Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 8/21/2018 9:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chambers
Published agenda: Agenda Agenda Published minutes: Minutes Minutes  
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ID 18-3239 1A. MinutesAugust 7, 2018approvedPass Action details Not available
ID 18-3219 1A. PresentationMonthly Report of Privilege License issued for the month of July 2018.   Action details Not available
ID 18-3254 1B. PresentationMonthly Report of Budget Certification.   Action details Not available
ID 18-3228 1C. PresentationPresentation by Councilperson Jason Capers on the “Summer of Service” within the Brighter Tomorrows Mentoring Summer Program.   Action details Not available
ID 18-3226 1A. Order to Set HearingConsider adopting an Order to set a date of September 18, 2018 to conduct a public hearing in regard to the properties listed to determine whether or not the properties are in such a state of uncleanliness so as to be a menace to the public health and safety of the community. a) Carol Beckman, property in need of DEMOLITION at 1103 Wilson Ave, PPIN 11182, WD 7 b) Vera Quan, property in need of DEMOLITION at 1831 Congress St., PPIN 9204, WD 1 c) Stephanie & Byron Green, property in need of DEMOLITION at 1935 N 1st Ave. (3 Buildings), PPIN 10397, WD 4 d) Mission at the Cross, overgrown property at 2333 N 5th Ave., PPIN 15232, WD 4 e) Green Springs Properties, overgrown property at 622 Hillcrest Dr., PPIN 16039, WD 1 f) WAJ LLC, overgrown property at 1111 S 17th Ave., PPIN 14110, WD7 g) Juanita Portis, overgrown property at 1142 Spriggs St., PPIN 13281, WD 7 h) Lawrence Moore Sr., overgrown property at 2322 Queensburg Ave., PPIN 13305, WD 7 i) Kenneth Keyes, overgrown property at N of 77 Bay Circle, PPIN 11534, WD 2 j) David Lopez, overgrown property at 707 N 14th Ave., PPIN adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 18-3229 1A. Resolution to Conduct HearingConsider adopting a Resolution to conduct a public hearing on August 21, 2018 in regard to the property at 1916 N 5th Ave, which is owned by Jolyn Rawls Est, to determine whether or not the property is in such a state of uncleanliness so as to be a menace to the public health and safety of the community. WARD 2adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 18-3230 1B. Resolution to Conduct HearingConsider adopting a Resolution to conduct a public hearing on August 21, 2018 in regard to the property at 1121 N 16th Ave, which is owned by Eleanor Jenkins, to determine whether or not the property is in such a state of uncleanliness so as to be a menace to the public health and safety of the community. WARD 6adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 18-3231 1C. Resolution to Conduct HearingConsider adopting a Resolution to conduct a public hearing on August 21, 2018 in regard to the property at 1542 Queensburg, which is owned by Edgewood LLC, to determine whether or not the property is in such a state of uncleanliness so as to be a menace to the public health and safety of the community. WARD 7deleted during Confirmation of AgendaPass Action details Not available
ID 18-3232 1D. Resolution to Conduct HearingConsider adopting a Resolution to conduct a public hearing on August 21, 2018 in regard to the property at 614 Mississippi Ave, which is owned by Glen Bolden, to determine whether or not the property is in such a state of uncleanliness so as to be a menace to the public health and safety of the community. WARD 5adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 18-3233 1E. Resolution to Conduct HearingConsider adopting a Resolution to conduct a public hearing on August 21, 2018 in regard to the property at 221 S Meridian Ave, which is owned by James McCormick, to determine whether or not the property is in such a state of uncleanliness so as to be a menace to the public health and safety of the community. WARD 5adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 18-3234 1F. Resolution to Conduct HearingConsider adopting a Resolution to conduct a public hearing on August 21, 2018 in regard to the property at 612 Northview Dr., which is owned by John Tzuanos, to determine whether or not the property is in such a state of uncleanliness so as to be a menace to the public health and safety of the community. WARD 2adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 18-3235 1G. Resolution to Conduct HearingConsider adopting a Resolution to conduct a public hearing on August 21, 2018 in regard to the property at 804 W 27th Street, which is owned by Ray & Pamela Rodger, to determine whether or not the property is in such a state of uncleanliness so as to be a menace to the public health and safety of the community. WARD 3adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 18-3236 1H. Resolution to Conduct HearingConsider adopting a Resolution to conduct a public hearing on August 21, 2018 in regard to the property at 1024 N 12th Ave, which is owned by Omega D LLC, to determine whether or not the property is in such a state of uncleanliness so as to be a menace to the public health and safety of the community. WARD 6adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 18-3237 1I. Resolution to Conduct HearingConsider adopting a Resolution to conduct a public hearing on August 21, 2018 in regard to the property at S of 330 N 14th Ave, which is owned by Jones County Board of Education, to determine whether or not the property is in such a state of uncleanliness so as to be a menace to the public health and safety of the community. WARD 6adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 18-3252 1A. Order to Grant HearingConsider adopting an Order granting an appeal hearing for Darren Barnett in regard to the Planning Commissions denial of his request for a special exception at 2402 N 1st Ave in order to place an accessory building on the property to sell snacks to the neighborhood. This property is in an R-1 zone which does not allow for retail sales. The Property is located in Ward 4.approved as amendedPass Action details Not available
ID 18-3251 1A. ResolutionConsider adopting a Resolution giving authority to advertise for construction of the 2018 Overlay Project - Contract III.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 18-3246 1B.Consider Adopting a Resolution granting authority to Close Out the Healthy Heroes Initiative #2 Police Training Academy Walking TrackResolutionConsider adopting a Resolution granting authority to close out the Healthy Heroes Initiative #2 Police Training Academy Walking Track Project.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 18-3187 1C.Consider adopting an Order approving travel for Elvin Ulmer, Parks and Recreation Director to attend the Deep South Turf Expo in Biloxi, MS on November 25-30, 2018.OrderConsider adopting an Order approving Elvin Ulmer to attend the Deep South Turf Expo in Biloxi, MS on November 25 - 30, 2018.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 18-3221 1D. OrderConsider adopting an Order authorizing payment of travel expenses related to travel by Mayor Magee to the meetings of the Board of Directors of the Mississippi Municipal League during 2018-2019.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 18-3222 1E. OrderConsider adopting an Order authorizing the travel expenses for Mary Ann Hess to attend the MML Board of Directors meetings from July 2018 to June 2019.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 18-3247 1F. OrderConsider adopting an Order for approval of registration and travel expenses for Mayor Johnny Magee to attend the Small Town Conference sponsored by the Mississippi Municipal League in Vicksburg, Mississippi, on October 24 and 25, 2018adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 18-3225 1G. OrderConsider adopting an Order approving travel for Harold Russell and Judy Denham to attend the MS Department of Archives and History Regional Training 2018. In Pascagoula, MS on September 6, 2018.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 18-3224 1H. OrderConsider adopting an Order approving meals, hotel and registration expenses for Electrical/Lead Inspector, Scott Shoemaker to attend a Lead refresher course at MSU in Starkville, MS on August 30, 2018.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 18-3257 1I. OrderConsider adopting an Order approving travel, meals, hotel and registration expenses for Sharon King, Clerk of Council, Mary Ann Hess, City Clerk/Finance Director, Kristal Jones, Deputy City Clerk and Lauren Stewart, Deputy City Clerk to attend the 2018 Master Clerk and Committee Academy on October 3-5, 2018 in Starkville, MS.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 18-3223 1J. ResolutionConsider adopting a Resolution to authorize the South Mississippi Fair Commission to borrow $1,500,000 pursuant to Senate Bill No. 3362, Mississippi Legislature, regular session 1994 and for related purposes.deleted during Confirmation of AgendaPass Action details Not available
ID 18-3238 1K. OrderConsider adopting an Order authorizing application to the U. S. Department of Homeland Security for a grant under its 2018 Justice Assistance ProgramadoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 18-3241 1L.2018 HOMELAND SECURITY GRANTOrderConsider adopting an Order authorizing application to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security for a grant under its 2018 Homeland Securities Program,to be used for the purchase of items within the police department.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 18-3248 1M. OrderConsider adopting an Order to grant a one-year special exception extension to Kinnon Speights to allow the location of a Day Care at 703 N 11th Ave. This property is zoned R-2 which does not allow commercial uses. WARD 6adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 18-3249 1N. OrderConsider adopting an Order to grant a one-year special exception to Green Lumber Company to allow the location of a Gymnastics Studio at 1022 Hillcrest Drive. This property is zoned I-3 which does not allow small business. WARD 1adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 18-3253 1O. OrderConsider adopting an Order to grant a variance to Barry Beard in reference to a deck at 330 S Magnolia St. Variance allows petitioner to build said deck with a zero-set back. WARD 6adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 18-3250 1P. OrderConsider adopting an Order to grant a one-year special exception to Lisa Cochran to allow the location of a transitional home at 205 W 10th St. This property is zoned R-2 which does not allow Group Homes/Dwellings. WARD 5adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 18-3242 1Q. OrderConsider adopting an Order to accept from United Blood Services four carts for storage of folding chairs for placement at the Cameron Center.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 18-3244 1R. OrderConsider approving a Resolution to adopt the CDBG Section 3 Plan.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 18-3243 1S. OrderConsider adopting a Resolution to appoint Jeanette Walker to fill the unexpired portion of the term of Dr. John Guice on the Board of Trustees of the Laurel/Jones County Library System.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 18-3245 1T. OrderConsider adopting a Resolution authorizing publication of notice to the public regarding installation of Laurel Fire Department’s Cascade System.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 18-3256 1U. OrderConsider adopting an Order to approve certain budget amendments to FY 2018 budget.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 18-3227 1V. OrderConsider adopting an Order to approve lot cleaning assessments on the following properties: A. Cleaning of lot belonging to Pace Property Investments LLC, located east of 1219 Simmons Street Total Cost including $75 administrative fee $150 WARD 7 B. Cleaning of lot belonging to Lawrence & William Puckett, located east of 1215 Green Street Total Cost including $75 administrative fee $130 WARD 7 C. Cleaning of lot belonging to John Corriere, located at 108 Bay Street Total Cost including $75 administrative fee $150 WARD 5 D. Cleaning of lot belonging to Sam Corriere Est., located in 118 Bay Street Ave Total Cost including $75 administrative fee $150 WARD 5 E. Cleaning of lot belonging to Evelyn Johnson, located adjacent/west of 1004 N 11th Ave Total Cost including $75 administrative fee $180 WARD 6 F. Cleaning of lot belonging to S G Johnson, located at 1004 N 11th Ave Total Cost including two $75 administrative fee $135 WARD 6 G. Cleaning of lot belonging to Warren Collins, located at 317 W 17th Street Total Cost including two $75 administrative fee $130 WARD 4 H. Cleaning ofadoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 18-3258 1W.  ResolutionConsider adopting a Resolution authorizing the hiring of professionals as special tax counsel in connection with the borrowing of money for the purpose of purchasing of a fire ladder truck.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 18-3259 1X. ResolutionConsider adopting a Resolution of the Mayor and City Council of the City of Laurel, Mississippi authorizing and approving the form and execution of an equipment lease-purchase agreement with Trustmark National Bank (“Agreement”) for the purpose of lease-purchasing certain equipment and designating the agreement as Bank-Qualified, Tax Exempt.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 18-3255 1A. ResolutionConsider adopting a Resolution to approve the claims docket.adoptedPass Action details Not available