Laurel public meetings in 2024
26 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Tue Dec 17, 2024 · 9:00 AM
City Council
Council to vote on $273,000 police vehicle purchase
The Laurel City Council will consider several actions, including a $273,000 purchase of six 2024 Dodge Durango vehicles for the Police Department. They will also hear a presentation on tourism’s economic impact and consider public hearings on multiple dilapidated properties. Additional items include a service‑software agreement for fleet maintenance, changes to sewer rate schedules, and approval of various travel and lot‑cleaning expenses.
- Adopt an order for the Police Department to buy six 2024 Dodge Durango vehicles for $273,000
- Adopt an order for a fleet‑maintenance software agreement with AllData, LLC
- First reading of an ordinance amending sewer rate schedule (Ordinance No. 1757‑2024)
- Public hearing resolutions on dilapidated properties at 804 S. 19th Ave., 1130 N. 14th Ave., 1432 Old Amy Rd., 2020 Lindsey Ave., 818 N. 1st Ave., and 1138 Anderson St.
- Approve lot‑cleaning expenses for multiple properties totaling several hundred dollars
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✓ Decided: Council approves six dilapidated property resolutions and police vehicle purchase
The Laurel City Council approved resolutions to conduct public hearings on six dilapidated properties, including one with a 60-day extension, and authorized the purchase of six 2024 Dodge Durangos for the police department for $273,000. The council also approved several administrative items, including a fleet maintenance software agreement, a change in bond paying agent, first reading of a sewer rate ordinance amendment, surplus property declaration, CDBG-related actions, travel reimbursements, lot cleanings, and rejection/rebidding of garbage truck bids. The minutes from December 3, 2024, were not approved as the motion failed.
- Adopted resolution for 804 S. 19th Ave. with 60-day extension (7-0)
- Adopted resolutions for 1130 N. 14th Ave., 1432 Old Amy Rd., 2020 Lindsey Ave., 818 N. 1st Ave., 1138 Anderson St. (7-0, except 1432 Old Amy Rd. 4-3)
- Approved $273,000 purchase of 6 Dodge Durangos for police (7-0)
- Approved AllData fleet maintenance software agreement (7-0)
- Approved Cadence Bank resignation and Bank OZK appointment as paying agent (7-0)
- Approved first reading of sewer rate ordinance amendment (7-0)
- Declared surplus property and approved bid publication (7-0)
- Rejected garbage truck bids and approved rebid advertisement (7-0)
Council Chambers
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
ID 24-7526 — adopted
4 yea · 3 nay
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael nay · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos nay · Shirley Jordan nay
The other 23 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Wed Dec 11, 2024 · 9:00 AM
City Council
Laurel City Council to consider waste service contract extension
The City Council will meet for a special call to discuss a short-term contract extension. The primary item is a proposal to extend services with Waste Pro of Mississippi, Inc.
- Short-term contract extension with Waste Pro of Mississippi, Inc. for solid waste services
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✓ Decided: Council approves short-term contract extension with Waste Pro
The Laurel City Council held a special call meeting on December 11, 2024, and approved a short-term contract extension with Waste Pro of Mississippi, Inc. for solid waste services. The motion passed unanimously with 6 yeas and 1 absence (Andrea Ellis). No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was otherwise procedural.
- Approved short-term contract extension with Waste Pro of Mississippi, Inc. for solid waste services (6-0, 1 absent)
Council Chambers
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA — agenda be approved as printed
6 yea · 1 absent
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas absent · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7530 — adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas absent · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
A motion was made by Councilperson Jason Capers, seconded by Councilperson Kevin Kelly, that the agenda be approved as printed. Upon roll call vote the President declared the motion carried by the…
6 yea
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
A motion was made by Councilperson Jason Capers, seconded by Councilperson Kevin Kelly, that the Order be adopted. Upon roll call vote the President declared the motion carried by the results as…
6 yea
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
Tue Dec 3, 2024 · 5:30 PM
City Council
Council to vote on second reading of city annexation ordinance
The Laurel City Council will consider the second reading of an ordinance to enlarge and extend the city's corporate limits, specifying improvements and services for the annexed territory. Other major items include authorizing a federal Safe Streets and Roads for All grant agreement, extending the solid waste contract with Waste Pro of Mississippi, and setting public hearings on dilapidated properties at 3240 Ellisville Blvd, 1236 Dr. Martin Luther King Ave, and 1909 N. 5th Ave.
- Second reading of amended ordinance to enlarge and define city corporate limits (annexation)
- Order authorizing agreement with USDOT for FY2024 Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) grant
- Order authorizing short-term contract extension with Waste Pro of Mississippi for solid waste services
- Orders setting public hearing for January 7, 2025 on three dilapidated properties
- Order declaring Cotton Mill Park property surplus and authorizing advertising for bids
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✓ Decided: Laurel City Council Approves Annexation Ordinance and Various City Contracts
The Laurel City Council approved the second reading of an ordinance to extend the city's corporate limits and boundaries. The Council also authorized several agreements, including a federal grant for road safety, credit card processing services, and mobile app development for city platforms. Additionally, the Council approved various budget amendments, annual bids, and property cleaning assessments.
- Approved second reading of annexation ordinance (6-0)
- Approved USDOT Safe Streets and Roads for All grant agreement (6-0)
- Approved 13.42 mil ad valorem tax exemption collection policy (6-0)
- Approved contract with Global Payments Direct, Inc. (6-0)
- Approved 2025 annual and semi-annual bids (6-0)
- Approved FY 2025 budget amendments (6-0)
- Approved lot cleaning assessments for 27 properties (6-0)
- Deleted Waste Pro contract extension from agenda (6-0)
Council Chambers
🗳️ How they voted (43 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
ID 24-7505 — approved
6 yea · 1 absent
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael absent · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7506 — approved
6 yea · 1 absent
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael absent · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7507 — approved
6 yea · 1 absent
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael absent · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA — that the agenda be amended as follows
6 yea · 1 absent
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael absent · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7517 — adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael absent · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7492 — adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael absent · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7493 — adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael absent · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7494 — adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael absent · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7495 — adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael absent · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7496 — adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael absent · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7499 — adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael absent · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7503 — adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael absent · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7504 — adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael absent · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7510 — adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael absent · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7511 — adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael absent · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7515 — adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael absent · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7516 — adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael absent · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7497 — adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael absent · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7508 — adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael absent · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7509 — adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael absent · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
Thu Nov 21, 2024 · 9:00 AM
City Council
Council to consider advertising bids for used garbage trucks
At this special call meeting, the City Council will consider adopting an order to approve advertisement for sealed bids for two used garbage trucks, with bids to be opened on December 16, 2024. The agenda also includes procedural items such as public hearings and citizen forum, but no other substantive policy decisions are listed.
- Consider order to advertise bids for two used garbage trucks (ID 24-7500)
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✓ Decided: Council approves bid advertisement for two used garbage trucks
The Laurel City Council held a special call meeting with four members present and three absent. The only substantive action was approving an order to advertise for sealed bids for two used garbage trucks, with bids to be opened December 16, 2024. The motion passed 4-0, with three members absent. No other decisions were made.
- Approved order to advertise sealed bids for two used garbage trucks (4-0, 3 absent)
Council Chambers
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA — agenda be approved as printed
4 yea · 3 absent
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly absent · Tony Thaxton absent · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas absent · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7500 — adopted
4 yea · 3 absent
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly absent · Tony Thaxton absent · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas absent · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
A motion was made by Councilperson Grace Amos, seconded by Councilperson Shirley Jordan, that the be agenda be approved as printed. Upon roll call vote the President declared the motion carried by…
4 yea
Jason Capers yea · George Carmichael yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
A motion was made by Councilperson Jason Capers, seconded by Councilperson Shirley Jordan, that the Order be adopted. Upon roll call vote the President declared the motion carried by the results as…
4 yea · 2 absent
Jason Capers yea · George Carmichael yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea · Kevin Kelly absent · Tony Thaxton absent
Tue Nov 19, 2024 · 9:00 AM
City Council
Council to hear first reading of ordinance to annex land into city limits
The City Council will consider a first reading of an ordinance to enlarge and extend the corporate limits of Laurel, specifying improvements and services for the annexed territory. They also hold public hearings on multiple dilapidated structures, consider a JAG grant application, and decide on a solid waste services RFP. Routine items include re-appointments and approval of the claims docket.
- First reading of an ordinance to annex territory into the City of Laurel
- Public hearing on FY 2024 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance (JAG) Grant application
- Public hearings and orders on dilapidated structures at 804 S. 19th Ave., 1130 N. 14th Ave., 1432 Old Amy Rd., 1526 N. 1st Ave., 2020 Lindsey Ave., 818 N. 1st Ave., 703 S. 6th Ave., 1138 Anderson St., 717 E. 16th St., 855 E. 18th St., 218 W. 1st St., 907 N. 13th Ave., and 1803 Chinaberry St.
- Resolution to award construction of the 2024 FEMA Massey Access Road Culvert Project
- Order authorizing advertisement for proposals for residential solid waste services
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✓ Decided: Council approves first reading of annexation ordinance
The Laurel City Council approved the first reading of an amended annexation ordinance, moving forward with plans to enlarge city boundaries. The council also authorized advertising for proposals for residential solid waste services and approved several resolutions and orders, including the FY 2024 audit report and a FEMA road project. All votes were 5-0 with two members absent.
- Approved first reading of amended annexation ordinance (5-0)
- Authorized advertisement for proposals for residential solid waste services (5-0)
- Adopted resolution accepting FY 2024 audit report from Pine Belt Regional Solid Waste Management Authority (5-0)
- Adopted resolution granting authority to award construction of 2024 FEMA Massey Access Road Culvert Project (5-0)
- Approved order for Laurel Police Department to sell lead base ammunition to L and L Scrap Metals (5-0)
- Approved order declaring surplus property to be sold as scrap, auctioned, or destroyed (5-0)
- Approved order confirming re-appointment of Barbara Brumfield-Pruitt to Civil Service Commission (5-0)
- Adopted resolution accepting property and boiler insurance bids for 2024-2025 (5-0)
Council Chambers
🗳️ How they voted (36 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
ID 24-7470 — approved
5 yea · 2 absent
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton absent · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas absent · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA — agenda be approved as printed
5 yea · 2 absent
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton absent · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas absent · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7477 — adopted
5 yea · 2 absent
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton absent · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas absent · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING — conduct a public hearing
5 yea · 2 absent
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton absent · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas absent · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7472 — adopted
5 yea · 2 absent
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton absent · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas absent · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7473 — adopted
5 yea · 2 absent
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton absent · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas absent · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7474 — adopted
5 yea · 2 absent
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton absent · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas absent · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7475 — adopted
5 yea · 2 absent
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton absent · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas absent · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7476 — adopted
5 yea · 2 absent
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton absent · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas absent · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7468 — adopted
5 yea · 2 absent
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton absent · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas absent · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7471 — adopted
5 yea · 2 absent
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton absent · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas absent · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7478 — adopted
5 yea · 2 absent
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton absent · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas absent · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7479 — adopted
5 yea · 2 absent
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton absent · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas absent · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7480 — adopted
5 yea · 2 absent
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton absent · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas absent · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7485 — adopted
5 yea · 2 absent
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton absent · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas absent · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7484 — adopted
5 yea · 2 absent
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton absent · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas absent · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7486 — adopted
5 yea · 2 absent
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton absent · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas absent · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7488 — adopted
5 yea · 2 absent
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton absent · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas absent · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7481 — approved on first reading
5 yea · 2 absent
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton absent · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas absent · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7491 — adopted
5 yea · 2 absent
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton absent · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas absent · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
Tue Nov 5, 2024 · 5:30 PM
City Council
City Council to discuss waste disposal and property assessments
The City Council will consider a contract for waste disposal, audit reports, and a public hearing regarding a dilapidated property. The agenda also includes approving a docket of claims and numerous orders for property cleanings.
- Contract with Pine Belt Solid Waste Management Authority
- Public hearing on property at 204 N. 17th Ave.
- Claims docket for November 5, 2024
- Orders for property cleanings and assessments
- Donations for the B.E. Murph Center for Seniors
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✓ Decided: Council approves Pine Belt solid waste disposal agreement
The Laurel City Council approved an agreement with Pine Belt Solid Waste Management Authority for municipal solid waste disposal, accepted the authority's FY 2023 audit report, and ratified an emergency order to remove an obstruction in Water Well #6. All votes were 6-0 with Councilperson Grace Amos absent. The council also approved multiple orders and resolutions, including donations, travel expenses, and property clean-up assessments.
- Approved Pine Belt Solid Waste Management Authority disposal agreement (6-0)
- Accepted Pine Belt Regional Solid Waste Management Authority FY 2023 audit report (6-0)
- Ratified emergency order to remove obstruction in Water Well #6 (6-0)
- Authorized mayor to execute PVC pipe antitrust litigation contingent fee agreement (6-0)
- Accepted donations for annual Christmas event (6-0)
- Accepted anonymous donations for B.E. Murph Center for Seniors ($124 and $434) (6-0)
- Approved travel expenses for MML Mid-Winter Conference (6-0)
- Approved lot cleaning assessments for 25 properties (6-0)
Council Chambers
🗳️ How they voted (26 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
ID 24-7453 — approved
6 yea · 1 absent
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos absent · Shirley Jordan yea
CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA — that the agenda be amended as follows
6 yea · 1 absent
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos absent · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7449 — adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos absent · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7450 — adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos absent · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7455 — adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos absent · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7456 — adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos absent · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7457 — adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos absent · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7458 — adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos absent · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7460 — adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos absent · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7465 — adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos absent · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7452 — adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos absent · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7461 — adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos absent · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7462 — adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos absent · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7463 — adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos absent · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7466 — adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos absent · Shirley Jordan yea
A motion was made by Councilperson Andrea Ellis, seconded by Councilperson Jason Capers, that the Minutes be approved. Upon roll call vote the President declared the motion carried by the results as…
6 yea
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Ellis yea · Shirley Jordan yea
A motion was made by Councilperson Shirley Jordan, seconded by Councilperson Kevin Kelly, that the agenda be amended as follows. Upon roll call vote the President declared the motion carried by the…
6 yea
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Ellis yea · Shirley Jordan yea
A motion was made by Vice President George Carmichael, seconded by Councilperson Jason Capers, that the Order be adopted. Upon roll call vote the President declared the motion carried by the results…
12 yea
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Ellis yea · Shirley Jordan yea · Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Ellis yea · Shirley Jordan yea
A motion was made by Councilperson Kevin Kelly, seconded by Vice President George Carmichael, that the Resolution be adopted. Upon roll call vote the President declared the motion carried by the…
6 yea
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Ellis yea · Shirley Jordan yea
A motion was made by Councilperson Jason Capers, seconded by Vice President George Carmichael, that the Order be adopted. Upon roll call vote the President declared the motion carried by the results…
12 yea
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Ellis yea · Shirley Jordan yea · Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Ellis yea · Shirley Jordan yea
Tue Oct 22, 2024 · 9:00 AM
City Council
Council to set Nov 19 public hearing on six dilapidated properties in Laurel
The council will vote on an order to schedule a November 19 public hearing on six dilapidated structures across wards 4, 5, 6, and 7. It will also consider a development agreement with Cannery Row LLC, a grant agreement with MDOT and USDOT for the downtown RAISE project, termination of a tax exemption for Spacebox Storage, and several ordinance and budget amendments.
- Order to set a Nov 19, 2024 public hearing for dilapidated properties at 717 E. 16th St., 855 E. 18th St., 218 W. 1st St., 412 E. 3rd St., 907 N. 13th Ave., and 1803 Chinaberry St.
- Resolution approving an amended and restated development and reimbursement agreement with Cannery Row LLC.
- Resolution authorizing the first amended and restated grant agreement with MDOT and USDOT for the 2023 RAISE Grant Project to complete Downtown Laurel.
- Order terminating the Central Business District exemption for Spacebox Storage at 23 Mason Street, effective immediately.
- Order approving $1,032 for travel, registration, and hotel expenses for Superintendent Sandra Hadley to attend the 2024 Building Officials Association of Mississippi Winter Conference.
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✓ Decided: Laurel City Council approves downtown grants and development agreements
The City Council approved a restated development agreement with Cannery Row LLC and a grant agreement for the 'Completing Downtown Laurel' project. The council also passed ordinances to close a portion of an alley off Royal St and amend personnel pay procedures.
- Approved amended development and reimbursement agreement with Cannery Row LLC (4-0)
- Approved first amended and restated grant agreement with MDOT and USDOT for 2023 RAISE Grant Project (4-0)
- Terminated Central Business District exemption for Spacebox Storage at 23 Mason Street (4-0)
- Approved ordinance amending personnel regular pay procedures on second reading (4-0)
- Approved ordinance to close portion of alley between S. Magnolia St and Ellisville Blvd on second reading (4-0)
- Approved $1,032 in travel expenses for Sandra Hadley to attend BOAM Winter Conference (4-0)
- Appointed Clifton Nicholson to the Board of Trustees of the Laurel/Jones County Library (4-0)
- Set November 19, 2024 public hearing for six dilapidated properties (4-0)
Council Chambers
🗳️ How they voted (24 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
ID 24-7438 — approved
4 yea · 3 absent
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly absent · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael absent · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos absent · Shirley Jordan yea
CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA — agenda be approved as printed
4 yea · 3 absent
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly absent · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael absent · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos absent · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7441 — adopted
4 yea · 3 absent
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly absent · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael absent · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos absent · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7434 — adopted
4 yea · 3 absent
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly absent · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael absent · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos absent · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7437 — adopted
4 yea · 3 absent
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly absent · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael absent · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos absent · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7440 — adopted
4 yea · 3 absent
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly absent · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael absent · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos absent · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7442 — adopted
4 yea · 3 absent
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly absent · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael absent · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos absent · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7445 — adopted
4 yea · 3 absent
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly absent · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael absent · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos absent · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7448 — adopted
4 yea · 3 absent
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly absent · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael absent · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos absent · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7435 — adopted
4 yea · 3 absent
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly absent · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael absent · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos absent · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7444 — adopted
4 yea · 3 absent
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly absent · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael absent · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos absent · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7447 — adopted
4 yea · 3 absent
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly absent · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael absent · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos absent · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7436 — approved on second reading
4 yea · 3 absent
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly absent · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael absent · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos absent · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7439 — approved on second reading
4 yea · 3 absent
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly absent · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael absent · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos absent · Shirley Jordan yea
A motion was made by Councilperson Jason Capers, seconded by Councilperson Shirley Jordan, that the Minutes be approved. Upon roll call vote the President declared the motion carried by the results…
4 yea
Jason Capers yea · Tony Thaxton yea · Andrea Ellis yea · Shirley Jordan yea
A motion was made by Councilperson Andrea Ellis, seconded by Councilperson Shirley Jordan, that the be agenda be approved as printed. Upon roll call vote the President declared the motion carried by…
4 yea
Jason Capers yea · Tony Thaxton yea · Andrea Ellis yea · Shirley Jordan yea
A motion was made by Councilperson Jason Capers, seconded by Councilperson Shirley Jordan, that the Order to Set Hearing be adopted. Upon roll call vote the President declared the motion carried by…
4 yea
Jason Capers yea · Tony Thaxton yea · Andrea Ellis yea · Shirley Jordan yea
A motion was made by Councilperson Jason Capers, seconded by Councilperson Shirley Jordan, that the Resolution be adopted. Upon roll call vote the President declared the motion carried by the results…
4 yea
Jason Capers yea · Tony Thaxton yea · Andrea Ellis yea · Shirley Jordan yea
A motion was made by Councilperson Jason Capers, seconded by Councilperson Andrea Ellis, that the Resolution be adopted. Upon roll call vote the President declared the motion carried by the results…
4 yea
Jason Capers yea · Tony Thaxton yea · Andrea Ellis yea · Shirley Jordan yea
A motion was made by Councilperson Jason Capers, seconded by Councilperson Andrea Ellis, that the Order be adopted. Upon roll call vote the President declared the motion carried by the results as…
12 yea
Jason Capers yea · Tony Thaxton yea · Andrea Ellis yea · Shirley Jordan yea · Jason Capers yea · Tony Thaxton yea · Andrea Ellis yea · Shirley Jordan yea · Jason Capers yea · Tony Thaxton yea · Andrea Ellis yea · Shirley Jordan yea
Tue Oct 8, 2024 · 5:30 PM
City Council
Laurel City Council to review demolition assessments and zoning variances
The City Council will consider several demolition cost assessments for properties across seven wards. The body is also reviewing zoning variances for a warehouse and a short-term rental, along with various grant applications and infrastructure project close-outs.
- Demolition assessments for 7 properties, including 318 E. 18th St. ($9,975.00) and 746 E. Elmo St. ($6,076.00)
- Zoning variance for a warehouse at the rear of 503 S Magnolia St.
- Special Exception for a short-term rental at 727 N. 5th Ave.
- Grant application for the 2024 Office Against Interpersonal Violence (OAIV) Grant for $63,172.80
- First reading of an ordinance to close an alley between S. Magnolia St and Ellisville Blvd.
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✓ Decided: Council approves demolition assessments for 7 properties
The Laurel City Council approved all items on the agenda, including demolition assessments for seven properties, a special exception for a short-term rental, and a variance for a warehouse. All votes were 5-0 with two members absent.
- Approved demolition assessments for 7 properties (5-0)
- Granted one-year special exception for short-term rental at 727 N. 5th Ave. (5-0)
- Granted R3 zoning variance to Brady and Brady, LLC for warehouse (5-0)
- Approved first reading of ordinance amending employee regular pay procedures (5-0)
- Approved first reading of ordinance to close alley off Royal St. (5-0)
- Authorized application for Edward Byrne JAG grant (5-0)
- Approved $63,172.80 OAIV grant application (5-0)
- Approved professional services agreement for RAISE Grant project design (5-0)
Council Chambers
🗳️ How they voted (38 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
ID 24-7409 — approved
5 yea · 2 absent
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael absent · Andrea Thomas absent · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA — agenda be approved as printed
5 yea · 2 absent
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael absent · Andrea Thomas absent · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7426 — adopted
5 yea · 2 absent
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael absent · Andrea Thomas absent · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7411 — adopted
5 yea · 2 absent
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael absent · Andrea Thomas absent · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7413 — adopted
5 yea · 2 absent
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael absent · Andrea Thomas absent · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7414 — adopted
5 yea · 2 absent
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael absent · Andrea Thomas absent · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7416 — adopted
5 yea · 2 absent
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael absent · Andrea Thomas absent · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7421 — adopted
5 yea · 2 absent
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael absent · Andrea Thomas absent · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7422 — adopted
5 yea · 2 absent
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael absent · Andrea Thomas absent · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7423 — adopted
5 yea · 2 absent
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael absent · Andrea Thomas absent · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7424 — adopted
5 yea · 2 absent
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael absent · Andrea Thomas absent · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7425 — adopted
5 yea · 2 absent
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael absent · Andrea Thomas absent · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7429 — adopted
5 yea · 2 absent
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael absent · Andrea Thomas absent · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7430 — adopted
5 yea · 2 absent
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael absent · Andrea Thomas absent · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7431 — adopted
5 yea · 2 absent
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael absent · Andrea Thomas absent · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7410 — adopted
5 yea · 2 absent
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael absent · Andrea Thomas absent · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7412 — adopted
5 yea · 2 absent
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael absent · Andrea Thomas absent · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7415 — adopted
5 yea · 2 absent
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael absent · Andrea Thomas absent · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7418 — adopted
5 yea · 2 absent
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael absent · Andrea Thomas absent · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7428 — adopted
5 yea · 2 absent
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael absent · Andrea Thomas absent · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
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Tue Sep 17, 2024 · 9:00 AM
City Council
City Council to hold public hearing on dilapidated property at 1117 Hayes St.
The City Council will determine if a property at 1117 Hayes St. is a menace to public health and safety. The body is also considering several professional service contracts, budget amendments, and lot cleaning assessments.
- Public hearing for property at 1117 Hayes St. regarding dilapidated state
- Professional services contract for West Drive Roadway and Bridge Project
- Purchase of used 2008 Pierce Saber and 2008 Pierce Quantum Pumper fire trucks
- Lot cleaning assessments for 19 properties ranging from $101.92 to $182.16
- Police training travel costs: $1,887.98 for MLEOTA and $1,674.05 for NRA course
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✓ Decided: Council approves West Drive Roadway and Bridge Project contract authority
The City Council approved a resolution giving the administration authority to approve a professional services contract for the West Drive Roadway and Bridge Project. They also adopted resolutions and orders for various items including a public hearing on a dilapidated property, updating credit card authorized users, a software agreement, a tourism consulting contract, travel approvals, donations, fire truck purchases, and budget amendments. All votes were 6-0 with Councilperson Grace Amos absent.
- Approved resolution for West Drive Roadway and Bridge Project contract authority (6-0)
- Adopted resolution for public hearing on 1117 Hayes St. dilapidated property (6-0)
- Approved resolution updating Bancorp South MasterCard authorized users (6-0)
- Adopted order for ALLDATA fleet maintenance software agreement (6-0, mayor vetoed)
- Approved tourism consulting agreement with Amanda Roll (6-0)
- Approved travel for Parks & Recreation Director to Deep South Turf Expo (6-0)
- Accepted $500 anonymous donation and $1,500 Howard Industries donation for B.E. Murph Center (6-0)
- Approved purchase of two used fire trucks to replace Engine 6 (6-0)
Council Chambers
🗳️ How they voted (35 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
ID 24-7396 — approved
6 yea · 1 absent
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos absent · Shirley Jordan yea
CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA — agenda be approved as printed
6 yea · 1 absent
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos absent · Shirley Jordan yea
CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING — conduct a public hearing
6 yea · 1 absent
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos absent · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7401 — adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos absent · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7391 — adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos absent · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7392 — adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos absent · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7397 — adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos absent · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7398 — adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos absent · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7399 — adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos absent · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7400 — adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos absent · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7402 — adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos absent · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7403 — adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos absent · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7405 — adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos absent · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7407 — adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos absent · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7408 — vetoed
6 yea · 1 absent
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos absent · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7393 — adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos absent · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7395 — adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos absent · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7404 — adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos absent · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7406 — adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos absent · Shirley Jordan yea
A motion was made by Councilperson Andrea Ellis, seconded by Vice President George Carmichael, that the Minutes be approved. Upon roll call vote the President declared the motion carried by the…
6 yea
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Ellis yea · Shirley Jordan yea
Tue Sep 3, 2024 · 5:30 PM
City Council
City Council will adopt the FY 2025 budget and consider multiple public‑hearing resolutions
The council will vote on an order to adopt the fiscal year 2025 budget. It will also consider resolutions to hold public hearings on several dilapidated properties in Wards 6 and 7. Additional items include approvals for consulting engineering services, a police K‑9 donation, a taser and camera purchase, and demolition assessments for properties in Ward 4.
- Adopt FY 2025 budget (Order ID 24-7370F)
- Public‑hearing resolutions for dilapidated properties at 903 Johnson St., 820 S. Magnolia St., 825 S. Magnolia St., 1212 Simmons St., and 1805 Pearson Ave. (IDs 24-7378A‑24-7383E)
- Approve professional services contract for the 2025 City Wide Paving Project (Resolution ID 24-7372B)
- Approve purchase of 42 tasers and 42 cameras from Axon Enterprises (Order ID 24-7369M)
- Approve demolition assessments for four Ward 4 properties totaling $5,066‑$5,076 each (Order ID 24-7387R)
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✓ Decided: Council adopts FY2025 budget and approves demolition hearings for five dilapidated properties
The Laurel City Council unanimously approved the FY2025 budget and authorized public hearings on five properties deemed potentially dilapidated, including one with a 60-day extension. The council also approved contracts for engineering services, paving, and pedestrian improvements, along with police equipment purchases and travel approvals.
- Adopted FY2025 budget (7-0)
- Adopted resolutions to hold public hearings on dilapidated properties at 903 Johnson St., 820 S. Magnolia St., 825 S. Magnolia St., 1212 Simmons St., and 1805 Pearson St. (all 7-0)
- Approved general consulting engineering services agreement (7-0)
- Approved professional services contract for 2025 City Wide Paving Project (7-0)
- Authorized MDOT TA Program application for Magnolia Street Pedestrian Improvements (7-0)
- Approved purchase of 42 Tasers and 42 cameras from Axon Enterprises (7-0)
- Approved lot cleaning assessments totaling $17,268 for four properties (7-0)
- Approved claims docket (7-0)
Council Chambers
🗳️ How they voted (30 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
ID 24-7363 — approved
7 yea
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7386 — approved
7 yea
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7390 — approved
7 yea
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA — agenda be approved as printed
7 yea
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING — conduct a public hearing
7 yea
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7378 — adopted
7 yea
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7379 — adopted
7 yea
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7381 — adopted
7 yea
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7382 — adopted
7 yea
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7383 — adopted as amended
7 yea
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7360 — adopted
7 yea
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7365 — adopted
7 yea
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7366 — adopted
7 yea
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7367 — adopted
7 yea
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7368 — adopted
7 yea
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7369 — adopted
7 yea
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7370 — adopted
7 yea
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7376 — adopted
7 yea
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7377 — adopted
7 yea
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7387 — adopted
7 yea
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
Mon Aug 26, 2024 · 5:30 PM
City Council
Laurel City Council to consider 2025 tax milage and assessment rolls
The City Council will meet to discuss the tax milage for Fiscal Year 2025. The body will also consider the acceptance of the 2025 tax assessment rolls.
- Order levying tax milage for Fiscal Year 2025 ending September 30, 2025
- Order to accept tax assessment rolls for 2025
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✓ Decided: Council adopts FY2025 tax levy and assessment rolls
The Laurel City Council held a special call meeting and approved two orders related to property taxes for Fiscal Year 2025. The first order levied the tax millage for the Laurel School District, and the second accepted the 2025 tax assessment rolls. Both motions passed 4-0 with three members absent.
- Adopted Order levying tax millage for FY2025 (4-0)
- Adopted Order accepting 2025 tax assessment rolls (4-0)
Council Chambers
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA — agenda be approved as printed
4 yea · 3 absent
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly absent · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael absent · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan absent
ID 24-7361 — adopted
4 yea · 3 absent
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly absent · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael absent · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan absent
ID 24-7362 — adopted
4 yea · 3 absent
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly absent · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael absent · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan absent
A motion was made by Councilperson Jason Capers, seconded by Councilperson Grace Amos, that the agenda be approved as printed. The motion carried by the following vote:
4 yea
Jason Capers yea · Tony Thaxton yea · Andrea Ellis yea · Grace Amos yea
A motion was made by Councilperson Grace Amos, seconded by Councilperson Andrea Ellis, that the Order be adopted. Upon roll call vote the President declared the motion carried by the results as…
4 yea
Jason Capers yea · Tony Thaxton yea · Andrea Ellis yea · Grace Amos yea
A motion was made by Councilperson Jason Capers, seconded by Councilperson Andrea Ellis, that the Order be adopted. Upon roll call vote the President declared the motion carried by the results as…
4 yea · 2 absent
Jason Capers yea · Tony Thaxton yea · Andrea Ellis yea · Grace Amos yea · Kevin Kelly absent · George Carmichael absent
Tue Aug 6, 2024 · 5:30 PM
City Council
Laurel City Council to address dilapidated properties and city infrastructure repairs
The City Council will consider setting a public hearing for six dilapidated properties and authorizing repairs to a high service pump at Water Production Plant #2. The body will also review health insurance proposals for FY 2024-25 and various grant-related marketing and policy resolutions.
- Public hearing for dilapidated structures at 903 Johnson St, 820 S. Magnolia St, 825 S. Magnolia St, 1212 Simmons St, 1805 Pearson Ave, and 1117 Hayes St
- Authorization for repair of the High Service Pump at Water Production Plant #2
- Health insurance coverage proposal for FY 2024-25 via Clayton E. Johnson Insurance Service, Inc.
- Lot cleaning assessments for 1048 N. 10th Ave ($105), 2103 Center Ave ($105), and 2104 Palmer Ave ($110)
- Appointment of John Thaxton to the Board of Directors of the Laurel Airport Authority
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✓ Decided: Laurel City Council sets public hearings for FY 2025 budget and dilapidated properties
The City Council scheduled a public hearing for the FY 2025 budget and hearings for six dilapidated properties. The council also approved health insurance providers for FY 2024-25 and authorized repairs to a water production pump.
- Set public hearing for FY 2025 budget (5-0)
- Set Sept. 3, 2024 hearings for six dilapidated properties (5-0)
- Approved health insurance via Clayton E. Johnson Insurance Service, Inc. for FY 2024-25 (5-0)
- Authorized repair of High Service Pump at Water Production Plant #2 (5-0)
- Approved lot cleaning assessments for three properties totaling $320 (5-0)
- Confirmed John Thaxton to the Laurel Airport Authority (4-0, 1 abstain)
- Confirmed appointments to the Historic Preservation Commission (5-0)
- Approved FY 2024 budget amendments (5-0)
Council Chambers
🗳️ How they voted (29 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
ID 24-7317 — approved
5 yea · 2 absent
Jason Capers absent · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas absent · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA — that the agenda be amended as follows
5 yea · 2 absent
Jason Capers absent · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas absent · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7325 — adopted
5 yea · 2 absent
Jason Capers absent · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas absent · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7315 — adopted
4 yea · 2 absent · 1 abstain
Jason Capers absent · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton abstain · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas absent · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7316 — adopted
5 yea · 2 absent
Jason Capers absent · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas absent · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7318 — adopted
5 yea · 2 absent
Jason Capers absent · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas absent · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7321 — adopted
5 yea · 2 absent
Jason Capers absent · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas absent · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7322 — adopted
5 yea · 2 absent
Jason Capers absent · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas absent · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7323 — adopted
5 yea · 2 absent
Jason Capers absent · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas absent · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7324 — adopted
5 yea · 2 absent
Jason Capers absent · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas absent · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7326 — adopted
5 yea · 2 absent
Jason Capers absent · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas absent · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7327 — adopted
5 yea · 2 absent
Jason Capers absent · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas absent · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7328 — adopted
5 yea · 2 absent
Jason Capers absent · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas absent · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7329 — adopted
5 yea · 2 absent
Jason Capers absent · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas absent · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7312 — adopted
5 yea · 2 absent
Jason Capers absent · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas absent · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7313 — adopted
5 yea · 2 absent
Jason Capers absent · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas absent · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7314 — adopted
5 yea · 2 absent
Jason Capers absent · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas absent · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7335 — adopted
5 yea · 2 absent
Jason Capers absent · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas absent · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
A motion was made by Councilperson Grace Amos, seconded by Councilperson Shirley Jordan, that the Minutes be approved. Upon roll call vote the President declared the motion carried by the results as…
5 yea
Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
A motion was made by Councilperson Grace Amos, seconded by Councilperson Shirley Jordan, that the be that the agenda be amended as follows. The motion carried by the following vote: Delete Agenda…
5 yea
Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
Tue Jul 16, 2024 · 9:00 AM
City Council
City Council to consider software upgrades and dilapidated property hearings
The City Council will discuss transitioning financial and document systems to Tyler SaaS platforms and a mobile app. The body is also setting public hearings for dilapidated structures and voting on several ad valorem tax exemptions.
- Public hearing date of August 20, 2024, for dilapidated structures at 1405 Airport Dr., 204 N. 17th Ave., and 324 Jefferson St.
- Zoning change for 1601 N. 5th Ave. from R-1 Low Density to R-2 Medium Density Residential
- One-year special exception for an in-home daycare at 1922 Pearl St.
- Demolition assessment of $5,126.00 for property at 509 Sandy T. Gavin Ave.
- Repairs and maintenance proposal for the 12th Street Water Tank
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✓ Decided: Laurel City Council approves software upgrades and various zoning changes
The City Council approved converting financial and document storage systems to Tyler software platforms and implementing the My Civic mobile app. The council also granted a zoning change for 1601 N. 5th Ave. and a special exception for an in-home daycare at 1922 Pearl St.
- Approved zoning change for 1601 N. 5th Ave. from R-1 to R-2 (5-0)
- Approved one-year special exception for in-home daycare at 1922 Pearl St. (5-0)
- Approved conversion to Tyler SaaS financial software and Content Manager system (5-0)
- Approved implementation of Tyler My Civic mobile app (5-0)
- Approved repairs and maintenance for 12th Street Water Tank (5-0)
- Approved $5,126 demolition assessment for 509 Sandy T. Gavin Ave. (5-0)
- Set August 20, 2024, public hearing for dilapidated structures at 1405 Airport Dr., 204 N. 17th Ave., and 324 Jefferson St. (5-0)
- Approved Ad Valorem tax exemptions for Amick Farms, Howard Industries, and Laurel Machine & Foundry; denied exemption for Dunn Roadbuilders, LLC (5-0)
Council Chambers
🗳️ How they voted (46 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
ID 24-7291 — approved
5 yea · 2 absent
Jason Capers absent · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael absent · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7292 — approved
5 yea · 2 absent
Jason Capers absent · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael absent · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA — agenda be approved as printed
5 yea · 2 absent
Jason Capers absent · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael absent · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7307 — adopted
5 yea · 2 absent
Jason Capers absent · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael absent · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7285 — adopted
5 yea · 2 absent
Jason Capers absent · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael absent · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7293 — adopted
5 yea · 2 absent
Jason Capers absent · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael absent · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7294 — adopted
5 yea · 2 absent
Jason Capers absent · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael absent · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7295 — adopted
5 yea · 2 absent
Jason Capers absent · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael absent · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7296 — adopted
5 yea · 2 absent
Jason Capers absent · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael absent · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7297 — adopted
5 yea · 2 absent
Jason Capers absent · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael absent · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7298 — adopted
5 yea · 2 absent
Jason Capers absent · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael absent · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7306 — adopted
5 yea · 2 absent
Jason Capers absent · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael absent · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7309 — adopted
5 yea · 2 absent
Jason Capers absent · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael absent · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7311 — adopted
5 yea · 2 absent
Jason Capers absent · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael absent · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7279 — adopted
5 yea · 2 absent
Jason Capers absent · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael absent · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7281 — adopted
5 yea · 2 absent
Jason Capers absent · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael absent · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7282 — adopted
5 yea · 2 absent
Jason Capers absent · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael absent · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7286 — adopted
5 yea · 2 absent
Jason Capers absent · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael absent · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7287 — adopted
5 yea · 2 absent
Jason Capers absent · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael absent · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7288 — adopted
5 yea · 2 absent
Jason Capers absent · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael absent · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
Tue Jul 2, 2024 · 5:30 PM
City Council
Laurel City Council discusses TIF plan, zoning changes, and property assessments
The City Council will consider a public hearing for the Grandview Drive project TIF plan and a zoning change for 1601 N. 5th Ave. The meeting also includes discussions on equipment bids, city employee travel, and various demolition and lot cleaning assessments.
- Public hearing for amended Grandview Drive TIF Plan
- Zoning change from R-1 to R-2 at 1601 N. 5th Ave.
- Bid for a used knuckleboom for the Sanitation Department
- Sale of city-owned surplus property at 830 N. 9th Avenue
- Demolition assessments for multiple properties totaling over $50,000
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✓ Decided: City Council elects leadership and approves Grandview Drive TIF plan
The City Council elected Tony Thaxton as President and George Carmichael as Vice President for the 2024-2025 term. The council approved an amended Tax Increment Financing (TIF) plan for Grandview Drive and authorized various demolition and lot cleaning assessments.
- Elected Tony Thaxton as Council President (6-0)
- Elected George Carmichael as Council Vice President (6-0)
- Approved amended TIF plan for Grandview Drive (6-0)
- Approved first reading of zoning change at 1601 N. 5th Ave from R-1 to R-2 (6-0)
- Approved bid for used knuckleboom for Sanitation Department (6-0)
- Authorized sale of surplus property at 830 N 9th Avenue (6-0)
- Approved demolition assessments for 12 properties (6-0)
- Approved lot cleaning assessments for 17 properties (6-0)
Council Chambers
🗳️ How they voted (25 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
ID 24-7265 — approved
6 yea · 1 absent
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan absent
CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA — that the agenda be amended as follows
6 yea · 1 absent
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan absent
ID 24-7263 — adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan absent
ID 24-7264 — adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan absent
ID 24-7266 — adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan absent
ID 24-7267 — adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan absent
ID 24-7272 — adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan absent
ID 24-7274 — adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan absent
ID 24-7275 — adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan absent
ID 24-7277 — adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan absent
ID 24-7278 — adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan absent
ID 24-7268 — adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan absent
ID 24-7271 — adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan absent
ID 24-7273 — adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan absent
ID 24-7276 — approved on first reading
6 yea · 1 absent
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan absent
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…
6 yea
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Ellis yea · Grace Amos yea
A motion was made by Councilperson Kevin Kelly, seconded by Vice President George Carmichael, that the be that the agenda be amended as follows. Upon roll call vote the President declared the motion…
6 yea
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Ellis yea · Grace Amos yea
A motion was made by Councilperson Jason Capers, seconded by Councilperson Kevin Kelly, that the Resolution be adopted. Upon roll call vote the President declared the motion carried by the results as…
12 yea
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Ellis yea · Grace Amos yea · Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Ellis yea · Grace Amos yea
A motion was made by Vice President George Carmichael, seconded by Councilperson Jason Capers, that the Ordinance be approved on first reading. Upon roll call vote the President declared the motion…
6 yea
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Ellis yea · Grace Amos yea
A motion was made by Councilperson Kevin Kelly, seconded by Vice President George Carmichael, that the Order be adopted. Upon roll call vote the President declared the motion carried by the results…
6 yea
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Ellis yea · Grace Amos yea
Tue Jun 18, 2024 · 9:00 AM
City Council
Council considers $3.1 million bond sale and various city infrastructure projects
The City Council is considering several financial and infrastructure actions, including a $3,115,000 general obligation bond sale. Other items include road improvements, tax increment financing for Grandview Drive, and various property assessments.
- Sale of General Obligation Bonds, Series 2024, in the amount of $3,115,000
- Kroger Opioid Settlement finalization and award of damages
- Central Avenue Phase II - Roadway and Pedestrian Improvements Project amendment
- West Drive Roadway and Utilities Improvements Project memorandum of agreement
- Declaration of 830 North 9th Avenue as surplus property
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✓ Decided: Laurel council approves $3.115M general obligation bond sale
The Laurel City Council approved a resolution directing the sale and award of $3,115,000 in General Obligation Bonds, Series 2024. The council also approved a Kroger opioid settlement resolution, several road and utility project measures, and a set of ad valorem tax exemptions for local businesses. All votes recorded were 7-0, with all seven council members present. The minutes also note a July 2, 2024 public hearing on a tax increment financing plan for Grandview Drive.
- Approved resolution directing sale and award of $3,115,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2024 (7-0)
- Approved resolution authorizing the Kroger opioid settlement for finalization and award of damages (7-0)
- Approved resolution granting administration authority to execute Amendment No. 1 for Central Avenue Phase II roadway and pedestrian improvements (7-0)
- Approved resolution to accept close-out documents and Summary Change Order No. 1 for the 2023 Citywide Paving Project (7-0)
- Approved resolution authorizing a memorandum of agreement for the West Drive Roadway and Utilities Improvements Project (7-0)
- Approved resolution declaring a portion of 830 North 9th Avenue as surplus property and advertising for bids (7-0)
- Approved resolution setting a July 2, 2024 public hearing on the amended and restated Grandview Drive tax increment financing plan (7-0)
- Approved ad valorem tax exemption applications for Amick Farms LLC (processing plant and hatchery/mill), Laurel Machine & Foundry Co. (downtown shop and machine shop-mill), Dunn Roadbuilders LLC, and Howard Industries Inc. Transformer Division (all 7-0)
Council Chambers
🗳️ How they voted (32 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
ID 24-7245 — approved
7 yea
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA — agenda be approved as printed
7 yea
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7230 — adopted
7 yea
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7231 — adopted
7 yea
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7232 — adopted
7 yea
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7233 — adopted
7 yea
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7234 — adopted
7 yea
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7235 — adopted
7 yea
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7236 — adopted
7 yea
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7237 — adopted
7 yea
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7240 — adopted
7 yea
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7241 — adopted
7 yea
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7242 — adopted
7 yea
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7243 — adopted
7 yea
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7246 — adopted
7 yea
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7248 — adopted
7 yea
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7249 — adopted
7 yea
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7253 — adopted
7 yea
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7256 — adopted
7 yea
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7244 — adopted
7 yea
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
Tue Jun 4, 2024 · 5:30 PM
City Council
Council considers $3.1 million bond for infrastructure and city business
The City Council is considering a resolution to issue up to $3,115,000 in general obligation bonds for roads, waterworks, and sewer systems. Other items include public hearings on property dilapidation, an annexation ordinance second reading, and various personnel and budget matters.
- $3,115,000 General Obligation Bond for roads, water, and sewer infrastructure
- Public hearing regarding property at 1637 N. Mississippi Ave.
- Public hearing regarding property at 1020 N. 12th Ave.
- Second reading of an ordinance to enlarge city corporate limits
- Lot cleaning assessments totaling $1,045 across various properties
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✓ Decided: Laurel City Council authorizes $3.115M in general obligation bonds
The City Council approved the issuance of general obligation bonds up to $3,115,000 for infrastructure improvements including roads, water, and sewer systems. The council also approved a second reading of an annexation ordinance and authorized legal representation for PFA contamination litigation.
- Authorized general obligation bonds up to $3,115,000 for infrastructure (7-0)
- Approved second reading of annexation ordinance (Enactment No: 1760-2024) (7-0)
- Authorized employment of law firms for PFA contamination litigation (7-0)
- Approved lot cleaning assessments for 10 properties (7-0)
- Approved advertisement for sealed bids for a used knuckleboom for Sanitation (7-0)
- Approved $549 fingerprint contract renewal for Police Department (7-0)
- Approved $524 leadership training for Earl Reed (7-0)
- Adopted resolutions to conduct public hearings for dilapidated properties at 1637 N. Mississippi Ave. and 1020 N. 12th Ave. (7-0)
Council Chambers
🗳️ How they voted (24 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
ID 24-7212 — approved
7 yea
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA — that the agenda be amended as follows
7 yea
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING — conduct a public hearing
7 yea
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7216 — adopted
7 yea
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7217 — adopted
7 yea
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7202 — adopted
7 yea
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7204 — adopted
7 yea
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7206 — adopted
7 yea
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7209 — adopted
7 yea
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7211 — adopted
7 yea
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7213 — adopted
7 yea
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7214 — adopted
7 yea
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7215 — adopted
7 yea
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7219 — adopted
7 yea
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7205 — adopted
7 yea
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7207 — adopted
7 yea
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7208 — adopted
7 yea
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7210 — adopted
7 yea
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7220 — adopted
7 yea
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7221 — adopted
7 yea
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
Tue May 21, 2024 · 9:00 AM
City Council
Laurel City Council considers annexation, road naming, and tax exemptions
The City Council will consider an ordinance to enlarge the city's corporate limits and boundaries. Other items include a public hearing regarding property dilapidation at 830 S. Magnolia St. and several ad valorem tax exemption applications.
- Public hearing for property at 830 S. Magnolia St. regarding potential public health and safety menace
- First reading of an ordinance to enlarge and define the corporate limits of the City of Laurel
- Resolution for West Drive Roadway and Utility Improvements Project activation request
- Resolution to name a new roadway from Brown Street to Don Curt Boulevard as Coach Willie C. Jones Avenue
- Ad valorem tax exemption applications for Amick Farms LLC (Hatchery & Mill and Processing Plant), Howard Industries, Inc., and Laurel Machine & Foundry Co.
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✓ Decided: Laurel council advances annexation ordinance on first reading
The Laurel City Council approved the first reading of an ordinance to enlarge and extend the city's corporate limits and boundaries. The council also adopted a resolution authorizing the administration to submit a project activation request for the West Drive Roadway and Utility Improvements Project, and approved a resolution naming a newly constructed roadway from Brown Street to Don Curt Boulevard as Coach Willie C. Jones Avenue. Several other routine items were approved, including tax exemption orders for Amick Farms, Howard Industries, and Laurel Machine & Foundry, and a resolution approving the claims docket. All votes were 6-0, with Councilperson Grace Amos absent.
- Approved first reading of annexation ordinance (6-0)
- Adopted resolution for West Drive Roadway and Utility Improvements project activation request (6-0)
- Adopted resolution naming new roadway Coach Willie C. Jones Avenue (6-0)
- Adopted resolution approving investment management agreement with Trustmark National Bank (6-0)
- Adopted order to advertise for sealed insurance proposals for 2024-2025 fiscal year (6-0)
- Approved ad valorem tax exemption for Amick Farms LLC Hatchery & Mill (6-0)
- Approved ad valorem tax exemption for Amick Farms LLC Processing Plant (6-0)
- Approved initial ad valorem tax exemption for Howard Industries, Inc. Transformer Division (6-0)
Council Chambers
🗳️ How they voted (31 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
ID 24-7186 — approved
6 yea · 1 absent
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos absent · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7187 — approved
6 yea · 1 absent
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos absent · Shirley Jordan yea
CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA — agenda be approved as printed
6 yea · 1 absent
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos absent · Shirley Jordan yea
CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING — conduct a public hearing
6 yea · 1 absent
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos absent · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7152 — adopted as amended
6 yea · 1 absent
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos absent · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7183 — adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos absent · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7184 — adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos absent · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7188 — adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos absent · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7189 — adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos absent · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7192 — adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos absent · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7196 — adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos absent · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7198 — adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos absent · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7185 — adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos absent · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7191 — adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos absent · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7193 — adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos absent · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7194 — adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos absent · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7199 — adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos absent · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7200 — approved on first reading
6 yea · 1 absent
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos absent · Shirley Jordan yea
A motion was made by Councilperson Kevin Kelly, seconded by Councilperson Shirley Jordan, that the Minutes be approved. Upon roll call vote the President declared the motion carried by the results as…
6 yea
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Ellis yea · Shirley Jordan yea
A motion was made by Councilperson Kevin Kelly, seconded by Councilperson Jason Capers, that the Minutes be approved. Upon roll call vote the President declared the motion carried by the results as…
6 yea
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Ellis yea · Shirley Jordan yea
Tue May 7, 2024 · 5:30 PM
City Council
Laurel City Council considers city clerk appointment and property demolitions
The Laurel City Council will meet to consider several administrative appointments and infrastructure projects. The agenda includes public hearings regarding properties identified as potentially dilapidated or a menace to public health. The council will also review proposals for police department grants and tourism marketing services.
- Confirmation of Kristal Jones as City Clerk and Finance Director
- Public hearings regarding dilapidated structures at 1637 N. Mississippi Ave. and 1020 N. 12th Ave.
- Engineering services proposal for Massey Wastewater Treatment Plant access road
- $10,378.20 grant request for police bulletproof vests
- Agreement for tourism digital media services with Foster Relations
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✓ Decided: Council approves street paving, police grants, and dilapidated property hearings
The Laurel City Council approved an order authorizing Public Works to pave city streets using asphalt provided by the Jones County Board of Supervisors. The council also authorized the Laurel Police Department to apply for a $10,378.20 bullet-proof vest grant and approved several resolutions regarding dilapidated properties, including setting a June 4 hearing date for two specific sites. Additionally, the council confirmed Kristal Jones as City Clerk and Finance Director and approved various tax exemptions for local businesses.
- Approved paving city streets with Jones County asphalt (7-0)
- Authorized police application for $10,378.20 vest grant (7-0)
- Set June 4 hearing for dilapidated properties at 1637 N. Mississippi Ave and 1020 N. 12th Ave (7-0)
- Confirmed Kristal Jones as City Clerk and Finance Director (7-0)
- Approved tax exemptions for Dunn Roadbuilders, Mid-South Industries, Masonite, and others (7-0)
- Granted special exceptions for snowball stand at 315 E 15th St and tow yard at 108 E 7th St (7-0)
- Approved engineering services for Massey Wastewater Plant repairs (7-0)
- Approved FY 2024 budget amendments and semi-annual bid advertisements (7-0)
Council Chambers
🗳️ How they voted (44 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
ID 24-7138 — approved
7 yea
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7139 — approved
7 yea
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA — that the agenda be amended as follows
7 yea
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7154 — adopted
7 yea
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING — conduct a public hearing
7 yea
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7148 — adopted as amended
7 yea
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7149 — adopted
7 yea
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7150 — adopted
7 yea
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7153 — adopted as amended
7 yea
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7140 — adopted
7 yea
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7142 — adopted
7 yea
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7143 — adopted
7 yea
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7145 — adopted
7 yea
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7146 — adopted
7 yea
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7155 — adopted
7 yea
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7157 — adopted
7 yea
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7159 — adopted
7 yea
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7160 — adopted
7 yea
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7161 — adopted
7 yea
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7162 — adopted
7 yea
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
Tue Apr 16, 2024 · 9:00 AM
City Council
Laurel City Council considers issuing up to $3.5 million in general obligation bonds
The City Council will consider an intent to issue up to $3,500,000 in general obligation bonds for roads, water, and sewer improvements. The agenda also includes a public hearing regarding a federal grant application for Mason Park and approval of the Jones Works Project agreement. Other items involve appointing a prosecutor pro tem and accepting bids for new generators.
- Intent to issue up to $3,500,000 in general obligation bonds for infrastructure repairs
- Approval of the Regional Economic Development Act agreement for the Jones Works Project
- Public hearing regarding a federal grant application for Mason Park
- Bid acceptance for two replacement generators for the Water/Sewer Department
- Appointment of Aaron W. Parker as City Prosecutor Pro Tem
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✓ Decided: Council approves $3.5M bond intent and Jones Works economic development agreement
The Laurel City Council unanimously approved a resolution declaring the intent to issue up to $3.5 million in general obligation bonds for roads, water, and sewer projects. The council also adopted the Regional Economic Development Act Agreement for the Jones Works Project and authorized the hiring of a Prosecutor Pro Tem for the municipal court. Additionally, the council approved bids for replacement generators, alley paving, and various administrative travel and conference expenses.
- Approved intent to issue up to $3.5M in general obligation bonds (7-0)
- Adopted Regional Economic Development Act Agreement for Jones Works Project (7-0)
- Authorized employment of professionals for bond issuance (7-0)
- Established position of Prosecutor Pro Tem for Municipal Court (7-0)
- Appointed Aaron W. Parker as City Prosecutor Pro Tem (7-0)
- Accepted bid for two replacement generators for Water/Sewer Dept (7-0)
- Authorized Public Works to pave alley using county-provided asphalt (7-0)
- Approved ordinance closing alley between Anderson St and Simmons St (7-0)
Council Chambers
🗳️ How they voted (18 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
ID 24-7135 — approved
7 yea
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA — agenda be approved as printed
7 yea
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7128 — adopted
7 yea
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7120 — adopted
7 yea
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7121 — adopted
7 yea
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7124 — adopted
7 yea
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7125 — adopted
7 yea
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7126 — adopted
7 yea
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7127 — adopted
7 yea
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7130 — adopted
7 yea
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7118 — adopted
7 yea
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7119 — adopted
7 yea
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7131 — adopted
7 yea
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7132 — adopted
7 yea
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7133 — adopted
7 yea
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7134 — adopted
7 yea
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7123 — approved on second reading
7 yea
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
A motion was made by Councilperson Kevin Kelly, seconded by Councilperson Jason Capers, that the Resolution be adopted. Upon roll call vote the President declared the motion carried by the results as…
6 yea
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Ellis yea · Grace Amos yea
Tue Apr 2, 2024 · 5:30 PM
City Council
Laurel City Council considers dilapidated properties and various grant applications
The City Council will conduct public hearings regarding several properties identified as potential public health menaces due to dilapidation. Additionally, the council is reviewing multiple grant applications, zoning variances, and special exception renewals.
- Public hearing for dilapidated structures at 1432 Old Amy Rd., 318 E. 18th St., 2219 N. 3rd Ave., 107 Ellisville Blvd., 910 S. 8th Ave., 830 S. Magnolia St., and 2007 Airport Dr.
- Public hearings for properties at 128 W. 23rd St., 1507 N. Meridian Ave., 112 Stainton St., 609 Masonite Dr., 1032 N. Dr. Deborrah Hyde Ave., 831 S. 6th Ave., 835 S. 6th Ave., and 2208 Center Ave.
- Zoning variance for LSKLP (Circle K) at 905 Chantilly regarding sign height and area
- Payment to Reliable Roofing and Construction, LLC for the Susan B. Vincent Sports Complex Natatorium Facility roof
- Purchase of K-9 SNAPS by the Laurel Police Department for $10,185.00
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✓ Decided: Laurel council sets May 7 hearing on 7 dilapidated properties, approves demolition resolutions
The Laurel City Council approved a series of resolutions to conduct public hearings on April 2, 2024, regarding multiple properties alleged to be dilapidated and a menace to public health. The council also set a public hearing for May 7, 2024, to consider seven additional properties. Several other routine items were approved, including grant applications, special exceptions, and budget amendments. All votes were unanimous (7-0).
- Approved order setting May 7, 2024 public hearing for 7 dilapidated properties (7-0)
- Approved resolution for public hearing on 128 W. 23rd St. with 30-day extension for repairs (7-0)
- Approved resolution for public hearing on 1507 Meridian Ave. (7-0)
- Approved resolution for public hearing on 112 Stainton St. with 60-day extension (7-0)
- Approved resolution for public hearing on 609 Masonite Dr. (7-0)
- Approved resolution for public hearing on 1032 N. Dr. Deborrah Hyde Ave. (7-0)
- Approved resolution for public hearing on 831 S. 6th Ave. (7-0)
- Approved resolution for public hearing on 835 S. 6th Ave. (7-0)
Council Chambers
🗳️ How they voted (35 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
ID 24-7100 — approved
7 yea
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA — agenda be approved as printed
7 yea
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7099 — adopted
7 yea
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING — conduct a public hearing
7 yea
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7102 — adopted as amended
7 yea
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7103 — adopted
7 yea
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7104 — adopted as amended
7 yea
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7105 — adopted
7 yea
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7106 — adopted
7 yea
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7107 — adopted
7 yea
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7108 — adopted
7 yea
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7109 — adopted
7 yea
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7084 — adopted
7 yea
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7085 — adopted
7 yea
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7086 — adopted
7 yea
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7087 — adopted
7 yea
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7088 — adopted
7 yea
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7089 — adopted
7 yea
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7091 — adopted
7 yea
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7093 — adopted
7 yea
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
Tue Mar 19, 2024 · 9:00 AM
City Council
City Council considers amendments to water and sewer rate schedules
The City Council is reviewing ordinances to amend water and sewer rate schedules. The agenda also includes authorization for the Central Avenue Phase II improvements project and a downtown grant agreement. Additionally, the council will consider various department grants and infrastructure repair proposals.
- Ordinance amending water rates (Section 25-53)
- Ordinance amending sewer rate schedules (Section 20-11)
- Grant agreement for the USDOT RAISE Grant Project, Completing Downtown Laurel
- RFP for engineering services for Massey Wastewater Treatment Plant access road and culvert repairs
- Five-year copier lease agreement with Toshiba America Business Solutions
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✓ Decided: Council approves water/sewer rate changes, Central Ave Phase II, and FEMA grant agents
The Laurel City Council approved amendments to water and sewer rate schedules, authorized the start of the Central Avenue Phase II roadway project, and designated agents to apply for federal disaster assistance. The council also approved a Homeland Security grant application for the Fire Department, removed a similar item for the Police Department from the agenda, and ratified several routine administrative orders. All votes were 4-0 with three council members absent.
- Approved water rate ordinance amendments (4-0)
- Approved sewer rate ordinance amendments (4-0)
- Authorized Central Avenue Phase II project initiation (4-0)
- Authorized Mayor to sign USDOT RAISE Grant agreement (4-0)
- Designated agents for FEMA Disaster 4727 assistance (4-0)
- Approved Homeland Security grant application for Fire Dept (4-0)
- Deleted Homeland Security grant item for Police Dept from agenda (4-0)
- Approved procurement policy adoption authority (4-0)
Council Chambers
🗳️ How they voted (31 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
ID 24-7067 — approved
4 yea · 3 absent
Jason Capers absent · Kevin Kelly absent · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas absent · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA — that the agenda be amended as follows
4 yea · 3 absent
Jason Capers absent · Kevin Kelly absent · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas absent · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7064 — adopted
4 yea · 3 absent
Jason Capers absent · Kevin Kelly absent · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas absent · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7066 — adopted
4 yea · 3 absent
Jason Capers absent · Kevin Kelly absent · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas absent · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7068 — adopted
4 yea · 3 absent
Jason Capers absent · Kevin Kelly absent · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas absent · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7069 — adopted
4 yea · 3 absent
Jason Capers absent · Kevin Kelly absent · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas absent · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7070 — adopted
4 yea · 3 absent
Jason Capers absent · Kevin Kelly absent · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas absent · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7073 — adopted
4 yea · 3 absent
Jason Capers absent · Kevin Kelly absent · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas absent · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7077 — adopted
4 yea · 3 absent
Jason Capers absent · Kevin Kelly absent · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas absent · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7079 — adopted
4 yea · 3 absent
Jason Capers absent · Kevin Kelly absent · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas absent · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7081 — adopted
4 yea · 3 absent
Jason Capers absent · Kevin Kelly absent · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas absent · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7057 — adopted
4 yea · 3 absent
Jason Capers absent · Kevin Kelly absent · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas absent · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7058 — adopted
4 yea · 3 absent
Jason Capers absent · Kevin Kelly absent · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas absent · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7059 — adopted
4 yea · 3 absent
Jason Capers absent · Kevin Kelly absent · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas absent · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7061 — adopted
4 yea · 3 absent
Jason Capers absent · Kevin Kelly absent · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas absent · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7063 — adopted
4 yea · 3 absent
Jason Capers absent · Kevin Kelly absent · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas absent · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7076 — approved on second reading
4 yea · 3 absent
Jason Capers absent · Kevin Kelly absent · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas absent · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7078 — adopted
4 yea · 3 absent
Jason Capers absent · Kevin Kelly absent · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas absent · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7080 — adopted
4 yea · 3 absent
Jason Capers absent · Kevin Kelly absent · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas absent · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7082 — adopted
4 yea · 3 absent
Jason Capers absent · Kevin Kelly absent · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas absent · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
Tue Mar 5, 2024 · 5:30 PM
City Council
Laurel City Council considers TIF bonds and water/sewer rate amendments
The City Council will discuss infrastructure financing, utility rate changes, and various city business. Items include a public hearing for dilapidated structures and several personnel training requests.
- Tax increment financing bonds up to $2,000,000 for the Hobbs Autoplex Project
- Public hearing set for April 2, 2024, regarding ten dilapidated properties
- First reading of ordinances to amend water and sewer rate schedules
- Permission to advertise for bids for two new water/sewer department generators
- Travel request for Melicia Cooper to attend a conference in San Diego for $2,870.80
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✓ Decided: City Council authorizes up to $2M in TIF bonds for Hobbs Autoplex Project
The City Council approved agreements for tax increment financing bonds up to $2 million for infrastructure improvements related to the Hobbs Autoplex Project. The council also set public hearings for 10 dilapidated properties and approved first readings for water and sewer rate ordinances.
- Approved TIF bond agreements up to $2,000,000 for Hobbs Autoplex Project (7-0)
- Set April 2, 2024 public hearings for 10 dilapidated properties (7-0)
- Approved first reading of water rate ordinance (7-0)
- Approved first reading of sewer rate ordinance (7-0)
- Approved first reading of ordinance amending municipal offense tickets (7-0)
- Approved bid advertisement for two water/sewer department generators (7-0)
- Appointed Dr. Louis Wilford to the Laurel Municipal Separate School District Board (7-0)
- Rejected sole bid for rehabilitation of 1109 South 16th Avenue (7-0)
Council Chambers
🗳️ How they voted (20 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
ID 24-7038 — approved
7 yea
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7039 — approved
7 yea
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA — agenda be approved as printed
7 yea
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7041 — adopted
7 yea
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7042 — adopted
7 yea
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7047 — adopted
7 yea
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7048 — adopted
7 yea
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7049 — adopted
7 yea
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7050 — adopted
7 yea
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7051 — adopted
7 yea
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7054 — adopted
7 yea
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7040 — adopted
7 yea
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7043 — adopted
7 yea
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7052 — adopted
7 yea
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7055 — adopted
7 yea
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7036 — approved on first reading
7 yea
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7044 — approved on first reading
7 yea
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7045 — approved on first reading
7 yea
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7056 — adopted
7 yea
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
A motion was made by Councilperson Jason Capers, seconded by Councilperson Shirley Jordan, that the Resolution be adopted. Upon roll call vote the President declared the motion carried by the results…
6 yea
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Ellis yea · Grace Amos yea
Tue Feb 20, 2024 · 9:00 AM
City Council
Council to consider Tax Increment Financing Plan for Grandview Drive
The City Council will consider adopting a Tax Increment Financing Plan for Grandview Drive. The agenda includes public hearings regarding the Hobbs' Automotive Project TIF loan and a Justice Assistance Grant. Other items include a zoning change request for 2106 Sandy Lane and grant applications for AmeriCorps and FEMA.
- Zoning change for 2106 Sandy Lane from R-1 to C-3
- Tax Increment Financing Plan for Grandview Drive
- Payment for turn lane construction at 705 16th Avenue
- Public hearing for Hobbs' Automotive Project TIF loan
- Application for 2024 AmeriCorps grant
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✓ Decided: Laurel City Council approves TIF plan for Hobbs’ Automotive project
The City Council adopted a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) plan for the Hobbs’ Automotive Grandview Drive Project despite public opposition. The council also approved a zoning change for a property on Sandy Lane and authorized several grant applications and travel expenses.
- Approved Tax Increment Financing Plan for Grandview Drive (6-0)
- Approved zoning change at 2106 Sandy Lane from R-1 to C-3 (6-0)
- Approved ratification of emergency order for LPD officers to extradite suspect from Alabama (6-0)
- Approved application for 2024 AmeriCorps grant and matching funds (6-0)
- Approved payment for construction of a turn lane at 705 16th Avenue (6-0)
- Approved application for 2023 FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grant (6-0)
- Approved purchase of service pistol by retiring LPD Lt. Mark Brewer (6-0)
- Approved Claims Docket (6-0)
Council Chambers
🗳️ How they voted (29 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA — agenda be approved as printed
6 yea · 1 absent
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan absent
ID 24-7020 — adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan absent
ID 24-7021 — adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan absent
ID 24-7022 — adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan absent
ID 24-7023 — adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan absent
ID 24-7025 — adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan absent
ID 24-7027 — adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan absent
ID 24-7028 — adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan absent
ID 24-7032 — adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan absent
ID 24-7026 — adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan absent
ID 24-7029 — adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan absent
ID 24-7030 — adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan absent
ID 24-7031 — adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan absent
ID 24-7034 — adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan absent
ID 24-7024 — approved on second reading
6 yea · 1 absent
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan absent
ID 24-7035 — approved
6 yea · 1 absent
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan absent
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…
6 yea
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Ellis yea · Grace Amos yea
A motion was made by Councilperson Kevin Kelly, seconded by Councilperson Jason Capers, that the agenda be approved as printed. Upon roll call vote the President declared the motion carried by the…
6 yea
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Ellis yea · Grace Amos yea
A motion was made by Councilperson Grace Amos, seconded by Vice President George Carmichael, that the Resolution be adopted. Upon roll call vote the President declared the motion carried by the…
6 yea
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Ellis yea · Grace Amos yea
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…
12 yea
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Ellis yea · Grace Amos yea · Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Ellis yea · Grace Amos yea
Tue Feb 6, 2024 · 5:30 PM
City Council
Council considers infrastructure bonds, ARPA projects, and zoning changes
The City Council is reviewing several major development items including tax increment financing for Grandview Drive and the Hobbs Autoplex Project. The agenda also includes various ARPA-funded utility and roadway improvements, as well as multiple special exception renewals and zoning requests.
- Tax increment financing intent and public hearing for Grandview Drive
- Tax increment financing for the Hobbs Autoplex Project
- ARPA utility and roadway improvements for 15th Avenue and Joe Wheeler Avenue
- Zoning change request for 2106 Sandy Lane from R-1 to C-3
- Emergency elevator repair funds for Laurel/Jones County Library
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✓ Decided: Council approves TIF intent for Grandview Drive and Hobbs Autoplex projects
The Laurel City Council unanimously approved resolutions to initiate tax increment financing for the Grandview Drive and Hobbs Autoplex projects, authorizing professional services and public hearings for February 20, 2024. The council also authorized construction awards for ARPA-funded utility and roadway improvements on 15th Avenue and Joe Wheeler Avenue. Additionally, the council approved interlocal agreements with Jones County for tax collection and adopted various zoning and special exception orders.
- Approved intent to issue TIF bonds for Grandview Drive improvements (7-0)
- Authorized professional services for Hobbs Autoplex TIF plan (7-0)
- Authorized construction award for 15th Avenue ARPA project (7-0)
- Authorized construction award for Joe Wheeler Avenue ARPA project (7-0)
- Approved interlocal agreement with Jones County for delinquent tax collection (7-0)
- Approved interlocal agreement with Jones County for ad valorem tax collection (7-0)
- Approved first reading of zoning change at 2106 Sandy Lane to C-3 (7-0)
- Approved second reading of ordinance closing alley off Sawmill Rd (7-0)
Council Chambers
🗳️ How they voted (32 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
ID 24-6991 — approved
7 yea
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA — that the agenda be amended as follows
7 yea
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-6988 — adopted
7 yea
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-6989 — adopted
7 yea
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-6990 — adopted
7 yea
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-6993 — adopted
7 yea
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-6994 — adopted
7 yea
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-6996 — adopted
7 yea
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-6997 — adopted
7 yea
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-6998 — adopted
7 yea
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7000 — adopted
7 yea
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7002 — adopted
7 yea
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7004 — adopted
7 yea
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7005 — adopted
7 yea
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7001 — adopted
7 yea
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7003 — adopted
7 yea
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7006 — adopted
7 yea
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7007 — adopted
7 yea
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7008 — adopted
7 yea
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-7009 — adopted
7 yea
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael yea · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
Tue Jan 16, 2024 · 9:00 AM
City Council
Council considers Cannery Row project and various city business
The City Council will consider several resolutions regarding the Cannery Row Project, including a development agreement and a Regional Economic Development Act agreement. Other items include a grant for a police victim's advocate, infrastructure replacements, and lot cleaning assessments.
- Cannery Row Project REDA Agreement and development/reimbursement agreement
- Massey and Smyly WWTP Grating and Handrail Replacement Project construction award
- Mississippi Department of Health grant for a Laurel Police Department Victim’s Advocate
- Ordinance to close the alley between Short 7th Ave and North 6th Ave off Sawmill Rd
- Lot cleaning assessments totaling $860.00 across five properties
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✓ Decided: City Council approves agreements for Cannery Row Project
The City Council approved a Regional Economic Development Act Agreement and a development and reimbursement agreement for the Cannery Row Project. Other actions included awarding a wastewater treatment plant project and accepting a grant for a police victim's advocate.
- Approved REDA Agreement for Cannery Row Project (5-0)
- Approved development and reimbursement agreement with Cannery Row, LLC (5-0)
- Awarded construction for Massey and Smyly WWTP Grating and Handrail Replacement Project (5-0)
- Accepted MS Department of Health grant for Laurel Police Department Victim’s Advocate (5-0)
- Approved first reading of ordinance to close alley off Sawmill Rd (5-0)
- Authorized contract with Butler Snow for Continuing Disclosure Statement (5-0)
- Renewed agreement with Granicus for city council meeting software (5-0)
- Approved lot cleaning assessments for six properties totaling $910 (5-0)
Council Chambers
🗳️ How they voted (27 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
ID 24-6975 — approved
5 yea · 2 absent
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael absent · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan absent
CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA — that the agenda be amended as follows
5 yea · 2 absent
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael absent · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan absent
ID 24-6965 — adopted
5 yea · 2 absent
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael absent · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan absent
ID 24-6972 — adopted
5 yea · 2 absent
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael absent · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan absent
ID 24-6974 — adopted
5 yea · 2 absent
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael absent · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan absent
ID 24-6977 — adopted
5 yea · 2 absent
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael absent · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan absent
ID 24-6978 — adopted
5 yea · 2 absent
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael absent · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan absent
ID 24-6979 — adopted
5 yea · 2 absent
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael absent · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan absent
ID 24-6982 — adopted
5 yea · 2 absent
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael absent · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan absent
ID 24-6984 — adopted
5 yea · 2 absent
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael absent · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan absent
ID 24-6980 — adopted
5 yea · 2 absent
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael absent · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan absent
ID 24-6981 — adopted
5 yea · 2 absent
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael absent · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan absent
ID 24-6985 — adopted
5 yea · 2 absent
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael absent · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan absent
ID 24-6986 — adopted
5 yea · 2 absent
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael absent · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan absent
ID 24-6983 — approved on first reading
5 yea · 2 absent
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael absent · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan absent
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…
5 yea
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · Andrea Ellis yea · Grace Amos yea
A motion was made by Councilperson Kevin Kelly, seconded by Councilperson Grace Amos, that the agenda be amended as follows. Upon roll call vote the President declared the motion carried by the…
5 yea
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · Andrea Ellis yea · Grace Amos yea
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…
5 yea
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · Andrea Ellis yea · Grace Amos yea
A motion was made by Councilperson Jason Capers, seconded by Councilperson Kevin Kelly, that the Resolution be adopted. Upon roll call vote the President declared the motion carried by the results as…
5 yea
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · Andrea Ellis yea · Grace Amos yea
A motion was made by Councilperson Andrea Ellis, seconded by Councilperson Kevin Kelly, that the Resolution be adopted. Upon roll call vote the President declared the motion carried by the results as…
5 yea
Jason Capers yea · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · Andrea Ellis yea · Grace Amos yea
Tue Jan 2, 2024 · 5:30 PM
City Council
Laurel City Council considers police grants and budget amendments
The City Council will consider several grant re-applications for the Laurel Police Department. The meeting also includes a public hearing regarding the TIF Loan Cannery Row project and potential fiscal year 2024 budget amendments.
- Public hearing for the TIF Loan Cannery Row project
- CAP Program payment to the Laurel Housing Authority
- Impaired Driving Grant re-application of $72,315.00
- Police Traffic Services Grant re-application of $72,315.00
- Fiscal Year 2024 budget amendments
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✓ Decided: City Council approves budget amendments and police grant applications
The City Council approved several orders allowing the police department to re-apply for grants and authorized a CAP program payment to the Laurel Housing Authority. The council also adopted budget amendments for Fiscal Year 2024 and approved the claims docket.
- Authorized Mayor to sign CAP Program payment request for Laurel Housing Authority (5-0)
- Approved Laurel Police Department re-application for $72,315 Impaired Driving Grant (5-0)
- Approved Laurel Police Department re-application for $72,315 Police Traffic Services Grant (5-0)
- Approved budget amendments to Fiscal Year 2024 budget (5-0)
- Approved Claims Docket Resolution (5-0)
- Approved December 19, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)
- Approved TIF Loan Cannery Row project public hearing minutes (5-0)
Council Chambers
🗳️ How they voted (16 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
ID 24-6970 — approved
5 yea · 2 absent
Jason Capers absent · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael absent · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA — agenda be approved as printed
5 yea · 2 absent
Jason Capers absent · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael absent · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-6966 — adopted
5 yea · 2 absent
Jason Capers absent · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael absent · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-6967 — adopted
5 yea · 2 absent
Jason Capers absent · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael absent · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-6968 — adopted
5 yea · 2 absent
Jason Capers absent · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael absent · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-6969 — adopted
5 yea · 2 absent
Jason Capers absent · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael absent · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-6971 — adopted
5 yea · 2 absent
Jason Capers absent · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael absent · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
ID 24-6973 — approved
5 yea · 2 absent
Jason Capers absent · Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · George Carmichael absent · Andrea Thomas yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
A motion was made by Councilperson Kevin Kelly, seconded by Councilperson Andrea Ellis, that the Minutes be approved. Upon roll call vote the President declared the motion carried by the results as…
5 yea
Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · Andrea Ellis yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
A motion was made by Councilperson Kevin Kelly, seconded by Councilperson Shirley Jordan, that the Minutes be approved. Upon roll call vote the President declared the motion carried by the results as…
5 yea
Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · Andrea Ellis yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
A motion was made by Councilperson Kevin Kelly, seconded by Councilperson Grace Amos, that the be agenda be approved as printed. Upon roll call vote the President declared the motion carried by the…
5 yea
Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · Andrea Ellis yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
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…
5 yea
Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · Andrea Ellis yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
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…
5 yea
Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · Andrea Ellis yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
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…
5 yea
Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · Andrea Ellis yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
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…
5 yea
Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · Andrea Ellis yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea
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…
5 yea · 1 absent
Kevin Kelly yea · Tony Thaxton yea · Andrea Ellis yea · Grace Amos yea · Shirley Jordan yea · Jason Capers absent