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Brooks council OKs survey to reset cemetery markers so 10x10 plots can be sold
Summary
Council approved a survey to relocate lot markers at Brooks Memorial Garden to establish 10x10 cemetery plots, allowing future sales; staff said no lots can be sold until markers are reset. The motion referenced $6,150, while the proposal text noted $6,125.
The Brooks Town Council voted unanimously to approve a survey to relocate existing lot markers at Brooks Memorial Garden so the town can record and sell 10x10 cemetery plots.
Town staff said the change from 9x9 to 10x10 lot dimensions would improve uniformity and increase the number of salable lots. Staff stated that until markers are reset, cemetery lots cannot be sold. The proposal document presented staff-listed a survey cost of $6,125.00; during the meeting the motion approved referenced $6,150.00. The council approved the motion (mover: Council Member Scott Israel; second: Council Member Todd Speer) and the vote was unanimous.
Staff did not describe a project timeline beyond approving the survey; the council did not attach additional conditions in the minutes.
