White City Township Community Council

December 1st, 2010 @ 7:00 PM

Eastmont Middle School 10100 S 1300 E Room # 105

MINUTES
 

• Meeting called to order by Troy Blundell, Chair, there was a quorum. Excused Ralph Cooley, he was ill.
• Welcome, Introductions and then Pledge of Allegiance was led by Jeremy Christensen.
• Elections for White City Township Community Council Executive Board conducted by Troy Blundell. Paulina Flint nominated Jeremy Christensen for Treasurer. No other nominations were made so a motion was made by Paulina Flint to accept Jeremy Christensen as Treasurer by acclimation. Motion seconded and approved. Nominations for Secretary were opened and Troy Blundell nominated Kay Dickerson for Secretary. No other nominations were received so Paulina Flint made a motion to accept Kay Dickerson as Secretary by acclimation. Motion was seconded and approved. Nominations for Vice-Chairman were opened and Don Patocka nominated Paulina Flint for Vice-Chairman. No other nominations were received so Don Patocka made a motion to accept Paulina Flint as Vice-Chairman by acclimation. Motion was seconded and approved. Nominations for Chairman were opened and Paulina Flint nominated Troy Blundell for Chairman. No other nominations were received so Paulina Flint made a motion to accept Troy Blundell as Chairman by acclimation. Motion was seconded approved. Elections were then closed and we returned to the regular agenda.
• Kay Dickerson presented the November 3rd, 2010 minutes for approval. Paulina Flint made a motion to approve the November 3rd, 2010 Minutes. Motion was seconded and approved.
• Jeremy Christensen gave the Treasurer’s report for November. He mentioned that we have a $383.00 balance. He mentioned that to save on having less than $500.00 balance that we change the type of account we have. Don Patocka made a motion to move to a savings account with $100.00 minimum. Motion was seconded and approved. He mentioned that the other council apparently had not set aside funds for the run they were planning and therefore would not have funds to help us with the Southeast Township days. Therefore we should not expect funds. They are planning on using Dimple Dell Park for the run and have received approval from the County. Paulina Flint made a motion to accept the Treasurers report. Motion was seconded and approved.
• Sheriff’s Report. James Taylor of the Sheriff’s Department made his report. They had 135 calls with 51 cases; this is similar to other residential areas in the County. He mentioned that we need to have a neighborhood watch since there a number of burglaries in the area on the north side of the gully. He mentioned winter parking facts that if you park on the street when snow is expected that you might get ticketed or the road not plowed. They will be giving warnings and then tickets. You may also have your car towed if not moved off the street.
• Salt Lake County Mayor’s Office-Bev Uipi indicated that budgets have been approved by County Council. We need to sign the annual forms for the year by all the officers in our council. We need to start keeping track of our volunteer hours and reporting them. Mayor’s breakfast with Chairs will be Wed. January 7, 2011 at 8am in room N203. Mayor’s Open Door will be Thursday January 8, 2011 at 3:30 -5:30pm. There will be a New Planning Commission Schedule coming out next year. Meeting on the 2nd week of the month will need two representatives on Monday at 9am. They need a list of new Officers to County by 15 December 2010.
• ACCT Vote on Greenbelt Law. Paulina Flint mentioned that Mike Hansen is sponsoring legislation to modify the Greenbelt laws to go from 5 Acres to possibly 2 Acres. Don Patocka made a motion to support the legislation with ACCT. Motion seconded and approved.
• Legislation to change Township Statute. Paulina Flint mentioned that there is an effort to change the Township Statute addressing the 105% rule. ACCT has a position letter to oppose any legislation that would change the present Statute for Townships. Jeremy Christensen made a motion that WCTCC be opposed to any legislation proposed by Townships in incorporation efforts of Millcreek Township. Motion seconded and approved.
• New Business- Paulina Flint mentioned that the ACCT Training will be January 29, 2011 from 7am to 5pm on how to be a council. There will be breakfast and lunch. The training will be more into services within the County and who provides them such as by which district. Don Patocka mentioned that we need to update the website to show correct school districts.
• Meeting was adjourned at 8:50 pm.