2010-11-18 Veteran Advisory Committee Minutes

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Veterans Advisory Committee Page 8 November 18, 2010 Chairperson Fox confirmed what Nathalie suggested, we're going to change the motion recommend to the Mayor removal of the Veterans of Vietnam War. Mr. Lum asked if we are certain that the organization does not exist. Chairperson Fox said the last commander confirmed they have not met in over one year and they do not foresee meeting anytime soon. They do not have a quorum or an organizational meeting scheduled and currently organization does not exist. MOTION — Remove Slot for Veterans of Vietnam War from Committee Mr. Wery made a motion to recommend to the Mayor removal of the Veterans of Vietnam War organization from the Veterans Advisory Committee. The motion was seconded. Everyone voted in favor of the motion. The motion is carried. Mr. Wery made a motion to recommend to the Mayor that the Combat Infantry Association be added to this Committee. The motion was seconded. Mr. Lum said the organization should communicate to the Veterans Advisory Committee or the Mayor that they are interested in joining the committee. They should be treated as the other organizations that asked to be a part of this committee. Secretary Nathalie Santos stated we received a letter from the Commander of the Combat Infantry Association, not specifically saying they wanted to be represented, he just submitted his application form and since there isn't an opening, we couldn't respond in that way, he would only qualify for an Independent slot. They could provide another letter expressing interest to have their organization represented on this committee. Mr. Lee asked about Independent slots. Chairperson Fox said according to the Hawaii County Code, there are (3) Independent slots available and they are all filled. There was further discussion about adding other organizations. Mr. Nishimoto suggested that we look at the organizations with older members that may not be able to send representation. He also asked about adding more Independent slots. Mr. Wery said that as organizations are removed from Committee, other organizations should be added rather than adding more independent slots. Chairperson Fox agreed, however, it's up to the Mayor and County Council, we can only make recommendations. She asked if there was any further discussion MOTION — Add Slot for Combat Infantry Association to Committee Chairperson Fox repeated Mr. Wery's motion to recommend to the Mayor that the Combat Infantry Association be added to this Committee.