Kearns Community Council
Executive Meeting // April 15, 2008
6:45 Executive Meeting Began
Call To Order---Chuck McDowell, Chairman.
Roll Call Of Members---Nine members in attendance, as listed.
Minutes---Public minutes for 4/1/2008 were approved as read.
Chairman—Chuck announced there would be some items taken out of agenda order.
Unfinished Business—Senator Karen Mayne—Chuck allowed time for Sen. Mayne to speak. Sen. Mayne stated she would be coming to as many council meetings as she can to get input from the public. She stated all her bills passed in this last session. Chuck asked Sen. Mayne to stay while the council discussed the payday lender issue. Chuck asked Greg Schulz to explain what SL County Councilman Mike Jensen asked about at his previous visit. SL County Councilman Mike Jensen—Mike was unable to attend so Westside Rep. Greg Schultz addressed the check cashing business issue. He stated that Councilman Jensen at his last visit just wanted to confirm the Kearns Community Council’s position regarding these business’s was still the same as last year when this issue first came up. Chuck stated he was not sure what the council had determined last year for sure. Asked secretary to research and bring to next meeting. 5600 West Beautification Project---Chuck stated that he has met with Salt Lake County “Members At Large” committee, where all chairs meet together with the at large members of the Salt Lake County Council, and stated that Rocky Mountain Power has committed 200 trees to this project, Kearns Improvement District has committed water, and that possibly may get additional trees from Salt Lake County Tree project. He stated that all these organizations along with UDOT are in partnership with this beautification project. Side Issue(s)---Chuck stated that Bev Uipi from Salt Lake County stated that the Salt Lake County Council has their interim budget session coming up in June 08 and that there may be the possibility of requesting additional funding Kearns Community Council funding. Also that Bev stated the council does not need to get ok from county for special funds request. The county is comfortable with the council’s decisions for funding. Skatepark---Chuck stated that Cathy Harding would be giving a detailed report on status. Chuck asked for a formal report at the councils May 6th meeting. He stated that the study of extending Ed Mayne Street came back as not feasible. Kearns Master Plan---Chuck stated that the county is putting out an RFP (Request For Proposal). Council Protocol---Al moved to suspend order of the day and move this issue to a later time in agenda. No objections. Planning & Zoning---Kevin reported still not able to contact anyone to come and speak on issue of request for church at 4015 South Sams BLVD. Al Britton from Kearns Planning & Zoning Board said he would see what he could do. This issue moved to 5-6-08 meeting. No objections. Special Funding Projects---Mobile Patrol---Marlon suggested the funding go onto a gas card and that all mobile patrol groups present and future come to the KCPA so that the KCPA can monitor the gas cards. They will need to provide receipts to the council. Ruby and Kathy has strong concerns about funding for gas and what controls could be put on it. Kathy suggested other ways to help the mobile patrol groups rather than gas. Paula suggested the council have a meeting outside of council meetings to discuss this issue with the KCPA. Cathy Harding, Chair of KCPA agreed. Al Britton, Chair Kearns Planning & Zoning, stated that the KCPA is part of the disaster emergency plan that is being developed by him and the county. ***Motion by Kevin to hold meeting with KCPA outside of council meetings. 2nd by Al. Vote taken. 7 yes, 0 no. Motion passed. Taste of Kearns Funding---***Motion by Kevin to sponsor this event with $2200.00 (same amount as last year) to Taste of Kearns Committee. 2nd by Debby. Discussion ***Motion by Ruby to amend motion, to donate $2000.00 that was originally budgeted for. 2nd by Marlon. Vote taken on amendment. 4 yes, 3 no, chairman exercised his vote on this issue and voted no. (Chairman has stated previously will not vote on any issues unless it is to make or break a tie) Final vote 4 yes, 4 no. Motion to amend failed. Vote taken on original motion. 5 yes, 3 no. Motion passed. Cancer “Relay For Life”---Council un-clear as to what representative for this event was asking council for. Health and Welfare committee will acquire more information on this event and report to the council at the 5-6-08 meeting. Float Base---Chuck did state that Days of 47 Committee needs an answer on purchase of base or not ASAP. Selling price to us $500.00. Further discussion tabled to workshop on 4-24-08. Hometown Days---Kathy stated she had been in contact with Debbie Brown at the Utah Olympic Oval and gave information regarding the Oval suggestion for Kearns Community Council to join together for Hometown Night and use Opening Ceremonies For The Olympics as theme. She stated that Debbie is pushing us for a date. Paula stated she has also been in contact with Debbie for this discussion as well. Reported her information as well and possible think about a date change because of all that is going on around the original 8-8-08 date. ***Motion by Charles to maintain original date and join with the Utah Olympic Oval to make this one event for Hometown Night. 2nd by Kathy. Vote taken. 4 yes, 4 no, chairman exercised his vote on this issue and voted yes. Final vote 5 yes, 4 no. Motion passed. Chuck & Marlon stated this falls under Community Involvement and asked Paula to take lead on this as in past years. Website---Marlon expressed his concerns with website and who has control over it. Chuck explained it has always gone through the chair for final ok as to what goes on it. Jill, Webmaster, available for questions. She gave all council members an instruction sheet on how they can post information on their specific web page for their standing committee. Remaining discussion was tabled to workshop on 4-24-08. Issues Tabled to the 4-24-08 workshop: Budget 2008/2009, Non Profit Status, Earmarking Carry Over Of Special Funding, Elections 2008, Council Protocol, and Adjust Public Meeting Time.
New Business---Zions Bank Account---Chuck stated that this account needs to be closed out. Approx. $40.00 left in it. Kevin stated he is already working on this issue.
Executive Meeting Adjourn 8:40 PM