Yvonne Barney
About
Yvonne Barney's platform focused on sustainable growth and infrastructure management, specifically addressing traffic through the city bypass and the increasing demand for affordable housing. She emphasized the importance of transparent communication between the city council and its residents to ensure community concerns are effectively addressed.
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Campaign promises (3)
- infrastructureYvonne Barney campaigned on addressing the city's bypass project to manage traffic concerns.Related votes
- developmentBarney focused on addressing the need for affordable housing within Heber City.Related votes
- transparencyBarney prioritized improving city communication and transparency with residents.
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 50
- Total speaking time
- 17:22:32
- Avg per meeting
- 20:51
- Segments
- 15200
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Top issues during term (20)
Property Tax Increase
An estimated $174,000 in additional property tax revenue, resulting in an annual increase of approximately $18.72 for an average primary residence valued at $850,000.
data breach
Taxpayers are likely on the hook for expensive digital forensics, legal fees, and potential cybersecurity upgrades to clean up this mess.
Balloon SASO Permitting and Operations
Establishes new fee schedules for balloon operators contributing to the airport's enterprise fund revenues.
Proposed Property Tax Increase
The program is estimated to cost approximately $82,500 annually, funded by developer fees.
Municipal Security Deployment and Systems
Financial details were not disclosed during the closed session.
Open Space Preservation and Conservation Fee Ordinance
Will involve millions of dollars collected from build-out fees over time to acquire open space or conservation easements.
Allwest Fiber Optic Cable Placement
Helps lower infrastructure deployment costs for the telecom provider while potentially expanding broadband options for residents.
Blue Sign Annexation and Land Use Options
Will generate new property and sales tax revenues while requiring municipal service extensions.
North Fields Agricultural Protection MOU
None directly quantified, though long-term open space preservation impacts tax valuations.
100 West Pedestrian Safety and Traffic Calming
$150,000 allocated from transportation tax funds.
Pickle Ball Project Road Impacts
Costs associated with road improvements and traffic mitigation near the facility.
Mayflower Lofts Master Development Agreement Amendment
Requires the developer to provide 10% affordable housing units, impacting project economics while addressing community housing needs.
Airport Quarterly Operations and Capital Projects
Operational expenditures and grant allocations are tracked through the airport special revenue fund.
Airport Property Cleanup and Equipment Removal
Minimal administrative and towing costs offset by improved property management and safety compliance.
Justice Court Consolidation
Consolidation is expected to streamline operational costs for court services.
tax increment financing
The city is allocating $60,000 in TAP tax funds for various community arts projects.
land use and litigation
There is no direct fiscal impact to the city from the zone change itself.
FY'27 Tap Tax Project Recommendations
Directs municipal tax revenue allocation toward community recreation projects.
Wildland Urban Interface Map Amendment
Homeowners may face higher construction costs for fire-resistant materials, but may see lower insurance risks.
legal misconduct
The city could be on the hook for hefty legal fees and potential federal funding cuts if the investigation reveals systemic policy failures.
Moved or seconded (40)
Motions Barney 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.
- secondedpassed 5-02026-08-05
Council Member Ostergaard made the motion to adjourn until August 18, 2026.
- secondedpassed 5-02026-07-21
UDOT Betterment Agreement
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 4-02026-07-21
Council Member Barney made the motion to adjourn.
- secondedpassed 5-02026-07-21
Council Member Cheatwood made the motion to approve the Consent Agenda with the one change mentioned to the June 16 Meeting Minutes.
- secondedpassed 4-02026-06-25
Council Member Ostergaard made the motion to adjourn.
- movedpassed 5-02026-05-19
Continuation of Overnight Food Truck Parking Temporary Ordinance
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02026-05-19
Motion: Council Member Barney moved to accept the Consent Agenda.
- movedpassed 5-02026-05-19
Council Member Barney made the motion to extend the meeting to 10:30 p.m.
- movedpassed 5-02026-05-05
Ordinance 2026-09 Temporarily Suspending Dog Restrictions at Main Street Park
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedfailed 2-32026-04-21
accept Consent Agenda items one, three, and four, and to remove item two from the Consent Agenda approval for further discussion.
- movedpassed 5-02026-04-21
Council Member Barney made the motion to adjourn and be done.
- movedpassed 5-02026-04-21
Acceptance of Riverhawk Road Annexation Petition
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 5-02026-04-21
Council Member Ostergaard made a motion to approve Resolution 2026-01 to adopt the proposed Artificial Intelligence (AI) policy.
- secondedpassed 5-02026-04-07
Council Member Cheatwood moved to approve Resolution 2026-06, the second budget amendment for Fiscal Year 2026, as presented.
- movedpassed 5-02026-04-07
Council Member Barney moved to end the Closed Meeting and proceed to the Work Meeting.
- movedpassed 5-02026-04-07
Council Member Barney made the motion to adjourn.
- movedpassed 5-02026-04-07
Council Member Barney moved to extend the meeting to 10:30 p.m.
- secondedpassed 5-02026-04-07
Council Member Johnston made the motion to adopt Ord 2026-07 as presented with the following two minor changes: 1. to allow up to10-feet encroachment into public utility easements …
- secondedpassed 5-02026-04-07
Request for TAP Tax Funding for Bronze Plaque and Park Sign for the Private Kay Pete Murdock Jones Park (POSTT) - 10 min
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 4-02026-03-17
Council Member Barney made the motion to enter a Closed Meeting to discuss the character, professional competence, or physical or mental health of an individual.
Decisions during term (214)
Recorded while Barney was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Consent Agenda Approval
Traffic Calming and Pedestrian Safety Improvements on 100 West
Wasatch County Amendment to Heber City Expansion Area MOU
Amendment to Heber City Communications Policy
Nomination of Jesse Bell by Parker Sever for the Mayor's Award
September 15, 2026, City Council Meeting Minutes (Trina Cooke, City Recorder)
Resolution 2026-21: Compensatory Time (Cherie Ashe, Human Resources Manager)
Enter Closed Meeting for Security Discussion
Adjourn Emergency Meeting
Approval of September Meeting Minutes
Adoption of Riverhawk Road Annexation (Ordinance 2026-20)
Consent Agenda Approval (Minutes, Holidays, Finch Creek, WUI Map, Safety Bonus)
Adoption of Telecommunications Ordinance Update (Ordinance 2026-21)
Authorization to Proceed with 1200 South & Mill Road Roundabout Design
To Discuss the Character, Professional Competence, or Physical or Mental Health of an Individual
Discuss Strategies for City Owned Property Located in CRA Project Area
August 18, 2023, City Council Meeting Minutes, and September 1, 2023, City Council Meeting Minutes
Resolution 2026-24 Observed Holidays 2027
Ordinance 2026-23, amending the Wildland Urban Interface Map
Utility Requirement for Central Heber Overlay Zone
Voting record (478)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.
Consent Agenda Approval
Traffic Calming and Pedestrian Safety Improvements on 100 West
Wasatch County Amendment to Heber City Expansion Area MOU
Amendment to Heber City Communications Policy
enter a Closed Meeting to hold discussion regarding deployment of security personnel, devices, or systems. UCA 52-4-205
end the Closed Meeting and to adjourn the Emergency Meeting
Enter Closed Meeting for Security Discussion
Adjourn Emergency Meeting
Adoption of Riverhawk Road Annexation (Ordinance 2026-20)
Consent Agenda Approval (Minutes, Holidays, Finch Creek, WUI Map, Safety Bonus)
Adoption of Telecommunications Ordinance Update (Ordinance 2026-21)
Authorization to Proceed with 1200 South & Mill Road Roundabout Design
Expressed concern over heavy impacts on existing county and local property owners and preferred enhanced crosswalk lighting and stop configurations.
Council Member Johnston moved to accept the Consent Agenda.
Council Member Johnston made the motion to approve the Finch Creek MDA amendment, as presented, with the number of changes discussed, being fair housing language, enforcement language, and the changes
Council Member Ostergaard made a motion that Council give authorization to staff to start the process to consolidate the courts, as Mr. Brower stated, as far as notifying the State.
Council Member Ostergaard made the motion to approve the Cemetery Master Plan update as presented, with the removal of the southern trail and to add to the Master Plan the sidewalk that had been sugge
Council Member Barney moved to extend the meeting to 10:30 p.m.
Council Member Johnston moved to go with the name "Heber Herald." To keep the newsletter to one sheet, front and back. Make sure it was readable as much as possible to ADA standards. To use white or b
Council Member Johnston moved to approve the bid from Heber Homes in the amount of $79,968.00, to remove the Heber Light and Power Building and do the parking lot with the condition that the expectati
Council Member Barney moved to adjourn as the CRA board and reconvene as the Heber City Council.
Council Member Barney moved to adjourn.
Consent Agenda - Resolution 2026-22
Finch Creek MDA Amendment
Justice Court Operations Consolidation
Cemetery Master Plan Update
City Monthly Newsletter Revisions
Consider Bids to Raze and Cap Heber Light and Power Building
Motion: Council Member Barney made a motion to approve Ordinance 2026-18 updating the Consolidated Fee Schedule for Business Licensing, with the fee increased from $20.00 to $30.00.
Motion: Council Member Ostergaard made a motion to approve Resolution 2026-16, to approve the Tava-Highlands PIDs 1, 2, and 3.
Motion: Council Member Johnston made the motion to approve the Consent Agenda.
Motion: Council Member Ostergaard moved to adjourn the Closed Meeting and the Regular City Council Meeting.
Motion: Council Member Cheatwood made the motion to enter a Closed Meeting for the purpose of discussing pending or reasonably imminent litigation.
Motion: Council Member Ostergaard moved to adjourn the Closed Meeting and the Regular City Council Meeting.
Ordinance 2026-18 Business License Fee Update
August 4, 2026 City Council Meeting Minutes
Resolution 2026-16 Tava-Highlands PID 1, 2 & 3
Appreciates the project but opposes PIDs.