Motions and roll-call votes
Mary Hammond joins Senior Citizens Advisory Council
The council appointed Mary Hammond to the Senior Citizens Advisory Council, finishing out a four-year term that runs through 2025.
What it means: One volunteer seat advising the city on senior issues gets filled. Nothing about it reaches your household.
passed with a unanimous vote.
- Brett WrightYes
- Donna BurnhamYes
- Jared GrayExcused
- Melissa ClarkYes
- Rich WoodYes
The motion as the minutes record it
Councilmember Clark moved to appoint Mary Hammond to the Senior Citizens Advisory Council, completing a 4-year term through 2025. Councilmember Wood seconded the motion.
Consent agenda approved, two items pulled
The council approved its consent agenda in one vote after pulling items 12.G and 12.H off the list.
What it means: Consent items are the ones the council treats as uncontested and passes together. The two pulled items were dropped from the evening's business.
passed with a unanimous vote.
- Brett WrightYes
- Donna BurnhamYes
- Jared GrayExcused
- Melissa ClarkYes
- Rich WoodYes
The motion as the minutes record it
Councilmember Burnham moved to approve the Consent Agenda, removing items 12.G. and 12.H. from the agenda. Councilmember Wright seconded the motion.
Land moved from Cedar Fort into Eagle Mountain
The council moved a piece of property out of the Town of Cedar Fort and into Eagle Mountain's city boundaries.
What it means: If you own or live on that land, Eagle Mountain now provides your city services and sets your taxes and zoning rules instead of Cedar Fort. The motion doesn't identify the property.
passed with a vote of 3:2.
- Brett WrightNo
- Donna BurnhamYes
- Jared GrayExcused
- Tom WestmorelandYes
- Melissa ClarkYes
- Rich WoodNo
The motion as the minutes record it
Councilmember Burnham moved to approve an Ordinance of Eagle Mountain City, Utah, Adjusting the Boundary Line of Certain Real Property from the Geographical Boundaries of the Town of Cedar Fort to the Geographical Boundaries of Eagle Mountain City. Councilmember Clark seconded the motion.
Zoning code definitions updated
The council changed the wording of definitions in the city's zoning code, section 17.10.030. The motion does not say which terms changed.
What it means: Definitions decide how the rest of the zoning rules get read, so anyone drawing up building plans may want to check the new wording. For most households this passes unnoticed.
passed with a unanimous vote.
- Brett WrightYes
- Donna BurnhamYes
- Jared GrayExcused
- Melissa ClarkYes
- Rich WoodYes
The motion as the minutes record it
Councilmember Wood moved to approve an Ordinance of Eagle Mountain City, Utah, Amending the Eagle Mountain Municipal Code Section 17.10.030 Definitions. Councilmember Clark seconded the motion.
Noise and property nuisance rules rewritten
The council approved changes to the city's nuisance abatement and noise rules, though the motion itself does not spell out what was changed.
What it means: These are the rules behind noise complaints and property-upkeep enforcement, so they apply citywide. The motion text doesn't say what changed. Read the ordinance before assuming your yard or late-night habits are affected.
passed with a unanimous vote.
- Brett WrightYes
- Donna BurnhamYes
- Jared GrayExcused
- Melissa ClarkYes
- Rich WoodYes
The motion as the minutes record it
Councilmember Wood moved to approve an Ordinance of Eagle Mountain City, Utah, Amending the Eagle Mountain Municipal Code Chapters 8.07 Nuisance Abatement and 8.15 Noise. Councilmember Burnham seconded the motion.
Mortgage help: city loans up to $25,000
The city created a mortgage assistance program offering homebuyers loans of up to $25,000, prioritized by job type and then by lower household income.
What it means: If you're buying a home in Eagle Mountain, you can apply for up to $25,000 toward the purchase. Households of six or more earning up to $151,800 may qualify, and an outside reviewer will check eligibility.
passed with a unanimous vote.
- Brett WrightYes
- Donna BurnhamYes
- Jared GrayExcused
- Melissa ClarkYes
- Rich WoodYes
The motion as the minutes record it
Councilmember Wright moved to approve a Resolution of Eagle Mountain City, Utah, Adopting a Mortgage Assistance Program with the following changes: 1. Amend the maximum loan amount to $25,000; 2. Amend to indicate there is no maximum to the applicant(s)’ cash contribution to the purchase of a property; 3. Amend to indicate there is no minimum or maximum to the applicant(s)’ liquid assets at closing; 4. Amend the maximum Area Median Income to $151,800 for households of 6 or more; 5. Amend the application prioritization and schedule as presented: Namely to reflect prioritization by applicant employment type then prioritization by income relative to area median income with lower income households receiving higher priority; 6. Extend the requirement to respond to applicants regarding minimum qualifications to 15 business days after the application collection period; 7. Remove real estate brokerage fees from the list of eligible closing costs; 8. Direct administration to outsource the eligibility review process; and 9. Direct staff to edit the draft policy documents to reflect these amendments. Councilmember Clark seconded the motion.