Minutes Archive

Veterans' Affairs Committee Minutes

July 8, 2004

Veterans Affairs Committee meeting convened by Veterans Committee Chairman Phil Savage at 9:00 A.M.

Pledge of Allegiance–Moment of Silence.

Roll-call of committee members:

Chair, Phil Savage	Present
Co-Chair, Arnold Arquette	Present
Dell Turner	Present
Todd Kaminski	Excused
Dave Martin	Excused

Citizens’ Time:

None

Reading of the May Committee meeting Minutes and May Activity Report:

May Veterans Affairs Committee meeting Minutes were read and accepted.
**No meeting in June**
May Veterans Affairs Activity Report was read.
**June Activity Report was not completed**

Applications for General Assistance from the Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Relief Fund:

04-09	Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Relief Application for bus pass–$45.00
	Approved for bus pass–$45.00. (Mr. Arquette denied due to lack of information)

Old Business:

None discussed.

New Business:

Calhoun County Board Commissioners Greg Moore and Kate Segal were in attendance to provide information regarding the Board’s priorities for the 2005 budget year. Both Commissioner Moore and Commissioner Segal introduced themselves as members of the Board’s Budget Committee. Commissioner Moore stated that the Board’s top budget priorities for 2005 are: E-911, Criminal Justice System, Juvenile Justice System, Employee Relations, and IT.

Mr. Savage discussed the possibility of the Veterans Affairs Committee and the Board of Commissioners working in unison to create a ballot proposal for acquisition of 1/10 of a mill to cover the aggregate operating costs of the Veterans Affairs office. Mr. Savage stated that 1/10 of a mill would more than cover all operating costs and, thus, allow the Board of Commissioners to allocate “our” money to other county entities. Mr. Savage further stated that acquisition of 1/10 of a mill could create a “stand-alone” Veterans Affairs Committee and take the heat off of the Board of Commissioners. Both Commissioner Moore and Commissioner Segal stated that they would take Mr. Savage’s ideas back to the other Board members for further discussion.

Mr. Turner asked the Director about how much our office is allocated per year. The Director stated approximately $250,000. Mr. Turner responded by stating that it takes $250,000 per year to facilitate the $10,000 Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Relief program.

Mr. Savage further requested that the Board of Commissioners strongly consider reimbursement for travel expense mileage for each Veterans Affairs Committee member.

Mr. Savage raised the issue of additional Veterans Affairs office space and why parking fees are charged for those who use the services provided in the Toeller Building. Again, Mr. Moore stated that he would take these concerns back to the Board for further discussion.

Mr. Moore asked Mr. Arquette if he had anything to share. Mr. Arquette stated that he is just an observer.

Meeting adjourned at 10:00 A.M.

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Phil Savage
Chair, Calhoun County Veterans’ Affairs Committee

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Scott C. Losey
Director, Calhoun County Veterans’ Affairs

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