Due to unforeseen circumstances, the City of Cave Spring is facing increased costs to maintain the Cave Spring Cemetery. City Manager Stephen Walker noted that based on bids obtained to date, the cost of a single mowing will increase by at least $1,100. At two cuts per month during the mowing season, the impact on the budget would be substantial. Councilman Charles Jackson suggested reducing the mowing frequency to once a month as a short-term cost-saving measure.
Walker said he is exploring multiple options and will present recommendations at the next work session. One possible solution to avoid a negative impact on the city’s budget would be to pay for maintenance costs out of the cemetery’s perpetual fund. City Attorney Winston Gammon will review the perpetual fund documents to verify whether mowing is an allowable use of those funds.
Walker also provided an update on the status of the Storybook Inn renovations. At the July 7 work session, Walker announced that construction permits had been issued. It was later determined that the permit application did not indicate the building was located in a flood plain and was therefore not reviewed accordingly. The plans have since been revised and are being reviewed as part of an expedited process. City Manager Stephen Walker said the city is working closely with the property owner to ensure all planned work conforms to applicable ordinances and regulations.
In other business at the July 14 meeting, council:
- Approved a parcel split on Chalcrest Way.
- Approved an amendment to the Bureau Veritas contract to revise the fee schedule.
The meeting was followed by an executive session to discuss personnel. No action was taken.
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