Cemetery Board Minutes

a) Approval of Agenda

Resolution #01-26

Moved by: Matt Frolick
Seconded by: Brad Shewfelt

Be it resolved that the Cemetery Board approves the April 29, 2026 agenda.

Result: Carried

b) Approval of Minutes (December 1, 2025)

Resolution #02-26

Moved by: Merril Evoy
Seconded by: Matt Frolick

Be it resolved that the Cemetery Board approves the minutes of December 1, 2025.

Result: Carried

a) Plot Map and Layout – Chair’s Update

The Chair provided an update on the plot map and layout project. The Board agreed to have Boyd Frenette complete a site layout and replace plot pins. Work on map corrections will follow.

b) Draft Cemetery By-law Review

i. Summary of Submitted Comments

The Clerk presented written comments from the Chair. Additional comments were presented by Member Darin Evoy and received for consideration.

ii. Member Discussion – Additional Amendments

Members discussed amendments. The Clerk will revise the draft by-law based on submissions and meeting direction.

iii. Section-by-Section Review

The Board reviewed the draft by-law and passed the following motion:

Resolution #03-26

Be it resolved that all interments, including cremations, must have a marker. The rules shall allow:

• Two cremations on a full burial lot, or
• Four cremations in a cremation-only plot

Minimum marker size: 8 inches by 4 inches.

Result: Carried

iv. Direction to Staff

Staff will confirm whether proposed limits and marker requirements comply with legislation and the cemetery licence.

c) Phase 3 – Stone Straightening Project

The project will proceed after layout work is completed. A tender will be prepared for approximately 100 stones. One previously repaired stone requires further correction.

d) East Line Property Purchase – Update

An issue with the title on the road allowance was identified. A title search will be conducted and reported back.

e) North Side Access Road – Site Review

Further decisions depend on completion of layout work. Members may visit the site independently and report findings at a future meeting.

a) Next Meeting Date

Resolution #04-26

Moved by: Darin Evoy
Seconded by: Merril Evoy

Be it resolved that the next meeting be held Wednesday, August 26, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.

Result: Carried