Regular Council Meeting Tuesday, December 10, 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.FINANCIAL REPORTS
Discussion/Possible Action

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

   Council will consider and may approve the financial reports for month ending November, 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 November 12, 2024, Regular and Special Council Meeting Minutes and November 25, 2024, Special Council Meeting Minutes

   Council will consider and may approve the November 12th Regular and Special Council Meeting minutes, and November 25th 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.

1. A.Petition from Lee Christensen will be Entered into Record

7.UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Discussion/Possible Action

1. 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 consider the response from the Jerome Historical Society regarding a potential property exchange and may provide staff direction. 

2. B.Consider Taking 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.

8.NEW BUSINESS
Discussion/Possible Action

1. A.Consideration of Russell San Felice's Appointment to the Position of Chief of Police for the Town of Jerome

   Council will consider and may approve the appointment of Russell San Felice as the new Jerome Chief of Police. 

2. B.The Newly Appointed Police Chief will Receive and Take the Loyalty Oath and be Sworn in as the Jerome Chief of Police

   Russell San Felice may be sworn in as Chief of Police and take the loyalty oath.

3. C.Consideration of a Data Access Exchange Agreement with ADOT for Traffic Crash Data and Records and Authorizing Town Manager Brett Klein and Acting Police Chief Russell San Felice to Execute the Agreement on Behalf of the Town

   Council will consider and may approve the agreement and authority to execute the agreement. 

4. D.Consideration of a Sole Source Provider Purchase of a 2023 Ford Police Interceptor from JW Auto Sales in the Amount of $34,000.00

   Council will consider and may approve the purchase through JW Auto Sales. 

5. E.Consider Approval Authorizing the Town Manager to Execute all Documents Necessary for the Purchase of 621 Main Street for Future Town Employee and Town Workforce Housing

   Council will consider and may approve the Town Manager to execute all necessary documents for the purchase and acquisition of 621 Main Street.

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

10.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