HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995-11-21 Board of Cemetery Trustees MinutesTown of Reading
Board of Cemetery Trustees
Tuesday, November 21, 1995
Pursuant to a meeting legally posted the meeting of November 21, 1995 convened at 9:30 P.M. in
the Berger Room, Reading Town Hall Annex, Reading, MA
Present: John Silvaggi, Chairman
Joyce Miller, Vice 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 October 24, 1995 Meeting.
Old Business
Wood End
The Town Meeting Article authorizing bonding to fund Wood End development was unanimously
passed by that body. Motion was made and passed to fund the interest on the bonding out of our
funds at this time. Joyce Miller reported that the Capital Advisory Committee had toured the site
and was impressed with what has been accomplished. Superintendent Keating said that all of the
leaves from the Town Compost area had been used at the site.
The stone wall on the Partridge Rd. site of the cemetery is progressing.
Charles Lawn
Superintendent Keating reported that the lawn has come back nicely after a very dry summer.
Dogwood trees have been planted.
Forest Glen
2 Grave lots have been bought back to be re-sold.
Receipts
133 interments so far this year.
New Business - Budget
The new budget was presented to the Board. Superintendent Keating expects a 2.5% in
personnel expense. Supplies and expenses were discussed. Superintendent Keating noted that he
questions if gasoline/diesel is adequately funded. Electricity costs are up as we now have a
commercial not a residential meter. Veteran's flowers are back in the budget under Supplies
(Form D). The motion was made and passed to accept the Summary and Financing Plan Budget
(10/26/95) (Form A) with the stipulation that if the Bequest Income of $88,389 is changed or
altered in any way the vote ins Null and Void.
Flowers P.C.)
Joyce Miller explained that this fund was set up with donations from people who wanted flowers
placed on graves for special occasions (birthdays, anniversaries, Christmas etc.) This money is in
the Bequest Fund. Interest on money donated is used to honor these requests. Superintendent
Keating said there are about sixty arrangements placed throughout the year.
Board Members
New members are needed for the Board in upcoming months.
Next Meeting
The next scheduled meeting will be Wednesday, January 10, 1996 at 7:30 P.M.
Meeting adjourned at 9:10 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
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Mary R. Vinc t
Secretary