City Council to Act on Cemetery Advisory Board Appointments

Board Structure and Requirements

The Cemetery Advisory Board was established by Ordinance No. 5229 to advise City Council and staff on matters related to city cemeteries. The board consists of five members serving in an advisory capacity.

The composition includes one seat for the mayor or a designee, one for a veteran of the armed forces, one for a designated family member of someone buried at a city cemetery, one for a member of a philanthropic nonprofit board within the city, and one for an at-large community member.

Board members serve two-year terms with a limit of no more than two consecutive full terms. All members must be qualified voters residing in the city, except for the representative from a philanthropic nonprofit organization.

Appointment Process and Eligibility

The board currently has one open position designated for an at-large community member. City officials received only one application for this specific seat.

The single application meets the eligibility requirements for the vacant advisory role. No other candidates submitted materials for consideration.

Council Action and Next Steps

The City Council will receive a report, hold a discussion, and take action regarding the appointment of Kim Bass and the reappointment of Mark Mckinney to the board.

Both individuals will serve a two-year term effective October 1, 2026. The council vote will finalize the composition of the advisory group for the upcoming cycle.

References

City Council Meeting (2026-09-08). Retrieved from https://denisontx.portal.civicclerk.com/event/1732