Regular Council Meeting - Amended 7-7-25 at 12:20 p.m. Tuesday, July 08, 2025 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: August as Child Support 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 June, 2025

   Council will consider and may approve the financial reports for month ending June, 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 June 10, 2025, Special Council Budget Meeting Minutes and June 10, 2025, Regular Council Meeting Minutes

   Council will consider and may approve the June 10th Special and 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.Consideration of Second Reading, Adoption, and Publication of Ordinance No. 494, Amending Article 10-3, Special Events, Section 10-3-2 Permit Required

   Council will consider and may approve the second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 494. 

2. B.Consider Resolution No. 679, A Resolution of the Mayor and Town Council of the Town of Jerome, Arizona, Levying Upon the Assessed Valuation of Property Within the Town a Certain Sum of Money for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 to be Assessed Against the Valuation of Real Property for Primary Tax Purposes

   Council will consider and may approve Resolution No. 679.

3. C.Consider Resolution No. 680; A Resolution of the Mayor and Council of the Town of Jerome, Arizona, Formally Opposing the Mandatory Disposal of Bureau of Land Management Land and National Forest System Land for Housing Provisions Contained in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act

   Council will consider and may approve Resolution No. 680

9.UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Discussion/Possible Action

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

   Council will discuss and may provide staff direction. 

10.NEW BUSINESS
Discussion/Possible Action

1. A.Consideration of an Emergency Dispatch Services Agreement Between the Town of Jerome and the City of Cottonwood for the Provision of Dispatch Services for the Town of Jerome's Fire Department

   Council will consider and may approve the agreement for dispatch services. 

2. B.Consider Approval of the Construction Staking Surveying Services Proposal for the Deception Water Line Project from Southwestern Environmental Services, Inc., in the Amount of $12,500.00 (CDBG Grant Funded)

   Council will consider and may approve the proposal. 

3. C.Consideration of a Special Event Permit Application for Jerome Historical Society's Ghost Walk  

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

4. D.Consideration of Entering into an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) for Regional Emergency Operations Management and Disaster Services Between Yavapai County and the Town of Jerome

   Council will consider and may approve the IGA.

5. E.Consider Approval of the Purchase of Upgraded Parking Kiosks from T2 Systems, Quote Number Q-41465, in the Amount of $26,064

   Council will consider and may approve the 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