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COUNCIL MEETING The City of Jonesboro Mayor and Council held their regular monthly council meeting on November 8, 2004 at 7:00pm. The meeting was held at 170 South Main Street. Members Present: Council
member Yvette McDonald Staff Present: Sam
Durrance, Public Works Director Mayor Day began the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance. Minutes Approved: Councilman Sewell made a motion to approve the October minutes as presented. Councilman Norrington seconded. The motion carried unanimously. Old Business: Sanitation Services: City Manager Jon Walker updated council on the changes in the Sanitation Service Contract with United Waste specifically the bundling issue and the cost to senior citizens. The bundling requirement was removed and all citizens are charged the same rate. Councilman Sewell made a motion to approve the Sanitation Service contract with United Waste Services. Councilman Yonce seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously. New Business: Home Occupation: Lewesa Major of Red Briar Way requested a Home Occupational Certificate to operate as an artist. She explained no work will be done in the front yard nor will there be any traffic as she sells her art work in various studios. Councilwoman McDonald made a motion to approve the home based business. Councilwoman Wenz seconded. The motion carried unanimously. CDBG Resolution: Joel Logan requested the council to consider passing a resolution allowing the city to apply for grant money thru the 2005 Community Development Block Grant. Any monies received would be for implementation recommended in the Smith Street Drainage Study; which sites procedures that would help with flooding problems. Councilman Sewell made a motion to adopt a resolution enabling the city to apply for grant money to implement the recommendations made in the Smith Street Drainage Study. Councilman Norrington seconded. The motion carried unanimously. Traffic Study: This item was table for further review and study. Mayor Day suggested having a called meeting and asked the council to let the city manager know which date would be good for them. ROW Contract: City Manager Jon Walker informed the council of the status of the Streetscape Project specifically the right-of-way issues. He asked the council to consider contracting with M.H. Biggers Appraisals to conduct cost estimates related to the Jonesboro Streetscape. Councilwoman Wenz made a motion to contract with M.H. Biggers Appraisals for the Right of Way appraisals. Councilwoman McDonald seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously. LCI Study Tara Blvd: City Manager Jon Walker explained that Clayton County is working on a Livable Center Initiative along the Tara Boulevard corridor from I-75 south to the Justice Center. Clayton County is asking the City of Morrow and Jonesboro to support this initiative and pledge up to $5,000 towards this joint venture. Councilwoman Wenz made a motion to approve a resolution from the City of Jonesboro supporting the LCI Tara Blvd corridor. Councilwoman McDonald seconded. The motion carried unanimously. Executive Session: Councilwoman McDonald made a motion to go into Executive Session to discuss personnel matters and land acquisition. Councilman Norrington seconded. The motion carried unanimously. Councilman Sewell made a motion to resume regular session. Councilman Norrington seconded. The motion carried unanimously and regular session resumed. City Attorney Appointment: Councilwoman McDonald made a motion to accept the letter of engagement from Attorney Dave Winkle as the new city attorney. Councilman Sewell seconded. The motion carried unanimously. Councilman Norrington requested update on the extension of Fayetteville Road Sidewalk Project. City Manager Jon Walker advised the project has been submitted and will be funded by SPLOST. There being no further business, Councilman Sewell made a motion to adjourn. Councilman Norrington seconded. The motion carried unanimously. ______________________ ____________________ Joy B. Day, Mayor Joan Jones, City Clerk
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