Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Municipal Operations topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Kanosh council approves posting for seasonal cemetery mowing pending insurance review
Summary
Council approved posting one to two part-time seasonal cemetery mow positions pending confirmation of insurance coverage and cost; council also discussed introducing a bench permit (modeled on Fillmore’s) and asked staff to gather examples and photos.
The Kanosh Town Council voted to post one to two part-time seasonal cemetery positions, with the hire contingent on verifying insurance coverage and rider costs, councilors said.
Council discussed whether town insurance covers minors operating equipment, a common restriction, and whether a rider would be required. Mayor Wenda Crabb and other members said staff should compare the cost of adding insurance cover to the cost of contracting the work out before finalizing hires.
On cemetery benches, council reviewed a sample permit copied from Fillmore that would charge a $350 fee and shift responsibility for damage or relocation to the plot owner. Members asked staff to gather photos and examples from Fillmore and return with recommendations before adopting any local permit.
Why it matters: Cemetery maintenance and memorial placement raise operational and liability questions for small towns; the council prioritized clarity on insurance coverage and permit language before making a longer-term policy decision.
Next steps: Staff will check insurance costs for seasonal hires, solicit subcontractor bids as a comparison, and inspect Fillmore’s bench permit implementation and report back with photos and a recommendation.
