VETERAN’S AFFAIRS COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 7, 2011
1. Call to Order: Bernie called the meeting to order at 7:06 pm.
2. Roll Call:
Present: Kirk Allison, Bernie Corona, Paul Barry, Vincent Parys, J. Roger Pelletier
Absent: Dominic Fulco, Jr., David Whalen, Linda Carrasquillo, Mary-Ann Roczynski
3. Approval of Minutes:
October 3, 2011 – J. Roger made a motion, seconded by Vincent to approve the minutes.
Motion carried.
4. Old Business:
- Veterans Day Parade – The Veterans Day Parade held on November 6. The Commission discussed issues with waiting too long to step off and placement. Bernie will contact the Parade Committee with their concerns.
5. New Business:
- Bernie passed out miscellaneous information on veteran’s issues/benefits.
- Flags put on headstones at the cemeteries were damaged by the storm. Paul told the Commission the procedures to contact the State about replacing damaged headstones
- Wreaths Across America is on December 10, 2011.
- Vincent told the Commission that the Police and Fire Depts. will hold a charity hockey game at the XL Center on March 31, 2012 and the benefits will go towards the Wounded Warrior Program. Will get more information to the Commission closer to the date.
- The Commission had a discussion on the veteran’s tax discount given by Town and who is eligible.
6. Payment of Bills:
- Motion to pay the clerk made by Paul, seconded by Vincent. Motion carried.
7. Adjournment – Paul made a motion, seconded by J. Roger to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 7:34 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Tatia Lewis
Minutes Subject to Approval
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