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Members Absent: Sen. Peter C. Knudson, Chair Rep. Paul Ray, Chair Sen. Karen Mayne Rep. Val L. Peterson Rep. Marie H. Poulson Mr. Steven Allen, PhD Major Gen. Jefferson S. Burton Mr. Blair K. Carruth Mr. Tim M. Cosgrove Mr. Bart Davis Ms. Nancy Espinosa Mr. Tage Flint | Mr. Brian Garrett Mr. Jared A. Haines Mr. Gary Harter Mr. Dennis Howland Mr. Brent Kelsey Mr. Robert Pagnani Mr. Paul Patrick Mr. Jon Pierpont Mr. Greg Rowley Mr. Terry D. Schow Staff Present: Mr. Art L. Hunsaker, Policy Analyst Ms. Esther Chelsea-McCarty, Associate General Counsel Ms. Tracey Fredman, Administrative Assistant |
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Note: A copy of related materials and an audio recording of the
meeting can be found at www.le.utah.gov.
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| 1. Commission Business |
| Chair Ray called the meeting to order at 10:15 a.m. |
| Chair Ray excused Sen. Mayne, Tage Flint, and Jon Pierpont from the meeting. He also acknowledged Ted Frederick, who was in attendance for Gary Harter, and Dean Penovich, who was in attendance for Paul Patrick. |
| Rep. Peterson moved to approve the minutes of the December 7, 2017, meeting. The motion passed unanimously. |
| Chair Ray introduced those being considered for reappointment or appointment as members of the commission. |
| Brian Garrett moved to reappoint Terry Schow as a member of the commission in accordance with Utah Code Section 36-28-102(3)(b). The motion passed unanimously. |
| Randy Knight, recommended by the Veterans Advisory Council to serve on the commission in the stead of Greg Rowley, introduced himself to commission members. |
| Terry Schow moved to confirm Randy Knight as a commission member in accordance with Utah Code Section 36-28-102(2)(j). The motion passed unanimously. |
| Ross Ford introduced himself and provided commission members with background about his military experience. |
| Brian Garrett moved to confirm Ross Ford as a member of the commission in accordance with Utah Code Section 36-28-102(3)(c). The motion passed unanimously. |
| Art Hunsaker distributed and announced the proposed meeting schedule for the 2018 interim. |
| Proposed Meeting Dates 2018 |
| Michelle Bridges, editor, Valor Magazine, commented on the Utah-based quarterly publication that focuses on Utah veterans and military interest stories. |
| 2. Veterans and Military Affairs-Related Legislation Passed in 2018 General Session |
| Art Hunsaker highlighted 2018 legislation related to veterans and military affairs issues. |
| Veterans and Military Affairs-Related Legislation from the 2018 General Session |
| 3. Commission's Statutory Purpose |
| Esther Chelsea-McCarty reviewed the statutory purpose of the commission. |
| Title 36, Chapter 28, Section 103, Duties of the Veterans and Military Affairs Commission |
| 4. Agenda Items for Future Meetings |
| Commission members proposed and discussed potential study items for 2018. |
| Suggested 2018 Study Items for Veterans and Military Affairs Commission |
| Tim Cosgrove moved to adjourn the meeting. The motion passed unanimously. |
| Chair Ray ajourned the meeting at 11:25 a.m. |