Regular Council Meeting Tuesday, January 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 and PRESENTATIONS

1. A.Representatives from Colby and Powell will Present the Firm's Audit of Jerome's Financial Statements for Fiscal Year 2025.  

   Council may make a motion to accept the FY 2025 Audit findings.

3.FINANCIAL REPORTS
Discussion/Possible Action

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

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

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 December 9, 2025, Regular Council Meeting Minutes, and December 15, 2025, Special Council Meeting Minutes

   Council will consider and may approve the December 9th, Regular Council Meeting minutes; and the December 15th, 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.

8.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
Discussion/Possible Action

1. A.Consider First Reading of Ordinance No. 495, An Ordinance of the Town Council of the Town of Jerome, Yavapai County, Arizona, Authorizing the Exchange of a Parcel of Town-Owned Real Property for Another Parcel of Real Property of Substantially Equal Value; and the Corresponding Real Property Exchange Agreement

   Council will consider and may approve the first reading of Ordinance No. 495 and the agreement. 

9.UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Discussion/Possible Action

1. A.Discussion and Possible Staff Direction Regarding the Sale of Town-Owned Property (655 Holley)

   Council will discuss and may provide staff direction. 

10.NEW BUSINESS
Discussion/Possible Action

1. A.Consideration of a Special Event Permit Application for "Lennon / Vernetti Wedding" on Town Upper Park Steps

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

2. B.Consideration of an 18-month Lease for Employee Housing at 621 Main Street for the Upper Unit  Between The Town of Jerome and P and Z Commissioner Jeanie Ready

   Council will consider and may approve the lease. 

3. C.Consider Request from Haunted Hamburger Business Owner to Adjust / Move Slightly the Location of the Town of Jerome Police Department Electric Power Line Per APS Directive in Response to their Building Renovation Plans

   Mr. Jurison will be on hand to discuss / clarify his request.  Council will consider and may approve the request. 

4. D.Consider Approval of the General Services Contract Between the Town of Jerome and Metron Farnier, LLC. in Accordance with Quote Number Q-10822 for the Purchase of an Advanced Automated Meter Infrastructure System and Meters in the Amount of $187,160.00, Less Any Fixed Meter Credits

   Council will consider and may approve the agreement and purchase. 

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

12.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