docketcity.com
Home › Laurel › Meetings

City Council

June 18, 2024 ·9:00 AM Final

Council Chambers

Agenda PDF Minutes PDF Official record ↗

Agenda — 47 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. June 4, 2024 ID 24-7245 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 May 2024. ID 24-7239 presented
  10. 3. PUBLIC AGENDA
  11. A. PUBLIC HEARING
  12. 1. SET PUBLIC HEARING
  13. 2. CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING
  14. B. CITIZENS HEARING
  15. C. CITIZENS FORUM
  16. 4. POLICY AGENDA
  17. A. Consider adopting a RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE SALE AND AWARD OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 2024, OF THE CITY OF LAUREL, MISSISSIPPI, TO BE DATED THE DATE OF DELIVERY THEREOF, IN THE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF THREE MILLION ONE HUNDRED FIFTEEN THOUSAND DOLLARS ($3,115,000). ID 24-7251 adopted Pass
  18. B. Consider adopting a RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF LAUREL, MISSISSIPPI (“COMMUNITY”) AUTHORIZING, APPROVING AND DIRECTING THE KROGER OPIOID SETTLEMENT FOR FINALIZATION AND AWARD OF DAMAGES ID 24-7252 adopted Pass
  19. C. Consider adopting a Resolution granting the administration authority to execute Amendment No. 1 for additional services related to the Central Avenue Phase II - Roadway and Pedestrian Improvements Project. ID 24-7250 adopted Pass
  20. D. Consider adopting a Resolution giving the administration authority to approve Summary Change Order No. 1 and accept Close-out Documents for the 2023 Citywide Paving Project. ID 24-7244 adopted Pass
  21. E. Consider adopting A Resolution Authorizing Execution of the Memorandum of Agreement for the West Drive Roadway and Utilities Improvements Project. ID 24-7254 adopted Pass
  22. F. Consider adopting a Resolution to declare City ROW real estate that is a portion of 830 North 9th Avenue as Surplus Property; and to approve advertisement for bids on Surplus Property. ID 24-7255 adopted Pass
  23. G. Consider adopting a Resolution of the Mayor and City Council of the City of Laurel, Mississippi, determining the necessity for and invoking the authority granted to Municipalities by the Legislature with respect to tax increment financing as set forth in Section 21-45-1 ET Seq., Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended; determining that the Tax Increment Financing Plan for Grandview Drive, City of Laurel, Mississippi, January 2024, as amended and restated June 2024, proposes a project that is eligible for tax increment financing under the laws of the State of Mississippi; that a public hearing be conducted on July 02, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. in connection with said amended and restated TIF Plan, and for related purposes. ID 24-7259 adopted Pass
  24. H. Consider adopting a Resolution Authorizing Application for a Mississippi Home Corporation FY2024 HOME Grant for Homeowner Rehabilitation/Reconstruction. ID 24-7257 adopted Pass
  25. I. Consider adopting a Resolution Authorizing Publication of Requests for Qualifications for Professional Grant Administration Services for the Mississippi Home Corporation FY2024 HOME Grant for Homeowner Rehabilitation/Reconstruction ID 24-7258 adopted Pass
  26. J. Consider adopting a Resolution Authorizing Publication of a Notice of Public Hearing at 10 AM on July 9, 2024, Regarding the City of Laurel’s Application to Mississippi Home Corporation for FY2024 HOME Grant for Homeowner Rehabilitation/Reconstruction ID 24-7260 adopted Pass
  27. K. Consider adopting an Order approving Holt & Associates to conduct the audit for the Fiscal Year ending September 30, 2024 and authorize the Council President to sign the engagement letter on behalf of the City Council. ID 24-7246 adopted Pass
  28. L. Consider adopting an Order request that the Laurel Police Department be allowed to participate in a fund raiser with Hometown Publications Inc. to sell calendars and accept a rebate check. Funds will be placed in the Donations account 001-000-109-6 for the purchase of public relations materials. ID 24-7240 adopted Pass
  29. M. Consider adopting an Order request that the Laurel Police Department be allowed to accept donations for the National Night Out on October 1, 2024. Funds will be placed in the Police Department’s Donations account 001-00-109-6. ID 24-7253 adopted Pass
  30. N. Consider adopting an Order recognizing July 5, 2024 as a paid holiday for all full time City of Laurel employees, just as Governor Tate Reeves has proclaimed this date a legal holiday for state employees ID 24-7256 adopted Pass
  31. O. Consider adopting an Order request that Melicia Cooper be allowed to attend a training offered by the (MSCASA) Mississippi Coalition Against Sexual Assault. No money will be taken from the General Fund. ID 24-7241 adopted Pass
  32. P. Consider adopting an Order request that Melicia Cooper be allowed to attend the 2024 Annual (NOVA) National Organizational for Victim Assistance Training Event on July 29-Aug1, 2024 in Washington, DC at an estimated cost of $2,994.74. Funds will be taken from the Police Department Travel account #121-200-610-0. ID 24-7242 adopted Pass
  33. Q. Consider adopting an Order approving travel for the Parks & Recreation Director, Elvin Ulmer and Recreation Superintendent, Tim Barksdale, to attend the 2024 Diamond Youth Division 1 World Series in Bossier City, LA; July 31 - August 7, 2024 to present a bid presentation for the 2026 Diamond Youth Baseball World Series. ID 24-7236 adopted Pass
  34. R. Consider adopting an Order approving meals, registration, and hotel expenses for the Superintendent of Inspection (Sandra Hadley), and field inspectors (Talana Fagan and Shikinia Kennedy-Ward) to attend the 2024 Mississippi Association of Code Enforcement Conference in Biloxi, MS on August 13-16, 2024 at an estimated cost of $2,180.00 and shall be paid from Inspection Department Travel, Job Training, and Meals Account (001-280-610.0). ID 24-7237 adopted Pass
  35. S. Consider adopting a Resolution to approve Semi-Annual Bids for FY 2024 effective July 01, 2024 - December 31, 2024. ID 24-7247 adopted Pass
  36. T. Consider adopting an Order to approve lot cleaning assessments on the following properties: A. Cleaning of property assessed to Christy & Perry Buxton, at 913 S. 14th Ave. Total assessed cost $90.00 Ward 1 B. Cleaning of property assessed to Rebecca Stump & Jayne M. Jordan, at 2732 Carter Ave. Total assessed cost $90.00 Ward 3 C. Cleaning of property assessed to Longbeard Properties LLC, at 207 W. 15th St. Total assessed cost $90.00 Ward 4 D. Cleaning of property assessed to Robert E. Howorth % Karen D. Howorth, at 2829 N. 5th Ave. Total assessed cost $130.00 Ward 4 E. Cleaning of property assessed to Long Land Investments Inc., at 118 W. Kingston St. Total assessed cost $105.00 Ward 5 F. Cleaning of property assessed to Dina Khandalavla, at 130 W. Kingston St. Total assessed cost $130.00 Ward 5 G. Cleaning of property assessed to Sam Carriere Est % John Carriere, at 207 Masonite Dr. Total assessed cost $130.00 Ward 5 H. Cleaning of property assessed to Joan Ainsworth, at 608 E 10th St. Total assessed cost $105.00 Ward 5 I. Cleaning of property assessed to Fredrick Gowdy, at 1138 Anderson St. Total assessed cost $90.00 Ward 7 J. Cleaning of property assessed to Rhonda Jones & Clifford Johnikin, at 1205 McConkey St. Total assessed cost $90.00 Ward 7 ID 24-7243 adopted Pass
  37. U. Consider adopting Order approving application of Amick Farms LLC Processing Plant for Ad Valorem Tax Exemption. ID 24-7230 adopted Pass
  38. V. Consider adopting Order approving application of Amick Farms LLC Hatchery and Mill for Ad Valorem Tax Exemption. ID 24-7231 adopted Pass
  39. W. Consider adopting Order approving application of Laurel Machine & Foundry Co. Downtown Shop for an Ad Valorem Tax Exemption. ID 24-7232 adopted Pass
  40. X. Consider adopting Order approving application of Laurel Machine & Foundry Co. Machine Shop- Mill for an initial Ad Valorem Tax Exemption. ID 24-7233 adopted Pass
  41. Y. Consider adopting Order approving application of Dunn Roadbuilders, LLC. for an Ad Valorem Tax Exemption. ID 24-7234 adopted Pass
  42. Z. Consider adopting Order approving application of Howard Industries, Inc. Transformer Division for an Ad Valorem Tax Exemption. ID 24-7235 adopted Pass
  43. 5. ROUTINE AGENDA
  44. A. Consider adopting an Order to ratify approval of notice of July 9, 2024 for a Historic Commission public hearing meeting. ID 24-7248 adopted Pass
  45. B. Consider adopting an Order to ratify approval of notice of July 11, 2024 for a Planning & Zoning Commission public hearing meeting. ID 24-7249 adopted Pass
  46. C. Consider adopting a Resolution to approve the Claims Docket. ID 24-7261 adopted Pass
  47. 47 EXECUTIVE SESSION