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Norwich Trustees set Wesley Chapel marker rules and approve cemetery maintenance spending
Summary
Trustees formalized marker guidelines for Wesley Chapel (marble, granite or bronze only, sexton approval required), approved cemetery equipment purchases and hired seasonal help for Memorial Day maintenance.
The Norwich Township trustees addressed recurring concerns about Wesley Chapel cemetery and broader cemetery maintenance across 1991.
After public comment and review of options, trustees adopted guidelines that limit marker materials in the flat‑marker section to marble, granite or bronze and require the sexton’s approval for placement. The board also confirmed a $90 fee for veteran marker foundations.
Operationally, the trustees approved purchases and seasonal hires to ready cemeteries for Memorial Day and summer use. They authorized buying new mowers for the cemetery—ultimately purchasing two Yazoo mowers from Southwestern Power Equipment—and approved hiring seasonal labor to assist with Memorial Day preparations. The board instructed staff to pursue planting and landscaping options for the flat‑marker section and sought quotes from local nurseries.
Trustees also directed staff to address illegal dumping, authorize “No Dumping/Fine” signage at identified problem locations and coordinate with the county engineer where berm or ditch work required cooperation. The minutes record motions and votes on purchases, personnel and policy guidance for the cemetery.
