Regular Council Meeting Tuesday, July 11, 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 June, 2023

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

    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 June 13th Regular Council Meeting Minutes, and the June 26th Special Budget Meeting minutes 

    Council will consider and may approve the June 13th and June 26th 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.

  1. A.Petition - Speed Limit on Dundee (Gary Felix)

7.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
Discussion/Possible Action

  1. A.Consider Resolution No. 654; A Resolution of the Town of Jerome Designating the Chief Fiscal Officer for Officially Submitting the Fiscal Year 2024 Expenditure Limitation Report to the Arizona Auditor General

    Council will consider and may approve Resolution No. 654.

  2. B.Consider 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 may approve Resolution No. 656, which is the Tax Levy for the Town of Jerome for FY 2023-2024.  There is no proposed increase to the tax levy from last year. 

8.UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Discussion/Possible Action

  1. A.Discussion and Consideration on Park and Open Space Benches and Tables, Including Possible Receipt of Dedication from the Jerome Chamber of Commerce

    The Council will continue their discussion regarding the placement of benches and tables in Town parks and open spaces, and will consider a request from the Chamber for dedications.  The Council may provide staff direction.   

9.NEW BUSINESS
Discussion/Possible Action

  1. A.Conduct a Public Informational Meeting in Relation to the Town's Application for a USDA Rural Development Grant for Funding Assistance for a Preliminary Engineering Report for the Town's Water System Storage Needs

    Council will conduct a public informational meeting providing residents an opportunity to comment on the proposed project and ask questions on such items as economic and environmental issues that may impact the area along with discussing alternatives to the proposed project. 

  2. B.Consider Request from Haven United Methodist Church Food Pantry for Assistance in Providing a Driver and Transportation Twice Weekly for Delivery of Jerome Food Bank Items to Assist those in Need.

    Council will consider and may approve and / or modify the request. 

  3. C.Consider Renewal Extension of Contract with Contract Wastewater Operations to Include New Monthly Contract Price Terms

    Council will consider and may approve a new contract extension along with a monthly increase of $250.00, to the new rate of $4,350.00 / month. 

  4. D.Consider Real Estate Contract from Jerome Investments 1, L.L.C. to Purchase for the Sum of $40,000.00 an Approximate .052 Parcel of Land Owned by the Town of Jerome as Described on Exhibit A, and Authorizing the Mayor or Town Manager to Execute the Agreement on Behalf of the Town and Accomplish Such Other Administrative Actions to Complete the Sale.  

    Council will consider and may approve and execute the offer to purchase real estate from Jerome Investments 1, L.L.C.

  5. E.Discussion and Possible Direction Related to Staffing at Town Hall

    Council will consider a staff proposal in relation to Town Hall staffing and may provide input or direction. 

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