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10 <br /> Board of Selectmen <br /> Minutes <br /> December 17, 2001 <br /> APPOINTMENTS AND HEARINGS: <br /> Public Hearing— Cemetery Regulations: (continued) <br /> Mr. Morgan, Cemetery Committee member indicated that the rules are the <br /> first set of rules for the operation of the cemetery. The rules will apply to <br /> both cemeteries. Mr. Morgan proposed to replace flags from cemetery <br /> funds when they have been deemed worn or tattered. <br /> Flags - Amendment: <br /> Motion made by Selectman Leveille to allow Flags on a year round <br /> basis, of appropriate size and holder to be determined by the <br /> Cemetery Commission for anyone who chooses. The Town shall <br /> finance the replacement of American Flags only. <br /> Motion seconded by Selectman Taylor. <br /> VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0. <br /> Mr. Morgan indicated that a non-Mashpee resident would need to apply to <br /> the Commission because they would need to be careful to allow for <br /> adequate lots for residents. In response to the question Mr. Morgan <br /> indicated that it is not their intention to turn non-residents away. <br /> Equipment - Amendment: <br /> With regards to the equipment, Mr. Morgan indicated that it is the Town's <br /> right to restrict things that may be injurious to the Town and to ensure that <br /> both the Town and Federal government (OSHA) burial requirements have <br /> been met. In the event of a breakdown of equipment the Selectmen agreed <br /> to amend the regulations, Section IV. Page 4 (J) <br /> J. Equipment owned or leased by the Cemetery Commission and/or Town <br /> of Mashnee shall be used exclusively in making interments, disinterment <br /> and removals. <br /> Motion made by Selectman Leveille to amend Section J. as referenced. <br /> Motion seconded by Selectman Taylor. <br /> VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0. <br />