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Veterans Advisory Committee Minutes September 28, 2022 Page 2 OLD BUSINESS Review Draft Bill — Converting Disabled American Veterans member to "At -Large" member Chair Doolittle introduced the topic and briefly explained for anyone new that earlier in the year the committee received a letter from Disabled American Veterans (DAV) that they were never approved to be a part of this committee, so the members voted to convert the DAV member to an "At -Large" member. Brittany Iyo, Secretary, shared her screen so everyone could review the draft bill and discuss. Chair Doolittle asked for any discussion or objections. Assistant Corporation Counsel J Yoshimoto asked the committee if anyone reached out to DAV if Raymond Welch was representing their group correctly. Chair Doolittle informed everyone that through the committee's meeting and discussion for this topic, Mr. Welch represented the group and was very emphatic that they do not want to be represented on this committee. Doug Gora made a motion to support the submission of this draft bill to County Council to change Hawaii County Code. Vice -Chair Brinkley seconded the motion. Seven ayes. Motion carried. ACC Yoshimoto clarified that P&R will be asking Council Member Susan Lee Loy to submit this bill to Council. Veterans Housing Proiect Chair Doolittle introduced the topic and announced that the housing project is getting off the ground and will be having a groundbreaking ceremony around January 16 — 21, 2023 with construction beginning shortly after that. He explained that Hawaii Island Veterans Memorial was created with intent to create a clinic and affordable housing site for senior veterans, and it is finally coming to fruition after 25+ years. Committee members applauded the efforts and congratulated Chair Doolittle on this endeavor. Chair Doolittle closed the agenda item with no further discussion.