CEMETERY MINUTES SEPTEMBER 8,2016
Members present: Trustees : Jane M. Lucas , Carey Rodd ,Diane Whalley. Also present was James Lord , Custodian.
The minutes of August 11 were read and accepted by D. Whalley ,J M. Lucas and C. Rodd.
OLD BUSINESS:
Jane presented the estimate from Corner Stone Services for Pleasant Hill Cemetery. The total cost for up-righting 3 fallen stones and repairing 2 broken stones and leveling 20 stones is $2,050 . To level 20 stones at Old Burial Grounds at Bradford Center will be an additional $700. Discussion was held about the expense of repairs at the cemeteries and if the trustees would consider a warrant , so that the repairs could be done in a timely manner and not piece meal every year.
Diane will get the dollar amount from Dawn Pettiglio ,Trustee of the Trust Funds ,for the balance in the Head Stone repair fund.
Discussion was held in regard to increasing the line item in the cemetery budget for lime ,loam and seed. Sunny Plain has considerable bare areas and areas with dead moss. Jim will get estimates of this cost.
Diane and Jim will get together to work on cutting dead bushes in the cemeteries.
Carey will have the information at the next meeting regarding suggested cost of crematory lots and volunteers from the Juvenile Diversion Program.
NEW BUSINESS:
It was noted that Sunny Plains and Pleasant Hill Cemeteries are popular areas for dog walkers. Three signs were ordered to remind owners to pick up the dog droppings (2 for SP and 1 for PH)