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City Council Regular Meeting Monday, November 10, 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

Invocation by Robert Taylor (City of Jonesboro Police Chaplin)

IV.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

V.ADOPTION OF AGENDA

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

VI.MAYOR’S PRESENTATION

None

VII.PRESENTATIONS

Proclamation Recognizing Veterans Day

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

IX.PUBLIC HEARING(S) & CONSIDERATION(S)

  1. A.Public Hearing regarding Conditional Use Permit Application #25-CUP-009 submitted by Max Kovtoun for properties located at 262 and 294 South Main Street (Parcels # 06032A B002, 06032A B002Z, 06032A B003, & 06032A B006), Jonesboro, Georgia 30236 within the MX (Mixed Use) District and the G (Gateway South District). The properties consist of 29.14 +/- acres. The request is for a multifamily development.

    Council to consider the above-mentioned Conditional Use Permit Application #25-CUP-009.

  2. B.Public Hearing regarding Conditional Use Permit Application #25-CUP-010 submitted by Sherita Cherry for property located at 8712 Tara Blvd. (Parcel # 05242B A002), Jonesboro, Georgia 30236. The property consists of 0.40+/- acres. The request is for the operation of a Technical and Trade School for cosmetology. (Staff Recommends Approval)

    Council to consider the above-mentioned Conditional Use Permit Application #25-CUP-010.

  3. C.Public Hearing regarding Variance Application #25-VAR-001 submitted by Max Kovtoun for properties located 262 and 294 South Main Street (Parcels #06032A B002, 06032A B002Z, & 06032A B006), Jonesboro, Georgia 30236 within the MX (Mixed Use) District and the G (Gateway South District). The properties consist of 29.14 +/- acres. The request seeks relief from the Gateway South District’s exterior architectural design and material standards specifically related to porches and balconies.

    Council to consider the above-mentioned Variance Application #25-VAR-001.

  4. D.Public Hearing regarding Variance Application #25-VAR-002 submitted by Max Kovtoun for properties located at 262 and 294 South Main Street (Parcels #06032A B002, 06032A B002Z, & 06032A B006), Jonesboro, Georgia 30236 within the MX (Mixed Use) District and the G (Gateway South District).The properties consist of 29.14 +/- acres. The request seeks relief from the Gateway South District’s exterior architectural design and material standards specifically related to primary materials.

    Council to consider the above-mentioned Variance Application #25-VAR-002.

  5. E.Public Hearing regarding Variance Application #25-VAR-003 submitted by Max Kovtoun for properties located at 262 and 294 South Main Street (Parcels #06032A B002, 06032A B002Z, & 06032A B006), Jonesboro, Georgia 30236 within the MX (Mixed Use) District and the G (Gateway South District). The properties consist of 29.14 +/- acres. The request seeks relief from the Gateway South District’s exterior architectural design and material standards specifically related to sidewalks.

    Council to consider the above-mentioned Variance Application #25-VAR-003.

  6. F.Public Hearing regarding Variance Application #25-VAR-004 submitted by Max Kovtoun for properties located at 262 and 294 South Main Street (Parcels #06032A B002, 06032A B002Z, & 06032A B006), Jonesboro, Georgia 30236 within the MX (Mixed Use) District and the G (Gateway South District). The properties consist of 29.14 +/- acres. The request seeks relief from landscape requirements.

    Council to consider the above-mentioned Variance Application #25-VAR-004.

X.APPROVAL OF MINUTES

  1. A.Council to consider approval of the Regular Council Meeting Minutes dated 09/08/2025. (This item was tabled on 10/14/25.)

  2. B.Council to consider approval of the Work Session Minutes dated 10/06/2025.

  3. C.Council to consider approval of the Regular Council Meeting Minutes dated 10/14/2025.

  4. D.Council to consider approval of the Special Called Council Meeting Minutes dated 10/17/2025.

  5. E.Council to consider approval of the Special Called Council Meeting Minutes dated 10/22/2025.

XI.CONSENT AGENDA

  1. A.Council to consider approval of a resolution regarding a budget transfer of $5,000.00 from Tuition Reimbursement line item (100-1500-57-9100) to the Youth Council line item (100-1300-52-3450).

  2. B.Council to consider an agreement between the City of Jonesboro, Georgia, and Falcon Design Consultants, LLC for Comprehensive Construction Project Management Services related to 100 Gloria Drive Project (Public Works Building).

  3. C.Council to consider approval of the Jonesboro Police Department's purchase of 4 in-car radios for the four (4) newly purchased patrol vehicles.

  4. D.Council to consider approval of a fee for Tyler Technologies to do a data conversion on Fund 250 so that the City can manage Grant Accounting.

XII.OLD BUSINESS

None

  1. A.Council to discuss FY 26 Budget.

XIII.NEW BUSINESS

None

XIV.ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REPORT

  1. A.Economic Development Report by Community Development Interim Director, Faith Akuta.

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.