The hiring committee, comprising city officials, evaluated six applicants for the administrative clerk position, ultimately recommending Sher Sweeney due to her extensive experience. Sweeney’s background includes over 40 years of relevant expertise in payroll, accounting, IT, and customer engagement, deemed critical for the city’s administrative needs. The position had been vacant since 2020, creating gaps in staff coverage, particularly in cases of prolonged staff absences. The addition of Sweeney is expected to alleviate workload pressures and facilitate cross-training among existing staff.

In other updates, the city anticipates a $9,000 annual savings following the completion of a new phone system upgrade, which will streamline communication across city departments. This improvement is expected to prevent misdirected calls and enhance overall efficiency. Additionally, discussions continued regarding the joint water projects and the transition of the local water board to an independent financial entity, separate from the city of Aurora.

Furthermore, the council addressed community engagement efforts, including an upcoming tour of the Aurora water treatment plant for councilors, aimed at providing insights into current water storage solutions. These initiatives reflect ongoing efforts to enhance infrastructure and services within the community.