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Council moves to pursue purchase of 1.84‑acre parcel for Bluff Town Cemetery; formal approval to follow
Summary
Council members discussed securing a roughly 1.84‑acre parcel from the Southwest Heritage Foundation for about $10,000 to expand Bluff Town Cemetery and directed staff to continue paperwork and return with final documents for council approval.
After ordinance business, council members discussed a potential land acquisition to expand the Bluff Town Cemetery. Staff said the tract is approximately 1.84 acres and the Southwest Heritage Foundation has requested about $10,000 for the parcel. The manager and staff noted existing cemetery budget funds could cover the purchase this fiscal year.
Aaron Nelson explained the parcel would secure areas adjacent to the town‑owned burial sites; staff showed a draft survey and said ground‑penetrating radar work had been done on most of the area, indicating the parcel is likely usable for future burial needs. The council expressed support for moving forward with deed preparation and paperwork and asked staff to coordinate with the cemetery board for finalization and a future formal council action.
No formal motion or purchase was completed during the meeting; council direction was to continue the process and return with the final documents for approval.
