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Meeting Minutes - Final  
Veterans Commission  
Tuesday, October 7, 2025  
6:00 PM  
The public can participate virtually by registering in advance  
with the Zoom Registration.  
https://c3gov.zoom.us/j/95493229289?  
Call To Order/Roll Call  
1.  
A regular meeting of the Veteran's Commission was called to order by Vice Chair  
Thomas on October 7, 2025, at 6:02 PM.  
A motion was made by Vice-Chair Harvest, seconded by Commissioner Kim, to  
excuse members not present. Vote passed unanimously.  
7 -  
Present  
Commissioner Scott Hefty, Commissioner Travis Watkins, Commissioner  
Harvest Thomas, Council Member Craig Kim, Edward Burns, Alternate  
Board Member Inez Allen, and Board Member Virginia Luna  
3 -  
Excused  
Commissioner Juan Lopez, Council Member Renee Chacon, and  
Commissioner Tim Skolyak  
Approval of Minutes  
2.  
A motion was made by Commissioner Thomas, seconded by Commissioner  
Hefty, to approve the minutes of the September 2, 2025 meeting. VOTE:  
7 -  
Ayes:  
Commissioner Hefty, Commissioner Watkins, Commissioner Thomas,  
Council Member Kim, Burns, Alternate Board Member Allen and Board  
Member Luna  
3 - Commissioner Lopez, Council Member Chacon and Commissioner Skolyak  
Excused:  
Min 25-213  
VC Meeting Minutes 20250902  
Public Comment  
3.  
4.  
There was no Electronic or Public Comment.  
VFW Support  
Commissioners discussed ways to support the Veterans of Foreign Wars and help  
enhance security.  
Veterans Day Event Planning  
5.  
A motion was made by Vice Chairperson Thomas, seconded by Commissioner Allen,  
to conduct a flag raising at Eagle Pointe Recreation Center on November 11, 2025 at  
0800. Vote passed unanimously.  
A motion was made by Vice Chairperson Thomas, seconded by Commissioner Luna,  
to cover up to $100 of the costs of art supplies for art therapy. Vote passed  
unanimously.  
Youth Commission Town Hall  
6.  
7.  
Commissioners discussed attending the Youth Commission Town Hall and providing  
information on Saturday October 18th.  
Old Business  
A motion was made by Vice Chairperson Thomas, seconded by Commissioner Bruns,  
to adopt the dog tag icon as the official icon. No further discussion made. Vote passed  
unanimously.  
A motion was made by Vice Chairperson Thomas, seconded by Commissioner Bruns,  
to order shirts for new members. Council Member Kim amended the motion to  
automatically purchase Veterans Commission shirts for all new members. No further  
discussion made. Vote passed unanimously  
A motion was made by Commissioner Luna, seconded by Commissioner Bruns, to  
adopt the work plan. No further discussion made. Vote passed unanimously.  
Adjourn  
8.  
The meeting adjourned at 7:34 PM.  
_______________________________  
John Bourjaily, Veterans Commission Liason.