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City of
Jonesboro The City of Jonesboro Mayor and Council held a regular council meeting on January 10, 2005 at 7:00pm. The meeting was held at 170 South Main Street. Members present: Council member Yvette McDonald Council member Donna Meadows Council member Wallace Norrington Council member Clifford Sewell Council member Linda Wenz Council member Rick Yonce Mayor Joy B. Day Staff present: Stacey Ingles, Finance Officer Kathryn Lookofsky, Main St. Director Robert Thomas, Police Chief Jon Walker, City Manager John Kendall, City Attorney Jimmy Wiggins, Fire Chief Minutes Approved: Councilman Norrington motioned, seconded by Councilwoman McDonald to approve the December 6, 2004 minutes as written. The motion carried unanimously. Councilwoman McDonald made a motion to approve the minutes of the December 15, 2004 Called Meeting as written. Councilman Yonce seconded. The motion carried unanimously. Comprehensive Plan: Councilman Sewell made a motion that we adopt the Comprehensive Plan Update. Councilman Norrington seconded. The motion carried unanimously. Alcoholic Beverage Ordinance: Councilwoman McDonald made a motion that we approve the Alcoholic Beverage Ordinance. Councilman Sewell seconded. Mayor Day asked for any discussion. The motion carried unanimously. (Ord. 2005-01 Bk One) Solid Waste Ordinance: Mayor Day asked for any questions or comments on this ordinance. Councilman Sewell made a motion that we approve the Solid Waste Ordinance. Councilman Norrington seconded. The motion carried unanimously. (Ord. 2005-02 Bk One) Budget Discussion: Councilman Yonce addressed the current growth trends, LCI, retail development and voiced concern about grants, lack of citizen involvement; he apologized for his lack of communication regarding the budget. He stated the retail support would not be available for downtown development and that we need to keep our current city services. He suggested that we review our grants in progress and possibly give some up if we do not have the funds and to use reserve funds if necessary. He voiced concern about the situation going on with Clayton County and suggested that the city not go into any contract with Clayton County at this time. He suggested saving money by not outsourcing some administrative functions. Councilman Yonce made a motion that we reopen the Budget talks to try and find money to keep the Jonesboro Fire Department. Councilman Norrington seconded. Voting in favor of the motion were Councilman Norrington, Sewell, Yonce. Councilwomen McDonald, Meadows and Wenz opposed the motion. Mayor Day broke the tie by voting against the motion. Councilman Sewell reviewed the facts regarding the sale of the water system in 1995, confirming the need to sell the system due to the improvement that would have been needed. Councilwoman Wenz asked Councilman Yonce about the use of Reserve Funds and how long the funds would be used. Councilwoman Meadows commented that the council was unanimous when discussion was first held regarding the fire department and that tourism is a vital part of Jonesboro. Councilman Norrington made a statement that he asked the county commissioners to restore automatic aid and bring the county and city back together again. He commended the fire department for their service to the citizens of Jonesboro and Clayton County. Fire Service Contract with Clayton County: Councilman Yonce made a motion that we deny the contract. Councilman Norrington seconded. Councilman Yonce, Norrington and Sewell voted for the motion. Councilwomen McDonald, Meadows and Wenz opposed the motion. Mayor Day broke the tie and voted against the motion. The motion failed.
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