JONESBORO — In its Monday, July 10 meeting, the Jonesboro City Council tabled a proposal for a 90-unit townhome development at 217 S. Main St.
In the meeting, there were two items concerning the development — a variance application and a conditional use permit application. The Council tabled both.
In a public hearing during Monday’s meeting, three residents spoke out against the development. The main concern was how the development will affect traffic on South Main Street.
Mayor Pro Tem Tracey Messick also had concerns about noise as the development is close to railroad tracks.
In other action during the meeting:
— The council unanimously approved WiFi updates and security cameras for Lee Street Park. The cost is more than $174,000 and will be paid for from ARPA money.
— The council approved an agreement to request prices from LDM Automotive and to enter into a one-year agreement.
Various departments in the city currently different shops for repairs and routine maintenance. For example, the Jonesboro Police Department uses four different auto shops.
Mayor Donya Sartor said she didn’t support using one shop without vetting them and the process for selecting a shop should be competitive, fair, and inclusive.
Messick said the city had used LDM for a long time without complaints.
Later in the discussion, Messick said Sartor had a personal vendetta against LDM and Sartor responded that she did not.
— The council unanimously approved a $57,105 contract with Jubilee Décor, of Andalusia, Ala., for Christmas decorations.
— The council unanimously approved a text amendment in its ordinance code concerning the Jonesboro Youth Council. The City Council also approved $1,800 as a start-up for the Youth Council.
— The council unanimously approved updates to its ordinance code in regard to the Georgia Zoning Procedures Act.
— The council…
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