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Trustees set up cemetery fund and raise Wesley Chapel fees
Summary
Norwich trustees established a dedicated cemetery fund for Wesley Chapel and approved fee increases for burials and cremations; trustees also approved limited purchases for cemetery maintenance.
The Norwich Township Board of Trustees approved creation of a Wesley Chapel Cemetery fund to hold receipts from lot sales and to pay for upkeep. The motion to use 1982 cemetery receipts to create the fund was made by Webster D. Junk and seconded by Durland L. Workman; the minutes record the vote as unanimous.
Later in the year the board voted to raise cemetery charges. Minutes record that fees for Norwich Township residents increased from $75 to $150, non‑resident burial fees rose to $700 (from $200), and cremation burials were raised to $100 (from $35). The motion to raise fees was moved by Mr. Workman and seconded by Mr. Rice with recorded votes showing two 'Aye' and one abstention for that vote as noted in the minutes.
Trustees also approved operational maintenance items: purchase of weed killer for the older cemetery section, repair of mowers and motors, and removal of marble chips that were creating hazards for mowing. The clerk and Mr. Redmon were instructed to follow up on mowing and other maintenance tasks. The minutes also record correspondence about leasing and other cemetery operational concerns.
Why it matters: Creating a dedicated fund changes how the board accounts for cemetery receipts and signals a commitment to ongoing upkeep. Fee increases shift the cost burden and were recorded with roll‑call detail in the minutes.
Next steps: The clerk was instructed to place receipts in the new fund going forward and to notify lot owners where changes affect ongoing maintenance obligations.
