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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- 23445
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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)(General)
data center expansion
The project involves an estimated $776,576,195 in future tax increment allocations over 40 years.
energy infrastructure zoning
The proposal aims to attract energy infrastructure investment to the city.
Transmission Line Code and Overlay Zone
Potential city financial liability for excess utility construction costs if local design requirements are imposed.
construction impact
Your wallet might feel the pinch with potential property tax hikes to pay for all this growth.
employee conduct policy
The stipend will be set annually based on the city's current contract rates to ensure no additional cost to taxpayers.
open space preservation
The city is contributing approximately $220,000-$230,000 in support.
nuclear energy zoning
Unknown at this time.
utility rates
Residents may see changes in their monthly utility bills.
nuclear reactor zoning
It's unclear how this will affect city finances, but it could mean big changes down the road.
city manager appointment
No immediate financial impacts are mentioned, but a new manager could mean shifts in spending.
nuclear energy debate
This could mean big bucks for the city, but also potentially huge costs if something goes wrong.
land acquisition for data center
This could mean a boost to the local economy with new jobs and tax revenue, but we'll have to see the final details.
civic board consolidation
It's unclear if this will save the city cash or just make it harder to get things done.
nuclear energy exploration
This could mean big changes to our energy bills down the line, but it's too early to say if it's good or bad.
land dispute lawsuit
If the city loses, we could be on the hook for millions in legal fees and damages.
annexation for nuclear energy
This could bring tons of new jobs and tax revenue, but also means big upfront costs for the city.
lawsuit over rodeo grounds
This lawsuit could cost taxpayers a bundle if the city loses.
nuclear power proposal
This could mean big changes to our energy bills down the line, but it's too early to tell if it's good or bad.
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 (8)
Recorded while Wood was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
RESOLUTION - A Resolution of Eagle Mountain City, Utah, Approving a Separation Agreement and General Release.
RESOLUTION - A Resolution of Eagle Mountain City, Utah, Approving a Separation Agreement and General Release
Approval of General Plan Amendment for Moderate Income Housing
Amending the General Plan for Eagle Mountain's Annexation Policy Declaration
Water Use and Preservation Plan General Plan Appendix
General Plan Amendment for Moderate Income Housing
Item 7.A. - General Water Use and Preservation Plan Amendment
Voting record (18)(General)
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