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Veterans Commission approves minutes and authorizes SWAG order up to $2,500; discusses VA rule and VFW fundraiser

Commerce CityMar 3, 20262 min read

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Meeting called to order March 3, 2026; nine commissioners present, one excused. February 3 minutes approved. Commissioners discussed VA amended 38 C.F.R. §4.10. Motion passed to have Commissioners Watkins and Burns build a SWAG order (up to $2,500) to present at the next meeting for purchase. Legal advised the commission may spend funds to buy food for a VFW fundraiser. Meeting adjourned at 7:02 PM.

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Approved February 3, 2026 meeting minutes (Min 26-042). VOTE: 9 Aye; Excused: Commissioner Tim Skolyak.
Acting Chair Harvest Thomas left at ~6:15 PM; Commissioner Scott Hefty became Acting Chairperson.
Motion to excuse members not present carried (procedural; one excused: Commissioner Tim Skolyak).
Authorized Commissioners Travis Watkins and Edward Burns to assemble a SWAG order spending up to $2,500 and bring it to the next meeting for a vote. VOTE: 8 Aye; Excused: Commissioner Skolyak; Absent: Commissioner Thomas.
Legal guidance reported: commission may spend money to buy food for the VFW fundraiser (informational report).

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