City of Jonesboro
Regular Meeting
April 10th, 2000

The regular meeting of Mayor and Council was held April 10, 2000 with Mayor Day and the following members present: T. E. Adair, Luther Maddox, Wallace Norrington and Clifford Sewell. Yvette McDonald was absent.

The minutes of the March meeting were read and stand unanimously approved.

On a motion by Maddox, seconded by Adair, the agenda was amended to include a budget amendment. The motion carried unanimously.

Pastor Moore of Jesus the Christ Church was present requesting permission for a gospel concert to be held in the parking area at 8160 Tara Blvd. on May 20th from 1:00 P. M. to 5:00 P.M. On a motion by Norrington, seconded by Maddox, permission was granted with the stipulation that they have proof of insurance and that they adhere to the proposed hours. The motion carried unanimously.

Pastor Dean Haun and Assistant. Pastor Deron Cobb were present on behalf of First Baptist Church requesting permission for an extension for allowing the trailers on Church Street for temporary classrooms. Mike McCray, 175 Church Street, was the spokesperson for the residents in the area. He expressed their opposition to the extension. Frank Brown also spoke in opposition due to the traffic problem that it presented. Maddox moved that they be given a 30 day extension
from the end of the original 90 days. Maddox amended the motion by setting May 31" as the deadline. Adair seconded the motion; it carried unanimously. Mayor Day appointed a committee to work with the Church in order to resolve this problem. Appointed were Mike McCray, Donna Nettleton and Wallace Norrington. Mayor Day agreed to serve on the committee. Mr. McCray was asked to appoint one other person.

It was unanimously agreed to consult with the City Attorney concerning another building moratorium.

On a motion by Sewell, seconded by Norrington, the date of the election for filling the vacancy on Council was set for July 18th which is in accordance with the Sate Election Code . The motion carried unanimously. Sewell moved seconded by Norrington that qualifying begin June 5th and end June 9th. This would be during regular office hours from 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. The motion carried unanimously. Maddox moved, seconded by Norrington, that Willis Swint be appointed as Poll Manager and Joanie Jones be Assistant Manager. The motion carried unanimously.

On a motion by Sewell, seconded by Maddox, Raymond Freeman was granted permission to operate his Web Site Design business from his home at 281 North Lake Drive. The motion carried unanimously.

On a motion by Maddox, seconded by Adair, it was unanimous to postpone any action concerning Clayton 2020 until after the next Clayton County Municipal Association meeting. The motion carried unanimously.

Sewell moved, seconded by Maddox, that the budget be amended to add $3,000 for re-wiring City Hall. The motion carried unanimously.

Chief Wiggins presented the clerk with a check for $150 donated by Consolidated Disposal for landscaping at the new fire station. Chief Wiggins recommended that a plaque be erected in the new station with names of members who have served 15 years or more. It was agreed to further consider this request.

Dan Astin addressed Council pertaining to issues of concern, the main issue being the possibility of a Marta station in the City and an unsightly condition on Mill Street.

There being no further business, Adair moved, seconded by Norrington that the meeting be adjourned.

Joy Day,                    Katherine Smith,
Mayor                        City Clerk