2008-04-17 Veteran Advisory Committee Minutes

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Veterans Advisory Committee Page 5 April 17, 2008 Mr. Highley said if they have the authority to move the columbarium then we don't have any say about it. I'm commenting on the problems that we may encounter at the cemetery. (Interruption - Off Air) * Mr. Highley said we have no more authority to move the remains to another location then we have to move someone's coffin to another location. So the answer to the question is "No" you would have to be responsible to move the columbaria. Director Engelhard said P &R would do it. New Flagpole Light Director Engelhard said there are 2 or 3 more flagpoles going in and I understand that people aren't happy with the existing flagpole light because it doesn't last long enough. Mr. Highley said it doesn't shine bright enough and its just a temporary solar light that will eventually burn out and wouldn't be replaced without getting HELCO to come back to do it. So, yes it would be better to have a more permanent type fixture. Director Engelhard said the question was "is what is existing now good enough ?" and I will tell them "it is not, they will have to plan for better ". EX- OFFICIO MEMBERS No Reports. ANNOUNCEMENTS (Interruption - Off Air) * Wreaths Across America Carolle Brulee- Wilson announced that Lt. Barbara Cooper is looking for a point of contact person for the Wreaths Across America program. Carolle shared that through her own personal experience it was an extremely successful event last year and very meaningful especially for the young people. This event will be occurring again this year and if anyone has questions they can call Carolle. Chairman's Mail Mr. Highley asked if Chairperson Fox can make corrections to the mail he's been forwarding to her as Chair and contact people to send directly to her. IRS - REBATE Mr. Highley announced that the committee received correspondence about the rebate from the IRS stating that veterans who weren't employed are eligible for the rebate, but