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Jonesboro council: votes at a glance — condemnations, zoning and other measures from May 20 meeting
Summary
The Jonesboro City Council approved two condemnation resolutions, advanced several ordinances to later readings and set a public hearing on an alley abandonment. The meeting also included routine resolutions and a request for free utilities at a municipal site.
At its May 20, 2025 meeting, the Jonesboro City Council approved multiple resolutions and advanced several ordinances. This roundup lists each item the council voted on or formally moved and the outcome recorded in the meeting's minutes or on the record.
Condemnations - Resolution 25-030 — Condemn property at 2424 East Johnson Avenue (parcel 01-144162-07800; Owner: Ruth Allison Steinsick Trust). Motion to adopt carried. The council heard a representative for the property owner, CJ Snipes, who asked for an additional 60 days while the trust negotiated a potential sale; the council noted code-enforcement timelines and urged the representative to stay in contact with city staff.
- Resolution 24-115 — Condemn property at 1500 Daney Drive (parcel 01-144214-10600; Owner: Kevin Lyles). Motion to adopt carried.
Resolutions and administrative matters - Resolution 25-045 — The council requested that City Water & Light provide free utility service to 1700-1 East Washington Avenue (JBR sign). Motion to adopt carried; Council member Merritt was recorded as recused from discussion/vote.
- Resolution 25-052 — Set a public hearing (per Arkansas Code Annotated §14-3-01110) to consider abandonment of an alley in Block 3 of Knights First Addition at the request of First United Methodist Church; hearing scheduled for June 3, 2025, at 5:25 p.m. Motion to adopt carried.
Ordinances and readings - Ordinance (designating a Downtown Jonesboro alternative truck route) — Moved and advanced to second reading.
- Ordinance 25-010 (traffic sign placements per Traffic Control Committee) — Advanced to third reading.
- Ordinance 25-013 (rezoning at 3305 Dan Avenue from R-1 to C-3; petitioner Horizon Land Surveying LLC) — Advanced to next reading.
- Ordinance 25-014 (private club permit for Improving Others Inc., d/b/a Abe’s Place, at Village Commons) — Moved to next reading; one public commenter opposed the permit during the meeting.
- Ordinance 25-011 (rezoning 5905 East Johnson Avenue from R-1 to C-3) — Motion to adopt carried on third reading.
Consent agenda - The council adopted the consent agenda without identification of any individual roll-call tallies on the public record.
What was said publicly: A representative for the Ruth Allison Steinsick Trust, CJ Snipes, addressed the council during the condemnation hearing to request a 60-day extension while trustees pursue an appraisal and potential sale; the council advised staying in contact with city code staff. A member of the public, James Elwin Hines, spoke against the private club permit application for Abe’s Place.
What to watch next: The council scheduled the alley-abandonment public hearing for June 3, 2025; other ordinances will return for follow-up readings and votes on future agendas.
