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Jonesboro council approves Main Street MOU, event road closure, phone license and veterans-memorial resolution
Summary
At the June 1 work session the council approved an affiliate MOU with Georgia DCA's Main Street program, a street closure for First Baptist Jonesboro's June 28 event, renewal of the Cisco phone license, formation of a veterans memorial project committee, and the appointment of David Allen as community development director, among other routine actions.
Jonesboro — The City Council handled a series of routine agenda items and approvals at its June 1 work session, taking action on a Main Street agreement, event logistics, technology contracts and appointments.
Key actions
- Main Street MOU: Council approved a memorandum of understanding with the Georgia Department of Community Affairs to participate in the Main Street affiliate program for 2026–2027. Staff said the city will move from a classic to an affiliate membership this year and reiterated that the downtown/Main Street manager responsibilities remain embedded within the economic development function. Council confirmed $15,000 was allocated in the budget for Main Street programming.
- Lee Street Park event rescheduled: Council approved a motion to move a previously postponed Lee Street Park event from May 23 to June 7 due to rain.
- Road closure: Council authorized a road closure on June 28 for First Baptist Jonesboro’s food-truck family event; the church will manage security and logistics for the event.
- Cisco license renewal: Council approved the annual Cisco SmartNet/flex licensing renewal for the city phone system; the cost rose from about $7,500 to $8,100 this year.
- Veterans Memorial Project: Council adopted a resolution establishing the city of Jonesboro Veterans Memorial Project at Lee Street Park as a public-purpose project and approved standing up a temporary committee (seven members) to make design and funding recommendations; the committee will be advisory and the council retains authority over design, contracts and expenditures.
- Appointment: Returning from executive session, council nominated David Allen for community development director at a proposed salary of $95,000; the nomination was moved and seconded and approved by voice vote.
Procedural notes
The council moved into executive session to discuss personnel and real estate, then returned and approved executive-session affidavits and minutes before adjourning.
