LIVINGSTON COUNTY VETERANS' COMMITTEEMEETING MINUTESWednesday, December 18, 2019 6:00 P.m. - 7:00 P.m.2300 E. Grand River, Conference Room B, Howell, MIMembers PresentBruce HundleyJoe RikerJames WallaceRobert J. BezotteMembers AbsentKevin NagleStaff PresentMary Durst1.CALL TO ORDER Chairman Joe Riker calls meeting to order at 6:01 P.M.2.ROLL CALL Roll call by Chairman indicates presence of a quorum.3.APPROVAL OF AGENDA Motion to approve agenda as presented.Moved ByRobert J. BezotteSeconded ByJames WallaceMotion Carried4.APPROVAL OF MINUTES 4.1November 20, 2019 minutes Motion to approve minutes as presented.Moved ByRobert J. BezotteSeconded ByJames WallaceYes (4)Bruce Hundley, Joe Riker, James Wallace, and Robert J. BezotteAbsent (1)Kevin NagleVote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded, WeightedMotion Carried (4 to 0)5.CALL TO THE PUBLIC None.6.APPLICATIONS FOR RELIEF 6.1Veteran Claim 78686106 Motion to approve $18,047.57 with condition veteran agrees to appeal decision. If decision is awarded by the VA, Livingston County Veterans' Services will be reimbursed the full amount.Moved ByRobert J. BezotteSeconded ByJoe RikerAbsent (5)Bruce Hundley, Kevin Nagle, Joe Riker, James Wallace, and Robert J. BezotteVote Type: Majority (Voted), RecordedMotion Carried6.219-87 Request for $1,392.36 for car repairs and $500 for medical. Motion to approve the total amount of $1,892.36.Moved ByRobert J. BezotteSeconded ByJoe RikerYes (4)Bruce Hundley, Joe Riker, James Wallace, and Robert J. BezotteAbsent (1)Kevin NagleVote Type: Majority (Voted), RecordedMotion Carried (4 to 0)6.319-89 Motion to approve full amount upon receiving a diagnosis by psychologist for mental condition with recommendation for equine therapy.Moved ByJoe RikerSeconded ByRobert J. BezotteYes (4)Bruce Hundley, Joe Riker, James Wallace, and Robert J. BezotteAbsent (1)Kevin NagleVote Type: Majority (Voted), RecordedMotion Carried (4 to 0)7.UNFINISHED BUSINESS 7.1Marketing Motion to approve $77,050 for LKF Marketing in 2020.Moved ByRobert J. BezotteSeconded ByJoe RikerYes (2)Joe Riker, and Robert J. BezotteNo (1)Bruce HundleyAbstain (1)James WallaceAbsent (1)Kevin NagleVote Type: Majority (Voted), RecordedMotion Failed (2 to 1)8.NEW BUSINESS 8.12020 meeting schedule Motion to approve 2020 meeting schedule with the amendment of moving April's meeting to the 22nd.Moved ByJoe RikerSeconded ByRobert J. BezotteYes (4)Bruce Hundley, Joe Riker, James Wallace, and Robert J. BezotteAbsent (1)Kevin NagleVote Type: Majority (Voted), RecordedMotion Carried (4 to 0)8.2Monument for Sheriff's station Discussion about assisting to pay for Veteran's monument for Sheriff's station. The committee decided against assisting with funding but stated they would help with a fund raiser to raise the funds needed.8.3Mental Health Relief Nothing to report.9.REPORTS 9.1Office Director provided Committee with office report.9.2Financial Director provided Committee with financial report.9.3Third part-time driver position consideration Committee apprised of the possible transportation shortage and preliminary transportation stats provided. Director advised Committee that the situation is being monitored and will continue to follow up. An additional part-time driver may be needed in the future if demand for transportation continues to grow.10.GOOD OF THE ORDER Bob Bezotte commented on Director's annual report to Livingston County Board of Commissioners and stated the Commissioners are pleased with the direction the office is moving.11.ADJOURNMENT Motion to adjourn at 8:40 P.M.Moved ByJames WallaceSeconded ByRobert J. BezotteYes (4)Bruce Hundley, Joe Riker, James Wallace, and Robert J. BezotteAbsent (1)Kevin NagleVote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded, WeightedMotion Carried (4 to 0)No Item Selected This item has no attachments