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Aurora

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City Council

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City Council Minutes

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Budgeting, Water Quality

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Meeting

Event Start Date & Time

July 22, 2020 01:00 AM

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City of Aurora City Council Meeting June 15, 2020 Page 1 CITY OF AURORA CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING AND CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 15, 2020 FINAL The Aurora City Council came to order at 7:00 pm. Mayor Quarnberg informed the public that proper notice for the meeting had been given. Kent Mickelsen offered an opening expression of choice and the pledge of allegiance was given. PRESENT: Mayor: Daven Quarnberg Council Member: Jim Harrison Council Member: Nancy Kennedy Council Member: Kelly Mason Council Member: Kent Mickelsen Maintenance Assistant: Jordon Bosh STAFF PRESENT: Clint Johnson, City Recorder EXCUSED: Council Member: Andy Rasmussen Maintenance Supervisor: Dan Rasmussen VISITORS: Kent Freeman, Mickie McKenzie, Matt McLean Public Hearing- 1. REVIEW AND REFINEMENT OF THE 2019-2020 BUDGET- Mr. Johnson went through the final portion of the budget and pointed out some of the interesting things that happened during the past fiscal year. The Council asked some questions about sales taxes and revenues, they also reviewed the expenses to the general fund and the enterprise fund. It was noted that Aurora City will end the year under budget and that the fireman's grant will cause a more in depth audit this fall. City of Aurora City Council Meeting June 15, 2020 Page 2 2. PROPOSED 2020-21 BUDGET Mr. Johnson noted that he had prepared a budget that would take into account a 10 percent reduction in sales tax revenue and a corresponding 10 percent cut in expenses in both the enterprise fund and the general fund. Mr. Johnson also noted that the budget did not include any pay increases for Aurora City employees. The Council reviewed the proposed budget and discussed increases in pay for employees. Mr. Johnson noted that he had included the payroll requirements for Jordon Bosh in both the general fund and the enterprise fund. It was noted that when Mr. Bosh was hired in March, his expenses had been taken from the enterprise fund only. The Council discussed many options, taking three months to see where the sales tax revenue comes in, wait six months and review the budget and provide an increase in payroll at that time or to accept the proposed budget without any payroll increases. The Council determined that during the City Council Meeting they would make that determination. 3. UTILITY RATES AND PROPOSED PROPERTY TAX RATE- The Utah State Tax Commission had proposed a tax rate decrease for Aurora City at 0.001031. That rate would increase the amount of tax dollars by a small amount to $53,675.00. The good news for Aurora City is that our assessed valuation had increased this past year meaning that Aurora City had experienced some small growth during the year. The proposed tax rate had been included in the proposed 2020-2021 budget. The Council also discussed the need to increase utility water rates. Mayor Quarnberg informed the Council that last year they had increased the culinary water rate to $37.80. It was noted that the current culinary water project may also require another rate increase. City Council Meeting- 1- REVIEW OF MINUTES- The City Council reviewed the minutes of the May 18, 2020 City Council Meeting and also the minutes of the May 20, 2020 Work Session. A few minor corrections were made. City of Aurora City Council Meeting June 15, 2020 Page 3 City Council Member Kent Mickelsen moved to approve the minutes of the May 18, 2020 meeting and the May 20, 2020 work session meeting as corrected. The motion was seconded by City Council Member Jim Harrison. The motion was approved by members: Mason, Kennedy, Harrison and Mickelsen. 2- OPEN SESSION- There we no individuals who came forward to address the City Council. 3- DECISION ON FRED DAY CEMETERY REQUEST- Mr. Fred Day, a former Aurora City resident had contacted Aurora City to see if it would be possible to make a change in the cemetery burial plots arrangement on Block 8. Mr. Day owned 5 plots along the second row and 1 plot along the first row. He requested that Aurora City add another plot at the North of Grave 13 in order to allow the burial of three couples with 2 burial plots each. The Council had taken a trip to the cemetery to see the area first hand and to look at any potential issues. Aurora City maintenance personnel felt that the inclusion of a six burial plot would be do-able. The Mayor felt that this could potentially end up hurting Aurora City in that such a request would be made again and the city would have to honor that request. It was noted that the circumstances were such that a request from Mr. Day would only be possible in that particular area of the cemetery however, such a request could be made in the newer portion. Council Member Kelly Mason moved to allow Aurora City to create a sixth burial plot in the line of plots owned by Mr. Day with the understanding that he would need to pay the $200.00 fee for such a burial plot. Council Member Kent Mickelsen seconded the motion. The motion was approved by members Mason, Mickelsen and Harrison. Council Member Kennedy voted no. 4- APPROVAL OF FINAL FY 2019-2020 BUDGET- The City Council discussed the past fiscal year and determined that they had done a good job with their stewardship of the Aurora City finances. Council Member Nancy Kennedy moved to approve the final FY 2019-2020 Budget. City of Aurora City Council Meeting June 15, 2020 Page 4 Council Member Jim Harrison seconded the motion. The motion was approved by members: Kennedy, Harrison, Mason and Mickelsen. 5- APPROVAL OF PROPOSED TAX RATE, UTILITY RATES AND EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION SCHEDULE- The Council discussed the property tax decrease. Council Member Jim Harrison moved to set the property tax rate at 0.001031. The motion was seconded by Council Member Nancy Kennedy. The motion was approved by members: Harrison, Kennedy, Mason and Mickelsen. The Council then discussed the need to increase the culinary water rate. Council Member Kelly Mason moved to increase the culinary water rate .50 to a rate of $38.30. The motion was seconded by Council Member Kent Mickelsen. The motion was approved by members: Mason, Mickelsen, Kennedy and Harrison. The Council then discussed the need to increase the employees pay by a 3 percent amount. The discussion went back and forth as to who the increase could include and if the city could afford such an increase. Mr. Johnson noted that a 3 percent increase would require about $8000.00 for all employees. Council Member Kent Mickelsen moved to increase the compensation of Aurora City employees by 3 percent. The increase was limited to everyone except City Council members, Plannning Commission members and Fire Department members. The motion was seconded by Council member Kelly Mason. The motion was approved by members: Mickelsen, Mason and Kennedy. Mr. Harrison abstained from voting because he has a conflict of interest where his wife works for Aurora City. 6- WATER PROJECT UPDATE- Mayor Quarnberg noted that there was very little new information regarding the proposed water project. The public notice requirements were being fulfilled and there would be more information coming next month. City of Aurora City Council Meeting June 15, 2020 Page 5 7- DEPARTMENT REVIEWS- City Buildings- Council Member Harrison reported that there had been a little damage to the city building during the last rental. Mr. Johnson reported that he had visited with the renters who had paid for the damage. Fire Department- Preparations for the July 3rd fireworks were underway and the Fire Department was ready to go. NS Recreation- Council Member Kelly Mason stated that the Recreation Department had their June meeting and discussed many programs changes because of the pandemic. It was also stated NS Recreation had finalized their last year's and next year's budget. Maintenance- Mr. Bosh discussed the problems they had had with the pressure switch and some other minor maintenance issues. 8- WATER USE REPORTS AND PAST DUE ACCOUNTS AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION- The City Council reviewed each of the reports. 9- ITEMS FROM THE RECORDER- Mr. Johnson stated that he had no other items. 10- ITEMS FROM THE MAYOR- Mayor Quarnberg discussed tires on the snow plow, signs at the city park informing people that metal detectors were not allowed, selling of some of the old Christmas decorations and a Facebook post that informs the citizens about the fireworks. 11- ADJOURNMENT- The Council Meeting ended at 9:47 pm. Approved: ________________________________________ Mayor: ___________________________________________ Recorder: _________________________________________

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Aurora, 84620
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Tresha King

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July 21, 2020 03:50 PM

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