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Cedar Fort

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Cemetery Committee

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Cemetery Committee Meeting Minutes DRAFT - 4.6.2026

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Meeting

Event Start Date & Time

April 6, 2026 07:00 PM

Description/Agenda

Town of Cedar Fort Cemetery Committee Meeting Minutes Monday, April 6, 2026 - 7:00 PM Town Hall, 50 East Center Street, Cedar Fort, UT CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 7:05 p.m. 1. Roll Call Committee Members Present: Vickie Draper Lynda Norris Gina Hacking Sexton: Harry Draper 2. Prayer / Thought A prayer was offered by Lynda Norris. 3. Pledge of Allegiance All present stood and recited the Pledge of Allegiance. CONSENT ITEMS The Committee reviewed the following meeting minutes: March 2, 2026 During discussion it was noted that the April 2, 2025 minutes needed additional review. Motion: Andra Carter made the motion: 'I make a motion to approve March meeting minutes.' Seconded: Gina Hacking Vote: All those in favor said 'Aye.' The motion passed unanimously. BUSINESS ITEMS 1. Grant Project Update Discussion included: Ongoing cemetery mapping project and coordination with a mapping company Extensive corrections being made to cemetery records and plot data Use of FamilySearch to gather birth and death information Difficulty obtaining complete historical data Work being done to correct burial locations and fill in missing records Goal to meet upcoming June deadline Need to track volunteer hours for grant match requirements Additional discussion included: Creation of a detailed cemetery map including block, plot, and burial locations Future plan to install a display board/map for visitors to locate graves Consideration of adding recognition for veterans, possibly on a wall near the gazebo Target timeline of Memorial Day for some project elements No motion was made. 2. Cemetery Grant Discussion included: Coordination with Kimball regarding placement of the gazebo Cement quote received from Geneva Rock (approximately $1,050 for a 12x12 slab, 4-inch thickness) Gravel to be donated by Sons and Daughters Discussion of improvements to cemetery layout and infrastructure Additional topics: Proposal to redesign cemetery entrance and parking layout to improve safety and accessibility Concern about fire risk due to parking in tall grass Discussion of creating a gravel parking area and adjusting road alignment Plan to review layout onsite at a future meeting No motion was made. 3. Service Project - April 29th Discussion included: Community cleanup project scheduled for April 29 Coordination with youth groups and community volunteers Tasks identified: Placing rocks to mark burial locations Weed trimming and cleanup Removing unwanted or deteriorated items General maintenance and beautification Additional discussion: Need for supplies such as gloves, garbage bags, and tools Encouragement for volunteers to bring personal yard equipment Possible provision of water/refreshments by Sons and Daughters Spraying scheduled for Wednesday prior to cleanup (cemetery, park, and rec center) Also discussed: Responsibility and authority for removing old decorations from graves Ongoing maintenance concerns including weeds, sagebrush, broken benches, and sprinkler issues No motion was made. PUBLIC COMMENT No public comments were received. ADJOURNMENT Motion A motion was made to adjourn the meeting. Lynda Norris made a motion: 'I make a motion we adjourn.' Seconded: Gina Hacking Vote: All those in favor said 'Aye.' The motion passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 7:40 PM.

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Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals needing special accommodations during this meeting should notify the Town Clerk, at 801-768-2147 at least 24 hours priors to the meeting.

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Meeting Location

Town Hall, 50 East Center Street
Cedar Fort, UT 84013
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Contact Name

Kandice Johnson

Contact Email

clerk@cedarfort.gov

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April 06, 2026 09:53 PM

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April 06, 2026 09:53 PM

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