Sandy council consents to Jeffrey Bassett as fire chief, approves food truck rules and a January water rate increase
November 15, 2022, 5:15 p.m. · Council Chambers, Sandy City Hall, 10000 Centennial Parkway, and Zoom
The Sandy City Council consented to Mayor Monica Zoltanski's appointment of Jeffrey Bassett as fire chief, approved food truck code ordinances, appointed John Kirkham to the Metropolitan Water District board and adopted a water fee schedule increase effective January 2023. It also honored the Sandy-Riesa sister city anniversary and previewed water-efficient landscaping rules.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
Agenda, item by item
Item 2 · Presentation
Special recognition: Sandy-Riesa sister city 20th anniversary
Discussed
Council Member Ryan Mecham, for the council, presented Mayor Zoltanski a resolution of recognition for the 20th anniversary of the sister city relationship with Riesa, Germany.
Item 3 · City code
Water-efficient landscaping amendments, Title 21 Chapters 25 and 37
Discussed
Melissa Anderson explained the proposal to strengthen landscaping rules in line with water-efficient standards and to update standard specifications. The Planning Commission and staff recommended approval. Council members asked questions; the item was set for Dec. 6.
Item 4 · City code
Mobile food and street vendor code amendments (Ordinances 22-12 and 22-13)
Approved
The council approved the food truck ordinances amending Title 21 Chapters 11 and 37 and Title 15 business licensing to implement state law. The notes say only that the item was approved and give no tally.
Item 5 · Appointment
Appointment to Metropolitan Water District of Salt Lake and Sandy board (Resolution 22-54C)
Approved
Dustin Fratto introduced two applicants, John Kirkham and Dan Shoenfeld, who both spoke. Steve Van Maren supported Kirkham. The council adopted the resolution appointing Kirkham; the notes give no tally.
Item 6 · Appointment
Consent to appointment of Fire Chief Jeffrey Bassett (Resolution 22-52C)
Approved
The council welcomed Bassett and thanked outgoing Chief Bruce Cline for his years of leadership. The resolution passed; the notes give no tally.
Item 7 · Taxes and fees
Water rate fee schedule amendments (Resolution 22-53C)
Approved
Public Utilities Director Tom Ward presented amendments to the FY 2022-23 fee schedule; the increase takes effect in January 2023. The council adopted the resolution. The notes give no rates and no tally.
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Item 8 · Other
Possible closed session
No action
The council did not convene a closed session.
What residents said
Water rate increase
Steve Van Maren said a fee study should justify the water fee increase, asked the council to delay increases until the study is done and suggested a tiered rate structure.