Kearns Community Council
Public Meeting // Tuesday January 6, 2009
6:35 Public Meeting Began
Call To Order---Chuck McDowell, Chairman 2008
Transfer Of Chairmanship---2008 Chairman Chuck McDowell transferred chairmanship of council to Kevin Lundy, Chairman for 2009.
Swearing In Of Elected & Re-elected Council Members---Vice-Chairman/Secretary Paula Larsen administered the Oath of Office to Kent Markus, Brett Helsten, Marlon Brennan, and Chuck McDowell.
Pledge Of Allegiance---Greg Schulz, Salt Lake County Westside Representative
Roll Call Of Members---Eight members in attendance, one excused. As listed.
Minutes---Executive minutes for 12/16/2008 were approved as read.
Citizen Input---Debby Conner, 5928 S. 5625 W. Kearns, Utah, brought a copy of a grant that Jefferson Jr. High was pursuing from Salt Lake County for an after school program. Jefferson school would like a letter of support from the council. Jefferson would like the letter by 1/24/09. David Taylor, 5985 S. Park Wood Dr. Kearns, Utah, reported on issues and tasks their neighborhood watch has done. They have several projects in the works. They will be encouraging more neighborhoods to start their watch programs. Thanked Chuck McDowell, Miss Kearns Royalty, and others for donations given to them for their Sub For Santa this year.
Public Reports---Sheriff---Deputy Afatasi reported they were able to help four families in Kearns & Magna with the donations they received for Victim of Crime program. The sheriff office is beginning a program called the OG’s (Oquirrh Gang Graffiti Intelligent Group) and will meet every Wednesday at 3:00 PM at the Kearns sub-station. This group will have input on graffiti, gangs, etc… to the Metro Gang unit. Kent Markus from the council, Public Safety Committee, will represent the council with this group. Mayor’s Office---Not available. Westside Representative—Greg Schulz reported council financials are do by 1/15/2009, ACCT Training Seminar will be 1/10/2009, and the mayors breakfast for council chairs will be 1/14/2009 at 8 AM. Treasurer—Kevin reported that the signatures on the council accounts have been changed to reflect the new signers on council accounts. He reported that the ending balance for council administrative account is $578.62 and for special projects it is $211.78. The next Financial Oversite Committee meeting will be 1/15/09 at 7 PM, Kearns Library conference room.
Committee Reports---Community Involvement---Paula thanked everyone for their thoughts and prayers in the passing of her sister and mother. She asked the council for permission to use the council sound system, camera, and printer for Little Miss Kearns and Miss Kearns. No objections. Kevin will accompany equipment. Planning & Zoning---Tabled. Ready Made Truss/Fluckinger---Kevin stated that they want to add two storage buildings on their property. The issue is up for discussion only at the next Kearns Planning & Zoning Commission meeting on Wednesday. ***Motion by Chuck to approve the request on the condition that the UFA signs off on them having enough fire hydrants available since there is a lot of lumber on the property. 2nd by Charles. Vote called for. 7 yes, 0 no. Motion passed. Public Works---Chuck stated there would be a public meeting for the Kearns Master Plan on 1/14/2009 at 7 PM, Kearns High School Cafeteria. Discussion was on how to fund a Robo Dial for this event. ***Motion by Paula to take up to $600.00 from the $3000.00 that had been left over from 2008 and allocated for Community Involvement (09 float & flags) to pay for the robo dial. 2nd by Charles. Vote called for. 7 yes, 0 no. Motion passed. Other Committee Reports---Discussion by council on which members will chair their standing committees. As follows, Public Works---Chuck McDowell, Public Safety---Kent Markus, Community Involvement---Paula Larsen, Economic Development---Charles Henderson, Library & Education---Kathy Larrabee, Health & Welfare---Al Peterson, Planning & Zoning---Brett Helsten, Parks & Recreation---Marlon Brennan, and Publicity---Kevin Lundy. No objections from council.
Unfinished Business---Health & Welfare---Al turned in report on the Health Fair that was held in August 2008 in conjunction with the Night Out against Crime. Lodestone Park---Marlon reported he would like to see some of the 2 million dollars in open space funds the county has be combined with the money for the Lodestone Park to increase the size and make it a regional park. Parliamentarian---***Motion by Al to have the council pay his dues to the National Association of Parliamentarians for renewal. 2nd by Charles. Vote called for. 7 yes, 0 no. Motion passed. Inventory---Tabled.
New Business---Councilmember Chuck McDowell---Tabled.
Announcements---As read and on agenda.
8:05 PM Public Meeting Adjourn