Monson Cemetery Commission
Thursday, July 7, 2011
The monthly meeting of the Cemetery Commission opened at 6:05pm in the office at 32 Wilbraham Road. Commissioners present were: Jim Duggan, Jim Metzger. Also present was Paul Lovell, Superintendent and Bob Haveles. Minutes of the May 5, 2011 meeting were read and accepted. There were no minutes for the June 2, 2011 meeting as we cancelled the meeting because of the Tornado that hit on June 1st.
OLD BUSINESS:
Discussed CPA funds and the approval at Town Meeting on the Cemetery being awarded the funds to proceed with the repairs on the wall. Jim Metzger will contact Bob Haveles to see where we are and how to proceed with the project. Although the town was hit by the tornado on June 1st, and we did have damage on some of our cemeteries, we felt that these funds were approved at Town Meeting and we need to move forward to see how much of this project can be done this year.
Also discussed the increasing of fees for our operation of the cemeteries. We are looking at raising the fees for lot sales, opening fees and the like. Option is to increase slightly beginning with January and doing it over a three year period. We will discuss further.
Also discussed applying to Norcross for a grant to get the software upgrade for the cemeteries.
NEW BUSINESS:
Paul will be getting prices on fixing/replacing the fences that were damaged from the tornado on North Main Street Cemetery (vinyl and chain link fences) and also on the fence down at Main Street along with prices on fixing stones that were knocked over or damaged. Paul should have information for us at the next meeting.
Paul is overseeing the removal of trees at North Main Street Cemetery along with the Historic Commission on procedures on fixing stones and other damage that occurred. A more detailed report will follow when more information is available.
Commissioners signed bills schedule and lot sale forms.
Meeting was adjourned at 6:50pm
Next meeting is Thursday, August 4 , 2011, at 6pm.
Respectfully Submitted
James Duggan, Chairman/Clerk
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