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City Council Regular Meeting Monday, September 08, 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

Invocation by Senior Associate Pastor, Lanny Loe of 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

VII.PRESENTATIONS

None

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

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

  1. A.Public Hearing regarding Alcohol Beverage Package License Application #25-ALC-006 to sell beer and wine at 8113 Tara Boulevard, Suite A, Jonesboro, Georgia 30236. The legal business name is Buddy's 8113 Market, LLC d/b/a Buddy’s Food Mart #3618. Swapandeep Singh has requested to be the License Representative.  Staff Recommends Approval.

    Council to consider approval of the above request regarding application #25-ALC-006.

  2. B.Pu blic Hearing regarding Alcohol Beverage Package License Application #25-ALC-007 to sell beer and wine at 190 Jonesboro Road, Jonesboro, Georgia 30236. The legal business name is Nirvaan Enterprise, LLC., d/b/a TEXACO Food Mart. Dharmender Singh has requested to be the License Representative. Staff Recommends Approval.

    Council to consider approval of the above request regarding application #25-ALC-007.

  3. C.Public Hearing regarding Conditional Use Permit Application #25-CUP-006, submitted by Danny Orr. The request is for a community assembly hall, retail space, and an apothecary that will also serve coffee and light fair. The property is located at 154 South Main Street, Jonesboro, Georgia 30236, parcel 13241D E001.  Staff Recommends Approval with Conditions.

    Council to consider approval of the above request regarding application #25-CUP-006.

  4. D.Public Hearing Conditional Use Permit Application #25-CUP-007, submitted by Tsunami Volleyball, Inc. The request is to operate a non-profit volleyball recreation facility engaging primarily in youth instruction, league play, and tournaments. The property is located at 7776 Jonesboro Road, Suite 100, Jonesboro, Georgia 30236, parcel 12049C D002.  Staff Recommends Approval with Conditions.

    Council to consider approval of the above request regarding application #25-CUP-007.

  5. E.Public Hearing regarding Conditional Use Permit Application #25-CUP-008, submitted by Cloide Elvie. The request is to operate an automotive repair shop. The property is located at 239 South Main Street, Jonesboro, Georgia 30236, parcel #06001C D006. Staff Recommends Approval with Conditions.

    Council to consider approval of the above request regarding application #25-CUP-008.

X.APPROVAL OF MINUTES

  1. A.Council to consider approval of the Minutes regarding 08/04/2025 Budget Meeting #2.

  2. B.Council to consider approval of the Minutes regarding 08/04/2025 Budget Meeting #3.

  3. C.Council to consider approval of the Minutes regarding 08/04/2025 Work Session.

  4. D.Council to consider approval of the Minutes regarding 08/11/2025 Regular Council Meeting.

XI.CONSENT AGENDA

  1. A.Council to consider approval of the consulting agreement with Georgia Municipal Association, Inc., and the City of Jonesboro, Georgia to evaluate the City’s current Telecommunications and Rights-of-Way practices and recommend updates to the existing permit process.

XII.OLD BUSINESS

  1. A.Council to discuss chargers for electric vehicles at the City Center and continuing partnership between Envirospark and the City of Jonesboro, Georgia.

  2. B.Council to discuss furniture for the Public Works Department.

XIII.NEW BUSINESS

  1. A.Council to discuss Historic Preservation Commission Appointment/Applicant.

XIV.DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT REPORT

  1. A.Downtown Development Report by Andrew Simpson.

XV.ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REPORT

  1. A.Economic Development Report by Faith Akuta.

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.