HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-10-16 VAC MINUTESOctober 16, 2007
TUESDAY, 6:00 P.M.
VETERANS ADVISORY COMMISSION
CITY OF CHULA VISTA
MINUTES
Chula Vista Police Department
315 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista
1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL Bobby Price P_. Stephen Millikin �E A.Y. Casillas E John Acosta P_
Gene Pellerin _P Stephen Sprenkle E ,Terry Jensen P
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
■ Chula Vista Mayor's breakfast Commission Chairman: Gene Pellerin discussed the breakfast he attended with
Sheryl Cox, Chula Vista Mayor. Among several topics, the Bayfront/Gaylord project was discussed. Possibly
construction to start in 3 years.
■ Status Report on Recognition of deceased (KIA) Chula Vista Veteran- There is communication with Martinez's
father, which provided awards information, completing Martinez's biography.
■ Veteran's Walk- Bobby Price stated $5,000 has been raised so far. Sycuan is a sponsor and the San Diego
Padres donated $350 instead of $600 this year. The goal is to raise $15,000. Applications are available on website
and at Post 2111.
■ Political Issues- Bobby Price stated V.A. budget went through but is currently on hold. HR551, Homeowners Act 52
out of 53 in Congress have signed on in California, Bobby will update later.
• Wifi Veteran's Home- Bobby Price mentioned AT&T dropped their price of the contract for Veteran's home.
Contract will be signed in the near future.
■ Veteran's Outreach- Terry Jensen stated the veteran's outreach project is being put pn hold for now. Bob Phillips
meeting cancelled due to no funds coming in from City of Chula Vista.
■ Veteran of the Year- Gene Pellerin announced Bobby Price, Veteran of the year for VAC's nomination was
submitted to County Of San Diego Veteran of the year.
■ Public Comments: Gene Pellerin suggested a sign to be posted in the CVPD lobby announcing the location for the
VAC each month.
■ Ethics Training -Gene also mentioned Ethics training is to be held every two years for commissioners.
■ Attendance -Gene also reminded commissioners they cannot be absent for more than 3 consecutive, unexcused
days.
ACTION ITEMS
5. COMMUNICATIONS
CHAIR'S COMMENTS
COMISSIONERS COMMENTS.
ADJOURNMENT: Next meeting scheduled for Tuesday November 20, 2007 at the Chula Vista Veteran's Home, 700 E.
�aples, Chula Vista at 6:00 pm.
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