Cemetery Commission Meeting Minutes
April 15, 2026
Town Clerk’s Office — 6:30pm
The Commission convened at the Town Clerk’s Office at 6:35pm. A quorum was present,
and all motions were seconded.
Commission members present: Susan Stitely , Patti Garbeck, Amy Hunt, Stephanie
Appleton, and Cacky Peltz.
Welcome of new member, Cacky Peltz
Review of plot purchases – Lily Barron, Town Treasurer
• Lilly presented the Balance Sheet for the current year which shows a liability of
$250 for Kirkyard burial service fees.
• Burial Fees – There is confusion on the sexton’s payment. He receives a flat fee
that is listed on the price list; however, does he also get paid $250 for each
burial? Lily will reach out to Joe for clarification and let us know. If he is not owed
that money, then it will be cemetery revenue as opposed to a liability.
• Plot Fee – FY 24 there were 4 plots sold. The CemCom previously decided the $15
deed recording fee is included in the cost of a plot. Lily will check on other fees
and how they are allocated.
• Lily asked for clarification on the location of the green burial cemetery. Susan
shared the green burial map for the South Woodbury Cemetery.
Previous Meeting Minutes
• Patti moved to approve the July 22, 2025 and the January 4, 2026
minutes; Amy seconded it, and the motion passed unanimously.
Election of Commission Officers
Patti nominated Susan as Chair, Amy seconded it
Amy nominated Stephanie for Secretary, Amy seconded it
Susan nominated Amy for Treasurer Patti seconded it
Susan moved to elect the slate as a whole Patti seconded it and the motion was
approved unanimously
Other Business:
Review of RFP for road into green burial section
• The new road needs work (steep area), the old one has been being used for now.
We want to make the new road similar to the existing roads into the cemetery.
We reviewed the CemCom Request for Proposals Bid Form.
• For advertising, Susan suggested placing it in the Hardwick Gazette, Front Porch
Forum and the Town website as well as sending it to a few others who have
expressed interest.
• Bids will be due one month from the date it appears publicly.
Cemetery signs
Patti asked for us to agree on the official names of the cemeteries before she makes the signs. We decided to keep the names as agreed upon previously in the Rules &
Regulations.
Buck Lake, West Woodbury, South Woodbury, Woodbury Center, Woodbury-Cabot
Placement of flags for Memorial Day
• Patti has ordered the flags and will check on when they will be ready.
• We will try to place the flags together or in groups of three if possible to
familiarize ourselves with each cemetery.
• Tentatively agreed on May 3rd to place flags together.
• Tentatively agreed to do West Woodbury on either May 3rd or May 13th.
Winter clean-up
• Mike Tatro will be doing this.
The meeting adjourned at approximately 7:31pm.
Submitted: Stephanie Appleton, Secretary
Signed by: Susan Stitely, Chair
April 17, 2026