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Municipality

Entity

Aurora

Public Body

City Council

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City Council Minutes

Notice Tags

Water and Irrigation, Budgeting

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Meeting

Event Start Date & Time

June 21, 2022 01:15 PM

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May 16, 2022 Page 1 CITY OF AURORA CITY COUNCIL MEETING MAY 16, 2022 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. Nancy Kennedy gave an opening expression of choice, and the Council recited the Pledge of Allegiance. PRESENT: Mayor: Daven Quarnberg Council Member: Jim Harrison Council Member: Kelly Mason Council Member: Kent Mickelsen Council Member: Andy Rasmussen Council Member: Nancy Kennedy STAFF PRESENT: Clint Johnson, City Recorder Maintenance Manager: Jordon Bosh arrived @ 7:19 pm EXCUSED: VISITORS: Commissioner Tooter Ogden, Edward Nielson, Richard Van Dyke, Dana Coates City Council Meeting- 1- APPROVAL OF MINUTES- The City Council reviewed the minutes of the April 18, 2022 Council meeting. City Council Member Andy Rasmussen moved to accept the minutes of the April 18, 2022 meeting. City Council Member Kent Mickelsen seconded the motion. The motion was approved by members: Mickelsen, Mason, Rasmussen, Kennedy and Harrison. City of Aurora City Council Meeting May 16, 2022 Page 2 2- EDWARD NIELSON - CANDIDATE FOR SEVIER COUNTY COMMISSIONER- Mr. Edward Nielson, candidate for Sevier County Commissioner came before the Aurora City Council to discuss issues he sees with Sevier County. Mr. Nielson discussed his background, skills and desire to serve Sevier County. He discussed economic development, tax policy and being responsive to citizens in the county. 3- COMMISSIONER TOOTER OGDEN- CANDIDATE FOR RE-ELECTION- Commissioner Ogden presented to the City Council his vision for the future of Sevier County. He discussed the numerous boards and committees where he serves, the most important being the Community Impact Board. Mr. Ogden discussed numerous issues facing Sevier County and what the County Commissioners have been doing and some of their plans for the future. The City Council thanked Mr. Ogden for his help with the funding package received for the culinary water project. The Council also asked Mr. Ogden some questions and thanked him for his service. 4- CULINARY WATER PROJECT UPDATE- Jones and DeMille Engineer Parker Vercimak informed the City Council there had been some issues with building permits for the water project but those issues have been resolved. Mr. Vercimak discussed the new water tank and the small leaking should seal up in the next few days. The West Park sprinkler system was also discussed and the need for greater pressure to run the sprinkler heads. 5- REPORT FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION ABOUT THE MEETING HELD AT THE SEVIER VALLEY CENTER SPONSORED BY THE SIX COUNTY ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS- Mayor Quarnberg asked the members of the Planning Commission who were in attendance at the meeting to discuss their thoughts regarding the training meeting held by the Association of Governments. Dana Coates expressed her gratitude for the interesting and informative classes that were held. Richard Van Dyke discussed some of the things he learned from the classes. Nancy Kennedy, Mayor Quarnberg and Mr. Johnson also gave their thoughts regarding the training. Overall it was a very positive experience and the most beneficial thing was to hear from other communities and what City of Aurora City Council Meeting May 16, 2022 Page 3 they are struggling with and how they have solved some of their issues. Everyone felt it was worth the time and effort of those who went, and it helped fulfill the new directive of four hours of training for Planning Commission members. 6- DEPARTMENT REVIEWS- Jim Harrison- Mr. Harrison informed the Council Tresha King was doing a good job with her new assignments cleaning both the City Building and the Scout Cabin. Kelly Mason- Mr. Mason stated that the North Sevier Recreation meeting scheduled for May had been cancelled because of the meetings in Richfield. Nancy Kennedy- Ms. Kennedy stated that the planning commission had counted their meeting in Richfield with the Association of Governments as their monthly meeting for May. Andy Rasmussen- Mr. Rasmussen discussed what has been done for the upcoming 4th of July celebration. Jordon Bosh- Mr. Bosh discussed preparations at the cemetery for Memorial Day along with West Park problems. Mr. Bosh discussed some of the maintenance issues he is facing with meters and the current culinary water project. 7- REVIEW OF WATER USE REPORTS, BUDGET, FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, REVIEW OF THE CHECK REGISTER AND SAVINGS ACCOUNTS The City Council reviewed all of the reports. 8- ITEMS FROM MAYOR QUARNBERG- Mayor Quarnberg discussed with the City Council the need to prepare for the future budget and to take into consideration the water usage reports when we run out of irrigation water. 9- ITEMS FROM THE CITY RECORDER- (OPEN MEETINGS TRAINING) Mr. Johnson provided the City Council with a fact sheet regarding employee wages and benefits so that they can be prepared for the budget hearing to be held during the month of June. The Council also endured an open meetings training. They watched a YouTube video and discussed issues with open meetings. City of Aurora City Council Meeting May 16, 2022 Page 4 10- ADJOURNMENT- The Council completed their business and the meeting was adjourned at 9:33 pm with Jordon Bosh offering a closing expression of choice. Approved: ________________________________________ Mayor: ___________________________________________ Recorder: _________________________________________

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NOTICE OF SPECIAL ACCOMMODATION DURING PUBLIC MEETINGS In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals needing special accommodations (including auxiliary communicative aids and services) during this meeting should notify Kent Freeman at 435-529-7643 at least three days before a scheduled meeting.

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Meeting Information

Meeting Location

20 S. 120 E.
PO Box 477
Aurora, UT 84620
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Contact Name

Tresha King

Contact Email

tking@auroracity.org

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June 21, 2022 01:07 PM

Notice Last Edited On

June 21, 2022 01:07 PM

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