Cemetery Advisory Board

Responsibilities

The Cemetery Advisory Board shall serve in an advisory capacity to the City Council and City Manager with the following duties: 

  • Offer advice and recommendations for the management and operation of all cemeteries owned and/or maintained by the City of Denison.
  • Offer advice and recommendations for the management and operation of such other city cemeteries, either existing or new, as the city council may direct from time to time.
  • Consider the acquisition of land and/or other facilities for the cemeteries and make recommendations on such to the city council.
  • Make recommendations regarding the use and improvement of the cemeteries and grounds.
  • Recommend that the city council enter into contracts, interlocal agreement and lease agreement regarding cemetery activities.
  • Serve in an advisory capacity in all matters as may, from time to time, be referred to the cemetery board by the city council or city manager.

Members 

  • Janet Gott - Mayor (or Mayor's Designee)
  • Obie Greenleaf - Veteran of Armed Forces
  • Anne Gary - Family Member of Loved One
  • Kristine McKinney (Chair) - Member of Philanthropic Board
  • Horace Groff - At Large Member
Staff Contact
Justin Eastwood Director of Parks and Recreation 903-465-2720 x2513 jeastwood@cityofdenison.com