Dave Thomas
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- 36
- Total speaking time
- 1:33:29
- Avg per meeting
- 2:36
- Segments
- 1837
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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)
Angel Street and Sugar Street Connection Project
The city's established just compensation offer based on professional appraisals is $4,833,200.
Detached Accessory Dwelling Unit Standards Text Amendment
Minimal fiscal impact associated with code publication and administration.
Dog Park Development
Funding for the 16-acre natural space development has been requested as part of the upcoming municipal budget process.
Pheasant View Drive Rezone Request
No direct cost to the city; private investment by the applicant.
New Residential Development
Minimal impact on municipal revenues.
City Financial Transparency
None directly associated with the discussion.
Amber Lane Subdivision Preliminary Plat
Minor addition to local residential property tax base.
Watts Auto North Rezone
Commercial property reclassification affecting sales tax and commercial revenue.
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.
Pulse Parties Reception Center Conditional Use
Promotes local business activity in the downtown district.
Real Estate Transaction Discussion
The financial impact involves the expenditure of municipal funds for the acquisition of the real property.
RCB Designs Rezone from CP-2 to M-1
Changes potential commercial tax yields to industrial tax yields for the 1.57-acre site.
Fernwood Estates Subdivision Plat Amendment
Martini & Co Customs Conditional Use Permit
Generates business licensing fees and local economic activity.
Secondary Water Trunk Line Phase 3 Construction
The project costs $7,887,028, funded through municipal water utility funds.
Gordon Avenue Rezone
The financial impact will depend on the density of any future residential development.
Rezone Proposal for Light Manufacturing at 181 and 215 West 2675 North
None.
Layton Legacy Meetinghouse Conditional Use Permit
Private investment by the applicant.
Hines at Three Farms Subdivision Preliminary Plat
Expansion of residential housing stock and infrastructure obligations.
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 (181)
Recorded while Thomas was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Approval of Minutes
Resolution 26-45: RAMP Funding Agreement Amendment
Resolution 26-44: Land Purchase Agreement with Colton Eastman
Ordinance 26-28: Rezone Request for RCB Design
Approval of Minutes
Consent Item: Eminent Domain Authorization for Angel Street and Sugar Street Connection (Resolution 26-43)
Minutes of Layton City Council Meeting - June 18, 2026
Minutes of Layton City Council Meeting - September 3, 2026
Approval of Minutes
Interlocal Agreement for 2200 West Railroad Crossing Bridge
Accessory Dwelling Unit Text Amendment (Ordinance 26-27)
Rezone Request for 1242 East Pheasant View Drive
Minutes of Layton City Council Meeting - June 4, 2026
Approval of Minutes
Consent Agenda: Audit Committee Appointments and Gentile Street Agreement
Minutes of Layton City Council Work Meeting - May 21, 2026
Minutes of Layton City Council Meeting - August 6, 2026
Approval of Minutes
Consent Items: RAMP Tax Ordinance and Bylaws
Voting record (103)
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