(a) The Board of Cemetery Trustees shall have the powers and perform the duties prescribed by Ohio R.C. 759.09 to 759.18 inclusive, for the Director of Public Services in the cities. (Ord. 9-2008. Passed 8-13-08.)
(b) The Trustees shall meet at least yearly to discuss the operation of the cemetery. They shall keep minutes of their meetings which shall be entered into the book provided.
(Ord. 2015-7-20. Passed 9-9-15.)
(c) In the event the Board of Cemetery Trustees wishes to meet with the Council Cemetery Committee, they shall notify that committee of Council.
(d) The Trustees shall, each year at their first meeting, elect a secretary. That secretary shall be responsible for recording all deeds and recording the minutes of meetings.
(e) The Board of Cemetery Trustees shall formulate a set of bylaws by which the operation of the cemetery will be governed. The Trustees shall review the bylaws during the first quarter of each calendar year and update the bylaws when there are changes in ordinances or laws. The bylaws shall be approved by Council on an annual basis during the second quarter of each calendar year.
(f) The Village Fiscal Officer will handle the funds from the sale of grave lots as well as the fees for the opening and closing of graves.
(g) All deeds and all records pertaining to the cemetery shall be kept at the Village Hall in a fireproof safe which has been provided through the trust fund. In the event that a new safe and/or other supplies are needed, they shall be paid for through the Cemetery Trust Fund as provided herein. The books and records shall be kept by the name of the owner of the lot and the funeral home, if any. (Ord. 9-2008. Passed 8-13-08.)