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City Council Regular Meeting Monday, March 10, 2025 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

IV.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

V.ADOPTION OF AGENDA

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

VI.MAYOR’S PRESENTATION

VII.PRESENTATIONS

  1. A.Echo Healing Center and Residences Project - Duke Hill Properties, LLC.

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

IX.APPROVAL OF MINUTES

  1. A.Council to consider approval of the Minutes from January 13, 2025 Caucus Meeting. (The item was tabled from 2/10/25 Regular Council Meeting.)

  2. B.Council to consider approval of the Minutes from January 13, 2025 Regular Council Meeting. (The item was tabled from 2/10/25 Regular Council Meeting.)

  3. C.Council to consider approval of the Minutes from February 10, 2025 Regular Council Meeting.

  4. D.Council to consider the approval of the Minutes from February 24, 2025 Special Called Council Meeting.

X.ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REPORT

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

XI.FINANCIAL REPORT

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

XII.CONSENT AGENDA

  1. A.Council to consider approval of an Intergovernmental Agreement between Clayton County Tax Commission and the City of Jonesboro, Georgia.

  2. B.Council to consider approval and adoption of Resolution #2025-RES-004 Declaring Support For The Preservation Of The Federal Tax Exemption Of Municipal Bonds.  

XIII.OLD BUSINESS

  1. A.Council to consider approval and adoption of Resolution #2025-RES-003 To Adopt The Tara Boulevard Livable Centers Initiative Plan dated July 2024.

  2. B.Council to consider approval and adoption of Ordinance #2025-ORD-002 regarding FY2024 Budget Amendment for:

    Mayor & Council $58,293.00

    Administration $158,123.00

    City Center Operations $41,743.00

  3. C.Council to consider approval and adoption of Ordinance #2025-ORD-003 regarding FY 2025 Budget Amendment for:

    Transfer $2,153.00 from Public Works Department 4100 to Code Enforcement

    FY 2025 Hotel/Motel Tax Fund Budget

    FY 2025 Sanitation Fund Budget

  4. D.Council to discuss Request for Proposal results regarding Forensic Auditors.

XIV.NEW BUSINESS

  1. A.Council to consider approval of Project Management Services for Renovation of the Gloria Drive Public Works Facility - Whitley Engineering - $23,640.00.

XV.REPORT OF CITY MANAGER

  1. A.City Manager’s Report

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.