Cemetery Minutes 12.14.17

CEMETERY MINUTES          DECEMBER 14, 2017

Members present: Trustees: C. Rodd, J. Lucas, D. Whalley and Custodian, J. Lord

The revised minutes of October12, 2017 and November 8, 2017 were approved by D. Whalley, J. Lucas and C. Rodd

OLD BUSINESS:

Discussion was held regarding the 2018 budget projection. The fence repair for Bagley Cemetery set at $375 was approved. Jane will approach the owners of the right-away in the spring with a plan for replacement of the fence.

The loam and seed money was not spent this year. This line item will be resubmitted. The tree warrant money voted on in 2016 for $10,000 has been reduced to $950. A warrant for $5000 will be requested.

Headstone Repair done this year was $3,200. A request will be made to the Trustees of the Trust Funds for $2,500 for next year.

Carey Rodd reported that he had found the 5th and last cannon ball that was missing from the Civil War Memorial at Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Jane Lucas offered to approach the Selectboard to get help from the town to retrieve these cannon balls from the brook beside the cemetery.

NEW BUSINESS:

Cemeteries closed as of December 1 st and will be reopened April 1 ,2018 ,weather permitting .

No meetings planned until March

Draft until approved