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IC 23-14-68
Chapter 68. Care of Cemeteries by Townships
IC 23-14-68-1
Sec. 1. (a) This chapter applies to each cemetery that:
(1) is without funds for maintenance;
(2) was in existence on February 28, 1939; and
(3) is operated by a nonprofit organization or is not managed by any
viable organization.
(b) This chapter does not apply to a cemetery located on land on which
property taxes are assessed and paid under IC 6-1.1-4.
As added by P.L.52-1997, SEC.42.
IC 23-14-68-2
Sec. 2. The trustee of each township shall locate and maintain all the
cemeteries described in section 1(a) of this chapter that are within the
township. However, a
cemetery association claiming assistance under this chapter shall furnish a
verified statement of assets and liabilities to the township trustee.
As added by P.L.52-1997, SEC.42.
IC 23-14-68-3
Sec. 3. For the purposes of this chapter, the maintenance of a cemetery
includes the following:
(1) Resetting and straightening all monuments.
(2) Leveling and seeding the ground.
(3) Constructing fences where there are none and repairing existing
fences.
(4) Destroying and cleaning up detrimental plants (as defined in IC
15-3-4-1), noxious weeds, and rank vegetation.
As added by P.L.52-1997, SEC.42.
IC 23-14-68-4
Sec. 4. (a) The township shall appropriate enough money to provide for the
care, repair, and maintenance of each cemetery described in section 1(a) of this
chapter
that is located within the township. Funds shall be appropriated under this
subsection in the same manner as other township appropriations.
(b) The township may levy a township cemetery tax to create a fund for
maintenance of cemeteries under this chapter. If a fund has not been provided
for
maintenance of cemeteries under this chapter, part of the township fund may be
used.
As added by P.L.52-1997, SEC.42.
IC 23-14-68-5
Sec. 5. A township trustee who fails to perform the trustee's duties under
this chapter commits a Class C infraction.
As added by P.L.52-1997, SEC.42.
To read more on the law go to
http://www.IN.gov/legislative/ic/code/title23/ar14/
Lois Mauk wrote:
I haven't checked the subscriber list, but we used to have two or
three
Township Trustees here on the INPCRP list. Can those of you on the list who
are Township Trustees offer Penni any suggestions on how to get this
particular Township Trustee to give permission to clean up this site.
Penni has shared a picture of the cemetery with me and there are DOZENS of
broken stones. The grounds appear to be mowed in the picture but the broken
stones are piled, stacked and leaning everywhere.
I've gotten the impression from private correspondence with Penni that this
particular individual is relatively new to the job of Township Trustee and
may not really understand what his/her responsibilities are with respect to
cemeteries and therefore perhaps does not appreciate the value of having
Penni and several others volunteering to tackle this project, including
seeking grant funding to underwrite the cost of restoration.
Any suggestions as to how Penni should proceed?
Lois
----- Original Message -----
From: "pennijo" <pennijo(a)abcs.com>
To: <INPCRP-L(a)rootsweb.com>
Sent: Wednesday, July 31, 2002 3:34 AM
Subject: Re: [INPCRP] soldier burials
> Can someone help me.I am trying to get permission to restore an old
> cemetary to no avail so far.The town trustee is giving us a large
> hassle.Anyways I have noticed 2 soldiers buried here on the records and
> can't find the actual stones so I assume these men's stones are unreadable
> now.Is there a place I can notify about this so I can get the rights to
> restore the cemetary and get the rights for these 2 men to be honored
> right.Please someone I need help.
> Penni Bennett
> pennijo(a)abcs.com
>
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