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MINUTES FOR THE STORMWATER MANAGEMENT BOARD MEETING ON JUNE 21, 2023
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STORMWATER MANAGEMENT BOARD MEETING MINUTES
Date: June 21, 2023
Location: Municipal Center
First Floor Conference Room
300 South Church
Jonesboro, AR 72401
Time: 8:30 a.m.
Opening:
In Attendance marked in bold
Members:
Susan Merideth
Jeremy Bevill
Janice Porter
Charles Coleman
Woody Freeman
Jeannie Gillis, Co-Chair
LaGanzie Kale
Clint Jackson
Jeff Steiling
Pam Alexander
Rick Wyatt, Chairman
Officials & Staff:
Harold Copenhaver - Mayor
Derrel Smith - Director of Planning & Zoning
Craig Light - Chief City Engineer
Roger Gibson - Stormwater Manager
Marvin Day, Craighead County Judge
Melissa Dooley - ASU
Beverly Parker, Keep Jonesboro Beautiful
Tracey Cooper - Secretary
Jason Bauwknegt
Gary Harpole
I. CALL TO ORDER
Gillis called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m.
II. ROLL CALL
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
*Minutes for the April 19, 2023 Stormwater Management Board Meeting
Motion to approve the minutes was made by Steiling and seconded by Bevill. The minutes were unanimously approved.
IV. NEW BUSINESS
Gillis stated that the variance request for the property located at 5408 Southwest Drive was to allow the detention pond to be less than the required ten (10) feet from the abutting property line. Jason with Davidson Engineering stated this development utilizes an odd shaped parcel and therefore imposes limitations on shifting the development to accommodate more detention space. Underground detention is not feasible. The retaining wall will reduce runoff. The relocation of the detention pond would reduce traffic movement. He also stated that he has a letter from the adjoining property owner supporting the detention pond location. The adjoining property is not suitable for construction due to an existing utility easement.
A motion was made to grant the variance by Porter and seconded by Bevill. All voted Aye. The variance was granted.
V. OLD BUSINESS
Light gave the Board and update on the Alliance property. The developer is looking at doing a redesign along the frontage to put in a service road to negate enclosing the ditch. ArDOT is in a agreement. The City is waiting to see the plans. He stated things are moving forward in a positive direction.
VI. OTHER COMMUNICATION
VII. PUBLIC COMMENTS
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
Gillis adjourned the meeting at 8:47 a.m.