Meeting Details

Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 11/7/2023 5:30 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chambers
Published agenda: Agenda Agenda Published minutes: Minutes Minutes  
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ID 23-6839 1A. MinutesOctober 17, 2023approvedPass Action details Not available
ID 23-6841 1A. Order to Set HearingConsider adopting an Order to set a date of December 5, 2023 to conduct a public hearing in regard to the properties listed to determine whether or not these properties are in such a state of dilapidation, being overgrown, or unsecured so as to be a menace to the public health and safety of the community: A. Becky Rahaim Rambin, overgrown property at 125 S. 18th Ave. PPIN 9191 W1 B. Pete Kelly, overgrown property at 204 N. 17th Ave, PPIN 9179 W1 C. Martin Miss Investment Inc., overgrown property at W. of 526 N. 12th Ave. PPIN 9542 W6 D. Parker Diversified LLC, overgrown property at 2101 N. 6th Ave. PPIN 11718 W3 E. W K Walker Est % Edward K Walker, overgrown property at Lot S. of 2009 N. 5th Ave. PPIN 5363 W4 F. Ruby Davidson Jones, overgrown property at 1811 Martin Luther King Ave. PPIN 10881 W4 G. Detlef Redzepovic, unsecured residence at 1526 N. 1st Ave. PPIN 8079 W4 H. Steven C. Wall, dilapidated commercial structure at 119 N. Maple St. PPIN 11031 W5 I. Chalmas Lee Donald, dilapidated structure at 831 S. 6th Ave. PPIN 12787 W 6 J. Foxtrot LLC, dilapidated structure at 835 S. 6thadoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 23-6847 1A. Resolution to Conduct HearingConsider adopting a Resolution to conduct a public hearing on November 7, 2023 in regards to the property located at 10 Wansley Rd., belonging to Johnny McGill to determine whether or not the property is in such an overgrown state so as to be a menace to the public health and safety of the community. Property is located in Ward 2adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 23-6848 1B. Resolution to Conduct HearingConsider adopting a Resolution to conduct a public hearing on November 7, 2023 in regards to the property located at 611 Garden Dr., belonging to Eleanor Fletcher Silver to determine whether or not the property is in such an overgrown state (bushes/shrubbery) 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 23-6849 1C. Resolution to Conduct HearingConsider adopting a Resolution to conduct a public hearing on November 7, 2023 in regards to the property located at 1417 N. 1st Ave., belonging to Elizangela Dos Santos C Mahimtura to determine whether or not the property containing a dead, leaning or diseased tree is in such a state so as to be a menace to the public health and safety of the community. Property is located in Ward 4adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 23-6850 1D. Resolution to Conduct HearingConsider adopting a Resolution to conduct a public hearing on November 7, 2023 in regards to the property located at 2009 N. 5th Ave., belonging to James Monroe King to determine whether or not the property is in such an overgrown state so as to be a menace to the public health and safety of the community. Property is located in Ward 4deleted during Confirmation of Agenda  Action details Not available
ID 23-6851 1E. Resolution to Conduct HearingConsider adopting a Resolution to conduct a public hearing on November 7, 2023 in regards to the property located at 101 Bay St., belonging to Dap Cor to determine whether or not the property is overgrown and contains a dead, leaning or diseased tree is in such a state 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 23-6852 1F. Resolution to Conduct HearingConsider adopting a Resolution to conduct a public hearing on November 7, 2023 in regards to the property located at 135 Custom Ave., belonging to JC Conner to determine whether or not the property is in such an overgrown state 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 23-6853 1G. Resolution to Conduct HearingConsider adopting a Resolution to conduct a public hearing on November 7, 2023 in regards to the property located at 225 N. Maple St., belonging to Harvey O Lang % Julia Ann Evans to determine whether or not the property is in such an overgrown state 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 23-6854 1H. Resolution to Conduct HearingConsider adopting a Resolution to conduct a public hearing on November 7, 2023 in regards to the property located at 508 Chantilly St., belonging to J H D Rental LLC to determine whether or not the property containing a dead, leaning or diseased tree is in such a state 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 23-6855 1I. Resolution to Conduct HearingConsider adopting a Resolution to conduct a public hearing on November 7, 2023 in regards to the property located at 520 Chantilly St., belonging to William Carmichael to determine whether or not the property containing a dead, leaning or diseased tree is in such a state 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 23-6856 1J. Resolution to Conduct HearingConsider adopting a Resolution to conduct a public hearing on November 7, 2023 in regards to the property located at 608 E. 10th St., belonging to Joan Ainsworth to determine whether or not the property is in such an overgrown state 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 23-6857 1K. Resolution to Conduct HearingConsider adopting a Resolution to conduct a public hearing on November 7, 2023 in regards to the property located at 609 Masonite Dr., belonging to Gwendolyn Hutton Lee to determine whether or not the property is in such an overgrown state so as to be a menace to the public health and safety of the community. Property is located in Ward 5.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 23-6858 1L. Resolution to Conduct HearingConsider adopting a Resolution to conduct a public hearing on November 7, 2023 in regards to the property located at 937 Mississippi Ave., belonging to Linda G. Shelby to determine whether or not the property is in such an overgrown state 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 23-6859 1M. Resolution to Conduct HearingConsider adopting a Resolution to conduct a public hearing on November 7, 2023 in regards to the property located at Lot W. of 447 E. Oak St., belonging to Daisy Franklin Et Al to determine whether or not the property is in such an overgrown state 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 23-6860 1N. Resolution to Conduct HearingConsider adopting a Resolution to conduct a public hearing on November 7, 2023 in regards to the property located at 721 S Magnolia St., belonging to Knight W H Jr. 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 6adopted as amendedPass Action details Not available
ID 23-6861 1O. Resolution to Conduct HearingConsider adopting a Resolution to conduct a public hearing on November 7, 2023 in regards to the property located at 1121 N. 8th Ave., belonging to Brannon Robert & Veronica 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 5adopted as amendedPass Action details Not available
ID 23-6862 1P. Resolution to Conduct HearingConsider adopting a Resolution to conduct a public hearing on November 7, 2023 in regards to the property located at 1413 W. 10th St.(1014 N. 14th Ave., belonging to S Lavon 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 is located in Ward 2.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 23-6863 1Q. Resolution to Conduct HearingConsider adopting a Resolution to conduct a public hearing on November 7, 2023 in regards to the property located at 1413 W. 10th St.(1016 N. 14th Ave.) belonging to S Lavon Evans Jr Realty LLC to determine whether or not the property is in such a dilapidated state so as to be a menace to the public health and safety of the community. Property is located in Ward 2adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 23-6864 1R. Resolution to Conduct HearingConsider adopting a Resolution to conduct a public hearing on November 7, 2023 in regards to the property located at 2033 Ellisville Blvd., belonging to Welborn James D. & Joanne Marie 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 5adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 23-6831 1A. Order to Grant HearingConsider adopting an Order to grant an appeal hearing to David Lopez in regards to his request that was denied by the Planning Commission to grant a one year special exception renewal of his property located at 989 S 13th Ave, to operate a tire and mechanic shop. Property is located in Ward 7.failed due to lack of a motion  Action details Not available
ID 23-6845 1A. ResolutionConsider adopting a Resolution engaging Holt & Associates to prepare the annual audit and Single Audit for the City of Laurel. The period would be from October 1, 2022 through September 30, 2023.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 23-6830 1B. OrderConsider adopting an Order authorizing Mayor Johnny Magee to sign a contract with Compass Media for a digital marketing campaign as part of the City’s tourism initiative.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 23-6838 1C. OrderConsider adopting an Order authorizing the City of Laurel to utilize tourism funds to reimburse the Economic Development Authority of Jones County for lease of a billboard to promote tourism in Laurel.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 23-6867 1D. ResolutionConsider adopting a Resolution granting authority to close out the Martin Luther King Utility and Roadway Improvements project.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 23-6846 1E. ResolutionConsider adopting a Resolution authorizing the Mayor to Sign the Request For Cash and the Reporting Worksheet Under the State of Mississippi CDBG Program Project Number 1138-22-228-PF-01 and make the requested payment of invoices related to Application #2.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 23-6869 1F. OrderConsider adopting an Order authorizing 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 #3) and make the requested payment of the invoice received from the Laurel Housing Authority.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 23-6836 1G. OrdinanceConsider approving the First Reading of an Ordinance to grant a zoning change for 5 acres of 10 of property located on Parcel No. 135d-29-17-002.02 PPIN No. 32976 from I-2, Light Industrial District to R-2, Medium Density Residential District, to SSCS Enterprises LLC (Scott Stephens), due to a change in the character of the neighborhood. Property is located in Ward 4.approved on first readingPass Action details Not available
ID 23-6842 1H. OrdinanceConsider hearing the First Reading of an Ordinance Amending 8-16 of the City of Laurel, Mississippi Code of Ordinances to Establish the Boundaries of the Council Wards to Reflect Voter Redistricting Plan for the City of Laurel, Mississippi Following the Enlargement of the City’s Boundaries Due to Annexation of 0.3 Square Miles on Highway 84 Westapproved on first readingPass Action details Not available
ID 23-6835 1I. OrdinanceConsider approving the First Reading of an Ordinance to assign zoning classification for newly annexed property in the Calhoun area that hasn’t been officially zoned. Property is located in Ward 1.approved on first readingPass Action details Not available
ID 23-6865 1J. OrderConsider adopting an Order allowing the Laurel Fire Department to accept three checks from various vendors.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 23-6837 1K. OrderConsider adopting an Order to grant a one-year of a special exception to Jennifer Lapan, to allow “rental of four guest rooms at bed and breakfast facility” at 515 W 8th St. This property is zoned R-1, Low Density Residential District and located in Ward 6 .adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 23-6832 1L. OrderConsider adopting an Order to grant a one-year renewal of a special exception to Peggy Schneider, which was approved via Planning Commission, to allow “hosting of small events, with no food preparation, and operation of bed and breakfast with three bedrooms” at 706 N 5th Ave. This property is located in Ward 5 and currently zoned R-1, Low Density Residential District. Special Exception was first granted March 8, 2012.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 23-6833 1M. OrderConsider adopting an Order to grant a one-year renewal of a special exception to Stephen Clairmont, which was approved via Planning Commission, to allow “wholesale/distribution and manufacturing of gifts” at 452 Front St. This property is located in Ward 5 and currently zoned C-4, Central Business Commercial District. Special Exception was first granted April 17, 2017.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 23-6843 1N.A FINAL RESOLUTION FOR AD VALOREM EXEMPTION FOR AMICK FARMS HATCHERY & MILLResolutionConsider adopting A FINAL RESOLUTION FOR AD VALOREM TAX EXEMPTION FOR AMICK FARMS HATCHERY AND MILL.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 23-6840 1O.FINAL TAX EXEMPTION FOR AMICK PROCESSING PLANTResolutionConsider adopting A FINAL RESOLUTION FOR AD VALOREM TAX EXEMPTION FOR AMICK FARMS PROCESSING PLANTadoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 23-6844 1P. OrderConsider adopting an Order to approve lot cleaning assessments on the following properties: A. Cleaning of property assessed to VW Properties at 1130 N. 14th Ave. Total assessed cost $115.00 Ward 2 B. Cleaning of property assessed to Madeline Mitchell (LE) at 604 W. 26th St. Total assessed cost $140.00 Ward 3 C. Cleaning of property assessed to Debra Williamson at 3611 Audubon Dr. Total assessed cost $115.00 Ward 3 D. Cleaning of property assessed to James C. Martz at 4104 University Ave. Total assessed cost $140.00 Ward 3 E. Cleaning of property assessed to Federal National Mortgage Assoc. at 4208 University Ave. Total assessed cost $140.00 Ward 3 F. Cleaning of property assessed to Dorothy Kay Garcia at 3428 University Ave. Total assessed cost $140.00 Ward 3 G. Cleaning of property assessed to Tommy Lee Pruitt at 1244 Meridian Ave. Total assessed cost $145.00 Ward 4 H. Cleaning of property assessed to Linda M. Duckworth at 1510 N. 1st Ave. Total assessed cost $130.00 Ward 4 I. Cleaning of property assessed to Avatar LLC at 1627 Susie B. Ruffin. Total assessed cost $ 115adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 23-6875 1Q. ResolutionConsider adopting a Resolution of the Mayor and the City Council of the City of Laurel, Mississippi, evidencing the intent to consider and adopt a Tax Increment Financing Plan as set forth in the Tax Increment Financing Act, Sections 21-45-1 et.seq., Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended, in connection with certain commercial development in the City, and the intent to issue Tax Increment Financing Bonds in connection with development and redevelopment in the City, and for related purposes.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 23-6868 1A. ResolutionConsider adopting a Resolution to approve the Claims Docket.adoptedPass Action details Not available