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| Veterans Service Commission |
Justice Center, Room 232
1201 S. Spring Street
Port Washington, WI 53074
0905 -The Veterans Service Commission met in open session. Secretary Brown noted that the meeting had been properly posted. Commissioners Helm, Putzbach and Richards were in attendance. County Administrator Tom Meaux was also in attendance.
0905 - Approval of the previous meeting’s full minutes was deferred to the closed session, a copy of the previous meetings minutes were provided to the commissioners.
0906 – Public Input, Mr. Meaux addressed the VSC and thanked them for their service top the county.
0907– Election of Chairperson for the coming year was held. Helm nominated Al Richards, seconded by Putzbach. There being no further nominations, a unanimous ballot was cast for Richards.
0910 - A review of the current budgets for the Veterans Relief Commission and the Veterans Service Office was held. Discussion was held on the roll-over of remaining funds in the Veterans Relief account to the general fund at the end of any fiscal year. Discussion followed regarding status of the Veterans’ Memorial Flag Fund.
0915 – A discussion followed regarding the re-dedication of the Veterans Memorial.
0930 –A discussion was held regarding the FY’07 budget as well as a recap of the FY ’06 budget.
0935 - Secretary Brown briefed the Commissioners on Federal Legislation and upcoming State Legislation.
0940 – Secretary Brown briefed the VSC on the upcoming Stakeholders Conference to be held by WDVA, and their intended Legislative Agenda for the next session of the State Legislature.
0944 -Commissioner Helm made a motion; Putzbach seconded the motion to close the OPEN Session and go to CLOSED session. A unanimous vote followed.
The OPEN Session recessed at 0945 A.M.
1002 - The Commission re-convened in OPEN Session.
1003- The Commission discussed proposed future meeting dates. It was decided by general consensus that the next meeting of the Veterans Service Commission would be held in May of 2006, with the 15th as the most likely date. The Commissioners will check their calendars and verify their availability.
1006 - There being no further business to come before the Commission, Commissioner Helm moved that the meeting be adjourned, Commissioner Putzbach seconded the motion, a unanimous vote was cast
Meeting adjourned at 10:07 A.M.
Kenneth A. Brown
Executive Secretary
Justice Center, Room 232
1201 S. Spring Street
Port Washington, WI 53074
0905 -The Veterans Service Commission met in open session. Secretary Brown noted that the meeting had been properly posted. Commissioners Helm, Putzbach and Richards were in attendance. County Board Member Walerstein was also in attendance.
0905 - Approval of the previous meeting’s full minutes was deferred to the closed session, a copy of the previous meetings minutes were provided to the commissioners.
0906 – Public Input, CBS Walerstein addressed the VSC
0908 – A discussion was held regarding the recent loss of a Wisconsin National Guard Member from Cedarburg. Mr. Stephen W. Castner was killed by a roadside bomb while on convoy escort duty. VSC agreed to go down to the County War Memorial to review options for the addition of another memorial stone.
0910 - A review of the current budgets for the Veterans Relief Commission and the Veterans Service Office was held. Discussion was held on the roll-over of remaining funds in the Veterans Relief account to the general fund at the end of any fiscal year. CBS Walerstein suggested that we pursue an Ordinance change to allow those funds to remain in the account at the end of the year. Discussion followed regarding status of the Veterans’ Memorial Flag Fund.
0930 –A discussion was held regarding the proposed FY’07 budget.
0935 - Secretary Brown briefed the Commissioners on Federal Legislation, the Flag Amendment failed to pass the Senate, once again
0940 – Secretary Brown briefed the VSC on the recent Stakeholders Conference held by WDVA, and their intended Legislative Agenda for the next session of the State Legislature.
0950 -Commissioner Helm made a motion; Putzbach seconded the motion to close the OPEN Session and go to CLOSED session. A unanimous vote followed.
The OPEN Session recessed at 0951 A.M.
1010 - The Commission re-convened in OPEN Session.
1012 – The VSC walked down to the County War Memorial to discuss potential changes. Secretary Brown was tasked with contacting monument companies to solicit bids, so level of fund-raising can be determined.
1025- The Commission discussed proposed future meeting dates. It was decided by general consensus that the next meeting of the Veterans Service Commission would be held in November, 2006, on a date that will meet everyone’s calendars. The Commissioners will call Secretary Brown with proposed dates.
1030 - There being no further business to come before the Commission, Commissioner Helm moved that the meeting be adjourned, Commissioner Putzbach seconded the motion, a unanimous vote was cast
Meeting adjourned at 10:30A.M.
Kenneth A. Brown
Executive Secretary
Port Washington, WI 53074
0900 -The Veterans Service Commission met in open session. Secretary Brown noted that the meeting had been properly posted. Commissioners Helm, Putzbach and Richards were in attendance.
0905 - Approval of the previous meeting’s full minutes was deferred to the closed session, a copy of the previous meetings minutes were provided to the commissioners.
0906 – An election for Chairman for the coming year was held. Commissioners Helm and Putzbach voted to re-elect Commissioner Richards as Chairman.
0910 - A review of the current budgets for the Veterans Relief Commission and the Veterans Service Office was held. Discussion followed regarding status of the Veterans’ Memorial Flag Fund.
0930 -Discussion was held regarding the State of Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs Trust Fund. As well as Assembly Bills AB-81 and AB-88.
0935 - Secretary Brown briefed the Commissioners on Federal Legislation that is pending. A discussion followed regarding the VA Healthcare system, its funding difficulties, and proposed remedies.
0940 – A discussion of County newsletters and upcoming County events was held.
0950 -Commissioner Helm made a motion; Putzbach seconded the motion to close the OPEN Session and go to CLOSED session. A unanimous vote followed.
The OPEN Session recessed at 0951 A.M.
The Veterans Service Commission met in Closed Session IAW Wisconsin 19.85.1 (f).
(To include approval of minutes of previous meeting) (Which may contain information regarding financial, medical, social or personal histories, which if discussed in public would likely have a substantial adverse effect upon the reputation of any person referred to in such histories or data, or involved in such problems or investigations.)
1015 - The Commission re-convened in OPEN Session.
1016- The Commission discussed proposed future meeting dates. It was decided by general consensus that the next meeting of the Veterans Service Commission would be held on May 16, 2006, at 9:00 A.M.
1025 - There being no further business to come before the Commission, Commissioner Helm moved that the meeting be adjourned, Commissioner Putzbach seconded the motion, a unanimous vote was cast
Meeting adjourned at 10:26 A.M.
Kenneth A. Brown
Executive Secretary
Port Washington, WI 53074
0900 -The Veterans Service Commission met in open session. Secretary Brown noted that the meeting had been properly posted. Commissioners Helm, Putzbach and Richards were in attendance.
0905 - Approval of the previous meeting’s full minutes was deferred to the closed session, a copy of the previous meetings "open" minutes were provided to the commissioners.
0906 – A review of the current budgets for the Veterans Relief Commission and the Veterans Service Office was held. Discussion followed regarding status of the Veterans’ Memorial Flag Fund.
1010-Discussion was held regarding the State of Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs Trust Fund. As well as Assembly Bills AB-81, AB-88 and AB 664.
0915 - Secretary Brown briefed the Commissioners on Federal Legislation that is pending. A discussion followed regarding the VA Healthcare system, its funding difficulties, and proposed remedies.
0920 - Discussion was held regarding the 2006 budget for the Veterans Service Office. Secretary Brown briefed the Commissioners regarding the approved budget, who had several questions regarding funding levels and maintaining service levels. Discussion was held regarding the Veterans Memorial Trust, related to flag purchases, and maintenance of the Memorial.
0945 -Chairman Richards moved; Helm seconded a motion to close the OPEN Session and go to CLOSED session. A unanimous vote followed.
The OPEN Session recessed at 0945 A.M.
The Veterans Service Commission met in Closed Session IAW Wisconsin 19.85.1 (f).
(To include approval of minutes of previous meeting) (Which may contain information regarding financial, medical, social or personal histories, which if discussed in public would likely have a substantial adverse effect upon the reputation of any person referred to in such histories or data, or involved in such problems or investigations.)
1010 - The Commission re-convened in OPEN Session.
1020 - There being no further business to come before the Commission, Commissioner Richards moved that the meeting be adjourned, Commissioner Helm seconded the motion, a unanimous vote was cast
Meeting adjourned at 10:20 A.M.
Kenneth A. Brown
Executive Secretary
Port Washington, WI 53074
100-The Veterans Service Commission met in open session. Secretary Brown noted that the meeting had been properly posted. Commissioners Helm, Putzbach and Richards were in attendance.
1005- Approval of the previous meeting’s full minutes was deferred to the closed session, a copy of the previous meetings "open" minutes were provided to the commissioners.
1010-Discussion was held regarding the State of Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs Trust Fund. Discussion was held regarding the downward trend of the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs to in staffing at all levels.
1015- Secretary Brown briefed the Commissioners on Federal Legislation that is pending. A discussion followed regarding the VA Healthcare system, its funding difficulties, and proposed remedies.
1020- Discussion was held regarding the 2005 budget for the Veterans Service Office. Secretary Brown briefed the Commissioners regarding the approved budget, who had several questions regarding funding levels and maintaining service levels. Discussion was held regarding the Veterans Memorial Trust, related to flag purchases, and maintenance of the Memorial.
1035-Chairman Richards moved; Helm seconded a motion to close the OPEN Session and go to CLOSED session. A unanimous vote followed.
The OPEN Session recessed at 10:36 A.M.
1054- The Commission re-convened in OPEN Session.
1055- There being no further business to come before the Commission, Commissioner Richards moved that the meeting be adjourned, Commissioner Helm seconded the motion, a unanimous vote was cast
Meeting adjourned at 10:56 A.M.
Kenneth A. Brown
Executive Secretary
Port Washington, WI 53074
1000-The Veterans Service Commission met in open session. Executive Secretary Brown noted that the meeting had been properly posted. Commissioners Helm, Putzbach and Richards were in attendance.
1006- Approval of the previous meeting’s full minutes was deferred to the closed session, a copy of the previous meetings "open" minutes were provided to the commissioners.
1007-The first order of business was the election of a Committee Chairperson. Commissioner Helm nominated Mr. Richards. Commissioner Putzbach seconded the motion, and a unanimous vote was cast.
1008-Discussion was held regarding the upcoming State of Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs budget. Discussion was held regarding the continuing trend of the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs to increase staffing at the executive level. All of these staff additions impact the Veterans Trust Fund, and are not adding to the productivity of the Department at the "service" level. Secretary Brown brought several items to the attention of the commission regarding both the "good" and the "bad" items included in the proposed budget.
Secretary Brown briefed the Commissioners on Federal Legislation that is pending. A discussion followed regarding the VA Healthcare system, its funding difficulties, and proposed remedies.
1050- Discussion was held regarding the approved 2003 budget for the Veterans Service Office. Secretary Brown provided copies of the proposed budget to the commissioners, who had several questions regarding funding levels. Discussion was held regarding the Veterans Memorial Trust, related to flag purchases.
1055- Discussion was held regarding the upcoming Youth Government Day, as well as the annual Salute to the Legislature.
1108- Secretary Brown Secretary Brown extended his appreciation to the Ladies Auxiliary of VFW Post 7588 for their generous donations of gift cards over the holidays. All of the gift cards were distributed to either the Hoffman House fire victims, or a needy single-parent vet in the area.
1115-Chairman Richards moved, Helm seconded a motion to close the OPEN Session and go to CLOSED session. A unanimous vote followed.
The Open Session adjourned at 11:16 A.M.
Kenneth A. Brown
Executive Secretary
Port Washington, Wisconsin
1005-The Veterans Service Commission met in open session. Executive Secretary Brown noted that the meeting had been properly posted. Commissioners Helm, Dries and Richards were in attendance.
1006- Approval of the previous meeting’s full minutes was deferred to the closed session, a copy of the previous meetings "open" minutes were provided to the commissioners.
1007-The first order of business was the election of a Committee Chairperson. Commissioner Dries nominated Mr. Helm. Mr. Richards seconded the motion, and a unanimous vote was cast.
1008-Discussion was held regarding the upcoming State of Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs budget. Discussion was held regarding the continuing trend of the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs to increase staffing at the executive level. All of these staff additions impact the Veterans Trust Fund, and are not adding to the productivity of the Department at the "service" level. Secretary Brown brought several items to the attention of the commission regarding both the "good" and the "bad" items included in the proposed budget.
Secretary Brown briefed the Commissioners on Federal Legislation that is still pending. A discussion followed regarding the VA Healthcare system, its funding difficulties, and proposed remedies.
1050- Discussion was held regarding the proposed 2003 budget for the Veterans Service Office. Secretary Brown provided copies of the proposed budget to the commissioners, who had several questions regarding funding levels.
1055-Chairman Helm moved, Dries seconded a motion to close the OPEN Session and go to CLOSED session. A unanimous vote followed.
The Open Session adjourned at 10:56 A.M.
A Closed Meeting IAW Wisconsin State Statutes, Section 19.85, was held
1120- Commissioner Dries moved that the "Closed" session end, and that the Commission return to "Open" session. Helm seconded, a unanimous vote was cast.
1122- There being no further business to come before the Commission, Commissioner Richards moved that the meeting be adjourned, Commissioner Dries seconded the motion, a unanimous vote was cast.
Meeting adjourned at 11:22 A.M.
Kenneth A. Brown
Executive Secretary
Port Washington, WI 53074
0905-The Veterans Service Commission met in open session. Executive Secretary Brown noted that the meeting had been properly posted. Commissioners Helm and Clearwater were in attendance. Mr. Dries was absent.
0906- Approval of the previous meeting’s full minutes was deferred to the closed session, a copy of the previous meetings "open" minutes were provided to the commissioners.
0907-The first order of business was the election of a Committee Chairperson. Commissioner Clearwater nominated Mr. Helm Committee Chair. Mr. Helm accepted the nomination and the appointment as Chairperson.
0910-Discussion was held regarding the upcoming State of Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs budget. Discussion was held regarding the continuing trend of the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs to increase staffing at the executive level. All of these staff additions impact the Veterans Trust Fund, and are not adding to the productivity of the Department at the "service" level. Secretary Brown brought several items to the attention of the commission regarding both the "good" and the "bad" items included in the proposed budget.
0940- Discussion was held regarding the proposed 2002 budget for the Veterans Service Office. Secretary Brown provided copies of the proposed budget to the commissioners, who had several questions regarding funding levels.
0955-Commissioner Clearwater moved, Helm seconded a motion to close the OPEN Session and go to CLOSED session. A unanimous vote followed.
The Open Session adjourned at 10:56 A.M.
The Commission met in "Closed" session as provided for in Wisconsin State Statutes, Section 19.85.
1036- Commissioner Clearwater moved that the "Closed" session end, and that the Commission return to "Open" session. Helm seconded, a unanimous vote was cast
1041- There being no further business to come before the Commission, Commissioner Clearwater moved that the meeting be adjourned, Commissioner Helm seconded the motion, a unanimous vote was cast
Meeting adjourned at 10:42 A.M.
Kenneth A. Brown
Executive Secretary