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MAYOR'S MESSAGE Dear Friends and Neighbors, It is my pleasure to formally announce the creation of our Community Advisory Board, which will review matters of the Taylorsville Police Department and was anticipated early in the formation of TVPD. As city leaders, we have a great deal of confidence and trust in our police officers and staff, and know they Mayor Kristie S. Overson have and will continue to serve our residents with professionalism and dignity. We also know that it is important to have a police advisory board made up of community residents and stakeholders to ensure our department continues to operate at the highest level. Given the current national environment, public sentiment, and at times scrutiny regarding certain law enforcement activities, we desired to form this Community Advisory Board for several reasons. We know that each member of the board, as part of an independent team, will be able to offer insights and potential improvements within the department. Their engagement may lead to some of the following activities and recommendations: • Training and Educational Best Practices • Technology Enhancement • Improved Officer Wellness and Safety In additional to the above, this Board has the primary role of conducting independent reviews of three high-acuity activities among police officers: 1) matters related to the use of force, 2) vehicular pursuits, and 3) internal affairs investigations related to possible misconduct. Comprised of five community volunteers appointed by myself as Mayor, the Board serves to establish an open culture between residents and the police department, with the goal of ensuring community accountability and transparency. Applications to serve on this Board were accepted earlier in the year, and several interviews were conducted to inform my decision on who best to recommend. Everyone selected has a great background, set of experiences, and is well respected by other community members and peers. On April 27, all five members were introduced and unanimously approved by the City Council. We are grateful to all who came forward, expressing their desire to serve in this capacity. As stated by Council Chair Anna Barbieri, “Thank you to everyone. … It really makes the team complete, the police department complete, and we are honored you would join us.” At present, all five members are involved in rigorous training, respective to police policy, budget, protocols and procedures. Once completed, it is anticipated they will gather for their first formal meeting sometime in July. We look forward to our continued interactions and their engagement as they serve to represent the perspectives and expectations of our community. –Mayor Kristie S. Overson
WHAT ’S INSIDE – JUNE 2022 Frequently Called Numbers, Page 2 Taylorsville Dayzz, Pages 4 & 5 Getting to Know TVPD, Page 6 Heritage Remembrances, Page 7 Environment, Page 8
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Taylorsville Dayzz is This Month — June 23, 24 and 25 Taylorsville Dayzz on June 23, 24 and 25 offers plenty to do for everyone – from carnival rides and food booths to the parade, petting zoo, concerts, car show, 5K and, of course, the best fireworks show in the state. The city’s preeminent event brings a show-stopping line-up featuring on Thursday evening at 7 p.m., the Beatles tribute band Imagine, with the West Valley Symphony of Utah and Cannoneers of the Wasatch. At 9:30 p.m., enjoy a Movie in the Park, showing “Ghostbusters: Afterlife.” On Friday, the Taylorsville-SLCC Symphony Orchestra performs at 6:30 p.m., followed at 8 p.m. by Shania Twain, Pat Benatar and Dolly Parton tribute artists. Don’t miss the fireworks that night at 10 p.m. Then, on Saturday, Abba tribute band Abbacadabra will be on stage at 7:30 p.m. Look to the sky for the skydivers at 8:30 p.m., followed by the Fireworks Extravaganza at 10 p.m. (See a schedule of events and lineup of performers on Pages 4 and 5 of this section.) Also, new this year: The annual 5K race will be incorporated into the city’s Ride. Run. Float. Triathlon. Participants can participate in the race as part of the triathlon or just run in the 5K as a single event. See details and register at www.taylorsvilleut.gov The festivities all take place at Valley Regional Park at 5100 S. 2700 West. “It’s Taylorsville Dayzz’ 26th year and we can’t wait to celebrate,” said Taylorsville Dayzz Chairman Jim Dunnigan. “We’re looking forward to another spectacular year!”
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Emergency ...................................................................................................911 Police Department ............................................................... 801-840-4000 Poison Control Center .................................................... 1-800-222-1222 Animal Control Shelter ....................................................... 801-965-5800 Animal Control After House Dispatch ........................... 801-840-4000 Building Inspection ............................................................. 801-955-2030 Chamber West (Chamber of Commerce) ...................... 801-977-8755 Fire Department ................................................................... 801-743-7200 Gang Tip Line ......................................................................... 385-468-9768 Garbage/Recycle/GreenWaste Pick-up ........................ 385-468-6325 (Wasatch Front Waste & Recycling) Granite School District........................................................ 385-646-5000 Health Department ............................................................. 385-468-4100 Highway Conditions (from cell phone) .............................................511 Park Reservations ................................................................. 385-468-7275 Public Works (Salt Lake County) ....................................... 385-468-6101 Dominion Energy ................................................................. 800-323-5517 Rocky Mountain Power ...................................................... 888-221-7070 Salt Lake County Recycling/Landfill .............................. 801-974-6920 Taylorsville Bennion Improvement District................. 801-968-9081 Taylorsville Food Pantry ..................................................... 801-815-0003 Taylorsville Senior Center .................................................. 385-468-3370 Taylorsville Code Enforcement ........................................ 801-955-2013 Taylorsville Justice Court ................................................... 801-963-0268 Taylorsville Library ............................................................... 801-943-4636 Taylorsville Recreation Center ......................................... 385-468-1732 Swimming Pool (Memorial Day to Labor Day) ........... 801-967-5006 Taylorsville-Bennion Heritage Center ........................... 801-281-0631 UDOT Region 2 ...................................................................... 801-975-4900 Utah Transit Authority (UTA)............................................. 801-743-3882
EVENTS JUNE 2022 June 1 & 15 – 6:30 p.m.
City Council Meeting @ City Hall and online. Watch a live-stream of the meeting on the city’s website, www.taylorsvilleut.gov
June 14 – 7 p.m. & June 28 – 6 p.m. Planning Commission Meeting @ City Hall.
June 8-10 – 8 p.m.
Willy Wonka Jr. @ the stage at Centennial Plaza. A Taylorsville Arts Council production. (See Page 3).
June 11 – 7 p.m.
Taylorsville's annual talent show Taylorsville's Got Talent @ the Centennial Plaza stage.
June 18 – 5 to 11 p.m. – FREE Event
Starry Nights: Movies on the Plaza @ Centennial Plaza begins with the movie ‘Back to the Future.’ Utah rock band De Novo also will play, with food trucks starting at 5 p.m. Movie starts around 9. See taylorsvilleut.gov for other Starry Nights Saturday evening events.
June 18 – 8 a.m. to noon
Annual Earth Day Collection @ Taylorsville High School, northwest parking lot. Please enter from 5400 South. See accompanying ad.
June 23, 24 & 25
Taylorsville Dayzz @ Valley Regional Park! See Pages 4 and 5 of this section for a full schedule of events.
June 25 – 7 a.m.
Run portion of Ride, Run, Float triathlon @ Valley Regional Park. Taylorsville 5K at 7 a.m. or Kids Fun Run at 7:45 a.m. Find our calendar of events on the city’s website. You can also submit your own events for possible publication: taylorsvilleut.gov
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ANNUAL CLEANUP DAY
Saturday, June 18th 8AM TO NOON
@TAYLORSVILLE HIGH
NORTHWEST PARKING LOT (enter from 5400 South)
For Taylorsville residents only
**Find the list of items we are accepting and those prohibited at: www.taylorsvilleut.gov
Thank You to Our Sponsors
The Taylorsville High Football Team
Please contact Green Committee Advisor Ernest Burgess at 801-654-4482 or by email eburgess@taylorsvilleut.gov for more information or to volunteer.
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Graduating Students Recognized for Service, Leadership The City Council wanted to use this space where their Council Corner column usually runs to honor the Youth Council’s graduating seniors. Graduating seniors who have served on Taylorsville’s 15-member Youth Council were honored this past month by the Taylorsville City Council and Mayor Kristie Overson. Mayor Overson commended the youth for all they have done and expressed hope that they will continue that service mindset throughout their lives. “They are incredible youth leaders who have contributed so much to our community.” For their service, the Youth Council’s seniors each were awarded a Medal of Honor at the May 4 City Council meeting. They are: OSELLE CAPENER — Oselle plans to attend Liberty University in the fall where she will major in political science. After transferring to Taylorsville High from the America International School of Utah charter school, Oselle became involved in the drill team and received an Academic All-Region award, recognizing her work to maintain a high GPA while competing in drill. She also played on the tennis team and joined the Key Club and FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America). On the junior varsity tennis team, she placed second in region. In her free time, Oselle volunteered at the Taylorsville Food Pantry. She has maintained a 3.9-GPA and will graduate with an associate’s degree from Salt Lake Community College this spring, in addition to graduating from high school with recognized areas of distinction in dance and English and a Diploma of Merit. She also will be recognized as a Scholastic Honoree.
EMMA POWERS — In addition to receiving many scholarship opportunities from colleges statewide, Emma received a $30,000 scholarship to attend Indiana State where she will begin her schooling in the fall, majoring in criminology and criminal law. She has maintained a 3.8-GPA at Taylorsville High. Emma is a member of National Honors Society and has been recognized with areas of distinction in math, service, citizenship and English. She will graduate with a Diploma of Merit. At Taylorsville High, Emma was involved with the musical and arts department. She has been part of concert and jazz bands, playing the alto saxophone and piano. She also played for every school musical in the pit orchestra. She has served as a Taylorsville Youth Ambassador and as a member of the Taylorsville Youth Council for three years, including as recorder and Youth Mayor. As Youth Ambassador, she organized a clothing drive for the homeless that received matching grants.
BYRON MCDOUGAL — Byron will be working in wildland firefighting for Unified Fire Authority in the summer before serving a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He has received scholarships from universities statewide. He intends to defer offers from Utah State, the University of Utah, Southern Utah University and Dixie State until returning from his mission. Wherever he ends up going, he plans to major in finance and is working toward a real estate license. At Taylorsville High, he participated in cross country, track, wrestling and the Model Rocket Club. He is also an ambassador for Granite Technical Institute. He will graduate with 30 concurrent enrollment credits. He has been recognized with areas of distinction in science and academic achievement, receiving a Diploma of Merit, and was named an Outstanding Senior. Byron also earned an Eagle Scout honor from the Boy Scouts of America.
BRANDON SORENSEN — Brandon plans to attend Utah State University’s Jon M. Huntsman School of Business where he will major in marketing. He has been a member of the Youth Council for three years, serving as chair for two years. He also has served as a Youth Ambassador. At Taylorsville High, he has participated in Madrigals Performing Choir, serves as president of Concert Choir, president of Key Club and runs and throws in track and field. He also played the lead role of Bob Wallace in White Christmas and Uncle Fester in Addams Family musicals, and was a part of the Utah All State Choir. He works at Chick-fil-A in Taylorsville. Brandon has accumulated 200-plus hours of service with organizations such as the Huntsman Cancer Institute, Delta Airlines and Primary and Shriners children’s hospitals. This year, Brandon hosted two blood drives with the American Red Cross. For his Youth Ambassador project, he planned to hold a communitywide blood drive at City Hall.
The Taylorsville Arts Council presents , Tickets $10 ow sh t a purchased
June 8th, 9th & 10th at 8 p.m. Centennial Plaza Stage @ City Hall 2600 W. Taylorsville Blvd.
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VALLEY REGIONAL PARK, 5100 S. 2700 West
Carnival Bonus Night (10 rides for $10)
7 pm
Beatles tribute band 'Imagine' West Valley Symphony of Utah Cannoneers of the Wasatch
9:30 pm
Movie 'Ghostbusters: Afterlife'
1 pm 4-11
Carnival C i l Rid Rides
7 am
5K Race
7:45 am
Kids Fun Run
9 am
Parade
11 am
Entertainment, Food & Craft Booths, Car Show, Carnival, Pony Rides, Petting Zoo
7:30 pm
'Abbacadabra' — the ultimate ABBA tribute band. A MUST SEE show for every generation!
6:30 pm
Taylorsville-SLCC Orchestra performs
8 pm
Shania Twain, Pat Benatar and Dolly Parton tributes
8:30 pm
Skydivers
10 pm
Expanded Fireworks!!
10 pm
Fireworks Extravaganza!!
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Domestic Violence and Mental Health Units Rely on Specialized Training Get to know the new TVPD. Check this space each month for articles highlighting the units and employees that make up the Taylorsville City Police Department. TVPD’s domestic violence and mental health units each consist of one full-time detective. These detectives receive specialized training related to their assignments, take lead on investigations related to their responsibilities and assist other officers or detectives as needed. These units both fall under our special operations division supervised by Deputy Chief Miller and Sgt. Cheshire. Det. Keller is our lead domestic violence detective and has more than 12 years of law enforcement experience. Prior to joining TVPD, he worked for both Provo and Sandy police departments. He has worked as a patrol officer, field training officer, youth court coordinator, family crimes investigator and defensive tactics instructor. Additionally, he served in the United States Marine Corps. He has a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a master’s in business administration. His hobbies include karate, jujitsu, yoga, mountain biking, backpacking, hunting, reading, music and traveling. Det. Keller investigates cases involving physical and psychological abuse between cohabitants. He works closely with our patrol officers and victim advocates. Domestic violence crimes often include cycles of violence that have at times persisted for years. Det. Keller has investigated such cases. Often, victims are hesitant to speak out. Det. Keller was recently able to intervene on such an incident. Now, this victim has an opportunity to move forward free of such abuse. If you or a loved one needs assistance related to domestic violence, please reach out and speak out. You can find more information online at udvc.org and dcfs.utah.gov/services/domestic-violence-services/ Det. Dean is our lead mental health detective with more than 15 years of law enforcement experience. Prior to joining TVPD, he worked for both the Federal Reserve and West Valley Police Department. He has worked as a special response team task
force officer, executive protection officer, patrol officer, crisis intervention officer, mental health court coordinator and mental health detective. His hobbies include hanging out with his family, camping, fishing, coaching, drawing and writing. Det. Dean investigates cases related to mental health, runaway juveniles and crisis intervention cases. He finds himself attached to essentially every unit within TVPD. Anytime officers find themselves trying to help a person going through a mental health crisis, Det. Dean is our go-to lead. The goal is to connect a person going through a mental health crisis with professionals and services that would steer them away from actions that may require law enforcement intervention. If you or a loved one need assistance managing a mental health crisis, helpful information can be found online via the National Institute of Mental Health, mentalhealth.gov, and the Utah Health Department of Mental Health/Substance Abuse and Mental Health. For parents and students who need help, check out Utah’s SafeUT app: safeut.org/
TVPD Employee of the Month Please join us in congratulating Sgt. Carver as our latest employee of the month. Sgt. Carver joined TVPD upon its formation. He has more than 16 years of military and law enforcement experience. Prior to joining TVPD, he worked for West Valley Police Department. His experience includes working as a patrol officer, field training officer, special victims’ detective, violent crimes detective, crisis intervention detective, K-9 handler, hostage negotiator, department instructor, and he is a Utah Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) crisis intervention officer instructor. Additionally, he holds a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice. His military experience includes serving as a member of the U.S. Navy Police. He has served in various places around the world, was stationed on two carriers, as well as the guided cruiser USS Princeton. He has received numerous awards from his military and law enforcement career including a bronze star, four Navy commendation medals, NATO service medals, distinguished service medals, meritorious service medals, several unit awards and a life-saving medal. Sgt. Carver was nominated as employee of the month by Deputy Chief Gray, for heroic actions he displayed. Sgt. Carver had responded to a residential house fire where a woman was reportedly trapped inside. He arrived prior to Unified Fire Authority, and “without hesitation forced entry into the home.” The home was filled with smoke and the kitchen was engulfed in flames. Despite this, he entered and was able to get both the resident and her dog out. DC Gray said, “No matter the circumstance, Sgt. Carver did not hesitate at any time to take immediate action. It was evident that within a few more minutes, the rest of the home would have been engulfed in flames.” See a news story about the incident at fox13now.com
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TAYLORSVILLE SENIOR CENTER 4743 S. Plymouth View Drive
Catch the Latest Happenings at the Senior Center Lunch is available at the Taylorsville Senior Center for seniors age 60 and over from 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. for a suggested donation of $4. The center is also bringing Drums Alive back. Starting June 1, it will be hosted every Wednesday at 2 p.m. “This class is a fun way to add physical activity into your day,” said Center Program Coordinator Grace Kelly. “We are excited to bring it back and to see everyone there.” Contact the center with any questions. You can also visit the Taylorsville Senior Center’s website at www.slco.org/taylorsville-senior-center for menu and activities information. The Taylorsville Senior Center is located at 4743 S. Plymouth View Drive and can be reached by phone at 801-385-3370.
Don’t Miss These Library Events With summer in full swing, we at the Taylorsville-Bennion Heritage Center thought it might be the right time to advertise that we have school yearbooks available for your perusal. We have a limited number of yearbooks (whatever has been donated) from schools across the Salt Lake Valley. Come to the museum and take a look! Summer allows folks more time to devote to searching out local ancestors so we are featuring a few of the yearbooks that we have to help you in your search. Yearbooks can be a fantastic, rich resource for learning about the lives of your ancestors — especially when it comes to learning about their childhood and adolescence. But that’s not their only benefit. Often, ads are included in the yearbooks and from them, you can glean information about old family businesses. You can also gather information about school administrators, faculty and staff who are generally listed yearbooks. You can get to know more about the students, too. Besides student portraits, many yearbooks list the awards a student achieved. It’s fun to see what school events were popular, including dances, school trips, spirit week and spelling bees. They are all usually listed, along with photos. Lists, lists, lists! Yearbooks are filled with valuable lists of students, their areas of academic interest, their clubs/sport teams, and there often are lists of even custodians and lunch workers who worked at the school. You can get to know a lot about a community and the time period from yearbooks. An important postscript, too: Most yearbooks are not copyrighted. Visit the museum to see the yearbooks we’ve collected and much more. We’re located at 1488 W. 4800 South.
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The Taylorsville Library has planned several programs during the month of June. You’ll want to mark your calendar for these events: SUMMER READING AT THE COUNTY LIBRARY Wednesday, June 1, to Saturday, July 30 There are oceans of possibilities in the ways you might read, create, learn, play and connect your way to books, prizes and discounted activities. Signups start June 1. WALKING BOOK CLUB Thursdays at 10 a.m. The Walking Book Club is great for readers interested in a weekly walk session and book discussion. The club reads one book over the course of four weeks, discussing the book in segments. It meets Thursdays from 10 to 11:15 a.m. Take a 30-minute walk along the paths behind the library and then participate in a 45-minute book discussion. Be sure to wear comfortable shoes and bring a water bottle. Strollers are welcome. The June book is "The Giver of Stars" by Jo Jo Moyes. "The Giver of Stars" reading schedule: June 2: Chapters 1-7 • June 9: Chapters 8-14 • June 16: Chapters 15-21 • June 23: Chapters 22-28 PUBLIC STAR PARTY Friday, June 3, 9 to 11 p.m. Come to a free public Star Party with SLAS (Salt Lake Astronomical Society). Enjoy views of the sun, moon, planets and stars through some of Utah's largest telescopes. Star parties run from dusk until 11 p.m. Weather permitting. VIRTUAL ADULT LECTURE | What Would Mrs. Astor Do?: High Society in America's Gilded Age Monday, June 6, 7 p.m. Dr. Cecelia Tichi will provide an illustrated presentation of the colorful era known as the Gilded Age. Dr. Tichi is Gertrude Conaway Vanderbilt Professor Emerita at Vanderbilt University. Register here: thecountylibrary.org/LectureSeries OCEANS OF POSSIBILITIEs | Library Kickoff Party Wednesday, June 8, 10:30 a.m. Join the library for adventure on the high seas. Drop by between 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. See a mermaid and enjoy other fun activities outside on the grass. VIRTUAL ADULT LECTURE | Black America Cooks Tuesday, June 21, 7 p.m. Donna Battle Pierce, award-winning food journalist, will highlight her efforts to document Black History and culture through food and celebrate the contribution of Black cooks in American history. Register here: thecountylibrary.org/LectureSeries
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JUNE UPDATES Subscription Green Waste Collection The weekly Green Waste Collection Program is in full effect this spring and will continue collection through mid-December. Residents can sign up and help divert green waste from the landfill to be processed into mulch that can be purchased for use from the Salt Lake Valley and TransJordan landfills. There is a one-time start-up fee of $60 to pay for the can and a quarterly fee of $31.50 ($126 per year). A green waste can is less expensive than an additional black garbage can at $204 per year. Green Waste collection accepts vegetables, fruits, eggshells, lawn clippings and weeds, coffee grounds and tea bags and tree branches and leaves. All items should be placed directly in the green waste can unbagged. Green Waste collection is the same day as your regular refuse and recycling day. For more information on the green waste collection, please visit our wasatchfrontwaste.org/green-waste.
The purpose of the Consumer Confidence Report is to provide you with information on the quality of your drinking water. In addition to water quality, the report also gives information on conservation resources, potential contamination sources and locations of where your water originates. Taylorsville-Bennion Improvement District (TBID) distributes culinary water that meets all federal and state quality requirements. The report can be found on the TBID website: tbid.org or you may contact the distric at 801-968-9081 and a copy will be mailed to your home. WATER CONSERVATION Thank you to all who followed the Weekly Lawn Water Guide (aka the Drought Watering Guide) last summer! Water-saving actions made a difference, saving billions of gallons during this extreme drought. Keep it up! Go online to conservewater.utah.gov/ weekly-lawn-watering-guide
If you have any questions, please contact Taylorsville-Bennion Improvement District by calling 801-968-9081 or visiting www.tbid.org. Follow TBID on Facebook and Twitter.
Landfill Vouchers Wasatch Front Waste & Recycling District offers Landfill Fee Waiver Vouchers at Taylorsville City Hall (2600 W. Taylorsville Blvd.) and the Taylorsville Library (4870 S. 2700 West). This offer is extended to residents within the service area who have the ability to haul their own truck or trailer loads to the landfill. Fill out a Landfill Voucher and head to the Salt Lake Valley Landfill to dispose of your items for free. Voucher users must still follow all landfill regulations and are only good for loads that are 4 feet by 8 feet (approximately the size of a pickup truck or pickup truck-sized trailer).
International Plastic Bag Free Day On July 3, Wasatch Front Waste & Recycling District will join other organizations around the world in support of International Plastic Bag Free Day (plasticbagfreeday.org). There are a lot of good ways to celebrate, and the easiest requires a simple commitment by each individual. Even if just for one day, choose paper over plastic; or even better, bring your own bags to the retailers to pick up your goods. Some stores even offer discounts or other perks for the customers that bring their own.
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