Kearns Community Council

Public Meeting // Tuesday March 18, 2008

 

 

Members

Marlon Brennan, Debra Conner, Charles Henderson

Kathy Larrabee, Paula Larsen, Kevin Lundy—Excused at 7:45 PM

Ruby Martinez, Chuck McDowell--Excused, Alan Peterson

 

 

 

 

6:35 Public Meeting Began

 

 

Call To Order---Charles Henderson, Vice-Chairman

                                   Charles conducting meeting in excused absence of chairman.

 

Pledge Of Allegiance---Spencer Jensen, Boy Scout Troop 693

 

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

 

Minutes---Public minutes for 2-19-08 were not available at this time.

 

Correspondence Folder---None

 

Treasurer---(Item take out of order by chairman)---Kevin reported we have received $1500.00 from ACC for HB40 advertising.  Kevin has request from Chuck for $428.48- Roto Dial, and Kathy for $299.18-Flyers that were previously approved and come out of the HB40 money.  Request For Funds---2 requests were made.  1-Kearns Rec Center for their Easter Egg Hunt Saturday March 22nd for $300.00--$500.00.  ***Motion by Marlan to donate $400.00.  2nd by Al.  Charles called for vote.  Paula declared conflict of interest on her part and will not be voting.  7 yes, 0 no.  Motion passed.

 

Mayors Office---None

 

Sheriff Report---Deputy Bennett reported they had served some search warrants in the Baccus area that were “highly productive”.  Stated that the KCPA will be starting their End Graff clean up again in April.  Sheriff supports this project for graffiti clean up.  Encouraged all to get involved.

 

SLCO Planning & Development---Simon Ginn, Director introduced himself.  Said he had been in the position for about 4 months now.  Stated they are creating a general plan for the Kearns, Millcreek, and Magna area.  He stated that one council member from each area will be on this committee.  Charles Henderson has previously been asked to represent Kearns.  Kearns now has 2 code enforcement officers, Pepper Moesinger & Mike Durfee.  Kearns citizen, Kaven Leavitt addressed his concerns to Mr. Ginn in a lengthy discussion regarding several code enforcement issues.  

 

Committee Reports---

Community Involvement---Paula presented the information regarding the ChamberWest Awards Dinner and asked if the council would like to reserve a table as a sponsor.  $500.00 for table of 5, $275.00 for table of 4, and then handed out form for those who would like to pay individually $30.00 to attend.  Money goes to the chamber scholarship fund.  ***Motion by Marlon to sponsor a table for 4 at the $275.00.  2nd by Debby.  Charles called for vote.  Paula declared a conflict of interest and will not be voting.  3 yes, 2 no, 1 abstain.  Motion passed.  Paula presented to the council Days of 47 Parade information.  Stated we need an answer tonight if we are going to enter or not.  The application is already late, but have a couple more days to answer.  The entry fee is $175.00.  Discussion regarding the float base we currently have.  Chuck has stated previously that we can purchase the base for $500.00.  Al asked if still available to rent.  Concerns were discussed regarding this issue.  ***Motion by Kathy to secure the float base for the $500.00 for this and future parades.  ***Motion by AL to lay this motion on the table.  2nd by Kevin(no discussion required). Charles called for vote.  6 yes, 1 no, motion passed.  ***Motion by Al to go ahead and pay the $175.00 and get the Days of 47 Parade application in.  2nd by Kathy.  Charles called for vote.  4 yes, 0 no, 3 abstain.  Motion passed.  Paula asked if there are any council members or public that would like to take the lead, chair position, etc.. on the float project this year, no response. 

Planning & Zoning---Kevin reported that the he has a request from a Josh Scribner to turn the building/business located at 4115 W. Sams Blvd, Kearns from storage to a church.  Wants a conditional use permit.  File # 24159.  No one available from this request to address questions to.  ***Motion by Debby to table this till someone could attend.  2nd by Al.  Charles called for vote.  7 yes, 0 no.  Motion passed. 

Public Works---See Wasatch Front Regional Council letter attached. 

Public Safety---Cathy Harding, Chairman KCPA, reported on the End Graff program beginning in April 08.  This year the KCPA will by doing one weekend instead of four.  She has consent forms, etc… ready to go.

 

Un-Finished Business---

Tree Project---Tabled. 

Volunteer Hours---Kathy stated she needs all volunteer hours from council tonight so she can turn into ACCT. 

Website ---Tabled.

 

New Business---

FOC Report---Tabled.  HB40 Signs---Charles reported that Chuck has sent out an email out to council members reporting he has picked up the HB40 signage and plan is to go out into community on Saturday to place them.  No exact time or place given to meet.  Charles stated Chuck would let members know.   

Special Funding Request---Al presented a Request For Funds form on behalf of Kearns High School Baseball.  Baseball team needs to purchase and replace baseball equipment (itemized on form) for approx. $518.95.  Kearns resident and team volunteer Jenny McCarter, 4779 W. 5175 So. Kearns, was available for questions and gave a brief presentation.   ***Motion by Al to donate $500.00.  2nd by Debby.  ***Motion by Kathy to lay this motion on the table.  2nd by Ruby (no discussion required). because as the council previously ruled, we should present at one meeting and vote on at the next.  Charles called for vote.  3 yes, 0 no, 1 abstain.  Motion passed.  Marlon presented a Request For for the KCPA mobile patrol project.  This is to help compensate for gas while this group is out in the community doing mobile patrol every night.  Marlon suggested that Barbara Webb give the council a presentation of what mobile patrol does in our community.  Request was or approx. $200.00 per month ongoing throughout the year.  This will be voted on at next meeting.  Meeting Hours---Discussion tabled, however Al asked secretary to read into the minutes the following “Bylaws Change Proposal”.  “I move that the following wording be inserted as article 6.2 (a).  Public meetings shall begin at 6:30 PM and adjourn no later than 8:00 PM unless extended in accordance with Robert’s Rules of Order Newly Revised (RONR)”.

 

Citizen Input---

Ashley Marriott, American Cancer Society, 4943 Murray Blvd. SLC, Utah  84123.  She presented Relay For Life information and explanation of what this project is for.  Form teams, raise funds for the cancer society, etc….  Looking for support in these areas and advertising.  She was invited back to make a full presentation at a future meeting. 

David Taylor, 5985 S. Parkwood Dr. Kearns stated that his neighbor is creating a neighborhood watch in their area.  He is the watch commander along with Kent Marcus.  One of them or both will be attending the council meetings.

 

Announcements---As read and on agenda.

 

8:33 PM Public Meeting Adjourn