Meeting Details

Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 2/6/2024 5:30 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chambers
Published agenda: Agenda Agenda Published minutes: Minutes Minutes  
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ID 24-6991 1A. MinutesJanuary 18, 2024approvedPass Action details Not available
ID 24-6987 1A. PresentationConsider hearing a presentation proclaiming February 9, 2024 as Arbor Day in the City of Laurelpresented  Action details Not available
ID 24-6992 1B. PresentationConsider hearing a presentation by Roy Logan of Mississippi Department of Child Protective Services regarding an update on foster care needs.no action taken until further consideration  Action details Not available
ID 24-7002 1A. Order to Set HearingConsider adopting an Order to authorize a public hearing on February 20, 2024 and publication of Notice of Public Hearing regarding City of Laurel Police Department’s Fiscal Year 2023 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance (JAG) Grant).adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 24-7001 1A. ResolutionConsider adopting a Resolution declaring the intention of the Mayor and City Council of the City of Laurel, Mississippi, to issue tax increment financing bonds to finance the cost of installing and constructing certain improvements for Grandview Drive and related improvements, in accordance with Chapter 45 of Title 21, Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended, which Grandview Drive Development is a project eligible for tax increment financing according to said act; and that a public hearing be conducted at 9:00 February 20, 2024, in connection with the tax increment financing plan for said project; and for related purposes.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 24-7011 1B. ResolutionConsider adopting a Resolution of the Mayor and the City Council of the City of Laurel, Mississippi (“The City”), authorizing the employment of certain professionals in connection with the preparation of a tax increment financing plan, a development agreement, a Regional Economic Development Alliance Agreement, and related documents, and the issuance of tax increment financing bonds, of the City for the Hobbs Autoplex Project, to raise money for the purpose of providing funds for certain infrastructure improvements relating to the Hobbs Autoplex Project, and for related purposes.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 24-7013 1C. ResolutionConsider adopting a Resolution giving the administration authority to execute an amendment of the Professional Services Agreement for the 15th Avenue ARPA Utility and Roadway Improvements Project.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 24-7012 1D. ResolutionConsider adopting a Resolution giving the administration authority to execute the amendment of the subaward agreement for the 15th Avenue ARPA Utility and Roadway Improvements Project.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 24-7010 1E. ResolutionCONSIDER ADOPTING A RESOLUTION GIVING THE ADMINISTRATION AUTHORITY TO AWARD CONSTRUCTION OF THE 15TH AVENUE ARPA UTILITY AND ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 24-7016 1F. ResolutionConsider adopting a Resolution giving the administration authority to execute an amendment of the Professional Services Agreement for the Joe Wheeler Avenue ARPA Utility and Roadway Improvements Project.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 24-7015 1G. ResolutionConsider adopting a Resolution giving the administration authority to execute the amendment of the subaward agreement for the Joe Wheeler Avenue ARPA Utility and Roadway Improvements Project.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 24-7014 1H. ResolutionConsider adopting a Resolution giving the administration authority to award construction of the Joe Wheeler Avenue ARPA Utility and Roadway improvements Project.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 24-7008 1I. ResolutionCONSIDER ADOPTING A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ADMINISTRATION TO EXECUTE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT AND SUBMIT AN SRF DRINKING WATER FACILITIES PLAN TO MSDH FOR FY 2024-25 LOAN CONSIDERATION.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 24-7007 1J. ResolutionCONSIDER ADOPTING A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ADMINISTRATION TO EXECUTE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT AND SUBMIT AN SRF SEWER FACILITIES PLAN TO MDEQ FOR FY 2024-25 LOAN CONSIDERATION.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 24-7009 1K. ResolutionConsider adopting a Resolution granting authority to award construction of the Massey and Smyly WWTP Blower Improvements Project.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 24-6990 1L. OrderConsider adopting an Order approving an Interlocal Agreement with Jones County for collection of delinquent taxes.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 24-6989 1M. OrderConsider adopting an Order approving an Interlocal Agreement with Jones County for collection of ad valorem taxes.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 24-6994 1N. OrderConsider adopting an Order authorizing renewal of a maintenance services agreement for City generators,adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 24-6993 1O. OrderConsider adopting an Order approving a one-time disbursement of funds for emergency elevator repairs at the Laurel/Jones County Library from the Fiscal Year 2024 Budget.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 24-7000 1P. OrderConsider adopting an Order regarding the appointment of Jim Rasberry to the Laurel Tourism Committee.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 24-7003 1Q. ResolutionConsider adopting a Resolution authorizing application by the City of Laurel to the Lowe’s Hometown Grant.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 24-6999 1R. OrdinanceConsider approving the First Reading of an Ordinance to grant a zoning change of property located at 2106 Sandy Lane, from R-1, Low Density Residential District, to C-3, Heavy Commercial District, to Brian Kenney, due to a change in the character of the neighborhood. Property is located in Ward 2.approved on first readingPass Action details Not available
ID 24-6995 1S. OrdinanceConsider approving the Second Reading of an Ordinance to close the alley between Short 7th Ave and North 6th Ave, off Sawmill Rd running north about 162 feet.approved on second readingPass Action details Not available
ID 24-6997 1T. OrderConsider adopting an Order to grant a one-year renewal to Hugh Stancill, which was approved via Planning Commission, to allow permission to operate bed and breakfast at 705 North 5th Ave, while residing at 711 North 5th Ave. This property is located in Ward 5 and currently zoned R-1, Low Density Residential District. Special exception was first granted in 2019.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 24-6998 1U. OrderConsider adopting an Order to grant a one-year special exception to Sanad Saeed, to allow permission to operate a convenience store with the sale of beer at 1107 North 1st Avenue. This property is located in Ward 5 and currently zoned I-1, Restricted Industrial District.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 24-6996 1V. OrderConsider adopting an Order to grant a one-year renewal of a special exception to Arnisha Dean, which was approved via Planning Commission, to allow permission to operate a convenience store with the sale of beer at 1538 North 1st Avenue. This property is located in Ward 4 and currently zoned C-1, Restricted Commercial District. Special Exception was first granted in 2022.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 24-7005 1W. OrderConsider adopting an Order to approve out-of-state travel for Program Director, Kristi Howard and Accountant, Kristal Jones to attend the AmeriCorps 2024 National Service Training Conference in Minneapolis, MN to be held April 24-26, 2024.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 24-6988 1X. OrderConsider adopting an Order approving travel, meals, registration and hotel expenses for the elected officials and clerks to attend the Mississippi Municipal League Annual Summer Conference in Biloxi, MS on June 22-27, 2024.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 24-7004 1Y. OrderConsider adopting an Order to approve certain budget amendments to FY 2024 budget.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 24-7017 1Z. ResolutionConsider adopting A Resolution Confirming the Authorization of Certain Employees of the Inspection Department to Determine Property to be in State of Uncleanliness, Notify Owners and Authorize Clearing of Property, Pursuant to Mississippi Code Ann. 21-19-11(2).adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 24-7018 1AA. OrderConsider adopting an Order reappointing Keith Ridgeway to the Board of Trustees of the Laurel Municipal Separate School District.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 24-7006 1A. ResolutionConsider adopting a Resolution to approve the Claims Docket.adoptedPass Action details Not available