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HomeMy WebLinkAbout069 00 ,,;...- cO, U '. AM-.{) - r f. '! . 07J 50ft.-. \f~tl-j~ STATE OF WASHINGTON County of Jefferson In the Matter of: Re-setting the Maximum Dollar Amount for Burial Benefits for Soldiers' and Sailors' Relief Fund Applications } } } RESOLUTION NO 69-00 WHEREAS, on January 26,1998 the County entered into an agreement, which was then amended on March 20, 2000, with the Jefferson County Service Officers Association for administration and oversight of the Veterans Relief Fund and the investigation and review of applications for Veterans Relief; and, WHEREAS, since the implementation of the application investigation and review process by the Jefferson County Service Officers Association, including use of the criteria and procedures that govern expenditures for individual Veterans from the Veterans Relief Fund, the administration of this process has proved to be effective; and, WHEREAS, the Service Officers Association has determined that the amount currently being provided for burial expenses is not adequate to cover actual costs. NOw, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOL VED, by the Board of County Commissioners that the burial benefit for indigent Veterans be and hereby is increased from $300.00 to $500.00; and that an amendment to the agreement between the Jefferson County Services Officers Association and Jefferson County be executed to reflect this revision. '&- APPROVED AND ÀÍ)e}PTED this ,- .' c,' -"'~-'~""'-""" /'/ ,"/,/': '" r ~ 1# It-'~'" ./'/ '/~' J.-;.' ' , ¡ ,I ()'\ // SEAL:'-:\t¡. ...,' ._,,~. "'-"\1 , "'... .\.. ,... ,of , . .~ \:':: "','C, ':,- .:,' ; / ¡\.. '.~"j',J/'.t, . ,;\}..'f ..' ".......-.,':;:-', '",' ' ATTEST: . ;"~ '" ,,-,:~<-,.;/ c¥l~1f1 ~ IW ~ ~:~ Lorna Delaney, CMC d-2 Clerk of the Board ,2000. ,--- Jefferson County Service Officers Association MINUTES Service Officers present: Patrick Bowen, VFW 7498; Don Buchman VFW 10706; Bob Farr, VFW 7014; and Delmer Sayer, VFW 7498 Others present: Charles Saddler, Jefferson County Administrator; Lorna Delaney, Clerk of the Board; and Julie Matthes, SOA Support Staff Millage Rate for 2001 Budget: Chairman Patrick Bowen opened the meeting. Mter a brief discussion regarding raising the millage rate for the Veterans' Relief Fund in the 2001 budget, Chairman Bowen moved to raise the millage rate to .00105. Bob Farr seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. Re-setting Maximum Dollar Amountfor Burial Benefits: Bob Farr stated concerns regarding the current $300 for Veterans' Relief burial benefits. Several of the Service Officers cited the inflationary cost for this service and the fact that several other counties pay Veterans' families up to $600 for this benefit. There was also a discussion about whether this benefit could be made available for all veterans or if the indigent criteria is necessary. The Service Officers asked that a request for a legal opinion be sent to the Prosecuting Attorney regarding this matter.1 Bob Farr moved to raise the amount for burial benefits to $500 if the Prosecutor's Office agrees that the change is permitted under the RCW. Delmer Sayer seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. Initial Fax Line Expenditure at VFW 7498; Port Hadlock: Chairman Patrick Bowen explained that Delmer Sayer has a computer and office at the VFW in Port Hadlock where he schedules two days a week helping local Veterans utilize the benefits that are available through the VA. A dedicated telephone line for the computer and fax has been installed. The cost of installation was $270.94. Patrick Bowen stated that Veterans from all over the County are able to use this service and that this would be an appropriate expenditure of Veterans' Relief Funds. Mter a discussion to clarify this one time expenditure, Bob Farr moved to approve the request to pay for the installation of the dedicated telephone line at the Port Hadlock Post. Don Buchman seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. County Administrative Support Services: Robert Farr moved to reimburse $500 to the County Commissioners Office for support services and supplies. Don Buchman seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. MEETING ADJOURNED IThe Prosecuting Attorney's Office has responded that the RCW states that these funds are only for indigent Veterans.