Jonesboro, AR
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Recent meetings
Thu Aug 27, 2026
Public Works Council Committee on 2026-09-01 5:00 PM
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Public Works Council Committee
City of Jonesboro
Meeting Agenda
Municipal Center
300 S. Church Street
Jonesboro, AR 72401
Municipal Center, 300 S. Church
5:00 PM
Tuesday, September 1, 2026
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL (ELECTRONIC ATTENDANCE) CONFIRMED BY CITY CLERK APRIL LEGGETT
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MIN-26:074
Minutes for the Public Works Committee meeting on Tuesday, August 4, 2026.
Minutes
Attachments:
4. NEW BUSINESS
ORDINANCES TO BE INTRODUCED
ORD-26:029
AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN TERRITORY TO THE
CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Approval Order
GIS Analyst Letter
Petition
Plat
Surveyor Letter
Publication Receipt
Attachments:
RESOLUTIONS TO BE INTRODUCED
RES-26:105
A RESOLUTION TO EXECUTE A TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICE AGREEMENT TO
MAINTAIN CONTROL DEVICES
Sponsors:
Engineering
TCD Agreement
Attachments:
5. PENDING ITEMS
6. OTHER BUSINESS
7. PUBLIC COMMENTS
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September 1, 2026
Public Works Council Committee
Meeting Agenda
8. ADJOURNMENT
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Thu Aug 27, 2026
City Council on 2026-09-01 5:30 PM
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City Council
City of Jonesboro
Council Agenda
Municipal Center
300 S. Church Street
Jonesboro, AR 72401
Municipal Center, 300 S. Church
5:30 PM
Tuesday, September 1, 2026
PUBLIC WORKS COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING AT 5:00 P.M.
Council Chambers, Municipal Center
1. CALL TO ORDER BY MAYOR HAROLD COPENHAVER AT 5:30 P.M.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION
3. ROLL CALL (ELECTRONIC ATTENDANCE) INITIATED AND CONFIRMED BY CITY CLERK
APRIL LEGGETT
4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
5. CONSENT AGENDA
The Consent Agenda is a meeting method to make City Council meetings more efficient
and meaningful to the members of the audience. All matters listed within the Consent
Agenda have been distributed to each member of the Jonesboro City Council for reading
and study, are considered to be routine, and will be enacted by one motion of the City
Council with no separate discussion. If a separate discussion is desired, that item may
be removed from the Consent Agenda and placed on the Regular Agenda by request of a
member of the City Council.
MIN-26:078
MINUTES FOR THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING ON AUGUST 18, 2026
CC Minutes 08192026
Attachments:
RES-26:101
A RESOLUTION AGREEING TO THE PERMANENT CLOSURE OF THE AIRPORT
ROAD (ARKANSAS HIGHWAY 351) AT-GRADE INTERSECTION WITH THE UNION
PACIFIC RAILROAD (DOT# 787795S) UPON THE COMPLETION OF A
GRADE-SEPARATED HIGHWAY CROSSING AT THIS SAME LOCATION
Sponsors:
Engineering
Legislative History
8/18/26
Public Safety Council
Committee
Recommended to Council
RES-2 …
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Tue Aug 25, 2026
Finance & Administration Council Committee on 2026-08-25 4:00 PM
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Finance & Administration Council
Committee
City of Jonesboro
Meeting Agenda
Municipal Center
300 S. Church Street
Jonesboro, AR 72401
Municipal Center, 300 S. Church
4:00 PM
Tuesday, August 25, 2026
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL (ELECTRONIC ATTENDANCE) CONFIRMED BY CITY CLERK APRIL LEGGETT
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MIN-26:075
Minutes for the Special Called Finance Committee meeting in conjunction with the Public
Safety Committee on Thursday, August 6, 2026.
Minutes
Attachments:
MIN-26:077
Minutes for the Finance Committee meeting on Tuesday, August 11, 2026.
Minutes
Attachments:
4. NEW BUSINESS
RESOLUTIONS TO BE INTRODUCED
RES-26:103
A RESOLUTION REQUESTING FREE UTILITY SERVICES FROM CITY WATER AND
LIGHT FOR CITY-OWNED PROPERTY
RES-26:104
A RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS, FY2026
ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR THE PURCHASE OF
TWO (2) 2026 CHEVROLET 1500 CREW CAB 4X4 TRUCKS FOR THE JONESBORO
FIRE DEPARTMENT
Sponsors:
Fire Department
5. PENDING ITEMS
6. OTHER BUSINESS
7. PUBLIC COMMENTS
8. ADJOURNMENT
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August 25, 2026
Finance & Administration Council
Committee
Meeting Agenda
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Thu Aug 20, 2026
Finance & Administration Council Committee on 2026-08-25 4:00 PM
Jonesboro Finance Committee to consider free utilities for city property, fire trucks
The Finance & Administration Council Committee will meet to approve minutes from two prior meetings and introduce two resolutions. One resolution requests free utility services from City Water and Light for city-owned property, and the other amends the FY2026 budget to fund two 2026 Chevrolet 1500 crew cab 4x4 trucks for the Fire Department. No other substantive items are listed.
- Resolution RES-26:103 requesting free utility services from City Water and Light for city-owned property
- Resolution RES-26:104 to amend FY2026 budget for purchase of two 2026 Chevrolet 1500 crew cab 4x4 trucks for Fire Department
- Approval of minutes from August 6 and August 11, 2026 Finance Committee meetings
budgetfire-departmentutilitiesvehiclesfinance
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Finance & Administration Council
Committee
City of Jonesboro
Meeting Agenda
Municipal Center
300 S. Church Street
Jonesboro, AR 72401
Municipal Center, 300 S. Church
4:00 PM
Tuesday, August 25, 2026
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL (ELECTRONIC ATTENDANCE) CONFIRMED BY CITY CLERK APRIL LEGGETT
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MIN-26:075
Minutes for the Special Called Finance Committee meeting in conjunction with the Public
Safety Committee on Thursday, August 6, 2026.
Minutes
Attachments:
MIN-26:077
Minutes for the Finance Committee meeting on Tuesday, August 11, 2026.
Minutes
Attachments:
4. NEW BUSINESS
RESOLUTIONS TO BE INTRODUCED
RES-26:103
A RESOLUTION REQUESTING FREE UTILITY SERVICES FROM CITY WATER AND
LIGHT FOR CITY-OWNED PROPERTY
RES-26:104
A RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS, FY2026
ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR THE PURCHASE OF
TWO (2) 2026 CHEVROLET 1500 CREW CAB 4X4 TRUCKS FOR THE JONESBORO
FIRE DEPARTMENT
Sponsors:
Fire Department
5. PENDING ITEMS
6. OTHER BUSINESS
7. PUBLIC COMMENTS
8. ADJOURNMENT
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August 25, 2026
Finance & Administration Council
Committee
Meeting Agenda
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City of Jonesboro
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Tue Aug 18, 2026
Public Safety Council Committee on 2026-08-18 5:00 PM
Council to consider closing Airport Road railroad crossing
The Public Safety Council Committee will consider a resolution to permanently close the Airport Road (Arkansas Highway 351) at-grade intersection with the Union Pacific Railroad once a grade-separated crossing is completed. The committee will also receive a vector mosquito control report for July 2026 and approve minutes from the July 21 meeting.
- Resolution RES-26:101 to close Airport Road railroad crossing upon completion of grade-separated crossing
- Vector mosquito control report for July 2026
- Approval of minutes from July 21, 2026 meeting
public-safetytransportationrailroadmosquito-control
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Public Safety Council Committee
City of Jonesboro
Meeting Agenda
Municipal Center
300 S. Church Street
Jonesboro, AR 72401
Municipal Center, 300 S. Church
5:00 PM
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL (ELECTRONIC ATTENDANCE) CONFIRMED BY CITY CLERK APRIL LEGGETT
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MIN-26:069
Minutes for the Public Safety Committee meeting on Tuesday, July 21, 2026.
Minutes
Attachments:
4. NEW BUSINESS
RESOLUTIONS TO BE INTRODUCED
RES-26:101
A RESOLUTION AGREEING TO THE PERMANENT CLOSURE OF THE AIRPORT
ROAD (ARKANSAS HIGHWAY 351) AT-GRADE INTERSECTION WITH THE UNION
PACIFIC RAILROAD (DOT# 787795S) UPON THE COMPLETION OF A
GRADE-SEPARATED HIGHWAY CROSSING AT THIS SAME LOCATION
Sponsors:
Engineering
5. PENDING ITEMS
6. OTHER BUSINESS
COM-26:043
VECTOR MOSQUITO CONTROL REPORT FOR JULY 2026
Jonesboro_July26
Attachments:
7. PUBLIC COMMENTS
8. ADJOURNMENT
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Tue Aug 18, 2026
Nominating and Rules Committee on 2026-08-18 4:30 PM - SPECIAL CALLED MEETING
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Nominating and Rules Committee
City of Jonesboro
Meeting Agenda
Municipal Center
300 S. Church Street
Jonesboro, AR 72401
Municipal Center
4:30 PM
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL (ELECTRONIC ATTENDANCE) CONFIRMED BY CITY CLERK APRIL LEGGETT
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MIN-26:044
MINUTES FOR THE NOMINATING & RULES COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING ON
MAY 12, 2026
NR Meeting Minutes 05122026.pdf
Attachments:
4. NEW BUSINESS
ORDINANCES TO BE INTRODUCED
ORD-26:031
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 2-87 TO CLARIFY HOW A CITY COUNCIL
MEMBER MAY SPONSOR LEGISLATION
Sponsors:
LJ Bryant and Chris Gibson
ORD-26:032
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 2-84 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES TO ADD
PROCEDURE FOR OPENING INVOCATION DURING COUNCIL MEETINGS
ORD-26:033
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 2-84 AND 2-87 OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES TO CORRECT OUTDATED LANGUAGE AND UPDATE TIMELINES FOR
PROVIDING NOTICE OF A SPECIAL CALLED COMMITTEE MEETING TO THE CITY
CLERK AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
EXHIBIT A - Sec._2_84.___City_council_meetings AMENDED
Attachments:
RESOLUTIONS TO BE INTRODUCED
RES-26:102
RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS
TO MAKE APPOINTMENTS AND REAPPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS AND
COMMISSIONS AS RECOMMENDED BY MAYOR HAROLD COPENHAVER
5. PENDING ITEMS
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August 18, 2026
Nominating and Rules Committee
Meeting Agenda
6. OTHER BUSINESS
7. PUBLIC COMMENTS
8. ADJOURNMENT
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Tue Aug 18, 2026
City Council on 2026-08-18 5:30 PM
Council to consider police facility purchase and financing
The Jonesboro City Council will consider several resolutions and ordinances, including the purchase of a property at 1709 East Highland Drive for police operations and the issuance of a promissory note to finance it. The consent agenda includes contracts for trail projects, municipal liens, and grant applications. Several zoning changes and private club permits are scheduled for readings.
- Purchase of 1709 East Highland Drive for police operations and related promissory note (ORD-26:028)
- Rezoning at 1411 Southern Ridge Blvd from PD-M multi-family to PD-M commercial (ORD-26:030)
- Rezoning at 2038 North Church St from C-3 to RM-12 with limited use overlay (ORD-26:022)
- Rezoning at 1400 Southern Ridge Blvd from R-1 to C-3 with limited use overlay (ORD-26:025)
- Municipal liens of $275 each on five properties for code enforcement
policezoningtrailsgrantsliensprivate-club-permitsfinance
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City Council
City of Jonesboro
Council Agenda
Municipal Center
300 S. Church Street
Jonesboro, AR 72401
Municipal Center, 300 S. Church
5:30 PM
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
SPECIAL CALLED NOMINATING & RULES COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING AT 4:30 P.M.
Council Chambers, Municipal Center
PUBLIC SAFETY COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING AT 5:00 P.M.
Council Chambers, Municipal Center
1. CALL TO ORDER BY MAYOR HAROLD COPENHAVER AT 5:30 P.M.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION
3. ROLL CALL (ELECTRONIC ATTENDANCE) INITIATED AND CONFIRMED BY CITY CLERK
APRIL LEGGETT
4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
5. CONSENT AGENDA
The Consent Agenda is a meeting method to make City Council meetings more efficient
and meaningful to the members of the audience. All matters listed within the Consent
Agenda have been distributed to each member of the Jonesboro City Council for
reading and study, are considered to be routine, and will be enacted by one motion of
the City Council with no separate discussion. If a separate discussion is desired, that
item may be removed from the Consent Agenda and placed on the Regular Agenda by
request of a member of the City Council.
MIN-26:073
MINUTES FOR THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING ON AUGUST 4, 2026
CC Minutes 08042026
Attachments:
RES-26:089
A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS TO ACCEPT THE
ATTACHED FEE PROPOSAL FOR CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION AND
INSPECTION SERVICES FOR THE MARION BERRY PARKWAY MULTIUSE TRAIL
PROJECT
Sponsors:
Engineering
Marion Berry Pkwy Multiuse Trai …
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Thu Aug 13, 2026
City Council on 2026-08-18 5:30 PM
Council to consider police facility purchase and related financing ordinance
The Jonesboro City Council will hold a special meeting with committee sessions and a regular agenda. Key items include a consent agenda covering resolutions for trail projects, municipal liens, and grant applications, plus new ordinances for a police facility purchase and a zoning change. Unfinished business includes ordinances on street abandonment, traffic signs, private club permits, and rezoning requests.
- Resolution to purchase property at 1709 E. Highland Drive for police operations
- Ordinance authorizing a general revenue promissory note for the police facility purchase
- Rezoning of 1411 Southern Ridge Boulevard from PD-M multi-family to PD-M commercial
- Rezoning of 2038 North Church Street from C-3 to PD-M with limited use
- Municipal liens of $275 each on five properties for code enforcement
policezoningbudgetgrantstrailsliensprivate-club-permits
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City Council
City of Jonesboro
Council Agenda
Municipal Center
300 S. Church Street
Jonesboro, AR 72401
Municipal Center, 300 S. Church
5:30 PM
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
SPECIAL CALLED NOMINATING & RULES COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING AT 4:30 P.M.
Council Chambers, Municipal Center
PUBLIC SAFETY COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING AT 5:00 P.M.
Council Chambers, Municipal Center
1. CALL TO ORDER BY MAYOR HAROLD COPENHAVER AT 5:30 P.M.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION
3. ROLL CALL (ELECTRONIC ATTENDANCE) INITIATED AND CONFIRMED BY CITY CLERK
APRIL LEGGETT
4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
5. CONSENT AGENDA
The Consent Agenda is a meeting method to make City Council meetings more efficient
and meaningful to the members of the audience. All matters listed within the Consent
Agenda have been distributed to each member of the Jonesboro City Council for
reading and study, are considered to be routine, and will be enacted by one motion of
the City Council with no separate discussion. If a separate discussion is desired, that
item may be removed from the Consent Agenda and placed on the Regular Agenda by
request of a member of the City Council.
MIN-26:073
MINUTES FOR THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING ON AUGUST 4, 2026
CC Minutes 08042026
Attachments:
RES-26:089
A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS TO ACCEPT THE
ATTACHED FEE PROPOSAL FOR CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION AND
INSPECTION SERVICES FOR THE MARION BERRY PARKWAY MULTIUSE TRAIL
PROJECT
Sponsors:
Engineering
Marion Berry Pkwy Multiuse Trai …
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Thu Aug 13, 2026
Public Safety Council Committee on 2026-08-18 5:00 PM
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Public Safety Council Committee
City of Jonesboro
Meeting Agenda
Municipal Center
300 S. Church Street
Jonesboro, AR 72401
Municipal Center, 300 S. Church
5:00 PM
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL (ELECTRONIC ATTENDANCE) CONFIRMED BY CITY CLERK APRIL LEGGETT
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MIN-26:069
Minutes for the Public Safety Committee meeting on Tuesday, July 21, 2026.
Minutes
Attachments:
4. NEW BUSINESS
RESOLUTIONS TO BE INTRODUCED
RES-26:101
A RESOLUTION AGREEING TO THE PERMANENT CLOSURE OF THE AIRPORT
ROAD (ARKANSAS HIGHWAY 351) AT-GRADE INTERSECTION WITH THE UNION
PACIFIC RAILROAD (DOT# 787795S) UPON THE COMPLETION OF A
GRADE-SEPARATED HIGHWAY CROSSING AT THIS SAME LOCATION
Sponsors:
Engineering
5. PENDING ITEMS
6. OTHER BUSINESS
COM-26:043
VECTOR MOSQUITO CONTROL REPORT FOR JULY 2026
Jonesboro_July26
Attachments:
7. PUBLIC COMMENTS
8. ADJOURNMENT
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Tue Aug 11, 2026
Finance & Administration Council Committee on 2026-08-11 4:00 PM
Council to consider police facility purchase, grants, and six property liens
The Finance & Administration Committee will introduce resolutions and ordinances, including purchasing a property at 1709 East Highland Drive for police operations, authorizing grant applications, and placing municipal liens on six properties for code enforcement violations. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and public comments.
- Resolution to purchase 1709 East Highland Drive for police department operations
- Ordinance authorizing a general revenue promissory note for police facility purchase and improvements
- Resolution to apply for FY2027 Outdoor Recreation Matching Grant from Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism
- Resolution to apply for Delta Regional Authority's 2026 Community Infrastructure Fund
- Six resolutions to place municipal liens ($275-$335) on properties at 211 Scott, 2612 Crawford Drive, 2404 Brazos, 213 Nisbett, 700 Melody, and 823 Parkview
policegrantsliensproperty-purchasefinancecode-enforcement
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Finance & Administration Council
Committee
City of Jonesboro
Meeting Agenda
Municipal Center
300 S. Church Street
Jonesboro, AR 72401
Municipal Center, 300 S. Church
4:00 PM
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL (ELECTRONIC ATTENDANCE) CONFIRMED BY CITY CLERK APRIL LEGGETT
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MIN-26:070
Minutes for the Finance Committee meeting on Tuesday, July 28, 2026.
Minutes
Attachments:
4. NEW BUSINESS
RESOLUTIONS TO BE INTRODUCED
RES-26:092
RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS,
TO PLACE A MUNICIPAL LIEN ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 211 SCOTT, PARCEL
01-144172-05700, OWNED BY LINDA LOU LAMBERT IN THE AMOUNT OF $275
Sponsors:
Code Enforcement and Finance
261872 211 SCOTT COUNCIL NOTICE.pdf
261872 211 SCOTT VIOLATION LETTER.pdf
261872_BILLING REQUEST_211 SCOTT.docx
261872_INVOICE_211 SCOTT.pdf
Attachments:
RES-26:093
RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS,
TO PLACE A MUNICIPAL LIEN ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2612 CRAWFORD
DRIVE, PARCEL 01-144273-02300, OWNED BY RANDY & ALEY CRAWFORD IN THE
AMOUNT OF $275
Sponsors:
Code Enforcement and Finance
262805 2612 CRAWFORD COUNCIL NOTICE.pdf
262805 2612 CRAWFORD VIOLATION LETTER.pdf
262805_BILLING REQ_2612 CRAWFORD.docx
262805_INVOICE_2612 CRAWFORD.pdf
Attachments:
RES-26:094
RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS,
TO PLACE A MUNICIPAL LIEN ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2404 BRAZOS, PARCEL
01-144281-29400, OWNED BY KINGDOM ASSETS LLC IN THE …
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Municipal Center
300 S. Church Street
Jonesboro, AR 72401
City of Jonesboro
Meeting Minutes
Finance & Administration Council
Committee
4:00 PM
Municipal Center, 300 S. Church
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL (ELECTRONIC ATTENDANCE) CONFIRMED BY CITY CLERK APRIL
LEGGETT
Joe Hafner;John Street;Anthony Coleman;David McClain;Ann
Williams;Charles Coleman and Brian Emison
Present
7 -
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MIN-26:070
Minutes for the Finance Committee meeting on Tuesday, July 28, 2026.
Minutes
Attachments:
A motion was made by John Street, seconded by Brian Emison, that this matter
be Passed . The motion PASSED with the following vote.
John Street;Anthony Coleman;David McClain;Ann Williams;Charles
Coleman and Brian Emison
Aye:
6 -
4. NEW BUSINESS
RESOLUTIONS TO BE INTRODUCED
RES-26:092
RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JONESBORO,
ARKANSAS, TO PLACE A MUNICIPAL LIEN ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 211
SCOTT, PARCEL 01-144172-05700, OWNED BY LINDA LOU LAMBERT IN THE
AMOUNT OF $275
Sponsors:
Code Enforcement and Finance
261872 211 SCOTT COUNCIL NOTICE.pdf
261872 211 SCOTT VIOLATION LETTER.pdf
261872_BILLING REQUEST_211 SCOTT.docx
261872_INVOICE_211 SCOTT.pdf
Attachments:
A motion was made by John Street, seconded by Brian Emison, that this matter
be Recommended to Council . The motion PASSED with the following vote.
John Street;Anthony Coleman;David McClain;Ann Williams;Charles
Coleman and Brian Emison
Aye:
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Tue Aug 11, 2026
Metropolitan Area Planning Commission on 2026-08-11 5:30 PM
Rezoning request for 1411 Southern Ridge Blvd from multi-family to commercial
The Jonesboro Metropolitan Area Planning Commission will consider a preliminary subdivision for The Woods at 141 and a rezoning request by Jeremy Bevill for property at 1411 Southern Ridge Blvd. The rezoning would change the property from PD-M Multi-Family to PD-M Commercial. The commission will also approve minutes from the July 28 meeting and hear staff comments.
- Rezoning RZ-26-12: 1411 Southern Ridge Blvd from PD-M Multi-Family to PD-M Commercial
- Preliminary subdivision PP-26-11: The Woods at 141
- Approval of minutes from 07.28.26 meeting
zoningsubdivisionplanning-commissionrezoningcommercial
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Metropolitan Area Planning
Commission
City of Jonesboro
Meeting Agenda
Municipal Center
300 S. Church Street
Jonesboro, AR 72401
Municipal Center, 300 S. Church
5:30 PM
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
1. Call to order
2. Roll Call
3. Approval of minutes
MIN-26:072
Minutes from 07.28.26 meeting
MAPC Minutes 07.28.26
Attachments:
4. Preliminary Subdivisions
PP-26-11
The Woods at 141
The woods
Staff Report the woods
Attachments:
5. Rezonings
RZ-26-12
Jeremy Bevill is requesting rezoning of the property from PD-M Multi-Family to PD-M
Commercial at 1411 Southern Ridge Blvd.
24902900_SouthernHi_BlockE_Rezoning_Preliminary
26902700-Block E Signed Rezoning Cover Letter and Application
26902700-Certified Mail Confirmation
Aerial Block E Map
Southern Hills PD Amendment Pattern Book E
Staff Summary RZ_26-08
Aerial Block E Map Updated
Attachments:
6. Staff Comments
7. Adjournment
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Tue Aug 11, 2026
Board of Zoning Adjustments on 2026-08-11 1:30 PM - SPECIAL CALLED MEETING
Mon Aug 10, 2026
Metropolitan Area Planning Commission on 2026-08-11 5:30 PM
Commission to consider rezoning at 1411 Southern Ridge Blvd.
The Metropolitan Area Planning Commission will review a rezoning request and a preliminary subdivision plat. The rezoning would change a property at 1411 Southern Ridge Blvd. from PD-M Multi-Family to PD-M Commercial. The commission will also consider the preliminary plat for The Woods at 141 subdivision.
- Rezoning RZ-26-12: Jeremy Bevill requests change from PD-M Multi-Family to PD-M Commercial at 1411 Southern Ridge Blvd.
- Preliminary subdivision PP-26-11: The Woods at 141
- Approval of minutes from the 07.28.26 meeting
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Metropolitan Area Planning
Commission
City of Jonesboro
Meeting Agenda
Municipal Center
300 S. Church Street
Jonesboro, AR 72401
Municipal Center, 300 S. Church
5:30 PM
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
1. Call to order
2. Roll Call
3. Approval of minutes
MIN-26:072
Minutes from 07.28.26 meeting
MAPC Minutes 07.28.26
Attachments:
4. Preliminary Subdivisions
PP-26-11
The Woods at 141
The woods
Staff Report the woods
Attachments:
5. Rezonings
RZ-26-12
Jeremy Bevill is requesting rezoning of the property from PD-M Multi-Family to PD-M
Commercial at 1411 Southern Ridge Blvd.
24902900_SouthernHi_BlockE_Rezoning_Preliminary
26902700-Block E Signed Rezoning Cover Letter and Application
26902700-Certified Mail Confirmation
Aerial Block E Map
Southern Hills PD Amendment Pattern Book E
Staff Summary RZ_26-08
Attachments:
6. Staff Comments
7. Adjournment
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Thu Aug 6, 2026
Finance & Administration Council Committee on 2026-08-06 4:00 PM - SPECIAL CALLED MEETING IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE PUBLIC SAFETY COUNCIL COMMITTEE
Council discusses Shelter Insurance Agency building; no vote planned
The Finance & Administration Council Committee is holding a special meeting with the Public Safety Council Committee for a public discussion only about the Shelter Insurance Agency building. No votes will be taken on this item.
- Public discussion of the Shelter Insurance Agency building (COM-26:042)
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Finance & Administration Council
Committee
City of Jonesboro
Meeting Agenda
Municipal Center
300 S. Church Street
Jonesboro, AR 72401
Municipal Center, 300 S. Church4:00 PMThursday, August 6, 2026
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE PUBLIC SAFETY COUNCIL
COMMITTEE
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL (ELECTRONIC ATTENDANCE) CONFIRMED BY CITY CLERK APRIL LEGGETT
3. OTHER BUSINESS
COM-26:042 PUBLIC DISCUSSION ABOUT THE SHELTER INSURANCE AGENCY BUILDING (No
votes to be taken: Discussion Only.)
4. ADJOURNMENT
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Municipal Center
300 S. Church Street
Jonesboro, AR 72401
City of Jonesboro
Meeting Minutes
Finance & Administration Council
Committee
4:00 PM
Municipal Center, 300 S. Church
Thursday, August 6, 2026
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE PUBLIC SAFETY COUNCIL
COMMITTEE
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL (ELECTRONIC ATTENDANCE) CONFIRMED BY CITY CLERK APRIL
LEGGETT
Joe Hafner;John Street;Anthony Coleman;David McClain;Ann
Williams;Charles Coleman and Brian Emison
Present
7 -
3. OTHER BUSINESS
Chairman Joe Hafner said, as you know today is just a discussion, a public
discussion. There will be no votes taken today. So, it doesn’t really matter if we have
a quorum or not I guess but we obviously do. But just a few housekeeping things
today. I think probably the best thing to do is let the mayor and his team go through
any presentation they have. Then the committee members can ask questions. I just
ask that you wait until you are recognized before you speak so we kind of keep some
form of control in here, some form of order. Not control, that wasn’t a good term. And
then if someone’s in the public and wants to come to the podium and make a
comment, we just ask that you state your name and address for the record.
COM-26:042
PUBLIC DISCUSSION ABOUT THE SHELTER INSURANCE AGENCY BUILDING
(No votes to be taken: Discussion Only.)
Slides for Finance 08.06.2026 Proposed Jonesboro Police Department Admin
Attachments:
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Thu Aug 6, 2026
Finance & Administration Council Committee on 2026-08-11 4:00 PM
Committee to consider police facility purchase and seven municipal liens
The Finance & Administration Council Committee will vote on resolutions to place municipal liens on seven properties for code violations, each $275 or $335. They will also consider authorizing grant applications for outdoor recreation and community infrastructure, and a contract to buy 1709 East Highland Drive for police operations, along with an ordinance to issue a promissory note for that purchase.
- Resolution to purchase property at 1709 East Highland Drive for police department operations
- Ordinance authorizing a general revenue promissory note for the police facility purchase and improvements
- Seven municipal liens on properties at 211 Scott, 2612 Crawford Drive, 2404 Brazos, 213 Nisbett, 700 Melody, 823 Parkview ($335), and others ($275 each)
- Resolution to apply for FY2027 Outdoor Recreation Matching Grant from Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism
- Resolution to apply for Delta Regional Authority’s 2026 Community Infrastructure Fund
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Finance & Administration Council
Committee
City of Jonesboro
Meeting Agenda
Municipal Center
300 S. Church Street
Jonesboro, AR 72401
Municipal Center, 300 S. Church4:00 PMTuesday, August 11, 2026
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL (ELECTRONIC ATTENDANCE) CONFIRMED BY CITY CLERK APRIL LEGGETT
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MIN-26:070 Minutes for the Finance Committee meeting on Tuesday, July 28, 2026.
MinutesAttachments:
4. NEW BUSINESS
RESOLUTIONS TO BE INTRODUCED
RES-26:092 RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS,
TO PLACE A MUNICIPAL LIEN ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 211 SCOTT, PARCEL
01-144172-05700, OWNED BY LINDA LOU LAMBERT IN THE AMOUNT OF $275
Sponsors: Code Enforcement and Finance
261872 211 SCOTT COUNCIL NOTICE.pdf
261872 211 SCOTT VIOLATION LETTER.pdf
261872_BILLING REQUEST_211 SCOTT.docx
261872_INVOICE_211 SCOTT.pdf
Attachments:
RES-26:093 RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS,
TO PLACE A MUNICIPAL LIEN ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2612 CRAWFORD
DRIVE, PARCEL 01-144273-02300, OWNED BY RANDY & ALEY CRAWFORD IN THE
AMOUNT OF $275
Sponsors: Code Enforcement and Finance
262805 2612 CRAWFORD COUNCIL NOTICE.pdf
262805 2612 CRAWFORD VIOLATION LETTER.pdf
262805_BILLING REQ_2612 CRAWFORD.docx
262805_INVOICE_2612 CRAWFORD.pdf
Attachments:
RES-26:094 RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS,
TO PLACE A MUNICIPAL LIEN ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2404 BRAZOS, PARCEL
01-144281-29400, OWNED BY KINGDOM ASSETS LLC IN THE AM …
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Wed Aug 5, 2026
Finance & Administration Council Committee on 2026-08-06 4:00 PM - SPECIAL CALLED MEETING IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE PUBLIC SAFETY COUNCIL COMMITTEE
Public discussion on Shelter Insurance Agency building
The Finance & Administration Council Committee is holding a special called meeting jointly with the Public Safety Council Committee. The only business is a public discussion about the Shelter Insurance Agency building, with no votes to be taken.
- Public discussion on Shelter Insurance Agency building (no votes)
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Finance & Administration Council
Committee
City of Jonesboro
Meeting Agenda
Municipal Center
300 S. Church Street
Jonesboro, AR 72401
Municipal Center, 300 S. Church4:00 PMThursday, August 6, 2026
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE PUBLIC SAFETY COUNCIL
COMMITTEE
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL (ELECTRONIC ATTENDANCE) CONFIRMED BY CITY CLERK APRIL LEGGETT
3. OTHER BUSINESS
COM-26:042 PUBLIC DISCUSSION ABOUT THE SHELTER INSURANCE AGENCY BUILDING (No
votes to be taken: Discussion Only.)
4. ADJOURNMENT
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Tue Aug 4, 2026
Public Works Council Committee on 2026-08-04 5:00 PM
Public Works Committee to vote on trail projects and wetland partnership
The Jonesboro Public Works Council Committee will consider three resolutions: accepting a fee proposal for construction administration and inspection services for the Marion Berry Parkway Multiuse Trail, entering an agreement with Bacon Farmer Workman Engineering for the Higginbottom Trail, and approving an affiliation agreement with the University of Arkansas for the Turtle Creek Wetland Partnership, including a capital improvement budget amendment.
- RES-26:089: Accept fee proposal for construction administration and inspection services for the Marion Berry Parkway Multiuse Trail
- RES-26:090: Enter agreement with Bacon Farmer Workman Engineering & Testing, Inc. for professional services on Higginbottom Trail
- RES-26:091: Affiliation agreement with University of Arkansas, Fayetteville for Turtle Creek Wetland Partnership and capital improvement budget amendment
public-workstrailsengineeringwetlandsuniversity-partnershipbudget
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Public Works Council Committee
City of Jonesboro
Meeting Agenda
Municipal Center
300 S. Church Street
Jonesboro, AR 72401
Municipal Center, 300 S. Church5:00 PMTuesday, August 4, 2026
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL (ELECTRONIC ATTENDANCE) CONFIRMED BY CITY CLERK APRIL LEGGETT
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MIN-26:059 Minutes for the Public Works Committee meeting on Tuesday, July 7, 2026.
MinutesAttachments:
4. NEW BUSINESS
RESOLUTIONS TO BE INTRODUCED
RES-26:089 A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS TO ACCEPT THE
ATTACHED FEE PROPOSAL FOR CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION AND
INSPECTION SERVICES FOR THE MARION BERRY PARKWAY MULTIUSE TRAIL
PROJECT
Sponsors: Engineering
Marion Berry Pkwy Multiuse Trail CA Services.pdfAttachments:
RES-26:090 A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS
TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH BACON FARMER WORKMAN
ENGINEERING & TESTING, INC. TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR
HIGGINBOTTOM TRAIL
Sponsors: Engineering
26363-20260727-HigginbottomTrail-CityofJonesboroAR .pdfAttachments:
RES-26:091 A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS TO ENTER INTO AN
AFFILIATION AGREEMENT WITH BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF
ARKANSAS ACTING FOR AND ON BEHALF OF UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS,
FAYETTEVILLE (UARK) FOR THE TURTLE CREEK WETLAND PARTNERSHIP AND
AMEND THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BUDGET
Sponsors: Engineering
Final Affiliation Agreement.docxAttachments:
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Tue Aug 4, 2026
City Council on 2026-08-04 5:30 PM
Council to vote on alley abandonment, zoning changes, and South Caraway widening contract
The Jonesboro City Council will hold a public hearing on abandoning a 15-foot alley between 1810 and 1812 Henry Street, then consider ordinances on first, second, and third readings. Key items include accepting a low bid and contract for the South Caraway Road widening project, several municipal liens for code enforcement, and multiple zoning changes. The council will also receive an update on the NEA Children's Museum project and June 2026 financial statements.
- Public hearing and first reading on abandoning a 15' alley between 1810 and 1812 Henry Street
- Resolution to accept low bid and contract with RL Persons Construction for South Caraway Road widening project (Job No. 2026:20)
- Second reading of rezoning 2038 North Church Street from C-3 to RM-12 LUO (NK & Sons Investment)
- Second reading of rezoning 1400 Southern Ridge Blvd. from R-1 to C-3 LUO (Fisher Arnold)
- Third reading of rezoning 2911 Browns Lane from R-3 to C-3
zoningpublic-workscode-enforcementtrafficalley-abandonmentprivate-club-permitsfinancial-report
✓ Decided: Council approves consent agenda, passes 4 ordinances, holds 6 items
The City Council approved the consent agenda, which included municipal liens, a revised employee handbook, and a road widening contract. Four ordinances were passed on third reading, including traffic pattern changes and a rezoning. Six items were held at first or second reading, including two private club permits and two rezoning requests. The council also heard a presentation from the NEA Children's Museum requesting a land lease, but took no action.
- Approved consent agenda (11-0)
- Passed ORD-26:017 modifying school traffic patterns (11-0)
- Passed ORD-26:019 placing traffic signs (11-0)
- Passed ORD-26:021 rezoning 2911 Browns Lane from R-3 to C-3 (11-0)
- Passed ORD-26:018 rezoning 1004 N. Caraway Road from R-1 to PD (11-0)
- Held ORD-26:023 alley abandonment at first reading
- Held ORD-26:024 traffic signs at first reading
- Held ORD-26:026 and ORD-26:027 private club permits at first reading
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City Council
City of Jonesboro
Council Agenda
Municipal Center
300 S. Church Street
Jonesboro, AR 72401
Municipal Center, 300 S. Church5:30 PMTuesday, August 4, 2026
PUBLIC WORKS COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING AT 5:00 P.M.
Council Chambers, Municipal Center
PUBLIC HEARING AT 5:25 P.M.
PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE ABANDONMENT OF A 15’ ALLEY LOCATED
BETWEEN 1810 HENRY STREET AND 1812 HENRY STREET LOCATED ON PLAT
OF DAVID CLIFFT AS REQUESTED BY DAVID CLIFFT
1. CALL TO ORDER BY MAYOR HAROLD COPENHAVER AT 5:30 P.M.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION
3. ROLL CALL (ELECTRONIC ATTENDANCE) INITIATED AND CONFIRMED BY CITY CLERK
APRIL LEGGETT
4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
COM-26:036 UPDATE OF THE NEA CHILDREN'S MUSEUM PROJECT BY JORDAN CARLOW
Sponsors: Mayor's Office
5. CONSENT AGENDA
The Consent Agenda is a meeting method to make City Council meetings more efficient
and meaningful to the members of the audience. All matters listed within the Consent
Agenda have been distributed to each member of the Jonesboro City Council for reading
and study, are considered to be routine, and will be enacted by one motion of the City
Council with no separate discussion. If a separate discussion is desired, that item may
be removed from the Consent Agenda and placed on the Regular Agenda by request of a
member of the City Council.
MIN-26:067 MINUTES FOR THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING ON JULY 21, 2026
CC Minutes 07212026.pdfAttachments:
RES-26:079 RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JONESBORO, A …
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Municipal Center
300 S. Church Street
Jonesboro, AR 72401
City of Jonesboro
Meeting Minutes
City Council
5:30 PM
Municipal Center, 300 S. Church
Tuesday, August 4, 2026
PUBLIC WORKS COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING AT 5:00 P.M.
PUBLIC HEARING AT 5:25 P.M.
No one spoke for against the alley abandonment in the Public Hearing.
1. CALL TO ORDER BY MAYOR HAROLD COPENHAVER AT 5:30 P.M.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION
3. ROLL CALL (ELECTRONIC ATTENDANCE) INITIATED AND CONFIRMED BY CITY
CLERK APRIL LEGGETT
Brian Emison;Chris Moore;David McClain;Joe Hafner;Kevin Miller;Anthony
Coleman;Janice Porter;John Street;Charles Coleman;LJ Bryant and Ann
Williams
Present 11 -
Chris Gibson
Absent
1 -
4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
Audio/Video 13:32 mark: Mayor Harold Copenhaver said, Brian, are you in the
chamber? Where’s Brian? Just a minute Council, I do have a special presentation I’d
like to make. We will go ahead and move forward with the agenda though and then
when Brian gets here, I’ll regress back.
Audio/Video 21:51 mark: Mayor Harold Copenhaver said, so, Council, I appreciate your
time. I wanted to get this to you tonight. I think it's imperative that we do so. You don't
get this opportunity very often to recognize and pay special attention to one of your own
city employees, one of your own city department police officers. And last week we, it
was several weeks ago, as a matter of fact, we had a resident who went above and
beyond the call of duty. On July 10th, at 9:18, this offic …
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Thu Jul 30, 2026
City Council on 2026-08-04 5:30 PM
City Council to consider South Caraway Road widening contract
The City Council will discuss several zoning changes and the adoption of a revised employee handbook. The body is also deciding on a contract for the South Caraway Road widening project and multiple municipal liens.
- Contract for South Caraway Road widening project with RL Persons Construction, Inc.
- Proposed zoning change from C-3 to RM-12 LUO at 2038 North Church Street
- Proposed zoning change from R-1 to C-3 LUO at 1400 Southern Ridge Blvd
- Public hearing for the abandonment of a 15’ alley between 1810 and 1812 Henry Street
- Municipal liens for properties at 218 W. Forrest ($315), 413 Parkview ($1,240), 616 E. Oak ($275), 704 Vine ($275), 1702 W. Nettleton ($315), and 5017 Mt. Carmel ($465)
roadszoningcontractscode-enforcementpublic-hearings
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City Council
City of Jonesboro
Council Agenda
Municipal Center
300 S. Church Street
Jonesboro, AR 72401
Municipal Center, 300 S. Church5:30 PMTuesday, August 4, 2026
PUBLIC WORKS COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING AT 5:00 P.M.
Council Chambers, Municipal Center
PUBLIC HEARING AT 5:25 P.M.
PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE ABANDONMENT OF A 15’ ALLEY LOCATED
BETWEEN 1810 HENRY STREET AND 1812 HENRY STREET LOCATED ON PLAT
OF DAVID CLIFFT AS REQUESTED BY DAVID CLIFFT
1. CALL TO ORDER BY MAYOR HAROLD COPENHAVER AT 5:30 P.M.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION
3. ROLL CALL (ELECTRONIC ATTENDANCE) INITIATED AND CONFIRMED BY CITY CLERK
APRIL LEGGETT
4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
COM-26:036 UPDATE OF THE NEA CHILDREN'S MUSEUM PROJECT BY JORDAN CARLOW
Sponsors: Mayor's Office
5. CONSENT AGENDA
The Consent Agenda is a meeting method to make City Council meetings more efficient
and meaningful to the members of the audience. All matters listed within the Consent
Agenda have been distributed to each member of the Jonesboro City Council for reading
and study, are considered to be routine, and will be enacted by one motion of the City
Council with no separate discussion. If a separate discussion is desired, that item may
be removed from the Consent Agenda and placed on the Regular Agenda by request of a
member of the City Council.
MIN-26:067 MINUTES FOR THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING ON JULY 21, 2026
CC Minutes 07212026.pdfAttachments:
RES-26:079 RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JONESBORO, A …
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Thu Jul 30, 2026
Public Works Council Committee on 2026-08-04 5:00 PM
Committee to vote on trail construction fees and professional service agreements
The Public Works Council Committee will decide on three resolutions: accepting a fee proposal for construction administration and inspection services for the Marion Berry Parkway Multiuse Trail Project, entering into an agreement with Bacon Farmer Workman Engineering & Testing for Higginbottom Trail professional services, and an affiliation agreement with the University of Arkansas for the Turtle Creek Wetland Partnership with a budget amendment.
- Accept fee proposal for Marion Berry Parkway Multiuse Trail construction administration and inspection services
- Enter agreement with Bacon Farmer Workman Engineering & Testing for Higginbottom Trail professional services
- Affiliate with University of Arkansas for Turtle Creek Wetland Partnership and amend capital improvement budget
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Public Works Council Committee
City of Jonesboro
Meeting Agenda
Municipal Center
300 S. Church Street
Jonesboro, AR 72401
Municipal Center, 300 S. Church5:00 PMTuesday, August 4, 2026
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL (ELECTRONIC ATTENDANCE) CONFIRMED BY CITY CLERK APRIL LEGGETT
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MIN-26:059 Minutes for the Public Works Committee meeting on Tuesday, July 7, 2026.
MinutesAttachments:
4. NEW BUSINESS
RESOLUTIONS TO BE INTRODUCED
RES-26:089 A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS TO ACCEPT THE
ATTACHED FEE PROPOSAL FOR CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION AND
INSPECTION SERVICES FOR THE MARION BERRY PARKWAY MULTIUSE TRAIL
PROJECT
Sponsors: Engineering
Marion Berry Pkwy Multiuse Trail CA Services.pdfAttachments:
RES-26:090 A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS
TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH BACON FARMER WORKMAN
ENGINEERING & TESTING, INC. TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR
HIGGINBOTTOM TRAIL
Sponsors: Engineering
26363-20260727-HigginbottomTrail-CityofJonesboroAR .pdfAttachments:
RES-26:091 A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS TO ENTER INTO AN
AFFILIATION AGREEMENT WITH BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF
ARKANSAS ACTING FOR AND ON BEHALF OF UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS,
FAYETTEVILLE (UARK) FOR THE TURTLE CREEK WETLAND PARTNERSHIP AND
AMEND THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BUDGET
Sponsors: Engineering
Final Affiliation Agreement.docxAttachments:
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August 4, 2026Public Works Counc …
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Tue Jul 28, 2026
Finance & Administration Council Committee on 2026-07-28 4:00 PM
Committee to vote on employee handbook updates and municipal liens
The Finance & Administration Council Committee will decide on amending the city employee handbook and adopting a revised version. It will also vote on placing municipal liens on six properties for unpaid code enforcement violations totaling $2,885.
- Amend employee handbook (RES-26:074)
- Place $315 lien on 218 W. Forrest (RES-26:079)
- Place $1,240 lien on 413 Parkview (RES-26:080)
- Place $275 lien on 616 E. Oak (RES-26:081)
- Place $275 lien on 704 Vine (RES-26:082)
code-enforcementemployee-handbookfinancemunicipal-liensroad-projects
✓ Decided: Council committee rejects nepotism ban, advances AI policy and road contract
The Finance & Administration Committee voted 3-1 to recommend against a resolution that would have barred hiring relatives of the mayor or councilmembers, after debate over its impact on filling open positions. The committee recommended to the full council a revised employee handbook that includes a new AI policy, and also advanced a contract for the South Caraway Road widening project. Seven municipal liens on properties with unpaid code enforcement bills were recommended to council.
- Employee handbook nepotism amendment (RES-26:074) failed to be recommended to council (1-3)
- Revised employee handbook with AI policy (RES-26:085) recommended to council (4-0)
- South Caraway Road widening contract with RL Persons Construction (RES-26:086) recommended to council (4-0)
- Municipal lien on 218 W. Forrest, $315 (RES-26:079) recommended to council (4-0)
- Municipal lien on 413 Parkview, $1,240 (RES-26:080) recommended to council (4-0)
- Municipal lien on 616 E. Oak, $275 (RES-26:081) recommended to council (4-0)
- Municipal lien on 704 Vine, $275 (RES-26:082) recommended to council (4-0)
- Municipal lien on 1702 W. Nettleton, $315 (RES-26:083) recommended to council (4-0)
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Finance & Administration Council
Committee
City of Jonesboro
Meeting Agenda
Municipal Center
300 S. Church Street
Jonesboro, AR 72401
Municipal Center, 300 S. Church4:00 PMTuesday, July 28, 2026
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL (ELECTRONIC ATTENDANCE) CONFIRMED BY CITY CLERK APRIL LEGGETT
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MIN-26:063 Minutes for the Finance Committee meeting on Tuesday, July 14, 2026.
MinutesAttachments:
4. NEW BUSINESS
RESOLUTIONS TO BE INTRODUCED
RES-26:074 RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS,
TO AMEND A PORTION OF THE EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK FOR ALL EMPLOYEES
FOR THE CITY OF JONESBORO
Sponsors: LJ Bryant
RES-26:079 RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS,
TO PLACE A MUNICIPAL LIEN ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 218 W. FORREST,
PARCEL 01-144073-27900, OWNED BY DERR LAVAUGHN IN THE AMOUNT OF $315
Sponsors: Code Enforcement and Finance
261761_218 W FORREST INVOICE.pdf
261761_COUNCIL NOTICE.pdf
Billing Request 218 W Forrest 261761.docx
ORIGINAL VIOLATION 261761 218 W FORREST.pdf
Attachments:
RES-26:080 RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS,
TO PLACE A MUNICIPAL LIEN ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 413 PARKVIEW,
PARCEL 01-144302-18300, OWNED BY SANDHILL PROPERTY MGT IN THE
AMOUNT OF $1,240
Sponsors: Code Enforcement and Finance
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July 28, 2026Finance & Administration Council
Committee
Meeting Agenda
260721_413 PARKVIEW_INVOICE - Copy.pdf
260721_413 PARKVIEW_VIOLAT …
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Municipal Center
300 S. Church Street
Jonesboro, AR 72401
City of Jonesboro
Meeting Minutes
Finance & Administration Council
Committee
4:00 PM
Municipal Center, 300 S. Church
Tuesday, July 28, 2026
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL (ELECTRONIC ATTENDANCE) CONFIRMED BY CITY CLERK APRIL
LEGGETT
Joe Hafner;John Street;David McClain;Ann Williams and Charles Coleman
Present
5 -
Anthony Coleman and Brian Emison
Absent
2 -
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MIN-26:063
Minutes for the Finance Committee meeting on Tuesday, July 14, 2026.
Minutes
Attachments:
A motion was made by John Street, seconded by David McClain, that this
matter be Passed . The motion PASSED with the following vote.
John Street;David McClain;Ann Williams and Charles Coleman
Aye:
4 -
Anthony Coleman and Brian Emison
Absent:
2 -
4. NEW BUSINESS
RESOLUTIONS TO BE INTRODUCED
RES-26:074
RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS,
TO AMEND A PORTION OF THE EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK FOR ALL EMPLOYEES
FOR THE CITY OF JONESBORO
Sponsors:
LJ Bryant
Chairman Joe Hafner said, alright, I’ve got a few things to say regarding this before I
open up the floor to other councilmembers. Number one, you know, typically when a
resolution is brought up to us, especially the handbook, is addressing a problem. I
personally don’t believe that there is a problem that needs to be addressed. I think
that our current nepotism policy covers what needs to be covered. I looked at other
cities including Little Rock, Conway, Cabot. O …
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🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
A motion was made by John Street, seconded by Charles Coleman, that this matter be Recommended to Council . The motion FAILED with the following vote. David McClain
2 yea · 1 nay
Ann Williams yea · Charles Coleman yea · Brian Emison nay
The other 4 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Tue Jul 28, 2026
Metropolitan Area Planning Commission on 2026-07-28 5:30 PM
MAPC to vote on final plat for Brookshire Place Phase III subdivision
The Metropolitan Area Planning Commission will meet to approve minutes from its last meeting and discuss preliminary and final subdivision plats. The most consequential item is the final plat for Brookshire Place Phase III, a residential subdivision.
- Final plat approval for Brookshire Place Phase III (PP-26-13)
- Preliminary plat review for The Woods at 141 (PP-26-11)
- 1st replat for East Arkansas Area Agency on Aging (PP-26-12)
zoningsubdivisionsplanning-commissionhousingpublic-land-use
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Metropolitan Area Planning
Commission
City of Jonesboro
Meeting Agenda
Municipal Center
300 S. Church Street
Jonesboro, AR 72401
Municipal Center, 300 S. Church5:30 PMTuesday, July 28, 2026
1. Call to order
2. Roll Call
3. Approval of minutes
MIN-26:068 Minutes from 07.14.26
MAPC Minutes 07.14.26Attachments:
5. Preliminary Subdivisions
PP-26-11 The Woods at 141
The woods
Staff Report the woods
Attachments:
6. Final Subdivisions
PP-26-13 Brookshire Place, Phase III Final Plat
BROOKSHIRE 3 FINAL
Brookshire
Attachments:
PP-26-12 East Arkansas Area Agency Of Agging 1st Replat
EAAA
EAAA
Attachments:
9. Staff Comments
10. Adjournment
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Mon Jul 27, 2026
Metropolitan Area Planning Commission on 2026-07-28 5:30 PM
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Metropolitan Area Planning
Commission
City of Jonesboro
Meeting Agenda
Municipal Center
300 S. Church Street
Jonesboro, AR 72401
Municipal Center, 300 S. Church
5:30 PM
Tuesday, July 28, 2026
1. Call to order
2. Roll Call
3. Approval of minutes
MIN-26:068
Minutes from 07.14.26
MAPC Minutes 07.14.26
Attachments:
5. Preliminary Subdivisions
PP-26-11
The Woods at 141
The woods
Staff Report the woods
Attachments:
6. Final Subdivisions
PP-26-13
Brookshire Place, Phase III Final Plat
BROOKSHIRE 3 FINAL
Brookshire
Attachments:
PP-26-12
East Arkansas Area Agency Of Agging 1st Replat
EAAA
EAAA
Attachments:
9. Staff Comments
10. Adjournment
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Thu Jul 23, 2026
Finance & Administration Council Committee on 2026-07-28 4:00 PM
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Finance & Administration Council
Committee
City of Jonesboro
Meeting Agenda
Municipal Center
300 S. Church Street
Jonesboro, AR 72401
Municipal Center, 300 S. Church
4:00 PM
Tuesday, July 28, 2026
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL (ELECTRONIC ATTENDANCE) CONFIRMED BY CITY CLERK APRIL LEGGETT
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MIN-26:063
Minutes for the Finance Committee meeting on Tuesday, July 14, 2026.
Minutes
Attachments:
4. NEW BUSINESS
RESOLUTIONS TO BE INTRODUCED
RES-26:074
RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS,
TO AMEND A PORTION OF THE EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK FOR ALL EMPLOYEES
FOR THE CITY OF JONESBORO
Sponsors:
LJ Bryant
RES-26:079
RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS,
TO PLACE A MUNICIPAL LIEN ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 218 W. FORREST,
PARCEL 01-144073-27900, OWNED BY DERR LAVAUGHN IN THE AMOUNT OF $315
Sponsors:
Code Enforcement and Finance
261761_218 W FORREST INVOICE.pdf
261761_COUNCIL NOTICE.pdf
Billing Request 218 W Forrest 261761.docx
ORIGINAL VIOLATION 261761 218 W FORREST.pdf
Attachments:
RES-26:080
RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS,
TO PLACE A MUNICIPAL LIEN ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 413 PARKVIEW,
PARCEL 01-144302-18300, OWNED BY SANDHILL PROPERTY MGT IN THE
AMOUNT OF $1,240
Sponsors:
Code Enforcement and Finance
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July 28, 2026
Finance & Administration Council
Committee
Meeting Agenda
260721_413 PARKVIEW_INVOICE - Copy.pdf
260721_413 PARKVIEW_ …
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Tue Jul 21, 2026
Public Safety Council Committee on 2026-07-21 5:00 PM
✓ Decided: Committee recommends traffic signs and property condemnation to council
The Public Safety Council Committee recommended two items to the full City Council: an ordinance to place various traffic signs at designated locations, and a resolution to condemn property at 2210 Willow Rd. Both passed unanimously with 6 aye votes. The committee also received updates on the mosquito abatement program and discussed short-term rental enforcement, but took no formal action on those topics.
- Recommended traffic sign ordinance ORD-26:024 to Council (6-0)
- Recommended condemnation resolution RES-26:072 for 2210 Willow Rd. to Council (6-0)
- Approved June 16, 2026 meeting minutes (6-0)
- Filed Vector Mosquito Control report for June 2026
- Filed update from Vector representative Jim Stark on mosquito abatement
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Public Safety Council Committee
City of Jonesboro
Meeting Agenda
Municipal Center
300 S. Church Street
Jonesboro, AR 72401
Municipal Center, 300 S. Church
5:00 PM
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL (ELECTRONIC ATTENDANCE) CONFIRMED BY CITY CLERK APRIL LEGGETT
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MIN-26:057
Minutes for the Public Safety Committee meeting on Tuesday, June 16, 2026.
Minutes
Park Ranger Presentation June 2026
Attachments:
4. NEW BUSINESS
ORDINANCES TO BE INTRODUCED
ORD-26:024
AN ORDINANCE TO THE CITY OF JONESBORO TO PLACE VARIOUS TRAFFIC
SIGNS AT DESIGNATED LOCATIONS AS DETERMINED BY THE TRAFFIC CONTROL
COMMITTEE
Sponsors:
Engineering
RESOLUTIONS TO BE INTRODUCED
RES-26:072
RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS
TO CONDEMN PROPERTY LOCATED AT: 2210 Willow Rd. Jonesboro, AR 72401;
Parcel # 01-144271-05300
Sponsors:
Code Enforcement
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July 21, 2026
Public Safety Council Committee
Meeting Agenda
2210 Willow Condemnation Resolution.pdf
2210 Willow Inspection Report.pdf
2210 Willow Map.png
2210 Willow Precondemnation Notice Affidavit.pdf
2210 Willow Precondemnation Notice Returned Certified Letter.pdf
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Attachments:
5. PENDING ITEMS
6. OTHER …
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Municipal Center
300 S. Church Street
Jonesboro, AR 72401
City of Jonesboro
Meeting Minutes
Public Safety Council Committee
5:00 PM
Municipal Center, 300 S. Church
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL (ELECTRONIC ATTENDANCE) CONFIRMED BY CITY CLERK APRIL
LEGGETT
Brian Emison;Janice Porter;Chris Moore;Chris Gibson;David McClain;LJ
Bryant and Kevin Miller
Present
7 -
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MIN-26:057
Minutes for the Public Safety Committee meeting on Tuesday, June 16, 2026.
Minutes
Park Ranger Presentation June 2026
Attachments:
A motion was made by Chris Moore, seconded by Chris Gibson, that this matter
be Passed . The motion PASSED with the following vote.
Janice Porter;Chris Moore;Chris Gibson;David McClain;LJ Bryant and Kevin
Miller
Aye:
6 -
4. NEW BUSINESS
ORDINANCES TO BE INTRODUCED
ORD-26:024
AN ORDINANCE TO THE CITY OF JONESBORO TO PLACE VARIOUS TRAFFIC
SIGNS AT DESIGNATED LOCATIONS AS DETERMINED BY THE TRAFFIC
CONTROL COMMITTEE
Sponsors:
Engineering
A motion was made by Chris Gibson, seconded by Janice Porter, that this
matter be Recommended to Council . The motion PASSED with the following
vote.
Janice Porter;Chris Moore;Chris Gibson;David McClain;LJ Bryant and Kevin
Miller
Aye:
6 -
RESOLUTIONS TO BE INTRODUCED
RES-26:072
RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS
TO CONDEMN PROPERTY LOCATED AT: 2210 Willow Rd. Jonesboro, AR 72401;
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July 21, 2026
Public Safety Council Committee
Meeting Minut …
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Tue Jul 21, 2026
Board of Zoning Adjustments on 2026-07-21 1:30 PM
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Board of Zoning Adjustments
City of Jonesboro
Meeting Agenda
Municipal Center
300 S. Church Street
Jonesboro, AR 72401
Municipal Center, 300 S. Church
1:30 PM
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Approval of Minutes
MIN-26:066
Minutes from June 16, 2026 meeting
BZA Minutes 06.16.26
Attachments:
4. Appeal Cases
VR-26-17
Willliam Walker is requesting variance from code that sates 6 ft fence height and requires
10 ft interior sideback at 2308 S Caraway Rd
25-126 TSC Jonesboro-ALTA
Cert mail
Narrative Letter - TSC
Narrative Letter 2 - TSC
Narrative Letter 3- TSC
TSC - Site Plan
Variance Application_1
Attachments:
VR-26-18
Summit Utilities is requesting variance to allow storage lot to remain a limestone surface
at 3013 Ole Feed House Rd
Certified Mail Receipts
Roy Cooper Replat of Lot 4
Variance Application
Attachments:
VR-26-20
Chris Moore is requesting variance for square footage of proposed storage at 910
Strawfloor Dr
App
mail
pln1039620260706_164227
Attachments:
VR-26-19
Janis S Farley is requesting fence variance at 906 Oakland Dr
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July 21, 2026
Board of Zoning Adjustments
Meeting Agenda
App
mail
plat r
Attachments:
VR-26-21
George Hamman is requesting variance for building setback at 218 and 220 Labaume St
218 and 220 Labaume Letter of Intent
Labaume Certified Letter Receipt
VARIANCE PLAT
Attachments:
VR-26-22
George hamman is requesting variance of building setback at 317 Southwest Dr
317 Southwest Lette …
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Tue Jul 21, 2026
City Council on 2026-07-21 5:30 PM
✓ Decided: Council approves consent agenda, facility agreements, alley hearing
The City Council approved the consent agenda, including a FEMA flood mitigation grant resolution and a municipal lien. It passed facility usage agreements with Jonesboro Jets and Shark Wave Aquatics, and set a public hearing for alley abandonment. Several zoning ordinances were held at first reading, and a rezoning request was postponed to August 4. Public comments highlighted concerns about short-term rental parties.
- Approved consent agenda including FEMA flood mitigation grant resolution (11-0)
- Approved facility usage agreement with Jonesboro Jets (10-0, 1 recused)
- Approved facility usage agreement with Shark Wave Aquatics (10-0, 1 recused)
- Set public hearing for alley abandonment at 1810-1812 Henry Street (11-0)
- Held at first reading: stormwater design manual amendment
- Held at first reading: rezoning at 2038 N. Church St. to RM-12 LUO
- Held at first reading: rezoning at 1400 Southern Ridge Blvd. to C-3 LUO
- Postponed rezoning at 1004 N. Caraway Road to August 4 (11-0)
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City Council
City of Jonesboro
Council Agenda
Municipal Center
300 S. Church Street
Jonesboro, AR 72401
Municipal Center, 300 S. Church
5:30 PM
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
PUBLIC SAFETY COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING AT 5:00 P.M.
Council Chambers, Municipal Center
1. CALL TO ORDER BY MAYOR HAROLD COPENHAVER AT 5:30 P.M.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION
3. ROLL CALL (ELECTRONIC ATTENDANCE) INITIATED AND CONFIRMED BY CITY CLERK
APRIL LEGGETT
4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
5. CONSENT AGENDA
The Consent Agenda is a meeting method to make City Council meetings more efficient
and meaningful to the members of the audience. All matters listed within the Consent
Agenda have been distributed to each member of the Jonesboro City Council for reading
and study, are considered to be routine, and will be enacted by one motion of the City
Council with no separate discussion. If a separate discussion is desired, that item may
be removed from the Consent Agenda and placed on the Regular Agenda by request of a
member of the City Council.
MIN-26:060
MINUTES FOR THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING ON JULY 7, 2026
CC Minutes 07072026.pdf
Attachments:
RES-26:073
RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS,
TO PLACE A MUNICIPAL LIEN ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2612 CRAWFORD,
PARCEL 01-144273-02300, OWNED BY RANDY/ALEY CRAWFORD IN THE AMOUNT
OF $275
Sponsors:
Code Enforcement and Finance
2612 CRAWFORD_COUNCIL NOTICE_261474.pdf
261474_VIOLATION LETTER_2612 CRAWFORD.pdf
262805_BILLING REQ_2612 CR …
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Municipal Center
300 S. Church Street
Jonesboro, AR 72401
City of Jonesboro
Meeting Minutes
City Council
5:30 PM
Municipal Center, 300 S. Church
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
PUBLIC SAFETY COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING AT 5:00 P.M.
1. CALL TO ORDER BY MAYOR HAROLD COPENHAVER AT 5:30 P.M.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION
3. ROLL CALL (ELECTRONIC ATTENDANCE) INITIATED AND CONFIRMED BY CITY
CLERK APRIL LEGGETT
Brian Emison;Chris Moore;Chris Gibson;David McClain;Joe Hafner;Kevin
Miller;Anthony Coleman;Janice Porter;John Street;Charles Coleman and
LJ Bryant
Present 11 -
Ann Williams
Absent
1 -
4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Harold Copenhaver said, so next Council, we move on to item number four.
We do have just a few short presentations that are not listed but they won't take long.
Chief Hamrick, if you would like to come forward, I think you've got the first
presentation that you would like to make this evening. And then Council, I'm going to
roll on into that with Little Banks Mathis is going to come forward, he and his family.
Chief, the floor is yours.
Fire Chief Marty Hamrick said, so Council, I want to highlight a few of our other city
employees that probably don't get spotlight very often. Most of the time we deal with
emergencies in the city, it's either Fire Department, Police Department that usually
handles that. We had an incident on July 8th, earlier this month, where we had a car
wreck that was in front of Discovery Island on Mathews. You know that ditch tha …
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🏢 Building at this address: 3 m tall
Thu Jul 16, 2026
Board of Zoning Adjustments on 2026-07-21 1:30 PM
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|||Municipal Center City of Jonesboro 300 S. Church Street Jonesboro, AR 72401 Meeting Agenda|
|---|---|---|
|Tuesday, July 21, 2026 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Approval of Minutes MIN-26:066|Attachments:|Board of Zoning Adjustments 1:30 PM Municipal Center, 300 S. Church Minutes from June 16, 2026 meeting BZA Minutes 06.16.26|
|4. Appeal Cases VR-26-17|Attachments:|Willliam Walker is requesting variance from code that sates 6 ft fence height and requires 10 ft interior sideback at 2308 S Caraway Rd 25-126 TSC Jonesboro-ALTA Cert mail Narrative Letter-TSC Narrative Letter 2 - TSC Narrative Letter 3- TSC TSC-Site Plan Variance Application_1|
|VR-26-18|at 3013 Ole Feed House Rd Attachments:|Summit Utilities is requesting variance to allow storage lot to remain a limestone surface Certified Mail Receipts Roy Cooper Replat of Lot 4 Variance Application|
|VR-26-20|Strawfloor Dr Attachments:|Chris Moore is requesting variance for square footage of proposed storage at 910 App mail pln1039620260706_164227|
|VR-26-19 City of Jonesboro||Janis S Farley is requesting fence variance at 906 Oakland Dr Printed on 7/16/2026 Page 1|
**Board of Zoning Adjustments Meeting Agenda July 21, 2026**
<u>Attachments: App</u> <u>mail</u> <u>plat r</u>
<u>VR-26-21</u> George Hamman is requesting variance for building setback at 218 and 220 Labaume St <u>Attachments: 218 and 220 Labaume Letter of Intent</u> <u>Labaume Certified Letter Receipt</u> <u>VARIANCE PLAT</u>
<u>VR-26-22</u> George hamma …
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Thu Jul 16, 2026
City Council on 2026-07-21 5:30 PM
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Municipal Center
# City of Jonesboro
300 S. Church Street Jonesboro, AR 72401
## Council Agenda City Council
**Tuesday, July 21, 2026 5:30 PM Municipal Center, 300 S. Church**
### <u>PUBLIC SAFETY COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING AT 5:00 P.M.</u>
*Council Chambers, Municipal Center*
### <u>1. CALL TO ORDER BY MAYOR HAROLD COPENHAVER AT 5:30 P.M.</u>
### <u>2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION</u>
### <u>3. ROLL CALL (ELECTRONIC ATTENDANCE) INITIATED AND CONFIRMED BY CITY CLERK APRIL LEGGETT</u>
### <u>4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS</u>
### <u>5. CONSENT AGENDA</u>
*The Consent Agenda is a meeting method to make City Council meetings more efficient* *and meaningful to the members of the audience. All matters listed within the Consent* *Agenda have been distributed to each member of the Jonesboro City Council for reading* *and study, are considered to be routine, and will be enacted by one motion of the City* *Council with no separate discussion. If a separate discussion is desired, that item may* *be removed from the Consent Agenda and placed on the Regular Agenda by request of a* *member of the City Council.*
<u>MIN-26:060</u> MINUTES FOR THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING ON JULY 7, 2026 <u>Attachments: CC Minutes 07072026.pdf</u>
<u>RES-26:073</u> RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS, TO PLACE A MUNICIPAL LIEN ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2612 CRAWFORD, PARCEL 01-144273-02300, OWNED BY RANDY/ALEY CRAWFORD IN THE AMOUNT OF $275 <u>Sponsors:</u> Code Enforceme …
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Showing the 30 most recent meetings of 92 on record. See the yearly meeting archives below for the full history.
💰 Federal awards (top 10 by amount)
Largest recent federal contract/grant awards to recipients in this city (2023–present), via USAspending.gov.
| $665,849 | CONTINENTAL UTILITY SOLUTIONS INC Department of the Interior · EUMS/ELEMENTS SUPPORT SERVICES |
| $233,435 | RED RIVER PHARMACY OF JONESBORO, LLC Department of Veterans Affairs · RADIOPHARMACEUTICALS AND TESTING - ORDERING PERIOD 3 |
| $221,604 | RED RIVER PHARMACY OF JONESBORO, LLC Department of Veterans Affairs · RADIOPHARMACEUTICALS AND WHITE CELL TESTING - ORDERING PERIOD 2 |
| $174,047 | SEMEN AND EMBRYO ADVANCED REPRODUCTIVE TECHNOLOG Department of Defense · CAPRINE MODELS |
| $162,401 | RIDGE SURVEYING & CONSULTING PLLC Department of the Interior · KY-CLARKS RIV NWR-PROPERTY BDY SURVEY |
| $124,471 | RED RIVER PHARMACY OF JONESBORO, LLC Department of Veterans Affairs · NUCLEAR PHARMACY SUPPLY |
| $96,000 | WATSON LISA Department of Energy · JANITORIAL SERVICES FOR SOUTHWESTERN POWER ADMINISTRATION'S JONESBORO, |
| $78,434 | DANIELS LAND SURVEYING PLLC Department of the Interior · GA-BOIUNDARY SURVEY-CACHE RIVER NWR DEF |
| $58,435 | MILLINGTON TELEPHONE CO LLC Department of Defense · NAVY PERSONNEL COMMAND (NPC) CABLE TV & DATA SERVICES |
| $57,454 | DAVID A. YATES & ASSOCIATES, LLC Department of Veterans Affairs · ARTIFICIAL LIMB REPAIR FOR VETERAN |
Source: USAspending.gov (U.S. Treasury) — federal awards only, not city budgets.
🌐 County-level context (Craighead County)
County-level context — from BLS, IRS, FEMA, HUD, Census. These figures cover the whole county this city sits in, not just the city itself.
Net migration+551 people (+$815K net AGI · 2023)
Federal disasters (10 yr)9 ({"Severe Storm": 12, "Flood": 5, "Tornado": 4, "Severe Ice S · last Sat Jan 24, 2026)
Traffic fatalities10 (1 pedestrian · 2024)
Business establishments2,788 (48,791 employees · 2023)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)$973/mo (1,760 assisted households · 2025)
Adults with low literacy20.1% (low numeracy 32% · 2017)
Sources: BLS LAUS, IRS SOI, FEMA, NHTSA FARS, Census CBP, HUD, NCES PIAAC
City profile
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489
Recorded votes
1,223
Permitted housing units
Outcomes — economic mobility
source: Opportunity Atlas (Harvard) · research useFor kids who grew up here in low-income households, their adult household-income rank (0–1). The average hides a gap by race:
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