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Agenda

REGULAR MEETING of the COMMISSION ON VETERAN AFFAIRS Wednesday, Sep 18, 2024 7:00 PM – Adjournment City of Austin Permitting & Development Center 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr., Room 1401/1402 Austin, TX 78752 Some members of the Commission on Veteran Affairs may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once, either in-person or remotely, and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register, email the board liaison at Jesus.Simental@austintexas.gov CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Michael Mcinerney, Chair Amber Schleuning, Vice Chair Christopher Wilson William Dahlstrom Maria Brown-Spence Armando Gonzales Patrick Bissett Mark Balch Philip Reichert Curtis Wyman CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION APPROVAL OF MINUTES 21, 2024. AGENDA 1. Approve the minutes of the Commission on Veteran Affairs Regular Meeting of August 2. Staff briefing regarding announcement of vacancy of district 10 seat on the commission. STAFF BRIEFINGS DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Presentation and discussion by Paul Bernal, Chief Operating Officer from American GI Forum on what services they provide, pending projects, and future plans. 4. Presentation and discussion by Gustavo Ramirez from the University of Texas at Austin and on student veteran needs and how the commission can support student veterans in Austin. 5. Presentation and discussion by Strider Johnson from St. Edward's University on student veteran needs and how the commission can support student veterans in Austin. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Jesus Simental at (512) 974-7742 or jesus.simental@austintexas.gov for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711.