Regular Council Meeting Tuesday, February 13, 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 Proclaiming February as National Teen Dating  Violence Awareness and Prevention 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 January, 2024

    Council will consider and may approve the financial reports for month ending January, 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 January 9th Regular Council Meeting and January 9th, 2024, Special Council Meeting Minutes

    Council will consider and may approve the January 9th Regular Council Meeting and January 9th 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.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
Discussion/Possible Action

9.UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Discussion/Possible Action

  1. A.Discussion and Possible Staff Direction Regarding Rich Street Turning Issues and Parking Considerations throughout Town

    Council will be discussing traffic flow and turning issues on Rich Street, along with parking considerations in certain areas, and may provide staff direction for consideration at a future meeting. 

  2. B.Continued Discussion and Possible Staff Direction Regarding the Town's 2024 Anniversary Celebration and Recognition

    Council will discuss any potential updates and may provide staff direction regarding the Town's Anniversary celebration. 

  3. C.Discussion and Possible Staff Direction Regarding Town-Owned "Cemetery" Land in Clarkdale

    Council will discuss Town property located within the Town of Clarkdale and may provide staff direction including getting the property ready for sale.

10.NEW BUSINESS
Discussion/Possible Action

  1. A.Consideration of Board, Committee and Commission Appointments

    Council will consider and may appoint, and / or reappoint applicants to the Town's boards, committees and commissions. 

  2. B.Consideration of Appointment to Chair the Local Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS) Board 

    Council will consider and may appoint an individual to be designated as the Chair of the local PSPRS Board. 

  3. C.Consideration of the Jerome Historical Society's Special Event Permit Application for the Town of Jerome's 125th Year Anniversary Celebration

    Council will consider and may approve the special event permit. 

  4. D.Consider Proposal and Agreement from Southwestern Environmental Consultants (SEC) for Engineering and Surveying for the Verde Avenue Road, Drainage, Sewer and Water Project

    Council will consider and may approve the proposal and agreement from SEC. 

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