CITY OF JONESBORO

PUBLIC HEARING – TAX MILLAGE

170 SOUTH MAIN STREET

SEPTEMBER 6, 2011 - 6:00PM

The City of Jonesboro Mayor and Council held a public hearing meeting on Tuesday, September 6, 2011. The meeting was held at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers located in the Jonesboro Police Department, 170 South Main Street.

Council Present: Mayor Luther Maddox

Council Member Clarence Mann

Council Member Roger Grider

Council Member Wallace Norrington

Council Member Pat Sebo

Council Member Bobby Wiggins

Council Member Joe Compton

Staff Present: Sandra Meyers-Finance Officer, Joe Nettleton - Public Works Director, Chief Franklin Allen, and Janice Truhan - City Clerk.

Mayor Maddox called the meeting to order at 6:00p.m.

Public Comments:

Nancy Coffman asked that the council please not vote in the tax millage because businesses and people are hurting.

Jon Crane said that he echoes Ms. Coffman. He stated that the Mayor ran on no taxes according to his campaign flyer. I know things change, but don’t put on the backs of the people of Jonesboro. They can’t afford it. You need to meet with the business owners. The property in Jonesboro is worth less in the city now. Mr. Crane then stated that the 2^nd notice in the News-Daily was not legal. I helped to get you all elected. Do not vote for this.

Beverly Lester questioned the necessity of imposing taxes stating that the city has reserves and should use it. She stated that the budget should be re-negotiated quarterly and that the elected officials are responsible for looking out for the city.

Mayor Maddox closed the Public Hearing at 6:06 p.m.

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LUTHER W. MADDOX, MAYOR JANICE TRUHAN, CITY CLERK