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.. j MIS Truscelli/Nordness: To meet with the Civic Cultural Commission at our January 25 meeting. Motion passed. ITEM 4 - UNION CEMETERY The Commissioners discussed a letter received from the Historic Resources Advisory Committee (HUCA) regarding security and protection issues at Union Cemetery. They were especially concerned because of recent vandalism problems at the cemetery and wondered what precautions would be taken on Halloween. Director Griffiths will contact the Police Department to ensure additional patrols will be on duty at that time. Management Analyst Ramon Aguilar reported that Union Cemetery experienced heavy graffiti damage two weeks ago with green fluorescent spray paint. HUCA is organizing two restoration projects consisting of the repair of six monuments at the cemetery which will go before the Planning Commission in November for approval. Commissioner Nordness discussed previous work done with Mr. Bocci and Mr. Fontana at Union Cemetery and was surprised that the Union Cemetery restoration project was not put out to bid. Mr. Aguilar stated that half of the cost of the restoration project will be paid for by HUCA ($750.00) and half by the City from a special account established for the purposes of accepting private donations to finance monument repairs. The total amount is under the limit required to go out to bid. Mr. Aguilar said members of the HUCA Board of Directors initiated conversation with Mr. Fontana at a meeting and Mr. Fontana expressed an interest in performing the restoration at the cemetery. He was advised of the limited resources of HUCA and of their appreciation of any assistance he might be able to give on the project. Mr. Fontana sent a letter with the $1,500.00 proposal and also indicated that he would do some extra work and would send a bill for those services but that if HUCA could not afford to pay it, they could dismiss the bill and not pay it. Chairperson Swope expressed concern that Mr. Fontana would be using approved materials for the repairs and that they be done in accordance with State Historic Resources guidelines. Commissioner Davis said he felt that the Commission was relying on the Historic Resources Advisory Committee (HRAC) for technical review of Union Cemetery projects. Mr. Aguilar confirmed that this project went to HRAC for approval and they reviewed the materials to be used, made recommendations, and approved the proposal. The next step is for the proposed project to go before the Planning Commission after which it will come back to the Park and Recreation Commission for approval. Mr. Aguilar explained that HUCA originally give a list of 15 proposed repairs to Mr. Fontana. Mr. Fontana selected 6 of the items which were the easiest to