Jonesboro, AR

Board of Zoning Adjustments on 2026-10-20 1:30 PM

The Board of Zoning Adjustments will meet to consider two appeal cases regarding site requirements. The board will also review minutes from the September 16, 2026 meeting.

• VR-26-31: Davidson Engineering request for 6% additional lot coverage for a drive through lane
• VR-26-32: Darrell Martin request to eliminate a sidewalk and reduce required trees and shrubs

City Council on 2026-10-20 5:30 PM

Public Safety Council Committee on 2026-10-20 5:00 PM

City Council on 2026-10-20 5:30 PM

The City Council will vote on several tax levies and zoning changes. The agenda includes proposed millage taxes for the public library and police and fire pension funds, as well as requests for property rezoning.

• Proposed 1 mill tax for the public library
• Proposed 0.5 mill taxes each for local fire and police pension and relief funds
• Rezoning of 300 E Pine Street from R-1 to RM-12 multi family residential
• Rezoning of 3030 Whiteman Creek Dr from C-2 to I-1 and C-3
• Municipal liens on 823 Parkview ($275) and 1323 Haven ($315)

City Council on 2026-10-20 5:30 PM

The City Council will vote on several proposed millage taxes for the public library and police and fire pension funds. The meeting also includes votes on zoning changes, municipal liens, and park camping regulations.

• Proposed 1 mill tax for the public library and 0.5 mill taxes each for fire and police pension funds
• Rezoning of 300 E Pine Street from R-1 to RM-12 multi family residential
• Rezoning of 3030 Whiteman Creek Dr from C-2 to I-1 limited industrial and C-3 general commercial
• Municipal liens for 823 Parkview ($275) and 1323 Haven ($315)
• Ordinance to prohibit camping in city parks and parking lots outside designated areas

Public Safety Council Committee on 2026-10-20 5:00 PM

The Public Safety Council Committee will meet to discuss the introduction of a new traffic sign ordinance and a resolution to condemn specific property. The committee will also review minutes from the September 15, 2026, meeting.

• ORD-26:042: Ordinance to place traffic signs at locations determined by the Traffic Control Committee
• RES-26:148: Resolution to condemn property at 600 & 602 N. Church St. (Parcel # 01-144074-10300)

Metropolitan Area Planning Commission on 2026-10-13 5:30 PM

Finance & Administration Council Committee on 2026-10-13 4:00 PM

The Finance & Administration Council Committee will discuss several proposed tax levies on real and personal property. The body is also reviewing requests to place municipal liens on two properties and applications for state and federal grants.

• RES-26:141: Proposed 1 mill tax for the public library
• RES-26:142: Proposed 0.5 mill tax for the local fire pension and relief fund
• RES-26:143: Proposed 0.5 mill tax for the local police pension and relief fund
• RES-26:144 and RES-26:145: Municipal liens for $275 (823 Parkview) and $315 (1323 Haven)
• RES-26:146 and RES-26:147: Grant applications for crisis response and outdoor recreation

Public Works Council Committee on 2026-10-08 5:00 PM - NOTE: Rescheduled due to National Night Out

The Public Works Council Committee will meet to discuss the acceptance of two permanent drainage easements for the construction and maintenance of drainage improvements.

• Resolution RES-26:121: Permanent drainage easement from Southern Hills Real Estate LLC
• Resolution RES-26:122: Permanent drainage easement from Evelyn M. Abbott Trust

Finance & Administration Council Committee on 2026-10-13 4:00 PM

The Finance & Administration Council Committee will discuss resolutions to levy taxes for the public library and police and fire pension funds. The body will also review requests for municipal liens on two properties and applications for state and federal grants.

• RES-26:141: Proposed 1 mill tax for the public library
• RES-26:142 & RES-26:143: Proposed 0.5 mill taxes for fire and police pension and relief funds
• RES-26:144: Proposed $275 municipal lien on 823 Parkview
• RES-26:145: Proposed $315 municipal lien on 1323 Haven
• RES-26:146 & RES-26:147: Grant applications for crisis response and the Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership

City Council on 2026-10-08 5:30 PM - NOTE: Rescheduled due to National Night Out

The City Council will discuss several zoning changes and approve contracts for park equipment and street lighting. The meeting includes a legislative audit update and several resolutions for youth sports sponsorships.

• Rezoning of 300 E Pine Street from R-1 to RM-12 and 3030 Whiteman Creek Dr to I-1 and C-3
• Contracts with ACS Playground Adventures and Landscape Structures, Inc. for a new park on Disciple Drive
• Purchase order for Wilkins Electric, LLC for street lighting on Washington Avenue
• Land-use agreement with Northeast Arkansas Children’s Museum for 215 W. Monroe Avenue
• Municipal liens on properties at 2612 Crawford Drive ($275), 700 Melody ($275), and 2106 Cotton ($315)

The Jonesboro City Council approved a $620,000 package for playground equipment and installation at a new park on Disciple Drive, despite public concerns about incomplete plans. The council also authorized a contract with Motorola Solutions for E-911 radio equipment and passed several ordinances regarding council procedures and camping rules. A municipal lien was postponed indefinitely after the property owner paid the debt.

• Approved $620,000 for playground equipment and installation at new Disciple Drive park (10-0)
• Approved Motorola Solutions contract for E-911 radio equipment and consoles (10-0)
• Approved land-use agreement with Northeast Arkansas Children’s Museum at 215 W. Monroe Ave (10-0)
• Approved amendments to 2026 Capital Improvement Budget for pedestrian all-stops and NARTPC safety plan (10-0)
• Passed ordinance clarifying how council members may sponsor legislation (10-0)
• Passed ordinance establishing procedure for opening invocations at council meetings (9-1)
• Passed ordinance updating notice timelines for special called committee meetings (10-0)
• Postponed municipal lien at 700 Melody indefinitely after payment was made (10-0)

City Council on 2026-10-08 5:30 PM - NOTE: Rescheduled due to National Night Out

The Jonesboro City Council meets Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 5:30 PM at the Municipal Center, 300 S. Church Street, rescheduled from October 1 due to National Night Out. Most items are on the consent agenda, meaning they are considered routine and passed in one motion unless a council member pulls one for separate discussion. The council will also take up first-reading ordinances on rezoning and park camping rules, and third readings on council procedure changes. A public works committee meets at 5:00 PM beforehand.

• Rezoning 300 E Pine Street from R-1 single family to RM-12 multi-family, requested by Carrington Morehouse (ORD-26:040)
• Rezoning 3030 Whiteman Creek Dr from C-2 to I-1 and C-3, requested by Jeremy Bevill for Heartland Self Storage, LLC (ORD-26:041)
• Ordinance to bar camping outside designated camping locations in city parks and parking lots (ORD-26:038)
• Playground and synthetic turf contracts for a new city park on Disciple Drive with ACS Playground Adventures and Landscape Structures, Inc. (RES-26:131, RES-26:132)
• Municipal liens of $275 at 2612 Crawford Drive, $275 at 700 Melody, and $315 at 2106 Cotton (RES-26:134, RES-26:135, RES-26:136)

Public Works Council Committee on 2026-10-08 5:00 PM - NOTE: Rescheduled due to National Night Out

The Jonesboro Public Works Council Committee meets Thursday, October 8, 2026, at 5:00 PM at the Municipal Center, 300 S. Church Street, after being rescheduled from October 1 due to National Night Out. The committee will approve minutes from its September 1, 2026 meeting and take up two new resolutions authorizing the mayor and city clerk to accept permanent drainage easements for constructing and maintaining drainage improvements. One easement is from Southern Hills Real Estate LLC; the other is from the Evelyn M. Abbott Trust, John Engelhardt, trustee. No dollar amounts are stated in the agenda.

• RES-26:121 — accept a permanent drainage easement from Southern Hills Real Estate LLC for drainage improvements
• RES-26:122 — accept a permanent drainage easement from the Evelyn M. Abbott Trust, John Engelhardt, trustee
• Approval of minutes MIN-26:086 from the September 1, 2026 Public Works Committee meeting
• Meeting rescheduled from October 1, 2026 due to National Night Out
• Public comments period included on the agenda

Finance & Administration Council Committee on 2026-09-29 4:00 PM

The Finance & Administration Council Committee meets Tuesday, September 29, 2026, at 4:00 PM at the Municipal Center, 300 S. Church Street. The committee will review minutes from its September 8, 2026 meeting and take up new business, including resolutions to contract with Cavenaugh Automotive Group for Parks & Recreation sponsorships, agreements for playground and synthetic turf work at a new park on Disciple Drive, a street lighting circuit for Washington Avenue, three municipal liens, a capital budget amendment, right-of-way purchase at 3519 Aggie Road, a federal JAG grant application, and a Motorola Solutions agreement for E-911 radio equipment. The agenda lists resolutions to be introduced; no votes or dollar amounts are stated in the text provided.

• Four resolutions (RES-26:126 through RES-26:129) to contract with Cavenaugh Automotive Group for Parks & Recreation sponsorships of elementary basketball, youth basketball, youth soccer, and admission passes/tickets
• RES-26:131 and RES-26:132: agreements with ACS Playground Adventures and Landscape Structures, Inc. for playground and synthetic turf surfacing at a new city park on Disciple Drive
• RES-26:133: accept low bid and issue purchase order to Wilkins Electric, LLC for a street lighting circuit on Washington Avenue from Marion Berry to Borgman Street
• RES-26:134, RES-26:135, RES-26:136: 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)
• RES-26:137: amend the 2026 Capital Improvement Budget for the NARTPC Regional Safety Action Plan; RES-26:138: purchase right-of-way at 3519 Aggie Road; RES-26:139: apply for FY26 Edward Byrne Memorial JAG grant; RES-26:140: Motorola Solutions agreement for E-911 radio equipment and dispatch consoles

The committee recommended several sponsorship agreements with Cavanaugh Automotive Group and playground equipment contracts for a new park on Disciple Drive. Other recommendations included street lighting installation, municipal liens, and E-911 radio equipment.

• Recommended sponsorship contracts with Cavanaugh Automotive Group for elementary basketball, youth basketball, youth soccer, and admission passes (4-0)
• Recommended agreement with ACS Playground Adventures for surfacing at Disciple Drive park (3-1)
• Recommended agreement with Landscape Structures, Inc. for playground package at Disciple Drive park (3-1)
• Recommended low bid from Wilkins Electric, LLC for Washington Avenue street lighting (4-0)
• Recommended municipal liens for 2612 Crawford Drive ($275), 700 Melody ($275), and 2106 Cotton ($315) (4-0)
• Recommended budget amendment for NARTPC Regional Safety Action Plan (4-0)
• Recommended right-of-way purchase at 3519 Aggie Road (4-0)
• Recommended agreement with Motorola Solutions for E-911 radio equipment (4-0)

Finance & Administration Council Committee on 2026-09-29 4:00 PM

The Finance & Administration Council Committee meets Tuesday, September 29, 2026, at 4:00 PM at the Municipal Center, 300 S. Church Street. The committee will take up a set of resolutions, including contracts for a new city park on Disciple Drive, a Motorola Solutions agreement for Jonesboro E-911 radio equipment and dispatch consoles, and several Parks & Recreation sponsorship agreements with Cavenaugh Automotive Group. It will also consider municipal liens on three properties, a right-of-way purchase at 3519 Aggie Road, a street lighting circuit on Washington Avenue, and a grant application. Most items are resolutions to be introduced; the agenda does not state dollar amounts for the contracts.

• RES-26:131 and RES-26:132: agreements with ACS Playground Adventures and Landscape Structures, Inc. for playground and synthetic turf surfacing at a new city park on Disciple Drive
• RES-26:140: 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-26:126 through RES-26:129: four sponsorship resolutions with Cavenaugh Automotive Group for Parks & Recreation elementary basketball, youth basketball, youth soccer, and admission passes/tickets
• RES-26:134, RES-26:135, RES-26:136: 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)
• RES-26:133: accept low bid and issue purchase order to Wilkins Electric, LLC for a street lighting circuit on Washington Avenue from Marion Berry to Borgman Street; RES-26:138: right-of-way purchase at 3519 Aggie Road; RES-26:139: apply for FY26 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant

Metropolitan Area Planning Commission on 2026-09-22 5:30 PM

The Metropolitan Area Planning Commission will consider two rezoning requests, a final subdivision plat, and a site plan review. One rezoning seeks to change 300 E Pine St from single-family to multi-family residential, and another would rezone a property from commercial to industrial and commercial. The commission will also review the final plat for Savannah Hills Phase VI and a minor plat for Citadel Manor.

• Rezoning RZ-26-13: 300 E Pine St from R-1 Single Family to RM-12 Residential Multi-Family
• Rezoning RZ-26-14: property from C-2 and C-2 LUO to I-1 and C-3
• Final plat PP-26-14: Savannah Hills Phase VI
• Site plan SP-26-02: Citadel Manor Minor Plat

Metropolitan Area Planning Commission on 2026-09-22 5:30 PM

The Jonesboro Metropolitan Area Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider a final subdivision plat, a site plan review, and two rezoning requests. The commission will also approve minutes from the previous meeting. Action items include a rezoning of 300 E Pine St from R-1 to RM-12 and a rezoning of a property from C-2/C-2 LUO to I-1/C-3.

• Final plat for Savannah Hills Phase VI (PP-26-14)
• Site plan review for Citadel Manor Minor Plat (SP-26-02)
• Rezoning of 300 E Pine St from R-1 to RM-12 (RZ-26-13)
• Rezoning from C-2/C-2 LUO to I-1/C-3 (RZ-26-14)

City Council on 2026-09-15 5:30 PM

The Jonesboro City Council will consider a consent agenda with 15 municipal liens for code enforcement costs, a traffic control device agreement, and a banking depository contract with Farmers & Merchants Bank. They will also hold public hearings on property condemnation, a tax-back program endorsement, and an AGFC lease amendment, plus introduce ordinances on penalties and a private club permit.

• 15 municipal liens totaling $4,855 for code enforcement on properties including 1104 Pratt Circle, 5017 Mt Carmel Rd, and 910 Marcom Dr
• Resolution to enter banking depository services agreement with Farmers & Merchants Bank
• Resolution to condemn property at 2210 Willow Rd
• Ordinance to approve private club permit for 141 Prime Restaurant
• Zoning change for 1411 Southern Ridge Blvd from multi-family to commercial use

The City Council approved several resolutions to place municipal liens on various properties for unpaid amounts. The Council also passed a resolution to condemn property at 2210 Willow Rd and approved a zoning change for Southern Ridge Boulevard.

• Approved multiple municipal liens on properties ranging from $275 to $615 (Voice Vote)
• Approved agreement with Farmers & Merchants Bank for depository services (Voice Vote)
• Postponed indefinitely a lien for 1506 Pratt Circle (10-0)
• Approved condemnation of property at 2210 Willow Rd (10-2)
• Approved local government endorsement for Sany Nutrition Group LLC to participate in Tax Back Program (10-2)
• Approved amendment to lease agreement with Arkansas Game and Fish Commission (11-1)
• Passed ordinance to change zoning at 1411 Southern Ridge Boulevard from multi-family to commercial use (10-2)

Public Safety Council Committee on 2026-09-15 4:00 PM - *NOTE AMENDED START TIME OF 4:00 P.M.*

The Jonesboro Public Safety Council Committee will consider two items: an ordinance to place various traffic signs at locations chosen by the Traffic Control Committee, and a resolution to amend the 2026 capital improvement budget to fund a pedestrian all-stops project at three downtown intersections. The committee will also receive a vector mosquito control report for August 2026 and approve minutes from its August 18 meeting.

• ORD-26:039: Ordinance to place various traffic signs at designated locations as determined by the Traffic Control Committee
• RES-26:130: Resolution to amend 2026 capital improvement budget and allocate funds for pedestrian all-stops project at 3 downtown intersections
• COM-26:047: Vector mosquito control report for August 2026
• Approval of minutes from August 18, 2026 meeting

The committee recommended a resolution to allocate $300,000 for pedestrian all-stop signal improvements at three downtown intersections on Washington Avenue. Members also discussed pedestrian accident data and the need for a comprehensive safety plan update.

• Approved August 18, 2026 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Recommended ordinance for traffic sign placement at designated locations to Council (4-0)
• Recommended $300,000 allocation for downtown pedestrian all-stops project to Council (5-0)

Public Services Council Committee on 2026-09-15 5:00 PM - *NOTE AMENDED START TIME OF 5:00 P.M.*

The Public Services Council Committee will consider an ordinance to amend park rules to prevent camping outside designated locations within city parks and parking lots. The committee will also consider a resolution authorizing a land-use agreement with the Northeast Arkansas Children's Museum for property at 215 W. Monroe Avenue. The agenda includes approval of minutes from prior meetings and updates from the GOJO and Parks and Recreation directors.

• ORD-26:038: Ordinance to add Section 50-27 to park rules, preventing camping outside designated camping locations in city parks and parking lots
• RES-26:125: Resolution authorizing a land-use agreement with the Northeast Arkansas Children's Museum for property at 215 W. Monroe Avenue
• Approval of minutes from June 16, 2026, and July 6, 2026, meetings
• Update from GOJO Director Lee Wells
• Parks and Recreation update from Parks Director Jim Stearns

Board of Zoning Adjustments on 2026-09-15 1:30 PM

Public Safety Council Committee on 2026-09-15 4:00 PM - *NOTE AMENDED START TIME OF 4:00 P.M.*

The Public Safety Council Committee is meeting to approve minutes, introduce a traffic sign ordinance, and consider a resolution amending the 2026 capital budget for pedestrian all-stop improvements at three downtown intersections. The committee will also receive a vector mosquito control report for August 2026 and hear public comments.

• ORD-26:039: Ordinance to place various traffic signs at designated locations as determined by the Traffic Control Committee
• RES-26:130: Resolution to amend 2026 capital improvement budget for Pedestrian All-Stops Project at 3 downtown intersections
• COM-26:047: Vector mosquito control report for August 2026
• Approval of minutes from August 18, 2026 meeting

City Council on 2026-09-15 5:30 PM

The Jonesboro City Council will consider a consent agenda with routine items, including multiple municipal liens for code enforcement and a banking services agreement with Farmers & Merchants Bank. They will also hold public hearings and votes on a property condemnation, a tax-back program endorsement for Sany Nutrition Group, and a lease amendment with the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission. New business includes first readings on a penalty change and a private club permit, while unfinished business covers second and third readings on council procedure and a zoning change.

• Resolution to enter banking depository services agreement with Farmers & Merchants Bank
• Resolution to condemn property at 2210 Willow Rd (Parcel 01-144271-05300)
• Resolution endorsing Sany Nutrition Group LLC for the Tax Back Program
• Ordinance on third reading to rezone 1411 Southern Ridge Blvd from PD-M multi-family to PD-M commercial
• Ordinance on first reading for a private club permit for 141 Prime Restaurant

Public Services Council Committee on 2026-09-15 5:00 PM - *NOTE AMENDED START TIME OF 5:00 P.M.*

The Public Services Council Committee will consider an ordinance to prohibit camping outside designated areas in city parks and parking lots, and a resolution for a land-use agreement with the Northeast Arkansas Children's Museum. The committee will also hear updates from the GOJO and Parks and Recreation directors.

• Ordinance ORD-26:038 to add Section 50-27 to park rules, preventing camping outside designated locations in city parks and parking lots
• Resolution RES-26:125 authorizing a land-use agreement with the Northeast Arkansas Children's Museum for property at 215 W. Monroe Avenue
• Approval of minutes from June 16 and July 6, 2026 meetings
• GOJO update from Director Lee Wells
• Parks and Recreation update from Director Jim Stearns

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

The Finance & Administration Council Committee will consider several resolutions to place municipal liens on various properties for unpaid amounts. The committee will also discuss an agreement with Farmers & Merchants Bank and an amendment to a lease with the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission.

• Ordinance to amend Section 1-7 of the Code of Ordinances regarding general penalties
• 14 resolutions to place municipal liens on properties ranging from $275 to $615
• Resolution to enter into a banking depository services agreement with Farmers & Merchants Bank
• Resolution certifying Sany Nutrition Group LLC for the Tax Back Program
• Resolution to amend the lease agreement with the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission for the Crowley’s Ridge Nature Center

The Finance & Administration Council Committee recommended 15 municipal lien resolutions to the full council, covering code enforcement costs on properties across Jonesboro ranging from $275 to $615. The committee also recommended an ordinance raising the city's general penalty to match state law, a resolution to contract with Farmers & Merchants Bank for depository services, a tax-back incentive endorsement for Sany Nutrition Group LLC, and a lease amendment with the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission. All items passed 5-0, with David McClain absent. The committee also approved the August 25, 2026 minutes.

• Recommended ordinance to raise general penalty to match state law (5-0)
• Recommended 15 municipal liens for code enforcement costs, $275-$615 each (5-0 each)
• Recommended banking depository services agreement with Farmers & Merchants Bank (5-0)
• Recommended tax-back program endorsement for Sany Nutrition Group LLC (5-0)
• Recommended AGFC lease amendment changing Nature Center building to regional office (5-0)
• Approved August 25, 2026 minutes (5-0)
• Adjourned (5-0)

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

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

The committee approved the minutes from the August 4, 2026, meeting and recommended a traffic control device agreement resolution to the full council. However, the committee voted down a proposed ordinance to accept the annexation of 160 acres of land on the south side of town. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved minutes for the August 4, 2026 Public Works Committee meeting (7-0)
• Recommended to Council a resolution to execute a traffic control device agreement (7-0)
• Failed to recommend an ordinance accepting the annexation of 160 acres for the Browning Family Trust (2-5)

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)

The City Council approved two ordinances to place a 0.625% sales and use tax measure on the November ballot to fund public safety. The Council also approved resolutions for fire department truck purchases, board appointments, and a railroad crossing closure. Additionally, the Council rescheduled the October 6 meeting to October 8 due to a conflict with National Night Out.

• Approved 0.625% sales tax ordinance (10-0)
• Approved special election ordinance for sales tax (10-0)
• Approved fire department purchase of two 2026 Chevrolet trucks (Voice Vote)
• Approved closure of Airport Road railroad crossing (Voice Vote)
• Approved private club permit for Blazing Buffalo Sports Grill (10-0)
• Approved private club permit for My Place Hotel (9-1)
• Approved abandonment of alley between 1810 and 1812 Henry Street (10-0)
• Rescheduled October 6 meeting to October 8 (Voice Vote)

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

The Public Works Council Committee will consider an ordinance to accept the annexation of certain territory into the City of Jonesboro. The committee will also review a resolution to execute a traffic control device maintenance agreement.

• ORD-26:029: Ordinance to accept the annexation of certain territory
• RES-26:105: Resolution to execute a traffic control device agreement