HomeMy WebLinkAboutCemetary Commission Minutes 09.10.2009CEMETERY COMMISSION MINUTES
September 10, 2009
5:30 P.M. CEMETERY & CITY HALL
PRESENT: Norm Stamper - Chairman Chuck Rodgers
Dick Fritzler Mayor Olson
Lee Barndt Wally Hall
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PRESENT: Cathy Gabrian Bill Sheridan
Dick Metzger Bob Saxbury
Howard Guenthner Max Long
Pat Murtagh
per called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. at the cemetery.
Road alignment: A few years ago, the city started dumping dirt on the north side of the grassy section of
our current cemetery and made an access road. The Master Plan shows this road about 60 feet further north
so it will align with the road coming out of the Yellowstone County Veterans' Cemetery. There was
discussion whether to leave the road as it is or move it. It was the feeling of the committee to leave it
where it is.
We have roughly 50 years of burials left in our current cemetery, if we can access all sections. Due to cost
restraints, it is felt that implementation of the Master Plan will be done by a future generation. We need to
make the current areas usable and this road on the north is vital to future use of Sections H, A and I:
Gathering Area: The gathering area was staked out in Section J so committee members and. veterans could,
visualize it. There is approximately a 6" drop to the north which will not be a problem.
time the veterans left.
Millings for road use: Chuck pointed out the areas on the sides of the road where millings could be used.
Millings could also be used on the dirt access road to finish it off and make it usable for the public.
Ownership of dirt strip south of Veterans' fence: This area was pointed out but it was unclear whether it
was owned by the City or by Yellowstone County. This will need to be clarified before any action is taken.
Placement of Rosselot family plaque: Placement of the plaque was discussed but a decision could not be
made until ownership of the dirt strip is determined.
Kiosk location: In looking for the best area for the kiosk, it was decided to place it on the pavement behind
the fence at the south gate. This way, anyone entering the cemetery could sec it and pull over to read it.
tubers proceeded back to City Hall to continue the meeting. Bill and Pat Murtagh did not come to City .Hall.
Public input: No comments.
Rosselot family plaque: The size of the bronze plaque was discussed. Norm had price quotes from Dupree
Building Specialties of Montana. An 18"x18" would run $725.00 and a 24"x24" would run $1,250.00_
Chuck made a scale drawing of the plaque in a 24"x15" size that would probably run around $1,000.00.
Motion by Dick, seconded by Luanne to go with the 24"xl 5" bronze plaque. Motion carried. The .location
needs to be verified before placement can be determined. Wally stated that with the pedestal being the
same as the veteran fence posts, he would like to see it placed next to the veteran fence, right by the road.
Motion by Luanne, seconded by Ken to go forward with the purchase of the bronze plaque.
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Kiosk location: Motion by Wally, seconded by Lee to remove the fence and place the kiosk on the
pavement behind the south gate, next to the cemetery. Motion carried.
Straighten grave markers in Veteran sections: Chuck said he contacted three companies but only heard
back from Brookstone Monument with a bid of $2,175.00. The bid was reviewed. Motion by Chuck,
seconded by Ken to recommend to the council that we accept the bid from Brookstone Monument, in the
amount of $2,175.00, to straighten the stones in the Veteran sections. Motion carried.
Plot additional rows in Section Q of Catholic Cemetery: Cathy stated that Section Q only has four rows in
it but the map shows six. She would like to see these additional rows plotted to f inish off this scctiuu. We
could then begin selling the lots and consider putting in the road that surrounds this section. Motion by
Luanne, seconded by Dick to approve the recommendation to plot the additional two rows in Section Q.
Motion carried.
Gathering place in Section J.- Ken spoke with Pat Murtagh of Great West Engineering and he was
concerned about cracking on that amount of concrete. We may have to break up the concrete with grass
sections. Ken said it would be wise for the board to make a recommendation to the council for $2,000.00
for an engineering task order for Great West Engineering. Motion by Chuck, seconded by Lee to
recommend to the council a $2,000.00 task order to Great West Engineering for engineering services for
the gathering place. It was suggested that paver stones could be used and then be taken out to engrave for
memorials. We also need to let the public know that donations/memorials will be accepted for items such
as,benches, flag poles, pavers, etc.
Master Plan: There was discussion at the last. meeting that the Master Plan should be amended to include,
this gathering area. Norm said the Master Plan is just a guideline and he doesn't feel we need to amend it.
Other: There was discussion about whether another veterans section would be dedicated in Section I,
directly north of the Veterans' area in Section J. Motion by Dick, seconded by Wally to dedicate six rows
on the west side of Section I to the veterans. Motion carried.
Norm said a seminar will be put on by the Government Center for the benefit of board and commission
members. It will be held at 7:00 p.m. on either October 28th or 29th. Cemetery Commission members felt
the 29`h would be the best date. Everyone was strongly encouraged to attend as it defines the responsibility
and duties of board and commission members.
Chuck said he would like to get a group together to view the Rockvale Cemetery's sprinkler system while
they are still sprinkling. He will go through Bill and find a date that would allow any commission
members, Kurt, Matt, Bruce and Bud to go.
There was discussion on doing the imaging of Section A for old burials. Norm will check on the cost and
we were previously told that we could rent the equipment and do it ourselves.
Y, adjourned at 7:30 p.m.
fully Submitted,
Cathy Gabrian