City of Oak Forest Veterans Commission met Sept. 21.
Here are the minutes provided by the commission:
CHAIRMAN: (A) Joe Pilch
LIASION: (A) Alderman Paul Selman
MEMBERS: Christopher Adams
Ralph Chichester
Dennis Mitzner
Dave Moore
Tom O’Neill
(A) John Perales
(A) Jim Pioth
(A) Don Snedden
(A) Jim Watson
Richard Wojotowicz
Honorary Member:
Guest:
1. Pledge of allegiance
2. Roll Call
3. Approval of Minutes
• Minutes not approved because thought was no quorum.
• Approval of the August minutes
■ All members present approved.
4. Liaison to the City Report Paul Selman:
5. Old business:
• Joe checking with PW about burning flags at PW area. No Date yet.
• Planning for Independence Day 2024 (July 4th) picnic and concert at Park District Pavilion behind main Park District building.
■ Below is check list of things to be done:
■ Need to incorporate Operation Gratitude or Manteno Veterans Home into Independence Day event July 4th.
■ Need to schedule military vehicles around the area for display.
■ Need someone to contact food truck vendors. Dennis asked Jack Frost to attend. Paul contacted Nick V’s.
■ Need at least four Port-a-potties, 1 handicapped accessible and 3 others plus handwash station.
■ Parking would be in front of Park District, on Long Ave. and soccer practice fields.
■ Hang Veterans Banners and American Flag on backside of pavilion. Chris.
■ Need MC of the event. Dennis Mitzner volunteered.
■ Handout challenge coins, pens, luggage tags etc. Everyone.
■ Specifications for fireworks have been finalized by the City Administrator and will be posted to the City website for quotes in October. We’re going to have fireworks and everyone will know about it soon.
■ Does the Commission accept the quote from FreeByrd to play at The 2024 Independence Day Celebration? Including sound, sound man and 1-1/2 music on the 4th (maybe a little longer to fireworks) $2,400 covers everything. Everyone is onboard with this group.
■ Paul has spoke to Nick V. about bringing a food truck. He is checking his schedule, but seemed excited about working so close to home.
• Veterans Birthday sign placement has been assigned to commission members. I believe we are up to date in placing signs.
6. New business
• St. Damian had listed veterans in one of their bulletins. We would like to know how to contact them
• Discussion on Wreaths Across America, donating to the Manteno Veterans Home and Scams against Veterans
7. Once around the Table
Each member shares any information for Veterans.
8. Adjournment
Our next meeting is Thursday October 19, 2023 at 19:30 in the Blue Room.
http://www.oak-forest.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_09212023-1787
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