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Aurora

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City Council

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City Council Minutes

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Ordinances, Water and Irrigation

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December 20, 2023 03:47 PM

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City of Aurora City Council Meeting November 20, 2023 Page 1 CITY OF AURORA PUBLIC HEARING & CITY COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 20, 2023 FINAL The public hearing came to order at 7:00 pm. Mayor Quarnberg informed the public that proper notice for the public hearing and 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: Andy Rasmussen Council Member: Kelly Mason Maintenance Manager: Jordon Bosh STAFF PRESENT: Clint Johnson, City Recorder EXCUSED: VISITORS: Lora Fielding-Salina Sun, Parker Vercimak, Shay Morrison, Dan & Mickie McKenzie, Judge Cyndee Probert, Matt Long- Aurora City Fire Chief, Joss & Kaitlain Harwood, Cameron & Caroline Higgins, Tina & Cooper Jones, Tresha King, Diana Lowder, Bryan Sprague, Ivanna Stowe Public Hearing- Mayor Quarnberg opened the public hearing to discuss changes to the animal control ordinance. The proposed changes included outlawing roosters within Aurora City limits and making changes to the AUM allowances on properties to 2 AUM's per 1/4 acre of property. Many citizens who were in attendance at the meeting spoke in favor of keeping roosters in the city limits. Most of those who spoke felt like Aurora City was overstepping the boundaries of good government and they want to keep Aurora City City of Aurora City Council Meeting November 20, 2023 Page 2 rural with a country feel. The Mayor explained that the summer was a difficult time dealing with complaints from some community members who were finding the roosters a nuisance and asking for help from the City. The Council admitted that it would be a difficult ordinance to enforce. Most of the citizens that wanted to speak, gave their opinions and the Mayor closed the public hearing. The City Council then went into their regularly scheduled meeting. City Council Meeting- 1- APPROVAL OF MINUTES- The City Council reviewed the minutes of the October 16, 2023 Council meeting. City Council Member Kelly Mason moved to accept the minutes of the October 16, 2023 meeting as corrected. City Council Member Jim Harrison seconded the motion. The motion was approved by members: Mason, Harrison, Kennedy, Rasmussen and Jensen. 2- OPEN SESSION- No citizens came forward to speak in the open session. 3- AURORA FIRE CHIEF- MATT LONG - Aurora City Fire Chief, Matt Long came before the Council to thank them for their purchase of new turn outs for the Fire Department. The Department purchased 7 new sets of turnouts at a cost of $3300.00 /set. Chief Long also informed the Council that the Fire Department had received a donation from Western Ag Credit for $2000.00. The Chief asked that we make time during the next City Council meeting so that Scott Reeve could make the presentation. Chief Long also discussed some of the fire grants that had been received by the Department and some of the fires where the department was called to this past summer. Chief thanked the Aurora City Council for all of their help and gave them each a refill mug with water to show his appreciation. City of Aurora City Council Meeting November 20, 2023 Page 3 4- AURORA CITY JUSTICE COURT RECERTIFICATION- Judge Cyndee Probert was in attendance of the City Council meeting to answer questions and seek support from the City Council to recertify the Aurora City Justice Court. The Judge discussed some of the issues the Court will be facing with recertification and Mr. Johnson explained what the costs and benefits would be if Tresha King were to take over the court clerk position. The Council discussed the benefits of having their own court and what it would take to make the transition. Judge Probert expressed her appreciation for the City's support. Council Member Nancy Kennedy moved to approve the resolution recertifying the Aurora City Justice Court. The motion was seconded by Council Member Hal Jensen. The resolution was approved by members: Kennedy, Jensen, Mason, Harrison and Rasmussen. 5- SHAY MORRISION - SIX COUNTY ASSOCIATIONS OF GOVERNMENT- Shay Morrison had some information for the Council from the Association of Governments. a- Subdivision changes- Mr. Morrison stated that the RFP had been awarded and that there were several companies who would be willing to help Aurora City bring their ordinance into compliance with the state. Mr. Johnson stated that he will reach out to Mike Hansen and ask for their help. Aurora City should have $14,000.00 worth of credit for the changes. b- GOEO application- Mr. Morrison stated that he had not heard any word about Aurora City's application. He mentioned that the decisions should be coming soon. c- Thriving Communities Application- There is an opportunity to receive funding for projects through this program. d- Guiding our growth survey results- Sevier County citizens were surveyed and 42% would like to see affordable housing a priority, 24% major streets. e- Procurement policy- Mr. Morrison asked about Aurora City's procurement policy. Mr. Johnson stated that he will have to check and find it and then send it to Mr. Morrison. f- Community Advisor Program- Mr. Morrison explained more about the community advisor program and that it may be ending soon for Aurora City. The City has greatly appreciated his help. City of Aurora City Council Meeting November 20, 2023 Page 4 6- ANIMAL CONTROL ORDINANCE CHANGES- The City Council returned to the animal control ordinance changes issue. They took all of the comments into account. Some of the Council members stated that a lot of the trouble is between neighbors who can't resolve the issues between themselves. Council Member Andy Rasmussen moved to change the AUM's allowed depending upon lot size to 2 AUM's per quarter acre. The motion was seconded by Council Member Nancy Kennedy. The motion was passed by members: Rasmussen, Kennedy, Mason and Jensen. Council Member Jim Harrison voted no. Council Member Jim Harrison moved to take out of the new animal control ordinance the paragraph that disallows roosters. Council Member Hal Jensen seconded the motion. The motion was approved by members: Harrison, Jensen, Kennedy and Mason. Council Member Andy Rasmussen voted no. 7- CIB ROAD PROJECT UPDATE- Mayor Quarnberg reported that Aurora had been successful at the November 2, 2023 CIB meeting held in St. George. The Board had approved the Aurora City road project with the financial details of $480,000.00 grant, $400,000.00 loan for 7 years at 1% interest and $82,000.00 in in-kind money. Those who attended the meeting stated that Aurora City was the only entity to get exactly what they asked for. The funding meeting will be held in February and then Aurora City can move forward with the project. It was felt if Aurora City obtains the funding that was requested, it would be a good idea to have the bid packet ready to go at that time and then award the bid in February or March. 8- PROPOSAL FROM SUNRISE ENGINEERING TO PREPARE THE LEAD/COPPER REPORT- Maintenance Manager Jordon Bosh informed the Council that he had meet with officials from Sunrise Engineering to complete the Lead/Copper report required by the state of Utah. Sunrise will submit the map and prepare the corrective action plan. City Council Member Kelly Mason moved to approve the hiring of Sunrise Engineering City of Aurora City Council Meeting November 20, 2023 Page 5 to prepare the needed information to submit to the State of Utah. Council Member Andy Rasmussen seconded the motion. The motion was approved by members: Mason, Rasmussen, Harrison, Kennedy and Jensen. 9- SUB FOR SANTA- The Aurora Fire Department has requested the annual donation from Aurora City for their Sub for Santa program. City Council Member Nancy Kennedy moved to contribute $500.00 to the Aurora City Fire Department for use in their Sub for Santa program. City Council Member Jim Harrison seconded the motion. The motion was approved by members: Kennedy, Harrison, Mason, Rasmussen, and Jensen. 10- CODE ENFORCEMENT- The City Council was informed that Mr. Billingsly had been working on three properties in the City that needed to be cleaned up. One of the property owners has followed through and cleaned up their property. The other two have yet to comply. City Council Member Andy Rasmussen moved to allow the abatement on the Wasecha and Knott properties. The motion was seconded by Council Member Kelly Mason. The motion was approved by members: Rasmussen, Mason, Kennedy, Jensen, and Harrison. 11- FRANCHISE AGREEMENT WITH ROCKY MOUNTAIN POWER- Mayor Quarnberg informed the Council that he had been sent a franchise agreement from Rocky Mountain Power for the Council to approve. The agreement continues the relationship between Rocky Mountain Power and Aurora City. Council Member Hal Jensen moved to approve the franchise agreement to Rocky Mountain Power for a period of four years. The motion was seconded by Council Member Andy Rasmussen. It was approved by members: Jensen, Rasmussen, Mason, Harrison and Kennedy. City of Aurora City Council Meeting November 20, 2023 Page 6 12- PICKLE BALL AND TENNIS COURTS DISCUSSION- Council Member Jim Harrison stated that he had been approached by citizens who would like to have a tennis court along with a pickleball court at the Aurora City Park. Mr. Harrison asked if the current cement slab at the park would be large enough to accommodate both courts. The Council discussed having the pickleball courts go one direction and the tennis court go a different direction so that each could be used without the expense of pouring more concrete. Mayor Quarnberg asked Council Member Kelly Mason to look into the project to see what could be done. 13- AUDIT INFORMATION- Mr. Johnson explained that his yearly audit had recently been completed. The auditors had one finding. Mr. Johnson failed to post the minutes of one of the meetings on the state of Utah's public notice website. All of the financial statements and typical budget items were found to be in good standing and the auditors complimented Aurora City for their excellent fiscal management. 14- ELECTION UPDATE- Mr. Johnson once again expressed his regret for the failure of informing the candidates that they needed to file a financial statement for the election. He apologized for getting Aurora City's election canceled and explained the procedure for appointing three new City Council members. 15- DEPARTMENT REVIEWS- Jim Harrison- Mr. Harrison informed the Council all was well with the City buildings and that he has been working with Mr. Johnson on the deposits and bank reconciliations. Tresha King was in attendance and she was made aware of some of the doors being left open at the scout cabin. Kelly Mason - Mr. Mason informed the Council that a new Recreation Director has been hired and she will begin work immediately. He also discussed irrigation at the Aurora City Park, and what options there were in watering the lawns next summer. Nancy Kennedy- Ms. Kennedy stated that the Planning Commission was working well. She also asked if the Christmas @ Willowbend Committee could have fire pits and tiki City of Aurora City Council Meeting November 20, 2023 Page 7 torches and also asked about turning off the lights at the City building for the Nativity. Hal Jensen- Mr. Jensen stated that the city has spent enough time on animal control issues for the evening and that he had nothing else to add. Jordon Bosh- Mr. Bosh discussed a gopher problem at the cemetery, West Park, and also the City Park. He stated he was looking into options to help control the problem. 16- REVIEW OF WATER USE REPORTS, BUDGET, FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, REVIEW OF THE CHECK REGISTER AND SAVINGS ACCOUNTS The City Council reviewed all of the reports. 17- ITEM FROM THE MAYOR- Mayor Quarnberg informed the Council that he had been approached to pay a bill that raised the manhole at Mason Machinery. The cost was $800.00 for the work but the Mayor felt that it wasn't the City who requested that the man hole be raised so the City should not pay for the work. The Council all agreed with his position. 18- ADJOURNMENT- The Council completed their business, and the meeting was adjourned at 10:17 pm with Nancy Kennedy offering a closing expression of choice. Approved: ________________________________________ Mayor: ___________________________________________ Recorder: _________________________________________

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