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City Council Regular Meeting Monday, April 13, 2026 06:00 PM COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 1859 CITY CENTER WAY, JONESBORO, GA 30236

NOTE:  As set forth in the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the City of Jonesboro will assist citizens with special needs given proper notice to participate in any open meetings of the City of Jonesboro. Please contact the City Clerk’s Office via telephone (770-478-3800) should you need assistance.

I.CALL TO ORDER

II.ROLL CALL

III.INVOCATION

Invocation by Pastor Vince Lederman (First Baptist Jonesboro).

IV.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

V.ADOPTION OF AGENDA

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

VI.MAYOR’S PRESENTATION

Presentation regarding Nutrition Access, Affordability, and Education Grant Program, as presented by the African American Mayors Association (AAMA) in partnership with the American Beverage Foundation for a Healthy America (ABFHA).

VII.PRESENTATIONS

Proclamation regarding Georgia Cities Week (April 20-25, 2026).

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

IX.PUBLIC HEARINGS & CONSIDERATIONS

  1. A.Public Hearing regarding Alcohol Pouring License Application #26-ALC-001 to pour beer, wine & distilled spirits at 7955 Tara Boulevard, Jonesboro, GA 30236. The legal business name is Sugar Bush Bar & Grill Sports Bar. Irene Wahju has requested to be the License Representative. 

    Council to consider Alcohol Pouring License Application #26-ALC-001.

  2. B.Public Hearing regarding Variance Application #26-VAR-001 submitted by Max Kovtoun for properties located at 262 and 294 South Main Street (Parcels #06032A B002, 06032A B002Z, & 06032A B006), Jonesboro, GA 30236 within the MX (Mixed Use) District and the G (Gateway South District). The properties consist of 29.14 +/- acres. The request seeks approval to allow encroachment into the required stream buffer to accommodate the proposed development.

    Council to consider Variance Application #26-VAR-001.

X.APPROVAL OF MINUTES

  1. A.Council to consider approval of the Work Session Minutes dated 03/02/2026.

  2. B.Council to consider approval of the Regular Council Meeting Minutes dated 03/09/2026.

XI.CONSENT AGENDA

  1. A.Council to consider a fee waiver for Lee Street Park rental and Special Event Permit for August 29, 2026 - 11th Annual Jeffrey E. Turner Fitness 5K Run/Walk for Clayton County Juvenile Court CASA Program. 

  2. B.Council to consider Roadway Striping on Fayetteville Road (Tara Boulevard to Smith Street) for safety improvements.

  3. C.Council to consider approval and adoption of an amendment to the City’s Fence Ordinance to update and clarify regulations, including allowable fence heights in side and rear yards. The amendment establishes revised standards designed to enhance privacy, improve security, and maintain neighborhood aesthetics.

  4. D.Council to consider approval of the above Consent Agenda items.

XII.OLD BUSINESS

  1. A.Council to discuss Jonesboro Education Trust (JET) Pilot Program Initiative.

  2. B.Council to discuss forensic audit updates.

  3. C.Council to consider approval of RUNSBORO GA 5K Community Run/Walk event, including the use of Lee Street Park, temporary road closures along the designated 5K route, and coordination with public safety agencies for traffic control and event operations. 

  4. D.Council to consider releasing a Request for Proposal (RFP) for Sanitation Services.

XIII.NEW BUSINESS

  1. A.Council to consider a Resolution regarding the Acceptance of $125,000.00 Grant from the American Beverage Foundation for a Healthy America (ABFHA) Nutrition Access, Affordability and Education Grant Program and Approval of a Memorandum of Understanding with The Salvation Army, Jonesboro Citadel Corps.

  2. B.Council to discuss resolution protocol regarding JYCG.

  3. C.Council to discuss the Community Stroll Social event.

  4. D.Council to discuss and consider approval of a Pavement Condition Survey.

XIV.ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REPORT

  1. A.Economic Development Report by Director Cole.

XV.FINANCIAL REPORT

  1. A.Financial Report by Finance Director Slaton-Dixon

XVI.REPORT OF CITY COUNCILMEMBERS

XVII.REPORT OF MAYOR

XVIII.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.

XIX.ADJOURNMENT

Please note that this agenda is subject to change.