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VETERAN’S AFFAIRS COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 9, 2012
1. Call to Order: Bernie called the meeting to order at 7:10 pm.
2. Roll Call:
Present: Kirk Allison, Bernie Corona, Vincent Parys, J. Roger Pelletier, Linda Carrasquillo, David Whalen, Paul Barry
Absent: Dominic Fulco, Jr., Mary-Ann Roczynski
3. Approval of Minutes:
December 5, 2011 – J. Roger made a motion, seconded by Vincent to approve the minutes.
Motion carried.
4. Old Business:
- Bernie handed out literature regarding VetPride Services valet parking problems at the West Haven campus. Discussion: 100-70 cars – no tipping. Positive interaction from Commissioners.
- Vincent again discussed the Wounded Warrior Program benefit charity hockey game at the XL Center in Hartford on March 31, 2012 sponsored and played by the East Hartford Police and Fire Depts.
- Vincent stated that the town maintenance department will clean veteran’s headstones at cemeteries again in the spring with the left over solution. More solution will need to be purchased. Local business and other resources might be able to contribute to the cost of purchasing additional solution to preserve the headstones.
5. New Business:
- Bernie passed out miscellaneous information on veteran’s issues/benefits and discussion ensued regarding: GI Bill extension, tax credits for employers who hire veterans, veterans to receive unemployment compensation upon discharge from service, veterans to receive $600 death benefit (funeral and plot).
- The Commission discussed ways to get publicity for the Commission. Possible contact with the Mayor and Channel 5 were discussed. Vincent would speak with his contact at Channel 5 to try and get it on the scrolling calendar. Item tabled for further discussion at future meeting.
6. Adjournment – Dave made a motion, seconded by J. Roger to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m.
The next meeting will be February 6, 2012
Respectfully submitted,
Tatia Lewis, Clerk
Minutes Subject to Approval
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