Council denies tax waiver for Evan Ranch open space, tables Oquirrh Wood Ranch water agreement and approves $44,000 facilities plan contract
November 15, 2022, 4:00 p.m. · Eagle Mountain City Council Chambers, 1650 E Stagecoach Run, Eagle Mountain, Utah
With the mayor excused and Council Member Carolyn Love presiding, the council unanimously denied a request to waive about $9,580 in accrued taxes on land offered as public open space, tabled a public water supply agreement with Oquirrh Wood Ranch, LLC, and approved a $44,000 master facilities plan contract with Galloway. Two Porter's Crossing items were removed at the applicant's request.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
| Item | Result |
|---|---|
| Tax clearance waiver for public open space dedication | Denied · 5-0 |
| Public water supply agreement, Oquirrh Wood Ranch, LLC | Tabled · 5-0 |
| Master facilities plan consulting services, Galloway | Approved · 5-0 |
| Vision, mission and strategic goals resolution | Approved · 5-0 |
| Porter's Crossing Town Center general plan amendment, rezone and fourth development agreement amendment | Withdrawn |
| Village at Porters Crossing Plat 3 amended plat | Withdrawn |
| America First Credit Union site plan | Approved · 5-0 |
| Library fee schedule amendment | Approved with conditions · 5-0 |
| Consent agenda: legal services agreement and trucks | Approved · 5-0 |
| Consent agenda: plats and warranty releases | Approved · 5-0 |
| General plan future land use map (work session) | Discussed |
| First quarter budget status (work session) | Discussed |
Agenda, item by item
Item 16.A · Other
Tax clearance waiver for public open space dedication
Denied · 5-0
Applicant Nathan Shipp asked the city to help with about $9,579.75 in accrued taxes on land to be dedicated as public open space at Evans Ranch. Council members cited concerns about residents paying the developer's taxes and setting a precedent; Council Member Jared Gray said he wanted to credit the developer's contributions without paying the taxes. The council denied the waiver.
- Fee$9,580
Item 17.A · Contract
Public water supply agreement, Oquirrh Wood Ranch, LLC
Tabled · 5-0
Shipp asked in the work session to table the item so he could negotiate with the Central Utah Water Conservancy District, which discussed 7,000 to 8,000 acre-feet; City Administrator Paul Jerome opposed sourcing well water from the district. Council Member Donna Burnham said the council lacked the information it needed. The council tabled the agreement.
Item 10.A · Contract
Master facilities plan consulting services, Galloway
Approved · 5-0
Council Member Colby Curtis had raised scope concerns, so the item moved from the consent agenda to scheduled items. The council approved the contract and authorized the mayor to sign.
- Contract$44,000 to Galloway
Item 18.A · Other
Vision, mission and strategic goals resolution
Approved · 5-0
Economic Development Director Evan Berrett presented the resolution. The council approved it as discussed; the mission statement is to be reviewed at a future meeting.
Item 15.A-15.B · Development
Porter's Crossing Town Center general plan amendment, rezone and fourth development agreement amendment
Withdrawn
The items were removed at the applicant's request.
Item 14.A · Subdivision
Village at Porters Crossing Plat 3 amended plat
Withdrawn
The item was removed at the applicant's request.
Item 12.A · Development
America First Credit Union site plan
Approved · 5-0
The Planning Commission recommended approval 4-1. Approved on the consent agenda.
Item 13.A · Taxes and fees
Library fee schedule amendment
Approved with conditions · 5-0
The council changed the lost or damaged item processing fee to a fee set by the library director. Approved on the consent agenda as amended.
Item 9.A-9.B · Contract
Consent agenda: legal services agreement and trucks
Approved · 5-0
Approved an amended and restated civil legal service agreement with Cohne Kinghorn and the purchase of three 2023 Ford F-250 trucks and one F-350 from Ken Garff Ford on a state contract. The minutes state no dollar amounts.
- ContractAmount not given to Cohne Kinghorn
- PurchaseAmount not given to Ken Garff Ford
Item 11.A-11.G · Subdivision
Consent agenda: plats and warranty releases
Approved · 5-0
Antelope Meadows Phase B Plat 2, Hidden Hollow Phase C Plat 1 and Marketplace at Eagle Mountain Town Center moved into warranty; Brylee Farms Phase A Plat 3, Overland Phase B Plat 2, Overland Phase C Plat 1 and Overland Trails Plat 3-B were released out of warranty.
Item 1.C · General plan
General plan future land use map (work session)
Discussed
Topics included Camp Williams requests, duplex priorities, vested density and larger-lot designations. Gray asked for vested unit counts by lot size and Council Member Brett Wright asked for an updated 2019 lot size by percentage document. Curtis wants to amend the general plan without outside consultants.
Item 1.B · Budget
First quarter budget status (work session)
Discussed
Finance Director Kimberly Ruesch reported that general fund reserves are at the 35 percent maximum, a building inspector position and a wastewater effluent project are on hold, and no cuts were needed.
What residents said
Developer tax responsibilityWater supply sourcing
No one spoke during public comment. Council Member Carolyn Love presided as mayor pro tempore.