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William O'Neal College Cemetery group asks Spencer County for help maintaining historic site
Summary
A representative for William O'Neal College Cemetery asked the court for small, regular maintenance funding; county officials said a $5,000 annual cemetery line exists and invited a formal request for allocation.
During the public‑comment portion of the Spencer County Fiscal Court meeting, Ryan Irvin identified himself as representing the William O'Neal College Cemetery and asked the court for assistance to maintain the large, historic Black cemetery.
Irvin said the group has relied on donations and volunteers but needs steady support for routine grass cutting and minor upkeep; he estimated routine maintenance at roughly $70–$90 per month. Court members responded that the county has historically budgeted a cemetery maintenance line (about $5,000 annually) and encouraged the group to submit a formal funding request and required paperwork so the court can consider a grant or appropriation. The court said any request received would be reviewed, voted on and, if approved, paid by check from the county.
No formal vote on a specific allocation took place at the meeting; court staff instructed Mr. Irvin on the application process and asked the group to submit a written request with details of intended use.
