Cemetery Board

Minutes of the Cemetery Board Meeting Tuesday, July 18, 2017 REGULAR MEETING 4:00 P.M Committee Member Present: Jack Ferguson, President Jim Bloodhart, Vice President Jake Trujillo, Member Jeremy Hurley, Member Committee Members Absent: Gabriel Casaus, Member Staff Present: Ruben Esquivel, Cemetery Superintendent Daisy Diaz, Cemetery Administrative Assistant Others Present: Juan Oropesa, Councilor Frank Sosa, American Legion Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 4:00 p.m. by President, Jack Ferguson. Committee members Trujillo, Bloodhart, and Hurley were present. Approval of Agenda Mr. Trujillo moved to approve the agenda as presented. Mr. Hurley was the second. A voice vote was unanimous and the motion carried, the July 18, 2017 agenda was approved. Approval of Minutes Mr. Trujillo made a motion, seconded by Mr. Bloodhart, to approve the minutes of the June 20, 2017 meeting. A voice vote was unanimous and the motion carried. Action Items 2. Election of Officers- Mr. Ferguson opened floor for nominations. Jack Ferguson was nominated for president. Mr. Trujillo moved to cease nominations for president and Jack Ferguson be elected for president by acclamation. Voice vote was unanimous motion carried and Mr. Ferguson was named president. Jim Bloodhart was nominated as Vice President. Mr. Trujillo moved to cease nominations and Mr. Bloodhart be elected as Vice President by acclamation. Voice vote was unanimous motion carried and Mr. Bloodhart was named Vice President. Jeremy Hurley was nominated as Secretary. Mr. Trujillo moved to cease nominations and Jeremy Hurley be elected by acclamation as Secretary. Voice vote was unanimous motion carried and Mr. Hurley was named Secretary. New slate of officers were selected. Non-Action Items 3. Sexton’s Report- Superintendent Ruben Esquivel reported 35 burials for the month of June for South Park and General Douglas McBride Veteran’s Cemetery, and 17 as of July 18, 2017. 4. Bookkeeper’s Report-Cemetery Administrative Assistant Daisy Diaz reported 2 lots paid off, 11 lot sales, and 1 new contract for June. As of July 18, 2017 1 pay off, 3 lot sales, and 1 transfer. 5. Discussion on Columbarium and Committal Shelter Proposals- Mr. Ferguson opened up for discussion on committal shelter behind the office building. Board members discussed some pros and cons regarding proposals. All board members agreed that more time was needed to discuss ideas and get input from other citizens before any decisions would be made. Discussion will continue regarding the committal shelter. Public Comments None Adjourn The meeting was adjourned at 4:50 p.m. Next Meeting Date Next meeting to be held September 19, 2017 at 4:00 p.m.