Jonesboro, AR

Metropolitan Area Planning Commission on 2026-09-08 5:30 PM

The Metropolitan Area Planning Commission is meeting to consider one rezoning request. Carrington Morehouse is asking to rezone property at 1100 Warren St. from R-1 Single Family to RM-12 Residential Multi-Family. The commission will also approve minutes from the August 11 meeting.

• Rezoning RZ-26-13: 1100 Warren St. from R-1 Single Family to RM-12 Residential Multi-Family
• Approval of minutes from 08.11.26 meeting

Finance & Administration Council Committee on 2026-09-08 4:00 PM

The Finance & Administration Committee will consider introducing an ordinance to align the city's general penalty with state law, and will review resolutions to place municipal liens on 15 properties for unpaid code enforcement costs. The committee will also consider resolutions to approve a banking depository services agreement with Farmers & Merchants Bank, endorse SANY Nutrition Group LLC for the Tax Back program, and amend a lease with the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission for the Forrest L. Wood Crowley's Ridge Nature Center. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and public comments.

• Ordinance ORD-26:036 to amend Section 1-7 of the Code of Ordinances to change general penalty to match state law
• 15 resolutions (RES-26:106 through RES-26:120) to place municipal liens on properties for amounts from $275 to $615
• Resolution RES-26:120 to enter into an agreement with Farmers & Merchants Bank for banking depository services
• Resolution RES-26:123 to certify local government endorsement of SANY Nutrition Group LLC for the Tax Back program
• Resolution RES-26:124 to amend the lease with the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission for the Forrest L. Wood Crowley's Ridge Nature Center

City Council on 2026-09-01 5:30 PM

The Jonesboro City Council will introduce ordinances for a city-wide 0.625% sales and use tax and a special election on the tax, and will hold readings on zoning, alley abandonment, traffic signs, and private club permits. The consent agenda includes routine items like minutes, a road closure agreement, board appointments, and a fire department truck purchase. Public comments are limited to 5 minutes per person for a total of 15 minutes.

• Ordinance to levy 0.625% city-wide sales and use tax (ORD-26:034)
• Ordinance calling special election on the 0.625% sales tax (ORD-26:035)
• Zoning change from PD-M multi-family to PD-M commercial at 1411 Southern Ridge Boulevard (ORD-26:030)
• Resolution to close Airport Road (AR 351) at Union Pacific Railroad crossing (RES-26:101)
• Budget amendment for two 2026 Chevrolet 1500 trucks for Fire Department (RES-26:104)

Public Works Council Committee on 2026-09-01 5:00 PM

The Public Works Council Committee will decide on an ordinance to annex territory to Jonesboro and a resolution to execute a traffic control device agreement. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and public comments.

• Ordinance ORD-26:029 to annex certain territory to the City of Jonesboro
• Resolution RES-26:105 to execute a traffic control device agreement
• Approval of minutes MIN-26:074 from August 4, 2026

Public Works Council Committee on 2026-09-01 5:00 PM

City Council on 2026-09-01 5:30 PM

Finance & Administration Council Committee on 2026-08-25 4:00 PM

Finance & Administration Council Committee on 2026-08-25 4:00 PM

The Finance & Administration Council Committee will meet to approve minutes from two prior meetings and introduce two resolutions. One resolution requests free utility services from City Water and Light for city-owned property, and the other amends the FY2026 budget to fund two 2026 Chevrolet 1500 crew cab 4x4 trucks for the Fire Department. No other substantive items are listed.

• Resolution RES-26:103 requesting free utility services from City Water and Light for city-owned property
• Resolution RES-26:104 to amend FY2026 budget for purchase of two 2026 Chevrolet 1500 crew cab 4x4 trucks for Fire Department
• Approval of minutes from August 6 and August 11, 2026 Finance Committee meetings

Board of Zoning Adjustments on 2026-08-18 1:30 PM

Nominating and Rules Committee on 2026-08-18 4:30 PM - SPECIAL CALLED MEETING

Public Safety Council Committee on 2026-08-18 5:00 PM

The Public Safety Council Committee will consider a resolution to permanently close the Airport Road (Arkansas Highway 351) at-grade intersection with the Union Pacific Railroad once a grade-separated crossing is completed. The committee will also receive a vector mosquito control report for July 2026 and approve minutes from the July 21 meeting.

• Resolution RES-26:101 to close Airport Road railroad crossing upon completion of grade-separated crossing
• Vector mosquito control report for July 2026
• Approval of minutes from July 21, 2026 meeting

City Council on 2026-08-18 5:30 PM

The Jonesboro City Council will consider several resolutions and ordinances, including the purchase of a property at 1709 East Highland Drive for police operations and the issuance of a promissory note to finance it. The consent agenda includes contracts for trail projects, municipal liens, and grant applications. Several zoning changes and private club permits are scheduled for readings.

• Purchase of 1709 East Highland Drive for police operations and related promissory note (ORD-26:028)
• Rezoning at 1411 Southern Ridge Blvd from PD-M multi-family to PD-M commercial (ORD-26:030)
• Rezoning at 2038 North Church St from C-3 to RM-12 with limited use overlay (ORD-26:022)
• Rezoning at 1400 Southern Ridge Blvd from R-1 to C-3 with limited use overlay (ORD-26:025)
• Municipal liens of $275 each on five properties for code enforcement

The City Council approved the purchase of property at 1709 East Highland Drive for police department operations, along with an ordinance authorizing a general revenue promissory note for the purchase and improvements. The council also passed several consent agenda items, including resolutions for trail projects, municipal liens, and grant applications. A resolution for a municipal lien at 211 Scott was postponed indefinitely after the property owner passed away.

• Approved purchase of 1709 E. Highland Drive for police operations (10-0)
• Approved ORD-26:028 authorizing promissory note for police facility (10-0)
• Approved consent agenda with 10 items, including trail agreements and municipal liens (10-0)
• Postponed indefinitely RES-26:092, municipal lien at 211 Scott (10-0)
• Approved ORD-26:020 amending stormwater drainage design manual (10-0)
• Approved rezoning at 2038 N. Church St. to RM-12 LUO (10-0)
• Approved rezoning at 1400 Southern Ridge Blvd. to C-3 LUO (10-0)
• Held at second reading: ORD-26:023, ORD-26:024, ORD-26:026, ORD-26:027

Public Safety Council Committee on 2026-08-18 5:00 PM

City Council on 2026-08-18 5:30 PM

The Jonesboro City Council will hold a special meeting with committee sessions and a regular agenda. Key items include a consent agenda covering resolutions for trail projects, municipal liens, and grant applications, plus new ordinances for a police facility purchase and a zoning change. Unfinished business includes ordinances on street abandonment, traffic signs, private club permits, and rezoning requests.

• Resolution to purchase property at 1709 E. Highland Drive for police operations
• Ordinance authorizing a general revenue promissory note for the police facility purchase
• Rezoning of 1411 Southern Ridge Boulevard from PD-M multi-family to PD-M commercial
• Rezoning of 2038 North Church Street from C-3 to PD-M with limited use
• Municipal liens of $275 each on five properties for code enforcement

Finance & Administration Council Committee on 2026-08-11 4:00 PM

The Finance & Administration Committee will introduce resolutions and ordinances, including purchasing a property at 1709 East Highland Drive for police operations, authorizing grant applications, and placing municipal liens on six properties for code enforcement violations. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and public comments.

• Resolution to purchase 1709 East Highland Drive for police department operations
• Ordinance authorizing a general revenue promissory note for police facility purchase and improvements
• Resolution to apply for FY2027 Outdoor Recreation Matching Grant from Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism
• Resolution to apply for Delta Regional Authority's 2026 Community Infrastructure Fund
• Six resolutions to place municipal liens ($275-$335) on properties at 211 Scott, 2612 Crawford Drive, 2404 Brazos, 213 Nisbett, 700 Melody, and 823 Parkview

Board of Zoning Adjustments on 2026-08-11 1:30 PM - SPECIAL CALLED MEETING

Metropolitan Area Planning Commission on 2026-08-11 5:30 PM

The Jonesboro Metropolitan Area Planning Commission will consider a preliminary subdivision for The Woods at 141 and a rezoning request by Jeremy Bevill for property at 1411 Southern Ridge Blvd. The rezoning would change the property from PD-M Multi-Family to PD-M Commercial. The commission will also approve minutes from the July 28 meeting and hear staff comments.

• Rezoning RZ-26-12: 1411 Southern Ridge Blvd from PD-M Multi-Family to PD-M Commercial
• Preliminary subdivision PP-26-11: The Woods at 141
• Approval of minutes from 07.28.26 meeting

Metropolitan Area Planning Commission on 2026-08-11 5:30 PM

The Metropolitan Area Planning Commission will review a rezoning request and a preliminary subdivision plat. The rezoning would change a property at 1411 Southern Ridge Blvd. from PD-M Multi-Family to PD-M Commercial. The commission will also consider the preliminary plat for The Woods at 141 subdivision.

• Rezoning RZ-26-12: Jeremy Bevill requests change from PD-M Multi-Family to PD-M Commercial at 1411 Southern Ridge Blvd.
• Preliminary subdivision PP-26-11: The Woods at 141
• Approval of minutes from the 07.28.26 meeting

Finance & Administration Council Committee on 2026-08-06 4:00 PM - SPECIAL CALLED MEETING IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE PUBLIC SAFETY COUNCIL COMMITTEE

The Finance & Administration Council Committee is holding a special meeting with the Public Safety Council Committee for a public discussion only about the Shelter Insurance Agency building. No votes will be taken on this item.

• Public discussion of the Shelter Insurance Agency building (COM-26:042)

Finance & Administration Council Committee on 2026-08-11 4:00 PM

The Finance & Administration Council Committee will vote on resolutions to place municipal liens on seven properties for code violations, each $275 or $335. They will also consider authorizing grant applications for outdoor recreation and community infrastructure, and a contract to buy 1709 East Highland Drive for police operations, along with an ordinance to issue a promissory note for that purchase.

• Resolution to purchase property at 1709 East Highland Drive for police department operations
• Ordinance authorizing a general revenue promissory note for the police facility purchase and improvements
• Seven municipal liens on properties at 211 Scott, 2612 Crawford Drive, 2404 Brazos, 213 Nisbett, 700 Melody, 823 Parkview ($335), and others ($275 each)
• Resolution to apply for FY2027 Outdoor Recreation Matching Grant from Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism
• Resolution to apply for Delta Regional Authority’s 2026 Community Infrastructure Fund

Finance & Administration Council Committee on 2026-08-06 4:00 PM - SPECIAL CALLED MEETING IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE PUBLIC SAFETY COUNCIL COMMITTEE

The Finance & Administration Council Committee is holding a special called meeting jointly with the Public Safety Council Committee. The only business is a public discussion about the Shelter Insurance Agency building, with no votes to be taken.

• Public discussion on Shelter Insurance Agency building (no votes)

Public Works Council Committee on 2026-08-04 5:00 PM

The Jonesboro Public Works Council Committee will consider three resolutions: accepting a fee proposal for construction administration and inspection services for the Marion Berry Parkway Multiuse Trail, entering an agreement with Bacon Farmer Workman Engineering for the Higginbottom Trail, and approving an affiliation agreement with the University of Arkansas for the Turtle Creek Wetland Partnership, including a capital improvement budget amendment.

• RES-26:089: Accept fee proposal for construction administration and inspection services for the Marion Berry Parkway Multiuse Trail
• RES-26:090: Enter agreement with Bacon Farmer Workman Engineering & Testing, Inc. for professional services on Higginbottom Trail
• RES-26:091: Affiliation agreement with University of Arkansas, Fayetteville for Turtle Creek Wetland Partnership and capital improvement budget amendment

The Public Works Council Committee recommended three resolutions to the full City Council: accepting a fee proposal for construction administration and inspection services for the Marion Berry Parkway Multiuse Trail, entering into a professional services agreement with Bacon Farmer Workman Engineering & Testing for the Higginbottom Trail, and entering into an affiliation agreement with the University of Arkansas for the Turtle Creek Wetland Partnership. All three motions passed 7-0. The committee also amended the Higginbottom resolution to include the contract dollar amount ($131,839.77) in the resolution text.

• Recommended RES-26:089 to Council: accept fee proposal for Marion Berry Pkwy Multiuse Trail construction admin/inspection (7-0)
• Recommended RES-26:090 to Council: enter agreement with Bacon Farmer Workman for Higginbottom Trail design (7-0)
• Amended RES-26:090 to include $131,839.77 contract amount in resolution (unanimous)
• Recommended RES-26:091 to Council: enter U of A affiliation agreement for Turtle Creek Wetland Partnership and amend capital budget (7-0)
• Approved minutes of July 7, 2026 meeting (7-0)

City Council on 2026-08-04 5:30 PM

The Jonesboro City Council will hold a public hearing on abandoning a 15-foot alley between 1810 and 1812 Henry Street, then consider ordinances on first, second, and third readings. Key items include accepting a low bid and contract for the South Caraway Road widening project, several municipal liens for code enforcement, and multiple zoning changes. The council will also receive an update on the NEA Children's Museum project and June 2026 financial statements.

• Public hearing and first reading on abandoning a 15' alley between 1810 and 1812 Henry Street
• Resolution to accept low bid and contract with RL Persons Construction for South Caraway Road widening project (Job No. 2026:20)
• Second reading of rezoning 2038 North Church Street from C-3 to RM-12 LUO (NK & Sons Investment)
• Second reading of rezoning 1400 Southern Ridge Blvd. from R-1 to C-3 LUO (Fisher Arnold)
• Third reading of rezoning 2911 Browns Lane from R-3 to C-3

The City Council approved the consent agenda, which included municipal liens, a revised employee handbook, and a road widening contract. Four ordinances were passed on third reading, including traffic pattern changes and a rezoning. Six items were held at first or second reading, including two private club permits and two rezoning requests. The council also heard a presentation from the NEA Children's Museum requesting a land lease, but took no action.

• Approved consent agenda (11-0)
• Passed ORD-26:017 modifying school traffic patterns (11-0)
• Passed ORD-26:019 placing traffic signs (11-0)
• Passed ORD-26:021 rezoning 2911 Browns Lane from R-3 to C-3 (11-0)
• Passed ORD-26:018 rezoning 1004 N. Caraway Road from R-1 to PD (11-0)
• Held ORD-26:023 alley abandonment at first reading
• Held ORD-26:024 traffic signs at first reading
• Held ORD-26:026 and ORD-26:027 private club permits at first reading

Public Works Council Committee on 2026-08-04 5:00 PM

The Public Works Council Committee will decide on three resolutions: accepting a fee proposal for construction administration and inspection services for the Marion Berry Parkway Multiuse Trail Project, entering into an agreement with Bacon Farmer Workman Engineering & Testing for Higginbottom Trail professional services, and an affiliation agreement with the University of Arkansas for the Turtle Creek Wetland Partnership with a budget amendment.

• Accept fee proposal for Marion Berry Parkway Multiuse Trail construction administration and inspection services
• Enter agreement with Bacon Farmer Workman Engineering & Testing for Higginbottom Trail professional services
• Affiliate with University of Arkansas for Turtle Creek Wetland Partnership and amend capital improvement budget

City Council on 2026-08-04 5:30 PM

The City Council will discuss several zoning changes and the adoption of a revised employee handbook. The body is also deciding on a contract for the South Caraway Road widening project and multiple municipal liens.

• Contract for South Caraway Road widening project with RL Persons Construction, Inc.
• Proposed zoning change from C-3 to RM-12 LUO at 2038 North Church Street
• Proposed zoning change from R-1 to C-3 LUO at 1400 Southern Ridge Blvd
• Public hearing for the abandonment of a 15’ alley between 1810 and 1812 Henry Street
• Municipal liens for properties at 218 W. Forrest ($315), 413 Parkview ($1,240), 616 E. Oak ($275), 704 Vine ($275), 1702 W. Nettleton ($315), and 5017 Mt. Carmel ($465)

Finance & Administration Council Committee on 2026-07-28 4:00 PM

The Finance & Administration Council Committee will decide on amending the city employee handbook and adopting a revised version. It will also vote on placing municipal liens on six properties for unpaid code enforcement violations totaling $2,885.

• Amend employee handbook (RES-26:074)
• Place $315 lien on 218 W. Forrest (RES-26:079)
• Place $1,240 lien on 413 Parkview (RES-26:080)
• Place $275 lien on 616 E. Oak (RES-26:081)
• Place $275 lien on 704 Vine (RES-26:082)

The Finance & Administration Committee voted 3-1 to recommend against a resolution that would have barred hiring relatives of the mayor or councilmembers, after debate over its impact on filling open positions. The committee recommended to the full council a revised employee handbook that includes a new AI policy, and also advanced a contract for the South Caraway Road widening project. Seven municipal liens on properties with unpaid code enforcement bills were recommended to council.

• Employee handbook nepotism amendment (RES-26:074) failed to be recommended to council (1-3)
• Revised employee handbook with AI policy (RES-26:085) recommended to council (4-0)
• South Caraway Road widening contract with RL Persons Construction (RES-26:086) recommended to council (4-0)
• Municipal lien on 218 W. Forrest, $315 (RES-26:079) recommended to council (4-0)
• Municipal lien on 413 Parkview, $1,240 (RES-26:080) recommended to council (4-0)
• Municipal lien on 616 E. Oak, $275 (RES-26:081) recommended to council (4-0)
• Municipal lien on 704 Vine, $275 (RES-26:082) recommended to council (4-0)
• Municipal lien on 1702 W. Nettleton, $315 (RES-26:083) recommended to council (4-0)

Metropolitan Area Planning Commission on 2026-07-28 5:30 PM

The Metropolitan Area Planning Commission will meet to approve minutes from its last meeting and discuss preliminary and final subdivision plats. The most consequential item is the final plat for Brookshire Place Phase III, a residential subdivision.

• Final plat approval for Brookshire Place Phase III (PP-26-13)
• Preliminary plat review for The Woods at 141 (PP-26-11)
• 1st replat for East Arkansas Area Agency on Aging (PP-26-12)

Metropolitan Area Planning Commission on 2026-07-28 5:30 PM

Finance & Administration Council Committee on 2026-07-28 4:00 PM

Board of Zoning Adjustments on 2026-07-21 1:30 PM