03/05/2024
Meeting of San Isidro De La Colonia was called to order on 03/03/24 at 9:49 am. Patrick Castro-President, Delfino Tristan Jr-Vice President, Vicky Gonzales-Treasurer, Bonnie Hernandez-Secretary, Mason Tristan, Cathy Tristan, Carlos Tristan, Frank Hernandez and Emilio Gonzales were in attendance.
Treasurer’s Report
Current checking account balance is $15426.52. $142.00 credit on the water bill. Discussion regarding balances due and collection process. Payments need to be paid in full before a burial occurs. Other plots with balances will get reminders of balance owed.
Discuss and vote on maintenance budget for 2024:
Discussion regarding hiring a landscaping company to mow quarterly. Patrick proposed the idea of purchasing a lawnmower for the cemetery versus having the ongoing cost of maintenance. Discussion held of pros and cons of each including long term costs. Motion made to budget $5500-$6500 for a cemetery owned lawnmower; unanimous vote in favor. Patrick and Delfino will look at costs and board will agree on which to purchase.
Discuss marking reserved spaces on newer area next to the gazebo:
Discussion held regarding the newer area and beginning the plotting of this area to further discuss options for expansion. The landowner’s plots would be plotted out and a specific area would be designated. There was discussion in regard to determining what the definition of a member and ways to create this definition to determine who is currently allowed to be buried on the property. Further discussion will be held. Patrick estimated a total of 40 plots left on the older side of the cemetery.
Discuss dividing the open area next to the gazebo and voting on getting pricing for an outside provider to map this out to obtain an accurate number of plots the cemetery has left
Patrick will ask a member to help with surveying the newer side of the cemetery to determine how many plots are in that area. He will order copper pins to begin marking this area off.
Projects for 2024
-Makeover for gazebo-filling in the cracks on the concrete, painting, repair the glass area and storage area, look for other options for seating.
-Closing the old gate.
-Survey the newer side of the cemetery.
-Historical Designation and gathering information from families in regards to their knowledge of the history of the cemetery.
Attorney updates
All information has been submitted for 501c(3) designation and now waiting on processing time. Bonnie will reach out to attorney to ask about turnaround timeframe.
Raffle
Explanation of raffle tickets and prizes. Money will be used to continue to work on various projects around the cemetery. Tickets can be purchased by contacting a board member or using venmo and listing name and phone number to be entered into drawing which will take place on March 30, 10am at the cemetery. See attachment for flyer.
Other business
Patrick would like for us to look into creating more payment options. A Cashapp account will be created.
Meeting was adjourned at 10:49 am.
April 7, 2024 - Cleanup - Cancelled
May 5, 2024-Cleanup and Meeting
June 2, 2024 - Cleanup
August 4, 2024 - Meeting
September 8, 2024-changed due to Labor Day
Thank you,
Cemetery San Isidro De La Colonia Association Inc.
P.O. Box 22
Lockhart, Tx 78644
[email protected]
