City of Jonesboro
Regular Meeting
February 14th, 2000

The regular meeting of Mayor and council was held February 14, 2000 with Mayor Day and the following members present: T. E. Adair, Luther Maddox, Yvette McDonald, Wallace Norrington and Clifford Sewell ; Shirley Wynn was absent.

On a motion by Sewell, seconded by Adair, the minutes of the January meeting were unanimously approved.

Sewell moved, seconded by Adair that the Ordinance be adopted as attached to the minutes concerning zoning advertisement, policy and procedures. The motion carried unanimously. 

Jim Jenkins, Chairman of the Building committee of the Jonesboro Methodist Church was present with plans for the church's renovation project along with other building committee members. Sewell moved, seconded by McDonald that these plans be approved as presented. The motion carried unanimously.

Sewell moved, seconded by Norrington that the request of Justin Morris to place a mobile home on his business lot on Turner Road be denied since he was not present. The motion carried unanimously.

On a motion by Norrington, seconded by Adair, it was unanimous to continue the City's wrecker contract with Riverdale Wrecker Service.

Chief Montgomery presented two maps in connection with the Truck Route Ordinance. One map indicated the City's proposed route and the other a preference of the County. Mayor Day commented that she would discuss this with Crandle Bray, Clayton County Commissioner Chairman.

On motion by Sewell, seconded by Norrington, it was unanimous to continue with Jerry Patrick as City Solicitor.
The bids for the City Hall carport enclosure were read as follows: J. L.Crews bid $12,500 and Terry Pugh bid $13,525.66. Norrington moved, seconded by Maddox that the low bid of J. L. Crews be accepted pending some clarification. The motion carried unanimously.

On a motion by Adair, seconded by McDonald, the proposed signs for BB&T Bank at 223 North Main Street were approved. The motion carried unanimously.

Sewell moved, seconded by McDonald, that the current year's proposed budget be approved in the amount of $2,913,788.00. The motion carried unanimously. On a motion by Norrington, seconded by Sewell, it was unanimous to re-budget unexpended funds budgeted in 1999. The motion carried unanimously.

On a motion by Sewell, seconded by Norrington, the First Baptist Church was granted a six months extension for their temporary buildings on Mills Street rather than the two year extension as requested. The motion carried unanimously. It was unanimously agreed that each requested extension should come before
council.

Roger Swint was present on behalf of the Volunteer Fire Department and gave an over view of the fire at First Baptist Church. Sewell moved, seconded by Norrington that the clerk be authorized to write a check to the department for $5,900 which was a part of their current budget . Sewell also moved, seconded by McDonald to approve a check for $4,235.00 for the Firemen's insurance. The motions carried unanimously.

James Massengale reported that approximately $10,000 has been spent in connection with the storm cleanup.

On a motion by Sewell, seconded by Norrington, Council went into Executive Session to discuss personnel matters. The motion carried unanimously. Upon completion of the session, Sewell moved, seconded by Norrington that Council go back into regular session. The motion carried unanimously. There being no further business, Norrington moved, seconded by McDonald that the meeting be adjourned. The motion carried unanimously.

Joy Day,                    Katherine Smith,
Mayor                        City Clerk