Regular Council Meeting Tuesday, May 14, 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 and Presentations

  1. A.Fire Mitigation / Summer Readiness Presentation

    Representatives from APS will be on hand for a brief presentation.

3.FINANCIAL REPORTS
Discussion/Possible Action

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

    Council will consider and may approve the financial reports for month ending April, 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 April 9, 2024, Regular Council Meeting; and April 15, 2024, Special Council Meeting Minutes

    Council will consider and may approve the April 9th Regular Council Meeting; and April 15th 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.Consideration of First Reading of Ordinance No. 490, Amending the Jerome Zoning Ordinance Section 502(K) by Adding Section 502.1, General Provisions - Exterior Lighting

    Council will consider and may approve the first reading of Ordinance No. 490.

9.UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Discussion/Possible Action

  1. A.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.Consideration of an Agreement for Library Support Services Between Yavapai County Free Library District and the Town of Jerome Public Library

    Council will consider and may approve the agreement. 

  2. B.Consideration of a Special Event Permit Application for "Nikki's 40th Birthday Party"

    Council will consider and may approve the permit for the Special Event.

  3. C.Consideration of a Special Event Permit Application for Jerome Chamber's Art in the Park

    Council will consider and may approve the permit for the Special Event.

  4. D.Consideration of a Special Event Permit Application for Jerome Chamber's Music and Arts Festival

    Council will consider and may approve the permit for the Special Event.

  5. E.Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Budget - Near Final Draft Review

    Council will review the 2024-2025 budget, including review of a near-final draft budget. All aspects of the budget may be discussed and Council may provide staff direction regarding the 2024-2025 budget.

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