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May 6, 2025 ·5:30 PM Final

Council Chambers

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Agenda — 43 items

  1. 1 CALL TO ORDER
  2. 2 PRAYER
  3. 3 Councilperson Grace Amos
  4. 4 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
  5. 5 APPROVAL OF MINUTES
  6. A. April 22, 2025 ID 25-7729 approved Pass
  7. 1. CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA that the agenda be amended as follows Pass
  8. 2. PRESENTATION AGENDA
  9. A. Presentation from Becky Stewart, Executive Director of the Domestic Abuse Family Shelter, on the program and activities of the DAFS agency. ID 25-7727 presented
  10. B. Presentation from West Jones High School Senior Jayden Olson regarding the establishing of a Laurel Mayor’s Youth Council . ID 25-7736 presented
  11. C. Presentation from Mayor Johnny Magee on the State of the City for 2024. ID 25-7750 deleted during Confirmation of Agenda
  12. 3. PUBLIC AGENDA
  13. A. PUBLIC HEARING
  14. 1. SET PUBLIC HEARING
  15. A. Consider adopting an Order to set a date of June 3, 2025 to conduct a public hearing in regards to the property 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 of the community: A. Carolyn McNeil (LE) REM: Karen Ann Bell Et Al, dead or diseased tree at 1633 N. 4th Ave. PPIN 9672 W4 B. Jerry L. Graham & Marilyn D. Graham, dead and diseased tree at 320 W. 17th St. PPIN 9671 W4 C. S. Lavon Evans Jr. Realty LLC, dilapidated residence at 507 Masonite Dr. PPIN 14264 W5 D. Aston & Eldridge LLC, dilapidated residence at 1224 Simmons St. PPIN 13152 W7 E. Tony Mosley, dilapidated residence at 2116 Queensburg Ave. PPIN 13304 W7 ID 25-7742 adopted Pass
  16. 2. CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING conduct a public hearing Pass
  17. A. Consider adopting a Resolution to conduct a public hearing on May 6, 2025 in regards to the property located at 316 W. 21st St. belonging to Robert L. Smith to determine whether or not the property is in such a dilapidated state so as to be a menace to the public health and safety of the community. Property is located in Ward 4. ID 25-7743 adopted Pass
  18. B. Consider adopting a Resolution to conduct a public hearing on May 6, 2025 in regards to the property located at 1004 N. 7th Ave. belonging to John T. Kersh P.O. Box 4077 to determine whether or not the property is in such a dilapidated state so as to be a menace to the public health and safety of the community. Property is located in Ward 5. ID 25-7745 deleted during Confirmation of Agenda
  19. B. CITIZENS HEARING
  20. C. CITIZENS FORUM
  21. 4. POLICY AGENDA
  22. A. Consider approving the Second Reading of A SECOND AMENDED ORDINANCE ENLARGING, EXTENDING, AND DEFINING THE CORPORATE LIMITS AND BOUNDARIES OF THE CITY OF LAUREL, JONES COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI; SPECIFYING THE IMPROVEMENTS TO BE MADE IN THE ANNEXED TERRITORY AND THE MUNICIPAL OR PUBLIC SERVICES TO BE RENDERED THEREIN; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES RELATED THERETO. ID 25-7728 approved on second reading Pass
  23. B. Consider adopting an Order to Ratify an Emergency Order GIVING THE ADMINISTRATION AUTHORITY TO SUBMIT A DRINKING WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS REVOLVING LOAN FUND (DWSIRLF) APPLICATION AND NAME THE MAYOR AS THE AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE. ID 25-7731 adopted Pass
  24. C. Consider adopting a Resolution granting the administration authority to award construction of the Central Avenue Phase II - Roadway and Pedestrian Improvements Project. ID 25-7747 adopted Pass
  25. D. Consider adopting a Resolution granting the administration authority to execute the Construction Engineering and Inspection Agreement (CEI) of the Central Avenue Phase II - Roadway and Pedestrian Improvements Project. ID 25-7748 adopted Pass
  26. E. Consider adopting a Resolution giving the administration authority to reject and readvertise bids for construction of the 2025 Citywide Paving Project. ID 25-7753 adopted Pass
  27. F. Consider adopting a Resolution Authorizing an Agreement with Weisbrod Matteis & Copley PLLC for PFAs Contamination Claim. ID 25-7734 adopted Pass
  28. G. Consider adopting an Order authorizing FY2025 Agreement between the City of Laurel and the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force Regarding Reimbursement of Overtime Payment and authorized Expenses for Participating Laurel Police Department Personnel. ID 25-7749 adopted Pass
  29. H. Consider adopting a Resolution Authorizing the Establishment of a Mayor’s Youth Council for the City of Laurel. ID 25-7740 adopted Pass
  30. I. Consider adopting an Order to apply and accept a donation from the Wal-Mart Community Grant for five thousand dollars ($5000.00). Twenty-five hundred dollars ($2500.00) will be given to the Laurel Fire Department to purchase fire prevention materials and equipment. Twenty-five hundred dollars ($2500.00) will be given to the Laurel Police Department to be used for materials for Night Out Against Crime event. ID 25-7735 adopted Pass
  31. J. Consider adopting an Order request that the Laurel Police Department be allowed to retire K-9 Max to the care of Sergeant Roman Moss. ID 25-7730 adopted Pass
  32. K. Consider adopting an Order to grant a Special Exception Renewal to allow operation of a car dealership and tire shop located at 3371 Ellisville Blvd. Property is zoned R-1 and in Ward 7. ID 25-7751 adopted Pass
  33. L. Consider adopting an Order approving application of the Essmueller Company for renewal of tax exemption from ad valorem taxes for their freeport warehouse as authorized by Section 27-31-51 through Section 27-31-61 code of 1972 as amended. ID 25-7737 adopted Pass
  34. M. Consider adopting Order approving application of Howard Industries, Inc. for renewal of tax exemption from ad valorem taxes for their freeport warehouse as authorized by Section 27-31-51 through Section 27-31-61 code of 1972 as amended. ID 25-7738 adopted Pass
  35. N. Consider adopting an Order approving application of Dixie Inc. - Applied Industrial Technologies for renewal of tax exemption from ad valorem taxes for their Freeport Warehouse as authorized by Section 27-31-51 through 27-31-61 Code of 1972, as amended. ID 25-7732 adopted Pass
  36. O. Consider adopting Order approving application of Mid-South Industries, Inc. for renewal of tax exemption from ad valorem taxes for their freeport warehouse as authorized by Section 27-31-51 through Section 27-31-61 code of 1972 as amended. ID 25-7739 adopted Pass
  37. P. Consider adopting Order approving application of Masonite Corporation, Inc. for renewal of tax exemption from ad valorem taxes on the freeport warehouse as authorized by Section 27-31-51 through Section 27-31-61, Code of 1972, as amended. ID 25-7733 adopted Pass
  38. Q. Consider adopting an Order to approve certain budget amendments to FY 2025 budget. ID 25-7741 adopted Pass
  39. R. Consider adopting an Order to approve lot cleanings for the following properties: A. Cleaning of property assessed to Longbeard Properties LLC, at 207 W. 15th St. Total assessed cost $74.09 Ward 4 B. Cleaning of property assessed to Karlee Henderson, at 1113 Mississippi Ave. Total assessed cost $86.54 Ward 4 C. Cleaning of property assessed to Euodoutai Investment LLC, at 516 Arco Ln. Total assessed cost $74.09 Ward 5 D. Cleaning of property assessed to Sam Corriere Est% John Corriere, at 118 Bay St. Total assessed cost $123.08 Ward 5 E. Cleaning of property assessed to Hill Williams Jr., at 137 Chestnut St. Total assessed cost $68.87 Ward 5 F. Cleaning of property assessed to Brenda Marcombe, at 153 Chestnut St. Total assessed cost $74.90 Ward 5 G. Cleaning of property assessed to Brenda Marcombe at 155 Chestnut St. Total assessed cost $74.90 Ward 5 H. Cleaning of property assessed to Frank Corriere Est.% John Corriere at Lot W. of 224 N. Cook Ave. Total assessed cost $ 97.78 Ward 5 ID 25-7746 adopted Pass
  40. 39 EXECUTIVE SESSION approved Pass
  41. 5. ROUTINE AGENDA
  42. A. Consider adopting a Resolution to approve the Claims Docket. ID 25-7744 adopted Pass
  43. 42 EXECUTIVE SESSION