Kearns Community Council

Executive Meeting // Tuesday  July 21, 2009

 

Members

Marlon Brennan, Brett Helsten, Charles Henderson-Excused

Kathy Larrabee, Paula Larsen, Kevin Lundy

Kent Markus, David Taylor, Alan Peterson

 

 

6:30 Executive Meeting Began

 

 

Call To Order---Kevin Lundy, Chairman

 

Roll Call Of Members---Eight members in attendance, one excused, as listed.

 

Minutes---July 7, 2009 minutes tabled.

 

Secretary Pro Tem---***Motion by Kent to have Councilman Larsen act as Secretary Pro Tem at this time.  2nd by Brett.  Vote called for.  5 yes, 1 no.  Motion passed.

 

Correspondence Folder---None

 

Public Reports---Salt Lake County Mayor’s Office---Megan Hillyard thanked Councilman Peterson and the entire council for their assistance in helping a Kearns family in need of serious home repairs.  Roland Yoshinaga is the new Planning & Development Director.  Skatepark---Martin Jensen, Parks & Rec. stated that the skate park contractors bids are do back by 8-5-09 and they plan on “moving earth” towards the end of August.  Liability Insurance---Greg Schulz reported that ACCT now has an insurance policy in place that covers up to 1 million for events.  He will email copy of policy to Kevin.

 

Committee Reports---Community Involvement—Councilman Larsen reported that all is in place for the Hometown Night celebration and the parade.  Gave out assignments for both.  “We are ready to go”. 

 

Unfinished Business---Planning & Zoning---ST. Francis # 24679.  Still lots of questions regarding this addition.  Should go to Kearns Planning & Zoning on 8-5-09.  ***Motion by Councilman Brennan to table till 8-4-09 KCC meeting and those that can from the council should attend the parish’s meeting on 7-29-09 at 7:00 PM.  2nd by Councilman Taylor.  Vote called for.  6 yes, 1 no.  Motion passed.  Verizon Tower # 24777.  ***Motion by Councilman Peterson to approve as submitted.  2nd by Councilman Markus.  Vote called for.  7 yes, 0 no.  Motion passed.  Glen Cable # 24808, location 5407 W. 4700 S.  Gave presentation of adding on 9000 sq feet in new buildings to rent out.  ***Motion by councilman Markus to vote on this issue at our 8-4-09 meeting.  2nd by Councilman Peterson.  Vote called for.  6 yes, 0 no.  Motion passed.  Rasmussen Preschool # 24795, location 4545 W. 6055 S.  Gave presentation.  ***Motion by Councilman Peterson to approve as submitted.  2nd by Councilman Larrabee.  Vote called for.  6 yes, 0 no.  Motion passed.  Senator Mayne’s “Buy American” letter---***Motion by councilman Markus to approve as written.  2nd by Councilman Taylor.  Vote called for.  6 yes, 0 no.  Motion passed.  Assign Emergency Volunteer Coord.---Megan Hillyard from SL County stated they would like someone from the council or community in this position so they have a contact person in regards to emergencies that may occur.  Council thought they had already assign Cathy Harding a few months ago to this position.  It was discussed and stated that the council put Cathy Harding in that position with the UFA’s program, not the county program.  Council will follow up on at next meeting.  American League Baseball Park Funds Request---***Motion by councilman Helsten to approve $1000.00 for improvements, payable directly to the vendor.  2nd by Councilman Peterson.  Vote called for.  7 yes, 0 no.  Motion passed.  Festival of Trees---Councilman Larsen declared Conflict of Interest on this issue and will not be voting.  This if for the Miss Kearns Royalty request for funds for the festival.  ***Motion by Councilman Peterson to approve $525.00 to the royalty for the festival, payable directly to the vendors.  2nd by Councilman Markus.  Vote called for.  6 yes, 0 no.  Motion passed.  2010 KCC Budget---Chairman Lundy will type up copy of budget and emailed it to council members for review.  Budget is do to county by 8-1-09.  Float---Chairman Lundy reported he has met with Dave Anderson, Pipe & Tube, and they will be moving the float base to a different building that does not require security but is still covered.  When that has been done councilman Larsen will contact Gines Automotive to see if they would go and check out the engine. 

 

New Business---Night Out Against Crime---Councilman Brennan requested that the c council have two tables at this event.  ***Motion by Councilman Brennan to purchase candy for the council table.  Suggestion was to buy healthy treats—council agreed.  2nd by Councilman Markus.  Vote called for.  7 yes, 0 no.  Motion passed.  New Special Request Funds---None.  Scheduling Kearns Library---Director Jim Cooper said the KCC has priority to secure auditorium, but that now the new policy is that rooms can only be reserved 90 days in advance.  Councilman Larrabee will take on this responsibility for now and get the next few months scheduled.  She stated this has always been done in the past by the Agenda Clerk and should still continue with the Agenda Clerk.  Suggestion Box---Councilman Peterson stated that we need the suggestion box brought to the public meetings for comments and then council will review comments at the next executive meeting.

 

 

 

Announcements---As read and on agenda.

 

 

 

8:10PM Executive Meeting Adjourn