Veterans Advisory Commission. The Korean War Veterans felt they should to be responsible for Color Guard services. Chair Kaiser suggested that in addition to engaging a speaker and performing the unveiling, the Korean War Veterans could post their colors next to the VIP tent and raise the flag on the pole. He assured the Korean War Veterans would be given as much recognition as possible. The suggestions would be brought back to the Korean War Veterans for their views. Mr. Gavlick reported Congressman Ron Klein had agreed to serve as the speaker at the ceremony unless he was required to vote on an issue. In the alternative, Commander Green would serve as the speaker. 4 Meeting Minutes Veterans Advisory Commission Boynton Beach, Florida March 10, 2010 It was noted the City Commission had approved all of the other monuments. c. Vietnam War Monument and POW/MIA Monument, Veterans' Day - November 2010 As noted earlier, the POW/MIA Monument dedication would take place in June 2010. The Veterans Day celebration, together with the Vietnam War Monument and Gold Star Mothers ceremonies would be held on Sunday, November 7, 2010, at 2:00 p.m., at Bicentennial Park. XI. BENEDICTION, MOMENT OF SILENT PRAYER The benediction was offered by Chair Kaiser, followed by a moment of silent prayer. XII. NEXT BOARD MEETING - Wednesday, May 12, 2010, at 10:00 a.m. XIII. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to discuss, the meeting properly adjourned at 10:40 a.m. +~ Stephanie D. Kahn Recording Secretary 033110 5