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Minutes for the special called Public Services Committee meeting on November 15, 2006.
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Public Services Committee Minutes
Special called meeting
Wednesday, November 15, 2006
3:00 p.m.
Members present were: Judy Furr, Mitch Johnson and Ann Williams. Councilman McCall arrived at 3:08 p.m. Councilman Province arrived at 3:15 p.m. Councilman Ashley was unable to attend. Mr. Tony Thomas from the Mayor’s Office left at 3:56 p.m.
MINUTES
Councilman Johnson motioned, seconded by Councilwoman Furr, for the approval of the minutes for the regular meeting on October 9, 2006, as written. All voted aye. Copies were provided to all in attendance.
CEMETERIES
Report on Perpetual Care Fund: Mr. Jason Wilkie explained he contacted other cities concerning how they handle their cemetery operations. He reported that out of the eleven cities he contacted only five cities have their own cemeteries. He then discussed the cemetery operations in the five cities. Mr. Wilkie noted none of the cities have the full amount of the opening and closing of graves cost and lots sales going towards their Perpetual Care Fund. He explained Mr. Ken Saddler and Ms. Becky Sharp indicated to him that half of the cost of opening and closing graves goes toward the Perpetual Care Fund, while the other half goes towards the burial permits account which is part of the General Revenue. He also stated he was told 100% of the sale of cemetery lots goes toward the Perpetual Care Fund. Mr. Wilkie further explained after researching the city ordinances concerning the Perpetual Care Fund the ordinances do not match with the current practice of the City. Councilwoman Furr questioned how many grave openings and closing the City performs every month and the cost of each. Mr. Wilkie explained they do an estimated 13 to 14 openings and closings a month, with the cost being $250 during the week, $400 on Saturday and $600 on Sunday. Discussion was held regarding what the current ordinances say pertaining ...
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