HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004-03-16 VAC MINUTESVETERANS ADVISORY COMMISSION
CITY OF CHULA VISTA
MINUTES
March 16, 2004 Human Resources Conference room
TUESDAY, 6:00 P.M. City Hall Building
1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL Robert White P Stephen Millikin P . A.Y. Casillas P , Carmen Fedje P,
William Keith P . William Poindexter P , Bobby Price P.
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The February minutes were approved as written
5. ACTION ITEMS
Unfinished Business
a. Bridge naming
Steve Millikin spoke with Lisa Johnson of McMillan and it was suggested to approach McMillan by letter to outline
proposal. Most if not all names will be used. -Stephen Millikin has been attempting to get a hold of Gail Grozenski
with Otay. Frederick A. Beech will be used for the La Media Bridge.
b. Street naming
Three additional names will be added: Semple, Brezar, Swienciciki.:
Information to be sent to several developers of veterans including freedom is not free sheet.
c. Veteran's Biographies
Matt Sayers has received biographies and pictures and should have the website up and running by June.
Veteran of the Year
Bob White proposed the same judges from last year should be the same judges for this year, A.Y. Casillas and
Carmen Fedje. Applications to be distributed. A paragraph with Information regarding Veteran of the year to be
submitted to the City's Spotlight.
d. Veteran's Park
Ground break will take place in June per Buck Martin. Bob White will ask Buck Martin to invite everyone in the
Veteran's Advisory Commission, VFW Post 2111 and the Veteran's home to be in attendance. Capt Dyke
suggested Medal of Honor winner Semple to be used for the adult ball field.
e Veterans Home Update
Golf tournament, would, like to raise $7,000 or more, it will be held April 12 Adm. Baker Golf Course.
$10,000 check given for watches
f. Broadway fundraiser
No action.
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g. Memorial Day
Activities for Glenn Abbey will be held at 11 am on Memorial Day.
h. Denise Duchaney
Scheduled to be at the Veteran's home April 2, 2004 at 6pm. Monthly meeting will be held plus a tour of Veteran's
home. Carmen will provide history on when the Commission started. Robert White will update present activities.
6. COMMUNICATIONS
CHAIR'S COMMENTS
Bob White will be out of town until June of 2004.
COMISSIONERS COMMENTS.
STAFF COMMENTS
PUBLIC COMMENTS
None
is 7. ADJOURNMENT: 6:45 p.m. Next meeting scheduled for Friday, April 2, 2004 at 6pm in the Veteran's Home.
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