Motions and roll-call votes
Elizabeth Evans joins Community Services Board
The council appointed Elizabeth Evans to the Community Services Board for a one-year term ending March 2027.
What it means: One more volunteer seat filled on an advisory board. No service, fee, or rule changes because of it.
passed with a unanimous vote.
- Brett WrightYes
- Craig WhitingYes
- Melissa ClarkYes
- Rich WoodYes
- Zachory HuishYes
The motion as the minutes record it
Councilmember Huish moved to approve the appointment of Elizabeth Evans as a Community Services Board Member from April 1, 2026 through March 31, 202 7. Councilmember Clark seconded the motion.
Marian Burningham joins Community Services Board
The council appointed Marian Burningham to the Community Services Board for a three-year term running to March 2029.
What it means: The board advises the city on parks and recreation programs. Filling a seat on it is not something you will notice day to day.
passed with a unanimous vote.
- Brett WrightYes
- Craig WhitingYes
- Melissa ClarkYes
- Rich WoodYes
- Zachory HuishYes
The motion as the minutes record it
Councilmember Clark moved to approve the appointment of Marian Burningham as a Community Services Board Member from April 1, 2026 through March 31, 2029. Councilmember Wright seconded the motion.
Two items pulled off the consent agenda
The council approved its consent agenda after pulling two items out for separate discussion.
What it means: A scheduling step that decides which items get debated aloud. It touches how the meeting ran, not your street or your bill.
passed by a vote of 4:0, with one abstention.
- Brett WrightYes
- Craig WhitingYes
- Melissa ClarkYes
- Rich WoodAbstain
- Zachory HuishYes
The motion as the minutes record it
Councilmember Clark moved to approve the Consent Agenda removing items 14.A. and 14.B. and moving them to Scheduled Items. Councilmember Wright seconded the motion.
Land swap with the state in the Overland area
The city approved trading properties with the state land agency SITLA in the Overland area, on condition the agreement adds matching language and SITLA guarantees clean title.
What it means: Which parcels the city owns near Overland shifts. Residents will see no immediate change on the ground; what gets built there depends on later decisions.
passed with a unanimous vote.
- Brett WrightYes
- Craig WhitingYes
- Melissa ClarkYes
- Rich WoodYes
- Zachory HuishYes
The motion as the minutes record it
Councilmember Whiting moved to approve a Resolution of Eagle Mountain City, Utah, Approving a Land Exchange Agreement with SITLA for the Exchange of Properties in the Overland Area conditioned upon : 1. Reciprocal language be added to Section 8 of the agreement ; and 2. SITLA guarantees clean title of warranty . Councilmember Wright seconded the motion.
Agreement approved over the Overland area
The council approved a memorandum of agreement concerning Overland; the motion itself does not spell out the terms.
What it means: The record gives no detail on what the city agreed to, so no effect on residents can honestly be described. It was pulled off the consent agenda for separate discussion.
passed with a unanimous vote.
- Brett WrightYes
- Craig WhitingYes
- Melissa ClarkYes
- Rich WoodYes
- Zachory HuishYes
The motion as the minutes record it
Councilmember Wood moved to approve a Resolution of Eagle Mountain City, Utah, Approving a Memorandum of Agreement Concerning Overland. Councilmember Huish seconded the motion.
City to sell land at $2.07 a square foot
The council approved selling part of a city-owned parcel at $2.07 per square foot, with the total set by the final survey.
What it means: This is a one-off sale of city land and changes nothing at your home. Existing utility easements on the property stay in place, so the lines running through it are protected.
passed with a unanimous vote.
- Brett WrightYes
- Craig WhitingYes
- Melissa ClarkYes
- Rich WoodYes
- Zachory HuishYes
The motion as the minutes record it
Councilmember Wood moved to adopt a Resolution of Eagle Mountain City, Utah, Approving a Portion of Utah Cou nty Parcel #46:489:0159 of Designated “Significant Real Property” Pursuant to EMMC 3.30.060 and 3.30.070, and Establishing Terms of the Disposal : 1. The purchase price for the property is established at $2.07 per square foot, with the total amount determined by the final surveyed areas ; and 2. All existing utility easements on the property shall be maintained . Councilmember Clark seconded the motion.
Parks and trails master plan sent back for changes
The council delayed adopting the Parks, Trails and Open Space Master Plan and sent it back to the consultant for revisions before a future work session.
What it means: No park or trail is affected yet. The plan meant to guide future park and trail decisions is still being reworked and returns to the council later.
passed with a 4:1 vote.
- Brett WrightYes
- Craig WhitingYes
- Melissa ClarkYes
- Rich WoodNo
- Zachory HuishYes
The motion as the minutes record it
Councilmember Clark moved to table an Ordinance of Eagle Mountain City Utah, Approving the Parks, Trails and Open Space Master Plan , directing consultant to take feedback presented and return with revisions at a future work session , along with an agenda item for potential approval at the same meeting. Councilmember Huish seconded the motion.
Noise limits now lift at 7 a.m. instead of 9 a.m.
The city changed its noise rules, adjusting maximum decibel levels during restricted hours and moving the morning cutoff from 9 a.m. to 7 a.m., seven days a week.
What it means: This applies citywide, weekends included: the stricter noise limits now end at 7 a.m. rather than 9 a.m., so you may hear louder activity two hours earlier in the morning.
passed with a 4:1 vote.
- Brett WrightNo
- Craig WhitingYes
- Melissa ClarkYes
- Rich WoodYes
- Zachory HuishYes
The motion as the minutes record it
Councilmember Whiting moved to adopt an Ordinance of Eagle Mountain City , Utah, Amending the Eagle Mountain Municipal Code Section 8.15 regarding Noise to Modify Maximum Decibel Levels During Hours of Restriction as presented by staff , with the change that morning hours be adjusted from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m., seven day a week. Councilmember Huish seconded the motion.
Board appointment terms shift to an April start
The city changed its code so library board and other appointments run April 1 through March 31 instead of the calendar year.
What it means: This touches people who serve on city boards, not the public. If you sit on one, your term now starts in April rather than January.
passed with a unanimous vote.
- Brett WrightYes
- Craig WhitingYes
- Melissa ClarkYes
- Rich WoodYes
- Zachory HuishYes
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 2.35 (Public Library) and Eagle Mountain Municipal Code 17.15 (Roles and Duties) to Modify the Timing of Appointments from January 1 – December 31 to April 1 – March 31. Councilmember Wright seconded the motion.
City to explore a shared justice court
The council put pursuing a justice court with Utah County on its list of legislative priorities.
What it means: A justice court would decide traffic tickets and small local cases closer to home, but this only adds it to the wish list. Nothing is set up yet.
passed with a 4:0 vote.
- Brett WrightYes
- Craig WhitingYes
- Melissa ClarkYes
- Rich WoodExcused
- Zachory HuishYes
The motion as the minutes record it
Councilmember Wright moved to add pursuing a Justice Court with Utah County be added to the Legislative Priorities List . Councilmember Clark seconded the motion.
City to push for temporary business sign rules
The council added temporary business signage to the city's legislative priorities and asked staff to bring back a proposal.
What it means: Nothing changes for sign rules yet. Business owners who put out banners or sandwich boards should watch for the staff proposal that follows.
passed with a 4:0 vote.
- Brett WrightYes
- Craig WhitingYes
- Melissa ClarkYes
- Rich WoodExcused
- Zachory HuishYes
The motion as the minutes record it
Councilmember Clark moved to add a temporary business signage provision to the Legislative Priorities List, with direction for staff to return with a proposal to the City Council. Councilmember Wright seconded the motion.