City Council Meeting - December 15, 2025
2026 Fee Schedule Amendment (Ordinance 2025 TAC 0009)
Appointment of new full-time fire department staff
Transition of Farmington Fire Department to hybrid full-time/paid-on-call model
Appointment of Human Resources Manager
Citizen comments regarding data center zoning and transparency
Discussion on municipal ordinance updates regarding data center buffers and setbacks
Full Document Analysis
Votes (3)
Approve agenda with amendment to move citizen comments
Moved by Council member · Seconded by Nick
Approve 2026 fee schedule and pass Ordinance 2025 TAC 009
Moved by Holly · Seconded by Nick
Approve staff appointments for fire department and HR
Moved by Council member · Seconded by Council member
Notable Quotes (3)
153 years later on January 5th, 2026, the Farmington Fire Department will have its first full-time firefighters and officers.
The speed of governance is slower than the speed of technological industrial development.
Remove data centers from the permitted use list, put them in industrial zoning, and second, begin the creation of design standards.
People (8)
Mayor HoyMayorPresided over the meeting, opened and closed the public hearing, and managed council procedures.
Presided over the meeting, opened and closed the public hearing, and managed council procedures.
Chief PriceFire ChiefDiscussed the historic transition of the fire department to a full-time hybrid staffing model.
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Discussed the historic transition of the fire department to a full-time hybrid staffing model.
“153 years later on January 5th, 2026, the Farmington Fire Department will have its first full-time firefighters and officers.”
Reflecting on the historical significance of the new staffing model.
DavidStaff/AdminPresented nine new staff positions and the new HR Manager candidate.
Presented nine new staff positions and the new HR Manager candidate.
Samantha HazeligHuman Resources ManagerFirst HR Manager selected from a pool of 48 candidates.
First HR Manager selected from a pool of 48 candidates.
Jeff ShhatlerResidentRequested updates to zoning ordinances regarding industrial buffers and data center impact.
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Requested updates to zoning ordinances regarding industrial buffers and data center impact.
“There needs to be some work done on it. It just isn't by no means acceptable to anybody.”
Regarding current zoning buffers for industrial developments.
Nancy ArsteadResidentAdvocated for updating the MUC zoning code and removing data centers from permitted use lists.
Advocated for updating the MUC zoning code and removing data centers from permitted use lists.
Kathy JohnsonResident/Coalition MemberCited research on data center tax subsidies and environmental impact.
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Cited research on data center tax subsidies and environmental impact.
“The speed of governance is slower than the speed of technological industrial development.”
Explaining the regulatory lag leading to litigation.
Kathy PeragrinoResidentRaised concerns regarding aquifer usage and air pollution from data center backup generators.
Raised concerns regarding aquifer usage and air pollution from data center backup generators.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (3)
- December 15th, 2025: Regular City Council Meeting
- January 5th, 2026: New full-time fire department staff start date
- January 20th, 2026: Public meeting at Farmington Library regarding data centers
Ordinances & Resolutions (1)
Establishes changes in fees for licenses, permits, and city services for 2026.