Kearns Community Council
Public Meeting // Tuesday December 2, 2008
6:40 Public Meeting Began
Call To Order---Chuck McDowell, Chairman.
Pledge Of Allegiance---Al Britton, Kearns Planning & Zoning Board
Roll Call Of Members---Nine members in attendance, as listed.
Minutes---Tabled.
Address From The Chair---Chairman Chuck McDowell turned over chair of council to Secretary Paula Larsen for this issue. Acting chair Paula Larsen stated as acting chair council member Chuck McDowell would have the floor at this time. Chuck’s public statement attached for the record.
Citizen Input---Karen Weeks, 5779 S. Westbench Kearns, Utah, suggested the council form a youth council to the community. Her son has been on one and it was found to be a good learning experience for him. Jonathan Fidler, 3141 Bedford Rd. WVC, Utah, stated as he was walking through Kearns neighborhoods during his recent campaign he noticed that some of the homes in Kearns were in “bad conditions” and has offered to help in anyway he can to assist any kind of clean up.
Habitat For Humanity---Sen. Karen Mayne stated that there would now be a check box on your tax forms for a donation for this program. She explained again how the program works. She also stated she is working very diligently to make sure that Kearns and Magna stay as they wish townships and stay whole. She stated she is championing this for the people and believes they need to stay this way as well.
Public Reports---Sheriff---Deputy Mike Lee reported on the warrant “round up” they just conducted that it was extremely successful. This took place in the Kearns and Magna area. The sheriff dept will be ticketing vehicles left on the road during the winter snow removal times. He asked if anyone has a problem with the sheriff’s office or an officer if they would please go through him at the Kearns station first before going higher up. Any issues would be welcome there and possibly can be worked out at that level.
UFA---Chad Simon stated he will be moving on to another position and this would be his last meeting with us. Did not know at this time who would be taking his place, but will make sure that person will attend. The UFA is beginning an internship program at Cyprus and Kearns High Schools.
Mayor’s Office---Megan Hillyard thanked Sen. Mayne for her hard work and support on the township issues and for taking stand with the people. She reminded the council financials are do to the county by month’s end.
Westside Representative—Greg Schulz presented to council a Joint Resolution from ACCT regarding HB40 and wanted to see if council agreed with and would be part of. (attachment). Marlon wanted added “majority of residents” to letter. ***Motion by Charles to approve the joint resolution letter with correction by Marlon. 2nd by Kevin. Vote called for. 9 yes, 0 no. Motion passed. The Western Growth Committee will be meeting to discuss transportation issues on 12-8-08 at West Jordan City Hall 3:30 PM. SLCO Planning & Development---
Kearns Master Plan---Max Johnson, Salt Lake County stated there will be a public open house on 1-14-09 to review suggestions from the previous open house. County will provide flyers for distribution for this event. His email is mrjohnson@slco.org and phone 468-3337. Chuck suggested council approve a robo dial for this as well. Council will vote on at 12-16-08 meeting.
Treasurer—Kevin gave list of election costs to members to review. Will have final report with year-end report.
Chairman & Community Awards---KCC awards were presented to the following people and organizations. Utah Plasterers & Cement Masons & Operating Engineers Local 3 for their help with the Kearns Pony League restoration project, Cathy Harding for the Kearns Skatepark project, Fran Gray-Amy Sorensen-Bonnie Stellmaker for the 5600 West Beautification project, and Tawna Pippin for the KCC newsletter editor. KCC Chairman Awards were presented by Chairman Chuck McDowell to council members Al Peterson and Marlon Brennan for their work as council members and for the community.
8:00 PM---***Motion by Al to extend public meeting till 8:30 PM. 2nd by Ruby. Vote called for. 7 yes, 0 no. Motion passed.
Committee Reports---Health & Welfare---Roger Brogenicht from ASSIT stated there would be another open house on Saturday at noon for the second house they have refurbished in Kearns.
Encouraged all to come. Location is 4574 West 4865 South, Kearns. Kristie Thorpe reported that from the first house they did an energy audit and it has decreased by approx. $700.00 since the improvements.
Community Involvement---Paula stated that the council needed to vote on the Special Funds Request from the Parkwood area regarding help with their Sub 4 Santa. Discussion was that the council would purchase, decorate, etc… a tree, “fully loaded” to give to them so they could auction it off at the Holiday Festival and funds from that auction could then go to their project. Contingent on the approval from the county to proceed this way. *** Motion as such by Kevin. 2nd by Marlon. Vote called for. 7 yes, 0 no. Motion passed.
Planning & Zoning---Kevin reported T Mobil wants to come to the council in January 09 with their new proposal. They are moving the tower in accordance with the Kearns P&Z board request.
LDS Pavilion---Ron Cass, spokesperson for this, gave brief over view of what this project is going to be. Remainder of this issue was tabled along with vote to 12-16-08 meeting. Review-Fluckinger Application---Tabled to 12-16-08 meeting.
Unfinished Business---Holiday Festival Update---Kathy gave update on how festival is proceeding. Encouraged all to attend and asked council members to come as well as the public. Reported the KCC is joining with the Utah Olympic Oval for the festival and is shaping up to be a great event.
New Business---After School Programs Funding Request, Entheos School—Tabled.
FOC---Charles reported that member Claudia Nabos has re-signed from the committee and would need to be replaced. Currently taking nominations for that position. Anyone interested in filling or wanting to nominate someone contact him.
Discussion Item—2009 KCC Officer Election---Chuck asked new members to make sure they attend our next meeting, 12-16-08, because they will be seated at the end of the meeting for the sole purpose of voting on the council officers for 2009. There was a question from Ruby Martinez about whether this runs contrary to the direction given by our current bylaws. Al Peterson mentioned that at the recent parliamentarian training this very question was asked and that the opinion of that and other trainers was that it was appropriate to “seat” the new members ahead of them being formally sworn in solely for the purpose of electing next years officers.
Announcements---As read and on agenda.
8:40 PM Public Meeting Adjourn