Cemetery & Parks Minutes
Cemetery & Parks Meeting
July 10, 2017
Kimball House
The meeting was opened at 7:09PM present were, Ray Boyes, Tubby Boucher, John Barett, Roger Rapoza and Pam Haman.
Minutes from the June 12, 2017 meeting were approved.
Bills were reviewed and signed for last payable warrant for FY 2017.
Deeds were approved and signed.
Correspondence: Vacation Policy from Selectmen’s office. John Barrett moved to approve the Policy and Procedure regarding vacation carry over from the Board of Selectmen. Tubby second all were in favor motion carried.
Discuss:
Flag Pole Riverside expansion: Roger has been in contact with Central Flag about a pole and flag. Department would be able to get a 20% discount. Department would prepare hole/foundation pole would be 30ft and cost approx $1300.00. Various locations for the pole were discussed. Placing a columbarium and benches was also discussed this may mean the loss of 6lots. Commissioners will take a look at the Riverside expansion area and decide at a later meeting. Purchasing flag pole was tabled for now.
Old Burial Ground: Stones need to be straightened many have totally fallen over and deteriorated. The Commissioners realize that the burial ground is in need of restoration work and wanted Roger to use all necessary safety precautions to avoid injures like the department has had in the past before Roger started as Superintendent. Roger will repair a few using different methods to see what works best.
Bunkers and Stones: Roger would like to repair the bunkers where the walls have sunken/fallen in. The wall would be re-stabilized to protect the bunkers and stones. Roger also mentioned various ways to clean stones that have become unreadable. Two products have been approved by the Massachusetts Historical Society. This spray would be primarily used for the marble stones. Granite stones cleaned by soap, water and a wire brush.
Purchase of truck: Roger found a truck that meets the department needs at Lakeside Motors. A Ford F350 with a plow for $9500.00. Roger will submit quote form showing that he got three quotes from various dealers and that he went for the best option for the department.
Superintendents Report:
Quarterly department report was submitted to Selectmen’s Office.
Dan Arsneault stopped by and stated that sign for the common is a “no go” the Historic District Commission would not approve it. Dan further stated he did submit the plans but was never invited to a meeting to present the plan.
Other items:
John mentioned that there have been concerns about the sidewalks at the common. Roger explained that they have been repaired as best as possible but once the department starts replacing the side walk would then need to be brought up to code. The department would need a town meeting article for sidewalk replacement.
Pam mentioned she saw Eino Kauppi at the Town Hall he would like to come to a future meeting about removing the veterans sign on the common.
Board Reorganization:
Ray Boyes-Chairman
Tubby Boucher-Vice Chairman
John Barrett-Member
Next meeting 8/14/17. Bills and Deeds only as John will be on vacation
Meeting adjourned 8:22PM
Submitted
Pam Haman
Clerk
Minutes approved at the September 12, 2017 monthly meeting