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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCemetary Commission Minutes 03.04.2010CEMETERY COMMISSION MINUTES March 4, 2010 5:30 P.M. at CITY HALL Members Present: Dick Fritzler Chuck Rodgers LuAnne Engh Wally Hall Others Present: Bill Sheridan Kurt Markegard Richard Klose Public Input - None Veteran's Gathering Area - Chuck presented the amended proposal from P & H Concrete (Hank Guerrero) in the amount of $4,997.00 for 1,646 square feet of concrete. A second proposal from Charlie White was $10,560. Wally Hall moved and Dick Fritzler seconded the motion to accept the bid from P & H and direct the City to prepare a contract. This was unanimously approved. It was mentioned that the contract clarify that this bid should include rebar, colorant, stamping and gravel to 2". During discussion, Kurt questioned whether 2" of gravel is enough for protection from the frost and whether the city guidelines ask for more. He checked the city regulations and it appears that 3" is standard. Kurt said the city could pay for the gravel directly. Other - Kurt is checking on pricing for the flag poles through Western Flag. Meeting adjourned at 6:20. Respectfully submitted, LuAnne Engh Cindy Allen From: Cathy Gabrian Sent: Monday, March 15, 2010 4:12 PM To: Cindy Allen Subject: FW: Rough minutes of the City of Laurel Cemetery Board for 03-04-10 From: Bill Sheridan Sent: Friday, March 05, 2010 9:36 AM To: Cathy Gabrian Cc: City Mayor, Kurt Markegard Subject: Rough minutes of the City of Laurel Cemetery Board for 03-04-10 The Board or Commission assembled at the Mayor's Conference Room, at about 5:30 pm. There was no quorum. Chuck Rogers, Lu Anne Engh and Wallace Hall were in attendance. Sheridan and Kurt Markegard were in attendance. Norm Stamper was called and stated he could not attend. Dick Fritzler was called and he came to the meeting. Much of the discussion involved the approval of P & H Concrete, Inc. as the contractor to build the Laurel Veterans Memorial Gathering Area, at the Laurel Cemetery. There was considerable discussion regarding the 2 compacted base. All agreed that a 4" compacted base was needed. Each member stated the cost would go up and be over the $5,000.00 limit. Finally, K. Markegard stated he would provide the pea gravel to make up the 4" compacted base need for the gathering area. He and Sheridan.stated they would ensure the 4" compacted base would be provided. A second bid was presented by Chuck Rogers. The bid was substantially higher. K. Markegard or Chuck Rogers were to inform the contractor to go ahead with the improvements. There was discussion regarding the color of the concrete. Chuck stated he had discussed the matter with the local Concrete Company Owner. The owner stated that the color'RED" was available and that he would provide it at little or no cost. All formally agreed to the above. Once the above business was approved, there was a lengthy discussion regarding the construction of a sprinkler system at the Laurel Cemetery. Earlier in the day, Chuck Rogers, K. Markegard, Sheridan, Bud, Bruce and Matt of Public Works, were at the Cemetery to discuss the improvement with Mr. Robert Williams, who built and maintains the Rockvale Cemetery. He provided a section and 2" pipe construction of the Rockvale Cemetery Sprinkler System. He suggested his way of providing sprinklers for the Laurel Cemetery. There was a lengthy discussion. A rough design, of the layout of the sprinkler system, was made available by K. Markegard. It will be provided to the Mayor and members of the Board/Commission. A substantial amount of discussion involved bringing the Ditch Water to the Cemetery", with Mr. Williams. It was generally agreed that the pump system, pump system structure and a new 4 water line to the Cemetery should be constructed, before the sprinkler system was installed. Of course that means crossing the State Highway and other private property. A lively discussion was carried out with all Commission or Board Members. Someone finally brought up the cost of the improvement. Sheridan suggested it would probably cost less than $100,000. After most Commission or Board Members "fell on the floor", it was suggested that the improvement could be accomplished with volunteers and City Personnel. Chuck Rogers mentioned that the Cemetery Commission or Board has about $80,000 to pay for the improvement. The group finally closed the meeting.