1998-09-08 Board of Cemetery Trustees Minutes

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Town of Reading Board of Cemetery Trustees Tuesday September 8, 1998 t, Pursuant to a meeting legally posted, the meeting of September 8, 1998 convened at 6:00 P.M. in the Berger Room, Reading Town Hall Annex, Reading, MA 01867 Present: Daniel Driscoll, Chairman Mary Vincent, Secretary William Brown Randolph Harrison Robert Keating, Superintendent of Cemeteries was also in attendance. Review of Past Meeting Minutes ' c M On a motion by Randolph Harrison, seconded by William Brown, the minutes ere accepted. Review of Parks/Forestry and Cemetery Division Consolidation Superintendent Keating reported to the Trustees that he feels the consolidation of these divisions is progressing well. He is able to keep up with the demands of the Cemetery Division with no problems in providing service. The Forestry and Parks Departments have been weak in manpower this past summer, but there will be additional hiring done this Fall. July was very busy for the Cemetery Department for interments. August was not as busy. The Cemetery Department was able to keep up with mowing and trimming at all the Cemeteries. At our October meeting, we will have discussion on when our liaison from the Selectmen and Finance Committee should attend our meeting as we review Superintendent Keating's status as head of this new Division (Parks, Forestry and Cemetery). Wood End Update At Wood End, filling has been completed to the end of the property, the drainage system is in, and all roads have been graded. Hydro-seeding will be done this month. Our project is within budget. $150,000 has been spent with $50,000 left to spend. FY99 Budget Preview Superintendent Keating presented the budget to the trustees. At this time our sale of lots money is being used to pay back our note. After discussion, the budget for FY99 was passed unanimously.