Kearns Community Council
Public Meeting // Tuesday September 2, 2008
6:35 Public Meeting Began
Call To Order---Chuck McDowell, Chairman
Pledge Of Allegiance---Preston Sleight, Kearns 7th Ward
Roll Call Of Members---Eight members in attendance, as listed.
Minutes---Executive minutes for 8/19/2008, tabled.
Citizen Input---Bobbi Mayberry, 4541 W. 5400 S., thanked the council on behalf of the Kearns Food Bank for the financial and non-perishable food items that the council donated from Hometown Night. Rokki Buttars, 5391 W. 5400 S., brought up her concerns regarding cross walks and lights on 5400 S. She also is involved in a Sub for Santa project. Would the council be able to help in any way? Paula explained request for special funds available to the community and where to get form.
Community Awards---Paula presented the council community award to Deputy Arlan Bennett of the Salt Lake County Sheriff Office as the community’s COP officer. Deputy Bennett is leaving as COP and was thanked for all his support and help in the Kearns community.
Chairman Awards---Chuck presented council members Ruby Martinez and Debby Conner with the chairman awards for all their hard work in the community both as council members and Kearns residents.
Public Reports---Sheriff Report---Deputy Sean Williams, SL County Sheriff, thanked the community for their welcome and support towards him as one of the new COP officers in the community. Explained that Deputy Bennett will be moving on and Deputy Afatasi (Skee) will be his new partner as another COP officer. Deputy Afatasi introduced and told a little about himself. Has been in Kearns for some time now and enjoys the community. UFA Presentation---Several members from the UFA (Unified Fire Dept) were on hand to present plaques to four Kearns residents that were instrumental in saving the life of a hiker in Big Cottonwood Canyon. The hiker had taken a serous fall and was severely injured with no quick way for help to arrive. Four Kearns residents happened upon this hiker and because of their quick action and knowledge they helped saved this man’s life. From the UFA “ that is what true acts of heroism are and they are the heroes of this story”. Westside Representative---Greg Schulz reported that the voice of the people has been heard. The county council passed a resolution stating that they do not want any tolling of the Mountain View Corridor. This was passed onto UDOT.
Mayor’s Office---Megan Hillyard, County Liason, stated that community council’s budgets were due today. Kearns Community Council had already turned theirs in. Mayor is having a town hall meeting on 9-24-08 at 7:00 PM, probably at the Utah Olympic Oval. Stakeholders meeting regarding Oquirrh Park improvements and skatepark issues will be held on 9-9-08 at 3:00 PM in the South building of the county complex. 5600 West Beautification Project is well under way. Kearns Master Plan, will take public input through Nov. 2008. Public meeting will be announced later. Salt Lake County Aging Services---Tabled. Red Cross---Andrea Boone thanked all those who helped out at the KCC Health Fair this year. She enjoyed being a part of it and would like to be part of it next year. Housekeeping Items---Receipts turned in for reimbursement: $103.00/Marlon for parade candy, $36.44/Cathy Harding for skatepark meeting refreshments and $116.80 for T shirts-Night Out Against Crime, $400.32/Red Cross for thank you gift for volunteers at Night Out Against Crime—Andrea Boon purchased on account with Red Cross, $46.99/Zen printing for Kearns parade car magnet and $38.11 for posters for Night Out Against Crime. ***Motion by Kathy to accept and pay the reimbursements. 2nd by Marlon. Vote called for. 8 yes, 0 no. Motion passed.
Committee Reports—Planning & Zoning—Kevin reported again that storage unit on 5400 S would like to put up an LED sign under the regular sign they already have. Ruby suggested council approve with condition that if sign interferes with surrounding homes and they have a viable issue with it that the storage unit should turn it off late at night. Council agreed. Bike Racks---This has always been a requirement by developer if vehicle stalls are required. County council will be discussing the issue of developers standing the cost of installing street lights where required. ***Motion by Kevin to approve the ordinance as it is currently written. 2nd by Al. Vote called for. 7 yes, 0 no. Motion passed. Telephone Tower---T Mobil wants to install an 80’ tower instead of the required limit of 60’ behind Peak Communications. The extended height is because of the railroad burm. File # 24365. Council will vote on this issue at the 9-16-08 meeting. Public Works---Ruby reported that the additional lighting is in the process of being installed. The county will have a map available soon where they will be going in at. Public Safety---Cathy Harding, Chair of KCPA, presented Pam Todd with a lifetime of volunteer service pin for her work as the Kearns Historical Society and as a community activist, and presented Chuck with a gold volunteer service pin for his volunteer service hours and support of the Kearns community. Cathy also announced CERT training programs through the UFA. Debby stated that she is offering to use some of her public safety budget to help reimburse a portion of the registration fee to people who register for these classes. Amount to be determined still. Health & Welfare---ASSIST will be having an open house at the newly ASSIST remodeled house, located in Kearns on Saturday Sept. 6th at 10:00 AM.
8:00 PM ***Motion by Kathy to extend public meeting till 8:10 PM. 2nd by Ruby. Vote called for. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion passed.
Unfinished Business---Date for KCC Workshop---Set for 9-18-08 at 6:30 PM. Kathy will secure place and let council know. Position on Urban Fowel Ordinance---***Motion by Al for council to be in favor of entering to a discussion on drafting change to the already existing ordinance. 2nd by Ruby. Greg Schulz clarified by stating this is just to enter into a discussion only at this point. Vote called for. 4 yes, 3 no. Motion passed.
8:15 PM ***Motion by Paula to extend public meeting to 8:30 PM. 2nd by Ruby. Vote called for. 7 yes, 0 no. Motion passed.
Funding Requests---***Motion by Kathy to approve the $800.00 request for special funds to the Kearns Rec Center for their Halloween carnival. 2nd by Debby. Vote called for. 8 yes, 0 no. Motion passed. ***Motion by Paula to approve up to $500.00 for West Kearns Elementary after school program, request for special funds by Andrea Boon, contingent upon receiving additional interim budget funding from the county. 2nd by Kathy. Vote called for. 7 yes, 0 no. Motion passed.
New Business---Habitat for Humanity Project---Sen. Karen Mayne (not available at this time) Chuck reported that Sen. Mayne is requesting a letter from the KCC in support of the LDS church donating a portion of their property on Heath Avenue towards this project. Chuck will ask Sen. Mayne to come to council meeting to present.
Announcements---As read and on agenda.
8:40 PM Public Meeting Adjourn