Members of a local veterans council approved several administrative and fundraising actions at a recent meeting, including paying $400 for modified renderings of a proposed relocated veterans wall and reallocating money from a 5K event fund to cover park-related costs. The group also discussed logistics for a Veterans Casino Night fundraiser planned for Feb. 28 and held officer nominations and elections.

The meeting included a motion to approve $400 so an architect could prepare modified renderings for moving the veterans wall to a site next to Pavilion A. An unidentified member said, “But I need to approve the the $400 for him to do the modified renderings.” The motion was seconded and approved by voice vote; exact vote counts were not specified in the transcript.

Members discussed budget line items tied to prior transfers and identified a shortfall. A motion was made to reallocate $1,100 from the council’s 5K event funds to the parks line to cover a $700 negative balance plus the $400 rendering cost; attendees approved the reallocation by voice vote. The meeting record indicates $62,600 had been raised so far in contributions and donations, and a cited expense figure was $34,004.96, though participants noted final expense accounting was still pending.

On event planning, members reviewed details for a Veterans Casino Night at Pace High School on Feb. 28 from 7 to 10 p.m. The organizers discussed ticketing logistics (including a 60% discount for veterans) and reported that Casa Bella had offered to donate meals; one member said Casa Bella had previously offered “350” meals and that the council needed about 300 for the event. Members discussed additional sponsorship and ticket-sales options to meet the target audience and fundraising goals.

During new business, the council conducted nominations and elections. An unidentified member moved to nominate Ed; the motion was seconded and carried by voice vote. Larry was nominated for vice chair and the slate of nominees was accepted by voice votes. The transcript does not record formal roll-call vote tallies for these elections.

The council deferred one agenda item until Judy, an absent member, could attend. The group confirmed internal deadlines: the council report was due Feb. 3 ahead of a Feb. 17 council meeting at 6:30 p.m. The meeting concluded after a motion to adjourn was approved.

Votes at a glance:
- Approve modified renderings for veterans wall ($400) — motion passed by voice vote; mover: unidentified member; seconder: not specified; vote tally: not specified.
- Reallocate $1,100 from 5K funds to parks — motion passed by voice vote; mover: unidentified member; seconder: not specified; vote tally: not specified.
- Approve December minutes — motion passed by voice vote; vote tally: not specified.
- Defer agenda item until Judy can attend — motion passed by voice vote; vote tally: not specified.
- Officer nominations/elections (Ed nominated; Larry nominated for vice chair) — approved by voice votes; tally: not specified.

What’s next: The council’s report is due Feb. 3 for the Feb. 17 council meeting; members said they will reconvene on the veterans wall renderings and revisit line-item allocations at a subsequent meeting when missing members are present.