Regular Council Meeting Tuesday, September 12, 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.Mingus Union High School Superintendent Mike Westcott will be Present to Discuss Student Transportation Issues and Potential Solutions

3.FINANCIAL REPORTS
Discussion/Possible Action

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

    Council will consider and may approve the financial reports for month ending August, 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 August 8th Special Council Meeting Minutes and Regular Council Meeting Minutes

    Council will consider and may approve the August 8th 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.Consider Resolution No. 660; A Resolution of the Mayor and Town Council of the Town of Jerome, Arizona, Adopting a Notice of Intention to Increase Water and / or Wastewater Rates or Rate Components, Fees or Service Charges; Setting a Public Hearing on the Proposed Increase and / or Changes to the Water and / or Wastewater Rates or Rate Components, Fees or Service Charges; and Filing a Written Report Supporting the Proposed Rate Increase or Rate Components, Fees or Service Charges with the Town Clerk

    Council will consider and may adopt Resolution No. 660.

  2. B.Consider Resolution No. 659; A Resolution of the Mayor and Town Council of the Town of Jerome, Arizona, Adopting a PSPRS Pension Funding Policy for Fiscal Year 2024

    Council will consider and may approve Resolution No. 659.

  3. C.Consider Approval of Resolution No. 661; A Resolution Authorizing a Grant Application to the United States Department of Transportation Reconnecting Communities and Neighborhoods (RCN) Program with a Total Project Cost of $2,250,972, for the Center Avenue Development Project

    Council will consider and may approve the Resolution authorizing staff to apply for the grant.  

9.UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Discussion/Possible Action

  1. A.Discussion and Possible Consideration of Street Lighting Options and Alternatives

    Representatives from APS will provide updated information with regard to options for the Town's street light possibilities. Council will consider and may provide staff direction. 

  2. B.Continued Discussion and Possible Staff Direction on Potential Uses of the Hotel Jerome Basement

    Council will discuss and may provide staff direction regarding alternative uses for the Hotel Jerome.

10.NEW BUSINESS
Discussion/Possible Action

  1. A.Consideration of an Arizona Liquor License in the Town of Jerome for a Series 07 Beer and Wine Bar License Type, for Wicked City Pub (formerly Wicked City Saloon) Under New Ownership, Located at 403 Clark Street #A3

    Council will consider and may approve a new Series 07 Beer and Wine Bar License for Wicked City Pub.  

  2. B.Consideration of an Update to the Town's Fee Schedule to Allow for an Emergency Services Agreement with Residential Building Owners Located Outside of Town Limits

    Council will consider and may approve the proposed update to the Town's Fee Schedule to add the potential for an Emergency Services Agreement.

  3. C.Consideration of Updates to the Town's Financial Operations Guide

    Council will consider and may approve the staff proposed updates. 

  4. D.Consideration of a Special Event Permit Application from the Jerome Chamber of Commerce for the September 30, 2023, Art in the Park

    Council will consider and may approve, with or without additional conditions and considerations, the Special Event Permit. 

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