City of Jonesboro
Regular Meeting
July 14, 2003

    

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:              James B. Massengale, Public Works Director

                                              Mark Harris, Police Chief

                                              Jimmy Wiggins, Fire Chief

                                              Jon Walker, City Manager

Mayor Day began the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance. 

Minutes:  Councilman Sewell motioned, seconded by Councilman Maddox to approve the minutes of June 16, 2003 as written.  The motion carried.

Home Occupational License:  Tony Cole, 303 Batiste Way requested an additional home occupational license to operate as a Home Inspection.  Councilman Maddox motioned to table Mr. Cole’s request until the August meeting in order to give Mr. Cole time to complete repairs at his home.   Councilman Norrington seconded.  The motion carried unanimously. 

Modular Units, Board of Education:  As there was no representation from the Board of Education to discuss the permit request a motion by Councilman Maddox, seconded by Councilman Sewell removed the item from the agenda.  The motion carried unanimously.

Streetscape Contract with JJ&G:  Mayor Day reviewed with council that Jordan, Jones & Goulding offers a comprehensive package that take the Streetscape through to completion.  City Manager, Jon Walker will administer and coordinate the plan with the DOT and ARC. The total cost of the project is estimated at $1,487,900 with the estimated cost to the city being $487,900.  On motion by Councilman Maddox seconded by Councilman Sewell authorized the Mayor and City Manager to complete the Streetscape contract with JJ&G.  The motion carried unanimously.

Motor Vehicle Policy:  Councilman Sewell motioned seconded by Councilwoman McDonald to accept the Motor Vehicle Policy as written.  The motion carried unanimously.

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 Councilman Norrington.  The motion carried unanimously.

Councilman Sewell motioned, seconded by Councilwoman McDonald to resume regular session.  The motion carried.

Other business: 

  • Mayor Day suggested to council about visiting Duluth or downtown Decatur to tour LCI developments.  City Manager, Jon Walker will develop a calendar for possible dates for the tour and the LCI Stakeholders will be notified.   
  • Reminder about the LCI Business Luncheon on July 28 from 11:30 –1:00 at the Jonesboro First Baptist Recreational Outreach Center.
  • City Manager updated council on the DOT street paving.
  • Clayton County is still working on the right-of-ways for the sidewalks on Fayetteville Road. 

There being no further business, Councilman Sewell motioned seconded by Councilman Norrington to adjourn the meeting.  The motion carried.

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Joy B. Day, Mayor

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Joan Jones, City Clerk