Kearns Community Council

Kearns Community Council
Public Meeting // Tuesday December 5, 2006


Members

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


7:00 PM Public Meeting Began

Call To Order---Kevin Lundy, Chairman

Pledge Of Allegiance---Kyler Greene, Boy Scout Troop 965

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

Minutes---Executive and public minutes for 11-21-06 were reviewed and approved as corrected in executive meeting.

Correspondence Folder---Reviewed by council members.


Sheriff Report---Deputy Arlen Bennett thanked the council for their patience and working with him.
Reported that their Clean Street program is working well and they are getting positive feedback.
The strip mall where Bandaleros, etc… is his top priority and is still an open and on going case.

County Report---Mayor Peter Corroon attended and gave the county report. He recognized the Miss Kearns Royalty
and said they looked a lot different than the last time he saw them. Last time they looked pretty scary,
since it was at the Halloween party the recreation center had. Thank them for all their attention they give to Kearns and the residents here.
He stated that the Salt Lake County budget was done and no new taxes will be put in place except for those that have been previously voted on
and approved by the citizens. It has been reported to him that the after school programs are going well and looking to expand.
First piece of HB40 has to be complete by 4-1-07, gave Mountain View Corridor update stating no decision
on alignment has been made for the west side, and thanked the council and all in attendance for their support.
Representative Jim Dunnigan
also spoke to the issue of streetlights. Working on getting more for Kearns.

Library—Susan Spicer reported that the gang problem at the library has been reported to her director
and they will be having a meeting in the future with the sheriff to discuss this problem.
They have additional computers now and are working out great, job fair will take place in January 07,
they are working towards a self check out plan, and their Christmas party will be 12-21-06 at 7:00 PM.

Code Enforcement---No report.

United Fire---No report. Chuck stated that this would only be quarterly report.


Committee Reports
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Planning & Zoning---Chuck reported that we received a request to approve a home daycare at 5600 S. 4015 W.
Since we did not have any good information on this and no one was in attendance from there that this be discussed at our next meeting on 1-2-07.
At that time we will then make recommendations to Kearns Planning & Zoning. Discussion on the Campos Market issue
and on business license change request. The council wants better communication on these.
Chuck will present these issues to Kearns Planning & Zoning meeting on 12-6-06.
Al stated he received notification that there will be no planning & zoning meeting on 12-6-06.

Parks & Rec---Kevin reported that a committee was discussed for the ZAP funding and Cathy Harding was put in as chair over this committee.
He explained committee duties (as in executive meeting).
Anyone interested in working with this committee please contact Cathy Harding at
688-9376.

 After School Program---Cathy Harding spoke on behalf of Nicolina Womack (un-able to attend) stating that they are getting good feedback
from the schools and community about this program. They are looking for community projects to get the kids involved in.
They need donations to repair the floor of the room at Kearns Junior High they have been given. It is approx. 884 square feet.
Sam stated she could possibly help them with this and has some material she would donate.


Unfinished Business
Kathy reported on the Council Christmas Social. Gave an update on the activities that would be going on, date, time, place,
and encouraged everyone to attend. Will work in conjunction with the Utah Olympic Oval.

Sub For Santa---Sam reported that the fourth grade class at Entheos School is working very hard on this project and
that she will be getting the name of a family in need for them. She will email council members a list of items needed.
Council agreed that all communication, donations, etc… will go through Sam.


New Business---
Kevin reported that in executive meeting the council held elections for their 2007 officers. They will be as follows,

Chairman Chuck Mcdowell
Vice Chairman Charles Henderson
Secretary Paula Larsen
Treasurer Thoms “TJ” Dubach
Agenda Clerk Kathy Larrabee

Kevin then gave the council’s First State Of The Township Year-End Address.
Thanked everyone for their support, thanked all the council members for their dedication to the community, the council, and to him as chair,
listed the accomplishments of the council over the last year, and reported on what the council is looking forward to in the future.


Citizen Input---Peri Kinder, Silvertip Drive, Kearns stated she has been covering the council meetings for the Journal Newspaper
the last four years and wished to thank the council for doing a great job. She appreciated what each member is doing for the Kearns community.


Announcements--- As on agenda a back table. Charles Henderson reminded everyone the council is still taking applications
for the opening on the Financial Oversight Committee.


8:35 PM Public Meeting Adjourn