Councilmember· 2024-2026
Drew Ellerman
Hurricane City
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 6
- Total speaking time
- 1:09:37
- Avg per meeting
- 11:36
- Segments
- 1470
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Top issues during term (20)
Airport Drainage and Flood Mitigation
Non-residential property owners will see changes to their monthly utility bills based on the new tiered system.
Land Use and Zoning Changes
Property owners in designated interface zones may experience new construction or vegetation management expenses.
Grid Reliability and Infrastructure
Substantial capital investments required for transmission line completion and looping.
Sky Mountain Substation Civil Construction Bid
Up to $24,000,000 in electric revenue bond financing, funded through impact fees.
New City Hall and Police Station CMGC Selection
Up to $27,000,000 in bond financing, repaid via annual lease appropriations without property tax hikes.
Industrial Expansion
Estimated $15 to $20 million private investment with high-wage local jobs.
Power Outage Management
Frequent outages can lead to increased emergency repair costs.
Neighborhood Traffic and Safety
Property repair costs incurred by the resident.
Airport Infrastructure and Utility Planning
Federal or municipal funds will cover the apron renovation contract.
Storm Drain Utility Fee Increase
Changes to the monthly drainage utility fee will directly affect utility bill amounts for residents and property owners.
Industrial Land Use
Could increase land values and alter commercial development potential in the affected areas.
Desert's Edge at Sky Mountain Subdivision Engineering Challenges
Will generate increased property tax revenues and infrastructure connection fees for the city.
Residential Density Increase
Estimated sewer extension costs exceed $40,000 for the applicant.
Exit 19 Infrastructure Improvements
The project is estimated to cost approximately $1.48 million.
Ultra-Efficiency Development Standards
Could affect development costs and future utility revenue.
Vacation Rental Regulations
The impact on tax revenue and commercial development is currently under review.
2026-2027 Municipal Budget
Total city budget projected north of $150 million, with employee wage adjustments adding hundreds of thousands in ongoing commitments.
Municipal Land Management
The new process aims to protect city revenue by ensuring lease agreements are properly documented.
Power Outage Response
Failure to meet conservation targets could result in fines from the water district.
municipal leadership
The appointment ensures the council can function fully to manage city funds and services.
Moved or seconded (2)
Motions Ellerman personally put forward or seconded. Attribution comes from the minutes; where the minutes name somebody we cannot match to the roster we leave it out rather than guess, so this is a floor, not a total.
- secondedpassed2026-04-02
go out of a Public Hearing at 6:20 p.m.
- secondedpassed2026-04-02
Amy Werrett motioned to approve the March 19, 2026, minutes as written.
Decisions during term (185)
Recorded while Ellerman was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Approval of Minutes for July 2 and July 16, 2026
Approval of Procedures for Filling Council Vacancy
Appointment of Merlin Spendlove to City Council
Approval of June 16, 2026 Meeting Minutes
Lease Assignment Recommendation for Hangar 7 S 3 W
Adjournment
Review and possible approval of Minutes of June 16 2026
Approval of June 18 and June 25, 2026 Meeting Minutes
Table Zone Change Ordinance No. ZC26-10 (Kent Burdick Rowley Trust)
Ordinance 2026-16: Vacation of Public Utility Easements (Gateway & Jellystone)
Ordinance 2026-17: Vacation of Public Utility Easements (The Dunes)
Resolution 2026-28: Procedures to Fill Midterm Council Vacancies
Single-Event Liquor License for Pecan Valley Resort
Underground Standards and Specifications for Power Department
Approval of Meeting Agenda
Table Preliminary Plat PP26-08 for Black Ridge Takedown 2
Recommendation of Denial for LUCA 26-07 (Residential Hosting Code Amendment)
Adjournment
Approval of June 2026 Minutes
Recommendation on Underground Standards and Specifications
Voting record (36)
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