HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-22-97CITY OF SANFORD
• CEMETERY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
• Meeting of
January 22, 1997
Room #255 - City Hall
Sanford, Florida
PRESENT: Bill Welborn
Patricia Speer
Howard Jeffries
Linda Tucker
ABSENT: Chris Neal
Fred Gaines
Meeting was called - to order by Patricia Speer. Invocation was
given.
Minutes of meeting on Oct. 23, 1996 were read and approved.
Committee member Bill Welborn was welcomed back. He is replacing
Mrs. Eunice Wilson who resigned, and his first term will expire
3/27/99.
Cemetery Signage:
Howard reviewed bids received on cemetery signage which ran
from $6,118.50 to $44,441.00. The committee concurred that they
preferred the lowest bid from Sign Solutions for the small
section signs, however they preferred the layout from Sign King
for the two large location signs.
Cemetery Maintenance Contract:
Howard reported that there had been a change on the cemetery
contract since the last meeting. The Contractor has agreed to
extend the contract for 12 months at the old rate of $40,355.88
and not request an increase.
Problems with Section M, Evergreen:
Howard informed the Committee of the problem with Section
M, 1st Addn. Evergreen. Bronze markers are being installed on
unauthorized concrete bases, popcorn edging is being installed
around some of the graves and markers are not being lined up
evenly. The overall condition of this section is looking
unsightly. After discussion the Committee concurred that a letter
should be written to those funeral homes and lot owners involved
to request that these problems be corrected. The Committee also
recommended to add to the Cemetery Rules & Regulations "Bronze
markers shall be mounted on a granite base."
Installing Columbarium:
Howard discussed the proposal that was presented to the
• City from Columbarium Planners, Inc. of Lake Mary to build a
.columbarium in the cemetery at a cost of approximately $200,000.
This was presented to the City Manager however, he proposed that
Columbarium Planners, Inc. build the columbarium and the City
take a portion of the sales profit. This company has not
presented a counter proposal as yet.
Condition of brick building in Cemetery:
There was a brief discussion on the condition of the brick
building in the cemetery. The building is deteriorated however,
it would be a major cost to refurbish it to meet ADA code. There
was no further discussion from the Committee on this item.
Recommendation to Appoint New Committee Member:
Linda stated that Patricia Speer's second term was expiring
3- 10 -97. Bill Welborn motioned to recommend Marilyn Brisson to
serve on the Committee. Seconded by Patricia Speer. PASSED.
No further business meeting was adjourned at 4:20 p.m.
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