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Council sets public hearing to identify 10 gravestones for stabilization; commission seeking $2,700
Summary
The city set a public hearing to identify 10 gravestones for stabilization at a future March meeting. The cemetery commission has requested $2,700 for the work but staff said those funds are not currently available; council directed the commission to proceed with the public‑hearing process.
The Mount Vernon City Council agreed to set a public hearing—scheduled for the first council meeting in March—to identify 10 gravestones for stabilization at a city cemetery, after a request from the cemetery commission.
Council members discussed the required public‑hearing notice and the commission’s $2,700 funding request. Staff clarified that setting the hearing is the first step; the city cannot proceed with stabilization work until the hearing is held and any related funding decisions are made. “The $2,700 was to let you know that they will also be requesting those funds. I did not know today that I don't know where I'm going to try and find those funds,” a staff member said.
Scott moved to set the public hearing for the first March meeting; the motion was seconded and passed by voice vote. Councilors discussed signage and visitor warnings but agreed to consult the cemetery commission before taking additional steps.
What happens next: the cemetery commission will be notified to prepare the public‑hearing notice and potential funding requests for council consideration; council will consider funding during the normal budgeting process or if funds are identified in the current fiscal year.
