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Municipality

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Aurora

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City Council

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City Council Minutes

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Notice, Meeting

Event Start Date & Time

March 17, 2026 03:19 PM

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City of Aurora City Council Meeting February 16, 2026 Page 1 CITY OF AURORA CITY COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 16, 2026 DRAFT Mayor Sprague called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm. The Mayor informed the public that proper notice for the city council meeting had been given. Cory Johnson gave an opening expression of choice and the Council recited the Pledge of Allegiance. PRESENT: Mayor: Bryan Sprague Council Member: Parker Vercimak Council Member: Amy Croft Council Member: Hunter Whitney Council Member: Andy Rasmussen Council Member: Cory Johnson Maintenance Manager: Jordon Bosh STAFF PRESENT: Recorder: Clint Johnson EXCUSED: VISITORS: Sevier County Commissioner Scott Johnson, Michael Peterson, Chief Matt McLean, Newell & Tammy Hales, Ronda Huntsman, Becky Bastian, Sherri Foote, Danielle Boore, Stuart Reid, Lora Fielding- Salina Sun, JaRelle Bailey, Peyton Bailey City Council Meeting- 1- APPROVAL OF MINUTES- The City Council reviewed the minutes of the January 19, 2026 meeting City Council Member Parker Vercimak moved to accept the minutes of the January 19, 2026 meeting. City Council Member Hunter Whitney seconded the motion. The motion was approved by members: Whitney, Croft, Rasmussen, Johnson and Vercimak. City of Aurora City Council Meeting February 16, 2026 Page 2 2- OPEN SESSION- No one came forward to present anything before the Council. 3- VISIT FROM NEWELL HALES- CANDIDATE FOR SEVIER COUNTY COMMISSIONER- Salina City resident Newell Hales approached the Council to inform them that he is a candidate for Sevier County Commissioner. Mr. Hales gave a history of his service and accomplishments, discussed his philosophy of government and property rights and his desire to serve. 4- REQUEST FROM MICHAEL PETERSON- Aurora City resident Michael Peterson informed the Council that he was in the process of putting together a small business festival. Mr. Peterson stated that he would like to use the Aurora City Park for the event and that there would be 25 businesses from the area who would sell their goods to members of the community. He also stated that there would be food trucks available for the public and it would be a day to celebrate small local businesses. Mr. Bosh stated that he would prefer that there would be no vehicles driving on the lawn to protect the sprinklers. Mr. Peterson stated that they would be cautious and work to protect the area. City Council member Andy Rasmussen moved to approve allowing Mr. Peterson to hold his event at the City Park on Saturday May 16, 2026. Council Member Cory Johnson seconded the motion. The motion was approved unanimously. 5- DONATION REQUEST FROM SALINA CITY LIBRARY- Ronda Huntsman, Salina City Librarian, approached the Council to request an annual donation of $1300.00 to the Salina City Library. Ms. Huntsman said that the new library at the Salina City Hall is very nice and that they are working hard to get community involvement. Ms. Huntsman passed out a flyer that showed the Council what the library has done with the donations in the past. City Council Member Parker Vercimak moved to approve the annual $1300.00 donation to the Salina City Library. Council Member Hunter Whitney City of Aurora City Council Meeting February 16, 2026 Page 3 seconded the motion. The motion was approved unanimously. 6- REQUEST TO SELL CULINARY WATER OUTSIDE OF AURORA CITY LIMITS- Mr. Johnson informed the Council that he had been approached by an individual that wanted to purchase Aurora City culinary water outside of current city limits. Mr. Johnson stated that he been told that it was not possible to sell water to him but he wanted to come to City Council meeting and make his case. He ended up not coming to the meeting. 7- REPRESENTATIVES FROM REDMOND MINERALS/WESTERN CLAY- Representatives from Redmond Minerals attended the meeting to discuss participating in the 3rd and 4th of July activities with Aurora City. Becky Bastain stated that Redmond Minerals would like to host a 5K race along with a pickle ball tournament and wanted direction from Aurora City to see where they could be of assistance. After some discussion, it was determined that the 5K race would be a good event on the morning of the 4th of July but that hosting a pickle ball tournament the same morning, while trying to get set up for the other park events would be too much. Council Member Cory Johnson stated that Aurora City 4th of July committee will help with the 5K where possible but would like Redmond Minerals to direct the event because of all of the other events taking place that day. A pickle ball tournament will be held another time where it can be the focus of the day. Mayor Sprague directed Mr. Johnson to meet with the Redmond Mineral officials and work out the details. 8- YOUTH COUNCIL VISIT AND UPDATE- JaRelle Bailey, Youth Council Advisor approached the Council to discuss the activities of the Youth Council. Ms. Bailey stated that they had held a waffle bar to discuss future activities that the Youth Council will be involved with, and how they could help Aurora City. The Council asked the Youth Council to help with the corn-hole tournament at the 3rd of July celebration along with other activities during the weekend. The Youth Council also discussed having a Bon Fire on March 28th and getting more of the youth involved. 9- MISS NORTH SEVIER SCHOLARSHIP PAGEANT DONATION REQUEST- City of Aurora City Council Meeting February 16, 2026 Page 4 Mr. Johnson said that he had received a request from officials to make a donation to the Miss North Sevier Scholarship Pageant. Mr. Johnson informed the Council that Aurora City has donated $750.00 in past. Council Member Andy Rasmussen moved to donate $750.00 to the Miss North Sevier Scholarship Pageant. Council Member Hunter Whitney seconded the motion and the motion carried unanimously. 10- VISIT FROM COMMISSIONER SCOTT JOHNSON- Sevier County Commissioner Scott Johnson brought some information from Sevier County regarding the Center Street Intersection and Highway 24. Commissioner Johnson stated that this could possible be a long project but that eventually there should be a resolution to problems that trucks and cars have had making the turn into Western Clay. 11- CHANGES TO CURRENT AURORA CITY BUDGET AND FINANCIALS- Mr. Johnson showed the Council where some of the budget was currently overstated and some of the budget needed adjustments. The Council went through the budget and identified where some changes needed to be made. The Council determined that they would allow Mr. Johnson to make the necessary changes to bring the budget into order. City Council Member Amy Croft moved to allow Mr. Johnson to make the necessary changes to budget to bring it back into compliance with State of Utah regulations. Council Member Cory Johnson seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. 12- COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS- Amy Croft- Ms. Croft informed the Council that the windows were recently cleaned and wanted direction regarding the cleaning of the windows at the Scout Cabin. The Council discussed removing the bars on the windows to allow for cleaning and Ms. Croft will inform Jordon when the next cleaning day comes so that the bars can be removed. Hunter Whitney- Mr. Whitney discussed with the Council the happenings going on with North Sevier Recreation. He stated that the Board had appointed Wyatt Mason to fill an City of Aurora City Council Meeting February 16, 2026 Page 5 open position on the Board. He also mentioned that he is setting up an advisory board that will consist of North Sevier High School coaches and officials and members of the Recreation Board to make decisions determining the best direction for sports in the area. Cory Johnson- Mr. Johnson discussed some of the plans for the 4th of July celebration. He informed the Council that the Fox Brothers Band has been booked for the event and that plans are underway for inflatables and corn hole tournament. He also discussed some animal control issues that were still unresolved but that the police have been involved and that the dog clinic was a big success with over 110 dogs licensed. Parker Vercimak- Mr. Vercimak stated that the Planning Commission would be reviewing some of the zoning in the City and making some recommendations and clarifications. He said the Planning Commission was working on the General Plan and would have some recommendations soon. He also discussed some items with the Youth Council and plans moving forward for the Emergency Plan. Andy Rasmussen- Mr. Rasmussen stated that the Fire Department coverage maps have been changed and Aurora City's coverage zone has expanded to some areas in the County. Aurora City Police Chief Matt McLean discussed hiring of a third part time police officer and purchasing policies from Lexipro for the Department. He stated that with the current climate and with auditing procedures the way they are, Aurora City needs to have some policies in place in order to run an effective police department. 13- 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. 14- ITEMS FROM THE RECORDER- Mr. Johnson informed the Council that next month Aurora City would be hosting another Red Cross Blood Drive on March 17th from 2:00-7:00. He also stated that the Republican Party would like to hold their caucus night the same night from 7:00-10:00 pm. The Caucus will be held on the City side and the blood drive will be held on the Community Center side. 15- ITEMS FROM THE MAYOR- Mayor Sprague informed the Council about his discussions with Redmond Minerals and City of Aurora City Council Meeting February 16, 2026 Page 6 UDOT regarding the turning lanes on Highway 24. He said that it is possible that UDOT will change some of the signage and have a no passing lane for greater safety. 16- ADJOURNMENT- The Council completed their business at 9:03 pm and the meeting was adjourned with Jordon Bosh 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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March 17, 2026 03:19 PM

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