Regular Council Meeting Tuesday, April 09, 2024 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: April as Sexual Assault 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 March, 2024

    Council will consider and may approve the financial reports for month ending March, 2024.

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 March 12, 2024, Special Council Meeting; March 12, 2024, Regular Council Meeting and March 18, 2024, Special Council Meeting Minutes

    Council will consider and may approve the March 12th Special Council Meeting; March 12, 2024, Regular Council Meeting and March 18th Special 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.UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Discussion/Possible Action

  1. A.Discussion Regarding the Review Process To-Date on the Proposed Community Garden Shed

    Council will be provided an update regarding the proposed community garden shed following Design Review Board action, and may provide staff direction

  2. B.Discussion and Update Regarding the Council Vacancy

    Council will be provided an update regarding the solicitation of interest and the next steps, and Council may provide input and staff direction. 

9.NEW BUSINESS
Discussion/Possible Action

  1. A.Consideration of Renewing an Employment Agreement for Town Magistrate with Ms. Angela Napper from July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2027

    Council will consider and may approve the employment agreement for Town Magistrate.  

  2. B.Consideration of an Arizona Liquor License in the Town of Jerome for a Series 010 Beer and Wine Store License Type, for VINO ZONA, Located at 369 Main Street (New Address / Location) 

    Council will consider and may approve a new Series 10 Beer and Wine Store License for VINO ZONA.  

  3. C.Consideration of an Arizona Liquor License in the Town of Jerome for a Series 12 Restaurant Liquor License Type, for The Miner's Cafe (Under New Ownership), Located at 115 Jerome Avenue

    Council will consider and may approve a new Series 12 Restaurant Liquor License for The Miner's Cafe.  

  4. D.Consideration of the Datura Yoga and Sk84life's Special Event Permit Application for Roller Disco

    Council will consider and may approve the special event permit. 

  5. E.Consideration of the The Carpet Bag Brigade's Special Event Permit Application for the Roving Wave Festival

    Council will consider and may approve the special event permit. 

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