Cemetery Board Minutes March 9 2022

KIMBALL TOWNSHIP CEMETERY ADVISORY BOARD
2160 WADHAMS ROAD, KIMBALL, MI 48074
REGULAR MEETING
March 9^th, 2022

10:00 A.M.

___________________________________________________________________Gregg called the meeting to order at 10:04 a.m. with the Pledge of Allegiance.

ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS:  Cline, Gilbert, Gregg and Nielsen.

ABSENT: Wagar.

ALSO PRESENT:  Becky Wrubel, Township Clerk.

1. COMMUNICATIONS
   
   1. Cline motioned to approve the minutes of Kimball Township Cemetery Board as presented for February 9^th2022 supported by Gilbert. Motion Carried.
      

   2. Minutes of Kimball Township Board of Trustees.  The board has approved Resolution 2022-04: Changing Columbarium Rates motioned by Deland supported by Jackson.
      

   3. Chairperson/Secretary Appointment
      

      Nielsen motioned to appointed Gregg as the Chairperson/Secretary for the Cemetery Board supported by Gilbert. Motion Carried
      

2. 
   OLD BUSINESS
   
   1. Scatter Gardens
      

      Information has been handed out to the board members, regarding policies and procedures. Wrubel presented the board with a diagram for conducting in-ground placement for the garden. For this method only, Eco Friendly/Bio Degradable container is to be used and a grid system will be utilized for location purposes.
      

1. Fixing the driveway at Caswell Cemetery
   

Wrubel stated that the Township did budget $14,000 for the use of the driveway at the cemetery, however monies from the CARES ACT will be utilized instead. Bids will be sought after for this project.                                                                 

1. Ordinance
   

   Gregg mentioned that the Ordinance makes no mention as to the number of cremains a grave may contain. Graves may contain up to 6 Cremains, two at the head, two at the middle and two at the foot
   

   Unfortunately, a number of lots are out of compliance with the Cemetery’s Ordinances and have been for many years. The board has decided to make notations and have them on file.
   

   Facebook is a great source to spread communications and awareness. Gregg has volunteered to post information on a location page for Caswell Cemetery.
   

lll.     NEW BUSINESS

1. Veterans Flags
   

   The American Legion will be placing flags in May at the cemetery and I think the flags are possibly at the cemetery garage.
   

lV. ADJOURNMENT

Nielsen motioned to adjourn the meeting at 11:20 a.m. supported by Gilbert.

Motion Carried

Meeting adjourned at 11:20 a.m.

Submitted By Amanda Gregg, Chairperson/Secretary

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