HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-14-2014 MinutesMOUNTAIN VIEW CEMETERY BOARD MINUTES
Tuesday, October14.2014
2:00 PM
Members Present: Robert Kakos Warren Olson and Judi Roland
Members Absent: Arnie GaUi and Jeanne Coffey
Staff present: Craig Hudson, Angie Sherwin and Jaime Kelly
Call to Order: The meeting was called to order atlO9pmby Warren Olson.
Review of April 2014 Minutes: August 2014 minutes were moved for approval.
Old Business:
Stipps Meadmw — Review of the drainage issues that is impacting the cemetery due toresidential
construction. A suggestion ofaddingtes wells starting with a base line now and creating aboundary
around the existing wetland to monitor any future expansion of the wetland. Also adding trees since no
buffer was established creating a slope direct to the cemetery property. A drainage easement will hold
the HOAof the development responsible for any future issues. Jamie Kelly (O]A' Parks Planner and
Development Manager) was able to explain the rules for wetland buffer and development that the
builder should have been required to do. Discussion on whether a public hearing ever addressed the
current issues in years prior without coming toaconclusion.
Irrigation Water — The onsite irrigation well was never technically capped. This is based oninformation
from the Department of Energy. A 1975 water rights application, testing and a letter from 1976 indicate
that there was not enough water volume and the application was canceled. The DOE has made the
suggestion to bring on a well professional to reevaluate the well for irrigation. |s the cost of the initial
development and the legal fees to possibly establish the water rights even feasible verses continuing the
water service provided by Lake Haven Water District?
New Business:
Upright Memorial Addition: 3O new tandem graves have been placed in the 4m addition in front ofthe
cmiumba/ium wall since the 9th addition upright memorial section has sold out. There are 2-3quads
being added in the 9maddition.
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Advertising: Craig is requesting ideas for marketing dollars for the next board meeting. A suggestion was
made to link to other businesses' or churches' websites as a possibility.
Seasonal Employees: There were 3 spring / summer temp employees. For the fall there is one temp
employee at 4 hours a day. His duties included mowing and weeding flowerbeds. His position will end
towards the end of November based on the weather.
Robert Booth Home: Robert Booth has passed away. His adult children have power of attorney and had
started to remove vehicles from the property and emptying the trailer. They have since vacated the
trailer. There is a possibility of utilizing the trailer for the next cemetery care giver to eliminate the cost
of the current private security being used. The land is owned by the City of Auburn, the trailer was
owned by Robert Booth.
Reports:
Revenue Update -
• Aug $80K
• Sept $132K record month
Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at 3:00 pm by Warren Olson.
Approved I Date
Craig Hudson, Cemetery Manager
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