VETERAN’S AFFAIRS COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
APRIL 1, 2013
1. Call to Order: Chair Bernie Corona called the meeting to order at 7:05 pm.
Roll Call:
Present: Bernie Corona, Timothy Siggia, Vincent Parys, David Whalen
Absent: Mary-Ann Roczynski, Paul Barry, J. Roger Pelletier, Kirk Allison
2. Opportunity for Residents to Speak: Resident Gregory Sims came to the meeting. He is a recently discharged veteran and town resident and he would like to be more involved in volunteering for the commission and also inquired about the process to join. The clerk gave him information on who to contact for this and the Commissioners expressed that they would be happy to have him as a member if he chose to do so.
3. Approval of Minutes: Minutes of March 4, 2013 – Vinny noted a change to the minutes needed to me made – there was an extra word in paragraph under new business. Upon a motion by Vinny seconded by Dave, the Commission voted to approve the corrected minutes of the March 4, 2013 meeting. Motion carried.
4. Old Business:
Bicentennial Square – Vinny and Bernie reported to the Commission the outcome of the joint meeting with the Mayor and Patriotic Commission. The Mayor does not want the name of the park changed but is open to discussion ideas to improve the area. The Patriotic Commission and Veterans Affairs Commission decided to have all discussions about Bicentennial Square and any votes or other business as a regular part of the Patriotic Commission since quite a few of the Veterans Affairs Commissioners were part of that commission also.
5. New Business:
Clerk Resignation – The clerk gave Bernie Corona, Chair her resignation letter because she has accepted a position with another organization. The Commission voted to have Robin Parys as the new clerk. Motion carried.
Bernie passed around handouts that covered Retiree Hearing Aid program, Reporting taxable income, VA Secretary Update and the CT Veterans Fund.
6. Adjournment – Upon a motion by Dave, seconded by Vinny, the Commission adjourned at 7:35 pm.
The next meeting will be May 6, 2013 in the Town Council Chamber.
Respectfully submitted,
Tatia Lewis, Clerk
Minutes Subject to Approval
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