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Municipality

Entity

Aurora

Public Body

City Council

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City Council Minutes

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Water and Irrigation, Animal Health

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Meeting

Event Start Date & Time

July 21, 2023 12:35 PM

Description/Agenda

City of Aurora City Council Meeting June 19, 2023 Page 1 CITY OF AURORA CITY COUNCIL MEETING AND PUBLIC HEARING JUNE 19, 2023 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. Jim Harrison gave an opening expression of choice, and the Council recited the Pledge of Allegiance. PRESENT: Mayor: Daven Quarnberg Council Member: Jim Harrison Council Member: Nancy Kennedy Council Member: Hal Jensen Council Member: Kelly Mason Council Member: Andy Rasmussen Maintenance Manager: Jordon Bosh STAFF PRESENT: Clint Johnson, City Recorder EXCUSED: VISITORS: Lora Fielding-Salina Sun, Parker Vercimak, Diane Robins Public Hearing- 1- Final FY23 Budget/Proposed FY24 Budget- The City Council discussed any issues that are remaining on the 23 Budget. Mr. Johnson discussed a few small changes that were made and some refinements. Mr. Johnson also discussed the upcoming FY24 Budget and any unforeseen expenses that may pop up. The Council discussed their COVID money and some ways to spend that money before the December 31, 2023 deadline. 2- Certified Tax Rate- Mr. Johnson explained to the Council how the certified tax rate is created and some of the changes that occurred from previous years. One issue that happened was the re-evaluation of Western Clay. The assessed City of Aurora City Council Meeting June 19, 2023 Page 2 valuation was reduced significantly which made a hit on the Aurora City property tax assessment. The certified tax rate was an increase from last year. The proposed rate is 0.000784 which is about a $28 a year increase on a home worth $300,000.00. 3- Compensation schedule and utility rate increases- The City Council discussed a Cost of Living raise for employees and also discussed was a need for changes to the utilities that Aurora City provides. The focus went to the irrigation charges. It was noted that irrigation rates have not been raised for at least 12 years. Cost of valves that the City installs when they wear out and other parts of the irrigation system have all increased dramatically. Covering those costs are currently not being met. A 75 cent increase a month would move the charge from $7.25 a month to $8.00. That is a $9.00 a year increase. City Council Meeting- 1- APPROVAL OF MINUTES- The City Council reviewed the minutes of the May 15, 2023 Council meeting. City Council Member Andy Rasmussen moved to accept the minutes of the May 15, 2023 meeting. City Council Member Kelly Mason seconded the motion. The motion was approved by members: Harrison, Kennedy, Mason, Rasmussen and Jensen. 2- CHANGE OF AGENDA- Mayor Quarnberg informed the City Council that two items needed to be added to the agenda. The Rocky Mountain Power franchise agreement and some changes made to property boundaries between Tim and Doris Bastain and Aurora City. City Council Member Hal Jensen moved to add the two items to the agenda. Council Member Jim Harrison seconded the motion. The motion was approved by members: Jensen, Harrison, Rasmussen, Mason and Kennedy. 3- OPEN SESSION- No members of the community who were not on the agenda came forward to address the City Council. Aurora City City Council Meeting June 19, 2023 Page 3 4- 4th OF JULY CELEBRATION PLANNING- Diane Robins visited with the City Council about the plans for the 4th of July. NSHS students and advisors have committed to being at the celebration to help with the carnival games. The City Council signed up for a time to sell tickets at the event. The Debate Club will provide lunch. The Fire Department was well prepared for the July 3rd celebration with the meal, band, local talent show and fireworks. 5- TRANSIENT ROOM TAX (FINAL READING)- The Aurora City Council approved the final reading of the transient room tax ordinance. City Council Member Nancy Kennedy moved to approve the Transient Room Tax Ordinance to allow Aurora City to obtain 1% of the 6% charge made to people who are visiting the area and staying in an Airbnb. City Council Member Kelly Mason seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously by members: Kennedy, Mason, Rasmussen, Harrison and Jensen. 6- CULINARY WATER PROJECT- Parker Vercimak discussed a few scenarios for fixing or resurfacing the water tanks. Finding the liner and timing for a project and availability will be a challenge but can be done mostly with the funding that remains for the culinary water project. 7- CIB ROAD PROJECT- Mayor Quarnberg stated that the CIB road project was on schedule and would be going to the CIB for funding at the October 23 meeting. 8- MAIN STREET ROAD PROJECT- The Mayor had no update on the Main Street Road Project. He will remain in contact with UDOT to give and updates to the City Council. 9- ELECTION UPDATE- Aurora City City Council Meeting June 19, 2023 Page 4 Mr. Johnson informed the Council that there would be no need for a primary election this year, but that there will be an election on November 21, 2023 where four candidates have filed for three positions on the Aurora City Council. There is still time for someone to file as a 'write in' candidate. 10- BUDGET - The City Council took into consideration the information provided during the public hearing regarding the FY23 and FY 24 budgets. City Council Member Andy Rasmussen moved to include and increase of $1000.00 to fireworks budget, increase the police officers pay from $21.00 to $23.00, provide a 5% cost of living wage increase for employees and bump up the Planning Commission Compensation to $50.00/month. Council Member Kelly Mason seconded the motion to include these items in the FY24 Budget. The motion was approved by members: Rasmussen, Kennedy, Harrison, Mason and Jensen. City Council Member Hal Jensen moved to approve the FY23 Final Budget. Council Member Andy Rasmussen seconded the motion. The motion passed by members: Jensen, Rasmussen, Kennedy, Harrison and Mason. City Council Member Jim Harrison moved to approve the FY24 Proposed Budget. Council Member Andy Rasmussen seconded the motion. The motion was passed by members: Harrison, Rasmussen, Mason, Kennedy and Jensen. City Council Member Kelly Mason moved to certify the tax rate at 0.000784. City Council Member Nancy Kennedy seconded the motion. The motion was approved by members: Mason, Kennedy, Harrison, Rasmussen and Jensen. City Council Member Andy Rasmussen moved to increase the irrigation portion of the utility rates from $7.25 to $8.00 per month. Council Member Kelly Mason seconded the motion. The motion was approved by members: Rasmussen, Mason, Harrison, Jensen and Kennedy. 11- ROCKY MOUNTAIN POWER FRANCHISE AGREEMENT- City of Aurora City Council Meeting June 19, 2023 Page 5 The Aurora City Council received a franchise agreement from Rocky Mountain Power for renewal. The Company was looking for a 20 year agreement but the Mayor and Council felt they did not want to tie the hands of any future Council's or Mayors by locking them into such a lengthy agreement. City Council Member Hal Jensen moved to approve the franchise agreement with Rocky Mountain Power for a five year time period. Council Member Kelly Mason seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously by members: Mason, Jensen, Harrison, Rasmussen and Kennedy. 12- BASTAIN PROPERTY CHANGES- Mayor Quarnberg showed the Council on a map the property exchange between Aurora City and Tim and Doris Bastain. The changes were necessary in order to clean up the properties and make them accurate. The cost to Aurora City would be around $7000.00 for the changes. 13- DRAINAGE ALONG 200 SOUTH 500 WEST- Mayor Quarnberg stated that there were no updates to the drainage problems located at 200 South and 500 West. 14- DEPARTMENT REVIEWS- Jim Harrison- Mr. Harrison informed the Council that there were supplies needed for the building and that he would get the supplies ordered. He also stated that he has been signing off on the deposits and reconciliations. Kelly Mason- Mr. Mason informed the Council that NS Recreation preparing for work on the East park next to the NS Recreation Center. He also discussed a net system for the cement pad at the Aurora City Park that could be used for pickle ball. Nancy Kennedy- Ms. Kennedy stated that the Planning Commission had a June meeting where they discussed multi family homes that have been proposed by two different individuals in Aurora City. Andy Rasmussen- Preparations for the 4th of July were well underway. City of Aurora City Council Meeting June 19, 2023 Page 6 Hal Jensen- Mr. Jensen informed the Council of some animal control issues that he and Ms. McKenzie had been dealing with. He discussed issues that were occurring at the home of Richard and Cindy Morrow. Mr. Johnson was directed to send the Morrow's a letter. 15- REVIEW OF WATER USE REPORTS, BUDGET, FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, REVIEW OF THE CHECK REGISTER AND SAVINGS ACCOUNTS The City Council reviewed all of the reports. 16- ADJOURNMENT- The Council completed their business and the meeting was adjourned at 10:06 pm 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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Tresha King

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tking@auroracity.org

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July 21, 2023 12:36 PM

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