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September 17, 2024 ·9:00 AM Final

Council Chambers

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Agenda — 34 items

  1. 1 CALL TO ORDER
  2. 2 PRAYER
  3. 3 Councilperson George Carmichael
  4. 4 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
  5. 5 APPROVAL OF MINUTES
  6. A. September 3, 2024 ID 24-7396 approved Pass
  7. 1. CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA agenda be approved as printed Pass
  8. 2. PRESENTATION AGENDA
  9. A. Monthly Report of Privilege Taxes for August 2024. ID 24-7394 presented
  10. 3. PUBLIC AGENDA
  11. A. PUBLIC HEARING
  12. 1. SET PUBLIC HEARING
  13. 2. CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING conduct a public hearing Pass
  14. A. Consider adopting a Resolution to conduct a public hearing on September 17, 2024 in regards to a property located at 1117 Hayes St. belonging to United Missionary Baptist Church, 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 7 ID 24-7401 adopted Pass
  15. B. CITIZENS HEARING
  16. C. CITIZENS FORUM
  17. 4. POLICY AGENDA
  18. A. Consider adopting a Resolution giving the administration authority to approve professional services contract for the West Drive Roadway and Bridge Project. ID 24-7406 adopted Pass
  19. B. Consider adopting a Resolution Regarding Updating the Authorized Users for the City of Laurel’s Bancorp South MasterCard. ID 24-7395 adopted Pass
  20. C. Consider adopting an Order to allow the Mayor to sign a Software As A Service Agreement with ALLDATA, LLC for fleet maintenance software to be used by the Public Works Department. ID 24-7408 vetoed Pass
  21. D. Consider adopting a Resolution to Consider Entering an Agreement with Amanda Roll for Tourism Consulting Services. ID 24-7393 adopted Pass
  22. E. Consider adopting an Order approving Elvin Ulmer, Parks & Recreation Director, to travel to the annual Deep South Turf Expo in Biloxi, MS, October 14 - 17, 2024. ID 24-7392 adopted Pass
  23. F. Consider adopting an Order accepting an anonymous donation in the amount of $500.00 to assist with funding of activities at the B.E. Murph Center for Seniors. ID 24-7407 adopted Pass
  24. G. Consider adopting an Order to accept a donation from Howard Industries in the amount of $1,500.00 to contribute to B.E. Murph Center for Seniors to contribute funding for activities for the Senior Citizens. ID 24-7391 adopted Pass
  25. H. Consider adopting an Order requesting permission to purchase a used 2008 Pierce Saber and a 2008 Pierce Quantum Pumper to replace Engine 6 that was damaged from a fire and to update our reserve fleet. ID 24-7398 adopted Pass
  26. I. Consider adopting an Order request that Sergeant Shaymira Morgan and Officer Jacob Giangrosso be allowed to attend the MLEOTA (Mississippi Law Enforcement Officers’ Training Academy) First Line Supervisors Training Program in Pearl, MS on October 28-30, 2024 at an estimated cost of $1,887.98. Funds will be taken from the Police Department Travel account #001-200-610-0. ID 24-7403 adopted Pass
  27. J. Consider adopting an Order request that Mitch Blakeney be allowed to attend the 2024 NRA (National Rifle Association) Patrol Rifle Instructor Course in Wetumpka, Al on December 2-6, 2024 at an estimated cost of $1674.05. Funds will be taken from the Police Department Travel account #001-200-610-0. ID 24-7405 adopted Pass
  28. K. Consider adopting Order to approve in-state travel for City Clerk, Kristal Jones, and Deputy Clerks, Lauren Stewart, Ann Brown, and Katira Banks to attend the 2024 Winter Conference and Election Training on December 11-13, 2024 at Sheraton Flowood The Refuge Hotel & Conference Center in Flowood, MS. ID 24-7397 adopted Pass
  29. L. Consider adopting an Order to approve certain budget amendments to FY 2024 budget. ID 24-7400 adopted Pass
  30. M. Consider adopting an Order to approve lot cleaning assessments on the following properties: A. Cleaning of property assessed to Sweet Brazilian Wax LLC, at 21 Marion Dr. Total assessed cost $182.16 Ward 1 B. Cleaning of property assessed to V W Properties LLC, at 1130 N. 14th Ave. Total assessed cost $133.84 Ward 2 C. Cleaning of property assessed to Charles & Regina Clayton, at 2710 Old Amy Rd. Total assessed cost $179.15 Ward 2 D. Cleaning of property assessed to Zinora Walton, at 604 W. 26th St. Total assessed cost $133.84 Ward 3 E. Cleaning of property assessed to National Federal Mortgage Association, at 4208 University Ave. Total assessed cost $133.84 Ward 3 F. Cleaning of property assessed to Mary Fisher Est % Robin Fisher, at 727 Haddon St. Total assessed cost $104.42 Ward 4 G. Cleaning of property assessed to Cindy Pittman, at 1516 N. 3rd Ave. Total assessed cost $101.92 Ward 4 H. Cleaning of property assessed to Julian E. Adonis Enterprises % Yah Roots, at 1642 N. 1st Ave. Total assessed cost $112.88 Ward 4 I. Cleaning of property assessed to Jimmie L. Smith Sr. Et Ux, at 2223 N. 3rd Ave. Total assessed cost $123.84 Ward 4 J. Cleaning of property assessed to Thomas G. Walker Est., at 2229 N 2nd Ave. Total assessed cost $109.13 Ward 4 K. Cleaning of property assessed to Rose M. Carriere Est. % John Carriere, at 108 Bay St. Total assessed cost $136.34 Ward 5 L. Cleaning of property assessed to Sam Corriere Est % John Corriere, at 118 Bay St. Total assessed cost $123.84 Ward 5 M. Cleaning of property assessed to Parnell Sullivan, at 158 S. Meridian Ave. Total assessed cost $133.84 Ward 5 N. Cleaning of property assessed to Robert Cooley, at 324 Jefferson St. Total assessed cost $111.34 Ward 5 O. Cleaning of property assessed to John Bernerd Jr. & Debra Ringgold, at 1005 Pierce St. Total assessed cost $124.13 Ward 7 P. Cleaning of property assessed to John Bernerd Jr. & Debra Ringgold, at 1031 Pierce St. Total assessed cost $124.13 Ward 7 Q. Cleaning of property assessed to Anthony Wade, at 1627 Julian St. Total assessed cost $114.42 Ward 7 R. Cleaning of property assessed to Lashonda Davis, at 1231 S. 17th Ave. Total assessed cost $133.84 Ward 7 S. Cleaning of property assessed to Vincent Witherspoon, at 1234 S. 17th Ave. Total assessed cost $178.84 Ward 7 ID 24-7399 adopted Pass
  31. 5. ROUTINE AGENDA
  32. A. Consider adopting an Order to ratify approval of notice of October 15, 2024 for a Historic Commission public hearing meeting. ID 24-7402 adopted Pass
  33. B. Consider adopting a Resolution to approve the Claims Docket. ID 24-7404 adopted Pass
  34. 34 EXECUTIVE SESSION