02 Oct SHCC Meeting Minutes October 2, 2013
SUGAR HOUSE COMMUNITY COUNCIL BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING
Meeting Minutes – October 2, 2013
The regular meeting of the Sugar House Community Council was held on Wednesday, October 2, 2013, at 7:00pm, at the Sprague Library. Trustees in attendance were Benny Keele, Robin Bastar, Shelia O’Driscoll, Joedy Lister, David Mulder, Laurie Bray, Ed Dieringer, Steve Lester, Scott Kisling, Judi Short, Amy Barry, Annalisa Holcombe, Maggie Shaw, Russ Callister, Cabot Nelson, Jack Perry, Michael G. Kavanagh, and Larry Migliacio. Amy Barry served as chair and Cabot Nelson as secretary. The trustees noted as excused were Carole Straughn, Matt Kierkegaard, Sally Barraclough, Christopher Thomas, Deb Henry and Topher Horman.
Call to order at 7:00pm. Cabot Nelson gave his secretary report. Motion to approve the minutes of the August meeting passed on a voice vote with an amendment noting the excused absence of Michael G. Kavanagh.
Robin Bastar gave his treasurer report.
Police and Fire departments report
SLPD Detective Willis gave a report on the police department.
Elections
The ballots were distributed at 7:07pm for the SHCC election.
Public comments
George Chapman noted SLC’s purchase of a parcel on Red Butte Creek at 1300 East Harvard.
Committee reports
Judi Short reported for the Land Use and Zoning committee.
Laurie Bray reported for the Arts and Cultural committee.
Community groups and projects
Annalisa Holcombe reported for the SH Merchants Association.
Special presentations
Michael Cox of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math) presented his idea for an educational program.
Elizabeth Buehler of Plan Salt Lake presented a primer about her group.
Community and City Presentations
Michael G. Kavanagh spoke in lieu of Jaimi Haig of Best Friends Animal Society of Utah.
Michael G. Kavanagh introduced Kelly Ballard and Emily Marron of Second Hand Chic at 2006 South 900 East who spoke about their store.
Elections
The poll was closed 8:07pm for the SHCC election. The election committee of Benny Keele, Cabot Nelson, and Annalisa Holcombe convened beyond the main group to tabulate the ballots.
City Presentations
Soren Simonsen gave updates about Salt Lake City Council.
Dolly Rauh reported on library events.
Shawn McDonough gave a report for the Mayor’s Office.
Elections
Results:
Maggie Shaw as chair
Judi Short as 1st vice chair
Scott Kisling as 2nd vice chair
Steve Lester as 3rd vice chair
(Scott Kisling’s and Steve Lester’s vote count was a tie. The result was settled in a coin toss.)
Robin Bastar as treasurer
Sally Barraclough as secretary.
Meeting adjourned at 8:47pm
