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Montevallo council approves MOU to preserve Old Salem Cemetery and Salem Memory Chapel
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Summary
The Montevallo City Council approved a memorandum transferring deeds and $30,067.03 to the city and establishing a restricted account; the city will provide perpetual care and insurance for Salem Cemetery and Salem Memory Chapel.
The Montevallo City Council on March 9 approved a Memorandum of Understanding that transfers deeds and $30,067.03 in trust funds for the care of Old Salem Cemetery and the Salem Memory Chapel to the City of Montevallo.
The motion to adopt the MOU was made by Council Member David King and seconded by Council Member Lelia Mitchell; the measure passed by unanimous voice vote. Under the agreement, the city will create a restricted bank account holding the transferred funds, provide general liability, casualty and property insurance for the cemetery grounds and chapel, and commit to perpetual maintenance of the grounds and building.
The MOU states the Old Salem Cemetery Association, Salem School Community Trustees and Salem Cemetery Trustees will transfer described deeds and the cited funds from Trustmark National Bank to the city. The city agreed the funds will remain separate from general operating funds and will be used solely for cemetery and chapel-related expenses.
No public amendment or dissent was recorded during the council action. The full MOU text and signature pages are recorded in the meeting appendices.