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March 4, 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 Jason Capers
  4. 4 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
  5. 5 APPROVAL OF MINUTES
  6. A. February 18, 2025 ID 25-7639 approved Pass
  7. 1. CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA adopted as amended Pass
  8. 2. PRESENTATION AGENDA
  9. A. Consider hearing a Presentation from Mayor Johnny Magee on the State of the City of Laurel ID 25-7645 deleted during Confirmation of Agenda
  10. B. Monthly Budget Certification for January 2025. ID 25-7651 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 April 8, 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 public health and community: A. Eugenio Jose Luis Martinez Et Al, dilapidated structure at 13 Woodlawn Dr., PPIN 14390 W1 B. Eric L. Randolph Est, dilapidated structure at 914 S. 14th Ave., PPIN 14434 W1 C. Peggy Collins Gatlin, dilapidated structure at 1625 W. 20th St., PPIN 15808 W 2 D. Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing (Erich M. Taylor), dilapidated structure at 1043 N. 11th Ave. PPIN 10588 W2 E. Evelyn J. Dozier Est Et Al % Cynthia Lockhart, dilapidated structure at 149 Chestnut St. PPIN 14218 W5 F. Willie C. Walker Et Ux, dilapidated structure at 162 Chestnut St. PPIN 14232 W5 G. Lorenzo Osborne, dilapidated shed at 1437 Queen St. PPIN 11073 W6 H. Lorenzo Osborne, dilapidated shed at 1505 Queen St. PPIN 11039 W6 I. Donald C. Rogers Jr., dilapidated nonconforming mobile home/ manufactured home at 27 Meadowbrook Dr. PPIN 30977 W7 J. James Rosenberg, dilapidated structure at 1521 Julian St. PPIN 11159 W7 ID 25-7653 adopted Pass
  15. 2. CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING
  16. B. CITIZENS HEARING
  17. C. CITIZENS FORUM
  18. 4. POLICY AGENDA
  19. A. Consider adopting a Resolution Declaring Support for the Preservation of the Federal Tax Exemption of Municipal Bonds. ID 25-7628 adopted Pass
  20. B. Consider adopting an Order Authorizing Mayor Johnny Magee, Acting on Behalf of the City of Laurel, to Sign a Contract with Water Company of America for Services Related to Water Department Collections. ID 25-7641 adopted Pass
  21. C. Consider adopting an Order Authorizing an Inventory and Assessment of Traffic Signals Maintained by the City of Laurel and Accepting Quote from Temple Inc. ID 25-7633 adopted Pass
  22. D. Consider adopting a Resolution Regarding City of Laurel’s Application for Credit Card with First State Bank and Designation of Authorized Users for Same. ID 25-7634 adopted Pass
  23. E. Consider adopting a Resolution Authorizing Application to the Mississippi Commission for Volunteer Service and the Corporation for National and Community Service for a 2025 Grant Under the AmeriCorps Program and Committing Local Matching Funds. ID 25-7640 adopted Pass
  24. F. Consider adopting an Order to Ratify an Emergency Order Giving the Administration Authority to Submit a Water Pollution Control Revolving Loan Fund Application for Sewer System Improvements and Name the Mayor as the Authorized Representative. ID 25-7642 adopted Pass
  25. G. Consider adopting a Resolution Authorizing Application by the City of Laurel to the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks for a Grant Under the Recreational Trails Program. ID 25-7646 adopted Pass
  26. H. Consider adopting a Resolution Granting The Administration Authority To Execute A Letter Agreement For Professional Services For The Conceptual Layout Of Utility Improvements For The Calhoun Annexation Area. ID 25-7656 adopted Pass
  27. I. Consider adopting an Order request that the Laurel Police Department be allowed to accept a donation from J F & W, LLC in the amount of $300.00 and Shree Jalasai LLC in the amount of $500.00. funds will be placed in the Police Department’s K-9 Account. ID 25-7636 adopted Pass
  28. J. Consider adopting an Order Authorizing Acceptance of Donations to the City of Laurel for the March of the Mayor’s Canned Tuna Collection. ID 25-7648 adopted Pass
  29. K. Consider adopting a Resolution giving the administration authority to close out the Spec Wilson Boulevard Pedestrian Improvements Project. ID 25-7650 adopted Pass
  30. L. Consider adopting an Order to approve the Mayor and Administration to sign all documents related to the State Appropriation for the West Drive Bridge Project. ID 25-7649 adopted Pass
  31. M. Consider adopting a Resolution giving the Administration Authority to Advertise for the Construction of the 2025 Citywide Paving Project. ID 25-7647 adopted Pass
  32. N. Consider adopting an Order authorizing the City Clerk to enter into a contract with the Circuit Clerk of Jones County for the City of Laurel 2025 Municipal Elections. ID 25-7643 adopted Pass
  33. O. Consider adopting an Order to approve an increase in the daily pay for the City of Laurel poll workers, poll managers, count center workers, and election commissioners. ID 25-7644 adopted Pass
  34. P. Consider adopting an Order approving a salary increase for the Mayor and City Council positions, effective July 1, 2025. ID 25-7657 adopted Pass
  35. Q. Consider adopting an Order to approve certain budget amendments to FY 2025 budget. ID 25-7652 adopted Pass
  36. R. Consider adopting an Order Authorizing Payment of Expenses Related to the Travel of Mayor Johnny Magee to the Mississippi Association of Planning And Development Districts Annual Conference in Biloxi, MS, April 22-25, 2025). ID 25-7630 adopted Pass
  37. S. Consider adopting an Order approving meals, registration and hotel expenses for the Superintendent of Inspection, Sandra Hadley, to attend the 2025 Association of State Floodplain Managers Annual National Conference held in New Orleans, LA May 18-22, 2025 at an estimated cost of $3,750. ID 25-7632 adopted Pass
  38. T. Consider adopting an Order request that Lieutenant Rodrigus Carr be allowed to attend the MLEOTA (Mississippi Law Enforcement Officers’ Training Academy) Interview and Interrogation Four Day Class held in Pearl, MS on March 17-20, 2025 at an estimated cost of $1,216.50. Funds will be taken from the Police Department’s Travel account #001-200-610-0. ID 25-7635 adopted Pass
  39. U. Consider adopting an Order request that Sergeant Shaymira Morgan be allowed to attend the MLEOTA(Mississippi Law Enforcement Officers’ Training Academy) First Line Leadership and Supervision Level II Training Program held in Pearl, MS on April 7-9, 2025 at an estimated cost of $934.60. Funds will be taken from the Police Department’s Travel account #001-200-610-0. ID 25-7637 adopted Pass
  40. V. Consider adopting an Order to approve Demolition Assessments for the following properties: A. Demolition of property assessed to Clark Properties LLC, 312 S. 16th Ave. Total cost, including $50 administrative fee, $.00 recording fee, $5, 150.00 Ward 1 B. Demolition of property assessed to Lula M. Gavin, 717 E. 16th St. Total cost, including $50 administrative fee, $26.00 recording fee, $5, 075.00 Ward 4 C. Demolition of property assessed to Phylis Tiller, 2020 Lindsey Ave. Total cost, including $50 administrative fee, $26.00 recording fee, $5, 026.00 Ward 4 D. Demolition of property assessed to Genora Porter Arrington Et Al, 218 W. 1st St. Total cost, including $50 administrative fee, $26.00 recording fee, $4, 076.00 Ward 5 E. Demolition of property assessed to Knight W. H. Jr., 721 Magnolia St. Total cost, including $50 administrative fee, $.00 recording fee, $4, 500.00 Ward 6 F. Demolition of property assessed to James D. & Joanne Welborn, 2033 Ellisville Blvd. Total cost, including $50 administrative fee, $26.00 recording fee, $5, 075.00 Ward 7 ID 25-7655 adopted Pass
  41. 5. ROUTINE AGENDA
  42. A. Consider adopting a Resolution to approve the Claims Docket. ID 25-7654 adopted Pass
  43. 43 EXECUTIVE SESSION