Council Member· 2024-2028
Jeannie F. Simmonds
Logan
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- Meetings spoken in
- 45
- Total speaking time
- 8:43:33
- Avg per meeting
- 11:38
- Segments
- 9580
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Council Member Jeannie F. Simmonds on the recordAI-generated · 10 meetingsCouncil Member Jeannie F. Simmonds has been highly engaged in fiscal oversight and the administrative details of city planning, consistently questioning the logic behind capital project funding, budget allocations, and the long-term impact of enterprise funds. She serves as a primary link between the Planning Commission and the Council, frequently reporting on development projects while scrutinizing zoning decisions and potential changes to land use ordinances. Throughout her tenure, she has demonstrated a focus on civic infrastructure and public services, notably questioning the impact of library fee structures on electronic resources and advocating for improved cemetery facilities. Her voting record reflects an active role in ratifying board appointments, passing general plan resolutions, and overseeing adjustments to city ordinances and departmental budgets.
Top issues during term (20)
Utility Billing Software Upgrade
The project costs approximately $883,206, with ongoing annual fees to be shared across various utility funds.
Maple View Subdivision Development
Private residential development costs and associated municipal infrastructure installation will be borne by the developer.
Emergency Preparedness and Fire Response
The city is evaluating new utility-billing software to improve emergency notifications.
Property Tax Revenue Shift
The average Logan home valued at $530,000 will see an increase of approximately $59 per year.
Cell Tower Height Extension
Private property investment with minimal direct impact on municipal expenditures.
road closure
Expect minor delays and potential detours if you're traveling late, but no major costs are expected.
Wildland-Urban Interface Code and Mapping Updates
May affect construction costs for new homes or major remodels in designated WUI zones, alongside potential insurance premium impacts.
Mixed Residential Zoning Change
Unknown at this stage.
Canyon Road Reconstruction
The project is part of a larger infrastructure effort involving a $10 million water tank and transmission line installation.
data center zoning guidelines
Data centers bring big investments and tax dollars to town, but they also use a ton of energy and water, which could impact local utility costs.
West Side Rezone and Commercial Land Preservation
Loss of potential commercial tax revenue balanced against future residential property valuations.
municipal elections
The city is coordinating with the Cache County Clerk's Office to manage the election process.
Homelessness Services
Operational costs are managed by the applicant organization.
Wetland Development Standards
Potentially affects development costs and environmental mitigation requirements for property owners.
Utility Billing Software Upgrade
$883,206 allocated from enterprise fund reserves.
CDBG Program Performance
Review of prior year federal CDBG expenditures.
Elevate West Townhome Subdivision
New housing construction will expand the city's property tax base and increase demand for municipal services.
Wetland Setback Regulations
Unknown at this time, but could affect property development costs.
Water Infrastructure Investment
Involves multi-million dollar water utility proposals and potential access to state conservation grant funds.
Moved or seconded (40)
Motions Simmonds 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.
- secondedpassed2026-08-18
withdraw adoption of Ordinance 26-15 converting six smaller lots into four approximately 0.15-acre lots, resulting in a reduction from 40 lots to 38 lots as amended
- movedpassed 5-02026-08-11
Motion by Councilmember Simmonds seconded by Councilmember Dahle to approve Resolution 26-20 as presented.
- movedpassed 5-02026-08-04
Motion by Councilmember Simmonds seconded by Councilmember Dahle to approve Resolution 26-25 as presented.
- movedpassed 5-02026-08-04
Motion by Councilmember Simmonds seconded by Vice Chair López to continue Ordinance 26-14 to the August 18, 2026, Council meeting as an action item and no public hearing as present…
- movedpassed 5-02026-08-04
Motion by Councilmember Simmonds seconded by Councilmember Dahle to approve Resolution 26-26 as presented.
- movedpassed 5-02026-07-21
Motion by Councilmember Simmonds seconded by Councilmember Dahle to approve Resolution 26-23 as presented.
- movedpassed 5-02026-07-21
Motion by Councilmember Simmonds seconded by Councilmember Lee-Koven to approve Resolution 26-16 as presented.
- movedpassed 5-02026-06-02
& 5.20 of the Logan Municipal Code Regulating Mobile Food – Ordinance 26-09 – Russ Holley, Community Development Director
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 5-02026-06-02
PUBLIC HEARING - Budget Adjustment FY 2025-2026 appropriating: $30,000 golf course reserves toward equipment repairs - Resolution 26-22 – Rueben Nelson, Assistant Finance Director
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 5-02026-06-02
Motion by Councilmember Lee-Koven, seconded by Councilmember Simmonds, to approve minutes from May 12, 2026, Council Budget Workshop, May 19, 2026, Regular Council meeting and the …
- movedpassed 4-02026-05-26
approve Resolution 26-14 as presented.
- movedpassed 4-02026-05-26
cancel the July 7, 2026 Council meeting as presented.
- movedpassed 4-02026-05-26
approve Resolution 26-15 as presented.
- movedpassed 4-02026-05-05
(Continued from the April 21, 2026 Council Meeting) - Consideration of a proposed resolution approving the Logan 2045 General Plan as presented. The General Plan creates a long-term vision for the City of Logan to implement over the next 20 years - Resolution 26-09 – Russ Holley, Community Developme
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 4-02026-05-05
PUBLIC HEARING - Consideration of a proposed resolution to approve fees for the Parks and Recreation Department to include Logan River Golf Course, Logan Cemetery, Parks and Recreation Field Use – Resolution 26-12 – Russ Akina, Parks and Recreation Director
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 4-02026-04-21
PUBLIC HEARING - Consideration of a proposed resolution adopting the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Annual Action Plan (Program Year 2026) for the City of Logan - Resolution 26-10 – Amanda Pearce, CDBG Coordinator
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 4-02026-04-21
Ratification of Paul S. De Morgan to RESAB
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 4-02026-04-21
approve minutes from the April 7, 2026 Council meeting and the April 21, 2026 meeting agenda, as amended
- movedpassed 4-02026-04-21
PUBLIC HEARING - Consideration of a proposed resolution approving the Logan 2045 General Plan as presented. The General Plan creates a long-term vision for the City of Logan to implement over the next 20 years - Resolution 26-09 – Russ Holley, Community Development Director and Cody Ferguson, Housea
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 4-02026-04-21
PUBLIC HEARING - Budget Adjustments FY 2025-2026 appropriating: $200,000 financial assurance funds provided by the developer of the Lloyd Estates Subdivision to construct or reconstruct missing or inappropriately constructed improvements - Resolution 26-11 – Richard Anderson, Finance Director
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
Decisions during term (213)
Recorded while Simmonds was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Resolution 26-34: Wastewater Master Plan Update
Ordinance 26-17: Rezone from Commercial to Mixed Residential 20
Resolution 26-33: Solid Waste Collection and Disposal Fees
Approval of Minutes and Agenda
Resolution 26-28: FY 2026-2027 Budget Adjustments
Resolution 26-29: FY 2026 Carry Forward Appropriations
Ordinance 26-16: Rieckhoff Rezone
Resolution 26-31: CDBG CAPER for Program Year 2025
Resolution 26-32: Library and EMS Grant Budget Adjustments
Adjourn to meeting of the Logan Redevelopment Agency (6:45 p.m. estimated)
Approval of Minutes and Agenda
Adoption of Resolution 26-28 for Budget Adjustments
Adoption of Resolution 26-29 for Unspent Appropriations Carry Forwards
Adoption of Resolution 26-30 RDA for Redevelopment Agency Carry Forwards
Approval of Minutes and Agenda
Resolution 26-28: FY 2026-2027 Budget Adjustments
Resolution 26-29: Unspent Appropriations FY 2026 Carry-Forwards
Voting record (216)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.
approve Resolution 26-34 as presented.
approve Resolution 26-35 as presented.
approve minutes from September 15, 2026, Regular Council Meeting and October 6, 2026, meeting agenda, as presented.
approve ratification of the names presented.
deny Ordinance 26-17 as presented.
approve Resolution 26-33 as presented.
Approval of Minutes and Agenda
Ratification of Board Appointments
Resolution 26-34: Wastewater Master Plan Update
Ordinance 26-17: Rezone from Commercial to Mixed Residential 20
Expressed concern about continuous high-density residential development without corresponding neighborhood commercial services.