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*CANCELLED*Regular Meeting of the Design Review Board
Special Meeting - E-Session
The Jerome Town Council will hold a special e-session meeting primarily to enter executive session to discuss the town manager's contract and lease at 621 Main, the police chief's lease at 621 Main, and the recruitment and next steps for the fire chief. After executive session, the council may consider action on those items. The meeting may recess and reconvene as needed.
- Executive session to discuss manager contract
- Executive session to discuss manager lease at 621 Main
- Executive session to discuss police chief lease at 621 Main
- Executive session to discuss fire chief recruitment and next steps
- Possible action items from executive session
Regular Meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission will vote on approving minutes from April 21, 2026, and consider two property owner requests: a new deck at 168 North Drive and a remodel adding three bedrooms at 896 Hampshire Ave.
- Approval of minutes from the April 21, 2026 regular meeting
- Owner of 168 North Drive requests P&Z clearance for a new deck
- Owner of 896 Hampshire Ave. requests approval to remodel and add three bedrooms
The commission approved a deck clearance at 168 North Drive and tabled a request to remodel and add three bedrooms at 896 Hampshire Ave. The minutes from the April 21, 2026 meeting were also approved.
- Approved deck clearance at 168 North Drive.
- Tabled remodeling of 896 Hampshire Ave. (adding three bedrooms).
- Approved minutes from 4.21.26 meeting.
Special Budget Public Hearing
The Town Council will conduct a public hearing on the proposed 2026-2027 budget and tax levy. No increase in the tax levy is proposed. Council will consider and may approve Resolution No. 689 adopting the budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027.
- Conduct public hearing on the 2026-2027 budget and tax levy
- No increase in the tax levy is proposed
- Consider Resolution No. 689 to adopt the budget for fiscal year ending June 30, 2027
The Town Council held a public hearing regarding the proposed budget and tax levy for the upcoming fiscal year. Following the hearing, the Council approved Resolution No. 689 to adopt the budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027. No increase in the tax levy was proposed.
- Approved Resolution No. 689 adopting the budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027
Regular Council Meeting
The Jerome Town Council will discuss and possibly approve Resolution No. 687 amending user fees for permits, licenses, and other town services. They will also consider ratifying the sale of 655 Holly for $160,000 and designating $153,000 of the proceeds toward a refuse truck. Other items include a special event permit for the Ghost Walk, an affiliate library agreement with Yavapai County, and awarding a wastewater treatment plant construction contract.
- Resolution No. 687 adopting updated user fees for permits, licenses, and development-related services
- Ratification of the sale of 655 Holly for $160,000 to Thomas Blosser and Artis Roque
- Designation of $153,000 from property sale proceeds toward a refuse truck
- Special event permit for Jerome Historical Society's Ghost Walk
- Award of WWTP construction contract contingent on USDA-RD concurrence
The Town Council approved several routine items, including Resolution 687 updating user fees for permits and services, and ratified the sale of 655 Holly for $160,000, designating $153,000 of proceeds toward a future refuse truck. No action was taken on the wastewater treatment plant construction contract pending USDA concurrence.
- Approved financial report and invoice register for May 2026
- Approved staff reports from Town Manager, department heads, and council members
- Approved minutes from May 12 regular and May 28 special council meetings
- Adopted Resolution 687 amending user fees for permits, licenses, and development services
- Designated Town Manager Brett Klein as chief fiscal officer for FY2027 expenditure limitation report via Resolution 688
- Approved special event permit for Jerome Historical Society's Ghost Walk
- Ratified residential real estate purchase agreement for 655 Holly at $160,000 to Thomas Blosser and Artis Roque
- Designated $153,000 from proceeds of 655 Holly sale for current or future refuse truck
Special Budget Council Meeting
The Jerome Town Council will meet to consider and possibly approve the proposed tentative budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027. If approved, a public hearing for final adoption of the budget and tax levy is scheduled for June 9, 2026. No other substantive items are on the agenda.
- Consideration and possible approval of the tentative budget for FY 2026-2027
Regular Meeting of the Design Review Board
The Design Review Board will vote on minutes from April 28, 2026, and consider three new business items: a paint color change at 860 Hampshire Avenue, signage modifications for JHS, and a review of repair and maintenance plans for the Historic Paradise Lane Boardwalk. Public comment is also permitted on matters not on the agenda.
- Paint color change request at 860 Hampshire Avenue
- Signage modification request for JHS
- Review of repairs and maintenance plans for Historic Paradise Lane Boardwalk
- Approval of minutes from April 28, 2026 regular meeting
Regular Meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission
The regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission scheduled for May 19, 2026, was cancelled because a quorum was not present. No decisions or actions were taken on the agenda items.
Regular Council Meeting
The Jerome Town Council will review the near-final fiscal year 2026-2027 budget and consider a retaining wall repair bid from Double C Construction LLC. They will also discuss special event permits for a Roller Disco and the Jerome Hill Climb, a lot division at 876 Gulch Road, and an Internet Safety Policy. An executive session is scheduled for legal advice regarding streets and rights-of-way.
- Final draft review of FY 2026-2027 budget
- Consideration of Double C Construction LLC bid for retaining wall repair between Haunted Hamburger and Police Department
- Lot division at 876 Gulch Road (parcel 401-09-101F) from one lot to two
- Sk84life special event permit for Roller Disco on June 28, 2026
- Arizona Road Racers request for exception to special event permit for Jerome Hill Climb
The Jerome Town Council approved the final draft of the FY 2026-2027 budget, a $? retaining wall repair bid with Double C Construction, a lot division at 876 Gulch Road, and two special event permits (Sk84life Roller Disco and Arizona Road Racers Hill Climb). They also approved the April financial reports, meeting minutes, and an internet safety policy. No vote tallies were recorded; all approvals were listed as 'APPROVED' in the minutes. An executive session was held for legal advice on streets and rights-of-way, with staff directed to follow up.
- Approved April 2026 financial reports
- Approved April 14, 2026, special and regular meeting minutes
- Approved Sk84life special event permit for Roller Disco on June 28, 2026
- Approved Arizona Road Racers exception for Jerome Hill Climb special event permit
- Approved Double C Construction LLC bid for retaining wall repair between Haunted Hamburger and Police Department
- Approved FY 2026-2027 final draft budget
- Approved lot division at 876 Gulch Road (parcel 401-09-101F)
- Approved Internet Safety Policy for E-rate compliance
Regular Meeting of the Design Review Board
The Design Review Board will vote on approving the minutes from the March 24, 2026 regular meeting. The primary new business is a request to approve a modified version of the previously approved exterior at the Haunted Hamburger. Future agenda items may also be discussed.
- Vote on minutes from March 24, 2026 regular meeting
- Applicant requests approval of modified exterior at Haunted Hamburger
The Design Review Board approved a modified version of the previously approved exterior for the Haunted Hamburger. The board also approved the minutes from the March 24, 2026 regular meeting.
- Approved minutes from March 24, 2026 regular meeting
- Approved modified exterior for Haunted Hamburger
Regular Meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission will vote on minutes from March 17, 2026, and consider two land-use requests: a new shed at 776 East Avenue and a request to split parcel 401-09-010F (876 Gulch Road) into two lots. No other substantive items are on the agenda.
- Vote on minutes of March 17, 2026 regular meeting
- Request for new shed at 776 East Avenue
- Request to split lot 401-09-010F (876 Gulch Road) into two lots
The Planning and Zoning Commission approved the minutes from the March 17 meeting and two new business items: a shed at 776 East Avenue and a lot split at 876 Gulch Road. The meeting concluded at 6:32 PM.
- Approved minutes from March 17 meeting
- Approved shed request at 776 East Avenue
- Approved lot split at 876 Gulch Road
- Adjourned at 6:32 PM
Special Council Meeting
The Town Council will continue discussions on the fiscal year 2026-2027 budget, reviewing an initial draft and potentially providing staff direction. The meeting also includes presentations: an expression of appreciation from Haven Food Bank for the town's contributions, and an APS fire mitigation presentation on public safety power shutoffs.
- Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget work session – review of initial draft and possible Council direction
- Presentation of appreciation from Haven Food Bank for town contributions
- APS fire mitigation presentation on Public Safety Power Shutoff
- Possible executive session for legal advice on agenda items
The special meeting included presentations from Haven Food Bank and APS on fire mitigation. Council held a work session on the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget but took no formal votes or decisions.
Regular Council Meeting
The council will consider approving a $424,879 water line improvement project, review responses to a real estate brokerage RFP for selling 655 Holly, and continue budget discussions for FY 2026-2027. Other items include fee increase discussions, a tour company license, and a wastewater operations contract.
- Award of $424,879 Deception Water Line Improvements Project to Longfellow Excavating, LLC (CDBG funded)
- Consideration of responses to RFP for real estate brokerage services regarding sale of 655 Holly
- Discussion on timeline and process for increasing certain existing town fees
- Consideration of tour company business license for US Ghost Adventures LLC (tabled since November 2025)
- Consideration of contract with Wastewater Operations, LLC for wastewater/water system consulting and maintenance with price adjustment
The council approved financial reports, staff reports, and meeting minutes, and issued proclamations for Fair Housing Month, Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and the Week of the Young Child. Key actions included awarding a real estate brokerage bid for 655 Holly to Realty One Group, approving a special event permit for Jerome's 150th anniversary, denying a tour company license for US Ghost Adventures, and approving a wastewater contract with a price adjustment. The most consequential decision was awarding the Deception Water Line Improvements Project to Longfellow Excavating, LLC for $424,879. The council also discussed fee increases and continued budget work sessions; an executive session on fire department leadership resulted in no action.
- Approved financial report for March 2026
- Approved staff reports
- Approved March 10, 2026 regular council meeting minutes
- Awarded bid for real estate brokerage services to Carol Anne Teague's Brokerage Realty One Group for 655 Holly
- Approved Jerome Historical Society special event permit for Jerome's 150th anniversary
- Denied tour company business license application for US Ghost Adventures LLC
- Approved contract with Wastewater Operations, LLC for continuation with price adjustment
- Awarded Deception Water Line Improvements Project to Longfellow Excavating, LLC for $424,879
Regular Meeting of the Design Review Board
The Design Review Board will consider a proposal for new exterior signage at the Newstate Motor Building (110, 112, 116 Main Street). The board will also hold elections for Chair and Vice-Chair. Approval of prior meeting minutes and an update from the Zoning Administrator are also on the agenda.
- Vote on approval of January 27, 2026 meeting minutes
- New exterior signage for Newstate Motor Building at 110, 112, 116 Main Street
- Election of new Chair and Vice-Chair
- Update from Zoning Administrator on future agenda items
Regular Meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission will review a new shed application at 776 East Avenue, which was tabled from the February meeting for additional information. The commission will also elect a new Chair and Vice-chair. The meeting includes approval of minutes and a zoning administrator update on upcoming items.
- Old business: review of shed application at 776 East Avenue, tabled from February
- New business: election of Chair and Vice-chair
- Approval of minutes from the February 17, 2026 regular meeting
- Zoning administrator update on upcoming meeting items
The Planning and Zoning Commission approved the February 17, 2026 minutes, tabled a new shed review at 776 East Avenue for additional information, and held an election resulting in Lance Schall as Chair and Rebecca 'Becca' Miller as Vice Chair.
- Approved minutes from February 17, 2026 regular meeting
- Tabled new shed review for 776 East Avenue to next meeting
- Elected Lance Schall as Chair
- Elected Rebecca 'Becca' Miller as Vice Chair
Regular Council Meeting - Amended 3/4/26 @ 4:00 p.m.
The council will consider awarding the contract for the Deception Water Line Improvements Project to low bidder Mountain High Excavating. They will also hold a second reading of Ordinance No. 496 on towing and impoundment. Additional items include bids for selling 655 Holly, a lot combination, a conditional use permit for events at the Powder Box Church, and discussion on fee schedule changes and trust fund use.
- Award of contract for Deception Water Line Improvements to Mountain High Excavating (CDBG-funded)
- Second reading of Ordinance No. 496 on towing and impoundment
- Consideration of bids for sale of 655 Holly
- Conditional use permit for small events at 105 Douglas Road (Powder Box Church)
- Discussion on proposed changes to Town's Fee Schedule (red font changes, blue font additions)
CANCELLED-Regular Design Review Board Meeting
Regular Meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission
The commission will decide on an application for a new shed at 776 East Avenue. Other agenda items include approval of the January 20, 2026 meeting minutes and future meeting updates. The meeting is open to the public in person and via Zoom.
- New shed application for 776 East Avenue
The Planning and Zoning Commission approved the minutes from the January 20 meeting with a minor correction. A new shed application for 776 East Avenue was tabled pending more information. No other substantive decisions were made.
- Approved minutes of 01/20/2026 with minor correction
- Tabled new shed application for 776 East Avenue pending more information
Regular Council Meeting
The Jerome Town Council will discuss and possibly approve a second reading of Ordinance 495 authorizing a land exchange with the Jerome Historical Society, a first reading of a traffic towing ordinance, a lease agreement with Zions Bancorporation, and bids for selling town property at 655 Holly. New business includes an emergency purchase of a used refuse truck for $207,500, awarding the Deception Water Line Improvements project for $344,172 to Mountain High Excavating, and various other items such as special event permits, donor recognition, and a cellular water meter opt-out policy.
- Second reading of Ordinance 495 authorizing exchange of town-owned real property for another parcel of equal value (land exchange).
- Consideration of bids for sale of town property at 655 Holly.
- Emergency purchase of a used 2023 Peterbilt Cobra Magnum refuse truck for $207,500.
- Award of Deception Water Line Improvements project (CDBG funded) to Mountain High Excavating for $344,172.
- First reading of Ordinance 496 adding subsection D to towing and impoundment regulations.
Regular Meeting of the Design Review Board
The Design Review Board will meet to consider two new business items: a signage request for a business at 509 Main Street and an awning proposal by the Jerome Historical Society at 110 Main Street. The board will also approve minutes from the December 16, 2025 meeting and receive an update on future agenda items.
- New signage request for a business at 509 Main Street
- Jerome Historical Society requests approval for a new awning at 110 Main Street
- Approval of minutes from the regular meeting of December 16, 2025
- Update on future Design Review Board agenda items
Regular Meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission
Regular Meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on a Conditional Use Permit to allow small events at the Powder-Box church (105 Douglas Rd.) in the AR zone. They will also consider a lot combination of parcels 401-07-128A and 401-07-127A at 804 Hampshire. The board will discuss zoning framework organization based on examples from other municipalities.
- Conditional Use Permit for small events at Powder-Box church, 105 Douglas Rd.
- Lot combination of 401-07-128A and 401-07-127A at 804 Hampshire for Tom Lopez
- Discussion of zoning framework and organization with examples from other municipalities
- Approval of minutes from December 16, 2025 meeting
- Zoning Administrator update on future and ongoing projects
The commission approved a lot combination for two parcels at 804 Hampshire, and recommended approval of a conditional use permit for small events at the Powder-Box church to the town council. A work session on zoning framework examples was held. The minutes from the previous meeting were also approved.
- Approved minutes of 12.16.2025 meeting
- Approved lot combination of parcels 401-07-128A and 401-07-127A at 804 Hampshire for Tom Lopez
- Recommended approval of conditional use permit for small events at Powder-Box church (105 Douglas Rd.) to town council
- Held work session on ZO framework and organization, reviewing examples from other municipalities
Regular Council Meeting
The Town Council will hold the first reading of Ordinance 495 to exchange a town-owned parcel for another of equal value, and consider a $187,160 contract for an advanced automated water meter infrastructure system. Other business includes a special event permit, an employee housing lease, and a request to adjust a police department power line.
- First reading of Ordinance 495 authorizing exchange of town-owned property for another parcel of equal value
- Purchase of Advanced Automated Meter Infrastructure System from Metron Farnier, LLC for $187,160
- Special event permit application for 'Lennon / Vernetti Wedding' on Town Upper Park Steps
- 18-month lease for employee housing at 621 Main Street (upper unit) with Planning & Zoning Commissioner Jeanie Ready
- Request from Haunted Hamburger owner to adjust location of police department power line per APS directive
Council approved a $187,160 contract with Metron Farnier, LLC for an advanced automated meter infrastructure system and meters, with staff direction on an opt-out policy. They also approved the first reading of Ordinance No. 495 to authorize exchange of a town-owned parcel for another of equal value, and directed a survey of the parcel. Other actions included approval of an employee housing lease, a special event wedding permit, and a request to adjust a police department power line. Routine approvals included the FY2025 audit, financial reports, and meeting minutes.
- Approved $187,160 contract for automated meter infrastructure system (Quote Q-10822) with staff direction on opt-out policy
- Approved first reading of Ordinance No. 495 authorizing town property exchange; directed staff to survey parcel
- Approved 18-month lease for employee housing at 621 Main Street (upper unit) with P&Z Commissioner Jeanie Ready
- Approved special event permit for Lennon/Vernetti wedding on Town Upper Park Steps
- Approved request from Haunted Hamburger owner to adjust police department power line per APS directive
- Approved staff direction regarding sale of town-owned property at 655 Holley
- Approved FY2025 audit findings from Colby and Powell
- Approved financial reports and invoice register for December 2025