Regular Council Meeting Tuesday, May 12, 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 April, 2026

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

    Council will consider and may approve the April 14th, Special and 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.UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Discussion/Possible Action

  1. A.Update Regarding the 655 Holly Listing for Sale

    Council will receive an update regarding 655 Holly and may provide staff direction.

8.NEW BUSINESS
Discussion/Possible Action

  1. A.Consideration of the Sk84life Special Event Permit Application for Roller Disco on June 28, 2026

    Council will consider and may approve the special event permit with or without modifications.  

  2. B.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.

  3. C.Consideration of Bids for the Repair of the Retaining Wall Between Haunted Hamburger and the Police Department and Approving the Bid of Double C Construction LLC for the Retaining Wall Improvements

    Council will consider and may approve the Double C Construction LLC retaining wall bid.

  4. D.Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget - Final Draft Review

    Council will review the 2026-2027 budget, including review of a near-final draft budget. All aspects of the budget may be discussed and Council may provide staff direction regarding the completion of the 2026-2027 budget.

  5. E.Consideration of the Planning and Zoning Recommendation for Approval of a Lot Division at 876 Gulch Road, Parcel 401-09-101F

    Council will consider and may approve the lot division (lot split from one lot to two separate lots.

  6. F.Consider Approval of an Internet Safety Policy in Accordance with the Children's Internet Protection Act as Required for E-rate Consideration

    Council will consider and may approve the policy. 

9.TO AND FROM THE COUNCIL
Council may direct staff regarding items to be placed on a future agenda.

10.EXECUTIVE SESSION
On a public majority vote of the members, Council may enter into executive session in accordance with ARS § 38-431.03 (A)(3);(4); and (7)

  1. A.Motion to Take from the Table and Adjourn to Executive Session

    On a Public Majority Vote of Council Members Constituting a Quorum, the Town Council May Enter into an Executive Session pursuant to  ARS § 38-431.03(A)(3) Discussion or consultation for legal advice with the attorney or attorneys of the public body. 

    Discussion regarding the email received from legal counsel for Verde Exploration, Ltd. concerning streets and rights-of-way.  

  2. B.Consideration of Any Action to be Taken from Executive Session Discussion

    Council may take action through a motion and / or may direct staff to prepare an action item for a subsequent meeting.

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