Jonesboro public meetings in 2023

Finance & Administration Council Committee

The Finance & Administration Council Committee is reviewing resolutions for the 2024 city budget and updates to the city salary plan. The meeting also includes proposals to waive competitive bidding for fire truck repairs and certain police vehicle purchases.

• Adoption of the 2024 City of Jonesboro budget
• Waiving competitive bidding for emergency fire truck repairs
• Purchase of two Chevrolet Silverados and six Dodge Durangos
• Updates to city salary ranges, job titles, and grades

Public Services Council Committee

The committee will review the minutes from the November 21 meeting. The agenda includes monthly updates regarding JETS and Parks & Recreation.

• Approval of November 21, 2023, meeting minutes
• Monthly JETS update
• Monthly update from Parks & Recreation

City Council

The City Council will review several items including federal grant applications and multiple property liens. The agenda includes resolutions for body-worn camera programs and infrastructure resilience.

• Purchase of additional right-of-way on S. Caraway Road for drainage improvements
• Acceptance of FY2023 Body-Worn Camera Policy and Implementation Program grant
• Acceptance of FY23 Connect & Protect grant
• Application for FY23 Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) grant
• Multiple municipal liens, including $5,048.60 for 201 W. Forrest St.

Board of Zoning Adjustments

The Jonesboro Board of Zoning Adjustments will meet to consider various appeal cases regarding property variances. These requests include changes to fences, driveways, and landscaping buffers. The board will also approve minutes from the November 21, 2023 meeting.

• Variance for an 8’ tall privacy fence at 200 Stroud
• Variance to omit three tree islands at 514 Airport Rd
• Variance for a driveway exceeding 40’ in width at 121 S. Culberhouse St
• Variance for a reduction of the 25’ landscape buffer at 4105 E. Johnson Ave
• Variance to omit asphalt and curbing at 2929 Browns Ln

Public Safety Council Committee

The Public Safety Council Committee will consider an ordinance regarding the placement of various traffic signs. The Engineering department is sponsoring this measure.

• ORD-23:045: Ordinance to place various traffic signs at locations determined by the Traffic Control Committee

Nominating and Rules Committee

The Nominating and Rules Committee will meet to review the minutes from September 19, 2023. The committee is also considering a resolution to form a committee and hire a consultant to study the impact of impact fees within the city.

• Resolution RES-23:298 to form a committee and hire a consultant to study impact fees

Metropolitan Area Planning Commission

The Metropolitan Area Planning Commission is considering several land use requests including preliminary and final subdivisions. The agenda also includes rezoning requests for properties on Southwest Drive and Moore Road, as well as a conditional use request for 119 Coleman Drive.

• Preliminary subdivision of The Orchard Phase II and III (115 lots on 30 acres)
• Final subdivision of Boston Proper 3 (39 lots on 13 acres)
• Conditional use for a manufactured housing unit at 119 Coleman Drive
• Rezoning of 915 Southwest Drive from R-1 and C-5 to C-3
• Rezoning of 2650 Moore Road from AG-1 to I-1 (9.12 acres)

Finance & Administration Council Committee

The Finance & Administration Committee will consider resolutions for federal grants from the DOJ and FEMA. The committee will also review several municipal liens on local properties and hold a discussion regarding the 2024 budget.

• Resolutions to accept DOJ awards for body-worn camera policy and Connect & Protect programs
• Resolution to apply for a FEMA Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities grant
• Multiple resolutions to place municipal liens on properties, including $5,048.60 at 201 W. Forrest St.
• Presentation and discussion of the 2024 budget

City Council

The City Council will review several resolutions regarding federal and state grants for police, fire, and justice programs. The agenda also includes multiple ordinances related to zoning boundary changes and city code amendments.

• Resolution to waive competitive bidding for APCO Institute medical call support services
• Resolution to accept a FY23 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant from the DOJ
• Resolution to accept a FY2024 Selective Traffic Enforcement Program grant from Arkansas State Police
• Resolution to appropriate funding for 12 firefighter personnel and revised pay grades
• Rezoning of 3007 Colony Drive from R-1 to C-3

Public Works Council Committee

The Public Works Council Committee will review a resolution regarding drainage improvements. The proposal involves the offer and acceptance to purchase additional right-of-way on S. Caraway Road.

• Resolution RES-23:272 to purchase right-of-way on S. Caraway Road for drainage improvements

Finance & Administration Council Committee

The Finance & Administration Council Committee will consider resolutions to accept several federal and state grants for justice and safety programs. The committee will also review a proposal to hire 12 firefighters and update their salary ranges. Additionally, the agenda includes allocating ARPA funds and excess reserves for capital improvement projects.

• Resolution to hire 12 firefighter personnel and revise pay grades
• Acceptance of FY23 JAG grant from U.S. Department of Justice
• Acceptance of FY24 STEP grant from Arkansas State Police
• Acceptance of FY23 Bulletproof Vest Partnership award
• Allocation of ARPA funds and excess reserves for capital improvement projects

City Council

The City Council will review a consent agenda containing several municipal lien resolutions and an economic development agreement. Additionally, the council will consider new ordinances regarding zoning boundary changes and a private club permit.

• Agreement with Northeast Arkansas Industrial Development Commission for economic development services
• Municipal lien on property at 01-134032-11700 (Gladys) in the amount of $365
• Municipal lien on property at 221 N. Drake in the amount of $275
• Municipal lien on property at 223 N. Drake in the amount of $275
• Contract with Shelby Railroad Service, Inc. for industrial rail lead maintenance

Public Services Council Committee

The Public Services Council Committee will review monthly updates from JETS and Parks & Recreation. The committee will also consider approving minutes from the October 17, 2023 meeting.

• Monthly JETS update
• Monthly update from Parks & Recreation
• Approval of October 17, 2023 meeting minutes

Public Safety Council Committee

The committee will consider an ordinance amending the definitions of inoperative vehicles. It will also review a resolution to condemn property at 122 Coleman Dr. and a request to waive competitive bidding for E-911 medical call support services.

• Ordinance ORD-23:043 amending definitions of inoperative vehicles
• Resolution RES-23:265 to condemn property at 122 Coleman Dr.
• Resolution RES-23:266 to waive competitive bidding for E-911 dispatch services with APCO Institute

Board of Zoning Adjustments

The Board will consider five variance applications involving signage, lot coverage, fences, and accessory structures. These items include requests for properties on South Stadium Boulevard, East Highland Drive, Stroud, Strawfloor, and Fair Park Boulevard.

• Signage variance for 3311 S Stadium Blvd (Jeremy Ellis)
• Signage variance for 3315 South Boulevard (Hyundai/Jeremy Ellis)
• Lot coverage variance from 50% to 60% for 604 E Highland Dr (Tralan Engineering)
• 8’ tall privacy fence variance for 200 Stroud (Ronald Crawford)
• Accessory structure square footage variance for 817 Strawfloor (Todd Maritch)

Finance & Administration Council Committee

The Finance & Administration Council Committee will consider several resolutions to place municipal liens on various properties for amounts between $165 and $365. The committee will also revisit a pending resolution regarding an agreement with the Northeast Arkansas Industrial Development Commission (NEAIDC) for economic development services funding.

• Resolutions to place municipal liens on properties including 221 N. Drake ($275) and 304 W. Easy ($165).
• Resolution to place a lien on property at 815 Witt St. in the amount of $315.
• Resolution to place a lien on property at 1506 Garland in the amount of $315.
• Pending resolution for an agreement with NEAIDC for economic development services funding.

Metropolitan Area Planning Commission

The Metropolitan Area Planning Commission is reviewing several land development requests. Items include preliminary and final subdivision approvals, a conditional use request for recreation/entertainment, and multiple rezoning applications.

• Preliminary subdivision: Lake Pointe Estates Phase 3 (22 lots on 11.52 acres)
• Final subdivision: Sarah's Crossing Phase 3 (22 lots on 6.94 acres at Creekview Drive)
• Final subdivision: Savannah Hills Phase 4 (6 lots on 2.60 acres at Lazare Drive)
• Conditional use: Indoor recreation/entertainment at 3380 Moore Road
• Rezoning: 17.6 acres at 3703 South Culberhouse Street

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the issuance of up to $18,500,000 in capital improvement revenue bonds. These funds are intended for street improvements, park trail connections, a new clubhouse at the Jonesboro Shooting Sports Complex, and an E911 Dispatch and Real Time Crime Center. The agenda also includes several resolutions for municipal liens and contract amendments.

• Public hearing for $18,500,000 in capital improvement revenue bonds
• Rezoning of 3315 Willow Road from R-1 to I-1
• Rezoning of 5601 Pacific Road from R-2 to RM-12
• Contract amendment with Halff Associates Inc. for the Parks and Recreation Master Plan
• Authorization of a contract with Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield for employee medical insurance

Public Works Council Committee

The Public Works Council Committee will review a resolution to accept a low bid for rail maintenance. The proposed contract is with Shelby Railroad Service, Inc. for the Industrial Rail Lead Maintenance project.

• Resolution RES-23:264 to enter into a contract with Shelby Railroad Service, Inc. for Industrial Rail Lead Maintenance (Job No. 2023:26)

Metropolitan Area Planning Commission

The commission will consider a preliminary subdivision request for 65 lots at Savannah Hills. Additionally, a rezoning request is on the agenda for 17.6 acres at 3703 South Culberhouse Street.

• Savannah Hills Phase 6 & 7: 65 lots on 26.18 acres at Dena Jo Drive
• 3703 South Culberhouse Street: Rezoning from RS-7 and C-4 to C-3 LUO and C-4

City Council

The City Council will consider several resolutions, including tax levies for police, fire, and library funds. The agenda also includes multiple resolutions to place municipal liens on various local properties.

• Rezoning appeal for 314 E. Nettleton Avenue
• 0.5 mill tax levy for Local Police Pension and Relief Fund
• 0.5 mill tax levy for Local Fire Pension and Relief Fund
• 1 mill tax levy for the Public Library
• Multiple municipal liens ranging from $275 to $550

Public Services Council Committee

The committee will consider a resolution to amend the contract with Halff Associates Inc. This amendment would include a Social Determinants of Health Accelerator Plan in the Master Parks Plan. The agenda also includes a monthly update from Parks & Recreation and a discussion with the Trail Coordinator.

• Resolution RES-23:215 to amend Halff Associates Inc. contract for the Master Parks Plan
• Monthly update from Parks & Recreation (COM-23:052)
• Discussion with Trail Coordinator Ryan Parson (COM-23:053)

Public Safety Council Committee

The Public Safety Council Committee will consider introducing resolutions to condemn properties at 310 Miller St. and 616 E Oak Ave. The committee will also review a mosquito control report for September and October 2023.

• Resolution to condemn property at 310 Miller St.
• Resolution to condemn property at 616 E Oak Ave.
• Vector Mosquito Control Report for September-October 2023

Board of Zoning Adjustments

The Board of Zoning Adjustments will consider two variance requests in R-1 districts. These include an 8’ tall privacy fence at 4114 Raider Road and an accessory structure at 1207 Country Manor Circle.

• Variance for 8’ tall privacy fence at 4114 Raider Road
• Variance for accessory structure in a street facing yard at 1207 Country Manor Circle
• Approval of September 19, 2023, meeting minutes

Finance & Administration Council Committee

The Finance & Administration Council Committee is reviewing resolutions to introduce new property tax levies. These include millage increases for the local police pension, fire pension, and public library. The committee will also consider a municipal lien on a specific property.

• 0.5 mill tax levy for Police Pension and Relief Fund
• 0.5 mill tax levy for Fire Pension and Relief Fund
• 1 mill tax levy for the Public Library
• $275 municipal lien on 417 W. Forrest property

Metropolitan Area Planning Commission

The Metropolitan Area Planning Commission is considering several preliminary subdivision applications for residential lots. The commission will also review two rezoning requests involving multifamily and industrial land uses.

• Savannah Hills Phase 6 & 7: 65 lots on 26.18 acres at Dena Jo Drive
• Pacific Grove Phase II: 37 lots on 13.64 acres north of Beech Grove Drive
• Brookshire Place Phase 3: 44 lots on 10.35 acres north of Morgan Drive
• 5601 Pacific Road: Rezoning 7.58 acres from R-2 to RM-12
• 3315 Willow Road: Rezoning 8.8 acres from R-1 to I-1

City Council

The council will consider resolutions for federal transit grants for the JET system. Also on the agenda are ordinances regarding traffic signs, property rezoning at Hancock Road and E. Johnson Avenue, and a private club permit.

• Resolutions to apply for USDOT/FTA transit grants for the Jonesboro Economical Transit System (JET)
• Rezoning hearing scheduled for 312 E. Nettleton
• Ordinance to change zoning from I-2 to RS-2 at Hancock Road
• Ordinance to change zoning from I-1 to C-3 LUO at 5914 E. Johnson Avenue
• Private club permit application for Jonesboro Cinema Grill

Public Works Council Committee

The Public Works Council Committee will consider resolutions to purchase additional right-of-way at two locations. These acquisitions are intended for the construction and maintenance of drainage improvements.

• Resolution to purchase right-of-way at 1921 Latourette Drive for drainage improvements
• Resolution to purchase right-of-way at 3800 S Caraway Road for drainage improvements

Finance & Administration Council Committee

The Finance & Administration Committee will review resolutions to place municipal liens on various properties. The committee will also consider authorizing applications for USDOT Urbanized Area Formula Grants for the Jonesboro Economical Transit System (JET).

• Resolutions to place municipal liens on several properties, including 900 Hoover Ave B ($3,814.27)
• Authorization to apply for FY2020 USDOT Urbanized Area Formula Grants for JET
• Authorization to apply for FY2021 USDOT Urbanized Area Formula Grants for JET

Metropolitan Area Planning Commission

The Metropolitan Area Planning Commission is reviewing several land development applications. These include preliminary subdivision requests for Savannah Hills and Pacific Grove, a conditional use request for an in-home daycare, and a rezoning request for property on E. Nettleton Avenue.

• Savannah Hills Phase 6 & 7: 65 lots on 26.18 acres at Dena Jo Drive
• Pacific Grove Phase II: 37 lots on 13.64 acres north of Beech Grove Drive
• Conditional use for in-home daycare at 1348 Medallion Drive
• Rezoning 312 E. Nettleton Avenue from R-2 to C-2 LUO

City Council

The City Council will consider several resolutions regarding right-of-way purchases and construction contracts for local parks. The agenda also includes multiple ordinances on second and third readings concerning traffic signs, zoning boundaries, and city fence codes.

• Resolution to participate in the construction of Southern Ridge Boulevard
• Purchase of additional right-of-way at 3224 S Caraway Road for roadway improvements
• Purchase of additional right-of-way at 3704 S Caraway Road for drainage improvements
• Contract with Meadows Contractors, LLC for artificial turf at Joe Mack Campbell Park
• Contract with Bailey Contractors, Inc. for Parker Park Community Center pool addition

Public Safety Council Committee

The committee will consider a resolution to condemn the property located at 304 W Easy St. The agenda also includes a report on mosquito control for August 2023 and the approval of minutes from the August 15 meeting.

• Resolution RES-23:168 to condemn property at 304 W Easy St.
• August 2023 Vector Mosquito Control Report
• Approval of August 15, 2023, meeting minutes

Public Services Council Committee

The committee will review the minutes from the August 15, 2023 meeting. The agenda includes monthly updates regarding JETS and Parks & Recreation.

• Monthly JETS update
• Monthly Parks and Recreation update

Board of Zoning Adjustments

The Jonesboro Board of Zoning Adjustments will meet to review three variance applications. These include requests regarding landscaping guidelines and privacy fence heights in commercial and residential districts.

• Variance for landscaping guidelines at 4603 Southwest Drive
• Variance for an 8’ tall privacy fence at 4114 Raider Road
• Variance for a 6’ tall privacy fence at 4117 Renee Drive

Nominating and Rules Committee

The Nominating and Rules Committee is holding a special called meeting to review proposed resolutions. The primary item involves making appointments and reappointments to various boards and commissions as recommended by Mayor HaroldCopenhaver.

• Resolution RES-23:192 regarding board and commission appointments and reappointments

Finance & Administration Council Committee

The Finance & Administration Council is considering several resolutions, including a contract for the Parker Park Community Center pool addition. The committee will also review requests to place various municipal liens on local properties.

• Contract with Bailey Contractors, Inc. for the Parker Park Community Center pool addition
• Resolution authorizing a utilities easement to City Water and Light (CWL)
• Multiple municipal liens ranging from $275 to $550 on various residential properties
• Lien of $315 for property at 922 W. Jefferson Ave.

Metropolitan Area Planning Commission

The Metropolitan Area Planning Commission will consider a preliminary subdivision for Savannah Hills Phase 6 & 7. The commission will also review rezoning requests for properties on Hancock Road and Pacific Road.

• Preliminary subdivision of 65 lots on 26.18 acres at Dena Jo Drive (Savannah Hills Phase 6 & 7)
• Rezoning request from I-2 to RS-2 for 10 acres west of 7520 Hancock Road
• Rezoning request from R-2 to RM-12 for 7.58 acres at 5601 Pacific Road

City Council

The City Council will consider several resolutions including a property purchase for a law enforcement facility and multiple municipal liens. The agenda also includes ordinances regarding traffic signs, zoning boundary changes, and private club permits.

• Resolution to authorize property purchase for a law enforcement facility at 907 Congress Cir.
• Resolution to accept a bid from Gibson Sign-Mart for refinishing six welcome signs
• Resolution to apply for the FY23 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG)
• Multiple resolutions to place municipal liens on various properties, including $6,122.51 at 223 Miller Ave.
• Ordinance to change zoning boundaries from I-1 to C-3 LUO for 5914 E. Johnson Avenue

Public Works Council Committee

The Public Works Council Committee will consider resolutions for roadway and drainage improvements on South Caraway Road. The committee will also review a contract with Meadows Contractors, LLC for artificial turf at Joe Mack Campbell Park. Additionally, the agenda includes a proposed partnership with ARDOT for the Highway 351 Connector project.

• Contract with Meadows Contractors, LLC for artificial turf at Joe Mack Campbell Park
• Right-of-way purchase at 3224 S Caraway Road for roadway improvements
• Right-of-way purchase at 3704 S Caraway Road for drainage improvements
• Partnership with ARDOT for Hwy. 351 Connector (Aggie Rd.) project
• Pending construction of Southern Ridge Boulevard

Finance & Administration Council Committee

The Finance & Administration Council Committee is reviewing several resolutions including a federal justice assistance grant application. The agenda also includes multiple resolutions to place municipal liens on various properties and an agreement for traffic control device maintenance.

• Resolution to apply for the FY23 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG)
• Municipal lien for $6,122.51 at 223 Miller Ave.
• Multiple municipal liens ranging from $175 to $350 on various local properties
• Resolution to execute a traffic control device agreement to maintain a control device
• Pending resolution to purchase property for a law enforcement facility

Metropolitan Area Planning Commission

The Metropolitan Area Planning Commission is reviewing applications for two final subdivisions and a conditional use permit for a storage complex. The meeting also includes requests to rezone properties on E. Johnson Avenue and Willow Road.

• Final subdivision of Southern Oaks Phase I (78 lots, 21.54 acres)
• Final subdivision of Edgemont Park Phase II (51 lots, 15 acres)
• Conditional use for a storage complex at 3648 Hudson Drive
• Rezoning 5914 E. Johnson Ave. from industrial to commercial
• Rezoning 4018 Willow Rd. from R-1 to RS-7 residential

City Council

The City Council will review several resolutions regarding property right-of-way purchases for drainage improvements and a highway designation request. The agenda also includes a contract for the Jonesboro Downtown to ASU Connection project and various park and community service funding items.

• Purchase of right-of-way at 4302 S Caraway Road for drainage
• Purchase of right-of-way at 4221 S Caraway Road for drainage
• Purchase of right-of-way at 2301 Englewood Cove for drainage
• Purchase of right-of-way at 3401 S Caraway Road for drainage
• Contract with Sugg Construction, Inc. for Jonesboro Downtown to ASU Connection

Public Services Council Committee

The Public Services Council Committee will consider a resolution to accept the low bid from Gibson Sign-Mart for refinishing six city welcome signs. The meeting also includes monthly updates from Parks and Recreation and JETS.

• Resolution RES-23:150 to accept the low bid for refinishing six 'Welcome to Jonesboro' signs
• Monthly Parks and Recreation update (COM-23:038)
• Monthly JETS update (COM-23:039)

Public Safety Council Committee

The Public Safety Council Committee will review an ordinance regarding the placement of various traffic signs. The committee will also consider a resolution to condemn property located at 300 N Third St. Additionally, the July 2023 Vector Mosquito Control Report will be presented.

• Ordinance to place various traffic signs (ORD-23:032)
• Resolution to condemn property at 300 N Third St. (RES-23:151)
• July 2023 Vector Mosquito Control Report (COM-23:041)

Board of Zoning Adjustments

The Board of Zoning Adjustments will consider several variance requests on August 15, 2023. These include requests for a sign at 3300 One Place and privacy fences at 1821 Brookhaven Rd. and 1202 E. Country Club Ter. The board will also review a request to waive landscape island requirements at 3376 Moore Rd.

• Sign variance request for 3300 One Place
• Privacy fence request for 1821 Brookhaven Rd.
• 8’ tall privacy fence request for 1202 E. Country Club Ter.
• Request to waive landscape island requirements at 3376 Moore Rd.

Finance & Administration Council Committee

The Finance & Administration Council Committee will review several resolutions regarding city infrastructure and services. Proposed items include purchasing property for a police facility and requesting funds for a new fire truck. The committee will also discuss park equipment rentals and grant applications.

• Property purchase and fund appropriation for a law enforcement facility
• Requesting City Water and Light contribution for a new fire truck
• Agreement with Rent.Fun, LLC for recreation equipment at Craighead Forest Park
• Application for Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism matching grant
• Reimbursement to the Sure Foundation for homelessness services

Metropolitan Area Planning Commission

The Metropolitan Area Planning Commission will consider a conditional use application from Logan Lee. The request involves the development of a mini-storage complex located in the C-3 general commercial district.

• Conditional Use CU-23-08: Mini-storage complex at 3304 and 3306 Shelby Drive

City Council

The City Council will vote on ordinances regarding traffic signs, a private club permit, and property rezoning. The council will also review resolutions for restroom renovations and airport terminal funding applications.

• Contract with Bailey Contractors, Inc. for Forum Restroom Renovation
• Federal disaster funding application for a new airport terminal
• Private club permit for Lemonade House Grille at 237 South Main Street
• Rezoning of 5213 E. Nettleton from RS-4 to RS-7
• HUD FY2023 CDBG Action Plan agreement

Public Works Council Committee

The committee is considering several resolutions to purchase right-of-way for drainage improvements. Other items include a highway designation request, a construction contract for the downtown to ASU connection, and an ordinance regarding professional service guidelines.

• Purchase of right-of-way at 4302 S Caraway Road for drainage improvements
• Purchase of right-of-way at 4221 S Caraway Road for drainage improvements
• Purchase of right-of-way at 2301 Englewood Cove for drainage improvements
• Purchase of right-of-way at 3401 S Caraway Road for drainage improvements
• Contract with Sugg Construction, Inc. for Jonesboro Downtown to ASU Connection

Public Safety Council Committee

The committee will consider resolution RES-23:144 to amend the salary and administration plan for the Jonesboro Police Department. The proposal includes revised pay grades, salary ranges, and a step grid effective September 2023. This action also involves amending the 2023 budget.

• Resolution RES-23:144 to revise police department pay grades and salary ranges
• Amendment to the 2023 budget
• Introduction of a revised JPD step grid effective September 2023

Finance & Administration Council Committee

The Finance & Administration Council Committee will review resolutions regarding city contracts and federal funding. Items include a contract for Forum restroom renovations and applications for disaster supplemental funding for the municipal airport.

• Contract with Bailey Contractors, Inc. for the Forum Restroom Renovation
• Agreement with HUD for the FY2023 CDBG Action Plan
• Application for EDA FY2023 Disaster Supplement funding for a new airport terminal facility

Metropolitan Area Planning Commission

The Metropolitan Area Planning Commission will consider a conditional use application. Danysha Dudley is requesting approval to operate an in-home daycare at 726 Crest Drive, which is currently zoned R-1 single-family medium density.

• Conditional Use CU-23-05: In-home daycare at 726 Crest Drive

City Council

The City Council will consider several resolutions regarding municipal liens on various properties and the purchase of rights-of-way for road and drainage improvements. The meeting also includes a special presentation on a comprehensive growth plan for the city.

• Special presentation by Matt Lambert and Dave Roberts regarding a comprehensive growth plan
• Agreement with W. William Graham, Jr., Inc. for Craighead Technology Park industrial lead track
• Right-of-way purchases at 3228 S Caraway Road, 2300 Oakbrook Drive, and S Caraway Road
• Municipal liens ranging from $175 to $215 on several properties including 405 State and 500 Allen
• Ordinance for a private club permit for Lemonade House Grille at 237 South Main Street

Public Services Council Committee

The Public Services Council Committee will review minutes from the June 20, 2023 meeting. The committee will also receive monthly updates from Jets and Parks and Recreation. No new business or pending items are listed for this session.

• Approval of June 20, 2023 minutes (MIN-23:060)
• Monthly update from Jets (COM-23:031)
• Monthly update from Parks and Recreation (COM-23:032)

Public Safety Council Committee

The committee will consider introducing resolutions to condemn two properties in Jonesboro. The agenda also includes a mosquito control report for June 2023 and an update regarding police pay.

• Resolution to condemn property at 227 Royale Dr.
• Resolution to condemn property at 1712 National Rd.
• June 2023 Vector Mosquito Control Report
• Police pay update

Board of Zoning Adjustments

The Board will consider multiple variance requests regarding fences, building setbacks, and signage. These items include requests for residential patios, shops, and commercial tank installations.

• Fence variance: 5029 Rockport Drive
• Tank and canopy setback variance: 1807 East Highland Drive
• Patio setback variance: 1500 Brookhaven Road
• Access Management Policy variance: 1720 South Caraway Road
• Signage overlay guidelines variance: 3300 One Place

Finance & Administration Council Committee

The Finance & Administration Council Committee will review resolutions to introduce municipal liens on various properties. These items are sponsored by Code Enforcement and Finance. The committee will also consider approving minutes from the June 27, 2023 meeting.

• Resolution for a $175 lien at 405 State
• Resolution for a $175 lien at 500 Allen
• Resolution for a $175 lien at 500 Woodrow
• Resolution for a $215 lien at 1601 Angela Lee
• Resolution for a $175 lien at 4304 Race St.

Metropolitan Area Planning Commission

The Metropolitan Area Planning Commission is reviewing a preliminary subdivision application for the Whitetail Subdivision Phase I, which involves 80 lots on 19.31 acres. The commission will also consider a conditional use request for a manufactured home at 220 Purnell Lane.

• Preliminary subdivision for 80 lots in Whitetail Subdivision Phase I
• Conditional use request for a manufactured home at 220 Purnell Lane

Public Works Council Committee

The committee will consider several resolutions regarding land acquisitions for city improvements. These include purchasing right-of-way for sidewalks, roads, and drainage. The meeting also includes an ordinance to update fence regulations.

• Ordinance to repeal and replace Section 117-329 regarding fences
• Professional services agreement with W. William Graham, Jr., Inc. for Craighead Technology Park
• Right-of-way purchase at 1701 S Culberhouse Street for sidewalk improvements
• Right-of-way purchase at 3228 S Caraway Road for roadway improvements
• Right-of-way purchases for drainage improvements on Oakbrook Drive and S Caraway Road

City Council

The council will conduct a final vote on rezoning 4603 Southwest Drive from R-1 to C-3. Other items include first readings for property rezoning at 5213 E. Nettleton and a private club permit for 237 South Main Street. The agenda also includes grant applications for bulletproof vests and safe streets.

• Final vote on rezoning 4603 Southwest Drive from R-1 to C-3
• Private club permit for Lemonade House Grille at 237 South Main Street
• Rezoning of 5213 E. Nettleton from RS-4 to RS-7
• Contract to sell Lot 1 of Kiech’s 1st Addition to Masonic Lodge #657
• Grant applications for bulletproof vests and safe streets

Finance & Administration Council Committee

The Finance & Administration Council Committee will consider resolutions for facility usage agreements with Jonesboro Jets, Inc. and Shark Wave Aquatics Team. The committee will also review authorizations for federal grant applications regarding bulletproof vests and safe streets.

• Facility usage agreement with Jonesboro Jets, Inc.
• Facility usage agreement with Shark Wave Aquatics Team
• FY2023 Bulletproof Vest Partnership grant application
• FY2023 Safe Streets and Roads for All grant application

Metropolitan Area Planning Commission

The Metropolitan Area Planning Commission will consider a final subdivision for Jackson Apple Hills Phase I. The agenda also includes a request for manufactured housing at 3025 N. Church Street and a rezoning request for 5213 E. Nettleton Ave.

• Jackson Apple Hills Phase I: Final subdivision of 29 lots on 7.84 acres on Jonathan Drive
• 3025 N. Church Street: Conditional use request for manufactured housing units
• 5213 E. Nettleton Ave.: Rezoning from RS-4 to RS-7 single family residential

City Council

The Jonesboro City Council will consider rezoning 4603 Southwest Drive and several property condemnations. The council will also review updates to city purchasing guidelines and traffic sign placement.

• Rezoning of 4603 Southwest Drive from R-1 to C-3
• Purchase of right-of-way at 2301 Oakbrook for drainage improvements
• Resolutions to condemn properties on Airport Road, Mockingbird Cove, Sweetheart Lane, and Warren Street
• Ordinance to update city purchasing guidelines
• Ordinance to place traffic signs at designated locations

Public Services Council Committee

The Public Services Council Committee will review minutes from the April 18, 2023, meeting. The agenda also includes monthly updates regarding Jets and Parks and Recreation. No new business or pending items are listed for this meeting.

• Approval of April 18, 2023, meeting minutes (MIN-23:041)
• Monthly update from Jets (COM-23:022)
• Monthly update from Parks and Recreation (COM-23:023)

Public Safety Council Committee

The Public Safety Council Committee will review a resolution to condemn the property at 405 State St. and discuss a police pay and retention plan with Chief Rick Elliot. The meeting also includes an ordinance regarding traffic sign placement and a mosquito control report.

• Ordinance ORD-23:027 for placing various traffic signs at designated locations
• Resolution RES-23:104 to condemn property at 405 State St.
• Discussion on police pay and retention plan with Chief Rick Elliot
• Vector mosquito control report for May 2022

Board of Zoning Adjustments

The Jonesboro Board of Zoning Adjustments will meet to consider several variance requests for residential and commercial properties. Proposed changes include fence heights, driveway widths, and sign dimensions. The board will also review the minutes from the May 16, 2023, meeting.

• Variance for a 12’ sign at 5408 Southwest Drive
• Variance for a driveway wider than 40’ at 6001 Frederricksburg Drive
• Variance for an existing 60x80 storage shed at 4104 Raider Road
• Variance for a reduced front setback at 2238 Addison Cove
• Variance for the location of an accessory building at 1105 Sandino Drive

Nominating and Rules Committee

The committee will consider a resolution for board and commission appointments recommended by Mayor Harold Copenhaver. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from the March 21, 2023, special called meeting.

• Resolution RES-23:107 regarding board and commission appointments and reappointments
• Approval of minutes for the March 21, 2023, committee meeting

Metropolitan Area Planning Commission

The scheduled meeting for the Metropolitan Area Planning Commission has been postponed. The agenda included a rezoning request for 5213 East Nettleton Ave., but no action was taken.

• Rezoning request: 5213 East Nettleton Ave. from RS-4 to RS-7

City Council

The Public Works Council Committee is reviewing several resolutions regarding grant applications, service agreements, and vehicle purchases. The committee will also consider ordinances related to zoning boundary changes and city purchasing guidelines.

• Resolution to apply for the FY2023 AmeriCorps Vista Program grant
• Resolution to apply for the FY2024 Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) grant
• Resolution to accept a federal transit grant for the Jonesboro Economical Transit System (JET)
• Resolution to contract with Brackett Kennerich & Associates, P.A. for architectural services
• Resolution to purchase two new vehicles for the transit department (JET)

Public Works Council Committee

The Public Works Council Committee will consider resolutions regarding city property and utilities. One proposal involves purchasing additional right-of-way at 2301 Oakbrook for drainage work. Another seeks free utility services from City Water and Light for city-owned property.

• Purchase of additional right-of-way at 2301 Oakbrook for drainage improvements
• Request for free utility services from City Water and Light for city-owned property
• Approval of May 2, 2023, meeting minutes

Finance & Administration Council Committee

The committee will consider several resolutions regarding federal and state grants. It will also review architectural services for the Congress Cove Building and a vehicle purchase for the transit department.

• Grant applications for AmeriCorps VISTA and Arkansas State Police STEP programs
• Agreement with U.S. Department of Transportation for the Jonesboro Economical Transit System (JET)
• Approval of the 2023-2024 CDBG Action Plan
• Architectural services agreement with Brackett Kennerich & Associates, P.A.
• Purchase of two new vehicles for the transit department (JET)

Metropolitan Area Planning Commission

The Metropolitan Area Planning Commission will consider a site plan for a 130,000 sq. ft. storage complex on Woodsprings Road. The commission will also review a request to rezone 0.36 acres at 4603 Southwest Drive from single-family residential to general commercial.

• Site plan for Woodsprings Road Storage Complex (130,000 sq. ft.)
• Rezoning request for 4603 Southwest Drive from R-1 to C-3

City Council

The City Council will consider several resolutions including sidewalk easements, street overlay funding, and contracts for park facilities. The agenda also includes ordinances regarding purchasing guidelines, traffic signs, and various zoning boundary amendments.

• Sidewalk improvements at 2301 S Culberhouse Street
• Sidewalk improvements at 1817 S Culberhouse Street
• Street overlay funding and contract amendment with Atlas Asphalt, Inc.
• Contract with Bailey Contractors, Inc. for Joe Mack Campbell Park restroom and concession stand
• Agreement with U.S. Department of Transportation for Jonesboro Economical Transit System (JET)

Public Safety Council Committee

The Public Safety Council Committee will review resolutions introduced by Code Enforcement to condemn properties at 305 Airport Road, 309 Mockingbird Cove, 812 Sweetheart Lane, and 1204 Warren Street. The meeting also includes an update on mosquito surveillance and control from Vector Disease Control, Inc.

• Resolution to condemn property at 305 Airport Road
• Resolution to condemn property at 309 Mockingbird Cove
• Resolution to condemn property at 812 Sweetheart Lane
• Resolution to condemn property at 1204 Warren Street
• Update on mosquito surveillance and control from Vector Disease Control, Inc.

Board of Zoning Adjustments

The Board of Zoning Adjustments is reviewing several applications for property variances in Jonesboro. These include requests regarding sign guidelines, lot width, lot coverage, and lot depth. The board will also approve the minutes from the April 18 meeting.

• Sign guideline variance at 5601 East Highland Drive
• Reduced lot width and area variance at 5213 East Nettleton Avenue
• Increased lot coverage variance on Woodsprings Road
• Reduced lot depth variance at 4603 Southwest Drive

Finance & Administration Council Committee

The Finance & Administration Council Committee will consider several resolutions regarding grant applications and city contracts. Items include updates to purchasing guidelines and agreements for transit system funding. The committee will also review a contract for new facilities at Joe Mack Campbell Park.

• Contract with Bailey Contractors, Inc. for restrooms and a concession stand at Joe Mack Campbell Park
• Ordinance to update city purchasing guidelines per state legislative changes
• Resolutions to accept Federal Transit Administration grants for the Jonesboro Economical Transit System (JET)
• Resolution to apply for federal COPS hiring program funds through the DOJ
• Resolutions to waive competitive bidding for additional Axon Group, Inc. equipment

Metropolitan Area Planning Commission

The scheduled meeting for the Metropolitan Area Planning Commission was cancelled. The cancellation occurred due to a lack of submittals.

City Council

The Jonesboro City Council is reviewing several ordinances regarding zoning changes and territory annexation. The meeting also includes resolutions to place municipal liens on three properties and the approval of a private club application for a restaurant.

• Rezoning 200 Royale Drive from R-1 to C-3
• KPOT Jonesboro, Inc. restaurant private club application at 2312 E. Parker Road
• Rezoning Wimpy Lane from R-1 to RS-8
• Rezoning the intersection of S. Caraway Road and Stadium Boulevard from R-1 to C-3
• Municipal liens for $5,107.25 at 219 Miller, $5,298.46 at 607 S. Culberhouse, and $4,807.24 at 1301 W. Huntington

Public Works Council Committee

The Public Works Council Committee is reviewing ordinances for traffic signage and updates to the Downtown Jonesboro Development Code. The committee is also considering resolutions regarding sidewalk construction easements and funding for street overlays.

• ORD-23:022: Ordinance for various traffic signs
• ORD-23:023: Ordinance to repeal and replace sections of the Downtown Jonesboro Development Code
• RES-23:080: Permanent construction easement at 2301 S Culberhouse Street for sidewalk improvements
• RES-23:081: Permanent construction easement at 1817 S Culberhouse Street for sidewalk improvements
• RES-23:082: Resolution to allocate funds for street overlays and amend the Atlas Asphalt, Inc. contract

Finance & Administration Council Committee

The Finance & Administration Council Committee will review resolutions to place municipal liens on properties at 219 Miller, 607 S Culberhouse, and 1301 W Huntington. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from the April 11, 2023, committee meeting.

• Resolution to place a $5107.25 lien on 219 Miller
• Resolution to place a $5,298.46 lien on 607 S Culberhouse
• Resolution to place a $4,807.24 lien on 1301 W Huntington

Metropolitan Area Planning Commission

The Metropolitan Area Planning Commission will consider a rezoning request from Horizon Land Surveying. The proposal seeks to change the land use from R-1 single-family medium density to C-3 general commercial with a limited use overlay.

• RZ-23-07: Rezoning request for 2.28 acres east of 200 Royale Drive

Board of Zoning Adjustments

The Board will consider six variance applications involving signage, fences, setbacks, and lot requirements. These items include requests for residential swimming pools and commercial building additions.

• Signage variance for 912 Southwest Drive
• Fence height variance for 805 East Oak Avenue
• Side setback reduction for JPS pre-k building at 210 East Johnson Avenue
• Lot size and setback variances for 116 West Gordon
• Residential swimming pool setback variance for 3214 Windover Garden Circle

City Council

The City Council will review several resolutions and ordinances including a property purchase on North Patrick Street and various zoning changes. The meeting also includes discussions on administrative fee updates and private club permits.

• Resolution to purchase 9 acres at 805 North Patrick from Bear Valley Church of Christ
• Resolution to waive competitive bidding for repairs to city-owned industrial track
• Resolution for architectural services for turf renovations at Joe Mack Campbell Park
• Ordinance to change zoning on Wimpy Lane from R-1 to RS-8
• Ordinance to change zoning at South Caraway Road and Stadium Boulevard from R-1 to C-3 LUO

Public Safety Council Committee

The Public Safety Council Committee is reviewing proposed resolutions to condemn properties at 413 Parkview St., 1907 Irby St., and 2034 N. Church St. These resolutions were introduced by Code Enforcement.

• Resolution to condemn 413 Parkview St.
• Resolution to condemn 1907 Irby St.
• Resolution to condemn 2034 N. Church St.

Public Services Council Committee

The committee will review the minutes from the March 21, 2023 meeting. The agenda includes monthly updates regarding Jets and Parks and Recreation.

• Approval of March 21, 2023 minutes
• Monthly update from Jets
• Monthly update from Parks and Recreation

Metropolitan Area Planning Commission

The Metropolitan Area Planning Commission will review two rezoning applications. These include a request to change residential density on Wimpy Lane and a move to commercial use near Stadium Boulevard.

• Rezoning request for 37.85 acres on Wimpy Lane from R-1 to RS-8
• Rezoning request for 1.21 acres at South Caraway Road and Stadium Boulevard to C-3 LUO
• Approval of March 28, 2023, meeting minutes

Finance & Administration Council Committee

The Finance & Administration Council Committee will consider resolutions regarding architectural services for Joe Mack Campbell Park and a lease agreement with Senator John Boozman. The meeting also includes the approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Architectural services proposal from Brackett Kennerich & Associates, P.A. for Joe Mack Campbell Park turf renovations
• Lease agreement with Senator John Boozman for office space in the Municipal Center
• Approval of March 28, 2023, meeting minutes

City Council

The City Council will review several resolutions regarding federal grant applications for law enforcement and transportation. The agenda also includes multiple resolutions for land acquisition from Tom Gambill and various ordinances regarding zoning, traffic signs, and private club permits.

• Resolution to acquire property at 101 West Forrest from Tom Gambill
• Resolution to acquire property at 102 Woodrow from Tom Gambill
• Resolution to acquire property at 100 Woodrow from Tom Gambill
• Application for FY2023 Body-Worn Camera Policy and Implementation Program grant
• Application for US Department of Transportation FY23 Buses and Bus Facilities Grant Program

Public Works Council Committee

The Public Works Council Committee will consider an ordinance for territory annexation and a resolution regarding an indemnification agreement with The Downtown Jonesboro Alliance. Additionally, the committee will review a request to waive competitive bidding for repairs to city-owned industrial track.

• Annexation of certain territory (ORD-23:016)
• Indemnification agreement with Circa 1859, Inc., d/b/a The Downtown Jonesboro Alliance (RES-23:060)
• Waiver of competitive bidding for city-owned industrial track repairs (RES-23:066)

Metropolitan Area Planning Commission

The Metropolitan Area Planning Commission is reviewing a request for a four-lot subdivision south of Paula and Parker Drive. The commission will also consider a proposed storage complex on Woodsprings Road and a sidewalk in lieu payment for Stadium Blvd.

• $11,475.73 sidewalk in lieu payment for 229.27 l.f. along Stadium Blvd.
• Parker Hollow subdivision: 4 lots on 31.34 acres south of Paula and Parker Drive
• Woodsprings Road conditional use: proposed storage complex in C-3 district

Finance & Administration Council Committee

The Finance & Administration Council Committee will review several proposed resolutions. These include applications for federal grants related to body-worn cameras, bus facilities, and low or no emission programs.

• Resolution to provide a letter of credit to the Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment, Division of Environmental Quality
• Resolution to apply for the FY2023 Body-Worn Camera Policy and Implementation Program through the U.S. Department of Justice
• Resolution to apply for the U.S. Department of Transportation FY23 Buses and Bus Facilities Grant Program
• Resolution to apply for the U.S. Department of Transportation FY23 Low or No Emission Grant Program

Board of Zoning Adjustments

The Board of Zoning Adjustments will meet to consider multiple variance applications. These requests include permissions for signage, gravel drives, fences, and accessory buildings across various residential and commercial districts.

• Signage variance for 912 Southwest Drive
• Driveway variances for 6321 Evan Drive and Marie Circle
• Fence height variances for 1423 Virginia Drive, 805 East Oak Avenue, and 913 Brownstone Drive
• Gravel drive variance for 6515 C.W. Post Road
• Side setback variance for 210 East Johnson Avenue

Public Services Council Committee

The committee will receive an update regarding the Shooting Sports Complex. It will also review monthly progress reports from Parks & Recreation and the Jet Transit System.

• Shooting Sports Complex update
• Monthly update from Parks & Recreation
• Monthly update from Jet Transit System
• Approval of February 21, 2023 meeting minutes

Public Safety Council Committee

The Public Safety Council Committee will consider an ordinance regarding the placement of various traffic signs at locations determined by the Traffic Control Committee. The meeting also includes a review of previous minutes from February 21, 2023.

• ORD-23:010: Ordinance to place various traffic signs at designated locations

City Council

The City Council will consider several resolutions, including the allocation of $1,306,525 in ARPA funds for equipment. The agenda also includes ordinances regarding private club permits and the condemnation of specific properties.

• Allocation of $1,306,525 from American Rescue Plan funds for public safety, radio, engineering, and information systems equipment
• Resolution to apply for a federal SAFER grant for fire and emergency response staffing
• Resolution to authorize a contract with Axon Enterprises, Inc. for Taser training equipment and services
• Resolution to waive competitive bidding for a city pickup truck purchase
• Public hearing regarding the abandonment of right-of-way on Judy Street

Nominating and Rules Committee

The Nominating and Rules Committee is meeting to review resolutions for board and commission appointments recommended by Mayor Harold Copenhaver. The committee will also approve minutes from the January 3, 2023, meeting.

• Resolution RES-23:061 regarding appointments and reappointments to boards and commissions
• Approval of minutes for the January 3, 2023, committee meeting

Metropolitan Area Planning Commission

The Metropolitan Area Planning Commission will review requests regarding sidewalk fees and land use. One item involves a payment for sidewalk construction along Stadium Blvd. Another request seeks approval for an accessory dwelling unit at 608 Eason Avenue.

• Sidewalk 'In Lieu' fee of $27,128.90 for 3021 MLK Jr. Drive
• Conditional use request for an accessory dwelling unit at 608 Eason Avenue

Finance & Administration Council Committee

The Finance & Administration Council Committee is reviewing several resolutions regarding public safety funding and equipment. Items include a federal grant application for fire staffing and the allocation of ARPA funds for various city systems.

• Resolution to apply for a US Department of Homeland Security SAFER grant for fire and emergency response staffing
• Resolution to waive competitive bidding for an agreement with Flock Group, Inc. for equipment and services
• Resolution to waive competitive bidding for a contract with Axon Enterprises, Inc. for Taser training equipment
• Resolution to allocate $1,306,525 of American Rescue Plan Act funds for public safety, radio, engineering, and information systems equipment

City Council

The City Council will hear a State of the City address from Mayor HaroldCopenhaver. The agenda includes several resolutions regarding municipal liens on various properties, a contract for mountain bike trials, and zoning changes.

• Contract with Rock Solid Trail Contracting, LLC for Craighead Forest mountain bike trials
• Municipal lien for $5,297.76 at 910 Hope Street
• Municipal lien for $8,336.48 at 3406 Meador
• Municipal lien for $9,286.80 at 4405 & 4407 Janice
• Rezoning of 4902 and 4904 E. Highland Drive from R-1 to CR-1

Public Works Council Committee

The Public Works Council Committee will meet at the Municipal Center. The agenda includes a call to order, roll call by City Clerk April Leggett, and the approval of minutes from the February 7, 2023, meeting.

• Approval of minutes for the February 07, 2023, meeting

Finance & Administration Council Committee

The Finance & Administration Council Committee is reviewing several resolutions to place municipal liens on various properties. The committee will also consider authorizing the Mayor to enter into a change order with iWorq Systems to increase storage capacity.

• Municipal lien for 416 Forrest in the amount of $390
• Municipal lien for 501 E Allen in the amount of $165
• Municipal lien for 513 Marshall in the amount of $323
• Municipal lien for 910 Hope Street in the amount of $5,297.76
• Municipal lien for 4405 & 4407 Janice in the amount of $9,286.80

Metropolitan Area Planning Commission

The Metropolitan Area Planning Commission is reviewing several land use applications. These include a preliminary subdivision for 11 lots in Harrison Hills Phase 2 and a rezoning request for properties at 4902 and 4904 East Highland Drive. The commission will also consider a conditional use permit for an accessory building on Kellers Chapel Road.

• Preliminary subdivision of 11 lots at Harrison Hills Phase 2
• Conditional use for a 1,600 square foot accessory building at 2300 Kellers Chapel Road
• Rezoning request for 4902 and 4904 East Highland Drive to CR-1 district

Board of Zoning Adjustments

The Board will consider seven appeal cases regarding property variances. These requests involve building locations, fence heights, signage, and landscape buffer requirements.

• VR-23-03: Accessory building location at 1105 Sandino Drive
• VR-23-04: 6' tall street facing fence at 5004 Prospect Farm Road
• VR-23-05: Overlay district requirements at 3311 South Stadium Boulevard - KIA
• VR-23-06: Overlay district signage at 3315 South Stadium Boulevard - Hyundai
• VR-23-07: Landscape buffer reduction at Greensborough Village

City Council

The Jonesboro City Council will consider resolutions for street asphalt overlays and architectural services for Parker Park. The agenda also includes second and third readings for various rezoning ordinances and the condemnation of several properties. A public hearing regarding a right-of-way abandonment on Bonaparte Cove is also scheduled.

• Contract with Atlas Asphalt Inc. for 2023 street milling and overlays
• Architectural services agreement for Parker Park Community Center pool and restrooms
• Rezoning of 804 Belt from R-1 to RM-12
• Condemnation resolutions for properties on Chestnut St, Forrest St, Logan Ave, Beacon, and Nettleton Ave
• Supplemental agreement with Fisher Arnold, Inc. for the Downtown to ASU connection project

Public Safety Council Committee

The Public Safety Council Committee will consider several ordinances and resolutions. These include proposals to condemn three properties and update administrative fees for environmental deficiencies. The committee will also review a resolution regarding jail fees with Craighead County.

• Resolutions to condemn properties at 223 Miller St., 716 W Washington Ave., and 5306 E. Nettleton Ave.
• Ordinance to update administrative fees for correcting environmental deficiencies
• Ordinance to place various traffic signs at designated locations
• Resolution authorizing a jail fee agreement between Jonesboro and Craighead County
• Update on mosquito surveillance and control from Vector Disease Control, Inc.

Board of Zoning Adjustments

The scheduled meeting for the Jonesboro Board of Zoning Adjustments was postponed. The agenda included several variance requests regarding landscaping, signage, and fences.

• Variance for accessory building location at 1105 Sandino Drive
• Variance for a 6’ fence at 5004 Prospect Farm Road
• Overlay district requirement variances for KIA and Hyundai on South Stadium Boulevard
• Landscape buffer reduction request for Greensborough Village
• Right-of-way variance along Madison Avenue

Public Services Council Committee

The committee will consider resolutions regarding transit certifications and trail construction. It will also receive updates on Parks & Recreation and the JET transit system.

• Contract with Rock Solid Trail Contracting, LLC for Craighead Forest Mountain Bike Trails
• 2023 Federal Transit Administration certifications for JET
• Parks & Recreation update
• JET transit system update

Finance & Administration Council Committee

The Finance & Administration Council Committee will review several resolutions. These include proposals for architectural services at Parker Park and a change order for city firewall storage. The committee will also consider a two-year lease for a sanitation truck.

• Architectural services agreement for the Parker Park Community Center Pool and Restroom Facility Project
• Change order with Ritter Communications, Inc. to increase firewall storage capacity
• Two-year lease contract for one sanitation rear load truck
• Application for the FY2023 RAISE Grant for the One Jonesboro Master Plan

Metropolitan Area Planning Commission

The Metropolitan Area Planning Commission is reviewing a preliminary subdivision and a rezoning request. These items involve changes to land use classifications for properties in the C-3 and C-2 districts.

• Preliminary subdivision of 8.27 acres at 5512 East Johnson avenue
• Rezoning of 4902 & 4904 E. Highland Drive from R-1/C-3 to C-2

City Council

The City Council will consider several resolutions regarding municipal liens and grant applications for fire and wireless networks. The agenda includes first and second readings of zoning ordinances for properties on Belt, South Caraway Road, and Disciple Drive. Additionally, the council will review a master parks plan agreement.

• Agreement with Halff Associates Inc. for a Master Parks Plan
• Rezoning 804 Belt from R-1 to RM-12
• Grant applications for wireless networks and firefighter assistance
• Municipal liens on properties, including $8,716.32 at 2612 Crawford
• Purchase of survey equipment from Navigation Electronics, Inc.

Public Works Council Committee

The Public Works Council Committee is reviewing resolutions for city infrastructure projects. This includes a contract for street milling and overlays and an agreement for construction services for the Downtown to ASU Connection Project.

• Contract with Atlas Asphalt Inc. for 2023 asphalt milling and overlays
• Supplemental agreement with Fisher Arnold, Inc. for the Downtown to ASU Connection Project

Finance & Administration Council Committee

The Finance & Administration Council Committee is reviewing several ordinances and resolutions. These include amending bond interest rates, expanding the powers of the Public Facilities Board, and authorizing grant applications. The committee will also consider multiple municipal liens on various properties.

• Ordinance to modify interest rates for Colson Caster Project revenue bonds
• Resolution to use state aid street monies for Browns Lane and Race Street Overlay
• Resolution to waive bidding for digital aerial photography with EFS Geotechnologies
• Resolution to apply for the Arkansas Wireless Information Network Project Grant
• Municipal liens on properties, including one for $8,716.32 at 2612 Crawford

Metropolitan Area Planning Commission

The commission will consider preliminary and final subdivision applications for two residential projects. The agenda also includes a request for a sidewalk fee payment at 5195 Stadium Blvd.

• Preliminary subdivision of 11 lots at Harrison Hills Phase 2
• Final subdivision of 27 lots at Cypress Pointe II on Old Paragould Road
• $17,669.00 sidewalk 'in lieu' fee for 5195 Stadium Blvd

Public Safety Council Committee

The Public Safety Council Committee will review resolutions to condemn five properties in Jonesboro. The committee will also consider a request to waive competitive bidding for the purchase of new fire department software.

• Resolution to condemn 116 Chestnut St.
• Resolution to condemn 201 W Forrest St.
• Resolution to condemn 904 Logan Ave.
• Resolution to condemn 3600 Beacon
• Authorization to purchase fire department software via waived competitive bidding

City Council

The Jonesboro City Council will consider rezoning requests for properties on South Caraway Road and Disciple Drive. The agenda also includes resolutions regarding roadway right-of-way acquisitions and the purchase of three pickup trucks.

• Rezoning 5618 South Caraway Road from R-1 to C-3 LUO
• Rezoning 1916 Disciple Drive from R-1 to C-4 LUO
• Purchase of three 2023 Chevy 1500 Double Cab 4WD pickup trucks
• Right-of-way purchase at 1400 E. Washington Avenue for roadway improvements
• Right-of-way purchase at 301 Reeves Street for roadway improvements

Board of Zoning Adjustments

The Jonesboro Board of Zoning Adjustments will review two variance applications. One request involves a shop building setback at 817 Strawfloor Drive, and another concerns maintaining a gravel parking lot at 5429 East Nettleton Avenue.

• Variance request for shop building setback at 817 Strawfloor Drive
• Variance request to maintain gravel parking lot at 5429 East Nettleton Avenue
• Approval of December 20, 2022 meeting minutes

Public Services Council Committee

The committee will consider a resolution to enter into an agreement with Halff Associates Inc. for professional services to create a Master Parks Plan. The meeting also includes administrative updates on capital improvement projects.

• Agreement with Halff Associates Inc. for a Master Parks Plan
• Administrative updates on Capital Improvement Projects

Finance & Administration Council Committee

The Finance & Administration Council Committee will consider resolutions regarding roadway improvements and property acquisitions. The meeting also includes proposals to waive competitive bidding for truck purchases and industrial track repairs.

• Purchase of additional right-of-way at 1400 E. Washington Avenue
• Withdrawal of condemnation and purchase of right-of-way at 301 Reeves Street
• Waiver of bidding to purchase three 2023 Chevy 1500 pickup trucks
• Waiver of bidding for repairs to city-owned industrial track

Metropolitan Area Planning Commission

The Metropolitan Area Planning Commission is reviewing two rezoning applications. These proposals seek to change single-family residential districts to commercial districts at 1916 Disciple Drive and 5618 South Caraway Road.

• Rezoning request for 1916 Disciple Drive from R-1 to C-4 LUO
• Rezoning request for 5618 South Caraway Road from R-1 to C-3

City Council

The council will review ordinances regarding the abandonment of street right of way at Harlan Cove and easements within the Cavenaugh Auto Group Minor Plat. Additionally, the council will vote on a private club permit for Riverfront Association and review November 2022 financial statements.

• Ordinance to vacate part of street right of way at Harlan Cove north of Jonathon Drive
• Private club permit application for Riverfront Association
• Ordinance to vacate utility and drainage easements in Cavenaugh Auto Group Minor Plat
• Review of November 2022 financial statements overview

Public Works Council Committee

This meeting consists of procedural items, including the election of a committee chair and the approval of minutes from the December 6, 2022, meeting. No specific new business or pending items are listed on this agenda.

• Election of a chair
• Approval of minutes for the December 6, 2022, meeting

Nominating and Rules Committee

This special called meeting is for the election of a committee chair. The committee will also review and approve minutes from the September 6, 2022, meeting.

• Election of a Chair
• Approval of minutes for the September 6, 2022, meeting (MIN-22:080)