Cemetery Board – Special Meeting

Village of South Amherst Board of Cemetery Trustees Meeting 1/24/2023 – Special Meeting Called Andrew Johnson called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm Board Members present: Andrew Johnson, Rosemary Leshinski, Marilyn Makruski Visitors: Council member Jeanne Maschari, Emil Ruth of GoGreen Landscaping Agenda Andrew Johnson asked if there were any amendments to the agenda. Rosemary Leshinski requested to add Pioneer Cemetery fencing to the agenda. Emil Ruth asked to have the road construction discussion moved to the first item of the evening because he was on snow removal duty for his business that night. Marilyn Makruski made a motion to approve the agenda. Rosemary seconded the motion. The roll was called in favor. Agenda Items Discussed Road Construction – Emil Ruth of GoGreen Landscaping presented a proposal for the construction of the new road leading from 113 into Section L at Evergreen Cemetery. The Board felt the proposed cost of the project was reasonable. They asked Emil to make edits to the proposal giving more construction specifics. Emil said he would work on it and have it to the Board by February’s meeting. Columbarium Project – Cemetery columbarium niche pricing was discussed. It was agreed that the cemetery could make a decent profit selling niches. The Board agreed that the newest version of Franklin Monument’s contract is good to be forwarded to the village attorney for review. Paula Knodel will forward the contract to Laurie Beran, records clerk, to be sent to Matthew Mishak for review. Once the contract with Franklin Monument is finalized, the Board will revise the Bylaws and price sheets as needed. 2023 Appropriations – The Board discussed, and several adjustments were made to the 2023 Appropriations report submitted last year. The final numbers are due to be turned in to the Fiscal Clerk by January 31, 2023. Andrew Johnson moved to accept the changes. Marylin Makruski seconded the motion. The roll was called in favor. Pioneer Fencing – Rosemary received a quote from Banks Manufacturing, Grafton, OH, for sand blasting and powder coating the old fence at Pioneer Cemetery. The budget provides funds for this project. She will be making arrangements with Banks Manufacturing to start with six to eight sections of fencing at a time. David Valentine will be employed to take the sections out to Banks. Rosemary said Banks will be in charge of installing the completed sections. Marilyn Makruski moved to adjourn. Rosemary Leshinski seconded. The roll was called with all in favor Respectfully Submitted Paula S Knodel, Cemetery Clerk