Regular Council Meeting Tuesday, September 09, 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: 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, 2025

   Council will consider and may approve the financial reports for month ending August, 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 August 12th, 2025, Regular Council Meeting Minutes

   Council will consider and may approve the August 12th, 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. 682; A Resolution of the Mayor and Council of the Town of Jerome, Yavapai County, Arizona, Amending and Adopting User Fees and Charges for Permits, Licenses, Development Related Services and Other Town Services

   Council will consider and may adopt Resolution No. 682.

2. B.Consideration of Resolution No. 683; A Resolution Accepting Grant Funding from the Gila River Indian Community 2025 Grant Cycle for the Sole Purpose of Purchasing a Fire Department Command Vehicle ($40,000)

   Council will consider and may approve Resolution No. 683. 

9.UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Discussion/Possible Action

10.NEW BUSINESS
Discussion/Possible Action

1. A.Consider Board of Adjustment Appointment of Jeff Kopplemaa Effective Immediately to Fill the Open Board Seat Which Expires February 28, 2027  

   Council will consider and may appoint Jeff Kopplemaa to the Board of Ajustment.

2. B.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 Stages to the Upper and Middle Park

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

3. C.Consideration of the Jerome Historical Society Sponsored Mariachi Band Special Event Permit Application

   Council will consider and may approve the special event permit. 

4. D.Consideration of a Request for a Seasonal Haunted House at 240 Hull Avenue from Terror in Tolleson and Tenant / Chamber of Commerce President Angela Arnt

   Council will consider and may approve the use. 

5. E.Consider Approval of a Town Shuttle Policy

   Council will consider and may approve the policy. 

6. F.Discussion and Possible Staff Direction Regarding the Issuance of a RFQ / Invitation for Bids for Advanced Automatic Metering Infrastructure for Water Meters

   Council will discuss and may provide staff direction. 

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