Meeting Details

Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 8/16/2022 9:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chambers
Published agenda: Agenda Agenda Published minutes: Minutes Minutes  
Agenda packet: Not available
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ID 22-5829 1A. MinutesAugust 2, 2022approvedPass Action details Not available
ID 22-5830 1B. MinutesRedistricting Public Hearing Minutes August 4, 2022approvedPass Action details Not available
ID 22-5822 1A. PresentationMonthly Report of Privilege Taxes issued for the month of July, 2022.presented  Action details Not available
ID 22-5842 1B. PresentationMonthly Report of the Budget Certification.presented  Action details Not available
ID 22-5827 1A. Order to Set HearingConsider adopting an Order to set a date of September 20, 2022 to conduct a public hearing in regard to the properties listed to determine whether or not the properties are in such a state of uncleanliness so as to be a menace to the public health and safety of the community. A. L C McCullum, overgrown property at 158 S Meridian Ave, PPIN 9900, WD 5 B. Edith Williams, overgrown property at 160 S Meridian Ave, PPIN 9899, WD 5 C. Flamingo Crosby, overgrown property at 221 Joe Wheeler Ave, PPIN 14642, WD 5 D. Ronnie Brunson, overgrown property at 1044 N 2nd Ave, PPIN 11411, WD 5 E. Cooks Avenue Affordable LLC, overgrown property at 415 Sorrell Drive, PPIN 13879, WD 5 F. Mouazen Lama, overgrown property at 712 N 1st Ave, PPIN 3110, WD 5 G. Show Me Investments LLC, overgrown lot east of 460 Oak St, PPIN 31475, WD 5 H. Zone Properties LLC, overgrown property at 825 N 13th Ave, PPIN 8208, WD 6 I. Avatar LLC, overgrown property at 718 Jackson Street, PPIN 9830, WD 6 J. RMT Investments, overgrown property at 827 N 13th Ave, PPIN 8209, WD 6 K. Jerry Terrell, overgrown property at adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 22-5823 1B. Order to Set HearingConsider adopting an Order to set a public hearing and approve advertisement of the notice of the public hearing on the matter of amending the Code of Ordinances to modify the boundary of the Leisure and Recreation District to include the 400 block of Short 7th Avenue.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 22-5834 1A. Resolution to Conduct HearingConsider adopting a Resolution to conduct a public hearing on August 16, 2022 in regards to a property located at 914 South 14th Ave, belonging to Eric Randolph, to determine whether or not the property is in such a state of uncleanliness so as to be a menace to the public health and safety of the community. Property is located in Ward 1.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 22-5835 1B. Resolution to Conduct HearingConsider adopting a Resolution to conduct a public hearing on August 16, 2022 in regards to a property located at lot north of 1005 Broadway Drive, belonging to Kenneth Keyes, to determine whether or not the property is in such a state of uncleanliness 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 22-5836 1C. Resolution to Conduct HearingConsider adopting a Resolution to conduct a public hearing on August 16, 2022 in regards to a property located at 1015 North 10th Ave, belonging to Magnolia Properties Housing LLC, to determine whether or not the property is in such a state of uncleanliness so as to be a menace to the public health and safety of the community. Property is located in Ward 2.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 22-5837 1D. Resolution to Conduct HearingConsider adopting a Resolution to conduct a public hearing on August 16, 2022 in regards to a property located at 1320 North 5th Ave, belonging to Fix Pads Holdings LLC, to determine whether or not the property is in such a state of uncleanliness so as to be a menace to the public health and safety of the community. Property is located in Ward 2.deleted during Confirmation of Agenda  Action details Not available
ID 22-5825 1A. Order to Grant HearingConsider adopting an Order to grant an appeal hearing to Mr. Jimmie Bunch in regard to the Planning Commission’s decision to deny the renewal of a special exception request to continue raising chickens at 2103 North 3rd Avenue. Property is located is Ward 4 and zoned R-2. Raising chickens is not a permitted use in this zoning district.granted an appeal hearingPass Action details Not available
ID 22-5826 1A. OrderConsider adopting an Order to accept a donation of $1,800.00 (Eighteen Hundred Dollars) from Burroughs Companies to help with the cost of the USTA State Mixed Doubles Event to be held at the City of Laurel’s Donnie Walker Tennis Complex August 25-28, 2022.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 22-5839 1B. ResolutionConsider adopting a Resolution granting authority to award construction of the Laurel Sportsplex Expansion - Phase 3.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 22-5843 1C. OrderConsider adopting an Order to declare surplus property to be sold as scrap, sold through auction, or destroyed.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 22-5840 1D. OrdinanceConsider adopting the First Reading of an Ordinance to amend the City of Laurel Code of Ordinances to add the Regulation of Golf Carts and Low-Speed Vehicles.deleted during Confirmation of Agenda  Action details Not available
ID 22-5828 1E. OrdinanceConsider approving the Second Reading of an Ordinance for Regulation of Short-Term Rental Establishments in the City of Laurelapproved on second readingPass Action details Not available
ID 22-5817 1F. OrdinanceConsider approving the Second Reading of an Ordinance to grant a zoning change to Jimmy L. Walker, for the property located at PPIN 15867 on Flynt Rd, from R-1, Low Density Residential District, to C-3, Heavy Commercial District, due to change of character of neighborhood. Ward 2.approved on second readingPass Action details Not available
ID 22-5818 1G. OrdinanceConsider approving the Second Reading of an Ordinance to grant a zoning change of the property located at 20 Flynt Road, PPIN 15865, from R-1, Low Density Residential District, to C-3, Heavy Commercial District to William Wells, due to change of character of neighborhood. Property located in Ward 2.approved on second readingPass Action details Not available
ID 22-5819 1H. OrdinanceConsider approving the Second Reading of an Ordinance to grant a zoning change of the property located at 22 Flynt Road, PPIN 15868, from R-1, Low Density Residential District, to C-3, Heavy Commercial District to William Wells, due to change of character of neighborhood. Property located in Ward 2.approved on second readingPass Action details Not available
ID 22-5846 1I. OrderConsider adopting an Order accepting the tax assessment rolls for FY 2023.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 22-5848 1J. ResolutionConsider adopting a Resolution for the City of Laurel to participate in the Mississippi Law Enforcement and Firefighters Premium Pay Program related to the Covid-19 pandemic.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 22-5841 1K. OrderConsider adopting an Order to approve certain budget amendments to FY 2022 budget.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 22-5832 1L.MICHAEL REAVES ATTENDING THE 31ST ANNUAL ROCIC HOMICIDE CONFERENCE IN MOBILE, ALOrderConsider adopting an Order request that Michael Reaves be allowed to attend the 31st Annual ROCIC Homicide Conference in Mobile, AL on September 25-28, 2022 at an estimated cost of $1,021.70.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 22-5831 1M. OrderConsider adopting an Order approving travel, meals, hotel, and registration expenses for the Clerk of Council, Sharon King to attend the 2022 Fall Master Municipal Clerk Academy & Committee Session in Meridian, MS on September 28-30, 2022.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 22-5845 1N. OrderConsider adopting an Order to approve Travel Per Diem to the City Clerk, Mary Ann Hess, and the Deputy City Clerks Lauren Stewart and Kristal Jones, while attending the 2022 Fall Master Municipal Clerk Academy & Committee Session held in Meridian, MS September 28-30, 2022.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 22-5815 1O. OrderConsider adopting an Order approving registration and travel expenses for Mayor Johnny Magee to attend the Mississippi Municipal League’s Small Town Conference in Flowood, MS, October 13-14, 2022.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 22-5847 1P. OrderConsider adopting an Order to approve Travel Per Diem to the City Clerk, Mary Ann Hess, Council Clerk, Sharon King and the Deputy City Clerks, Lauren Stewart and Kristal Jones, while attending the 2022 Mississippi Municipal Clerks and Collectors & IIMC Region IV Conferences in Flowood, MS December 13-16, 2022.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 22-5833 1Q. ResolutionConsider adopting a Resolution approving the appointment of Mr. Jimmy Walker to the Board of Directors of the Economic Development Authority of Jones County.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 22-5849 1R. ResolutionConsider adopting a Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Establish Just Compensation based on Appraisal Information and Sign Certification for the Hillcrest Drive Improvements on the parcels listed on Exhibit “A”.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 22-5850 1S. ResolutionConsider adopting a Resolution declaring the intention of the Mayor and City Council of the City of Laurel, Mississippi, to issue General Obligation Bonds, Issue Revenue Bonds or seek a loan from the Mississippi Development Bank to be paid with a portion of the proceeds of the City’s Recreation and Public Improvement Promotion Tax in the principal amount of not to exceed five million dollars ($5,000,000.00) for the purpose of providing to pay for (I) the establishment, development, construction, furnishing, equipping, and erection of recreation facilities on land located within or in close proximity to the corporate limits of the City, including the acquisition of land if necessary; (II) for other related purposes all as authorized by Sections 21-33-301 et seq., Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended, Chapter 983, Senate Bill 2996, 1996 Regular Session of the Mississippi Legislature, as last amended by House Bill 1868, 1998 Regular Session of the Mississippi Legislature, and Sections 31-25-1 et seq., Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended; and directing publication of notice of such inteadoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 22-5851 1T. ResolutionConsider adopting a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laurel, Mississippi (The “City”), approving the employment of professionals in connection with the issuance of General Obligation Bonds, issue Revenue Bonds or seek a loan from the Mississippi Development Bond to be paid with a portion of the proceeds of the City’s Recreation and Public Improvement Promotion Tax, in one or more series, in the principal amount of not to exceed five million dollars ($5,000,000.00).adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 22-5852 1U. OrderConsider adopting an Order levying the tax milage for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2023.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 22-5816 1V. OrderConsider adopting an Order to approve lot cleaning assessments on the following properties: A. Cleaning of property assessed to Detlef Redzepovic, 1526 North 1st Ave. Total cost including $75 administrative fee, $130.00, Ward 4. B. Cleaning of property assessed to Vernice McDonald Est % Jerry Johnson, 1138 Anderson St. Total cost including $75 administrative fee $175.00, Ward 7. C. Cleaning of property assessed to Steven Cooley, 1130 Simmons St. Total cost including $75 administrative fee $130.00, Ward 7. D. Cleaning of property assessed to James Martz, overgrown property at 4104 University Ave. Total cost including $75 administrative fee $155.00, Ward 3. E. Cleaning of property assessed to Rose Corriere Est, overgrown property at 108 Bay Street. Total cost including $75 administrative fee $180.00, Ward 5. F. Cleaning of property assessed to Merritt Inc, overgrown property at 1112 N 13th Ave. Total cost including $75 administrative fee $170.00, Ward 2.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 22-5838 1A. OrderConsider adopting an Order to ratify publication of notice of hearing for Planning Commission public hearing to be held September 8th, 2022.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 22-5844 1B. ResolutionConsider adopting a Resolution to approve the Claims Docket.adoptedPass Action details Not available