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City Council Regular Meeting Monday, February 10, 2025 06:05 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

Introduction of Pastor Robert Taylor as the Jonesboro Police Department Chaplain

IV.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

V.ADOPTION OF AGENDA

VI.MAYOR’S PRESENTATION

VII.PRESENTATIONS

  1. A.Performance by Kay R. Pace School of the Arts 

  2. B.Swearing-in Ceremony of the Board Members to the Ethics Committee.

    Arlene Charles, Chelsey Curney, and Larry Jones

VIII.PUBLIC HEARING

  1. A.Public Hearing regarding Alcohol Beverage Pouring License Application #25-ALC-001 to dispense beer, wine & distilled spirits at 265 Jonesboro Road, Jonesboro, Georgia 30236.  The legal business name is Ray's Place Where Chicago Meets Atlanta.  Kelly J. Epps has requested to be the License Representative.

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

X.APPROVAL OF MINUTES

  1. A.Council to consider approval of the Minutes from January 13, 2025 Caucus Meeting.

  2. B.Council to consider approval of the Minutes from January 13, 2025 Regular Council Meeting.

XI.ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REPORT

  1. A.Economic Development Report by Downtown Main Street Manager, Andrew Simpson.

XII.FINANCIAL REPORT

  1. A.Financial Report by Finance Director, Cynthia Hammond.

XIII.CONSENT AGENDA

  1. A.Council to consider a Proposed Revised Fee Schedule for use of the Jonesboro City Center Community Room.

XIV.OLD BUSINESS

  1. A.Council to consider Georgia House Bill 581/O.C.G.A. 48-5-44.2 Homestead Exemption Provisions. (Intent to Opt Out of Homestead Exemption.)

  2. B.Council to consider approval of Alcohol Beverage Pouring License Application #25-ALC-001 to dispense beer, wine & distilled spirits at 265 Jonesboro Road, Jonesboro, Georgia 30236.  The legal business name is Ray's Place Where Chicago Meets Atlanta.  Kelly J. Epps has requested to be the License Representative.

  3. C.Council to consider a Proposed Compensation Plan/Incentives for Jonesboro Police Department.

XV.NEW BUSINESS

  1. A.Spring Fling Concert - April 26, 2025

    Council to consider an agreement between the City of Jonesboro, Georgia and Upscale Band AKA A1 Party Band and Smooth Jazz Ensemble.

    Council to consider an agreement between the City of Jonesboro, Georgia and The Show Business.

  2. B.Introduction of Staff Liaison and Roles
    2025 Budget Update to reflect grants and donations received in 2024
    Chaperone Announcements:  All JYCG chaperones have successfully completed their background checks. The confirmed chaperones are Cameron Dixon, Salima Lankford, and Susan Taylor.
    GMA Youth Forum Update:  JYCG members are registered to attend the GMA Youth Forum taking place from February 28, 2025 to March 2, 2025.
    Reminder: JYCG Meeting: The next JYCG meeting will be held on the third Monday of the month at the Jonesboro City Center.
    Request use of IT for live-streaming JYCG monthly meetings.  Services to be paid by JYCG.

XVI.REPORT OF CITY MANAGER

  1. A.City Manager’s Report

XVII.REPORT OF CITY COUNCILMEMBERS

XVIII.REPORT OF MAYOR

XIX.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.

XX.ADJOURNMENT

Please note that this agenda is subject to change.