Jonesboro, AR

City Council

The Jonesboro City Council meets Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 5:30 PM at the Municipal Center, 300 S. Church Street, rescheduled due to National Night Out. Most items sit on the consent agenda, meaning they pass in one motion without separate discussion unless a council member pulls one. The council will also hear first readings of two rezoning ordinances and third readings of ordinances on council sponsorship rules, invocation procedure, and meeting-notice timelines.

• Rezoning 300 E Pine Street from R-1 single family to RM-12 multi family, requested by Carrington Morehouse
• Rezoning 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
• 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
• Agreement with Motorola Solutions for radio equipment and dispatch consoles for the Jonesboro E-911 Center

Public Works Council Committee

The Jonesboro Public Works Council Committee meets Thursday, October 8, 2026, at 5:00 PM at the Municipal Center, 300 S. Church Street. The committee will consider approving minutes from its September 1, 2026 meeting and two new resolutions authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to accept permanent drainage easements for drainage improvements. No pending items are listed; public comments and other business are on 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 Evelyn M. Abbott Trust, John Engelhardt, Trustee, for drainage improvements
• Approval of minutes MIN-26:086 from the September 1, 2026 Public Works Committee meeting
• Meeting rescheduled due to National Night Out
• Public comments scheduled before adjournment

Metropolitan Area Planning Commission

The Jonesboro Metropolitan Area Planning Commission meets Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at 5:30 PM at the Municipal Center, 300 S. Church Street. The main item is a rezoning request by KPT Investments for property at 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 and hear staff comments before adjourning.

• Rezoning RZ-26-16: KPT Investments requests 2732 North Church change from R-1 Single Family to C-3 General Commercial
• Approval of minutes MIN-26:091 from the 09.22.26 meeting
• Staff comments on the rezoning request

Finance & Administration Council Committee

The Finance & Administration Council Committee meets Sept. 29, 2026 at 4:00 PM at the Municipal Center, 300 S. Church Street, to review resolutions introduced for City Council action. Items include sponsorship agreements with Cavenaugh Automotive Group for Parks & Recreation youth sports, playground and turf work at a new park on Disciple Drive, street lighting on Washington Avenue, and a Motorola Solutions agreement for Jonesboro E-911 radio equipment. The committee will also consider municipal liens on three properties and several other resolutions; no dollar amounts are stated in the agenda text.

• RES-26:126 through RES-26:129: sponsorship agreements with Cavenaugh Automotive Group for Parks & Recreation elementary basketball, youth basketball, youth soccer, and admission passes/tickets
• RES-26:131: agreement with ACS Playground Adventures for playground and synthetic turf surfacing at a new city park on Disciple Drive
• RES-26:132: agreement with Landscape Structures, Inc. for a custom playground package at the Disciple Drive park
• 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)

Metropolitan Area Planning Commission

The Jonesboro Metropolitan Area Planning Commission is meeting to consider two rezoning requests, a final subdivision plat, and a site plan review. The commission will also approve minutes from its August 11 meeting. One rezoning would change a property at 300 E Pine St from single-family to multi-family residential, and another would rezone a property from commercial to industrial and commercial.

• 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

Board of Zoning Adjustments

The Jonesboro Board of Zoning Adjustments will hold a public meeting to consider three variance appeals. The board will vote on requests to allow a duplex without street-facing doors, a taller front fence, and a driveway exception for a Chick-fil-A. The meeting also includes approval of the previous month's minutes.

• VR-26-24: Walter Jackson requests variance to build a duplex without street-facing doors and with rear parking
• VR-26-25: Moss Fencing requests variance to extend fence height to 6 ft along front northwest property line at 5435 E Nettleton
• VR-26-26: Crafton Tull requests variance from access management plan for driveways at 225 Southwest Square (Chick-fil-A)
• Approval of minutes from August 11, 2026 meeting

Public Safety Council Committee

The Public Safety Council Committee will consider introducing an ordinance to place various traffic signs at designated locations and a resolution to amend the 2026 capital improvement budget to allocate funds for the Pedestrian All-Stops Project at 3 downtown intersections. The committee will also review the August 2026 vector mosquito control report and approve minutes from the August 18, 2026 meeting.

• ORD-26:039: Ordinance to place various traffic signs at locations 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

Public Services Council Committee

The Public Services Council Committee will consider introducing an ordinance to ban 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 at 215 W. Monroe Avenue. The committee will also hear updates from the GOJO and Parks and Recreation directors, and approve minutes from prior meetings.

• 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

City Council

The Jonesboro City Council will consider a consent agenda with routine items including minutes, a traffic control device agreement, and 15 municipal liens for code enforcement. Removed from consent are resolutions to condemn property at 2210 Willow Rd, endorse SANY Nutrition Group for the Tax Back program, and amend the AGFC lease for Crowley's Ridge Nature Center. New business includes first readings on a penalty ordinance and a private club permit for 141 Prime Restaurant, plus second readings on council procedure changes. The council will also take a third reading on a zoning change for 1411 Southern Ridge Boulevard.

• Resolution to condemn property at 2210 Willow Rd (Parcel 01-144271-05300)
• Resolution to endorse SANY Nutrition Group LLC for Tax Back program participation
• Resolution to amend lease with Arkansas Game and Fish Commission for Crowley's Ridge Nature Center
• Ordinance to change zoning from PD-M multi-family to PD-M commercial at 1411 Southern Ridge Blvd
• Ordinance for private club permit for 141 Prime Restaurant

The City Council passed several resolutions to place municipal liens on various properties for unpaid amounts. The Council also approved an agreement with Farmers & Merchants Bank for depository services and voted to condemn property at 2210 Willow Rd.

• Approved Consent Agenda (10-0)
• Approved traffic control device maintenance agreement (voice vote)
• Placed municipal lien on 1104 Pratt Circle for $275 (voice vote)
• Placed municipal lien on 5017 Mt Carmel Rd for $615 (voice vote)
• Placed municipal lien on 910 Marcom Dr for $315 (voice vote)
• Placed municipal lien on 406 N Drake for $315 (voice vote)
• Placed municipal lien on 1702 W. Nettleton for $340 (voice vote)
• Placed municipal lien on Richardson Drive parcel for $365 (voice vote)

Finance & Administration Council Committee

The Finance & Administration Committee will consider introducing an ordinance to align the city's general penalty with state law, and will review 15 resolutions to place municipal liens on properties for unpaid code enforcement costs. The committee will also discuss a banking services agreement with Farmers & Merchants Bank, a Tax Back program endorsement for SANY Nutrition Group LLC, and a lease amendment with the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission.

• 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 to RES-26:119) to place municipal liens on properties for amounts from $275 to $615
• Resolution RES-26:120 to enter into banking depository services agreement with Farmers & Merchants Bank
• Resolution RES-26:123 to endorse SANY Nutrition Group LLC for the Tax Back program
• Resolution RES-26:124 to amend lease with Arkansas Game and Fish Commission for Crowley's Ridge Nature Center

The Finance & Administration Council Committee recommended 15 municipal lien resolutions to the full Council, covering unpaid code enforcement costs on properties across the city ranging from $275 to $615. It also advanced an ordinance raising the city's general penalty to match state law, a resolution to contract with Farmers & Merchants Bank for banking 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 took no final action itself; each item was only recommended to the City Council.

• Recommended to Council: ordinance amending Section 1-7 to raise general penalty to match state law (5-0)
• Recommended to Council: 15 municipal liens for code enforcement costs, $275-$615 each (5-0 each)
• Recommended to Council: agreement with Farmers & Merchants Bank for banking depository services (5-0)
• Recommended to Council: tax-back program endorsement for Sany Nutrition Group LLC (5-0)
• Recommended to Council: AGFC lease amendment changing Nature Center building to regional office (5-0)
• Approved minutes of August 25, 2026 Finance Committee meeting (5-0)
• Adjourned (5-0)

Metropolitan Area Planning Commission

The Metropolitan Area Planning Commission is meeting to consider a rezoning request for 1100 Warren St. from R-1 Single Family to RM-12 Residential Multi-Family, along with approving minutes from a previous meeting. The agenda includes this rezoning as the primary substantive item.

• Rezoning RZ-26-13: 1100 Warren St. from R-1 Single Family to RM-12 Residential Multi-Family
• Approval of minutes from August 11, 2026 meeting

Public Works Council Committee

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

• Ordinance ORD-26:029 regarding territory annexation
• Resolution RES-26:105 for a traffic control device maintenance agreement

City Council

The Jonesboro City Council will discuss introducing a new 0.625% city-wide sales and use tax and calling a special election for it. The meeting also includes votes on zoning changes, private club permits, and budget amendments for fire department vehicles.

• Introduction of a 0.625% city-wide sales and use tax (ORD-26:034, ORD-26:035)
• Budget amendment to purchase two 2026 Chevrolet 1500 trucks for the Fire Department (RES-26:104)
• Zoning change for 1411 Southern Ridge Boulevard from multi-family to commercial use (ORD-26:030)
• Private club permit for Blazing Buffalo Sports Grill at 3310 Southwest Drive, Suite 7 (ORD-26:026)
• Private club permit for My Place Hotel Jonesboro at 2905 Gilmore Drive (ORD-26:027)

Metropolitan Area Planning Commission

Finance & Administration Council Committee

The Finance & Administration Council Committee will 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 prior meetings.

• Resolution requesting free utility services from City Water and Light for city-owned property
• Resolution to amend FY2026 budget for two 2026 Chevrolet 1500 Crew Cab 4x4 trucks for Fire Department
• Approval of minutes from August 6 and August 11, 2026 meetings

The Finance & Administration Committee recommended two resolutions to the full council: one requesting free utility services from City Water and Light for city-owned property, and another amending the FY2026 budget to fund two Chevrolet trucks for the Fire Department. Both recommendations passed with votes of 4-0 (with one abstention) and 5-0 (with one absence), respectively. The committee also approved minutes from two prior meetings.

• Recommended RES-26:103 (free utility services for city property) to council (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Recommended RES-26:104 (budget amendment for two fire trucks) to council (5-0, 1 absence)
• Approved minutes for the August 6, 2026 special meeting (5-0, 1 absence)
• Approved minutes for the August 11, 2026 finance meeting (5-0, 1 absence)

Public Safety Council Committee

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

• Resolution RES-26:101 to close Airport Road rail crossing (DOT# 787795S) after new grade-separated crossing is built
• Vector mosquito control report for July 2026 (COM-26:043)
• Approval of minutes from July 21, 2026 meeting (MIN-26:069)

The Public Safety Council Committee recommended a resolution to permanently close the intersection of Airport Road and the Union Pacific Railroad once a grade-separated crossing is complete. The committee also reviewed the July 2026 mosquito control report and discussed potential studies for expanded spraying.

• Approved July 21, 2026 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Recommended resolution RES-26:101 for permanent closure of Airport Road/Union Pacific railroad intersection to Council (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Board of Zoning Adjustments

The Jonesboro Board of Zoning Adjustments will hold a meeting to consider two variance appeals. The board will vote on whether to grant a variance for a duplex without street-facing doors and rear parking, and another for a 6-foot fence along a front property line. The agenda also includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes.

• VR-26-24: Walter Jackson requests variance to build a duplex without doors facing the street and with parking in the rear
• VR-26-25: Moss Fencing requests variance to extend fence height to 6 ft along front northwest property line at 5435 E Nettleton
• Approval of minutes from August 11, 2026 meeting

City Council

The Jonesboro City Council will hold a special called meeting with committee sessions before the regular agenda. The main items are resolutions and ordinances to purchase and finance a police facility at 1709 East Highland Drive, plus several rezoning requests and routine consent items. The consent agenda includes multiple municipal liens and engineering service agreements.

• Resolution to purchase 1709 East Highland Drive for police operations
• Ordinance authorizing a general revenue promissory note for the police facility
• Rezoning at 1411 Southern Ridge Blvd from PD-M multi-family to PD-M commercial
• Rezoning at 2038 N. Church St from C-3 to RM-12 LUO multi-family
• Municipal liens of $275 each on five properties for code enforcement

The City Council approved a contract and financing ordinance to purchase a property at 1709 East Highland Drive to serve as a new police operations facility. The council also approved multiple consent agenda items, including municipal liens and grant applications, and advanced several zoning and stormwater ordinances.

• Approved purchase contract for 1709 East Highland Drive for police operations (R-EN-112-2026)
• Postponed indefinitely municipal lien resolution for 211 Scott (RES-26:092)
• Approved general revenue promissory note ordinance for police facility purchase and improvements (O-EN-027-2026)
• Approved stormwater drainage design manual appendix amendment ordinance (O-EN-028-2026)
• Approved rezoning from C-3 to RM-12 LUO at 2038 North Church Street (O-EN-029-2026)
• Approved rezoning from R-1 to C-3 LUO at 1400 Southern Ridge Boulevard (O-EN-030-2026)
• Approved consent agenda including various engineering agreements, partnership agreements, and municipal liens

Nominating and Rules Committee

The Jonesboro Nominating and Rules Committee is holding a special called meeting to consider introducing three ordinances amending city council rules, including sponsorship of legislation, invocation procedures, and notice timelines for special meetings. The committee will also consider a resolution for appointments to boards and commissions as recommended by the mayor. The meeting includes approval of minutes from May 12, 2026.

• ORD-26:031: Amend Chapter 2-87 to clarify how a council member may sponsor legislation
• ORD-26:032: Amend Section 2-84 to add procedure for opening invocation during council meetings
• ORD-26:033: Amend Sections 2-84 and 2-87 to correct outdated language and update notice timelines for special called committee meetings
• RES-26:102: Resolution to make appointments and reappointments to boards and commissions as recommended by Mayor Harold Copenhaver
• Approval of minutes from May 12, 2026 meeting

Finance & Administration Council Committee

The Finance & Administration Committee will consider several resolutions and one ordinance. These include placing municipal liens on seven properties for code enforcement costs, authorizing grant applications for parks and infrastructure, and purchasing a property for police operations. The committee will also introduce an ordinance to finance the police facility purchase.

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

The Finance & Administration Committee recommended several resolutions to the full City Council, including applying for a $1M state parks grant with a $500K match, purchasing a police facility at 1709 E. Highland Drive, and placing municipal liens on six properties. The police facility purchase and related financing ordinance passed with a 5-1 vote, with Councilmember David McClain dissenting due to lack of inspection and financial details. The parks grant application passed 5-1, with Councilmember Anthony Coleman voting no over funding concerns.

• Recommended $1M Outdoor Recreation Matching Grant application (5-1)
• Recommended purchase of 1709 E. Highland Drive for police operations (5-1)
• Recommended general revenue promissory note for police facility (5-1)
• Recommended municipal lien on 211 Scott for $275 (6-0)
• Recommended municipal lien on 2612 Crawford Drive for $275 (6-0)
• Recommended municipal lien on 2404 Brazos for $275 (6-0)
• Recommended municipal lien on 213 Nisbett for $275 (6-0)
• Postponed indefinitely lien on 823 Parkview (6-0)

Board of Zoning Adjustments

The Board of Zoning Adjustments will hold a special called meeting to consider a variance request from William Walker to remove the requirement for a cross access at 2308 S Caraway Road. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from the July 21, 2026 meeting.

• Variance request VR-26-23 by William Walker to remove cross-access requirement at 2308 S Caraway Rd

Metropolitan Area Planning Commission

The commission will consider a rezoning request for property at 1411 Southern Ridge Blvd from PD-M Multi-Family to PD-M Commercial, submitted by Jeremy Bevill. The agenda also includes approval of previous meeting minutes and staff comments.

• Rezoning request RZ-26-12 for 1411 Southern Ridge Blvd from PD-M Multi-Family to PD-M Commercial

Finance & Administration Council Committee

The Finance & Administration Council Committee is holding a special called meeting jointly with the Public Safety Council Committee. The only substantive item is a public discussion (COM-26:042) about the Shelter Insurance Agency building, with no votes to be taken. The meeting is otherwise procedural.

• Public discussion on the Shelter Insurance Agency building (COM-26:042) — no vote

The Jonesboro Finance & Administration Council Committee, meeting in conjunction with the Public Safety Council Committee, held a public discussion regarding the proposed purchase of the Shelter Insurance Agency building on East Highland Drive for a temporary police department facility. Officials reviewed details including a $2,750,000 purchase price, estimated renovation and IT costs, short-term financing options through Arvest Bank, and facility consolidation plans. As announced at the start of the meeting, no votes were taken on the building purchase during this discussion-only session.

• Adjourned the meeting (passed, 6-0)

Public Works Council Committee

The Public Works Council Committee will decide on resolutions for construction administration fees, engineering services, and a wetland partnership agreement. These items involve trail projects and a university affiliation.

• Accept fee proposal for Marion Berry Pkwy Multiuse Trail construction administration and inspection services
• Enter agreement with Bacon Farmer Workman Engineering & Testing for Higginbottom Trail professional services
• Affiliation agreement with University of Arkansas 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 passed unanimously (7-0). The committee also approved the minutes from the July 7, 2026 meeting.

• Approved minutes of July 7, 2026 meeting (7-0)
• 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, amended to include $131,839.77 in resolution (7-0)
• Recommended RES-26:091 to Council: enter affiliation agreement with U of Arkansas for Turtle Creek Wetland Partnership and amend capital budget (7-0)

City Council

The Jonesboro City Council will meet at 5:30 PM on August 4, 2026, to decide on municipal liens, zoning changes, and a public hearing on a 15-foot alley abandonment between 1810 and 1812 Henry Street. The meeting includes a consent agenda with routine items and a special presentation on the NEA Children's Museum project.

• Public hearing on abandoning 15-foot alley between 1810 Henry St and 1812 Henry St
• Vote on municipal liens totaling $2,785 for code violations 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)
• Consider zoning changes: 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
• Approve $2.1M contract with RL Persons Construction for South Caraway Road widening project
• Adopt revised 2026 employee handbook

The Jonesboro City Council approved the consent agenda, which included municipal liens, a revised employee handbook, and a contract for the South Caraway Road widening project. It also passed ordinances on third reading, including traffic pattern changes and a rezoning at 2911 Browns Lane. Several items were held at first or second reading, including a private club permit for Blazing Buffalo Sports Grill and a rezoning at 2038 North Church Street.

• Approved consent agenda (11-0)
• Approved municipal liens on 6 properties (consent agenda)
• Approved revised employee handbook (consent agenda)
• Approved contract with RL Persons Construction for South Caraway Road widening (consent agenda)
• Passed ordinance modifying school traffic patterns (11-0)
• Passed ordinance placing traffic signs at designated locations (11-0)
• Passed rezoning at 2911 Browns Lane from R-3 to C-3 (11-0)
• Passed rezoning at 1004 N. Caraway Road from R-1 to PD (11-0)

Metropolitan Area Planning Commission

The Metropolitan Area Planning Commission will consider one preliminary subdivision and two final subdivision plats. The meeting includes a review of minutes from July 14, 2026.

• 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)

Finance & Administration Council Committee

The Finance & Administration Council Committee will discuss adopting a revised employee handbook and awarding a contract for the South Caraway Road widening project. The body will also consider placing municipal liens on six different properties for code enforcement costs.

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

The Finance & Administration Committee voted 3-1 to reject a resolution that would have banned hiring relatives of the mayor or councilmembers, with Chairman Joe Hafner and HR Director Dewayne Douglas arguing the current policy suffices. The committee recommended to the full council a revised employee handbook that includes an AI policy, six municipal liens for code enforcement, and a contract with RL Persons Construction for the South Caraway Road widening project. Mayor Harold Copenhaver outlined a timeline for a short-term loan to purchase a shelter facility, with a special meeting planned for next week.

• Rejected nepotism ban resolution (1-3)
• Recommended revised employee handbook with AI policy to council (4-0)
• Recommended $315 lien on 218 W. Forrest property (4-0)
• Recommended $1,240 lien on 413 Parkview property (4-0)
• Recommended $275 lien on 616 E. Oak property (4-0)
• Recommended $275 lien on 704 Vine property (4-0)
• Recommended $315 lien on 1702 W. Nettleton property (4-0)
• Recommended $465 lien on 5017 Mt. Carmel property (4-0)

Board of Zoning Adjustments

The Board of Zoning Adjustments will meet to consider several variance requests regarding fence heights, setbacks, and surface materials. The board will also review minutes from the June 16, 2026 meeting.

• VR-26-17: Fence height and interior sideback variance at 2308 S Caraway Rd
• VR-26-18: Limestone surface storage lot variance at 3013 Ole Feed House Rd
• VR-26-20: Storage square footage variance at 910 Strawfloor Dr
• VR-26-19: Fence variance at 906 Oakland Dr
• VR-26-21 and VR-26-22: Building setback variances at 218 and 220 Labaume St and 317 Southwest Dr

City Council

The Jonesboro City Council will consider several resolutions, including a municipal lien of $275 on 2612 Crawford, a notice of intent for a FEMA Flood Mitigation Assistance grant for the North Main Street detention pond project, and facility usage agreements with Jonesboro Jets, Inc. and Shark Wave Aquatics Team. A public hearing will be scheduled on the abandonment of a 15‑foot alley between 1810 and 1812 Henry Street. Additional items include multiple zoning ordinance amendments and routine consent‑agenda business.

• Resolution to place a municipal lien of $275 on 2612 Crawford (Parcel 01-144273-02300).
• Resolution authorizing a notice of intent for FEMA Flood Mitigation Assistance for the North Main Street Detention Pond Project.
• Resolution to enter a facility usage agreement with Jonesboro Jets, Inc.
• Resolution to enter a facility usage agreement with Shark Wave Aquatics Team for 2026.
• Resolution to set a public hearing on abandoning a 15‑foot alley between 1810 and 1812 Henry Street.

The City Council approved facility usage agreements for Jonesboro Jets, Inc. and Shark Wave Aquatics Team. The council also approved a municipal lien on a Crawford property and a FEMA grant notice for a detention pond project. Several zoning ordinances were held for further reading, and a rezoning request for N. Caraway Road was postponed.

• Approved facility usage agreement with Jonesboro Jets, Inc. (10-0-1)
• Approved facility usage agreement with Shark Wave Aquatics Team (10-0-1)
• Approved municipal lien of $275 on property at 2612 Crawford (11-0-1)
• Approved FEMA flood mitigation grant notice for North Main Street detention pond (11-0-1)
• Approved public hearing for abandonment of 15’ alley between 1810 and 1812 Henry Street (11-0-1)
• Postponed rezoning of 1004 N. Caraway Road to August 4, 2026 (11-0-1)
• Held ORD-26:020 (Stormwater Drainage Design Manual) at one reading
• Held ORD-26:022 and ORD-26:025 (Zoning changes) at one reading

Public Safety Council Committee

The Public Safety Council Committee will discuss the condemnation of a specific property and the placement of traffic signs. The meeting also includes a report and update on the city's mosquito abatement program.

• RES-26:072: Resolution to condemn property at 2210 Willow Rd.
• ORD-26:024: Ordinance to place traffic signs at locations determined by the Traffic Control Committee
• COM-26:039: Vector Mosquito Control report for June 2026
• COM-26:040: Mosquito Abatement Program update from representative Jim Stark

The Public Safety Council Committee recommended two items to the full City Council: an ordinance to place various traffic signs at designated locations, and a resolution to condemn property at 2210 Willow Rd. The committee also approved the June 16, 2026 meeting minutes. No final decisions were made; these are recommendations for Council action.

• Approved minutes of June 16, 2026 meeting (6-0)
• Recommended to Council ordinance ORD-26:024 to place traffic signs at designated locations (6-0)
• Recommended to Council resolution RES-26:072 to condemn property at 2210 Willow Rd (6-0)

Metropolitan Area Planning Commission

The Metropolitan Area Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on 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 and a site plan for Citadel Minor Phase 1. The meeting includes approval of minutes from the June 23 meeting and staff comments.

• RZ-26-11: Rezone 1400 Southern Ridge Blvd from R-1 to C-3 (Fisher Arnold request)
• PP-26-10: Preliminary plat for Southern Oaks Phase 2 subdivision
• SP-26-01: Site plan for Citadel Minor Phase 1

Finance & Administration Council Committee

The committee will consider resolutions to authorize a FEMA flood mitigation grant for the North Main Street Detention Pond, authorize facility usage agreements with Jonesboro Jets and Shark Wave Aquatics Team, and place a municipal lien on a property at 2612 Crawford.

• Authorize FEMA FMA grant for North Main Street Detention Pond project
• Authorize facility usage agreement with Jonesboro Jets, Inc.
• Authorize facility usage agreement with Shark Wave Aquatics Team for 2026
• Place municipal lien on 2612 Crawford for $275
• Approve minutes from June 30, 2026 Finance Committee meeting

The Finance & Administration Council Committee recommended four resolutions to the City Council, including facility usage agreements and a grant application. The committee also received an update on the bidding process for depository services.

• Approved June 30, 2026 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Recommended to Council placing a $275 municipal lien on 2612 Crawford (4-0)
• Recommended to Council facility usage agreement with Jonesboro Jets, Inc. (4-0)
• Recommended to Council submitting a FEMA grant notice for North Main Street detention pond project (4-0)
• Recommended to Council facility usage agreement with Shark Wave Aquatics Team for 2026 (4-0)

Public Works Council Committee

The Public Works Committee will consider an ordinance to amend Appendix 7 of the Stormwater Drainage Design Manual. This update is being sponsored by the Engineering department.

• Ordinance ORD-26:020 amending the Stormwater Drainage Design Manual

The Public Works Council Committee approved the minutes from the April 7, 2026 meeting. The committee also recommended an ordinance to amend Appendix 7 of the Stormwater Drainage Design Manual for Council consideration.

• Approved April 7, 2026 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Recommended ORD-26:020 amending Appendix 7 of the Stormwater Drainage Design Manual to Council (6-0)