Cemetery Commission
Regular MeetingSan Marcos, TX · July 22, 2026
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City of San Marcos
Regular Meeting Agenda
Cemetery Commission
July 22, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.
Grant Harris Building
401 E. Hopkins Steet
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The presiding officer for this meeting will be present at the meeting location described above.
I. Call to Order
II. Roll Call
III. Citizen Comment Period:
Each speaker will be provided up to three minutes to speak. Persons wishing to
participate (speak) during the Citizen Comment portion of the meeting virtually must
email jcase@sanmarcostx.gov prior to 12:00 p.m. the day of the meeting. A call-in
number/link will be provided for participation. Written comments can also be submitted
to jcase@sanmarcostx.gov for distribution to the board prior to the meeting. Those
wishing to speak in person may sign up in person on the day of the meeting. Each
speaker signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will be called in the order in
which they signed-up.
MINUTES
1. Consider approval, by motion, of the June 24, 2026, regular meeting minutes.
ACTION
2. Discuss and consider granting approval of a curbing variance request from the Contreras
family.
REPORTS
3. Receive a brief report from scheduled commissioners who checked the condition of the
cemetery.
4. Receive a brief staff report on the status of the cemetery expansion project.
IV. Question and Answer Session with Press and Public.
This is an opportunity for the Press and Public to ask questions related to items on this agenda.
V. Adjournment
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The City of San Marcos is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act.
Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. If
requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48
hours) before the meeting date. Individuals who require auxiliary aids and services for this meeting
should contact the City of San Marcos ADA Coordinator at 512-393-8000 (voice) or call Texas Relay
Service (TRS) by dialing 7-1-1. Requests can also be faxed to 855-461-6674 or sent by e-mail to
ADArequest@sanmarcostx.gov.
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Department at parksinfo@sanmarcostx.gov
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City of San Marcos
Regular Meeting Minutes
Cemetery Commission
June 24, 2026 4:00 pm
I. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 4:06 pm by Chair Fay Cliett Gillham.
II. Roll Call
Commissioners Present Commissioners Absent
Fay Cliett Gillham Tim Bauerkemper
Brenda Butler Cindy Casparis
Clay Sullivan
Debbie Thomas
Bobby Moore Staff Present
Jamie Lee Case, Director
Jessica Ramos, Assistant Director
Valerie Valdez, Administrative
Coordinator
III. 30 Minute Citizen Comment Period: Each speaker signed up prior to the meeting being
called to order will be called in the order in which they signed-up. Each speaker will be
provided up to three minutes to speak. Persons wishing to participate (speak) during the
Citizen Comment portion of the meeting must email jcase@sanmarcostx.gov prior to 12:00
p.m. the day of the meeting. A call-in number/link will be provided for participation. Written
comments can also be submitted to jcase@sanmarcostx.gov for distribution to the board
prior to the meeting.
No comments were made.
MINUTES
1. Consider approval, by motion, of the May 27, 2026, regular meeting minutes.
A motion was made by Debbie Thomas, seconded by Clay Sullivan, to amend the April
22, 2026, regular meeting minutes. Motion Passed.
The motion carried by the following vote:
For: 5 - Fay Cliett Gillham, Brenda Butler,
Clay Sullivan, Debbie Thomas, Bobby
Moore
Against: 0-
Absent: 2 – Tim Bauerkemper, Cindy Casparis
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REPORTS
2. Receive a brief report from scheduled commissioners who checked the condition of the
cemetery.
Debbie stated the grass looked green and recently mowed. There are deer everywhere.
Bobby shared that Gene’s crew will weed eat and edge by Tuesday. Bobby noted a
wisteria tree that needs attention. Gene said he will collaborate with Kelly Eby about the
wisteria tree. Bobby shared that the concrete base around the columbarium looks
unsightly. Gene said that he has a few options to help reduce or remove the stains.
3. Receive a brief staff report on the status of the cemetery expansion project.
Valerie shared that project would move to Request for Proposal (RFP) soon. Gene
explained that an RFP usually takes two to three months to complete.
IV. Question and Answer Session with Press and Public.
This is an opportunity for the Press and Public to ask questions related to items on this agenda.
No comments were made.
V. Adjournment
Brenda Butler motioned, and Clay Sullivan seconded the meeting to adjourn at 4:18PM.
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Cemetery Commission Chair Staff Liaison
Notice of Assistance at the Public Meetings
The City of San Marcos does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the admission or access to
its services, programs, or activities. Individuals who require auxiliary aids and services for this
meeting should contact the City of San Marcos ADA Coordinator at 512-393-8000 (voice) or call
Texas Relay Service (TRS) by dialing 7-1-1. Requests can also be faxed to 512-393-8074 or sent by
e-mail to ADArequest@sanmarcostx.gov
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Cemetery Commissioner Condition of the Cemetery Walk Sign-Up
January – Fay, Bobby, Debbie
February – Clay, Brenda, Tim
March – Cindy, Fay, Bobby
April – Debbie, Clay, Brenda
May – Tim, Cindy, Fay
June – Bobby, Debbie, Clay
July – Brenda, Tim, Cindy
August – Fay, Bobby, Debbie
September – Clay, Brenda, Tim
October – Cindy, Fay, Bobby
November – Debbie, Clay, Brenda *(add to January agenda to update schedule)
January 2027 – Tim, Cindy, Fay
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