Cleveland council approves several routine expenditures and policy updates

Cleveland — At its March 12 meeting the Cleveland Town Council approved a package of routine expenditures and policy changes.

The council voted to donate $200 to support the Emery High School graduation party after a request from student-body vice president Emma Grimm, who described the event as a safe celebration supported by the school and community. The motion to contribute $200 was moved by S1 and seconded by S10; the chair called the question and the motion carried.

The council also approved a previously placed order for town flowers totaling $3,472. Members noted the order was placed before the drought concerns were fully discussed and agreed to reconsider planting plans next year.

On facility fees, the council voted to remove a $25 resident discount and keep a uniform base rental rate for the community center (the base rate cited in discussion was $75). Councilors said the change simplifies billing and aligns local rental policy with nearby towns.

In personnel matters, the council approved reinstating a monthly cell-phone stipend for office employees and set the amount at $30 per month; the counciler who moved the motion and a second were recorded and the motion passed by roll call. Finally, councilors adopted cemetery policy clarifications that (1) make town maintenance not liable for damage when graves are opened, (2) allow vaults made of alternative materials (ABS-type) and (3) permit two cremation urns per gravesite when specified.

The council reviewed bills and financials and approved payments. No major capital appropriations or ordinance adoptions were enacted at this meeting.