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Cemetery Commission <br /> September 20, 2018 <br /> Members Present: Ernest Virgilio <br /> Mike Scirpoli <br /> Members Absent: Charlie Hinckley <br /> Others: Catherine Laurent, DPW Director <br /> The Commission conducted a site visit at 2:30 pm at Great Neck Woods Cemetery. <br /> The meeting was convened immediately following at 3:15 pm in the Ockway Meeting Room at <br /> Town Hall. <br /> Discussion of Cemetery Regulations—Section XI G. Decoration of Plots <br /> The Commission discussed a possible amendment to Section XI G.1. to allow plantings within 12 <br /> inches to the front and side of the headstone. Mike suggested allowing plantings within width <br /> of plot adjacent to headstone. This width would vary depending on the size of the plot. <br /> The Commission also discussed a possible amendment to Section XI G.2. to allow shrubs on the <br /> side of a headstone if planted within this area, provided height of shrubs did not exceed height <br /> of headstone and provided the shrub does not encroach on the adjacent plots. <br /> The Commission agreed that with any amendment,there would not be "grandfathering" for <br /> existing plot owners. Everyone would be expected to comply. <br /> From their site visit,the Commission is still concerned with ornaments and other items left on <br /> plots such as golf balls, statues, etc.. These items are a challenge for maintenance. <br /> The Commission requested scheduling another site visit with the Town Manager and a member <br /> of the Board of Selectmen so they can see firsthand these concerns and challenges. <br /> Next Meeting <br /> To be determined. <br /> The meeting adjourned at 3:45 pm. <br /> Respectively submitted, <br /> Catherine Lauren <br /> DPW Director <br />