Town attorney proposes affidavit process for cemetery plot transfers; septic-permit authority questioned

Aug 12, 2025

Town Attorney Brandon Taylor outlined an affidavit-of-heirship process for cemetery plot transfers and raised concerns over county delays on septic permits, asking staff to research the town's permitting authority inside municipal boundaries.

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Town Attorney Brandon Taylor told the council that Niki Mikes contacted his office about problems transferring cemetery plots because of missing documentation. Taylor proposed an affidavit‑of‑heirship process with a three‑week publication period and a 90‑day contest window, and suggested reissuing rights in uncontested cases. He recommended the policy could be adopted by resolution and possibly codified later by ordinance.

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