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March 18, 2025 ·9:00 AM Final

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Agenda — 35 items

  1. 1 CALL TO ORDER
  2. 2 PRAYER
  3. 3 Councilperson Tony Thaxton
  4. 4 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
  5. 5 APPROVAL OF MINUTES
  6. A. March 4, 2025 ID 25-7674 approved Pass
  7. 1. CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA that the agenda be amended as follows Pass
  8. 2. PRESENTATION AGENDA
  9. A. Consider hearing a Presentation from the 2024-2025 Provisional Class of the Junior Auxiliary of Laurel for a project at Gardiner Park. ID 25-7658 presented
  10. B. Monthly Report Privilege Taxes February 2025. ID 25-7663 presented
  11. 3. PUBLIC AGENDA
  12. C. Proclamation honoring Mrs. Lula Cooley upon her retirement from the City of Laurel. ID 25-7678 presented
  13. A. PUBLIC HEARING
  14. 1. SET PUBLIC HEARING
  15. A. Consider adopting an Order to set a date of April 22, 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 of the community: A. Terry L. Tolar, dilapidated structure at 1536 Lindsey Ave. PPIN 8056, Ward 4 B. Lawanda Michelle Love, dilapidate structure at 612 E. Kingston St. PPIN 13674, Ward 5 C. Felicia Robinson, dilapidated structure at 623 E. Kingston St. PPIN 13664, Ward 5 D. Ricky Lee Maye, dilapidated shed at 703 S. 6th Ave. PPIN 9813, Ward 6 ID 25-7669 adopted as amended Pass
  16. 2. CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING
  17. B. CITIZENS HEARING
  18. C. CITIZENS FORUM
  19. 4. POLICY AGENDA
  20. A. Consider adopting an Order Authorizing Acceptance of a Project at Gardiner Park by the 2024-2025 Provisional Class of the Junior Auxiliary of Laurel. ID 25-7659 adopted Pass
  21. B. Consider adopting an Order Authorizing Mayor Johnny Magee, Acting on Behalf of the City of Laurel, to Sign an Agreement with Body Works for Lease of the Multi-Purpose Room at the Natatorium. ID 25-7660 adopted Pass
  22. C. Consider Adopting A Resolution Granting The Administration Authority To Advertise For Construction Of The Central Avenue Phase II - Roadway And Pedestrian Improvements Project. ID 25-7665 adopted Pass
  23. D. Consider adopting a Resolution regarding Authorization of the Mayor to Sign the Request for Cash, the Reporting Worksheet, and the Recipient’s Closeout Checklists Under the State of Mississippi CDBG Program Project Number 1138-22-228-PF-01/ 1136-22-228-PF-02 and make the requested payment of invoices related to Application #8 - Final. ID 25-7666 adopted Pass
  24. E. Consider adopting an Order Authorizing Mayor Johnny Magee, Acting on Behalf of the City of Laurel, to Enter into an Agreement with the Southern MS Planning and Development District for a Senior Community Service Employment Program. ID 25-7662 adopted Pass
  25. F. Consider adopting an Order request that Melicia Cooper be allowed to attend the 2025 End Violence Against Women International Conference on April 21-25, 2025 in Anaheim, CA at an estimated cost of $3,095.34. Funds will be taken from the Victims Advocate Travel Account 121-200-610-0. ID 25-7668 adopted Pass
  26. G. Consider adopting an Order request that Melicia Cooper be allowed to attend the 2025 Conference Against Women Conference in Dallas, TX on May 18-22, 2025 at an estimated cost of $2,672.85. Funds will be taken from the Police Department Travel account #001-200-610-0. ID 25-7667 adopted Pass
  27. H. Consider adopting an Order approving meals, registration and hotel expenses for the Superintendent of Inspection, Sandra Hadley, to attend the 2025 Building Officials Association of Mississippi Summer Conference in Gulfport, MS on June 9-13, 2025 at an estimated cost of $1,783.00 and shall be paid from Inspection Department Travel, Job Training, and Meals Account 001-280-610.0. ID 25-7661 adopted Pass
  28. I. Consider adopting an Order approving travel, meals, registration and hotel expenses for the elected officials and municipal clerks to attend the Mississippi Municipal League Annual Summer Conference in Biloxi, MS on July 21-24, 2025. ID 25-7677 adopted Pass
  29. J. Consider adopting an Order to grant a Special exception renewal to James Perkins to allow parking of a major recreational vehicle on property located at 514 E. 19th St. Property is zoned R-1 and located in Ward 4. ID 25-7673 adopted Pass
  30. K. Consider adopting an Order to grant a Special exception renewal to Kathy Fukuda to allow operation of a short-term rental with two separate units under one structure to be located at 624 W. 12th St. Property is zoned R-1 and located in Ward 5. ID 25-7672 adopted Pass
  31. L. Consider adopting a Resolution Authorizing Re-appointment of Certain Members to the Laurel Tree Board. ID 25-7671 adopted Pass
  32. 5. ROUTINE AGENDA
  33. A. Consider adopting an Order to ratify approval of notice of April 10, 2025 for a Planning & Zoning Commission public hearing meeting. ID 25-7675 adopted Pass
  34. B. Consider adopting a Resolution to approve the Claims Docket. ID 25-7676 adopted Pass
  35. 34 EXECUTIVE SESSION