HomeMy WebLinkAboutCemetary Commission Minutes 04.29.2009CEMETERY COMMISSION MINUTES
April 29, 2009
5:30 P.M. CITY HALL
MEMBERS PRESENT: Norm Stamper-Chairman Chuck Rodgers
Dick Fritzler Wallace Hall
LuAnne Engh
OTHERS PRESENT: Kurt Markegard Cathy Gabrian
Norm Stamper called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
1. Public Input: No comments.
2. Review Policy and Regulations for the Laurel Cemetery.
A draft copy of the policy and regulations was distributed with the agenda and everyone was asked to
bring their comments and ideas forward. A short paragraph defining city policy was added, along with
the duties of the Cemetery Commission, per Laurel Municipal Code.
Discussion regarding veterans' markers and the warranty that goes with them. It was understood that
when additional information is engraved on the stone, it voids the warranty. It was agreed to allow only
the name and dates of birth and death. Norm felt we should allow the spouse's engraving, even if the
ashes were spread and not buried.
There was discussion about following the Yellowstone County Veterans Cemetery regulations, allowing
full burial of spouses. Kurt explained this is done by burying double depth. Our lots are not wide
enough to allow for it. It was stated that if a family wants it this way, they can be buried in the county
cemetery.
It was the consensus of the members to eliminate the use of shepherd's crooks. Cathy will check with
the City Attorney to make sure there is no problem doing so.
Eventually, these regulations will be posted at the cemetery. Kurt wants the regulations to indicate that
the Public Works Department is responsible for the maintenance of the cemetery and the opening/closing
of the graves. Also, that the Clerk's office is responsible for the collections of monies for sale of plots
and opening/closing.
Kurt said he got a bid of $700.00 to remove two trees by the veteran stones in Section C, $200.00 to
grind both stumps and an additional $700.00 to trim all the broken trees in the cemetery and across the
road.
Motion by Chuck Rodgers, seconded by Dick Fritzler to accept the bid from Prorover for
$1,600.00 to remove two trees, grind two stumps and trim all the broken trees in the cemetery and
across the road. Motion carried.
Discussion regarding the Master Plan and it was stated that it is just a guideline and direction for the
future. Kurt said there is grant money for water conservation projects or "green" projects and wondered
if the cemetery would qualify.
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Chuck Rodgers will contact cement cutters and get a bid for cutting flower vase holes and bring it
forward at the next meeting.
The meeting adjourned at 6:50 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Cathy Gabrian