City of Jonesboro Regular Meeting September 13

City of Jonesboro
Regular Meeting
October 11, 1999

The regular meeting of Mayor and Council was held October 11, 1999 at 170
The minutes of the September meeting were read and approved with the
On a motion by Sewell, seconded by Norrington, the Personal Care Home
Having been properly posted and advertised, a hearing was held concerning David Harris spoke on behalf of the applicant, Henry A. Lassiter Estate. A
Jester moved, seconded by Norrington, that no action be taken on the Market/Mall at 8160 Tara Blvd due to her absence and this be postponed
Norrington moved, seconded by Jester, that the Gas Aggregation Agreement
On a motion by Sewell, seconded by Adair, it was unanimous to
Sewell moved, seconded by Norrington, that Lizzie Souder be allowed to Mill Street to be located on the lot as it stood previously. The motion
Mr. Justin Morris was present requesting that his wrecker service be used by consult with Chief Montgomery. The motion carried unanimously.

On a motion by McDonald, seconded by Jester, the request of Hardee's to
Sewell moved, seconded by McDonald, that the rezoning application fee be
On a motion by Sewell, seconded by Adair, the expenditure of $25,200 was
Mr. Massengale reported to Council that a lift is being installed at the
On a motion by Sewell, seconded by Norrington, the Fire Department was FEMA for the department's assistance during a storm in that area.

Councilman Adair suggested that the carport at City Hall be enclosed for a
There being no further business, Adair moved, seconded by Norrington that
Joy Day,               & Katherine Smith,
Mayor                City Clerk South Main Street. Mayor Day and members were present as follows: T. E. Adair, Richard Jester, Yvette McDonald, Wallace Norrington and Clifford Sewell; Shirley Wynn was absent.
correction of the time of the Red Ribbon Parade. This was corrected from 8:30 a.m.to 9:30 a.m.
Ordinance was postponed. The motion carried unanimously.
the rezoning of the property behind the courthouse at Arnold Street from R-2 to R-3. petition was presented to Council from residents in the area objecting to the rezoning request; also, Ms. Lurline Newton addressed the Council and expressed opposition to the request. Jester moved, seconded by Sewell, that the rezoning request be denied. The motion carried unanimously.
request of Linda Vickery to open a Flea until she can be present. The motion carried unanimously.
be postponed upon the recommendation of City Attorney, Murray Weed. The motion carried unanimously.
allow Mr.and Mrs. Rainer to build an apartment on the back of their lot at 145 College Street. The motion carried unanimously.
rebuild her burned home on carried unanimously.
the City as back-up . Sewell moved, seconded by McDonald that he inspect the present contract to determine if he can meet all the requirements as stated and report and replace their signs at 121 Highway 54 was postponed until other plans are submitted and the Council can view ones that have been erected in another location. The motion carried unanimously.
increased from $50 to $200 which would cover all the expense involved with posting and advertising. The motion carried unanimously.
authorized as recommended by the Y2K committee for generators and a mobile repeater radio system for the fire department. The motion carried. For the motion were Adair, Jester, McDonald and Sewell; McDonald abstained.
maintenance lot for working on vehicles. He also reported that there have been problems at the cemetery with identifying lots according to the map that was submitted when it was purchased and suggested that it be surveyed and marked to avoid further confusion. Mayor Day suggested that this be taken up at a work session.
authorized to spend $10,000 on SCBA equipment as included in the present year budget. The motion carried unanimously. Chief Wiggins presented the City with a check from Dekalb County as a portion received from storage area rather than enclosing and area in the attic for that purpose. It was agreed to give this further consideration.
the meeting be adjourned.
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