Regular Council Meeting Tuesday, March 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.PROCLAMATIONS and PRESENTATIONS

  1. A.Members of the Upper Verde Wild and Scenic River Coalition will be Providing a Presentation

3.FINANCIAL REPORTS
Discussion/Possible Action

  1. A.Financial Reports for February, 2023

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

4.STAFF AND COUNCIL REPORTS
Discussion/Possible Action

  1. A.Reports by the Town Manager / Clerk, Deputy Clerk, Utilities Clerk, Accounting Clerk, Public Works Director, Building Inspector, Library Director, Municipal Magistrate, Police Chief, Fire Chief and Council Members

5.ZONING ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT/PLANNING & ZONING AND DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MINUTES
Information/Council Review

  1. A.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 February 20, 2023, Rescheduled Regular 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 and Possible Action on Second Reading of Ordinance No. 488, Use of Public Sewers and Sewer Pre-treatment Plan and to Adopt and Publish

    Council will consider and may approve the second and final reading of Ordinance No. 488.

  2. B.Consider Resolution No. 650, A Resolution Designating the Chief Fiscal Officer for Officially Submitting the Fiscal Year 2023 Expenditure Limitation Report to the Arizona Auditor General

    Council will consider and may approve Resolution No. 650.

9.UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Discussion/Possible Action

  1. A.Discussion on a drip system, electrical access and shed.

    Council will discuss improvements needed to the community garden and may provide staff direction.

10.NEW BUSINESS
Discussion/Possible Action

  1. A.Presentations from Potential FA Consultants - (Mark Reader of Stifel); (Darren Hodge of PFM Financial Advisors LLC)

    Discussion Only - Council will make a decision at a subsequent Council Meeting.

  2. B.Consideration and Possible Action of Board and Commission Appointments (Design Review; Board of Adjustment; Planning and Zoning Commission)

    Council will consider and may make appointments effective retroactively to March 1, 2023

  3. C.Consideration and Possible Action on a Wage Adjustment for the Deputy Clerk

    Council will consider and may approve a wage adjustment for the Deputy Clerk retroactive to February 1st.

  4. D.Consideration of Proposed Fire Department Bylaw Changes  

    Council will consider and may approve the proposed bylaw changes

  5. E.Discussion and Possible Direction Regarding Staff Wage Adjustments and Health Insurance for FY 2024 Budget Formulation

    This is a discussion only item with Council potentially providing staff direction

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