Regular Council Meeting Tuesday, August 12, 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 and PRESENTATIONS

1. A.Issuance of a Letter of Commendation and Acknowledgement of Chief San Felice's Outstanding Leadership Demonstrated During the Recent Shooting Event at Town Hall

   Mayor Barber will read the letter of commendation and provide the Chief with the signed letter. 

3.FINANCIAL REPORTS
Discussion/Possible Action

1. A.Financial Report and Detail Invoice Register Report for July, 2025

   Council will consider and may approve the financial reports for month ending July, 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 July 8th, 2025, Regular Council Meeting Minutes

   Council will consider and may approve the July 8th, 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. 681; A Resolution of the Mayor and Town Council of the Town of Jerome, Arizona, Adopting a PSPRS Pension Funding Policy for Fiscal Year 2026

   Council will consider and may approve Resolution No. 681.

9.NEW BUSINESS
Discussion/Possible Action

1. A.Consideration of a Request from the Arizona Road Racers for a Council Approved Exception to the Special Event Permit Application in Accordance with Section 10-3-7(D) of the Jerome Town Code for the Jerome Hill Climb

   Council will consider the request from the Arizona Road Racers and may approve an exception for a special event permit.

2. B.Consideration of a Special Event Liquor License for Jerome Fire Department's Auxiliary Halloween Dance on October 25, 2025

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

3. C.Discussion and Possible Staff Direction Regarding Staff's Request for Establishing a Volunteer Auxiliary Police Pilot Program

   Council will discuss and may provide staff direction. 

4. D.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.

5. E.Consideration of an Application to Combine Two Contiguous Lots Owned by the Same Owners, Lots 401-08-019A and 401-08-020D, Recommended for Approval by the Planning and Zoning Commission

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

6. F.Consideration of Opting in to the Most Recent Opioid Settlements, Referred to as, the "Third Wave Settlement" and the "Purdue Settlement" and Authorizing the Mayor and Town Manager / Clerk to Execute All Documents Related to These Settlements

   The Council will consider and may approve the opting in and authorization of the Mayor and Town Manager to execute all documents.   

7. G.Review, Discussion, and Possible Staff Direction Regarding the First Draft of a Proposed Town Transit Shuttle Policy

   Council will review and may provide staff direction. 

8. H.Consideration of a Request to Amend / Add to the Special Event Permit Application for Jerome Chamber's 2025 Music Festival and Art in the Park, Adding 2 Food Trucks along with Stages to the Upper and Middle Park

   Council will consider and may approve the requested amendments / additions. 

9. I.Consider Authorizing the Mayor and Town Manager / Clerk to Execute Any and All Documents Necessary to Renew the Town's Special Use Permit Required by the United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service (Twin Springs; Copper Chief; Silver Springs and Allen Springs)

   Council will consider and may provide approval to Authorize the Mayor and Town Manager to execute the necessary documents. 

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