Jonesboro council approves condemnation, utility waivers, Garver contract, zoning and traffic ordinances

The Jonesboro City Council on July 1 approved a series of resolutions and ordinances including a condemnation order, requests for free utility service at identified locations, a professional services agreement with Garver for pedestrian and lighting improvements funded by a federal SS4A grant, and multiple zoning and traffic measures.

The council adopted Resolution 25047 to condemn property at 1208 North Floyd Street (parcel number 01-143124-01600), listing the owner as Juan Carlos Leal. Council members moved and seconded the resolution and the mayor announced the resolution "does carry."

The council approved two separate resolutions requesting City Water and Light provide free utilities to specified locations. Resolution 25068 requested free utilities for beacons, message boards and sensors for the train phone system at a list of municipal addresses. Resolution 25071 requested free utilities for a city-owned property at 911 Road. At least one council member recused themself from discussion and voting on the City Water and Light utility waivers because of board membership with City Water and Light; the record reflects the recusal but does not identify the councilmember by name in the transcript.

The council adopted…