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Aurora

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City Council

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City Council Minutes

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Meeting, Hearing

Event Start Date & Time

July 22, 2025 02:42 PM

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City of Aurora City Council Meeting June 16, 2025 Page 1 CITY OF AURORA PUBLIC HEARING & CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 16, 2025 FINAL The Aurora City Council came to order at 7:00 pm. Mayor Quarnberg informed the public that proper notice for the city council meeting had been given. Clint Johnson gave an opening expression of choice and the Council recited the Pledge of Allegiance. PRESENT: Mayor: Daven Quarnberg Council Member: Parker Vercimak Council Member: Kelly Mason Council Member: Andy Rasmussen Council Member: Bryan Sprague Maintenance Manager: Jordon Bosh STAFF PRESENT: Recorder: Clint Johnson EXCUSED: Council Member: Jim Harrison VISITORS: Blake & Amy Croft, Lora Fielding, Sevier County Commissioner Scott Johnson, Eric Mason- Mason Machinery, Stuart Reid Public Hearing- Mayor Quarnberg opened the public hearing to gain input from Aurora citizens concerning next year's budget, property tax rate, compensation schedule and utility rates. Mr. Johnson first discussed the final budget for the 2024-25 fiscal year, with a few minor adjustments. The Council then reviewed the proposed budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year. Mr. Johnson explained that there were a few minor changes that he had made. There were no big projects planned for the coming year and the maintenance of all of the utilities was in pretty good condition. The Council expressed the need to increase the fire department budget because costs of training and certifications had been increased by Utah Valley University. The Council also discussed what a cost of living increase for employees would do to the budget. The Council discussed the charges for utilities in Aurora City and if there would need to be any adjustments made City of Aurora City Council Meeting June 16, 2025 Page 2 to the rates. The Council also discussed the proposed property tax rate that had been given by the state. The proposed rate was a very slight increase to 0.000795 which would provide and income of $66,094 in property tax revenue. The Council discussed the assessed valuation of properties in Aurora City and how there was only a slight increase in the values. No one from the public came forward with any comments on any of the proposals and the Mayor closed the meeting and went directly into the regular City Council Meeting. City Council Meeting- 1- APPROVAL OF MINUTES- The City Council reviewed the minutes of the May 19, 2025 Council meeting. City Council Member Bryan Sprague moved to accept the minutes of the May 19, 2025 meeting. City Council Member Andy Rasmussen seconded the motion. The motion was approved by members: Mason, Sprague, Rasmussen and Vercimak. 2- OPEN SESSION- Council Member Kelly Mason addressed a situation with a lot located at about 600 S. Main Street in Aurora. There have been many people interested in purchasing the lot but the sewer easement and proximity to the Rocky Ford Canal have made building a home problematic. Mr. Mason stated that some of his truck drivers would like to build a small 500 foot home on the property that would be able to fit with all of the easements. The problems arise when the ordinances require 980 square feet for any home to be built. There was also a question of building a bridge to access the property and if there was a possibility for two separate tiny homes to be built. Mr. Mason asked that the Planning Commission look at the proposal and see if there can be any variances issued to allow something to be built on the property. Commissioner Scott Johnson provided updates to the Council on the proposed bike path from Salina to Aurora. He also discussed issues from Jason Mackelprang, the Sevier County building inspector, regarding proposed changes to building permits. Eric Mason from Mason Machinery gave the Council an update on his construction project that is progressing by his business on Main Street. City of Aurora City Council Meeting June 16, 2025 Page 3 3- PAR TAX RESOLUTION TO BE PLACED ON THE NOVEMBER BALLOT- Mayor Quarnberg informed the Council that it is required for us to place on the November ballot a reauthorization of the 1/10th of 1 percent sales tax that we charge to run the Recreation programs in the North Sevier area. The City Council needs to pass a resolution that states that we are wanting to continue the program. The Council discussed the limitations on campaigning for the PAR tax and what would happen if it weren't to pass. Council Member Bryan Sprague moved to approve the resolution reauthorizing the PAR tax for North Sevier Recreation. The motion was seconded by Council Member Kelly Mason. The resolution was passed unanimously. 4- MASON MACHINERY TRACTOR BIDS- Eric Mason from Mason Machinery presented the City Council with two bids for a tractor to use at the Aurora City Cemetery and anywhere else that is needed. One of the tractors was a New Holland Boomer 50 for $44,900.00 and the second tractor was a New Holland WM55 for $49,900.00. The Council discussed how to pay for the tractors and what they needs are for any new equipment. It was determined that it would be good to pay for the tractor through the cemetery perpetual care fund. It is an opportunity to use the funds that are extremely restricted for some equipment that will be helpful in the cemetery to aerate to grass and mow weeds etc. The Council also discussed what to do with the old Alis-Chalmers tractor. 5- EMERGENCY PLAN REVIEW- Council Member Parker Vercimak presented an updated emergency plan that was approved by the Planning Commission at their last meeting. The Council reviewed the plan and made a few minor changes. 6- MOTION TO APPROVE THE FINAL 2024-25 BUDGET- Council Member Andy Rasmussen moved to approve the final 2024-25 fiscal year budget. Council Member Bryan Sprague seconded the motion and the motion was approved unanimously. City of Aurora City Council Meeting June 16, 2025 Page 4 7- APPROVAL OF THE CERTIFIED TAX RATE- Council Member Bryan Sprague moved to approve the certified tax rate of 0.000795 to raise $66,094 in property tax income. Council Member Kelly Mason seconded the motion and it was approved unanimously. 8- APPROVAL OF UTILITY RATES- Council Member Bryan Sprague moved to leave the current utility rates in place for the coming year. Council Member Parker Vercimak seconded the motion and it was approved unanimously. 9- APPROVAL OF COMPENSATION SCHEDULE- City Council Member Parker Vercimak moved to approve a 5% cost of living increase for city employees for the coming year with an increase for the Police Officers to $25.50 per hour, $65.00 per month for the Firemen, $60.00 per month for each Planning Commission members and a 6.1% raise for the Justice Court Judge in order to meet case load requirements. Council Member Bryan Sprague seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously. 10- APPROVAL OF THE 2025-26 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET- City Council Member Kelly Mason moved to approve the 2025-26 fiscal year Aurora City budget. City Council Member Parker Vercimak seconded the motion and it was approved unanimously. 11- PLANS FOR THE 4TH OF JULY- Council Member Parker Vercimak discussed plans for the upcoming 4th of July celebration. Mr. Vercimak explained the process for obtaining a stage, band, supplies and plans. He asked Council Members to sign up for time slots to help sell wrist bands and tickets. Mr. Vercimak discussed the times for the events and needs for the band Borderline. 12- SECURITY CAMERAS UPDATE- City of Aurora City Council Meeting June 16, 2025 Page 5 Maintenance Manager Jordon Bosh explained that Aurora City has received the cameras for the Scout Cabin and Fire Department. He explained that he will find time to get the Scout Cabin cameras installed and the Fire Station cameras at a later date. Technicians from Spectra had been to the Scout Cabin to help prepare for the installations. 13- DEPARTMENT REVIEWS- Kelly Mason- Mr. Mason stated that NS Recreation was looking to hire an assistant recreation director Andy Rasmussen- Mr. Rasmussen discussed some of the code enforcement that needed to take place. He also discussed working to clean up a Main Street property on June 25th and asked for everyone's help. Parker Vercimak- Mr. Vercimak discussed getting a tree for the City Park for the Christmas at Willowbend celebration. He also discussed a float for the Richfield and Salina parades. Bryan Sprague- Mr. Sprague mentioned the work the Planning Commission had accomplished and their field trip to the Denmark Wash before their next meeting. Jordon Bosh- Mr. Bosh stated that he had hired Jade Goble for the summer to help at the cemetery and to mow lawns. 14- WATER AND FINANCIAL REPORTS REVIEWS- The Council reviewed the water usage report, delinquent report as well as the list of checks written and the budget. 15- CLOSED MEETING- Mayor Quarnberg stated that he needed for the Council to go into a Closed meeting to discuss personnel and real estate City Council Member Andy Rasmussen moved that the Council go into a Closed Meeting. The motion was seconded by Council member Kelly Mason A roll call vote was taken- Parker Vercimak - aye Kelly Mason - aye Andy Rasmussen - aye Bryan Sprague - aye The Council then proceeded to go into a closed meeting at 9:10 pm At 10:15 the Council voted to come out of a closed meeting. Council Member Bryan Sprague made the motion Council Member Andy Rasmussen seconded the motion A roll call vote was taken- Andy Rasmussen - aye Bryan Sprague - aye Kelly Mason - aye Parker Vercimak - aye 16- ITEMS OUT OF CLOSED SESSION- Once the City Council came out of closed session, they had a couple of actions items to take care of: A- Council Member Andy Rasmussen moved to offer the Wasescha family $40,000.00 for their property located at 240 W. 100 N. in Aurora. Council Member Bryan Sprague seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. B- Council Member Andy Rasmussen moved to approve $40,500.00 for the purchase of the New Holland Boomer 50 tractor for cemetery usage. Council Member Kelly Mason seconded the motion and it was approved unanimously. C- Council Member Bryan Sprague moved to approve purchase of 2.05 acres from Russell Bastain to obtain a road easement along 400 W. with the price to be determined at a later date. 17- ADJOURNMENT- The Council completed their business at 10:47pm and the meeting was adjourned with Bryan Sprague offering a closing expression of choice. Approved: ________________________________________ Mayor: ___________________________________________ Recorder: _________________________________________

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20 S. 120 E.
PO Box 477
Aurora, UT 84620
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Clint Johnson

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cjohnson@auroracity.org

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July 22, 2025 02:42 PM

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