City of Jonesboro
Regular Meeting
November 8, 1999

The regular meeting of Mayor and Council was held November 8, 1999 with Mayor Day and all members present as follows: T. E. Adair, Richard Jester, Yvette McDonald, Wallace Norrington, Clifford Sewell and Shirley Wynn.

The minutes of the October meeting were read and stand approved.

Having reviewed the revised plans, Wynn moved, seconded by Adair that the sign applications of Hardee's be approved. The motion carried unanimously. 

On a motion by Sewell, seconded by Jester, it was unanimous to consider the request from Keep Clayton County Beautiful of $922.00 to be included in the 2000 budget.

Wynn moved, seconded by Norrington that Tony Cole, 303 Batiste Way, be granted a variance in order to build within 4 feet of his side property line in the back yard. The motion carried unanimously.

On a motion by Wynn, seconded by McDonald, Sara Carrol was granted permission for a (construction cleaning ) home occupation office at 138 1/2 Huie Street. With this permission was the stipulation that no chemicals stronger than lysol be stored and that this be limited to I gallon in her storage house and one
gallon in her truck. The motion carried unanimously. 

Wynn moved, seconded by Norrington, that the Gas Aggregation Agreement with Georgia Municipal Association be approved. The motion carried unanimously. A copy is attached to the minutes for reference.

Brian Arnold was present on behalf of Arby's requesting permission for their newly proposed signs. After reviewing, Wynn moved, seconded by Adair that these signs be approved. The motion carried unanimously.

A discussion was held concerning the possible revocation of the license of Michelle Tindall for the operation of a Family Day Care Center at 252 Highway 54. Assistant Chief, Mark Harris reported that the residence has been checked periodically from 6:00 p.m. to 12:00 p.m. and were unable to find anyone there. It was unanimously agreed to postpone and action and suggested that the police do
further checking and include the early morning hours.

Chief Wiggins reported that in connection with Y2K, six locations will be designated for reporting emergencies with a fireman or police officer on site. Stop signs will be available in the event of traffic light failure, there will be no police on annual leave and there will be personnel at the Fire Station. Chief Wiggins also announced the new officers Of the Department. The Department Christmas party is
scheduled for December 116 at the First Baptist Church Singles Bldg.

Mayor Day reported that inspections are being conducted in connection with the Revitalization Grant Application. She also reported that construction on the new courthouse and jail is on schedule. There was a reminder of the Christmas Parade to be held November 2e at 4:30 pm. with a dance to start at 6:00 p.m. Other announcements were of Open House to be held at City Hall December le and
Caroling on December 14th beginning at 6:00 pm.

There being no further business, Sewell moved, seconded by Jester that the meeting be adjourned. Wynn asked that he be allowed to address Mr. Rick Yonce, who was in the audience before the adjournment. After the discussion of some issues with Mr.Yonce, Wynn moved, seconded by Jester that the meeting be
adjourned. The motion carried unanimously.

Joy Day,                    Katherine Smith,
Mayor                        City Clerk