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CITY OF SANFORD
CEMETERY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Meeting of April 25, 2001
3:00 p.m.
Room 255 -City Hall
Sanford, Florida 32771
PRESENT: Eliza Pringle ABSENT: Christopher Neal
Mark Hoelter Thelma Mike
Fred Gaines
Howard Jeffries
Linda Tucker
Cobbin McGee, guest
Eliza Pringle conducted the meeting.
Invocation given by Howard Jeffries
Roll called by Linda Tucker
Minutes of January 24, 2001 were read and approved.
OLD BUSINESS
Discussion of cemetery items proposed in budeet 2001/2002:
Howard stated that in this year's current budget funds were approved for repairs to the
walkways at the cemetery. This has been completed. In budget year 2001/2002 staff has
requested funds for paving a portion of the roads then requesting additional funds for this
project in future years. Staff has also requested funds in budget 2001/2002 to install a
computerized irrigation system at the cemetery.
Termination of Committee member Bill Welborn:
Howard stated that Bill Welborn had moved out of state and that the City Commission
had replaced him with Mr. Mark Hoelter who is employed with Brisson Funeral Home.
Discussion of increasine cemetery space rates when selling out of Crawford
property: Linda Tucker reported that the City had approximately 30 — 40 cemetery
spaces unsold in Sec. J, which would last approximately one (1) year. After this the
Crawford property would be available for sale of cemetery spaces. A survey was
conducted with other cities on cemetery spaces rates and it was determined that Sanford's
rates were lower or in line with other municipalities. Some cities had stipulations on
selling to non - residents while others did not. After discussion it was the consensus of the
Committee to not make a decision on rates at this time but to wait until year 2001 when
the City is closer to selling all spaces in Sec. J.
The Committee also discussed the decision of restricting markers /coping in the Crawford
property. After discussion it was suggested to perhaps make a section for upright markers
and another section for flat markers. The Committee further discussed this topic and
decided to not make a decision until year 2001.
Mrs. Pringle asked when the Committee would know what budgeted items were
approved by the Commission for budget year 2001/2002. Howard stated he would brief
the Committee on items approved at the next meeting.
Naming of Crawford Property:
The Committee discussed naming the property purchased from Mrs. Viola Crawford.
• After discussion the decision was tabled.
Cobbin McGee indicated that he had expressed an interest in serving on the Committee
but was not called to serve. He was told by staff to be sure his application was in the City
Clerk's office.
Linda Tucker informed the Committee that in past years they did not meet during the
summer months but convened until October 2001. The Committee agreed to this. Next
meeting would be Oct. 24, 2001.
No further business the meeting adjourned at 4:30 p.m.
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