Council Member· 2024–2026
Karen Taylor-Fawcett
Harrisville City
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- Meetings spoken in
- 1
- Total speaking time
- 1:07
- Avg per meeting
- 1:07
- Segments
- 109
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Top issues during term (20)
Detached Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and Land Use Code Updates
Affects future residential development costs and property standards in Harrisville.
Fiscal Year Budget and Truth in Taxation
Maintains existing property tax revenue levels while balancing municipal, CRA, and special service district budgets.
Infrastructure, Storm Drainage, and Growth Density
Substantial long-term infrastructure costs and impact fee revenues for the city.
Neighborhood Block Party Policy
Event organizers may incur nominal costs for obtaining single-day event liability insurance policies.
Farm Stand and Agricultural Retail Regulations
Negligible financial impact on city operations.
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Regulations
Property owners building ADUs will incur permit and construction costs, while the city gains compliance with state housing mandates.
City Hall and Police Department Construction Change Orders & FF&E
Involves change orders totaling $32,333.15, a $500,000 FF&E budget, and an overall project budget approaching $12 million.
Fiscal Year Budget Amendments and Truth-in-Taxation
Affects municipal operating funds, capital reserves, and potential property tax adjustments.
Creation of Parks and Recreation Committee
Minimal administrative costs supported within existing departmental budgets.
School Resource Officer Interlocal Agreement
City police department budget incorporates SRO costs with district reimbursements stepping up from 80% to 100% over five years.
City Council Vacancy Appointment
None directly associated with the appointment.
Affordable Housing Subdivision Proposal on West Harrisville Road
Target home prices are set at $498,000, utilizing detached garages as options to maintain affordability.
Regional Water Conservation and Secondary Water
Potential water savings and reduced utility expenditures for municipal facilities.
Phase 3 Development Access and Traffic
Traffic study and potential road improvements will involve private developer costs.
Residential Parking Adequacy
Additional parking requirements may alter site design costs for the developer.
Public Noticing Transparency
Minor administrative costs for enhanced notice formatting and potential developer signage.
Parking Surface Standards (Gravel vs. Hard Surface)
Saves homeowners money by avoiding mandatory concrete paving for entire side yards.
Police Department Taser 10 Upgrade
$10,053 annually over 10 years, totaling $100,753.
Subdivision Basement Additions & Groundwater Management
Private construction cost adjustment for the developer and future homeowners.
council appointment
Her vote on the upcoming city budget could directly influence your local property taxes and neighborhood spending.
Decisions during term (52)
Recorded while Taylor-Fawcett was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Approval of Minutes through June 9, 2026
Appointment to Fill Mid-Term City Council Vacancy
Table Items F and G and Remaining Business
Resolution 26-20: Weber County Survey Services Interlocal Agreement
Resolution 26-21: School Resource Officer Services Interlocal Agreement
Close Executive Session
Adjournment
Approval of June 10, 2026 Meeting Minutes
Site Plan Amendment for Misty Meadows Church House
Negative Recommendation on Ordinance 571 (640 West Harrisville Rd)
ADJOURN
Consent Agenda Approval
Change Orders and Change Order Process for City Hall and Police Department
Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment (FF&E) Approval
Enbridge Service Main Extension Contract
Assignment and Assumption of Master Development Agreement for Ocala
Resolution 26-16: FY 2025-26 Budget Amendment
Resolution 26-17: Property Tax Revenue Notice
Resolution 26-18: Property Tax Levies and Truth in Taxation
Resolution 26-15: Interim Budget Adoption
Voting record (11)
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