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February 6, 2024 ·5:30 PM Final

Council Chambers

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Agenda — 49 items

  1. 1 CALL TO ORDER
  2. 2 PRAYER
  3. 3 Councilperson Kevin Kelly
  4. 4 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
  5. 5 APPROVAL OF MINUTES
  6. A. January 18, 2024 ID 24-6991 approved Pass
  7. 1. CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA that the agenda be amended as follows Pass
  8. 2. PRESENTATION AGENDA
  9. A. Consider hearing a presentation proclaiming February 9, 2024 as Arbor Day in the City of Laurel ID 24-6987 presented
  10. B. Consider hearing a presentation by Roy Logan of Mississippi Department of Child Protective Services regarding an update on foster care needs. ID 24-6992 no action taken until further consideration
  11. 3. PUBLIC AGENDA
  12. A. PUBLIC HEARING
  13. 1. SET PUBLIC HEARING
  14. A. Consider adopting an Order to authorize a public hearing on February 20, 2024 and publication of Notice of Public Hearing regarding City of Laurel Police Department’s Fiscal Year 2023 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance (JAG) Grant). ID 24-7002 adopted Pass
  15. 2. CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING
  16. 3. GRANT HEARING
  17. B. CITIZENS HEARING
  18. C. CITIZENS FORUM
  19. 4. POLICY AGENDA
  20. A. Consider adopting a Resolution declaring the intention of the Mayor and City Council of the City of Laurel, Mississippi, to issue tax increment financing bonds to finance the cost of installing and constructing certain improvements for Grandview Drive and related improvements, in accordance with Chapter 45 of Title 21, Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended, which Grandview Drive Development is a project eligible for tax increment financing according to said act; and that a public hearing be conducted at 9:00 February 20, 2024, in connection with the tax increment financing plan for said project; and for related purposes. ID 24-7001 adopted Pass
  21. B. Consider adopting a Resolution of the Mayor and the City Council of the City of Laurel, Mississippi (“The City”), authorizing the employment of certain professionals in connection with the preparation of a tax increment financing plan, a development agreement, a Regional Economic Development Alliance Agreement, and related documents, and the issuance of tax increment financing bonds, of the City for the Hobbs Autoplex Project, to raise money for the purpose of providing funds for certain infrastructure improvements relating to the Hobbs Autoplex Project, and for related purposes. ID 24-7011 adopted Pass
  22. C. Consider adopting a Resolution giving the administration authority to execute an amendment of the Professional Services Agreement for the 15th Avenue ARPA Utility and Roadway Improvements Project. ID 24-7013 adopted Pass
  23. D. Consider adopting a Resolution giving the administration authority to execute the amendment of the subaward agreement for the 15th Avenue ARPA Utility and Roadway Improvements Project. ID 24-7012 adopted Pass
  24. E. CONSIDER ADOPTING A RESOLUTION GIVING THE ADMINISTRATION AUTHORITY TO AWARD CONSTRUCTION OF THE 15TH AVENUE ARPA UTILITY AND ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT. ID 24-7010 adopted Pass
  25. F. Consider adopting a Resolution giving the administration authority to execute an amendment of the Professional Services Agreement for the Joe Wheeler Avenue ARPA Utility and Roadway Improvements Project. ID 24-7016 adopted Pass
  26. G. Consider adopting a Resolution giving the administration authority to execute the amendment of the subaward agreement for the Joe Wheeler Avenue ARPA Utility and Roadway Improvements Project. ID 24-7015 adopted Pass
  27. H. Consider adopting a Resolution giving the administration authority to award construction of the Joe Wheeler Avenue ARPA Utility and Roadway improvements Project. ID 24-7014 adopted Pass
  28. I. CONSIDER ADOPTING A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ADMINISTRATION TO EXECUTE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT AND SUBMIT AN SRF DRINKING WATER FACILITIES PLAN TO MSDH FOR FY 2024-25 LOAN CONSIDERATION. ID 24-7008 adopted Pass
  29. J. CONSIDER ADOPTING A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ADMINISTRATION TO EXECUTE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT AND SUBMIT AN SRF SEWER FACILITIES PLAN TO MDEQ FOR FY 2024-25 LOAN CONSIDERATION. ID 24-7007 adopted Pass
  30. K. Consider adopting a Resolution granting authority to award construction of the Massey and Smyly WWTP Blower Improvements Project. ID 24-7009 adopted Pass
  31. L. Consider adopting an Order approving an Interlocal Agreement with Jones County for collection of delinquent taxes. ID 24-6990 adopted Pass
  32. M. Consider adopting an Order approving an Interlocal Agreement with Jones County for collection of ad valorem taxes. ID 24-6989 adopted Pass
  33. N. Consider adopting an Order authorizing renewal of a maintenance services agreement for City generators, ID 24-6994 adopted Pass
  34. O. Consider adopting an Order approving a one-time disbursement of funds for emergency elevator repairs at the Laurel/Jones County Library from the Fiscal Year 2024 Budget. ID 24-6993 adopted Pass
  35. P. Consider adopting an Order regarding the appointment of Jim Rasberry to the Laurel Tourism Committee. ID 24-7000 adopted Pass
  36. Q. Consider adopting a Resolution authorizing application by the City of Laurel to the Lowe’s Hometown Grant. ID 24-7003 adopted Pass
  37. R. Consider approving the First Reading of an Ordinance to grant a zoning change of property located at 2106 Sandy Lane, from R-1, Low Density Residential District, to C-3, Heavy Commercial District, to Brian Kenney, due to a change in the character of the neighborhood. Property is located in Ward 2. ID 24-6999 approved on first reading Pass
  38. S. Consider approving the Second Reading of an Ordinance to close the alley between Short 7th Ave and North 6th Ave, off Sawmill Rd running north about 162 feet. ID 24-6995 approved on second reading Pass
  39. T. Consider adopting an Order to grant a one-year renewal to Hugh Stancill, which was approved via Planning Commission, to allow permission to operate bed and breakfast at 705 North 5th Ave, while residing at 711 North 5th Ave. This property is located in Ward 5 and currently zoned R-1, Low Density Residential District. Special exception was first granted in 2019. ID 24-6997 adopted Pass
  40. U. Consider adopting an Order to grant a one-year special exception to Sanad Saeed, to allow permission to operate a convenience store with the sale of beer at 1107 North 1st Avenue. This property is located in Ward 5 and currently zoned I-1, Restricted Industrial District. ID 24-6998 adopted Pass
  41. V. Consider adopting an Order to grant a one-year renewal of a special exception to Arnisha Dean, which was approved via Planning Commission, to allow permission to operate a convenience store with the sale of beer at 1538 North 1st Avenue. This property is located in Ward 4 and currently zoned C-1, Restricted Commercial District. Special Exception was first granted in 2022. ID 24-6996 adopted Pass
  42. W. Consider adopting an Order to approve out-of-state travel for Program Director, Kristi Howard and Accountant, Kristal Jones to attend the AmeriCorps 2024 National Service Training Conference in Minneapolis, MN to be held April 24-26, 2024. ID 24-7005 adopted Pass
  43. X. Consider adopting an Order approving travel, meals, registration and hotel expenses for the elected officials and clerks to attend the Mississippi Municipal League Annual Summer Conference in Biloxi, MS on June 22-27, 2024. ID 24-6988 adopted Pass
  44. Y. Consider adopting an Order to approve certain budget amendments to FY 2024 budget. ID 24-7004 adopted Pass
  45. Z. Consider adopting A Resolution Confirming the Authorization of Certain Employees of the Inspection Department to Determine Property to be in State of Uncleanliness, Notify Owners and Authorize Clearing of Property, Pursuant to Mississippi Code Ann. 21-19-11(2). ID 24-7017 adopted Pass
  46. AA. Consider adopting an Order reappointing Keith Ridgeway to the Board of Trustees of the Laurel Municipal Separate School District. ID 24-7018 adopted Pass
  47. 5. ROUTINE AGENDA
  48. A. Consider adopting a Resolution to approve the Claims Docket. ID 24-7006 adopted Pass
  49. 49 EXECUTIVE SESSION