Kearns Community Council

Executive Meeting // Tuesday December 16, 2008

 

Members

Marlon Brennan, Debra Conner, Charles Henderson

Kathy Larrabee, Paula Larsen, Kevin Lundy

Ruby Martinez, Chuck McDowell, Alan Peterson

 

 

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 11/18/2008 & public minutes for 12/2/2008 were approved as read & corrected.

 

Correspondence Folder---None.  Some council members acknowledge receiving a letter from Kearns Improvement District stating their support of the 5600 West Beautification Project.

 

ACCT---Ruby reported that Sen. Karen Mayne attended ACCT meeting and explained her position and strong support for HB40 and the townships.  Ruby also stated that the council needs to appoint new ACCT members from the council for 2009.  They will need to attend the 1-8-09 ACCT meeting, where ACCT will also be voting for their officers.  ACCT will be holding their training for new and current council members for all councils on 1-10-09 at 8:30 AM.  Place not determined yet, Ruby will let us know.  KCC agreed, with no objections, that council members Charles Henderson and Brett Helsten would be the KCC representatives for 2009 with the remaining council members as alternates.  Ruby will inform ACCT. 

 

Housekeeping---Reimbursements---Jill Young-Webmaster/Nov $150.00, Kearns Taylorsville Journal-KCC Newsletter $1483.75. Holiday Festival--KHS Madrigals- $100.00, Extreme Power Dancers-$100.00, Flava Dance-$100.00, Ut Olympic Oval Concessions-$26.00, Mr. & Mrs. Santa-$600.00, Kathy Larrabee-$138.87,  TCN Robo Dial-$564.26.  After School Programs (Andrea Boone)—Shawna Herbertson/West Kearns Elementary-$59.97, Zen Print-$33.00, Andrea Boone-$28.65.  Note:  All listed reimbursements were previously approved by council.  Budget Status/Year End Expenditures---Chuck suggested that the council hold one more workshop before year’s end for final review of 2008 budget and any reconciliation.  No objections. In the meantime council agreed to accept treasurers report as presented tonight with any corrections and reconciliation’s to follow, if any.  Constant Contact---Chuck reported that this is paid up till April 2009 and will be due May 1, 2009.

 

Habitat For Humanity---Chuck stated he was asked to make some corrections to the council support letter going to Habitat For Humanity.  Corrected and final letter attached.  Projections—Discussed, and amounts reviewed by members.

 

Special Presentation---Lt. Anjewierden from the Salt Lake County Sheriff Office Metro Gang Unit, along with other deputies, gave a presentation regarding how the gang unit operates, resources they have, etc…..  His contact number is 743-5888.

 

Unfinished Business---Holiday Festival---Kathy reported festival was a great success and came in under budget.  $2500.00 was allowed and spent was $1788.37.  She suggested that with the remaining funds the council purchase a second printer, additional memory cards for the digital camera, and replace the supplies that were used for the festival.  Council agreed.  Kathy will research printers and get back to the council with that information.  Planning and Zoning---Robodial Master Plan---Kevin stated council funds might not be available to fund this.  Issue was tabled for now.  LDS Pavilion---Previously discussed by council.  ***Motion made by Paula to approve the request as reviewed previously by council.  2nd Kevin.  Vote called for.  6 yes, 0 no.  Motion passed.  FOC Member---Secretary handed out ballots to council members with nominees on listed.  Chuck stated to withdraw the name Chris Beck because he had not gotten back with Chuck letting him know if he was interested or not.  Chuck also stated that Chrystal Butterfield has requested her name be withdrawn.  Chuck stated Chrystal had just been appointed to the Kearns Planning and Zoning Board.  Secretary withdrew names from ballots.  Final nominees were David Taylor and David Fish.  Chuck spoke in favor of David Fish and Debby spoke in favor of David Taylor.  Members voted, Chuck asked Brett Helsten and Kent Markus to collect and tabulate ballots.  Brett and Kent handed result to Chuck, who announced outcome of vote.  New FOC member will be David Fish.  Review Fluckinger Application---File # 24524.  Business Ready Made Builder Supply at 5637 W. 4700 So. Kearns has requested approval to build two new buildings, mainly for storage, at their current facility.  Kevin will invite a representative from this business to attend 1-6-09 meeting at which time council will also vote on request.  2008 KCC Election Disclosure---Chuck stated that he and Chrystal Butterfield would disclose their campaign donations and expenditures.  Chrystal agreed.  Chuck gave both reports to secretary for record.  (attachment)

 

New Business---Entheos Funding Request---Kathy reported she has spoke with Principal Mr. Case and he has requested that this issue be removed for discussion at this time.  Date For Bylaw Workshop---Tabled.  Year End Financial Report---Kevin reported there is $1756.96 left to date in KCC accounts.  Gave members year financial print out for review.  Year In Review---Chairman Chuck McDowell presented all the positive accomplishments the council had made in 2008.  Thanked and praised council members and community for all their dedicated hours of work and support.  Looking forward to making 2009 even better.  Patriot Guard Riders---Jeff Wall, spokesperson for this organization, explained briefly who they were and what they represent.  They will be having a fundraiser in approx. May 2009 and would like the councils help with it.  They were aware of the pictures the council took for people with Santa at the Holiday Festival and would like to do something similar at their event and perhaps the council could help, use their equipment, etc…  Chuck suggested they complete a funds request form and work through Paula, chair of community involvement committee, on the council for this.  Seating Of New Council---Chuck announced that council members Debby Conner and Ruby Martinez would be giving up their seats on 12-31-08.  He asked them to vacate their seats at this time for the sole purpose to let members elect take them to vote on KCC officers.  Paula gave them a vote of thanks, echoed by entire council, for all their work and support to the Kearns community.  They will be missed and encouraged them to remain involved.  Members elect Kent Markus and Brett Helsten took seats.  Chuck again stated this is only to vote on 2009 officers and nothing else at this time.  ***Motion by Paula to open nominations for KCC officers for 2009.  2nd by Kathy.  Nominations were as follows:  Agenda Clerk:  Brett Helsten-accept.  Kathy Larrabee-Kathy explained has been for 2years already and according to KCC bylaws can only be in this position for 2 years.  Treasurer:  Marlon Brennan-accept.  Charles Henderson-declined.

Secretary:  Paula Larsen-Paula explained she can only be in for 2 years according to KCC bylaws and has already been in this position for three years.  Encouraged someone else to step up and take this opportunity.  Kathy-declined.  Chuck-declined. Charles-declined.  No further nominees.  Vice Chairman-Paula Larsen-accept.  Kevin Lundy-accept.  Chairman:  Kevin Lundy-accept.  Charles Henderson-accept.  ***Motion to close nominations by Kevin.  2nd Kathy.  Nominations closed.  Ballots were handed to council members to vote.  Chuck asked Ruby Martinez and Debby Conner to collect and tabulate ballots.  They gave Chuck results and he announced as the new officers for the KCC for 2009 are:  Chairman---Kevin Lundy, Vice Chairman---Paula Larsen,  Secretary---Vacant.    Will be filled by Paula Larsen as Secretary Pro Tem for the time being.

Treasurer---Marlon Brennan, and Agenda Clerk---Brett Helsten.

 

 

Announcements---As read and on agenda.

 

8:50 PM Executive Meeting Adjourn