Meeting Details

Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 6/6/2023 5:30 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chambers
Published agenda: Agenda Agenda Published minutes: Minutes Minutes  
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ID 23-6442 1A. MinutesMay 16, 2023approvedPass Action details Not available
ID 23-6448 1A. PresentationConsider adopting a Resolution recognizing City Clerk Mary Ann Hess on being sworn-in as the 2023-2024 President of the International Institute of Municipal Clerks.presented  Action details Not available
ID 23-6473 1B. PresentationConsider hearing a presentation on transportation issues from Christy Sammon, State Director of Go Rail, a nonprofit that advocates for freight rail throughout the United Statesdeleted during Confirmation of Agenda  Action details Not available
ID 23-6475 1C. PresentationRecognition and Presentations of scholarships for Ward 1.presented  Action details Not available
ID 23-6454 1A. Order to Set HearingConsider adopting an Order to set a date of July 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 so as to be a menace to the public health and safety of the community: A. Pamela Taylor, dilapidated structure at 911 S 14th Ave. PPIN 14448, Ward 1 B. Shah Lance Dewayne Shaw, appurtenant structure at Lot S of 114 S 17th Ave. PPIN 9189, Ward 1 C. Magnolia Properties Housing LLC, dilapidated structure at 1015 N 10th Ave. PPIN 30892, Ward 2 D. Ronald Poole, unclean/unkempt property at 317 W 17th St. PPIN 9658, Ward 4 E. John W (LE) Johnson REM: Ruby Dean Booth, unclean/unkempt property at 803 E 12th St. PPIN 9578, Ward 4 F. Detlef Redzepovic, unclean/unkempt property at 1526 N 1st Ave. PPIN 8080 Ward 4 G. Terry Tolar, unclean/unkempt property at 1536 Lindsey Ave. PPIN 8056, Ward 4 H. Lee Andrew Hailes, dilapidated structure at 1858 Lindsey Ave. PPIN 10402, Ward 4 I. William Carmicheal, unclean/unkempt property at 520 Chantilly St. PPIN 12718, Ward 5 J. Stacy Phillip Pitts, uncadoptedPass Action details Not available
23-6459 1A. Resolution to Conduct HearingConsider adopting a Resolution to conduct a public hearing on June 6, 2023 in regards to a property located at 911 Martin Luther King Ave., belonging to Johnny McDonald, 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 5adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 23-6460 1B. Resolution to Conduct HearingConsider adopting a Resolution to conduct a public hearing on June 6, 2023 in regards to a property located at 823 N 8th Ave., belonging to Three Rose 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 community. Property is located in Ward 6adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 23-6461 1C. Resolution to Conduct HearingConsider adopting a Resolution to conduct a public hearing on June 6, 2023 in regards to a property located at 824 N 8th Ave., belonging to Theodore Smith, 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 6deleted during Confirmation of Agenda  Action details Not available
ID 23-6462 1D. Resolution to Conduct HearingConsider adopting a Resolution to conduct a public hearing on June 6, 2023 in regards to a property located at 831 N. 8th Ave., belonging to Marcella Investment Group 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 6deleted during Confirmation of Agenda  Action details Not available
ID 23-6464 1E. Resolution to Conduct HearingConsider adopting a Resolution to conduct a public hearing on June 6, 2023 in regards to a property located at 835 S 6th Ave., belonging to Foxtrot 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 located in Ward 6adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 23-6465 1F. Resolution to Conduct HearingConsider adopting a Resolution to conduct a public hearing on June 6, 2023 in regards to a property located at 844 N 8th Ave., belonging to Pamela Ann Allen, 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 23-6466 1G. Resolution to Conduct HearingConsider adopting a Resolution to conduct a public hearing on June 6, 2023 in regards to a property located at 270 Burnt Bridge Rd., belonging to James Blackledge, 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 7adopted as amendedPass Action details Not available
ID 23-6467 1H. Resolution to Conduct HearingConsider adopting a Resolution to conduct a public hearing on June 6, 2023 in regards to a property located at 1005 Pierce St., belonging to John Bernerd & Debra Ringgold, to determine whether or not the property 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 7adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 23-6468 1I. Resolution to Conduct HearingConsider adopting a Resolution to conduct a public hearing on June 6, 2023 in regards to a property located at 1031 Pierce St., belonging to John Bernerd & Debra Ringgold, 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 7adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 23-6469 1J. Resolution to Conduct HearingConsider adopting a Resolution to conduct a public hearing on June 6, 2023 in regards to a property located at 1502 George St., belonging to Grady Nathan Jones, 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 7adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 23-6470 1K. Resolution to Conduct HearingConsider adopting a Resolution to conduct a public hearing on June 6, 2023 in regards to a property located at Lot North of 2134 Queensburg Ave., belonging to Angelio S Hughes, to determine whether or not the property is in a state of uncleanliness so as to be a menace to the public health and safety of the community. Property is located in Ward 7deleted during Confirmation of Agenda  Action details Not available
ID 23-6439 1A. ResolutionConsider adopting a Resolution regarding advertising RFPs for engineering services for MDEQ Mississippi Municipality and County Water Infrastructure grant for Joe Wheeler Avenue Improvements.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 23-6438 1B. ResolutionConsider adopting a Resolution regarding advertising RFPs for engineering services for MDEQ Mississippi Municipality and County Water Infrastructure grant for 15th Avenue Improvements.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 23-6437 1C. ResolutionConsider adopting a Resolution regarding advertising RFPs for engineering services for MDEQ Mississippi Municipality and County Water Infrastructure grant for 3rd Ave Improvements.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 23-6474 1D. ResolutionConsider adopting a Resolution regarding project activation request for the 12th Street Corridor and Pedestrian Improvements Project.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 23-6471 1E.LPD PARTICIPATION IN FUNDRAISER WITH HOMETOWN PUBLISHING, INC.OrderConsider adopting an Order request for the Laurel Police Department be allowed to participate in a fund raiser with Hometown Publishing, Inc. to sell calendars and accept a rebate check. Funds will be placed in the Donations account 001-000-109-6.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 23-6441 1F. OrdinanceConsider approving the Second Reading of an Ordinance to close portion of a street known as “W 4th Street”.approved on second readingPass Action details Not available
ID 23-6440 1G. OrderConsider adopting an Order to grant a variance from Section 414.02.19 of the Zoning Ordinance to Jagdeo Singh. Variance is sought for operation of four short-term rental units on first floor (in the rear of building) of 410 Central Ave, Laurel, MS 39440.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 23-6450 1H. OrderConsider adopting an Order authorizing acceptance of low bid on hydraulic sewer/drain cleaner for the City of Laurel Sewer Department.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 23-6444 1I. OrderConsider adopting an Order authorizing the Administration to Sell City-Owned Surplus Property located on Bear Pen Creek Road by Appraised Fair Market Price.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 23-6435 1J. ResolutionConsider adopting a Resolution regarding the appointment of 2023 voting delegates for the City of Laurel during the 2023 Annual Conference of the Mississippi Municipal League.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 23-6445 1K. ResolutionConsider adopting a Resolution Confirming the Re-Appointment of Mr. Lee Donaldson to the Board of Commissioners of the South Mississippi FairgroundsadoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 23-6449 1L. OrderConsider adopting an Order concerning the re-appointment of members to the City Planning Commission.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 23-6446 1M. OrderConsider adopting an Order approving the travel for the City Clerk to attend the IIMC Budget/Executive Committee Meeting in Rancho Cucamonga, California on September 7-10, 2023.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 23-6447 1N. OrderConsider adopting an Order approving the travel for the City Clerk to attend the IIMC Mid-Year Board Meeting/IIMC Foundation Board Meeting in Orlando, Florida on November 9-13, 2023.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 23-6456 1O. OrderConsider adopting an Order approving registration, meals and hotel expenses for the Superintendent of Inspection (Sandra Hadley) and Field Inspector (Talana Fagan) to attend the Mississippi Association of Code Enforcement Educational Conference in Biloxi, MS on August 16-18, 2023 with an estimated cost of $1,792 and shall be paid from Inspection Department Travel, and Job Training, Meals Account (001-280-610.0).adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 23-6453 1P. OrderConsider adopting an Order to approve certain budget amendments to FY 2023 budget.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 23-6457 1Q.CBDG TAX EXEMPTION ZEKE LLC 439 N MAGNOLIA STOrderConsider adopting an Order for approving a Central Business District application for tax exemption on value for Zeke LLC @ 439 N Magnolia St.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 23-6458 1R.Approving a CBDG App for Spacebox Laurel QOZB LLC @23 Mason STOrderConsider adopting an Order for approving a Central Business District Application for tax exemption on true value of improvements for Tillery Rentals LLC- Pine Burr Apartments @ 923 Sawmill Rd.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 23-6463 1S.Approving a CBDG exemption for Spacebox LLCOrderConsider adopting an Order for approving a Central Business District Application for tax exemption on true value of improvements for Spacebox Laurel QOZB LLC @ 23 Mason St.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 23-6455 1T. OrderConsider adopting an Order to approve lot cleanings for the following properties: A. Cleaning of property assessed to Madeline Mitchell (LE), at, 604 W 26th St. Total assessed cost $115.00 Ward 3 B. Cleaning of property assessed to Wilsie L Friend at 705 Tower Drive Total assessed cost $130.00 Ward 3 C. Cleaning of property assessed to Rebecca Stump & Jayne Jordan at, 2732 Carter Ave. Total assessed cost $130.00 Ward 3 D. Cleaning of property assessed to Ann McDonald Est % Omeria Scott at, 855 E 18th St. Total assessed cost $155.00 Ward 4 E. Cleaning of property assessed to Betty Vreeland at, 214 N Pine St. Total assessed cost $130.00 Ward 5adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 23-6472 1A. ResolutionConsider adopting a Resolution to approve the Claims Docket.adoptedPass Action details Not available