Kearns Community Council

Public Meeting // Tuesday April 3, 2007

 

Members

Samantha Anderson, Debra Conner, Thomas “TJ” Dubach

Charles Henderson, Kathy Larrabee, Paula Larsen

Kevin Lundy, Chuck McDowell, Alan Peterson

 

 

7:15 Public Meeting Began

 

 

Call To Order---Chuck McDowell, Chairman

 

Pledge Of Allegiance---Lamont Meadows, Kearns Resident

 

Roll Call Of Members---Nine members in attendance.

 

Minutes---In executive meeting the executive minutes for 2-20-07 were tabled till

 4-17-07 meeting.  Executive and public minutes were approved as corrected for 3-20-07 and minutes for workshop on 3-17-07 were approved. 

 

Sheriff Report---Tabled to 4-17-07 meeting.

 

United Fire Authority Report---Battalion Chief Lowell Mikolash stated they would be hiring new fire fighters at all stations overall in the valley.  They have just hired 25 to date.  West Battalion number is 824-3723 and main number is 743-7200.  Stated that Kearns now has a premier hazmat team. 

 

Code Enforcement---Tabled to 4-17-07 meeting.

 

Committee Reports---Planning & Zoning---Kevin reported that the Pentecostal Church was in attendance to answer questions regarding their request to build at 4590 West and 6200 South.  They provided an updated site plan for council review.  ***Motion by Kevin to approve conditional use permit.  2nd by Alan.  Chuck called for vote.  9 yes, 0 no, motion passed.  Car Wash Expansion---Kevin also reported that the gas station on 40th West and 4600 South across from KFC would like to add on a room for storage by their car wash.  No paperwork as yet.  Treasurers Report---TJ reported that the first quarter has ended and the FOC will be meeting on 4-19-07 at the Tennis Center, 4:00 PM, to review quarter.  Also reported that the council special funding from SL County was $32,865.00 and the administrative funding was $2820.00.  Public Safety---Sam reported she has been talking with the KCPA regarding the End Graf project.  Suggested the council approve some funding for supplies for this project.  Library & Education---Kathy reported that Susan Spicer from the Library would be writing and article for the council newsletter. 

 

Unfinished Business---Andrea Boone, Red Cross, reported on what the Red Cross has to offer and she can be reached at 969-5407 or by email at saablister1@aol.com  Neighborhood Pride---Claudia Nabos reported that her group will be planting a tree at the cannon for Arbor Day and they would like to plant trees along the Blvd at 5415 South.  Does have the manpower to do so.  Asked the council to sponsor this effort with $300.00.  Kathy suggested that Claudia come up with a plan she can present to the council at the 4-17-07 meeting regarding this.  Claudia agreed and also stated that the Hoffman Heights Neighborhood Assoc. would be doing clean up on the South side of Northwest Avenue by the railroad tracks for Neighborhood Pride Day on 4-28-07 along with the tree planting.

 

New Business---***Motion by Sam to give KCPA $250.00 for supplies for the End

Graf project.  Chuck suggested that Sam by the supplies so the council would have the receipts.  2nd by Charles.  Chuck called for vote.  9 votes yes, 0 votes no, motion passed.  Sam will purchase supplies and take to KCPA for the graffiti clean up.   *** Motion by Al that the council pay his parliamentarian dues of $67.00.  2nd by Kathy.  Chuck called for vote.  8 votes yes, 0 votes no, motion passed.  Al also nominated Claudia Nabos to fill vacancy in FOC.  Along with others these nominations will be reviewed and interviewed at the 4-17-07 meeting.

 

Citizen Input---David Young introduced himself to the council.  He is the new director for the Kearns Recreation Center.  Stacee Adams, SL County stated that the feasibility study is going well.

 

Announcements---As read and on back table.  KID will be at 4-17-07 meeting to address sewer problems and low water pressure.

 

 

 

 

 

8:40 PM Public Meeting Adjourn