Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 5/7/2024 5:30 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chambers
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ID 24-7138 1A. MinutesApril 16, 2024approvedPass Action details Not available
ID 24-7139 1B. MinutesPublic Hearing Minutes/Mason Park Project/GrantapprovedPass Action details Not available
ID 24-7137 1A. Resolution to Conduct HearingRecess 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   Action details Not available
ID 24-7154 1A. Order to Set HearingConsider 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 W2adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 24-7148 1A. Resolution to Conduct HearingConsider 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.adopted as amendedPass Action details Not available
ID 24-7149 1B. Resolution to Conduct HearingConsider 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.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 24-7150 1C. Resolution to Conduct HearingConsider 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.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 24-7151 1D. Resolution to Conduct HearingConsider 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 5deleted during Confirmation of Agenda  Action details Not available
ID 24-7153 1E. Resolution to Conduct HearingConsider 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.adopted as amendedPass Action details Not available
ID 24-7166 1A. OrderConsider adopting an Order Confirming the Appointment of Kristal Jones as City Clerk and Finance Director of the City of Laurel.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 24-7156 1B. ResolutionConsider adopting a Resolution Regarding Authorization to Accept a Proposal for Engineering Services for Repairs to Massey Wastewater Treatment Plant Access Road and Culvert.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 24-7169 1C. ResolutionConsider adopting a Resolution granting authority to approve a letter agreement for professional services for the Massey Access Road and Culvert Project.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 24-7141 1D. ResolutionConsider adopting a Resolution to Accept Proposal and Authorize Agreement with Foster Relations for Digital Media Services for Tourism Marketing for the City of Laurel).adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 24-7170 1E. ResolutionConsider 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.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 24-7144 1F. ResolutionConsider adopting a Resolution giving the administration authority to approve Change Order No. 1 Joe Wheeler Avenue ARPA Utility and Roadway Improvements Project.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 24-7147 1G. ResolutionConsider adopting a Resolution Granting Authority to Execute the Memorandum of Agreement for the Central Avenue Phase II Roadway and Pedestrian Improvements Project.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 24-7165 1H. ResolutionConsider adopting a Resolution to approve a letter agreement for professional services for the 2024 NRCS Drainage Improvements Project.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 24-7167 1I. OrderConsider 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.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 24-7140 1J. OrderConsider adopting an Order to Authorize Amending an Emergency Order for Replacement of Plant 2 Master Motor Control Center.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 24-7159 1K.2024 BULLET PROOF VEST PARTNERSHIP GRANTOrderConsider 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.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 24-7160 1L.2024 CONFERENCE ON CRIMES AGAINST WOMENOrderConsider 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.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 24-7162 1M.OFFICER DALTON GIEGER TRAVEL TO TUPELO, MS FOR K-9 TRAININGOrderConsider 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.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 24-7161 1N.2024 MISSISSIPPI ASSOCIATION OF CHIEFS OF POLICE CONFERENCEOrderConsider 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.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 24-7163 1O.THE 2024 (IALEFI) ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF LAW ENFORCEMENT FIREARMS INSTRUCTORS TRAINING IN WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDAOrderConsider 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.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 24-7164 1P.A’LEA ROGERS SUMMER INTERNSHIP LAUREL POLICE DEPARTMENTOrderConsider 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.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 24-7136 1Q. OrdinanceConsider approving the Second Reading of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 14.1A-3. MUNICIPAL OFFENSE TICKET of the Laurel Code of Ordinances.approved on second readingPass Action details Not available
ID 24-7171 1R. ResolutionConsider adopting a Resolution Authorizing the Reappointment of Susan Vincent to the Board of Commissioners of the Pine Belt Regional Solid Waste Management Authority.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 24-7157 1S. OrderConsider adopting an Order to approve Lauren Stewart’s application for the Position of Second Vice President for the Mississippi Municipal Clerks and Collectors Association.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 24-7168 1T. OrderConsider 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.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 24-7145 1U. OrderConsider adopting an Order to approve certain budget amendments to FY 2024 budget.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 24-7146 1V. OrderConsider 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.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 24-7179 1W. ResolutionConsider adopting a Resolution Authorizing Corrective Action Regarding a Tax Assessment for a Demolition at 112 Arthur St. Property is located in Ward 7.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 24-7142 1X. OrderConsider 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.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 24-7143 1Y. OrderConsider 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.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 24-7155 1Z. OrderConsider 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 5adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 24-7174 1AA. OrderConsider 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.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 24-7178 1BB. OrderConsider 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.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 24-7176 1CC. OrderConsider 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.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 24-7172 1DD. OrderConsider 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.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 24-7173 1EE. OrderConsider 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.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 24-7175 1FF. OrderConsider 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.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 24-7181 1GG. OrderConsider adopting an Order Authorizing Public Works Department to Pave Certain City Streets Using Asphalt Provided by the Jones County Board of Supervisors .adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 24-7177 1A. ResolutionConsider adopting a Resolution to approve the Claims Docket.adoptedPass Action details Not available