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Veterans Advisory Committee Minutes February 22,2023 Page 2 Secretary Brittany Iyo noted three (At-Large)vacancies in the committee. There are currently no applicants in the queue. She encouraged members to speak to fellow veterans or friends that would be interested in serving on the committee. Several members expressed interested friends and will encourage them to apply. This matter will continue to be updated at future meetings until all seats have been filled. NEW BUSINESS Veteran License Plates Chair Doolittle introduced the topic. It has been discussed in the past that there have been issues with the Hawaii Island motor vehicle registration and licensing office (VRL). Office of Veterans Services Representative Kelcie Figueira discussed many issues she's had in conversations with Hawaii County's VRL. Kelcie will continue to work with VRL to make sure all the rules are being followed and veterans are being classified correctly when issuing certain license plates. Assistant Corporation Counsel, J Yoshimoto will look further into this topic as he recalls providing an opinion to VRL in the past. The committee will follow up on this topic at the next meeting. Veterans Memorials —Guest Cheryl Soon Chair Doolittle introduced the topic and asked Cheryl to give a description of her request. Cheryl Soon is writing a book on the different memorial sites around Hawaii. She is asking for permission to include in her book photos of the memorials. The members didn't see any issues with her request. ACC Yoshimoto and P&R Director wgave approval for permissions. No other issues noted. Memorial Bench Donation for WHVC Chair Doolittle introduced the topic and turned it over to Brittany. Brittany explained that P&R Director Messina received a request to install a memorial bench at the West Hawaii Veterans Cemetery to honor the brothers in the Midnight Riders Motorcycle Club who served with honor and valor in the United States Armed Forces.