Kearns Community Council
Executive Meeting // Tuesday November 18, 2008
6:35 Executive Meeting Began
Call To Order---Chuck McDowell, Chairman
Roll Call Of Members---Nine members in attendance, as listed.
Minutes---Executive minutes for 10/21/08 were approved as read & corrected.
Correspondence Folder---Kearns resident David Taylor presented a letter of request to the council for action on an issue. Council Secretary, Paula read letter to public. (attached) David stated he knew this was a closed door meeting the council was having and he asked to know if there was a vote taken on the subject discussed and what that vote was for as well as the outcome of the vote. Chuck stated that the Vice-Chairman, Charles Henderson, would respond to David Taylor’s letter and see if it is valid to enter into minutes.
Housekeeping---Budget Status/Year End Projections—Discussed, and amounts reviewed by members. Treasurer will have report ready for year-end at 12-16-08 meeting.
Reimbursements---Reimbursements made to Kathy for $159.24—prizes for prize wheel and crafts for Holiday Festival, and Kevin for $13.65---FOC copies. Andrea Boone asked council if she would be getting her reimbursement tonight, Chuck stated she would.
Outstanding Special Projects---Marlon suggested council print flyers to advertise upcoming Lodestone Park Public meeting. The Lodestone Park Public planning meeting will be 12-9-08 at Thomas Jefferson Jr. High School. That meeting will be 6:30 PM—8:00 PM. Ruby stated the county might print flyers.
Special Request Funds---Paula presented to council a $200.00 request from the Parkwood Neighborhood Watch organizations to help with their Sub 4 Santa project. Member Kent Markus was in attendance for explanation and answered questions. Council will vote on this issue at the 12-2-08 meeting.
Holiday Festival---***Motion by Kathy to increase the funding previously approved for this event by $500.00. Supplies needed have risen in costs this year. 2nd by Al. Vote called for. 6 yes, 2 no. Motion passed.
Election Report---Kevin reported that approx. $2106.26 was spent on the election. Kevin will have final amount in year-end report. Paula stated that remaining funds from Hometown Night is $130.69 and as stated before will go to election.
Constant Contact For Jan/Feb 09---Chuck will follow up on this issue for possible renewal and report back to council on findings.
ACCT---Ruby reported that the Legislative Dinner will be 11-20-08 and Paulina needs RSVP’s right away.
Unfinished Business---FOC Report---Charles had emailed report to members previously for review. Paula questioned recommendations made. She did not recall any of those being discussed at
the FOC meeting, just that FOC members reviewed in detail financials for 2nd & 3rd quarters and were approved.
Planning and Zoning---T Mobil Tower---Kevin stated that there was a representative from Peak Communication at council meeting when this issue first came before the council. Kevin stated this should not be put off again for vote. Al Britton from Kearns P&Z stated that they rejected T Mobil’s first proposal and are still waiting for a new proposal to come before them.
54th Storage---Al Britton, Kearns P&Z stated that they could not make a decision on this because they did not have a quorum at their last meeting. On agenda for their 12-2-08 meeting. LDS Church Request For Pavillion---David Taylor, Kearns resident reported that the church is looking to place pavilion on the north side of the church building against the fence with grass next to the residential side. Also talk of putting in a welfare-working garden.
Review Kearns Master Plan Schedule---12-2-08 Salt Lake County will present to the council the results of the first public meeting. Next public meeting will be held at Kearns High School in their cafeteria on 1-14-09.
Suggested Community Ordinance Changes---Table to a council workshop.
Status Of Code Enforcement Sweep---Megan Hillyard, Salt Lake County, suggested that the KCC website have a link to the county site so public can look up updates on pending cases. She confirmed that council would like the North Kearns area targeted in the Neighbor To Neighbor Clean Up in 2009. Council agreed.
New Business---2009 Calendar---Kathy asked members to email to her dates we know for sure things will be happening on for 2009. Can get on agenda calendar now.
December Meetings---Tabled to 12-2-08 meeting. By Laws Revision Planning---Tabled to a council workshop.
Discussion On Election Disclosure Process---Table to 12-2-08 meeting.
Announcements---As read and on agenda.
8:15 PM Executive Meeting Adjourn
8:15 PM Closed Meeting Began---Called by Vice Chairman Charles Henderson, acting Chairman for closed meeting.
9:05 PM Closed Meeting Adjourn