Motions and roll-call votes
Consent items approved, two pulled for debate
The council approved its consent agenda, pulled items 11.D and 12.A for separate discussion, and added November 5 and December 16 to the 2025 meeting calendar.
What it means: If you want to weigh in on the two pulled items, they get their own discussion rather than passing in a batch. The added dates give you two more 2025 meetings to attend.
passed with a unanimous vote.
- Brett WrightYes
- Donna BurnhamYes
- Jared GrayYes
- Melissa ClarkYes
- Rich WoodYes
The motion as the minutes record it
Councilmember Wood moved to approve the consent agenda, removing Items 11.D. and 12.A. from the consent agenda and placing them as scheduled items for further discussion, and adding November 5 and December 16 to the 2025 City Council Meeting Schedule. Councilmember Wright seconded the motion.
School land transfer tied to replacing school site
The city agreed to a property transfer inside the new west county school district, on the condition that a replacement parcel is bought for the elementary school.
What it means: This matters to families waiting on the elementary school: the city's consent only holds if the district buys replacement land, so a site has to stay set aside for the school.
passed with a unanimous vote.
- Brett WrightYes
- Donna BurnhamYes
- Jared GrayYes
- Melissa ClarkYes
- Rich WoodYes
The motion as the minutes record it
Councilmember Wright moved to approve a Resolution of Eagle Mountain City, Utah, Consenting to the Transfer of Title to Property Located in the Boundary of the Interlocal of the New School District in West Utah County with the following changes: 1. The language is changed from “purchase a new parcel” to “purchase a replacement parcel,” and 2. The consent is conditioned on the purchase of a replacement parcel for the elementary school. Councilmember Burnham seconded the motion.
Eagle Crest Storage facility approved
The city signed off on the site plan for Eagle Crest Storage, clearing the way for the storage facility to be built.
What it means: People living near the site will see a storage facility go up. The motion doesn't say exactly where it sits or how large it is.
passed with a unanimous vote.
- Brett WrightYes
- Donna BurnhamYes
- Jared GrayYes
- Melissa ClarkYes
- Rich WoodYes
The motion as the minutes record it
Councilmember Wright moved to approve the Eagle Crest Storage site plan. Councilmember Wood seconded the motion.
Meeting capped at 10:30 PM
The council set 10:30 PM as the end time for the December 3 meeting.
What it means: A scheduling call for the people in the room that night. It touches nobody outside the council chamber.
passed with a unanimous vote.
- Brett WrightYes
- Donna BurnhamYes
- Jared GrayYes
- Melissa ClarkYes
- Rich WoodYes
The motion as the minutes record it
Councilmember Wood moved to set an end time of 10:30 PM for the meeting. Councilmember Wright seconded the motion.
Rose Ranch development agreement fails
A master development agreement for the Rose Ranch subdivision was put forward but never taken up by the council.
What it means: No other councilmember backed the motion, so Rose Ranch has no approved development agreement. Anyone watching that subdivision is back where they started.
died for a lack of a second.
No roll call was recorded for this motion.
The motion as the minutes record it
Councilmember Burnham moved to approve an Ordinance of Eagle Mountain City, Utah, approving a Master Development Agreement for the Rose Ranch subdivision.
Rose Ranch subdivision agreement approved
The city approved a master development agreement for the Rose Ranch subdivision, striking one water rights sentence and directing staff to keep negotiating a water delivery schedule.
What it means: Rose Ranch can now move ahead under an agreed set of terms, so expect building in that area. The water piece isn't settled: staff will keep negotiating when and how the developer turns over water.
passed with a unanimous vote.
- Brett WrightYes
- Donna BurnhamYes
- Jared GrayYes
- Melissa ClarkYes
- Rich WoodYes
The motion as the minutes record it
Councilmember Wright moved to approve an Ordinance of Eagle Mountain City, Utah, approving a Master Development Agreement for the Rose Ranch subdivision with the following conditions: 1. The last sentence in 6.2.3 under Water Rights is removed; and 2. Instruct staff to continue negotiations with the developer to come up with a take- down schedule for the water, should the developer enter into the agreement. Councilmember Wood seconded the motion. Discussion ensued to clarify the conditions of the motion.
Changed water rights developers must hand over
The city changed the rules for the water rights new residential developments must provide before they can build.
What it means: This lands on developers bringing new homes to the city, and on how much water the city banks as it grows. The motion doesn't spell out whether the requirement went up or down.
passed with a unanimous vote.
- Brett WrightYes
- Donna BurnhamYes
- Jared GrayYes
- 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 13.20.250 Developments within the City, Regarding Residential Water Rights Requirements. Councilmember Wright seconded the motion.
Storm water rules updated
The council amended the city's storm water ordinance, the rules covering runoff and drainage.
What it means: The motion doesn't say what changed, so it points to no specific effect on residents. Rules like these mainly govern builders and how new development handles runoff.
passed with a unanimous vote.
- Brett WrightYes
- Donna BurnhamYes
- Jared GrayYes
- Melissa ClarkYes
- Rich WoodYes
The motion as the minutes record it
Councilmember Burnham moved to approve an Ordinance of Eagle Mountain City, Utah, Amending the Eagle Mountain Municipal Code Chapter 13.75 Eagle Mountain City Storm Water Ordinance. Councilmember Wood seconded the motion.
New rules to shift development rights between sites
The city created a transfer of development rights overlay zone, a tool that lets building density be moved from one property to another.
What it means: This mostly matters to landowners and developers: it opens a path to shift allowed homes off one parcel and onto another, which means density can land in different places than the base zoning suggests.
passed with a unanimous vote.
- Brett WrightYes
- Donna BurnhamYes
- Jared GrayYes
- 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 to Enact Chapter 17.46 Transfer of Development Rights Overlay Zone. Councilmember Clark seconded the motion.
Mid-year budget adjustment
The city made its fourth round of adjustments to the 2024-2025 budget.
What it means: This is the mid-year bookkeeping the city does to true up its budget. The motion doesn't say which line items moved or by how much, so nothing here points to a change you would notice.
passed with a unanimous vote.
- Brett WrightYes
- Donna BurnhamYes
- Jared GrayYes
- Melissa ClarkYes
- Rich WoodYes
The motion as the minutes record it
Councilmember Wood moved to approve an Ordinance of Eagle Mountain City, Utah, Approving the Fourth Amendment to the 2024-2025 Fiscal Year Annual Budget. Councilmember Burnham seconded the motion.
Updated water conservation plan adopted
The council adopted an amended water conservation and management plan for the city.
What it means: The plan sets how Eagle Mountain manages and conserves its water supply. The motion itself names no new restriction or charge, so watch for the plan's specifics before assuming your watering habits change.
passed with a unanimous vote.
- Brett WrightYes
- Donna BurnhamYes
- Jared GrayYes
- Melissa ClarkYes
- Rich WoodYes
The motion as the minutes record it
Councilmember Wood moved to approve a Resolution of Eagle Mountain City, Utah, Adopting an Amended Water Conservation and Management Plan for Eagle Mountain City. Councilmember Wright seconded the motion.
Fees changed for sewer, storm water, and building
The city amended its fee schedule, changing code enforcement fines, building department fees, sewer rates, and storm water charges.
What it means: Sewer and storm water charges are part of your city utility bill, so this reaches every household; the building and enforcement changes hit anyone pulling a permit or cited for a violation. The motion doesn't state the new amounts.
passed with a unanimous vote.
- Brett WrightYes
- Donna BurnhamYes
- Jared GrayYes
- Melissa ClarkYes
- Rich WoodYes
The motion as the minutes record it
Councilmember Wright moved to approve a Resolution of Eagle Mountain City, Utah, Amending the Eagle Mountain City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Section 9 Ordinance Enforcement Fines, Section 13 Building Department, Section 16 Sewer Rates, and Section 17 Storm Water. Councilmember Clark seconded the motion.
Two zoning proposals dropped from lobbying list
The council struck two items, on discontinued zoning and transfer of development rights ordinances, from its list of state legislative priorities.
What it means: This trims what the city asks lawmakers to take up next session. Nothing changes on the ground for residents or property owners.
passed with a unanimous vote.
- Brett WrightYes
- Donna BurnhamYes
- Jared GrayYes
- Melissa ClarkYes
- Rich WoodYes
The motion as the minutes record it
Councilmember Wood moved to remove two items from the Legislative Priorities List related to establishing discontinued zoning and the transfer of development rights ordinances. Councilmember Clark seconded the motion.