CEMETERY MINUTES, NOVEMBER 10, 2016
Members present: Trustees : Jane M. Lucus ,Carey Rodd , and Diane Whalley . Also present was James Lord ,Custodian.
The minutes of the September8 ,2016 were read and accepted by D.Whalley, C.Rodd and J. Lucas
OLD BUSINESS:
The repair costs from the original list from Cornerstone Cemetery Services dated 7/7/16 was presented by J. Lucas giving approximate estimate of repairs to be done at Baptist Church , Pleasant Hill ,Presby ,Old Burial Ground at Bradford Center ,and New Pond is $8,300. This does not include the “leaners” and damaged stones at the other 12 smaller cemeteries. Presently, there is $2200 in the Headstone Repair Fund. The trustees unanimously agreed that a warrant for $10,000 for headstone repairs to allow for continuity of repair from year to year will be requested to be voted on at the 2017 Town Meeting
Jim Lord reported that brush cutting and removal have been done at Sunny Plain and New Pond cemeteries . There is more to be done at both of these and the other 3 large cemeteries. Diane will give a list to Jim of other Fall projects that should be completed before closing the cemeteries on Dec. 1. Also , the dog signs requesting a leash and picking up poop will be posted before winter.
The crematory lot cost and the volunteers for headstone cleaning will be tabled until Spring
NEW BUSINESS :
The water has been turned off at Sunny Plain Cemetery. Jim will see to it that the faucet on 4th driveway is turned on in the Spring .
The Cemetery Trustees will not meet in Dec and Jan unless something important comes up.
Draft until approved