HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994-10-04 Board of Cemetery Trustees MinutesTown of Reading
Board of Cemetery Trustees
Tuesday, October 4, 1994
Pursuant to a meeting legally posted, the meeting of October 4,
1994 convened at 7:30 P.M. in the Selectmen's Meeting Room, Read-
ing Town Hall.
Present: John Silvaggi, Chairman
Joyce Miller, Vice Chairman
Daniel F. Driscoll, Secretary
Mary Vincent
Robert Keating, Supervisor of the Reading Cemeteries and Edward
Fuller, former Trustee, were also present.
1. Damaged Marker - Charles Lawn
A Mr. & Mrs. Silva appeared before the Trustees concerning a
family marker (Ceruolo) which has a small chip in the lower left
corner. Supervisor Keating inspected this marker in the presence
of Mr. Silva and explained that it could not have been caused by
a mowing machine. On a later inspection Mr. Keating observed a
new chip on the face of the marker. He feels strongly that the
damage was not caused by Cemetery personnel. Chairman Silvaggi
advised the Silva's that the requlations state that the Cemetery
is not responsible for any damage to markers or ornaments. The
Silva's requested full or partial reimbursement for a new marker.
Mr. Silvaggi advised the Silva's that the matter would be taken
under advisement.
After a further discussion on a motion by Mr. Silvaggi, seconded
by Ms. Vincent, it was unanimoulsy voted to have Supervisor Keat-
ing inform the Silva's that the Board would waive the installa-
tion fee if they decide to purchase a new marker.
2. Secretary's Report
On a motion by Ms. Vincent, seconded by Ms. Miller, it was unani-
mously voted to accept the Secretary's minutes of the September
14, 1994 Trustees meeting.
3. Budget - FY96
Supervisor Keating discussed the FY 96 Budget of $213,172 which
included Bequest Fund of $82,000, Fees - $112,972, Sale of Lots -
$15,000, General Fund - $3200. On a motion by Ms. Miller,
seconded by Mr. Driscoll, it was unanimously voted to approve the
Budget as submitted by Mr. Keating.
4. Receipts
Mr. Keating Furnished the Trustees with copies of the receipts
from Sale of Lots and Miscellaneous charges for July, 1994
through September 30, 1994.
5. Carl H. Amon Memorial
After discussion by the Trustees, on a motion by Mr. Driscoll,
seconded by Mr. Silvaggi, it was unanimously voted to have the
road by Mr. Amon's grave named Carl H. Amon Way. It was further
voted to have Supervisor Keating check out the cost of a suitable
sign post and report back at the next meeting.
6. New Cemetery Name
On a motion by Mr. Driscoll, seconded by Ms. Vincent it was unan-
imously voted to invite any interested paries to submit names
for the Franklin Street Cemetery at the November Trustees Meet-
ing. Supervisor Keating was directed to have a notice of the
meeting published in the local newspaper.
7. Next Meeting
The next scheduled meeting will be Wednesday, November 9, 1994.
Meeting adjourned at 9:35 P.M.
Respectfully submitted;
n elm F - Driscoll
Secretary