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Upon a motion by Commissioner Gerin~, seconded by Commissioner Lloyd, the Board moved to <br />approve the $250 contribution to the 30 Annual Conference of Neighborhood USA by a vote of <br />4-0. The motion was declared passed. <br />O. Consider the allowance of upright headstones in the entire Town Cemetery <br />Mayor Phelps expressed an interest in changing current policy. Commissioner Sheridan desires <br />to keep policy because it is not fair to people who previous purchased plots. Commissioner <br />Chavious questioned the reason of maintenance as a reason for not allowing upright stones. <br />Commissioner Chavious is not in favor of current policy and believes plot owners should have <br />the choice between upright and flat stones. Commissioner Gering realizes both sides of the issue <br />while believing fairness of existing burials outweighs maintenance concerns. <br />After continued discussion, the Board decided to keep current policy. <br />P. Consideration of Agreement Between Hillsborough and Carrboro Authorizing the <br />Towns to Share the Services of a Safety Officer <br />Assistant Town Manager/Public Works Director Demetric Potts presented an update on the <br />position. Safety Officer will provide benefits by Carrboro and service will be under contract with <br />Hillsborough. Mayor Phelp suggested a minor change to last paragraph. <br />Upon a motion by Commissioner Gering, seconded by Commissioner Lloyd, the Board moved to <br />approve the authorization of the Town to share the services of Safety Officer with Carrboro by a <br />vote of 4-0. The motion was declared passed. <br />11. ADJOURN <br />Upon a motion by Commissioner Gering, seconded by Commissioner Sheridan, the Board <br />moved to adjourn at 10:58 PM by a vote of 4-0. The motion was declared passed. <br />Res ectfully submitted, <br />Ke~age ent lnte <br />Donna F. Armbrister, MMC <br />Town Clerk <br />6 <br />