CITY OF PEORIA, ARIZONA
VETERANS MEMORIAL BOARD
Rio Vista Recreation Center
Eastbrook Conference Room
October 9, 2007

A Meeting of the Veterans Memorial Board of the City of Peoria, Arizona was convened at 
8866A W. Thunderbird Road in open and public session in the Eastbrook Conference Room at 
5:06 p.m.

Members Present: James Foulk, Doris Gosney, Phil Hanson, Larry Lichtenberg and Reed 
Webber

Members Excused: Anthony Foglio and Thomas Schaefer 

Members Absent:  None

Municipal Officials Present: Kirk Haines, Parks Manager; and Cree Thul, Customer Service 

Audience: None  

MINUTES: A motion was made by James Foulk, seconded by Larry Lichtenberg to approve the 
minutes. Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously.

DISPOSITION OF ABSENCES: Kirk Haines explained the deposition of absences excused vs. 
unexcused.  Kirk prefers at least a 24hour notice.  A motion was made by Phil Hanson, seconded 
by Larry Lichtenberg to have three actions: Present, Excused or Absent. 

UNFINISHED BUSINESS: 

1.	DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO APPROVE SPONSORS ALONG WITH 
THE PANEL’S HISTORY FOR THE VETERAN MEMORIAL WALL PANELS

A sponsorship application was submitted by The CHOSIN FEW, Arizona Chapter with 
request to sponsor the Korean War, The Chosin Reservoir.  A motion was made by James 
Foulk, seconded by Larry Lichtenberg to accept the application for sponsorship. Upon vote, 
the motion carried unanimously. 

A sponsorship application was submitted by the Peoria Sunset Lions Club with request to 
sponsor the Korean War, Pork Chop Hill.  A motion was made by Phil Hanson, seconded by 
Larry Lichtenberg to accept the application for sponsorship. Upon vote, the motion carried 
unanimously. 

A sponsorship application was submitted by the American Ex POW’s, Agua Fria Chapter 
with request to sponsor the POW/MIA.  A motion was made by Doris Gosney to accept the 
application and table the event until we have the formal written description, seconded by Phil 
Hanson. Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously. 

A sponsorship application was submitted by the Peoria North Rotary Club with request to 
sponsor the Civil War, Gettysburg.  A motion was made by Phil Hanson, seconded by Doris 
Gosney accept the application for sponsorship. Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously. 

A sponsorship application was submitted by the Disabled American Veterans Association, 
Sun City with request to sponsor World War II, Operation Overlord (D-Day). A motion was 
made by Larry Lichtenberg, seconded by Doris Gosney accept the application for 
sponsorship. Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously. 

A sponsorship applications submitted by the PBR Veterans Association and USS Maddox 
Association Disable American Veterans Association.  A motion was made by Larry 
Lichtenberg, seconded by Doris Gosney to table as unfinished business for our next meeting. 
Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously. 


NEW BUSINESS: 

DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO APPROVE PROGRAMMING FOR THE 
NOVEMBER 10TH VETERANS MEMORIAL RIBBON CUTTING EVENT AND 
REPORT FROM VARIOUS SUBCOMMITTEES (PROGRAMMING, REFRESHMENTS, 
AND COMMUNICATIONS). Reed Webber outlined a possible program for the November 
10th event at 9:30 a.m.
Master of Ceremonies: Mayor Bob Barrett (Kirk Haines) 
Music possibly provided by a local school band (Larry Lichtenberg) 
Presentation of Colors (Reed Webber) 
Possible Guest Speakers: George Cushing (Phil Hanson)
Congressman Trent Franks (Reed Webber)
   Hon. John Keegan (Kirk Haines)
Greg Maxon (Phil Hanson)
Ribbon Cutting: Oldest and Youngest Veteran, Council and Mayor
Guided tours with the architect 
Helicopter Flyover (Reed Webber)
Period uniforms (Reed Webber)
Light refreshments (Doris Gosney)  
Parking Plan: Members are to email their ideas to Reed Webber by 10/14/07, and then the 
information will be forwarded to Kirk Haines. 
A motion was made by Larry Lichtenberg, seconded by Phil Hanson to approve 
programming for the November 10th unveiling.   Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously.   
   

REPORT FROM STAFF: None

REPORT FROM DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR:  None

REPORT FROM BOARD:  None

ADJOURNMENT:  There being no further business to come before the Board, a motion was 
made by Phil Hanson, seconded by James Foulk to adjourn the meeting at 7:47 p.m.  Upon vote, 
the motion carried unanimously.  


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Reed Webber, Chairperson		         Cree Thul, Customer Service