Cemetery Book update.
3.
This project is still ongoing. Mr. Vidal was able to visit several more cemeteries with the
information provided by Mr. Godino. He reported progress towards completion but there are still
several cemeteries to be visited, remapped, and updated with current markers, directions, GPS
locations, etc.
Mr. Godino will ask Ms. Godino about the cover illustrator and for some insight as to how to
proceed. Mr. Vidal wondered if there was a Committee logo that could be used. The committee
is quite partial to using the current illustration if possible.
Mr. Vidal requested information on access to the Cemetery committee website to make changes
to the posted listings. Mr. Godino suggested starting with the Mayor’s Assistant. Mr. Vidal will
follow up with her to gain access.
DISCUSSED
RESULT:
Committee Position Fulfillment -
Chairperson
4.
Vice-Chairperson
Vote for Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson Position.
The position is currently being filled by Mr. Vidal. The Committee decided to table this vote
until the next meeting when more members are available.
Flagging - as discussed earlier, these duties have been assumed by Ms. Reynolds.
DISCUSSED
RESULT:
Any other Old Business to Come Before the Committee.
None.
5.
XIII. NEW BUSINESS
Any other New Business to Come Before the Committee.
1.
April is National Volunteer Appreciation Month. Naomi Rodriguez, Town Council was present
to express the Town’s appreciation for the volunteer service the Cemetery Committee was
providing. It was noted there are over 200 volunteers across the many Committees,
Commissions, and Boards that support the Town in many ways.
As done last year, the Committee discussed setting the first date for flagging the two large
cemeteries and postponing it to the following week in case of inclement weather. This pattern
will be repeated until the flagging is completed. It was decided to start the flagging on May 4th,
2024, at 9:00 a.m. The Committee will meet at and begin with the Avery Stoddard Cemetery
then travel to the Gales Ferry Cemetery. Mr. Godino will remind Ms. Staley to request the
presence of the Boy Scouts and any other groups available to volunteer. With the additional help,
the anticipated time to completion would be less than three hours.
Mr. Godino was notified by Steve Masalin, Public Works Director, of a large dead ash tree and
additional overhanging limbs that could cause potential damage to the cemetery if they were to