Jonesboro public meetings in 2022

Board of Zoning Adjustments

The Board of Zoning Adjustments will consider five variance requests regarding lot coverage, fence heights, and setbacks. These items include requests for properties on Prosperity Drive, Charleston Drive, South Main Street, Ridgeway Circle, and Gilmore Drive. The board will also review minutes from the October 18, 2022 meeting.

• 75% lot coverage request at 3100 Prosperity Drive
• 8-foot fence height request at 4109 Charleston Drive
• 6-foot fence height request at 1305 South Main Street
• 15-foot rear setback request at 3301 Ridgeway Circle
• 8-foot fence height request at 2908 Gilmore Drive

The Board approved variance requests for privacy fences at 1305 South Main Street and 2908 Gilmore Drive. Requests for a lot coverage variance at 3100 Prosperity Drive, a fence variance at 4109 Charleston Drive, and a setback variance at 3301 Ridgeway Circle were denied.

• Approved October 18, 2022 BZA Minutes (3-0)
• Denied variance for 75% maximum lot coverage at 3100 Prosperity Drive (2-0)
• Denied variance for 8ft privacy fence at 4109 Charleston Drive (3-0)
• Approved variance for 6ft privacy fence in street facing yard at 1305 South Main Street (3-0)
• Denied variance for 15ft rear setback at 3301 Ridgeway Circle (3-1)
• Approved variance for 8ft privacy fence at 2908 Gilmore Drive (3-0)

Public Safety Council Committee

The committee will consider introducing a resolution for a temporary honorary street designation in honor of Councilman Charles Frierson. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from the November 15, 2022 meeting.

• Resolution RES-22:257 for a temporary honorary street designation
• Approval of November 15, 2022 meeting minutes (MIN-22:103)

The Public Safety Council Committee approved the minutes from the November 15, 2022 meeting. The committee also recommended a resolution to the City Council for a temporary honorary street designation in honor of Councilman Charles Frierson.

• Approved November 15, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Recommended RES-22:257 honorary street designation for Councilman Charles Frierson to Council (4-0)

Public Services Council Committee

The Public Services Council Committee will receive updates regarding Parks & Recreation and the Jet Transit System. The committee is also scheduled to approve minutes from the September 20, 2022 meeting.

• Parks & Recreation update (COM-22:041)
• Jet Transit System update (COM-22:042)
• Approval of September 20, 2022 minutes (MIN-22:087)

The committee approved the minutes from the September 20, 2022, meeting. The remainder of the session consisted of departmental updates regarding parks, recreation, and the transit system.

• Approved September 20, 2022 meeting minutes (3-0-1)

City Council

The council will hold public hearings regarding the abandonment of a right-of-way on Harlan Cove and a utility easement in the Cavenaugh Auto Group Minor Plat. The agenda also includes consideration of a public safety equipment grant and several resolutions to place municipal liens on various properties.

• Public hearing for right-of-way abandonment along Harlan Cove
• Public hearing for easement abandonment in Cavenaugh Auto Group Minor Plat
• Resolution to accept the FY2022-2023 Public Safety Equipment Grant
• Resolutions to place municipal liens on various properties
• Resolutions regarding property condemnations at 219 Miller St., 1301 Huntington Ave., and 1607 Duncan Rd.

The City Council approved the 2023 budget, which includes $12 million for capital expenditures and a 3% cost-of-living adjustment for full-time employees. The council also approved several property condemnations and municipal liens, while rezoning a property on E. Highland Drive to general commercial.

• Approved 2023 budget of $83 million (12-0)
• Approved updated pay ranges, job titles, and grades in salary plan (12-0)
• Approved rezoning of 5307 E. Highland Drive from I-1 to C-3 (12-0)
• Approved condemnations of 219 Miller St., 1301 Huntington Ave., and 1607 Duncan Rd. (12-0)
• Approved municipal liens for 15 properties, mostly for $175 (12-0)
• Postponed condemnation of 2109 Brazos St. and 3206 Fairview Dr. for six months (12-0)
• Postponed indefinitely municipal lien for 339 N Fisher (12-0)
• Approved honorary street designation for Councilman Charles Frierson (11-0)

Finance & Administration Council Committee

The Finance & Administration Council Committee will review the 2023 City Budget and a public safety equipment grant. The committee will also consider updates to city pay ranges and job titles. Additionally, several resolutions to place municipal liens on various properties are scheduled for consideration.

• Adoption of the 2023 City Budget
• Public safety equipment grant from the Arkansas Department of Public Safety
• Amendments to city salary and administration plan, including pay ranges and job titles
• Resolutions to place municipal liens on various properties for amounts between $175 and $215

The committee recommended the 2023 city budget for approval, despite three dissenting votes. It also recommended a new salary and administration plan and a public safety equipment grant. Additionally, the committee recommended placing municipal liens on 17 different properties.

• Recommended 2023 City Budget to Council (4-3)
• Recommended RES-22:254 to amend City Salary and Administration Plan (6-0)
• Recommended RES-22:237 for public safety equipment grant (6-0)
• Recommended 17 municipal liens for properties including 204 Woodrow and 339 N Fisher (6-0 each)
• Approved November 29, 2022 meeting minutes (6-0)

Metropolitan Area Planning Commission

The Metropolitan Area Planning Commission will review a final subdivision request for 21 lots at Lake Pointe Estates Phase 2B. The commission will also consider a rezoning request for property at 1507 East Nettleton Ave. Additionally, the meeting includes the approval of minutes from the November 7, 2022 meeting.

• Final subdivision approval for Lake Pointe Estates Phase 2B (21 lots on 10.22 acres)
• Rezoning request for 1507 East Nettleton Ave from R-1 to PD-RS

The Metropolitan Area Planning Commission approved a final subdivision plat for 21 lots. One rezoning request for East Nettleton Ave. was tabled until February 2023. The commission also approved the minutes from the November 7 meeting.

• Approved Lake Pointe Estates Phase 2B final subdivision for 21 lots (6-0)
• Tabled rezoning request for 1507 East Nettleton Ave. until February 14, 2023 (6-0)
• Approved November 7th meeting minutes (6-0)

Finance & Administration Council Committee

The Finance & Administration Committee is holding a special called working session to discuss the 2023 City of Jonesboro budget draft. This session is designated for questions and answers, with no motions or votes scheduled to be taken.

• Question and answer session on the 2023 budget draft

The committee conducted a question-and-answer session regarding the proposed 2023 budget. No motions or votes were taken on the budget during this meeting; it served as a review of projected expenditures and revenues.

• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Public Works Council Committee

The agenda consists of procedural items and the approval of minutes from the November 1, 2022, meeting. No specific new business or projects are detailed in this document.

• Approval of November 1, 2022, Public Works Committee meeting minutes

The committee met on December 6, 2022, and approved the minutes from the November 1, 2022, meeting. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved November 1, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0)

City Council

The council will review resolutions regarding a 1 mill tax for the public library and several municipal liens. The agenda also includes ordinances for rezoning properties and authorizing industrial development revenue bonds. Additionally, the meeting covers private club permits and a utility van purchase.

• Resolution to amend a 1 mill tax levy for the public library
• Ordinance to rezone 5307 E. Highland Drive from industrial to commercial
• Authorization of industrial development revenue bonds and a PILOT agreement
• Resolution to waive bidding for a Parks Department utility van purchase
• Private club permit application for Riverfront Association

The City Council approved several municipal liens on private properties and authorized industrial development revenue bonds. The council also approved a 1 mill tax for the public library and a private club permit for La Cascada Mexican Restaurant and Grill. Two public hearings were scheduled regarding the abandonment of right-of-way and easements.

• Approved 1 mill tax for the public library (Voice Vote)
• Approved municipal liens on properties at 3509 Aggie Road, 1328 W Huntington, 1208 Nettleton Circle, 1000 Win Brook, 311 Olive, 205 Maurita St., and 115 W Gordon (Voice Vote)
• Approved agreement with CDC for Social Determinants of Health Accelerator Plan grant (Voice Vote)
• Established 2022 Capital Improvement Carryover Fund (Voice Vote)
• Waived competitive bidding to purchase a Parks Department utility van (Voice Vote)
• Set public hearings for right-of-way abandonment at undeveloped Harlan Cove and easements at Cavenaugh Auto Group (11-0)
• Approved rezoning of 1601 Granger from R-1 to RM-8 (11-0)
• Approved private club permit for Undefeated, Inc. d/b/a La Cascada Mexican Restaurant and Grill (11-0)

Finance & Administration Council Committee

The committee will consider a resolution to levy a 1 mill tax for the public library. Members will also review several resolutions to place municipal liens on various properties. Additionally, the council will discuss a CDC grant agreement and a capital improvement carryover fund.

• Resolution to levy a 1 mill tax for the public library
• Resolutions to place municipal liens on properties including 3509 Aggie Road and 1328 W Huntington
• Agreement with the CDC for the FY22 Closing the Gap grant
• Establishment of a 2022 Capital Improvement Carryover Fund

The Finance & Administration Council Committee recommended several resolutions to the City Council, including a 1 mill tax amendment for the public library and a planning grant for disability-accessible parks. The committee also recommended placing municipal liens on seven properties and approved a carryover fund for 2022 capital projects.

• Recommended 1 mill tax amendment for public library (5-0)
• Recommended municipal lien on 3509 Aggie Road for $200 (5-0)
• Recommended municipal lien on 1328 W Huntington (5-0)
• Recommended municipal lien on 1208 Nettleton Circle for $175 (5-0)
• Recommended municipal lien on 1000 Win Brook for $355 (5-0)
• Recommended municipal lien on 311 Olive for $175 (5-0)
• Recommended municipal lien on 205 Maurita St. for $265 (5-0)
• Recommended municipal lien on 115 W Gordon for $175 (5-0)

Public Safety Council Committee

The Public Safety Council Committee is reviewing several resolutions to condemn properties at 219 Miller St., 1301 Huntington Ave., 1607 Duncan Rd., 2109 Brazos St., and 3206 Fairview Dr. The committee will also review a vector disease control report for September and October 2022.

• Resolution to condemn 219 Miller St.
• Resolution to condemn 1301 Huntington Ave.
• Resolution to condemn 1607 Duncan Rd.
• Resolution to condemn 2109 Brazos St.
• Resolution to condemn 3206 Fairview Dr.

The Public Safety Council Committee voted to recommend the condemnation of five specific properties to the City Council. The committee also approved the minutes from the October 18, 2022, meeting.

• Approved October 18, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Recommended condemnation of 219 Miller St. (5-0)
• Recommended condemnation of 1301 Huntington Ave. (6-0)
• Recommended condemnation of 1607 Duncan Rd. (6-0)
• Recommended condemnation of 2109 Brazos St. (6-0)
• Recommended condemnation of 3206 Fairview Dr. (6-0)

Board of Zoning Adjustments

The Jonesboro, AR Board of Zoning Adjustments meeting on November 15, 2022, has an agenda that contains only the title and a printing date, with no listed items for discussion or decision. This appears to be a procedural placeholder with no substantive business scheduled.

City Council

The City Council will review the 2022 street condition assessment and consider several property rezoning requests. The agenda also includes a public hearing regarding a bond issue for Camfil and resolutions for various municipal liens.

• Public hearing regarding the bond issue for Camfil
• Presentation on the 2022 street condition assessment
• Ordinance to authorize industrial development revenue bonds for Camfil
• Rezoning of 5307 E. Highland Drive from I-1 to C-3
• Resolution to purchase right-of-way at 818 Creath Avenue

The City Council approved the condemnation of five properties and placed municipal liens on 12 others. Council also approved a zoning change for property at Southwest Drive and Evan Drive and adopted an ordinance to correct a scrivener's error.

• Approved zoning change from AG-1 to C-4 LOU at Southwest Drive and Evan Drive (10-0)
• Approved condemnation of 607 S. Culberhouse St. (10-0)
• Approved condemnation of 728 Warner Ave. (10-0)
• Approved condemnation of 900 Hoover Ave. (10-0)
• Approved condemnation of 1000 Hope Ave. (10-0)
• Approved condemnation of 1410 Aggie Rd. (10-0)
• Approved 12 municipal liens on various properties via Consent Agenda (10-0)
• Adopted ORD-22:044 to correct a scrivener's error (10-0)

Metropolitan Area Planning Commission

The Metropolitan Area Planning Commission is reviewing several subdivision applications and a rezoning request. The agenda includes preliminary approvals for Jackson Cove and Greensborough Village, as well as a final subdivision for Barrington Park. The commission will also consider a conditional use permit for a new restaurant development on East Johnson Avenue.

• Conditional use request for fast food and retail at 3411 & 3413 E. Johnson Ave.
• Rezoning of 3.27 acres at 5307 East Highland Drive from industrial to commercial
• Preliminary subdivision for 23 lots in Jackson Cove west of Greensboro Road
• Final subdivision approval for 16 lots in Barrington Park Phase X
• Preliminary subdivision for townhomes in Greensborough Village Phase I

The Commission approved three residential subdivision plans and a rezoning request for a property on East Highland Drive. A conditional use request for a fast food restaurant and retail space on E. Johnson Ave. was denied.

• Approved October 25, 2022 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved Jackson Cove Residential Subdivision preliminary plan (8-0)
• Approved Greensborough Village Residential Phase I preliminary plan (8-0)
• Approved Barrington Park Subdivision Phase X final plan (8-0)
• Denied conditional use for fast food and retail at 3411 & 3413 E. Johnson Ave. (3-5)
• Approved rezoning of 5307 East Highland Drive from I-1 LUO to C-3 (7-1)

Finance & Administration Council Committee

The committee will consider introducing ordinances and resolutions regarding industrial development bonds for the Camfil 2022 project. The agenda also includes a federal grant application for HWY 49 signal optimization and an agreement for financial advisory services.

• Ordinance for industrial development revenue bonds (Camfil 2022)
• Grant application for US DOT SMART program signal optimization on HWY 49
• Agreement with Crews & Associates, Inc. for financial advisory services
• Approval of October 25, 2022, meeting minutes

The Finance & Administration Council Committee recommended several items to the City Council, including industrial development revenue bonds for Camfil and a professional financial advisory agreement with Crews & Associates, Inc. The committee also recommended placing municipal liens on 11 properties for code enforcement costs.

• Recommended to Council industrial development revenue bonds for Camfil (5-0)
• Recommended to Council SMART program planning grant application for HWY 49 signal optimization (5-0)
• Recommended to Council financial advisory services agreement with Crews & Associates, Inc. (5-0)
• Recommended to Council municipal lien on 204 Woodrow for $175 (5-0)
• Recommended to Council municipal lien on 219 Miller for $365 (5-0)
• Recommended to Council municipal lien on 500 Woodrow for $390 (5-0)
• Recommended to Council municipal lien on 505 Woodrow for $440 (5-0)
• Recommended to Council municipal liens on 600/602 N Church, 616 E Oak, 816 Hoover, 900 Hoover, 1501 Granger, 3309 Meador, and Gabriel Crossing (all 5-0)

Public Works Council Committee

The Public Works Council Committee will consider a resolution to purchase additional right-of-way at 818 Creath Avenue for roadway improvements. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from the October 6, 2022 meeting.

• Resolution RES-22:195 to purchase additional right-of-way at 818 Creath Avenue
• Approval of minutes for the October 6, 2022 meeting

The Public Works Council Committee approved the previous meeting's minutes and recommended a resolution to purchase additional right-of-way for roadway improvements. Staff provided updates on the MLK trail and various traffic calming measures.

• Approved October 6, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Recommended RES-22:195 to purchase right-of-way at 818 Creath Avenue (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will discuss rezoning requests for properties on Granger, Thompson, and Southwest Drives. The agenda includes resolutions for purchasing police vehicles, sanitation trucks, and transit vehicles. Additionally, the council will review grant applications and insurance contracts for city employees.

• Rezoning of 1601 Granger from R-1 to RM-8
• Purchase of Chevrolet Tahoe police units and equipment
• Two-year lease contract for three sanitation side load trucks
• Private club permit for La Cascada Mexican Restaurant & Grill at 5510 Southwest Drive
• Grant application for the USDOT Reconnecting Communities Pilot Program

The City Council approved an application for a federal grant to fund a pedestrian walkway over BNSF and UP Railroads connecting downtown to Arkansas State University. The council also approved several vehicle purchases, insurance contracts, and a zoning change.

• Approved application for USDOT Reconnecting Communities Pilot Program grant for pedestrian flyover (10-0)
• Approved zoning change from R-1 to RM-12 at Thompson Drive and Southwest Drive (9-0, 1 recused)
• Approved purchase of police and fire Chevrolet Tahoes and equipment (10-0)
• Approved purchase of portable baseball mounds for Joe Mack Campbell Sports Complex (10-0)
• Approved two-year lease for three sanitation side load trucks (10-0)
• Approved purchase of new Transit Department vehicle (10-0)
• Approved sponsorship contract with Ice Cream Joint LLC for athletic field (10-0)
• Approved 2023 medical and dental insurance contracts with Blue Cross Blue Shield and Delta Dental (10-0)

Metropolitan Area Planning Commission

The Metropolitan Area Planning Commission is reviewing several development applications. These include preliminary and final subdivision requests, a conditional use permit for a fast food restaurant, and a rezoning request.

• Final subdivision approval for 55 lots at Prospect Farms Phase VIII
• Preliminary subdivision for 11 lots at Harrison Hills Phase 2
• Conditional use for fast food and retail at 3411 & 3413 E. Johnson Ave.
• Rezoning of 1601 Granger Drive from R-1 to RM-8 residential multifamily

Finance & Administration Council Committee

The committee will consider several resolutions regarding federal grants, vehicle purchases, and park sponsorships. Proposed items include authorizing bond issuances for industrial facilities and waiving bidding processes for various equipment and vehicle acquisitions.

• Apply for USDOT Reconnecting Communities Pilot Program Grant
• Waive competitive bidding for Chevrolet Tahoe police and fire packages
• Issue bonds to finance industrial facilities leased to Camfil USA, Inc.
• Two-year lease contract for three sanitation side load trucks
• Field sponsorship agreement with Ice Cream Joint LLC at Joe Mack Campbell Sports Complex

The Finance & Administration Council Committee recommended multiple resolutions to the City Council, including employee insurance renewals and various vehicle purchases. The committee also discussed a proposed pedestrian crossing solution at Johnson and State Street.

• Recommended application for USDOT Reconnecting Communities Pilot Program grant (5-0)
• Recommended waiving competitive bidding for police and fire Chevrolet Tahoes (5-0)
• Recommended waiving formal bidding for portable baseball mounds from Play It Again Sports (5-0)
• Recommended bond issuance for industrial facilities to be leased to Camfil USA, Inc. (5-0)
• Recommended two-year lease contract for three sanitation side load trucks (5-0)
• Recommended waiving competitive bidding for a new Transit Department vehicle (5-0)
• Recommended five-year, $2,500 annual athletic field sponsorship with Ice Cream Joint LLC (5-0)
• Recommended 2023 medical and dental insurance contracts with Blue Cross Blue Shield and Delta Dental (5-0)

Board of Zoning Adjustments

The Board of Zoning Adjustments is reviewing two variance applications. One request involves an eight-foot privacy fence at 1004 Layman Dr., while another concerns a gravel fire access road at 9540 C.W. Post Road.

• VR-22-25: Eight-foot privacy fence at 1004 Layman Dr.
• VR-22-30: Gravel fire access road instead of concrete paving at 9540 C.W. Post Road

Public Safety Council Committee

The Public Safety Council Committee will review several resolutions introduced by Code Enforcement. These items propose the condemnation of properties located on Culberhouse St., Warner Ave., Hoover Ave., Hope Ave., and Aggie Rd.

• Resolution to condemn property at 607 S. Culberhouse St.
• Resolution to condemn property at 728 Warner Ave.
• Resolution to proceed with condemnation of 900 Hoover Ave.
• Resolution to condemn property at 1000 Hope Ave.
• Resolution to condemn property at 1410 Aggie Rd.

City Council

The City Council will consider several resolutions, including proposed property tax levies for police pensions, fire pensions, and the public library. The agenda also includes discussions on rezoning requests and agreements for public safety grants and road improvements.

• Proposed 0.5 mill tax levy for Police Pension and Relief Fund
• Proposed 0.5 mill tax levy for Fire Pension and Relief Fund
• Proposed 2 mill tax levy for the Public Library
• Rezoning of property at Southwest Drive and Evan Drive from AG-1 to C-4 LOU
• Purchase of additional right-of-way at 901 Creath Avenue for road improvements

The council received a presentation from Eastern Sports Management on a proposed sports complex, including a 200,000 sq. ft. facility with 10 basketball courts, two turf fields, and a 50-meter pool, projected to generate $740 million in local economic impact over 20 years. The council approved the consent agenda, including resolutions for right-of-way purchase, bulletproof vest partnership, body-worn camera grant, fire and police pension levies, and a library tax levy. The council also passed resolutions to condemn properties at 600 & 602 N. Church St., 702 S. Fisher St., 1305 Oakhurst St., and 2009 Cain St., and postponed condemnation of 1504 N. Easy St. indefinitely and 3011-3017 N. Church St. for 60 days.

• Approved consent agenda including right-of-way purchase at 901 Creath Ave., bulletproof vest partnership, body-worn camera grant, firehouse grant application, police and fire pension levies, library tax levy, ARDOT partnership for Pleasant View Drive, and 2022 budget amendment (11-0)
• Approved condemnation of property at 600 & 602 N. Church St. (11-0)
• Approved condemnation of property at 702 S. Fisher St. (11-0)
• Approved condemnation of property at 1305 Oakhurst St. (11-0)
• Postponed indefinitely condemnation of 1504 N. Easy St. (11-0)
• Approved condemnation of property at 2009 Cain St. (11-0)
• Postponed for 60 days condemnation of 3011-3017 N. Church St. (11-0)
• Held at first reading rezoning from AG-1 to C-4 at Southwest Drive and Evan Drive

Metropolitan Area Planning Commission

The Metropolitan Area Planning Commission is reviewing several land use applications. These include a rezoning request for property at Southwest Drive and Evan Drive and a conditional use permit for a fast food restaurant on E. Johnson Ave.

• Rezoning of 1.55 acres from AG-1 to C-4 LUO at Southwest Drive and Evan Drive
• Conditional use for fast food and retail at 3411 & 3413 E. Johnson Ave
• $10,433.26 sidewalk 'In Lieu' fee payment for 3511 Stadium Blvd

The commission tabled a conditional use request for a fast-food restaurant with drive-through at 3411 & 3413 E. Johnson Ave pending a traffic study. They also approved a sidewalk in-lieu fee payment of $14,952.20 for Cavenaugh Auto Group at 3511 Stadium Blvd and recommended rezoning 1.55 acres at Southwest Drive & Evan Drive from AG-1 to C-4 with a Limited Use Overlay. Minutes from September 27 were approved.

• Approved September 27 MAPC meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved sidewalk in-lieu fee of $14,952.20 for Cavenaugh Auto Group at 3511 Stadium Blvd (6-0, 1 abstention)
• Tabled conditional use for fast-food restaurant at 3411 & 3413 E. Johnson Ave pending traffic study (7-0)
• Recommended rezoning of 1.55 acres at Southwest Drive & Evan Drive from AG-1 to C-4 LUO to City Council (6-0, 1 abstention)

Finance & Administration Council Committee

The Finance & Administration Council Committee will review several resolutions to be introduced regarding grant agreements and proposed property tax levies. These include items for police and fire pension funds, as well as a tax for the public library.

• Proposed 0.5 mill tax for the Police Pension and Relief Fund
• Proposed 0.5 mill tax for the Fire Pension and Relief Fund
• Proposed 2 mill tax for the Public Library
• Grant agreements for bulletproof vests and body-worn cameras
• Budget amendment to establish an equipment depreciation fund and authorize vehicle purchases

The Finance & Administration Council Committee voted unanimously (6-0) to recommend eight resolutions to the full City Council. Key items include authorizing grants for bulletproof vests and body-worn cameras, levying half-mill taxes for police and fire pension funds, a 2-mill tax for the public library, partnering with ARDOT on Pleasant View Drive improvements, and creating an equipment depreciation fund for vehicle purchases. All recommendations passed without opposition.

• Recommended to Council: RES-22:187 – Bulletproof Vest Partnership grant agreement (6-0)
• Recommended to Council: RES-22:188 – Body-Worn Camera Policy & Implementation grant (6-0)
• Recommended to Council: RES-22:189 – Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation grant for digital fire extinguisher trainer (6-0)
• Recommended to Council: RES-22:190 – Levy 0.5 mill tax for Police Pension & Relief Fund (6-0)
• Recommended to Council: RES-22:191 – Levy 0.5 mill tax for Fire Pension & Relief Fund (6-0)
• Recommended to Council: RES-22:192 – Levy 2 mill tax for Public Library (6-0)
• Recommended to Council: RES-22:193 – Partner with ARDOT on Pleasant View Drive project (6-0)
• Recommended to Council: RES-22:194 – Create equipment depreciation fund for 2022 vehicle/equipment purchases (6-0)

City Council

The Jonesboro City Council is reviewing a request to rezone property at Thompson Drive and Southwest Drive from R-1 to RM-12. The agenda also includes resolutions for municipal liens on various properties and a contract for the Craighead Forest Park fishing dock rebuild project. Additionally, the council will consider ordinances regarding a utility easement vacation and a private club permit.

• Rezoning property at Thompson Drive and Southwest Drive from R-1 to RM-12
• Contract with All Scapes Irrigation & Lawncare LLC for the Craighead Forest Park fishing dock rebuild project
• Resolutions to place municipal liens on multiple properties, including 204 Woodrow and 212 N Allis
• Ordinance to vacate a utility easement for HB Medical Holdings LLC
• Private club permit ordinance for Salsa's Grill

The council approved a resolution amending the salary plan and 2022 budget to increase pay for E911 dispatchers, who have been leaving for higher-paying jobs in neighboring communities. The vote was 11-0. The council also approved 20 municipal liens on properties and accepted a low bid for a fishing dock rebuild at Craighead Forest Park. A rezoning request for a senior housing development on Thompson Drive was held at first reading for further discussion.

• Approved E911 salary and budget amendment (11-0)
• Approved 20 municipal liens on properties for unpaid debts (consent agenda)
• Accepted low bid for Craighead Forest Park fishing dock rebuild (consent agenda)
• Held rezoning from R-1 to RM-12 at Thompson and Southwest Drives at first reading
• Held utility easement vacation at second reading
• Approved private club permit for Salsas Grill (11-0)

Public Works Council Committee

The Public Works Council Committee will consider a resolution to purchase additional right-of-way at 901 Creath Avenue for roadway improvements. The committee will also review the minutes from the September 6, 2022 meeting.

• Resolution RES-22:181: Purchase of additional right-of-way at 901 Creath Avenue for roadway improvements
• Approval of minutes from the September 6, 2022 meeting

The Public Works Council Committee voted 5-0 to recommend a resolution authorizing the purchase of additional right-of-way at 901 Creath Avenue for roadway improvements. The committee also approved the minutes from the September 6 meeting by a 5-0 vote. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Recommended to Council RES-22:181 authorizing purchase of right-of-way at 901 Creath Avenue for road improvements (5-0)
• Approved minutes of September 6, 2022 Public Works Committee meeting (5-0)

Finance & Administration Council Committee

The Finance & Administration Council Committee will review resolutions to place municipal liens on several properties. The meeting also includes consideration of a contract for the Craighead Forest Park fishing dock rebuild and amendments to the 2022 budget.

• Contract with All Scapes Irrigation & Lawncare LLC for the Craighead Forest Park fishing dock rebuild
• Amendments to the 2022 budget and the salary and administration plan
• Resolutions to place municipal liens on properties including 204 Woodrow, 500 Woodrow, and 616 E Oak

The Finance & Administration Council Committee recommended 20 municipal liens on properties across Jonesboro to the full City Council, all passed unanimously. The committee also recommended accepting a low bid for the Craighead Forest Park fishing dock rebuild and amending the salary and budget plans. No votes were recorded against any item.

• Recommended 20 municipal liens on properties at addresses including 204 Woodrow, 212 N Allis, 339 N Fisher, 500 Woodrow, 506 Elizabeth, 616 E Oak, 816 Hoover, 900 Hoover, 902 Oak, 915 Oak, 1014 S Culberhouse, 1020 Hope, 1305 Oakhurst, 1313 Pardew, 1328 W Huntington, 1607 Duncan Road, 1805 Fairlane, 2101 Kathleen, 2215 Wood Street, and 4002 Griggs (all passed)
• Recommended accepting low bid from All Scapes Irrigation & Lawncare LLC for Craighead Forest Park fishing dock rebuild (passed)
• Recommended amending the Salary and Administration Plan and the 2022 Budget (passed)
• Approved minutes from September 13, 2022 meeting (passed)

Metropolitan Area Planning Commission

The commission will consider a preliminary subdivision for 51 lots at Edgemont Park Phase II. Also on the agenda are requests for a fast food restaurant on E. Johnson Ave. and a rezoning for multifamily housing near Thompson and Southwest Drive.

• Preliminary subdivision of 51 lots at Edgemont Park Phase II
• Conditional use for fast food and retail at 3411 & 3413 E. Johnson Ave.
• Rezoning of 4.41 acres at Thompson Dr. and Southwest Dr. to multifamily residential

The commission voted 5-2 to recommend rezoning 4.41 acres at Thompson Drive and Southwest Drive from R-1 to RM-12 (down from the requested RM-16) for a 55-and-older apartment complex with up to 70 units. A conditional use for a fast-food restaurant at 3411 & 3413 E. Johnson Ave. was tabled 7-0 pending a traffic study. A preliminary subdivision for Edgemont Park Phase II (51 lots) was approved 7-0.

• Recommended rezoning Thompson Drive & Southwest Drive from R-1 to RM-12 for senior housing (5-2)
• Tabled conditional use for fast-food restaurant at 3411 & 3413 E. Johnson Ave. pending traffic study (7-0)
• Approved preliminary subdivision Edgemont Park Phase II for 51 lots off Edgemont Drive (7-0)
• Approved minutes of September 13, 2022 MAPC meeting (7-0)

Board of Zoning Adjustments

The Board of Zoning Adjustments will consider several appeal cases regarding property variances. These include requests for fence modifications, driveway expansions, and deviations from overlay district requirements.

• Variance for a fence at 628 W. Matthews Ave.
• Variance for an eight foot privacy fence at 1004 Layman Dr.
• Driveway opening expansion from 40’ to 60’ at 2810 Quality Way
• Curb cut request within 225’ of a signalized intersection at 2529 S. Caraway Rd.
• Variance from Overlay District requirements at 6701 E. Johnson Ave.

The Jonesboro Board of Zoning Adjustments approved five variance requests for fences, driveways, and building materials, and tabled one request because the applicant was absent. All votes were 3-0 with one member absent.

• Approved variance for 6-ft fence at 628 W. Matthews Ave. (3-0)
• Tabled variance for 8-ft fence at 1004 Layman Dr. (applicant absent)
• Approved variance for 60-ft driveway opening at 2810 Quality Way (3-0)
• Approved variance from Overlay District requirements at 6701 E. Johnson Ave. (3-0)
• Approved variance for curb cut near intersection at 2529 S. Caraway Rd. (3-0)
• Approved variance for architectural metal panels at 7305 E. Highland Dr. (3-0)

City Council

The Jonesboro City Council will review candidate presentations for the Ward 6 vacancy and discuss July 2022 financial statements. The agenda includes votes on private club permits and a rezoning request at Southwest Drive and Thompson Drive. Several resolutions to condemn properties for roadway improvements are also scheduled for consideration.

• Rezoning of property at Southwest Drive and Thompson Drive from C-3 to RM-16
• Permit modification for the CCSWDA Legacy Landfill expansion
• Condemnation of properties on Creath Avenue and Reeves Street for roadway improvements
• Presentations by candidates for the Ward 6 Council vacancy
• Approval of sidewalk easements on Aggie Road

The City Council appointed Seth Speer to fill the vacant Ward 6 council seat after hearing presentations from three candidates. The council also approved multiple property condemnations, zoning changes, and private club permits. A resolution to condemn property at 901 Creath Avenue was postponed indefinitely.

• Appointed Seth Speer to fill Ward 6 council vacancy (unanimous)
• Approved condemnation of 910 Hope Ave (10-0)
• Approved condemnation of 1504 Danny Dr (10-0)
• Approved condemnation of 2501 Mary Jane Dr (10-0)
• Approved condemnation of 3406 Meador Rd (10-0)
• Approved condemnation of 4405 & 4407 Janice Ave (10-0)
• Approved rezoning from C-3 to RM-16 at Southwest Dr and Thompson Dr (9-0, 1 recused)
• Approved private club permits for Salsa's Grill, ZRW Properties, and JW's Cigar Lounge (all 10-0)

Public Services Council Committee

This meeting is limited to procedural actions and the approval of previous minutes. No new business, ordinances, or contracts are listed for discussion.

• Approval of June 21, 2022, meeting minutes (MIN-22:058)
• Approval of August 30, 2022, special meeting minutes (MIN-22:076)

The committee heard a detailed presentation from Parks Director Danny Kapales on recent park updates, definitions of pocket/neighborhood/community parks, and the upcoming master parks plan expected to take 9-12 months. Discussion also covered bike lane ordinances, the need for a second public pool, and the slow pace of quality-of-life projects. No binding votes were taken on these items; the only formal actions were approval of prior meeting minutes and adjournment.

• Approved minutes from June 21, 2022 Public Services Committee meeting (2-0)
• Approved minutes from August 30, 2022 Special Called Public Services Committee meeting (2-0)
• Adjourned meeting (2-0)

Public Safety Council Committee

The Public Safety Council Committee will consider resolutions introduced by Code Enforcement to condemn multiple properties. These proposals include locations on North Church Street, South Fisher Street, Oakhurst Street, and Cain Street. The committee will also review the August 2022 Vector Mosquito Control Report.

• Resolution to condemn 600 & 602 N. Church St.
• Resolution to condemn 702 S. Fisher St.
• Resolution to condemn 1305 Oakhurst St.
• Resolution to condemn 1504 N. Easy St.
• August 2022 Vector Mosquito Control Report

The Public Safety Council Committee voted unanimously to recommend seven property condemnation resolutions to the full City Council. The properties are at 600 & 602 N. Church St., 702 S. Fisher St., 1305 Oakhurst St., 1504 N. Easy St., 2009 Cain St., and 3011/3013/3015/3017 N. Church St. The committee also approved the previous meeting's minutes and filed a mosquito control report without action.

• Approved minutes of August 16, 2022 meeting (3-0, 2 absent)
• Recommended condemnation of 600 & 602 N. Church St. to full council (3-0, 2 absent)
• Recommended condemnation of 702 S. Fisher St. to full council (3-0, 2 absent)
• Recommended condemnation of 1305 Oakhurst St. to full council (3-0, 2 absent)
• Recommended condemnation of 1504 N. Easy St. to full council (3-0, 2 absent)
• Recommended condemnation of 2009 Cain St. to full council (3-0, 2 absent)
• Recommended condemnation of 3011/3013/3015/3017 N. Church St. to full council (3-0, 2 absent)
• Filed Vector mosquito control report for August 2022 (no vote taken)

Metropolitan Area Planning Commission

The commission will consider site plans for a new industrial facility and Savannah Hills Townhomes Phase V. It will also review a final subdivision request for Creekwood Addition Phase III.

• Site plan review for 14 units at Savannah Hills Townhomes Phase V west of Dena Jo Drive
• Site plan approval for a 112,000 square foot facility at 9540 C.W. Post Road
• Final subdivision for 32 lots in Creekwood Addition Phase III off Roleson Lane

The Metropolitan Area Planning Commission approved a final site plan for Savannah Hills Townhomes Phase V, adding 14 triplex units (42 total) on 5.12 acres west of Dena Jo Drive. The commission also approved a site plan for a 112,000-square-foot Delta Peanut facility at 9540 C.W. Post Road and a final subdivision for Creekwood Addition Phase III, creating 32 lots off Roleson Lane. All three items passed 6-0 with two members absent.

• Approved final site plan SP-22-04 for Savannah Hills Townhomes Phase V (14 triplexes, 42 units) west of Dena Jo Drive, with conditions including stormwater drainage compliance and traffic study approval before permitting.
• Approved site plan SP-22-05 for a 112,000-square-foot Delta Peanut facility at 9540 C.W. Post Road, requiring a sidewalk built with this phase and no temporary certificate of occupancy until sidewalk is complete.
• Approved final subdivision PP-22-12 for Creekwood Addition Phase III, creating 32 single-family lots on 9.95 acres off Roleson Lane, with a bond in place for remaining infrastructure.
• Approved minutes from the August 23, 2022 MAPC meeting.

Finance & Administration Council Committee

The Finance & Administration Council Committee will review resolutions regarding infrastructure projects. This includes a change order for the rail yard expansion and applications for federal telecommunications and railroad crossing elimination grants.

• Change Order No. 1 for Craighead Technology Park Industrial Rail Yard Expansion Project - Section II Track Construction
• NTIA FY22 Middle Mile Grant application
• USDOT FY22 Railroad Crossing Elimination Grant application
• Approval of August 30, 2022 meeting minutes

The Finance & Administration Council Committee recommended approval of a change order for the Craighead Technology Park Industrial Rail Yard Expansion Project. A resolution to apply for a middle mile grant was postponed indefinitely after staff raised concerns about restrictions. A resolution to apply for a railroad crossing elimination grant was recommended to the City Council.

• Recommended Change Order No. 1 for CTP Rail Yard expansion (6-0)
• Postponed indefinitely resolution to apply for NTIA Middle Mile Grant (6-0)
• Recommended resolution to apply for USDOT Railroad Crossing Elimination Grant (6-0)

Nominating and Rules Committee

The committee will consider resolutions to be introduced for appointments and reappointments to various boards and commissions as recommended by Mayor Harold Copenhaver. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from the May 31, 2022, meeting.

• Resolutions for board and commission appointments (RES-22:117)
• Approval of minutes from the May 31, 2022 meeting (MIN-22:049)

The Nominating and Rules Committee recommended Resolution RES-22:117 to the full Council, which would make appointments and reappointments to boards and commissions as recommended by Mayor Harold Copenhaver. The committee also approved the minutes from the May 31, 2022 special meeting. Discussion was held about creating a rule for automatic vacancy of a council seat if a member moves, but no formal action was taken.

• Approved minutes of May 31, 2022 special meeting (3-0, 1 absent)
• Recommended Resolution RES-22:117 to Council (3-0, 1 absent)

Public Works Council Committee

The Public Works Council Committee will consider resolutions to condemn multiple properties on Creath Avenue and Reeves Street for roadway improvements. The agenda also includes a permit modification request for the CCSWDA Legacy Landfill expansion and sidewalk easements on Aggie Road.

• Condemnation of properties at 1001, 508, 520, and 901 Creath Avenue and 301 Reeves Street for roadwork
• Permit modification request for the CCSWDA Legacy Landfill expansion
• Acceptance of sidewalk easements on Aggie Road
• Request for free utility services from City Water and Light for a traffic signal

The Public Works Council Committee voted unanimously (5-0) to recommend to the full City Council the condemnation of five properties on Creath Avenue and Reeves Street for roadway improvements, as well as resolutions requesting free utility services for a traffic signal, approving a landfill expansion permit, and accepting sidewalk easements on Aggie Road. All eight resolutions were recommended to the City Council with 5-0 votes. The committee also approved the August 2, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0).

• Recommended condemnation of 1001 Creath Avenue for roadway improvements (5-0)
• Recommended condemnation of 508 and 520 Creath Avenue for roadway improvements (5-0)
• Recommended condemnation of 301 Reeves Street for roadway improvements (5-0)
• Recommended resolution requesting free utility services from City Water and Light for a traffic signal (5-0)
• Recommended approval of permit modification for CCSWDA Legacy Landfill expansion (5-0)
• Recommended acceptance of sidewalk easements on Aggie Road (5-0)
• Recommended condemnation of 901 Creath Avenue for roadway improvements (5-0)
• Approved minutes of August 2, 2022 meeting (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will review resolutions regarding federal transportation grants and a 24-acre land donation. The agenda also includes ordinances for private club permits and new guidelines for handling animals.

• Rezoning property at Southwest Drive and Thompson Drive from C-3 to RM-16
• Acceptance of a 24-acre land donation from B & G Land Company
• Resolution to sell property to the Arkansas State Highway Commission
• New guidelines for handling, displaying, or giving away animals
• Private club permit applications for Salsas Grill and JW’s Cigar Lounge

The City Council accepted an in-kind donation of approximately 24 acres from B & G Land Company to create a new green space park honoring Beatrice Lynch Sloan. The land, valued at about $400,000, will be maintained as natural landscape with restrictions. The council also approved a resolution to accept a federal low-no emissions grant for hybrid buses, and set a process to fill a vacant council seat.

• Accepted 24-acre land donation for park (8-0)
• Approved resolution to accept FY22 Low-No Emissions Grant (8-0)
• Set public hearing for electric easement abandonment (8-0)
• Passed ordinance on animal handling guidelines (8-0)
• Declared Councilmember Long's seat vacant and set application process (8-0)
• Approved appointments to boards and commissions (8-0)
• Approved consent agenda with two items removed (8-0)
• Held second reading for zoning change and private club permits

Public Services Council Committee

The Public Services Council Committee will introduce a resolution regarding an in-kind land donation. The proposal involves accepting approximately 24 acres of land and authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with B & G Land Company.

• Resolution RES-22:152: acceptance of a ~24-acre land donation from B & G Land Company

The Public Services Council Committee voted 3-0 to recommend accepting an in-kind land donation of approximately 24 acres from B & G Land Company/Sloan family for a green space park on Strawfloor Road. The recommendation will go to the full City Council. The committee heard extensive public comment both supporting and opposing the donation, with concerns about deed restrictions, long-term costs, and lack of a concrete plan.

• Recommended to Council acceptance of 24-acre land donation from B & G Land Company for green space park (3-0)
• Motion to recommend to Council passed with Joe Hafner, Ann Williams, Brian Emison voting aye

Finance & Administration Council Committee

The committee will review resolutions regarding a property sale to the Arkansas State Highway Commission. The agenda also includes proposals for two U.S. Department of Transportation grants.

• Resolution to sell property to the Arkansas State Highway Commission (Job 100657 Tract 85S)
• Application for the FY22 Safe Streets and Roads for All Grant
• Agreement to accept the FY22 Low-No Emissions Grant

The Finance & Administration Council Committee voted 6-0 to recommend a resolution authorizing the city to apply for a U.S. DOT Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) grant to fund new uniform street lighting along Johnson Avenue, aimed at improving pedestrian safety. The committee also recommended resolutions to sell a city-owned tract to the Arkansas State Highway Commission and to accept a federal Low-No Emissions Grant. All votes were unanimous.

• Recommended RES-22:148 to sell Tract 85S to Arkansas State Highway Commission (6-0)
• Recommended RES-22:150 to apply for FY22 SS4A grant for Johnson Avenue lighting (6-0)
• Recommended RES-22:153 to accept FY22 Low-No Emissions Grant (6-0)
• Approved minutes of August 9, 2022 Finance Committee meeting (6-0)

Metropolitan Area Planning Commission

The Metropolitan Area Planning Commission will consider a final subdivision request for Brookshire Place Phase II. This proposal involves 44 lots on approximately 9.72 acres located off Kathleen Street. The commission will also approve minutes from the August 9, 2022 meeting.

• Final subdivision approval: Brookshire Place Phase II (44 lots on 9.72 +/- acres)
• Approval of August 9, 2022, MAPC minutes

The commission approved the final subdivision plan for Brookshire Place Phase II, a 44-lot single-family residential development on 9.72 acres off Kathleen Street. The vote was 6-0 with one absent. A commissioner expressed traffic concerns on Kathleen Street, but staff noted the plan meets all city requirements and a traffic study was not required for 44 lots.

• Approved August 9, 2022 MAPC minutes (6-0)
• Approved Brookshire Place Phase II final subdivision for 44 lots on 9.72 acres (6-0)

City Council

The City Council will review a rezoning request for property at Southwest Drive and Thompson Drive. The agenda also includes resolutions for police department funding and several property condemnation requests. Additionally, the council will address ordinances regarding animal handling guidelines and private club permits.

• Rezoning of property at Southwest Drive and Thompson Drive
• Purchase of bulletproof vest systems for the Police Department
• Resolutions to condemn properties on Cate Ave, Culberhouse St, Cartwright St, N Floyd St, and Oakhurst St
• Private club permit for JW’s Cigar Lounge and Grill at 3006 S. Caraway Rd
• Ordinance regarding guidelines for handling or displaying animals

The council voted 5-6 against a private club permit for Valentine Nails at 1841 E. Highland Drive, after debate over alcohol sales in a nail salon. The council also approved condemnation of six properties, passed traffic sign and utility easement ordinances, and held first readings on a rezoning and two private club permits. A new animal handling ordinance was amended and held at second reading.

• Denied private club permit for Valentine Nails at 1841 E. Highland Drive (5-6)
• Approved condemnation of 710 Cate Ave. (11-0)
• Approved condemnation of 1014 S. Culberhouse St. (11-0)
• Approved condemnation of 1107 ½ Cartwright St. (11-0)
• Approved condemnation of 1305 N Floyd St. (11-0)
• Approved condemnation of 1403 Oakhurst St. (11-0)
• Approved traffic sign ordinance at designated locations (11-0)
• Approved abandonment of utility easement for HB Medical Holdings (11-0)

Board of Zoning Adjustments

The Board of Zoning Adjustments will consider a variance request for an existing six foot tall fence in the front yard of 913 Sweetheart Lane. The board will also review and approve minutes from the July 19, 2022 meeting.

• Variance request (VR-22-23) for a six foot tall fence at 913 Sweetheart Lane
• Approval of BZA minutes from July 19, 2022

The Board of Zoning Adjustments denied a variance request by Lisa Williams for an existing six-foot-tall fence in the front yard of her property at 913 Sweetheart Lane, which is in an R-1 Single Family Medium Density District. The board voted unanimously (3-0) to deny the variance, with two members absent. The applicant had built the fence without a permit, and the board cited city code requiring front-yard fences to be no more than four feet tall and 50% open.

• Approved minutes from July 19, 2022 (3-0)
• Denied variance for 6-ft fence at 913 Sweetheart Lane (3-0)

Public Safety Council Committee

The Public Safety Council Committee is reviewing several resolutions introduced by Code Enforcement to condemn properties at various locations, including Miller St., Hope Ave., and Danny Dr. The committee will also receive the July 2022 Vector Disease Control Report.

• Resolution to condemn property at 219 Miller St.
• Resolution to condemn property at 910 Hope Ave.
• Resolution to condemn property at 1504 Danny Dr.
• Resolution to condemn property at 2501 Mary Jane Dr.
• July 2022 Vector Disease Control Report

The Public Safety Council Committee voted 5-0 to recommend six property condemnation resolutions to the full City Council. The properties are at 219 Miller St., 910 Hope Ave., 1504 Danny Dr., 2501 Mary Jane Dr., 3406 Meador Rd., and 4405 & 4407 Janice Ave. The committee also approved the previous meeting's minutes and discussed reviewing inspection fees.

• Approved minutes of July 19, 2022 meeting (5-0)
• Recommended condemnation of 219 Miller St. to full council (5-0)
• Recommended condemnation of 910 Hope Ave. to full council (5-0)
• Recommended condemnation of 1504 Danny Dr. to full council (5-0)
• Recommended condemnation of 2501 Mary Jane Dr. to full council (5-0)
• Recommended condemnation of 3406 Meador Rd. to full council (5-0)
• Recommended condemnation of 4405 & 4407 Janice Ave. to full council (5-0)
• Filed Vector Disease Control Report for July 2022

Finance & Administration Council Committee

The committee will consider resolutions to waive competitive bidding for police assessment services and bulletproof vest systems. The agenda also includes a grant application for outdoor recreation and proposed changes to the Salary and Administration Plan.

• Resolution to fund police promotional program assessment services (RES-22:133)
• Resolution to purchase law enforcement bulletproof vest systems (RES-22:134)
• 2023 Outdoor Recreation Matching Grant application (RES-22:135)
• Amendments to the Salary and Administration Plan (RES-22:137)

The Finance & Administration Committee recommended four resolutions to the full Council, all passing 5-0 with one absence. These include waiving competitive bidding for police promotional assessment services, purchasing bulletproof vests, applying for a 2023 outdoor recreation matching grant, and amending the salary and administration plan. The committee also approved the minutes from the July 26 meeting.

• Recommended RES-22:133 to Council to waive bidding for police promotional assessment services (5-0)
• Recommended RES-22:134 to Council to waive bidding and purchase bulletproof vests for police (5-0)
• Recommended RES-22:135 to Council to submit 2023 outdoor recreation matching grant application (5-0)
• Recommended RES-22:137 to Council to amend salary and administration plan (5-0)
• Approved minutes from July 26, 2022 Finance Committee meeting (5-0)

Metropolitan Area Planning Commission

The Metropolitan Area Planning Commission is reviewing several development requests. These include a site plan for The Reedmont mixed-use complex and a final subdivision for 73 lots at Pacific Grove Phase 1.

• Site plan approval for The Reedmont mixed-use complex off Browns Lane Access Road
• Final subdivision of 73 lots on 21.98 acres for Pacific Grove Phase 1
• Rezoning of 2.45 acres at Southwest Drive and Thompson Drive from C-3 to RM-16

The commission approved the Reedmont mixed-use development site plan (366 condominium units, 20,000 sq ft commercial) with conditions, after a motion to send it to City Council failed. It also approved the Pacific Grove Phase 1 final subdivision (73 lots) and recommended approval of a rezoning to RM-16 at Southwest Drive.

• Approved Reedmont site plan with conditions (6-1)
• Denied motion to send Reedmont to City Council (3-5)
• Approved Pacific Grove Phase 1 final subdivision, 73 lots (7-0)
• Recommended approval of Southwest Drive rezoning to RM-16 (7-0)

City Council

The council will review resolutions regarding budget amendments for police officers and funding for mosquito abatement. The agenda also includes discussions on zoning changes and new animal handling guidelines.

• Budget amendment to add two new school resource officer positions
• Allocation of $250,000 in ARPA funds for mosquito abatement
• Allocation of $500,000 in ARPA funds for ditch maintenance and improvements
• Rezoning request for 5459 E. Nettleton Avenue from R-1 to C-3
• New guidelines for the handling and giving away of animals

The City Council approved a resolution to amend the 2022 police budget to receive and expend a $5,000 stipend for eligible full-time law enforcement officers, funded by a state check of more than $800,000. The council also passed the consent agenda, which included allocating $250,000 in ARP funds for mosquito abatement, adding two new school resource officer positions, and accepting a $500,000 bid for ditch maintenance. A zoning change from R-1 to C-3 for property at 5459 E. Nettleton Avenue was approved on third reading.

• Approved $5,000 stipend for eligible full-time police officers (10-0)
• Approved consent agenda including $250,000 ARP funds for mosquito abatement (10-0)
• Approved adding two new school resource officer positions (10-0)
• Approved $500,000 ARP allocation and bid to Kinder Brothers Excavating for ditch maintenance (10-0)
• Approved 2022-2026 Consolidated Plan and 2022 CDBG Action Plan (10-0)
• Approved zoning change from R-1 to C-3 at 5459 E. Nettleton Avenue (10-0)
• Held ordinance on animal handling/display guidelines at first reading
• Held three ordinances at second reading

Public Works Council Committee

The Public Works Council Committee approved the minutes from the July 5, 2022 meeting and recommended a resolution to execute a traffic control device agreement (Job 1000657) to the full council. Both actions passed unanimously with a 5-0 vote. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes of July 5, 2022 meeting (5-0)
• Recommended RES-22:118 traffic control device agreement to council (5-0)

Metropolitan Area Planning Commission

The Metropolitan Area Planning Commission is reviewing a site plan extension request for The Reedmont development. The commission is also considering a preliminary subdivision for 11 lots in Harrison Hills Phase 2.

• Site plan extension request for The Reedmont off Browns Lane Access Road
• Preliminary subdivision approval for 11 lots on 3.73 acres at Harrison Hills Phase 2

The commission approved a six-month extension for the Reedmont planned development's final site plan submission, which had missed its February 2022 deadline. The extension was granted with a 6-0 vote (one absent), and the applicant indicated they would withdraw the current plan and resubmit an updated one with lower density. The Harrison Hills Phase 2 preliminary subdivision remained tabled.

• Approved 6-month extension for Reedmont final site plan filing (6-0, 1 absent)
• Approved June 28, 2022 meeting minutes (6-0, 1 absent)
• Harrison Hills Phase 2 preliminary subdivision remained tabled

Finance & Administration Council Committee

The committee will consider resolutions to add two patrol officer positions for the Jonesboro and Nettleton school districts. The agenda also includes a $500,000 allocation for ditch maintenance and several grant-related agreements.

• Resolution to add two patrol officer positions for Jonesboro and Nettleton school districts
• $500,000 ARPA funding allocation for ditch maintenance with Kinder Brothers Excavating, Inc.
• Resolution to convey a permanent easement to the Arkansas State Highway Commission
• Agreement to accept the FY21 JAG grant from the US Department of Justice
• Lease agreement for a law enforcement facility

The Finance & Administration Committee recommended several resolutions to the full City Council, including a $500,000 allocation of American Rescue Plan funds for ditch maintenance and improvements, with a low bid of $399,000 accepted from Kinder Brothers Excavating, Inc. The committee also recommended a resolution to add two new patrol officer positions for school resource officer roles, funded by school district reimbursement. All recommendations passed 5-0 with one absence.

• Recommended RES-22:119 to convey permanent easement to Arkansas State Highway Commission (5-0)
• Recommended RES-22:120 to add two patrol officer positions for school resource officers (5-0)
• Recommended RES-22:121 to allocate $500,000 ARPA funds and accept low bid from Kinder Brothers Excavating for ditch maintenance (5-0)
• Recommended RES-22:122 to approve 2022-2026 Consolidated Plan and 2022 Action Plan with CDBG projects (5-0)
• Recommended RES-22:123 to accept FY21 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (5-0)
• Recommended RES-22:124 to enter agreement with NEAIDC for economic development services (5-0)
• Recommended RES-22:125 to lease law enforcement facility with option to purchase for $825,000 (5-0)
• Approved minutes of June 28, 2022 meeting (5-0)

Public Safety Council Committee

The Public Safety Council Committee is considering a resolution to allocate $250,000.00 from American Rescue Plan funds for mosquito abatement. The committee will also review an ordinance regarding animal handling guidelines and several resolutions to condemn properties. These items are sponsored by the Mayor's Office, Animal Control, and Code Enforcement.

• Allocation of $250,000.00 from American Rescue Plan funds for mosquito abatement
• Ordinance regarding guidelines for handling, displaying, or giving away animals
• Resolution to condemn property at 710 Cate Ave.
• Resolution to condemn property at 1014 S. Culberhouse St.
• Resolution to condemn property at 1107 ½ Cartwright St.

The Public Safety Council Committee recommended to the full City Council an ordinance regulating the handling, displaying, or giving away of animals, and a resolution allocating $250,000 in American Rescue Plan funds for enhanced mosquito abatement. It also recommended condemnation of six properties and postponed indefinitely a condemnation for 4820 Morton Dr. after the owner demolished the structure. All votes were 5-0 with one absence.

• Recommended ordinance on animal handling/display/giveaway guidelines (5-0)
• Recommended $250,000 ARP allocation for mosquito abatement (5-0)
• Recommended condemnation of 710 Cate Ave. (5-0)
• Recommended condemnation of 1014 S. Culberhouse St. (5-0)
• Recommended condemnation of 1107 ½ Cartwright St. (5-0)
• Recommended condemnation of 1305 N Floyd St. (5-0)
• Recommended condemnation of 1403 Oakhurst St. (5-0)
• Postponed indefinitely condemnation of 4820 Morton Dr. (5-0)

City Council

The council will consider several ordinances regarding traffic signs, utility easements, and private club permits. Members will also review rezoning requests for properties on E. Nettleton Avenue and E. Johnson Avenue. Additionally, the council will address resolutions to condemn three different properties.

• Rezoning of 5459 E. Nettleton Avenue from R-1 to C-3
• Rezoning of 4913 E. Johnson Avenue from R-1 to C-3
• Resolutions to condemn properties at 2612 Crawford, 416 N Main Street, and 3016 HWY 141 North
• Private club permit for The Edge Coffee Shop at 1900 Aggie Road
• Indemnification agreement with Viking Capital, LLC for 303 S Main

The Jonesboro City Council approved three property condemnations and a rezoning from R-1 to C-3 for 4913 E. Johnson Avenue. It also held several ordinances at first reading, postponed a private club permit for Valentine Nails, and heard public comments on homelessness and safety.

• Approved condemnation of 2612 Crawford (11-0)
• Approved condemnation of 416 N Main Street (11-0)
• Approved condemnation of 3016 Hwy 141 North (11-0)
• Approved rezoning of 4913 E. Johnson Avenue from R-1 to C-3 (11-0)
• Postponed private club permit for Valentine Nails until Aug 16, 2022 (11-0)
• Held at first reading: traffic signs ordinance, utility easement abandonment, Edge Coffee Shop private club permit
• Held at second reading: rezoning of 5459 E. Nettleton Avenue

Board of Zoning Adjustments

The Board of Zoning Adjustments will consider a variance request from Arvest Bank for a multiuse sign approximately 29 feet in height. The board will also review the minutes from the June 21, 2022 meeting.

• Variance request for a 29-foot multiuse sign at 910 Canera Dr.
• Approval of June 21, 2022, BZA meeting minutes

The Board of Zoning Adjustments approved the June 21, 2022 meeting minutes with a correction on page 8, passing 3-0 with one absence. Arvest Bank's variance request for a multiuse sign at 910 Canera Dr. was officially withdrawn by their representative, John Easley.

• Approved June 21, 2022 BZA minutes with correction (3-0)
• Withdrew variance request VR-22-21 for Arvest Bank sign at 910 Canera Dr.

Metropolitan Area Planning Commission

The Metropolitan Area Planning Commission will consider a site plan for the proposed Reedmont Apartment Complex located off Browns Lane Access Road. This development exceeds 75,000 square feet and is situated in a mixed-use district. The commission will also approve minutes from the June 28, 2022 meeting.

• Site plan review for Reedmont Apartment Complex
• Approval of June 28, 2022, MAPC minutes

City Council

The council will review the establishment of new ward boundaries based on 2020 Census data. The agenda also includes rezoning requests for E. Nettleton Avenue and E. Johnson Avenue, as well as a consulting agreement with Salt Group of Arkansas.

• Establishing new ward boundaries using 2020 Census information
• Rezoning property at 5459 E. Nettleton Avenue from R-1 to C-3
• Private club permit for Valentine Nails at 1841 E. Highland Drive
• Consulting agreement with Salt Group of Arkansas
• Public hearing for utility easement abandonment on Apache Drive

The Jonesboro City Council held at first reading an ordinance for a private club permit for Valentine Nails at 1841 E. Highland Drive after council members raised concerns about the lack of a 'now therefore' clause and the scope of local control. The council also approved consent agenda items, set a public hearing for a utility easement abandonment, and passed several ordinances on third reading, including traffic sign placements and new ward boundaries. No final decision was made on the private club permit.

• Approved consent agenda including refund review consulting agreement with SALT Group (10-0)
• Set public hearing for utility easement abandonment at HB Medical Holdings Apache Drive (10-0)
• Held at first reading: private club permit for Valentine Nails (tabled informally)
• Held at first reading: rezoning from R-1 to C-3 at 5459 E. Nettleton Avenue
• Held at second reading: rezoning from R-1 to C-3 at 4913 E. Johnson Avenue
• Passed ordinance for traffic signs at designated locations (10-0)
• Passed ordinance to add A&P and PACE commissions to direct submission list (10-0)
• Passed ordinance establishing new ward boundaries based on 2020 Census (10-0)

Public Works Council Committee

The Public Works Council Committee will review an ordinance for placing traffic signs at locations determined by the Traffic Control Committee. The committee will also consider a resolution for an indemnification agreement with Viking Capital, LLC regarding 303 S Main.

• Ordinance to place various traffic signs at designated locations
• Indemnification agreement with Viking Capital, LLC (303 S Main)
• Approval of June 7, 2022 meeting minutes

The Public Works Council Committee recommended two items to the full City Council: an ordinance to place various traffic signs at designated locations as determined by the Traffic Control Committee, and a resolution to enter into an indemnification agreement with Viking Capital, LLC for 303 S Main. Both recommendations passed with 3 ayes and 2 absences. The committee also approved the minutes from the June 7, 2022 meeting.

• Approved minutes of June 7, 2022 meeting (3-0, 2 absent)
• Recommended ORD-22:030 traffic signs ordinance to Council (3-0, 2 absent)
• Recommended RES-22:106 indemnification agreement with Viking Capital, LLC to Council (3-0, 2 absent)

Metropolitan Area Planning Commission

The Metropolitan Area Planning Commission is meeting to review several development applications. The agenda includes site plan reviews for an apartment complex and a storage facility. The commission will also consider two preliminary subdivisions and one rezoning request.

• Site Plan Review: Reedmont Apartment Complex off Browns Lane Access Road
• Site Plan Review: Hytrol Storage Facility on Moore Road
• Preliminary Subdivision: Southbound Subdivision Phase III
• Preliminary Subdivision: Harrison Hills Phase 2
• Rezoning of 3.00 acres at 5459 E. Nettleton Ave from R-1 to C-3

The commission tabled the Reedmont Apartments site plan (SP-22-01) after public and commissioner concerns that the project changed from the originally approved condo development to apartments, with a larger footprint. The commission approved the Hytrol Storage Facility site plan (SP-22-02), the Southbound Subdivision Phase III preliminary plat, and the East Nettleton Avenue rezoning. The Harrison Hills Phase 2 preliminary subdivision was tabled at the applicant's request.

• Tabled Reedmont Apartments site plan (SP-22-01) (6-0)
• Approved Hytrol Storage Facility site plan (SP-22-02) (6-0)
• Approved Southbound Subdivision Phase III preliminary plat (6-0)
• Approved rezoning at 5459 E. Nettleton Ave from R-1 to C-3 (6-0)
• Tabled Harrison Hills Phase 2 preliminary subdivision (applicant request)

Finance & Administration Council Committee

The Finance & Administration Council Committee will review a resolution to enter into a refund review consulting agreement with Salt Group of Arkansas. The committee will also consider approving minutes from the June 14, 2022, meeting.

• Resolution RES-22:107 for a consulting agreement with Salt Group of Arkansas
• Approval of minutes from the June 14, 2022, Finance Committee meeting

The Finance & Administration Council Committee voted 6-0 to recommend a resolution authorizing a refund review consulting agreement with SALT Group of Arkansas. The agreement is contingency-based, meaning the city only pays if tax refunds are recovered. The recommendation will go to the full City Council for final approval.

• Approved minutes of June 14, 2022 meeting (6-0)
• Recommended RES-22:107 refund review consulting agreement with SALT Group of Arkansas to Council (6-0)

City Council

The Jonesboro City Council is reviewing various resolutions involving property liens, equipment leases, and utility services. The meeting also includes ordinances for rezoning properties and establishing new ward boundaries.

• Rezoning of 4913 E. Johnson Avenue from R-1 to C-3
• Establishment of new ward boundaries based on 2020 Census data
• Two-year lease contract for two sanitation knuckleboom trucks
• Agreement with Onsolve, LLC for 'Code-Red' emergency notification service
• Purchase of additional right-of-way at 620 Creath Avenue

The Jonesboro City Council approved the consent agenda, which included resolutions for right-of-way purchase, indemnification, sanitation truck leases, municipal liens, and contracts for sports complex rentals and emergency notification services. The council also passed ordinances on third reading to rezone properties at 625/641 Gant Street and 907 Kitchen Street to PD-RM, and to vacate a portion of right-of-way along Jaybee Drive. A resolution requesting free utility service for a traffic signal at 9354 #A East Highland Drive passed with two councilmembers recused.

• Approved consent agenda (11-0)
• Approved right-of-way purchase at 620 Creath Avenue (consent agenda)
• Approved indemnification agreement with Sahara Rose LLC (consent agenda)
• Approved two-year lease for two sanitation knuckleboom trucks (consent agenda)
• Approved municipal liens on six properties (consent agenda)
• Approved contracts with East Arkansas Broadcasters and Saga Communications for sports complex rentals (consent agenda)
• Approved CodeRED emergency notification service agreement with OnSolve (consent agenda)
• Approved free utility service for traffic signal at 9354 #A East Highland Drive (9-0, 2 recused)

Public Safety Council Committee

The Public Safety Council Committee will consider resolutions to condemn four different properties within the city. The committee will also review the May 2022 Vector Mosquito Control Report and approve minutes from the May 17 meeting.

• Resolution to condemn property at 2612 Crawford
• Resolution to condemn property at 416 N Main Street
• Resolution to condemn property at 1202 Cartwright
• Resolution to condemn property at 3016 HWY 141 North
• May 2022 Vector Mosquito Control Report

The Public Safety Council Committee recommended four resolutions to the full City Council to condemn properties at 2612 Crawford, 416 N Main Street, 1202 Cartwright, and 3016 Hwy 141 North. All four resolutions passed with a 5-0 vote (one member absent). The committee also approved the May 17, 2022 meeting minutes and discussed the May 2022 mosquito control report.

• Approved minutes of May 17, 2022 meeting (5-0)
• Recommended condemnation of property at 2612 Crawford (5-0)
• Recommended condemnation of property at 416 N Main Street (5-0)
• Recommended condemnation of property at 1202 Cartwright (5-0)
• Recommended condemnation of property at 3016 Hwy 141 North (5-0)

Public Services Council Committee

This meeting consists of procedural items including a roll call and the approval of minutes from March 15, 2022, and May 31, 2022. No new business or specific projects are listed on this agenda.

• Approval of March 15, 2022, meeting minutes
• Approval of May 31, 2022, special called meeting minutes

The Public Services Council Committee met on June 21, 2022, and approved the minutes from the March 15 and May 31 meetings. No formal decisions were made; the meeting consisted of informational updates from JETS Director Michael Black, Parks Director Danny Kapales, and Chairman Chris Gibson on airport activity. The committee adjourned without taking action on any new business.

• Approved minutes from March 15, 2022 meeting (passed)
• Approved minutes from May 31, 2022 special called meeting (3-0, 1 absent)

Board of Zoning Adjustments

The Board of Zoning Adjustments will review multiple requests for property variances in Jonesboro. These include permissions for privacy fences of various heights and a multiuse sign. The board will also approve the minutes from the May 17, 2022 meeting.

• Variance for a 6’ tall front yard fence at 3137 Sistine Chapel Circle
• Variance for an 8’ tall privacy fence at 3005 Pinewood Circle
• Variance for a 7' tall privacy fence at 1720 High Ridge Ln.
• Variance for a 29’ tall multiuse sign at 901 Canera Dr.
• Variance for a 6’ tall privacy fence at 1238 S. Main St.

The Jonesboro Board of Zoning Adjustments approved five fence and setback variances, denied one fence variance, and tabled a request for a 29-foot sign by Arvest Bank. All votes were 3-0 with one absence, except the sign request which was tabled 2-0 with one abstention.

• Approved fence variance at 3137 Sistine Chapel Circle (3-0)
• Denied 8-foot fence variance at 3005 Pinewood Circle (3-0)
• Approved 7-foot fence variance at 1720 High Ridge Ln. (3-0)
• Approved garage setback variance at 1617 S. Church St. (3-0)
• Approved fence variance at 717 S. McClure St. (3-0)
• Tabled Arvest Bank sign variance at 910 Canera Dr. (2-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved fence variance at 1238 S. Main St. (3-0)

Metropolitan Area Planning Commission

The Metropolitan Area Planning Commission will review several rezoning requests for residential and commercial districts. The commission will also consider an $8,510.00 sidewalk "in lieu" payment for 4229 Stadium Blvd.

• Rezoning 0.95 acres north of 804 Belt Street from R-1 to RM-16
• Rezoning 0.79 acres at 4913 E. Johnson Ave from R-1 to C-3
• Rezoning 3.00 acres at 5459 E. Nettleton Ave from R-1 to C-3
• $8,510.00 sidewalk "in lieu" payment for 4229 Stadium Blvd

The commission recommended approval of two rezonings to the City Council: RZ-22-09 (Belt Street) from R-1 to RM-12 with conditions, and RZ-22-10 (East Johnson Avenue) from R-1 to C-3 with conditions. A third rezoning (RZ-22-11, East Nettleton Avenue) was tabled. The commission also approved the sidewalk in-lieu fee waiver for 4229 Stadium Blvd.

• Approved sidewalk in-lieu fee waiver for 4229 Stadium Blvd (6-0)
• Recommended approval of RZ-22-09 rezoning to RM-12 on Belt Street (7-0)
• Recommended approval of RZ-22-10 rezoning to C-3 at 4913 E. Johnson Ave (6-0)
• Tabled RZ-22-11 rezoning to C-3 at 5459 E. Nettleton Ave (6-0)

Finance & Administration Council Committee

The committee will review several resolutions to be introduced regarding municipal liens and city contracts. This includes proposals for emergency notifications and facility rentals.

• Resolutions to place municipal liens on various properties via Code Enforcement
• Resolution to contract with East Arkansas Broadcasters for Joe Mack Campbell Sports Complex rental
• Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter an agreement with Onsolve, LLC for 'Code-Red' services

The Finance & Administration Committee recommended 8 municipal liens for code enforcement and 3 contracts (East Arkansas Broadcasters, OnSolve CodeRED, and Saga Communications) to the full council. All votes were 6-0. The CodeRED emergency notification service replaces the defunct Nixel system and is free to residents.

• Recommended municipal lien on 1328 W Huntington (DKI LLC) for $175 (6-0)
• Recommended municipal lien on 616 E Oak (Joyce Scarborough) for $175 (6-0)
• Recommended municipal lien on 4407 Janice (Charles Edward Noell Jr) for $415 (6-0)
• Recommended municipal lien on 900 Hoover (Cleophus Bryant) for $680 (6-0)
• Recommended municipal lien on 1014 S Culberhouse (Charles E Noell Jr) for $175 (6-0)
• Recommended municipal lien on 500 Allen (Kenny Coleman) for $175 (6-0)
• Recommended municipal lien on 1314 Turner (Timothy A Huskey) for $175 (6-0)
• Recommended contract with East Arkansas Broadcasters for Joe Mack Campbell Sports Complex rental (6-0)

City Council

The council will review ordinances to establish new ward boundaries based on the 2020 Census. The agenda also includes public hearings for right-of-way abandonment and decisions on various zoning changes.

• Establishment of new ward boundaries using 2020 Census data
• Rezoning Gant Street and Kitchen Street properties to PR-RM district
• Rezoning land near Nestle Road and Deer Lake to I-2 industrial
• Baseball mound replacement at Joe Mack Campbell Sports Complex
• Abandonment of right-of-way along Jaybee Drive

The Jonesboro City Council approved the vacation of a portion of right-of-way along Jaybee Drive in Clearview Estates, requested by Pruett Properties, LLC, after a public hearing with no speakers. The council also passed resolutions to condemn three properties, approved a resolution requesting City Water and Light contribute to a new fire truck, and passed ordinances on zoning changes and a private club permit transfer. Several other items were approved on the consent agenda, including appointments to boards and commissions and grant applications.

• Approved vacation of right-of-way along Jaybee Drive (ORD-22:024) (10-0)
• Approved resolution requesting CWL contribution for new fire truck (RES-22:064) (8-0, 2 recused)
• Approved condemnation of property at 308B Vine (RES-22:045) (10-0)
• Approved condemnation of property at 1208 E. Washington (RES-22:046) (10-0)
• Approved condemnation of property at 5523 E. Nettleton (RES-22:048) (10-0)
• Approved transfer of private club permit for Fraternal Order of Eagles #3354 (ORD-22:020) (10-0)
• Approved zoning change from R-1 to I-2 east of Nestle Road (ORD-22:021) (10-0)
• Approved consent agenda including Title VI program, baseball mound replacement, and grant applications (10-0)

Public Works Council Committee

The committee will consider resolutions regarding utility services for a traffic signal at East Highland Drive and roadway improvements at 620 Creath Avenue. The agenda also includes a proposal for a two-year lease of two sanitation knuckleboom trucks.

• Requesting free utility service at 9354 #A East Highland Drive for a traffic signal
• Purchasing additional right-of-way at 620 Creath Avenue for roadway improvements
• Entering into an indemnification agreement with Sahara Rose LLC
• Two-year lease contract for the purchase of two sanitation knuckleboom trucks

The Public Works Council Committee met on June 7, 2022, and voted unanimously (5-0) to recommend five resolutions to the full City Council. These include a request for free utility service for a traffic signal, purchase of right-of-way for road improvements, an indemnification agreement, and a two-year lease for sanitation trucks. The committee also approved the minutes from the May 3, 2022 meeting.

• Approved minutes from May 3, 2022 meeting (5-0)
• Recommended RES-22:078 free utility service for traffic signal at 9354 #A East Highland Dr. (5-0)
• Recommended RES-22:082 purchase of right-of-way at 620 Creath Ave. for road improvements (5-0)
• Recommended RES-22:087 indemnification agreement with Sahara Rose LLC for 311 S Main (5-0)
• Recommended RES-22:089 two-year lease for two sanitation knuckleboom trucks (5-0)

Finance & Administration Council Committee

The committee will consider resolutions regarding park maintenance and law enforcement funding. This includes a proposal to waive bidding for mound replacement at Joe Mack Campbell Sports Complex. The committee will also review applications for federal grants for body-worn cameras and bulletproof vests.

• Resolution to waive competitive bidding for baseball mound replacement at Joe Mack Campbell Sports Complex
• Application for DOJ Body-Worn Camera Policy and Implementation Grant
• Application for DOJ Bureau of Justice Assistance Bullet Proof Vest Partnership grant

The Finance & Administration Committee recommended three resolutions to the full council: waiving competitive bidding for a baseball mound replacement at Joe Mack Campbell Sports Complex, applying for a body-worn camera grant, and applying for a bulletproof vest grant. All recommendations passed 4-0 with two members absent. The committee also approved the minutes from the May 10 meeting.

• Recommended to Council: Waive competitive bidding for Geosurfaces baseball mound replacement (4-0)
• Recommended to Council: Apply for 2022 Body-Worn Camera Policy and Implementation grant (4-0)
• Recommended to Council: Apply for FY2022 Bulletproof Vest Partnership grant (4-0)
• Approved minutes of May 10, 2022 Finance Committee meeting (4-0)

Nominating and Rules Committee

The committee will consider an ordinance regarding how the A&P and PACE Commissions submit matters to the Council. Members will also review recommended appointments and reappointments to various boards and commissions.

• Ordinance ORD-22:025 regarding commission submission processes
• Resolution RES-22:086 for board and commission appointments
• Approval of April 5, 2022, meeting minutes

The Nominating and Rules Committee recommended to the City Council an ordinance (ORD-22:025) that would add the A&P Commission and the PACE Commission to the list of committees allowed to submit matters directly to council without another committee review. The committee also recommended a resolution (RES-22:086) for appointments and reappointments to boards and commissions as proposed by Mayor Harold Copenhaver. Both recommendations passed 4-0 with one absence. The committee approved the April 5, 2022 minutes.

• Approved minutes of April 5, 2022 meeting (4-0)
• Recommended ORD-22:025 to council to allow A&P and PACE commissions direct council access (4-0)
• Recommended RES-22:086 to council for board and commission appointments (4-0)

Public Services Council Committee

The Public Services Council Committee will consider an ordinance to amend Jonesboro's ward boundaries using 2020 Census information. The committee will also review a resolution regarding the Title VI Program for the JET system.

• Ordinance ORD-22:026 to amend ward boundaries based on 2020 Census data
• Resolution RES-22:083 approving the Title VI Program for the JET system

The Public Services Council Committee recommended a redistricting ordinance (ORD-22:026) that adjusts ward boundaries using 2020 census data to balance populations, moving about 1,000 people from ward three to ward two and another 1,000 from ward six to ward three. The committee also recommended a resolution (RES-22:083) approving the JETS Title VI program, a federally required civil rights compliance update. Both items were passed unanimously (4-0) and will go to the full council.

• Recommended ORD-22:026 to council, adopting new ward boundaries based on 2020 census (4-0)
• Recommended RES-22:083 to council, approving JETS Title VI program (4-0)

Metropolitan Area Planning Commission

The commission will hold a public hearing to discuss proposed updates to the Zoning Code. The meeting also includes a request for a sidewalk 'in lieu' fee at 2400 Industrial Drive and a preliminary subdivision application for Waterview Meadow.

• Proposed updates to the Zoning Code
• $20,985.75 sidewalk 'in lieu' fee request for 2400 Industrial Drive
• Preliminary subdivision of 9 lots at Waterview Meadow on Bettie Drive

The commission recommended proposed zoning code changes to the City Council, approved a sidewalk in-lieu fee payment of $20,985.75 for 2400 Industrial Drive, and approved the preliminary subdivision for Waterview Meadow (9 lots on 29.71 acres). All votes were 7-0 with one absence.

• Recommended zoning code changes to City Council (7-0)
• Approved sidewalk in-lieu fee of $20,985.75 for 2400 Industrial Drive (7-0)
• Approved preliminary subdivision Waterview Meadow, 9 lots on 29.71 acres (7-0)

Board of Zoning Adjustments

The Jonesboro Board of Zoning Adjustments is reviewing multiple applications for property variances. These requests involve changes to setbacks, parking, and fence heights at various residential locations.

• Variance for setbacks and ceiling height at 509 Floyd Street
• Accessory building setback reduction at 5503 Beaver Lane
• Front yard ornamental fence variance at 710 Morningview Drive
• Privacy fence variances at 1238 S. Main Street and 4621 Judes Park
• 8' privacy fence variance at 3005 Pinewood Circle

The Board of Zoning Adjustments approved variances for a setback/parking/ceiling-height request at 509 Floyd St., an accessory building setback at 5503 Beaver Ln., and a 6-foot ornamental fence at 710 Morningview Dr. It denied a 6-foot privacy fence at 1238 S. Main St. and an 8-foot privacy fence at 4621 Judes Park. A variance for an 8-foot fence at 3005 Pinewood Circle was tabled.

• Approved variance for 509 Floyd St. (setbacks, parking, ceiling heights) (2-0)
• Approved variance for 5503 Beaver Ln. accessory building setback, conditioned on Fire Department approval (2-0)
• Approved 6-foot ornamental fence variance at 710 Morningview Dr. (2-0)
• Denied 6-foot privacy fence variance at 1238 S. Main St. (2-0 against)
• Denied 8-foot privacy fence variance at 4621 Judes Park (2-0 against)
• Tabled 8-foot privacy fence variance at 3005 Pinewood Circle

Public Safety Council Committee

The Public Safety Council Committee will consider ordinances regarding the placement of traffic signs at designated locations. The agenda also includes a resolution requesting funds from City Water and Light for a new fire truck and a discussion on mosquito control programs.

• Ordinance to place various traffic signs (ORD-22:019)
• Ordinance to place various traffic signs (ORD-22:022)
• Resolution requesting City Water and Light funds for a new fire truck (RES-22:064)
• Comparison of mosquito control programs across the US (COM-22:016)

The Public Safety Council Committee recommended two ordinances to place traffic signs at designated locations and a resolution requesting City Water and Light contribute to a new fire truck. All three items passed with a 4-0 vote, with two members absent. The committee also discussed mosquito control but took no action, filing the report.

• Recommended ORD-22:019 for traffic signs at designated locations (4-0)
• Recommended ORD-22:020 for traffic signs at designated locations (4-0)
• Recommended RES-22:064 requesting CWL contribution for a new fire truck (4-0)
• Filed COM-22:016 mosquito control comparison report (no vote)

City Council

The Jonesboro City Council approved a resolution authorizing the Grants and Community Development Department to apply for a U.S. Department of Transportation FY22 Low-No Emissions Grant to purchase five hybrid trolley-style buses for the JET transit fleet. The council also passed the consent agenda, which included allocating American Rescue Plan funds for drainage improvements, a fiber connectivity contract for the shooting range, and a salary/budget amendment. A resolution to set a public hearing on abandoning a portion of right-of-way along Jaybee Drive was approved with an amended time. Several ordinances were advanced to second or third reading, and one ordinance placing traffic signs at designated locations was passed.

• Approved resolution to apply for $796,000 federal grant for five hybrid trolley buses (11-0)
• Approved consent agenda including ARP funds for drainage improvements, fiber contract for shooting range, and salary/budget amendment (11-0)
• Approved resolution setting public hearing on Jaybee Drive right-of-way abandonment, amended to 5:25 p.m. (11-0)
• Passed ordinance placing various traffic signs at designated locations (11-0)
• Placed on second reading: rezoning at 625/641 Gant St and 907 Kitchen St to PR-RM district
• Placed on third reading: transfer of private club permit for Fraternal Order of Eagles #3354
• Placed on third reading: rezoning east of Nestle Road and north of Deer Lake from R-1 to I-2
• Filed public comments and petitions regarding Russell Hill Drive and Hickory Lane infrastructure concerns

Finance & Administration Council Committee

The Finance & Administration Council Committee is reviewing resolutions regarding city contracts and grants. Proposed items include installing fiber connectivity at the shooting range and applying for a federal low-emissions grant. The committee will also consider amendments to the 2022 budget and salary plan.

• Contract with Ritter Communications to install fiber connectivity at the shooting range (3702 Moore Rd)
• Application for the U.S. Department of Transportation FY22 Low-No Emissions Grant
• Amendments to the 2022 budget and salary and administration plan

The Finance & Administration Council Committee recommended three resolutions to the full City Council: a contract with Ritter Communications for fiber internet at the shooting range, an application for a federal low/no-emissions grant for hybrid buses, and amendments to the salary plan and 2022 budget. All three motions passed unanimously with 6 ayes. The committee also approved the minutes from the April 26 meeting.

• Recommended contract with Ritter Communications for fiber at shooting range (6-0)
• Recommended application for USDOT FY22 Low-No Emissions Grant for hybrid buses (6-0)
• Recommended salary plan and 2022 budget amendments (6-0)
• Approved minutes of April 26, 2022 meeting (6-0)

Metropolitan Area Planning Commission

The Metropolitan Area Planning Commission is reviewing requests for temporary school trailers, a preliminary subdivision, and a rezoning. Valley View School District seeks to place two classrooms near Kersey Lane. The commission will also consider 16 new lots at Annadale Drive and a density change on Gant Street.

• Two temporary classroom trailers west of 5603 Kersey Lane
• Barrington Park Phase X preliminary subdivision for 16 lots at Annadale Drive
• Rezoning 625 & 641 Gant St and 907 Kitchen St to PD-RM

The Metropolitan Area Planning Commission approved Valley View School District's request to place two temporary classroom trailers at 5603 Kersey Lane for 24 months, with a requirement to return for any extension. It also approved the preliminary subdivision for Barrington Park Phase X (16 lots on 7.11 acres) and recommended approval to the City Council for the rezoning of 625 & 641 Gant Street and 907 Kitchen Street from R-2 to PD-RM, subject to conditions including drainage and site plan review. All votes were 6-0 with two members absent.

• Approved Valley View School District temporary classroom trailers at 5603 Kersey Lane for 24 months (6-0)
• Approved preliminary subdivision Barrington Park Phase X, 16 lots on 7.11 acres at Annadale Drive (6-0)
• Recommended approval to City Council for rezoning 625 & 641 Gant St. and 907 Kitchen St. from R-2 to PD-RM (6-0)

City Council

The City Council will consider a zoning change for property east of Nestle Road to industrial use. The agenda also includes resolutions regarding transportation program funds and updates to the salary plan for uniformed employees. Additionally, the council will review private club permits and financial statements.

• Rezoning property east of Nestle Road from residential to industrial
• Resolution to apply for FY22 Transportation Alternatives Program funds
• Amendment to salary and administration plan for uniformed employees
• Private club permit transfer for Fraternal Order of Eagles #3357
• Private club permit for Don Jose at 2200 Wilkins Avenue

The City Council approved a consent agenda that included a resolution amending the salary and administration plan for uniformed employees and the 2022 budget, providing an estimated $850,000 annual investment for police and firefighter pay. The council also approved a contract with Construction Network, Inc. for the Jonesboro Shooting Sports Complex Phase IIA storage building. Several ordinances were held at first or second reading, and a private club permit for Don Jose was passed.

• Approved consent agenda including salary/budget amendment for uniformed employees (11-0)
• Approved Resolution 22:075 amending salary plan and 2022 budget for police/fire (11-0)
• Approved Resolution 22:076 contract with Construction Network, Inc. for Shooting Sports Complex storage building (11-0)
• Passed Ordinance 22:018 for private club permit for Don Jose at 2200 Wilkins Avenue (11-0)
• Held Ordinance 22:020 (private club permit transfer for Fraternal Order of Eagles) at first reading (11-0)
• Held Ordinance 22:021 (rezoning east of Nestle Road to I-2 Industrial) at first reading (11-0)
• Held Ordinance 22:014 (traffic signs) at second reading (11-0)

Public Works Council Committee

The Public Works Council Committee will consider resolutions regarding infrastructure projects. These include a contract for the Jonesboro Shooting Sports Complex Phase IIA storage building and allocating American Rescue Plan funds for drainage improvements.

• Contract with Construction Network, Inc. for Jonesboro Shooting Sports Complex Phase IIA - Storage Building
• Allocation of American Rescue Plan funds for drainage improvements

The Public Works Council Committee recommended two resolutions to the full City Council: one to contract with Construction Network, Inc. for the Jonesboro Shooting Sports Complex Phase IIA storage building, and another to allocate American Rescue Plan funds for drainage improvements. Both motions passed 4-0 with one absence. The committee also approved the minutes from the April 5, 2022 meeting.

• Approved minutes of April 5, 2022 meeting (4-0)
• Recommended to Council: Contract with Construction Network, Inc. for Shooting Sports Complex Phase IIA storage building (4-0)
• Recommended to Council: Allocate American Rescue Plan funds for drainage improvements (4-0)

Metropolitan Area Planning Commission

The Metropolitan Area Planning Commission is reviewing subdivision and rezoning applications. These include requests for new lots in Sarah's Crossing and Service Park, as well as a request to rezone land near Nestle Road.

• Rezoning 237.74 +/- acres from R-1 to I-2 at Nestle Road & Deer Lake
• Preliminary subdivision for 22 lots at Sarah's Crossing Phase III on Creekview Dr.
• Preliminary subdivision for 4 lots at Service Park Addition Phase II on Service Rd.

The commission approved two preliminary subdivisions and recommended a major rezoning to the City Council. Sarah's Crossing Phase III (22 lots) and Service Park Addition Phase II (4 lots) were both approved unanimously. The rezoning of 237.74 acres near Nestle Road and Deer Lake from R-1 to I-2 was recommended for approval with conditions.

• Approved preliminary subdivision Sarah's Crossing Phase III, 22 lots on 6.94 acres (8-0)
• Approved preliminary subdivision Service Park Addition Phase II, 4 lots on 8.62 acres (8-0)
• Recommended approval of rezoning RZ-22-06, 237.74 acres from R-1 to I-2, to City Council (8-0)

Finance & Administration Council Committee

The Finance & Administration Council Committee will review resolutions to amend the 2022 budget and the salary plan for uniformed employees. The agenda also includes a resolution to apply for federal transportation program funds.

• Resolution to apply for FY22 Federal-Aid Transportation Alternatives Program funds
• Resolution to amend salary and administration plan for uniformed employees
• Amendment to the 2022 budget
• Approval of April 12, 2022 meeting minutes

The Finance & Administration Committee recommended to the full council a resolution amending the salary plan for uniformed employees, setting starting pay at $42,000 for 105 police officers and firefighters, with an estimated annual cost of $850,000. The committee also recommended a resolution to apply for federal transportation funds for a trail project. Both recommendations passed 6-0.

• Recommended RES-22:074 to council: apply for FY22 Transportation Alternatives Program funds for a trail to Joe Mack Campbell Park (6-0)
• Recommended RES-22:075 to council: amend salary plan for uniformed employees, starting salary $42,000, affecting 105 officers/firefighters (6-0)
• Approved minutes of April 12, 2022 meeting (6-0)

Board of Zoning Adjustments

The Board of Zoning Adjustments is reviewing a variance request to allow an existing drainage channel to remain open at 816 East Parker Road. The board will also consider the approval of minutes from the March 15 meeting.

• Variance VR-22-09: Allow existing drainage channel to remain open at 816 E. Parker Rd.
• Approval of March 15th BZA minutes (MIN-22:032)

The Board of Zoning Adjustments determined it has no authority over a variance request for an open drainage channel at 816 E. Parker Road, referring the matter to the Stormwater Board. The board approved the minutes from the March 15 meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes of March 15 BZA meeting (4-0)
• Referred variance VR-22-09 for 816 E. Parker Road to Stormwater Board; no action taken

City Council

The Jonesboro City Council is reviewing several resolutions regarding roadway improvements and industrial agreements. The agenda also includes items to condemn four properties and a final reading on a rezoning request for Service Road.

• Contracts for Craighead Technology Park rail yard expansion (Meadows Contractors, LLC and Trac-Work, Inc.)
• Renovation contract with Wagner General Contractors, Inc. for Jonesboro Recreational Center
• Resolutions to condemn properties on Vine, E. Washington, Fairview, and E. Nettleton
• Rezoning of Service Road from C-3 to I-1 for A&J Deliveries
• Purchase of right-of-way at 902 and 1003 Creath Avenue

The Jonesboro City Council approved the consent agenda, which included contracts for the Craighead Technology Park rail yard expansion, renovations to the Jonesboro Recreational Center, and several right-of-way purchases. They also passed a resolution to apply for a state traffic enforcement grant and approved a zoning change for a property on Service Road. Three property condemnation resolutions were postponed to June, and one was tabled indefinitely after the property was demolished.

• Approved consent agenda including rail yard expansion contracts with Meadows Contractors and Trac-Work (9-0)
• Approved contract with Wagner General Contractors for Jonesboro Recreational Center renovations (9-0)
• Approved resolution to apply for FY 2023 Selective Traffic Enforcement Program grant (9-0)
• Approved change order with Ramsons Inc. for Shooting Sports Complex Phase 1C (9-0)
• Approved rezoning from C-3 to I-1 on Service Road for A&J Deliveries (9-0)
• Postponed condemnation resolutions for 308B Vine, 1208 E. Washington, and 5523 E. Nettleton to June 7, 2022 (9-0)
• Tabled indefinitely condemnation resolution for 3103 Fairview after demolition (9-0)

Finance & Administration Council Committee

The Finance & Administration Council Committee will review several proposed resolutions regarding city contracts and grants. Items include park equipment purchases, athletic field sponsorships, and a right-of-way donation for road maintenance.

• Contract with Wagner General Contractors, Inc. for Jonesboro Recreational Center renovations
• Application for the FY 2023 Selective Traffic Enforcement Program grant from Arkansas State Police
• Sponsorship of an athletic field at Southside Softball Sports Complex by Jonesboro Monument Company
• Purchase of point of sale equipment for the Parks Department from Active Network, LLC
• Donation of right-of-way to the Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department

The Finance & Administration Committee recommended several resolutions to the full council, including a $1,630,500 contract with Wagner General Contractors for renovations to the Jonesboro Recreational Center. The committee also recommended applying for a state traffic enforcement grant, a sponsorship agreement for a softball field, a waiver of bidding for point-of-sale equipment, a change order for the shooting sports complex, and a right-of-way donation to the state highway department. All recommendations passed with 5-0 votes (Councilmember David McClain absent).

• Recommended $1,630,500 contract with Wagner General Contractors for Recreational Center renovations (5-0)
• Recommended application for FY 2023 Selective Traffic Enforcement Program grant from Arkansas State Police (5-0)
• Recommended sponsorship agreement with Jonesboro Monument Company for Southside Softball Sports Complex field (5-0)
• Recommended waiver of competitive bidding and agreement with Active Network, LLC for Parks Department point-of-sale equipment (5-0)
• Recommended change order with Ramsons Inc. for Shooting Sports Complex Phase 1C, amended to include 'CARRYOVER' in funding source (5-0)
• Recommended donation of right-of-way to Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department (5-0)
• Approved minutes of March 29, 2022 meeting (4-0)

Metropolitan Area Planning Commission

The Metropolitan Area Planning Commission will consider a preliminary subdivision for 55 lots at Prospect Farms Phase VIII. The commission will also review a request to rezone property on Southwest Drive from residential to industrial use. Proposed changes to the Zoning Code are also scheduled for discussion.

• Prospect Farms Phase VIII: Preliminary subdivision for 55 lots on +/- 16 acres at Prospect Farms Road
• RZ-22-03: Rezoning of 2.12 +/- acres between 5427 and 5421 Southwest Drive from R-1 to I-1
• Proposed Zoning Code changes (COM-22:004) submitted by the Director of Planning and Zoning

The Metropolitan Area Planning Commission denied a rezoning request from R-1 to I-1 for 2.12 acres on Southwest Drive, despite staff recommending approval with conditions. The commission also approved the preliminary subdivision for Prospect Farms Phase VIII and set a public hearing for proposed zoning code changes.

• Approved March 22 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Set public hearing for zoning code changes on May 24, 2022 at 5:00pm
• Approved preliminary subdivision Prospect Farms Phase VIII, 55 lots (6-0)
• Denied rezoning at Southwest Drive from R-1 to I-1 (0-6)

Public Works Council Committee

The committee is reviewing several proposed ordinances and resolutions regarding local infrastructure. These include purchasing additional right-of-way on Creath Avenue for roadway improvements and entering into contracts for the Craighead Technology Park rail yard expansion.

• Purchase of additional right-of-way at 902 Creath Avenue and 1003 Creath Avenue
• Agreement with Meadows Contractors, LLC for rail yard subgrade work
• Agreement with Trac-Work, Inc. for rail yard track construction
• Ordinance to place traffic signs at locations determined by the Traffic Control Committee
• Railroad license and operating agreement with New Patriot Entity, LLC

The Public Works Council Committee recommended to the City Council a 20-year railroad license and operating agreement with New Patriot Entity, LLC (NPE), which would make Patriot Rail the operator of the Craighead Technology Park rail yard, offering 5-day service and a 5% revenue share to the city. The committee also recommended several other items, including right-of-way purchases at 902 and 1003 Creath Avenue, a BNSF industrial track amendment, and contracts for rail yard expansion. All recommendations passed unanimously (5-0).

• Recommended to Council: Railroad license and operating agreement with New Patriot Entity, LLC (5-0)
• Recommended to Council: Right-of-way purchase at 902 Creath Avenue (5-0)
• Recommended to Council: Right-of-way purchase at 1003 Creath Avenue (5-0)
• Recommended to Council: Second amendment to BNSF industrial track agreement (5-0)
• Recommended to Council: Contract with Meadows Contractors for rail yard subgrade work, $315,965 (5-0)
• Recommended to Council: Contract with Trac-Work, Inc. for track construction, $1,693,777.96 (5-0)
• Recommended to Council: Ordinance for various traffic signs (5-0)
• Approved minutes of March 1, 2022 meeting (5-0)

City Council

The council will consider ordinances regarding a rezoning on Service Road and a private club permit. Members will also review resolutions for grant applications and municipal liens. The meeting includes presentations from the Mayor's office and the Youth Advancement Council.

• Rezoning of Service Road property from C-3 to I-1 (ORD-22:016)
• Ordinance to waive bidding for police license plate recognition equipment (ORD-22:017)
• Private club permit for As Don Jose at 2200 Wilkins Avenue (ORD-22:018)
• Resolution to contract with Jonesboro Baseball Boosters (RES-22:054)
• Application for the DOT RAISE grant (RES-22:058)

The Jonesboro City Council approved the purchase of license plate recognition equipment and software for the Police Department, waiving competitive bidding and adopting an emergency clause. The council also passed a consent agenda including contracts with the baseball boosters and Christmas Attractions, and approved a drainage easement vacation. A resolution making appointments to boards and commissions was adopted with two members recused.

• Approved ORD-22:017 to waive competitive bidding and purchase license plate recognition equipment for police (12-0)
• Approved consent agenda including contract with Jonesboro Baseball Boosters (12-0)
• Approved facility usage agreement with Christmas Attractions, LLC for Joe Mack Campbell Park (12-0)
• Approved resolution to apply for FY22 RAISE grant for Quality of Life and Connectivity Master Plan (12-0)
• Approved municipal liens on properties at 2215 Wood St and 3016 Hwy 141 N (12-0)
• Approved agreement with Blue and You Foundation for five mini grants (12-0)
• Approved resolution to apply for FY22 Recreational Trails Program funds (12-0)
• Approved ORD-22:013 to vacate drainage easement in Hill Park Addition (12-0)

Nominating and Rules Committee

The committee will consider a resolution to make appointments and reappointments to boards and commissions as recommended by Mayor Harold Copenhaver. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from the December 21, 2021, meeting.

• Resolution RES-22:053 for board and commission appointments
• Approval of minutes from the December 21, 2021 meeting

The Nominating and Rules Committee approved the minutes from its December 21, 2021 meeting. The committee recommended a resolution to the City Council that would make appointments and reappointments to boards and commissions as recommended by Mayor Harold Copenhaver. The recommendation passed with four votes in favor and one recusal.

• Approved minutes from December 21, 2021 meeting (5-0)
• Recommended RES-22:053 to Council for board and commission appointments (4-0, 1 recusal)

Finance & Administration Council Committee

The Finance & Administration Council Committee will consider several ordinances and resolutions. These include a request to waive bidding for police equipment and applications for state and federal grants. The committee will also review resolutions regarding municipal liens on specific properties.

• Ordinance to waive competitive bidding for police license plate recognition equipment and software
• Resolution to apply for the FY22 RAISE Grant for the Jonesboro Quality of Life and Connectivity Master Plan
• Resolutions to place municipal liens on 2215 Wood Street and 3016 HWY 141 N
• Resolution to enter an agreement with the Blue and You Foundation 2022 for five mini grants
• Resolution to apply for FY22 Recreational Trails Program funds from the Arkansas Department of Transportation

The Finance & Administration Committee recommended to the full council an ordinance to waive competitive bidding and authorize the purchase of license plate recognition (LPR) equipment and software for the police department, with amended fees. The committee also recommended several resolutions, including applying for a federal RAISE grant for a quality-of-life project, placing liens on two properties, accepting mini grants from the Blue and You Foundation, and applying for a recreational trails grant. All recommendations passed with a 5-0 vote (one member absent).

• Recommended ORD-22:017 to council, waiving competitive bidding for LPR equipment (5-0)
• Amended ORD-22:017 fees: recurring from $57,080 to $48,500; one-time from $8,580 to $9,380 (unanimous)
• Recommended RES-22:058 to council, authorizing RAISE grant application for Quality of Life plan (5-0)
• Recommended RES-22:059 to council, placing municipal lien on 2215 Wood St property (5-0)
• Recommended RES-22:060 to council, placing municipal lien on 3016 Hwy 141 N property (5-0)
• Recommended RES-22:061 to council, accepting five mini grants from Blue and You Foundation (5-0)
• Recommended RES-22:062 to council, applying for Recreational Trails Program funds (5-0)
• Approved minutes of March 8, 2022 meeting (4-0)

Metropolitan Area Planning Commission

The commission will consider a preliminary subdivision request for Southard's Subdivision 2nd Addition. The agenda also includes proposed changes to the city's zoning code.

• Preliminary subdivision: Southard's Subdivision 2nd Addition at 907 Commerce Drive
• Proposed zoning code changes (COM-22:004) by Director Derrel Smith
• Approval of March 8, 2022, meeting minutes

The commission voted unanimously to untable proposed zoning code changes for discussion, but no vote was taken on the changes themselves. Staff presented a draft with major updates to parking requirements and removal of the unused Village Residential Overlay District, asking the board to review before a future vote. The commission also approved a preliminary subdivision for four lots at 907 Commerce Drive.

• Untabled proposed zoning code changes for discussion (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary subdivision Southard's Subdivision 2nd Addition, 4 lots at 907 Commerce Drive (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will consider ordinances for industrial development revenue bonds and a rezoning request on Service Road. The agenda also includes several right-of-way purchases for roadway improvements and applications for private club permits.

• Ordinance authorizing industrial development revenue bonds (ORD-22:015)
• Rezoning of Service Road property from C-3 to I-1 (ORD-22:016)
• Right-of-way purchases for roadway improvements at various Creath Avenue addresses
• Private club permits for Unwind Cafe and Poppy's Beach Grill & Event Center
• Contract amendment for Jonesboro Recreational Center renovation

The Jonesboro City Council approved a consent agenda including right-of-way purchases and a recreation center contract amendment, passed an ordinance amending the Police Officers Bill of Rights, and approved two private club alcohol permits. It also held a rezoning request and a drainage easement vacation at first and second readings respectively. The meeting included the Mayor's State of the City Address and a financial report filing.

• Approved consent agenda including right-of-way purchases and recreation center contract amendment (12-0)
• Approved Police Officers Bill of Rights amendment requiring council approval for promotional/hiring changes (12-0)
• Approved private club permit for Unwind Cafe at 2816 Creek Drive (12-0)
• Approved private club permit for Poppy's Beach Grill & Event Center at 2915 Kazi (12-0)
• Approved industrial development revenue bonds for Colson Caster (12-0)
• Approved traffic sign ordinance (12-0)
• Approved waiver of competitive bidding for road inventory with First Step Pavement Management (12-0)
• Held rezoning for A&J Deliveries at first reading; held drainage easement vacation for daycare at second reading

Board of Zoning Adjustments

The Board of Zoning Adjustments is meeting to consider multiple variance applications. These requests involve changes to lot depth, setbacks, and landscaping requirements for various properties in Jonesboro.

• Variance for reduced lot depth at 1100 West Monroe Avenue
• Variance for reduced side and rear setbacks at 3003 Kingsbury Street
• Relocation of parking landscaping at Latourette Drive and Caraway Drive
• Reduction in greenspace requirements at 3003 Apache Drive

The Board of Zoning Adjustments approved four variance requests and denied one. Approved: reduced lot depth at 1100 W Monroe Ave, reduced setbacks at 3003 Kingsbury St (denied), interior parking landscaping relocation at Latourette/Caraway Dr, and greenspace reduction at 3003 Apache Dr. The Kingsbury St request for multiple variances was denied 1-3.

• Approved variance for reduced lot depth at 1100 W Monroe Ave (4-0)
• Denied variance for reduced side/rear setbacks at 3003 Kingsbury St (1-3)
• Approved variance for interior parking landscaping relocation at Latourette/Caraway Dr (4-0)
• Approved variance for greenspace reduction at 3003 Apache Dr (4-0)

Public Services Council Committee

The Public Services Council Committee will meet to elect a chair and approve minutes from September 2021. The committee will also consider resolutions for a contract with the Jonesboro Baseball Boosters and a facility usage agreement for Joe Mack Campbell Park.

• Resolution RES-22:054 to contract with the Jonesboro Baseball Boosters
• Resolution RES-22:055 for a facility usage agreement with Christmas Attractions, LLC at Joe Mack Campbell Park

The Public Services Council Committee recommended two resolutions to the full council: a contract with Jonesboro Baseball Boosters for Joe Mack Campbell Park, freezing the yearly payment at $18,000 for three years, and a facility usage agreement with Christmas Attractions, LLC for the same park. The committee also discussed, but did not vote on, proposed ward boundary changes based on new census data.

• Recommended RES-22:054, contract with Jonesboro Baseball Boosters, freezing payment at $18,000/year for 3 years (3-0, Long absent)
• Recommended RES-22:055, facility usage agreement with Christmas Attractions, LLC for Joe Mack Campbell Park (4-0)
• Approved minutes from September 21, 2021 meeting (3-0, Long absent)
• Elected Chris Gibson as chair of the committee (unanimous)
• Discussed proposed ward boundary changes; no vote taken

Public Safety Council Committee

The Public Safety Council Committee will consider introducing resolutions to condemn four different properties. These proposals, sponsored by Code Enforcement, involve locations on Vine, E. Washington, Fariview, and E. Nettleton.

• Resolution to condemn 308B Vine
• Resolution to condemn 1208 E. Washington
• Resolution to condemn 3103 Fariview
• Resolution to condemn 5523 E. Nettleton

The Public Safety Council Committee voted to recommend four property condemnation resolutions to the full City Council. The committee also heard a presentation from VDCI on mosquito abatement options but took no action, requesting more comparative data by April.

• Recommended condemnation of 308B Vine (5-0)
• Recommended condemnation of 1208 E. Washington (5-0)
• Recommended condemnation of 3103 Fairview (5-0)
• Recommended condemnation of 5523 E. Nettleton (5-0)
• Approved February 15, 2022 minutes (5-0)

Finance & Administration Council Committee

The committee will consider ordinances to authorize the issuance of industrial development revenue bonds for the Colson Series 2022A, B & C project. The agenda also includes a resolution to amend an architectural services contract for the Jonesboro Recreational Center renovation.

• Ordinance ORD-22:015 regarding industrial development revenue bonds
• Resolution RES-22:052 to amend a contract with Brackett Krennerich for the Jonesboro Recreational Center renovation
• Approval of minutes from the February 22, 2022, Finance Committee meeting

The Finance & Administration Committee recommended to the full council an ordinance authorizing industrial development revenue bonds for Colson Caster's $24 million project, with no city liability. It also recommended a resolution amending the architectural contract for the Jonesboro Recreational Center renovation. Both items passed with votes of 4-0 and 5-0, respectively, with one member absent for each.

• Recommended ORD-22:015 (Colson Series 2022A, B & C bonds) to Council (4-0, 2 absent)
• Recommended RES-22:052 (Brackett Krennerich contract amendment for Rec Center) to Council (5-0, 1 absent)
• Approved minutes of Feb 22, 2022 meeting (5-0, 1 absent)

Metropolitan Area Planning Commission

The commission will consider proposed zoning code changes and a rezoning request for land south of Service Road. The agenda also includes a conditional use request for a home day care at 322 Leslie Ann Drive.

• Rezoning 3.73 acres south of Service Road from C-3 to I-1
• Proposed zoning code changes by Director Derrel Smith
• Conditional use request for a home day care at 322 Leslie Ann Drive

The commission approved a conditional use permit for a limited family home daycare at 322 Leslie Ann Drive, with a stipulation limiting the number of children to 8. It also recommended approval of a rezoning for 3.73 acres on Service Road from C-3 to I-1, subject to conditions. The commission tabled proposed zoning code changes until the planning director could be present.

• Approved conditional use for home daycare at 322 Leslie Ann Drive with 8-child limit (8-0)
• Recommended approval of rezoning on Service Road from C-3 to I-1 (8-0)
• Tabled zoning code changes (COM-22-004) until planning director present
• Approved minutes from January 25, 2022 meeting (8-0)

Public Works Council Committee

The Public Works Council Committee will consider several resolutions to purchase property for roadway improvements. These include acquisitions at various Creath Avenue locations and S Bridge Street. The agenda also includes a land use restriction for the former Strawfloor Road landfill.

• Right-of-way purchases at 500, 916, 629, 702, 616, and 303 Creath Avenue
• Right-of-way purchase at 310 S Bridge Street
• Permanent land use restriction for the former Strawfloor Road Class 4 Landfill
• Amendment to the Radio Tower Joint User Agreement with City Water and Light (CWL)

The Public Works Council Committee recommended to the City Council several resolutions authorizing the purchase of additional right-of-way along Creath Avenue and Bridge Street for roadway improvements, all passing unanimously. It also recommended a permanent land use restriction for the former Strawfloor Road landfill and an amendment to the radio tower joint user agreement with City Water and Light. All recommendations were passed with 4 aye votes, with Councilperson John Street recusing from the radio tower vote.

• Recommended right-of-way purchase at 500 Creath Avenue (4-0)
• Recommended right-of-way purchase at 310 S Bridge Street (4-0)
• Recommended permanent land use restriction for Strawfloor Road landfill (4-0)
• Recommended right-of-way purchase at 916 Creath Avenue (4-0)
• Recommended right-of-way purchase at 629 Creath Avenue (4-0)
• Recommended right-of-way purchase at 702 Creath Avenue (4-0)
• Recommended right-of-way purchase at 616 Creath Avenue (4-0)
• Recommended right-of-way purchase at 303 Creath Avenue (4-0)

City Council

The council will consider first readings for amendments to the Police Officers Bill of Rights and a drainage easement abandonment. The agenda also includes final votes on private club permits and several property rezonings. Additionally, the council will review grants for bulletproof vests and mountain bike trail development.

• Rezoning 5712 C.W. Post Rd from industrial to general commercial district
• Acceptance of FY 2021 Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant
• Agreement with First Step Pavement Management for road inventory development
• Private club permit for Unwind Cafe at 2816 Creek Drive
• Rezoning 1510 and 1604 Woodsprings Road to residential planned development

The City Council approved a resolution to partner with Jonesboro Unlimited for a natural surface mountain bike trail plan, with all 12 members voting in favor. The council also passed several ordinances on third reading, including a private club permit for Umai Sushi & Grill and two rezoning requests. A police officers bill of rights amendment was held at one reading, and two private club permits were held at second reading.

• Approved partnership with Jonesboro Unlimited for mountain bike trail plan (12-0)
• Approved private club permit for Umai Sushi & Grill (12-0)
• Approved rezoning at 5712 C.W. Post Rd from I-1 to C-3 (12-0)
• Approved rezoning at 1510/1604 Woodsprings Rd from C-4 to PD-RS (12-0)
• Held police officers bill of rights amendment at one reading
• Held private club permit for Unwind Cafe at second reading
• Held private club permit for Poppy's Beach Grill at second reading
• Adopted consent agenda with 7 resolutions (12-0)

Board of Zoning Adjustments

The Board of Zoning Adjustments will review multiple variance requests for various properties in Jonesboro. These applications include requests regarding sign heights, parking space reductions, setbacks, and fence regulations.

• Variance for a 10' tall monument sign at 5210 Stadium Blvd
• Variance for a 25% reduction in parking spaces at 816 East Parker Rd
• Variance for an adjusted setback at 910 Professional Acres Dr
• Variance for an 8' tall privacy fence at 3402 Turtle Creek Rd
• Variance for reduced parking and building materials on Browns Lane Access Road

The Board of Zoning Adjustments approved all six variance requests on the agenda. These included a two-foot sign height variance at 5210 Stadium Blvd., a 25% parking reduction for a Jiffy Lube at 816 Parker Rd., a setback adjustment at 910 Professional Acres Dr., an eight-foot fence at 3402 Turtle Creek Rd., and two variances for Elite Autos at Browns Lane Access Road. The board also approved the January 18, 2022 minutes. A previously tabled variance for 3003 Kingsbury was discussed but not voted on, with plans to revisit it next month.

• Approved the January 18, 2022 meeting minutes (3-0).
• Approved a two-foot variance for a monument sign at 5210 Stadium Blvd. (3-0).
• Approved a 25% parking reduction for a Jiffy Lube at 816 Parker Rd. (3-0).
• Approved a setback reduction to 17 feet for the existing building at 910 Professional Acres Dr. (3-0).
• Approved an eight-foot privacy fence at 3402 Turtle Creek Rd. (3-1, with Casey Caples dissenting).
• Approved variances for Elite Autos at Browns Lane Access Road, reducing parking to 18 spaces and allowing reduced brick/wood/stone materials (3-0).
• Approved a six-foot privacy fence at 5601 Brookshire Drive (3-0).
• Tabled discussion on the 3003 Kingsbury variance, to be revisited next month.

Metropolitan Area Planning Commission

The February 22, 2022, meeting of the Metropolitan Area Planning Commission was cancelled due to no submittals. No items were presented for review or decision.

Finance & Administration Council Committee

The Finance & Administration Council Committee will consider several resolutions, including accepting a federal bulletproof vest grant and establishing jail fees with Craighead County. The committee will also discuss a field sponsorship at the shooting sports complex and a new mountain bike trail plan. An ordinance regarding mountain bike trail design remains on the agenda as a pending item.

• Resolution to contract with First Community Bank for a field sponsorship at Jonesboro Shooting Sports Complex
• Resolution to accept the FY 2021 Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant from the DOJ
• Resolution to establish jail fees between Jonesboro and Craighead County
• Resolution to partner with Jonesboro Unlimited for a mountain bike trail plan
• Pending ordinance regarding a contract with Studio Drift for mountain bike trail design

Public Safety Council Committee

The Public Safety Council Committee will review an ordinance amending the Police Officers Bill of Rights. The committee will also consider a resolution for 2022 federal transit certifications for JET.

• Ordinance ORD-22:011 regarding the Police Officers Bill of Rights
• Resolution RES-22:034 for 2022 FTA certifications for JET
• Approval of minutes from January 18, 2022

City Council

The Jonesboro City Council will consider change orders for the Craighead Technology Park rail expansion and a property sale on North Main Street. The agenda also features first readings for new private club permits and ordinances regarding traffic signs and road inventory. Additionally, the council will review rezoning requests for C.W. Post Road and Woodsprings Road.

• Change orders for Craighead Technology Park rail expansion projects
• Sale of North Main Street property to Watson Ice Company, LLC
• Private club permits for Unwind Cafe and Poppy's Beach Grill & Event Center
• Rezoning of 5712 C.W. Post Rd from industrial to commercial
• Purchase of a used tractor and equipment for the Parks Department

The City Council approved the purchase of a used tractor and supporting equipment for the Parks Department, waiving competitive bidding. The council also passed a consent agenda that included several resolutions, such as approving change orders for the Craighead Technology Park rail expansion project and contracting with Communications Made Easy, Inc. for sponsorship of an athletic field. Additionally, the council passed resolutions to grant an easement to City Water and Light and to set judges, clerks, and alternate workers for the 2022 election. Several ordinances were held at first or second reading, including those for private club permits and a rezoning request.

• Approved the Consent Agenda, including minutes from February 1, 2022, and resolutions for change orders, a field sponsorship, and a property sale.
• Passed RES-22:024 to grant an ingress/egress easement to City Water and Light (CWL), with two councilmembers recused.
• Passed RES-22:030 to set judges, clerks, and alternate workers for the 2022 City, Water and Light election.
• Passed RES-22:035 to set a public hearing on abandoning a drainage easement in Hill Park Addition.
• Adopted ORD-22:008 to waive competitive bidding and purchase a used tractor for the Parks Department.
• Held ORD-22:004, ORD-22:006, ORD-22:010, and ORD-22:012 at first reading.
• Held ORD-22:002, ORD-22:005, and ORD-22:007 at second reading.

Board of Zoning Adjustments

The Jonesboro Board of Zoning Adjustments is reviewing multiple applications for zoning variances. These include requests regarding signage, parking reductions, setbacks, and fence heights.

• 10' monument sign variance at 5210 Stadium Blvd
• 25% reduction in parking spaces at 816 East Parker Rd
• Adjusted setback for existing building at 910 Professional Acres Dr
• 8' tall privacy fence request at 3402 Turtle Creek Rd
• Reduced parking and building material requirements at 3914 Stadium Blvd

Metropolitan Area Planning Commission

The provided document contains only procedural boilerplate and does not list any specific agenda items for discussion or decision.

Finance & Administration Council Committee

The committee will consider introducing several ordinances and resolutions. Proposed items include mountain bike trail research, a tractor purchase for the Parks Department, and a property sale to Watson Ice Company, LLC.

• Ordinance to authorize a used tractor purchase for the Parks Department
• Contract with Studio Drift for mountain bike trail research and design
• Resolution for field sponsorship at Joe Mack Campbell Sports Complex by CME, Inc.
• Resolution to sell property at Lot 6 Block 1 North Main Street to Watson Ice Company, LLC

The Finance & Administration Committee recommended to the full Council an ordinance to waive competitive bidding and purchase a used tractor with attachments for the Parks Department. It also recommended a resolution to contract with CME, Inc. for sponsorship of an athletic field at Joe Mack Campbell Sports Complex, and a resolution to sell city-owned property at Lot 6 Block 1 North Main Street to Watson Ice Company, LLC. An ordinance for a mountain bike trail design contract with Studio Drift was temporarily postponed. The committee also approved the minutes from the January 25, 2022 meeting.

• Approved minutes of January 25, 2022 meeting (6-0)
• Recommended to Council ORD-22:008 to waive bidding and purchase used tractor for Parks Dept (6-0)
• Postponed temporarily ORD-22:009 for Studio Drift mountain bike trail plan (6-0)
• Recommended to Council RES-22:028 to contract with CME, Inc. for field sponsorship (6-0)
• Recommended to Council RES-22:029 to sell Lot 6 Block 1 N Main St to Watson Ice Company (6-0)

Public Works Council Committee

The Public Works Council Committee is considering ordinances for traffic sign placement and a roadway inventory agreement with First Step Pavement Management. The meeting also includes resolutions regarding a utility easement and change orders for the Craighead Technology Park rail expansion.

• Ordinance to place traffic signs at locations determined by the Traffic Control Committee
• Agreement with First Step Pavement Management to develop a roadway inventory
• Easement for ingress and egress for City Water and Light Plant at the Sports Complex
• Change order No. 2 for Craighead Technology Park rail expansion (Section II)
• Change order No. 1 for Craighead Technology Park rail expansion (Section I)

The Public Works Council Committee recommended to the full Council an ordinance to waive competitive bidding and authorize the mayor to contract with First Step Pavement Management for a $49,500 inventory of hard-surfaced roadways and sidewalks. The committee removed the emergency clause, meaning the ordinance will require three readings. The committee also recommended several other items, including a traffic sign ordinance, two easements, and two change orders for the Craighead Technology Park rail expansion project.

• Recommended ORD-22:004 (traffic signs) to Council (5-0)
• Recommended ORD-22:006 (road inventory contract) to Council without emergency clause (5-0)
• Recommended RES-22:024 (easement to City Water and Light) to Council (5-0)
• Recommended RES-22:026 (Change Order No. 2 for rail expansion) to Council (5-0)
• Recommended RES-22:027 (Change Order No. 1 for rail expansion) to Council (5-0)
• Approved minutes of January 4, 2022 meeting (5-0)

City Council

The Jonesboro City Council will review several ordinances regarding property rezonings and police vehicle purchases. The agenda also includes a request to apply for federal recreational trail funds. Additionally, the council will consider a private club permit application for a local restaurant.

• Rezoning 5712 C.W. Post Rd from industrial to general commercial
• Rezoning 1510 and 1604 Woodsprings Road to residential planned development
• Waiving bidding to purchase eight Chevrolet vehicles for police and administration
• Private club permit application for Umai Sushi & Grill at 1841 E. Highland
• Applying for federal funds for the ATV Park Trail

The Jonesboro City Council approved several items, including a $2.1M road contract, a rezoning for a truck stop, and a police vehicle purchase. The council also passed ordinances for traffic signs and police equipment. All votes were unanimous (11-0) with one member absent.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes and recreational trails grant application (11-0)
• Approved police vehicle purchase of 3 Tahoes, 4 F-150s, and 1 Tahoe (11-0)
• Approved rezoning at 5712 C.W. Post Rd from I-1 to C-3 for truck stop (11-0)
• Approved rezoning at 1510/1604 Woodsprings Rd from C-4 to PD-RS for 11 townhomes (11-0)
• Approved traffic sign ordinance (11-0)
• Approved rezoning at 5005 E. Nettleton Ave (11-0)
• Approved police equipment purchase waiver (11-0)

Metropolitan Area Planning Commission

The Metropolitan Area Planning Commission is reviewing two rezoning applications. One request involves changing 2.35 acres at 1510 and 1604 Woodsprings Road to a residential planned development. Another seeks to rezone 27.76 acres at 5712 C.W. Post Road from industrial to general commercial use.

• Rezoning of 1510 and 1604 Woodsprings Road to PD-RS residential development
• Rezoning of 5712 C.W. Post Road from I-1 LUO to C-3 general commercial district
• Approval of December 14, 2021 meeting minutes

The Metropolitan Area Planning Commission approved two rezoning requests. The first rezoned 2.35 acres at 1510 and 1604 Woodsprings Road from C-4 to PD-RS for 11 townhomes. The second rezoned 27.76 acres at 5712 C.W. Post Road from I-1 LUO to C-3 for a truck stop, with one dissenting vote. Both approvals included conditions requiring compliance with city engineering, stormwater, and planning requirements.

• Approved rezoning at 1510 and 1604 Woodsprings Road from C-4 to PD-RS for townhomes (6-0)
• Approved rezoning at 5712 C.W. Post Road from I-1 LUO to C-3 for truck stop (5-1)
• Approved minutes of December 14, 2021 meeting (6-0)

Finance & Administration Council Committee

The Finance & Administration Council Committee is considering an ordinance to purchase several Chevrolet vehicles without competitive bidding. The committee will also review a resolution to apply for federal-aid recreational trails program funds.

• Ordinance ORD-22:003 to waive bidding for three police Tahoes, four police Silverados, and one administration Tahoe
• Resolution RES-22:025 to apply for FY21 Recreational Motorized Trails Program funds from the Arkansas Department of Transportation

The Finance & Administration Committee recommended to the full Council an ordinance to waive competitive bidding and authorize the purchase of three police package Chevrolet Tahoes, four police package Ford F-150s, and one Chevrolet Tahoe for administration. The committee also recommended a resolution to apply for federal Recreational Trails Program funds for the ATV Park Trail at Craighead Forest. Both recommendations passed 4-0 with two members absent. The minutes from the January 11, 2022 meeting were approved.

• Approved minutes of January 11, 2022 meeting (4-0)
• Recommended to Council ordinance ORD-22:003 to waive bidding and purchase police vehicles (4-0)
• Recommended to Council resolution RES-22:025 to apply for RTP funds for ATV Park Trail (4-0)

Public Safety Council Committee

The January 18, 2022, meeting agenda for the Jonesboro Public Safety Council Committee contains only procedural items. The committee will conduct a roll call and elect a chair. No specific new business or pending items are listed on this agenda.

• Election of a committee chair
• Approval of December 21, 2021 meeting minutes

The Public Safety Council Committee met on January 18, 2022, and elected a chair (motion passed 3-0, with three members absent). The committee also approved the minutes from the December 21, 2021 meeting (passed 3-0). No other substantive decisions were made; the remaining items were informational discussions about mosquito control and speed limit changes.

• Elected a chair (motion passed 3-0)
• Approved minutes from December 21, 2021 meeting (passed 3-0)

Board of Zoning Adjustments

The Board is considering multiple applications for building setbacks, landscaping, and fence height variances. These include requests for properties on Stadium Blvd, Southwest Drive, and Brookshire Drive. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from November 16, 2021.

• Variance for exterior features and landscaping at 3315 Stadium Blvd
• Setback adjustments for properties on Southwest Drive
• Request for a 6-foot privacy fence at 5601 Brookshire Drive
• Ceiling height reduction request for 1020 East Washington Avenue
• Reduced lot depth and setback requests for West Monroe Avenue

The Board of Zoning Adjustments approved all six variance requests on the agenda, including a variance for Cavenaugh Auto Group at 3315 Stadium Blvd to use non-standard exterior materials and reduce landscaping requirements. Other approvals included setback variances for properties on Southwest Drive, Brookshire Drive, East Washington Avenue, Highland Drive, West Monroe Avenue, and Kingsbury Street. The board also approved the minutes from the November 16, 2021 meeting.

• Approved variance for 3315 Stadium Blvd (Cavenaugh Auto) for exterior materials, landscape buffer, and parking island reductions (3-0)
• Approved variance for 206, 250-266, & 268-276 Southwest Drive to adjust setbacks for existing buildings (3-0)
• Approved variance for 5601 Brookshire Drive for a 6' privacy fence (3-0)
• Approved variance for 1020 East Washington Avenue for 9' first-floor ceiling height (3-0)
• Approved variance for 6301 Highland Drive for setback and driveway relief (3-0)
• Approved variance for 1100 West Monroe Avenue for reduced lot depth and rear setback (3-0)
• Approved variance for 3003 Kingsbury Street for reduced side and rear setbacks (3-0)
• Approved minutes from November 16, 2021 meeting (3-0)

City Council

The Jonesboro City Council will vote on several resolutions, including a two-year lease for automated sanitation trucks and the purchase of right-of-way for road improvements. The agenda also includes applications for federal grant funds and multiple resolutions to place municipal liens on local properties.

• Two-year lease contract for five automated sanitation trucks, one frontload, and one rearload truck
• Purchase of additional right-of-way at 403 S Gee Street, 220 S Patrick Street, and 804 Creath Avenue
• Application for federal EDA American Rescue Plan Act grant funds for tourism and recreation
• Rezoning of property located at 5005 East Nettleton Avenue
• Resolutions to place municipal liens on properties including 4304 Race St. and 1314 Turner St.

The Jonesboro City Council approved the consent agenda with three resolutions removed, passed several ordinances including a fire truck repair waiver, and approved rezoning for properties on Neil Circle and Bettie Drive. Three municipal lien resolutions were postponed indefinitely because the liens were paid.

• Approved consent agenda with 3 resolutions removed (10-0)
• Postponed indefinitely RES-22:011, RES-22:013, RES-22:017 (10-0)
• Passed ORD-22:001 waiving competitive bidding for fire truck body work (10-0)
• Passed ORD-21:053 clarifying city clerk duties (10-0)
• Passed ORD-21:055 rezoning Neil Circle from I-2 to I-1 (10-0)
• Passed ORD-21:056 rezoning 209 Bettie Drive from R-1 to PD-R (10-0)
• Held ORD-21:054 (traffic signs) and ORD-21:057 (rezoning at 5005 E Nettleton) at second reading

Metropolitan Area Planning Commission

The Metropolitan Area Planning Commission will consider two rezoning applications. One request involves changing 2.35 acres on Woodsprings Road to a residential planned development. A second request proposes changing 27.76 acres on C.W. Post Road to a general commercial district.

• Rezoning 1510 and 1604 Woodsprings Road from C-4 to PD-RS
• Rezoning 5712 C.W. Post Road from I-1 LUO to C-3

Finance & Administration Council Committee

The committee will review ordinances to waive competitive bidding for police equipment and fire truck repairs. Members will also consider a two-year lease for several sanitation trucks and an application for federal grant funds. Additionally, numerous resolutions regarding municipal liens on local properties are scheduled for consideration.

• Ordinance to waive competitive bidding for police vehicle equipment
• Ordinance to waive competitive bidding for fire truck body work
• Two-year lease contract for seven sanitation trucks
• Application for federal American Rescue Plan Act grant funds
• Resolutions to place municipal liens on various properties

The Finance & Administration Committee recommended several ordinances and resolutions to the full City Council, including waiving competitive bidding for police vehicle equipment and fire truck body work, authorizing a two-year lease for seven sanitation trucks, and applying for an EDA grant for travel, tourism, and outdoor recreation. The committee also recommended placing municipal liens on 21 properties for unpaid code enforcement costs. All recommendations passed unanimously with a 5-0 vote.

• Recommended ordinance to waive competitive bidding for police vehicle equipment (5-0)
• Recommended ordinance to waive competitive bidding for fire truck body work (5-0)
• Recommended resolution authorizing two-year lease for 7 sanitation trucks (5-0)
• Recommended resolution to apply for EDA ARPA travel/tourism/outdoor recreation grant (5-0)
• Recommended 21 municipal liens on properties for unpaid code enforcement (5-0 each)

Public Works Council Committee

The committee will review resolutions for roadway improvements and property acquisitions. This includes proposals for right-of-way at 220 S Patrick Street, 804 Creath Avenue, and 403 S Gee Street. The agenda also covers continuing a joint funding agreement with the U.S. Geological Survey.

• Continuing a joint funding agreement with the U.S. Geological Survey for two streamgages
• Offer and acceptance to purchase property at 403 S Gee Street
• Purchase of additional right-of-way at 220 S Patrick Street for roadway improvements
• Purchase of additional right-of-way at 804 Creath Avenue for roadway improvements

The Public Works Council Committee met on January 4, 2022, and recommended several items to the full City Council. They approved a joint funding agreement with the U.S. Geological Survey for streamgage maintenance, and recommended the purchase of additional right-of-way at three locations for roadway improvements. They also recommended an indemnification agreement with Physics Capital Partners, LLC. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Elected John Street as chair (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of December 7, 2021 meeting (5-0)
• Recommended RES-21:294 USGS streamgage funding agreement to Council (5-0)
• Recommended RES-21:298 right-of-way purchase at 403 S Gee Street to Council (5-0)
• Recommended RES-21:299 right-of-way purchase at 220 S Patrick Street to Council (5-0)
• Recommended RES-21:300 right-of-way purchase at 804 Creath Avenue to Council (5-0)
• Recommended RES-21:287 indemnification agreement with Physics Capital Partners to Council (5-0)

City Council

The council will review a resolution to acquire property at 105 North Drake Street and multiple zoning amendments. The agenda also includes janitorial service agreements and a firefighter grant application. Additionally, the council will review November 2021 financial statements.

• Property acquisition at 105 North Drake Street
• Rezoning of 505 East Nettleton Avenue
• Janitorial service agreements for Municipal Center and other locations
• Firefighter grant application through the AFG program
• Zoning boundary changes for Neil Circle and 209 Bettie Drive

The Jonesboro City Council approved a resolution to acquire property at 105 North Drake Street from Linda Hilderbrand, with all 12 members voting in favor. The council also passed several consent agenda items, including a resolution to apply for a federal firefighter grant and agreements with janitorial services. Several ordinances were held at first or second reading, including a rezoning for 5005 East Nettleton Avenue and a zoning change for 209 Bettie Drive.

• Approved resolution to acquire property at 105 N. Drake St. (12-0)
• Approved consent agenda including AFG grant application and janitorial service agreements (12-0)
• Held at first reading: traffic signs ordinance (ORD-21:054)
• Held at first reading: rezoning at 5005 E. Nettleton Ave. (ORD-21:057)
• Held at second reading: city clerk duties ordinance (ORD-21:053)
• Held at second reading: rezoning from I-2 to I-1 on Neil Circle (ORD-21:055)
• Held at second reading: rezoning at 209 Bettie Drive (ORD-21:056)
• Passed traffic signs ordinance on third reading (12-0)