Work session notes moratorium end June 8; seeks civil-engineer consultant for subdivision reviews

At a May 8 work session, participants noted the local moratorium ends June 8 and discussed identifying a civil-engineer consultant to review subdivision applications once the moratorium lifts.

Why it matters: Participants said at least one subdivision application is expected imminently and that staff want a consultant who can provide occasional review and advice on subdivision plans. Because the role is expected to be on-call rather than full time, speakers said they preferred a retired engineer or a consultant willing to work on an as-needed basis.

Discussion details: Speaker 4 said, “Our moratorium ends on June 8, just so you know,” and described a potential applicant who intends to submit plans. The group discussed possible candidates. Speaker 4 said she is working with John King, a civil engineer in American Fork, but said he is not retired and she did not know his fee. Other names suggested included Tyler (a local contact) and engineers from local firms; participants discussed potential conflicts of interest if an engineer works for a firm that might bid on town projects.

Next steps: Speakers asked staff to ask John King about consulting fees and to reach out to other retired or part-time civil engineers. They also discussed screening for conflicts of interest and ensuring the consultant would be able to review subdivisions and provide opinions during planning and zoning review.

No formal hiring decision was made during the work session; participants agreed to pursue contacts and return with fee information and candidate availability.