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May 7, 2024 ·5:30 PM Final

Council Chambers

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Agenda — 59 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. April 16, 2024 ID 24-7138 approved Pass
  7. B. Public Hearing Minutes/Mason Park Project/Grant ID 24-7139 approved Pass
  8. 1. CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA that the agenda be amended as follows Pass
  9. 2. PRESENTATION AGENDA
  10. 3. PUBLIC AGENDA
  11. A. PUBLIC HEARING
  12. A. Recess meeting to conduct a public hearing to allow input regarding the City’s intent to apply to for an FY2022 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant for the Laurel Police Department ID 24-7137
  13. 1. SET PUBLIC HEARING
  14. A. Consider adopting an Order to set a date of June 4, 2024 to conduct a pubic 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. S. Lavon Evans Jr. Realty LLC, dilapidated structure at 1637 N. Mississippi Ave. PPIN 10980 W4 B. Willie Bilbrew, dilapidated structure at 1020 N. 12th Ave. PPIN 10550 W2 ID 24-7154 adopted Pass
  15. 2. CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING conduct a public hearing Pass
  16. A. Consider adopting a Resolution to conduct a public hearing on May 7, 2024 in regards to a property located at 1432 Old Amy Rd., belonging to Floyd Striciavvar Strickland, to determine whether or not the property is in such a state of dilapidation so as to be a menace to the public health and safety of the community. Property is located in Ward 2. ID 24-7148 adopted as amended Pass
  17. B. Consider adopting a Resolution to conduct a public hearing on May 7, 2024 in regards to a property located at 318 E. 18th St., belonging to Francis Schlaff, to determine whether or not the property is in such a state of dilapidation so as to be a menace to the public health and safety of the community. Property is located in Ward 4. ID 24-7149 adopted Pass
  18. C. Consider adopting a Resolution to conduct a public hearing on May 7, 2024 in regards to a property located at 2219 N. 3rd Ave., belonging to Lue Creasie McGill, to determine whether or not the property is in such a state of dilapidation so as to be a menace to the public health and safety of the community. Property is located in Ward 4. ID 24-7150 adopted Pass
  19. D. Consider adopting a Resolution to conduct a public hearing on May 7, 2024 in regards to a property located at 420 E. 3rd St., belonging to James McCormick & Sabrina Trotter, to determine whether or not the property is in such a state of dilapidation so as to be a menace to the public health and safety of the community. Property is located in Ward 5 ID 24-7151 deleted during Confirmation of Agenda
  20. E. Consider adopting a Resolution to conduct a public hearing on May 7, 2024 in regards to a property located at 2007 Airport Dr., belonging to Mota ADA Karina Mendez ET VIR, to determine whether or not the property is in such a state of dilapidation so as to be a menace to the public health and safety of the community. Property is located in Ward 7. ID 24-7153 adopted as amended Pass
  21. B. CITIZENS HEARING
  22. C. CITIZENS FORUM
  23. 4. POLICY AGENDA
  24. A. Consider adopting an Order Confirming the Appointment of Kristal Jones as City Clerk and Finance Director of the City of Laurel. ID 24-7166 adopted Pass
  25. B. Consider adopting a Resolution Regarding Authorization to Accept a Proposal for Engineering Services for Repairs to Massey Wastewater Treatment Plant Access Road and Culvert. ID 24-7156 adopted Pass
  26. C. Consider adopting a Resolution granting authority to approve a letter agreement for professional services for the Massey Access Road and Culvert Project. ID 24-7169 adopted Pass
  27. D. Consider adopting a Resolution to Accept Proposal and Authorize Agreement with Foster Relations for Digital Media Services for Tourism Marketing for the City of Laurel). ID 24-7141 adopted Pass
  28. E. Consider adopting a Resolution Regarding Updating the Designation of Applicant’s Agents to Authorize and File Applications for Federal and/or State Assistance Related to FEMA Disaster 4727. ID 24-7170 adopted Pass
  29. F. Consider adopting a Resolution giving the administration authority to approve Change Order No. 1 Joe Wheeler Avenue ARPA Utility and Roadway Improvements Project. ID 24-7144 adopted Pass
  30. G. Consider adopting a Resolution Granting Authority to Execute the Memorandum of Agreement for the Central Avenue Phase II Roadway and Pedestrian Improvements Project. ID 24-7147 adopted Pass
  31. H. Consider adopting a Resolution to approve a letter agreement for professional services for the 2024 NRCS Drainage Improvements Project. ID 24-7165 adopted Pass
  32. I. Consider adopting an Order regarding Authorization of the Mayor to Sign the Request For Cash and the Reporting Worksheet Under the State of Mississippi CAP Program Project Number #23-228-CP-01 (Request #5) and make the requested payment of the invoice received from the Laurel Housing Authority. ID 24-7167 adopted Pass
  33. J. Consider adopting an Order to Authorize Amending an Emergency Order for Replacement of Plant 2 Master Motor Control Center. ID 24-7140 adopted Pass
  34. K. Consider adopting an Order request that the Laurel Police Department be allowed to apply for the 2024 Bullet Proof Vest Partnership Grant in the amount of $10,378.20. ID 24-7159 adopted Pass
  35. L. Consider adopting an Order request that Melicia Cooper be allowed to attend the 2024 Conference on Crimes Against Women in Dallas, TX on May 19-23, 2024 at an estimated cost of $1,891.44. Fund will be taken from the Police Department Travel Account #001-200-610-0. ID 24-7160 adopted Pass
  36. M. Consider adopting an Order approving the request that Officer Dalton Gieger of the Laurel Police Department be allowed to travel to Tupelo, MS for K-9 Training. ID 24-7162 adopted Pass
  37. N. Consider adopting an Order that Chief Tommy Cox be allowed to attend the 2024 Mississippi Association of Chiefs of Police Conference on June 18-21, 2024 in Biloxi, MS at an estimated cost of $989.17. ID 24-7161 adopted Pass
  38. O. Consider adopting an Order request that David Grasha and William Sparrow be allowed to attend the 2024 (IALEFI) Annual International Association of Law Enforcement Firearms Instructors Training in West Palm Beach, FL on September 15-20, 2024 at an estimated cost of $4,176.16. Funds will be taken from the Police Department Travel account #001-200-610-0. ID 24-7163 adopted Pass
  39. P. Consider adopting an Order approving that A’Lea Rogers, Criminal Justice major at the University of Southern Mississippi be allowed to complete a summer internship with the Laurel Police Department. ID 24-7164 adopted Pass
  40. Q. Consider approving the Second Reading of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 14.1A-3. MUNICIPAL OFFENSE TICKET of the Laurel Code of Ordinances. ID 24-7136 approved on second reading Pass
  41. R. Consider adopting a Resolution Authorizing the Reappointment of Susan Vincent to the Board of Commissioners of the Pine Belt Regional Solid Waste Management Authority. ID 24-7171 adopted Pass
  42. S. Consider adopting an Order to approve Lauren Stewart’s application for the Position of Second Vice President for the Mississippi Municipal Clerks and Collectors Association. ID 24-7157 adopted Pass
  43. T. Consider adopting an Order authorizing City Clerk Kristal Jones and Chief Deputy City Clerk Katira Banks to co-sign with the Mayor as official signatures on all of the City of Laurel bank accounts. ID 24-7168 adopted Pass
  44. U. Consider adopting an Order to approve certain budget amendments to FY 2024 budget. ID 24-7145 adopted Pass
  45. V. Consider adopting an Order to approve advertisement for sealed bids to be publicly opened May 23, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. in the City Clerk’s Office for FY 2024 Semi-Annual bids. ID 24-7146 adopted Pass
  46. W. Consider adopting a Resolution Authorizing Corrective Action Regarding a Tax Assessment for a Demolition at 112 Arthur St. Property is located in Ward 7. ID 24-7179 adopted Pass
  47. X. Consider adopting an Order to grant a one-year special exception to Alton A Horne to allow operation of snowball stand on vacant lot to be located at lot W of 315 E 15th St. Property is zoned I-3 and located in Ward 4. ID 24-7142 adopted Pass
  48. Y. Consider adopting an Order to grant a special exception to Bob Skipper to allow operation of a tow yard to store vehicles behind a privacy screened fence to be located at 108 E 7th St. Property is zoned C-4 and located in Ward 5. ID 24-7143 adopted Pass
  49. Z. Consider adopting an Order to approve lot cleaning assessments on the following properties: A. Cleaning of property assessed to Affordable Housing Developers LLC at Lot N. of 403 W. 13th St. Total assessed cost $105.00 Ward 4 B. Cleaning of property assessed to Luvenia Kelly Brown at 1114 N. 1st Ave. Total assessed cost $105.00 Ward 5 C. Cleaning of property assessed to Ronald & Sharon Currie at 1215 N. 3rd Ave. Total assessed cost $90.00 Ward 5 ID 24-7155 adopted Pass
  50. AA. Consider adopting Order approving application of Dunn Roadbuilders, LLC. for an initial tax exemption for a period of ten years as authorized by Section 27-31-101, et seq., Mississippi Code of 1972 as amended. ID 24-7174 adopted Pass
  51. BB. Consider adopting Order approving application of Mid-South Industries, Inc. for renewal of tax exemption from ad valorem taxes for their freeport warehouse as authorized by Section 27-31-51 through Section 27-31-61 Code of 1972 as amended. ID 24-7178 adopted Pass
  52. CC. Consider adopting Order approving application of Masonite Corporation, Inc. for renewal of tax exemption from ad valorem taxes on the freeport warehouse as authorized by Section 27-31-51 through Section 27-31-61, Code of 1972, as amended. ID 24-7176 adopted Pass
  53. DD. Consider adopting an Order approving application of Applied Industrial Technologies Dixie, Inc. for instating of tax exemption from ad valorem taxes for their freeport warehouse as authorized by Section 27-31-51 through Section 27-31-61 Code of 1972, as amended. ID 24-7172 adopted Pass
  54. EE. Consider adopting Order approving application of the Essmueller Company for renewal of tax exemption from ad valorem taxes for their freeport warehouse as authorized by Section 27-31-51 through Section 27-31-61 Code of 1972 as amended. ID 24-7173 adopted Pass
  55. FF. Consider adopting Order approving application of Howard Industries, Inc. for renewal of tax exemption from ad valorem taxes for their freeport warehouse as authorized by Section 27-31-51 through Section 27-31-61 Code of 1972 as amended. ID 24-7175 adopted Pass
  56. 5. ROUTINE AGENDA
  57. GG. Consider adopting an Order Authorizing Public Works Department to Pave Certain City Streets Using Asphalt Provided by the Jones County Board of Supervisors . ID 24-7181 adopted Pass
  58. A. Consider adopting a Resolution to approve the Claims Docket. ID 24-7177 adopted Pass
  59. 58 EXECUTIVE SESSION