{"MatterTextId":8395,"MatterTextGuid":"FE3FAA4C-FA91-4480-AB43-935D2C021B40","MatterTextLastModifiedUtc":"2026-07-06T18:56:44.527","MatterTextRowVersion":"AAAAAABuzBg=","MatterTextMatterId":10269,"MatterTextVersion":"1","MatterTextPlain":"Narrative of Resolution:\n..title\nTO AMEND THE RULES FOR OPERATION OF THE SULLIVAN COUNTY VETERAN'S CEMETERY ADOPTED BY RESOLUTION NO. 475-01\n\n..end\n\n..body \nIf Resolution requires expenditure of County Funds, provide the following information:\nAmount to be authorized by Resolution: Click or tap here to enter text.\nAre funds already budgeted? Choose an item.\n\tIf 'Yes,' specify appropriation code(s): Click or tap here to enter text.\n\tIf 'No,' specify proposed source of funds: Click or tap here to enter text.\nSpecify Compliance with Procurement Procedures: \nClick or tap here to enter text.\nRESOLUTION NO.    INTRODUCED BY VETERAN'S COMMITTEE TO AMEND THE RULES FOR OPERATION OF THE SULLIVAN COUNTY VETERAN'S CEMETERY ADOPTED BY RESOLUTION NO. 475-01\n\n      WHEREAS, Resolutions Nos. 82 and 169 of 1983 created the Sullivan County Veteran's\nCemetery, and\n\n      WHEREAS, Resolution No. 22 of 1984 created the Rules for Operation of the Sullivan County Cemetery, and\n      \n      WHEREAS, Resolution No. 475-01 amended the Rules for Operation of the Sullivan County Cemetery, and \n\n      WHEREAS, the Commissioner of Public Works is directed to adopt rules and regulations subject to approval of the Sullivan County Legislature, and\n\n      WHEREAS, this Committee recommends the adoption of the following amended rules,\n       \n       NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Sullivan County Legislature hereby adopts the following rules:\n       \n1. Definitions. Except as otherwise provided, the following terms shall mean:\n\n      101. Commissioner - Commissioner of Public Works\n      102. Director - Director of Veteran's Services Agency\n      103. County - County of Sullivan\n      104. Cemetery - Sullivan County Veteran's Cemetery\n      105. Eligible Family Members- One spouse, dependent child(ren), dependent\n      parent(s)\n      2. Assignment of Space.\n      \n      201. Gravesites shall be assigned by the Director at the time of burial.\n      \n202. One gravesite shall be assigned to each deceased eligible veteran and the                   eligible family members of such veteran to a maximum of three (3) persons per gravesite or on an adjoining parcel.\n       \n      3. Burial of Spouse and Dependent Children.\n      \n      301. The spouse or dependent child(ren) who shall predecease an eligible member of the armed forces of the United States or veteran, shall be buried in the cemetery if the surviving veteran shall certify that he or she requests that eligible family member be buried in the cemetery.\n      \n      302. The veteran must have been a resident of Sullivan County or a property owner at the time of his or her entry into the military or at the time of death to be eligible.\n\n      4. Records.\n      \n      401. The Director shall maintain a record of the assignment of gravesite, and the name, service, date of death, date of interment of each person buried in the cemetery - the name of the eligible family member(s) or veteran to whom such gravesite is assigned. A duplicate record shall be maintained by the Commissioner.\n\n      5. Flowers and Flags.\n      \n      501. Cut flowers may be placed on a gravesite at any time; artificial flowers may be placed on a gravesite only between October 10 to April 15; temporary potted flower containers are authorized. Width cannot exceed that of gravesite. No planting allowed.\n\n      502. All gravesites shall be decorated by the Commissioner or designee within seven (7) days prior to Memorial Day of each year, with small United States flags in the                              form commonly used by veteran's organizations for such purpose. An avenue of flags will be placed by the Commissioner or designee along the walkway for seven (7) days before Memorial Day until seven (7) days after Flag Day; also Veteran's Day.\n\n      503. All floral items shall be removed by the Commissioner when faded or unsightly. All gravesite flags shall be removed within seven (7) days after Memorial Day.\n\n6. Burial.\n\n      601. Except as may be otherwise provided by any law or rule or the religious beliefs of the deceased or eligible family member, a body shall be buried in at least a 20-                                 gauge metal casket or line vault of suitable size or appropriate container for cremated remains. Cremated remains buried above a casket in-line shall be within one (1') foot of the bottom of the existing gravemaker.\n\n7. Monuments and Markers.\n\n      701. Authorized gravesite markers shall be placed at ground level in a foundation of sand. Family members must provide all grave markers for dependents, upon approval of Director.\n\n8. Other requirements.\n\n      801. Only County approved grave diggers are authorized to open and close the                                   cemetery gravesites for initial burials. All other openings and/or closings will be accomplished under the direct supervision of the Commissioner or his designee.\n\n      802. The Commissioner and the Director may make appropriate exceptions to the                                   provisions herein as necessary in their discretion.\n","MatterTextRtf":"{\\rtf1\\fbidis\\ansi\\ansicpg1252\\deff0\\deflang1033\\deflangfe1033{\\fonttbl{\\f0\\froman\\fprq2\\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}}\n{\\colortbl ;\\red255\\green255\\blue255;\\red0\\green0\\blue0;\\red255\\green255\\blue0;}\n\\viewkind4\\uc1\\pard\\ltrpar\\b\\f0\\fs24 Narrative of Resolution:\\par\n\\cf1\\b0\\fs2 ..title\\par\n\\cf0\\b\\fs24 TO AMEND THE RULES FOR OPERATION OF THE SULLIVAN COUNTY VETERAN\\rquote S CEMETERY ADOPTED BY RESOLUTION NO. 475-01\\par\n\\b0\\par\n\\cf1\\fs2 ..end\\par\n\\pard\\ltrpar\\sa120\\cf0\\b\\fs22\\par\n\\cf1\\b0\\fs2 ..body \\par\n\\cf0\\b\\fs24 If Resolution requires expenditure of County Funds, provide the following information:\\cf1\\b0\\fs2\\par\n\\pard\\ltrpar\\sa120\\sl252\\slmult1\\cf0\\b\\fs24 Amount to be authorized by Resolution:\\b0  \\cf2 Click or tap here to enter text.\\cf0\\par\n\\pard\\ltrpar\\sa120\\b Are funds already budgeted?\\b0  \\cf2 Choose an item.\\cf0\\b\\par\n\\tab If \\lquote Yes,\\rquote  specify appropriation code(s): \\cf2\\b0 Click or tap here to enter text.\\cf0\\b\\par\n\\tab If \\lquote No,\\rquote  specify proposed source of funds: \\cf2\\b0 Click or tap here to enter text.\\cf0\\b\\par\nSpecify Compliance with Procurement Procedures: \\b0\\par\n\\cf2 Click or tap here to enter text.\\cf0\\par\n\\pard\\ltrpar\\b RESOLUTION NO.    INTRODUCED BY VETERAN\\rquote S COMMITTEE TO AMEND THE RULES FOR OPERATION OF THE SULLIVAN COUNTY VETERAN\\rquote S CEMETERY ADOPTED BY RESOLUTION NO. 475-01\\par\n\\fs22\\par\n\\pard\\ltrpar\\fi720\\fs24 WHEREAS, \\b0 Resolutions Nos. 82 and 169 of 1983 created the Sullivan County Veteran\\rquote s\\par\n\\pard\\ltrpar Cemetery, and\\par\n\\par\n\\pard\\ltrpar\\fi720\\b WHEREAS, \\b0 Resolution No. 22 of 1984 created the Rules for Operation of the Sullivan County Cemetery, and\\par\n\\par\n\\b WHEREAS, \\b0 Resolution No. 475-01 amended the Rules for Operation of the Sullivan County Cemetery, and \\par\n\\pard\\ltrpar\\fs22\\par\n\\pard\\ltrpar\\fi720\\b\\fs24 WHEREAS, \\b0 the Commissioner of Public Works is directed to adopt rules and regulations subject to approval of the Sullivan County Legislature, and\\par\n\\pard\\ltrpar\\fs22\\par\n\\pard\\ltrpar\\fi720\\b\\fs24 WHEREAS, \\b0 this Committee recommends the adoption of the following amended rules,\\par\n\\fs22\\par\n\\b NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, \\b0\\fs24 that the Sullivan County Legislature hereby adopts the following rules:\\par\n\\b\\fs22\\par\n\\pard\\ltrpar\\fi-360\\li1080\\b0\\fs24 1.\\tab Definitions. Except as otherwise provided, the following terms shall mean:\\par\n\\pard\\ltrpar\\li1080\\par\n\\pard\\ltrpar\\fi720\\li720 101. Commissioner - Commissioner of Public Works\\par\n102. Director - Director of Veteran\\rquote s Services Agency\\par\n103. County - County of Sullivan\\par\n104. Cemetery - Sullivan County Veteran\\rquote s Cemetery\\par\n105. Eligible Family Members- One spouse, dependent child(ren), dependent\\par\n\\pard\\ltrpar\\fi720\\li3600 parent(s)\\par\n\\pard\\ltrpar\\fi720 2. Assignment of Space.\\par\n\\par\n\\pard\\ltrpar\\fi720\\li720 201. Gravesites shall be assigned by the Director at the time of burial.\\par\n\\par\n\\pard\\ltrpar\\li1440 202. One gravesite shall be assigned to each deceased eligible veteran and the                   eligible family members of such veteran to a maximum of three (3) persons per gravesite or on an adjoining parcel\\fs22 .\\par\n\\pard\\ltrpar\\fi720\\li720\\par\n\\pard\\ltrpar\\fi720\\fs24 3. Burial of Spouse and Dependent Children.\\par\n\\par\n\\pard\\ltrpar\\fi720\\li720 301. The spouse or dependent child(ren) who shall predecease an eligible member of the armed forces of the United States or veteran, shall be buried in the cemetery if the surviving veteran shall certify that he or she requests that eligible family member be buried in the cemetery.\\par\n\\par\n302. The veteran must have been a resident of Sullivan County \\highlight3 or a property owner\\highlight0  at the time of his or her entry into the military or at the time of death to be eligible.\\par\n\\pard\\ltrpar\\li1440\\par\n\\pard\\ltrpar\\fi720 4. Records.\\par\n\\par\n\\pard\\ltrpar\\fi720\\li720 401. The Director shall maintain a record of the assignment of gravesite, and the name, service, date of death, date of interment of each person buried in the cemetery - the name of the eligible family member(s) or veteran to whom such gravesite is assigned. A duplicate record shall be maintained by the Commissioner.\\par\n\\pard\\ltrpar\\fs22\\par\n\\pard\\ltrpar\\fi720\\fs24 5. Flowers and Flags.\\par\n\\par\n\\pard\\ltrpar\\fi720\\li720 501. Cut flowers may be placed on a gravesite at any time; artificial flowers may be placed on a gravesite only between October 10 to April 15; temporary potted flower containers are authorized. Width cannot exceed that of gravesite. No planting allowed.\\par\n\\pard\\ltrpar\\par\n\\pard\\ltrpar\\fi720\\li720 502. All gravesites shall be decorated by the Commissioner or designee within seven (7) days prior to Memorial Day of each year, with small United States flags in the                              form commonly used by veteran\\rquote s organizations for such purpose. An avenue of flags will be placed by the Commissioner or designee along the walkway for seven (7) days before Memorial Day until seven (7) days after Flag Day; also Veteran\\rquote s Day.\\par\n\\pard\\ltrpar\\par\n\\pard\\ltrpar\\fi720\\li720 503. All floral items shall be removed by the Commissioner when faded or unsightly. All gravesite flags shall be removed within seven (7) days after Memorial Day.\\par\n\\pard\\ltrpar\\fs22\\par\n\\fs24 6. Burial.\\par\n\\par\n\\pard\\ltrpar\\fi720\\li720 601. Except as may be otherwise provided by any law or rule or the religious beliefs of the deceased or eligible family member, a body shall be buried in at least a 20-                                 gauge metal casket or line vault of suitable size or appropriate container for cremated remains. Cremated remains buried above a casket in-line shall be within one (1') foot of the bottom of the existing gravemaker.\\par\n\\pard\\ltrpar\\fs22\\par\n\\fs24 7. Monuments and Markers.\\par\n\\par\n\\pard\\ltrpar\\fi720\\li720 701. Authorized gravesite markers shall be placed at ground level in a foundation of sand. Family members must provide all grave markers for dependents, upon approval of Director.\\par\n\\pard\\ltrpar\\par\n8. Other requirements.\\par\n\\par\n\\pard\\ltrpar\\fi720\\li720 801. Only County approved grave diggers are authorized to open and close the                                   cemetery gravesites for initial burials. All other openings and/or closings will be accomplished under the direct supervision of the Commissioner or his designee.\\par\n\\pard\\ltrpar\\par\n\\pard\\ltrpar\\fi720\\li720 802. The Commissioner and the Director may make appropriate exceptions to the                                   provisions herein as necessary in their discretion.\\par\n}\n"}