09-10-2014 Queensbury Cemetery Commission
Minutes of the
September
September 10,2014—9 a.m.
PRESENT:
' Superintendent:Connie Goedert
Commissioners: Jennifer Switzer
Donna Partridge
ABSENT:
Commissioners:Brian Dreitlein
The meeting was called to order at 9 a.m.
Executive Session:None required
Regular Session:
Employee Information:No items to discuss.
Staff Meeting: Was held recently to discuss department expectations including issues concerning
accountability.
Crematory Maintenance Report:No items to discuss.
Equipment Maintenance:The lawn mower (60" rear discharger—walker)will cost approximately
$16,000. The bid will be released next month.
Outside Clean-Up:Tree removal bids were received ranging from$12,000 to$18,000. Low bid received
was from Dick Sears for the large trees close to graves. The Town is reviewing the$12,000 contract
which will allow the safe removal of trees that are dead and/or hollow and a safety and hazard. All
board members present approved the contract and removal
Miscellaneous—Connie Goedert updated the Commission on the following items:
o One way traffic—the commission discussed dosing 2-way traffic corning into the cemetery and
creating one-way traffic to insure the safety of those traveling on the narrow roadways.
o Litigation regarding ownership and burial rights on the Mellon lot has closed.
o Connie visited the Sisson residence with Supervisor Strough and Councilman Irish recently at the
request of Mr.Irish to determine if the residence was a burial site and determine what if any
assistance the Town could offer to the owners of the private property.
• Core Scientific a company accepts metals from crematories and recycles them into precious
metals. Connie will investigate this process and report back to the Commission.
9 The dump truck damaged by the clearing of trees will be replaced by insurance and some funds
available in the vehicle reserve. The estimated cost of replacement is$40,000.
o Review of the financials—including lot sales
With no further business the meeting was adjourned at 9:55 am.