Regular Council Meeting Tuesday, June 11, 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.Representatives from Colby and Powell will Present the Firm's Audit of Jerome's Financial Statements for Fiscal Year 2023.  

    Council may make a motion to accept the FY 2023 Audit findings.

3.FINANCIAL REPORTS
Discussion/Possible Action

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

    Council will consider and may approve the financial reports for month ending May, 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 May 14, 2024, Regular Council Meeting; and May 28, 2024, Special Council Meeting Minutes

    Council will consider and may approve the May 14th Regular Council Meeting; and May 28th 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

  1. A.Consider Second Reading of Ordinance No. 490, Amending the Jerome Zoning Ordinance for Exterior Lighting, and Adopting and Publishing

    Council will consider and may approve the Second Reading of Ordinance No. 490.

  2. B.Consider Resolution No. 669, A Resolution of the Town of Jerome, Arizona Mayor and Common Council, Designating the Chief Fiscal Officer for Officially Submitting the Fiscal Year 2024 Expenditure Limitation Report to the Arizona Auditor General

    Council will consider and may approve Resolution No. 669.

9.UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Discussion/Possible Action

  1. A.Update, Possible Discussion and Direction on the Wastewater Treatment Plant Project 

    Council will be provided an update on the progress to-date on the Wastewater Treatment Plant Project and may discuss elements of the project and provide staff direction. 

  2. B.Discussion and Update Regarding the Council Vacancy

    Council will be provided an update regarding the solicitation of interest along with the one application received, and provide staff input for an appointment, expanding the search, or any other action. 

10.NEW BUSINESS
Discussion/Possible Action

  1. A.Consider Approval to Participate in the Arizona Mutual Aid Compact

    Council will consider and may approve entering into the Compact. 

  2. B.Consideration of Amendment No. 1 to Secured Promissory Note and Authorizing the Town Manager to Execute the Required Documents

    Council will consider and may approve Amendment No. 1 to the secured promissory note for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Project.

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