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City Council Regular Meeting Monday, June 09, 2025 06:00 PM COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 1859 CITY CENTER WAY, JONESBORO, GA 30236

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I.CALL TO ORDER

II.ROLL CALL

III.INVOCATION

IV.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

V.ADOPTION OF AGENDA

  1. A.Council to consider approval and adoption of the Agenda.

VI.MAYOR’S PRESENTATION

VII.PRESENTATIONS

Proclamation in recognition of Municipal Court Clerk Week (June 9-13, 2025).

Proclamation regarding Jonesboro's Commitment To Volunteerism via JustServe City Program/NLC.

VIII.PUBLIC COMMENTS (PLEASE LIMIT COMMENTS TO THREE (3) MINUTES)

IX.PUBLIC HEARING(S)

  1. A.A Public Hearing regarding Conditional Use Permit Application #25-CUP-003 (Section 86-183) submitted by Antonio Lamar and Trenekia Lamar on behalf of the Church at Zion. This application is for a small assembly to hold bible study sessions, self-help meetings, and workshops in the MX-Mixed Use Zoning District.  The property is located at 952 Dixie Drive, Jonesboro, Georgia 30236. The property is known as parcel #13209A A006 and situated on .28 acres of land.  The building was constructed in 1968. 

  2. B.A Public Hearing regarding Conditional Use Permit Application #25-CUP-004 (Section 86-185) submitted by Anthony Fultz.  The application is for Hard Knock Motorcycle Club to hold meetings in the C-2 Highway Commercial Zoning District in the Gateway South. The property is located at 255 S. Main Street, Jonesboro, Georgia 30236. The subject property is known as parcel #06001C D003 and situated on .30 acres of land. The building was constructed in 1978.

  3. C.A Public Hearing regarding Conditional Use Permit Application #25-CUP-005 (Section 86-547) submitted by Stella Chio. This application is for a Laundromat in the C-1 Neighborhood Commercial Zoning  District. The property is located at 220 Jonesboro Road, Jonesboro, Georgia 30236. The subject property is known as parcel number 12048A I009A and is situated on .40 acres of land. The building was constructed in 1974 with approximately 2,400 square feet of floor area. 

  4. D.A Public Hearing regarding Alcohol Beverage Pouring License Application #25-ALC-003 to change the address from 112 N. McDonough Street, Jonesboro, Georgia 30236 to 106 N. McDonough Street, Jonesboro, Georgia 30236 to dispense beer, wine & distilled spirits. The legal business name is B'Mari Events and Art Studio.  Tammary Scott has requested to be the License Representative.

  5. E.A Public Hearing regarding Alcohol Beverage Package License Application #25-ALC-004 to dispense beer and wine at 8664 Tara Boulevard, Jonesboro, Georgia 30236.  The legal business name is DHRITI Investment, LLC., d/b/a PITSTOP Food Mart.  Miteshkumar B. Patel has requested to be the License Representative. 

X.APPROVAL OF MINUTES

  1. A.Council to consider approval of the Minutes from March 6, 2025 Special Called Council Meeting.

  2. B.Council to consider approval of the Minutes from May 5, 2025 Work Session Minutes.

  3. C.Council to consider approval of the Minutes from May 12, 2025 Regular Council Meeting.

XI.CONSENT AGENDA

  1. A.Council to consider approval regarding the Flex Licensing Renewal Agreement with NetPlanner Systems, Inc. for the telephone system.

  2. B.Council to consider approval of a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Jonesboro, Georgia and Georgia Department of Community Affairs Office of Downtown Development regarding Georgia Classic Main Street Program (2025-2026 Program Year).

  3. C.Jonesboro Internship Program - Council to consider approving up to two (2) interns ($500.00 Stipens) for the Summer (June 10, 2025), and up to 3 (three) interns ($500.00 Stipens) for the Fall (August-December 2025).  A combined total of $2,500.00. 

XII.OLD BUSINESS

  1. A.Council to consider approval of Conditional Use Permit Application #25-CUP-003 (Section 86-183) submitted by Antonio Lamar and Trenekia Lamar on behalf of the Church at Zion. This application is for a small assembly to hold bible study sessions, self-help meetings, and workshops in the MX-Mixed Use Zoning District.  The property is located at 952 Dixie Drive, Jonesboro, Georgia 30236. The property is known as parcel #13209A A006 and is situated on .28 acres of land.  The building was constructed in 1968. 

  2. B.Council to consider approval of Conditional Use Permit Application #25-CUP-004 (Section 86-185) submitted by Anthony Fultz.  The application is for Hard Knock Motorcycle Club to hold meetings in the C-2 Highway Commercial Zoning District in the Gateway South. The property is located at 255 S. Main Street, Jonesboro, Georgia 30236. The subject property is known as parcel #06001C D003 and situated on .30 acres of land. The building was constructed in 1978.

  3. C.Council to consider approval of Conditional Use Permit Application #25-CUP-005 (Section 86-547) submitted by Stella Chio. This application is for a Laundromat in the C-1 Neighborhood Commercial Zoning  District. The property is located at 220 Jonesboro Road, Jonesboro, Georgia 30236. The subject property is known as parcel number 12048A I009A and situated on .40 acres of land. The building was constructed in 1974 with approximately 2,400 square feet of floor area.  

  4. D.Council to consider approval of Alcohol Beverage Pouring License Application #25-ALC-003 to change the address from 112 N. McDonough Street, Jonesboro, Georgia 30236 to 106 N. McDonough Street, Jonesboro, Georgia 30236 to dispense beer, wine & distilled spirits. The legal business name is B'Mari Events and Art Studio. Tammary Scott has requested to be the License Representative.

  5. E.Council to consider approval of Alcohol Beverage Package License Application #25-ALC-004 to dispense beer and wine at 8664 Tara Boulevard, Jonesboro, Georgia 30236.  The legal business name is DHRITI Investment, LLC., d/b/a PITSTOP Food Mart.  Miteshkumar B. Patel has requested to be the License Representative. 

  6. F.Council to discuss Jonesboro Housing Authority-Prestwick Companies request for funding commitment for an Affordable Multi-family development. 

  7. G.Council to consider approval of a transitional financial support service, as recommended by Plante Moran, to assist the Finance Department.  Additionally, Council to authorize payment for the invoice related to services that will be provided.  

  8. H.Council to discuss Internal Communication Policy/Rules of Procedures for Elected Officials.

  9. I.Council to discuss City Events and the City Center Calendar for June 2025.

  10. J.Council to discuss re-establishing the Jonesboro Beautification Commission.

  11. K.Council to consider approving an agreement between the City of Jonesboro, Georgia and White's and Carillon, Inc. (in the amount of $4,658.00) to repair the cracks in the existing rings where the set screws secure them to the timepiece within the clock tower.

XIII.NEW BUSINESS

  1. A.Council to consider the approval to create a part-time communication/media position.

XIV.ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REPORT

  1. A.Economic Development Report by Downtown Main Street Manager.

XV.REPORT OF CITY COUNCILMEMBERS

XVI.REPORT OF MAYOR

XVII.OTHER BUSINESS

  1. A.Executive Session for the purpose of discussing litigation, real estate, or personnel matters.

  2. B.Consider any action(s), if necessary, based on decision(s) made in Executive Session.

XVIII.ADJOURNMENT

Please note that this agenda is subject to change.