Regular Council Meeting Tuesday, August 08, 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

1. A.Proclamation: August as Child Support Awareness Month

   Mayor Barber will read or summarize / paraphrase the proclamation. 

• 2023 Mayoral Proclamation August Child Support Awareness.pdf (0.12 MB)

3.FINANCIAL REPORTS
Discussion/Possible Action

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

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

• Financial Reports 07-2023.pdf (0.14 MB)
• Paid Invoice Register 07-2023.pdf (0.08 MB)

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

   Council will consider and may approve the staff reports.

• 2023-07 Mgrreport.pdf (0.12 MB)
• Sales Tax tracking 2022-23 JUNE23.pdf (0.08 MB)
• Sales Tax tracking by Category 2022-23 JUNE23.pdf (0.10 MB)
• K-Muenz_StaffReport_08-2023.pdf (0.18 MB)
• T-Card August Report 8-23.pdf (0.03 MB)
• AR Aging Report 1890_001.pdf (0.36 MB)
• Library-july staff report.pdf (0.09 MB)
• July Chief's Report 2023.pdf (0.36 MB)
• Calls For Service 7-2023.pdf (0.34 MB)
• PD-Monthly report July 2023.pdf (0.09 MB)
• Public Works July2023.pdf (0.19 MB)

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

• Monthly Staff Report- ZA- 08.08.23.pdf (0.17 MB)

6.APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Discussion/Possible Action

1. A.Consider Approval of the July 11th Regular Council Meeting Minutes

   Council will consider and may approve the July 11th meeting minutes. 

• 2023-7-11_Regular Council Mtg Minutes-DRAFT (5).pdf (0.44 MB)

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. 657, Amending Resolution No. 656, A Resolution of the Mayor and Town Council of the Town of Jerome, Arizona, Levying Upon the Assessed Valuation of Property Within the Town a Certain Sum of Money for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 to be Assessed Against the Valuation of Real Property for Primary Tax Purposes

   Council will consider and may approve Resolution No. 657.

• 657 Amending Reso 656 and Adopting Tax Levy for FY24.pdf (0.26 MB)
• 2023-8-08_ Levy Amending Resolution.pdf (0.21 MB)

2. B.Consider Resolution No. 658, Confirming the Town Manager's Promotional Appointment and Setting Certain Staff Wage Rates

   The Council will consider and may approve Resolution No. 658.

• 658 Confirming Staff Appointment and Setting Wage Rates.pdf (0.23 MB)

9.NEW BUSINESS
Discussion/Possible Action

1. A.Consider Special Event Permit Application for the Jerome Indie Film and Music Festival: Jerome Craft Beer Experience

   Council will consider and may approve the Special Event Permit.

• Jerome Indie Film and Music Fest Special Event Permit App.pdf (0.58 MB)

2. B.Consideration of Expiring Lease and Possible Renewal and Authorizing the Town Manager to Execute on Behalf of the Town

   Council will consider and may approve the renewal of the lease for approximately 806 square feet of certain space at 500 Main Street, Jerome, AZ, with or without changes.

• 2023-8-08_ Jerome Ghost Pepper Expiring Lease SR.pdf (0.21 MB)
• Jerome Ghost Pepper Lease.pdf (1.07 MB)

3. C.Consideration of Jerome Civic Center / Town Hall Studio 2 Rental Space Applicant Interest and Possible Approval of an Applicant and Terms for the Town Manager to Enter into a Lease Agreement on Behalf of the Town

   Council will consider applicants and may approve an applicant and authorize the Town Manager to sign a lease with an applicant on behalf of the Town.  

• 2023-8-08_ Studio Two Rental Applicants Considerations.pdf (0.21 MB)
• Studio Two Ad Notice.pdf (0.04 MB)
• Studio Two Interest SS - 2023.pdf (0.07 MB)

4. D.Consideration of Sewer Charges for Certain Water Usage and a Request from a Commercial User (The Surgeons House)

   Council will consider alternatives for sewer charges based on water not entering the Town's wastewater system and may adjust the bill for the Surgeons House, and provide staff direction. 

• 2023-8-08_ Sewer Usage and The Surgeons House RequestSR.pdf (0.21 MB)

5. E.Discussion and Consideration Regarding Direction for the Town's Representative on the League of Arizona Cities and Towns Resolution Committee

   Council will review the resolutions and may provide direction based on Council majority input.

• 2023 LACT Resolutions Packet.pdf (1.01 MB)

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

11.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