Council Member· 2024-2028
Dave Thomas
Layton City
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- Total speaking time
- 1:32:03
- Avg per meeting
- 2:38
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- 1809
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Council Member Dave Thomas on the recordAI-generated · 7 meetingsCouncil Member Dave Thomas consistently serves as an active facilitator of city business, frequently managing procedural motions such as closing public hearings and adjourning meetings. His legislative record reflects a focus on municipal regulation and public oversight, evidenced by his support for Ordinance 2607 to ban virtual currency kiosks and his engagement with infrastructure development standards. Beyond his voting record, Thomas is a vocal proponent of community-building efforts, regularly promoting Parks and Recreation programs and local youth initiatives. Additionally, he has demonstrated a commitment to honoring public service, most notably through his support for memorializing city officials and emergency workers.
Top issues during term (20)(Development)
New Residential Development
Minimal impact on municipal revenues.
Development Guidelines and Design Standards Update
Negligible administrative costs associated with code publication.
Pheasant View Drive Rezone Request
Private investment impact on the applicant property; no direct municipal expenditure.
Martini & Co Customs Conditional Use Permit
Generates business licensing fees and local economic activity.
Hines at Three Farms Rezoning
Expansion of residential housing stock and infrastructure obligations.
KAGO Commercial Subdivision Phase 2 Plat Amendment
Reorganization of commercial parcels for potential business expansion.
Fernwood Estates Subdivision Plat Amendment
Layton Legacy Meetinghouse Conditional Use Permit
Private investment by the applicant.
Layton Parke Estates Phase 2 Plat Amendment
Jenkins at Three Farms Subdivision Plat Amendment
Layton Midtown Townhome Exterior Design Amendment
Home Occupation Conditional Use Permit for Kravat Nutrition
Annexation and Rezone for Housing
The rezone could increase the property's value and potential tax base.
JI Properties Utah LLC Land Development Agreement
Directs agency resources and property commitments for commercial or residential development at the Fairfield Road site.
West Davis Corridor Landscape Projects
The project will cost $369,892.77, with a portion covered by UDOT funds.
Military Family Support
Homebuyers might face lower property values or increased costs if noise issues arise.
Development Agreement Amendment for Townhomes
Potential impact on sales and marketability of townhomes; reduction in potential revenue from fewer units.
Cell Tower Lease Agreement
AT&T will pay Layton City $23,704.49 annually, with a 3% increase each year, for the lease of the land.
Dreamland Development Agreement
Financial terms and obligations associated with the Dreamland, LLC development agreement amendment were scheduled for review.
Annexation of Motta at Three Farms
This annexation is a precursor to potential future development, which could lead to increased property tax revenue for the city.
Moved or seconded (26)
Motions Thomas 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.
- secondedpassed2026-02-05
approve the Consent Agenda as presented.
- secondedpassed2025-12-04
Councilmember Roberts moved to amend his original motion, to amend language in the Development Agreement, Resolution 25-53, to require 75% of the townhomes would be owner-occupied …
- seconded2025-12-04
Stevenson Fields Annexation, Rezone, and Development Agreement
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 4-02025-11-20
Resolution 25-52: Sewer Impact Fee Facilities Plan and Analysis
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2025-11-18
Adjourn as City Council and Reconvene as Board of Canvassers
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2025-11-06
Councilmember Thomas moved to adjourn the meeting and convene in a closed meeting at 7:33 p.m. to discuss the Purchase, Exchange, or Lease of Real Property, Including Any Form of a…
- secondedpassed2025-08-07
Councilmember Roberts moved to open the meeting at 9:14 p.m.
- movedwithdrawn2025-08-07
Councilmember Thomas moved to table the item.
- movedpassed2025-08-07
Councilmember Thomas moved to adjourn the meeting and convene in a closed meeting at 8:35 p.m.
- secondedpassed2025-08-07
Councilmember Roberts moved to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Councilmember Thomas seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
- movedpassed2025-07-17
Councilmember Thomas moved to approve Resolution 25-32.
- secondedpassed2025-07-17
Councilmember Morris moved and Councilmember Thomas seconded to approve the minutes of: Layton City Council Work Meeting – March 20, 2025; Layton City Council Meeting – March 20, 2…
- secondedpassed 4-02025-06-19
approve the Easement Vacation – Lot 7 and Lot 8, East Layton Hills No. 6 Subdivision – 2025 and 2033 East Dan Drive, as presented, Ordinance 25-18
- secondedpassed2025-06-19
close the public hearings at 8:14 PM for Ordinances 25-14, 25-13, 25-18, and 25-16; and continue the public hearing for Ordinance 25-17, as previously stated
- movedpassed 4-02025-06-19
Adopt the Proposed Budget, Property Tax Rate, and Compensation Schedule for Elective, Statutory, and Executive Municipal Officers of Layton City for Fiscal Year July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026 – Ordinance 25-13
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedno_action2025-05-15
Conveyance of Real Property to RDA
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2025-05-15
Councilmember Thomas moved to open the meeting at 9:40 p.m.
- secondedpassed2025-05-01
Councilmember Roberts moved to approve Item E of the Consent Agenda, Resolution 25-29 as presented.
- moved2025-05-01
Councilmember Thomas moved to adjourn the meeting and convene in a closed meeting at 9:38 p.m. to discuss the Pending or Reasonably Imminent Litigation and to discuss the Purchase,…
- secondedpassed 5-02025-04-10
Councilmember Roberts moved to close the public hearing at 11:31 p.m. and table the agenda item until Thursday, May 1, 2025, requesting Geostrata attend and explain geotechnical da…
Decisions during term (12)
Recorded while Thomas was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Rezone Request and Development Agreement – 1596 North Main Street
Development Agreement Amendment – Trailside West PRUD – Resolution 26-14
Stevenson Fields Subdivision Development Agreement Amendment (75% Owner-Occupancy)
Stevenson Fields Subdivision Annexation, Rezone, and Development Agreement
Minutes of Layton City Redevelopment Agency (RDA) Meeting - July 17, 2025
2024 Agreement for Development of Land between the Redevelopment Agency of Layton City and JL Ventures, LLC – Amended and Restated – RDA Resolution 25-05 – Approximately 3675 North Fairfield Road
Amend the Redevelopment Agency (RDA) Budget for the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 – RDA Resolution 25-04
Adopt the Proposed Budget of the Redevelopment Agency (RDA) for the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 – RDA Resolution 25-03
Rezone Request with Concept Plan and Development Agreement - Hobbs Creek Villas PRUD (Resolution 25-16 and Ordinance 25-08)
Adopt Ordinance 25-07: Development Guidelines and Design Standards
Adopt Resolution 25-11: Accept Long Range Economic Development Plan
Seboya Farms PRUD Rezone and Development Agreement (Resolution 25-03 and Ordinance 25-02)
Voting record (18)(Development)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.
Rezone Request and Development Agreement – 1596 North Main Street
Councilmember Kolendrianos moved to close the public hearing at 7:32 PM and approve the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Annual Action Plan for 2026-2027 as presented, Resolution 26-21.
Development Agreement Amendment – Trailside West PRUD – Resolution 26-14
Councilmember Kolendrianos moved to approve the Amendment to the Development Agreement – Trailside West PRUD – Approximately 1855 West 1225 North – Resolution 26-14.
Stevenson Fields Subdivision Development Agreement Amendment (75% Owner-Occupancy)
Stevenson Fields Subdivision Annexation, Rezone, and Development Agreement
Councilmember Roberts moved to amend his original motion, to amend language in the Development Agreement, Resolution 25-53, to require 75% of the townhomes would be owner-occupied on the first sale
Amend the Redevelopment Agency (RDA) Budget for the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 – RDA Resolution 25-04
Adopt the Proposed Budget of the Redevelopment Agency (RDA) for the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 – RDA Resolution 25-03
approve the conveyance of two significant parcels of Real Property from Layton City to the Redevelopment Agency of Layton City at approximately 3925 and 3945 North Fairfield Road – RDA Resolution 25-0
Councilmember Roberts moved to close the public hearing at 10:00 PM and approve the rezone request with concept plan and development agreement – Hobbs Creek Villas PRUD – Rezone from R-S (Residential
Rezone Request with Concept Plan and Development Agreement - Hobbs Creek Villas PRUD (Resolution 25-16 and Ordinance 25-08)
Appreciated developer due diligence, though remaining unsatisfied with the trail location.