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May 20, 2025 ·9:00 AM Final

Council Chambers

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Agenda — 38 items

  1. 1 CALL TO ORDER
  2. 2 PRAYER
  3. 3 Councilperson Shirley Jordan
  4. 4 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
  5. 5 APPROVAL OF MINUTES
  6. A. May 6, 2025 ID 25-7760 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 April 2025. ID 25-7754 presented
  10. B. Presentation from Mayor Johnny Magee on the State of the City. ID 25-7770 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 8, 2025 to conduct a public hearing in regards to the properties listed 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: A. Oberge Cockrell, dilapidated carport at 225 N. 18th Ave. PPIN 9205 Ward 1 B. John F. Wooten III & Joseph R., dilapidated residence at 1830 Lee St. PPIN 14085 W 1 C. Show Me Investments LLC, dilapidated residence at 209 S. Dr. Deborrah Hyde Ave. PPIN 14644 W 5 D. James C. McCormick, dilapidated residence at 221 S. Meridian Ave. PPIN 9921 W 5 ID 25-7763 adopted Pass
  15. 2. CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING conduct a public hearing Pass
  16. A. Consider adopting a Resolution to conduct a public hearing on May 20, 2025 in regards to the property located at 812 Jeffrey Dr. belonging to Robert Earl Brown to determine whether or not the property is in such a dilapidated state so as to be menace to public health and safety of the community. Property is located in Ward 3 ID 25-7764 adopted Pass
  17. B. Consider adopting a Resolution to conduct a public hearing on May 20, 2025 in regards to the property located at 4208 University Ave. belonging to Federal National Mortgage Assoc. (James Kindred Jr.) to determine whether or not the property is in such a dilapidated state so as to be menace to public health and safety of the community. Property is located in Ward 3. ID 25-7765 adopted Pass
  18. C. Consider adopting a Resolution to conduct a public hearing on May 20, 2025 in regards to the property located at 1919 N. Meridian Ave. belonging to TFW Consultants & Management Serv % Voice of Freedom Bible Church to determine whether or not the property is in such a dilapidated state so as to be menace to public health and safety of the community. Property is located in Ward 4. ID 25-7766 adopted as amended Pass
  19. D. Consider adopting a Resolution to conduct a public hearing on May 20, 2025 in regards to the property located at 128 S. Cook Ave. belonging to Terry & Glenda Gilliam to determine whether or not the property is in such a dilapidated state so as to be menace to public health and safety of the community. Property is located in Ward 5. ID 25-7767 adopted as amended Pass
  20. E. Consider adopting a Resolution to conduct a public hearing on May 20, 2025 in regards to the property located at 1044 Euclid Ave. belonging to ATS Property Ventures LLC (Carlos Sanchez) to determine whether or not the property is in such a dilapidated state so as to be menace to public health and safety of the community. Property is located in Ward 5. ID 25-7768 deleted during Confirmation of Agenda
  21. F. Consider adopting a Resolution to conduct a public hearing on May 20, 2025 in regards to the property located at 610 Chantilly St. belonging to Cherylyn Lynn Rainer to determine whether or not the property is in such a dilapidated state so as to be menace to public health and safety of the community. Property is located in Ward 5. ID 25-7769 adopted Pass
  22. B. CITIZENS HEARING
  23. C. CITIZENS FORUM
  24. 4. POLICY AGENDA
  25. A. Consider adopting an Order Authorizing Administration to Sign an Irrevocable Standby Letter of Credit for Howard Industries. ID 25-7756 adopted Pass
  26. B. Consider adopting an Order to accept an anonymous donation in the amount of $250.00 to assist with activities for Seniors at the B.E. Murph Center for Seniors. ID 25-7757 adopted Pass
  27. C. Consider adopting an Order approving Nellie Satcher to travel to Biloxi, MS. to attend the Phelps Dunbar Annual Mississippi Labor and Employment Conference on June 11 through 13, 2025. ID 25-7758 adopted Pass
  28. D. Consider adopting an Order to grant a variance from Section 403.03.02 of the Zoning Ordinance to Edgar Williams. Variance is sought to waive setback regulations at 2134 Queensburg Ave. ID 25-7771 adopted Pass
  29. E. Consider adopting an Order to advertise request for sealed insurance proposals for the City - provided Health insurance and group Life insurance, as well as other benefit products for the City of Laurel employees and elected officials for the upcoming 2025-2025 fiscal year. ID 25-7759 adopted Pass
  30. F. Consider adopting a Resolution Authorizing the Reappointment of Keith Ridgeway to the Board of Commissioners of the Pine Belt Regional Solid Waste Management Authority. ID 25-7762 adopted Pass
  31. 30 Councilperson Shirley Jordan left the room.
  32. G. Consider adopting an Order Regarding the Re-Appointment of Rev. Vernon Graves to the Board of Commissioners of the South Mississippi Fair. ID 25-7755 adopted Pass
  33. H. Consider adopting an Order to approve Demolition Assessments for the following properties: A. Demolition of property assessed to James E. Bosenberg, 1521 Julian St. Total cost, including $50 administrative fee, $26.00 recording fee, $5, 056.00 Ward 7 B. Demolition of property assessed to Mattie Hales Taylor, 818 N. 1st Ave. Total cost, including $50 administrative fee, $26.00 recording fee, $5, 075.00 Ward 5 ID 25-7761 adopted Pass
  34. 5. ROUTINE AGENDA
  35. A. Consider adopting an Order to ratify approval of notice of June 12, 2025 for a Planning & Zoning Commission public hearing meeting. ID 25-7772 adopted Pass
  36. 34 Councilperson Shirley Jordan returned to the room
  37. B. Consider adopting a Resolution to approve the Claims Docket. ID 25-7773 adopted Pass
  38. 36 EXECUTIVE SESSION