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Board adopts written rules for Greenhill Cemetery to standardize maintenance and inquiries
Summary
Columbia City staff presented draft rules for Greenhill Cemetery after a resident inquiry; the Board of Works and Safety unanimously approved the rules as policy to be posted for public reference.
Staff told the board that a resident called to ask about cleanup and that no written rules for Greenhill Cemetery were found in the city files. The presenter said they had reviewed rules at several other Indiana cemeteries and collaborated with Kelly to prepare a recommended policy.
The board discussed whether to pursue an ordinance or adopt a policy; staff recommended adopting the rules as a policy. A board member said having written rules would avoid inconsistent application in future cleanup efforts. The board unanimously approved the Greenhill Cemetery rules as presented, to be posted on the city website and used by staff when responding to public inquiries.
The action was recorded as a policy decision (not an ordinance) and carried by voice vote.
