Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 8/7/2018 5:30 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chambers
Published agenda: Agenda Agenda Published minutes: Minutes Minutes  
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ID 18-3179 1A. MinutesJuly 17, 2018approvedPass Action details Not available
ID 18-3170 1A. PresentationConsider hearing a presentation by Ms. Essie Hilton regarding her neighborhood.   Action details Not available
ID 18-3185 1A. Order to Set HearingConsider adopting an Order to set a hearing of September 4, 2018, for the following properties: a) Ben & Sandra Council, overgrown property at 7 Pine Lake Drive, PPIN 16032, WD 1 b) Mattie Taylor, overgrown property at 818 N 1st Ave., PPIN 12616, WD 5 c) Jeffery Graham, overgrown property at 729 N 2nd Ave., PPIN 12625, WD 5 d) Ruthie Arrington, overgrown property at 1403 N 2nd Ave., PPIN 11235, WD 4 e) Larry Johnson, overgrown property at 2113 N 5th Ave., PPIN 15339, WD 4 f) Herbert Merrill, overgrown property at Lot on Herbert Ave., PPIN 14051, WD 5 g) High Sierra Tax Sale, overgrown property at Lot on Pine St & 1st St., PPIN 11034, WD 5 h) Bette Limerick, overgrown property at 1166 W 20th St., PPIN 13220, WD 2 i) Lynx Investments LLC/Kesha Johnson, overgrown property at N of 511 Sandy T. Gavin, PPIN 9753, WD 6 j) David Ransfer, overgrown property at S of 604 Sandy T. Gavin, PPIN 9769, WD 6 k) Tracy Williams, overgrown property at S of 114 N 17th Ave., PPIN 9188, WD 1 l) Kendrew Dean, overgrown property at 1620 N 1st Ave, PPIN 13734, WD 4 m) Prisock Properties, overgroadoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 18-3212 1B. Order to Set HearingConsider adopting an Order setting a public hearing for the FY 2019 budget.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 18-3191 1A. Resolution to Conduct HearingConsider adopting a Resolution to conduct a public hearing on August 7, 2018 in regard to the property at 1023 N 10th Ave, which is owned by Gregory Smith, 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 18-3193 1B. Resolution to Conduct HearingConsider adopting a Resolution to conduct a public hearing on August 7, 2018 in regard to the property at Briar Creek Sub., which is owned by Gordon Myrick Builders 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 3adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 18-3194 1C. Resolution to Conduct HearingConsider adopting a Resolution to conduct a public hearing on August 7, 2018 in regard to the property at 2605 N 6th Ave, which is owned by Viking Investments, 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 18-3195 1D. Resolution to Conduct HearingConsider adopting a Resolution to conduct a public hearing on August 7, 2018 in regard to the property at 1222 W 11th St., which is owned by Adair Asset Management, 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 18-3196 1E. Resolution to Conduct HearingConsider adopting a Resolution to conduct a public hearing on August 7, 2018 in regard to the property at 1037 N 11th Ave, which is owned by Jasper McBride, 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 18-3197 1F. Resolution to Conduct HearingConsider adopting a Resolution to conduct a public hearing on August 7, 2018 in regard to the property at 1024 N 12th Ave, which is owned by Pace Properties, 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 18-3198 1G. Resolution to Conduct HearingConsider adopting a Resolution to conduct a public hearing on August 7, 2018 in regard to the property at 1503 N. Meridian Avenue, which is owned by Shamon Woulard, 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 18-3199 1H. Resolution to Conduct HearingConsider adopting a Resolution to conduct a public hearing on August 7, 2018 in regard to the property at 424 W 18th St., which is owned by Eric & Joseph Sullivan, 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 4adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 18-3200 1I. Resolution to Conduct HearingConsider adopting a Resolution to conduct a public hearing on August 7, 2018 in regard to the property at 1312 N 5th Ave, which is owned by Yolanda Orellana, 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 18-3169 1A.Consider adopting an Order accepting a donation to the Parks and Recreation Department from Howard Industries for sponsorship of a youth baseball team in the City of Laurel League.OrderConsider adopting an Order to accept a donation from Howard Industries in the amount of $500.00 towards sponsorship of a youth baseball team with the City of Laurel League.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 18-3217 1B. ResolutionConsider adopting a Resolution authorizing Mayor Johnny Magee, acting on behalf of the City of Laurel, to continue an agreement with the MS Commission for Volunteer Service for funding of the Laurel Plays Project under terms and conditions of the Americorps Program.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 18-3174 1C. ResolutionConsider adopting a Resolution authorizing application to the Natural Resources Conservation Service for funds with which to relieve the erosion of soil in and around a drainage ditch near the Chapel of Angels under the Emergency Watershed Protection Program.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 18-3181 1D. ResolutionConsider adopting a Resolution requesting and memorializing the Mississippi Legislature to amend the applicable sales tax laws and use tax laws to continue to provide that 18.5 percent of the sales tax collected from internet interstate sales shall be paid to the municipalities as currently provided for in-state sales; and for related purposes.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 18-3215 1E. ResolutionConsider adopting a Resolution granting authority to Close Out the 2017 Overlay Project - Contract II.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 18-3216 1F. ResolutionConsider adopting a Resolution granting authority to approve Professional Services Contract for The 2018 Overlay Project - Contract III.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 18-3214 1G. ResolutionConsider adopting a Resolution granting authority to reject Bid for construction of The Free Skate of Jones Skate Park Project.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 18-3201 1H. OrderConsider adopting an Order granting authority to file complaint against the Estate of Dwight C. Sandlin (Parcel 18) to acquire a parcel of land for the Beacon Street Corridor ProjectadoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 18-3207 1I. OrderConsider adopting an Order granting authority to file complaint against Daniel G. Kamin Gardiner, LLC (Parcel 9A) and tenant to acquire a parcel of land for the Beacon Street Corridor ProjectadoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 18-3206 1J. OrderConsider adopting an Order granting authority to file complaint against Daniel G Kamin Gardiner, LLC, (Parcel 9C), and tenants, to acquire a parcel of land for the Beacon Street Corridor Project.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 18-3208 1K. OrderConsider adopting an Order granting authority to file complaint against Fris Chkn LLC (Parcel 2), and Tenants, to acquire a parcel of land for the Beacon Street Corridor ProjectadoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 18-3173 1L. ResolutionConsider adopting a Resolution confirming the re-appointment of Mr. Lee Donaldson to the Board of Commissioners of the South Mississippi Fairgrounds.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 18-3182 1M. OrderConsider adopting an Order requesting to amend the 2018 fiscal year budget for the purchase of two new vehicles for the Laurel Fire Department.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 18-3203 1N. OrderConsider adopting an Order for accepting the bid for financing the Fire Department ladder truck.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 18-3189 1O. OrderConsider adopting an Order to grant a variance to Karen Shea to allow parking of a recreational vehicle in the front yard of the residence know as 2023 Briarwood Drive. WD 3adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 18-3190 1P. OrderConsider adopting an Order to grant a renewal of a one-year special exception to Amanda Janaskie to allow use of the apartment in the rear of her home at 726 N 4th Avenue for a bed and breakfast.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 18-3202 1Q. OrderConsider adopting an Order to allow Mayor Magee to enter into a contract for employee’s health insurance benefits.adoptedPass Action details Not available
.ID 18-3205 1R. OrderConsider adopting an Order to allow Mayor Magee to enter into a contract for employee’s vision insurance benefits.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 18-3204 1S. OrderConsider adopting an Order to allow Mayor Magee to enter into a contract for employee’s life insurance benefits.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 18-3211 1T. OrderConsider adopting an Order approving the request for authorization to accept the bid for the Replacement Valve for 12th Street Elevated Tank.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 18-3177 1U. OrderConsider adopting an Order approving travel by the City of Laurel’s Victims’ Advocate, Melecia Cooper to Southaven, Mississippi, for training offered b the Mississippi Coalition Against Domestic Violence.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 18-3178 1V.(MSCASA) Mississippi Coalition Against Domestic ViolenceOrderConsider adopting an Order approving the request that Melicia Cooper be allowed to attend a training offered by the (MSCASA) Mississippi Coalition Against Domestic Violence September 5-6, 2018 in Biloxi, MS.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 18-3175 1W. OrderConsider adopting an Order to approve travel for the Municipal Court Administrator, Rebecca Clark to the Municipal Court Clerks Annual Conference on September 12-12, 2018 in Jackson, MS.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 18-3176 1X. OrderConsider adopting an Order to approve mileage reimbursement for travel to Domestic Violence Protection Order Registry Training to Rebecca Clark.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 18-3184 1Y.Meadville, MS Court HearingOrderConsider adopting an Order approving the request that Michael Reaves be allowed to attend a court hearing in Meadville, MS on August 21-23, 2018 at an estimated cost of $576.00.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 18-3192 1Z. OrderConsider adopting an Order to approve certain budget amendments to the FY 2018 budget.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 18-3183 1AA. OrderConsider adopting an Order approving lot cleaning assessments on the following properties: A. Cleaning of property belonging to Phyllis Landcaster % Robinson Funeral Home, located at N of 320 N Pine Street. Total Cost including $75 administrative fee $165.00 WD 5 B. Cleaning of property belonging to Kale Farms LLC, located at N of 408 N Pine Street. Total Cost including $75 administrative fee $165.00 WD 5 C. Cleaning of property belonging to Gilbert Satcher, located at 518 Monroe Street. Total Cost including $75 administrative fee $165.00 WD 6 D. Cleaning of property belonging to Phyllis Landcaster % Robinson Funeral Home, located at 321 N Pine Street. Total Cost including $75 administrative fee $165.00 WD 5 E. Cleaning of property belonging to Sam Corriere Est %John Corriere, located at 207 Masonite Dr. aka N of 211 Masonite Dr. Total Cost including $75 administrative fee $165.00 WD 5 F. Cleaning of property belonging to B & C Farm Co., located at 1102 N 1st Ave. Total Cost including $75 administrative fee $145.00 WD 5 G. Cleaning of property belonging to Pine Hills Land Co.,adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 18-3186 1A. OrderConsider adopting an Order to ratify the publication of notice of hearing for the August 9, 2018 Zoning public hearing.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 18-3213 1B. ResolutionConsider adopting a Resolution to approve the claims docket.adoptedPass Action details Not available