02/17/2005 CEMETERY COMMISSION Minutes

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Cemetery Commission February 17, 2005 Members present: Michael Scirpoli, Charles Hinckley others: Catherine Laurent The meeting was opened at 4-30 p.m.. The Commission unanimously approved the antes from the May 12, 2004 meeting. . The Commission discussed the paving of the access roads at the Indian Meetinghouse Cemetery. Because of the condition of the roads, the existing surface was pulverized. base course of paving only was completed. The cost was approximately $16,000. A.top course will be completed in a subsequent fiscal year. A Scirpoli indicated that he and C. Hinckley were unaware of the scope of work being performed. They requested-that in the f tune all Commission members approve large expenditures. The Commission reviewed the budget proposed for FYo . The budget amount is the same as FYo , however, a larger percentage will be funded by plot sales. Currently, approximately $48,000 is available from plot sales of which $20,000 will be transferred to the FYo budget. The Committee reviewed the FY05 expenditures to date., The main expenditures for the year were the paving at Indian Meetinghouse Cemetery and the purchase of fencing for Great Neck Woods Cemetery. This fence will be 'Installed in the spring. The remaining budget, approximately $4,000, 'Will be spent on fertilization, electricity, and other normal expenses. The Commission will review a work plan for FY06 at the next meeting. Possible work items include extending the columns/fence at Great Neck Woods Cemetery, completing the top.course of pavement at Indian Meetinghouse Cemetery, and installing an irrigation system at Great Neck Woods Cemetery. The capital request ubrnitted for FY06 was ■ ere . . The next meeting ill be in May. The Comr ssion will meet quarterly at a minimurn; additional meetings will be called as needed. The meeting adjourned at 5:15 p.m..