The Sexton shall, under the direction of the Mayor and Council, take general care of and make general improvements of all spaces in Pioneer Cemetery.
A. The Sexton shall, whenever requested, furnish the true lines of a space according to the official survey and shall prevent and prohibit the marking of the same in any manner prohibited by this Chapter.
B. The Sexton shall dig or allow or cause to be dug graves for burial; provided that, if the person making application for burial desires to dig a grave, the Sexton shall approve and supervise such excavation and the location thereof.
C. The Sexton shall fill all graves following burial, trim any grass, trees, or shrubbery thereon and keep all spaces in a safe condition.
D. The Sexton shall care for all grounds and foliage in the cemetery.
E. The Sexton may enter upon any part of the cemetery, including any space, with equipment for the purpose of improving the appearance and condition of the space and the general appearance of the cemetery; to remove anything objectionable that may have been placed contrary to cemetery regulations; to remove any dead or dangerous tree, shrub, vine, or neglected fencing, railings, or enclosures; to remove any floral design or piece, which, in the discretion of the Sexton, has become unsightly or does not conform with this Chapter.
F. Morticians, undertakers, monument companies, contractors, religious representatives, florists, and other individuals or corporations working within a cemetery shall comply with this Chapter and shall perform all work in cemeteries under the direction and with the approval of the Sexton. (Ord. 377, 7-12-2023)