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March 5, 2024 ·5:30 PM Final

Council Chambers

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Agenda — 35 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. February 20, 2024 ID 24-7039 approved Pass
  7. B. Public Hearing Minutes - Hobbs’ Automotive Grandview Drive Project Public Hearing Minutes - Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant ID 24-7038 approved Pass
  8. 1. CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA agenda be approved as printed Pass
  9. 2. PRESENTATION AGENDA
  10. A. Consider hearing a presentation by Roy Logan of Mississippi Department of Child Protective Services regarding an update on foster care needs ID 24-7046 presented
  11. 3. PUBLIC AGENDA
  12. A. PUBLIC HEARING
  13. 1. SET PUBLIC HEARING
  14. A. Consider adopting an Order to set a date of April 2, 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. James E. Cooley, dilapidated structure at 128 W. 23rd St. PPIN 11754, W4 B. Anita C. Walker, dilapidated nonconforming mobile home at 728 E. 17th St. PPIN 10833 W4 C. Barbara Toliver, dilapidated structure at 1507 Meridian Ave. PPIN 10009 W4 D. J House Properties LLC, dilapidated structure at 112 Stainton St. PPIN 13859 W5 E. Birdie Jordan Est% Priscilla Daniels, dilapidated structure at 412 E. 3rd St. PPIN 13886 W5 F. Gwendolyn Hutton Lee, dilapidated structure at 609 Masonite Dr. PPIN 14283 W5 G. August Nicholson, dilapidated structure at 1032 N. Dr. Deborrrah Hyde Ave. PPIN 12887 W5 H. Chalmas Lee Donald, dilapidated structure at 831 S. 6th Ave. PPIN 12787 W6 I. Zouhair Wafiq, dilapidated structure at 835 S. 6th Ave. PPIN 30295 W6 J. Walter Gordon Est. % Dorothy M. Jones, dilapidated structure at 2208 Center Ave. PPIN 14899 W7 ID 24-7041 adopted Pass
  15. 2. CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING
  16. B. CITIZENS HEARING
  17. C. CITIZENS FORUM
  18. 4. POLICY AGENDA
  19. A. Consider adopting a Resolution accepting the audit report for FY 2023. ID 24-7040 adopted Pass
  20. B. Consider adopting a Resolution of the Mayor and City Council of the City of Laurel, Mississippi approving the forms of and authorizing the execution and delivery of an interlocal cooperation agreement and a development and reimbursement agreement in connection with the issuance by the City of its tax increment financing bonds in an aggregate principal amount of not to exceed two million dollars ($2,000,000), for the purpose of providing financing for all or a portion of the costs of certain infrastructure improvements in connection with a redevelopment project within the City; and for related purposes. ID 24-7052 adopted Pass
  21. C. Consider adopting an Order granting permission to advertise for bids for two (2) new replacement generators for the water/sewer department. ID 24-7054 adopted Pass
  22. D. Consider adopting a Resolution to Reject Sole Bid for Rehabilitation Construction of 1109 South 16th Avenue Related to the 2019 Home Grant and Repayment of Funds Related Thereto ID 24-7043 adopted Pass
  23. E. Consider approving the First Reading of an Ordinance to Amend the Laurel Code of Ordinances Chapter 14.1A-3. MUNICIPAL OFFENSE TICKET to provide clarity regarding notice of violations of the municipal laws and/or ordinances. ID 24-7036 approved on first reading Pass
  24. F. Consider adopting the First Reading of an Ordinance amending Ordinance No. #1415-2002, #1497-2007, #1527-2008, #1542-2009, #1569-2010, #1583-2011, #1595-2012, #1603-2013, #1616-2014, #1624-2016, #1655-2017, #1676-2018, #1686-2019, #1695-2020, #1707-2021, #1720-2022, and #1743-2023 from Chapter 25, “Water”, of the Laurel Code of Ordinances pertaining to Article IV. “Rates and Charges”, Section 25-53: Water Rates. ID 24-7044 approved on first reading Pass
  25. G. Consider adopting the First Reading of an Ordinance amending Ordinance Nos. 675-1973, 1416-2002, 1422-2002, 1528-2008, 1541-2009, 1568-2010, 1584-2011, 1594-2012, 1604-2013, 1615-2014, 1635-2016, 1656-2017, 1677-2018, 1687-2019, 1696-2020, 1708-2021, 1721-2022, and 1744-2023 from Chapter 20, “Sewers”, of the Laurel Code of Ordinances pertaining to Article I., “Sewer Connections:, Section 20-11: Sewer Rate Schedule. ID 24-7045 approved on first reading Pass
  26. H. Consider adopting an Order appointing Dr. Louis Wilford to the Board of Trustees of the Laurel Municipal Separate School District. ID 24-7056 adopted Pass
  27. I. Consider adopting an Order to approve certain budget amendments to Fiscal Year 2024 budget. ID 24-7051 adopted Pass
  28. J. Consider adopting an Order to request Michelle Howell be allowed to attend the 2024 ROCIC Spring Gangs & Narcotics Training in Houston, TX on March 17-20, 2024 at an estimated cost of $983.22. ID 24-7050 adopted Pass
  29. K. Consider adopting an Order request that Yolanda Powe be allowed to attend the 2024 (MMVCA) Mississippi Mosquito & Vector in Pearl, MS on March 20-21, 2024. ID 24-7047 adopted Pass
  30. L. Consider adopting an Order approving the request that Melicia Cooper be allowed to attend a training offered by the (MSCASA) Mississippi Coalition Against Sexual on March 27-29, 2024 in Southaven, MS on March 27-29, 2024. All expenses will be paid for by the (MSCASA) Mississippi Coalition Against Sexual Assault. ID 24-7048 adopted Pass
  31. M. Consider adopting an Order approving the request that Melicia Cooper be allowed to attend the 2024 End Violence Against Women International Conference on April 1-3, 2024 in San Diego, CA at an estimated cost of $2,870.80. Funds will be taken from the Victims Advocate Travel Account 121-200-610-0. ID 24-7049 adopted Pass
  32. N. Consider adopting an Order approving travel for the City Clerk/Finance Director to attend and speak at the Virginia Municipal Clerks Association 47th Annual Conference in Charlottesville, Virginia on April 16-20, 2024. ID 24-7042 adopted Pass
  33. 5. ROUTINE AGENDA
  34. A. Consider adopting a Resolution to approve the Claims Docket. ID 24-7055 adopted Pass
  35. 35 EXECUTIVE SESSION