Meeting Details

Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 8/8/2023 5:30 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chambers
Published agenda: Agenda Agenda Published minutes: Minutes Minutes  
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ID 23-6584 1A. MinutesJuly 18, 2023approvedPass Action details Not available
ID 23-6640 1A. PresentationProclamation congratulating the 9U Laurel-Jones County All Stars Baseball team for winning the 9U Dixie Youth Regional World Series.   Action details Not available
ID 23-6627 1A. Order to Set HearingConsider adopting an Order to set a date of September 5, 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 dilapidation so as to be a menace to the public health of the community: A. Eli Valadez, dead or diseased tree at 1024 N. 13th Ave. PPIN 10536, Ward 2 B. Liu Properties Inc, unkempt property at 1104 N 14th Ave. PPIN 10474, Ward 2 C. Bette Jean Limerick ET AL., unkempt property at 1166 W. 20th St. PPIN 13220, Ward 2 D. Joseph M. Burroughs, unkempt property 1221 W. 10th St. PPIN 33547, Ward 2 E. Natalie Brady, unkempt property at 1412 W. 12th St. PPIN 10467 Ward 2 F. David Lynn Holifield, dead or diseased tree at 2026 Old Bay Springs Rd. PPIN 13221 Ward 2 G. Daniel L. Raybourn Est, unkempt property at 1909 N. 5th Ave. PPIN 32994, Ward 4 H. Joseph L & Dayanne S Presley, unkempt property at 2123 N. 5th Ave. PPIN 15330, Ward 4 I. F & L Rental Properties LLC, unkempt property at 2011 N. 1st Ave. PPIN 8021, Ward 4 J. Shadrick Turner Est % Anna Bell Turner Est, unkempt propeadoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 23-6596 1A. Resolution to Conduct HearingConsider adopting a Resolution to conduct a public hearing on August 8, 2023 in regards to the property located at 49 Marie Dr., belonging to Stephanie Green 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 located in Ward 1adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 23-6597 1B. Resolution to Conduct HearingConsider adopting a Resolution to conduct a public hearing on August 8, 2023 in regards to the property located at 1830 Lee St., belonging to Joseph and John F. Wooten III 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 1adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 23-6598 1C. Resolution to Conduct HearingConsider adopting a Resolution to conduct a public hearing on August 8, 2023 in regards to the property located at 984 S. 19th Ave., belonging to Brenda & Walter L. Hampton L. Hampton 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 located in Ward 1adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 23-6599 1D. Resolution to Conduct HearingConsider adopting a Resolution to conduct a public hearing on August 8, 2023 in regards to the property located at Lot N of 984 S. 19th Ave., belonging to Brenda & Walter L. Hampton 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 1adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 23-6600 1E. Resolution to Conduct HearingConsider adopting a Resolution to conduct a public hearing on August 8, 2023 in regards to the property located at 19 Clark Dirt Pit Rd., belonging to Linda Hutto 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 located in Ward 2deleted during Confirmation of Agenda  Action details Not available
ID 23-6601 1F. Resolution to Conduct HearingConsider adopting a Resolution to conduct a public hearing on August 8, 2023 in regards to the property located at 1122 W. 20th St., belonging to Joseph K. Bolivar 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 located in Ward 2deleted during Confirmation of Agenda  Action details Not available
ID 23-6602 1G. Resolution to Conduct HearingConsider adopting a Resolution to conduct a public hearing on August 8, 2023 in regards to the property located at 1122 N. 14th Ave., belonging to Kevin Neil & Steven Jenkins 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 located in Ward 2deleted during Confirmation of Agenda  Action details Not available
ID 23-6603 1H. Resolution to Conduct HearingConsider adopting a Resolution to conduct a public hearing on August 8, 2023 in regards to the property located at 1132 N. 14th Ave., belonging to Carol Jean Kimbrough 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 located in Ward 2adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 23-6604 1I. Resolution to Conduct HearingConsider adopting a Resolution to conduct a public hearing on August 8, 2023 in regards to the property located at 1137 N. 15th Ave., belonging to Edwin L. Nelson 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 located in Ward 2deleted during Confirmation of Agenda  Action details Not available
ID 23-6605 1J. Resolution to Conduct HearingConsider adopting a Resolution to conduct a public hearing on August 8, 2023 in regards to the property located at 1404 W. 12th St., belonging to Ernest G. Wells 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 located in Ward 2deleted during Confirmation of Agenda  Action details Not available
ID 23-6606 1K. Resolution to Conduct HearingConsider adopting a Resolution to conduct a public hearing on August 8, 2023 in regards to the property located at 2029 W. 10th St., belonging to Liu Properties Inc. 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 located in Ward 2deleted during Confirmation of Agenda  Action details Not available
ID 23-6607 1L. Resolution to Conduct HearingConsider adopting a Resolution to conduct a public hearing on August 8, 2023 in regards to the property located at 923 Jeffrey Dr., belonging to Arvinder Kaul 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 3adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 23-6608 1M. Resolution to Conduct HearingConsider adopting a Resolution to conduct a public hearing on August 8, 2023 in regards to the property located at 1309 33rd St., belonging to George M. Coughlin Jr. 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 located in Ward 3adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 23-6609 1N. Resolution to Conduct HearingConsider adopting a Resolution to conduct a public hearing on August 8, 2023 in regards to the property located at 2414 N. 5th Ave., belonging to Joseph R. Hodgson 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 located in Ward 3adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 23-6610 1O. Resolution to Conduct HearingConsider adopting a Resolution to conduct a public hearing on August 8, 2023 in regards to the property located at 2703 Old Bay Springs Rd., belonging to Albert A. Arnold Est % Janine A. Worline 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 located in Ward 3deleted during Confirmation of Agenda  Action details Not available
ID 23-6611 1P. Resolution to Conduct HearingConsider adopting a Resolution to conduct a public hearing on August 8, 2023 in regards to the property located at Lot E of 3334 Old Bay Springs Rd., belonging to Billy Turner 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 located in Ward 3deleted during Confirmation of Agenda  Action details Not available
ID 23-6612 1Q. Resolution to Conduct HearingConsider adopting a Resolution to conduct a public hearing on August 8, 2023 in regards to the property located at 207 W. 15th St., belonging to Longbeard Properties 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 located in Ward 4deleted during Confirmation of Agenda  Action details Not available
ID 23-6613 1R. Resolution to Conduct HearingConsider adopting a Resolution to conduct a public hearing on August 8, 2023 in regards to the property located at 1244 N. Meridian Ave., belonging to Tommy Lee Pruitt 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 located in Ward 4adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 23-6614 1S. Resolution to Conduct HearingConsider adopting a Resolution to conduct a public hearing on August 8, 2023 in regards to the property located at 1510 N. 1st Ave., belonging to Linda Ducksworth 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 located in Ward 4adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 23-6615 1T. Resolution to Conduct HearingConsider adopting a Resolution to conduct a public hearing on August 8, 2023 in regards to the property located at 1603 N. 5th Ave., belonging to Dorothy W. Thomas 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 located in Ward 4deleted during Confirmation of Agenda  Action details Not available
ID 23-6616 1U. Resolution to Conduct HearingConsider adopting a Resolution to conduct a public hearing on August 8, 2023 in regards to the property located at 1750 N. 1st Ave., belonging to MS District Council Inc. 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 located in Ward 4adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 23-6617 1V. Resolution to Conduct HearingConsider adopting a Resolution to conduct a public hearing on August 8, 2023 in regards to the property located at 108 E. 7th St., belonging to Beverly Whitten 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 located in Ward 5deleted during Confirmation of Agenda  Action details Not available
ID 23-6618 1W. Resolution to Conduct HearingConsider adopting a Resolution to conduct a public hearing on August 8, 2023 in regards to the property located at Lot E of 108 E 7th St.., belonging to Beverly Whitten 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 located in Ward 5deleted during Confirmation of Agenda  Action details Not available
ID 23-6619 1X. Resolution to Conduct HearingConsider adopting a Resolution to conduct a public hearing on August 8, 2023 in regards to the property located at 615 S 7th Ave., belonging to Patrice Lashune Turner 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 located in Ward 6adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 23-6620 1Y. Resolution to Conduct HearingConsider adopting a Resolution to conduct a public hearing on August 8, 2023 in regards to the property located at 831 S 7th Ave., belonging to Raven Haynes 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 located in Ward 6deleted during Confirmation of Agenda  Action details Not available
ID 23-6621 1Z. Resolution to Conduct HearingConsider adopting a Resolution to conduct a public hearing on August 8, 2023 in regards to the property located at 912 S 9th Ave., belonging to Chelsia Malone 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 located in Ward 6deleted during Confirmation of Agenda  Action details Not available
ID 23-6622 1AA. Resolution to Conduct HearingConsider adopting a Resolution to conduct a public hearing on August 8, 2023 in regards to the property located at 135 N. 15th Ave., belonging to Mark Brady 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 located in Ward 6deleted during Confirmation of Agenda  Action details Not available
ID 23-6623 1BB. Resolution to Conduct HearingConsider adopting a Resolution to conduct a public hearing on August 8, 2023 in regards to the property located at 2020 Airport Dr., belonging to Paula More’ T Bender 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 located in Ward 7deleted during Confirmation of Agenda  Action details Not available
ID 23-6624 1CC. Resolution to Conduct HearingConsider adopting a Resolution to conduct a public hearing on August 8, 2023 in regards to the property located at 2038 Airport Drive., belonging to Parker McCurley 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 located in Ward 7deleted during Confirmation of Agenda  Action details Not available
ID 23-6625 1DD. Resolution to Conduct HearingConsider adopting a Resolution to conduct a public hearing on August 8, 2023 in regards to a property located at 3611 Audubon Dr., belonging to Debra G & Randy Ed Williamson, 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 located in Ward 3adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 23-6626 1EE. Resolution to Conduct HearingConsider adopting a Resolution to conduct a public hearing on August 8, 2023 in regards to a property located at 1811 N. 1st Ave., belonging to Charles E. Larkin, 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 located in Ward 4adopted as amendedPass Action details Not available
ID 23-6628 1FF. Resolution to Conduct HearingConsider adopting a Resolution to conduct a public hearing on August 8, 2023 in regards to a property located at 746 E Elmo St., belonging to Lavon S. Evans Jr. Realty LLC, 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 located in Ward 4adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 23-6629 1GG. Resolution to Conduct HearingConsider adopting a Resolution to conduct a public hearing on August 8, 2023 in regards to a property located at 1025 N. 1st Ave., belonging to Gery Marcombe, 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 located in Ward 5adopted as amendedPass Action details Not available
ID 23-6586 1A. ResolutionConsider adopting a Resolution authorizing first renewal of a lease agreement between the City and Amtrak for a specified portion of the Laurel Train Station.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 23-6582 1B. ResolutionConsider adopting a Resolution approving a proposal for Engineering Services for Mississippi Municipality and County Water Infrastructure Grant for 3rd Avenue Improvements.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 23-6581 1C. ResolutionConsider adopting a Resolution approving a proposal for Engineering Services for Mississippi Municipality and County Water Infrastructure Grant for 15th Avenue Improvements.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 23-6583 1D. ResolutionConsider adopting a Resolution approving a proposal for Engineering Services for Mississippi Municipality and County Water Infrastructure Grant for Joe Wheeler Avenue Improvements.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 23-6639 1E. ResolutionConsider adopting a Resolution granting authority for Mayor Johnny Magee to sign the memorandum of agreement with the Mississippi Department of Transportation for the 12TH Street Corridor and Pedestrian Improvements Project.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 23-6632 1F. OrderConsider adopting an Order approving the recommendation and accepting the proposal offered by Clayton E. Johnson Insurance Service, Inc. for health insurance coverage with a five percent (5%) increase across the board (consisting of dependent, spouse, family, and retirees) through Blue Cross Blue Shield of MS and Unity Reincorporated Services, LLC for FY 2023-24.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 23-6594 1G. ResolutionConsider adopting a Resolution regarding a Critical Energy Infrastructure Information (CEII) Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure Agreement between the City and CenterPoint Energy.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 23-6588 1H. ResolutionConsider adopting a Resolution granting authority to initiate the U.S. DOT 2023 RAISE Grant.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 23-6593 1I. OrderConsider adopting an Order authorizing the Mayor and Administration to sign all documents related to the State appropriation for the Laurel Veterans’ Museum.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 23-6587 1J. OrderConsider adopting an Order approving a one-time disbursement of funds to the Laurel/Jones County Library from the FY 2023 Budget.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 23-6634 1K. OrderConsider adopting an Order authorizing a donation to the Summer Reading Program of the Laurel-Jones County Library.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 23-6630 1L. OrderConsider adopting an Order to approve revisions to the City of Laurel Organizational Chart regarding patrol positions at the Laurel Police Department.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 23-6631 1M. OrderConsider adopting an Order considering a grade reclassification for the position of Facilities Maintenance Supervisor from a Grade 15 to a Grade 17.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 23-6585 1N. OrdinanceConsider approving the First Reading of an Ordinance to grant a zoning change of property located at 703 N 11th Ave, from R-2, Medium Density Residential District, to C-2, General Commercial District, to Kinnon Speights, due to a change in the character of the neighborhood. Property is located in Ward 6.approved on first readingPass Action details Not available
ID 23-6589 1O. OrderConsider adopting an Order allowing the Laurel Fire Department to accept a donation of twenty-two (22) sets of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), two (2) calibration kits, and seven (7) multi gas detectors from MARAD Maritime Administration U.S. Department of Transportation DGO Warehouse Berth 3 Door 38 New Orleans, LA.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 23-6590 1P. OrderConsider adopting an Order approving hotel and meals expense to allow Chief Leo Brown to attend the mandatory Homeland Grant class for award acceptance in D’Iberville, MS August 29-30 2023.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 23-6633 1Q. OrderConsider adopting an Order approving the travel for the City Clerk/Finance Director to attend the Tennessee Association of Municipal Clerks and Recorders Institute in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 23-6636 1R. OrderConsider adopting an Order to approve certain budget amendments to FY 2023 budget.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 23-6638 1S.Howard Ind. Inc. Ad Valorem ExemptionResolutionConsider adopting a Resolution for ad valorem tax exemption for Howard’s Inc. This is replacing the order already approved on June 22, 2023.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 23-6635 1T. OrderConsider adopting an Order to approve lot cleaning assessments on the following properties: A. Cleaning of property assessed to Beverly Lang, at 1121 N. 16th Ave. Total assessed cost $135.00 Ward 2 B. Cleaning of property assessed to Robert Brown, at 812 Jeffery Dr. Total assessed cost $115.00 Ward 3 C. Cleaning of property assessed to Gery Marcombe, at 1025 N. 1st Ave. Total assessed cost $115.00 Ward 5 D. Cleaning of property assessed to Show Me Investments at, 1157 Capitol St. Total assessed cost $130.00 Ward 7 E. Cleaning of property assessed to Romas Revell McLain, at 2103 Center Ave. Total assessed cost $120.00 Ward 7 F. Cleaning of property assessed to Dee Nero LLC, at 2104 Palmer Ave. Total assessed cost $130.00 Ward 7adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 23-6637 1A. ResolutionConsider adopting a Resolution to approve the Claims Docket.adoptedPass Action details Not available