HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996-01-10 Board of Cemetery Trustees MinutesTown of Reading
Board of Cemetery Trustees
Wednesday, January 10, 1996
Pursuant to a meeting legally posted the meeting of January 10, 1996 convened at 7:30 P.M. in
the Berger Room, Reading Town Hall Annex, Reading, MA
Present: John Silvaggi, Chairman
Mary Vincent, Secretary
Daniel F. Driscoll
Randolph Harrison
Robert Keating, Superintendent of Cemeteries was also in attendance.
Secretary Minutes
On a motion by Daniel Driscoll, seconded by Randolph Harrison, it was unanimously voted to
accept the Secretary's minutes of the November 21, 1995 Meeting.
Frank Driscoll, Reading Firefighter's Association Request
Frank Driscoll presented a request to the Board regarding a Firefighter's Memorial to be placed at
one of the cemeteries. Supt. Keating felt the most appropriate setting would be Laurel Hill which
has a variety of markers already. There are two sites there which would be available. Mr.
Driscoll asked if the Trustees would donate land in the Cemetery for this Memorial. The Trustees
unanimously refused this request, restating their policy of no free lots. It was felt that by donating
land to the Firefighters, all other worthy organizations in the Town could also petition the
Trustees for the same consideration. The Firefighters can buy space and erect a memorial on
same. No action was taken at this time.
Budget Update
DPW contract was settled «ith a $200.00 savings on labor. On a motion by Daniel Driscoll,
seconded by Randolph Harrison, the Trustees accepted the Summary and Financing Plan Budget
(12-1-95) with a change in the Bequest Income from $88,389.00 to $88,108.00. Supt. Keating
reported $1,000.00 was received from General Funds to replace 150 markers for Veteran's
graves. Trustees restated their position that Veteran's flags and flowers should not be included in
cemetery expenses.
Receipts
Supt. Keating stated receipts are ahead of projected totals. There were 148 burials in 1995.
New Business
On a motion by Randolph Har,:son, seconded by Daniel Driscoll, $2,000.00 was transferred from
the Sale of Lots fund to the Repurchase of Lots account.
Wood End
Due to the snow, work at Wood End has stopped. A bid package for the stone wall work has
gone out
Resignation
James Sullivan, a valued Trustee has resigned as of 12-26-95.
Next Meeting
The next scheduled meeting will be Tuesday, February, 6, 1996 at 7:30 P.M.
Meeting adjourned at 9:15 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Cut-
Mary R. Vincent
Secretary