CITY OF JONESBORO
COUNCIL MEETING
OCTOBER 11, 2004 

The regular meeting of the Jonesboro Mayor and Council was held at Monday, October 11, 2004 at 7:00 pm, at 170 South Main Street.

            Members Present:        Councilwoman Donna Meadows

                                                Councilwoman Yvette McDonald

                                                Councilman Wallace Norrington

                                                Councilman Clifford “Rip” Sewell

                                                Councilwoman Linda Wenz

                                                Councilman Rick Yonce      

                                                Mayor Joy Day

        Staff Present:                    Sam Durrance, Public Works Director

                                                Robert Thomas, Police Chief

Jon Walker, City Manager

                                                Kathryn Lookofsky, Main Street Director

Mayor Day began the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance.   

Minutes Approved:  Councilman Sewell motioned to approve the September 13, 2004 council minutes.  Councilwoman McDonald seconded.  The motion carried unanimously.  Councilman Sewell made a motion to approve the September 27, 2004 Called Meeting/Public Hearing minutes.  Councilman Norrington seconded.  The motion carried unanimously. 

Storm Water Feasibility Study Presentation:  Members of Clayton County Water Authority presented an executive summary to inform the council of the results of the completed feasibility study.  The Stormwater Utility Program was reviewed along with implementation, cost and what specifically would be included in the program.   

Home Occupation:  Councilwoman McDonald motioned to delete the home occupation request from Lewesa Major as she was not present.  Councilman Norrington seconded.  The motion carried unanimously. 

Hazard Mitigation Resolution:  Councilman Sewell made a motion to adopt the Resolution Authorizing the Adoption of the Clayton County Pre-Disaster Hazard Mitigation Plan.  Councilman Yonce seconded.  The motion carried unanimously. (Ord. Book One, pg 57) 

Sanitation Services:  Councilwoman Meadows motioned to table for further discussion the sanitation service contract.  Councilman Norrington seconded.  The motion carried unanimously. 

Budget Amendment:  Councilwoman Wenz motioned to approve a budget amendment which includes land acquisition for downtown parking deck, consolidation of Sanitation Fund into General Fund and transfer Cemetery Fund to General Fund.  Councilman Norrington seconded.  The motion carried unanimously.  (Ord. Book One, pg 58) 

Public Hearing Budget Dates:  Discussion was held regarding dates for a public hearing to review/discuss the proposed 2005 budget.  Councilwoman Meadows made a motion to approve the following dates and times, Nov. 8 at 6pm, Nov. 12 at 5pm and Nov. 13^th at 12noon.  Councilman Yonce seconded and the motion carried.  Mayor Day reminded everyone present the hearings are open to the public; will be advertised and will be held at the police department. 

Agenda Amendment:  Mayor Day requested to amend the agenda to include consideration of the adoption of provisions in Senate Bill 243.  Councilwoman Meadows motioned to amend the agenda.  Councilman Norrington seconded.  The motion carried unanimously. 

Standardized Unified Incident Command: Fire Chief Wiggins updated council on Senate Bill 243 which calls for implementing Standardized Unified Incident Command System for public safety, emergency response organizations, i.e. law enforcement, fire department, EMS, etc.  He requested the council consider adopting the provision set for in the Senate bill.  Councilwoman McDonald motioned to adopt the provisions for Standardized Unified Incident Command System as explained by Chief Wiggins.  Councilman Yonce seconded.  The motion carried unanimously. 

Executive Session:  Mayor Day requested a motion to go into Executive Session to discuss personnel matters and possible land acquisition.  Councilman Norrington so motioned.  Councilman Yonce seconded.  The motion carried unanimously. 

Councilwoman McDonald motioned to resume regular session.  Councilman Norrington seconded.  The motion carried and regular session was resumed. 

Land Acquisition:  Councilman Sewell made a motion to authorize City Manager and Mayor to purchase property.  Councilwoman McDonald seconded.  The motion carried unanimously. 

OTHER BUSINESS

Mayor Day reminded the council of the upcoming CCMA Legislative Breakfast set for November 18^th at 7:30am at the Holiday Inn and the CCMA Christmas Party will be December 2^nd at 7:00pm. She encouraged everyone to attend both events.   Mayor Day also reminded the council of the upcoming retreat on Friday November 12^th and November 13^th, 2004.  The retreat will be held at the police department. 

December Council Meeting: Mayor Day requested the council to consider having the regular December council meeting on December 6^th at 6:30pm.  Councilman Sewell made a motion to have the regular monthly council meeting moved from December 13^th to December 6^th at 6:30pm.  Councilman Norrington seconded.  The motion carried unanimously. 

Councilman Yonce requested information on the status of the Street Sweeper and an update regarding the office park development off South Avenue.   

Councilman Sewell asked that any construction crew have their work permits displayed with address and general description of work being done.  He requested that the police, code enforcement and public works keep an eye out for work being conducted without the proper permits being issued. 

There being no further business, Councilman Sewell made a motion to adjourn.  Councilwoman Wenz seconded and the meeting was closed. 

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Joy Day, Mayor                                                                     Joan Jones, Clerk