Regular Council Meeting Tuesday, August 11, 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 July, 2026

   Council will consider and may approve the financial reports for month ending July, 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 July 14th, 2026, Regular Council Meeting Minutes

   Council will consider and may approve the July 14th, 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 Resolution No. 691; A Resolution of the Mayor and Town Council of the Town of Jerome, Arizona, Adopting a PSPRS Pension Funding Policy for Fiscal Year 2027

   Council will consider and may approve Resolution No. 691.

2. B.Consider Resolution No. 693, A Resolution of the Town of Jerome, Arizona, Authorizing and Obligating Terms of a Loan from USDA, for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrade Project

   Council will consider and may approve Resolution No. 693.

3. C.Consider Resolution No. 694; A Resolution of the Town Council of the Town of Jerome Authorizing and Providing for the Incurrence of Indebtedness for the Purpose of Providing a Portion of the Cost of Acquiring, Constructing, Enlarging, Improving, And / Or Extending the Town's Wastewater Treatment Plant

   Council will consider and may approve Resolution No. 694.

8.NEW BUSINESS
Discussion/Possible Action

1. A.Consideration of Expiring Lease and Possible Renewal for Kathleen Jarvis

   Council will consider and may approve the renewal of the lease for Studio 2, with or without changes.

2. B.Discussion and Consideration Regarding Direction for the Town's Representative on the League of Arizona Cities and Towns Resolution Committee

   Council will review the resolutions and may provide direction based on Council majority input.

3. C.Consider Approval of a Heat Illness Prevention Plan Policy

   Council will consider and may approve the Heat Illness Prevention Plan.

4. D.Consider Request from Connor Hotel (Anne Conlin) to Designate a Loading and Unloading Zone at Jerome Avenue and Main Street

   Council will consider and may approve, approve with conditions, or deny the request. 

5. E.Consideration of Amendment No. 4 to the Owner - Engineer Agreement for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrade

   Council will consider and may approve Amendment No. 4. 

6. F.Consideration of a Special Event Liquor License Application for Jerome Fire Department's Auxiliary Halloween Dance on October 31, 2026

   Council will consider and may approve the Special Event Liquor License.

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