Minutes 10-08-09
MINUTES OF THE CEMETERY BOARD MEETING HELD ON THURSDAY,
OCTOBER 8, 2009, AT 6:00 P.M. IN
COMMISSION CHAMBERS, BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA
PRESENT:
Karilyn Norem Hohner, Vice Chair Tom Balfe, Parks Manager
Janet Prainito, Secretary Jody Rivers, Parks Superintendent
Bonnie Glinski
ABSENT:
Dale "Harry" Hatch, Chair
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m.
2. Attendance
Secretary Prainito called the roll.
3. Agenda Approval
Tom Balfe, Parks Manager, requested the following addition:
?Under "Unfinished Business," Item D, "Pricing for Emblems"
Motion
Ms. Glinski moved to approve the agenda as amended. Secretary Prainito seconded the
motion that passed unanimously.
4. Approval of Minutes – August 13, 2009
Motion
Ms. Glinski moved to approve the minutes as presented. Secretary Prainito seconded
the motion that passed unanimously.
5. Receipt of Revenue/Expense Sheets – July & August 2009
Secretary Prainito noted the Finance Department included the Florida Municipal
Investment Trust report along with the July sheets for the Board's review.
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Motion
Ms. Glinski moved to accept the reports. Secretary Prainito seconded the motion that
passed unanimously.
6. Receipt of Sales Reports – August & September 2009
Motion
Secretary Prainito moved to accept the reports. Ms. Glinski seconded the motion that
passed unanimously.
7. Unfinished Business
A. Parks Division Reports – August & September 2009
Mr. Balfe read the reports for the months of August and September 2009 as contained
in the meeting materials.
B. Status report regarding engraving charges for benches at the Cemetery
(Tabled)
Motion
Ms. Glinski moved to remove the item from the table. Secretary Prainito seconded the
motion that passed unanimously.
Mr. Balfe provided samples of the limestone material furnished by Mr. Ferazzoli. The
material would be used to construct the benches. The cost of the bench would be $875
as compared to the "India Gray" granite bench at $630 and the "Diamond Pink" granite
at $1,602. The "Diamond Pink" was more costly as the color was not standard. If the
granite bench were selected, it would be necessary to purchase 10 all at once. It was
agreed the simultaneous purchase of 10 benches would be advantageous and would
sell, just as the vases had. It was noted the benches could be accommodated behind
and in front of the Mausoleum. Discussion ensued as to the leg shape of the bench,
and it was agreed the "harp" leg was more attractive than the straight leg.
Mr. Balfe noted the cost of the benches would amount to $630.35 per bench for 10
benches. The cost to blast the benches would be $110 per visit, regardless of the
number of benches. As such, it was suggested the benches be engraved once a month.
Mr. Balfe noted the cost per letter would amount to $2.25 and the cost for 20
characters would be $45. Various scenarios were discussed as to the names and/or
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characters to be engraved, and whether one side or both sides of the bench should be
engraved. It was agreed all engraving requests required Board approval. It was
suggested a charge for the benches be established at $1,250.
Motion
Secretary Prainito moved to purchase 10 benches, "India Gray" granite with harp legs.
The charge to the public would be $1,250 per bench to include $110 for engraving, up
to 20 characters with up to two first names and one last name inscribed on each side of
the bench and a $3 charge for each character over 20 characters. All requests for
inscriptions must be approved by the Board. Ms. Glinski seconded the motion that
passed unanimously.
Mr. Balfe noted the cost to the City for the 10 benches would be $6,303.
C. Review and approve quotes for new lift for Boynton Beach Mausoleum
(Tabled)
Motion
Secretary Prainito moved to remove the item from the table. Ms. Glinski seconded the
motion that passed unanimously.
Pursuant to discussions at the last meeting, Mr. Balfe had contacted Mr. Puckett, of
Puckett Supply. Mr. Puckett advised that he no longer manufactured the lift, nor would
he be able to furnish any parts. A new lift would cost between $12,000 and $13,000.
It was suggested Mr. Balfe contact companies that repaired hydraulics, as the lift could
be refurbished at a cost of between $2,000 and $3,000. Unlike the new lifts which
were made of steel, the current lift was made of aluminum and would last a good deal
longer. In lieu of spending $12,000 or $13,000 for a new lift, Mr. Balfe felt it would
make more sense to refurbish the lift. The Board agreed to strike the item from the
agenda.
D. Pricing for Emblems
Mr. Balfe distributed sheets containing emblems furnished by Lake Worth Monuments.
The cost to the City for each emblem would amount to $15, unless the emblem was out
of the ordinary. It was suggested a limit of two emblems per crypt or niche be
permitted at a charge of $50 per emblem.
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Motion
Ms. Glinski moved that the Board allow up to two emblems at $50 each. All requests
for emblems would require Board approval. Secretary Prainito seconded the motion.
Discussion ensued, and it was noted the vendor could produce many more emblems
than as reflected on the sheets. It was also noted that all charges previously or
currently agreed upon by the Board required the approval of the City Commission prior
to collection of the charges. As such, it would be necessary for Ms. Rivers to prepare
an agenda item in order for all prices to be approved simultaneously by the
Commission.
The motion passed unanimously.
8. New Business
A. Discuss prices for crypts and niches at Boynton Beach Mausoleum.
(Tabled)
Motion
Ms. Glinski moved to take the item off the table. Secretary Prainito seconded the
motion that passed unanimously.
Mr. Balfe provided a chart of both comparison and recommended prices for crypts and
niches. Purchases of crypts or niches would include the opening and closing, the trays
and the inscription. A Tandem crypt would include two openings and closings. Mr.
Balfe noted the City currently owned Crypt E-6, Section F in the Sunrise Building. It
was noted that many of the crypt/niche prices shown on the chart were for privately-
owned cemeteries.
Mr. Balfe advised of the following prices for a True Companion crypt (noted as
"Tandem" on the chart) for the City of Delray Beach:
?First level: $4,800 for at-need and $3,840 for pre-need
?Second level: $5,175 for at-need and $4,140 for pre-need
?Third level: Same as the second level
?Fourth level: $4,800 for at-need and $3,840 for pre-need
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?Fifth level: $4,300 for at-need and $3,440 for pre-need
?Sixth level: Same as the fifth level
It was believed the prices suggested would appear to be high if presented to the
Commission. As such, it was suggested pricing be obtained from at least two other
municipal cemeteries. It was therefore suggested the item be tabled.
Motion
Secretary Prainito moved to table the item. Ms. Glinski seconded the motion that
passed unanimously.
B. Ratify the approval of the request from Efron Stein and Dorothy Stein for
a refund on Lots 523 A&B, Block O. Boynton Beach Memorial Park
Addition #1 in the amount of $1,200. (The original price was $175 less
$35 (20%) for a total refund of $140.
Motion
Secretary Prainito moved to approve. Ms. Glinski seconded the motion that passed
unanimously.
C. Ratify the approval of the request from John R. Gundlach and Benjamin L.
Gundlach for a refund on Lot 613-A, Block O, Boynton Beach Memorial
Park Addition #1 in the amount of $140. (The original price was $175
less $35 (20%) for a total refund of $140.
Motion
Secretary Prainito moved to approve. Ms. Glinski seconded the motion that passed
unanimously.
D. Approve the request by Renee Brown to disinter Richard Paul Karl Brown
(infant) from Lot 242, Block L, Boynton Beach Memorial Park.
Motion
Secretary Prainito moved to approve. Ms. Glinski seconded the motion that passed
unanimously.
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E. Approve the request for a refund from Richard H. Stackhouse and Jean C.
Stackhouse for Crypt #E-6, Section F, Sunrise Building. (Original
purchase price was $925 less 50% for a total refund of $462.40)
Motion
Secretary Prainito moved to approve. Ms. Glinski seconded the motion that passed
unanimously.
9. Other
None
10. Future Agenda Items
A. City Attorney to review Code section on the Cemetery for the purpose of
updating archaic language, and add definitions.
B. Discuss and make recommendation for the City Commission regarding a
transfer fee for crypts and niches at Boynton Beach Mausoleum. (Tabled)
11. Adjournment
There being no further business to discuss, the meeting properly adjourned at 7:06
p.m.
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Stephanie D. Kahn
Recording Secretary
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