Council Member· 2024-2027
Melodi Gochis
Tooele
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- Meetings spoken in
- 11
- Total speaking time
- 4:02
- Avg per meeting
- 0:22
- Segments
- 71
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Top issues during term (10)(General)
Zoning Map Amendment & Sensitive Area Overlay Removal
None directly to the city budget.
RV Housing for Unhoused Residents
Minimal direct financial impact, though it may reduce costs associated with police enforcement and impoundment of RVs.
City Engineering Succession Planning
There is no direct financial impact from this administrative correction.
Community Cat Management (TNR)
The resident suggests reallocating funds from other city projects.
infrastructure liability
Homeowners are currently on the hook for thousands of dollars in unexpected foundation and property repairs.
public notices
Staying informed now could save you from property value surprises or unexpected zoning changes down the road.
renewable energy infrastructure
This project should bring new tax revenue and potential utility cost stability to the area.
nuclear facility siting
It’s a potential goldmine for the local economy, bringing in high-paying jobs and a massive boost to the city's tax base.
property disconnection
If these properties leave, the city loses their tax revenue, which could mean higher bills or fewer services for the rest of us.
historic preservation
While the building was a gift, the city will need to budget for the ongoing costs of renovations and daily operations.
Moved or seconded (32)
Motions Gochis 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 5-02026-04-01
Ordinance 2026-08: Residential Parking
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 5-02026-04-01
Resolution 2026-17: City Wells Project Change Order
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02026-04-01
Ordinance 2026-07: Water Rights Exactions
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02026-04-01
Councilwoman Gochis moved to approve the invoices as stated.
- movedpassed 5-02026-03-18
Ordinance 2026-05: Water Rights Exactions
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02026-03-18
Invoices & Purchase Orders Presented by Shilo Baker, City Recorder
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 5-02026-03-04
move to approve invoice.
- movedpassed 5-02026-03-04
Resolution 2026-09: Appointment to Historic Main Street Commission
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02026-03-04
move to approve Resolution 2026-13 A Resolution of the Tooele City Council Approving an Agreement with Black Forest Paving, LLC, for the 2026 Roadway Maintenance Project, Schedule …
- secondedpassed 5-02026-03-04
Resolution 2026-11 A Resolution of the Tooele City Council Approving an Agreement with M&M Asphalt Services, Inc., for the 2026 Roadway Maintenance Project, Schedule A Presented by Nathan Farrer, Public Works Director
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 4-02026-02-04
Councilman Hansen moved to approve the invoice.
- movedpassed 4-02026-02-04
Councilwoman Gochis moved to approve the January 21, 2026 Business Meeting Minutes.
- movedpassed 4-02026-02-04
Salt Shed Construction Agreement
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02025-09-17
Resolution 2025-78: Fire Truck Lease-Purchase
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 5-02025-09-03
Resolution 2025-76: Surplus Property Disposal
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02025-09-03
Resolution 2025-77: Library Xeriscaping Project
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 5-02025-07-16
Councilman Hansen moved to enter into a closed meeting.
- secondedpassed 5-02025-07-16
Resolution 2025-62: UDOT Betterment Agreement
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02025-07-16
Ordinance 2025-22: Twin Home and Zero Lot Line Amendments
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02025-07-16
Resolution 2025-65: SCADA System Upgrades
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
Decisions during term (1)
Recorded while Gochis was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Voting record (1)(General)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.