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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 5/6/2025 5:30 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chambers
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ID 25-7729 1A. MinutesApril 22, 2025approvedPass Action details Not available
ID 25-7727 1A. PresentationPresentation from Becky Stewart, Executive Director of the Domestic Abuse Family Shelter, on the program and activities of the DAFS agency.presented  Action details Not available
ID 25-7736 1B. PresentationPresentation from West Jones High School Senior Jayden Olson regarding the establishing of a Laurel Mayor’s Youth Council .presented  Action details Not available
ID 25-7750 1C. PresentationPresentation from Mayor Johnny Magee on the State of the City for 2024.deleted during Confirmation of Agenda  Action details Not available
ID 25-7742 1A. Order to Set HearingConsider adopting an Order to set a date of June 3, 2025 to conduct a public hearing in regards to the property listed to determine whether or not the property is in such a state of dilapidation so as to be a menace to the public health of the community: A. Carolyn McNeil (LE) REM: Karen Ann Bell Et Al, dead or diseased tree at 1633 N. 4th Ave. PPIN 9672 W4 B. Jerry L. Graham & Marilyn D. Graham, dead and diseased tree at 320 W. 17th St. PPIN 9671 W4 C. S. Lavon Evans Jr. Realty LLC, dilapidated residence at 507 Masonite Dr. PPIN 14264 W5 D. Aston & Eldridge LLC, dilapidated residence at 1224 Simmons St. PPIN 13152 W7 E. Tony Mosley, dilapidated residence at 2116 Queensburg Ave. PPIN 13304 W7adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 25-7743 1A. Resolution to Conduct HearingConsider adopting a Resolution to conduct a public hearing on May 6, 2025 in regards to the property located at 316 W. 21st St. belonging to Robert L. Smith 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 4.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 25-7745 1B. Resolution to Conduct HearingConsider adopting a Resolution to conduct a public hearing on May 6, 2025 in regards to the property located at 1004 N. 7th Ave. belonging to John T. Kersh P.O. Box 4077 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 5.deleted during Confirmation of Agenda  Action details Not available
ID 25-7728 1A. OrdinanceConsider approving the Second Reading of A SECOND AMENDED ORDINANCE ENLARGING, EXTENDING, AND DEFINING THE CORPORATE LIMITS AND BOUNDARIES OF THE CITY OF LAUREL, JONES COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI; SPECIFYING THE IMPROVEMENTS TO BE MADE IN THE ANNEXED TERRITORY AND THE MUNICIPAL OR PUBLIC SERVICES TO BE RENDERED THEREIN; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES RELATED THERETO.approved on second readingPass Action details Not available
ID 25-7731 1B. OrderConsider adopting an Order to Ratify an Emergency Order GIVING THE ADMINISTRATION AUTHORITY TO SUBMIT A DRINKING WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS REVOLVING LOAN FUND (DWSIRLF) APPLICATION AND NAME THE MAYOR AS THE AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 25-7747 1C. ResolutionConsider adopting a Resolution granting the administration authority to award construction of the Central Avenue Phase II - Roadway and Pedestrian Improvements Project.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 25-7748 1D. ResolutionConsider adopting a Resolution granting the administration authority to execute the Construction Engineering and Inspection Agreement (CEI) of the Central Avenue Phase II - Roadway and Pedestrian Improvements Project.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 25-7734 1F. ResolutionConsider adopting a Resolution Authorizing an Agreement with Weisbrod Matteis & Copley PLLC for PFAs Contamination Claim.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 25-7749 1G.ORGANIZED CRIME DRUG ENFORCEMENT TASK FORCEOrderConsider adopting an Order authorizing FY2025 Agreement between the City of Laurel and the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force Regarding Reimbursement of Overtime Payment and authorized Expenses for Participating Laurel Police Department Personnel.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 25-7740 1H. ResolutionConsider adopting a Resolution Authorizing the Establishment of a Mayor’s Youth Council for the City of Laurel.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 25-7735 1I. OrderConsider adopting an Order to apply and accept a donation from the Wal-Mart Community Grant for five thousand dollars ($5000.00). Twenty-five hundred dollars ($2500.00) will be given to the Laurel Fire Department to purchase fire prevention materials and equipment. Twenty-five hundred dollars ($2500.00) will be given to the Laurel Police Department to be used for materials for Night Out Against Crime event.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 25-7730 1J.RETIRE K-9 MAX TO THE CARE OF SERGEANT ROMAN MOSSOrderConsider adopting an Order request that the Laurel Police Department be allowed to retire K-9 Max to the care of Sergeant Roman Moss.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 25-7751 1K. OrderConsider adopting an Order to grant a Special Exception Renewal to allow operation of a car dealership and tire shop located at 3371 Ellisville Blvd. Property is zoned R-1 and in Ward 7.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 25-7737 1L. OrderConsider adopting an Order approving application of the Essmueller Company for renewal of tax exemption from ad valorem taxes for their freeport warehouse as authorized by Section 27-31-51 through Section 27-31-61 code of 1972 as amended.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 25-7738 1M. OrderConsider adopting Order approving application of Howard Industries, Inc. for renewal of tax exemption from ad valorem taxes for their freeport warehouse as authorized by Section 27-31-51 through Section 27-31-61 code of 1972 as amended.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 25-7732 1N. OrderConsider adopting an Order approving application of Dixie Inc. - Applied Industrial Technologies for renewal of tax exemption from ad valorem taxes for their Freeport Warehouse as authorized by Section 27-31-51 through 27-31-61 Code of 1972, as amended.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 25-7739 1O. OrderConsider adopting Order approving application of Mid-South Industries, Inc. for renewal of tax exemption from ad valorem taxes for their freeport warehouse as authorized by Section 27-31-51 through Section 27-31-61 code of 1972 as amended.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 25-7733 1P. OrderConsider adopting Order approving application of Masonite Corporation, Inc. for renewal of tax exemption from ad valorem taxes on the freeport warehouse as authorized by Section 27-31-51 through Section 27-31-61, Code of 1972, as amended.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 25-7741 1Q. OrderConsider adopting an Order to approve certain budget amendments to FY 2025 budget.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 25-7746 1R. OrderConsider adopting an Order to approve lot cleanings for the following properties: A. Cleaning of property assessed to Longbeard Properties LLC, at 207 W. 15th St. Total assessed cost $74.09 Ward 4 B. Cleaning of property assessed to Karlee Henderson, at 1113 Mississippi Ave. Total assessed cost $86.54 Ward 4 C. Cleaning of property assessed to Euodoutai Investment LLC, at 516 Arco Ln. Total assessed cost $74.09 Ward 5 D. Cleaning of property assessed to Sam Corriere Est% John Corriere, at 118 Bay St. Total assessed cost $123.08 Ward 5 E. Cleaning of property assessed to Hill Williams Jr., at 137 Chestnut St. Total assessed cost $68.87 Ward 5 F. Cleaning of property assessed to Brenda Marcombe, at 153 Chestnut St. Total assessed cost $74.90 Ward 5 G. Cleaning of property assessed to Brenda Marcombe at 155 Chestnut St. Total assessed cost $74.90 Ward 5 H. Cleaning of property assessed to Frank Corriere Est.% John Corriere at Lot W. of 224 N. Cook Ave. Total assessed cost $ 97.78 Ward 5adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 25-7753 1E. ResolutionConsider adopting a Resolution giving the administration authority to reject and readvertise bids for construction of the 2025 Citywide Paving Project.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 25-7744 1A. ResolutionConsider adopting a Resolution to approve the Claims Docket.adoptedPass Action details Not available