Meeting Details

Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 2/7/2023 5:30 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chambers
Published agenda: Agenda Agenda Published minutes: Minutes Minutes  
Agenda packet: Not available
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ID 23-6192 1A. MinutesJanuary 17, 2023approvedPass Action details Not available
ID 23-6195 1A. PresentationPresentation of the 2023 Arbor Day Proclamation.presented  Action details Not available
ID 23-6212 1B. PresentationReading of the Fair Housing Proclamation.presented  Action details Not available
ID 23-6220 1A. Order to Set HearingConsider adopting an Order to set a date of March 7, 2023 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 or dilapidated state so as to be a menace to the public health and safety of the community: A. Kendrick Conner, securing of house at 202 Walters Ave, PPIN 14223 W5 B. William Billie & Phlester, dilapidated house at Lot S of 830 S 6th Ave, PPIN 30919 W6adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 23-6189 1A. OrderConsider adopting an Order authorizing the administration to enter into an agreement with Granicus to provide council meeting software.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 23-6225 1B.Resolution for Application to MS Department of FinanceResolutionConsider adopting a Resolution Authorizing Application by the City of Laurel to the Mississippi Department of Finance and Administration Under the Mississippi Outdoor Stewardship Act for Funding to Replace the Mason Park Playground Equipment.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 23-6217 1C. ResolutionConsider adopting a Resolution authorizing application by the City to the Federal Emergency Management Agency for a 2022 Assistance to Firefighters Grant.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 23-6216 1D. ResolutionConsider adopting a Resolution authorizing the City to reject bid for demolition and reconstruction of one housing unit and re-advertise for bids for rehabilitation construction related to the 2019 Home Grant.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 23-6219 1E.APPLY FOR THE OFFICE AGAINST INTERPERSONAL VIOLENCE (OAIV) GRANTOrderConsider adopting an Order to request that the Laurel Police Department be allowed to apply for the Office Against Interpersonal Violence (OAIV) Grant in the amount of $45,323.50.­­­­­­­­­­adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 23-6206 1F. ResolutionConsider adopting a Resolution authorizing publication of public notice of the City of Laurel’s intention to apply for a Capital Improvements Loan for funds with which to complete building renovations to the Laurel-Jones County Visitor’s Center.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 23-6224 1G. ResolutionConsider adopting a Resolution granting authority to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Neel-Schaffer for design and construction phase engineering services for the 2022 CDBG Massey and Smyly Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements Project.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 23-6223 1H. OrderConsider adopting an Order authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk to enter into a contract with Butler Snow to file the Continuing Disclosure Statement on the behalf of the City of Laurel, Mississippi.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 23-6226 1I. ResolutionConsider adopting a Resolution authorizing Mayor Johnny Magee to execute a letter of agreement with Neel-Schaffer for professional services for the preparation of a 2023 RAISE Grant application.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 23-6211 1J. ResolutionConsider adopting the Fair Housing Resolution.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 23-6209 1K. ResolutionConsider adopting a Resolution to adopt Residential Anti-Displacement and Relocation Assistance Plan as it relates to Community Development Block Grant project funding.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 23-6208 1L. ResolutionConsider adopting a Resolution establishing a code of standards of conduct for offices and employees of the City of Laurel as it relates to Community Development Block Grant project funding.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 23-6213 1M. ResolutionConsider adopting a Resolution establishing goals for minority and women owned business participation in the implementation of the Community Development Block Grant program.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 23-6214 1N. ResolutionConsider adopting a Resolution prohibiting the use of excessive force as it relates to Community Development Block Grant project funding.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 23-6207 1O. ResolutionConsider adopting a Resolution to designate signatures for documents related to the City Laurel ‘s Public Facilities Grant from the State of Mississippi’s Community Development Block Grant Program.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 23-6215 1P. ResolutionConsider adopting a Resolution authorizing an agreement with Sample Hicks and Associates, Inc., for administrative consulting services for the Community Development Block Grant Public Facilities Project.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 23-6205 1Q. OrderConsider adopting an Order to approve certain budget amendments for FY 2023 budget.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 23-6202 1R. OrderConsider adopting an Order to approve in-state travel for Kristi Howard and Kristal Jones to attend the AmeriCorps Program Director and Fiscal Staff Spring Training in Ridgeland, MS.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 23-6203 1S. OrderConsider adopting an Order to approve in-state travel for Lauren Stewart and Kristal Jones to attend the 52nd Annual Spring Conference of the MS Municipal Clerks and Collectors Association in Cleveland, MS.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 23-6204 1T. OrderConsider adopting an Order to approve out-of-state travel for AmeriCorps Grant Program Director and Fiscal Staff to attend the National Service Training Regional Conference May 02-04, 2023 at InterContinental New Orleans Hotel in New Orleans, LA.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 23-6193 1U. OrderConsider adopting an Order to approve travel for the City Clerk Mary Ann Hess to attend the IIMC 77th Annual Conference in Minneapolis, Minnesota so that she may be sworn-in as the 2023-2024 IIMC President.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 23-6201 1V. OrderConsider adopting an Order to approve out-of-state travel for Kristal Jones and Lauren Stewart to attend the International Institute of Municipal Clerks 77th Annual Conference in Minneapolis, MN.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 23-6190 1W. OrderConsider adopting an Order approving travel, meals, registration and hotel expenses for the elected officials and municipal clerks to attend the Mississippi Municipal League Annual Summer Conference in Biloxi, MS on June 24-29, 2023.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 23-6210 1X.To accept bid on Lindsey Dr projectOrderConsider adopting an Order to accept bids on Lindsey Dr Sewer Project.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 23-6200 1Y.TO ADOPT A BID ON SURPLUS PROPERTY PPIN 33880, PARCEL 106C1305001.01OrderConsider adopting an Order accepting a bid on surplus property: PPIN # 33880, PARCEL#106C-13-05-001.01.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 23-6194 1Z. OrderConsider adopting an Order granting a variance from Sections 403.03.01 and 403.03.03 of the Zoning Ordinance, which establishes the setback requirements in an R2 zoning to SNK Investments LLC. Variance sought for relief on the setback requirement of twenty-five feet (front and rear yard), and request sought for addition of up to 10 feet distance of front yard setback and up to 10 feet distance of rear yard setback for construction of a duplex. Property is located at 122 E Kingston St in Ward 5.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 23-6196 1AA. OrderConsider 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 lot N of 1819 N 1st Ave. Property is zoned R-2 and located in Ward 4.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 23-6197 1BB. OrderConsider adopting an Order to grant a one-year renewal of a special exception to Alaina Rowzee to allow operation of a day care for children to be located at 703 N 11th Ave. Property is zoned R-2 and located in Ward 6.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 23-6198 1CC. OrderConsider adopting an Order to grant a one-year renewal of a special exception to Maria Esteban to allow operation of a used car dealership and tire shop to be located at 3371 Ellisville Blvd. Property is zoned R-2 and located in Ward 7.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 23-6199 1DD. OrderConsider 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- and located in Ward 3.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 23-6185 1EE.FINAL FOR AD VALOREM HOWARDS TRANFORMER DIVOrderConsider adopting a Final Order for tax exemption on ad valorem for Howard Industries, LLC TRANSFORMER DIV.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 23-6222 1FF. OrderConsider adopting an Order to approve lot cleaning assessments on the following properties: A. Cleaning of property assessed to Dennis and Janice Deese at, 310 Pineview Drive. Total assessed cost $135.00 Ward 1 B. Cleaning of property assessed to Patricia Finnegan Est at, 736 West 29th Street. Total assessed cost $145.00 Ward 3 C. Cleaning of property assessed to Dee Nero LLC at, 130 West 16th Street. Total assessed cost $155.00 Ward 4 D. Cleaning of property assessed to Valerie Williams at, Lot West of 508 East Kingston Street. Total assessed cost $130.00 Ward 5 E. Cleaning of property assessed to Show Me Investments LLC at Lot West of 166 Elm Street. Total assessed cost $115.00 Ward 5 F. Cleaning of property assessed to U & L Properties LLC at, Lot South East of 103 Walters Ave. Total assessed cost $140.00 Ward 5 G. Cleaning of property assessed to Charles Smith at, 857 North 7th Ave. Total assessed cost $130.00 Ward 6 H. Cleaning of property assessed to Rachel Jones Et Al at, 1502 George Street. Total assessed cost $195.00 Ward 7 I. Cleaning of property assessed to Wilbert ThamadoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 23-6228 1GG.TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS ON ELECTRICAL FOR THE VETERANS MUSEUMOrderConsider adopting an Order to advertise for bids on the electrical wiring of the New Metal Building at the Veterans Museum.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 23-6230 1HH. ResolutionConsider adopting a Resolution granting authority to award construction of the Spec Wilson Boulevard Pedestrian Improvements Project upon receiving final approval and authorization from the Mississippi Department of Transportation.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 23-6231 1II. ResolutionConsider adopting a Resolution granting authority to execute the construction engineering and inspection to Neel-Schaffer for the Spec Wilson Boulevard Pedestrian Improvements Project.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 23-6218 1A. ResolutionConsider adopting a Resolution to approve the Claims Docket.adoptedPass Action details Not available