Jonesboro public meetings in 2020

Finance & Administration Council Committee

The Finance & Administration Council Committee will review resolutions for the City of Jonesboro, Arkansas, including the adoption of the 2021 budget. The agenda includes authorizing a janitorial services agreement with SC Realty Services, Inc., and accepting a matching grant for outdoor recreation. The committee will also consider placing a municipal lien on property at 700 Cate and amending the 2020 CDBG Action Plan.

• Adoption of the 2021 budget for the City of Jonesboro, Arkansas
• Authorization of a janitorial services agreement with SC Realty Services, Inc., DBA SG360
• Acceptance of the 2021 Outdoor Recreation Matching Grant Award from the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism
• Placement of a municipal lien on property at 700 Cate owned by Rosse Family Trust
• Amendment of the 2020 CDBG Action Plan

The Finance & Administration Council Committee recommended the 2021 city budget (RES-20:244) to the full Council on a 4-1 vote, with LJ Bryant voting no over new Mayor's Office positions and salaries. The committee also recommended five other resolutions, including a janitorial services contract extension with SC Realty Services (SG360), a 2021 outdoor recreation matching grant from the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism, a municipal lien at 700 Cate, an amendment to the 2020 CDBG Action Plan, and updated job titles and grades (RES-20:250, also 4-1 with Bryant opposed). All items were only recommended to the full Council; no final adoption occurred at this meeting. The committee also approved minutes from its December 8 and December 22 meetings.

• Recommended 2021 city budget (RES-20:244) to full Council (4-1, Bryant nay)
• Recommended janitorial services agreement extension with SC Realty Services, Inc. DBA SG360 (5-0)
• Recommended accepting 2021 Outdoor Recreation Matching Grant from Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism (5-0)
• Recommended municipal lien on property at 700 Cate, owned by Rosse Family Trust (5-0)
• Recommended amending the approved 2020 CDBG Action Plan (5-0)
• Recommended amending City Salary and Administration Policy with updated job titles and grades (4-1, Bryant nay)
• Approved December 8, 2020 Finance Committee minutes (5-0)
• Approved December 22, 2020 special called working session minutes (5-0)

Board of Zoning Adjustments

The Jonesboro Board of Zoning Adjustments is holding a special meeting to approve recent minutes and review one appeal case. The primary item is a variance request from Kum and Go, LLC for a new store at 4818 E Highland Drive. The request seeks exceptions to the Access Management Policy for a property in the C-3 General Commercial Density District.

• Variance request VR-20-48 for 4818 E Highland Drive by Kum and Go, LLC
• Request concerns Access Management Policy for a new Kum and Go Store
• Property is located in the C-3 General Commercial Density District
• Approval of minutes from November 17, 2020, and December 15, 2020 meetings

The Board of Zoning Adjustments approved a variance to the Access Management Policy for a new Kum and Go store. The approval allows for a driveway off Hwy 18, with the applicant agreeing to build a deceleration lane at their own expense.

• Approved variance for 4818 E Highland Drive (3-0)

Metropolitan Area Planning Commission

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Finance & Administration Council Committee

The Finance & Administration Council Committee met for a special working session to discuss the City of Jonesboro 2021 budget. The agenda included a question and answer session regarding the 2021 Draft Budget, Capital Improvement Request, Fixed Asset Request, and Minor Equipment Request. No motions or votes were taken during this session.

• 2021 Draft Budget Q&A
• 2021 Capital Improvement Request Q&A
• 2021 Fixed Asset Request Q&A
• 2021 Minor Equipment Request Q&A

The committee conducted a working session to review the 2021 draft budget, including projected revenues of $64.8 million and expenditures of $72.6 million. No motions or votes were taken on budget items as the session was for discussion only.

• No substantive decisions made; meeting was a working session only

Board of Zoning Adjustments

The Jonesboro Board of Zoning Adjustments will consider two variance requests at its December 15, 2020 meeting. One request is for a residential property on Park Avenue, and the other is for a commercial property on Highland Drive. The board will also approve minutes from the November 17 meeting.

• Variance request by David Stout for 923 Park Avenue to extend a storage room 17 ft into the backyard setback, leaving 8 ft from the property line (R-1 district).
• Variance request by Horizon Land Surveying on behalf of Jonesboro Crossroads, LLC for 2302 E Highland Drive to allow an existing building on the property line in the rear 20-foot setback (C-3 district).
• Approval of minutes from the November 17, 2020 BZA meeting.

The Board of Zoning Adjustments approved a variance for a residential storage room extension at 923 Park Avenue and a rear setback variance for a commercial building at 2302 E. Highland Drive.

• Approved variance for storage room extension at 923 Park Avenue (3-0)
• Approved rear setback variance for 2302 E. Highland Drive (3-0)
• Tabled approval of November 17, 2020 meeting minutes

City Council

The Jonesboro City Council meets to approve a consent agenda including land donations from Farmer Enterprises and Frierson Corporation, and a change order for the Shooting Sports Complex. New business includes authorizing bonds to finance an industrial facility for Nice-Pak Products, Inc. The council also conducts second and third readings on ordinances regarding a utility easement and traffic signs.

• Resolution to issue bonds for industrial facilities leased to Nice-Pak Products, Inc.
• Acceptance of 2.08 acres of land donation from Farmer Enterprises, Inc. on Parker Road
• Acceptance of property donation from Frierson Corporation at Lot 7 of Sylvan Hills Estates 2nd Addition
• Change Order No. 4 with Ramsons, Inc. for Jonesboro Shooting Sports Complex Phase 1C
• Ordinance to vacate a 15-foot utility easement across parcel 01-144154-00910

The City Council passed a resolution for the temporary honorary naming of three city streets to honor Mayor Harold Perrin, Councilman Gene Vance, and City Clerk Donna Jackson. The council also approved several land donations, a bond issuance for industrial facilities, and various administrative agreements.

• Approved honorary street naming for Mayor Perrin, Councilman Vance, and Clerk Jackson (12-0)
• Approved bond issuance for industrial facilities to be leased to Nice-Pak Products, Inc. (12-0)
• Approved land donation from Farmer Enterprises, Inc. (12-0)
• Approved land donation from Frierson Corporation (11-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved $47,000 change order for Shooting Sports Complex Phase 1C (12-0)
• Approved sponsorship contract with Jonesboro Overhead Door for athletic field (11-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved placement of various traffic signs at designated locations (12-0)
• Approved agreement with Safe Haven Baby Boxes, Inc. for newborn safety device (12-0)

Public Safety Council Committee

The Public Safety Council Committee will consider two resolutions: one to condemn property at 2221 Needham Street owned by Carson Investments LLC, and another to temporarily designate portions of city streets in honor of Mayor Harold Perrin, Councilman Gene Vance, and City Clerk Donna Jackson. The committee will also approve minutes from the October 20, 2020 meeting.

• Resolution to condemn property at 2221 Needham Street owned by Carson Investments LLC
• Resolution for temporary honorary street designations honoring Mayor Harold Perrin, Councilman Gene Vance, and City Clerk Donna Jackson
• Approval of minutes from October 20, 2020 meeting

The Public Safety Council Committee recommended two resolutions for City Council approval. These include the condemnation of a property on Needham Street and temporary honorary street designations for city officials.

• Approved October 20, 2020 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Recommended to Council resolution to condemn property at 2221 Needham Street (5-0)
• Recommended to Council temporary honorary street designations for Mayor Harold Perrin, Councilman Gene Vance, and City Clerk Donna Jackson (5-0)

Metropolitan Area Planning Commission

The Commission approved final subdivision plans for Creekwood Addition and Edgemont Park Phase 1. The 2021 public meeting schedule was also approved. A request for a minor plat at 4404 Richardson Road was withdrawn.

• Approved Final Subdivision for Creekwood Addition (5-0)
• Approved Final Subdivision for Edgemont Park Phase 1 (5-0)
• Approved 2021 MAPC Public Meeting Schedule (5-0)
• Approved November 10, 2020 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Minor plat approval for 4404 Richardson Road withdrawn

Finance & Administration Council Committee

The Finance & Administration Council Committee will consider three resolutions: authorizing bond issuance for industrial facilities leased to Nice-Pak Products, Inc., contracting with Jonesboro Overhead Door for field sponsorship, and approving a CDBG grant subrecipient agreement with Scrub Trends. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and public comments.

• Resolution RES-20:237 authorizes bond issuance to finance industrial facilities leased to Nice-Pak Products, Inc.
• Resolution RES-20:238 contracts with Jonesboro Overhead Door for sponsorship of one athletic field at the Joe Mack Campbell Sports Complex
• Resolution RES-20:239 authorizes an agreement with Scrub Trends as a CDBG small business emergency grant subrecipient

The Finance & Administration Council Committee recommended three resolutions to the full Council: an agreement to issue bonds for industrial facilities leased to Nice-Pak Products, Inc., a sponsorship contract with Jonesboro Overhead Door for one athletic field at the Joe Mack Campbell Sports Complex, and an agreement with Scrub Trends as a COVID-19 small business emergency grant subrecipient under the 2020 CDBG program. All three passed 5-0. The committee also agreed to hold a budget review working session on December 22 at 3:00 p.m., with budget review and a decision on forwarding it to the full Council on December 29, and potential Council action on January 5, 2021. No budget vote was taken at this meeting.

• Recommended to Council: bond agreement for industrial facilities leased to Nice-Pak Products, Inc. (5-0)
• Recommended to Council: contract with Jonesboro Overhead Door for sponsorship of one athletic field at Joe Mack Campbell Sports Complex (5-0)
• Recommended to Council: agreement with Scrub Trends as COVID-19 small business emergency grant subrecipient of 2020 CDBG program (5-0)
• Approved minutes of the December 1, 2020 Finance Committee meeting (5-0)
• Agreed to hold budget review working session December 22 at 3:00 p.m.
• Agreed budget review and decision on forwarding to Council for December 29; potential Council action January 5, 2021
• Adjourned (5-0)

Nominating and Rules Committee

The Nominating and Rules Committee met to approve minutes from November 10, 2020, and introduce resolutions for board and commission appointments. The agenda lists no other specific business items, fee changes, or ordinances for decision at this meeting.

• Approval of minutes MIN-20:109 from the November 10, 2020 meeting
• Introduction of RES-20:240 to make appointments and reappointments to boards and commissions as recommended by Mayor Harold Perrin

The Nominating and Rules Committee approved the minutes from the November 10, 2020, meeting. The committee also recommended a resolution for board and commission appointments to the City Council.

• Approved November 10, 2020 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Recommended RES-20:240 board and commission appointments to Council (6-0)

City Council

The Jonesboro City Council meets to decide on issuing bonds to finance industrial facilities for Colson Group Holdings, LLC. The body also votes on several zoning changes, including residential and industrial reclassifications, and approves a contract with Ritter Communications for fiber connectivity. Additionally, the council places municipal liens on numerous properties for code violations and accepts a park donation from Habitat for Humanity.

• Public hearing and vote on issuing bonds to finance industrial facilities leased to Colson Group Holdings, LLC.
• Third reading of ordinance to rezone 2512 and 2514 Curtview Street from R-1 to RM-8.
• Third reading of ordinance to rezone 3216 Moore Road from R-1 to I-1 Limited Industrial.
• Second reading of ordinance to waive competitive bidding for a fiber connectivity contract with Ritter Communications.
• Consent agenda includes resolutions to place municipal liens on 14 properties, including 204 Woodrow and 309 Second Street.

The City Council approved three rezoning requests for residential and industrial properties and authorized 2021 insurance contracts for city employees. The council also approved five COVID-19 small business emergency grants and placed municipal liens on 15 properties.

• Approved rezoning of 2512 and 2514 Curttview Street from R-1 to RM-8 (12-0)
• Approved rezoning of 3216 Moore Road from R-1 to I-1 (12-0)
• Approved rezoning of Savannah Hills from R-2 to PD-RM (12-0)
• Authorized 2021 employee insurance contracts with Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield and Arkansas Delta Dental (12-0)
• Approved COVID-19 emergency grants for Body Indulgence Spa, Eggsellent Cafe, G Enterprise, Leap Therapy, and Meals for Moms (12-0)
• Approved municipal liens on 15 properties via consent agenda (12-0)
• Accepted donation of Phillip Evans Community Park from Habitat for Humanity (12-0)
• Postponed indefinitely property purchase/sale for Building Maintenance Department relocation (12-0)

Public Works Council Committee

The Public Works Council Committee will review resolutions to accept land donations from Farmer Enterprises and Frierson Corporation. The agenda also includes authorizing a change order for the Jonesboro Shooting Sports Complex and continuing a joint funding agreement with the U.S. Geological Survey for streamgauge maintenance.

• Accept land donation of 2.08 acres on Parker Road from Farmer Enterprises, Inc.
• Accept property donation at Lot 7 of Sylvan Hills Estates 2nd Addition from Frierson Corporation
• Approve Change Order No. 4 with Ramsons, Inc. for Jonesboro Shooting Sports Complex Phase 1C
• Continue joint funding agreement with U.S. Geological Survey for two streamgages
• Authorize placement of a Safe Haven Baby Box on a city facility

The Public Works Council Committee approved the November 5, 2020, meeting minutes. The committee recommended six resolutions to the City Council involving land donations, utility services, and facility agreements.

• Approved November 5, 2020 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Recommended joint funding agreement with U.S. Geological Survey for streamgages (6-0)
• Recommended agreement with Safe Haven Baby Boxes, Inc. for newborn safety device (6-0)
• Recommended request for free utility services for traffic signal at 2301 E. Highland Drive (6-0)
• Recommended acceptance of 2.08 acres of land donated by Farmer Enterprises, Inc. (6-0)
• Recommended Change Order No. 4 with Ramsons, Inc. for Shooting Sports Complex Phase 1C (6-0)
• Recommended acceptance of property donation at Lot 7 of Sylvan Hills Estates 2nd Addition from Frierson Corporation (6-0)

Finance & Administration Council Committee

The Finance & Administration Council Committee met to approve resolutions authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into agreements with five local businesses. These agreements designate the businesses as subrecipients of the 2020 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program for COVID-19 small business emergency grants. The committee also approved the minutes from the previous Finance Committee meeting on November 10, 2020.

• Resolution RES-20:226 authorizing agreement with Body Indulgence Spa, LLC for CDBG emergency grant
• Resolution RES-20:227 authorizing agreement with Eggsellent Cafe for CDBG emergency grant
• Resolution RES-20:228 authorizing agreement with G Enterprise (Blade Runner Lawn Care) for CDBG emergency grant
• Resolution RES-20:229 authorizing agreement with Leap Therapy for CDBG emergency grant
• Resolution RES-20:230 authorizing agreement with Meals for Moms for CDBG emergency grant

The Finance & Administration Council Committee recommended five agreements for COVID-19 small business emergency grants under the 2020 Community Development Block Grant program. The committee also approved the minutes from the November 10, 2020, meeting.

• Approved November 10, 2020 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Recommended CDBG grant for Body Indulgence Spa, LLC to Council (5-0)
• Recommended CDBG grant for Eggsellent Cafe to Council (5-0)
• Recommended CDBG grant for G Enterprise (Blade Runner Lawn Care) to Council (5-0)
• Recommended CDBG grant for Leap Therapy to Council (5-0)
• Recommended CDBG grant for Meals for Moms to Council (5-0)

Metropolitan Area Planning Commission

The supplied minutes for the Jonesboro Metropolitan Area Planning Commission meeting of 2020-11-24 contain no readable content beyond a 'Meeting Minutes - Final' label and a page marker. No motions, votes, approvals, denials, or tabled items are recorded in the text provided. Because the source is effectively blank, no decisions can be reported.

Finance & Administration Council Committee

The Finance & Administration Council Committee met to approve resolutions authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into agreements with five local businesses. These agreements designate the businesses as subrecipients of the 2020 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program for COVID-19 small business emergency grants. The committee also approved the minutes from the previous meeting on November 10, 2020.

• Resolution RES-20:226 authorizing agreement with Body Indulgence Spa, LLC
• Resolution RES-20:227 authorizing agreement with Eggsellent Cafe
• Resolution RES-20:228 authorizing agreement with G Enterprise (Blade Runner Lawn Care)
• Resolution RES-20:229 authorizing agreement with Leap Therapy
• Resolution RES-20:230 authorizing agreement with Meals for Moms

City Council

The Jonesboro City Council meets to approve resolutions for municipal liens, a rail maintenance contract, and a VoIP phone system. The body will also vote on ordinances to waive competitive bidding for 2021 health and dental insurance and a fiber connectivity agreement. Additionally, the council will conduct second and third readings on several zoning amendments and stormwater regulations.

• Resolution to accept low bid from Shelby Railroad Service, Inc. for Industrial Rail Lead Maintenance (Job No. 2020:28).
• Ordinance to waive competitive bidding and contract with Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield for 2021 employee insurance.
• Ordinance to waive competitive bidding and contract with Ritter Communications for fiber connectivity and cloud services.
• Second reading of ordinance to rezone 2512 and 2514 Curtview Street from R-1 to RM-8.
• Third reading of ordinance amending Chapter 112 regarding stormwater management regulations.

The City Council approved a resolution to issue bonds to help finance industrial facilities for Colson Group Holdings, LLC. Several other items were passed via consent agenda, including multiple municipal liens and shooting sports complex sponsorships. The council also approved stormwater management regulations and a zoning change for Pilgrim Lutheran Church.

• Approved bond issuance for Colson Group Holdings industrial facilities (12-0)
• Approved stormwater management regulation amendments (12-0)
• Approved rezoning at 604 E. Highland Drive to C-4 Neighborhood Commercial (12-0)
• Approved private club permit for Sunrise Hospitality at 2230 S. Caraway Road (12-0)
• Approved contract with Shelby Railroad Service for industrial rail lead maintenance
• Approved VoIP phone and fax contract with Blue Sky Technologies
• Approved DOJ grant for FY 2020 bullet proof vests
• Postponed sidewalk ordinance exemption for industrial parks until February 2021

Board of Zoning Adjustments

The Jonesboro Board of Zoning Adjustments will hear 11 variance requests, most involving fence placement, setbacks, or lot size requirements in residential districts. Two cases were tabled from the October 20 meeting and will be reconsidered. The board will also approve minutes from the previous meeting.

• Variance for 6-foot privacy fence at 4712 Grissom Lane (VR-20-34)
• Variance for 6-foot fence at 4800 Yukon Drive (VR-20-37)
• Variance for 5-foot setback for metal carport at 309 Gilbert (VR-20-38)
• Variance to reduce lot size from 7,200 to 6,648.20 sq ft for duplex at 1105 E. Washington (VR-20-39)
• Variance to waive street improvement requirements at 5400 Emerson Lane (VR-20-43)

The Board approved several variances for fencing, setbacks, lot size, and street improvements. One request for a front setback variance at 5404 Brody Drive was tabled, and a request to waive street improvements at 5400 Emerson Lane failed.

• Approved 6-foot fence variance at 4800 Yukon Drive (4-0)
• Approved setback variances for metal carport at 309 Gilbert (4-0)
• Approved lot square footage variance for duplex at 1105 E. Washington (4-0)
• Tabled setback variance for 5404 Brody Drive
• Approved 6-foot fence variance at 401 W. Huntington (4-0)
• Approved curb and gutter variance at Wineland and Elanor Street (4-0)
• Denied street improvement variance at 5400 Emerson Lane (Failed for lack of second)
• Approved Traffic Access Management Policy variance at 2760 Browns Lane (4-0)

Public Services Council Committee

The Public Services Council Committee held a special called meeting to approve the minutes from September 15, 2020. The primary new business item was a resolution to accept the donation of Phillip Evans Community Park from Habitat for Humanity. No other specific decisions, contracts, or fee changes were listed on the agenda.

• Resolution RES-20:225 to accept the donation of Phillip Evans Community Park from Habitat for Humanity
• Approval of minutes MIN-20:091 from the September 15, 2020 meeting

The Public Services Council Committee recommended that the City Council accept the donation of Phillip Evans Community Park from Habitat for Humanity. The committee also approved the minutes from the September 15, 2020 meeting.

• Recommended acceptance of Phillip Evans Community Park donation (4-0)
• Approved September 15, 2020 meeting minutes (4-0)

Finance & Administration Council Committee

The Finance & Administration Council Committee will introduce ordinances to waive competitive bidding for employee health, dental, and IT services. The committee will also introduce resolutions to place municipal liens on 15 specific properties for code enforcement violations. Additionally, the agenda includes authorizing bonds for an industrial facility lease to Colson Group Holdings and accepting a federal grant for bulletproof vests.

• Ordinance to waive competitive bidding and contract with Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield for 2021 employee insurance.
• Ordinance to waive competitive bidding and contract with Ritter Communications for fiber connectivity and cloud services.
• Resolution to authorize bonds to finance industrial facilities to be leased to Colson Group Holdings, LLC.
• Resolutions to place municipal liens on 15 properties including 616 E. Oak Ave., 700 Plum Hill, and 4304 Race Street.
• Resolution to accept a Department of Justice Bureau of Justice Assistance grant for bulletproof vests.

The Finance & Administration Council Committee recommended several ordinances and resolutions to the full Council, including employee health and dental insurance renewals and IT services. The committee also recommended placing municipal liens on 17 different properties and approved naming rights sponsorships for the shooting sports complex.

• Recommended 2021 employee insurance contracts with Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield and Arkansas Delta Dental (5-0)
• Recommended fiber connectivity and cloud services contract with Ritter Communications (5-0)
• Recommended VoIP phone and fax solution contract with Blue Sky Technologies (5-0)
• Recommended bond issuance for industrial facilities to be leased to Colson Group Holdings, LLC (5-0)
• Recommended naming rights sponsorships for the shooting sports complex with First Community Bank, Stadium Auto Body, United Pawnbrokers, and Engines, Inc (5-0)
• Recommended acceptance of a DOJ bullet proof vest partnership grant (5-0)
• Recommended placing municipal liens on 17 properties (5-0)
• Approved October 27, 2020 meeting minutes (5-0)

Metropolitan Area Planning Commission

The Jonesboro Metropolitan Area Planning Commission will meet to consider two replat requests, a conditional use permit for video gaming, and other routine items. The replats involve splitting lots on Richardson Road and Old Greensboro Road, while the conditional use would allow retail/service space for video gaming at 3235 E Matthews Avenue.

• Replat of 4402 and 4404 Richardson Road into 4 lots (1.68 acres, R-1 zoning)
• Replat of 1804 and 1808 Old Greensboro Road into two lots (C-3 zoning with Limited Use Overlay)
• Conditional use for video gaming retail/service at 3235 E Matthews Avenue (I-1 Limited Industrial District)
• Approval of minutes from October 27, 2020 meeting

Nominating and Rules Committee

The Nominating and Rules Committee held a special called meeting to approve previous minutes and introduce a resolution for appointments. The primary action item is a resolution to make appointments to the Downtown Jonesboro Improvement District No. 1 as recommended by Mayor Harold Perrin. The agenda also included standard procedural items such as roll call and public comments.

• Resolution RES-20:224 to make appointments to Downtown Jonesboro Improvement District No. 1
• Approval of minutes MIN-20:095 from the October 8, 2020 meeting

The Nominating and Rules Committee recommended a resolution to make appointments to the Downtown Jonesboro Improvement District No.1. The committee also approved the minutes from the October 8, 2020 meeting.

• Recommended appointments to Downtown Jonesboro Improvement District No.1 to Council (4-0)
• Approved October 8, 2020 meeting minutes (4-0)

Public Works Council Committee

The Public Works Council Committee will consider approving a resolution to accept the low bid and enter into a contract with Shelby Railroad Service, Inc. for industrial rail lead maintenance. The meeting will also include approval of the previous meeting's minutes and other routine business.

• Resolution to accept low bid and contract with Shelby Railroad Service, Inc. for Industrial Rail Lead Maintenance (Job No. 2020:28)

The Public Works Council Committee recommended two resolutions to the City Council regarding highway designation and rail maintenance. The committee also approved the minutes from the October 8, 2020 meeting.

• Approved October 8, 2020 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Recommended contract with Shelby Railroad Service, Inc. for industrial rail lead maintenance to Council (5-0)
• Recommended resolution to designate remaining U.S. Highway 63 section as Interstate 555 to Council (5-0)

City Council

The Jonesboro City Council will vote on several rezoning ordinances, including changes for Savannah Hills and 3216 Moore Road. The agenda also includes resolutions to place municipal liens on multiple properties and to approve a two-year lease for two sanitation trucks. Additionally, the council will consider a change order for the Shooting Sports Complex and a grant application for flood control.

• Rezoning 2512 and 2514 Curtview Street from R-1 to RM-8
• Rezoning 3216 Moore Road from R-1 to I-1 Limited Industrial
• Rezoning Savannah Hills (West of Dena Jo Drive) from R-2 to PD-RM
• Resolution to place municipal liens on 13 properties including 816 Hoover and 1014 S. Culberhouse
• Two-year lease contract for the purchase of two automated sanitation trucks

The City Council approved a private club permit for Everyday Association to operate a brewery at 515 S. Gee Street. The council also authorized the purchase of sanitation trucks and approved several municipal liens on various properties.

• Approved private club permit for Everyday Association at 515 S. Gee Street (10-0)
• Approved waiver of bids to purchase two sanitation trucks (10-0)
• Approved two-year lease contract for two automated sanitation trucks (10-0)
• Approved application for FEMA BRIC grant for Little Bay Ditch flooding (10-0)
• Approved placement of municipal liens on 14 different properties (10-0)
• Approved ordinance for various traffic signs (10-0)
• Approved city attorney retirement benefits (10-0)
• Approved request to designate remaining U.S. Highway 63 as Interstate 555 (10-0)

Finance & Administration Council Committee

The Finance & Administration Council Committee will introduce an ordinance to waive bidding requirements for the purchase of two rear-loading sanitation trucks via a River City Purchase Agreement. The committee will also introduce 14 resolutions to place municipal liens on specific properties for code enforcement issues. Additionally, the agenda includes a resolution to apply for a federal BRIC grant to control flooding in the Little Bay Ditch area.

• Ordinance ORD-20:046 to waive bids and purchase two rear-loading sanitation trucks
• 14 resolutions (RES-20:181 through RES-20:195) to place municipal liens on properties including 204 Woodrow, 309 Second Street, and 129 N. Bridge
• Resolution RES-20:196 to enter Change Order No. 3 with Ramsons, Inc. for the Jonesboro Shooting Sports Complex Phase 1C
• Resolution RES-20:197 to apply for the FY 2020 BRIC grant for Little Bay Ditch flooding control
• Resolution RES-20:198 to enter a two-year lease contract for two automated sanitation trucks

The Finance & Administration Council Committee recommended several items to the full City Council, including an ordinance to waive bids and buy two rear-loading sanitation trucks, a $70,000 change order with RAMSONS, Inc. for a shot curtain at the Jonesboro Shooting Sports Complex, and a two-year lease for two automated sanitation trucks. The committee also recommended 16 resolutions placing municipal liens on properties for code enforcement. All votes recorded were 5-0 in favor, with Councilmembers Coleman, Williams, Street, McClain and Bryant voting aye. No items were denied or tabled.

• Recommended to Council ordinance to waive bids and purchase two rear-loading sanitation trucks (5-0)
• Recommended to Council $70,000 change order with RAMSONS, Inc. for shot curtain installation at Shooting Sports Complex Phase 1C (5-0)
• Recommended to Council two-year lease contract for two automated sanitation trucks (5-0)
• Recommended to Council resolution to apply for FY 2020 FEMA BRIC grant for Little Bay Ditch flooding control (5-0)
• Recommended to Council 16 municipal lien resolutions on properties for code enforcement (each 5-0)
• Approved minutes of the October 13, 2020 Finance Committee meeting (5-0)
• Adjourned the meeting (5-0)

Metropolitan Area Planning Commission

The Metropolitan Area Planning Commission will review a request to pay an in-lieu fee for sidewalks at 610 Willett Road and consider three rezoning applications. One application was withdrawn, leaving two active rezoning requests for residential and industrial changes. The meeting includes standard procedural items such as roll call and approval of previous minutes.

• Request to pay $18,704.00 in-lieu fee for sidewalks at 610 Willett Road
• Rezoning 3216 Moore Road from R-1 to I-1 Limited Industrial for 2.88 acres
• Rezoning 2512 and 2514 Curtview Street from R-1 to RM-8 Multifamily for 0.57 acres
• Rezoning Savannah Hills area from R-2 to PD-RM Planned Development for 5.12 acres
• Withdrawal of rezoning application RZ-20-16

The commission recommended three rezoning requests to the City Council, including a shift to industrial use on Moore Road and multifamily housing on Curtview Street and near Craighead Forest Road. The commission also approved a request to pay a fee in lieu of installing sidewalks at 610 Willett Road.

• Approved $18,704 sidewalk 'In Lieu' payment for 610 Willett Road (5-1)
• Recommended rezoning 3216 Moore Road from R-1 to I-1 (7-0)
• Recommended rezoning 2512 and 2514 Curtview Street from R-1 to RM-8 (5-2)
• Denied motion to table Savannah Hills rezoning pending public meeting (3-4)
• Recommended rezoning Savannah Hills from R-2 to PD-RM (6-1)
• Approved October 13, 2020 meeting minutes (6-0)

Board of Zoning Adjustments

The Board of Zoning Adjustments will review four specific variance requests involving fence placements and parking configurations. These cases involve properties in residential and commercial districts where standard setback or parking rules are being challenged. The board will also approve the minutes from the September 15, 2020 meeting.

• Variance VR-20-34 for 4712 Grissom Lane to place a 6-foot privacy fence in the front yard on Craighead Forest Road.
• Variance VR-20-35 for 1208 Robin Road to reduce the side front yard setback from 25 feet to 21 feet on Lark Drive.
• Variance VR-20-36 for 603 S. Madison to allow general and accessible parking directly off Madison Street, bypassing rules against backing onto public rights of way.
• Variance VR-20-37 for 4800 Yukon Drive to build a 6-foot fence extending into the side front yard.

The Board approved one setback variance for a garage addition and tabled three other variance requests. The Board also approved the meeting minutes from September 15, 2020.

• Approved September 15, 2020 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved 4-foot setback variance for 1208 Robin Road (3-0)
• Tabled variance for 6-foot privacy fence at 4712 Grissom Lane (3-0)
• Tabled parking variance for 603 S. Madison
• Tabled fence variance for 4800 Yukon Drive (no appearance)

City Council

The Jonesboro City Council will consider consent agenda items including 14 municipal liens on properties for code enforcement, acceptance of a drainage easement, board appointments, and levies for firefighter, police pension, and library taxes. They will also vote on resolutions to accept $2,664,809 in coronavirus relief funds and a $2,000,000 Economic Development Administration grant. New business includes first readings of ordinances on stormwater regulations, software purchases, a private club permit, and a rezoning, while unfinished business covers second and third readings of several ordinances.

• Resolution to accept $2,664,809 from Coronavirus Relief Fund
• Resolution to accept $2,000,000 EDA grant
• 14 resolutions to place municipal liens on properties (e.g., 317 N. Second, 409 N. Fisher)
• Ordinance to levy .5 mill tax for firefighter pension, 2 mill for library, .5 mill for police pension
• Rezoning of 604 E. Highland Drive from R-1 to C-4 with limited use overlay

The City Council approved municipal liens on 13 properties and authorized two zoning changes for church-related properties. The council also approved a $2 million EDA grant and $2.6 million in Coronavirus Relief Fund funding.

• Approved municipal liens on 13 properties (12-0)
• Approved rezoning 3707 S. Caraway Road from R-1 to C-3 (12-0)
• Approved rezoning 911 Parker Road from CR-1 to C-3 (12-0)
• Approved $2,000,000 EDA grant agreement (12-0)
• Approved $2,664,809 Coronavirus Relief Fund agreement (12-0)
• Approved 0.5 mill tax for firefighters pension plans (12-0)
• Approved 2 mill tax for public library (12-0)
• Approved 0.5 mill tax for police pension plans (12-0)

Public Safety Council Committee

The Public Safety Council Committee will introduce an ordinance to place traffic signs at locations determined by the Traffic Control Committee. They will also introduce a resolution to accept a proposal and enter into an agreement with Brackett Krennerich & Associates, P.A. for architectural services for a city-owned building project. Additionally, the committee will review a vector mosquito control report for August 2020.

• Ordinance ORD-20:043 to place various traffic signs at designated locations
• Resolution RES-20:180 to enter into an agreement with Brackett Krennerich & Associates, P.A. for architectural services
• Resolution RES-20:159 in support of restoring freedom, choice, opportunity, and governance to local and state elected officials
• Report COM-20:055 on vector mosquito control for August 2020

The Public Safety Council Committee recommended two items for Council approval: an ordinance for traffic sign placement and an agreement for architectural services for a city-owned building project. A resolution regarding local and state governance failed to receive a second.

• Approved September 15, 2020 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Recommended ORD-20:043 regarding traffic sign placement to Council (6-0)
• Recommended RES-20:180 for architectural services by Brackett Krennerich & Associates, P.A. to Council (6-0)
• Failed to recommend RES-20:159 (Freedom Resolution) as motion received no second

Finance & Administration Council Committee

The Finance & Administration Council Committee will introduce an ordinance to waive bids for iWorQ and Avolve SaaS systems. Thirteen resolutions are proposed to place municipal liens on specific properties for code enforcement issues. Additionally, the committee will consider resolutions to levy taxes for pensions and the library, and to accept $2,664,809 from the Coronavirus Relief Fund and a $2,000,000 grant from the Economic Development Administration.

• Ordinance ORD-20:042 to waive bids and purchase iWorQ Systems and Avolve SaaS Solution by the Planning Department
• Thirteen resolutions (RES-20:162 through RES-20:174) to place municipal liens on properties including 816 Hoover, 1014 S. Culberhouse, and 2700 Southwest Square
• Resolution RES-20:175 to levy a 0.5 mill tax for local firefighters pension plans
• Resolution RES-20:176 to levy a 2 mill tax for the public library
• Resolution RES-20:178 to accept $2,664,809 in grant funding from the Coronavirus Relief Fund

The committee recommended several grant agreements, including $2.6M for COVID-19 relief and $2M from the EDA. It also recommended a series of municipal liens for property maintenance and three separate millage taxes for pensions and the library.

• Recommended purchase of iWorQ and Avolve SaaS software (5-0)
• Recommended 14 municipal liens on various properties (5-0)
• Recommended 0.5 mill tax for local firefighters pension plans (5-0)
• Recommended 2 mill tax for the public library (5-0)
• Recommended 0.5 mill tax for police pension plans (5-0)
• Recommended $2,664,809 Coronavirus Relief Fund grant (5-0)
• Recommended $2,000,000 EDA grant award (5-0)
• Approved September 29, 2020 meeting minutes (5-0)

Metropolitan Area Planning Commission

The Metropolitan Area Planning Commission will review a large industrial site plan for Camfil at 3200 Nestle Road and a final subdivision for Southbound Subdivision Phase II. Two rezoning requests were pulled from the agenda, while one for 604 E Highland Drive remains for decision. A conditional use permit for a barbershop at 2424 E Matthews is also on the docket.

• Site Plan Review for a 254,000 sq. ft. facility at 3200 Nestle Road (SP-20-03)
• Final Subdivision approval for Southbound Subdivision Phase II at 804-904 Commerce Drive (PP-20-21)
• Conditional Use permit for a barbershop at 2424 E Matthews, Suites D & E (CU-20-11)
• Rezoning request for 604 E Highland Drive from R-1 to C-4 (RZ-20-18)
• Rezoning request for 3216 Moore Road was pulled from the agenda (RZ-20-16)

The Commission approved a large industrial site plan, a final subdivision plat, a conditional use permit for a barbershop, and one rezoning request. Two other items were withdrawn.

• Approved site plan for 254,000 sq. ft. facility at 3200 Nestle Road (5-0)
• Approved final subdivision for Southbound Subdivision Phase II (6-0)
• Approved conditional use for barbershop at 2424 E. Matthews, Suites D & E (6-0)
• Approved rezoning of 604 E Highland from R-1 to C-4 Neighborhood Commercial District Limited Use Overlay (6-0)
• Approved September 22, 2020 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Withdrawn: Preliminary subdivision for Creekwood Addition
• Withdrawn: Rezoning of 3216 Moore Road

Public Works Council Committee

The Public Works Council Committee met to approve September 1 minutes and introduce new business. The agenda included introducing an ordinance amending stormwater management regulations and a resolution to accept a permanent drainage easement from Paul Curtis. No other substantive items were listed on the agenda.

• Introduction of ORD-20:040 amending Chapter 112 of the Jonesboro Municipal Code regarding stormwater management regulations
• Introduction of RES-20:160 authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to accept a permanent drainage easement from Paul Curtis for drainage improvements
• Approval of minutes MIN-20:087 from the September 1, 2020 meeting

The Public Works Council Committee recommended an ordinance to amend stormwater management regulations and a resolution to accept a permanent drainage easement from Paul Curtis. The committee also approved the minutes from the September 1, 2020, meeting.

• Approved September 1, 2020 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Recommended stormwater management regulation amendments (ORD-20:040) to Council (6-0)
• Recommended acceptance of Paul Curtis drainage easement (RES-20:160) to Council (5-0)

City Council

The Council approved guidelines for the Downtown Jonesboro Redevelopment District and rezoned a property at 1330 West Monroe to single-family residential. Several other zoning requests and ordinances were held for further reading. The meeting also included extensive after-action reports regarding the March 2020 tornado.

• Approved Downtown Jonesboro Redevelopment District guidelines (10-0)
• Approved rezoning of 1330 West Monroe from C-3 to RS-7 (10-0)
• Approved 15 municipal liens on various properties (10-0)
• Approved JETS 2020 budget amendment for CARES Act funding (10-0)
• Approved agreement for Technology Park rail expansion project (10-0)
• Approved lease with Continental Utility Solutions for Municipal Center space (10-0)
• Approved agreement with Sunderland Foundation for Veterans Village (10-0)
• Moved Nov 3 meetings to Nov 5 due to election (10-0)

Nominating and Rules Committee

The Nominating and Rules Committee met on October 8, 2020, to approve minutes from July 28, 2020, and introduce a resolution for board appointments. The agenda focused on a resolution recommending appointments and reappointments to city boards and commissions as suggested by Mayor Harold Perrin. No other substantive business items were listed on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes MIN-20:073 from the July 28, 2020 meeting
• Introduction of RES-20:161 for board and commission appointments recommended by Mayor Harold Perrin

The Nominating and Rules Committee approved the minutes from July 28, 2020. The committee also voted to recommend a resolution for board and commission appointments to the City Council.

• Approved July 28, 2020 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Recommended RES-20:161 board and commission appointments to Council (4-0)

Finance & Administration Council Committee

The Finance & Administration Council Committee will introduce ordinances for city attorney and elected official retirement benefits. The agenda includes resolutions to place municipal liens on 14 specific properties for code enforcement issues. Additionally, the committee will authorize agreements for the Delta Regional Authority lead rail expansion project, a DOJ JAG grant, and a Sunderland Foundation donation for the Veterans Village Outreach Center.

• Ordinance ORD-20:038 to provide retirement benefits for the City Attorney
• Ordinance ORD-20:039 to provide retirement benefits for elected officials
• Resolutions RES-20:141 through RES-20:153 to place municipal liens on 14 properties including 317 N. Second and 409 N. Fisher
• Resolution RES-20:154 to authorize Delta Regional Authority funds for the Technology Park Opportunity Zone Lead Rail Expansion Project
• Resolution RES-20:158 to authorize a Sunderland Foundation donation for the Veterans Village Outreach Center

The committee recommended several resolutions to place municipal liens on 13 properties and recommended an ordinance for city attorney retirement benefits. A proposal for elected officials' retirement benefits was postponed indefinitely. The committee also recommended several grant applications and a lease agreement for the Municipal Center.

• Recommended city attorney retirement benefits ordinance (5-0)
• Postponed elected officials retirement benefits ordinance indefinitely (5-0)
• Recommended municipal liens on 13 properties (5-0)
• Recommended agreement for Technology Park Opportunity Zone rail project (5-0)
• Recommended grant application for digital burial records at Knights of Pythias Cemetery (5-0)
• Recommended $9,568 monthly lease for Continental Utility Solutions, Inc. (5-0)
• Recommended agreement for DOJ JAG Local Funds (5-0)
• Recommended agreement for Veterans Village Outreach Center donation (5-0)

Metropolitan Area Planning Commission

The commission approved a preliminary subdivision for 24 multi-family units and a conditional use permit for a warehouse/storage facility. It also passed an amendment to make meeting documents and applications available for public inspection by the Thursday before meetings.

• Approved Savannah Hills Phase IV preliminary subdivision for 6 lots/24 units (6-2)
• Approved conditional use for warehouse/mini storage at 2500 W. Washington Avenue (5-3)
• Approved amendment to MAPC bylaws regarding public access to documents (5-3)
• Denied request for sidewalk 'In Lieu' fee at 5410 Harrisburg Road (6-2)
• Denied request for sidewalk 'In Lieu' fee at 9602 C W Post Road (8-0)
• Approved September 8, 2020 meeting minutes (8-0)

City Council

The Jonesboro City Council postponed a resolution to buy 907 Congress Circle and sell city property at 215 E. Allen Avenue and 202 E. Gordon Street to relocate the Building Maintenance Department, after a letter from Mayor Perrin asked for a delay until December 1. The council also postponed for 60 days an ordinance exempting planned industrial parks from sidewalk requirements, and held two rezoning ordinances at first reading and two at second reading. A resolution requesting free utility service from City Water and Light for traffic signals passed 10-0 with two abstentions, and a similar resolution for 9705 C.W. Post Road passed 10-0 with two abstentions.

• Postponed RES-20:139 (building maintenance property swap at 907 Congress Circle and 215 E. Allen/202 E. Gordon) until December 1 (12-0)
• Postponed ORD-20:030 (sidewalk ordinance industrial park exemption) for 60 days (11-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved RES-20:136 requesting free utility services from City Water and Light for traffic signals (10-0, 2 abstentions)
• Approved RES-20:137 requesting free utility service at 9705 C.W. Post Road (10-0, 2 abstentions)
• Approved RES-20:138 indemnification agreement with City Water and Light for a drop box at the 400 block of East Monroe Ave (10-0, 2 abstentions)
• Held ORD-20:036 (rezoning 3707 S. Caraway Road from R-1 to C-3) at first reading
• Held ORD-20:037 (rezoning 911 Parker Road from CR-1 to C-3) at first reading
• Held ORD-20:033 (Downtown Jonesboro redevelopment code) at second reading

Public Services Council Committee

The Public Services Council Committee will approve minutes from December 17, 2019, and introduce a resolution to amend the 2020 budget to account for Cares Act funding. The meeting also includes a presentation by JETS Director Michael Black regarding this funding. No other substantive business items are listed on the agenda.

• Resolution RES-20:140 to amend the 2020 budget for Cares Act funding
• Presentation by JETS Director Michael Black on Cares Act funding
• Approval of minutes from the December 17, 2019 meeting

The Public Services Council Committee recommended a resolution to amend the JETS 2020 budget to incorporate CARES Act funding. JETS Director Michael Black presented a funding plan totaling $2,633,991 for operations, assets, and capital improvements.

• Recommended to Council the resolution to amend JETS 2020 budget for CARES Act funding (4-0-1)
• Approved election of a chair (4-0-1)
• Approved minutes from December 17, 2019 meeting

Board of Zoning Adjustments

The Board approved several variance requests for residential fencing, commercial driveway access, and building materials. One request for a fence at 3509 Toney Ann Drive was tabled pending a plat plan.

• Approved 8-foot fence variance at 817 Strawfloor Road (3-0)
• Approved side front yard setback variance for 6-foot fence at 928 Sandra Lane (3-0)
• Approved driveway width and vinyl siding variances for Highland Park Subdivision properties (3-0)
• Tabled fence variance at 3509 Toney Ann Drive (3-0)
• Approved variance to keep North driveway open at 1518 S. Caraway Road (3-1)
• Approved 6-foot fence variance at 840 Oriole Court (3-0)
• Approved waiver of traffic study requirement for 2010 S. Caraway Road (3-1)
• Approved August 18, 2020 meeting minutes (3-0)

Public Safety Council Committee

The Public Safety Council Committee met to approve minutes from August 18, 2020, and introduce a new ordinance. The primary new business item is an ordinance to place various traffic signs at locations recommended by the Traffic Control Committee. No other specific decisions, contracts, or hearings were listed on the agenda.

• Introduction of ORD-20:035 to place various traffic signs at designated locations
• Approval of minutes MIN-20:081 from the August 18, 2020 meeting

The Public Safety Council Committee recommended an ordinance to place traffic signs at locations suggested by the Traffic Control Committee. The committee also approved the minutes from the August 18, 2020, meeting.

• Recommended ORD-20:035 to place traffic signs at designated locations (6-0)
• Approved August 18, 2020 meeting minutes (6-0)

Metropolitan Area Planning Commission

The Metropolitan Area Planning Commission will review two rezoning requests and a sidewalk fee payment. The most significant item is a request to change 16.77 acres at 3707 S Caraway from single-family residential to general commercial. The body will also consider a smaller rezoning at 911 Parker Road and a $6,535.36 in-lieu fee for a sidewalk along Harrisburg Road.

• Rezoning request RZ-20-14 for 16.77 acres at 3707 S Caraway from R-1 to C-3
• Rezoning request RZ-20-15 for 0.282 acres at 911 Parker Road from CR-1 to C-3
• Sidewalk in-lieu fee of $6,535.36 for 183.44 feet along 5410 Harrisburg Road

The Metropolitan Area Planning Commission recommended approval of two rezonings to the City Council: 3707 S Caraway from R-1 to C-3, and 911 Parker Road from CR-1 to C-3 with a Limited Use Overlay for a hair salon or light office. A request to pay a sidewalk "in lieu" fee of $6,535.36 at 5410 Harrisburg Road was tabled after the applicant and staff disputed whether sewer is within 300 feet. A proposed amendment to the MAPC bylaws on public availability of meeting materials was also tabled to the next meeting. All votes were 7-0, with Commissioner Lonnie Roberts Jr. absent.

• Recommended rezoning 3707 S Caraway from R-1 to C-3 (16.77 acres) to Council (7-0)
• Recommended rezoning 911 Parker Road from CR-1 to C-3 with Limited Use Overlay for retail salon/light office (7-0)
• Tabled sidewalk in-lieu fee request of $6,535.36 at 5410 Harrisburg Road pending sewer distance verification (7-0)
• Tabled proposed MAPC bylaws amendment on public availability of meeting materials to next meeting (7-0)
• Approved minutes of the August 25, 2020 meeting (7-0)

Public Works Council Committee

The Public Works Council Committee will review three resolutions sponsored by Engineering regarding utility services and agreements with the City Water and Light (CWL). The agenda includes requests for free utility service for traffic signals and at 9705 C.W. Post Road, as well as an indemnification agreement with CWL concerning a drop box on the 400 block of East Monroe Ave. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from the August 4, 2020 meeting.

• Resolution RES-20:136 requesting free utility services from City Water and Light for traffic signals
• Resolution RES-20:137 requesting free utility service at 9705 C.W. Post Road
• Resolution RES-20:138 to enter into an indemnification agreement with City Water and Light regarding a drop box on the 400 block of East Monroe Ave
• Approval of minutes MIN-20:075 from the August 4, 2020 meeting

The Public Works Council Committee recommended several utility-related resolutions to the City Council. The committee also recommended a property swap to relocate the Building Maintenance Department, involving the purchase of 907 Congress Circle and the sale of city property at 215 E. Allen Avenue and 202 E. Gordon Street.

• Approved August 4, 2020 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Recommended RES-20:136 for free utility services for traffic signals (6-0, 1 abstain)
• Recommended RES-20:137 for free utility service at 9705 C.W. Post Road (6-0, 1 abstain)
• Recommended RES-20:138 for indemnification agreement with CWL for a payment drop box on East Monroe Ave (6-0, 1 abstain)
• Recommended RES-20:139 to purchase 907 Congress Circle and sell 215 E. Allen Ave and 202 E. Gordon St (5-0)

City Council

The Jonesboro City Council is scheduled to vote on an ordinance adopting guidelines for downtown development to create mixed-use neighborhoods. The agenda also includes resolutions to place municipal liens on eight specific properties for code enforcement issues. Additionally, the council will consider a rezoning request for 1330 West Monroe and approve a grant application for hazard mitigation assistance.

• Ordinance adopting guidelines for development and redevelopment in the Downtown Jonesboro area
• Rezoning request for 1330 West Monroe from C-3 General Commercial to RS-7 Single Family Residential
• Resolutions to place municipal liens on properties at Morton, 200 S. Allis, 129 N. Bridge, 816 Hoover, 1328 West Huntington, 1506 Pratt Circle, 5104 Darr Hill, Browns Lane Access, and 501 N. Main
• Resolution authorizing the city to apply for a Hazard Mitigation Assistance (HMA) grant
• Second reading of an ordinance amending the sidewalk ordinance to exempt property in planned industrial parks

The City Council approved ten resolutions placing municipal liens on specific properties and authorized a Hazard Mitigation Assistance grant application. A rezoning for 3515 Longcrest Drive from commercial to residential was passed 11-0. Two ordinances regarding downtown development guidelines and industrial park sidewalk exemptions were held for further reading and discussion.

• Approved 10 municipal lien resolutions on various properties (Consent Agenda)
• Approved resolution to apply for Hazard Mitigation Assistance grant
• Passed rezoning at 3515 Longcrest Drive from C-3 to RS-7 (11-0)
• Held Downtown Jonesboro development guidelines ordinance at first reading
• Held Industrial Park sidewalk exemption ordinance at second reading
• Held rezoning at 1330 West Monroe at first reading
• Approved change of October Public Works meeting date to Oct 8 (11-0)

Finance & Administration Council Committee

The Finance & Administration Council Committee will review resolutions to place municipal liens on 15 specific properties in Jonesboro, Arkansas. The agenda also includes a resolution authorizing the city to apply for a Hazard Mitigation Assistance (HMA) grant. Additionally, the committee will approve the minutes from the August 11, 2020 meeting.

• Resolution RES-20:121 authorizes the city to apply for a Hazard Mitigation Assistance (HMA) grant.
• Resolution RES-20:122 places a municipal lien on 915 W. Oak, owned by Degrick Evans.
• Resolution RES-20:123 places a municipal lien on 200 S. Allis, owned by Michael Duane Darling.
• Resolution RES-20:124 places a municipal lien on 204 Woodrow, owned by Newel Coots.
• Resolutions RES-20:125 through RES-20:135 place municipal liens on properties at 319 N. Rogers, 346 & 348 N. Allis, 719 W. Monroe, 405 State, 4405 Janice, 1014 S. Culberhouse, 1212 French, 3206 Fairview, 2101 S. Kathleen, 1328 West Huntington, and 1506 Pratt Circle.

The Finance & Administration Council Committee recommended a grant application and 13 municipal property liens to the City Council. Chairman Joe Hafner reported that August sales tax revenues totaled $3.1 million, exceeding both previous year and budget figures.

• Recommended application for Hazard Mitigation Assistance (HMA) grant (5-0)
• Recommended municipal lien on 915 W. Oak (5-0)
• Recommended municipal lien on 200 S. Allis (5-0)
• Recommended municipal lien on 204 Woodrow (5-0)
• Recommended municipal lien on 319 N. Rogers (5-0)
• Recommended municipal lien on 346 & 348 N. Allis (5-0)
• Recommended municipal lien on 719 W. Monroe (5-0)
• Recommended municipal lien on 405 State (5-0)

City Council

The City of Jonesboro, Arkansas, is holding a special called meeting to approve two grant agreements. The first is a 2019 COVID-19 Emergency Solutions Grant from the Arkansas Department of Human Services. The second is a 2020 Strong Southern Communities Initiative Micro-Grant from the National League of Cities. Both items were recommended by the Public Safety Council Committee.

• Resolution RES-20:119 authorizes agreement with Arkansas Department of Human Services for 2019 COVID-19 Emergency Solutions Grant
• Resolution RES-20:120 authorizes agreement with National League of Cities for 2020 Strong Southern Communities Initiative Micro-Grant

The City Council approved a $105,000 COVID-19 Emergency Solutions Grant from the Arkansas Department of Human Services. The council also authorized an agreement with the National League of Cities for the 2020 Strong Southern Communities Initiative Micro Grant.

• Approved $105,000 COVID-19 Emergency Solutions Grant (12-0)
• Approved 2020 Strong Southern Communities Initiative Micro Grant (12-0)

Metropolitan Area Planning Commission

The Jonesboro Metropolitan Area Planning Commission will vote on a final subdivision plat for Prospect Farms Phase VI, a 56-lot single-family development on 17 acres south of Buckwood Drive. The commission will also consider two rezoning requests: one to change 1330 W. Monroe from commercial to single-family residential, and another to rezone 5244 Harrisburg Road to a planned residential development. A text amendment for DJDC districts will be discussed for recommendation to the City Council.

• Final subdivision approval for Prospect Farms Phase VI: 56 lots on 17 acres, zoned R-1
• Rezoning of 1330 W. Monroe from C-3 to RS-7 (0.166 acres)
• Rezoning of 5244 Harrisburg Road from R-1 to PD-RS (3.7 acres)
• Text amendment case for DJDC districts to be recommended to City Council

The commission approved a final subdivision for Prospect Farms Phase VI and recommended two rezoning requests and a downtown district text amendment to the City Council. A proposed residential planned development on Harrisburg Road was tabled following public opposition.

• Approved final subdivision for Prospect Farms Phase VI (6-0)
• Recommended rezoning of 1330 W. Monroe from C-3 to RS-7 to City Council (6-0)
• Tabled rezoning of 5244 Harrisburg Road from R-1 to PD-RS (7-0)
• Recommended DJDC Districts text amendment to City Council (7-0)
• Approved August 11, 2020 meeting minutes (6-0)

City Council

The Jonesboro City Council meets to approve a mid-year budget amendment for capital projects and fixed assets. The body also considers a zoning change for property at 3515 Longcrest Drive and agreements for traffic control devices. Additionally, the council reviews a sidewalk ordinance exemption for industrial parks and a waiver for emergency storm work.

• Resolution to amend the 2020 annual budget for additional capital improvement projects and fixed asset purchases
• Ordinance rezoning property at 3515 Longcrest Drive from C-3 General Commercial to RS-7 Single Family Residential with Limited Use Overlay
• Resolution to execute traffic control device agreements at Highway 18/Main Street and Highway 49/I-555 East Bound Off-Ramp
• Ordinance amending the Sidewalk Ordinance to provide an exemption for property in planned industrial parks
• Ordinance waiving competitive bidding requirements for emergency storm work to repair traffic signals after the March 28, 2020 tornado

The City Council approved a budget amendment for capital improvement projects and fixed asset purchases. Several CDBG public service agreements were approved, and a cleanup ordinance for emergency tornado repairs was passed. A proposed sidewalk ordinance exemption for industrial parks was held at first reading.

• Approved 2020 annual budget amendment for capital projects ($3,371,050) (11-0)
• Approved emergency storm work cleanup ordinance for traffic signals ($46,914.50) (11-0)
• Approved CDBG agreement with Hispanic Community Services, Inc. (11-0)
• Approved CDBG MOU with Recovery Incorporated (11-0)
• Approved CDBG agreement with West End Neighborhood Association for $10,822.88 (11-0)
• Approved request for free utility services for bridge lighting (9-0, 2 abstentions)
• Approved vacation of drainage and utility easement at 2610 Nestle Way (9-0, 2 abstentions)
• Held sidewalk ordinance exemption for industrial parks at first reading

Board of Zoning Adjustments

The Jonesboro Board of Zoning Adjustments will review three variance requests at its August 18, 2020 meeting. The cases involve reducing yard setbacks for fence placement at two residential addresses and removing a tree island from a commercial parking lot. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from the July 21, 2020 meeting.

• Variance VR-20-26: Reduce side front yard setback from 25 ft to 6 ft at 4518 Willow Pointe for a fence
• Variance VR-20-27: Remove one tree island from parking lot at 1010 S. Main Street
• Variance VR-20-28: Reduce side front yard setback at 928 Sandra Lane for a 6-foot privacy fence

The Board of Zoning Adjustments approved variances for a residential fence setback at 4518 Willow Pointe and a commercial parking lot landscape modification at 1010 S. Main Street. A variance request for a fence at 928 Sandra Lane was tabled due to concerns about encroachment on the right-of-way and utility easement.

• Approved variance for 4518 Willow Pointe fence setback (4-0)
• Approved variance for 1010 S. Main Street tree island removal (4-0)
• Tabled variance for 928 Sandra Lane fence setback (4-0)
• Approved minutes from July 21, 2020 meeting (4-0)

Public Safety Council Committee

The Public Safety Council Committee will vote on a resolution to enter into an agreement with the Arkansas Department of Human Services to accept the 2019 COVID-19 Emergency Solutions Grant. The committee will also review and approve minutes from previous meetings and receive monthly mosquito control reports for May, June, and July 2020 from Vector Mosquito Control.

• Resolution RES-20:119 to authorize agreement with Arkansas Department of Human Services for 2019 COVID-19 Emergency Solutions Grant
• Approval of minutes MIN-20:021 from February 18, 2020
• Approval of minutes MIN-20:067 from July 13, 2020
• Review of May 2020 mosquito control report (COM-20:025)
• Review of June 2020 mosquito control report (COM-20:032)

The committee approved agreements to accept a $100,000 COVID-19 emergency grant for rental assistance and a micro-grant from the National League of Cities. The committee also approved previous meeting minutes and filed monthly mosquito control reports.

• Approved agreement for 2019 COVID-19 Emergency Solutions Grant for rental assistance (5-0)
• Approved agreement for 2020 Strong Southern Communities Initiative Micro Grant (5-0)
• Approved February 18, 2020 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved July 13, 2020 special meeting minutes (5-0)
• Filed May, June, and July 2020 mosquito control reports

Metropolitan Area Planning Commission

The Metropolitan Area Planning Commission for Jonesboro, AR, meets to review several development applications, including a large industrial facility and a wireless tower. The body also considers preliminary subdivisions and a text amendment for DJDC districts. One rezoning request was explicitly noted as pulled from the agenda.

• Site Plan Review for a 184,340 sq. ft. facility at 2121 Barnhill Road (SP-20-02)
• Conditional Use approval for a 130 ft. monopole tower at 1250 Paragould Road (CU-20-07)
• Preliminary Subdivision for 40 lots on 15.25 acres at Creekwood Addition (PP-20-16)
• Preliminary Subdivision for 4 lots on 6.02 acres at 3700 E. Johnson Avenue (PP-20-17)
• Public hearing for DJDC Districts text amendment (RZ-20-06)

The commission approved a site plan for a new industrial facility and a preliminary subdivision for Tommy's Development Addition. Several other items, including a wireless tower and sidewalk fee request, were tabled for further information.

• Approved site plan for 184,340 sq ft building at 2121 Barnhill Road (6-0)
• Approved preliminary subdivision for Tommy's Development Addition at 3700 E. Johnson Avenue (6-0)
• Tabled sidewalk 'in lieu' fee request for 5410 Harrisburg Road (6-0)
• Tabled preliminary subdivision for Creekwood Addition (6-0)
• Tabled conditional use for 130 ft wireless tower at 1250 Paragould Road (6-0)
• Approved July 28, 2020 meeting minutes (6-0)

Finance & Administration Council Committee

The Finance & Administration Council Committee will introduce an ordinance waiving competitive bidding requirements for emergency storm work to repair traffic signals damaged by the March 28, 2020 tornado. The committee will also introduce resolutions to amend the 2020 annual budget for capital improvements and to enter into agreements with Hispanic Community Services, Inc., Recovery Incorporated, and the West End Neighborhood Association for CDBG public services and parking lot funding.

• ORD-20:032: Waive competitive bidding for emergency traffic signal repairs after March 28, 2020 tornado
• RES-20:115: Amend 2020 annual budget for additional capital improvement projects and fixed asset purchases
• RES-20:116: Enter agreement with Hispanic Community Services, Inc. for CDBG public services program
• RES-20:117: Enter MOU with Recovery Incorporated for funding a parking lot and entrance
• RES-20:118: Enter agreement with West End Neighborhood Association for CDBG public services program

The Finance & Administration Committee recommended a resolution to amend the 2020 budget by $3,371,050 for capital improvements and fixed asset purchases, including police radios and park repairs. The committee also recommended waiving competitive bidding for emergency storm work to repair traffic signals damaged by the March 2020 tornado. Additionally, the committee recommended resolutions to enter agreements with three community organizations for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) public services programs.

• Approved minutes from July 28, 2020 meeting (5-0)
• Recommended ordinance waiving competitive bidding for emergency traffic signal repairs after March 28, 2020 tornado (5-0)
• Recommended resolution amending 2020 budget by $3,371,050 for capital projects and fixed assets (5-0)
• Amended RES-20:115 total from $3,442,300 to $3,371,050 (5-0)
• Recommended resolution for agreement with Hispanic Community Services, Inc. for CDBG program (5-0)
• Recommended resolution for MOU with Recovery Incorporated for parking lot and entrance funding (5-0)
• Recommended resolution for agreement with West End Neighborhood Association for CDBG program (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Public Works Council Committee

The Public Works Council Committee will introduce an ordinance amending the sidewalk code to exempt property in planned industrial parks. The committee will also introduce resolutions requesting free utility services for bridge lighting and executing traffic control device agreements for Hwy 18 SE Drive-Main Street and Hwy 18 E. The meeting includes approval of minutes from July 7, 2020, and a public comment period.

• ORD-20:030: Amends Section 117.330(c) of the Jonesboro Code of Ordinances to provide a sidewalk exemption for property in planned industrial parks.
• RES-20:111: Requests free utility services from City Water and Light for bridge lighting.
• RES-20:112: Executes a Traffic Control Device Agreement to maintain a control device at Hwy 18 SE Drive-Main Street and Hwy 18 E.
• RES-20:113: Executes a Traffic Control Device Agreement to maintain a control device at Hwy 18 SE Drive-Main Street and Hwy 18 E.
• Approval of minutes MIN-20:065 from the July 7, 2020 meeting.

The Public Works Council Committee recommended several ordinances and resolutions to the City Council, including a sidewalk exemption for planned industrial parks. The committee also recommended agreements for traffic signal maintenance and free utility services for bridge lighting.

• Recommended sidewalk ordinance exemption for planned industrial parks (5-0)
• Recommended request for free utility services for Watt Street and Highland Drive bridge lighting (5-0)
• Recommended traffic control device agreement for Hwy 18 at Southwest Drive/Main Street and Hwy 18 at E. Highland Drive/W. Highland Drive (5-0)
• Recommended traffic control device agreement for Hwy 49 and I-555 east bound off-ramp (5-0)
• Recommended renaming Miracle League Park in honor of Mayor Harold Perrin (5-0)
• Approved July 7, 2020 meeting minutes (5-0)

City Council

The City Council approved the renaming of Miracle League Park to honor Mayor Harold Perrin. The council also authorized an emergency contract for restroom resurfacing at Craighead Forest Park and postponed several ordinances regarding ward voting.

• Approved renaming Miracle League Park in honor of Mayor Harold Perrin (12-0)
• Approved emergency contract for Dennis Neal Resurfacing to finish restrooms at Craighead Forest Park (12-0)
• Postponed ORD-20:027 regarding ward-only voting for Position 1 Council members until January 2021 (8-4)
• Postponed ORD-20:028 regarding a general election on ward-only voting indefinitely (12-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including July 21 minutes and board appointments (12-0)

Metropolitan Area Planning Commission

The Metropolitan Area Planning Commission for Jonesboro, AR, meets to decide on land use changes and development approvals. Key decisions include a rezoning request for 4.61 acres at 3513 Longcrest Drive and final approval for a commercial subdivision at 2027 Bridger Road. The body also reviews a preliminary subdivision for 4 lots at 3700 E. Johnson Avenue and a site plan for a storage facility expansion at 4119 Stadium Drive.

• Rezoning request for 4.61 acres at 3513 Longcrest Drive from C-3/R-1 to RS-7 district
• Final commercial subdivision approval for 6 lots on 11.01 acres at 2027 Bridger Road (The Reserve at NEA)
• Preliminary subdivision approval for 4 lots on 6.02 acres at 3700 E. Johnson Avenue (Tommy's Development Addition)
• Site plan review for mini-storage expansion at 4119 Stadium Drive (Andy's Storage)
• Sidewalk in lieu fee payment of $5,430.00 for 101.6 sy at 3701 E. Johnson Avenue

The commission recommended a rezoning request for 4.61 acres at 3513 Longcrest Drive to the City Council. Several commercial subdivision and site plans were approved, while one preliminary subdivision request was tabled.

• Recommended rezoning of 3513 Longcrest Drive from C-3 and R-1 to RS-7 (7-0)
• Approved final commercial subdivision plat for The Reserve at NEA at 2027 Bridger Road (6-0)
• Approved site plan for Andy's Storage expansion at 4119 Stadium Drive (7-0)
• Approved $5,430 sidewalk in-lieu fee for 3701 E. Johnson Avenue (4-2)
• Tabled preliminary subdivision approval for Tommy's Development Addition at 3700 E. Johnson Avenue
• Approved July 14, 2020 meeting minutes (7-0)

Finance & Administration Council Committee

The Finance & Administration Committee will introduce an ordinance to waive competitive bidding and authorize Dennis Neal to resurface five restrooms at Craighead Forest Park. The agenda also includes nine resolutions to place municipal liens on specific properties for code enforcement violations. No dollar amounts are listed in the provided agenda text.

• ORD-20:029: Waive competitive bidding and authorize Dennis Neal to resurface five restrooms at Craighead Forest Park
• RES-20:102: Place municipal lien on property at Morton, Parcel 01-144233-03000, owned by Julia Formon
• RES-20:103: Place municipal lien on property at 200 S. Allis, Parcel 01-144181-40800, owned by Michael Duane Darling
• RES-20:104: Place municipal lien on vacant property at 129 N. Bridge, Parcel 01-144181-55600, owned by Patricia Williams
• RES-20:105 through RES-20:110: Place municipal liens on properties at 816 Hoover, 1328 West Huntington, 1506 Pratt Circle, 5104 Darr Hill, Browns Lane Access, and 501 N. Main

The committee recommended an ordinance to waive competitive bidding for restroom repairs at Craighead Forest Park. It also recommended nine resolutions to place municipal liens on various properties for mowing and trimming costs. Additionally, the committee received an internal review of city financial records from Mike Burroughs.

• Recommended waiving competitive bidding for Dennis Neal Resurfacing to epoxy finish restrooms at Craighead Forest Park (5-0)
• Recommended municipal lien on property at Morton, owned by Julia Formon (5-0)
• Recommended municipal lien on property at 200 S. Allis, owned by Michael Duane Darling (5-0)
• Recommended municipal lien on property at 129 N. Bridge, owned by Patricia Williams (5-0)
• Recommended municipal lien on property at 816 Hoover, owned by Robert Whitaker (5-0)
• Recommended municipal lien on property at 1328 West Huntington, owned by DKI LLC (5-0)
• Recommended municipal lien on property at 1506 Pratt Circle, owned by Charles H Bowman (5-0)
• Recommended municipal lien on property at 5104 Darr Hill for $190 (5-0)

Nominating and Rules Committee

The Nominating and Rules Committee will consider two ordinances that would let only voters in each ward choose their Position 1 council member, and would put the question on the 2020 general election ballot. The committee will also review a resolution to make appointments to boards and commissions as recommended by Mayor Harold Perrin, and approve the minutes from the June 2 meeting.

• ORD-20:027: Ordinance to allow ward-only voting for Position 1 council members
• ORD-20:028: Ordinance to call an election on ward-only voting during the 2020 general election
• RES-20:101: Resolution to make appointments to boards and commissions per Mayor Harold Perrin
• Approval of minutes from June 2, 2020 meeting

The committee recommended two ordinances to the full council that would allow voters to decide if Position 1 council members should be elected only by their specific wards. A proposed amendment to make both council positions ward-only was defeated.

• Approved minutes from June 2, 2020 (5-0)
• Denied amendment to ORD-20:027 to make both council positions ward-only (2-3)
• Recommended ORD-20:027 to Council: Position 1 council members voted on by ward only (4-1)
• Recommended ORD-20:028 to Council: Call for election on ward-based voting for Position 1 (5-0)
• Recommended RES-20:101 to Council: Mayor's board and commission appointments (5-0)

City Council

The City Council approved several municipal liens on private properties and authorized budget amendments for street improvements and equipment. The council also approved a HUD agreement for the 2020 Action Plan and postponed several mask-related resolutions due to a statewide mandate.

• Approved municipal liens on properties at 409 N. Fisher, 317 N. Second, 309 Second, 200 Mulberry, 2507 Brooke McQueen, 719 W. Monroe, 617 W. Huntington, and 500 Allen (11-0)
• Approved $1.4M budget amendment for STIP partnering projects (11-0)
• Approved budget amendment to purchase a remote control mower (11-0)
• Approved budget amendment to add a Senior Planner position (11-0)
• Approved HUD agreement for 2020 Action Plan and release of funds (11-0)
• Approved utility and ingress/egress easements for City Water and Light (9-0)
• Approved ordinances for rezoning sign deposit refunds, traffic sign placement, and utility easement vacation (11-0)
• Postponed indefinitely resolutions and ordinances regarding COVID-19 mask use (11-0)

Board of Zoning Adjustments

The Jonesboro Board of Zoning Adjustments will review three variance requests for commercial properties. The agenda includes procedural items like roll call and minute approval. No new ordinances or budget items are listed.

• Variance request for 3701 E. Johnson to waive landscape buffer requirements
• Variance request for 1518 S. Caraway Road to reduce north building setback to 1.5 ft
• Variance request for 4119 Stadium Blvd, Suite J to waive building material and paving requirements

The Board approved three variance requests regarding landscape buffers, building setbacks, and construction materials. One approval included a requirement to complete parking paving within 24 months.

• Approved variance for 3701 E. Johnson to waive special overlay district landscape buffer requirements (2-0)
• Approved variance for 1518 S. Caraway Road to reduce north building setback from 10 ft. to 1.5 ft. (2-0)
• Approved variance for 4119 Stadium Blvd, Suite J for building materials and hard surface paving, with stipulation that parking be completed by July 21, 2022 (2-0)
• Approved meeting minutes from June 16 and June 23, 2020 (2-0)

Finance & Administration Council Committee

The Finance & Administration Council Committee met to review resolutions for releasing federal housing funds and amending the 2020 budget. Items included agreements with HUD for the 2020 Action Plan, amendments to the street capital improvement budget, and the purchase of a remote control mower. The committee also considered adding a senior planner position and accepting a COPS hiring grant from the Department of Justice.

• Resolution RES-20:095 to approve release of funds and enter agreement with HUD for the 2020 Action Plan
• Resolution RES-20:096 to amend the 2020 Street Capital Improvement Budget for STIP Jonesboro Area Partnering Projects
• Resolution RES-20:097 to amend the 2020 Annual Budget for the Street Department to purchase a remote control mower
• Resolution RES-20:098 to amend the 2020 Budget to add a Senior Planner position
• Resolution RES-20:099 to enter into agreement with the Department of Justice and accept the 2020 COPS Hiring Grant

The Finance & Administration Council Committee recommended five resolutions to the City Council involving HUD funds, street improvements, and police hiring. The committee also reviewed a financial report showing revenues exceeded expenses by $1.5 million for the first six months of the year.

• Recommended approval of HUD 2020 Action Plan funds and agreements (5-0)
• Recommended amending 2020 Street Capital Improvement Budget for STIP projects (5-0)
• Recommended amending 2020 Street Department budget to purchase a remote control mower (5-0)
• Recommended amending 2020 budget to add a Senior Planner position (5-0)
• Recommended accepting 2020 COPS hiring grant from the Department of Justice (5-0)
• Approved June 30, 2020 meeting minutes (5-0)

Metropolitan Area Planning Commission

The Metropolitan Area Planning Commission for Jonesboro, AR, is scheduled to review two rezoning requests and three preliminary subdivision applications. The agenda also includes a denial appeal review for a grading permit at 800 Southwest Drive. No final decisions are recorded in the agenda text, which lists items for discussion and potential approval.

• Rezoning request for 21.48 acres at 2715 W Matthews Trail from R-1 to C-3 General Commercial District
• Rezoning request for 6.36 acres at Savannah Hills Phase IV from R-2 to PD-RM Multi-Family Residential Planned Development
• Preliminary subdivision approval request for Creekwood Addition (40 lots on 15.25 acres) west of Roleson and Quail Drive
• Preliminary subdivision approval request for Tommy's Development Addition (4 lots on 6.02 acres) at 3700 E. Johnson Avenue
• Preliminary subdivision approval request for Southern Hills Addition (14 lots on 118.34 acres) at 3506 Southwest Drive

The commission approved a 14-lot preliminary subdivision at 3506 Southwest Drive and a rezoning request for commercial retail at 2715 W Matthews Trail. A rezoning request for multi-family residential at Savannah Hills Phase IV was denied, and a grading permit appeal for 800 Southwest Drive was not denied.

• Approved preliminary subdivision for Southern Hills Addition (6-0)
• Approved rezoning of 2715 W Matthews Trail from R-1 to C-3 (4-2)
• Denied rezoning of Savannah Hills Phase IV from R-2 to PD-RM (5-2)
• Denied motion to deny grading permit appeal at 800 Southwest Drive (6-0)
• Tabled preliminary subdivision for Tommy's Development Addition (6-0)
• Creekwood Addition preliminary subdivision changed to conceptual review (no vote)

Public Safety Council Committee

The committee voted to recommend both a mask-wearing ordinance and a supporting resolution to the City Council. The proposed ordinance contains no fines or jail sentences, while the resolution focuses on encouraging public adherence to business policies.

• Recommended mask-wearing ordinance to Council (4-2)
• Recommended mask-wearing resolution to Council (5-1)

City Council

The Jonesboro City Council will vote on consent agenda items, including approval of minutes from June 16 and June 30 meetings. Under new business, they will consider setting a public hearing to abandon a drainage and utility easement at 2610 Nestle Way. Unfinished business includes second readings of ordinances on rezoning sign deposit refunds, traffic signs, weight limits, and utility easement abandonment, plus a third reading to vacate a portion of Madison Street right-of-way.

• Resolution to set public hearing to abandon 40' drainage and utility easement at 2610 Nestle Way (Craighead Technology Park)
• Ordinance to amend Section 117.35 regarding refund of rezoning sign deposits
• Ordinance to place various traffic signs at designated locations
• Ordinance to establish weight limitations at designated locations
• Ordinance to vacate undeveloped street right-of-way on Madison Street south of College Ave (60-foot right-of-way)

The City Council approved a contract to purchase property at 651 W. Huntington and vacated a street right-of-way on Madison Street. A resolution to set a public hearing for an easement abandonment at 2610 Nestle Way was also passed.

• Approved contract to purchase property at 651 W. Huntington (12-0)
• Approved vacating undeveloped street right-of-way on Madison Street (12-0)
• Passed resolution to set public hearing for easement abandonment at 2610 Nestle Way (12-0)
• Postponed indefinitely ordinance for weight limitations at designated locations (12-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including June 16 and June 30 meeting minutes (12-0)
• Held ORD-20:021 (rezoning sign deposits) at second reading
• Held ORD-20:022 (traffic signs) at second reading
• Held ORD-20:024 (utility easements) at second reading

Public Works Council Committee

The committee approved the June 2, 2020, meeting minutes and recommended three resolutions to the City Council for final action. These include a property purchase, a transit safety plan, and utility easements.

• Approved June 2, 2020, meeting minutes (6-0)
• Recommended to Council: Purchase of property at 651 W. Huntington from Arkansas State Land Commissioner (6-0)
• Recommended to Council: Adoption of the JETS system Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan (6-0)
• Recommended to Council: Granting utility and ingress/egress easements to City Water and Light Plant (6-0)

Finance & Administration Council Committee

The Finance & Administration Council Committee will introduce resolutions to place municipal liens on ten specific properties for code enforcement issues. The committee will also consider a resolution authorizing the city to apply for FY20 Recreational Trails Program funds from the Arkansas Department of Transportation for the MLK Trail project. The agenda includes approval of previous minutes and standard procedural items.

• Resolution RES-20:079 to place a municipal lien on 409 North Fisher, owned by Joshua Gambill
• Resolution RES-20:080 to place a municipal lien on 317 North Second Street, owned by Marshall Mooney
• Resolution RES-20:081 to place a municipal lien on 309 Second Street, owned by Johnny Meadows
• Resolution RES-20:082 to place a municipal lien on 200 Mulberry, owned by Leon Jones
• Resolution RES-20:089 to apply for FY20 Recreational Trails Program funds for the MLK Trail

The Finance & Administration Council Committee recommended several resolutions to the City Council to place municipal liens on 10 specific properties. The committee also recommended authorizing the city to apply for FY20 Recreational Trails Program funds for the MLK Trail.

• Approved June 9, 2020 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Recommended municipal lien at 409 North Fisher (4-0)
• Recommended municipal lien at 317 North Second Street (4-0)
• Recommended municipal lien at 309 Second Street (4-0)
• Recommended municipal lien at 200 Mulberry (4-0)
• Recommended municipal lien at 3602 School Street (4-0)
• Recommended municipal lien at 2507 Brooke McQueen (4-0)
• Recommended grant application for FY20 Recreational Trails Program (4-0)

City Council

The City of Jonesboro held a special meeting to consider Resolution RES-20:089. The resolution authorizes the Grants and Community Development Department to apply for FY20 Recreational Trails Program funds from the Arkansas Department of Transportation. The funds are intended for the MLK Trail project, which includes a proposed trailhead and monuments.

• Resolution RES-20:089 authorizes application for FY20 Recreational Trails Program funds
• Funds are for the MLK Trail project, including a proposed trailhead and monuments
• Application is for the Arkansas Department of Transportation

At a special called meeting on June 30, 2020, the Jonesboro City Council passed RES-20:089, a resolution expressing the city's willingness to use Federal-Aid Recreational Trails Program funds and authorizing the Grants and Community Development Department to apply for the FY20 Recreational Trails Program grant from the Arkansas Department of Transportation. The vote was 9-0, with three members absent. The grant, tied to the MLK Trail project, was described as an estimated $332,000 with about $80,000 in city cost; the application deadline was the next day. Public comment raised questions about grant eligibility and project design, and city staff said the trail design is still a draft and no further committee meetings were scheduled.

• Passed RES-20:089 authorizing application for FY20 Recreational Trails Program grant (9-0, 3 absent)
• Adjourned the special called meeting (9-0, 3 absent)

Metropolitan Area Planning Commission

The Metropolitan Area Planning Commission will review two subdivision applications: a preliminary plan for Edgemont Park and a final plan for Sierra Hollow. The agenda includes standard procedural items such as roll call and approval of previous minutes. No rezonings or conditional use requests are listed for this meeting.

• Preliminary Subdivision: Edgemont Park at 806 Old Paragould Road, 31 lots on 9.6 acres in R-1 district
• Final Subdivision: Sierra Hollow on Southwest Drive, 22 lots on 6.72 acres in PD-M Mixed Use district
• Approval of minutes from the June 9, 2020 meeting (MIN-20:048)

The Metropolitan Area Planning Commission approved a preliminary subdivision for Edgemont Park and a final subdivision for Sierra Hollow. The commission also approved the meeting minutes from June 9, 2020.

• Approved June 9, 2020 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved preliminary subdivision for Edgemont Park, 31 lots on 9.6 acres (7-0)
• Approved final subdivision for Sierra Hollow, 22 lots on 6.72 acres (7-0)

Board of Zoning Adjustments

The Board of Zoning Adjustments is scheduled to review six variance applications on June 16, 2020. One application, VR-20-11 for 817 Strawfloor Road, is noted as needing to be pulled until the next meeting. The remaining five cases involve requests to reduce setbacks, lot depth, or comply with specific landscaping and traffic policies in various residential and commercial districts.

• VR-20-16: Variance for 1204 Princeton Drive to reduce north setback from 25 ft to 18 ft for a screened porch
• VR-20-17: Variance for 409 E. Gordon to reduce lot depth to 65 ft and rear setback to 15 ft
• VR-20-18: Variance for 1221 S. Madison to reduce front yard setback from 25 ft to 7.5 ft for a garage
• VR-20-20: Variance for 320 E. Highland Drive regarding traffic access management for a drive placement
• VR-20-21: Variance for 4202 S. Caraway to use original site plan landscaping instead of new ordinance requirements

The Board approved six variance requests regarding setbacks, lot depth, and landscaping requirements. One variance request for a fence at 817 Strawfloor Road was withdrawn.

• Approved north setback reduction to 18 ft. at 1204 Princeton Drive (4-0)
• Approved lot depth reduction to 65 ft. and rear setback reduction to 15 ft. at 409 E. Gordon (4-0)
• Approved front yard setback reduction to 7.5 ft. at 1221 S. Madison (3-1)
• Approved front yard setback reduction to 20 ft. at 1904 Starling Drive (4-0)
• Approved drive placement 20 ft. from east property line at 320 E. Highland Drive (4-0)
• Approved use of original site plan landscaping instead of new ordinance at 4202 S. Caraway (4-0)
• Withdrawn variance request for 8-foot fence at 817 Strawfloor Road

City Council

The Jonesboro City Council meets to approve a consent agenda including contracts for trail engineering and an E-911 generator. New business includes ordinances for traffic signs, weight limits, and refunding rezoning deposits. Unfinished business involves final votes on three property rezonings and the vacating of a street right-of-way.

• Rezoning 3006 Rook Road from R-1 Residential to C-3 General Commercial
• Rezoning 3412 Southwest Drive from C-3 General Commercial to PD-M Mixed Use
• Rezoning 1020 E. Washington Avenue from C-3 General Commercial to RM-12 Residential Multi-Family
• Abandoning utility easements for the Herbert H. and Sharon F. Stallings Living Trust
• Contract with Powerhouse Electric for an E-911 department generator

The City Council approved three rezoning ordinances for properties on Rook Road, Southwest Drive, and E. Washington Avenue. The council also passed a consent agenda including several trail projects and a generator purchase for the E-911 Department.

• Approved rezoning 3006 Rook Road from R-1 to C-3 General Commercial District Limited Use Overlay (12-0)
• Approved rezoning 3412 Southwest Drive from C-3 to PD-M Mixed Use Planned Development District (12-0)
• Approved rezoning 1020 E. Washington Avenue from C-3 to RM-12 Residential Multi-Family (12-0)
• Approved contract with Saga Communications for Southside Sports Complex rental (12-0)
• Approved Change Order No. 3 for Crowley’s Ridge Parkway: Craighead Forest Park Trail - Phase III (12-0)
• Approved supplemental agreement with Fisher Arnold for University Heights Link Trail project (12-0)
• Approved contract with Powerhouse Electric for E-911 Department generator (12-0)
• Approved agreement with Delta Dental Arkansas Foundation for COVID-19 relief funding (12-0)

Finance & Administration Council Committee

The Finance & Administration Council Committee will review resolutions to accept a bid for an E-911 generator, authorize a 2021 outdoor recreation grant application, and approve rental contracts for two sports complexes. The committee will also consider accepting COVID-19 relief funding from the Delta Dental Arkansas Foundation and certifying federal transit requirements for the JETS system. No specific dollar amounts are listed in the agenda text for these items.

• Accept bid and contract with Powerhouse Electric for E-911 generator installation and amend 2020 budget (RES-20:073)
• Authorize 2021 Outdoor Recreation Matching Grant application for Union St Park (RES-20:074)
• Contract with Saga Communications d/b/a Jonesboro Radio Group for Southside Sports Complex rental (RES-20:075)
• Contract with East Arkansas Broadcasters for Joe Mack Campbell Sports Complex rental (RES-20:076)
• Accept COVID-19 relief funding from Delta Dental Arkansas Foundation (RES-20:077)

The Finance & Administration Council Committee recommended several resolutions to the full Council, including a generator purchase for E-911 and a grant application for Union Street Park. The committee also recommended rental agreements for sports complexes and the acceptance of COVID-19 relief funding.

• Recommended contract with Powerhouse Electric for E-911 generator (5-0)
• Recommended 2021 Outdoor Recreation Matching Grant application for Union St Park (5-0)
• Recommended rental contract with Saga Communications for Southside Sports Complex (5-0)
• Recommended rental contract with East Arkansas Broadcasters for Joe Mack Campbell Sports Complex (5-0)
• Recommended agreement with Delta Dental Arkansas Foundation for COVID-19 relief funding (5-0)
• Recommended 2020 FTA certifications and assurances for JETS (5-0)
• Approved May 26, 2020 meeting minutes (5-0)

Metropolitan Area Planning Commission

The Metropolitan Area Planning Commission for Jonesboro, AR, meets to review final subdivision approvals for two residential projects and a conditional use request for an auto wrecker service. One site approval request was withdrawn, and one rezoning request was pulled until a later date. The commission also discusses a text amendment for DJDC districts, with a public hearing scheduled for June 23, 2020.

• Final Subdivision approval for Prospect Village Phase 1 (20 lots, 5.65 acres) near Airport Road
• Final Subdivision Minor Plat for 2728 N. Church Street
• Conditional Use approval for auto wrecker service and maintenance building at 5410 Harrisburg Road
• Rezoning request for 5005 E. Nettleton (R-3 to C-1) was pulled until a later date
• Site approval request for 1114 E. Washington Avenue was withdrawn by the applicant

The commission approved the Prospect Village Phase 1 final subdivision and a minor plat for 2728 N. Church. A conditional use permit was granted for an auto wrecker service at 5410 Harrisburg Road. One site approval was withdrawn and one rezoning request was pulled.

• Approved May 26, 2020 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved Prospect Village Phase 1 final subdivision (6-0)
• Approved minor plat for 2728 N. Church (6-0)
• Approved conditional use for auto wrecker service at 5410 Harrisburg Road (5-1)
• Site approval for 1114 E. Washington Avenue withdrawn by applicant
• Rezoning for 5005 E. Nettleton pulled until a later date

City Council

The City of Jonesboro held a special called meeting on June 9, 2020, to address unfinished business. The sole item on the agenda was a resolution to approve the 2020 Annual Action Plan, which includes activities and budgets for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and the CDBG-CV (COVID-19) program. The item was recommended to the Council by the Finance & Administration Committee on June 2, 2020.

• Resolution RES-20:060 to approve the 2020 Annual Action Plan
• Approval of 2020 CDBG and CDBG-CV (COVID-19) activities and budget

The City Council approved the 2020 Annual Action Plan, which outlines activities and the budget for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and CDBG-CV (COVID-19).

• Approved 2020 Annual Action Plan for CDBG and CDBG-CV activities and budget (11-0)

Public Works Council Committee

The Public Works Council Committee will introduce three ordinances and two resolutions. The ordinances address refunding rezoning sign deposits, placing traffic signs, and establishing weight limitations. The resolutions approve a change order for the Crowley’s Ridge Parkway trail and a supplemental engineering agreement for the University Heights Link Trail.

• ORD-20:021: Amend Section 117.35 regarding refund of rezoning sign deposits.
• ORD-20:022: Place various traffic signs at designated locations.
• ORD-20:023: Establish weight limitations at designated locations.
• RES-20:067: Approve Change Order No. 3 for Crowley’s Ridge Parkway: Craighead Forest Park Trail - Phase III.
• RES-20:068: Approve supplemental agreement with Fisher Arnold for University Heights Link Trail engineering services.

The Public Works Council Committee recommended five items to the full City Council, including an ordinance changing when rezoning sign deposits are refunded, two traffic-related ordinances, and two resolutions covering a park trail change order and a trail engineering agreement. It also walked on and recommended a $1,163,496.75 contract with Olympus Construction, Inc. for the Veterans' Village project. All votes were 5-0, with member LJ Bryant absent; Chris Moore abstained on the weight-limitation ordinance. No final decisions were made — the committee only forwards recommendations to the Council.

• Recommended to Council: ordinance amending rezoning sign deposit refunds (5-0)
• Recommended to Council: ordinance placing traffic signs at designated locations (5-0)
• Recommended to Council: ordinance establishing weight limits on designated streets (5-0, Moore abstained)
• Recommended to Council: Resolution 20:067, Change Order No. 3 for Crowley's Ridge Parkway/Craighead Forest Park Trail Phase III (5-0)
• Recommended to Council: Resolution 20:068, supplemental agreement with Fisher Arnold for University Heights Link Trail, amount reduced from $90,976 to $88,976 (5-0)
• Suspended rules to walk on and recommended Resolution 20:070, contract with Olympus Construction, Inc. for Veterans' Village at $1,163,496.75 (5-0)
• Approved May 5, 2020 committee minutes (5-0)
• Adjourned (5-0)

Nominating and Rules Committee

The Nominating and Rules Committee met to approve minutes from April 21, 2020, and introduce a resolution for the City Council. The primary action item is RES-20:072, which proposes appointments and reappointments to city boards and commissions as recommended by Mayor Harold Perrin. No other specific policy changes, contracts, or ordinances were listed on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes MIN-20:037 from the April 21, 2020 meeting
• Introduction of RES-20:072 regarding appointments and reappointments to boards and commissions

The Nominating and Rules Committee approved the minutes from April 21, 2020. The committee also recommended a resolution to the City Council regarding board and commission appointments and reappointments recommended by Mayor Harold Perrin.

• Approved April 21, 2020 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Recommended RES-20:072 board and commission appointments to Council (3-0)

City Council

The Jonesboro City Council meets to approve a probation services agreement with Craighead County and a letter of credit for the Class 4 Landfill. The body also votes on a 2020 budget amendment to add a code enforcement officer and reviews several zoning changes, including a mixed-use development at 3412 Southwest Drive. A public hearing is held to vacate an undeveloped street right-of-way on Madison Street for Jonesboro Public Schools.

• Resolution to enter a probation services agreement with Craighead County (RES-20:061)
• Resolution to execute a letter of credit for the Arkansas DEQ regarding the Class 4 Landfill (RES-20:063)
• Ordinance to rezone 3412 Southwest Drive from C-3 to PD-M Mixed Use Planned Development (ORD-20:018)
• Ordinance to rezone 1020 E. Washington Avenue from C-3 to RM-12 Residential Multi-Family (ORD-20:019)
• Public hearing to vacate undeveloped right-of-way on Madison Street south of College Ave (ORD-20:015)

The City Council denied a request to rezone property at 1130 Greensboro Road from R-1 to PD-RS following resident opposition regarding drainage and density. The Council approved a contract for the Veterans' Village project and several consent agenda items, including a budget amendment for a new code enforcement officer.

• Denied rezoning of 1130 Greensboro Road from R-1 to PD-RS (7-2)
• Approved contract with Olympus Construction, Inc. for Veterans' Village project (8-0)
• Approved resolution to apply for EDA FY 2020 Public Works and Economic Adjustment Assistance Grant
• Approved budget amendment to add one code enforcement officer position
• Approved agreement with Craighead County for district court probation services
• Approved letter of credit for Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment (DEQ) regarding landfill closure
• Approved facility usage agreement with Jonesboro Jets, Inc.
• Adopted zoning code amendment to Section 117-139(d) and its emergency clause

Metropolitan Area Planning Commission

The Jonesboro Metropolitan Area Planning Commission will consider several subdivision plats, replats, and conditional use permits, including a 97.6-acre solar park, a 25-lot preliminary subdivision, and a 68-lot final subdivision. One plat request has been withdrawn by the applicant. The commission will also discuss a proposed text amendment for DJDC districts, with a public hearing scheduled for the next meeting.

• Conditional use for 97.6-acre solar park at 2610 Nestle Way and 2801 Great Dane Drive (TPE Jonesboro Solar Park, LLC)
• Preliminary subdivision approval for Bridlewood Phase V: 25 lots on 14.10 acres, R-1 district
• Final subdivision approval for Bridlewood Phase IV: 68 lots on 19.10 acres, R-1 district
• Replat approval for Fair Park Crossing to address 0.06 ft frontage shortfall and driveway width (36 ft requested)
• Replat approval to combine two lots at 1201 E. Thomas Green Road (non-compliant frontage)

The Metropolitan Area Planning Commission approved a conditional use permit for a 97.6-acre solar park and several residential and commercial subdivision requests. One plat request was withdrawn by the applicant, and a text amendment for downtown districts was presented for review without action.

• Approved Preliminary Subdivision for Bridlewood Phase V (8-0)
• Approved Final Subdivision for Bridlewood Phase IV (8-0)
• Approved Fair Park Crossing replat and driveway request (6-1)
• Approved replat for 1201 E. Thomas Green Road (7-0)
• Approved conditional use for TPE Jonesboro Solar Park (7-0)
• Approved conditional use for mini storage at 114 Joe N. Martin Expressway (8-0)
• Plat approval for 4101 Forrest Hill Road withdrawn
• Approved May 12, 2020 meeting minutes (8-0)

Finance & Administration Council Committee

The committee recommended several resolutions to the City Council, including a 2020 annual action plan for community development grants and a budget amendment to add a code enforcement officer. It also recommended a mapping software renewal and a probation services agreement with Craighead County.

• Approved May 12, 2020 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Recommended ESRI mapping software renewal ordinance (5-0)
• Recommended 2020 CDBG and CDBG-CV action plan and budget (5-0)
• Recommended probation services agreement with Craighead County (5-0)
• Recommended $63,000 letter of credit for landfill closure (5-0)
• Recommended application for $509,650 EDA rail expansion grant (5-0)
• Recommended budget amendment to add one code enforcement officer (5-0)
• Recommended facility usage agreement with Jonesboro Jets, Inc. (5-0)

City Council

The Jonesboro City Council meets to vote on a consent agenda including a public library contract and a federal grant application for bulletproof vests. New business includes a public hearing to abandon a section of Madison Street right-of-way for Jonesboro Public Schools. The council also takes first reading on ordinances to waive bids for tornado debris removal and to rezone four specific properties.

• Public hearing to vacate and abandon undeveloped right-of-way on Madison Street south of College Ave for Jonesboro Public Schools
• Ordinance to waive bids and pay for debris containers and hauling related to the tornado emergency
• Rezoning 3006 Rook Road from R-1 Residential to C-3 General Commercial District Limited Use Overlay
• Rezoning 3412 Southwest Drive from C-3 General Commercial to PD-M Mixed Use Planned Development District
• Rezoning 1020 E. Washington Avenue from C-3 General Commercial to RM-12 Residential Multi-Family

The council approved an emergency ordinance to pay for debris containers and hauling following a tornado. Several rezoning requests were held for further review, and a CDBG action plan was postponed indefinitely to account for additional funding.

• Approved emergency ordinance to waive bids and pay for tornado debris hauling (11-0)
• Approved resolution to set public hearing for vacating Madison Street right-of-way (10-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved resolution to apply for FY20 Transportation Alternatives Program funds (11-0)
• Approved contract with Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library for public service (11-0)
• Approved resolution to apply for FY20 Bullet Proof Vest Partnership Grant (11-0)
• Approved amendment to zoning code Section 117-139(d) with emergency clause (11-0)
• Postponed 2020 CDBG Annual Action Plan indefinitely (11-0)
• Held rezoning requests for 3006 Rook Road, 3412 Southwest Drive, and 1020 E. Washington Avenue

Board of Zoning Adjustments

The Board of Zoning Adjustments for Jonesboro, Arkansas, meets to review six variance requests. The agenda includes requests to modify fence setbacks, reduce building setbacks, and adjust parking requirements for properties in residential and commercial districts. One case, VR-20-11, is noted as needing to be pulled until the next meeting.

• VR-20-10: Variance for 4312 Willow Ridge Road to reduce side front yard setback from 25 ft to 15 ft for a fence.
• VR-20-11: Variance for 817 Strawfloor Road to build an 8-foot fence in the side front yard; noted as needing to be pulled until next meeting.
• VR-20-12: Variance for 2110 Grant Avenue to grant one year to complete landscaping and dumpster screening.
• VR-20-13: Variance for 2619 South Caraway Road to reduce north building setback from 10 ft to 4 inches and reduce parking from 15 to 10 spaces.
• VR-20-14 & VR-20-15: Variances for 2402 and 2412 High Street to locate parking between duplex and street instead of sides or rear.

The Board approved five separate variance requests regarding fence setbacks, landscaping timelines, building setbacks, and parking locations. One variance request for a fence at 817 Strawfloor Road was withdrawn.

• Approved fence setback variance for 4312 Willow Ridge Road (4-0)
• Approved one-year extension for landscaping and dumpster screening at 2110 Grant Avenue (4-0)
• Approved building setback and parking requirement reductions for 2619 South Caraway Road (4-0)
• Approved parking location variance for 2402 High Street (4-0)
• Approved parking location variance for 2412 High Street (4-0)
• Approved April 21, 2020 meeting minutes (4-0)

Finance & Administration Council Committee

The Finance & Administration Council Committee will consider introducing an ordinance to waive bids and pay for debris containers and hauling related to a tornado emergency, along with resolutions to apply for federal transportation and outdoor recreation grants and to contract with the Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library. The meeting also includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes and public comments.

• Ordinance ORD-20:016 to waive bids and pay for debris containers and hauling related to tornado emergency
• Resolution RES-20:056 to apply for FY20 Transportation Alternatives Program funds from Arkansas DOT
• Resolution RES-20:057 to apply for 2020 Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program from National Park Service
• Resolution RES-20:058 to enter into a public service contract with Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library

The committee recommended several items to the City Council, including emergency payments for tornado debris hauling and a contract for library services. It also recommended applying for transportation and police grants, while one recreation grant application was postponed indefinitely.

• Recommended waiving bids to pay for tornado debris containers and hauling (5-0)
• Recommended applying for FY20 Transportation Alternatives Program funds for ASU-downtown connectivity (5-0)
• Postponed indefinitely application for 2020 Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership (5-0)
• Recommended contract with Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library for public service (5-0)
• Recommended applying for FY 2020 Bullet Proof Vest Partnership Grant (5-0)
• Approved April 28, 2020 meeting minutes (5-0)

Metropolitan Area Planning Commission

The Metropolitan Area Planning Commission meets to review requests for rezoning, a final subdivision replat, and a conditional use permit. The agenda includes specific dollar amounts for a sidewalk in-lieu fee and details on land use changes in commercial and residential districts. Several items were previously tabled by the commission in late April 2020.

• Sidewalk in-lieu fee of $5,931.84 requested for 811 Windover Road
• Final subdivision replat for Fair Park Crossing due to 0.06 ft frontage shortage on Caraway Road
• Conditional use request for business at 1500 Loberg Lane in R-1 district
• Rezoning of 1020 E Washington Avenue from C-3 to RM-12 for 12 units per acre
• Rezoning of 3006 Rook Road (15.3 acres) from R-1 to C-3 General Commercial

The commission recommended three rezoning requests to the City Council and approved a conditional use permit for a business at 1500 Loberg Lane. A sidewalk in-lieu fee for 811 Windover Road was approved, while a final subdivision replat for Fair Park Crossing was tabled.

• Approved $5,931.84 sidewalk in-lieu fee for 811 Windover Road (5-0)
• Tabled Fair Park Crossing final subdivision replat (5-0)
• Approved conditional use for business at 1500 Loberg Lane (7-0)
• Recommended rezoning of 1020 E Washington Avenue to RM-12 to Council (6-1)
• Recommended rezoning of 3006 Rook Road to C-3 Limited Use Overlay to Council (6-0)
• Recommended rezoning of 3506 Southwest Drive to PD-M to Council (6-1)
• Approved changing second meeting time to 5:30 PM (7-0)
• Approved April 28, 2020 meeting minutes (5-0)

Public Works Council Committee

The Public Works Council Committee will introduce an ordinance to amend Section 117-139(d) of the City of Jonesboro Zoning Code. Additionally, the committee will introduce a resolution requesting free utility services from City Water and Light for a Police Department facility. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from March 3, 2020.

• Introduction of ORD-20:014 to amend Section 117-139(d) of the Zoning Code
• Introduction of RES-20:054 requesting free utility services for a Police Department facility
• Approval of minutes MIN-20:026 from the March 3, 2020 meeting

The Public Works Council Committee recommended two items to the City Council, including a zoning code amendment to allow residential use in C2 downtown fringe areas. The committee also recommended a resolution for free utility services for a police facility.

• Approved March 3, 2020 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Recommended to Council: Ordinance ORD-20:014 to amend zoning code Section 117-139(d) regarding C2 residential use (6-0)
• Recommended to Council: Resolution RES-20:054 requesting free utility services for a police department facility (6-0)

City Council

The Jonesboro City Council meets to approve the 2020 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Annual Action Plan and amend the 2020 police department budget. The agenda includes accepting a Department of Justice coronavirus emergency supplemental funding grant and adopting base level engineering studies for local watersheds. A quarterly update from the Jonesboro Chamber of Commerce is also scheduled.

• Approve 2020 CDBG Annual Action Plan including projects and budget (RES-20:050)
• Amend 2020 annual budget for the Police Department (RES-20:049)
• Accept FY 2020 Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding Program grant from DOJ (RES-20:053)
• Adopt Base Level Engineering studies for St. Francis, Cache, and L'Anguille watersheds (ORD-20:012)
• Enter agreement with Northeast Arkansas Industrial Development Commission for economic development services (RES-20:051)

The City Council approved a funding agreement with the Northeast Arkansas Industrial Development Commission and adopted engineering studies for three watersheds. A resolution regarding the 2020 CDBG Annual Action Plan was postponed to May 19, 2020, to incorporate additional COVID-19 funding.

• Approved $394,750 agreement with NEAIDC for economic services and capital improvements (12-0)
• Approved 2020 annual budget amendment for the Police Department (12-0)
• Approved application for DHS FY 2019 SAFER grant (12-0)
• Approved agreement with DOJ to accept FY 2020 Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding (12-0)
• Postponed 2020 CDBG Annual Action Plan until May 19, 2020 (12-0)
• Passed ordinance adopting BLE studies for St. Francis, Cache, and L’Anguille watersheds (12-0)
• Approved request for free utility services for a police department facility (12-0)
• Approved April 21, 2020, meeting minutes (12-0)

Metropolitan Area Planning Commission

The Metropolitan Area Planning Commission will consider two rezoning requests and a sidewalk modification. The meeting includes discussions regarding land use changes for properties on Rook Road and Southwest Drive.

• Rezoning 3006 Rook Road from R-1 to C-3 General Commercial Limited Use Overlay
• Rezoning 3506 Southwest Drive from C-3 to PD-M
• Sidewalk modification request for 301 and 303 N Bridge Street

The commission approved the April 14, 2020 minutes. It denied a request to keep an existing sidewalk at 301 and 303 N. Bridge Street, instead requiring replacement. Two rezonings were tabled: one for 3006 Rook Road (R-1 to C-3) pending a traffic impact analysis, and another for 3506 Southwest Drive (C-3 to PD-M) due to time constraints and unresolved questions.

• Approved MAPC minutes from April 14, 2020 (8-0)
• Denied request to keep existing sidewalk at 301 and 303 N. Bridge Street (motion failed 0-8)
• Tabled rezoning at 3006 Rook Road pending traffic impact analysis (8-0)
• Tabled rezoning at 3506 Southwest Drive due to time constraints (8-0)

Finance & Administration Council Committee

The Finance & Administration Council Committee is scheduled to introduce four resolutions covering a police budget amendment, a CDBG action plan, an economic development agreement, and a fire safety grant application. The agenda also includes approval of previous minutes and standard procedural items. No specific dollar amounts are listed in the provided agenda text for the proposed actions.

• Resolution RES-20:049 to amend the 2020 annual budget for the Police Department
• Resolution RES-20:050 to approve the 2020 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Annual Action Plan
• Resolution RES-20:051 to enter an agreement with the Northeast Arkansas Industrial Development Commission (NEAIDC) for economic development services
• Resolution RES-20:052 to apply for the Department of Homeland Security FY 2019 SAFER grant

The Finance & Administration Council Committee recommended several resolutions to the full Council, including amending the 2020 police budget to fund an 18-month lease at 2319 East Matthews Ave for a police unit displaced by a tornado. The committee also recommended the 2020 CDBG Annual Action Plan, a $394,750 agreement with NEAIDC for economic development services, and applications for SAFER and coronavirus emergency supplemental grants. All recommendations passed with a 5-0 vote.

• Approved minutes of April 14, 2020 meeting (5-0)
• Recommended RES-20:049, amending 2020 police budget for lease at 2319 East Matthews Ave (5-0)
• Recommended RES-20:050, approving 2020 CDBG Annual Action Plan (5-0)
• Recommended RES-20:051, agreement with NEAIDC for $394,750 in economic development services (5-0)
• Recommended RES-20:052, applying for FY2019 SAFER fire staffing grant (5-0)
• Suspended rules to add RES-20:053 to agenda (unanimous)
• Recommended RES-20:053, accepting DOJ coronavirus supplemental grant and amending 2020 budget (5-0)

Nominating and Rules Committee

The Nominating and Rules Committee met to approve minutes and introduce two resolutions for City Council. Both resolutions, sponsored by the Mayor's Office, recommend appointments and reappointments to city boards and commissions as suggested by Mayor Harold Perrin.

• RES-20:039: Appointments to the Jonesboro Beautification Commission
• RES-20:048: Appointments and reappointments to various boards and commissions
• Approval of minutes from the April 7, 2020 meeting (MIN-20:030)

The Nominating and Rules Committee recommended two resolutions to the full council: one making appointments to the Jonesboro Beautification Commission as proposed by Mayor Harold Perrin, with an amendment to add Mary Ellen Warner, and another making appointments and reappointments to various boards and commissions. Both motions passed 4-0 and will be considered by the City Council.

• Recommended RES-20:039 to council, appointing members to the Beautification Commission (4-0)
• Amended RES-20:039 to add Mary Ellen Warner to the commission
• Recommended RES-20:048 to council, making appointments/reappointments to boards and commissions (4-0)
• Approved minutes of April 7, 2020 meeting (4-0)

Board of Zoning Adjustments

The Jonesboro Board of Zoning Adjustments will consider five variance requests at its April 21, 2020 meeting. These include a portable classroom behind a church, a retaining wall for a pool, a setback reduction, a pavement delay, and a fence setback. The board will also approve minutes from the February 18, 2020 meeting.

• Variance VR-20-06: portable classroom at 528 W. Monroe (C-2 district)
• Variance VR-20-07: retaining wall replacement at 505 Melton Circle (R-1 district)
• Variance VR-20-08: setback reduction to 14.9 ft at 1213 Cardinal Road (R-1 district)
• Variance VR-20-09: pavement delay until August at 5316 S. Caraway Road (I-1 district)
• Variance VR-20-10: fence setback reduction to 15 ft at 4312 Willow Ridge Road (R-1 district)

The Jonesboro Board of Zoning Adjustments approved four variances: a portable classroom at 528 W. Monroe, a retaining wall at 505 Melton Circle, a setback reduction at 1213 Cardinal Road, and a pavement delay at 5316 S. Caraway Road. A fence variance at 4312 Willow Ridge Road was tabled because not all property owners were notified.

• Approved variance for portable classroom at 528 W. Monroe (3-0)
• Approved variance for retaining wall at 505 Melton Circle (3-0)
• Approved variance for setback reduction at 1213 Cardinal Road (3-0)
• Approved variance for pavement delay at 5316 S. Caraway Road (3-0)
• Tabled fence variance at 4312 Willow Ridge Road (3-0)

City Council

The Jonesboro City Council will vote on a resolution allowing the mayor to extend a curfew due to a local emergency declaration. The body will also accept CARES Act funding from the Federal Transit Administration for the Jonesboro Economical Transit system and authorize a mutual aid agreement with Craighead County for tornado debris removal. Additionally, the council will place a municipal lien on a property at 1403 Oakhurst and finalize ordinances regarding watershed engineering studies and zoning code amendments.

• Resolution to allow the mayor to extend a curfew due to a local emergency declaration
• Acceptance of 2020 FTA Formula 5307 CARES Act funding for Jonesboro Economical Transit (JET)
• Authorization of a mutual aid assistance agreement with Craighead County for tornado emergency work
• Placement of a municipal lien on property at 1403 Oakhurst owned by A+ Property Management, LLC
• Second reading of an ordinance adopting Base Level Engineering studies for St. Francis, Cache, and L'Anguille watersheds

The City Council voted 8-3 to extend the city's nighttime curfew (10 p.m. to 5 a.m.) until May 5, 2020, citing the ongoing COVID-19 emergency. The council also approved a resolution accepting $3,277,057 in federal transit funding for the Jonesboro Economical Transit (JET) system. Several other items were approved on the consent agenda, including a mutual aid agreement with Craighead County for tornado debris work and a municipal lien on property at 1403 Oakhurst.

• Extended COVID-19 curfew (10 p.m.-5 a.m.) to May 5, 2020 (8-3)
• Approved $3,277,057 FTA CARES Act funding for JET transit (11-0)
• Approved mutual aid agreement with Craighead County for tornado debris work (consent agenda)
• Approved municipal lien on property at 1403 Oakhurst (consent agenda)
• Approved zoning code amendment regarding salvage yards (11-0)
• Approved ordinance placing various traffic signs at designated locations (11-0)
• Approved appointments to Beautification Commission (11-0)
• Approved appointments/reappointments to boards and commissions (11-0)

Metropolitan Area Planning Commission

The Metropolitan Area Planning Commission for Jonesboro, AR, is meeting to approve minutes and review three specific land development requests. The agenda includes final subdivision replats for Gateway Square and Fair Park Crossing, as well as a conditional use request for mini-storage units at 4119 S Stadium. No rezonings are listed on the agenda.

• Final Subdivision Replat for Lot 1 of Gateway Square (1.28 acres) at 210 E. Johnson Avenue to split one lot into three.
• Final Subdivision Replat for Fair Park Crossing to address a 0.06 ft frontage shortage on Caraway Road and permit a 40 ft driveway.
• Conditional Use request for mini-storage units/warehouses at 4119 S Stadium in the C-3 General Commercial District.

The Jonesboro Metropolitan Area Planning Commission approved a replat of Lot 1 of Gateway Square into three lots, allowing tenants to purchase their buildings. It also approved a replat for Fair Park Crossing with conditions, but tabled a conditional use request for mini storage at 4119 S Stadium pending overlay district review. The commission deferred action on the Fair Park Crossing driveway and traffic study until a later meeting.

• Approved replat of Lot 1 of Gateway Square into 3 lots (6-0)
• Approved replat of Fair Park Crossing with conditions (6-0)
• Tabled conditional use for mini storage at 4119 S Stadium (6-0)

Finance & Administration Council Committee

The Finance & Administration Council Committee met to approve minutes and introduce a resolution regarding federal transit funding. The primary item was a resolution to accept an apportionment and enter into an agreement with the Federal Transit Administration for 2020 Cares Act 5307 funding for the Jonesboro Economical Transit (JET). No specific dollar amounts were listed in the agenda text.

• Resolution RES-20:045 to accept FTA Cares Act 5307 funding for JET
• Approval of minutes MIN-20:029 from the March 31, 2020 meeting

The Finance & Administration Council Committee recommended to the full council two resolutions: accepting $3.2 million in federal CARES Act funding for the Jonesboro Economical Transit (JET) system, and authorizing a mutual aid agreement with Craighead County for tornado debris work. Both passed 5-0. The committee also approved the minutes from the March 31, 2020 meeting.

• Recommended to council RES-20:045 accepting $3.2M FTA CARES Act funding for JET (5-0)
• Recommended to council RES-20:046 authorizing mutual aid agreement with Craighead County for tornado debris (5-0)
• Approved minutes of March 31, 2020 Finance Committee meeting (5-0)

City Council

The City of Jonesboro Council meets to finalize several zoning ordinances on third reading, including rezonings for commercial and residential properties. The agenda also includes resolutions to place municipal liens on three properties and a new business item to condemn property at 304 Warner Street. Additionally, the council will approve a budget amendment for the Code Enforcement Department and adopt engineering studies for local watersheds.

• Third reading of ORD-20:009 to rezone 2914 McClellan Drive from C-3 to PD-M Planned Development District
• Third reading of ORD-20:010 to rezone 1130 Greensboro Road from R-1 to PD-RS Planned Development Residential
• New business resolution RES-20:021 to condemn property at 304 Warner Street
• Consent agenda resolutions to place municipal liens on properties at 409 N. Fisher, Middlefield, and N. Third
• Resolution RES-20:037 to amend the 2020 annual budget for the Code Enforcement Department

The Jonesboro City Council met remotely due to COVID-19 and adopted an emergency curfew ordinance allowing the mayor to declare a curfew without council vote. The council also approved a rezoning for a hardware store at 400 E. Highland Drive, postponed a rezoning for 1130 Greensboro Road until June, and passed several resolutions including liens, budget amendments, and traffic-related ordinances.

• Adopted emergency curfew ordinance (11-0)
• Approved rezoning at 400 E. Highland Drive for hardware store (11-0)
• Postponed rezoning at 1130 Greensboro Road until June 2 (11-0)
• Approved condemnation of property at 304 Warner Street (11-0)
• Approved purchase of property at 409 North Fisher Street (11-0)
• Approved traffic impact analysis guidelines (11-0)
• Approved access management guidelines (11-0)
• Approved master street plan update (11-0)

Nominating and Rules Committee

The Nominating and Rules Committee met to introduce two emergency-related measures. The first is a resolution establishing meeting protocols for national or statewide emergencies. The second is an ordinance amending Chapter 26-21 to allow the Mayor to declare an emergency curfew without a City Council vote for extensions within 48 hours.

• RES-20:044: Resolution establishing meeting protocol during national or statewide emergencies
• ORD-20:013: Ordinance amending Chapter 26-21 to allow Mayor to declare emergency curfew
• ORD-20:013: Removes requirement for City Council vote to extend curfew within 48 hours

The Nominating and Rules Committee recommended two items to the full City Council: a resolution establishing meeting protocol during emergencies and an ordinance allowing the mayor to declare an emergency curfew without a council vote within 48 hours. Both passed unanimously with 5 aye votes. The committee also approved the minutes from the March 3, 2020 meeting.

• Approved minutes of March 3, 2020 special meeting (5-0)
• Recommended RES-20:044 to Council: emergency meeting protocol (5-0)
• Recommended ORD-20:013 to Council: mayor's emergency curfew authority (5-0)

Finance & Administration Council Committee

The Finance & Administration Council Committee will review resolutions to place municipal liens on three specific properties in Jonesboro for code enforcement issues. Additionally, the committee will consider a resolution to execute a letter of credit for the Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment. The agenda includes standard procedural items such as roll call and approval of previous minutes.

• Resolution RES-20:040 to provide for a letter of credit to the Arkansas DEQ
• Resolution RES-20:041 to place a municipal lien on 1403 Oakhurst owned by A+ Property Management LLC
• Resolution RES-20:042 to place a municipal lien on Middlefield (Parcel 01-144284-07900) owned by 3B Holdings, LLC
• Resolution RES-20:043 to place a municipal lien on North Third (Parcel 01-144182-22000) owned by Alma Leticia and Nicholas Mata

The Finance & Administration Committee recommended a resolution for a letter of credit to the Arkansas DEQ, and postponed three municipal lien resolutions indefinitely as duplicates. The meeting also included discussion on tornado recovery and disaster declaration impacts.

• Recommended RES-20:040 letter of credit to DEQ (5-0)
• Postponed indefinitely lien on 1403 Oakhurst (5-0)
• Postponed indefinitely lien on Middlefield parcel (5-0)
• Postponed indefinitely lien on North Third parcel (5-0)
• Approved minutes of March 10, 2020 (5-0)

Metropolitan Area Planning Commission

The Metropolitan Area Planning Commission meeting scheduled for March 24, 2020, has been cancelled until further notice. Consequently, no decisions were made on the agenda items listed, including the conditional use request for 4119 S Stadium.

• Meeting cancelled until further notice
• Conditional Use CU-20-02 for mini storage units at 4119 S Stadium was on the agenda but not decided

The meeting scheduled for March 24, 2020, was cancelled until further notice. No decisions were made.

Board of Zoning Adjustments

The Board of Zoning Adjustments meeting scheduled for March 17, 2020, has been cancelled until further notice. The agenda listed three pending variance applications, but no decisions were made. The items included requests for a portable classroom, a retaining wall replacement, and a setback encroachment.

• Meeting cancelled until further notice
• Pending variance VR-20-06 for 528 W. Monroe (portable classroom)
• Pending variance VR-20-07 for 505 Melton Circle (retaining wall)
• Pending variance VR-20-08 for 1213 Cardinal Road (setback encroachment)

The Board of Zoning Adjustments meeting scheduled for March 17, 2020, was cancelled until further notice. No agenda items were addressed, and no decisions were made.

• Meeting cancelled until further notice

Metropolitan Area Planning Commission

The provided document contains only the header for the Jonesboro, Arkansas Metropolitan Area Planning Commission meeting dated March 10, 2020. No specific agenda items, decisions, or discussions are listed in the source text.

The supplied minutes document for the Jonesboro Metropolitan Area Planning Commission meeting of 2020-03-10 is essentially blank, showing only a title line ("Meeting Minutes - Final") and a page marker. No motions, votes, approvals, denials, or discussion items are recorded in the text provided. Because the source is incomplete, this summary cannot state what, if anything, the commission decided at that meeting.

Finance & Administration Council Committee

The Finance & Administration Council Committee will review three resolutions: placing a municipal lien on a specific property, approving the destruction of finance records, and amending the 2020 annual budget for the Code Enforcement Department. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from the previous Finance Committee meeting.

• Resolution RES-20:035 to place a municipal lien on property at 1403 Oakhurst, Jonesboro, AR 72401, owned by A+ Property Management, LLC
• Resolution RES-20:036 to approve the destruction of records by the Finance Department in accordance with Resolution 93:1369
• Resolution RES-20:037 to amend the 2020 Annual Budget for the Code Enforcement Department

The Finance & Administration Council Committee recommended three resolutions to the City Council, including a budget amendment for Code Enforcement and the destruction of old financial records. The committee also recommended placing a municipal lien on a property at 1403 Oakhurst.

• Approved February 25, 2020 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Recommended to Council placing a $665.00 municipal lien on 1403 Oakhurst (4-0)
• Recommended to Council the destruction of Finance Department records (4-0)
• Recommended to Council amending the 2020 annual budget for Code Enforcement (4-0)

Nominating and Rules Committee

The Nominating and Rules Committee met to review resolutions for establishing new city commissions and revising committee appointments. The agenda included creating the Jonesboro Beautification Commission and the Jonesboro Committee on Homelessness, both sponsored by the Mayor's Office. One resolution regarding the Homelessness Committee was previously postponed from a February 18 meeting.

• Resolution RES-20:032 to establish the Jonesboro Beautification Commission
• Resolution RES-20:033 to make appointments and revisions to committees as recommended by Mayor Harold Perrin
• Resolution RES-20:034 to establish and appoint members to the Jonesboro Committee on Homelessness
• Pending item RES-20:024 regarding the Jonesboro Committee on Homelessness, previously postponed on 2/18/20

The Nominating and Rules Committee recommended three resolutions to the City Council, including the creation of a beautification commission and a committee on homelessness. The committee also voted to postpone a previous resolution regarding homelessness indefinitely.

• Approved February 18, 2020 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Recommended RES-20:032 to establish Jonesboro Beautification Commission to Council (4-0)
• Recommended RES-20:033 for committee appointments and revisions to Council (4-0)
• Recommended RES-20:034 to establish and appoint members to Jonesboro Committee on Homelessness to Council (4-0)
• Postponed RES-20:024 regarding the Committee on Homelessness indefinitely (4-0)

Public Works Council Committee

The Public Works Council Committee met to approve minutes and introduce new business. The primary item was an ordinance adopting Base Level Engineering studies for the St. Francis, Cache, and L'Anguille watersheds. A resolution was also introduced to request free utility services from City Water and Light for traffic signals.

• ORD-20:012: Ordinance adopting Base Level Engineering studies for St. Francis, Cache, and L'Anguille watersheds
• RES-20:031: Resolution requesting free utility services from City Water and Light for traffic signals
• Approval of minutes MIN-20:015 from the February 4, 2020 meeting

The Public Works Council Committee recommended two items for Council approval regarding watershed engineering and traffic signal utilities. The committee also approved the minutes from the February 4, 2020, meeting.

• Approved February 4, 2020 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Recommended to Council ordinance adopting Base Level Engineering studies for St. Francis, Cache, and L’Anguille watersheds (6-0)
• Recommended to Council resolution requesting free utility services from City Water and Light for traffic signals (6-0)

City Council

The Jonesboro City Council meets to finalize several zoning changes and adopt new transportation regulations. Key decisions include rezoning properties on McClellan Drive, Greensboro Road, and Stadium Boulevard. The council also votes to adopt guidelines for traffic impact analyses and access management.

• Rezoning 2914 McClellan Drive from C-3 to PD-M Planned Development District
• Rezoning 1130 Greensboro Road from R-1 to PD-RS Planned Development Residential
• Rezoning 5201 Stadium Boulevard from C-3 to PD-M Mixed Use
• Adopting guidelines for Traffic Impact Analysis requirements
• Adopting guidelines for Access Management in the city

The City Council voted 8-2 to deny a request to rezone property at 5201 Stadium Boulevard from commercial to a planned development district. The council also established new commissions for beautification and homelessness.

• Denied rezoning of 5201 Stadium Boulevard from C-3 to PD-M (8-2)
• Approved request for City Water and Light to contribute toward a new fire department pumper truck (8-0)
• Established the Jonesboro Beautification Commission (10-0)
• Established and appointed members to the Jonesboro Committee on Homelessness (9-0)
• Approved appointments and revisions to committees (10-0)
• Approved 2019 FTA Formula 5307 Grant for Jonesboro Economical Transit (10-0)
• Approved 2020 VOCA funding and budget amendment (10-0)
• Postponed RES-20:027 and RES-20:028 until 4/7/2020 (10-0)

Finance & Administration Council Committee

The Finance & Administration Council Committee will review resolutions to accept a Federal Transit Administration grant for the Jonesboro Economical Transit (JET) system. The committee will also consider placing municipal liens on two properties for code enforcement issues and requesting a contribution from City Water and Light for a new fire department pumper truck.

• Resolution RES-20:026 to accept 2019 FTA Formula 5307 Grant for JET
• Resolution RES-20:027 to place municipal lien on Middlefield property owned by 3B Holdings, LLC
• Resolution RES-20:028 to place municipal lien on North Third property owned by Alma Leticia and Nicolcar Mata
• Resolution RES-20:029 requesting City Water and Light contribution for new fire department pumper truck

The committee recommended the approval of a federal transit grant for JETS and a DOJ grant for crime victims. It also recommended placing three municipal liens on properties for code enforcement and requested a contribution from City Water and Light for a fire pumper truck.

• Recommended FTA formula 5307 grant for Jonesboro Economical Transit (5-0)
• Recommended $265 municipal lien on property at Middlefield (5-0)
• Recommended $915 municipal lien on property at North Third (5-0)
• Recommended request for City Water and Light contribution for fire pumper truck (4-0, 1 abstain)
• Recommended DOJ/VOCA grant for crime victims (5-0)
• Approved February 11, 2020 meeting minutes (5-0)

Metropolitan Area Planning Commission

The Metropolitan Area Planning Commission for Jonesboro, AR, will review three specific land development applications. These include a preliminary subdivision for Lake Pointe Estates Phase II, a final subdivision replat for Whiteman Creek Commons, and a conditional use permit for mini-warehouses at 6100 E. Highland Drive. The agenda also includes standard procedural items such as roll call and approval of previous minutes.

• Preliminary Subdivision: Lake Pointe Estates Phase II (PP-20-03)
• Final Subdivision: G2 Jonesboro Replat of Lot 3-R-B - Whiteman Creek Commons (PP-20-04)
• Conditional Use: Mini warehouses at 6100 E. Highland Drive (CU-20-01)
• Approval of minutes from the February 11, 2020 meeting (MIN-20:017)

The Metropolitan Area Planning Commission approved a conditional use permit for mini-warehouses at 6100 E. Highland Drive. The commission also approved a preliminary subdivision for Lake Pointe Estates Phase II and a final subdivision replat for Whiteman Creek Commons.

• Approved February 11, 2020 meeting minutes (8-0)
• Approved preliminary subdivision for Lake Pointe Estates Phase II (8-0)
• Approved final subdivision replat for G2 Jonesboro Lot 3-R-B - Whiteman Creek Commons (8-0)
• Approved conditional use for mini-warehouses at 6100 E. Highland Drive (8-0)

Public Safety Council Committee

The Public Safety Council Committee will approve minutes from January 21, 2020, and introduce two new items. The first is an ordinance to place various traffic signs at locations determined by Engineering. The second is a resolution to condemn property at 304 Warner Street, sponsored by Code Enforcement.

• ORD-20:008: Ordinance to place various traffic signs at designated locations.
• RES-20:021: Resolution to condemn property at 304 Warner Street, Parcel 01-144192-13500.

The Public Safety Council Committee recommended several items to the full City Council, including a contract for the Shooting Sports Complex to meet grant deadlines. The committee also recommended the condemnation of a property on Warner Street and the placement of various traffic signs.

• Recommended contract with Ramsons, Inc. for Shooting Sports Complex Phase 1C (6-0)
• Recommended condemnation of property at 304 Warner Street (6-0)
• Recommended ordinance to place traffic signs at designated locations (6-0)
• Approved January 21, 2020 meeting minutes (6-0)

Nominating and Rules Committee

The Nominating and Rules Committee is holding a special meeting to approve minutes from January 21, 2020, and introduce two resolutions. The resolutions, sponsored by the Mayor's Office, cover appointments to city boards and the creation of a new homelessness committee.

• RES-20:023: Appointments and reappointments to boards and committees as recommended by Mayor Harold Perrin
• RES-20:024: Establishment and appointment of members to the Jonesboro Committee on Homelessness

The Nominating and Rules Committee recommended a resolution for board and committee appointments to the City Council. A resolution to establish a committee on homelessness was postponed until March 3, 2020.

• Approved January 21, 2020 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Recommended RES-20:023 (board and committee appointments) to Council (4-0)
• Postponed RES-20:024 (Committee on Homelessness) until March 3, 2020 (4-0)

Board of Zoning Adjustments

The Board approved four separate variance requests regarding property setbacks, utility equipment placement, construction sequencing, and parking and landscaping requirements.

• Approved side setback reduction from 7.5 ft. to 4.4 ft. at 605 Dogwood Lane (3-0)
• Approved variance for Ritter Communication to place a wireless antenna in the City Street Right of Way at 2950 SCT Quality Way Drive (3-0)
• Approved variance for 4106 Peachtree to allow an accessory building to be built before the primary residence (3-0)
• Approved parking reduction from 35 to 29 spaces and landscaping omissions at 4301 E. Johnson (3-0)

City Council

The Jonesboro City Council meets to approve a consent agenda containing resolutions to place municipal liens on nine properties for code enforcement violations. The body also considers authorizations to apply for federal grants for fire and police services, accept a Rotary Club award for a skate park upgrade, and enter a contract to purchase property from the state. Additionally, the council reviews several ordinances on first, second, and third reading regarding zoning boundary changes and traffic guidelines.

• Resolutions to place municipal liens on properties at 816 Hoover, 1328 W. Huntington, 317 N. Second St, 411 E. Allen, 500 Allen, 2227 Addison, 4827 Leesburg, Griggs, 1506 Pratt Circle, and 2101 S. Kathleen
• Authorization to apply for the 2019 Assistance for the Firefighters Grant (AFG) from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security
• Authorization to apply for the FY2020 COPS Hiring Program through the U.S. Department of Justice
• Resolution to accept a Rotary Club of Jonesboro award to upgrade the Allen Park Community Center skate park and amend the 2020 budget
• Ordinance on first reading to adopt guidelines for Traffic Impact Analysis and Access Management

The Jonesboro City Council approved a rezoning from single-family residential to general commercial at 2311 E. Johnson Avenue on third reading (11-0, one absent). The council also passed a resolution setting election judges and workers for the 2020 city, water and light election (9-0, two abstentions) and a resolution to buy property at 129 North Bridge from the Arkansas State Land Commissioner (11-0). Most other items, including several rezoning ordinances and new traffic and street plan ordinances, were held at first or second reading for future votes. The consent agenda passed 11-0 after one lien resolution was removed and tabled.

• Approved rezoning at 2311 E. Johnson Ave from R-1 to C-3 general commercial (11-0, 1 absent)
• Approved resolution setting 2020 city, water and light election judges and workers (9-0, 2 abstained)
• Approved contract to purchase property at 129 North Bridge from Arkansas State Land Commissioner (11-0)
• Approved consent agenda including multiple municipal liens and grant applications (11-0)
• Tabled RES-20:006, a lien already paid, after removing it from consent agenda (all aye)
• Held ORD-20:002 (traffic impact analysis guidelines) at first reading
• Held ORD-20:003 (access management guidelines) at first reading
• Held ORD-20:004 (Master Street Plan adoption) at first reading

Metropolitan Area Planning Commission

The Jonesboro Metropolitan Area Planning Commission meets to review one preliminary commercial subdivision and three rezoning applications. The agenda includes changing land designations for properties on Bridger Road, Greensboro Road, E. Highland Drive, and McClellan Drive. No other major decisions or public hearings are listed on the agenda.

• Preliminary Commercial Subdivision Approval for 6 lots on 11.01 acres at 2027 Bridger Road
• Rezoning from R-1 to PD-RS for 8.84 acres at 1130 Greensboro Road
• Rezoning from C-4 L.U.O. to C-3 L.U.O. for 2.42 acres at 400 E. Highland Drive
• Rezoning from C-3 to PD-M Limited Use Overlay for 16.01 acres at 2914 McClellan Drive

The commission approved a commercial subdivision at 2027 Bridger Road and a mixed-use rezoning at 2914 McClellan Drive. Two additional rezoning requests for 1130 Greensboro Road and 400 E. Highland Drive were recommended for City Council approval.

• Approved preliminary commercial subdivision for The Reserve at NEA at 2027 Bridger Road (6-1-1)
• Recommended rezoning of 1130 Greensboro Road from R-1 to PD-RS for 40 units (6-1-1)
• Recommended rezoning of 400 E. Highland Drive from C-4 L.U.O. to C-3 L.U.O. for a hardware store (6-0-1-1)
• Approved rezoning of 2914 McClellan Drive from C-3 to PD-M Limited Use Overlay for mixed-use development (7-0-1)
• Approved January 28, 2020 meeting minutes (7-0-1)

Finance & Administration Council Committee

The Finance & Administration Council Committee will review resolutions to apply for federal assistance for the Fire Department and Police Department. It will also authorize accepting a Rotary Club award to upgrade the Allen Park Community Center skate park and amend the 2020 budget. Additionally, the committee will consider placing a municipal lien on a property at 409 North Fisher.

• Resolution to apply for 2019 Firefighters Grant (AFG) from U.S. Department of Homeland Security
• Resolution to apply for FY2020 COPS Hiring Program through U.S. Department of Justice
• Resolution to accept Rotary Club award for Allen Park Community Center skate park upgrade and amend 2020 budget
• Resolution to place municipal lien on property at 409 North Fisher, owned by Paul D Gambill
• Resolution to enter agreement with Blue and You Foundation for six mini-grants

The Finance & Administration Council Committee recommended five resolutions to the City Council, including applications for firefighter and police grants. The committee also recommended placing a municipal lien on a property at 409 North Fisher.

• Approved January 28, 2020 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Recommended municipal lien on property at 409 North Fisher (4-0)
• Recommended application for 2019 Assistance for the Firefighters Grant (4-0)
• Recommended agreement with Blue and You Foundation for six mini-grants (4-0)
• Recommended application for FY2020 COPS Hiring Program grant (4-0)
• Recommended acceptance of Rotary Club award for Allen Park Community Center Skate Park (4-0)

Public Works Council Committee

The Public Works Council Committee will introduce four ordinances regarding transportation and zoning. These include guidelines for traffic impact analyses, access management policies, and amendments to the Master Street Plan. The committee will also propose changes to the Zoning Code concerning salvage yards.

• ORD-20:002: Adopt guidelines for Traffic Impact Analysis requirements
• ORD-20:003: Adopt guidelines for Access Management
• ORD-20:004: Amend Jonesboro Code and adopt Master Street Plan changes
• ORD-20:006: Amend Section 117-139(C) of Zoning Code for salvage yards

The Public Works Council Committee recommended four ordinances to the City Council regarding traffic guidelines, the master street plan, and zoning for salvage yards. The committee also approved the minutes from the January 7, 2020, meeting.

• Approved January 7, 2020 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Recommended ORD-20:002 (Traffic Impact Analysis guidelines) to Council (4-0)
• Recommended ORD-20:003 (Access Management guidelines) to Council (4-0)
• Recommended ORD-20:004 (Master Street Plan adoption and amendments) to Council (4-0)
• Recommended ORD-20:006 (Zoning Code amendment for salvage yards) to Council (4-0)

City Council

The City Council will vote on a rezoning request to change the district at 5201 Stadium Boulevard from General Commercial to Planned Development Mixed Use. The agenda includes resolutions to accept grant funds from the Jonesboro-University Rotary and the Walmart Foundation to upgrade the Allen Park Community Center skate park. Additionally, the council will hold a second reading on an ordinance amending yard waste collection rules.

• Rezoning 5201 Stadium Boulevard from C-3 General Commercial to PD-M Planned Development Mixed Use for C & O Enterprises, LLC
• Resolution to accept Jonesboro-University Rotary award for Allen Park Community Center skate park upgrade
• Resolution to accept Walmart Foundation community grant for Allen Park Community Center skate park upgrade
• Second reading of ordinance amending §54-43 regarding yard waste collection
• Second reading of ordinance rezoning 2311 E. Johnson Avenue from R-1 Single Family Residential to C-3 General Commercial

The City Council approved several items via a consent agenda, including grants from the Jonesboro-University Rotary and Walmart Foundation for skate park improvements. A proposed ordinance regarding yard waste collection was postponed indefinitely, and two rezoning requests were held.

• Approved appointments and reappointments to boards and commissions (RES-19:217)
• Approved Rotary award to upgrade Allen Park Community Center skate park (RES-20:014)
• Approved Walmart Foundation community grant to upgrade Allen Park Community Center skate park (RES-20:015)
• Postponed yard waste collection ordinance indefinitely (ORD-19:083) (9-0)
• Held rezoning of 5201 Stadium Boulevard from C-3 to PD-M at first reading (ORD-20:007)
• Held rezoning of 2311 E. Johnson Avenue from R-1 to C-3 at second reading (ORD-20:005)

Finance & Administration Council Committee

The Finance & Administration Council Committee will vote on two resolutions to fund upgrades to the Allen Park Community Center skate park. The first resolution authorizes the city to accept an award from the Jonesboro-University Rotary. The second authorizes an agreement with the Walmart Foundation to receive community grant funds. Both actions include amendments to the 2020 budget.

• Resolution RES-20:014 to accept award from Jonesboro-University Rotary for Allen Park skate park upgrade
• Resolution RES-20:015 to enter agreement with Walmart Foundation for community grant funds for Allen Park skate park
• Amendments to the 2020 budget associated with the skate park upgrades
• Approval of minutes MIN-20:005 from the January 14, 2020 meeting

The Finance & Administration Council Committee recommended two resolutions to accept grant funding for upgrades to the Allen Park Community Center skate park. The committee also approved the minutes from the January 14, 2020, meeting.

• Approved January 14, 2020 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Recommended to Council resolution to accept Jonesboro-University Rotary award for Allen Park skate park and amend 2020 budget (4-0)
• Recommended to Council resolution to enter agreement with Walmart Foundation for community grant funds for Allen Park skate park and amend 2020 budget (4-0)

Metropolitan Area Planning Commission

The Metropolitan Area Planning Commission will review a request to rezone 2.96 acres at 5201 Stadium Blvd from C-3 General Commercial to a PD-M Mixed Use Planned Development. The agenda also includes standard procedural items such as approving minutes from the January 14, 2020 meeting and reviewing preliminary and final subdivisions. No other specific rezonings, conditional uses, or contracts are listed on the agenda.

• Rezoning request RZ-19-21 for 5201 Stadium Blvd (2.96 acres) from C-3 to PD-M Mixed Use
• Approval of minutes from the January 14, 2020 MAPC meeting (MIN-20:011)
• Review of preliminary subdivisions
• Review of final subdivisions
• Review of conditional use requests

The Commission recommended that City Council approve rezoning 2.96 acres at 5201 Stadium Blvd from General Commercial to Mixed Use Planned Development. The proposal includes detached and attached single-family homes. Residents expressed concerns regarding traffic congestion and property values.

• Approved minutes from January 14, 2020 (7-0)
• Recommended rezoning of 5201 Stadium Blvd to PD-M Mixed Use Planned Development (6-1)

City Council

The Jonesboro City Council meets to approve a rezoning request for 2311 E. Johnson Avenue from residential to general commercial. The body also votes to accept a Project Safe Neighborhoods grant from the U.S. Department of Justice and amend the 2020 budget. Additionally, the council finalizes several other zoning changes and alley abandonments on third reading.

• Rezoning 2311 E. Johnson Avenue from R-1 Single Family Residential to C-3 General Commercial
• Accepting Project Safe Neighborhoods grant from U.S. DOJ and amending 2020 budget
• Approving Change Order No. 3 for Bowling Lane/Hill Drive street improvements
• Contracting with Tcherneshoff Consulting, Inc. for ADA evaluation services
• Finalizing rezonings for 600 East Oak Avenue, 2750 Browns Lane, and 3420 Old Greensboro Road

The council approved an ordinance to waive competitive bidding and purchase a used vehicle for the mayor's office, transferring the current vehicle to the police department. The vote was 8-2, with Councilmembers Long and McClain dissenting. The council also passed several consent agenda items, including a change order for street improvements and a contract for ADA evaluation services.

• Approved used vehicle purchase for mayor's office and transfer to police (8-2)
• Approved consent agenda including change order for Bowling Lane/Hill Drive street improvements
• Approved contract with Tcherneshoff Consulting for ADA evaluation services
• Approved Steak and Shake sponsorship of athletic field at Southside Sports Complex
• Approved Project Safe Neighborhood Grant and budget amendment
• Held yard waste collection ordinance at one reading
• Held rezoning request for 2311 E. Johnson Avenue at one reading
• Passed ordinances to vacate alleys and rights-of-way, and rezone properties

Nominating and Rules Committee

The Nominating and Rules Committee will hold a special meeting to approve resolutions for board and commission appointments recommended by Mayor Harold Perrin. The body will also conduct the selection process for 2020 City Council committee memberships. The agenda includes standard procedural items such as roll call and approval of previous minutes.

• RES-19:217: Resolution to make appointments and reappointments to boards and commissions as recommended by Mayor Harold Perrin
• COM-19:086: Selection of 2020 City Council Committee Membership
• Approval of minutes MIN-20:003 from the January 7, 2020 meeting

The Nominating and Rules Committee recommended a resolution for board appointments to the full council. The committee also decided that most council members would remain on their 2019 committees, with two members moving to the Public Safety Committee.

• Approved minutes from January 7, 2020 (4-0)
• Recommended RES-19:217 (board and commission appointments) to Council (4-0)
• Approved 2020 Council Committee memberships, adding Chris Gibson and Charles Frierson to Public Safety and keeping all other members on their previous committees (4-0)

Board of Zoning Adjustments

The Jonesboro Board of Zoning Adjustments will review six variance applications on January 21, 2020. Most requests involve reducing required setbacks for residential properties in R-1 and R-2 districts. One application seeks to reduce parking requirements and allow masonry exteriors for an industrial property. The board will also approve minutes from the December 17, 2019 meeting.

• Variance for 3905 Teal Drive to reduce southern setback from 7.5 ft to 5.61 ft and rear setback from 25 ft to 23.74 ft
• Variance for 2213 Auburn Drive to reduce south front setback from 25 ft to 18 ft
• Variance for 220 Allis Street to reduce south side setback from 25 ft to 11.5 ft
• Variance for 6100 Highland Drive to allow masonry exteriors, parking reduction, and 12-month completion timeline
• Variance for 2408 High Street to allow a 76.44 ft lot depth instead of the required 100 ft for a duplex

The Jonesboro Board of Zoning Adjustments approved six variance requests and denied one. Approved variances include setback reductions at 3905 Teal Drive, 2213 Auburn Drive, 220 Allis Street, 6100 Highland Drive, 2408 High Street, and 2205 Manchester. The variance for 220 Allis Street was denied. All votes were 2-0 with two members absent.

• Approved variance at 3905 Teal Drive to reduce southern side setback to 5.61 ft and rear setback to 23.74 ft (2-0)
• Approved variance at 2213 Auburn Drive to reduce front setback to 18 ft (2-0)
• Denied variance at 220 Allis Street to reduce south side setback to 11.5 ft (2-0)
• Approved variance at 6100 Highland Drive for masonry exterior, parking reduction, and 12-month completion (2-0)
• Approved variance at 2408 High Street to allow lot depth of 76.44 ft instead of 100 ft (2-0)
• Approved variance at 2205 Manchester to allow 6 ft fence 15 ft into front setback (2-0)

Public Safety Council Committee

The City of Jonesboro Public Safety Council Committee met on January 21, 2020, to approve the minutes from its December 17, 2019, meeting. The agenda lists standard procedural items such as roll call and public comments, with no specific new business, ordinances, or contracts detailed in the provided text.

• Approval of minutes MIN-20:007 for the December 17, 2019, meeting

The Public Safety Council Committee met on January 21, 2020, and elected Councilmember Mitch Johnson as Chair. The committee also approved the minutes from the December 17, 2019 meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Elected Mitch Johnson as Chair (unanimous)
• Approved December 17, 2019 meeting minutes (5-0)

Finance & Administration Council Committee

The Finance & Administration Committee will consider introducing an ordinance to waive competitive bidding for a used vehicle for the mayor's office and transfer the current vehicle to the police department. The committee will also review resolutions to contract with Steak and Shake for athletic field sponsorship, place municipal liens on multiple properties, and accept a Project Safe Neighborhood grant. The agenda includes routine items like election of a chair, approval of minutes, and public comments.

• Ordinance ORD-20:001 to waive competitive bidding and purchase a used vehicle for the mayor's office, transferring his current vehicle to the police department
• Resolution RES-20:001 to contract with Steak and Shake for sponsorship of one athletic field at the Southside Sports Complex
• Ten resolutions (RES-20:002 through RES-20:012) to place municipal liens on properties at 816 Hoover, 1328 W. Huntington, 317 N. Second, 411 E. Allen, 500 Allen, 2227 Addison, 4827 Leesburg, Griggs, 1506 Pratt Circle, and 2101 S. Kathleen
• Resolution RES-20:013 to accept the Project Safe Neighborhood grant from the U.S. Department of Justice and Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration and amend the 2020 budget

The Finance & Administration Committee recommended an ordinance to waive competitive bidding and authorize the purchase of a used vehicle for the Mayor's office, with the current vehicle to be transferred to the Police Department. The recommendation passed 3-1, with Councilmember McClain voting against. The committee also recommended several resolutions, including a sponsorship agreement with Steak and Shake and multiple municipal liens.

• Recommended ordinance to waive competitive bidding and purchase used vehicle for Mayor's office (3-1)
• Recommended resolution to contract with Steak and Shake for athletic field sponsorship (4-0)
• Recommended municipal lien on property at 816 Hoover (4-0)
• Recommended municipal lien on property at 1328 West Huntington (4-0)
• Recommended municipal lien on property at 317 North Second Street (4-0)
• Recommended municipal lien on property at 411 East Allen (4-0)
• Recommended municipal lien on property at 500 Allen (4-0)
• Recommended Project Safe Neighborhood grant agreement and budget amendment (4-0)

Metropolitan Area Planning Commission

The Metropolitan Area Planning Commission is scheduled to review final subdivision plats for two commercial developments and one rezoning request. One rezoning application was withdrawn, and another was tabled by the applicant. The agenda includes procedural items and staff comments on the Master Street Plan.

• Final Plat Review: Fair Park Crossing (4 lots, 5.14 acres) at 2411-2423 Race Street
• Final Plat Review: Wolf Creek Place Revised Replat (4 lots, 4.96 acres) at 3709-3721 E. Johnson Avenue
• Rezoning: 1001 Scott Street from R-1 to RM-16 (tabled by applicant)
• Rezoning: 2311 E. Johnson from R-1 to C-3 General Commercial District
• Master Street Plan Revised 2020 (withdrawn)

The commission approved the revised Master Street Plan, adding language requiring street trees in new street developments, and recommended it to City Council. It also approved two final subdivision plats and recommended a rezoning to the council. One rezoning request was withdrawn by the applicant.

• Approved Master Street Plan with street tree language (6-2)
• Approved final plat for Fair Park Crossing, four lots on Race Street (8-0)
• Approved final plat for Wolf Creek Place Revised Replat, four lots on E. Johnson Avenue (8-0)
• Recommended rezoning of 2311 E. Johnson from R-1 to C-3 to City Council (6-1, 1 abstention)
• Withdrawn rezoning request for 1001 Scott Street

Public Works Council Committee

The Public Works Council Committee met to approve minutes from December 2, 2019, and introduce new business items. The agenda included an ordinance amending yard waste collection rules and resolutions for street improvements and professional services. No specific dollar amounts were listed in the provided text for the change order or contract.

• Ordinance ORD-19:083 amending Jonesboro Code §54-43 for Yard Waste Collection
• Resolution RES-19:216 approving Change Order No. 3 for Bowling Lane/Hill Drive Street Improvements
• Resolution RES-19:218 approving a contract with Tcherneshoff Consulting, Inc. for ADA evaluation services

The Public Works Council Committee recommended three items to the full council: an ordinance amending yard waste collection to require paper bags, a change order for the Bowling Lane/Hill Drive street improvements, and a contract with Tcherneshoff Consulting for ADA evaluation services. All three motions passed 5-0 with one absence. The committee also approved the minutes from the December 2, 2019 special meeting.

• Recommended ordinance to require paper yard waste bags (5-0)
• Recommended change order no. 3 for Bowling Lane/Hill Drive street improvements (5-0)
• Recommended contract with Tcherneshoff Consulting for ADA evaluation (5-0)
• Approved minutes of Dec. 2, 2019 special meeting (5-0)

City Council

The Jonesboro City Council meets to approve a new ordinance prohibiting junk or salvage yards. The body also conducts second and third readings on several zoning amendments and alley abandonments. Additionally, the council reviews the November 2019 financial reports.

• First reading of ORD-19:079 to prohibit installation and operation of a junk or salvage yard.
• Second reading of ORD-19:080 to rezone property at 600 East Oak Avenue from R-2 to C-1.
• Second reading of ORD-19:081 to rezone 1.11 acres at 2750 Browns Lane from C-3 to CR-1.
• Second reading of ORD-19:082 to rezone 3420 Old Greensboro Road from C-3 to PD-R.
• Third reading of ORD-19:069 to rezone 2702 and 2704 Fred Street from C-3 to RS-7.

The Jonesboro City Council voted 10-1 to indefinitely postpone an ordinance that would prohibit new junk or salvage yards in the city, after concerns it would create a monopoly for the existing yard. The council also passed a rezoning on third reading and held several other ordinances at second reading. Mayor Perrin reported on various city updates, including building permits, SkyCops, and the Christmas at the Park event.

• Postponed indefinitely ordinance prohibiting junk/salvage yards (10-1)
• Passed rezoning from C-3 to RS-7 at 2702 and 2704 Fred Street (11-0)
• Held at second reading: alley vacation for Earl Kiech Second Edition
• Held at second reading: right-of-way and easement abandonment in Jackson Minor Plat
• Held at second reading: private club permit for QRT Properties at 2406 South Caraway Road
• Held at second reading: rezoning at 600 East Oak Avenue from R-2 to C-1
• Held at second reading: rezoning at 2750 Browns Lane from C-3 to CR-1
• Held at second reading: rezoning at 3420 Old Greensboro Road from C-3 to PD-R

Nominating and Rules Committee

The Nominating and Rules Committee met to approve October 2019 minutes and select members for the 2020 City Council committees. The agenda included standard procedural items such as roll call and public comments. No specific dollar amounts or new ordinances were listed in the provided text.

• Approval of minutes from the October 15, 2019 meeting (MIN-19:105)
• Selection of 2020 City Council Committee Membership (COM-19:086)

The committee elected David McClain as chair for 2020 and approved the October 15, 2019 minutes. Members discussed the committee transition process and set a January 21 deadline for councilmembers to submit committee preferences. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Elected David McClain as Nominating and Rules Committee chair (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from October 15, 2019 meeting (3-0, 2 absent)