CITY OF AUBURN
CEMETERY COMMISSION
MEETING MINUTES
July 13, 2004
Members present: John Salomone, City Manager; John Langham, Langham Funeral Home; Bea O’Hora, Comptroller; Elaine Hutson, Fort Hill Cemetery, Jerry DelFavero, Superintendent of Public Works; Debby McCormick, City Clerk; Bill Jacobs, City Counselor; Kent Brandstetter.
Jerry DelFavero, and Bea O’Hora discussed the budget history of the Cemetery. Jerry reviewed sales and service income for the past 3years.
The committee discussed the feasibility of a crematorium. Issues included budget and personnel.
The committee discussed damaged fencing at Soule Cemetery and the cost of repair estimated at $10,000. to 15,000.
Kent Brandstetter reported he contacted Butler Correctional Facility to ask about inmate workers. He gave Jerry the name and number to contact.
Mr. Jacobs suggested new fencing at the North St. Cemetery.
Jerry reported the vault door would be replaced 80% by the end of the week.
Road repairs were discussed. Engineering does the roads via the city road program when possible.
Growth and sales were discussed. Cost and expense of growth was discussed also. The committee agreed to raise the rates at the Cemetery to $425. per lot, $450. for opening, $650. for weekend opening.
Meeting adjourned.
Committee agreed to meet quarterly. Next meeting is scheduled for November 9 at 3:00PM.
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