Kearns Community Council

Kearns Community Council
Public Meeting // Tuesday July 18, 2006


Members

Samantha Anderson, Debra Conner, Thomas “TJ” Dubach
Charles Henderson, Kathy Larrabee, Paula Larsen
Kevin Lundy, Chuck McDowell , Al Peterson


7:10 PM Public Meeting Began

Call To Order---Meeting called to order by Kevin Lundy, Chairman.

Pledge Of Allegiance---COP Officer Deputy Evan Mallas, Salt Lake County Sheriff

Roll Call Of Members---Nine council members in attendance. As listed above.

Minutes---July 8, 2006 workshop minutes were corrected and approved in executive meeting.


Sheriff’s Report---COP Deputy Evan Mallas stated that for all upcoming events they are on board and resources ready to go.
They have talked to Cory, Ordinance Officer, about the Taco stand at Campos Market. They are keeping their eye on it, no violations at this time.
Getting a second speed trailer for community. Graffiti still a problem at Jefferson Jr. High School.
Debby stated could get supplies to clean up graffiti from Nancy White at the County level.
Deputy Mallas mentioned they also have some at the station here in Kearns. Charles asked about neighborhood parties and blocking off streets for such. Deputy Mallas stated they will need to get the permit to do so from Tiffany Chapman at the county and
the officers will be happy to work with the residents for this.


Correspondence Folder---None

County Report---None

Library Report---Susan Spicer reported on what they have planned for booth at Hometown Night and Night Out Against Crime.
Several youth organizations have come together with the library to help form a large coalition to help with after school activities in the Kearns area.
They will begin with Kearns Jr. High School. Also security will begin at the library in the fall.
They are in the process of re-configuring the library, bringing in five new computers and printers.
Thanks to Deputy Miranda, COP Officer in Magna, for helping out at the library.

Unified Fire Report---Asked to be excused till next meeting.

ACCT Report—Kathy reported that ACCT if moving forward with township survey, and creating a bicycle awareness to share with communities.
Kathy asked them about Utah Neighborhoods Together and how to join and possibly get help through them for insurance for our events.
She reported that Jeff Waters told her that we first have to submit the details of our events to them after the fact and then they will review.
Based on what all communities send in they will then be able to write a blanket policy to cover all.
Till then for the first time “we are on our own” to get our own individual insurance.

Committee Reports---

Treasurer Report—TJ reported second quarter done. Still working with bank to take off all accrued interest.
Will finish up first and second quarter financials when find out about interest issue. Sam requested that we need to work on tax exempt status.
Paula reported that KOPFC would only be charging us $100.00 for our booth with them for Fire, Water, and Ice.
***Motion
by Paula to have treasurer cut check tonight in that amount and she will drop off tomorrow to KOPFC for our booth. 2nd by Charles.
Kevin called for vote. 9 yes, 0 no, 0 abstain. Motion passed.

Newsletter—Chuck handed out sample of what our upcoming newsletter would look like. (Copy attached)
Reported they will be able to meet deadline for the journal for July issue. Council discussed.
Chuck passed out council information sheet for members to make corrections and delete from.

Planning & Zoning---Chuck said he had received paperwork from someone wanting to start business in warehouse area, file number 23077.
This person was not in attendance at meeting tonight.
***Motion
by Chuck to table this discussion till person can come and represent himself for any questions. 2nd by Charles.
Discussion was, Sam requested to just vote no till he comes. Al stated only need a majority vote.
Kevin called for vote. 9 yes, 0 no, 0 abstain. Motion passed.
Chuck will contact person to attend next meeting.

Community Involvement---Paula reported on upcoming events to take place in the community.


Unfinished Business---(Held over from executive meeting)

RDA Meeting---Will be held at the Utah Olympic Oval in the World Record Lounge August 24, 2006.

Business Cards---Debby wanted to know what were supposed to be on the cards.
Charles stated that we have addressed this issue several times before and we need to move forward with them.
Went over again what was needed.

Ika Recognition---Paula will take on the responsibility of getting plaques and certificates made in order to have recognition at
Aug. 15th council meeting. Chuck will contact Mausi Ika, father of young men, 969-1656, to notify them to be there.


New Business---

Edwin EspinelReported that the school district, after 6 years in the Kearns community, will be closing his program in the Kearns community.
They will be moving and combining with the Evan Start program on the East side.
Edwin was notified of this on 6-12-06 and closing will be end of July 06.
This comes with great sadness because this has been a very productive program in Kearns and many are not happy with this decision.
He thanked the community and the council for all the support of the past years.
Chuck stated that we should touch base with the “powers that be” regarding this and see if we can possibly re-establish this program.

Cathy Harding---Reported on Night Out Against Crime taking place on Aug. 1, 06 at the Utah Olympic Oval.
She also reported on the other programs that the KCPA will be hosting through out the year.
She would like to have the attendance of the full council at the Night Out Against Crime.
Feels this is an important event to warrant council canceling council meeting that night in lieu of attending the Night Out.
***Motion made by Paula to cancel the council executive and public meeting on 8-1-06 to attend the Night Out Against Crime. 2nd by Debby.
Kevin called for vote. 9 yes, 0 no, 0 abstain.


Announcements
---Read as on agenda and as on back table.


8:40 PM Public Meeting Adjourn