Regular Council Meeting Tuesday, October 08, 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 October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month

    Mayor Barber will read or summarize the proclamation. 

3.FINANCIAL REPORTS
Discussion/Possible Action

  1. A.Financial Report and Detail Invoice Register Report for September, 2024

    Council will consider and may approve the financial reports for month ending September, 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 September 10, 2024, Regular Council Meeting Minutes

    Council will consider and may approve the September 10th 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.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
Discussion/Possible Action

  1. A.Consideration of Resolution No. 674, A Resolution of the Town Council of the Town of Jerome, Arizona, Authorizing the Sale, Issuance, and Payment of a Sewer System Note in a Principal Amount Not To Exceed $1,819,000

    Council will consider and may approve Resolution No. 674. 

9.UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Discussion/Possible Action

  1. A.Consider Taking the Item from the Table and Discussion and Update / Possible Direction Regarding the Proposed Community Garden and the Community Garden Shed

    Council will be provided an update regarding the proposed community garden and shed, and may provide staff direction

10.NEW BUSINESS
Discussion/Possible Action

  1. A.Consideration of the Jerome Chamber of Commerce Special Event Permit Application for the Annual Town Dinner at Spook Hall

    Council will consider and may approve the special event permit. 

  2. B.Consideration of the Jerome Chamber of Commerce Special Event Permit Application for the Annual Light up the Mountain Event

    Council will consider and may approve the special event permit. 

  3. C.Consideration of a Remote Tasting Room Series 19 Liquor License Application (Farm Winery / Craft Distillery) for Passion Cellars, LLC, DBA, Cabal Cellars at 412 Main Street, Jerome, AZ.

    Council will consider and may approve the Series 19 Application for Cabal Cellars. 

  4. D.Discussion and Consideration / Possible Staff Direction Regarding Month-to-Month Leases (Caron and Lahti)

    Council will consider and may direct staff to adjust the monthly rent amounts for the month-to-month lease arrangements. 

  5. E.Consider Planning and Zoning Commission Appointment of Jera Peterson Effective Immediately to Fill the Open Commission Seat Which Expires February 28, 2026  

    Council will consider and may appoint Jera Peterson to the Planning and Zoning Commission.

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