Council Member· 2024-2027
Rich Wood
Eagle Mountain City
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- Total speaking time
- 19:59:14
- Avg per meeting
- 19:40
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Council Member Rich Wood on the recordAI-generated · 10 meetingsCouncil 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.
Top issues during term (20)(Development)
Development Amenity Changes
The city may implement a nominal application fee to cover administrative costs.
Slope Development Regulations
Property owners may face higher costs for engineering and permits for taller walls.
Commercial Design Standards and Landscaping
Homeowners choosing artificial turf will incur private installation costs.
City Growth Management
None directly specified, though future tax base and growth potential are at stake.
city growth and development
The change impacts future tax revenue streams by moving from industrial to residential land use.
Drive-Through Development Standards
Generates commercial economic activity and fee revenue.
Data Center Signage Regulations
None expected.
Spring Run Plaza Preliminary Plat
No immediate financial impact is noted, as the decision was to table the item for further review.
Economic Development and Higher Education Partnerships
Targeted economic development will diversify the city's commercial tax base and generate long-term employment opportunities.
Commercial Development and Infrastructure
Poor planning could lead to massive budget shortfalls for road and utility maintenance.
City Growth and Strategic Planning
Will shape future budget allocations and capital project prioritization over the next decade.
Impact of Commercial Development
Increased commercial activity necessitates greater law enforcement presence and response, potentially requiring additional funding for services.
Retail Infrastructure Financing
The agreement dictates how incremental property tax revenue is collected and remitted for the project.
zoning for energy development
The financial impact is currently unknown as no specific projects are proposed.
Parks, Trails, and Open Space Master Plan
Varies by project, utilizing existing grants, RAP tax dollars, and potential sponsorships.
Chapel Addition Concept Plan
Potential need for city property disposal and future infrastructure considerations.
Firefly Townhomes Development
Potential increase in property tax revenue from new homes.
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.
Decisions during term (49)
Recorded while Wood was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Tableing of Corrigan Farms Development Agreement (14B)
Corrigan Farms Development Agreement Recommendation
Brylee Farms Phase B Development Agreement Second Amendment
Fifth Amendment to Overland Master Development Agreement
Eagle Mountain Chapel and Recreation Building Development Agreement
Approval of Second Amendment to Triumph Master Development Agreement
Table Eagle Mountain Chapel and Recreation Building Development Agreement
Brylee Townhomes Development Agreement First Amendment Recommendation
Stadion Development Agreement First Amendment Recommendation
Triumph Master Development Agreement 2nd Amendment
Eagle Quest East Master Development Agreement Second Amendment
Resolution Approving Sales Tax Pledge for Redevelopment Agency Bonds
ORDINANCE/PUBLIC HEARING - An Ordinance of Eagle Mountain, Utah, Approving the Horizon Master Development Plan.
Approval of May 5, 2026 Redevelopment Agency Meeting Minutes
Denial of WUI Residential Development Standards Ordinance
Flagship Homes Development Agreement
ORDINANCE/PUBLIC HEARING - An Ordinance of Eagle Mountain City, Utah, Amending Eagle Mountain Municipal Code Chapter 17.10.030 Definitions and 17.25.040 Residential Development Standards.
Spring Run Plaza Master Development Agreement Amendment
Voting record (100)(Development)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.
Tableing of Corrigan Farms Development Agreement (14B)
Fifth Amendment to Overland Master Development Agreement
Councilmember Clark moved to approve a Resolution of Eagle Mountain City, Utah, Approving the Fiscal Year 2026 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Annual Action Plan and Authorizing Its Submissio
Councilmember Wood moved to approve a Resolution of Eagle Mountain City, Utah, approving the Second Amendment to the Triumph Master Development Agreement for the Triumph Subdivision, with the followin
Approval of Second Amendment to Triumph Master Development Agreement
Councilmember Wood moved to deny the approval of a Resolution of Eagle Mountain City, Utah, Approving the Second Amendment to the Eagle Quest East Master Development Agreement.
Board Member Whiting moved to approve the Redevelopment Agency Board Meeting Minutes from June 2, 2026.
Board Member Whiting moved to adopt a Resolution of the Redevelopment Agency of Eagle Mountain City, Adopting the RDA Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027.
Board Member Whiting moved to approve the Redevelopment Agency Board Meeting Minutes from May 5, 2026.
Board Member Whiting moved to adopt a Resolution of the Redevelopment Agency of Eagle Mountain City, Approving the Issuance of the Agency’s Sales Tax and Tax Increment Revenue Bonds, Series 20226 (the
Councilmember Whiting moved to approve a Resolution of Eagle Mountain City, Utah, Approving the Pledge of any Portion of the City’s Sales and Use Taxes to the Proposed Issuance of the Redevelopment Ag
Resolution Approving Sales Tax Pledge for Redevelopment Agency Bonds
I don't feel like we should have done a tiff on this... I think we're at a point in our city where we don't have to keep giving what tax money to bring people in.