Springdale Cemetery Observer Report

Steve Kerr chaired the meeting –
· Treasurer Jim Stuttle presented financials for review and discussion.
· 2019 Budget – Motion was made to close to public comment and approved. A Motion was then made to approve the 2019 Budget. Approval was unanimous.
· Mark Matusak attended the Peoria City Council Meeting on 11/27/18. There was no funding level adjustment. He stated that he felt there was confusion by some members not understanding the City of Peoria owns Springdale Cemetery which makes a difference in perception regarding funding. There was agreement that there would be an effort to educate and dispel this perception.
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Burials are off by 10 for the year which averages less than one a month.
· The Michael Ryon Memorial request for mourners to donate to the cemetery brought over $600 in donations.
· Project Updates: Prairie Gardens Scattering Garden Projects continue to move forward as weather permits.
· Equipment Repairs: High cost repair for one mower.
· Volunteer Mowers: Mark Matusak reported that there use to be as many as 5 or 6 volunteer mowers at the cemetery and they are now down to 2. He would like to recruit new volunteers for next year to help with the maintenance of the grounds.
· “The Civil War Shaft Project”: Billboard has been placed announcing the project. Bruce Brown’s Fundraising efforts - $20,000 with 100% match equaling a total of $40,000. The goal for the Project is $60,000. Efforts continue.
· Prairie Gardens Marketing: There will be a Spring event to market the Garden held before the first scattering.
· Springdale Historic Preservation Foundation will be holding an event to celebrate the restoration work on the Memorial on Good Friday 2019.
​Kathie Raiborn, Observer