Regular Council Meeting Tuesday, February 10, 2026 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 Proclaiming February as National Teen Dating  Violence Awareness and Prevention Month

    Mayor Barber will read or summarize the proclamation. 

3.FINANCIAL REPORTS
Discussion/Possible Action

  1. A.Financial Report and Detail Invoice Register Report for January, 2026

    Council will consider and may approve the financial reports for month ending January, 2026.

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, 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 January 13th, 2026, Special and Regular Council Meeting Minutes

    Council will consider and may approve the January 13th, Special and 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.Consider Second Reading of Ordinance No. 495, An Ordinance of the Town Council of the Town of Jerome, Yavapai County, Arizona, Authorizing the Exchange of a Parcel of Town-Owned Real Property for Another Parcel of Real Property of Substantially Equal Value; and the Corresponding Real Property Exchange Agreement, Along with Adoption and Publication of the Ordinance

    Council will consider and may approve the second reading of Ordinance No. 495 and the agreement, and publication and adoption of the ordinance. 

  2. B.Consider First Reading of Ordinance No. 496, An Ordinance of the Town Council of the Town of Jerome, Yavapai County, Arizona, Amending Article 12-1, "Traffic Control", Section 12-1-3, "Towing and Impoundment of Vehicles", by Adding Subsection D

    Council will consider and may approve the first reading of Ordinance No. 496.

  3. C.Consider Resolution No. 685; A Resolution of the Town Council of the Town of Jerome, Arizona, Approving the Form of the Lease/Purchase Agreement with Zions Bancorporation, N.A., Salt Lake City, Utah, and Authorizing the Execution and Delivery Thereof

    Council will consider and may approve Resolution No. 685.

9.UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Discussion/Possible Action

  1. A.Consideration of Bids in Response to the Town's Issuance of an Invitation for Bids Regarding its Notice of Intent to Sell 655 Holly

    Council will consider the bid(s) received and may approve a bid, and / or provide staff direction.

10.NEW BUSINESS
Discussion/Possible Action

  1. A.Consideration of SEC Work Order on Project Number 2026-01-006 for a Survey (Corner Staking) of the Town Land Involved (401-06-126) in the Land Exchange with Jerome Historical Society in the Amount of $975.00  

    Council will consider and may approve, and / or provide staff direction. 

  2. B.Consideration of the Miss Nature, LLC, 2026 Arizona Pride Tour Special Event Permit Application

    Council will consider and may approve the special event permit. 

  3. C.Consider Board and Commission Appointments 

    Council may consider and make appointments / reappointments to fill open seats on the Planning and Zoning Commission, Board of Adjustment, and Design Review Board.

  4. D.Consideration of a Donor Recognition Program for Donations Received for the Town's New Refuse Truck

    Council will consider and may approve the donor recognition program.

  5. E.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 - March 15, 2026) and (Woofstock - May Date TBD) 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.

  6. F.Consideration of a Personnel Policy Manual Update Adding a Half-Day for Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve

    Council will consider and may approve the policy amendment. 

  7. G.Consider Emergency Purchase of a Used 2023 Peterbilt Cobra Magnum Rear Loader Refuse Truck in the Amount of $207,500, Not Including Taxes or Fees

    Council will consider and may approve the purchase.

  8. H.Consider Approval / Award of the Deception Water Line Improvements Project (CDBG Funded) to the Low Bidder, Mountain High Excavating, with a Responsive Bid Amount of $344,172.00

    Council will consider and may approve Mountain High Excavating. 

  9. I.Consideration and Staff Direction Regarding a Cellular Water Meter Opt Out Policy

    Council will review staff's research and recommendations and provide direction for finalizing the policy.

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