Regular Council Meeting

TOWN OF JEROME POST OFFICE BOX 335, JEROME, ARIZONA 86331 (928) 634-7943 www.jerome.az.gov ACTION MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF THE TOWN OF JEROME COUNCIL CHAMBERS, JEROME TOWN HALL 600 CLARK STREET, JEROME, ARIZONA TUESDAY, MAY 14, 2024, AT 7:00 PM Due to the length of this meeting, Council may recess and reconvene at the time and date announced. 1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL 7:00P.M. Mayor/Chairperson to call meeting to order Town Clerk to call and record the roll. PRESENT: MAYOR ALEX BARBER, VICE MAYOR JANE MOORE, AND COUNCILMEMBER SONIA SHEFFIELD 2. Proclamations and Presentations A. Fire Mitigation / Summer Readiness Presentation Representatives from APS will be on hand for a brief presentation. PRESENTATION GIVEN BY APS REPRESENTATIVE 3. FINANCIAL REPORTS Discussion/Possible Action A. Financial Report and Detail Invoice Register Report for April, 2024 Council will consider and may approve the financial reports for month ending April 2024. APPROVED 4. STAFF AND COUNCIL REPORTS Discussion/Possible Action 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. APPROVED 5. ZONING ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT/PLANNING & ZONING AND DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MINUTES Information/Council Review 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 A. Consider Approval of the April 9, 2024, Regular Council Meeting; and April 15, 2024, Special Council Meeting Minutes Council will consider and may approve the April 9th Regular Council Meeting; and April 15th  Regular Council Meeting of Tuesday, May 14, 2024 Special Council Meeting minutes. ALL APPROVED 7. PETITIONS FROM THE PUBLIC NONE 8. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS Discussion/Possible Action A. Consideration of First Reading of Ordinance No. 490, Amending the Jerome Zoning Ordinance Section 502(K) by Adding Section 502.1, General Provisions - Exterior Lighting Council will consider and may approve the first reading of Ordinance No. 490. FIRST READING APPROVED 9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Discussion/Possible Action A. Discussion and Update Regarding the Council Vacancy Council will be provided an update regarding the solicitation of interest along with the one application received, and provide staff input for an appointment, expanding the search, or any other action. TABLED UNTIL NEXT REGULAR MEETING 10. NEW BUSINESS Discussion/Possible Action A. Consideration of an Agreement for Library Support Services Between Yavapai County Free Library District and the Town of Jerome Public Library Council will consider and may approve the agreement. APPROVED B. Consideration of a Special Event Permit Application for "Nikki's 40th Birthday Party" Council will consider and may approve the permit for the Special Event. APPROVED C. Consideration of a Special Event Permit Application for Jerome Chamber's Art in the Park Council will consider and may approve the permit for the Special Event. APPROVED D. Consideration of a Special Event Permit Application for Jerome Chamber's Music and Arts Festival Council will consider and may approve the permit for the Special Event. APPROVED E. Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Budget - Near Final Draft Review Council will review the 2024-2025 budget, including review of a near-final draft budget. All aspects of the budget may be discussed, and Council may provide staff direction regarding the 2024-2025 budget. DISCUSSION HELD 11. TO AND FROM THE COUNCIL Council may direct staff regarding items to be placed on a future agenda. 12. ADJOURNMENT 8:01 P.M.