2019-09-19 Cemetery Board MinutesCity of Edmonds
Edmonds Memorial Cemetery Board Meeting Minutes
September 19, 2019 4 pm
Frances Anderson Center
Call to Order
Chair Jerry Janacek called the meeting to order at 4:00 pm.
Members present:
Jerry Janacek
Tracy Little
Joan Longstaff
Kerry Radley
Members Absent:
Melissa Johnson, Excused
Staff Present:
Rich Lindsay
Guests:
Kathy Hashbarger, My Edmonds News
Approval of Minutes: Reviewed and approved minutes for May, June and August (Longstaff/Radley)
New Business:
• Advertising: As our guest, Kathy Hashbarger from My Edmonds News, was in attendance we
discussed this new business item out of order. Kathy presented options for advertising and
answered our questions. It was moved, seconded and approved (Longstaff/Radley) that we
begin advertising in October on a monthly basis, and then contract for all of 2020. Kathy will
send the contract to Rich. Kathy also mentioned advertising at the Edmonds Theater as well as
opportunities for seminars. We will take those items up at a later meeting.
Chair Report:
• Board member Betty Gaeng, who has moved to Alaska, submitted her resignation on August 22,
but stated that she wishes to help with events. Jerry suggested that we appoint Betty as an
honorary board member. A motion was made, seconded and approved enthusiastically
(Longstaff/Radley).
• There will be two more board meetings in 2019 (no meeting in December).
• Joan read a letter from Faye Locke who had attended our August board meeting as a
prospective board member. She graciously declined at this time, but suggested she may be
available in the future.
Staff Report:
• Sexton's report for September was reviewed.
• Edmonds Rotary Noon Club painted the handrails at the columbarium and did a great job,
although they were not able to complete all 800 feet. We should do this earlier in the year
when the weather is warmer.
• Pontem mapping works very well, although there is still a lot of data to be entered.
• The Parks and Rec director position has not yet been filled.
Sales Report — Sales and Services for September
Month
Grave Sales 4
Niche Sales 7
Burials 4
Inurnments 1
Year to Date
Projections
26
40
15
25
36
55
7
25
Old Business:
• We welcomed Kerry as a new board member and heard about her very interesting life.
• We will plan to discuss themes for 2020 Memorial Day and Walk Back in Time events at the
remaining meetings this year.
New Business:
• Memorial Day 2020 will need extra planning as Michael Reagan and family members of many of
his honorees will be in attendance. Joan will invite Vivian Olson to attend our next meeting so
that we can get started on planning for an anticipated much larger attendance.
Adjournment:
The meeting was adjourned at 5:00 by Jerry Janacek.
Next Meeting:
Thursday, October 17, 2019, at the Frances Anderson Center, 700 Main Street.