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County begins 90‑day process for cemetery ordinance after citizen reports possible damage to markers
Summary
The commission posted a draft cemetery ordinance for a 90‑day process and asked staff to investigate a citizen report that some grave markers may have been damaged, possibly during mowing; second reading will be at the work session.
The commission initiated a 90‑day process on Aug. 5 to consider a cemetery ordinance; the change was posted to the county website with a scheduled second reading at the next work session. Chairman Charles Coffey asked County Manager Thomas Weaver to investigate a citizen's report of possible vandalism or accidental damage to headstones.
According to the minutes, "a citizen had reached out and stated that they didn't know if it was the public works accidently hitting grave markers when they were cutting grass or someone else." The commission recorded that staff should look into the claim so the county could determine whether the incidents were accidental, operational, or criminal.
No ordinance vote occurred at the Aug. 5 regular meeting; the item remains in the ordinance process and will be revisited at the work session for a second reading and further action. The minutes do not record follow‑up findings or a timeline for the investigation beyond the instruction to county staff.
