MINUTES

 

WAUPACA COUNTY VETERANS SERVICE COMMISSION

September 25, 2013

 

  1. The regular meeting of the Waupaca County Veterans Service Commission was called to order, 3:00 PM.  Commissioners present included Mr. James Goeser, Ms. Brandy Suprise, and Ms. Judy Deschler.

 

  1. Open Mtg. Notice had been provided in accordance with Wisconsin State Statutes.

 

 

  1. After the May 8, 2013  minutes were reviewed a motion was made by Goeser and seconded by Deschler to approve the minutes.  Roll call vote: Goeser-aye, Suprise-aye and Deschler-aye, Motion carried.

 

  1. A motion was made by Suprise and seconded by Deshler to go into closed session per WI State Statutes, Sec. 19.85(1) (f).  Roll call vote:  Goeser-aye, Suprise-aye and Deschler-aye, Motion carried.

 

  1. Veterans Service Commission Grant applications were reviewed.  A motion was made by Goeser and seconded by Deschler to accept the applications.  Roll call vote:  Goeser-aye, Suprise-aye and Deschler-aye, Motion carried.

 

  1. A motion was made by Goeser and seconded by Suprise to return to open session.  Roll call vote: 
    Suprise-aye, Goeser-aye and  Deschler-aye.  Motion carried. 

 

  1. A motion was made by Goeser and seconded by Deschler to accept Commission Budget & Disbursement Report.  Roll call vote: Goeser-aye, Suprise-aye and Deschler-aye. Motion carried. 

 

  1. Correspondence/Announcements –None.                                                                                                                     
  2. Unfinished Business – None.

 

  1. New Discussion without Action – Funding Outreach Programs was discussed.  Issues with the Veterans’ Program at the County Fair were discussed, i.e, donations needed to cover admission ticket costs.  Discussed the possibility of  waiving the entry fee for veterans and their families who attend  the Veterans Program.  Knutson was tasked to list issues that came about during the last Veterans Program and ideas for improvement of the Veterans Program.  Goeser suggested inviting County Fair Board Member, David Johnson to our next Veterans Service Commission Meeting.

 

  1. Next Meeting will be held January 15, 2014 @ 3:00 PM, Waupaca Courthouse, 3rd Floor, CVSO Office.

 

  1. A motion was made to adjourn, at 4:00 PM, by Goeser and seconded by Deschler.  Roll call vote:  Goeser-aye, Suprise-aye and Deschler-aye.  Motion carried. 

 

        

 

                                                                       

Wayne M. Knutson

County Veterans

Service Officer