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Municipality

Entity

Aurora

Public Body

City Council

Notice Information

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Notice Title

City Council Minutes

Notice Tags

Water and Irrigation, Ordinances

Notice Type(s)

Meeting

Event Start Date & Time

August 20, 2020 02:15 PM

Description/Agenda

City of Aurora City Council Meeting July 20, 2020 Page 1 CITY OF AURORA CITY COUNCIL MEETING JULY 20, 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. Nancy Kennedy 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: Andy Rasmussen Council Member: Kent Mickelsen STAFF PRESENT: Clint Johnson, City Recorder Maintenance Supervisor: Dan Rasmussen Maintenance Manager: Jordon Bosh EXCUSED: VISITORS: Ryan Savage, Jenell Braithwaite, Curtis Ludvigson City Council Meeting- 1- REVIEW OF MINUTES- The City Council reviewed the minutes of the June 17, 2020 City Council Meeting. A few minor corrections were made. City of Aurora City Council Meeting July 20, 2020 Page 2 City Council Member Andy Rasmussen moved to approve the minutes of the June 17, 2020 meeting as corrected. The motion was seconded by City Council Member Kelly Mason. The motion was approved by members: Mason, Kennedy, Harrison, Rasmussen and Mickelsen. 2- OPEN SESSION- There we no individuals who came forward to address the City Council. 3- WATER PROJECT- Mr. Curtis Ludvigson, Ms. Janell Braitwaite and Mr. Ryan Savage were in attendance to discuss the financial options available to Aurora City for their culinary water project. Mayor Quarnberg brought everyone up to speed on the status of the project, what had been accomplished so far and where things were at with USDA. Mr. Johnson had provided the Rural Water Association of Utah the information that they needed to run through some scenarios of where exactly water rates would need to be. Ms. Braithwaite asked a few questions about customers and the procedures Aurora City uses when billing. It was determined that few changes needed to be made before a complete study of the water rates could be accomplished. Mr. Johnson stated that he would send the information that was needed as soon as possible. It was also determined that the Council should schedule a work session where Mr. Ludvigson and Ms. Braithwaite could give their recommendations. The Council decided to schedule the work session on Monday August 10, 2020 at 6:00 pm. 4- FRAUD RISK ASSESSMENT- Mr. Johnson informed the City Council that the state of Utah Auditor's Department has implemented a new form that needed to be filled out during each fiscal year. It was noted that this assessment will be reviewed by the auditor's during the annual Aurora City audit. The Council went through the form and answered the questions to assess the risk Aurora City has for fraud. The small nature of the City and the fact that Aurora City only has one person who handles most of the finances can create a separation of duties issue. However, Aurora City has done the best it can with the circumstances that they face in having Council Member Jim Harrison serve as Treasurer and check over the deposits and bank statements. The City Council reviews all of the checks that are City of Aurora City Council Meeting July 20, 2020 Page 3 written as well as the financial information and budget. That information is provided each month in the packet of information. In discussing the results with our auditor, Rick Roberts, he stated that in his opinion Aurora City is doing what is necessary to avoid fraud. 5- APPROVAL OF THE PANDEMIC RESPONSE PROVIDED BY THE AURORA CITY JUSTICE COURT Mr. Johnson provided the City Council with a copy of the pandemic response that the Aurora City Justice Court was required to provide. Council Member Nancy Kennedy moved to approve the pandemic response plan for the Aurora City Justice Court. The motion was seconded by Council Member Kent Mickelsen. The motion was approved by members: Kennedy, Mickelsen, Rasmussen, Harrison and Mason. 6- DEPARTMENT REVIEWS- City Buildings- Council Member Harrison reported that there was very little to report but that the buildings were in good condition. Planning Commission- Ms. Kennedy reported that the planning commission had canceled their July meeting. Public Safety- Mr. Harrison stated that he had been informed of a situation along 400 W that required police involvement. Mr. Harrison stated that he would contact police chief Matt McLean and get him involved in the situation. Fire Department- Mayor Quarnberg informed the Council that the Fire Department had qualified for the $10,000.00 Wildland fire grant. The Department would begin making purchases and then the grant will reimburse the city. NS Recreation- Council Member Kelly Mason stated that the City Council would need to go into a closed session to discuss a NS Recreation matter. Maintenance- Mr. Rasmussen stated that there were problems occurring with the newly refurbished culinary well. 7- WATER USE REPORTS AND PAST DUE ACCOUNTS AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION- City of Aurora City Council Meeting July 20, 2020 The City Council reviewed each of the reports. 8- ITEMS FROM THE RECORDER- Mr. Johnson stated that he had a document from Ked Nielson that needed to be signed. It was a quick claim deed that help resolve a property issue around his home. Mr. Johnson also stated that Marcus Keller from Zions Financial Services would like to meet with anyone on the Council the upcoming Wednesday for lunch to discuss the culinary water project. 9- CLOSED SESSION- Mayor Quarnberg discussed the need to go into a closed session. Council Member Jim Harrison moved that the Aurora City Council go into a closed session. Council Member Andy Rasmussen seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken: Jim Harrison - yea Andy Rasmussen- yea Kelly Mason-yea Kent Mickelsen-yea Nancy Kennedy-yea 10- COMPENSATION FOR THE NORTH SEVIER RECREATION DIRECTOR- Council Member Kelly Mason moved to give NS Recreation Director Brady Edwards a 3% wage increase for the coming fiscal year. Council Member Andy Rasmussen seconded the motion. The motion was approved by members: Mason, Rasmussen, Harrison, Mickelsen and Kennedy 11- ADJOURNMENT- The Council Meeting ended at 10:45 pm. Approved: ________________________________________ Mayor: ___________________________________________ Recorder: _________________________________________

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Meeting Information

Meeting Location

20 S. 120 E.
Aurora, 84620
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Tresha King

Contact Email

tking@auroracity.org

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August 19, 2020 02:04 PM

Notice Last Edited On

August 19, 2020 02:04 PM

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