Cemetery Board

Minutes of the Cemetery Board Meeting Tuesday, January 15, 2019 REGULAR MEETING 4:00 P.M Committee Member Present: Jack Ferguson, President Jim Bloodhart, Vice President Jeremy Hurley, Secretary Jake Trujillo, Member Juan Oropesa, Liaison Committee Members Absent: Gabriel Casaus, Member Staff Present: Ruben Esquivel, Cemetery Superintendent Daisy Diaz, Administrative Assistant Others Present: Gina Montague, Administrative Assistant Debra Zielinski, Visitor Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 4:05 p.m. by President, Jack Ferguson. Committee members present Bloodhart, Hurley, Oropesa and Trujillo. Approval of Agenda Mr. Trujillo moved to approve the agenda as presented. Mr. Bloodhart was the second. A voice vote was unanimous and the motion carried, the January 15, 2019 agenda was approved. Approval of Minutes Mr. Trujillo made a motion, seconded by Mr. Bloodhart to approve the minutes of the October 16, 2018 meeting. A voice vote was unanimous and the motion carried. Action Discussion and Voting on Cemetery Weekend Fees- President Ferguson entertained a motion to proceed with the approval of the weekend and overtime service fee changes. Motion was made by Mr. Bloodhart to recommend an increase on weekend and overtime fee from $200 to $700, Mr. Hurley was second. A voice vote was unanimous and the motion carried. Recommendation for a fee increase will be presented to the General Service Committee. Non-Action Items 2. Sexton’s Report- Superintendent Ruben Esquivel reported a total of 28 burials for October, 35 services for November, 32 services for December and 16 services as of January 15, 2019. 3. Bookkeeper’s Report- Mrs. Diaz reported 1 pay off, 1 lot sale for October. 3 transfers, 3 pay offs, 1 contract for November. No additional activity other than services for December, and as of January 15 one new contract, and 1 lot sale. 4. Discussion on vacant board position- Cemetery Superintendent Mr. Esquivel reminded board members that there is a position that still needs to be filled. Last day to apply is February 14, 2019. 5. Update on South Park Cemetery Columbariums’s- Mr. Esquivel stated that the funds have been released from the Perpetual Care Fund. A purchase requisition will be opened to get the contract moving forward. Public Comments Debra Zielinski, visitor requested approval to place a memorial foot stone for her son at the grave of her daughter that is buried in Babyland. Per the rules and regulations of the cemetery Babyland does not allow more than one marker per space. Placement of a foot stone in Babyland would be against cemetery rules and regulations. Mrs. Zielinski’s daughter currently has a headstone in place. Cemetery board members agreed to allow for a plaque to be placed in memory of her son, but that plaque must fit on the base of the headstone currently in place no other type of stone can be placed. Adjourn The meeting was adjourned at 4:50 p.m. Next Meeting Date Next meeting to be held February 19, 2019 at 4:00 p.m.