Motions and roll-call votes
Jason Allen seated on the Planning Commission
The council agreed to Jason Allen serving a three-year Planning Commission term, January 2026 through December 2028.
What it means: Residents who show up to speak on a development proposal will find him among the commissioners hearing it. No other effect.
passed with a unanimous vote.
- Brett WrightYes
- Craig WhitingYes
- Melissa ClarkYes
- Rich WoodYes
The motion as the minutes record it
Councilmember Wood moved to consent to the appointment of Jason Allen for Planning Commission for a three-year term beginning January 2026 through December 2028. Councilmember Whiting seconded the motion.
Brent Strong seated on the Planning Commission
The council agreed to Brent Strong serving a three-year Planning Commission term, January 2026 through December 2028.
What it means: Another seat filled on the board that hears zoning and subdivision requests first. Day to day, this changes nothing for you.
passed with a unanimous vote.
- Brett WrightYes
- Craig WhitingYes
- Melissa ClarkYes
- Rich WoodYes
The motion as the minutes record it
Councilmember Wood moved to consent to the appointment of Brent Strong for Planning Commission for a three-year term beginning January 2026 through December 2028. Councilmember Whiting seconded the motion.
Bryan Free joins the Planning Commission for a year
The council agreed to Bryan Free serving on the Planning Commission for a one-year term running through December 2026.
What it means: The Planning Commission reviews zoning and building proposals before they reach the council, so anyone following a development near them may see this name on hearing agendas.
passed with a unanimous vote.
- Brett WrightYes
- Craig WhitingYes
- Melissa ClarkYes
- Rich WoodYes
The motion as the minutes record it
Councilmember Wood moved to consent to the appointment of Bryan Free for Planning Commission for a one-year term beginning January 2026 through December 2026. Councilmember Whiting seconded the motion.
Susan Allen's Senior Advisor term confirmed
A second vote confirmed Susan Allen as Senior Advisor for the January 2026 to December 2028 term.
What it means: The same appointment, recorded twice. There is nothing here for a resident to act on.
passed with a unanimous vote.
- Brett WrightYes
- Craig WhitingYes
- Melissa ClarkYes
- Rich WoodYes
The motion as the minutes record it
Councilmember Wright moved to consent to the appointment of Susan Allen for Senior Advisor for a three-year term beginning January 2026 through December 2028. Councilmember Wood seconded the motion.
Susan Allen's Senior Advisor term confirmed
A second vote confirmed Susan Allen as Senior Advisor for the January 2026 to December 2028 term.
What it means: The same appointment, recorded twice. There is nothing here for a resident to act on.
passed with a unanimous vote.
- Brett WrightYes
- Craig WhitingYes
- Melissa ClarkYes
- Rich WoodYes
The motion as the minutes record it
Councilmember Wright moved to consent to the appointment of Susan Allen for Senior Advisor for a three-year term beginning January 2026 through December 2028. Councilmember Wood seconded the motion.
Consent items approved, one pulled and a vote count fixed
The council approved its consent agenda, pulled item 13.A for a later meeting, and corrected the December 16 minutes to show a 3-0 vote instead of 3-2.
What it means: Bookkeeping on the written record, plus one item pushed to a future agenda. Nobody outside the clerk's office feels this.
passed with a unanimous vote.
- Brett WrightYes
- Craig WhitingYes
- Melissa ClarkYes
- Rich WoodYes
The motion as the minutes record it
Councilmember Wright moved to approve the Consent Agenda, removing item 13.A. from the agenda to be discussed at a later date, and to update the minutes from the December 16, 2025, City Council Meeting to reflect that the motion on item 12.A. passed with a 3:0, not a 3:2 vote. Councilmember Wood seconded the motion.
Fence and screening rules changed
The city changed the part of its code that governs fences and screening, though the motion does not spell out the new provisions.
What it means: If you are putting up a fence or screening on your property anywhere in the city, check the current code before you build. The rules that apply to you have changed.
passed with a unanimous vote.
- Brett WrightYes
- Craig WhitingYes
- Melissa ClarkYes
- Rich WoodYes
The motion as the minutes record it
Councilmember Clark moved to adopt an Ordinance of Eagle Mountain City, Utah, Amending the Eagle Mountain Municipal Code Chapter 17.60.120 General Fencing/screening provisions. Councilmember Whiting seconded the motion.
Move to reject Hidden Hollow amenity swap
The council took up a proposal to reject the Hidden Hollow amenity change outright rather than leave it for a later meeting.
What it means: Nothing is settled for Hidden Hollow either way: the amenity change was neither approved nor finally rejected at this meeting.
failed for lack of a majority vote, 2:3.
- Brett WrightYes
- Craig WhitingNo
- Jared GrayNo
- Melissa ClarkNo
- Rich WoodYes
The motion as the minutes record it
Councilmember Wood moved to deny the Hidden Hollow Amenity Exchange (Minor) Site Plan Amendment. Councilmember Wright seconded the motion.
Hidden Hollow amenity swap put on hold
The council delayed a decision on a minor change to the amenities planned for the Hidden Hollow development.
What it means: If you live in or are buying into Hidden Hollow, the proposed change to the development's amenities is still unsettled and will come back to the council later.
passed with a 3:2 vote.
- Brett WrightNo
- Craig WhitingYes
- Jared GrayYes
- Melissa ClarkYes
- Rich WoodNo
The motion as the minutes record it
Councilmember Whiting moved to table the Hidden Hollow Amenity Exchange (Minor) Site Plan Amendment. Clark seconded the motion.
Melissa Clark named Mayor Pro Tempore
The council appointed Melissa Clark as Mayor Pro Tempore, the member who runs meetings when the mayor is absent.
What it means: A standing-in arrangement for council meetings. Nothing about city services or your bills changes.
passed with a unanimous vote.
- Brett WrightYes
- Craig WhitingYes
- Melissa ClarkYes
- Rich WoodYes
The motion as the minutes record it
Councilmember Wood moved to appoint Melissa Clark as Mayor Pro Tempore. Councilmember Wright seconded the motion.