Cemetery Board

Minutes of the Cemetery Board Meeting Tuesday, February 20, 2018 REGULAR MEETING 4:00 P.M Committee Member Present: Jack Ferguson, President Jeremy Hurley, Secretary Jake Trujillo, Member Gabriel Casaus, Member Committee Members Absent: Jim Bloodhart, Vice President Staff Present: Ruben Esquivel, Cemetery Superintendent Daisy Diaz, Cemetery Administrative Assistant Others Present: Frank Sosa, American Legion Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 4:05 p.m. by President, Jack Ferguson. Committee members present Trujillo, Casaus, and Hurley. 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 February 20, 2018 agenda was approved. Approval of Minutes Mr. Trujillo made a motion, seconded by Mr. Hurley to approve the minutes of the January 23, 2018 meeting. A voice vote was unanimous and the motion carried. Action Items None Non-Action Items 2. Sexton’s Report- Superintendent Ruben Esquivel reported a total of 32 burials for January. As of February 20 a total of 19 burial services have been conducted at South Park Cemetery and General Douglas McBride Veteran’s Cemetery. 3. Bookkeeper’s Report- Cemetery Administrative Assistant Daisy Diaz reported 7 transfers and 1 lot sale for January, and as of February 20 a total of 4 transfers of property. 4. Recommendations for Block 2 General Douglas McBride Veteran’s Cemetery- Mr. Esquivel recommended to change in ground cremation burials. Burials are currently being placed in Row A, but if burials continue in Row A further spaces will be too close to the sidewalk. Mr. Esquivel recommends to stop burials for Row A in space 20 as opposed to the originally planned space 40 and begin burials on the next row. Motion was made by Mr. Trujillo to stop burials in Row A at space 20 and move on to the next row. Mr. Casaus was second. A voice vote was unanimous and motion carried. 5. Discussion on Architect Contract- Mr. Esquivel announced to the board that the architects are currently in the process of writing the contract for the columbarium. Once that contract has been made it will be presented to the board for agreement and/or approval. Other Business None Public Comments Cemetery Tours will take place March 10, 2018 at 2-4:30 p.m. Adjourn The meeting was adjourned at 4:35 p.m. Next Meeting Date Next meeting to be held March 20, 2018 at 4:00 p.m.