Call Meeting to Order: Chairman Ray Soper called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m.

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1 September 6, 2011 Ground Floor Training Room, Courthouse Call Meeting to Order: Chairman Ray Soper called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m. Members Present: Ray Soper, Rollie Thums Members Absent: Diane Albrecht Marie Albers, Marie Koerner Approve Minutes: There being no errors or omissions of the minutes from the June 16, 2011 meeting, they stood approved as published. Veterans Service Office 2011 Year-to-date Activities Log: Comments. A motion was made by Thums, seconded by Soper, to approve the activities log. A unanimous vote cast, the motion Approve Budget: A motion was made by Thums, seconded by Soper, to approve the Commission budget for A unanimous vote cast, the motion Approve Veterans Service Office Budget: A motion was made by Thums, seconded by Soper, to approve the 2012 Veterans Service Office Budget as requested. A unanimous vote cast, motion Closed Session: A motion was made by Thums, seconded by Soper, to go into closed session at 9:10 a.m. pursuant to Wisconsin State Statutes 19.85(1)(c) for the purpose of conducting interviews for the position of County Veterans Service Officer. A unanimous vote cast, the motion Open Session: A motion was made by Thums, seconded by Soper, to reconvene in open session pursuant to Wisconsin State Statutes, Section at 3:25 p.m. to take any necessary action on the matter in closed session. A unanimous vote cast, motion A motion was made by Rollie Thums, seconded by Ray Soper, to offer the position of Taylor County Veterans Service Officer to Joshua J. Sniegowski. A unanimous vote cast, the motion Adjournment: A motion was made by Thums, seconded by Soper, to adjourn the 3:30 p.m. Acting Secretary: Marie Albers Marie Albers, Acting Secretary

2 August 29, 2011 Call Meeting to Order: Chairman Behling called the meeting to order at 8:00 a.m. Members Present: Rev. Warren Behling, Barry Anderson, Don Schindler Members Absent: none Marie Albers, Acting Secretary Approve Minutes: There being no errors or omissions of the minutes from the January 20, 2011 and the May 16, 2011 meetings, they stood approved as published Year-to-date Activities Log: Review. A motion was made by Anderson, seconded by Schindler, to approve the activities log. A unanimous vote cast, the motion Cemetery Flag and Holder Inventory w/possible purchase: Comments. A motion was made by Anderson, seconded by Schindler to approve the expenditure for flags and holders for veterans graves as needed for A unanimous vote cast, motion Approve Budget: Discussion. A motion was made by Anderson, seconded by Schindler, to approve the proposed Commission budget for 2012 to include approximately $5,800 carryover from A unanimous vote cast, motion Approve 2012 Dues and 2011 Registration Fees for State Association of County s Conference: A motion was made by Schindler, seconded by Anderson to approve $20 for 2012 Dues and $15 per member for registration to attend the State Conference scheduled for 09/09/2011. A unanimous vote cast, motion Adjournment: A motion was made by Anderson, seconded by Behling, to adjourn the 8:23 a.m. Acting Secretary: Marie Albers Marie Albers, Acting Secretary

3 June 16, 2011 Meeting Room, 3 rd Floor, Courthouse Call Meeting to Order: Chairman Ray Soper called the meeting to order at 9:01 a.m. Members Present: Ray Soper, Rollie Thums, Diane Albrecht Wilson (Star News) Rick Patton (Secretary), Marie Koerner (Human Resources), Brian Approve Minutes: Motion by Thums to approve minutes of March 1, 2011 meeting. Seconded by Albrecht. Unanimous vote cast, motion Approve Agenda: Motion by Albrecht to approve agenda. Seconded by Thums. Unanimous vote cast, motion Agenda Item: Discuss and act on filling CVSO position. Discussion was made to keep CVSO position as a full time position / Department Head. Motion made by Thums, seconded by Albrecht to keep CVSO position full time and as a Department Head. Unanimous vote cast, motion Agenda Item: Discuss and act on compensation for Acting Veteran Service Officer. Discussion was made regarding a temporary increase in salary for Marie Albers. Motion made by Thums, seconded by Albrecht to approve increase until such time as new CVSO is hired and accredited. Unanimous vote cast, motion Other Business: No other business was needed to be discussed. Adjournment: A motion was made by Thums, seconded by Albrecht, to adjourn the 9:59 a.m. Secretary: Rick Patton Frederic Rick S. Patton, Sec. Veteran s Service Committee

4 May 16, 2011 Call Meeting to Order: Chairman Behling called the meeting to order at 7:00 a.m. Members Present: Rev. Warren Behling, Barry Anderson, Don Schindler None Approve Minutes: Copy of Minutes not available at time of meeting. Closed Session: Motion made by Anderson to go into closed session for review of Commission application. Motion seconded by Schindler. A unanimous vote cast, motion Commission went into closed session. Open Session: A motion was made to go back into open session by Anderson and seconded by Schindler. A unanimous vote cast, motion Application Decision: A motion was made by Schindler, and seconded by Anderson to approve application for total expenditure of $500. A unanimous vote cast, the motion Adjournment: A motion was made by Anderson, seconded by Schindler, to adjourn the 7:38 a.m. Secretary: Minutes taken by Warren Behling, Chairman Warren Behling, Chairman Veteran s Service Commission

5 March 1, 2011 Call Meeting to Order: Chairman Jim Seidl called the meeting to order at 9:02 a.m. Members Present: Jim Seidl, Rollie Thums, Ray Soper Rick Patton Approve Minutes: There being no errors or omissions of the minutes from the August 31, 2010 meeting, they stood approved as published. Veterans Service Office 2011 Yearly Activities Log: Comments. A motion was made by Thums, seconded by Soper, to approve the activities log. A unanimous vote cast, the motion WDVA Veterans Trust Fund Resolution: Comments. A Motion was made by Soper, seconded by Thums to approve resolution and send to full county board for approval and then send on to State of Wisconsin. A unanimous vote cast, motion Gilman Office Hours Recommendation: Comments. A motion was made by Seidl, seconded by Thums to approve adopting an appointment only policy with regard to visiting veterans on western part of the state. A unanimous vote cast, motion Project Hand over Hand Conference: An informational discussion was made regarding the conference. Patton will be attending this in Rhinelander. Other Business: No other business was needed to be discussed. Adjournment: A motion was made by Thums, seconded by Soper, to adjourn the 9:27 a.m. Secretary: Rick Patton Frederic Rick S. Patton, Sec. Veteran s Service Committee

6 January 20, 2011 Call Meeting to Order: Chairman Behling called the meeting to order at 7:31 a.m. Members Present: Rev. Warren Behling, Barry Anderson, Don Schindler Rick Patton, Secretary Approve Minutes: There being no errors or omissions of the minutes from the December 17, 2010 meeting, they stood approved as published. Closed Session: Motion made by Schindler to go into closed session for review of Commission application. Motion seconded by Anderson. A unanimous vote cast, motion Commission went into closed session. Open Session: A motion was made to go back into open session by Anderson and seconded by Schindler. U unanimous vote cast, motion Application Decision: A motion was made by Schindler and seconded by Anderson to approve application with initial funds requested and additional funds not to exceed the annual maximum to be distributed at the CVSO s discretion. A unanimous vote cast, motion Adjournment: A motion was made by Anderson, seconded by Schindler, to adjourn the 7:50 a.m. Secretary: Rick Patton Frederic Rick S. Patton, Sec. Veteran s Service Commission