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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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July 22, 2026 12:47 PM

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City of Aurora City Council Meeting June 15, 2026 Page 1 CITY OF AURORA PUBLIC HEARING & CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 15, 2026 FINAL Mayor Sprague called the public hearing to order at 7:00 pm. Once the public hearing was completed the Mayor informed the public that proper notice for the city council meeting had been given and the Council moved into their regularly scheduled City Council meeting. Clint 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: Shay Morrison R6 Regional Council, Lora Fielding- Salina Sun, Eric MacArt Public Hearing 1- DISCUSSION ON THE FINAL 2025-26 BUDGET, PROPOSED 2026-27 BUDGET, PROPOSED TAX RATE, EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION AND UTILITY RATES- The Aurora City Council reviewed all of the budget information from the past fiscal year and for the upcoming fiscal year. There was discussion concerning future projects and expenses that would need to be addressed. The Council reviewed information concerning property tax rates, utility rates and employee compensation. Mr. Johnson City of Aurora City Council Meeting June 15, 2026 Page 2 provided the Council with information regarding surrounding communities in Sevier County and how their property tax rates compare. The Council also reviewed a document and resolution from the City of Nephi. This resolution provides a minimal utility rate increase during the next several years to help the community keep up with inflation and expenses. The Council also discussed compensation for all of the City employees. The current cost of living increase is about 3%. The Council expressed their appreciation for of the city employees and their efforts. Mr. Johnson also provided the Council with a chart listing all of the utility rates increases over the past five years. The Council discussed the increasing costs of providing services for the community and the comparison with other surrounding communities. No one from the community came forward with any discussion regarding any of the issues. The Council then moved into their regularly scheduled meeting. City Council Meeting- 1- APPROVAL OF MINUTES- The City Council reviewed the minutes of the May 18, 2026 meeting City Council Member Andy Rasmussen moved to accept the minutes of the May 18, 2026 meeting with corrections. City Council Member Hunter Whitney seconded the motion. The motion was approved by members: Whitney, Croft, Rasmussen, Johnson and Vercimak. 2- OPEN SESSION- Eric MacArt presented a demonstration of a new Aurora City website that he was building. The item had not been listed on the agenda for discussion. The Council looked over the example and asked Mr. MacArt to move forward with the project. He stated that the costs would be $2500.00 to build with a $400.00-$800.00 per year maintenance. 3- SHAY MORRISON R6 REGIONAL GROUP- Mr. Morrison made his regular visit to the Council to discuss issues that the City could use help in completing. Mr. Morrison discussed the new CIB application process, auditing procedures, and the Wildland UWI. City of Aurora City Council Meeting June 15, 2026 Page 3 4- 4TH OF JULY PLANS, DISCUSSIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS- City Council Member Cory Johnson informed the Council that plans for the annual 4th of July celebration were getting finalized. He stated that the SBO officers from North Sevier High School we organized and that Mrs. Ivie had been a huge help in getting everything put together. Plans for the generators, dunking machine, inflatables, food and vendors were all put together. He stated that Redmond Minerals and Western Clay were ready to move forward with their 5K race on the morning of the 4th and that Aurora City had purchased medals for the event along with socks for the gift bags, shirts, and supplies for the event. Mr. Johnson also mentioned that the band is ready to preform and were excited to attend our event. MiKayla Paige will be willing to sing the national anthem before the fire department begins their fireworks show. Mr. Johnson asked the Council to sign up with their spouses to sell wristbands and tickets at the event and to help with the foot races and events during the two day celebration. 5- APPROVAL OF PROPERTY TAX RATE- Following the information that was discussed during the public hearing, Council Member Parker Vercimak moved to approve the property tax rate for 2026 at 0.00072 with will provide Aurora City with an income of $67,928.00 for the upcoming budget. Council Member Hunter Whitney seconded the motion. The motion was approved by members: Vercimak, Whitney, Rasmussen, Johnson, and Croft. 6- DECISION REGARDING UTILITY RATES- Mayor Sprague asked the Council if there was any member who was interested in increasing the current utility rates paid by Aurora City citizens. None of the Council members stated that they wanted to increase the rates so the current rates will remain in place. 7- EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION SCHEDULE- Aurora City Police Chief Matt McLean stated that the Aurora City Police Officers need to have their pay increased in order to keep up with current departments around Sevier County. Starting Tracy Jacobson at $27.50 as a base rate and increasing both Stuart Reid City of Aurora City Council Meeting June 15, 2026 Page 4 and Chief McLean to $30.50 is necessary to maintain the department. The Council also discussed giving all other employees a 3% cost of living increase with a $5.00 a month increase to planning commission members and a $300.00 monthly salary to the animal control officer. The Council determined to keep all City Council and Mayor salaries the same. City Council Member Parker Vercimak moved to approve the salary increases that were just discussed with a cost of living rate adjustment of 3%. Council Member Amy Croft seconded the motion. The motion was approved by members: Vercimak, Croft, Rasmussen, Whitney and Johnson. 8- APPROVAL OF THE FINAL 2025-26 AURORA CITY BUDGET- Council Member Hunter Whitney moved to approve the final Aurora City 2025-26 budget. Council Member Andy Rasmussen seconded the motion. The motion was approved by members: Whitney, Rasmussen, Croft, Vercimak and Johnson. 9- APPROVAL OF THE 2026-2027 AURORA CITY BUDGET- Council Member Andy Rasmussen moved to approve the proposed Aurora City 2026-27 budget. Council Member Cory Johnson seconded the motion. The motion was approved by members: Rasmussen, Johnson, Croft, Vercimak, and Whitney. 10- COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS- Amy Croft- Ms. Croft informed the Council everything was good with the Court and there was an issue with the cement step at the Scout Cabin. She also stated that she has been checking deposits and signing off on the treasurer requirements. Hunter Whitney- Mr. Whitney told the Council that the NS Recreation Director has resigned her position. Mr. Whitney also stated that the Board was going to try to go into a different direction with hiring sports chairmen rather than have the director be in charge of every sport. He also mentioned that the Board would take their time hiring a new director in hopes of finding the right person for the job. He also discussed that the beautification committee was looking for projects for the annual 9/11 day of service. Cory Johnson- Mr. Johnson stated that animal control issues were becoming more confrontational but that having the police officers there on most occasions has been City of Aurora City Council Meeting June 15, 2026 Page 5 helpful to keeping the peace. The 4th of July was already discussed so he had nothing to add. Parker Vercimak- Mr. Vercimak stated that the Christmas at Willowbend group is having organizational meetings for their event in November. He also discussed the Youth Council year is almost over and that there will be elections coming up in the near future. Andy Rasmussen- Mr. Rasmussen discussed some ordinance enforcement and his visits with the police department and fire department. Jordon Bosh- Mr. Bosh stated that there will be some large payments to Moore electricians. They have been slow in providing bills for their work but needed to be paid in the current fiscal year. 11- 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. 12- ADJOURNMENT- The Council completed their business at 9:21 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 84620-0477
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Clint Johnson

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cjohnson@auroracity.org

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July 22, 2026 12:47 PM

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July 22, 2026 12:47 PM

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