Veterans Service Commission - Regular Meeting — Minutes

Chippewa County Veterans Service Commission Regular Meeting September 14, 2026 Chippewa County Courthouse, Room 302 8:00 AM 1. Call to Order The Chair called the meeting to order at 08:00 AM 2. Roll Call Members Present: David Kelly, Lee Hennick, Philip Sarazen, CW King Members Absent: Richard VanderMolen Others Present: Andy Albarado, Peter Johnston, Wendy Krumenauer 3. Members of the Public Wishing to Be Heard (Comments will be limited to 5 minutes per speaker.) 4. Consent Agenda (Unless separation of an item is requested, all items will be adopted under one motion.) Motion: Approved Result: Passed (4-0) Mover: David Kelly Seconder: Phillip Sazaren Ayes: David Kelly, Phillip Sarazen, CW King, Lee Hennick Nayes: None Absent: Richard VanderMolen 1. Approve the Agenda 2. Approve the Minutes - July 13, 2026 3. Schedule Next Meeting Date - January 11, 2027 5. Reports 1. Discuss the process for veterans to request funds- Peter Johnston Veteran's Service Officer, Peter Johnston, explained the process the department uses when a request for funding is received. Peter also provided language from Fond du Lac County that they use in their county. Lee Hennick mentioned the Veterans Office to provide resources to the American Legion and VFW in Chippewa County for the Commission funds. Regarding the limitation of commission, assistance should be limited to 2 applications and no more than $500 per application in any calendar year. Still discussion concerning what is eligible for assistance for unforeseen medical expenses. Discussed whether the veteran shall be required to attend budget management classes free of charge. Discussion about whether the Veterans are able to repay the Commission amount received. 2. Discuss the requested number of veterans served in Dunn, Eau Claire, and Chippewa Counties, along with the amount of money spent by the VA per veteran - Peter Johnston No questions 3. Discuss items on Burial Flags - Peter Johnston VSO will figure out how many flags will need to be ordered for Chippewa County and the cost of each flag. 6. Business Items 7. Agenda Items for Future Consideration 1. Review other County Commission Fund Applications 2. Figure out the number of graves and the cost per flag 8. Adjourn Motion: Approved Result: Passed (4 - 0) Mover: David Kelly Seconder: CW King Ayes: David Kelly, Lee Hennick, Philip Sarazen, CW King Nayes: None Absent: Richard VanderMolen