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CITY OF JONESBORO The regular meeting of the Jonesboro Mayor and Council was held at Monday, July 14, 2003 at 7:00 pm, at 170 South Main Street. Members Present: Councilman Ed Adair Councilman Luther Maddox Councilwoman Yvette McDonald Councilman Wallace Norrington Councilman Clifford “Rip” Sewell Councilman Rick Yonce Mayor Joy Day Staff Present: Sam Durrance, Interim Public Works Director Mark Harris, Police Chief Jon Walker, City Manager Jimmy Wiggins, Fire Chief Mayor Day began the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor Day requested a motion to amend the agenda to include “Department Head Reports”. Councilman Maddox so motioned, Councilwoman McDonald seconded. The motion carried unanimously. Minutes: Councilman Norrington motioned, seconded by Councilman Sewell to approve the July 14, 2003 minutes as written. The motion carried unanimously. Home Occupational License: Tony Cole, 303 Batiste Way requested an additional home occupational license to operate as a Home Inspector. Councilman Sewell motioned to deny Mr. Cole’s request. The motion died for lack of second. Councilman Norrington motioned, seconded by Councilman Adair to issue Mr. Cole an occupational license for home inspection contingent that he provide documents showing that he has liability coverage and that he is bonded. The motion carried with Councilman Sewell opposed. Rezone Request 299 North Main: Dianne Staten requested her property at 299 North Main Street be rezoned from Residential (RS) to Office & Institution (O&I) to operate a Real Estate office. She submitted site and landscape plans for review. Councilman Sewell motioned, seconded by Councilwoman McDonald to approve this rezoning request. The motion carried with Councilman Maddox abstaining, as he is a neighbor. Rezoning Request Vacant Lot-Tara Blvd: Wallace Hoover’s representative David Pace requested rezoning of vacant lot at Land Lot 5, District 241 from Residential (RS) to Commercial (C-2) for continuance of the office complex project. Councilman Maddox voiced concern over adjoining homeowner’s rights for continuing use of the old Conkle roadbed and wanted assurance that this would also be in the development agreement. It is currently in the development agreement. Councilman Sewell made a motion seconded by Councilman Yonce to approve this rezoning request. The motion carried unanimously. Appointment of Deputy Registrar: Councilman Sewell motioned, seconded by Councilman Maddox to appoint Sharon Deaton as Deputy Registrar for the upcoming election. The motion carried unanimously. Department Head Reports:
Executive Session: Mayor Day requested a motion be made to go into Executive Session to discuss personnel matters, pending litigation and possible land acquisition. Councilman Sewell so motioned, seconded by Councilwoman McDonald. The motion carried unanimously. Councilwoman McDonald motioned, seconded by Councilman Norrington to resume regular session. The motion carried unanimously. Other business:
There being no further business, Councilman Sewell motioned seconded by Councilman Norrington to adjourn the meeting. The motion carried.
______________________ Joy B. Day, Mayor
_____________________ Joan Jones, City Clerk |