Regular Council Meeting Tuesday, June 13, 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.State Historical Preservation Office Presentation

    Ariana Urban from the State Historical Preservation Office will be present for a brief discussion and recognition of the Town's historic preservation efforts.  

  2. B.Hotel Jerome Presentation

    Steve Knowlton will be providing a presentation regarding potential design elements for residential possibilities and commercial modifications for the Hotel Jerome building.

3.FINANCIAL REPORTS
Discussion/Possible Action

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

    Council will consider and may approve the financial reports for month ending May, 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

    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 May 9th Special Council Meeting Minutes, May 9th Regular Council Meeting Minutes, and the May 30th Special Budget Meeting minutes 

    Council will consider and may approve the May 9th and May 30th 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 Council Chambers Flooring: Tear Out and New vs. Rehabilitation

    Council will consider the cost and complexity of preserving the original flooring compared to a complete re-flooring project and may provide staff direction.  

  2. B.Consider Approval of the Arizona Mutual Aid Compact Agreement

    Council will consider and may approve the updated Arizona Mutual Aid Compact Agreement. 

  3. C.Consideration of Permanent Approval for the Jerome Fire Department Auxiliary to Utilize the Basketball Court for the Annual Halloween Dance

    Council may authorize and provide approval for the use of the basketball court for the annual Halloween Dance for 2023 and all subsequent years it's held.

  4. D.Consideration of a Tour Company Business License Application for Sip Sedona 

    Council will consider and may approve a business tour license application. 

  5. E.Consideration of a Tour Company Business License Application for Sedona Hiking Adventures, LLC, dba, Wine Tours of Sedona

    Council will consider and may approve a business tour license application. 

  6. F.Consideration of Expiring Lease(s) and Possible Renewal

    Council will consider and may approve the renewal of the lease for Studio 2, with or without changes.

  7. G.Discussion and Consideration of a Possible Land Swap with, or Receipt of Land from, the Jerome Historical Society for Parking at the Hotel Jerome

    Council will consider and may approve and / or provide staff direction in reference to a land swap or the receiving of land from the Jerome Historical Society.

  8. H.Consider Approval of the Tentative Budget of FY 2023-2024

    Council will consider and may approve the proposed tentative budget for Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2024.  If approved, the public hearing for the budget and tax levy final adoption will take place on June 26, 2023.

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

10.ADJOURNMENT

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