CITVOF  JACKSON ALIFORNIA  CITY OFJACKSON Cemetery Meeting Minutes Wednesday, 07-08-20  COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT: Steve McLean, Chairman Debby Collins, Committee Member Keith Davis, Vice-Chairman  COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABSENT: Chad Simmons, Committee Member Jim Laughton, Committee Member STAFF IN ATTENDANCE: Maintenance Superintendent Max Godde PUBLIC IN ATTENDANCE:  None.  Chairman McLean called the meeting to order at 10:10a.m. 1.PUBLIC MATTERS NOT ON' THE AGENDA.  None.  2. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES. June 10, 2020. Chairman McLean said he had not completed the June minutes at this time. The reading/approval ofminutes were postponed to August. 3.1 MAINTENANCE PROJECTS AT' THE CEMETARY (Public Works Superintendent Updates). Superintendent Max Godde said they were successful getting the Camp crew ini to work at the cemetery. The crew was pulled out to a fire and then returned a few days later for a full day. They worked in the older section, trimmed a lot oftrees, removed dead limbs, racking then called to another fire. Still some piles of leaves to be pick up but overall it looks good. Member Collins mentioned she noticed it looked like some tree planting took place. Max mentioned he responded to a complaint, someone's s father is buried there and the weeds needed to be cleaned. Max said he completed that. Max reminded the committee that the city manager wants him to assume the Sexton duties for now. Recently he has a new agreement with the city that after he retires he can retain some health benefits ifl he performs volunteer work which will mostly be with 4. SIGNAGE FOR PATHWAYS. McLean mentioned that he had not made the contact to the Ledger Dispatch until he got the ok and/or clearance from the City Manager because maybe the city council or Mayor would like to be involved sO he will follow up with appropriate city staff first. City Public Works Superintendent Godde suggested asking for volunteers tol help install the new signs as well. He asked that we come up with a date to meet at the cemetery and determine where the signs should be located. Max mentioned the option of wood poles VS. metal and his crew is use to working with metal. The committee agree to using metal. The committee decided to meet at the cemetery on 7-14, 7:30am.  the cemetery committee.    5. UPDATE CEMETERY POLICY REVIEW. Project still ongoing. The committee discussed Policy Item "T". McLean said he will try to meet with Ione Cemetery Administration. Member Davis suggested 6. CEMETERY CLEANUP. The committee discussed the various groups that use to help clean up but with the current Covid 19 concerns has made it difficult. Collins mentioned the Rotary and Native Sons. Member Davis mentioned Seniors at. Argonaut High School are always looking for community work. Davis said he would check on that. Also check with Mayor Stimpson because he'saLyon member. Davis mentioned a citizen mentioned that there's no public restroom. Max said the city has aj portable restroom 7. WALKWAY REPAIR: This item was postponed until the next meeting or when member Simmons was  looking at current State law.  that can be installed.  available to provide an update.  8. ANY OTHER BUSINESS. Max reported that Trevor to help cemetery digitize the maps. The city manager told Trevor to consult with the city engineer for assistance as to not take up some ofhis time. Trevor did meet with the city consultant and will get a cost to put the cemetery on GIS. Max also mentioned meeting a retired gentleman in Rolling Wood named Bob Dominic and he knows how to digitize maps. Between the city engineer and possibly Mr. Dominic we will begin making progress on these projects.  MEETING ADJOURNMENT. Meeting was adjourned at 11:00a a.m. Approved by Committee. July 08, 2020 hb Steve McLean, Chairman