Last Modified on 12/01/2008 09:06:06NOTICE OF RESULTS
PHOENIX MILITARY VETERAN AFFAIRS COMMISSION
Pursuant to A.R.S. Section 38-431.02, notice is hereby given to the members of the PHOENIX MILITARY VETERAN AFFAIRS COMMISSION and to the general public, that the PHOENIX MILITARY VETERAN AFFAIRS COMMISSION held a meeting open to the public on Thursday, November 20, 2008, at 1:00 p.m. located in the City Council Subcommittee Room, 12th floor, Phoenix City Hall, 200 W. Washington St., Phoenix, Arizona.
One or more commission members may participate via teleconference. Agenda items may be taken out of order.
The results of the meeting were as follows:
RESULTS
Called to order
1.
Chairman
Tom Liddy
Motion approved
2.
Review and Approval of Minutes from the October 16, 2008 Commission Meeting
Commission members
Item heard
3.
City and State Contracting Preferences for Veteran-Owned Businesses (continued from Oct. 16 meeting) – the commission will be presented with information regarding possible local government contracting preferences for veteran-owned businesses. This item is for discussion and possible action.
Paul Smiley
Item heard
4.
Update Regarding the Phoenix Military Veterans Commission Foundation – the commission will receive an update regarding the activities of the foundation. This item is for information only.
Virgel Cain
5.
Discussion and possible action regarding standing subcommittees:
Item heard
a.
Military Hospitality Room at Sky Harbor Airport
John Workley
Item heard
b.
Special Events – including participation in the annual Veterans Day Parade
Rita Brock-Perini
Item heard
c.
Communications
Chairman Liddy
Motion approved
d.
Homeless Veterans Liaison
Ken Lambert
Motion approved
e.
Fundraising
Chairman Liddy
Item heard
f.
Budget
Jim Pipper
Continued to December meeting
6.
Operational Audit Results – Commissioners will have an opportunity to respond to the recent Jefferson Wells audit regarding policies and procedures for the Foundation and the MVHR. This item is for discussion and possible action.
Chairman Liddy
Item heard
7.
Mayoral Proclamations Honoring World War II Veterans – the commission will discuss potential future nominees and upcoming proclamation presentations. This item is for discussion and possible action.
George Weisz
Item heard
8.
Announcements – commission members may make announcements regarding veteran-related activities and/or events being sponsored by other organizations. No formal actions will be requested or taken regarding these activities and/or events.
Commission members
Item heard
9.
Request for Future Agenda Items
Commission members
None
10.
Call to the Public – Consideration and discussion and comments from the public. Those wishing to address the commission need not request permission in advance. Action taken as a result of public comment will be limited to directing staff to study the matter or rescheduling the matter for further consideration and decision at a later date.
Chairman Liddy
Meeting adjourned
11.
Adjournment
Chairman Liddy
For further information, please call Brian Suggs, Management Assistant, Deputy City Manager’s Office at 602-261-8845.
For reasonable accommodations, call Brian Suggs at Voice/602-261-8845 or TTY/602-534-5500 as early as possible to coordinate needed arrangements.
November 12, 2008