City of Jonesboro
Regular Meeting
September 9, 2002

The regular meeting of the Jonesboro Mayor and Council was held September 9, 2002.
Members present were as follows: Ed Adair, Rick Yonce, Yvette McDonald, Luther Maddox
and Wallace Norrington. Mayor Joy Day was absent, Mayor Pro-Tern, Clifford Sewell presided.

The minutes of the August meeting were read. Councilman Maddox made a motion to approve
the minutes as read, Councilman Norrington seconded. The motion carried unanimously.

Mayor Pro-Tern Sewell called for Rodney Johnson, who was on the agenda, to address the
council. Rodney Johnson was not present. Councilman Maddox made a motion to delete Mr.
Johnson from the current agenda as he was not present. Councilwoman McDonald seconded.
The motion carried unanimously.

After reviewing the extension of the adult entertainment moratorium, Councilman Maddox made
a motion to extend the current adult entertainment moratorium as written. (Copy attached)
Councilwoman McDonald seconded. The motion carried unanimously.

Under other news Fire Chief Jimmy Wiggins updated the council on a Henry County Mutual Aid
on a barn fire. In addition, October 5 will be Sensational Saturday at the beach; which will be in
conjunction with Red Ribbon Week. The Jonesboro Fire Department will take part in several
ceremonies in memorial services for 9-11.

Police Chief Harris updated the council on the monthly reports and made them aware that he is
looking into a program that will allow payments to be made on-line. Code Enforcement Officer
Rowland requested the council to update ordinance to help with enforcing the codes. Councilman Maddox asked the status of his cases. Officer Rowland explained four cases have been to court and three are pending.

Mayor Pro-Tern Sewell voiced concern about the standing water around the city, specifically the
potholes on the street adjoining West Building Material and Wendy’s Restaurant. Public Works
Director, James Massengale explained that was on private property. Mayor Pro-Tern Sewell
suggested the owner be called to possibly put some crush run or gravel in the holes until the
street is paved. Discussion was held on the type of mosquito spray and how often we spray.

In other business, Mayor Pro-Tern Sewell has been in touch with Stan Kemp regarding the
fencing at the Methodist Church. This will be taken care of Assist. City Clerk, Joan Jones,
requested council to have letter written for reimbursement of retirement back pay for former
council member Louie Davis. This was so authorized.

There being no further business, Councilman Maddox made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Councilman Adair seconded. The motion carried unanimously.

Clifford Sewell,        Joan Jones,
Mayor Pro Tem       Assistant City Clerk