PATRIOTIC COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
September 21, 2011
A quorum being present, Interim Chairperson Charles Clarke called the regular meeting of the Patriotic Commission to order at 7:20 p.m. in the second floor conference room in the Town Hall, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
PRESENT: Linda Carrasquillo, Charles Clarke, Edward Dettore, Vincent Parys, Eugene Pushefski, Susan Tukey, Melodie Wilson.
Excused: Paul Barry, Patricia Begley, Richard Begley, Margaret Byrnes, Bernard Corona.
ABSENT:
ALSO PRESENT: Robin E. Parys, Clerk.
OPPORTUNITY FOR CITIZENS/RESIDENTS TO SPEAK:
None
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
A quorum being present, Commissioner Vincent Parys motioned that the May 18, 2011 minutes be approved. Commissioner Charles Clarke, 2nd.
MOTION: Approved.
CORRESPONDENCE: None.
MOTION:
BILLS: Motion made by Commissioner Susan Tukey to pay the clerk. Commissioner Vincent Parys 2nd.
MOTIONS: Passed.
TREASURER’S REPORT: Budget balance not available.
UNFINISHED/OLD/ BUSINESS: Discussion regarding Flag Day Essay Contest and co-operation with regard to obtaining information in a timely manner from the schools in order to send out invitations and having the trophies engraved with the proper recipients names.
Also several commission members expressed concern with the lack of advance planning with regard to the reading of the names of the deceased Veterans at Bicentennial Square.
MOTION:
NEW BUSINESS: Commission members will meet at Hillside Cemetery at 7:30 a.m. for the placement of the flags for Veteran’s Day. Adds for volunteers will go out to the press and channel 5 two weeks prior.
MOTION:
Miscellaneous: Discussion among commission members regarding a commission agenda and appointing various members to assume responsibility for each event. Tabled until the October 19 meeting.
MOTION:
ADJOURNMENT:
Commissioner Vincent Parys motioned for adjournment at 8:00 p.m. Commissioner Charles Clarke 2nd.
Motion: Passed.
Respectfully submitted,
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Robin E. Parys, Clerk
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