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City Council

July 25, 2025 ·9:00 AM Final

Council Chambers

Agenda — 35 items

  1. 1 CALL TO ORDER
  2. 2 PRAYER
  3. 3 Councilperson Kevin Kelly
  4. 4 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
  5. 5 APPROVAL OF MINUTES
  6. A. July 8, 2025 ID 25-7870 approved Pass
  7. 1. CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA that the agenda be amended as follows Pass
  8. 2. PRESENTATION AGENDA
  9. A. Monthly Report Privilege Taxes June 2025. ID 25-7864
  10. 3. PUBLIC AGENDA
  11. A. PUBLIC HEARING
  12. 1. SET PUBLIC HEARING
  13. A. Consider adopting an Order to set a date of August 19, 2025 to conduct a public hearing in regards to the properties listed to determine whether or not the properties are in such a state of dilapidation so as to be a menace to the public health and safety of the community: A. Hinton Bernard Owens, dilapidated accessory structure at 3131 Cedar Lane Dr. PPIN 8667 Ward 3 B. Willie David Cooley, dilapidated residence at 201 Flora Ave. PPIN 14651 Ward 5 C. Wonnie W. Womack Est% William M. Womack, dilapidated residence at 1128 Wally St. PPIN 29754 Ward 7 ID 25-7879 adopted Pass
  14. 2. CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING conduct a public hearing Pass
  15. A. Consider adopting a Resolution to conduct a public hearing on July 25, 2025 in regards to a property located at 1228 Old Amy Rd., belonging to Lucille Davis Est % Larry Davis, to determine whether or not the property is in such a state of dilapidation so as to be a menace to the public health and safety of the community. Property is located in Ward 2. ID 25-7872 adopted as amended Pass
  16. B. Consider adopting a Resolution to conduct a public hearing on July 25, 2025 in regards to a property located at 134 W. 20th St., belonging to Mary Ann Blount, to determine whether or not the property is in such a state of dilapidation so as to be a menace to the public health and safety of the community. Property is located in Ward 4. ID 25-7873 adopted Pass
  17. C. Consider adopting a Resolution to conduct a public hearing on July 25, 2025 in regards to a property located at 813 N. 5th Ave., belonging to James E. Henry, to determine whether or not the property is in such a state of dilapidation so as to be a menace to the public health and safety of the community. Property is located in Ward 5. ID 25-7874 deleted during Confirmation of Agenda
  18. D. Consider adopting a Resolution to conduct a public hearing on July 25, 2025 in regards to a property located at 1121 N. 8th Ave., belonging to Robert L. & Veronica L. Brannon, to determine whether or not the property is in such a state of dilapidation so as to be a menace to the public health and safety of the community. Property is located in Ward 5. ID 25-7875 deleted during Confirmation of Agenda
  19. E. Consider adopting a Resolution to conduct a public hearing on July 25, 2025 in regards to a property located at 803 S. 9th Ave., belonging to HL-& C-Jones LLC, to determine whether or not the property is in such a state of dilapidation so as to be a menace to the public health and safety of the community. Property is located in Ward 6. ID 25-7876 adopted Pass
  20. F. Consider adopting a Resolution to conduct a public hearing on July 25, 2025 in regards to a property located at 912 S. 9th Ave., belonging to Nery Del Carmen Geronimo, to determine whether or not the property is in such a state of dilapidation so as to be a menace to the public health and safety of the community. Property is located in Ward 6. ID 25-7877 adopted Pass
  21. B. CITIZENS HEARING
  22. C. CITIZENS FORUM
  23. 4. POLICY AGENDA
  24. A. Consider adopting a Resolution granting the administration authority to submit an application to the MDOT Transportation Alternatives (TA) Program for the Magnolia Street Pedestrian Improvements Project. ID 25-7880 adopted Pass
  25. B. Consider adopting a Resolution approving a Final Plat for Applebee’s Subdivision. ID 25-7881 adopted Pass
  26. C. Consider adopting an Order Approving Extension of City of Laurel’s Contract with C-Spire Wireless for Master Cellular Voice and Data Service and Equipment. ID 25-7869 adopted Pass
  27. D. Consider adopting a Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Sign Settlement Documents and Agreement Regarding Opioid Litigation. ID 25-7867 adopted Pass
  28. E. Consider adopting an Order Regarding the Appointment of the Rev. George Barnes to the Board of Commissioners of the Laurel Housing Authority. ID 25-7868 adopted Pass
  29. F. Consider adopting an Order to approve Demolition Assessments for the following property: A. Demolition of property assessed to Eric L. Randolph Est., 914 S. 14th Ave. Total cost, including $50 administrative fee, $26.00 recording fee, $5, 056.00 Ward 1 ID 25-7883 adopted Pass
  30. G. Consider adopting an Order to approve Lot Cleaning Assessments for the following properties: A. Cleaning of property assessed to Josh Johnson Properties LLC, at 34 Oakcrest St. Total assessed cost $ 121.36 Ward 1 B. Cleaning of property assessed to Richard M. Coleman Jr, at 1831 Congress St. Total assessed cost $ 87.73 Ward 1 C. Cleaning of property assessed to VW Properties LLC, at 216 Stephens Ave. Total assessed cost $ 102.96 Ward 1 D. Cleaning of property assessed to Mae C. Clark, at 911 Tulip Ave. Total assessed cost $ 88.58 Ward 1 E. Cleaning of property assessed to Oberge Cockrell, at 225 N. 18th Ave. Total assessed cost $ 88.58 Ward 1 F. Cleaning of property assessed to W B Barnes, at lot W of 52 Hillcrest Dr. Total assessed cost $ 102.96 Ward 1 G. Cleaning of property assessed to Teresa Dalrymple Walker Et Vir, at 315 N 18th Ave. Total assessed cost $ 88.58 Ward 1 H. Cleaning of property assessed to ABA-MS Investment LLC % Asmar Properties, at 1839 Lindsey Ave. Total assessed cost $ 75.75 Ward 4 I. Cleaning of property assessed to Symbiotic Partners LLC, at lot 124 W 18th St. Total assessed cost $ 118.19 Ward 4 ID 25-7884 adopted Pass
  31. 5. ROUTINE AGENDA
  32. A. Consider adopting an Order to Ratify approval of notice of August 12, 2025 for a Historic Preservation public hearing meeting. ID 25-7882 adopted Pass
  33. B. Consider adopting an Order to Ratify approval of notice of August 14, 2025 for a Planning & Zoning Commission public hearing meeting. ID 25-7885 adopted Pass
  34. C. Consider adopting a Resolution to approve the Claims Docket. ID 25-7878 adopted Pass
  35. 35 EXECUTIVE SESSION