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Canaryville board weighs cemetery preservation, ground‑penetrating radar and fee changes
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Summary
Board members discussed reapplying for a cemetery grant to fund ground‑penetrating radar, plans for urn spaces and a movable fire pit, and the need to raise burial rates to cover ongoing maintenance and water costs. The historical society offered volunteer help; power installation work at the cemetery is underway.
Canaryville — The Town Board discussed steps to protect and manage the town cemetery, including a plan to reapply for a grant to pay for ground‑penetrating radar and proposals to revise burial fees.
Committee member (S3) said the board would “try to go for the grant again for the cemetery to pay for part of the ground penetration radar,” explaining the radar would help identify unmarked plots and optimize use of remaining space. The member noted low burial fees and recurring maintenance costs for cemetery water as a funding concern and asked the board to consider changing rates to cover those costs.
Why it matters: The cemetery contains older, uncertain burial areas that require careful mapping before more plots are sold; GPR (ground‑penetrating radar) is a standard tool to reduce the risk of disturbing unknown graves.
Board members discussed making a dedicated area for urns and installing a movable block fire pit for memorial gatherings so future burials would not be encroached. Committee member (S2) said the town would avoid permanent installations that could later interfere with additional burials. The historical society signaled readiness to support a volunteer service project to install gravel, treated logs and a nonpermanent fire pit.
Infrastructure work is already under way: staff reported that surge protectors and a transformer may have been installed and that crews are trenching conduit and preparing to meter power at the cemetery and transfer station. Rocky Mountain Power was mentioned in relation to broader local power‑shutoff discussions, and committee members asked for confirmation of panels and meters being completed.
Next steps: The board agreed staff should pursue the grant application and prepare potential rate‑change options for future discussion. The town will coordinate with the historical society for volunteer work and confirm the status of electrical installations.