Regular Council Meeting Tuesday, January 14, 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 December, 2024

   Council will consider and may approve the financial reports for month ending December, 2024.

3.STAFF AND COUNCIL REPORTS
Discussion/Possible Action

1. A.Reports by the Town Manager / Clerk, Deputy Clerk, Utilites 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 December 10, 2024, Regular  Council Meeting Minutes

   Council will consider and may approve the December 10th Regular  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.Consideration of Resolution No. 676; A Resolution of the Town Council of the Town of Jerome, Arizona, Declaring A Housing Emergency for the Town of Jerome, Prioritizing Affordable Housing Within Town Operations to Create Safe, Decent, and Affordable Housing Opportunities for All Community Members, and Urging the State Legislature of the State of Arizona to Address the Impacts of Short-Term Rentals on the Supply of Housing for Arizona Residents

   Council will consider and may approve Resolution No. 676.

8.UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Discussion/Possible Action

1. A.Consider Removing From the Table and a Review of the Jerome Historical Society's Response and Possible Staff Direction Regarding a Potential Property Exchange with the Jerome Historical Society

   Council will take the item from the table and consider the response from the Jerome Historical Society regarding a potential property exchange and may provide staff direction. 

2. B.Consider Removing from the Table and Consideration of a Tour Company Business License Application for US Ghost Adventures LLC

   Council will take the item from the table and then consider and may approve the Tour Company Business License.

9.NEW BUSINESS
Discussion/Possible Action

1. A.Consider Proposal and Agreement from Southwestern Environmental Consultants (SEC) for Engineering Drainage Mitigation Plans for Gulch Road

   Council will consider and may approve the proposal and agreement from SEC. 

2. B.Consider Approval of the Purchase of a New Flatbed for Public Works from the Previously Received Wildland Fire Truck, in the Amount of, $5,090.10 From Imperial Trailer Sales and Livestock Supply

   Council will consider and may approve the purchase.

3. C.Discussion and Possible Staff Direction Regarding Playground Material Suitability in the Jerome Park(s)

   Council will hold a discussion and may provide staff direction regarding material utilized around the playground equipment.

4. D.Consideration of the Request from Judy Jaaskelainen, Co-owner of the Jerome Artists Cooperative Gallery, for Two (2) Parking Passes to be Issued to Members / Co-owners

   Council will consider and may approve the request as made, deny the request, or approve the request with modifications.

5. E.Discussion and Staff Direction for Lease Terms for the Newly Acquired 621 Main Street, Upper, Middle and Lower Units

   Council will consider staff recommended lease terms for 621 Main Street.

6. F.Review of Proposals, Discussion and Staff Direction Regarding the Process for Considering the Proposals Submitted in Response to the Town's Request for Proposals for Legal Services

   Council may review the proposals, discuss and provide staff direction on the same.   

7. G.Consideration of a Tour Company Business License Application for BFC Tours, DBA, Captain Ron's Magical Mystical Tour

   Council may approve the tour company application.

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