08 July 2021
CHAPEL ST LEONARDS PARISH COUNCIL
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CEMETERY COMMITTEE
Held at Chapel Point on
8th July 2021 at 10.30 am
Present: Cllrs Barrs, Evans, Hibbert-Greaves, & Mrs Robinson
In attendance Cllr Mrs Hamilton
Parish Clerk
1. Apologies for absence
Mrs King resigned from the Council last night
2. Declarations of interest
None
3. Election of Chairman
Cllr Hibbert-Greaves proposed Cllr Mrs Robinson, seconded by Cllr Evans and unanimously agreed.
Cllr Robinson accepted the post
4. Election of Vice Chairman
Cllr Hibbert-Greaves nominated himself, seconded by Cllr Evans, and unanimously agreed
5. To Review the Committee Structure - sent to Councillors before the meeting
There were no amendments, and it was unanimously agreed that the policy should be adopted
6. To Review and Adopt the following policies – sent to Councillors before the meeting
Burial Ground Policy, Cemetery Regulations
There were no amendments, and it was unanimously agreed that the policies should be adopted
7. Balance of the Cemetery Reserve as at 30th April 2021
£13503.89
Noted
8. Report on the work carried out in the Cemetery
The work on the trees and bushes, together with the first section
of the footpath have been completed.
Still to be completed
The final section of the footpath, French Drains, and the marking up of the Cemetery
Noted
9. To discuss the general appearance of the Cemetery, to include graves not conforming
with the regulations
Cllr Mrs Robinson reported that the grass had been cut, however the sign to the Cemetery
was almost covered, this will be attended to by the contractor.
She also reported that the front of the Church needed some attention – the Clerk will speak to the
Church.
The benches in the cemetery require a clean, but this cannot be actioned until the bushes hanging
over them are cut back.
It was agreed that the operatives would remove dead flowers from the graves in the lawned
Cemetery when putting the bins out. It was also agreed that the Operatives would clear and weed
the Pagoda.
The Clerk requested that the Committee supply her with a list of graves that do not conform
to regulations
10. Agenda Items for the next meeting
Up date on the outstanding work
Meeting Closed at 11.00 am
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