Sandy council elects Ryan Mecham chair and Cyndi Sharkey vice chair; a two-lot rezone and waste fees reviewed
January 16, 2024, 5:15 p.m. · Council Chambers, Sandy City Hall, 10000 Centennial Parkway, and Zoom
The Sandy City Council elected Council Member Ryan Mecham chair and Cyndi Sharkey vice chair by unanimous voice vote, heard an update from Google Fiber, interviewed a Planning Commission alternate candidate and reviewed a rezone request on Little Cottonwood Lane, bulk waste results and coming waste collection fee changes. Council Member Marci Houseman was excused at about 5:25 p.m.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
| Item | Result |
|---|---|
| Election of council chair and vice chair | Approved |
| Consent: Dec. 19 draft minutes | Approved |
| Google Fiber installation update | Discussed |
| Interview of Craig T. Kitterman for Planning Commission alternate | Discussed |
| Rezone, R-1-15 to R-1-8 (0.53 acres) | Discussed |
| Fall 2023 bulk waste collection update | Discussed |
| Waste collection fee changes effective July 1, 2024 | Discussed |
| Closed session | Approved |
Agenda, item by item
Item 2 · Appointment
Election of council chair and vice chair
Approved
Council Member Brooke D'Sousa moved, seconded by Council Member Zach Robinson, to elect Ryan Mecham chair and Cyndi Sharkey vice chair. It passed by unanimous voice vote. Houseman was excused at about 5:25 p.m.
Item 3 · Other
Consent: Dec. 19 draft minutes
Approved
Approved by unanimous voice vote.
Item 4 · Roads and utilities
Google Fiber installation update
Discussed
Jeff McKay of Google Fiber said the company has installed 1.8 million feet of fiber, reaching 37,816 Sandy households, about 90% of the build-out.
Item 5 · Appointment
Interview of Craig T. Kitterman for Planning Commission alternate
Discussed
Nominated by the mayor. The council was to vote at the next business meeting. No vote was taken.
Item 6 · Zoning
Rezone, R-1-15 to R-1-8 (0.53 acres)
Discussed
Jake Warner presented a request by the applicant, who reported positive neighbor feedback, to rezone two lots on Little Cottonwood Lane totaling 0.53 acres from R-1-15 to R-1-8. The council noted the Planning Commission motion misstated the requested zone but the intent was a positive recommendation. No vote was taken.
- Acres: 0.53
- Current zone to proposed: R-1-15 to R-1-8
Item 7 · Other
Fall 2023 bulk waste collection update
Discussed
Public Works Director Mike Gladbach said the main issue was bulk waste placed too close to the curb. The council supported the program and purchase of more A-frames, and code enforcement described its process.
Item 8 · Taxes and fees
Waste collection fee changes effective July 1, 2024
Discussed
Gladbach and Finance Director Brian Kelley said the current contract ends in June 2024. The council asked for more information on fee options, and Finance was to present three options at the budget retreat the following week.
Item 9 · Other
Closed session
Approved
The council voted by roll call to convene a closed session at 8:05 p.m. and adjourned afterward. Individual votes are not provided.
What residents said
Bulk wasteWaste collection fees
Bruce Blanchard commented on bulk waste contaminating stormwater and its effect on Utah lakes.