Jonesboro meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Jonesboro agendas take up library and pension millage proposals, rezonings and a camping ordinance

Jonesboro's council committees and boards spent the past two weeks with agendas covering proposed property tax levies for the public library and the police and fire pension funds, several rezonings, municipal liens and an ordinance that would prohibit camping in city parks and parking lots. Every meeting summarized here is listed as agenda only, with minutes not yet published, so no votes, approvals or final outcomes are confirmed in the records provided.

Millage proposals for library and pensions

The Finance & Administration Council Committee's Oct. 13 agenda listed three proposed resolutions to levy taxes on real and personal property: RES-26:141, a proposed 1 mill tax for the public library; RES-26:142, a proposed 0.5 mill tax for the local fire pension and relief fund; and RES-26:143, a proposed 0.5 mill tax for the local police pension and relief fund. A mill is a unit used to set property tax rates.

The City Council's Oct. 20 agenda listed the same three proposals. The summaries do not include estimated revenue, the total amount the levies would raise, or the effect on an individual property's tax bill.

Rezonings on Church Street, Pine Street and Whiteman Creek

The Metropolitan Area Planning Commission met Tuesday, Oct. 13 at 5:30 PM at the Municipal Center, 300 S. Church Street. Its main item was RZ-26-16, a request by KPT Investments to change 2732 North Church from R-1 Single Family to C-3 General Commercial. The agenda also listed staff comments on the request and approval of minutes MIN-26:091 from the 09.22.26 meeting.

The City Council's Oct. 20 agenda listed two more zoning items: 300 E Pine Street from R-1 to RM-12 multi family residential, and 3030 Whiteman Creek Dr from C-2 to I-1 limited industrial and C-3 general commercial.

Zoning board variance requests

The Board of Zoning Adjustments met Oct. 20 with two appeal cases on its agenda. VR-26-31 is a request from Davidson Engineering for 6% additional lot coverage for a drive through lane. VR-26-32 is a request from Darrell Martin to eliminate a sidewalk and reduce required trees and shrubs. The board also was scheduled to review minutes from its Sept. 16, 2026 meeting.

Condemnation and traffic signs

The Public Safety Council Committee's Oct. 20 agenda included RES-26:148, a resolution to condemn property at 600 & 602 N. Church St. (Parcel # 01-144074-10300), and ORD-26:042, an ordinance to place traffic signs at locations determined by the Traffic Control Committee.

Camping ordinance

The City Council's Oct. 20 agenda listed an ordinance to prohibit camping outside designated locations in city parks and parking lots. The summary does not include an ordinance number or the text of the proposal.

Liens and grant applications

The Oct. 13 Finance & Administration agenda listed municipal liens on 823 Parkview ($275) and 1323 Haven ($315) under RES-26:144 and RES-26:145, plus RES-26:146 and RES-26:147, authorizations to apply for grants for crisis response and outdoor recreation. The two liens also appeared on the City Council's Oct. 20 agenda.

The City Council's Oct. 14 meeting had an agenda described as procedural boilerplate, with no specific ordinances, contracts or discussion items listed.

Coming up

The Finance & Administration Council Committee meets Oct. 27 with several lien resolutions on its agenda: 300 E. Pine for $415, 2624 Richardson Drive for $335, and multiple $275 liens at various addresses including 1220 W. Monroe and 619 Fox Run. The committee will also consider an affiliation agreement with Arkansas State University for an infiltration partnership, and an amendment to the capital improvement budget to allocate funds for that partnership.

Residents can check the city's published agendas and minutes for the full text of each item and for results of the October meetings once minutes are posted.

Jonesboro millage proposals head to full council; rezonings, park contracts and E-911 radios also on agendas

Jonesboro's proposed property-tax rates for the public library and the police and fire pension funds appear on the Oct. 20 City Council agenda after being listed for discussion at the Oct. 13 Finance & Administration Council Committee. No minutes have been published for any of the five meetings held in the past two weeks, so no votes, approvals or outcomes from those sessions could be confirmed as of Oct. 19.

The three resolutions are RES-26:141, a proposed 1 mill tax for the public library; RES-26:142, a proposed 0.5 mill tax for the local fire pension and relief fund; and RES-26:143, a proposed 0.5 mill tax for the local police pension and relief fund. A mill is a unit used to set property tax rates. The agenda summaries do not state how much money the levies would raise or what the current rates are.

Rezonings: 300 E Pine St. and 3030 Whiteman Creek Dr.

Two rezoning ordinances were scheduled for first readings at the Oct. 8 City Council meeting and appear again on the Oct. 20 agenda.

• **300 E Pine Street**: from R-1 single family to RM-12 multi family, requested by Carrington Morehouse.
• **3030 Whiteman Creek Dr.**: from C-2 downtown fringe commercial to I-1 limited industrial and C-3 general commercial, requested by Jeremy Bevill for Heartland Self Storage, LLC.

The Oct. 8 agenda placed most items on the consent agenda, which passes in one motion without separate discussion unless a council member pulls an item.

Planning Commission: 2732 North Church

The Metropolitan Area Planning Commission's Oct. 13 agenda listed rezoning RZ-26-16, a request by KPT Investments to change 2732 North Church from R-1 single family to C-3 general commercial, along with staff comments and approval of minutes from the 09.22.26 meeting.

Park contracts, E-911 radios and liens

The Oct. 8 City Council agenda also listed contracts with ACS Playground Adventures and Landscape Structures, Inc. for playground and synthetic turf at a new city park on Disciple Drive, and an agreement with Motorola Solutions for radio equipment and dispatch consoles for the Jonesboro E-911 Center. Neither contract value is stated in the agenda summary.

Code enforcement liens appeared on two agendas: $275 at 2612 Crawford Drive, $275 at 700 Melody and $315 at 2106 Cotton on Oct. 8, and $275 at 823 Parkview and $315 at 1323 Haven at the Oct. 13 committee, with the Parkview and Haven liens also listed for Oct. 20.

Drainage easements

The Public Works Council Committee's Oct. 8 agenda listed RES-26:121, accepting a permanent drainage easement from Southern Hills Real Estate LLC, and RES-26:122, accepting a permanent drainage easement from Evelyn M. Abbott Trust, John Engelhardt, Trustee, both for drainage improvements. The agenda also noted the meeting was rescheduled due to National Night Out.

What is and is not confirmed

Every summary provided for the past two weeks is marked as an agenda with minutes not yet published. That means the record shows what was scheduled to be considered, not what was decided. No vote tallies were available for any item, and the Oct. 14 City Council agenda supplied consists of procedural boilerplate with no ordinances, contracts or discussion items listed.

Coming up

Oct. 20, Public Safety Council Committee — RES-26:148, a resolution to condemn property at 600 & 602 N. Church St. (Parcel # 01-144074-10300), and ORD-26:042, an ordinance to place traffic signs at locations determined by the Traffic Control Committee.

Oct. 20, City Council — the library and pension millage resolutions, the two rezonings, the Parkview and Haven liens, and an ordinance to prohibit camping outside designated locations in city parks and parking lots.

Jonesboro roundup: rezonings and E-911 radio deal on council agenda; millage proposals ahead

Jonesboro's City Council met Oct. 8 with an agenda that included two rezoning requests, playground contracts for a new park on Disciple Drive, and a Motorola Solutions agreement for E-911 radio equipment. Most of those items sat on the consent agenda, which passes in one motion unless a council member pulls an item. Minutes from the meeting have not been published, so the outcomes are not yet confirmed in the public record. The same is true of the two committee meetings below: what is available is the agenda, not the result.

City Council, Oct. 8

The council met Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. at the Municipal Center, 300 S. Church Street. The meeting was rescheduled because of National Night Out.

Agenda items included two rezoning requests: 300 E Pine Street, from R-1 single family to RM-12 multi family, requested by Carrington Morehouse; and 3030 Whiteman Creek Dr, from C-2 downtown fringe commercial to I-1 limited industrial and C-3 general commercial, requested by Jeremy Bevill for Heartland Self Storage, LLC. The council was also scheduled to hear first readings of the two rezoning ordinances and third readings of ordinances covering council sponsorship rules, invocation procedure, and meeting-notice timelines.

Also listed: municipal liens of $275 at 2612 Crawford Drive, $275 at 700 Melody, and $315 at 2106 Cotton for code enforcement; contracts with ACS Playground Adventures and Landscape Structures, Inc. for playground and synthetic turf at a new city park on Disciple Drive; and an agreement with Motorola Solutions for radio equipment and dispatch consoles for the Jonesboro E-911 Center. The agenda states no dollar amounts for the contracts, and no vote tallies were available.

Finance & Administration Committee, Sept. 29

The committee met Sept. 29, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. at the Municipal Center to review resolutions introduced for City Council action. The list included sponsorship agreements with Cavenaugh Automotive Group for Parks & Recreation elementary basketball, youth basketball, youth soccer, and admission passes and tickets (RES-26:126 through RES-26:129); an agreement with ACS Playground Adventures for playground and synthetic turf surfacing at the Disciple Drive park (RES-26:131); an agreement with Landscape Structures, Inc. for a custom playground package at the same park (RES-26:132); and accepting a low bid and issuing a purchase order to Wilkins Electric, LLC for a street lighting circuit on Washington Avenue from Marion Berry to Borgman Street (RES-26:133).

The committee also reviewed municipal liens of $275 at 2612 Crawford Drive (Randy and Aley Crawford), $275 at 700 Melody (Ignacio & Emilee Patino), and $315 at 2106 Cotton (Mickaul Rolland), and an agreement with Motorola Solutions for radio equipment, dispatch consoles, installation and services for the Jonesboro E-911 Center under Sourcewell contract 0300425-MOTS PS-000203850 (RES-26:140). The agenda text states no dollar amounts.

Public Works Committee, Oct. 8

The committee met Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. at the Municipal Center, also rescheduled because of National Night Out. It was set to consider minutes from its Sept. 1, 2026 meeting (MIN-26:086) and two resolutions authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to accept permanent drainage easements for drainage improvements: RES-26:121, from Southern Hills Real Estate LLC, and RES-26:122, from Evelyn M. Abbott Trust, John Engelhardt, Trustee. Public comments were scheduled before adjournment. No pending items were listed.

Coming up

Two meetings are scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 13.

The Finance & Administration Council Committee will take up proposed property tax levies: RES-26:141, a proposed 1 mill tax for the public library; RES-26:142, a proposed 0.5 mill tax for the local fire pension and relief fund; and RES-26:143, a proposed 0.5 mill tax for the local police pension and relief fund. A mill is a unit used to express property tax rates. The committee will also review municipal liens for 823 Parkview ($275) and 1323 Haven ($315), and grant applications for crisis response and outdoor recreation (RES-26:146 and RES-26:147). No meeting time is listed in the available agenda.

The Metropolitan Area Planning Commission meets at 5:30 p.m. at the Municipal Center, 300 S. Church Street. Its main item is rezoning request RZ-26-16 from KPT Investments for 2732 North Church, from R-1 Single Family to C-3 General Commercial. The commission will also approve minutes from its 09.22.26 meeting (MIN-26:091) and hear staff comments.

Jonesboro boards weigh police facility purchase, rezoning, and rail crossing closure

Over the past two weeks, Jonesboro city boards and committees reviewed several proposals, including a potential purchase of a police facility, two rezoning requests, and a plan to close a rail crossing. No decisions have been made yet; all recent meetings were agenda-only, and minutes have not been published.

Police facility purchase and financing

The most significant item under consideration is the purchase of property at 1709 East Highland Drive for police department operations. The Finance & Administration Council Committee on August 11 and the City Council on August 18 both considered a resolution to buy the property and an ordinance authorizing a general revenue promissory note to finance the purchase and improvements. No dollar amount for the purchase or note was listed in the agendas.

Rezoning requests

Two rezoning requests were on the August 11 Metropolitan Area Planning Commission agenda and the August 18 City Council agenda. The first, RZ-26-12, would change 1411 Southern Ridge Blvd from PD-M Multi-Family to PD-M Commercial, submitted by Jeremy Bevill. The second, on the City Council agenda, would rezone 2038 N. Church St from C-3 to RM-12 LUO multi-family. No applicant name was provided for the second request.

Rail crossing closure

The Public Safety Council Committee on August 18 considered a resolution (RES-26:101) to permanently close the Airport Road (Arkansas Highway 351) at-grade crossing with the Union Pacific Railroad (DOT# 787795S) once a new grade-separated crossing is built at the same location. The committee also reviewed the July 2026 vector mosquito control report.

Code enforcement liens and other items

The Finance & Administration Committee on August 11 considered placing municipal liens for code enforcement costs on six properties: $275 each at 211 Scott, 2612 Crawford Drive, 2404 Brazos, 213 Nisbett, and 700 Melody, and $335 at 823 Parkview. The City Council consent agenda on August 18 included municipal liens of $275 each on five properties, though the addresses were not listed in the summary.

Other items under review include:

• A resolution to apply for an FY2027 Outdoor Recreation Matching Grant from the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism.
• A resolution to apply for a Delta Regional Authority 2026 Community Infrastructure Fund grant.
• Three ordinances amending city council rules (sponsorship, invocation procedures, and notice timelines) and a resolution for board appointments as recommended by Mayor Harold Copenhaver.
• Two variance requests before the Board of Zoning Adjustments on August 18: one from Walter Jackson for a duplex without street-facing doors and rear parking, and one from Moss Fencing for a 6-foot fence along a front property line at 5435 E Nettleton.

Upcoming

The Finance & Administration Council Committee will meet on August 25 to consider two resolutions: one requesting free utility services from City Water and Light for city-owned property, and another amending the FY2026 budget to fund two 2026 Chevrolet 1500 Crew Cab 4x4 trucks for the Fire Department. The committee will also approve minutes from its August 6 and August 11 meetings.

Jonesboro Council to weigh police facility purchase, rezoning requests

Jonesboro city boards and committees have a busy week ahead, with the City Council set to consider a police facility purchase and several rezoning requests. Recent meetings covered road work, trail contracts, and code enforcement liens, but minutes have not yet been published, so no decisions are confirmed.

Recent meetings

City Council (Aug. 4)

The council held a public hearing on abandoning a 15-foot alley between 1810 and 1812 Henry Street. The agenda included municipal liens totaling $2,785 for code violations at six properties: 218 W. Forrest ($315), 413 Parkview ($1,240), 616 E. Oak ($275), 704 Vine ($275), 1702 W. Nettleton ($315), and 5017 Mt. Carmel ($465). The council also considered zoning changes at 2038 N. Church St (C-3 to RM-12 LUO), 1400 Southern Ridge Blvd (R-1 to C-3 LUO), and 2911 Browns Lane (R-3 to C-3). A $2.1 million contract with RL Persons Construction for the South Caraway Road widening project and a revised 2026 employee handbook were on the agenda.

Public Works Council Committee (Aug. 4)

The committee considered accepting a fee proposal for Marion Berry Pkwy Multiuse Trail construction administration and inspection services, an agreement with Bacon Farmer Workman Engineering & Testing for Higginbottom Trail professional services, and an affiliation agreement with the University of Arkansas for the Turtle Creek Wetland Partnership, along with a capital improvement budget amendment.

Finance & Administration Council Committee (Aug. 6)

A special called meeting with the Public Safety Council Committee featured only a public discussion (COM-26:042) about the Shelter Insurance Agency building. No vote was taken.

Board of Zoning Adjustments (Aug. 11)

The board considered a variance request (VR-26-23) from William Walker to remove a cross-access requirement at 2308 S Caraway Road.

Finance & Administration Council Committee (Aug. 11)

The committee considered municipal liens of $275 each on properties at 211 Scott, 2612 Crawford Drive, 2404 Brazos, 213 Nisbett, and 700 Melody, plus $335 at 823 Parkview. It also reviewed resolutions to apply for an FY2027 Outdoor Recreation Matching Grant from Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism and a Delta Regional Authority 2026 Community Infrastructure Fund grant. A resolution to purchase property at 1709 East Highland Drive for police operations and an ordinance authorizing a general revenue promissory note for the purchase and improvements were introduced.

Metropolitan Area Planning Commission (Aug. 11)

The commission considered a rezoning request (RZ-26-12) for 1411 Southern Ridge Blvd from PD-M Multi-Family to PD-M Commercial, submitted by Jeremy Bevill.

Coming up

Public Safety Council Committee (Aug. 18)

The committee will consider Resolution RES-26:101 to permanently close the Airport Road (Arkansas Highway 351) at-grade crossing with Union Pacific Railroad once a grade-separated crossing is built. It will also review the July 2026 vector mosquito control report (COM-26:043) and approve minutes from the July 21 meeting.

Nominating and Rules Committee (Aug. 18)

The committee will consider three ordinances amending council rules: ORD-26:031 (sponsorship of legislation), ORD-26:032 (invocation procedure), and ORD-26:033 (notice timelines for special meetings). It will also consider Resolution RES-26:102 for appointments to boards and commissions as recommended by Mayor Harold Copenhaver.

City Council (Aug. 18)

The council will hold a special called meeting with committee sessions. Main items include a resolution to purchase 1709 East Highland Drive for police operations, an ordinance authorizing a general revenue promissory note for the facility, and rezoning requests at 1411 Southern Ridge Blvd and 2038 N. Church St. The consent agenda includes municipal liens of $275 each on five properties for code enforcement.

Board of Zoning Adjustments (Aug. 18)

The board will hear two variance requests: VR-26-24 from Walter Jackson for a duplex without street-facing doors and with rear parking, and VR-26-25 from Moss Fencing to extend a fence to 6 feet along the front northwest property line at 5435 E Nettleton. It will also approve minutes from the Aug. 11 meeting.

Jonesboro meeting agendas include $2.1M road widening contract, zoning changes

Recent Jonesboro city meetings were held over the past two weeks, but official minutes have not yet been published, so no final votes or decisions are available. The most consequential item on the agendas was a $2.1 million contract for the South Caraway Road widening project, which the City Council was scheduled to consider on Aug. 4. Other items included municipal liens, zoning changes, and trail-related agreements.

City Council (Aug. 4)

The City Council met at 5:30 p.m. on Aug. 4. Its agenda included:

• A public hearing on abandoning a 15-foot alley between 1810 and 1812 Henry Street.
• A vote on municipal liens totaling $2,785 for code violations at six properties: 218 W. Forrest ($315), 413 Parkview ($1,240), 616 E. Oak ($275), 704 Vine ($275), 1702 W. Nettleton ($315), and 5017 Mt. Carmel ($465).
• Consideration of zoning changes for 2038 N. Church St (C-3 to RM-12 LUO), 1400 Southern Ridge Blvd (R-1 to C-3 LUO), and 2911 Browns Lane (R-3 to C-3).
• Approval of a $2.1 million contract with RL Persons Construction for the South Caraway Road widening project.
• Adoption of a revised 2026 employee handbook.

The agenda also included a special presentation on the NEA Children's Museum project.

Finance & Administration Committee (Jul. 28)

This committee met on July 28 and considered:

• A contract for the South Caraway Road Widening Project (Job No. 2026:20) with RL Persons Construction, Inc.
• Adoption of a revised City of Jonesboro employee handbook.
• Municipal liens for code enforcement costs: $1,240 for 413 Parkview, $465 for 5017 Mt. Carmel, $315 for 218 W. Forrest, $275 for 616 E. Oak, $275 for 704 Vine, and $315 for 1702 W. Nettleton.

Public Works Council Committee (Aug. 4)

This committee met on Aug. 4 and had on its agenda:

• Acceptance of a fee proposal for construction administration and inspection services for the Marion Berry Pkwy Multiuse Trail.
• An agreement with Bacon Farmer Workman Engineering & Testing for Higginbottom Trail professional services.
• An affiliation agreement with the University of Arkansas for the Turtle Creek Wetland Partnership, along with a capital improvement budget amendment.

Metropolitan Area Planning Commission (Jul. 28)

The commission reviewed three subdivision plats:

• Preliminary subdivision: The Woods at 141 (PP-26-11)
• Final plat: Brookshire Place, Phase III (PP-26-13)
• Final replat: East Arkansas Area Agency Of Aging 1st Replat (PP-26-12)

Special Called Meeting (Aug. 6)

The Finance & Administration Council Committee held a special called meeting jointly with the Public Safety Council Committee. The only substantive item was a public discussion (COM-26:042) about the Shelter Insurance Agency building. No votes were taken.

Coming up

Two meetings are scheduled for Aug. 11:

• **Metropolitan Area Planning Commission** will consider a rezoning request (RZ-26-12) for 1411 Southern Ridge Blvd from PD-M Multi-Family to PD-M Commercial, submitted by Jeremy Bevill.
• **Board of Zoning Adjustments** will hold a special called meeting to consider a variance request (VR-26-23) from William Walker to remove a cross-access requirement at 2308 S Caraway Road.

Both meetings are open to the public. Agendas and minutes, when available, are posted on the city's official website.

Jonesboro Council to Vote on $2.1M Road Contract, Zoning Changes, and Alley Abandonment

The Jonesboro City Council meets August 4, 2026, at 5:30 PM to vote on a $2.1 million contract for the South Caraway Road widening project, three zoning changes, and a public hearing on abandoning a 15-foot alley between 1810 and 1812 Henry Street.

City Council — August 4

The council's agenda includes a vote on a $2.1 million contract with RL Persons Construction, Inc. for the South Caraway Road widening project (Job No. 2026:20). The Finance & Administration Council Committee discussed the same contract at its July 28 meeting.

Council members will also vote on municipal liens totaling $2,785 for code violations across six properties: 218 W. Forrest ($315), 413 Parkview ($1,240), 616 E. Oak ($275), 704 Vine ($275), 1702 W. Nettleton ($315), and 5017 Mt. Carmel ($465).

Three zoning changes are on the agenda: 2038 N. Church St from C-3 to RM-12 LUO, 1400 Southern Ridge Blvd from R-1 to C-3 LUO, and 2911 Browns Lane from R-3 to C-3.

A public hearing is scheduled on abandoning the 15-foot alley between 1810 and 1812 Henry Street. The council will also consider adopting a revised 2026 employee handbook and will hear a special presentation on the NEA Children's Museum project.

Public Works Council Committee — August 4

The Public Works Council Committee will vote on three trail-related items: a fee proposal for construction administration and inspection services for the Marion Berry Pkwy Multiuse Trail, an agreement with Bacon Farmer Workman Engineering & Testing for Higginbottom Trail professional services, and an affiliation agreement with the University of Arkansas for the Turtle Creek Wetland Partnership that includes a capital improvement budget amendment.

Recent Meetings — No Minutes Published

Minutes have not yet been published for five meetings held over the past two weeks, so outcomes are not yet confirmed.

City Council (July 21): The agenda included a $275 municipal lien on 2612 Crawford (Parcel 01-144273-02300), a notice of intent for a FEMA Flood Mitigation Assistance grant for the North Main Street Detention Pond Project, facility usage agreements with Jonesboro Jets, Inc. and Shark Wave Aquatics Team, and setting a public hearing on the Henry Street alley abandonment.

Board of Zoning Adjustments (July 21): Six variance requests were on the agenda — fence height and setback variances at 2308 S Caraway Rd (VR-26-17) and 906 Oakland Dr (VR-26-19), a limestone surface storage lot variance at 3013 Ole Feed House Rd (VR-26-18), a storage square footage variance at 910 Strawfloor Dr (VR-26-20), and building setback variances at 218 and 220 Labaume St and 317 Southwest Dr (VR-26-21 and VR-26-22).

Public Safety Council Committee (July 21): Items included a resolution to condemn property at 2210 Willow Rd (RES-26:072), an ordinance to place traffic signs at locations determined by the Traffic Control Committee (ORD-26:024), and mosquito abatement updates including a June 2026 Vector Mosquito Control report and a program update from representative Jim Stark.

Finance & Administration Council Committee (July 28): Alongside the South Caraway Road widening contract and employee handbook revision, the committee discussed the six municipal liens later placed on the August 4 council agenda.

Metropolitan Area Planning Commission (July 28): Three subdivision plats were reviewed: a preliminary subdivision for The Woods at 141 (PP-26-11), a final plat for Brookshire Place Phase III (PP-26-13), and a final replat for the East Arkansas Area Agency of Aging 1st Replat (PP-26-12).

Coming Up

• **City Council** — August 4, 2026, 5:30 PM: Votes on the $2.1M South Caraway Road contract, zoning changes, municipal liens, alley abandonment public hearing, and employee handbook.
• **Public Works Council Committee** — August 4, 2026: Votes on three trail and wetland agreements.

Jonesboro roundup: FEMA flood grant, zoning requests, and transit changes on council agendas

Jonesboro city bodies spent the first half of July lining up zoning decisions, grant applications, and transit proposals for council consideration. Because minutes from the recent meetings have not yet been published, outcomes for most items below are not confirmed — the information comes from meeting agendas.

City Council: Transit, rezoning, and grants on July 7 agenda

The City Council's July 7 agenda included proposed transit service changes and fare adjustments from GOJO, the regional transit operator. The council was also scheduled to consider two rezoning requests: 2911 Browns Lane from R-3 to C-3, and 1004 N. Caraway Road from R-1 to Planned Development.

Other agenda items included a municipal lien of $5,566 for property at 2410 W. Matthews, FEMA grant applications for firefighter assistance and fire prevention, and an engineering fee proposal for the S. Caraway Road widening project. Minutes have not been published, so it is not yet known which items were approved.

Public Services Committee: Sports Advisory Board ordinance

On July 6, the Public Services Council Committee held a special called meeting to discuss Ordinance ORD-26:013 regarding the Sports Advisory Board, which had been previously tabled. The agenda indicates the discussion focused on the establishment or regulation of the board. No minutes are available yet.

Public Works Committee: Stormwater manual update

The Public Works Council Committee met July 7 to consider Ordinance ORD-26:020, which would amend Appendix 7 of the city's Stormwater Drainage Design Manual. The item was sponsored by the Engineering department. Minutes are not yet published.

Finance Committee: FEMA grant and facility agreements

On July 14, the Finance & Administration Council Committee agenda included a resolution to authorize a FEMA Flood Mitigation Assistance grant for the North Main Street Detention Pond project. The committee was also scheduled to consider facility usage agreements with Jonesboro Jets, Inc. and Shark Wave Aquatics Team for 2026, and a municipal lien of $275 on property at 2612 Crawford. Approval of June 30 meeting minutes was also listed. Outcomes are not confirmed.

Planning Commission: Rezoning and subdivision plats

The Metropolitan Area Planning Commission met July 14 with three main items on its agenda: a rezoning request (RZ-26-11) by Fisher Arnold to rezone 1400 Southern Ridge Blvd from R-1 to C-3, a preliminary plat (PP-26-10) for Southern Oaks Phase 2 subdivision, and a site plan (SP-26-01) for Citadel Minor Phase 1. The commission was also scheduled to approve minutes from its June 23 meeting. Results are not yet available.

Coming up

July 21 — City Council: Will consider resolutions including the $275 municipal lien on 2612 Crawford, a FEMA Flood Mitigation Assistance notice of intent for the North Main Street Detention Pond, facility usage agreements with Jonesboro Jets and Shark Wave Aquatics Team, and setting a public hearing on abandoning a 15-foot alley between 1810 and 1812 Henry Street.

July 21 — Board of Zoning Adjustments: Will review six variance requests (VR-26-17 through VR-26-22) covering fence heights, setbacks, surface storage, and building setbacks at properties including 2308 S Caraway Rd, 3013 Ole Feed House Rd, 910 Strawfloor Dr, 906 Oakland Dr, and 218 and 220 Labaume St.

July 21 — Public Safety Council Committee: Will discuss a resolution (RES-26:072) to condemn property at 2210 Willow Rd., an ordinance (ORD-26:024) to place traffic signs, and receive a June 2026 mosquito control report and a mosquito abatement program update from representative Jim Stark.

Jonesboro committees weigh road widening, transit changes, and zoning requests; minutes pending

Jonesboro's city committees and council met over the past two weeks to take up road widening costs, transit fare changes, zoning requests, and public safety grants — but because minutes have not yet been published for any of the recent meetings, only the agendas are available to review. No final actions can be confirmed from the public record at this time.

Finance & Administration Committee — June 30

The committee's agenda listed several resolutions for review, including construction engineering and inspection services for the S Caraway Road widening project and a U.S. DOT FY26 Bridge Investment Program planning grant application.

The agenda also included two municipal liens: $5,566 against 2410 W Matthews (George Hannah Sr) and $865 against 300 E Pine Street (Unicorn, LLC). Additional items were a proposal for extra services at the park on Disciple Drive and new hire incentive terms for the Jonesboro Police Department.

Minutes for this meeting have not been published.

Public Services Committee — July 6

A special called meeting was scheduled to discuss tabled Ordinance ORD-26:013, which concerns the Sports Advisory Board. The agenda indicates the discussion focused on the establishment or regulation of that board. Minutes have not been published.

Public Works Committee — July 7

The committee was set to consider Ordinance ORD-26:020, which would amend Appendix 7 of the city's Stormwater Drainage Design Manual. The proposal was sponsored by the Engineering department. Minutes have not been published.

City Council — July 7

The council agenda included proposed transit service changes and fare adjustments by GOJO, along with two rezoning requests: 2911 Browns Lane from R-3 to C-3, and 1004 N. Caraway Road from R-1 to Planned Development.

The agenda also listed the $5,566 municipal lien for 2410 W. Matthews, FEMA grant applications for firefighter assistance and fire prevention, and the S. Caraway Road widening project engineering fee proposal. Minutes have not been published, so no votes or final decisions are confirmed.

Coming up

Metropolitan Area Planning Commission — July 14: A public hearing is scheduled on RZ-26-11, a request by Fisher Arnold to rezone 1400 Southern Ridge Blvd from R-1 (residential) to C-3 (commercial). Commissioners will also consider a preliminary plat for Southern Oaks Phase 2 subdivision (PP-26-10) and a site plan for Citadel Minor Phase 1 (SP-26-01), plus approval of minutes from the June 23 meeting.

Finance & Administration Council Committee — July 14: The committee will consider a FEMA FMA grant for the North Main Street Detention Pond project, facility usage agreements with Jonesboro Jets, Inc. and Shark Wave Aquatics Team for 2026, and a $275 municipal lien on 2612 Crawford. The committee is also scheduled to approve minutes from its June 30 meeting.

Road widening, rezoning, police incentives on Jonesboro meeting agendas

Jonesboro city committees and the planning commission have met over the past two weeks to review several proposals, including a major road widening project, rezoning requests, and new hire incentives for police. No final votes were taken at either meeting, as minutes have not yet been published.

Road widening and bridge grants

The Finance & Administration Council Committee, meeting June 30, reviewed a resolution for construction engineering and inspection services for the S Caraway Road widening project. The committee also discussed applying for a U.S. DOT FY26 Bridge Investment Program planning grant. Both items are pending further action.

Rezoning requests

The Metropolitan Area Planning Commission, meeting June 23, considered two rezoning applications. One would change the use of property at 2038 N Caraway St from C-3 to RM-12, submitted by NK & Sons Investments. The other would rezone land at Halsey Brown's Lane from R-3 to C-3, submitted by John Easley. The commission also reviewed the final plat for Phase VI of the Savannah Hills subdivision.

Similar rezoning requests are scheduled for the July 7 City Council meeting: a request to rezone 2911 Browns Lane from R-3 to C-3, and a request to rezone 1004 N Caraway Road from R-1 to Planned Development.

Other business

The Finance & Administration Committee also discussed new hire incentive terms for the Jonesboro Police Department, an additional services proposal for a park on Disciple Drive, and two municipal liens: $5,566 against property at 2410 W Matthews (George Hannah Sr) and $865 against property at 300 E Pine Street (Unicorn, LLC). No actions were taken on these items.

The upcoming City Council meeting includes a resolution on proposed transit service changes and fare adjustments by GOJO, as well as FEMA grant applications for firefighter assistance and fire prevention.

Coming up

• **July 6, 5:30 p.m.** — Public Services Council Committee special called meeting to discuss tabled Ordinance ORD-26:013 regarding the Sports Advisory Board.
• **July 7, 5:30 p.m.** — Public Works Council Committee to consider Ordinance ORD-26:020 amending the Stormwater Drainage Design Manual.
• **July 7, 6:30 p.m.** — City Council regular meeting with items including rezoning requests, transit changes, and the S Caraway Road widening engineering fee proposal.