# cemetery-commission — 21 documents, concatenated for reading and search # # This is a CONVENIENCE BUNDLE, not a source. Every document below is # published separately and byte-identically; cite the individual file, # whose path is given in each header, rather than this bundle. # Index of all boards: https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/minutes/INDEX.txt # The town's own scanned original is linked per document. ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2021-01-10-agenda-1430.txt BOARD : cemetery-commission DATE : 2021-01-10 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/cemetery-commission/2021-01-10-agenda-1430.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01102021-1430 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Cemetery Commission Meeting1. ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2021-01-10-minutes-1430.txt BOARD : cemetery-commission DATE : 2021-01-10 KIND : minutes OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/cemetery-commission/2021-01-10-minutes-1430.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01102021-1430 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Town of Lunenburg Cemetery Commission Lorraine Mendoza, Vice- Chairman William Tyler , Clerk Minutes Cemetery Commission Meeting Thursday January 10, 2019 Lunenburg Public Library Conference Room 1023 Mass Ave Lunenburg, Ma. 7:00 pm Meeting was called to order by Comm. Tyler at 7:00 pm. Members present were Vice-Chair Lorraine Mendoza, Clerk William Tyler and Supt. Todd Holman. Public Comment made by Dave Passios noting Comm. Tyler’s comments at the BOS meeting regarding the service of the late Lance May and also his remarks at the Charter Review Committee public hearing. He also suggested that we look at participating in Wreaths Across America next year and volunteered to assist in the cleanup. A letter was received from Patricia Potter , who lives in South Carolina, daughter- in-law of Howard who died in 1985. They have 6 lots in the South Cemetery and requested the Commission to buy back the plots. It is our policy not to buy back unused lots, but they can be donated back to the Cemetery. We cannot re-sell them. Clarence Floyd, who knew Sergeant Kilpi, who has a duplicate headstone found at the old Cemetery building, stated he has tried to contact his son with no luck. It was decided to wait a month or so and then destroy the stone in accordance with protocol. Reorganization- Comm. Mendoza made a motion to nominate Comm. Tyler to Chair the Cemetery Commission. Motion was seconded by Comm. Tyler and voted unanimously to appoint Comm. Tyler . In old business, the foundation for the new garage has been completed, and bids for the remainder of the construction will be reviewed and discussed at our next meeting. Our FaceBook page is up and running and Comm. Tyler will continue to post items of interest. The grant for the handicap access ramp and parking lot was not approved, the Town Manager stated that we can apply again, and she would advise us when it comes time to submit it. ===PAGE 2=== The FY 2019 budget was reviewed, and vouchers were signed totaling $14,707.36. After some discussion, it was decided to re-visit the budget at the next meeting when we will have a clearer idea of the rest of the expenses for FY 2019. Geri Grigas was reimbursed $50.00 for overpayment on engraving their niche in the Columbarium. Supt. Holman gave an update on the Fall cleanup and said both Cemeteries are in good shape for the Winter . Beaulac Bros. Landscaping was contracted by the DPW to finish the leaf cleanup and a bill of $1500.00 was given to the DPW. Supt. Holman also stated he is in the process of compiling the burial records for submission to the 2018 Town Report. Next meeting is Tuesday, Jan 22, 2019 at 6:00 pm for discussion and recommendation for appointment to fill the late Lance May’s term until the Town election in May. One Talent Bank form submitted by Nancy Foss Yasko. Commission will recess and reconvene at the Town Hall for a joint vote with the BOS on the appointment at 7:15 pm. Next regular meeting is Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019 at 7:00 pm at the Lunenburg Public Library. With no further items on the agenda, a motion was made by Chairman Tyler to adjourn, seconded by Comm. Mendoza. Meeting was adjourned at 9:05 pm. Respectfully submitted Lorraine Mendoza, Vice-Chairman ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2021-02-18-agenda-1431.txt BOARD : cemetery-commission DATE : 2021-02-18 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/cemetery-commission/2021-02-18-agenda-1431.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_02182021-1431 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Cemetery Commission Meeting1. ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2021-02-18-minutes-1431.txt BOARD : cemetery-commission DATE : 2021-02-18 KIND : minutes OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/cemetery-commission/2021-02-18-minutes-1431.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_02182021-1431 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Town of Lunenburg Cemetery Commission William Tyler , Chairman Lorraine Mendoza, Vice-Chairman Nancy Foss - Yasko, Clerk Cemetery Commission Minutes February 18, 2021 Meeting Via Zoom The meeting was called to order at 4:00 pm by Chairman Tyler . Commissioners Yasko and Mendoza present along with DPW Director Oliva. There was no public comment. First order of business was the discussion and vote on the Commission’s FY22 appropriation at this years Town Meeting. Chairman Tyler explained our annual expenses are relatively the same, with the only exception being the improvement to the Goodrich family burial yard at the corner of Fish and Lincoln streets and the cost of the fieldstones to continue the wall on two sides to enclose the yard. Labor is being donated by Richard McGrath, along with two granite posts and an iron gate. The cost of these stones is approximately $5500.00. Chairman Tyler recommended appropriating the sum of $15,000.00 to fund our operating costs for FY22. A motion was made by Commissioner Yasko to appropriate the sum of $15,000.00 from the Sale of Lots account at this Spring’s ATM. It was duly seconded by Commissioner Mendoza, and a roll call vote was unanimous to proceed with the warrant article for that amount. A brief discussion ensued on the progress at the building site, and all agreed that Monty Tech is doing a great job, considering the weather and the time they have actually been there. The North Cemetery parking lot expansion was discussed, and the conceptual plans were reviewed. DPW Director Oliva updated the Commission on the process going forward with the bidding of the job. Once the final plan is complete and a cost estimate is provided, the project will go out to bid. This project, because of the funding source, needs to be completed by the end of the fiscal year . The Commissioners all agreed that the plan looks fine and gave Director Oliva the approval to go ahead with final plans. With no further business before the Commission, a motion was made to adjourn, duly seconded and by roll call vote was voted to adjourn at 4:50 pm. Respectfully Submitted, William Tyler , Chairman ===PAGE 2=== ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2021-04-22-agenda-1409.txt BOARD : cemetery-commission DATE : 2021-04-22 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/cemetery-commission/2021-04-22-agenda-1409.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04222021-1409 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Town of Lunenburg Cemetery Commission William Tyler , Chairman Lorraine Mendoza, Vice-Chairman Nancy Foss - Yasko, Clerk Cemetery Commission Thursday, April 22, 2021 6:30 pm via Zoom The Town of Lunenburg, in response to the COVID-19 (Corona Virus) is currently following the guidance from the Lunenburg Board of Health, Massachusetts Department of Public Health and the CDC regarding the virus and steps communities can take to prevent the spread and all town facilities are open by appointment only. In accordance with the Governor’s Order Suspending Certain Provisions of the Open Meeting Law, G. L. c. 30A, § 20, all public meetings are being conducted remotely. This meeting will be recorded and be able to be found on the Lunenburg Access YouTube channel within 24 hours after the meeting. The following information is also provided for members of the public that would like to participate in the meeting remotely: To Participate Remotely: From a computer, please use the link below to join the public meeting webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86594424103 or from a telephone, dial the toll-free number (888) 475-4499 and enter Webinar ID: 865 9442 4103 If you have not registered with Zoom you will be asked for your name and an e-mail address. Note: No participant ID is needed, just press # when asked. Telephone users may dial *9 to request to speak after joining the meeting. Computer and app users may use the “raise hand” feature to request to speak. The agenda lists all the topics which may be discussed at the meeting and are those reasonably anticipated by the Chair. V otes may be taken as a result of these discussions. Not all items listed may in fact be discussed and other items not listed may also be brought up for discussion to the extent permitted by Open Meeting Law. Open Meeting- Public Comment- Approve minutes of February 18, 2021 meeting- DPW Director update- North Cemetery parking lot- North Cemetery hedges- Goodrich Cemetery. Discussion on final stages of Cemetery Building project- Including FY-22 expense for final grading from Powell Construction. Discuss and vote to approve two vouchers- $14,423.93- Cemetery building and $512.00- Cemetery Department sign. Discussion on continuing dog issue at North Cemetery- Correspondence. Draft letter of thanks to Monty Tech- ===PAGE 2=== Next Meeting- May 20, 2021- 6:30 pm via Zoom Adjourn ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2021-04-22-minutes-1409.txt BOARD : cemetery-commission DATE : 2021-04-22 KIND : minutes OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/cemetery-commission/2021-04-22-minutes-1409.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04222021-1409 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Town of Lunenburg Cemetery Commission William Tyler , Chairman Lorraine Mendoza, Vice-Chairman Nancy Foss - Yasko, Clerk Cemetery Commission Minutes April 22, 2021 Meeting Via Zoom The meeting was called to order at 6:30 pm by Chairman Tyler, with Commissioners Yasko and Mendoza along with DPW Director Oliva present. There was no public comment. The first order of business was to approve the minutes of the February 18, 2021 meeting. The minutes were read and with no additions or corrections, were approved unanimously. Director Oliva gave an update to the Commission on the building project and reported that it is essen- tially done, with the final grading and hydroseeding done recently. The front will be cleaned up when time allows, and the container moved to the back of the building. The North Cemetery parking lot expansion project is waiting on the final engineering plans, and hope- fully would be put out to bid soon, as there is a June 30th deadline looming for the grant funding to be expended. Director Oliva said he would speak with the Town Manager to see if an extension is possible and also to see if we could bypass the bid process and possibly solicit some bids from local contractors. Also discussed with the Director was the stump grinding to be completed at the Goodrich family burial yard. Once he has a number on the remaining balance in the maintenance budget for the cemeteries, he will let us know. Chairman Tyler brought up the issue of the grass condition at both cemeteries, as grub damage is preva- lent in many areas. The possibility of a grub treatment program was discussed, and Director Oliva stated that he would work with the Superintendent to come up with a plan. Further plans on restoring the grass will be made once the grubs have been eliminated. Commissioner Yasko asked about the condition of some of the roads in the cemetery as there are nu- merous cracks developing. Director Oliva stated that he would take a look at the problem areas and dis- cuss at a future meeting. The cost for the final grading at the Holman St. garage came in at $5900.00. Powell was willing to do the work now while they had a window to get it done but will not bill us until after July 1st. The hydroseeding was done by Lakeview and cost $700.00 and will have to paid from the FY 21 appropriation. Two vouchers, one in the amount of $14,423.93 for the final billing on the garage project that will come from the FY 21 appropriation and one for $512.00 for the new cemetery department sign, which will ===PAGE 2=== come from our gift account, was duly motioned to pay, and voted unanimously. This will leave $1108.67 in the FY 21 appropriation account and $209.39 left in the gift account. An issue involving a dog problem at North Cemetery was discussed pertaining to a certain area that dog owners are not picking up after their dog. A camera may be put up to try and get an identity of the per- son or persons. Lastly, Chairman Tyler suggested that we send a letter of thanks to Monty Tech for their help in the con- struction of the new garage on Holman St. He will draft a letter and discuss at the next meeting. Before adjournment, Chairman Tyler thanked Lorraine Mendoza for her 6 years of service to the Com- mission and the town as she is not running for re-election. Commissioner Yasko echoed those comments as well. Next meeting to be determined as the Town elections are May 15, 2021 and once a new commissioner is sworn in, we will schedule a meeting at which time the Commission will be re-organized. Motion to adjourn was made, duly seconded and with no further discussion, meeting was adjourned at 7:22 pm. Respectfully submitted, William Tyler, Chairman ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2021-05-20-agenda-1410.txt BOARD : cemetery-commission DATE : 2021-05-20 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/cemetery-commission/2021-05-20-agenda-1410.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05202021-1410 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Town of Lunenburg Cemetery Commission William Tyler , Chairman Lorraine Mendoza, Vice-Chairman Nancy Foss - Yasko, Clerk Agenda Cemetery Commission Meeting Thursday, May 20, 2021 6:30 pm via Zoom The Town of Lunenburg, in response to the COVID-19 (Corona Virus) is currently following the guidance from the Lunenburg Board of Health, Massachusetts Department of Public Health and the CDC regarding the virus and steps communities can take to prevent the spread and all town facilities are open by appointment only. In accordance with the Governor’s Order Suspending Certain Provisions of the Open Meeting Law, G. L. c. 30A, § 20, all public meetings are being conducted remotely. This meeting will be recorded and be able to be found on the Lunenburg Access YouTube channel within 24 hours after the meeting. The following information is also provided for members of the public that would like to participate in the meeting remotely: To Participate Remotely: From a computer, please use the link below to join the public meeting webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85094647103 or from a telephone, dial the toll-free number (888) 475-4499 and enter Webinar ID: 850 9464 7103 If you have not registered with Zoom you will be asked for your name and an e-mail address. Note: No participant ID is needed, just press # when asked. Telephone users may dial *9 to request to speak after joining the meeting. Computer and app users may use the “raise hand” feature to request to speak. The agenda lists all the topics which may be discussed at the meeting and are those reasonably anticipated by the Chair. V otes may be taken as a result of these discussions. Not all items listed may in fact be discussed and other items not listed may also be brought up for discussion to the extent permitted by Open Meeting Law. Open Meeting- Public Comment- Approve minutes of April 22, 2021 meeting- DPW Director update- Old Business- Dog issues, Monty Tech thank you letter- New Business- Commission re-organization, Nominate and vote- Chairman, Vice Chair and Clerk- Discuss and vote to approve one voucher- $912.95- Cemetery building expenses- Lakeview- $700.00- Hydroseeding- Needam Electric Supply-$78.95- wiring for door safety sensors- Doors unlimited- $123.00- Receiver and remote for overhead door- Unitil- $11.00- Electric charges for May- ===PAGE 2=== Tentative date for next meeting- June 24, 2021 @ 6:30pm Adjourn ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2021-05-20-minutes-1410.txt BOARD : cemetery-commission DATE : 2021-05-20 KIND : minutes OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/cemetery-commission/2021-05-20-minutes-1410.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05202021-1410 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Town of Lunenburg Cemetery Commission William Tyler , Chairman Nancy Foss-Yasko, Vice-Chairman David Dorren, Clerk Minutes Cemetery Commission Meeting Thursday, May 20, 2021- 6:30 pm Via Zoom Meeting was opened at 6:30 PM by Chairman Tyler . Commissioners Yasko and Dorren were present along with DPW Director Oliva. There was no public comment. DPW Director Oliva updated the Commission on the progress in preparing the Cemeteries for the upcoming Memorial Day holiday. Crews would be in both Cemeteries providing help to the Superintendent to insure they are ready. He also discussed the North Cemetery parking lot project, and explained the engineered plans were complete and an RFP would be published in the Ledger and also distributed to local contractors. There is a critical timeline involved as the project needs to be started and finished by the end of the fiscal year in order to qualify for the ADA grant of $32,000.00. He also updated the Commission on the seasonal positions that were approved at the ATM. Job openings and descriptions would be advertised soon. Chair Tyler asked about the timeline for getting the hedges at North Cemetery cleaned out and trimmed. Director Oliva stated that he would work with the Superintendent to get some bids on the work to hopefully be done after July 1st. Lastly, since in person public meetings are able to be conducted after June 15th, due to the lifting of Covid 19 restrictions, convenient times were discussed, and it was thought that afternoons would be the best times. No exact time was set. The next order of business was to re-organize the board as there is a new member . The following seats on the Commission were duly nominated and seconded- William Tyler , Chairman- Nancy-Foss Yasko, Vice Chairman and David Dorren, Clerk. After a roll call vote, all seats were voted unanimously in favor . The minutes from the April 22, 2021 meeting were reviewed and with no errors or omissions, a motion was made and duly seconded to accept the minutes as written. A roll call voted in favor unanimously. In old business, the dog problem at North Cemetery involving people not picking up after their dogs was brought up again, as the problem has begun again after a few weeks of it not being an issue. After discussion, it was decided to make ===PAGE 2=== another public plea on our Facebook page for help in identifying the individual responsible, if they happen to see it happening. Video surveillance is an option as well that will be researched along with the proper signage. In other old business, a thank you letter as sent to the Superintendent of Monty Tech, thanking the students and instructors for the great job on the new building. In new business a voucher was presented to the Commission for authorization to pay the following four vendors totaling- $912.95. Lakeview for hydroseeding the area around the new building, Needam Electric Supply for wiring to the overhead door , Doors Unlimited for remote control device for the same overhead door and lastly Unitil for electric service to the building. After July 1, 2021, this electric charge will be paid from the DPW Cemetery Supplies account. The final Cemetery Accounts report for FY 21 from the Financial Director were reviewed and discussed. Commission Dorren inquired about donations to the Gift account and Chair Tyler thought there would not be any issues involved if a donation wanted to be given from another organization. Tentative date for the next meeting is June 24, 2021 at the DPW Conference Room at a time TBD. With no further items on the agenda, a motion was made and duly seconded to adjourn and by roll call vote was affirmative. Meeting was adjourned at 7:51 PM Respectfully submitted, William Tyler , Chairman ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2021-06-24-agenda-1411.txt BOARD : cemetery-commission DATE : 2021-06-24 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/cemetery-commission/2021-06-24-agenda-1411.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06242021-1411 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Town of Lunenburg Cemetery Commission William Tyler , Chairman Nancy Foss-Yasko, Vice-Chairman David Dorren, Clerk Agenda Cemetery Commission Meeting Thursday, June 24, 2021- 3:30 PM Lunenburg DPW Building Conference Room 520 Chase Road Lunenburg, Ma. Please be advised that this is an in-person meeting and remote participation will not be offered, so anyone wishing to participate needs to appear in-person. Also, according to CDC guidelines, non-vaccinated individuals who wish to participate will need to wear a mask while attending in an indoor setting. The agenda lists all the topics which may be discussed at the meeting and are those reasonably anticipated by the Chair . Votes may be taken as a result of these discussions. Not all items listed may in fact be discussed and other items not listed may be brought up for discussion to the extent permitted by Open Meeting Law. Call to order Public comment DPW Director updates North Cemetery parking lot project. FY22 outsourced maintenance projects. Goodrich Cemetery North Cemetery hedges Grub treatment and grass restoration- both cemeteries Final cleanup of Holman St. garage. Approval of minutes May 20, 2021 meeting. New Business Recent thefts- possibility of installing cameras. Plan for dedication of new building. Discuss and vote to approve vouchers for FY21 expenses and FY22 expenses. Discussion on Revolutionary War monuments. ===PAGE 2=== Set next meeting date. Adjournment. ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2021-06-24-minutes-1411.txt BOARD : cemetery-commission DATE : 2021-06-24 KIND : minutes OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/cemetery-commission/2021-06-24-minutes-1411.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06242021-1411 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Town of Lunenburg Cemetery Commission William Tyler, Chairman Nancy Foss-Yasko, Vice-Chairman David Dorren, Clerk Minutes Cemetery Commission Meeting Thursday June 24, 2021 – 3:30pm Conference Room DPW Bldg. Meeting was called to order at 3:30pm by Chairman Tyler. Present were Commissioners Yasko, Dorren and DPW Director Oliva. No one was present from the public Meeting started with Chairman Tyler asking DPW Director Oliva regarding the sidewalk and parking lot at the North Cemetery. DPW Director Oliva stated that the paving should be done by mid of next week then the seeding will be done. Discussions were also centered on redoing the grass, fertilizer and lime at both North and South Cemeteries. DPW Director Oliva stated he received a quote from Mark Burch from Lakeview Nursery for $3200 for both cemeteries for each of 3 treatments. Commissioner Yasko asked about chemicals hurting the animals while process was being accomplished. DPW Director Oliva suggested we put notices out that animals will have to stay out of the Cemeteries for 2 weeks. Chairman Tyler asking DPW Oliva if any positions have been filled yet at the cemetery. Oliva stated he received 2 applications and resume’s and is in the process of setting up interviews. Next the budget was discussed. Chairman Tyler mentioned receiving $10,000 maintenance budget from Town Meeting of which $2500 was used for fuel and $7500 is left for outsourced maintenance. ===PAGE 2=== William Tyler, Chairman Nancy Foss-Yasko, Vice-Chairman David Dorren, Clerk Minutes Cemetery Commission Meeting Thursday June 24, 2021 – 3:30pm Conference Room DPW Bldg. Page 2 Chairman Tyler said he would like to get the Goodrich Cemetery project done this year before any other projects are done. The Goodrich Cemetery has to have the stumps ground up, loam put down along with seed. DPW Director Oliva said he would get on quote on what needs to be done at the Goodrich Cemetery. Chairman Tyler talked about cleaning up the Holman Street Garage. Priming and painting the building and cleaning up the front of the yard, removing the Headstones. The Commission is looking to holding a public ceremony on Sept. 11 or 18th for Dedication. DPW Director Oliva stated he would see about having the 2 positions filled by then and the front cleaned. Minutes of the May 20, 2021 board meeting were read and approved by Commissioners Yasko, Dorren and Chairman Tyler. In new business, Chairman Tyler brought up about the Security at the North Cemetery. Commissioner Dorren to relay the information on Signage and Cameras to Chairman Tyler and Commissioner Yasko, before our next Board Meeting. Finally, the Vouchers were voted on, signed and approved by Chairman Tyler, Commissioners Yasko and Dorren. Vouchers were for: Ramaker & Associates $800 for Cloud Hosting and $1200 for Burial Search Hosting R.A. Powell Construction for $5905.15 improvement to the North Cemetery The Lunenburg Ledger for $30.00 Casella Waste Systems for $63.74 for dumpster emptying Motion was made to adjourn the meeting and was seconded and affirmed by roll call vote. Meeting was adjourned at 5:14pm Next Meeting Scheduled for August 19th, 2021 at 3:30pm at the DPW Conference Room Respectfully Submitted David Dorren, Clerk ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2021-08-05-agenda-1412.txt BOARD : cemetery-commission DATE : 2021-08-05 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/cemetery-commission/2021-08-05-agenda-1412.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08052021-1412 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Town of Lunenburg Cemetery Commission William Tyler, Chairman Nancy Foss-Yasko, Vice-Chairman David Dorren, Clerk Agenda Cemetery Commission Meeting Thursday, August 5, 2021- 3:30 PM Lunenburg DPW Building Conference Room 520 Chase Road Lunenburg, Ma. Please be advised that this is an in-person meeting and remote participation will not be offered, so anyone wishing to participate needs to appear in-person. Also, according to CDC guidelines, non-vaccinated individuals who wish to participate will need to wear a mask while attending in an indoor setting. The agenda lists all the topics which may be discussed at the meeting and are those reasonably anticipated by the Chair . Votes may be taken as a result of these discussions. Not all items listed may in fact be discussed and other items not listed may be brought up for discussion to the extent permitted by Open Meeting Law. Call to order Public comment DPW Director updates Goodrich Cemetery- Stump grinding and clean-up Hedges- North Cemetery Garage clean-up North Cemetery parking lot Stone wall repair Discussion on DPW- Commission expenses Approval June 24, 2021 minutes Old business Cameras- signs Dedication plans Revolutionary War project Discussion on the idea of Friends of Cemetery suggestion Informational folders for burial plots ===PAGE 2=== Set next meeting date Adjournment ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2021-08-05-minutes-1412.txt BOARD : cemetery-commission DATE : 2021-08-05 KIND : minutes OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/cemetery-commission/2021-08-05-minutes-1412.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_08052021-1412 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Town of Lunenburg Cemetery Commission William Tyler, Chairman Nancy Foss-Yasko, Vice-Chairman David Dorren, Clerk Minutes Cemetery Commission Meeting Thursday August 5, 2021 – 3:30pm Conference Room DPW Bldg. Meeting was called to order at 3:30pm by Chairman Tyler. Present were Commissioners Yasko, Dorren and DPW Director Oliva. No one was present from the public Meeting started with Chairman Tyler advising the commission that the Garage at the North Cemetery will be painted on Friday August 6th or Monday August 9th by All Phases Contracting. DPW Director Oliva stated he would have the container and bricks put in the back of the garage before the Lance May dedication in September. Discussions were also centered on trimming the Hedges at the North Cemetery along Holman Street. DPW Director Oliva will get quotes. Commissioner Dorren mentioned how difficult it was to exit the roads from the cemetery due to the hedges hindering the site path on Holman Street. Chairman Tyler mentioned that depending on the costs received we may want to start the trimming of the hedges around the exit roadways first and then due the rest at a later time. DPW Oliva said that one of the part time positions has been filled yet at the cemetery. That person will start next week. ===PAGE 2=== William Tyler, Chairman Nancy Foss-Yasko, Vice-Chairman David Dorren, Clerk Minutes Cemetery Commission Meeting Thursday August 5, 2021 – 3:30pm Conference Room DPW Bldg. Page 2 The topic was brought up again about the new parking lot at the North Cemetery being opened up this Winter. Chairman Tyler mentioned after considerable review it is his opinion that we should not open the parking lot during the winter months. There may be a lot of conflict and confusion by the public on why one section is open at the Cemetery and not the rest of the Cemetery. A 3-0 vote was taken to keep the Cemetery closed during the winter. Corrected minutes of the June 24,2021 board meeting were read and approved by Commissioners Yasko, Dorren and Chairman Tyler. In new business, Chairman Tyler brought up about the Security at the North Cemetery. Commissioner Dorren stated that there was not enough Solar to install the cameras and the distance the cameras provide is not long enough to help us secure the North Cemetery. Chairman Tyler suggested a camera be put on the Cemetery Garage facing the last entrance on Holman Street. Chairman Tyler and Commissioners Yasko and Dorren approved. Commissioner Yasko mentioned the stone walls at North Cemetery having fallen in a few places. Commissioner Tyler will contact a local stone mason to see if he would help with rebuilding. Commissioner Tyler asked Director Oliva why the Commission was paying for rubbish removal at the cemeteries. After a short discussion Director Oliva stated that going forward, this cost will be absorbed within the DPW budget. Commissioner Tyler asked Director Oliva if he was familiar with surveying, pertaining to the laying out of new plots that are needed at South Cemetery. He stated he would look into it. ===PAGE 3=== William Tyler, Chairman Nancy Foss-Yasko, Vice-Chairman David Dorren, Clerk Minutes Cemetery Commission Meeting Thursday August 5, 2021 – 3:30pm Conference Room DPW Bldg. Page 3 Chairman Tyler mentioned the Lance May commemorative plaque will be delivered on August 23, 2021. Chairman Tyler and Commissioners Yasko and Dorren voted to have the place placed on the right pillar of the Garage. Motion was made to adjourn the meeting and was seconded and affirmed by roll call vote. Meeting was adjourned at 5:05pm Next Meeting TBD Respectfully Submitted David Dorren, Clerk ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2021-09-03-agenda-1413.txt BOARD : cemetery-commission DATE : 2021-09-03 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/cemetery-commission/2021-09-03-agenda-1413.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_09032021-1413 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Town of Lunenburg Cemetery Commission William Tyler, Chairman Nancy-Foss Yasko, Vice-Chairman David Dorren, Clerk Agenda Cemetery Commission Meeting Friday, September 3, 2021 3:00 PM Cemetery Building 75 Holman St. Lunenburg, MA. The agenda lists all the topics which may be discussed at the meeting and are those reasonably anticipated by the Chair. V otes may be taken as a result of these discussions. Not all items listed may in fact be discussed and other items not listed may also be brought up for discussion to the extent permitted by Open Meeting Law. Open Meeting- Public Comment- Discussion and Planning of Dedication Ceremony to be held September 11, 2021 Adjourn ===PAGE 2=== ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2021-09-03-minutes-1413.txt BOARD : cemetery-commission DATE : 2021-09-03 KIND : minutes OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/cemetery-commission/2021-09-03-minutes-1413.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_09032021-1413 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Town of Lunenburg Cemetery Commission William Tyler, Chairman Nancy Foss-Yasko, Vice-Chairman David Dorren, Clerk Minutes Cemetery Commission Meeting Friday September 3, 2021 – 3:00pm North Cemetery Building Meeting was called to order at 3:00 PM by Chairman Tyler, present were Commissioner Yasko and invited guest Cathy Clark from the Republican Town Committee. There was no public comment. Discussion and planning took place concerning the upcoming dedication ceremony on September 11, 2021 Meeting was adjourned at 4:00 PM Respectfully submitted William Tyler, Chairman ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2021-10-22-agenda-1414.txt BOARD : cemetery-commission DATE : 2021-10-22 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/cemetery-commission/2021-10-22-agenda-1414.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_10222021-1414 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Town of Lunenburg Cemetery Commission William Tyler, Chairman Nancy Foss-Yasko, Vice-Chairman David Dorren, Clerk Agenda Cemetery Commission Meeting Friday, October 22, 2021- 3:30 PM Lunenburg DPW Building Conference Room 520 Chase Road Lunenburg, Ma. Please be advised that this is an in-person meeting and remote participation will not be offered, so anyone wishing to participate needs to appear in-person. Also, according to CDC guidelines, non-vaccinated individuals who wish to participate will need to wear a mask while attending in an indoor setting. The agenda lists all the topics which may be discussed at the meeting and are those reasonably anticipated by the Chair . Votes may be taken as a result of these discussions. Not all items listed may in fact be discussed and other items not listed may be brought up for discussion to the extent permitted by Open Meeting Law. Call to order Public comment DPW Director updates Discussion on increasing FY 23 Outsourced Maintenance budget for hedge work at North Cemetery. Volunteers for Revolutionary War monument area- South Cemetery. Survey for new plots in South Cemetery. Approval of minutes from August 5th and September 3rd meetings. Old Business Goodrich Cemetery update. Stone Wall repair at North Cemetery. ===PAGE 2=== New Business Discussion on increasing burial rates. Set November meeting date. Adjourn ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2021-10-22-minutes-1414.txt BOARD : cemetery-commission DATE : 2021-10-22 KIND : minutes OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/cemetery-commission/2021-10-22-minutes-1414.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_10222021-1414 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Town of Lunenburg Cemetery Commission William Tyler, Chairman Nancy Foss-Yasko, Vice-Chairman David Dorren, Clerk Minutes Cemetery Commission Meeting Friday, October 22, 2021- 3:30 pm DPW Building – Conference Room Meeting was opened at 3:44pm by Chairman Tyler . Commissioners Yasko and Dorren were present along with DPW Director Oliva. There was no public attendance. Chairman Tyler opened the meeting with a discussion of the Hedges at the North Cemetery. DPW Director Oliva discussed the budget. He will talk to Bolac Brothers Landscaping for an Estimate. Depending on the estimate the discussion then turned to working on the first part of the hedges on Holman Street to the South Ave. Entrance. Chairman Tyler discussed the Revolutionary War Monument for the South Cemetery. Estimated Cost is $16,000. To reduce the costs topic was brought up regarding Superintendent Todd Holman doing the excavation for the monument. DPW Director Oliva to talk to Todd. Motion to approve minutes from August 5, 2021 and September 3, 2021 approved and passed by Chairman Tyler and Commissioners Yasko and Dorren. Next topic for discussion was the increase in fee’s and charges for the North and South Cemeteries. It was decided to check with the area towns on their pricing. Commissioner Yasko will check with the area towns and report back to the Cemetery Commission at their next meeting. Motion to adjourn the meeting and was seconded and affirmed by roll call vote. Meeting was adjourned at 4:44pm Next meeting TBD Respectfully Submitted David Dorren, Clerk ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2021-11-30-agenda-1415.txt BOARD : cemetery-commission DATE : 2021-11-30 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/cemetery-commission/2021-11-30-agenda-1415.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_11302021-1415 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Town of Lunenburg Cemetery Commission William Tyler, Chairman Nancy Foss-Yasko, Vice-Chairman David Dorren, Clerk Agenda Cemetery Commission Meeting Tuesday, November 30, 2021 6:30 PM via Zoom In accordance with the requirements of the Open Meeting Law, please be advised that this meeting is being recorded and broadcast over the Lunenburg Public Access channel. This meeting is being conducted remotely and will be recorded and be able to be found on the LunenburgAccess YouTube channel within 24 hours after the meeting. The following information is also provided for members of the public that would like to participate in the meeting remotely: To Participate Remotely: From a computer, please use the link below to join the public meeting webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/ 83298242467?pwd=c08vTlVvdU1lbUIwMzBoeGNRTzZ0dz09 or From a telephone, dial the toll free number (888) 475-4499 and enter Meeting ID: 832 9824 2467 Passcode: 479154 If you have not registered with Zoom you will be asked for your name and an e-mail address Note: No participant ID is needed, just press # when asked. Telephone users may dial *9 to request to speak after joining the meeting. Computer and app users may use the “raise hand” feature to request to speak. The agenda lists all the topics which may be discussed at the meeting and are those reasonably anticipated by the Chair. V otes may be taken as a result of these discussions. Not all items listed may in fact be discussed and other items not listed may also be brought up for discussion to the extent permitted by Open Meeting Law. Open Meeting Public Comment DPW Director Update Approval of October 22, 2021, meeting minutes Discussion on current burial lot and burial fees Discussion and vote on planting of flowers in 2022 Discussion on Ramaker update December meeting? Adjourn ===PAGE 2=== ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2021-12-07-agenda-1416.txt BOARD : cemetery-commission DATE : 2021-12-07 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/cemetery-commission/2021-12-07-agenda-1416.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_12072021-1416 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Town of Lunenburg Cemetery Commission William Tyler, Chairman Nancy Foss-Yasko, Vice-Chairman David Dorren, Clerk Agenda Cemetery Commission Meeting Tuesday, December 7, 2021 6:30 PM via Zoom In accordance with the requirements of the Open Meeting Law, please be advised that this meeting is being recorded and broadcast over the Lunenburg Public Access channel. This meeting is being conducted remotely and will be recorded and be able to be found on the Lunenburg Access YouTube channel within 24 hours after the meeting. The following information is also provided for members of the public that would like to participate in the meeting remotely: To Participate Remotely: From a computer, please use the link below to join the public meeting webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7927370353 or from a telephone, dial the toll-free number (888) 475-4499 and enter Meeting ID: 792 737 0353 If you have not registered with Zoom you will be asked for your name and an e-mail address Note: No participant ID is needed, just press # when asked. Telephone users may dial *9 to request to speak after joining the meeting. Computer and app users may use the “raise hand” feature to request to speak. The agenda lists all the topics which may be discussed at the meeting and are those reasonably anticipated by the Chair. Votes may be taken as a result of these discussions. Not all items listed may in fact be discussed and other items not listed may also be brought up for discussion to the extent permitted by Open Meeting Law. Open Meeting Public Comment DPW Director Update Approval of October 22, 2021, meeting minutes Discussion on current burial lot and burial fees Discussion and vote on planting of flowers in 2022 Discussion on Ramaker update Discussion and possible vote on buy back of lots 778-1 and 778-2 in North Cemetery Possible purchase of 2 cameras for surveillance. Adjourn ===PAGE 2=== ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2021-12-07-minutes-1416.txt BOARD : cemetery-commission DATE : 2021-12-07 KIND : minutes OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/cemetery-commission/2021-12-07-minutes-1416.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_12072021-1416 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Town of Lunenburg Cemetery Commission William Tyler, Chairman Nancy Foss-Yasko, Vice-Chairman David Dorren, Clerk Minutes Cemetery Commission Meeting Tuesday, December 7, 2021- 6:30 pm Via Zoom In attendance: Chairman Tyler and Commissioners Yasko and Dorren. Absent was DPW Director Oliva. Chairman Tyler presented the commission on the DPW’s update. Both the North and South Cemeteries have been cleaned up for the Winter. The Seasonal help that worked with Superintendent Todd are done for this year. Commissioner Dorren suggested the Cemetery Commission send an email / letter to DPW Rob Oliva regarding the great work he and his department have done for the Cemeteries this year. Motion to approve 3-0 Minutes from October 20, 2021 were read. Motion to accept minutes approved 3-0 Chairman Tyler opened the topic of Burial Rates and after looking over the Commissions rates from surrounding towns made a motion to not increase the rates for Lunenburg. Commissioner Yasko stated that with Covid getting worse and people struggling, she also suggested to hold off. Commissioner Dorren agreed. Motion to not to raise Burial Rates approved 3-0. Chairman Tyler discussed the planting of flowers at the entrance of the North and South Cemeteries in year 2022. New Flowers to be planted in the Spring and the Fall of 2022 by Helen Balcom. Helen’s invoice will be for $300 for watering in the Spring and $275 for watering in the Fall, totaling $575 for the year. The invoice for the flowers for both the Spring and the Fall will come from Dicks Farm Stand, which is separate from Helen’s invoice. Motion to accept 3-0. Commissioner Dorren to convey approval to Helen Balcom and work arrangements out with her for the Spring and Fall. ===PAGE 2=== Commission’s Minutes Page 2 Commissioner Tyler recommended the Rainmaker update be postponed till the next meeting. Motioned carried 3-0 The Commission discussed to Buy Back lots 778-1 and 778-2 at the North Cemetery near the parking lot. Current owner of the lots no longer in Lunenburg. Current owner paid $350 for the lots but there were Perpetual Costs of $100 so the buyback would be for $250. Motion to buy back approved by vote 3-0 Request was made by Chairman Tyler to purchase 2 cameras, 1 for the North Cemetery and 1 for the South Cemetery. DPW Superintendent reported a mattress and rubbish was left at the South Cemetery. Police were called. The camera’s will be motion activated and battery operated. Motion was made to approve the cameras by vote of 3-0 Comment made to post on Facebook and other social media the Cemetery Regulations, Information and No Dumping Policies. Motion accepted 3-0. Motion to adjourn at 7:25pm Accepted 3-0 Next meeting TBD ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2021-12-16-agenda-1429.txt BOARD : cemetery-commission DATE : 2021-12-16 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/cemetery-commission/2021-12-16-agenda-1429.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_12162021-1429 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Cemetery Commission Meeting1. ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2021-12-16-minutes-1429.txt BOARD : cemetery-commission DATE : 2021-12-16 KIND : minutes OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/cemetery-commission/2021-12-16-minutes-1429.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_12162021-1429 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Town of Lunenburg Cemetery Commission William Tyler, Chairman Nancy Foss-Yasko, Vice-Chairman David Dorren, Clerk Minutes Cemetery Commission Meeting December 16, 2021 10:30 AM Cemetery Garage Holman St. Meeting was called to order at 10:30 AM by Chairman Tyler. Also present were Commissioners Yasko and Dorren, along with DPW Director Oliva and Cemetery Superintendent Holman. There was no public comment. Only agenda item was a discussion of the cemetery rules and regulations as it pertains to decorations and adornments placed by plot owners. A situation occurred where a plot owner had placed a stone decoration on their plot and since according to our rules and regulations, it is not allowed, it was removed. It was the Commission’s opinion that since the stone decoration posed no interference with grounds maintenance and was put in such a place as not to, it should be allowed. It was determined that subjects such as this, do fall into the category of day-to-day maintenance and because of that, going forward, the Commission will have input into any further discussions as it applies to decorations that hinder the maintenance of the cemeteries. However, the final decision will be made by the DPW Director . Meeting was adjourned at 11:45 AM Respectfully submitted William Tyler, Chairman ===PAGE 2===