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Park and Tree Committee votes down formal participation in Cut the Gut checkpoint, 5-2
Summary
The committee held a roll-call vote and decided 5 no, 2 yes not to participate formally in the Cut the Gut car event as a committee station, though members may volunteer individually or partner with other groups to distribute brochures.
Sweet Home — The Park and Tree Committee voted by roll call on May 21 not to participate as a formal committee checkpoint in the Chamber of Commerce’s Cut the Gut event. The vote tally was five no votes and two yes votes.
Committee members said the Sankey Park turnaround was not suitable as a checkpoint location and noted the event is organized by the Chamber of Commerce, requiring a separate application and checkpoint fee. One member said the committee’s budget does not cover the baskets and promotional material typically required for a checkpoint.
Roll-call outcome
Chair conducted a roll-call that recorded Scott Swanson: no; Matthew Bechtel: no; Lena Tucker: no; Wally Shreeves: no; Bob Dalton: no; Nancy Patton: yes; Deborah: yes. The chair announced the vote: 5 no, 2 yes, so the committee’s formal participation was voted down.
Discussion and alternatives
Committee members discussed alternatives including partnering with other groups to have volunteers distribute brochures or allowing individual members to volunteer with other groups at the event. The committee noted the Chamber handles checkpoint registrations and that the city only approves facility use; because the Chamber-run checkpoint requires application and a monetary fee, the committee said the city budget does not cover the cost of a formal checkpoint.
What’s next
Members agreed to revisit the process well before next year’s event, to identify a preferred location and clarify the application and budget requirements. Nancy volunteered to research the Chamber’s registration process and report back at the next meeting.
