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Council approves front-line fence for Josephine Cemetery with a $30,000 budget
Summary
After reviewing options and costs, council approved a not-to-exceed $30,000 contract with Smith Fencing (Farmersville) to install a wrought-iron front fence and pursue name plaques for Josephine Cemetery; full-perimeter work was considered too costly at this time.
Council discussed several options for fencing the Josephine Cemetery, including a full-perimeter wrought-iron fence estimated at roughly $34,000 and more modest front-line work. Members noted existing farm fencing and livestock concerns on adjacent properties and weighed cost and maintenance implications.
After discussion about signage and whether family members should contribute to name plaques, the council approved a motion accepting the bid from Smith Fencing (Farmersville) to install a front-line wrought-iron fence with a not-to-exceed budget of $30,000. Members said the city will pursue name plaques and consider future additions but limited the initial scope to the public-facing fence to manage cost.
Staff will work with the vendor to finalize designs, ensure clearance from adjacent farm fencing where necessary and return with final placement and plaque details.
