City Council - Regular Meeting
The City Council received a presentation on an assessment study of the building code review and permitting process, and approved several resolutions, including a lease agreement with the United Way and the condemnation of a property. The council also discussed the financial performance of the city's gun range and heard public comments regarding the allocation of space at the city pool.
About this meeting
- Government Body
- City Council
- Meeting Type
- City Council
- Location
- Jonesboro, AR
- Meeting Date
- May 19, 2026
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Tuesday, May 19, 2026
21 items on the agenda.
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION
ROLL CALL (ELECTRONIC ATTENDANCE) INITIATED AND CONFIRMED BY CITY CLERK APRIL LEGGETT
BUILDING CODE REVIEW AND PERMITTING PROCESS ASSESSMENT STUDY PRESENTATION BY MATRIX CONSULTING GROUP
Sponsors: Mayor's Office, Planning and Inspections
MINUTES FOR THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING ON MAY 5, 2026
Attachments: CC Minutes 05052026.pdf
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE UNITED WAY OF GREATER JONESBORO TO LEASE SPACE AT 407 UNION AVENUE
Sponsors: Mayor's Office Attachments: United Way Lease Agreement (Revised 11.25).docx
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY ATTORNEY TO CERTIFY THE CITY OF JONESBORO 2026 ANNUAL FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION (FTA) CERTIFICATIONS AND ASSURANCES FOR THE CITY OF JONESBORO TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM (GOJO)
Sponsors: JETS and Grants Attachments: FY26-certifications_0.pdf
A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS, TO APPROVE USE OF THE ARKANSAS WIRELESS INFORMATION NETWORK (AWIN) WITH NECESSARY EQUIPMENT PURCHASES FOR THE GOJO TRANSIT SYSTEM
Sponsors: E911, JETS and Information Systems Attachments: Jonesboro JETS bus Quote for AWIN -3251790.pdf SOA OPTIONS LTR Jonesboro GOJO 20260306.pdf
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS, GRANTS AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT TO APPLY FOR A BUREAU OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE FY2025 EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT (JAG)
Sponsors: Grants and Police Department
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF JONESBORO GRANTS AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT TO APPLY FOR THE FY2027 SELECTIVE TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM (STEP) FROM THE ARKANSAS STATE POLICE
Sponsors: Grants and Police Department
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF JONESBORO GRANTS AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT TO APPLY FOR THE FY2026 SAFE STREETS AND ROADS FOR ALL GRANTS FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Sponsors: Grants
A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS TO EXECUTE A RELEASE AND WITHDRAWAL OF PETITION OF PROPERTY LOCATED ALONG STRAWFLOOR DRIVE
Sponsors: Parks & Recreation Attachments: Release and Withdrawal of Petition.pdf
RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS TO MAKE APPOINTMENTS AND REAPPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS AS RECOMMENDED BY MAYOR HAROLD COPENHAVER
Sponsors: Mayor's Office
RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS TO CONDEMN PROPERTY LOCATED AT: 1205 N. Floyd St. Jonesboro, AR 72401
Sponsors: Code Enforcement Attachments: 1205 N Floyd Board and Secure Affidavit.pdf 1205 N Floyd Condemnation Resolution.pdf 1205 N Floyd Inspection Report.pdf 1205 N Floyd Map.png 1205 N Floyd Notice of Violation Affidavit.pdf 1205 N Floyd Returned Board and Secure.pdf 1205 N Floyd Returned Notice of Violation.pdf 30842229-IMG 5171.jpeg 30842230-IMG 5170.jpeg 30842236-IMG 5164.jpeg 30842238-IMG 5162.jpeg 30842242-IMG 5158.jpeg 30842243-IMG 5157.jpeg 30842244-IMG 5156.jpeg 30842245-IMG 5154.jpeg
AN ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE OF INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS UNDER THE MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BOND LAW FOR THE PURPOSE OF SECURING AND DEVELOPING INDUSTRY; TO AUTHORIZE THE SALE OF THE BONDS AND THE APPROVAL OF A BOND PURCHASE AGREEMENT AND A PAYMENT IN LIEU OF TAXES AGREEMENT IN CONNECTION THEREWITH; TO AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A TRUST INDENTURE SECURING THE BONDS; TO AUTHORIZE AND PRESCRIBE CERTAIN MATTERS PERTAINING TO THE PROJECT, THE ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION, AND EQUIPPING THEREOF, AND THE FINANCING THEREOF; TO AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A LEASE AGREEMENT RELATING TO THE PROJECT; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Attachments: - Trust Indenture - Jonesboro - InnovAsian (2026).pdf - Lease Agreement - Jonesboro - InnovAsian (2026).pdf - PILOT Agreement (InnovAsian Jonesboro)(2026).pdf - Recognition of Prior Interests - Nondisturbance and Attornment Agreement (InnoBond Purchase Agreement - Jonesboro - InnovAsian (2026).pdf - Notification Letter to State Officials - InnovAsian PILOT Agreement.pdf - Notification Letter to Local Officials - Jonesboro - InnovAsian PILOT.pdf
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 117, KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR CHANGES IN ZONING BOUNDARIES FROM I-1 TO C-3, LUO FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 5925 EAST JOHNSON AVENUE
Attachments: - H26-014 - Rezoning Plat-5925 E. Johnson.pdf - Staff Report - 5925 E. Johnson.pdf - horizon.pdf - MAPC Minutes 03.24.26.docx
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 117, KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR CHANGES IN ZONING BOUNDARIES FROM RM-8 TO RS-5 FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1601 GRANGER DRIVE AS REQUESTED BY CRAFTON TULL
Attachments: - Application - Plat - Notification - Staff Summary RZ 26-07 - MAPC Minutes 04.14.26 - Receipt
APRIL 2026 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Attachments: April 2026 Financials.pdf
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Public Comments are limited to 5 minutes per person for a total of 15 minutes. This time is allotted for items that are not on the agenda.