HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-23-03CITY OF SANFORD
CEMETERY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Meeting of April 23, 2003
3:00 p.m.
Recreation & Parks Department Conference Room
Sanford, Florida 32771
PRESENT: Thelma Mike ABSENT: Cobbin McGee
Fred Gaines Vacant Position
Christopher Neal
Howard Jeffries - Liaison
Linda Tucker — Secretary
Meeting called together b y Christopher Neal.
Invocation was given by Thelma Mike.
Linda Tucker took roll.
Minutes of January 290', 2003 were read and approved
OLD BUSINESS:
1. CEMETERY PAVING
• Howard Jeffries reported that the paving of the cemetery was rescheduled to FY
2003 -2004. Additional funds were put in budget for 2003 -2004. Funds for
2002/2003 will be rolled over to cover costs for paving. With the additional
funding we should be able to get more paving completed.
2. UPGRADE OF A VETERAN SECTION— CRAWFORD PROPERTY
Christopher Neal reported that he is still working on upgrading the Veterans
section of the Crawford Property. He has contacted a few Veteran organizations
and should have some information for the next meeting.
3. DONATION OF J.T. ALLEN PROPERTY
Howard Jeffries reported that the J.T. Allen Property has been donated
by the Rose Payne family, however the city attorney is in the process of
researching the title for this property.
• 4. UPDATE ON TREE CLEAN UP
Howard Jeffries reported that there are many trees that need to be cut down or
elevated. The City is in the process of obtaining quotes for this project.
NEW BUSINESS-
1. INFORMATION REGARDING SOLICITATION FOR CITY TO PURCHASE
ADDITIONAL CEMETERY PROPERTY
Howard Jeffries reported that he had been approached by a realtor who was
soliciting cemetery property. The property for sale would not have been good
investment for the City, therefore this request was denied.
2. REAPPOINTMENT OF COBBIN MCGEE TO SERVE ANOTHER TERM ON
THE CEMETERY COMMITTEE
Howard Jeffries reported that Cobbin McGee's term of office expired 3/10/03.
However, the City reappointed him to serve another term which expires 3/10/05.
No further business meeting was adjourned at 4:15 p.m.
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