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June 17, 2025 ·9:00 AM Final

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Agenda — 43 items

  1. 1 CALL TO ORDER
  2. 2 PRAYER
  3. 3 Councilperson Jason Capers
  4. 4 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
  5. 5 APPROVAL OF MINUTES
  6. A. May 28, 2025 - Special Call Meeting Minutes ID 25-7794 approved Pass
  7. B. June 3, 2025 ID 25-7819 approved Pass
  8. 1. CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA that the agenda be amended as follows Pass
  9. 2. PRESENTATION AGENDA
  10. A. Monthly Report Privilege Taxes May 2025. ID 25-7795 presented
  11. 3. PUBLIC AGENDA
  12. A. PUBLIC HEARING
  13. 1. SET PUBLIC HEARING
  14. A. Consider adopting an Order to set a date of July 25, 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. Lucille Davis Est % Larry Davis, dilapidated residence at 1228 Old Amy Rd. PPIN 9571 W2 B. Mary Ann Blount, dilapidated residence at 134 W. 20th St. PPIN 10146 W4 C. James E. Henry, dilapidated shed at 813 N. 5th Ave. PPIN 11478 W5 D. Robert L. Brannon & Veronica L. Brannon, dilapidated residence at 1121 N. 8th Ave. PPIN 11980 W5 E. HL & C-Jones LLC, dilapidated shed at 803 S. 9th Ave. PPIN 10314 W6 F. Nery Del Carmen Lopez Geronimo at 912 S. 9th Ave. PPIN 10322 W6 ID 25-7812 adopted Pass
  15. 2. CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING conduct a public hearing Pass
  16. A. Consider adopting a Resolution to Conduct a Public Hearing on June 17, 2025 in regards to the property located at 822 Conti St. belonging to Ronald B. Sims 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 25-7803 adopted Pass
  17. B. Consider adopting a Resolution to Conduct a Public Hearing on June 17, 2025 in regards to the property located at 104 S. Dr. Deborrah Hyde Ave. belonging to Elias Thomas Est. 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 25-7804 adopted Pass
  18. C. Consider adopting a Resolution to Conduct a Public Hearing on June 17, 2025 in regards to the property located at 110 S. Dr. Deborrah Hyde Ave. belonging to Elias Thomas Est. 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 25-7805 adopted Pass
  19. D. Consider adopting a Resolution to Conduct a Public Hearing on June 17, 2025 in regards to the property located at 611 Masonite Dr. belonging to Gwendolyn Hutto Lee 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 25-7806 adopted Pass
  20. E. Consider adopting a Resolution to Conduct a Public Hearing on June 17, 2025 in regards to the property located at 610 Van Buren St. belonging to Deborah McSwain 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 25-7808 adopted Pass
  21. F. Consider adopting a Resolution to Conduct a Public Hearing on June 17, 2025 in regards to the property located at 912 N. 10th Ave. belonging to Kevin Lyon 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 25-7810 adopted Pass
  22. B. CITIZENS HEARING
  23. C. CITIZENS FORUM
  24. 4. POLICY AGENDA
  25. A. Consider adopting the First Reading of an Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 675-1973, 1416-2002, 1422-2002, 1528-2008, 1541-2009, 1568-2010, 1584-2011, 1594-2012, 1604-2013, 1615-2014, 1635-2016, 1656-2017, 1677-2018, 1687-2019, 1696-2020, 1708-2021, 1721-2022, 1744-2023, 1757-2024, and 1766-2025 from Chapter 20, “Sewers”, of the City of Laurel Code of Ordinances pertaining to Article I. “Sewer Connections,” Section 20-11: Sewer Rate Schedule. ID 25-7801 approved on first reading Pass
  26. B. Consider adopting the First Reading of an Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 1415-2002, 1497-2007, 1527-2008, 1542-2009, 1569-2010, 1583-2011, 1595-2012, 1603-2013, 1616-2014, 1624-2016, 1655-2017, 1676-2018, 1686-2019, 1695-2020, 1707-2021, 1720-2022, 1743-2023, and 1756-2024 from Chapter 25, “Water”, of the City of Laurel Code of Ordinances pertaining to Article IV. “Rates and Charges,” Section 25-53: Water Rates. ID 25-7802 approved on first reading Pass
  27. C. Consider approving the Second Reading of an Ordinance to Close and Vacate a Road Right of Way of Avenue A and Pendorff Road Described on Exhibit “A” . ID 25-7796 approved on second reading Pass
  28. D. Consider adopting a Resolution giving the administration authority to accept close-out documents and approve summary Change Order No. 1 for the 2024 FEMA Massry Access Road Culvert Project. ID 25-7818 deleted during Confirmation of Agenda
  29. E. Consider adopting a Resolution granting the administration authority to execute a letter agreement for professional services for a wetland delineation in the Pendorff area. ID 25-7815 adopted Pass
  30. F. Consider adopting a Resolution giving the administration authority to award construction of the 2025 Citywide Paving Project. ID 25-7809 adopted Pass
  31. G. Consider adopting a Resolution Regarding the Appointment of Mr. Brad Kent to the Board of Commissioners of the Hattiesburg-Laurel Regional Airport Authority. ID 25-7797 adopted Pass
  32. H. Consider adopting an Order changing the date of the Council meeting scheduled for July 22, 2025 of The Laurel City Council due to MML Summer Conference 2025. ID 25-7807 adopted Pass
  33. I. Consider adopting an Order approving travel for the Parks & Recreation Director, Elvin Ulmer, Recreation Superintendent, Tim Barksdale and Recreation Supervisor, Jason Arrington to attend the 2025 Diamond Youth Softball World Series being held in Tioga, LA, July 16 - 20, 2025. ID 25-7800 adopted Pass
  34. J. Consider adopting an Order approving travel for the Parks & Recreation Director, Elvin Ulmer, Recreation Superintendent, Tim Barksdale and Recreation Supervisor, Jason Arrington to attend the 2025 Diamond Youth Baseball World Series being held in Lexington/Columbia, SC, July 30 - August 6, 2025. ID 25-7799 adopted Pass
  35. K. Consider adopting an Order to accept a donation from the Jones County Board of Supervisors in the amount of $5,000.00 to purchase arts, crafts and activity supplies for the children’s Summer Camp hosted at the L.T. Ellis Center. ID 25-7798 adopted Pass
  36. L. Consider adopting an Order to approve certain budget amendments to FY 2025 budget. ID 25-7813 adopted Pass
  37. M. Consider adopting an Order to approve Demo Assessments for the following properties: A. Demolition of property assessed to Karl L. Hardy, 804 S. 19th Ave. Total cost, including $50 administrative fee, $0.00 recording fee, $6, 250.00 Ward 1 B. Demolition of property assessed to 831 Builders LLC (David Yeates & Kimberly Yeates), 830 S. Magnolia St. Total cost, including $50 administrative fee, $26.00 recording fee, $70, 191.00 Ward 7 ID 25-7816 adopted Pass
  38. N. Consider adopting an Order to approve Lot Cleaning Assessments for the following properties: A. Cleaning of property assessed to PLP Promise Land Properties LLC, at 906 S. 14th Ave. Total assessed cost $57.62 Ward 1 B. Cleaning of property assessed to John F. Wooten, at 1830 Lee St. Total assessed cost $95.73 Ward 1 C. Cleaning of property assessed to Cotton Key LLC, at 3 Woodlawn Dr. Total assessed cost $87.73 Ward 1 D. Cleaning of property assessed to Perry & Christy Buxton, at 913 S. 14th Ave. Total assessed cost $70.12 Ward 1 E. Cleaning of property assessed to FGTI Business Services., at 915 S.14th Ave. Total assessed cost $81.54 Ward 1 F. Cleaning of property assessed to Brenda & Walter Hampton, at 984 S. 19th Ave. Total assessed cost $87.73 Ward 1 G. Cleaning of property assessed to Brenda & Walter Hampton, at Lot N. 984 S. 19th Ave. Total assessed cost $99.26 Ward 1 H. Cleaning of property assessed to Pamela Taylor, at 911 s. 14th Ave. Total assessed cost $76.80 Ward 1 I. Cleaning of property assessed to Carysfort Reef LLC, at 1048 N. 10th Ave. Total assessed cost $100.37 Ward 2 J. Cleaning of property assessed to Charles Harris, at 116 N. Pine St. Total assessed cost $98.96 Ward 5 K. Cleaning of property assessed to Jean A. Smith & Arkesha Smith Baquet, at Lot E. of 149 Chestnut St. Total assessed cost $73.70 Ward 5 L. Cleaning of property assessed to Cannon Security, at 911 N. Dr. Deborrah Hyde Ave. Total assessed cost $70.12 Ward 5 M. Cleaning of property assessed to U&L Properties LLC, at 3 Lots SE of 103 Walters Ave. Total assessed cost $197.12 Ward 5 N. Cleaning of property assessed to Henry E. Thompson Est., at 2314 N. 5th Ave. Total assessed cost $75.55 Ward 4 O. Cleaning of property assessed to Mitchell M. Asmar Jr., at 105 S. Walters Ave. Total assessed cost $ 120.58 Ward 5 ID 25-7814 adopted Pass
  39. 5. ROUTINE AGENDA
  40. O. Consider adopting a Resolution accepting the Audit Report for Fiscal Year 2024. ID 25-7820 adopted Pass
  41. A. Consider adopting an Order to Ratify Approval of notice of July 10, 2025 for a Planning & Zoning Commission public hearing meeting. ID 25-7811 adopted Pass
  42. B. Consider adopting a Resolution to approve Claims Docket. ID 25-7817 adopted Pass
  43. 42 EXECUTIVE SESSION