Regular Council Meeting Tuesday, November 12, 2024 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.REORGANIZATION

1. A.Oath of Office

   Councilmembers-elect will Take the Oath of Office Issued by Town Magistrate Angela Bradshaw Napper.

2. B.Consider the Selection of a Mayor and Vice-Mayor

   Council will select the Mayor and Vice-Mayor by Nomination and Vote.

3. C.Consider Resolution No. 675, Designating Signatories for the Town Bank Accounts

   Council will consider and may approve Resolution No. 675. 

3.FINANCIAL REPORTS
Discussion/Possible Action

1. A.Financial Report and Detail Invoice Register Report for October, 2024

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

4.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.

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 October 8, 2024, Regular Council Meeting Minutes

   Council will consider and may approve the October 8th Regular 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. 491, Amending Article 3-1, "Officers in General", Section 3-1-1, "Officers" to Allow for the Police Chief to Reside Within 15 Miles of the Town of Jerome

   Council will consider and may approve Ordinance No. 491.

9.UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Discussion/Possible Action

1. A.Consider Taking the Item from the Table and Discussion and Update / Possible Direction Regarding the Proposed Community Garden and the Community Garden Shed

   Council will be provided an update regarding the proposed community garden and shed, and may provide staff direction

10.NEW BUSINESS
Discussion/Possible Action

1. A.Consider Councilmember Appointment to the PSPRS Board

   Council may approve the appointment of the Mayor or the Mayor's designee as the Chair of the PSPRS Board in Accordance with Arizona Revised Statutes. 

2. B.Consideration of the Aravapai Running Special Event Permit Application for the Annual Cocodona Race Event

   Council will consider and may approve the special event permit. 

3. C.Consideration of a Tour Company Business License Application for US Ghost Adventures LLC

   Council will consider and may approve the Tour Company Business License.

4. D.Discussion and Possible Staff Direction Regarding a Potential Property Exchange with the Jerome Historical Society

   Council will consider options with regard to a property exchange with the Jerome Historical Society and may provide staff direction. 

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

12.EXECUTIVE SESSION
On a public majority vote of the members, Council may enter into executive session in accordance with ARS § 38-431.03 (A)(3);(4); and (7)

1. A.Discussion and Possible Staff Direction Regarding the Necessary Easements for the New Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrade

   Council will discuss and may provide staff direction regarding the easements necessary for completing the wastewater treatment plant upgrade.

2. B.Council Will Return to Open Session and May Take Action Through a Motion as a Result of Discussions During Executive Session if Necessary Including Possible Direction to Retain Condemnation Counsel

13.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