08/03/2022 Cemetery Commission Meeting Minutes

Braintree Cemetery Commission

Minutes of meeting

Attendees: Mike Gaidys, Kris Haupt, Karl Jassen

The meeting was called to order at 7:06 pm on August 3rd, 2022

Meeting was called to order by Mike Gaidys at 7:06

Motion to approve the minutes from July 6th meeting was moved by Kris and seconded by Karl with no objections

Old Business

There was no old business

 New Business

1.  The following Rules and Regulations for Natural or Green burials were unanimously adopted.

    a. The use of machines is prohibited

    b. The graves will be 4 feet deep and mounded up to 1 to 2 feet

    c. Any Green or Natural burial will be $1000.

    d. New Green or natural lots will be located at Mountain View and the plot will be 18 sq. ft. Consistent with Mt. View regulations.  Location will be at the first field in the Northeast corner

    e. Body will either be wrapped in a shroud or placed in a wooden casket

    f. Graves will be marked as Green or Natural on burial map. A graveside marker may also be used, if wanted.

2.  With full burials, a commissioner will be present with whomever opens and closes the grave.  The fee will be $700.

Adjournment:

At 7:30, Mike made the motion to adjourn and Karl seconded it, Motion passed 3-0

Next meeting will be September 7th at 7:00 P.M.

Respectfully Submitted,

Michael Gaidys