Votes at a glance: key Hurricane City Council actions, June 17, 2025

The Hurricane City Council recorded several motions and formal approvals during its June 17 meeting. The table below summarizes each formal action, motion text (as recorded), who moved and seconded (when recorded in the transcript), and the outcome.

- Approval of minutes (regular meeting April 17 and special meeting April [date not specified]). Motion to approve minutes made by Kevin Thomas; second by Councilman Ellerman. Outcome: approved (unanimous voice vote).

- Development agreement (Zion Regional Medical Center, option B): Motion to approve the development agreement option B allowing increased height (up to 85 feet for hospital portion) with changes including a five-year expiration if no building permit is pulled. Mover: Kevin Thomas. Second: Councilman Hershey. Outcome: approved (unanimous).

- Vacation-rental license appeal (Dixie Springs property): Motion to allow the applicant to reinstate the vacation-rental license and work with staff to complete application and fire-marshal inspection. Mover: Councilman Thomas. Second: Councilman Preet. Outcome: approved (voice vote).

- Development and power-line extension agreement with WPP Hurricane Land LLC: Motion to approve the power-line extension and clarifying development agreement obligations for distribution and transmission routing. Mover: Councilman Hershey. Second: Councilman Preet. Outcome: approved (voice vote).

- Resolution 2025-28 (Central Saint George transmission amendments): Motion to approve amendments to the transmission service agreement, including updates to Exhibit C, bond-cap increase and confirmation of Hurricane City’s percentage interest. Mover: Councilman Hershey. Second: Councilman Thomas. Outcome: approved (roll-call vote: Preet: Yes; Ellerman: Yes; Fawcett: Yes; Hershey: Yes; Thomas: Yes).

- Reimbursement agreement with Falcon Crest LLC for 1500 South improvements: Motion to approve a reimbursement agreement to reimburse developer for a system improvement portion of road work on 1500 South. Amount recommended by city engineer: $124,001.14. Mover: (motion recorded; second by Councilman Fawcett). Outcome: approved (roll-call recorded as yes votes by Councilman Hershey, Councilman Thomas, Councilman Ellerman and Councilman Preet; Mayor/council confirmed approval).

- Adjustment to city contribution for Tier 2 hybrid retirement plan employees (temporary wage offset): Motion to authorize a one-year adjustment to offset the increased Tier 2 hybrid member contribution (0.11 increase) for eligible employees, funded within the current budget. Mover: Councilman Fawcett. Second: Councilman Thomas. Outcome: approved (roll-call: Preet: Yes; Ellerman: Yes; Fawcett: Yes; Hershey: Yes; Thomas: Yes).

- Zone change amendment ordinance zc25-14 (2085 S 700 W) and development agreement: Motion to approve zoning and a development agreement allowing a beauty salon (restricted to up to four booths) to operate in a converted garage while allowing a single-family residence to remain on the property under the development agreement. Mover: Kevin Thomas. Second: Councilman Hershey. Outcome: approved (majority; one councilmember recorded an opposed vote citing concerns about future ownership and conversion).

- Zone change amendment ordinance zc25-15 (near 3700 West Bash Parkway) to public facilities for a Dixie Power substation: Motion to approve the zone change to public-facilities designation. Mover: Councilman Ellerman. Second: Councilman Fawcett. Outcome: approved (unanimous voice vote).

All approvals were recorded in the meeting minutes; staff will implement the council’s directions, including contract execution, schedule follow-ups and process permit and inspection steps as required.