Kearns Community Council
Public Meeting // Tuesday December 1, 2009
6:35 Public Meeting Began
Call To Order---Kevin Lundy, Chairman
Pledge Of Allegiance---Andrea Boone, Kearns Resident
Roll Call Of Members---Nine members in attendance, as listed.
Minutes---Executive minutes for 11/17/2009 were approved as read.
Citizen Input---Carolyn Miya, Kearns Resident, spoke about victim’s advocacy.
Public Reports---Code Enforcement---Senator Karen Mayne not available.
Sheriff---Detective Lovato reported he was filling in for regular COP officers. They are out of town for training purposes. Councilwoman Larrabee stated that after the last snow storm cars were left parked on the streets. Both Councilman Brennan and Peterson stated the same in their areas. Detective Lovato stated he would pass the message along. Mayors Office---Megan Hillyard informed council their budget reports for 2009 will be due soon. Gave report to council for review on code enforcement stating that there are currently seven cases still open in Kearns and five that have been closed. Westside Representative---Greg Schulz reported that the concept drawing and costs were out for the Oquirrh Park neighborhood park. With council permission he will begin working on donations for park, ie: trees, playground, etc… No objections from council. Councilman Taylor stated it is important that everyone understand this is just in conceptual--early preliminary stages.
Committee Reports---Financial Report---Chairman Lundy gave 2009 year end report, to date, to council members for review. He and Councilman Henderson will decide on date for FOC meeting. Chairman Lundy stated this is for council only, not to go to public because not approved yet. Once approved then it can go to the public for viewing. He reported in Special Projects there is approx. $12,655.10 remaining and in Administration there is approx. $1,280.41 remaining.
Reimbursements---***Motion by Councilwoman Larsen for reimbursement for council camera batteries in the amount of $64.05. 2nd by Councilman Brennan. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion passed. ***Motion by Councilman Helsten to reimburse Chairman Lundy for ink cartridge toner in the amount of $83.31. 2nd by Councilman Henderson. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion passed. Councilwoman Larrabee gave treasurer her reimbursements for the Holiday Festival. These were previously voted on and approved for the Holiday Festival budget. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion passed. Both Councilman Markus and Brennan turned in reimbursements previously approved for their standing committees. Holiday Festival Wrap Up---Councilwoman Larrabee report that there was approx. 3600 people to the event and it went very well. Other council members said they heard very positive things about the event. Councilwoman Larrabee gave report of possible changes for next year. World Cup Speed skating Event---Councilwoman Larsen passed out tickets, posters, flyers, etc… for event. Gave details on date, free admission, etc…
Unfinished Business---2010 Council Officers Vote---Councilman Peterson, council Parliamentarian, provided Chairman Lundy with information from Roberts Rule Of Order on how to conduct the vote for officers when there is only one person nominated for each position. Via RRO and Councilman Peterson, both stated that no ballot is necessary. The vote can be done by a Viva Voce, which means by individual voice vote only. Chairman Lundy read each officer position separately calling for separate votes as that officer position was read. Eight members responded with an affirmative vote to each separate position. There with no objections or negative votes. Chairman Lundy declared vote complete. Officers for 2010 will be as follows. Chairman-Councilwoman Paula Larsen, Vice-Chairman-Councilman Kevin Lundy, Secretary-Councilman Marlon Brennan, Treasurer-Councilman David Taylor, Agenda Clerk-Councilman Kent Markus. Parade Vehicle Maintenance---Chairman Lundy will meet with Dave Anderson, Pipe & Tube, this Saturday to discuss float base being stored at Pipe & Tube. UFA---UFA Assistant Chief, Royce Haakenson reported he is available to answer any questions or concerns. Councilman Peterson stated that he had reports regarding the St. Francis Catholic Church seating capacity. Reports state there is more people being allowed in then what the facility seating capacity is. Mr. Haakenson stated he will have UFA check into seating capacity. Magnets---Councilwoman Larrabee reported the magnets have been ordered and should be here sometime next week. Pins---This issue was discussed previously by council and funding was available. Ratify, email motion (11-18-09) and email vote was taken, do to time commitment, to purchase KCC pins, approx. $1850.00. Vote was 6 yes, 1 no, 1 abstain. Motion passed. No secondary objections. Councilwoman Larsen and Councilman Markus reported that pins were ordered. Printed picture of pins were given to members for review.
New Business---Special Funding Requests---None. Year End Report---Chairman Lundy stated at council meeting on 12/15/2009, per bylaws, a year end report needs to be given by council. He asked all members to send to the secretary a brief synopsis of their standing committee projects for the year along with other issues they would like in the year end report.
8:00 PM Public Meeting Adjourn