HomeMy WebLinkAbout1987-08-13 Advisory Cemetery Committee SummaryKENAI CEMETERY COMMITTEE - MINUTES
AUGUST 13, 1987, 2:00 PM
KENAI CITY HALL
Present- Sharon Beaudry, Carolyn Wood, Dave Teal, Jim
Simeroth, Tim Wisniewski
1. ANNUAL REVIEW OF THE CEMETERY
a. J. Simeroth. A Boy Scout has re-set stones, put
up white crosses and done some general maintenance
work. He asked that a thank you note be sent.
b. J. Simeroth. He plans to level the remainder of
the new sections, probably next year.
c. Clerk~Whelan. At the July 14 work session, it was
suggested that the City purchase a lowering device
(cost - $1,500). We also need planks to set
around the site. It was also suggested family
members not be pall bearers, because of liability
problems.
d. Committee suggested a fence and plaque be placed
around the Pioneer Section.
e. Question was asked why hand digging was preferred
to back-hoe. Back-hoe makes a mess in the area
f. Committee suggested adding to the regulations that
marker is required.
g. T. Wisniewski, put poles or hubs at sites to
identify. J. Simeroth, many of the markers have
disappeared. T. Wisniewski, have pole or sizer
available to size graves.
h. Committee suggested City purchase compactor in
future.
i. Committee asked that 6 ft. walkways be designated.
j. Priority list-
1 - Mark sites and walkways
2 - 4 ft. poles on sites, with pipes to support
3 - 100 ft. tape to measure sites
4 - Purchase lowering device, scaffolding
2. SITES IN PIONEER SECTION
Committee agreed this should be closed off to new
sites. Also contact the local Historical Society to
help in obtaining Historical Site status. Place fence
(looped chain) and plaque at section.
3. DISBANDING COMMITTEE
Committee agreed they did not wish to disband, an
annual review was needed.
4. MISC.
a. The City should reimburse the grave digger if he
has to dig more than one hole.
b. The sign at the front of the cemetery has been
defaced.
ADJOURNMENT-
Meeting adjourned at 3-25 PM.
~~~/Janet Whela ~~n City Clerk
NOTE- The Committee has requested a work session with
Council to discuss their priority list.
CITY OF KENAI
210 FIDALGO KENAI, ALASKA 99611
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MEMORANDUM
TO'
Cemetery Committee
FROM-
Parks & Recreation Commission
SUBJECT- Use of Vaults in the Kenai Cemetery
The Parks & Recreation Commission has discussed the possibility of
vaulting in the Kenai Cemetery, both as an economic measure, a space
measure, and as an option to the public and request that you take this
under consideration at the next meeting.
The Commission would like any comments you may have. regarding this
suggestion. ·
Janet A. Loper
Secretary to the Commission