Jonesboro

Public Services Council Committee

The committee is holding a special called meeting to discuss an ordinance that was previously tabled. The discussion focuses on the establishment or regulation of the Sports Advisory Board.

• Discussion of tabled Ordinance ORD-26:013 regarding the Sports Advisory Board

Public Works Council Committee

The Public Works Committee will consider an ordinance to amend Appendix 7 of the Stormwater Drainage Design Manual. This update is being sponsored by the Engineering department.

• Ordinance ORD-26:020 amending the Stormwater Drainage Design Manual

City Council

The council will review proposed transit service and fare adjustments from GOJO. Key actions include considering rezoning requests for Browns Lane and N. Caraway Road, as well as approving various grant applications and city service contracts.

• Proposed transit service changes and fare adjustments by GOJO
• Rezoning 2911 Browns Lane from R-3 to C-3
• Rezoning 1004 N. Caraway Road from R-1 to Planned Development
• Municipal lien of $5,566 for property at 2410 W. Matthews
• FEMA grant applications for firefighter assistance and fire prevention

Finance & Administration Council Committee

The Finance & Administration Committee will review several resolutions including a grant application for bridge planning and engineering fees for S Caraway Road. Members will also consider new hire incentive terms for the police department and municipal liens on specific properties.

• S Caraway Road widening project construction engineering and inspection services
• U.S. DOT FY26 Bridge Investment Program planning grant application
• $5,566 lien against 2410 W Matthews (George Hannah Sr)
• $865 lien against 300 E Pine Street (Unicorn, LLC)
• Additional services proposal for the park on Disciple Drive

Metropolitan Area Planning Commission

The Commission will consider two rezoning applications to change property uses. They will also review the final plat for Phase VI of the Savannah Hills subdivision.

• Savannah Hills Subdivision Phase VI record plat
• Rezoning 2038 N Caraway St from C-3 to RM-12 (NK & Sons Investments)
• Rezoning Halsey Brown's Lane from R-3 to C-3 (John Easley)

Finance & Administration Council Committee

Board of Zoning Adjustments

The Board of Zoning Adjustments will hear three variance appeals: a building setback variance at 822 N Church St, a reduction of exterior glass percentage and parking aisle allowance at 914 Canera Dr, and a variance to build on a 50 ft lot at 1423 Angelus St. The board will also approve minutes from the June 2 meeting.

• Variance request (VR-26-13) for building setback at 822 N Church St
• Variance request (VR-26-15) for reduction of exterior glass percentage and two parking aisles at 914 Canera Dr
• Variance request (VR-26-16) to construct new home on 50 ft lot at 1423 Angelus St
• Approval of June 2, 2026 BZA minutes

Public Services Council Committee

The Public Services Council Committee will approve minutes from recent meetings and review routine updates from the GOJO and Parks directors. The agenda contains no major policy changes, contracts, or public hearings.

• GOJO Director Lee Wells department update
• Parks Director Jim Stearns department update
• Approval of February, April, and May 2026 meeting minutes

Public Safety Council Committee

The Public Safety Council Committee will consider two ordinances changing traffic patterns near Jonesboro Public Schools and placing new traffic signs. They will also vote on resolutions to apply for federal grants for firefighter assistance and fire prevention. A report on mosquito control for May 2026 will be presented.

• Ordinance modifying special traffic patterns near Jonesboro Public School campuses
• Ordinance to place traffic signs at locations determined by Traffic Control Committee
• Resolution to apply for FY2025 Assistance to Firefighters Grant through FEMA
• Resolution to apply for FY2025 Fire Prevention and Safety Grant through FEMA
• Vector mosquito control report for May 2026

City Council

The Council will review a zoning change for property at 1004 N. Caraway Road and an amendment to the City Salary and Administration Plan. Other items include approving the annual CDBG action plan and requesting free utility services for city-owned property.

• Rezoning 1004 N. Caraway Road from R-1 to Planned Development
• Approval of the FY2026-2027 Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan
• Amendment to the City Salary and Administration Plan
• Resolution to place a $465 municipal lien on 316 S. McClure
• Resolution requesting free utility services for city-owned property

Metropolitan Area Planning Commission

The Metropolitan Area Planning Commission will consider preliminary plats for Woodridge Place Phase IV and Skypointe Landing Phase I, plus a final plat for Whitetrail Crossing Phase II. Two rezoning requests are on the agenda: changing 1004 N Caraway Rd from R-1 to Planned Development, and changing 2038 N Caraway St from C-3 to RM-16 multi-family residential.

• PP-26-06: Preliminary plat for Woodridge Place Subdivision Phase IV
• PP-26-08: Preliminary plat for Skypointe Landing Phase I
• PP-26-07: Final plat for Whitetrail Crossing Subdivision Phase II
• RZ-26-08: Rezoning 1004 N Caraway Rd from R-1 to PD (applicant David Tapp)
• RZ-26-09: Rezoning 2038 N Caraway St from C-3 to RM-16 (applicant NK & Sons Investments)

Finance & Administration Council Committee

The Finance & Administration Committee will consider resolutions approving the FY2026-2027 CDBG Annual Action Plan and budget, amending the city salary and administration plan with revised pay grades, and placing municipal liens on two properties for code enforcement costs. The committee will also vote on requesting free utility services from City Water and Light for city-owned property.

• RES-26:064: Approve FY2026-2027 CDBG Annual Action Plan including projects, activities, and budget
• RES-26:065: Amend city salary and administration plan with revised pay grades effective June 2026, including new job descriptions for Permit Coordinator, Marketing/Community Outreach Coordinator, and Digital Media Specialist
• RES-26:061: Place $865 municipal lien on 300 E Pine Street, owned by Unicorn, LLC
• RES-26:062: Place $465 municipal lien on 316 S McClure, owned by SBREME, LLC
• RES-26:060: Request free utility services from City Water and Light for city-owned property