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February 4, 2025 ·5:30 PM Final

Council Chambers

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Agenda — 34 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. January 21, 2025 ID 25-7606 approved Pass
  7. 1. CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA agenda be approved as printed Pass
  8. 2. PRESENTATION AGENDA
  9. 8 EXECUTIVE SESSION approved Pass
  10. A. Proclamation Recognizing February 14, 2025 as Arbor Day in the City of Laurel. ID 25-7576 presented
  11. B. Monthly Budget Certification for December 2024. ID 25-7615 presented
  12. 3. PUBLIC AGENDA
  13. A. PUBLIC HEARING
  14. 1. SET PUBLIC HEARING
  15. 2. CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING
  16. B. CITIZENS HEARING
  17. C. CITIZENS FORUM
  18. 4. POLICY AGENDA
  19. A. Consider adopting a Resolution giving the administration authority to approve professional services contract for the FY 2024 Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Grant Program. ID 25-7609 adopted Pass
  20. B. Consider adopting an Order Authorizing the Repair of Water Well #6 and Accepting the Quotes from National Water Services for Repairs. ID 25-7601 adopted Pass
  21. C. Consider adopting a Resolution Authorizing Mayor Johnny Magee to Sign a Memorandum of Understanding with the Jones County Board of Supervisors and Jones-O’Gary Development. ID 25-7617 adopted Pass
  22. D. Consider adopting a Resolution to authorize and approve execution of an Equipment Lease-Purchase Agreement with Trustmark National Bank for the purpose of lease-purchasing certain equipment, being two (2) 2025 Peterbilt 548 RLX25 Garbage Trucks. ID 25-7616 adopted Pass
  23. E. Consider approving the Second Reading of an An Ordinance Of The City Of Laurel, Mississippi Prohibiting The Use, Purchase, Possession, Distribution, Sale Or Offering For Sale Of Synthetic Cocaine, Other Synthetic Products, Or Kratom. ID 25-7608 approved on second reading Pass
  24. F. Consider approving the Second Reading of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 8 - Elections, Article II - Voting Wards, Section 8-17 -Polling Places Designated to Reflect the Change of the Polling Place for Ward 7 from the Oak Park Field House to the Oak Park Alumni Building. ID 25-7583 approved on second reading Fail
  25. G. Consider approving the Second Reading of an Ordinance to grant a zoning change of property located at 2703 Ellisville Boulevard, from I-2, Light Industrial District to C-2, General Commercial District, to Alfredo Sandoval, due to a change in character of the neighborhood. Property is located in Ward 7. ID 25-7613 approved on second reading Pass
  26. H. Consider adopting an Order Confirming the Appointment of Mr. John Thaxton as Ward 2 Representative to the Civil Service Commission. ID 25-7605 adopted Pass
  27. I. Consider adopting an Order Approving Travel Expenses for Mayor Johnny Magee to Attend the Annual Affordable Housing Conference Sponsored by the Mississippi Home Corporation April 2-4, 2025 in Biloxi, MS. ID 25-7603 adopted Pass
  28. J. Consider adopting an Order to accept bid on Surplus Properties PPIN #15245 & #15246 that are to be sold together. ID 25-7602 adopted Pass
  29. K. Consider adopting an Order Authorizing Acceptance of Monetary Donation to be Used for the Purchase of a K9 Officer for the Laurel Police Department. ID 25-7604 adopted Pass
  30. L. Consider adopting a Resolution Authorizing Corrective Action Regarding a Tax Assessment for a Demolition at 620 Sandy T. Gavin Ave. Property is located in Ward 6. ID 25-7612 adopted Pass
  31. M. Consider adopting an Order to approve Demolition Assessments on the following properties: A. Demolition of property assessed to Willie Bilbrew, 1020 N. 12th Ave. Total cost, including $50 administrative fee, $26.00 recording fee, $5, 066.00 Ward 2 B. Demolition of property assessed to Robert Cooley, 324 Jefferson Ave. Total cost, including $50 administrative fee, $26.00 recording fee, $5, 071.00 Ward 5 C. Demolition of property assessed to Maderia Bingham, 825 S. Magnolia St. Total cost, including $50 administrative fee, $26.00 recording fee, $4, 871.00 Ward 7 D. Demolition of property assessed to United Missionary Baptist Church, 1117 Hayes St. Total cost, including $50 administrative fee, $26.00 recording fee, $4, 846.00 Ward 7 ID 25-7611 adopted Pass
  32. 5. ROUTINE AGENDA
  33. A. Consider adopting a Resolution to approve the Claims Docket. ID 25-7614 adopted Pass
  34. 33 EXECUTIVE SESSION