Jerome meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Jerome Council authorizes wastewater loan, adopts pension policy

The Jerome Town Council at its Aug. 11 regular meeting approved a series of resolutions, including a USDA loan for the wastewater treatment plant upgrade and a pension funding policy. The council also renewed a studio lease, adopted a heat illness prevention plan, and approved a loading zone request. In separate actions, the council canvassed the July 21 primary election results, and the Design Review Board approved alterations and signage changes.

Wastewater loan and debt

The council approved Resolution 693, authorizing a USDA loan for the wastewater treatment plant upgrade, and Resolution 694, incurring debt for the same project. No dollar amounts were listed in the minutes. The council also approved Amendment No. 4 to the wastewater treatment plant engineer agreement.

Pension policy

Resolution 691 was approved, adopting a PSPRS pension funding policy for fiscal year 2027. The policy sets the town's approach to funding its pension obligations.

Other council actions

The council approved a lease renewal for Studio 2 (Kathleen Jarvis), a Heat Illness Prevention Plan policy, and a loading zone request from the Connor Hotel, with the condition that ADOT approval be obtained. A special event liquor license was approved for the Jerome Fire Department's Halloween dance.

Election canvass

At a special meeting on Aug. 6, the council approved Resolution No. 692, declaring and adopting the official results of the July 21, 2026 primary election. The vote was 3-0, with two councilmembers absent.

Design Review Board

At its Aug. 3 meeting, the Design Review Board approved alterations and rehabilitation for a property at 38 Paradise Lane, and approved a change of signage and a new sign for Ghost City Christian Apparel. The board also approved minutes from its May 26, 2026 regular meeting.

Coming up

On Aug. 18, the Town Council and Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a special joint work session on the Zoning Code Update. Consultants from The Planning Center will present the process and revisions to date, facilitate public input, and receive direction from the council and commission. The regular Planning & Zoning meeting scheduled for that same day has been cancelled.

Jerome council canvasses primary election; Design Review Board approves alterations

The Jerome Town Council unanimously approved Resolution No. 692, adopting the official results of the July 21 primary election, at a special meeting Aug. 6. The vote was 3-0, with two council members absent.

Election results canvassed

The council met in special session to canvass the primary election. Resolution No. 692 declares and adopts the official election results. The vote was unanimous among the three members present.

Design Review Board approvals

The Design Review Board, meeting Aug. 3 after its July 28 meeting was cancelled, approved two items:

• Alterations and rehabilitation for 38 Paradise Lane
• Change of signage and a new sign for Ghost City Christian Apparel

The board also approved minutes from its regular meeting of May 26, 2026. The July 28 meeting, originally scheduled to consider these items, was cancelled with no decisions or discussions.

Upcoming council meeting

The Town Council will hold its regular meeting Aug. 11. The agenda includes two resolutions related to the wastewater treatment plant upgrade:

• Resolution No. 693: Authorizing a USDA loan for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrade Project
• Resolution No. 694: Incurring indebtedness for the wastewater treatment plant upgrade

Other items on the agenda:

• Consideration of an expiring lease and possible renewal for Kathleen Jarvis (Studio 2)
• A request from Connor Hotel to designate a loading/unloading zone at Jerome Avenue and Main Street
• A special event liquor license application for the Jerome Fire Department's Auxiliary Halloween Dance on Oct. 31, 2026

The meeting also includes routine financial reports, staff reports, and approval of previous minutes.

Coming up

• **Regular Council Meeting** – Aug. 11, 2026. The council will vote on the wastewater loan resolutions and other items listed above. Residents interested in the wastewater plant upgrade or the lease renewal may want to attend.

Jerome P&Z reviewed land swap and zoning revisions; Design Review Board meeting cancelled

The Jerome Planning and Zoning Commission met July 21 to review a remodel request, a proposed land swap, and draft revisions to the town's Zoning Ordinance. No minutes from that meeting have been published yet, so no decisions or votes can be confirmed. The Design Review Board's July 28 meeting was cancelled.

Planning and Zoning Commission — July 21

The commission's agenda listed four items:

• **Approval of minutes** from the June 16, 2026 meeting.
• **Remodel request at 896 Hampshire**, seeking approval for additional bedrooms at the property.
• **Work session on proposed Zoning Ordinance revisions**, covering changes to the draft ordinance.
• **Discussion of a land swap** between the Jerome Historical Society and 414 Clark Street LLC, described in the agenda as a proposal to resolve a property dispute.

All items are listed as agenda-only. Minutes have not yet been published, so it is not possible to confirm what the commission decided, voted on, or merely discussed. No vote tallies or dollar amounts are available in the provided records.

The land swap and zoning ordinance revisions are the items most likely to affect residents, as both involve changes to how property can be used or transferred in Jerome. However, until minutes are published, the outcome of each item remains unconfirmed.

Design Review Board — July 28 (Cancelled)

The Design Review Board's regular meeting scheduled for July 28, 2026, at 600 Clark Street was cancelled. According to the record, no decisions or discussions took place on the items that had been on the agenda, which included:

• **Alterations and rehabilitation** at 38 Paradise Lane.
• **Change of signage / new sign** for Ghost City Christian Apparel.

Because the meeting was cancelled, these items were not reviewed. It is not stated when or whether they will be rescheduled.

What residents should know

No official decisions can be reported from either meeting this period. The Planning and Zoning Commission's minutes are pending publication, and the Design Review Board did not meet. Residents interested in the 896 Hampshire remodel, the Jerome Historical Society land swap, or the Zoning Ordinance revisions should watch for the published minutes from the July 21 P&Z meeting to learn what action, if any, the commission took.

Coming up

No upcoming meetings are listed for the next 14 days. Residents should check the town of Jerome's official postings for any newly scheduled or rescheduled meetings, including a potential make-up date for the cancelled Design Review Board session.

Jerome Town Council Mulls Manager Contract, Leases, Fire Chief Hiring in Closed Session

The Jerome Town Council met in a special electronic session on June 22 to discuss several personnel and property matters behind closed doors. No votes or decisions have yet been made public, as official minutes from the meeting have not been published.

Executive session discussion

The council convened in executive session—a private portion of the meeting closed to the public—to address the town manager’s contract and a related lease at 621 Main Street. Separately, members discussed the police chief’s lease at the same address and the ongoing recruitment for a new fire chief, including next steps in the hiring process. All four items were listed on the agenda for discussion only; after the closed session, the council was scheduled to consider whether to take action on any of those items. As of publication, no action items have been recorded.

The meeting format was a special e-session, allowing council members to participate remotely. The agenda noted that the meeting could recess and reconvene as needed, but no additional sessions have been announced.

What was decided

Because the official minutes are not yet available, no final decisions or vote tallies can be reported. The meeting was listed on the agenda as primarily a discussion of the executive-session topics, with any resulting actions to be taken afterward. Residents seeking details will need to wait until the minutes are published or attend a future council meeting where action items may be revisited.

Coming up

No upcoming meetings for the Town of Jerome have been posted for the next two weeks. Residents are encouraged to check the town’s official website or contact town hall for the latest schedule.