Minutes 09-09-97
MINUTES OF THE CEMETERY BOARD MEETING
HELD IN CONFERENCE ROOM “A”, CITY HALL, BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA
ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 1997, AT 7:00 P.M.
PRESENT
Tim Hensley, Chairman (Arrived 7:20 pm) John Wildner, Parks Supt.
Tereesa Padgett, Vice Chairwoman
Joan Kuehn
Sue Kruse, Secretary
Candy Smith
I. CALL TO ORDER
Vice Chairwoman Padgett called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M.
II. ATTENDANCE
Secretary Kruse called the roll and introduced the new member, Joan Kuehn.
III. AGENDA APPROVAL
Secretary Kruse deleted the August balance sheet from Item V. as it was not yet available.
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – AUGUST 12, 1997
After review, Ms. Smith made a motion to accept the minutes as submitted, seconded by Ms.
Kruse. Motion carried 4-0.
VI. RECEIPT OF SALES REPORTS – AUGUST 1997
Since the Chairman had not yet arrived, the sales reports were reviewed at this time.
Background information was given to Ms. Kuehn regarding cemetery lot prices and mausoleum
construction and plans. Chairman Hensley arrived at this time and further explained the
mausoleum use, sales and contract. Vice Chairwoman Padget made a motion to place the
August sales report on file, seconded by Ms. Smith. Motion carried 5-0.
V RECEIPT OF BALANCE SHEETS – JULY 1997
A. INVESTMENT OF FUNDS
Ms. Kruse distributed copies of the summary reports from the pension funds and advised that
representatives from Fox Asset Management and Invesco will be here in November. Meetings
are scheduled with the pension boards at 2:00 P.M. on November 14 and at 4:00 P.M. on
November 20. This board could meet with the representatives prior to these meetings if desired
and not pay the travel expenses to meet with them at a different time.
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BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA SEPTEMBER 9, 1997
Ms. Kruse advised that the Finance Director suggested investing for a longer period of time,
such as five years to get a higher interest and Ms. Padgett agreed this should be done.
Chairman Hensley suggested thinking about this further. Ms. Kuehn referred to having a friend
working for Dreyfus, who would be glad to speak to the board and Chairman Hensley suggested
checking to see if there were other representatives and have them all appear before the board
at a meeting. (The Merrill Lynch report of June 30, 1997, showing the ratings and activities of
both money investment managers is attached for further review.)
BALANCE SHEETS
Ms. Padgett referred to some questions asked at the last meeting and Ms. Kruse read the
replies which were included in the minutes, since she obtained them the day after the previous
meeting. The water and electric usage were questioned with explanations given by the Parks
Superintendent. The electric bill for $511.43 was attached by mistake, but not paid on the July
statement and our half of the charge will be paid in August. Vice Chairwoman Padgett made a
motion that the July financial reports be placed on file. Ms. Kuehn seconded and the motion
carried 5-0.
VII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. PARKS DEPARTMENT REPORT
Mr. Wildner reported that 152 monuments were raised during the month, line trimming
around all monuments has been half completed, sides of hedges have been trimmed
and fertilized, and the children’s monument has been cleaned. Ms. Padgett expressed
about her inspection revealing that the infant’s monument looked terrible yesterday.
After discussion about the condition of the infant’s monument, Mr. Wildner agreed to
inspect it again.
1. HELDGES ALONG WOOLBRIGHT ROAD
Mr. Wildner referred to the Mayor requesting a cost estimate for installing a 6-8’ hedge
along Woolbright Road and advised the existing Chalcas Hedge was being fertilized to
encourage it to grow taller and the code will allow a 6’ height. To compliment this, it
was recommended to plant Silver Buttonwood Trees at 25’ intervals in spaces in the
hedge. The hedge would be tapered to 30” at the intersecting cemetery driveways from
the 6’ hedge. The cost would be approximately $3,000. The City Manager instructed
this to proceed, but determination of the funding source must be decided.
Discussion ensued about the location of the hedge and the safety/security factors
involved. Agreement was expressed with the trees, but disagreement in allowing the
hedges to grow higher causing visual obstructions. Reference was made to paying one
half the cost from the cemetery fund, but it was decided to see a drawing of this
proposed planting first.
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BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA SEPTEMBER 9, 1997
Mr. Wildner explained that the trees would grow to about 12’ tall because of the power
lines. Various species of trees were discussed. After a lengthy discussion about this
change being made at the request of one new resident, it was decided to request further
consideration be given to this by the City Commission.
Vice Chairwoman Padgett made a motion to put this item on hold, discuss in more detail
and look at the location closer. Under discussion, it was requested that the Forester be
contacted for his recommendation. There were further comments made about the
appearance of the Silver Buttonwood Tree. Motion carried unanimously.
There was further reference to the screening of the cemetery being continued around all
sides, including the southern boundary between High Point. Mr. Wildner replied that the
Mayor’s directive was interpreted to mean only along Woolbright Road.
2. SLEEVE APPARATUS
Mr. Wildner told about other cemeteries using a sleeve apparatus, which is the size of a
gravesite and is put in place to hold the sides of a grave from caving in. The cost is
approximately $1,600. It was agreed this would be useful and Mr. Wildner was
requested to check prices from welding shops and where other cemeteries had
obtained their units.
REPORTS ON CEMETERY AREAS ASSIGNED TO MEMBERS
B.
Ms. Padgett reported that Block J was heavily covered with cut dead grass; Block L
looked real messy with plastic flowers scattered; the infant’s statute looked like it
needed cleaning; and she noticed markers were raised in the old section. Ms. Smith
referred to driving through and stated that it looks pretty good, but Block R has some
sparse grass areas. Chairman Hensley stated that it looked excellent about a week
ago. Comments were then made about the competence of the present maintenance
crew being very satisfactory.
Chairman Hensley then assigned the old section to the flag pole to Ms. Kuehn. Ms.
Kuehn advised that the markers in the old section for Mayberry and McKay were very
low in the grass.
NEW BUSINESS
VIII.
NONE
OTHER
IX.
NONE
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BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA SEPTEMBER 9, 1997
X. ADJOURNMENT
In closing, Chairman Hensley again welcomed Ms. Kuehn as a new member and
expressed gratitude for her volunteering to serve on this board. The meeting was then
properly adjourned at 8:35 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Sue Kruse, City Clerk
(Two Tapes)
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