West Central Reporter

City of Jacksonville Cemeteries Board of Managers met July. 25.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

The regular monthly meeting of the Jacksonville City Cemeteries Board was called to order at 9:03 a.m. in the Mayor’s Conference Room of the Municipal Building, Jacksonville, Illinois. The meeting was publicly announced by posting and by written notice to the local newspaper and radio stations.

ROLL CALL: Members present were: Chairman Linda Brown, Tom Newby, Vicky Scott, Gerald Scott and Kathy Elliott; Superintendent Doug Moore; Treasurer Mary Fergurson and City Clerk Angela Salyer. Also present was Alderman Joe Lockman. A quorum was declared.

AGENDA: Motion was made by V. Scott, seconded by Newby, to accept July 25, 2025 Agenda as presented in advance. By voice vote, motion carried.

MINUTES: Motion was made by G. Scott, seconded by Elliott to approve the May 16, 2025 minutes as presented in advance. By voice vote, motion carried.

FINANCE:

a.) Treasurer’s Investment Report – June 2025:

Treas. Ferguson said the interest rates have stayed steady. The stock market is doing great which works to our benefit. Next month there is a $50,000 CD maturing which was paying 3.3%. We should be able to get over 4% when the money is reinvested. Motion was made to add $25,000 to the maturing CD from the trust fund by Newby, seconded by Elliott. By voice vote, motion carried. Motion was made by V. Scott, seconded by Newby to approve the June Treasurer’s Report. By voice vote, motion carried.

b.) Cash Receipts Report – June 2025:

Chair Brown gave a brief overview of the June Cash Receipts Report noting that the operating fund opening cash balance for June is $156,518.52, had revenue of $30,159.61, expenses of $39,911.94 leaving an ending balance of $146,766.19.

c.) Cash Receipts Report and Claims Approval – June 2025:

Motion was made by Newby, seconded by G. Scott, to approve Financial Statements for the month ending June 30, 2025, to approve the Cash Receipts Reports, and to pay claims when funds are available. By voice vote, motion carried.

SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT: Supt. Moore reported on the following:

✠ GRASS! The crew is still dealing with grass and the vincas. There continue to be issues with the telephones and the gas tank.

✠ Calvary, Diamond Grove and East are still waiting for the fence repairs. Selvaggio will be installing the panels at East. The concrete has been poured and is ready for installation.

✠ Supt. Moore met with Rex Ginder, Phil McCarty and Scott Roberts in early July to discuss solutions to the telephone issues. They will be working to get the cemeteries connected to City Hall with phone lines, cameras and working internet. The quote to do this is approximately $7,000 for both properties. Supt. Moore is hoping the cameras at East can be integrated into this since they are relatively new.

✠ With the high temperatures, the crew has been trying to get most of the outdoor work done in the morning before it gets too hot.

Motion was made by V. Scott, seconded by Newby to approve Supt. Moore’s report. By voice vote, motion carried.

PUBLIC COMMENT: No discussion.

OLD BUSINESS: No discussion.

NEW BUSINESS: No discussion.

ADJOURNMENT: Hearing no further business, a motion was made by Newby, seconded by V. Scott, to adjourn the meeting at 9:34 a.m. By voice vote, motion carried.

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