Council Member· 2024-2027

Rich Wood

Eagle Mountain City

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Contact

✉ rwood@eaglemountain.gov

At a glance

News mentions: 0

Term ending Dec 31, 2027.

Voice

Meetings spoken in: 61
Total speaking time: 19:59:14
Avg per meeting: 19:40
Segments: 23445

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Voice summary

Council Member Rich Wood on the recordAI-generated · 10 meetings

Council Member Rich Wood has consistently prioritized fiscal sustainability, high-quality development standards, and public safety throughout his tenure, often drawing on his professional expertise to influence land-use and zoning decisions. He has actively engaged in municipal operations by advocating for administrative efficiency, increased staffing for public safety, and rigorous planning processes for both industrial and residential projects. His record reflects a commitment to long-term financial health and aesthetic consistency, punctuated by notable votes to support specific developments like the DAI Self-Storage project and efforts to improve city infrastructure and service delivery.

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Top issues during term (10)(Budget)

critical↓Jun 2025[28]

Property Tax Increase

Adds approximately $314 per year in property taxes for the owner of a median $488,000 home.

critical↓Mar 2026[10]

RDA Fiscal Year 2026-27 Budget

Net budget adjustments of approximately $1.4 million in the general fund and associated capital funds.

critical↓Feb 2025[9]

Site Plan Amendment Fees

Reduces immediate fee revenue from new commercial developments.

critical↓Jan 2025[8]

Municipal Financial Health

A property tax adjustment would increase average household tax bills by roughly $20 to $30 per month depending on the funding level chosen.

critical↓May 2026[6]

proposed tax

The average primary residence with a $500,000 market value would see an estimated tax increase of $359.79.

high↓Apr 2026[6]

Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funding

Allocates approximately $466,979 in federal CDBG entitlement funds and prior-year resources with no direct general fund obligation.

high↓May 2026[2]

city planning and budget

The budget sets the spending limits for redevelopment projects across the city.

high↓Apr 2025[2]

local sales tax for parks and recreation

Residents will see a new tax on their bills starting April 2026.

low↓Mar 2026[1]

Legislative Priorities - Bitcoin Payment Study

Exploring cryptocurrency payments could impact transaction fees and financial management systems.

high↓Feb 2026[1]

Budget Adjustments

This impacts how city funds are allocated and spent for the remainder of the fiscal year.

Moved or seconded (40)

Motions Wood personally put forward or seconded. Attribution comes from the minutes; where the minutes name somebody we cannot match to the roster we leave it out rather than guess, so this is a floor, not a total.

secondedpassed 5-02026-03-03
Adjourn to Closed Session
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
movedpassed 5-02026-03-03
Councilmember Wood moved to adjourn the meeting at 12:10 AM.
secondedpassed2026-02-03
Appointment of Chad Decoursey to Planning Commission
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
secondedpassed2025-12-16
ORDINANCE - An Ordinance of Eagle Mountain City, Utah Approving the Pacific Springs Development Agreement. BACKGROUND: ( Presented by City Attorney, Marcus Draper) R5 Homes is seeking
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
secondedpassed 5-02025-12-16
Councilmember Burnham moved to adjourn the meeting at 10:16 PM.
movedpassed2025-12-02
Table Resolution 13.A (Employee Credit Card Policy)
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
movedpassed2025-12-02
Table Resolution 13.A (Employee Credit Card Policy)
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
secondedpassed2025-12-02
PROCLAMATION - Proclaiming Utah PTA Centennial Celebration Month
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
movedpassed2025-12-02
Councilmember Wood moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:42 PM.
secondedpassed2025-12-02
PUBLIC HEARING / ORDINANCE — An Ordinance of Eagle Mountain, Utah, Amending the General Plan for Moderate Income Housing BACKGROUND: (Presented by Long Range Planner, Elizabeth Fewkes) This
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
secondedpassed2025-12-02
ORDINANCE - An Ordinance of Eagle Mountain City, Utah, Enacting Chapter 3.45, "Recreation, Arts, and Park Tax", of the Eagle Mountain City Municipal Code BACKGROUND: (Presented by City Attorney, Marcus Draper) On November 4, 2025,
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
secondedpassed2025-12-02
November 18, 2025 Minutes - Regular Redevelopment Agency Board Meeting
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
movedpassed2025-11-18
Connectivity and Site Plan Standards Amendment
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
secondedpassed2025-11-05
Councilmember Clark moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:01 PM.
movedpassed2025-11-05
RESOLUTION / PUBLIC HEARING - A Resolution of the Redevelopment Agency of Eagle Mountain City, Utah, Adopting the Official Project Area Plan for the Sweetwater #4 Community Reinvestment Area Project Area
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
secondedpassed2025-11-05
Councilmember Wright moved to approve the Consent Agenda and to also include the "Conditions of Approval on Intersection Improvements", provided by Staff, for Item 12.A. for the Jo…
movedpassed2025-11-05
Wastewater Master Plan and IFFP Approval
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
secondedpassed2025-11-05
Landscaped area definition: Improved areas of the property that incorporate all the completed features of the landscape. Landscaped area does not include footprints of buildings or structures, sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, and other non-irrigated areas intentionally left undeveloped
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
secondedpassed2025-11-05
Board Member Burnham moved to adopt a Resolution of the Redevelopment Agency of Eagle Mountain City, Utah, Approving an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between the Eagle Mountain …
secondedpassed 5-02025-10-21
Councilmember Wright moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:24 PM.