Sandy council creates council assistant director position 6-1 and starts two annexations
August 18, 2020, 5:15 p.m. · Online meeting (Sandy City Council, 10000 Centennial Parkway)
The Sandy City Council, meeting online, created a City Council assistant director position on a 6-1 vote and, on the consent calendar, adopted resolutions of intent to annex two unincorporated areas. It also approved a stormwater agreement with Salt Lake County, adopted the county hazard mitigation plan and directed work on possible funding for the Central Wasatch Commission. Members received an update on the fluoride overfeed incident.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
Agenda, item by item
Item 1 · Public safety
Fluoride overfeed incident update
Discussed
Richard Benham introduced Issam Najm of Water Quality & Treatment Solutions, Inc., who presented on the water quality monitoring program, participation rates and sampling results from affected homeowners. Council members commented. No vote was taken.
Item 3 · Other
Reconsidering funding for the Central Wasatch Commission
Approved · 7-0
Council Member Marci Houseman introduced Summit County Council member Chris Robinson and Millcreek Mayor Jeff Silvestrini, who presented on the commission. Council Members Kris Coleman-Nicholl, Cyndi Sharkey, Alison Stroud and Zach Robinson supported pursuing funding. Council Member Monica Zoltanski discussed past Sandy contributions and possible future sources, and Council Member Brooke Christensen wanted to review options during the carryover process. Mayor Kurt Bradburn said the commission's goals are important but he did not support a high funding amount. The council voted to support Houseman's work with staff to identify funding sources and bring back a formal option.
Item 4 · Annexation
Intent to annex an unincorporated area near Escalante Drive and Barcelona Drive (Resolution 20-33C)
Approved · 7-0
Adopted on the consent calendar, the resolution indicates the city's intent to annex an unincorporated area, sets a public hearing and directs publication of notice.
- Item ANEX-08-20-5890
- Considered as part of the consent calendar vote, 7-0
Item 5 · Annexation
Intent to annex an unincorporated area near Creek Road and Rossett Green Lane (Resolution 20-34C)
Approved · 7-0
Adopted on the consent calendar, the resolution indicates the city's intent to annex an unincorporated area, sets a public hearing and directs publication of notice.
- Item ANEX-08-20-5891
- Considered as part of the consent calendar vote, 7-0
Item 6 · Contract
Stormwater quality interlocal agreement with Salt Lake County (Resolution 20-31C)
Approved · 7-0
Tyler Shelley presented, and Tom Ward described the benefits, of an interlocal agreement with Salt Lake County for the new Jordan Valley Municipalities UPDES stormwater permit. No one commented. The council adopted the resolution.
Item 7 · Public safety
2019 Salt Lake County Hazard Mitigation Plan (Joint Resolution 20-09M)
Approved · 7-0
Kim Bell presented the plan. No one commented. The council adopted the joint resolution.
Item 8 · Other
Resolution honoring the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment (Resolution 20-35C)
Approved · 7-0
Council Member Cyndi Sharkey read the resolution. The council adopted it.
Item 9 · Appointment
Creating a City Council assistant director position (Resolution 20-36C)
Approved · 6-1
Council Member Kris Coleman-Nicholl presented the resolution creating the position. Council Member Monica Zoltanski moved to continue the item one week; that motion failed 5-2. The council then adopted the resolution 6-1, with Zoltanski voting no. The minutes refer to the resolution as both 20-26C and 20-36C and list the adopted one as 20-36C.
Item 10 · Other
Closed session on the character, professional competence or health of an individual
Approved · 7-0
The council voted unanimously by roll call to enter a closed session. The minutes record no action afterward.
What residents said
Fluoride overfeed incidentCentral Wasatch Commission fundingAnnexation of unincorporated areasStormwater permit
Jodi Monaco asked whether staff would present lessons learned from the fluoride incident. Amy DeNeff introduced herself as Sandy's new emergency manager. No written comments were received.