(KLZA)--Nathan Sietz has been re-elected President of the Auburn City Council for the next year.  The action occurring during the December 10th meeting of the Council. 

During the meeting the Council voted unanimously to approve a resolution transferring ownership of the Sheridan and Sheridan West cemeteries  from the volunteer-run Sheridan Cemetery Association to the City of Auburn.

The cemetery association said increasing maintenance costs, a shortage of workers and financial issues was making it impossible for the group to continue to operate. 

All cemetery property, equipment and finances will transfer to the City of Auburn and be under the Parks and Recreation Department.