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CITY OF JONESBORO The City of Jonesboro Mayor and Council held their monthly meeting on Monday, May 8, 2006. The meeting was held at 170 South Main Street, Jonesboro, Georgia 30236. Members Present: Councilman Clarence Mann Councilwoman Donna Meadows Councilman Luther Maddox Councilwoman Linda Wenz Councilman Bobby Wiggins Councilman Rick Yonce Mayor Joy Day Staff Present: Public Works Director Sam Durrance Police Chief Jim Roberts
Attorneys
R. Burris, J. Kendall Minutes Approved: Councilman Wiggins made a motion to approve
the April 2006 minutes as presented. Councilman
Maddox seconded. The motion carried
unanimously. Public Comments: T.
Cantrell spoke about alcoholic beverage sales and the amount of signs popping up
around the city. He complimented
code enforcement. A. Dickson spoke
on behalf of the “Friends of the Cemetery” and presented council information
regarding seating for the people that walk in the cemetery. C. Frederick thanked everyone for helping with the Police
Chief swearing in cookout and spoke of her support for the Alcoholic Pouring
License for Mr. Miranda. KCCB Presentation: Director
of Keep Clayton Clean and Beautiful, Edie Yongue updated the council on projects
such as Clean Sweep, the recycle center and about the upcoming 25th
anniversary of KCCB. She thanked
the council for their continued support. Executive Session: Mayor
Day requested a motion to go into Executive Session to discuss personnel matters
and pending litigation. Councilwoman
Wenz made a motion to go into Executive Session.
Councilman Maddox seconded. The
motion carried unanimously. Councilwoman Wenz made a motion
to resume Regular Session. Councilman
Mann seconded. The motion carried
unanimously. Regular Session was
resumed. Conditional Use Permit Hearing: Mr. Alvin Kendall spoke on behalf of property owner Tonya
Hale (present) and reviewed the request for a Conditional Use Permit to operate
a Day Care (White House Academy) at 191 South Main Street.
There will be no more than 27 children in the main house and 12 children
in the smaller building for a total of 39 children. The smaller building will be
used for after school program for the older children.
Hours of operation will be 6:00am-7:00pm Monday thru Friday.
Mr. Kendall gave a brief overview of Tonya Hale’s program.
Councilman Wiggins asked about parking.
Councilman Yonce voiced concern about the children playing in the yard
(it will be fenced in the back) the traffic on South Main Street and the parking
availability. Mr. Kendall stated there will 15 parking spaces with room for fire
trucks to turn around. Mayor Day opened the Public
Hearing regarding this Conditional Use Permit.
A. Dickson spoke in support of the business, with any external changes to
go before the historic preservation committee. Mayor Day asked for any other
comments from Tonya Hale and Mr. Kendall stated there will be no external
changes. There being no further public comment, Mayor Day closed the public
hearing and called for a motion. Councilman
Wiggins made a motion to allow the Conditional Use Permit for a Day Care Center
at 191 South Main St. Councilman
Mann seconded. Council members
Maddox, Wenz and Meadows opposed the motion, Council members Yonce, Mann,
Wiggins favored the motion. Mayor Day broke the tie and voted for the motion.
The Conditional Use Permit was approved. Alcoholic Pouring License Hearing: Mr. Miranda requested an alcoholic pouring license for his
Mexican restaurant at 121 Jonesboro Road. Councilman
Maddox asked for confirmation that no bar will be placed in his restaurant.
Mr. Miranda confirmed there will be no bar.
Mayor Day opened the public hearing regarding this license request. Many residents spoke in support of issuing this pouring
license. Police Chief Roberts
reviewed his background investigation on Mr. Miranda.
Mayor Day asked for any comments from Mr. Miranda, there being no further
comments; Mayor Day closed the public hearing and asked for any further
discussion. Councilman Mann made a motion to grant the Pouring License for Mr.
Miranda at 121 Jonesboro Road. Councilwoman Wenz seconded the motion. Under
discussion Councilman Wiggins asked how the percentage of food/beverage will be
verified and about the stipulation in the ordinance regarding one business owner
with two locations. Councilman
Maddox stated he had spoken with the city attorney and was advised it should not
have any bearing on the decision; that it can be taken care of.
The motion was unanimously approved. IT Request for Proposal:
Councilman Maddox made a motion to put the RFP for Information
Technologist out for bid. Councilman
Yonce seconded. The motion carried
unanimously. A.C.E. Police Unit: Mayor
Day called for a motion on this issue. The item died for lack of a motion. Standard Operation Procedures for the Police Dept:
Police Chief Roberts updated the council on the history of the
development of the SOP. He
requested the council adopt the newest SOP manual which meets the State/National
Accreditation requirements and it meets current law.
Councilman Maddox asked how close the city is towards accreditation,
Chief stated we are about 90% there. Councilman
Maddox made a motion to adopt the SOP for the Police Department.
Councilman Wiggins seconded. The
motion carried with Council members Yonce, Wiggins, Maddox and Mann voting in
favor, Council members Wenz and Meadows opposed the motion. FEMA Update: Public
Works Director Sam Durrance reviewed with council the updates of the Flood Plain
Map from FEMA. He asked the council
to review the information he previously submitted to them as there is a 90 day
window should the city want to participate in the FEMA Program.
At this time, no properties within the city limits are in a flood plain,
however if council should annex property, those properties could be in a flood
plain and the city would have to be FEMA compliant in order to participate in
the program. If the city
participates in the FEMA program, ordinances would have to be updated with
adoption of the National Flood Plain Insurance Program.
The city attorney is reviewing the revised North Metro Flood Plain
Ordinance which we would need to adopt. Animal Control Ordinance:
Mayor Day asked for any changes or questions regarding the Animal Control
Ordinance. Councilman Maddox made a
motion to adopt the Animal Control Ordinance. Councilwoman Wenz seconded.
The motion carried unanimously. Sanitation Proposal: Mayor Day called for a motion regarding Robertson Sanitation
Proposal. Councilman Maddox made a
motion that we adopt the proposal as discussed from Robertson Sanitation and
agree to items 1 thru 4 on the proposal and go back to the original terms of the
contract with the fee of $14.25 a month. Councilman
Yonce seconded. Councilman Maddox
read to the audience items 1 thru 4. The
motion carried unanimously. Budget Adjustment:
City Clerk Joanie Jones asked council to review the items presented and
give their recommendations on which items they want to adjust. ROW Negotiator Contract:
Public Wks Director introduced representatives from Value Concepts who
were present for Mayor and Council to ask questions. Councilman Mann asked questions regarding donated
property and the grant requirements. Councilman
Maddox asked about a time line and about the response to the RFP.
Councilwoman Wenz made a motion to enter into the ROW Negotiator Contract
with Value Concepts for the Right of Way Acquisition.
The motion carried with Councilman Wiggins opposing. DDA Update: DDA
Chairman Dickson updated the council on the welcome basket presented to Mr.
Miranda and his new restaurant. He
would like to establish, together with the city, a procedure that would welcome
new businesses to Jonesboro. In
addition, the DDA will be putting together a news letter.
Mr. Dickson reviewed his concerns about the Tara Blvd Corridor and the
amount of property required to the proposed access road and the expansion of
Tara Blvd. He informed the council
that the DDA will begin meeting twice a month and invited the council and the
public to the meetings. Mayor Day made announcements for
events during the month of May. Mayor
Day asked for any further comments. Councilman
Wiggins asked about donating the police dog to Officer Brian Fornal. This will
be reviewed. Councilman Mann made a motion to
adjourn. Councilwoman Wenz seconded
the motion. The meeting was
adjourned. ______________________ ______________________ Mayor Joy Day City Clerk Joan Jones |