Members

Paula Larsen, Kevin Lundy, Brett Helsten, Charles Henderson, Kathy Larrabee, Kent Markus, David Taylor, Alan Peterson, Marlon Brennan,

6:38 Executive Meeting Began

Call To Order – Kevin Lundy, Chairman

Roll Call of Members – All nine members in attendance.

Pledge of Allegiance – Tom Haraldsen

Minutes – There were no minutes for approval

Secretary Pro Tem – Councilman Charles Henderson volunteered

Correspondence Folder – Reviewed by council members.

Public Input – Ruby Martinez addressed the fact that current KCC Meeting Minutes and Agenda are not posted on the KCC Website and have not been posted in public locations, i.e. Harmons, Kearns Library ahead of the meetings according the KCC By-laws. Mrs. Martinez indicated that the minutes on the web are from March 2009 and the last agenda was from a June meeting. Chair – Kevin Lundy stated he has been forwarding them once they are approved, and that this issue will be address in the next meeting. Vice-Chair Paula Larsen also stated this issue had been mentioned before and that it would be discussed with the Webmaster – Jill Young in the next Executive meeting.

Councilwoman Kathy Larrabee, stated she was concerned adequate notice isn’t being provided to the public and according KCC By-laws since the agenda was sent that same day of this meeting and was not posted at Harmon’s or any other location. Councilwoman Larrabee went on to state she has not seen the 2009 or 2010 budget, and expressed concern on whether the KCC was operating with an approved budget. Councilman Taylor indicated this had been sent out via email earlier in the year. Chairman Lundy, stated he will work on getting the agenda’s out in a more timely manner as well as make sure they are posted ahead of the meetings.

Roger Snow invited KCC Members and the Community to come out to the 2^nd Annual Parkwood Pan Cake Breakfast Fundraiser and Loder Park Clean up on August 15, 2009 at 9:00 AM. The address is 6013 South 4880 West. Contact Roger at: 801-965-9405.

Caroline H. a visitor to our community is here on vacation and served a Judiciary Aide to a Sr. Justice in Hawaii, made a comment about a foreign country smells that individuals from around the world have brought with them to our community. Caroline stated she did not feel people should be penalized for doing things they are accustomed to doing. She indicated she had contacted Lt. Governor Herbert to educate him that this behavior affects health. There will be a meeting on August 10, at 6pm – Kearns Library to discuss more.

Public Reports –

Salt Lake County Mayor’s Office – Megan Hillyard Informed the KCC that based on their input that she had informed Jeff Gravits that Cathy Harding will be the volunteer Emergency Coordinator for Kearns. Megan also mentioned the Mayors Breakfast, for Council Chairs. Megan shared information on the Sanitation Departments Public Waste Container Voucher Program, and asked the Council to identify the times of the year they would like to distribute. The Council is asked to advertise ahead of distribution so residence will know they are available. Megan went on to say the containers could be used for green and/or non-green waste, there are a limited number of vouchers per unincorporated area which are allocated based on population and can only be used by the homeowner/resident receiving the voucher. Lastly, Megan reminded Council Members of the upcoming Watershed Symposium on August 26^th and 27^th.

Parks and Recreation Update - Megan informed Council Members that Walt Gilmore would not be at the meeting due to a personal matter, but stated RFP response bidding will begin August 5^th and will close August 15^th, with groundbreaking to be scheduled once a contractor is selected.

Westside Representative – Greg Schulz informed Council Members that the Kearns General Plan had been forwarded to the SL County Council for review of new process and approval if they are comfortable with annual general plan review process.

SL County Kearns COP Update – Deputy Mike Lee thanked Council Members for coming out to the Guns and Hoses Softball Game. Deputy Lee indicated the Sheriffs Dept. was gearing up for Fall and Winter Priorities, i.e. Clean Streets, etc. he also invited Council Members that have not previously attended to signup and attend the next Citizens Academy. Deputy Lee shared with Council Members that a Grant he wrote was approved for the GREAT Program (Gangs, Resistance, Education, and Training). The program will start with 5^th graders in the four Title 1 schools serving Kearns and Magna.

Treasury Report – No report provided.

FOC Report---Councilman Henderson informed Council Members that the next meeting was scheduled for Wednesday, August 12^th at 6:30 PM – Kearns Library.

Community Involvement – Vice-Chair Paula Larsen reminded Council Members of the Hometown Night on Friday, August 7^th at 6:00 PM. Paula also distributed assignments to Council Members and asked them to be on site early to help with setup. Helium Tanks are on order and should be delivered the day of. Paula went on to state that everything was ready to go, i.e. band, caterer, contest prizes, water, soda from storage shed, and fliers. Paula also indicated she had arranged with Gines Automotive to giveaway snow cones for the Hometown Days Parade, which starts on Saturday, August 8^th at 9:00 AM.

Planning and Zoning – St. Francis Xavier request to add on to school, Council Members reviewed and discussed request, noting ordinances only require 135 stalls and new addition as well as reconfiguration of parking will take them to 181 stalls including 3 more ADA stalls. Deputy Mike Lee informed Council Members that there haven’t been many infraction but that they do address them when they are observed. Motion to approve made by Councilman Charles Henderson, Motion Seconded and Approved, one No vote.

Stephen Cable and Greg Cable attended and answered questions regarding their request to build a 90,000 square feet of additional buildings on their property in the Kearns Warehouse District. The Cables indicated they had met all requirements for setbacks, access, water and sewer, etc. Motion to approve by Al Peterson, Motion Seconded and Approved Unanimously.

Unfinished Business

UTA Letter – Councilman Henderson indicated that based feedback from CAT Committee and Disabled Community that the UTA Proposal was favorable and that he did not see a need to write a letter.

Greetings and Welcome – Chairman Lundy extended greetings and welcome to Rep. Eric Hutchings, Helen James, wife of former Kearns Town Council Member Arlo James. Mrs. James stated she wanted to thank the Council for their support and shake their hands.

Storage Unit – Chairman Lundy indicated that he had received approval from Council Members to pay the $319.00 and $18.00 lock for K-Town Storage out of $500.00 allocated.

New Business

Recycle Bins – Councilman Kent Markus informed Council Members that he had found more favorable pricing for the recycles bins that would be located at Kearns Junior High. Kent distributed price sheet and suggested we compare prices.

KCC Newsletter – Councilman David Taylor expressed concern over newsletter content and approval process. David indicated the article he wrote was not in the newsletter as well as the article on the new stone cast wall on 5600 South. David asked for a more formal process, which Chairman Lundy indicated he would develop.

Announcements – As read and on agenda.

Public Meeting adjourned – 8:23 PM