Regular Council Meeting

TOWN OF JEROME POST OFFICE BOX 335, JEROME, ARIZONA 86331 (928) 634-7943 www.jerome.az.gov AGENDA REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF THE TOWN OF JEROME COUNCIL CHAMBERS, JEROME TOWN HALL 600 CLARK STREET, JEROME, ARIZONA TUESDAY, JANUARY 14, 2025, AT 7:00 PM Due to the length of this meeting, Council may recess and reconvene at the time and date announced. Pursuant to A.R.S. 38-431.02 notice is hereby given to the members of the Council and to the General Public that the Jerome Town Council plans to hold the above meeting. Persons with a disability may request an accommodation such as a sign language interpreter by contacting Kristen Muenz, Deputy Clerk, at 928-634-7943. Requests should be made early enough to allow time to arrange the accommodation. For TYY access, call the Arizona Relay Service at 800-367-8939 and ask for the Town of Jerome at 928-634-7943. Notice is hereby given that pursuant to A.R.S. 1-602.A.9, subject to certain specified statutory exceptions, parents have a right to consent before the State or any of its political subdivisions make a video or audio recording of a minor child. Meetings of the Town Council are audio and/or video recorded, and, as a result, proceedings in which children are present may be subject to such recording. Parents in order to exercise their rights may either file written consent with the Town Clerk to such recording, or take personal action to ensure that their child or children are not present when a recording may be made. If a child is present at the time a recording is made, the Town will assume that the rights afforded parents pursuant to A.R.S. 1-602.A.9 have been waived. We acknowledge we are on the traditional lands of the Yavapai and Apache People and we, the Town of Jerome, pay respect to the elders both past and present. 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 A. Financial Report and Detail Invoice Register Report for December, 2024 Council will consider and may approve the financial reports for month ending December, 2024. 3. 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. 4. 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  Regular Council Meeting of Tuesday, January 14, 2025 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Discussion/Possible Action A. Consider Approval of the December 10, 2024, Regular Council Meeting Minutes Council will consider and may approve the December 10th Regular Council 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 A. Consideration of Resolution No. 676; A Resolution of the Town Council of the Town of Jerome, Arizona, Declaring A Housing Emergency for the Town of Jerome, Prioritizing Affordable Housing Within Town Operations to Create Safe, Decent, and Affordable Housing Opportunities for All Community Members, and Urging the State Legislature of the State of Arizona to Address the Impacts of Short-Term Rentals on the Supply of Housing for Arizona Residents Council will consider and may approve Resolution No. 676. 8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Discussion/Possible Action A. Consider Removing From the Table and a Review of the Jerome Historical Society's Response and Possible Staff Direction Regarding a Potential Property Exchange with the Jerome Historical Society Council will take the item from the table and consider the response from the Jerome Historical Society regarding a potential property exchange and may provide staff direction. B. Consider Removing from the Table and Consideration of a Tour Company Business License Application for US Ghost Adventures LLC Council will take the item from the table and then consider and may approve the Tour Company Business License. 9. NEW BUSINESS Discussion/Possible Action A. Consider Proposal and Agreement from Southwestern Environmental Consultants (SEC) for Engineering Drainage Mitigation Plans for Gulch Road Council will consider and may approve the proposal and agreement from SEC.  Regular Council Meeting of Tuesday, January 14, 2025 B. Consider Approval of the Purchase of a New Flatbed for Public Works from the Previously Received Wildland Fire Truck, in the Amount of, $5,090.10 From Imperial Trailer Sales and Livestock Supply Council will consider and may approve the purchase. C. Discussion and Possible Staff Direction Regarding Playground Material Suitability in the Jerome Park(s) Council will hold a discussion and may provide staff direction regarding material utilized around the playground equipment. D. Consideration of the Request from Judy Jaaskelainen, Co-owner of the Jerome Artists Cooperative Gallery, for Two (2) Parking Passes to be Issued to Members / Co-owners Council will consider and may approve the request as made, deny the request, or approve the request with modifications. E. Discussion and Staff Direction for Lease Terms for the Newly Acquired 621 Main Street, Upper, Middle and Lower Units Council will consider staff recommended lease terms for 621 Main Street. F. Review of Proposals, Discussion and Staff Direction Regarding the Process for Considering the Proposals Submitted in Response to the Town's Request for Proposals for Legal Services Council may review the proposals, discuss and provide staff direction on the same. G. Consideration of a Tour Company Business License Application for BFC Tours, DBA, Captain Ron's Magical Mystical Tour Council may approve the tour company application. 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. _________________________________ Kristen Muenz, Deputy Town Clerk