Motions and roll-call votes
Election results certified; RAP tax passes
The council certified the November 4 election, declaring Jared R. Gray mayor, Brett L. Wright and Craig Whiting councilmembers, and the RAP tax approved by voters.
What it means: Your new mayor and two councilmembers are now officially elected, and Proposition 8, the RAP tax, is formally adopted because voters approved it.
passed with a unanimous vote.
- Brett WrightYes
- Donna BurnhamYes
- Jared GrayYes
- Melissa ClarkYes
- Rich WoodYes
The motion as the minutes record it
Boardmember Burnham moved that the Board of Canvassers adopt a Resolution verifying and ratifying the canvass results of the 2025 Municipal General Election; accept the report of the Election Official and certify the election results; and declare Jared R. Gray elected as the Four-year Mayor; Brett L. Wright and Craig Whiting elected as Four-year City Councilmembers; and certify that Proposition 8 (RAP Tax) was approved by voters and is therefore officially adopted. Boardmember Wood seconded the motion.
Consent agenda approved, two items pulled
The council passed its consent agenda after moving item 13.A. to scheduled items for more discussion and dropping item 14.C. from the agenda.
What it means: Housekeeping for how the night's business was handled. Item 13.A. got its own debate later in the meeting and 14.C. was not decided at all.
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 Consent Agenda and removing 13.A. and placing it on the Scheduled Items for further discussion and also removing Item 14.C. completely from the agenda. Councilmember Burnham seconded the motion.
New rules for closing roads during construction
The city rewrote its road-closure rules, requiring contractors to submit a traffic control plan and a plan for notifying residents seven days before working in the street.
What it means: If crews are about to tear up your street, they now need an approved plan for warning you first. Contractors must get a permit and give the city notice before any work starts.
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 adopt an Ordinance of Eagle Mountain City, Utah, Repealing and Reenacting Eagle Mountain Municipal Code Section 15.10.280 Regarding Traffic Control and Road Closures updating Subsection B as follows: • A traffic control plan and communications plan for notifying residents shall be submitted to the City for review and approval no less than seven (7) calendar days prior to any scheduled work within the public right-of-way. • All traffic control plans shall comply with the most recent edition of the Utah MUTCD and applicable City standards. • Work shall not commence until the City has reviewed and approved the traffic control plan, communications plan, and issued a permit. • Notification of the City Engineer, or designee, shall be provided a minimum of three (3) business days (Monday through Friday) prior to the start of the activity. Example: If work is scheduled to begin on a Monday, notification must be provided no later than the preceding Wednesday. • Contractors shall be responsible for maintaining approved traffic control in good working order and in compliance with applicable standards for the duration of the work. Councilmember Burnham seconded the motion.
Water plan added to the city General Plan
A Water Use and Preservation Plan became an official appendix to Eagle Mountain's 2018 General Plan.
What it means: The city now has an adopted policy document to point to on water use and conservation. Nothing in the motion changes your water bill or watering rules today.
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 adopt an Ordinance of Eagle Mountain City, Utah, Adding the Water Use and Preservation Plan, an Appendix to the 2018 Eagle Mountain General Plan. Councilmember Burnham seconded the motion.
Street connection and site plan rules changed
The council changed two sections of city code covering how streets must connect between developments and the standards a site plan has to meet.
What it means: Developers and their engineers work to these rules when laying out new streets and lots. The motion does not say what the standards now require, so no effect on an existing homeowner can be stated.
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 adopt an Ordinance of Eagle Mountain City, Utah, Amending EMMC 16.30.090.C.5.b.iii, Connectivity Standards, and EMMC 17.100.050.C.3, Site Plan Development Standards. Councilmember Wright seconded the motion.
Sign height now measured from natural grade
The city changed its sign rules so a sign's height is measured from the natural ground level rather than an altered one.
What it means: If you are putting up a sign, mostly businesses and developers, the allowed height is now measured from the original ground, so building up the dirt underneath will not buy extra height.
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 adopt an Ordinance of Eagle Mountain City, Utah, Amending the Eagle Mountain Municipal Code Chapter 17.80 Sign Regulations and Sign Permits adding that height recommendation be “from natural grade”. Councilmember Burnham seconded the motion.