Meeting Details

Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 6/18/2024 9:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chambers
Published agenda: Agenda Agenda Published minutes: Minutes Minutes  
Agenda packet: Not available
Meeting video:  
Attachments:
File #Ver.Agenda #NameTypeTitleActionResultAction DetailsVideo
ID 24-7245 1A. MinutesJune 4, 2024approvedPass Action details Not available
ID 24-7239 1A. PresentationMonthly Report of Privilege Taxes for May 2024.presented  Action details Not available
ID 24-7251 1A. ResolutionConsider adopting a RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE SALE AND AWARD OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 2024, OF THE CITY OF LAUREL, MISSISSIPPI, TO BE DATED THE DATE OF DELIVERY THEREOF, IN THE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF THREE MILLION ONE HUNDRED FIFTEEN THOUSAND DOLLARS ($3,115,000).adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 24-7252 1B. ResolutionConsider adopting a RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF LAUREL, MISSISSIPPI (“COMMUNITY”) AUTHORIZING, APPROVING AND DIRECTING THE KROGER OPIOID SETTLEMENT FOR FINALIZATION AND AWARD OF DAMAGESadoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 24-7250 1C. ResolutionConsider adopting a Resolution granting the administration authority to execute Amendment No. 1 for additional services related to the Central Avenue Phase II - Roadway and Pedestrian Improvements Project.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 24-7244 1D. ResolutionConsider adopting a Resolution giving the administration authority to approve Summary Change Order No. 1 and accept Close-out Documents for the 2023 Citywide Paving Project.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 24-7254 1E. ResolutionConsider adopting A Resolution Authorizing Execution of the Memorandum of Agreement for the West Drive Roadway and Utilities Improvements Project.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 24-7255 1F. ResolutionConsider adopting a Resolution to declare City ROW real estate that is a portion of 830 North 9th Avenue as Surplus Property; and to approve advertisement for bids on Surplus Property.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 24-7259 1G. ResolutionConsider adopting a Resolution of the Mayor and City Council of the City of Laurel, Mississippi, determining the necessity for and invoking the authority granted to Municipalities by the Legislature with respect to tax increment financing as set forth in Section 21-45-1 ET Seq., Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended; determining that the Tax Increment Financing Plan for Grandview Drive, City of Laurel, Mississippi, January 2024, as amended and restated June 2024, proposes a project that is eligible for tax increment financing under the laws of the State of Mississippi; that a public hearing be conducted on July 02, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. in connection with said amended and restated TIF Plan, and for related purposes.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 24-7257 1H. ResolutionConsider adopting a Resolution Authorizing Application for a Mississippi Home Corporation FY2024 HOME Grant for Homeowner Rehabilitation/Reconstruction.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 24-7258 1I. ResolutionConsider adopting a Resolution Authorizing Publication of Requests for Qualifications for Professional Grant Administration Services for the Mississippi Home Corporation FY2024 HOME Grant for Homeowner Rehabilitation/ReconstructionadoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 24-7260 1J. ResolutionConsider adopting a Resolution Authorizing Publication of a Notice of Public Hearing at 10 AM on July 9, 2024, Regarding the City of Laurel’s Application to Mississippi Home Corporation for FY2024 HOME Grant for Homeowner Rehabilitation/ReconstructionadoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 24-7246 1K. OrderConsider adopting an Order approving Holt & Associates to conduct the audit for the Fiscal Year ending September 30, 2024 and authorize the Council President to sign the engagement letter on behalf of the City Council.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 24-7240 1L.LPD PARTICIPATION IN A FUND RAISER WITH HOMETOWN PUBLISHINGOrderConsider adopting an Order request that the Laurel Police Department be allowed to participate in a fund raiser with Hometown Publications Inc. to sell calendars and accept a rebate check. Funds will be placed in the Donations account 001-000-109-6 for the purchase of public relations materials.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 24-7253 1M.ACCEPT DONATIONS FOR NATIONAL NIGHT OUTOrderConsider adopting an Order request that the Laurel Police Department be allowed to accept donations for the National Night Out on October 1, 2024. Funds will be placed in the Police Department’s Donations account 001-00-109-6.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 24-7256 1N. OrderConsider adopting an Order recognizing July 5, 2024 as a paid holiday for all full time City of Laurel employees, just as Governor Tate Reeves has proclaimed this date a legal holiday for state employeesadoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 24-7241 1O.THE (MSCASA) MISSISSIPPI COALITION AGAINST SEXUAL ASSAULT ON JULY 18-19, 2024 IN BILOXI, MS.OrderConsider adopting an Order request that Melicia Cooper be allowed to attend a training offered by the (MSCASA) Mississippi Coalition Against Sexual Assault. No money will be taken from the General Fund.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 24-7242 1P.2024 ANNUAL (NOVA) NATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR VICTIM ASSISTANCE TRAINING EVENTOrderConsider adopting an Order request that Melicia Cooper be allowed to attend the 2024 Annual (NOVA) National Organizational for Victim Assistance Training Event on July 29-Aug1, 2024 in Washington, DC at an estimated cost of $2,994.74. Funds will be taken from the Police Department Travel account #121-200-610-0.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 24-7236 1Q.Order to approve travel to the 2024 DYB World Series for bid presentation.OrderConsider adopting an Order approving travel for the Parks & Recreation Director, Elvin Ulmer and Recreation Superintendent, Tim Barksdale, to attend the 2024 Diamond Youth Division 1 World Series in Bossier City, LA; July 31 - August 7, 2024 to present a bid presentation for the 2026 Diamond Youth Baseball World Series.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 24-7237 1R. OrderConsider adopting an Order approving meals, registration, and hotel expenses for the Superintendent of Inspection (Sandra Hadley), and field inspectors (Talana Fagan and Shikinia Kennedy-Ward) to attend the 2024 Mississippi Association of Code Enforcement Conference in Biloxi, MS on August 13-16, 2024 at an estimated cost of $2,180.00 and shall be paid from Inspection Department Travel, Job Training, and Meals Account (001-280-610.0).adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 24-7247 1S. ResolutionConsider adopting a Resolution to approve Semi-Annual Bids for FY 2024 effective July 01, 2024 - December 31, 2024.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 24-7243 1T. OrderConsider adopting an Order to approve lot cleaning assessments on the following properties: A. Cleaning of property assessed to Christy & Perry Buxton, at 913 S. 14th Ave. Total assessed cost $90.00 Ward 1 B. Cleaning of property assessed to Rebecca Stump & Jayne M. Jordan, at 2732 Carter Ave. Total assessed cost $90.00 Ward 3 C. Cleaning of property assessed to Longbeard Properties LLC, at 207 W. 15th St. Total assessed cost $90.00 Ward 4 D. Cleaning of property assessed to Robert E. Howorth % Karen D. Howorth, at 2829 N. 5th Ave. Total assessed cost $130.00 Ward 4 E. Cleaning of property assessed to Long Land Investments Inc., at 118 W. Kingston St. Total assessed cost $105.00 Ward 5 F. Cleaning of property assessed to Dina Khandalavla, at 130 W. Kingston St. Total assessed cost $130.00 Ward 5 G. Cleaning of property assessed to Sam Carriere Est % John Carriere, at 207 Masonite Dr. Total assessed cost $130.00 Ward 5 H. Cleaning of property assessed to Joan Ainsworth, at 608 E 10th St. Total assessed cost $105.00 Ward 5 I. Cleaning of property assessed to Fredrick Gowdy, at 1138 AadoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 24-7230 1U. OrderConsider adopting Order approving application of Amick Farms LLC Processing Plant for Ad Valorem Tax Exemption.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 24-7231 1V. OrderConsider adopting Order approving application of Amick Farms LLC Hatchery and Mill for Ad Valorem Tax Exemption.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 24-7232 1W. OrderConsider adopting Order approving application of Laurel Machine & Foundry Co. Downtown Shop for an Ad Valorem Tax Exemption.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 24-7233 1X. OrderConsider adopting Order approving application of Laurel Machine & Foundry Co. Machine Shop- Mill for an initial Ad Valorem Tax Exemption.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 24-7234 1Y. OrderConsider adopting Order approving application of Dunn Roadbuilders, LLC. for an Ad Valorem Tax Exemption.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 24-7235 1Z. OrderConsider adopting Order approving application of Howard Industries, Inc. Transformer Division for an Ad Valorem Tax Exemption.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 24-7248 1A. OrderConsider adopting an Order to ratify approval of notice of July 9, 2024 for a Historic Commission public hearing meeting.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 24-7249 1B. OrderConsider adopting an Order to ratify approval of notice of July 11, 2024 for a Planning & Zoning Commission public hearing meeting.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 24-7261 1C. ResolutionConsider adopting a Resolution to approve the Claims Docket.adoptedPass Action details Not available