Veterans Advisory Board

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1 Veterans Advisory Board The purpose and establishment of the Veteran s Advisory Board is to advise the Board of County Commissioners on the needs of local indigent veterans, the resources available to local indigent veterans, and the programs that could benefit the needs of local indigent veterans and their families. BOARD MEETING DATE: August 8, 2018 TIME: 5:30 pm LOCATION: Harrison Hospital Silverdale WA Iris Room A G E N D A 1. Call to Order Harry Gilger 2. Introductions Harry Gilger 3. Approval of Agenda* VAB 4. Approval of Minutes for July, 2018* VAB 5. Guest - LaVada Anderson Suquamish Tribe VAP (tentative) 6. Reports a. Veterans Assistance Fund (documents provided in packet) b. Committee Reports (Five Minutes Each) Tiny Houses - Clive Stewart Project Victory Garden Larry Veterans Court - Gordon CBOC Harry Social Media Brian Outreach Committee Daniel Stand Down Gary/Brian/Andrew 2019 Military Appreciation Day Bob Theal 7. Old Business a. Veterans Memorial approve design and vender b. Amend Policy & Procedure Manual Micah 8. New Business report on WDVA Wenatchee Conference Andrew 9. Good of the Order/Announcements 10. Next meeting time and place Wednesday, September 12, 2018 at 5:30 PM, Harrison Medical Center, Silverdale, Iris Room 11. Adjourn * = Action Item

2 MINUTES OF THE KITSAP COUNTY VETERAN S ADVISORY BOARD Draft July 11, 2018 Harrison Hospital Silverdale Iris Room, Silverdale WA CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by Harry Gilger at 5:30 PM. ANNOUNCEMENTS / INTRODUCTIONS: Self introductions were made. Randy Latham a member of the public was welcomed APPROVAL OF AGENDA: A motion was duly made and seconded to approve the agenda as submitted. Motion Passed APPROVAL OF MINUTES: A motion was duly made and seconded to approve the minutes as submitted Motion Passed. Reports: Committee Reports: o Veteran Tiny Houses: Harry reported on article in Sun. Church approved tiny homes on their property. Clive reported on criteria used for residents. Doug clarified on scale used and how to read it. Project is proceeding through zoning approval. o Project Victory Garden: Larry reported he is putting in a new gate to make it easier to access tool shed. New flyer shown to board. Discussion on a planned campaign but it is too late this year will develop one for next year. Several suggestion made including active units sponsoring a plot but no action was taken. Andrew will follow up with Larry Clements to get paperwork on garden. o Veterans Court: Larry gave report program going well. 18 in program lost one from program. Have adequate mentors at this time. o CBOC Harry reported that work is progressing o Stand Down Andy reported KAVA had first planning meeting yesterday June 10 th. Publicity program and all flyers and ads complete and approved by KAVA. Robert ask about tablet that Doug was talking about last month. No action taken KAVA and Country meeting set for later this month to review registration. o Outreach no report Daniel unable to attend tonight. o Old Business - Veteran Memorial Harry reported Marco friend has not followed up and is not interested. He will obtain quote from business. Matter continue until next month. Meeting with MOAA Andy reported it went well will follow up and work with them as they are going to their membership at this time. Robert requested to attend any follow up meetings. New Business - Amend bylaws Note this was on agenda as amend bylaws really this is amending the Policy and Procedure Manual not the bylaws. A recent case came up where a WWII vet needed temporary lodging for more than 5 days. Current policy limits to 5 days even though the current emergency fund limit Page 1 of 2

3 would purchase more than 5 days. Discussed followed on removing up to five days from section so section reads in part: Temporary Lodging Assistance: If no shelter beds are available, applicants may receive up to five days temporary lodging. After discussion and upon motion duly made and seconded the board voted to change the section to read: Temporary Lodging Assistance: If no shelter beds are available, applicants may receive temporary lodging. Micah to draft final wording for adoption next month but change is effective immediately. Doug will contact Gary about change. Good of the Order/Announcements: Andrew reported at the KAVA meeting there was a long discussion on the MIA/POW table. Suggest board may want to discuss adding one to the memorial. Chair directed this be continued until board retreat in November. Next meeting will be at the Harrison Hospital - Silverdale WA in the Iris Room at 5:30 pm on August 8, ADJOURNMENT: Meeting adjourned at 7:30 PM. ATTENDANCE: MEMBERS GUESTS STAFF Present Richard Becker Brian Davis Jayme DeGooyer Harry Gilger Lawrence Handel Robert Kleinpaste Micah Larripa Boyd N Lee Clive Stewart Robert Theal Greg Warner Randy Latham Andrew Sargent Doug Washburn Absent/Excused Gordon Jacobson (excuse) Demaris Johanek (resigned) Daniel Jose Marco Padilla Shawn Teter (excused) Gary Trudeau Page 2 of 2

4 2018 Veterans Relief Fund Budget As of July 31, 2018 Account # Account Title Budget Year to Date Percent Balance Beginning Fund Balance - 215, Real & Personal Property 403, , % 165, Investment Interest 2, % 1, Other Revenue , % (1,589.85) Other Revenue 2, , % 1, Revenue total 408, , % 166, Budget total 408, Regular Salaries 37, , % 16, Industrial Insurance % Social Security 2, , % 1, PERS Retirement 4, , % 2, Benefit Bucket 5, , % 2, Office Supplies 1, , % (1,453.88) 5413 Medical/Dental 2, % 1, Management Consulting 335, , % 229, Postage % Mileage % Travel % Advertising 2, % 1, Operating Rentals 1, % Other Miscelleneous 5, % 5, I/F IS Service Charges 3, , % 1, I/F IS Program Maint 1, % I/F IS Projects % Indirect Cost Allocation 2, , % 1, IS Computer Fleet 1, % 1, Expense total 408, , % 265, Ending Fund Balance - 315, Budget total 408,000.00

5 Veterans Assistance Fund 2018 Monthly Report July 2018 Submitted by: Garry Hughes Activity July YTD Total Applicants Total # of new applicants 5 32 Applications Accepted Applications denied 0 1 General Discharges Total unduplicated Total Payout $18, $102, Activity Appliances Auto Repair $ Burial Bus Pass/ferry $ 125 Bus Ticket Home Clothing $ 1, Dental $ 650 Food $ 2, Fuel $ Heating Oil Motel Medical $ 3, Natural Gas Occupation Certification Phone Propane PSE $ 3, Rent $ 6,215 Sewer $ Union Dues Waste Management $ Water $ Wood for Heat/ Pellets TOTAL Payout $ 18,991.69

6 Of those that were served out of the Assistance Fund some were given information on other KCR programs as well KCR $ value of referrals $5,788 KCR $ value of referrals YTD (January 2018 Present) $53,395 Applications Denied: 0 individuals denied Of those Veterans denied some were referred to other programs: Referrals All clients are given referrals to community services including KCR. Of those Veterans served out of the assistance fund all were referred to other programs and given resources outside of KCR as well: King County VAF Pierce County VAF Mason County VAF Navy/Marine Corps Relief Society Kitsap Mental Health/Mental health Counseling resources Aid and Attendance Grant Senior Information and Assistance Housing Solutions Center Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Catholic Community Services Salvation Army/St. Vincent De Paul/DSHS VHOG WIOA (Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act) Employment Resources/Work Source WDVA/Building 9 Legal Resources/Northwest Justice Project Food Banks/Free Meal Sites Harrison Hospital Charity Care Program $ Value of Referrals outside of KCR - $4,760 $ Value of Referrals YTD (January 2018-Present) - $27, phone calls fielded seeking information outside of assistance fund July Application Breakdown (New applicants only) DAV #5 4 applications VFW application

7 Kitsap County Veterans Assistance Program - Summary of Direct Emergency Assistance During 2018 Total Direct Service Budget 2018 $228,200 Activity Jan-18 Feb-18 Mar-18 Apr-18 May-18 Jun-18 Jul-18 Aug-18 Sep-18 Oct-18 Nov-18 Dec-18 Total 2018 Appliances $ 437 $ 570 Auto Repair $ 2,224 $ 1,404 $ 382 $ 1,342 $ 3,464 $ 2,812 $ 921 Burial $ 1,200 $ 1,200 Bus Pass/Ferry $ 200 $ 225 $ 250 $ 250 $ 200 $ 180 $ 125 Bus Ticket Home Clothing $ 532 $ 190 $ 200 $ 612 $ 583 $ 426 $ 1,245 Dental $ 449 $ 187 $ 650 Food $ 1,681 $ 2,216 $ 2,004 $ 1,253 $ 1,512 $ 1,273 $ 2,468 Fuel $ 232 $ 525 $ 916 $ 519 $ 387 $ 447 Heating Oil Misc.: car payment Motel $ 410 $ 348 $ 712 $ 816 Medical $ 141 $ 1,100 $ 519 $ 843 $ 432 $ 3,156 Natural Gas $ 144 Occupation Certification Phone $ 81 Propane $ 167 $ 37 PSE $ 1,364 $ 1,626 $ 2,856 $ 1,029 $ 2,420 $ 2,467 $ 3,066 Rent $ 7,131 $ 3,848 $ 6,418 $ 5,071 $ 3,448 $ 4,122 $ 6,215 Sewer $ 143 Union Dues $ 931 Waste Management $ 185 $ 144 $ 145 $ 106 $ 268 Water $ 156 $ 698 $ 253 $ 295 $ 58 $ 286 $ 288 Wood for Heat/ Pellets $ 379 $ 338 TOTALS $ 15,104 $ 12,262 $ 14,835 $ 12,298 $ 14,555 $ 14,507 $ 18,992 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - Balance $ 213,096 $ 200,834 $ 185,999 $ 173,701 $ 159,146 $ 144,639 $ 125,647 $ 125,647 $ 125,647 $ 125,647 $ 125,647 $ 125, Applications Per month New Clients served YTD Clients denied Total Clients Served (unduplicated number) Applications Per month New Clients served YTD Clients denied Total Clients Served Applications per month YTD 2016 New Clients served Applications per month New Clients served YTD