Regular Council Meeting Tuesday, October 10, 2023 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.Proclamation Proclaiming October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month

    Mayor Barber will read or summarize the proclamation.  Members from the requesting agency, Verde Valley Sanctuary, will be present.

3.FINANCIAL REPORTS
Discussion/Possible Action

  1. A.Financial Report and Detail Invoice Register Report for September, 2023

    Council will consider and may approve the financial reports for month ending September, 2023.

4.STAFF AND COUNCIL REPORTS
Discussion/Possible Action

  1. A.Reports by the Town Manager / Clerk, Deputy Clerk, Utilites 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 September 12th Regular Council Meeting Minutes

    Council will consider and may approve the September 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.NEW BUSINESS
Discussion/Possible Action

  1. A.Consideration of an Agreement to Enter into an Interlocal Contract for Cooperative Purchasing with Houston-Galveston Area Council (HGAC), a Regional Planning Commission and Political Subdivision of the State of Texas, Which Manages a National Government Cooperative Purchasing Program

    Council will consider and may approve entering into the agreement with HGAC Buy.

  2. B.Consider Planning and Zoning Commission Appointment of Issam Sharif Effective Immediately to Fill the Open Commission Seat Which Expires February 28, 2026  

    Council will consider and may appoint Issam Sharif to the Planning and Zoning Commission.

  3. C.Consideration of Studio 1 Rental Upon Voluntary Termination

    Council will consider the eligible applicant list and may select a new tenant for a 3-year term off of the list from the Studio 2 vacancy interest list.

  4. D.Consideration of a 3-year Lease Renewal at Hotel Jerome for the Jerome Artists Cooperative

    Council will consider entering into a 3-year lease effective January 1, 2024, with the Jerome Artists Cooperative at their current location, with or without changes in the lease terms. 

  5. E.Discussion and Possible Staff Direction Regarding Changes to Special Event Code Language and the Overall Special Event Process

    Council will review and discuss staff suggestions, and provide input and direction for further consideration at a future Council meeting. 

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