Regular Council Meeting - Amended 3/4/26 @ 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 10, 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.FINANCIAL REPORTS
Discussion/Possible Action

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

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

3.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.

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 February 10th, 2026, Regular Council Meeting Minutes

   Council will consider and may approve the February 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.Consider Second Reading of Ordinance No. 496, An Ordinance of the Town Council of the Town of Jerome, Yavapai County, Arizona, Amending Article 12-1, "Traffic Control", Section 12-1-3, "Towing and Impoundment of Vehicles", by Adding Subsection D

   Council will consider and may approve the second reading of Ordinance No. 496, and publication and adoption of the ordinance.

8.UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Discussion/Possible Action

1. A.Consideration of Bids in Response to the Town's Issuance of an Invitation for Bids Regarding its Notice of Intent to Sell 655 Holly

   Council will consider the bid(s) received and may approve a bid, and / or provide staff direction.

9.NEW BUSINESS
Discussion/Possible Action

1. A.Consider Approval of and Awarding of the Contract for the Deception Water Line Improvements Project (CDBG Funded) to the Low Bidder, Mountain High Excavating

   Council will consider and may approve / award the contract to Mountain High Excavating. 

2. B.Consideration of an Application to Combine Two Contiguous Lots Owned by the Same Owner, Lots 401-07-0128A and 401-07-127A, Recommended for Approval by the Planning and Zoning Commission

   Council will consider and may approve the application for the minor lot combination.

3. C.Consideration of a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for Small Events at 105 Douglas Road, 401-03-029C, (Locally Known as The Powder Box Church)

   Council will consider and may approve a CUP for 105 Douglas Road.

4. D.Council Will Discuss With Staff Requirements for Hull Avenue Parking Improvements Involving The Wall / Rock.

   Council will hear a report from staff and provide feedback and direction. 

5. E.Consideration, Discussion and Possible Staff Direction Regarding Proposed Changes to the Town's Fee Schedule (Red Font = Proposed Changes; Blue Font = Proposed Addition)

   There will be a discussion and Council may provide staff direction regarding proposed changes to the Town's Fee Schedule. 

6. F.Discussion and Staff Direction Regarding the Town's Utilization Intent of The Richard J. Martin Revocable Trust Funds; (Park OR Fire Department)

   Council will discuss and provide staff direction through a motion.

7. G.Consideration of a Special Event Permit Application for Jerome Chamber's Music and Art Festival

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

8. H.Discussion and Possible Staff Direction Regarding the AMI Water Meter Opt Out

   Council may discuss, consider and provide staff direction regarding the AMI Water Meter Opt Out

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