Jonesboro Finance & Administration Council Committee Meeting - July 14, 2026
Jonesboro Finance & Administration Council Committee Meeting - July 14, 2026
The Finance & Administration Council Committee of the City of Jonesboro met on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at 4:00 PM in the Municipal Center. Four members were present (Joe Hafner, John Street, Ann Williams, Charles Coleman, Brian Emison) and two were absent (Anthony Coleman, David McClain). The committee approved minutes from the June 30 meeting (noting a transcript discrepancy where it was mistakenly referred to as January 30) and recommended several resolutions to the full City Council. No public comments were made.
Approval of Minutes
- MIN-26:058: Minutes from the June 30, 2026 Finance Committee meeting were approved on a motion by John Street, seconded by Brian Emison, with 4 ayes and 2 absences. Note: The meeting transcript incorrectly referenced the minutes as being from January 30, 2026, but the agenda and official minutes confirm June 30, 2026.
New Business – Resolutions Recommended to Council
- RES-26:073 – Municipal lien of $275 on property at 2612 Crawford, owned by Randy/Aley Crawford. Motion by John Street, seconded by Brian Emison; passed 4-0 (2 absent).
- RES-26:075 – Facility usage agreement with Jonesboro Jets, Inc. for use of the Jonesboro City Pool Complex. Motion by John Street, seconded by Brian Emison; passed 4-0.
- RES-26:076 – Authorization to submit a Notice of Intent for the FEMA Flood Mitigation Assistance grant for the North Main Street Detention Pond Project. Estimated total cost $405,000, seeking $303,750 federal funds with $101,250 local match. Councilmember John Street expressed strong support, stating the project is needed to address recurring flooding in North Jonesboro. Motion by John Street, seconded by Brian Emison; passed 4-0.
- RES-26:077 – Facility usage agreement with Shark Wave Aquatics Team (SWAT) for 2026. Motion by John Street, seconded by Brian Emison; passed 4-0.
Other Business
- Depository Services Update: Finance Director Steve Purtee reported that five bids were received from local banks for depository services in mid-June. The bids will be scored by the Depository Committee, with results to be presented to the committee the following day (July 15).
Public Comments
- No members of the public spoke.
Key Outcomes
- All four resolutions (RES-26:073, RES-26:075, RES-26:076, RES-26:077) were unanimously recommended to the full City Council.
- Minutes from June 30, 2026 were approved.
- The committee received an update on the depository services bidding process.
- Meeting adjourned at approximately 4:20 PM by a motion from John Street, seconded by Brian Emison, with all present voting aye.
Meeting Transcript
It's four o'clock. I'm gonna call today's Finance Administration Council Committee meeting to order. Next up is recording your attendance. All right, we do have a quorum. We'll move into approval of minutes from the finance committee meeting on Tuesday, January 30th, 2026. Motion second. Any questions or comments on the amendments as presented? If not, please record your vote on whether or not to approve the minutes. Dr. Coleman, I don't think you took your vote. That minister approved. We'll move into new business. First up is resolution 26073. Resolution by the City Council of the City of Jonesboro, Arkansas to place municipal lien on property located at 2612 Crawford, Parcel 01-144-273-02300, owned by Randy and Allie Crawford, the amount of 275 dollars. Move forward to full council. Second. Most second forward to full council. Any questions or comments on the on this resolution from anybody? All right. If not, please record your vote on whether or not to forward resolution 26073 to full council. All right. Next up, resolution 26075. Resolution by City Council of the City of Jonesboro, Arkansas to enter into a facility use agreement with Jonesboro Jets Incorporated, whereas Jonesboro Jess Incorporated is an Arkansas not-for-profit organ corporation organized to promote youth sports activities through the operation of its swim programs. And whereas the city of Jonesboro is the owner of certain parked public park amenities known as the Jonesboro City Pool Complex and hereafter referred to as the facilities, and whereas Jets in the City excuse me, desired enter to enter, desire to enter an agreement. I think it should be into desire to enter into an agreement for the purposes of evidence evidencing the agreements of the parties with regard to the use of the facilities by the jets and the respective respective obligations of the parties regarding the use and maintenance of the facilities. Now therefore, be it resolved by city council for the city of Jonesboro, Arkansas, that section one, the city of Jonesboro, Arkansas shall enter into a facility usage agreement with Jonesboro Jets Incorporated for the use of the Jones Road Pool Complex located at 1421 West Middleton, Jonesboro, Arkansas. Section two, the mayor and city carker hereby authorized execute such agreement. Move forward to full council. Second. Motion second, any questions from the committee. Anything from the staff of the public in attendance. All right. If not, please record your vote on whether or not to forward resolution 26075 to full council. Resolution 26076. A resolution authorizing the City of Jonesville to submit a notice of intent for the FEMA flood mitigation assistance grant program for the North Main Street detention pond project and authorizing the mayor to execute all necessary documents. Whereas the City of Jonesboro experiences recurring flooding and drainage deficiencies within the neighborhood west of North Main Street and north of Lost Creek, creating hazards to residents, public infrastructure, and private property. And whereas the proposed North Street, North Main Street detention pond project is intended to reduce flood risk by increasing stormwater storage capacity through the construction of a regional detention pond and associated drainage improvements, thereby reducing the frequency and severity of localized flooding. And whereas the estimated total project cost is 405,000, with the city requesting 303,750 in federal assistance through the FEMA fiscal year 2024 flood mitigation assistance grant program and providing a 101,250 non-federal match should funding be awarded. And whereas the city desires to submit a notice of intent to the Arkansas Division of Emergency Management for consideration under the fiscal year 2024 flood mitigation assistance grant program for the North Main Street Detention Bond Project. And now therefore be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Jonesburg, Arkansas, that Section 1, the City Council authorizes the submission of a notice of intent to the Arkansas Department of Emergency Management under the FEMA fiscal year 2024 flood mitigation assistance grant program for the per proposed North Main Street detention bond project as generally described in the accompanying notice of intent. Section two, the mayor is hereby authorized to execute all documents necessary to submit the notes of intent any related pre-application materials required by the Arkansas Division of Emergency Management or the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Section three, nothing in this resolution shall be construed as obligating the city to proceed with the project, accept grant funding or expend local funds beyond those previously authorized by the city council. Section four, should the city be invited to submit a full application or receive a grant award, any required local matching funds and acceptance of the award shall be presented to the city council for approval as required by law. Move forward to full council. Second. Motion second forward to full council. Any questions or comments from the committee? I hope we get this. That's uh we for years that's been a big problem in North Jonesburn, the only way you're gonna fix it is regional detention, and it's gonna be more than one. So hopefully this is a good start.
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