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CITY OF JEFFERSON CEMETERY RESOURCES BOARD
THURSDAY,NOVEMBER 19, 2015- 10:00 A.M.
SMALL CONFERENCE ROOM-JOHN G.CHRISTY MUNICIPAL BUILDING—320 E. MCCARTY STREET
TENTATIVE AGENDA
1. Call to Order
2. Approval of Minutes
a. Approval of Minutes for the October 29, 2015 Meeting
3. Old Business
a. Cemetery Maintenance Update (David Grellner)
b. Lincoln University ROTC Update (Nancy Thompson)
4. New Business
a. Department of Natural Resource Grant (Nancy Thompson)
b. Carrie Crittenden Monument (Nancy Thompson)
c. Tentative Cemetery Resources Board Meeting Schedule 2016 (David Grellner)
d. Onsite Visit to Old City Cemetery
5. Other Topics and Issues
a. Schedule Next Meeting
6. Adjournment
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Minutes
Cemetery Resources Board Meeting
Thursday, October 29, 2015
Members Present:
Nancy Thompson, Chair
Michael Shellman, Vice-Chair
Sherri Cook
Pat Rowe Kerr
Members Absent:
Tim Theroff
Mayor:
Carrie Tergin
Staff:
David Grellner, Environmental Health Manager
Don Beck, Property Inspector
Nancy Thompson called the meeting to order. A quorum was present.
The Cemetery Resource Board met on Thursday, October 29, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. in the Small
Conference Room, lower level of the John G. Christy Municipal Building, 320 E. McCarty Street,
Jefferson City, Missouri.
Approval of the Minutes:
A motion was made for the approval of the minutes from the September 24, 2015 meeting by
Michael Shellman, Sherri Cook seconded. Minutes were approved.
Old Business:
David Grellner discussed the removal of the large maple tree in Woodland Cemetery. Hentges
Tree Service was awarded the bid to remove the tree. Discussion also came up about the over
decorated graves at Longview Cemetery. David stated the person has been contacted and
explained the decoration guidelines. An extension was given for removal of the decoration due
to the return of the notice letter by the postal service and no forwarding address.
New Business:
David Grellner presented to the Cemetery Resources Board a list of cemetery maintenance and
decoration guidelines. The Board reviewed the guidelines and offered suggestions to enhance
it.
Nancy Thompson discussed the meeting with Dr. Ruthi Sturdevant, Craig Sturdevant, John
Carroll and Lt. Colonel Ray Ferguson concerning the location of burials in the western section of
Old City Cemetery. Discussion also occurred about how many names can be placed on the
Gone But Not Forgotten Monument if names are brought forth from this project. Also discussed
was how to obtain donations for this project from different avenues such as press stories,
advertisements, etc. Nancy discussed the upcoming meeting with the Department of Natural
Resources to obtain grant funding for these projects.
Minutes of the City of Jefferson Cemetery Resources Board pg.2
October 29,2015
Nancy also discussed funding for the Carrie Crittenden Stone to place a monument in
Woodland Cemetery. Discussion then occurred about the State of Missouri burial plot and the
law that governs its maintenance. Discussion also occurred between Board members and staff
about identifying veterans and placing unknown veteran markers along the wall between
National Cemetery and Woodland Cemetery.
Don Beck discussed the Longview Cemetery record book. Pat Rowe Kerr discussed putting
veteran flags on graves and also discussed participation from other organizations such as the
Navel Sea Cadets. Also discussion occurred about putting wreaths on the veteran's graves.
Mayor Tergin came to the meeting and said she would give a letter of recommendation to help
support the Cemetery Resources Board projects. She also offered the Cemetery Board to
come to the Council Meetings to give updates on projects.
Pat also mentioned funeral homes for donations. Families could possibly donate to cemetery
causes when making arrangements for loved ones.
Other topics and issues:
The next Cemetery Resource Board meeting was set for Thursday, November 19, 2015 at
10:00 a.m. in the Small Conference Room at City Hall.
Adjournment:
With no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
David Grellner