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. Greenwood Cemetery Board
Greenwood Cemetery
P.O.Box 252
Canton, IL
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Meetins� Date: November 13, 2013
Present: Susan Walters, Roy Richardson (Sexton) and Barb Ranalio. John Favorita is still
recovering from surgery. We had two visitors — Ray and Emily Cleer. The meeting was called to
order at 9:00 AM.
Old Business
*The October 9, 2013 minutes were read, corrected and approved. Copies of the minutes will be
sent to Mayor Jeffrey Fritz, City Treasurer Kathy Luker, City Clerk Diana Pavley-Rock, Community
Services Director Jason Strandberg and Administrative Assistant Carol Kohler.
*Brandon Hammond has filed for workman's compensation due to an injury sustained last year on
June 26, 2012.
*People are inquiring about replacement of vases that were stolen last summer. Diana is working
with the insurance company.
New Business
"The Greenwood Cemetery Financial Statements prepared by Hocker & Fitzjarrald, P.C. were
distributed. The balance as of October 31, 2013 was$46,840.82.
*Roy distributed his monthly report for October 2013.
-There were six burials.
-There were four burials of ashes.
-There were six graves sold.
-A new battery was purchased for the work truck.
-Four pieces of marble for the mausoleum were purchased from Rich Murray from
Bartonville for the cost of$896.00
-Brandon Hammond has been put on disability per Diana Pavley-Rock, city clerk.
-Roy was told if he needed help to call the city.
*Ray and Emily Cleer attended the meeting as spokespersons from Canton Main Street. They have
been doing research on Canton history. A tombstone was presented in 1925 in memory of Isaac
Swan. Isaac Swan is the founder of Canton and was killed in 1835 in a tornado. When the tombstone
was given by the city it was placed in a part of the original section of the cemetery. It is in the far
northwest corner of the cemetery and there are no roads leading to it. Mr. Swan is not buried in
Greenwood Cemetery, and it is unclear where he is buried. It also overlooks the city
sewage department, which wasn't there at the time of its placement. They would like the tombstone
moved to the downtown area. Ray and Emily will contact Nancy Rabel to look up cemetery/city
protocol concerning this request. Abel's will be contacted to get a quote to have the tombstone
moved.
"At the Spoon River Reads Cemetery Walk Barb was asked why the flags were not lit at night. Roy
found 'flag policy' which states, `The United States flag may be flown at night. The flag does not have
to be illuminated. G.R. Watson verified this on October 27, 2001 with the Canton Commander of the
VFW. The Commander verified this with U.S. Representative Lane Evans.
*It was discussed and decided that the price for the available crypts in the mausoleum will be
$1,000.00 each.
"There was discussion about having street signs made for the roads and lanes throughout the
cemetery, which would make it easier to find plots. No decision was made.
*Susan reported that two $50,000.00 Certificates' of Deposit with the Farmington Bank are coming
due. She will renew them with the Farmington Bank at .65°/a interest for 24 months.
Due to the holidays the next board meeting will be held December 12, 2013 at the cemetery office at
9:00 AM. Barb will contact Larry Eskridge of the meeting change.
With no further business the meeting was adjourned at 10:15 AM.
Respectfully submitted, READ AND APPROVED
Barb Ranallo DECEMBER 12, 2013