Meeting Type: BCC Regular Meeting
Meeting Date: 9/3/2024
Item Status: New
From: Commissioner Billie Jo Underwood, District 3
Submitted by: Anu Gary, Administrative Services Manager
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ITEM TITLE
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Order Granting License to Establish a Private Cemetery - Walters Cemetery, Summerdale, Baldwin County, Alabama
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Memorialize for the record, the Order Granting License to Establish Private Cemetery (Case No. 43754) by the Baldwin County Judge of Probate, dated August 26, 2024, granting a license to Phillip Walters and Atonia Walters, owners of the real property upon which the proposed cemetery will be situated, to establish a private cemetery on said property located at 17771 County Road 55, Summerdale, Alabama, and to be known as " Walters Cemetery."
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Previous Commission action/date:
August 6, 2024: The following actions were approved by BCC : 1) Pursuant to the request from the Judge of Probate Office to consider a Petition to Establish Private Cemetery, submitted by Phillip Walters and Atonia Walters, husband and wife, owners of the real property upon which the proposed cemetery will be situated, approve the establishment of a private cemetery on the property of Phillip Walters and Atonia Walters, in Summerdale, Baldwin County, Alabama, said private cemetery to be located consistent with said Petition. The property is located at 17771 County Road 55, Summerdale, Alabama; and 2) Authorize the Chairman to execute any and all necessary documents and/or orders related to the Baldwin County Commission's approval to establish Walters Cemetery.
July 18, 2024: Administration staff received a Petition to Establish Private Cemetery, “Walters Cemetery,” in Summerdale (Baldwin County), Alabama, filed by Phillip Walters and Atonia Walter. The proposed cemetery property is located at 17771 County Road 55, Summerdale, Alabama.
June 12, 2024: Baldwin County Health Department approved the proposed cemetery (Exhibit B to Petition).
Background: Commissioner Billie Jo Underwood (District 3) has visited the proposed cemetery site and recommends approval of the petition.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
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If this is not a budgeted expenditure, does the recommendation create a need for funding? N/A
LEGAL IMPACT
Is legal review necessary for this staff recommendation and related documents?
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ADVERTISING REQUIREMENTS
Is advertising required for this recommendation? N/A
If the proof of publication affidavit is not attached, list the reason: N/A
FOLLOW UP IMPLEMENTATION
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Individual(s) responsible for follow up: Administration staff.
Administration - Make Order a part of the September 3, 2024, BCC Meeting record. Email NOA and courier original Order to Judge of Probate and Tammy Chance.
Ensure all final documents are filed in physical and electronic cemetery file.
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