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Star Council approves consent agenda and accepts FY2022–23 audit
Summary
On July 15 the Star City Council approved a consent agenda (with several items removed) and voted to accept the FY2022–23 independent audit, which found the financial statements materially correct after adjustments but cited untimely bank reconciliations and a late audit; both motions carried by roll call.
The Star City Council voted on two formal items during its July 15 meeting: approval of the consent agenda and acceptance of the FY2022–23 independent audit.
Councilwoman Somnason (Speaker 5) moved to approve the consent agenda (items 5a and 5b, approval of claims and minutes for July 1, 2025, plus items 5c, 5f–5h) while removing item 5d (Inspirato Number 4 Subdivision) and 5e (Stardale Place Subdivision). The motion was seconded and the mayor called a roll; those recorded as responding "Aye" included Hershey, Wheelock and Solomonson, and the mayor declared the motion carried.
Jordan Swigart of Swigart John & Associates (Speaker 14) presented the independent audit for the fiscal year ending Sept. 30, 2023. Swigart said the auditor's opinion is that the financial statements are materially correct after adjustments were made. Key figures presented included a general fund balance of about $11.8 million and approximately $2.2 million in impact fees; total 2023 general-fund revenue reported was just over $16 million. Swigart described two findings: (1) bank reconciliations were not being performed timely, and (2) the audit was completed later than the state's nine-month guidance because reconciliations had not been caught up.
Mayor Chadwick and council members discussed the control recommendations; the mayor noted staffing changes in the clerk/treasurer positions and said the current treasurer has been working to implement the recommendations. Councilwoman Somnason moved to accept the audit report; the motion was seconded and a roll call produced recorded "Aye" responses (Hershey, Wheelock, Salmonson), after which the mayor said the motion carries.
Both votes were recorded as carried; no further binding policy actions or budgetary approvals were taken during the meeting related to these items.
