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Spring Hill Cemetery Board approves tree-removal bid; accepts minutes and treasurer’s report
Summary
At its April 7 meeting, the Spring Hill Cemetery Board approved a bid for tree removal, accepted the March minutes and the treasurer’s report, noted brochure distribution locations, and said it will seek bids for edging dirt. Several motions passed unanimously with recorded tallies of 6-0.
The Spring Hill Cemetery Board met at 7:00 p.m. on April 7, 2026, at the Spring Hill Civic Center. President Larry Sumner called the meeting to order and the board moved through routine business, approving minutes and a treasurer’s report before approving a bid to remove several trees.
Christine Hecke read the minutes of the March meeting. Board member Polly Mahoney moved to accept the minutes “as read,” and Keith Stiles seconded; the board recorded the motion as passed, 6-0. Joy Rose presented the treasurer’s report; Keith Stiles moved to accept it, Susan Crawford seconded, and the board again recorded a 6-0 vote in favor.
Under old business, the board confirmed that cemetery brochures will be available at the city office, Bruce Funeral Home and the Chamber of Commerce. President Larry Sumner said he is soliciting bids for dirt to be used for edging at the cemetery.
The board approved a bid from Claar Tree Trimming to remove several trees from the cemetery after Joy Rose moved to accept the bid and Christine Hecke seconded; the motion passed 6-0. Keith Stiles moved to adjourn, Ashley Thron seconded, and the meeting adjourned at 7:18 p.m.
Votes at a glance: • Approval of March minutes — Moved by Polly Mahoney; seconded by Keith Stiles; Passed 6-0. • Acceptance of treasurer’s report — Moved by Keith Stiles; seconded by Susan Crawford; Passed 6-0. • Acceptance of Claar Tree Trimming bid for tree removal — Moved by Joy Rose; seconded by Christine Hecke; Passed 6-0. • Adjournment — Moved by Keith Stiles; seconded by Ashley Thron; motion carried.
The board did not list additional new business at the meeting. President Sumner noted ongoing work to collect bids for edging material; the board did not take formal action on edging at this meeting.
