1998-04-07 Board of Cemetery Trustees Minutes

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Town of Reading Board of Cemetery Trustees Tuesday, April 7, 1998 Pursuant to a meeting legally posted, the meeting of April 7, 1998 convened at 6:00 P.M. in the Berger Room, Reading Town Hall Annex, Reading, MA 01867 Present: John Silvaggi, Vice-Chairman Mary Vincent, Secretary William Brown Roc O'Connell Randolph Harrison Robert Keating, Superintendent of Cemeteries was also in attendance. In the absence of Daniel Driscoll, the meeting was chaired by John Silvaggi, Vice- Chairman. Review of Past Meeting Minutes The minutes were accepted as amended on a motion by William Brown, seconded by Randolph Harrison. Review of Parks/Forestrv and Cemeterv Division Consolidation Dan Driscoll and John Silvaggi met with Town Manager Peter Hechenbleikner to make sure that consolidation will not affect Superintendent Keating adversely. (See minutes from March 4, 1998 meeting.) There will be a six month trial period during which no job positions will be eliminated. Superintendent Keating has formally applied for this position as of this week (April 6, 1998). Trustees Up for Term Renewal Daniel Driscoll and Randolph Harrison's terms are up for re-nomination this year. Randolph Harrison is interested in serving another term. Wood End Update The engineering phase of Wood End has been completed. Superintendent Keating has a meeting with the Conservation Commission on April 15, 1998 relative to the completion of the rear portion of the Cemetery. Cherry trees have been planted. There has not been a reoccurrence of the deer problem as of this date. Receipts Charles Lawn receipts are up. Wood End is showing steady sales.