Regular Council Meeting Tuesday, November 14, 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.FINANCIAL REPORTS
Discussion/Possible Action

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

    Council will consider and may approve the financial reports for month ending October, 2023.

3.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.

4.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

5.APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Discussion/Possible Action

  1. A.Consider Approval of the October 10th Regular Council Meeting Minutes

    Council will consider and may approve the October 10th Regular Council Meeting minutes. 

6.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.

7.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
Discussion/Possible Action

  1. A.Consideration of Resolution No. 662, Approving and Authorizing the Mayor to Execute an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) Between the Town of Jerome and the State of Arizona, Department of Revenue, for the Administration, Collection, Audit, and Licensing of Transaction Privilege Taxes, Use Taxes, Severance Taxes, Jet Fuel Excise and Use Taxes and Rental Occupancy Taxes Imposed by the State, Cities or Towns

    Council will consider and may approve Resolution No. 662. 

  2. B.Consideration of First Reading of Ordinance No. 489, Amending Article 10-3, "Special Events" by Replacing it in its Entirety

    Council will consider and may approve Ordinance No. 489.

8.NEW BUSINESS
Discussion/Possible Action

  1. A.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. 

  2. B.Discussion and Possible Consideration of Jerome Chamber of Commerce Request for a Holiday Sidewalk Display

    Council will hear a proposal from the Chamber and may consider the request for a holiday sidewalk display - time may have run out this year but they would like to seek Council input for subsequent years.

  3. C.Discussion and Possible Staff Direction Regarding the Town of Jerome Anniversary Celebration in 2024, and Level of Town Involvement

    Council will discuss and may provide staff direction regarding the upcoming Town anniversary celebration.

  4. D.Consider Approval of an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) Between the Town of Jerome and Yavapai County Flood Control District for Receiving Funding to Complete the Main Street and Hull Avenue Drainage Improvements and Southwestern Environmental Consultants, Inc., Engineering Proposal for the Main Street and Hull Avenue Drainage Improvements

    Council will consider and may approve the IGA and engineering proposal.

  5. E.Discussion and Update Regarding the Federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) 2024 Funding Cycle, Eligibility Requirements, Timeline and Potential Projects

    Council will receive an update on the 2024 CDBG process. 

  6. F.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.

  7. G.Consideration of Bids and Awarding a Bid for the Town of Jerome 2023-2024 Asphalt Paving Projects

    Council will consider and may award a bid.

9.TO AND FROM THE COUNCIL
Council may direct staff regarding items to be placed on a future agenda.

10.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