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Families press Lebanon council for clarity as cemetery ad‑hoc committee finalizes rules
Summary
Residents said they lack information about the cemetery ad‑hoc committee’s membership and progress; the committee chair said drafts were trimmed and staff are working to meet state criteria before reporting to council.
Residents asked the council on June 2 to disclose who is serving on the ad‑hoc cemetery committee and when the council will take action to address families’ concerns.
A resident who identified herself as Connie said a packed room at an earlier meeting had not translated into ongoing public engagement and she asked for clarity on membership and the committee’s timetable. The council and committee responded that R.J. Smith is serving as the committee chair, the committee has been meeting and substantially condensed drafts (from nine pages down to roughly one page), and that staff are revising language to comply with state requirements before presenting a final report.
The council explained the ad‑hoc committee does not have to post meetings or collect minutes because of its size and status; members said they are trying to balance speed with legal sufficiency in the drafting process. No final action was taken; the committee said it will report back when a ready package is available for council review.
