Regular Council Meeting - AMENDED 6/4/25 Tuesday, June 10, 2025 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.FINANCIAL REPORTS
Discussion/Possible Action

1. A.Financial Report and Detail Invoice Register Report for May, 2025

   Council will consider and may approve the financial reports for month ending May, 2025.

3.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.

4.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

5.APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Discussion/Possible Action

1. A.Consider Approval of the May 13th, 2025, Special and May 13, 2025, Regular Council Meeting Minutes, and May 27th Special Council Meeting Minutes

   Council will consider and may approve the May 13th, Special and Regular Council Meeting minutes, and May 27th Special Council Meeting Minutes. 

6.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.

7.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
Discussion/Possible Action

1. A.Consider Resolution No. 677, A Resolution of the Town of Jerome, Arizona Mayor and Common Council, Designating the Chief Fiscal Officer for Officially Submitting the Fiscal Year 2024 Expenditure Limitation Report to the Arizona Auditor General

   Council will consider and may approve Resolution No. 677.

2. B.Consideration of First Reading of Ordinance No. 494, Amending Article 10-3, Special Events, Section 10-3-2 Permit Required

   Council will consider and may approve the first reading of Ordinance No. 494. 

8.UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Discussion/Possible Action

1. A.Discussion Regarding the Town's Notice of Intent to Increase Certain Existing Fees Related to Parking and Police (Traffic Escort) Services

   Staff will update Council regarding the timeline and process. 

9.NEW BUSINESS
Discussion/Possible Action

1. A.Consideration of a Special Event Permit Application for Jerome Chamber's Music Festival and Art in the Park

   Council will consider and may approve the request for the Special Event.

2. B.Consideration of an Emergency Dispatch Services Agreement Between the Town of Jerome and the City of Cottonwood for the Provision of Dispatch Services for the Town of Jerome's Police Department

   Council will consider and may approve the agreement for dispatch services. 

3. C.Discussion Regarding Funding of the Yavapai Community College and Equitable Investment for Verde Valley Residents

   Council will discuss the issue and may provide staff direction. 

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