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401 N. 5th Avenue Laurel, MS 39440 www.laurelms.com City of Laurel Regular Meeting Minutes City Council Tuesday, July 16, 2024 9:00 AM Council Chambers CALL TO ORDER Councilperson Kevin Kelly, Council President Tony Thaxton, Councilperson Andrea Ellis, Councilperson Grace Amos and Councilperson Shirley Jordan Present: 5 -Absent: 2 -Councilperson Jason Capers and Vice President George Carmichael Staff: 2 -Mayor Johnny Magee and City Council Clerk Sharon King Staff Absent: 1 -City Attorney Deidra Bassi PRAYER Councilperson Grace Amos PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. ID 24-7291 July 2, 2024 Attachments: CoL Minutes of 07022024 A motion was made by Councilperson Grace Amos, seconded by Councilperson Kevin Kelly, that the Minutes be approved. Upon roll call vote the President declared the motion carried by the results as follows: Yea: 5 -Kevin Kelly, Tony Thaxton, Andrea Ellis, Grace Amos and Shirley Jordan Absent: 2 -Jason Capers and George Carmichael B. ID 24-7292 Public Hearing Minutes-Amended Hobbs Autoplex/Cannon Project Public Hearing Minutes for Amended TIF Loan GrandviewHobb's AutoCannon Project Attachments: A motion was made by Councilperson Grace Amos, seconded by Councilperson Kevin Kelly, that the Minutes be approved. Upon roll call vote the President declared the motion carried by the results as follows: Yea: 5 -Kevin Kelly, Tony Thaxton, Andrea Ellis, Grace Amos and Shirley Jordan Absent: 2 -Jason Capers and George Carmichael 1. CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA A motion was made by Councilperson Kevin Kelly, seconded by Councilperson Grace Amos, that the agenda be approved as printed. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 5 -Kevin Kelly, Tony Thaxton, Andrea Ellis, Grace Amos and Shirley Jordan Absent: 2 -Jason Capers and George Carmichael 2. PRESENTATION AGENDA A. ID 24-7262 Consider hearing a Presentation from Starr Chapman, Constituent Outreach Officer with the Office of Attorney General Lynn Fitch, on scams and consumer protection. Starr Chapman, Constituent Outreach Officer with the Office of Attorney General Lynn Fitch, presented thorough information on scams and consumer protection. City of Laurel City Council Regular Meeting Minutes July 16, 2024 B. ID 24-7284 Monthly Report of Privilege Taxes for June 2024. Cover Letter BL Monthly Transaction Report -9251 New Business License List Attachments: There came on before the City Council a report of privilege licenses that have been issued for the month of June, 2024. This report can be reviewed in the City Clerk’s office. 3. PUBLIC AGENDA A. PUBLIC HEARING 1. SET PUBLIC HEARING A. ID 24-7307 Consider adopting an Order to set a date of August 20, 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 public health of the community. A. Grady Nathan Jones, dilapidated structure at 1405 Airport Dr. PPIN 11214 Ward 7 B. Pete Kelly, dilapidated structure at 204 N. 17th Ave. PPIN 9179 Ward 1 C. Robert Cooley, dilapidated structure at 324 Jefferson St. PPIN 14300 Ward 5 Sets 8-20-24 Notices 8-20-24-07092024093441 Attachments: A motion was made by Councilperson Kevin Kelly, seconded by Councilperson Shirley Jordan, that the Order to Set Hearing be adopted. Upon roll call vote the President declared the motion carried by the results as follows: Yea: 5 -Kevin Kelly, Tony Thaxton, Andrea Ellis, Grace Amos and Shirley Jordan Absent: 2 -Jason Capers and George Carmichael 2. CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING B. CITIZENS HEARING C. CITIZENS FORUM 4. POLICY AGENDA A. ID 24-7279 Consider adopting a Resolution to Request Authorization of Referendum for Social Security/Hospital Insurance Coverage for Certain City Employees RESOLUTION -Referendum Social Security Coverage City of Laurel employees Attachments: A motion was made by Councilperson Kevin Kelly, seconded by Councilperson Grace Amos, that the Resolution be adopted. Upon roll call vote the President declared the motion carried by the results as follows: Yea: 5 -Kevin Kelly, Tony Thaxton, Andrea Ellis, Grace Amos and Shirley Jordan Absent: 2 -Jason Capers and George Carmichael City of Laurel City Council Regular Meeting Minutes July 16, 2024 B. ID 24-7293 Consider adopting an Order Authorizing Acceptance of a Proposal for Repairs and Maintenance to the 12th Street Water Tank. ORDAuthorizeAgreement12thStreetWaterTankRehabilitation7.16.24 ORDAuthorizeAgreement12thStreetWaterTankRehabilitation7.16.24.E xhibitA Attachments: A motion was made by Councilperson Kevin Kelly, seconded by Councilperson Andrea Ellis, that the Order be adopted. Upon roll call vote the President declared the motion carried by the results as follows: Yea: 5 -Kevin Kelly, Tony Thaxton, Andrea Ellis, Grace Amos and Shirley Jordan Absent: 2 -Jason Capers and George Carmichael C. ID 24-7295 Consider adopting an Order to allow the City of Laurel convert the City Financial software to a Software As A Service online-based software platform. Sponsors: Administration Department ORDAuthorizeAgreement Tyler SAAS Conversion 2024.docx City of Laurel MS SaaS Contract 6-13-24.pdf Attachments: A motion was made by Councilperson Kevin Kelly, seconded by Councilperson Grace Amos, that the Order be adopted. Upon roll call vote the President declared the motion carried by the results as follows: Yea: 5 -Kevin Kelly, Tony Thaxton, Andrea Ellis, Grace Amos and Shirley Jordan Absent: 2 -Jason Capers and George Carmichael D. ID 24-7297 Consider adopting an Order to allow the City of Laurel to implement the Tyler My Civic mobile app platform. Sponsors: Administration Department ORDAuthorizeAgreement Tyler My Civic 2024.docx My Civic 2024.pdf Attachments: A motion was made by Councilperson Kevin Kelly, seconded by Councilperson Shirley Jordan, that the Order be adopted. Upon roll call vote the President declared the motion carried by the results as follows: Yea: 5 -Kevin Kelly, Tony Thaxton, Andrea Ellis, Grace Amos and Shirley Jordan Absent: 2 -Jason Capers and George Carmichael E. ID 24-7296 Consider adopting an Order to allow the City of Laurel to convert the current document storage system to the Tyler Content Manager system. Sponsors: Administration Department ORDAuthorizeAgreement Tyler TCM Conversion 2024.docx City of Laurel MS-Content Manager Enterprise Edition-2-27-24.pdf Attachments: A motion was made by Councilperson Kevin Kelly, seconded by Councilperson Shirley Jordan, that the Order be adopted. Upon roll call vote the President declared the motion carried by the results as follows: Yea: 5 -Kevin Kelly, Tony Thaxton, Andrea Ellis, Grace Amos and Shirley Jordan Absent: 2 -Jason Capers and George Carmichael City of Laurel City Council Regular Meeting Minutes July 16, 2024 F. ID 24-7280 Consider hearing the First Reading of an Ordinance to Amend the Laurel Code of Ordinances Chapter 4 Section 4-36. PERMIT REQUIRED; EXEMPTION to correct an error. Attachments: ORDINANCE Amending Chapter 4-36 A motion was made by Councilperson Kevin Kelly, seconded by Councilperson Shirley Jordan, that the Ordinance be approved on first reading. Upon roll call vote the President declared the motion carried by the results as follows: Yea: 5 -Kevin Kelly, Tony Thaxton, Andrea Ellis, Grace Amos and Shirley Jordan Absent: 2 -Jason Capers and George Carmichael G. ID 24-7303 Consider approving the Second Reading of an Ordinance to grant a Zoning Change of property located at 1601 N. 5th Ave., from R-1, Low Density Residential District, to R-2, Medium Density Residential District, to Fredrick Martin Hamud, due to a change in the character of the neighborhood. Property is located in Ward 4. 2nd Reading Zoning Change Ordinance 1601 N. 5th Ave. Planning Zoning Minutes 050924 Attachments: A motion was made by Councilperson Kevin Kelly, seconded by Councilperson Grace Amos, that the Ordinance be approved on second reading. Upon roll call vote the President declared the motion carried by the results as follows: Yea: 5 -Kevin Kelly, Tony Thaxton, Andrea Ellis, Grace Amos and Shirley Jordan Absent: 2 -Jason Capers and George Carmichael Enactment No: 1761-2024 H. ID 24-7302 Consider adopting a Resolution granting authority to advertise for construction of the 2024 FEMA Massey Access Road Culvert Project. Attachments: Resolution A motion was made by Councilperson Kevin Kelly, seconded by Councilperson Grace Amos, that the Resolution be adopted. Upon roll call vote the President declared the motion carried by the results as follows: Yea: 5 -Kevin Kelly, Tony Thaxton, Andrea Ellis, Grace Amos and Shirley Jordan Absent: 2 -Jason Capers and George Carmichael I. ID 24-7299 Consider adopting a Resolution granting authority to advertise for construction of the 2024 NRCS Massey Drainage Improvements Project. Attachments: Resolution A motion was made by Councilperson Kevin Kelly, seconded by Councilperson Shirley Jordan, that the Resolution be adopted. Upon roll call vote the President declared the motion carried by the results as follows: Yea: 5 -Kevin Kelly, Tony Thaxton, Andrea Ellis, Grace Amos and Shirley Jordan Absent: 2 -Jason Capers and George Carmichael City of Laurel City Council Regular Meeting Minutes July 16, 2024 J. ID 24-7294 Consider adopting an Resolution Authorizing Acceptance of a Proposal for Administrative Services Related to the City of Laurel’s Application to the Mississippi Home Corporation for FY 2024 Homeowner Rehabilitation/Reconstruction Grant Should Funds Be Awarded. RES-Approve Grant Administrator 2024 MS HOME Grant RES-Approve Grant Administrator 2024 MS HOME Grant.Exhibit A Attachments: A motion was made by Councilperson Grace Amos, seconded by Councilperson Kevin Kelly, that the Order be adopted. Upon roll call vote the President declared the motion carried by the results as follows: Yea: 5 -Kevin Kelly, Tony Thaxton, Andrea Ellis, Grace Amos and Shirley Jordan Absent: 2 -Jason Capers and George Carmichael K. ID 24-7310 Consider adopting a Resolution giving the administration authority to execute a letter agreement for professional services for the conceptual design of the brickyard project. RESOLUTION Letter Agreement Attachments: A motion was made by Councilperson Grace Amos, seconded by Councilperson Kevin Kelly, that the Resolution be adopted. Upon roll call vote the President declared the motion carried by the results as follows: Yea: 5 -Kevin Kelly, Tony Thaxton, Andrea Ellis, Grace Amos and Shirley Jordan Absent: 2 -Jason Capers and George Carmichael L. ID 24-7306 Consider adopting an Order to grant a one-year special exception to Alaina Rowzee to allow an in-home daycare to be located at 1922 Pearl St. Property is zoned R-2, Medium Density Residential District and located in Ward 1. Order Special Exception Alaina Rowzee 6-13-24 Planning Zoning Minutes 061324 Attachments: A motion was made by Councilperson Grace Amos, seconded by Councilperson Shirley Jordan, that the Order be adopted. Upon roll call vote the President declared the motion carried by the results as follows: Yea: 5 -Kevin Kelly, Tony Thaxton, Andrea Ellis, Grace Amos and Shirley Jordan Absent: 2 -Jason Capers and George Carmichael M. ID 24-7285 Consider adopting an Order approving travel expenses for the Historic Commission Member, Mattie McLaurin, to attend the 2024 Certified Local Government training for Mississippi Department of Archives and History in Pascagoula, MS on August 6, 2024, at an estimated cost of $147.40 and shall be paid from Inspection Department Travel, Job Training, and Meals Account (001-280-610.0). Attachments: ORDER conference Historic Commission Member A motion was made by Councilperson Kevin Kelly, seconded by Councilperson Shirley Jordan, that the Order be adopted. Upon roll call vote the President declared the motion carried by the results as follows: Yea: 5 -Kevin Kelly, Tony Thaxton, Andrea Ellis, Grace Amos and Shirley Jordan Absent: 2 -Jason Capers and George Carmichael City of Laurel City Council Regular Meeting Minutes July 16, 2024 N. ID 24-7298 Attachments: Order -Approving Travel L. Wilson 7-2-24 A motion was made by Councilperson Kevin Kelly, seconded by Councilperson Shirley Jordan, that the Order be adopted. Upon roll call vote the President declared the motion carried by the results as follows: Yea: 5 -Kevin Kelly, Tony Thaxton, Andrea Ellis, Grace Amos and Shirley Jordan Absent: 2 -Jason Capers and George Carmichael O. ID 24-7286 Consider adopting a Resolution Regarding Reappointment of Members to the Laurel Tourism Committee. Attachments: RESReappointMembersLaurelTourismCommittee7.16.24 A motion was made by Councilperson Kevin Kelly, seconded by Councilperson Andrea Ellis, that the Resolution be adopted. Upon roll call vote the President declared the motion carried by the results as follows: Yea: 5 -Kevin Kelly, Tony Thaxton, Andrea Ellis, Grace Amos and Shirley Jordan Absent: 2 -Jason Capers and George Carmichael P. ID 24-7287 Consider adopting A Resolution Regarding the Reappointment of Sandy Holifield to the Board of Commissioners of the Laurel Housing Authority. Attachments: RESAppHousingAuthorityCommissionHolifield2024 A motion was made by Councilperson Grace Amos, seconded by Councilperson Kevin Kelly, that the Resolution be adopted. Upon roll call vote the President declared the motion carried by the results as follows: Yea: 5 -Kevin Kelly, Tony Thaxton, Andrea Ellis, Grace Amos and Shirley Jordan Absent: 2 -Jason Capers and George Carmichael Q. ID 24-7289 Consider adopting a Resolution to reverse the assessment on the property known as 112 Arthur St, which is owned by LaTonya Watson. WARD 7 Reverse Order 112 Arthur St Order 112 Arthur St Attachments: A motion was made by Councilperson Shirley Jordan, seconded by Councilperson Kevin Kelly, that the Resolution be adopted. Upon roll call vote the President declared the motion carried by the results as follows: Yea: 5 -Kevin Kelly, Tony Thaxton, Andrea Ellis, Grace Amos and Shirley Jordan Absent: 2 -Jason Capers and George Carmichael R. ID 24-7288 Consider adopting a Resolution to reverse the assessment on the property known as 721 N 7th Ave, which is owned by Chancellor Properties, LLC. WARD 6. Reverse Order 721 N 7th Ave ORDER 721 N 7th Ave Attachments: A motion was made by Councilperson Grace Amos, seconded by Councilperson Kevin Kelly, that the Resolution be adopted. Upon roll call vote the President declared the motion carried by the results as follows: Yea: 5 -Kevin Kelly, Tony Thaxton, Andrea Ellis, Grace Amos and Shirley Jordan Absent: 2 -Jason Capers and George Carmichael City of Laurel City Council Regular Meeting Minutes July 16, 2024 S. ID 24-7311 Consider adopting an Order to approve certain budget amendments to FY 2024 budget. Budget Amendment Order Budget Amendment List Attachments: A motion was made by Councilperson Kevin Kelly, seconded by Councilperson Shirley Jordan, that the Order be adopted. Upon roll call vote the President declared the motion carried by the results as follows: Yea: 5 -Kevin Kelly, Tony Thaxton, Andrea Ellis, Grace Amos and Shirley Jordan Absent: 2 -Jason Capers and George Carmichael T. ID 24-7309 Consider adopting an Order to approve Demolition Assessments on the following properties: A. Demolition of property assessed to Moses Brown Est. % Cynthia McGilberry, 509 Sandy T. Gavin Ave. Total cost, including $ 50 administrative fee, $ 5, 126.00 Ward 6 Demo Assessments 071624 Demo notice-07092024110840 Demo bill-07092024110823 Attachments: A motion was made by Councilperson Grace Amos, seconded by Councilperson Shirley Jordan, that the Order be adopted. Upon roll call vote the President declared the motion carried by the results as follows: Yea: 5 -Kevin Kelly, Tony Thaxton, Andrea Ellis, Grace Amos and Shirley Jordan Absent: 2 -Jason Capers and George Carmichael U. ID 24-7308 Consider adopting a Final Resolution for denying tax exemption on Ad Valorem for Dunn Roadbuilders, LLC. AD VALOREM Final Resolution -Dunn Roadbuilders 2024 DOR Exemption Denial Dunn Roadbuilders Attachments: A motion was made by Councilperson Kevin Kelly, seconded by Councilperson Andrea Ellis, that the Resolution be adopted. Upon roll call vote the President declared the motion carried by the results as follows: Yea: 5 -Kevin Kelly, Tony Thaxton, Andrea Ellis, Grace Amos and Shirley Jordan Absent: 2 -Jason Capers and George Carmichael V. ID 24-7301 Consider adopting a Final Resolution for tax exemption on Ad Valorem for Amick Farms, LLC. Processing Plant. AD VALOREM Final Resolution -Amick Processing Plant 2024 DOR Exemption Certification Amick Farms Processing Plant Attachments: A motion was made by Councilperson Kevin Kelly, seconded by Councilperson Shirley Jordan, that the Resolution be adopted. Upon roll call vote the President declared the motion carried by the results as follows: Yea: 5 -Kevin Kelly, Tony Thaxton, Andrea Ellis, Grace Amos and Shirley Jordan Absent: 2 -Jason Capers and George Carmichael City of Laurel City Council Regular Meeting Minutes July 16, 2024 W. ID 24-7300 Consider adopting a Final Resolution for tax exemption on Ad Valorem for Amick Farms, LLC. Hatchery and Mill. AD VALOREM Final Resolution -Amick Hatchery 2024 DOR Exemption Certification Amick Farms Hatchery Attachments: A motion was made by Councilperson Kevin Kelly, seconded by Councilperson Shirley Jordan, that the Resolution be adopted. Upon roll call vote the President declared the motion carried by the results as follows: Yea: 5 -Kevin Kelly, Tony Thaxton, Andrea Ellis, Grace Amos and Shirley Jordan Absent: 2 -Jason Capers and George Carmichael X. ID 24-7305 Consider adopting a Final Resolution for tax exemption on Ad Valorem for Howard Industries, Inc. Transformer Division. AD VALOREM Final Resolution -Howard Transformer Div 2024 DOR Exemption Certification Howard Industries Attachments: A motion was made by Councilperson Kevin Kelly, seconded by Councilperson Andrea Ellis, that the Resolution be adopted. Upon roll call vote the President declared the motion carried by the results as follows: Yea: 5 -Kevin Kelly, Tony Thaxton, Andrea Ellis, Grace Amos and Shirley Jordan Absent: 2 -Jason Capers and George Carmichael Y. ID 24-7282 Consider adopting a Final Resolution for tax exemption on Ad Valorem for Laurel Machine and Foundry Company Downtown Shop. AD VALOREM Final Resolution -Laurel M&F Downtown 2024 DOR Exemption Certification LMF Downtown Shop Ad Valorem Application w Final-Laurel M&F Attachments: A motion was made by Councilperson Kevin Kelly, seconded by Councilperson Andrea Ellis, that the Resolution be adopted. Upon roll call vote the President declared the motion carried by the results as follows: Yea: 5 -Kevin Kelly, Tony Thaxton, Andrea Ellis, Grace Amos and Shirley Jordan Absent: 2 -Jason Capers and George Carmichael Z. ID 24-7281 Consider adopting a Final Resolution for tax exemption on Ad Valorem for Laurel Machine & Foundry Company Machine Shop. AD VALOREM Final Resolution -Laurel M&F Machine 2024 DOR Exemption Certification LMF Machine Shop Ad Valorem Application w Final-Laurel M&F Attachments: A motion was made by Councilperson Kevin Kelly, seconded by Councilperson Shirley Jordan, that the Resolution be adopted. Upon roll call vote the President declared the motion carried by the results as follows: Yea: 5 -Kevin Kelly, Tony Thaxton, Andrea Ellis, Grace Amos and Shirley Jordan Absent: 2 -Jason Capers and George Carmichael 5. ROUTINE AGENDA City of Laurel City Council Regular Meeting Minutes July 16, 2024 A. ID 24-7290 Consider adopting a Resolution to approve the Claims Docket. CLAIMS DOCKET RESOLUTION ONLY WARRANT JULY 16 2024 CLAIMS DOCKET JULY 16 2024 Attachments: A motion was made by Councilperson Kevin Kelly, seconded by Councilperson Shirley Jordan, that the Resolution be adopted. Upon roll call vote the President declared the motion carried by the results as follows: Yea: 5 -Kevin Kelly, Tony Thaxton, Andrea Ellis, Grace Amos and Shirley Jordan Absent: 2 -Jason Capers and George Carmichael EXECUTIVE SESSION City of Laurel