City of Jonesboro
Regular Meeting
December 9, 2003
The regular meeting of the City of Jonesboro Mayor and Council
was held December 9, 2002. Council members present were: Ed Adair, Luther
Maddox, Yvette McDonald, Wallace Norrington, Clifford Sewell. Council member
Rick Yonce was absent Mayor Joy Day presided.
The November 11 2002 minutes were read. Councilman Sewell made a motion to
approve the minutes as read. Councilman Adair seconded. The motion carried
unanimously.
Mayor Day requested a change on the agenda as Mr. Frank Sligh (Home Occupation
request),was not able to attend the meeting In addition, Mayor Day requested an
Executive Session to be placed on the agenda. Councilman Maddox made a motion to
reflect the agenda changes. Councilman Norrington seconded. The motion carried
unanimously.
Under new business, Mr. Andy Anglin requested a rezoning of 7.46 acres on
Stockbridge Road (#l2-l7B-A005) from C-1 (Commercial-I) to R-3 (Residential
Multi-family) for apartment units. Discussion was held regarding traffic, the
number of apartment units, the flood plain and location of natural springs. Mr.
Anglin informed the council that plans are being made to purchase the adjoining
18-20 acres (Sta Brite Signs). The main entrance to the apartment units would be
Stockhridge Road. The plans call for IC buildings with 8 apartment units each.
Mr Anglin explained the property is not in a flood plain and he showed the
location of the spring.
Councilman Sewell made a motion to deny Mr. Anglin’s rezoning request for 7.46
acres on Stockbridge Road from C-I to R-3. Councilman Norrington seconded. The
motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Day and Council reviewed the ordinance extending the moratorium on Adult
Entertainment for an additional 90 days or until new ordinance is ready.
Councilman Maddox made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman McDonald to accept the
90-day extension of the Adult Entertainment Ordinance. The motion carried
unanimously.
Dr. Milton Stephens and Butch Steele presented to Mayor and Council a
preliminary sketch for a proposed 24-unit apartment development at 176 South
Main Street Discussion was held regarding traffic. water runoff the adjoining
neighbors, the number of apartments on available land. Council suggested
possible duplex units and/or fewer units. Each building is 88’ x 28’ with
three bedrooms. Mayor and Council advised Dr. Stephens to formally submit for a
rezoning with a complete set of plans, including engineering plans, as to what
he wants to build on his land, and they will listen to what the citizens want
for the city before making any decision.
Mayor Day reviewed with Council the resolution for the Ad Valorem Rollback of 4
Mills for the 2002 budget year. (See Attached) Councilman Maddox made a motion
to adopt the Resolution to Rollback the 4 Mills Ad Valorem tax. Councilman
Norrington seconded. The motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Day requested a motion to go into executive session to discuss personnel
matters and property Councilman Norrington so motioned. Councilwoman McDonald
seconded, the motion carried.
Councilman Norrington made a motion to resume regular session. Councilman Maddox
seconded. The motion carried. Regular meeting was resumed. Mayor Day advised
council she is considering a budget hearing meeting, needed available dates from
council. Mayor Day informed the council that Georgia Power is donating a van and
an additional vehicle to the fire department. These vehicles will replace two
vehicles, which are to be sold. Chief Wiggins is still working with City of
Atlanta on the two fire trucks. Also discussion was held about renting the old
fire station. Councilman Norrington asked Mayor Day about piping on West Mill
Street
and easement near Ms Taylor’s home at 180 West Mill Street. Councilman Sewell
recommended that personnel dealing with finances be bonded. Councilwoman
McDonald asked about Jon Walker’s new office. Discussion was held about having
future council meetings at the Police Department, 170 South Main Street. Mayor
Day said that was fine, however she reserved the right to have meeting at City
Hall if the agenda was short. This will be advertised.
There being no further business, Councilman Maddox made a motion to adjourn.
Councilwoman McDonald seconded. The motion carried unanimously.
Joy Day, Joan
C.Jones,
Mayor
City Clerk