City of Centralia Veteran Affairs Committee met Jan. 9.
Here is the minutes provided by the committee:
There was no quorum.
Members Present: Ann Chappell, Jim Murphy, Bill Smith, and Judy Sutherland
Members Absent: Vernell Burris, Bill Helpingstine, Howard Jones, Butch Mathus, Hugh Moran, Michael Mulvin, and Wayne Sensel Administrative Staff Present: Rose Aldag-McVey, Director of Economic Development
PUBLIC COMMENT- None
MINUTES – Minutes were not approved as there was not a quorum.
TREASURY REPORT –
ONGOING BUSINESS –Replacement flags, poles, brackets, and bands are desired. Aldag- McVey and other members are gathering prices for both pole mounted and ground mounted flags. At least 70 flags were recommended by Smith for ground mounting in the circle area near the memorials in Fairview Park as it measures within the grass at approximately 760 feet with space between flags at 10 feet.
NEW BUSINESS – None
OPEN DISCUSSION – A local church representative approached Smith and offered to provide lunch to Veterans after the Veterans’ 4th of July parade.
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