Regular Council Meeting AMENDED 3/11/2024 Adding Item 9G Tuesday, March 12, 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.FINANCIAL REPORTS
Discussion/Possible Action

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

    Council will consider and may approve the financial reports for month ending February, 2024.

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 February 13th Regular Council Meeting and February 13th, 2024, Special Budget Workshop Meeting Minutes

    Council will consider and may approve the February 13th Regular Council Meeting and February 13th Special Budget Workshop 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.Consider Resolution No. 665 Approving and Adopting the Yavapai County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan Updated December 6, 2023

    Council will consider and may approve Resolution No. 665.

  2. B.Consider Resolution No. 666: A Resolution of Intent to Extend the Maturity Date of a Bridge Loan Made to the Town of Jerome by the Arizona Community Foundation

    The Council will consider and may approve Resolution No. 666.

  3. C.Consider Resolution No. 667; A Resolution Committing Local Funds as Leverage for a FY24 Community Development Block Grant Application

    The Council will consider and may approve Resolution No. 667.

8.UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Discussion/Possible Action

  1. A.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.

9.NEW BUSINESS
Discussion/Possible Action

  1. A.Consideration of a Special Event Permit Application for the 2024 Cocodona

    Council will consider and may approve the permit for the 2024 Cocodona Special Event.

  2. B.Consideration of a Request from the Jerome Humane Society for a Council Approved Exception to the Special Event Permit Application in Accordance with Section 10-3-7(D) of the Jerome Town Code to Hold a Fundraiser (St. PETrick's Day) with Proceeds Going to the Jerome Humane Society

    Council will consider the request from the Jerome Humane Society and may approve an exception for a special event permit.

  3. C.Consider Approval of an Agreement for Financial Advisory Services Between the Town of Jerome and PFM Financial Advisors, LLC

    The Council will consider and may approve the agreement for financial advisory services.   

  4. D.Consideration of New Signage at the Jerome Civic Center (Town Hall) Indicating No Parking from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.

    Council will consider and may approve new signage restricting parking at the Jerome Civic Center (Town Hall).

  5. E.Consideration of Continuing and Funding the Jerome Transit Pilot Program, Making Modifications to the Program, or Discontinuing

    Council will discuss and provide staff direction regarding the 2-year Jerome Transit Pilot Program. 

  6. F.Continued Budget Discussions Regarding Personnel Costs and Council Direction for the FY 2024-2025 Fiscal Year Budget

    Council will consider the staff proposal regarding wage and benefit adjustments for FY25 and may provide staff direction in preparation of the FY25 Budget creation. 

  7. G.Consideration and Discussion, Along with Possible Staff Direction Regarding a Town Councilmember Vacancy and Subsequent Appointment 

    Council will discuss the most recent vacancy on the Town Council and may provide staff direction regarding a potential councilmember appointment.

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