North Ogden council raises judge's pay by up to $32,000 and revives audit committee
On Oct. 27 all five council members voted yes on each item. The council also wrote off about $13,000 in old utility bills and named an interim treasurer.
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The North Ogden City Council voted 5-0 on Oct. 27 to adopt Ordinance 2026-27, which raises compensation for the city's Justice Court judge by up to $32,000 through a 401(k) contribution. The amended ordinance lets the mayor set the final amount within that range, depending on what the judge's Ogden City retirement plan contributes. No residents spoke at the public hearing on the increase. [1][2]
The council also voted 5-0 on Resolution 10-2026 to write off about $13,000 in utility account balances that had gone unpaid for more than five years, and directed staff to find or create a formal write-off policy. [1][2]
Resolution 11-2026, also adopted 5-0, re-establishes the city's Audit Committee and changes its purpose, scope and membership. The committee will review the independent auditor, quarterly financial reports and the city's investment strategies, and will include one citizen member with financial expertise. A resident urged the council during public comment to keep the committee independent and have it help choose the auditor. [1][2]
The council confirmed Bryce Nelson, the city's previous treasurer, as interim city treasurer by a 5-0 vote while the city recruits a permanent replacement. Treasurer Casey Hunsaker presented the write-off item on the agenda and is leaving the position, according to the OpenCity record. [1][2]
A resident also read a statement opposing the Altura development proposal during public comment, according to the OpenCity record. [2]
The council also approved, 5-0, an amendment to the Cooperstowne development agreement. Parking stalls shrink from 19 feet to 18 feet to match what was built, one apartment unit is added from oversized clubhouse space, and the developer's contribution to a city welcome sign rises from $2,500 to $3,200. [2]
Council Members Chris Pulver, Jay Dalpias, Steve Nabor, Christina Watson and Tera Carney voted on each item. The council then went into a closed session on personnel and real property matters. Minutes for the meeting are pending. [1][2]
Sources
- North Ogden City Council agenda, Oct. 27, 2026 (items 2 through 7) utah.gov
- OpenCity record of the Oct. 27 North Ogden City Council meeting northogden.openutah.org
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