Volume 22, Issue 7
JONESBORO
July 2018
COMMUNITY NEWS Councilmembers: Pat Sebo, Mayor Protem Larry Boak Alfred Dixon, III Bobby Lester Billy Powell Ed Wise Ricky L. Clark, Jr., City Manager David Allen, Comm. Dev. Director Joe Nettleton, Public Works Director Pat Daniel, Asst. City Clerk Sandra Meyers, Finance Derry Walker, Code Enforcement Steve Fincher, Attorney Keith Wood, Municipal Judge Jerry Patrick, City Solicitor City Hall (770) 478-3800 Jonesboro PD (770) 478-7407 NON-Emergency # (770) 477-3550
LCI Supplemental Study Moves Forward
4TH OF JULY PARADE ON MAIN STREET
BLUEPRINT JONESBORO: “ Building an Active Community” The City of Jonesboro has embarked on its second LCI (Livable Cities Initiative) study with a grant from the Atlanta Regional Commission. Initiatives include a transportation component linking our downtown with Lee Street Park and the Park & Ride on Fayetteville Road as well as potential designs for modes of transportation and the possible look for the target area. Also included are preliminary plans for a municipal complex, the Jonesboro Town Center. Incorporated into the process is the appointment of an LCI Advisory Group, Stakeholder interviews, work sessions with city staff, Public Workshops for input, and a Draft Plan Open House. TSW, a consulting firm, is facilitating the six month process for the City.
WEDNESDAY, July 4, 2018—10:00 a.m. MASONIC LODGE BARBEQUE July 4, 2018: 11:00 a.m.-6:00 pm 144 North McDonough Street Plates: $8.00
“A Jonesboro Tradition”….Great BBQ!
“Sip and Sounds” Thursday, July 19
Lee Street Park: 7:00-9:30 pm (FREE)
Presenting Tyrone Jackson & Friends, DJ, and Hank Stewart
City Receives CDBG Grant for Broad Street Project Clayton County Community Development Department, HUD Programs Division, recently announced its proposed 2018 allocations for the Community Development Block Grants (CDBG). Included in that plan is a grant of $594,462.00 to the City of Jonesboro. Mayor Joy Day, who submitted the grant application, earmarked the application for the Broad Street Project downtown. Mayor Day commented, “We are appreciative to CDBG for their vision regarding the Broad Street project and their willingness to become critical stakeholders in the renewal of our downtown area.” Previous CDBG grants secured by Mayor Day have included the Fayetteville Road Sidewalk Projects (3), Streetscapes I and II, and the North Avenue to Tara project, and the Broad Street Demolition. Thank you, CDBG and Clayton County Community Development! Approved:
“Earth, Wind, & Fire” Tribute Saturday, July 7, 2018—7:00 pm (FREE) Lee Street Park ***Firework display following the concert!
CITY COUNCIL NEWS
-Intergovernmental agreement between the City of Jonesboro and the Downtown Development Authority and a lease agreement. (103 West Mill Street) -Amendment to the City Classification and Pay Plan to create the position of City Historian. -Purchase two new City Limit signs -Intergovernmental agreement between the County Board of Elections & Registration and the City to allow usage of election equipment for 2018 municipal election. -Appointees to the LCI Advisory Group. -Resolution regarding receipt of grant funds from the state of Georgia in lieu of future FAA fuel tax receipts. -Purchase of property located at 153 Smith Street and 206 Fayetteville Road.