Discussion was held on a grave marking ordinance and setting a grave marking fee of $75 during the May 27 meeting of the Gallatin Board of Aldermen. The board reviewed requested changes to the cemetery rules regarding spreading ashes, planting trees or flowers, and graves required to be marked by a permanent monument. Administrator Stonecypher will draft the ordinance and a list of updated cemetery rules for the next board meeting. David McWilliams requested the board to consider budgeting to repair 10 headstones each year.
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The board discussed regulations on raising chickens within the city limits. The council agreed to limit the number of mature chickens to 12. Administrator Stonecypher will draft an ordinance for the next board meeting.
Police Chief Mark Richards submitted a report on activity with the following reports taken and tickets issued: 1 medical emergency; 1 embezzlement; 1 juvenile problem; 1 structure fire; 2 vandalism incidents; 1 resisting arrest; 2 trespassing; 1 litter, pollution; 3 traffic accidents with damage; 1 peace disturbance; 2 domestic disturbances; 3 welfare checks. There are three dogs in the pound.
The police department has contacted 25 homeowners regarding high grass over the past week.
Administrator Stonecypher proposed the street crew laying a double chip seal on South Prospect that was just recently milled. The council authorized the purchase of $1,300 in chips for the project.
Bills totaling in the amount of $107,186.75 were approved for payment.
An ordinance was accepted authorizing a deed with McBee Properties, LC, in regard to a small tract in the industrial park.
Administrator Stonecypher led a discussion on the board’s opinion to include in the budget next year a seasonal park maintenance position to take care of mowing and other needed maintenance. No decision was made.
Mayor Ballew would like to thank city employees for a great water plant open house. Mayor Ballew was glad to see that the community was interested and pleased with the new water plant.