Council Member· 2022-2029
Joel Dills
South Weber City
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- 4
- Total speaking time
- 16:10
- Avg per meeting
- 4:03
- Segments
- 710
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Top issues during term (20)
Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Amendment #1
Directly adjusts city revenue allocations and expenditure limits for the ongoing fiscal year.
General RV Agreements and Infrastructure Financing
Increased local transient room and utility tax collections due to higher winter occupancy.
Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Amendment
Balances city funds and sets operational expenditures for the fiscal year.
Fire Service Interlocal Agreements
Strengthens state resource sharing during emergency fire responses.
Stark-Dahl Rezone and Traffic Impacts on 7600 South
Potential future city expenditures to widen the road and install missing sidewalks.
Victory Homes Flex Unit Development Concept
Private investment of approximately 2.9 acres with anticipated long-term property and sales tax generation.
Victory Homes Concept Review on 2700 East
Private commercial investment with potential impacts on municipal infrastructure and future tax revenues.
Wellbeing Survey & Air Quality Concerns
None directly associated with the survey report.
Highway Fencing and Subdivision Code Updates
Subdivision developers will incur increased construction costs for mandatory masonry fencing along highway frontages.
External Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) Streamlining
Reduced administrative and application review expenses for property owners pursuing ADU permits.
General Plan Updates: Transportation and Annexation
Future capital improvement priorities and road construction costs will be influenced by adopted general plan policies.
Tax Year 2026 Property Tax Rate
Generates approximately $13,000 in additional property tax revenue, costing the average homeowner about $4.26 per year.
Proposed 'Fifth Fifth' Local Option Sales Tax
Would generate approximately $69,277 annually in new sales tax revenue for city road maintenance.
Hill Air Force Base Environmental Cleanup and PFAS Monitoring
Funded entirely through federal military environmental restoration programs.
City Center and Central Park Concept
Targeted commercial development could generate new retail tax revenue for the city.
General Plan Review and Commercial Tax Base
Future updates and studies could influence city utility costs, infrastructure spending, and potential tax revenues.
emergency response
Lifting the order avoids any further economic slowdown or lost productivity for local businesses and commuters.
public safety emergency
Emergency responses and potential business closures could cause a temporary dip in local productivity and city spending.
Archuleta Rezone and Subdivision
Negligible financial impact on the city.
Municipal Bond Rating Achievement
Strong bond ratings lower borrowing costs for future municipal capital projects.
Decisions during term (46)
Recorded while Dills was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Consent Agenda
Riverside RV Park Development Agreement, Third Amendment
City Subdivision Code and Fencing Code Amendments
Conditional Use Application for External Accessory Dwelling Unit at 7753 S 1650 East
September 10, 2026, Minutes
Adjourn
Approval of August 25, 2026 Minutes
Resolution 26-38: Interlocal Agreement with Davis County Regarding Fire Service
Resolution 26-39: Interlocal Cooperation Fire Agreement between Weber County, Davis County, and Hill Air Force Base Fire Departments
August 25, 2026 Minutes
Adjourn
Approval of August 19, 2026 Minutes
Archuleta Preliminary Plat Application
August 19, 2026, Minutes
Adjourn
Approval of Consent Agenda
Ordinance 2026-08: Rezone for Symphony Homes
Resolution 26-37: Storm Water Management Plan and Training
Motion to Enter Closed Session
Consent Agenda
Voting record (28)
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Resolution 26-38: Interlocal Agreement with Davis County Regarding Fire Service
Resolution 26-39: Interlocal Cooperation Fire Agreement between Weber County, Davis County, and Hill Air Force Base Fire Departments
Resolution 26-37: Storm Water Management Plan and Training
Councilwoman Petty moved to close the public hearing for Updated Storm Water Management.
Councilman Davis moved to open the public hearing for Updated Storm Water Management.
Councilman Winsor moved to approve Resolution 26-33: Amending Policies Chapter 7 Section 190 Cash Receipting and Depositing as written.
Councilwoman Petty moved to approve Resolution 26-35: Amending the Consolidated Fee Schedule (CFS) as written.
Resolution 26-33: Amending Cash Receipting and Depositing Policy
Councilman Halverson moved to approve the consent agenda as written.
Councilman Winsor moved to approve Resolution 26-34: Adopting the Final Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 as written.
Resolution 26-34: Adopting Final Budget for FY 2026-2027
I'm still a no on it because of the reasons I've stated before. I just, I think we've got better things to be spending the money on and less of the overhead that we'd be putting on for the next 20, 30 years.
Resolution 26-35: Amending the Consolidated Fee Schedule
Resolution 26-32: Tax Year 2026 Certified Property Tax Rate of 0.001434
Expressed concern that the city is not adequately considering long-term financial obligations, existing debt, and future revenue declines as the city approaches buildout.