Sandy council marks Fire Chief Bruce Cline's retirement and weighs Waste Management's request for a 4.6% increase
December 13, 2022, 5:15 p.m. · Council Chambers, Sandy City Hall, 10000 Centennial Parkway, and Zoom
In a work session the Sandy City Council honored retiring Fire Chief Bruce Cline after 32 years, heard from the Central Wasatch Commission, reviewed a draft general plan survey and discussed a Waste Management request for a temporary 4.6% increase per service line through June 2023, which the city would cover. Only the consent calendar was voted on.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
In brief
3 items came up for a decision or discussion: 2 discussed and 1 approved.
1 item here is tracked in the city's development tracker.
This write-up links 3 source documents.
Residents raised bulk waste fees and waste management rate increase.
The previous City Council work session meeting was on December 6, 2022: Sandy council phases in impact fees, declares intent for Fire Station 31 bond and tables Alta Canyon item 6-1
The next one was on December 20, 2022: Sandy council adopts Bell Canyon Acres horse-keeping rules 4-3 and rejects Waste Management rate-increase deal
Decisions at a glance
| Item | Result |
|---|---|
| General plan survey draft | Discussed |
| Waste Management supplemental agreement (Resolution 22-37C) | Discussed |
| Consent: Nov. 15 minutes | Approved |
Agenda, item by item
Item 2 · Presentation
Special recognition: Fire Chief Bruce Cline and change of command
Discussed
Deputy Chief Ryan McConaghie presided over a change of command ceremony. Cline retired after 32 years and Jeffrey Bassett became fire chief. The council and mayor presented Cline a joint proclamation.
Item 3 · Presentation
Central Wasatch Commission update
Discussed
Blake Perez, Chris Robinson and Lindsey Nielsen described the commission's consensus-based approach to land, watershed and transportation issues, a visitor use study and an environmental dashboard, and the proposed Central Wasatch National Conservation and Recreation Area Act, which would create new wilderness, allow Bonneville Shoreline Trail connections and add permanent protections in the tri-canyon area.
Item 4 · General plan
General plan survey draft
Discussed
Jake Warner explained the general plan, with a 2045 planning horizon. Kyrene Gibb of Y2 Analytics reviewed proposed questions for the first of three resident surveys. Council members asked questions and commented.
Item 5 · Contract
Waste Management supplemental agreement (Resolution 22-37C)
Discussed
Public Works Director Mike Gladbach presented a proposed supplemental agreement under which Waste Management of Utah would receive a temporary 4.6% increase per service line through June 2023, based on a recalculation of the consumer price index. The city would cover the cost so resident rates would not change. City Attorney Lynn Pace said the city is not obligated to cover the increase because the current contract is in place. Blake Leonelli of Waste Management answered questions. Council members raised concerns about mid-year cost changes and the request to backdate the increase.
- Change orderAmount not given to Waste Management of Utah, Inc.
Item 6 · Other
Consent: Nov. 15 minutes
Approved
Approved by unanimous voice vote.
What residents said
Bulk waste feesWaste Management rate increase
Steve Van Maren asked about fees for bulk waste pickup. David Jack thanked Chief Cline for his service.