Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 4/2/2024 5:30 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chambers
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ID 24-7100 1A. MinutesMarch 19, 2024approvedPass Action details Not available
ID 24-7099 1A. Order to Set HearingConsider adopting an Order to set a date of May 7, 2024 to conduct a public hearing in regards to the properties listed to determine whether or not the properties are in such a state of dilapidation so as to be a menace to the public health of the community: A. Floyd Stricjavvar Strickland, dilapidated structure at 1432 Old Amy Rd. PPIN 31646 W2 B. Francis Schlaff, dilapidated structure at 318 E. 18th St. PPIN 37453 W4 C. Lue Creasie McGill, dilapidated structure at 2219 N. 3rd Ave. PPIN 11738 W4 D. Benjamin George Lilley Jr., dilapidated structure at 107 Ellisville Blvd. PPIN 9639 W5 E. Andrew Charles Pruitt, dilapidated structure at 910 S. 8th Ave. PPIN 10333 W6 F. David Yeates & Kimberly Yeates, dilapidated structure at 830 S. Magnolia St. PPIN 8482 W7 G. Mota ADA Karina Mendez ET VIR, dilapidated structure at 2007 Airport Dr. PPIN 30703adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 24-7102 1A. Resolution to Conduct HearingConsider adopting a Resolution to conduct a public hearing on April 2, 2024 in regards to property located at 128 W. 23rd St. belonging to James E. Cooley, 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 4.adopted as amendedPass Action details Not available
ID 24-7103 1B. Resolution to Conduct HearingConsider adopting a Resolution to conduct a public hearing on April 2, 2024 in regards to property located at 1507 Meridian Ave. belonging to Barbara Toliver, 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 4adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 24-7104 1C. Resolution to Conduct HearingConsider adopting a Resolution to conduct a public hearing on April 2, 2024 in regards to property located at 112 Stainton St., belonging to J House Properties 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 5adopted as amendedPass Action details Not available
ID 24-7105 1D. Resolution to Conduct HearingConsider adopting a Resolution to conduct a public hearing on April 2, 2024 in regards to property located at 609 Masonite Dr. belonging to Gwendolyn Hutton Lee, 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 24-7106 1E. Resolution to Conduct HearingConsider adopting a Resolution to conduct a public hearing on April 2, 2024 in regards to property located at 1032 N. Dr. Deborrah Hyde Ave. belonging to August Nicholson, 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 24-7107 1F. Resolution to Conduct HearingConsider adopting a Resolution to conduct a public hearing on April 2, 2024 in regards to property located at 831 S. 6th Ave. belonging to Chalmas Lee Donald, 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 6adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 24-7108 1G. Resolution to Conduct HearingConsider adopting a Resolution to conduct a public hearing on April 2, 2024 in regards to property located at 835 S.6th Ave. belonging to Zouhair Wafiq, 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 6adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 24-7109 1H. Resolution to Conduct HearingConsider adopting a Resolution to conduct a public hearing on April 2, 2024 in regards to property located at 2208 Center Ave. belonging to Walter Gordon Est. % Dorothy M. Jones, 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 7adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 24-7116 1A. OrderConsider adopting an Order acknowledging that Butler Snow filed the Continuing Disclosure Statement on the behalf of the City of Laurel, Mississippi.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 24-7092 1B. ResolutionConsider adopting a Resolution Authorizing Application by the City of Laurel to the Mississippi Forestry Commission for the TREES MS program.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 24-7095 1C. ResolutionConsider adopting a Resolution Authorizing Application by the City of Laurel to the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks for a Federal Land and Water Conservation Fund Grant Under the Outdoor Recreation Program for a Project at Mason Park and to Advertise a Public Hearing for Same.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 24-7096 1D. ResolutionConsider adopting a Resolution Authorizing Application by the City of Laurel to the Kubota Hometown Proud 2024 Grant Program.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 24-7115 1E. ResolutionConsider adopting a Resolution regarding Authorization of 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 #3.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 24-7098 1F. ResolutionConsider adopting a Resolution Authorizing Application for a Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) grant through the United States Department of Transportation.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 24-7113 1G.Consider authorizing payment for installation of a new roof at the Sportsplex NatatoriumOrderConsider adopting an Order authorizing payment to Reliable Roofing and Construction, LLC for installation of a new roof at the Susan B. Vincent Sports Complex Natatorium Facility.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 24-7089 1H. OrderConsider adopting an Order to grant a variance from Sections 602.12.03 (A) 1 (billboards), 602.12.03 (A) 2A (sign area), and 602.12.03 (A) 2B (sign height) of the Zoning Code of Ordinances to LSKLP (Circle K), which establishes the required area and height for ground mounted signs (billboards). Petitioner is requesting variance to have one additional ground mounted sign; to have a sign area of 512 sq ft, an increase of 152 sq ft; and to have a sign height of 130 ft tall, an increase of 85 ft, so it can be visible from the interstate. Property is located in Ward 4adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 24-7085 1I. OrderConsider adopting an Order to grant a one-year renewal of a special exception to Lawanda Ransom to allow operation of a snack stand to be located at 1819 N 1st Avenue. Property is zoned R-2 and located in Ward 4. Special Exception was first granted in 2021.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 24-7086 1J. OrderConsider adopting an Order to grant a one-year renewal of a special exception to Dion Dotson to allow operation of an in-home day care to be located at 31 Mar Ree Dr. Property is zoned R-1 and located in Ward 3. Special Exception was first granted in 2021.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 24-7084 1K. OrderConsider adopting an Order to grant a one-year renewal of a special exception to Maria Esteban to allow operation of a car dealership and tire shop to be located at 3371 Ellisville Blvd. Property is zoned R-2 and located in Ward 7. Special Exception was first granted in 2021.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 24-7088 1L. OrderConsider adopting an Order to grant a one-year renewal of a special exception to Mallorie & Jim Rasberry to allow operation of a short-term rental with two separate units under one structure to be located at 1118 N 6th Ave. Property is zoned R-1 and located in Ward 5. Special Exception was first granted in 2023.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 24-7087 1M. OrderConsider adopting an Order to grant a one-year renewal of a special exception to Kathy Fukuda to allow operation of a short-term rental with two separate units under one structure to be located at 624 W 12th St. Property is zoned R-1 and located in Ward 5. Special Exception was first granted in 2023.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 24-7090 1N. OrdinanceConsider approving the First Reading of an Ordinance to close the alley between Anderson St and Simmons St, running west about 500 feet from Palmer Ave to Pearson Ave.approved on first readingPass Action details Not available
ID 24-7117 1O. OrderConsider adopting an Order Concerning the Appointment of Mr. Zane Lambert to the City Planning Commission.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 24-7094 1P. OrderConsider adopting an Order Confirming the Reappointment of Sandra Bateman to the Board of Commissioners of the South Mississippi Fair.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 24-7091 1Q. OrderConsider an Order approving meals, registration and hotel expenses for the ex officio, Andria Osborne, to attend the 2024 Preservation Boot Camp for Mississippi Department of Archives and History in Jackson, MS on May 1-2, 2024 at an estimated cost of $520.00 and shall be paid from Inspection Department Travel, Job Training, and Meals Account (001-280-610.0)adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 24-7093 1R. OrderConsider adopting an Order approving meals, registration and hotel expenses for the Superintendent of Inspection, Sandra Hadley, to attend the 2024 Building Officials Association of Mississippi Summer Conference in Gulfport, MS on June 10-12, 2024 at an estimated cost of $1,174.00 and shall be paid from Inspection Department Travel, Job Training, and Meals Account 001-280-610.0.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 24-7111 1S.OFFICER DALTON GIEGER TO ATTEND K-9 TRAINING IN TUPELO, MSOrderConsider adopting an Order request that Officer Dalton Gieger be allowed to travel to Tupelo, MS for K-9 Training on April 10-11, 2024.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 24-7110 1T.AUTHORIZE AGREEMENT TO PURCHASE K-9 SNAPSOrderConsider adopting an Order request that Laurel Police Department be allowed to purchase K-9 SNAPS in the amount of (10,185.00) ten thousand one hundred eighty-five dollars.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 24-7114 1U. OrderConsider adopting an Order to approve certain budget amendments to FY 2024 budget.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 24-7112 1A. ResolutionConsider adopting a Resolution to approve the Claims Docket.adoptedPass Action details Not available