On the agenda: Vineyard Redevelopment Agency Board Meeting — Data Center (Oct 13)

NOTICE OF A REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY BOARD MEETING
October 13, 2026, at 6:00 PM

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that the Vineyard Redevelopment Agency Board will hold a
regularly scheduled Redevelopment Agency Board meeting on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at
6:00 PM, in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, 125 South Main Street, Vineyard, UT. This
meeting can also be viewed on our live stream page.
AGENDA
1.

CALL TO ORDER

2.

WORK SESSION
2.1. Discuss Resolution of Conflict of Interest for RDA Contractors, Board Members,
and Staff (10 Minutes)

3.

CONSENT ITEMS
3.1. Approval of September 15, 2026, RDA Meeting Minutes

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ADJOURNMENT

RDA meetings are scheduled as necessary.
This meeting may be held in a way that will allow a board member to participate electronically.
The public is invited to participate in all RDA meetings. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals needing
special accommodations during this meeting should notify the City Recorder at least 24 hours prior to the meeting by calling (385) 3385214.
I, the undersigned duly appointed City Recorder for Vineyard, Utah, hereby certify that the foregoing notice and agenda was posted at
Vineyard City Hall, on the Vineyard City and Utah Public Notice websites, and delivered electronically to staff and to each member of
the Governing Body.

AGENDA NOTICING COMPLETED ON:

CERTIFIED (NOTICED) BY:

October 9, 2026

/s/Robin Bond
ROBIN BOND, CITY RECORDER

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NOTICE OF A REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY BOARD MEETING
September 15, 2026, at 6:00 PM

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Present:
Board Chair Zack Stratton
Board Member Jacob Holdaway
Board Member David Lauret
Board Member Parker McCumber
Board Member Jacob Wood
Board Member Ezra Nair

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Staff Present: Chief Deputy Holden Rockwell with the Utah County Sherrif’s Office, City
Attorney Jesse Riddle City Manager Brian Voeks, City Recorder Robin Bond, Community
Enrichment Director Brian Vawdrey, Deputy City Recorder Tony Lara, Deputy Mayor David
Herring, Finance Director Evan Smith, Media Specialist Brailee Tyler, and Public Works
Director/City Engineer Naseem Ghandour.

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Also Present: Daria Evans Villas, John Pettingill Holdaway Fields, Darlene Price Waters Edge,
Jesse Sandstrom Orchards, Abigail Sandstrom Orchards, Karen Cornelius Villas, Kim Cornelius
Villas, Chip Price Providence, Barbara Porter Hampton, Claudia Lauret Holiway Road, David
Pearce resident, and others who did not sign in or whose handwriting was illegible.

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AGENDA

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1. CALL TO ORDER
Board Chair Stratton called the meeting to order at 7:57 pm.
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CONSENT ITEMS
2.1. Approval of September 8, 2026, RDA Meeting Minutes

Motion: Board Member McCumber motioned to approve the consent items as presented. Board
Member Wood seconded the motion. Yes: Board Members Holdaway, Lauret, McCumber,
Nair, and Wood. No: None. Motion Passed 5-0.
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BUSINESS ITEMS
3.1. Approve the Appointment of RDA Directors

The Chair reviewed the Board's recruitment process, noting that several qualified applicants were
interviewed through multiple rounds of interviews. Following deliberations, the Board identified
Rob Sant and Steven Proud as the preferred candidates.
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The Board discussed the need for additional leadership capacity within the RDA to provide
adequate oversight and support for ongoing projects and responsibilities. To better address the
Agency's needs, the Board proposed appointing two directors with distinct areas of focus:

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Rob Sant would focus on financial management, reporting requirements, compliance, legislative
matters, and administrative oversight of the RDA.

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Steven Proud would focus on economic development initiatives, environmental issues, and
strategic growth opportunities within the RDA project areas.

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The Board noted that both candidates possess significant expertise in their respective fields and
that dividing responsibilities according to their strengths would improve Agency effectiveness.

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Additional discussion included:

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The importance of economic development efforts within the RDA district as a key
component of Vineyard's future growth.
The expectation that specific duties and responsibilities would be further defined through
contracts and ongoing organizational development.
Recognition of the candidates' professional experience and willingness to assist the
Agency in strengthening its operations.
The role of existing RDA advisors and the anticipated transition of advisor support to
work closely with the newly appointed directors while continuing to provide guidance to
the Board.

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Board members welcomed both candidates and expressed appreciation for their willingness to
serve.

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Motion: Board Member Lauret motioned to approve the appointment of Rob Sant and Steven
Proud to serve as RDA directors. Board Member McCumber seconded the motion. Yes: Board
Members Holdaway, Lauret, McCumber, Nair, and Wood. No: None. Motion Passed 5-0.

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3.2. Approve the Professional Service Agreement with CPA Insight Solutions /
Chris Harding

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The Chair presented a proposed Professional Services Agreement with CPA Insight Solutions
and Chris Harding.

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Discussion included:

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Mr. Harding's previous work conducting agreed-upon procedures for the City.
The Board's desire to continue and expand that effort.
Plans to review a larger sample of records over an expanded time period to provide a
more comprehensive review of Agency activities.
Clarification regarding agreed-upon procedures and how they differ from a formal audit.

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Board members discussed the value of obtaining additional organization and financial review
support as the Agency continues to strengthen governance and operational practices.

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Motion: Board Member Lauret motioned to approve the professional Service Agreement with
CPA Insight Solutions and Chris Harding. Board Member Wood seconded the motion. Yes:
Board Members Holdaway, Lauret, McCumber, Nair, and Wood. No: None. Motion Passed 5-0.

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4. ADJOURNMENT
Board Chair Stratton closed the meeting at 8:09 pm.

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MINUTES APPROVED ON:

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CERTIFIED BY:

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SEAL

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Jared Tamez
September 2026 Report and October Expectations
In September I was able to further research on an environmental master plan for the RDA which
proposes air, water, and soil testing pursuant to community interest in understanding the current
environmental landscape, particularly during high wind events. I also gathered and summarized
RDA Minutes and Resolutions in a searchable form for easier reference. I received the
Retention Ponds Land Exchange Site Plan and worked to analyze and interpret it and drafted a
resolution and a public letter for the City Council and RDA board to review for a vote regarding
the Land Exchange. I briefed the new School Board on the Land Exchange and discovered a
deficiency in the Retention Ponds Reimbursement Agreement and furthered the process to
move toward resolving the deficiency.
To be delivered in October:
-Environmental Master Plan
-RDA Minutes Archive
-Rebuttal to Land Exchange Site Plan
-Resolution RE Retention Ponds Reimbursement Agreement
-Resolution RE Land Exchange Opposition
-Data Center Policy Document
October Themes:
Data Center Policy Creation
Connecting Purchase and Participation Agreements to Environmental Remediation
Passing a Resolution Opposing the Cooling Ponds Exchange
Passing a Resolution RE Retention Ponds Reimbursement Agreement
Beginning DEQ Document Analysis towards Comprehensive Remediation Summary
Meeting with Utah Lake Authority

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