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April 2, 2024 ·5:30 PM Final

Council Chambers

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Agenda — 48 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. March 19, 2024 ID 24-7100 approved Pass
  7. 1. CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA agenda be approved as printed Pass
  8. 2. PRESENTATION AGENDA
  9. 3. PUBLIC AGENDA
  10. A. PUBLIC HEARING
  11. 1. SET PUBLIC HEARING
  12. A. Consider adopting an Order to set a date of May 7, 2024 to conduct a public 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. Floyd Stricjavvar Strickland, dilapidated structure at 1432 Old Amy Rd. PPIN 31646 W2 B. Francis Schlaff, dilapidated structure at 318 E. 18th St. PPIN 37453 W4 C. Lue Creasie McGill, dilapidated structure at 2219 N. 3rd Ave. PPIN 11738 W4 D. Benjamin George Lilley Jr., dilapidated structure at 107 Ellisville Blvd. PPIN 9639 W5 E. Andrew Charles Pruitt, dilapidated structure at 910 S. 8th Ave. PPIN 10333 W6 F. David Yeates & Kimberly Yeates, dilapidated structure at 830 S. Magnolia St. PPIN 8482 W7 G. Mota ADA Karina Mendez ET VIR, dilapidated structure at 2007 Airport Dr. PPIN 30703 ID 24-7099 adopted Pass
  13. 2. CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING conduct a public hearing Pass
  14. A. Consider adopting a Resolution to conduct a public hearing on April 2, 2024 in regards to property located at 128 W. 23rd St. belonging to James E. Cooley, 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 24-7102 adopted as amended Pass
  15. B. Consider adopting a Resolution to conduct a public hearing on April 2, 2024 in regards to property located at 1507 Meridian Ave. belonging to Barbara Toliver, 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 24-7103 adopted Pass
  16. C. Consider adopting a Resolution to conduct a public hearing on April 2, 2024 in regards to property located at 112 Stainton St., belonging to J House Properties LLC, 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 24-7104 adopted as amended Pass
  17. D. Consider adopting a Resolution to conduct a public hearing on April 2, 2024 in regards to property located at 609 Masonite Dr. belonging to Gwendolyn Hutton Lee, 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 24-7105 adopted Pass
  18. E. Consider adopting a Resolution to conduct a public hearing on April 2, 2024 in regards to property located at 1032 N. Dr. Deborrah Hyde Ave. belonging to August Nicholson, 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 24-7106 adopted Pass
  19. F. Consider adopting a Resolution to conduct a public hearing on April 2, 2024 in regards to property located at 831 S. 6th Ave. belonging to Chalmas Lee Donald, 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 6 ID 24-7107 adopted Pass
  20. G. Consider adopting a Resolution to conduct a public hearing on April 2, 2024 in regards to property located at 835 S.6th Ave. belonging to Zouhair Wafiq, 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 6 ID 24-7108 adopted Pass
  21. H. Consider adopting a Resolution to conduct a public hearing on April 2, 2024 in regards to property located at 2208 Center Ave. belonging to Walter Gordon Est. % Dorothy M. Jones, 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 24-7109 adopted Pass
  22. B. CITIZENS HEARING
  23. C. CITIZENS FORUM
  24. 4. POLICY AGENDA
  25. A. Consider adopting an Order acknowledging that Butler Snow filed the Continuing Disclosure Statement on the behalf of the City of Laurel, Mississippi. ID 24-7116 adopted Pass
  26. B. Consider adopting a Resolution Authorizing Application by the City of Laurel to the Mississippi Forestry Commission for the TREES MS program. ID 24-7092 adopted Pass
  27. C. Consider adopting a Resolution Authorizing Application by the City of Laurel to the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks for a Federal Land and Water Conservation Fund Grant Under the Outdoor Recreation Program for a Project at Mason Park and to Advertise a Public Hearing for Same. ID 24-7095 adopted Pass
  28. D. Consider adopting a Resolution Authorizing Application by the City of Laurel to the Kubota Hometown Proud 2024 Grant Program. ID 24-7096 adopted Pass
  29. E. Consider adopting a Resolution regarding Authorization of the Mayor to Sign the Request For Cash and the Reporting Worksheet Under the State of Mississippi CDBG Program Project Number 1138-22-228-PF-01 and make the requested payment of invoices related to Application #3. ID 24-7115 adopted Pass
  30. F. Consider adopting a Resolution Authorizing Application for a Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) grant through the United States Department of Transportation. ID 24-7098 adopted Pass
  31. G. Consider adopting an Order authorizing payment to Reliable Roofing and Construction, LLC for installation of a new roof at the Susan B. Vincent Sports Complex Natatorium Facility. ID 24-7113 adopted Pass
  32. H. Consider adopting an Order to grant a variance from Sections 602.12.03 (A) 1 (billboards), 602.12.03 (A) 2A (sign area), and 602.12.03 (A) 2B (sign height) of the Zoning Code of Ordinances to LSKLP (Circle K), which establishes the required area and height for ground mounted signs (billboards). Petitioner is requesting variance to have one additional ground mounted sign; to have a sign area of 512 sq ft, an increase of 152 sq ft; and to have a sign height of 130 ft tall, an increase of 85 ft, so it can be visible from the interstate. Property is located in Ward 4 ID 24-7089 adopted Pass
  33. I. Consider adopting an Order to grant a one-year renewal of a special exception to Lawanda Ransom to allow operation of a snack stand to be located at 1819 N 1st Avenue. Property is zoned R-2 and located in Ward 4. Special Exception was first granted in 2021. ID 24-7085 adopted Pass
  34. J. Consider adopting an Order to grant a one-year renewal of a special exception to Dion Dotson to allow operation of an in-home day care to be located at 31 Mar Ree Dr. Property is zoned R-1 and located in Ward 3. Special Exception was first granted in 2021. ID 24-7086 adopted Pass
  35. K. Consider adopting an Order to grant a one-year renewal of a special exception to Maria Esteban to allow operation of a car dealership and tire shop to be located at 3371 Ellisville Blvd. Property is zoned R-2 and located in Ward 7. Special Exception was first granted in 2021. ID 24-7084 adopted Pass
  36. L. Consider adopting an Order to grant a one-year renewal of a special exception to Mallorie & Jim Rasberry to allow operation of a short-term rental with two separate units under one structure to be located at 1118 N 6th Ave. Property is zoned R-1 and located in Ward 5. Special Exception was first granted in 2023. ID 24-7088 adopted Pass
  37. M. Consider adopting an Order to grant a one-year renewal of a special exception to Kathy Fukuda to allow operation of a short-term rental with two separate units under one structure to be located at 624 W 12th St. Property is zoned R-1 and located in Ward 5. Special Exception was first granted in 2023. ID 24-7087 adopted Pass
  38. N. Consider approving the First Reading of an Ordinance to close the alley between Anderson St and Simmons St, running west about 500 feet from Palmer Ave to Pearson Ave. ID 24-7090 approved on first reading Pass
  39. O. Consider adopting an Order Concerning the Appointment of Mr. Zane Lambert to the City Planning Commission. ID 24-7117 adopted Pass
  40. P. Consider adopting an Order Confirming the Reappointment of Sandra Bateman to the Board of Commissioners of the South Mississippi Fair. ID 24-7094 adopted Pass
  41. Q. Consider an Order approving meals, registration and hotel expenses for the ex officio, Andria Osborne, to attend the 2024 Preservation Boot Camp for Mississippi Department of Archives and History in Jackson, MS on May 1-2, 2024 at an estimated cost of $520.00 and shall be paid from Inspection Department Travel, Job Training, and Meals Account (001-280-610.0) ID 24-7091 adopted Pass
  42. R. Consider adopting an Order approving meals, registration and hotel expenses for the Superintendent of Inspection, Sandra Hadley, to attend the 2024 Building Officials Association of Mississippi Summer Conference in Gulfport, MS on June 10-12, 2024 at an estimated cost of $1,174.00 and shall be paid from Inspection Department Travel, Job Training, and Meals Account 001-280-610.0. ID 24-7093 adopted Pass
  43. S. Consider adopting an Order request that Officer Dalton Gieger be allowed to travel to Tupelo, MS for K-9 Training on April 10-11, 2024. ID 24-7111 adopted Pass
  44. T. Consider adopting an Order request that Laurel Police Department be allowed to purchase K-9 SNAPS in the amount of (10,185.00) ten thousand one hundred eighty-five dollars. ID 24-7110 adopted Pass
  45. U. Consider adopting an Order to approve certain budget amendments to FY 2024 budget. ID 24-7114 adopted Pass
  46. 5. ROUTINE AGENDA
  47. A. Consider adopting a Resolution to approve the Claims Docket. ID 24-7112 adopted Pass
  48. 49 EXECUTIVE SESSION