CEMETERY MINUTES MARCH 10 ,2016
Members present: Jane M. Lucas, and Diane Whalley and Jim Lord ,Custodian
The December minutes were reviewed and accepted by Jane Lucas and Diane Whalley .
OLD BUSINESS:
Out of 3 bids submitted to the Bradford selectmen for maintenance and custodial services ,Jim Lord of JJ Maintenance Services was accepted for 2016 contract year.
NEW BUSINESS :
Article 17 for $10,000 for tree removal at 4 cemeteries with trees at risk of falling was accepted at Town Meeting.
Discussion was held concerning when the trees could be taken down. Diane will ask the town manager when the work can begin.
It has been reported that a tree at Baptist Cemetery not included in the original bid has broken and will have to be deal with ASAP. A separate invoice will have to be added to the tree fund.
Diane requested that Jim bring all invoices to the committee chairperson rather than the town manager. Diane will copy and present the invoices to the town office.
Jane reported that we will be needing to order some more D-2 for headstone cleaning. This lead to a discussion about needing to recruit volunteers to help with headstone cleaning. Diane will contact the KRHS community service coordinator about students who may need to complete their required hours . Also , the need will be included in a “Bridge “ article.
Discussion was held about continuing to remove dead shrubs.
Jim will order some pea stone to use to straighten several small headstones that are leaning.
Meting adjourned.
Daft until approved