Cemetery Commission Minutes 08.08.19

Present:           Marlene Freyler, Carey Rodd, Katrina Taylor

Meeting called to order at 6:30 p.m.

Motion:  Katrina made a motion to accept minutes from 6/13/2019; Carey seconded. Vote 3-0 in favor.

Trustees signed lot deeds.

Old Business:

Continued discussion regarding changing perpetual care; intent to remove.  Brainstorming ideas for town meeting presentation/how to inform residents of upcoming changes. Discussed publishing articles in the Bradford Bridge to inform residents of intent to revise rules/regulations.  Carey offered to draft and will submit to trustees to review before submitting to be published.

Also had further discussion on job description for Custodian/Maintenance; discussion of job title, duties required of position, billing procedures and. Carey consolidated the job descriptions from the past and combined into one document.  This document will serve as template for future revisions.

New Business:

Fencing at Union Cemetery – authorized Marlene to purchase fencing; installation has been offered; 3-0 in favor.

Carey will send copies of maps which include grid/key for each cemetery; brief discussion on database file; revising/updating possible project for future.

Plans for Next Meeting:

            [TBD] Tour of all cemeteries.

            Discussion on new signs for some and/or all cemeteries

            Further discussion on maps/database

            Review ideas and start town meeting presentation outline

Next Meeting:  Thursday, September 19, 2019 – 6:30 p.m.

                        *Tour of Cemeteries prior to meeting – TBD*

Meeting adjourned, 7:42 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Katrina Taylor