HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-22-98Approved by Cemetery Adivsory Camittee
11 -19 -98
CEMETERY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
CITY OF SANFORD
Meeting of July 22, 1998
3:00 p.m.
Room 255 - City Hall
Sanford, Florida
PRESENT: Christopher Neal, Chairman Howard Jeffries
Thelma Mike, Vice Chairman Linda Tucker
Bill Welborn Bob Walters, City Engineer
ABSENT: Fred Gaines
Marilyn Brisson
Invocation was given by Thelma Mike, Vice Chairman.
Roll Call was taken by Linda Tucker.
Minutes of April 29, 1998 were read and approved.
Cleanup of Page Jackson Cemetery:
All graves have been located, thanks to the Mid Florida Historical Society. One half of
• the sunken graves have been filled in and the areas have been divided into grids. The
Museum staff is working on mapping the graves and collecting statistics written on the
tombstones. An irrigation system will be installed and then the area will be over seeded.
This area will be included under the new cemetery maintenance contract.
Development of the Crawford Property:
The City Commission has authorized the development of this property, and land clearing
should start this fall. This will add 2,144 spaces to the cemetery. Cost for development
should be between $15,000. - $20,000.
Veteran Spaces:
There was an error in the newspaper's report on this issue. The City does not provide free
spaces for the Veteran's spouse. To determine who qualifies for free veteran spaces staff
recommended following the poverty income guidelines used by CDBG and other
government agencies. Basically anyone with an income over $10,063. will not qualify,
however this issue is still pending approval of the City Commission. It was noted that
Bushnell offers free spaces for veterans and their spouses.
Discussion on the future of the gazebo and brick building in the cemetery:
Howard reported that a building contractor examined these two facilities and determined
that both are unsafe. Therefore both facilities have been barricaded off and hazardous
signs have been posted. Bob Walter, City Engineer reported that the gazebo is repairable,
however considerable repairs must be made with an estimated cost of $30,000. for
renovation and approximately $5,000. for demolition. The second option that Bob Walter
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presented was to demolish the top of the gazebo and leave only the benches. After
discussion, the Committee recommended to present the second option to the
Commission.
Bob Walter reported the needed repairs for the red brick building which will cost an
estimated $15,000. to repair. After discussion the Committee recommended that the
building be demolished and perhaps a landscaped memorial area or restrooms be
installed.
Old Business:
Christopher Neal brought up the issue again on Sec. J and M being cleaned up. He has
had numerous complaints about how bad this area looks and would like the City to take
action on getting it cleaned up. It was suggested that the owners be notified to clean up
their spaces.
There being no further business meeting was adjourned at 4:40 p.m.
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(PROPOSED)
FEES FOR OPENING /CLOSING OF GRAVE SPACES
Type of Burial
Standard*
a) With setup
b) Without setup **
Cremation
a) With setup
b) Without setup
Infants/Children * **
a) With setup
b) Without setup
Mon. — Sat. Sun./Holidays
Contract Cost City's fee Contract Cost Ci 's fee
$225. $325. $400. $450.
$175. $225. $350. $400.
$175.
$225.
$350.
$400.
$ 75.
$125.
$250.
$300.
$200.
$250.
$375.
$425.
$125.
$175.
$300.
$350.
Notes:
*At the present time the City is charged by the Contractor $200. for a standard burial
(with setup) Mon. — Sat. and $335. for Sun./Holidays. The; City charges the
consumer /funeral home $300. for Mon. -Sat. burials and $350., for Sun./Holidays. All
other fees are new.
** This fee would also apply for either interment or disinterment. If both services should
be requested the fee would be doubled.
* ** For vaults not to exceed 20" x 58"