Regular Council Meeting - Amended 10/12/26 @9:30 a.m. Tuesday, October 13, 2026 07:00 PM Council Chambers, Jerome Town Hall

1.CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
Mayor/Chairperson to call meeting to order
Town Clerk to call and record the roll.

2.PROCLAMATIONS

1. A.Proclamation Proclaiming October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month

   Mayor Barber will read or summarize the proclamation and present a copy to Verde Valley Sanctuary Board Member representative. 

2. B.Proclamation: Not in Our City; Taking a Stand Against Human Trafficking

   The Mayor will read or summarize the proclamation.  Members of the organization may be present.

3.FINANCIAL REPORTS
Discussion/Possible Action

1. A.Financial Report and Detail Invoice Register Report for September, 2026

   Council will consider and may approve the financial reports for month ending September, 2026.

4.STAFF AND COUNCIL REPORTS
Discussion/Possible Action

1. A.Reports by the Town Manager / Clerk, Deputy Clerk, Utilities Clerk, Accounting Clerk, Public Works Director, Building Inspector, Library Director, Municipal Magistrate, Police Chief, Fire Chief and Council Members, Which in the Case of Council Member's Reports will be Limited to a Summary of Current Events and will Involve no Action

   Council will consider and may approve the staff reports.

5.ZONING ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT/PLANNING & ZONING AND DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MINUTES
Information/Council Review

1. A.Report Provided by the Zoning Administrator.  Minutes are Provided for Information Only and do Not Require any Action

6.APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Discussion/Possible Action

1. A.Consider Approval of the September 8, 2026, Regular Meeting Minutes, and the September 14th and September 28th, 2026, Special Council Meeting Minutes

   Council will consider and may approve the September 8th, Regular and September 14th and 28th, Special Council Meeting minutes. 

7.PETITIONS FROM THE PUBLIC

Pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-431.01(H), public comment is permitted on matters not listed on the agenda, but the subject matter must be within the jurisdiction of the Council. All comments are subject to reasonable time, place and manner restrictions. All petitioners must fill out a request form with their name and subject matter. When recognized by the chair, please step to the podium, state your name and please observe the three (3) minute time limit. No petitioners will be recognized without a request. The Council’s response to public comments is limited to asking staff to review a matter commented upon, asking that a matter be put on a future agenda, or responding to criticism.

1. A.Pre-Registered Petition from the Public: Dan Mulleneaux of 681 Main Street, Locally Known as The Gibson Market

8.UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Discussion/Possible Action

1. A.Discussion and Possible Action / Staff Direction Regarding the Middle Park Donation from the Richard J. Martin Trust; Expended by November 18, 2027 - ($0.00) Expended To-Date

   Council will discuss, consider options, and may provide staff direction for expending the donated funds. 

9.NEW BUSINESS
Discussion/Possible Action

1. A.Consideration of the Jerome Chamber of Commerce Special Event Permit Application for the Annual Light up the Mountain Event

   Council will consider and may approve the special event permit. 

2. B.Consideration of the Jerome Chamber of Commerce Special Event Permit Application for the Annual Town Dinner at Spook Hall

   Council will consider and may approve the special event permit. 

3. C.Consideration of Proposed Fire Department Bylaw Updates

   Council will consider and may approve the staff proposed updates to the Fire Department bylaws. 

4. D.Discussion / Consideration of the Mayor's Proposal for a Town Yard Sale in the 300 Level Lot

   Council will discuss and may provide staff direction. 

5. E.Consider Appointment of Chad Hembrough to Fill the Vacant Board of Adjustment Position with a Term Expiring February 28, 2028

   Council will consider and may make the appointment.   

6. F.Consideration and Approval of the Content Contained in the Proposed Update and Complete Re-write of the Town of Jerome's Subdivision Code and Zoning Ordinance Including Landscape and Streetscape Design Elements; and Authorizing Staff to Place the First Reading of the Revised Subdivision and Zoning Code on the November 10, 2026, Council Meeting Agenda

   Council will consider and may approve the content and provide authorization for the First Reading. 

7. G.Consider Removing from the Table and Further Discussion / Possible Staff Direction Regarding Park Closure Times, Dogs and Alcohol in the Parks and on the Steps, and Other Park and Noise Ordinance Policy Considerations

   Council will remove the item from the table, and may discuss and consider alternatives, along with providing staff direction.

8. H.Consider Removing from the Table and Further Discussion Regarding the Installation of Security Cameras on Public Safety Facilities

   Council will remove the item from the table, and may discuss staff's proposal regarding the installation of security cameras. 

9. I.Consider Approval of Change Orders #1, #2, and #3, for the Gulch Drainage Project Totaling $42,980.60, Bringing the Total Project and Final Invoice Cost to $154,562.47 from the Original Contract Amount of $133,194.68, Which Includes Unused Contingencies and Other Credits

   Council will consider and may approve the change orders. 

10.TO AND FROM THE COUNCIL
Council may direct staff regarding items to be placed on a future agenda.

11.ADJOURNMENT

The Town Council may recess the public meeting and convene in Executive Session for the purpose of discussion or consultation for legal advice with the Town Attorney, who may participate telephonically, regarding any item listed on this agenda pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-431.03 (A)(3). The Chair reserves the right, with the consent of Council, to take items on the agenda out of order.

CERTIFICATION OF POSTING OF NOTICE

The undersigned hereby certifies that this notice and agenda was posted at the following locations on or before 7 p.m. on ______________________________________ in accordance with the statement filed by the Jerome Town Council with the Jerome Town Clerk: (1) 970 Gulch Road, side of Gulch Fire Station, exterior posting case; (2) 600 Clark Street, Jerome Town Hall, exterior posting case; (3) 120 Main Street, Jerome Post office, interior posting case.

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Kristen Muenz, Deputy Town Clerk