Regular Council Meeting Tuesday, September 08, 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

1. A.Proclamation: Proclaiming September as Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month

   Mayor Barber will read or summarize / paraphrase the proclamation. 

3.FINANCIAL REPORTS
Discussion/Possible Action

1. A.Financial Report and Detail Invoice Register Report for August, 2026

   Council will consider and may approve the financial reports for month ending August, 2026.

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 August 6, 2026, Special and August 11, 2026, Regular Council Meeting Minutes

   Council will consider and may approve the August 6th, Special and August 11th 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 Resolution No. 695; A Resolution in Support of the Yavapai County Intergovernmental Water Resources and Open Space Committee Stormwater Infiltration and Recharge Projects

   Council will consider Resolution No. 695 and may approve.

9.NEW BUSINESS
Discussion/Possible Action

1. A.Consider Approval of Quote from Longfellow Excavating LLC, in the Amount of $21,000, to Repair / Replace Waterline at Walnut Springs

   Council will consider and may approve the quote.

2. B.Consideration of the Jerome Historical Society Sponsored Mariachi Band Special Event Permit Application

   Council will consider and may approve the special event permit. 

3. C.Discussion / Possible Staff Direction Regarding Park Closure Times, Dogs and Alcohol in the Parks and on the Steps, and Other Park and Noise Ordinance Policy Considerations

   Council will discuss and consider alternatives, and may provide staff direction.

4. D.Discussion Regarding the Installation of Security Cameras on Public Safety Facilities

   Council will discuss staff's proposal regarding the installation of security cameras. 

5. E.Consider Approval of the Revised Employee Handbook Dated September, 2026

   Council will consider and may approve the revised employee handbook.

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

11.EXECUTIVE SESSION

On a Public Majority Vote of Council Members Constituting a Quorum, the Town Council May Enter into an Executive Session pursuant to  ARS § 38-431.03(A)(3) Discussion or consultation for legal advice with the attorney or attorneys of the public body.  Upon such motion, the Council may discuss the following matter(s) in executive session: 

Notice of Claim against the Town by Steven W. Cheifetz and Karen D. Cheifetz as trustees of the Steven W. Cheifetz and Karen K. Cheifetz Revocable Living Trust and China Cat Investments LLC

1. A.Return to Open Session

   Consideration of any action items from E-Session.  Council will make a separate motion for any item to be acted upon as a result of the E-Session.  

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