# Cemetery Commission Regular Meeting 10/27/2026

The Eureka Springs Historic Cemetery Commission’s regular meeting on October 27, 2026, covered cemetery operations, finances, and 2027 budget planning. The superintendent reported that bids were being sought for tree work from Daniel Mendez and Trees Express; no bids had been received yet. A bucket truck from Public Works remained a possible option. The commission also discussed filling graves in the Hidden Hollow area, a project that may require a substantial amount of dirt and will depend on available funds. A commission member reported starting a letter of intent for a Preserve Arkansas grant of up to $9,999, with tree work as a possible project. The commission had spent about $28 on mailbox hardware, and revised cemetery brochures and informational materials had been printed; their costs were not stated.

The commission approved a motion to submit a draft proposal for a paid superintendent position to City Council for consideration; compensation and funding would be determined through further review and negotiation. Members discussed renewing certificates of deposit and obtaining favorable interest rates, but the transcript does not clearly establish a final vote on the renewal terms. They also approved policies on permanent fixture materials and plot-ownership transfers, and discussed forming a committee to develop the 2027 budget. The superintendent’s third-quarter report was approved. A $200 donation was reported following a family’s burial experience at the cemetery.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure, Environment
**Topics:** Grants & Funding, Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** October 27, 2026

### Sources
- [Cemetery Commission Regular Meeting 10/27/2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jk9nkSnsC9A) - cityofeurekasprings