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07-16-07 APPEAL PUBLIC HEARING, TATUM TIMBER

PUBLIC NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO BE HELD AT 4:00 P.M. ON MONDAY, JULY 16, 2007, IN THE COUNCIL ROOM OF CITY HALL, PURSUANT TO ORDER ADOPTED JUNE 19, 2007, AT MINUTE BOOK 2007-4/177.



PUBLIC HEARING


HATTIESBURG CITY COUNCIL


4:00 P.M., MONDAY, JULY 16, 2007






1. Hold a Public Hearing for the appeal filed by Robert H. Mordica, on behalf of Tatum Timber, LP, owner, on petition filed to change the zoning classification of certain property located on two vacant lots (parcel #s 29-448-3-2 & 4) located on West Pine Street, from B-1 (Professional Business) District, to B-3 (Community Business) District; Hattiesburg Planning Commission recommended to Deny on May 2, 2007.



07-03-07 AGENDA

AGENDA

 

HATTIESBURG CITY COUNCIL

 

6:00 P.M. JULY 3, 2007


I. Call to Order

II. Call to Prayer and Pledge of Allegiance

III. Agenda Order

IV. Approval of Minutes of June 4, 5, 8, 18 and 19, 2007

V. PRESENTATION AGENDA

VI. POLICY AGENDA

1. APPROVE or DENY the petition filed by Smith Petroleum/Mississippi Oil (Cam Richards), owners, represented by Clearpoint Consulting Engineers (Ronnie Blackwell), for certain property located at 4041 U.S. Hwy. 11 (parcel #153-5040-40) to vary from Section 62.04 (2), which requires a minimum side setback of thirty (30) feet on a corner lot with the side year abutting a street right-of-way in a B-5 (Regional Business) District, and instead allow eight and one fourth (8.25) feet, for a variance of twenty-one and three fourths (21.75) feet; Hattiesburg Board of Adjustments recommended to APPROVE on June 13, 2007.

2. APPROVE or DENY the petition filed by Empire Truck Sales (Kevin Wood) on behalf of Stribling Equipment, Inc. (Gerald Swanson), owners, represented by Munn Enterprises, Inc. (Wendell Whiddon) for certain property located at 7000 Highway 49 North (parcel #49-1063-7A) to vary from Section 95.10 (2D), which states that the width of free-standing signs shall not exceed sixteen (16) feet, and instead allow a thirty-six (36) foot sign, for a variance of twenty (20) feet in I-1 (Light Industrial) District and B-5 (Regional Business) District; Hattiesburg Board of Adjustments recommended to APPROVE on June 13, 2007.

3. Adopt a Resolution changing the time of the August 7, 2007 Council Meeting to 4:00 p.m. to allow City Officials to participate in the National Night Out Against Crime.


4. Adopt the July 3, 2007 Amendments to the budget for the City of Hattiesburg for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2007; and adopt resolution authorizing publication of amendments for funds in excess of 10% of the original appropriation fund balance.5. Adopt Resolution Authorizing Requisition Number 8 from the Project Fund Construction Account in connection with that certain Loan Agreement dated as of June 28, 2006 by and between the Mississippi Development Bank and the City of Hattiesburg.

6. Adopt a Resolution declaring one (1) London Fogger Mosquito Sprayer (unit number 9663) surplus and authorize transfer of said mosquito sprayer to the town of Jonestown, Mississippi, for use by its public works department.


7. Adopt a resolution granting and allowing ad valorem tax exemption, except state and school district ad valorem taxes, to Dickten & Masch, LLC., for a period not to exceed ten (10) years, commencing on December 31, 2006 and ending on December 31, 2016, with a total true value of $212,316.72 or the amount approved by Mississippi Tax Commission.

8. Adopt a resolution granting and allowing ad valorem tax exemption, except state and school district ad valorem taxes, to Cloverleaf Mall LLC for a period not to exceed ten (10) years, commencing on December 31, 2006 and ending on December 31, 2016, with a total true value of $3,083,904.00 or the amount approved by Mississippi Tax Commission.

9. Adopt a resolution granting and allowing ad valorem tax exemption, except state and school district ad valorem taxes, to Western Container Corp. for a period not to exceed ten (10) years, commencing on December 31, 2006 and ending on December 31, 2016, with a total true value of $7,725,117.00 or the amount approved by Mississippi Tax Commission.

10. Adopt a resolution granting and allowing ad valorem tax exemption, except state and school district ad valorem taxes, to Coca-Cola North America (CCNA) for a period not to exceed ten (10) years, commencing on December 31, 2006 and ending on December 31, 2016, with a total true value of $16,157,558.00 or the amount approved by Mississippi Tax Commission.

11. Adopt a resolution granting and allowing ad valorem tax exemption, except state and school district ad valorem taxes, to Excel Injection Molding, Inc. for a period not to exceed ten (10) years, commencing on December 31, 2006 and ending on December 31, 2016, with a total true value of $52,494.00 or the amount approved by Mississippi Tax Commission.

12. Adopt a resolution granting and allowing ad valorem tax exemption, except state and school district ad valorem taxes, to Mississippi Tank Co for a period not to exceed ten (10) years, commencing on December 31, 2006 and ending on December 31, 2016, with a total true value of $3,367,794.00 or the amount approved by Mississippi Tax Commission.

13. Adopt a resolution granting and allowing ad valorem tax exemption, except state and school district ad valorem taxes, to Kohler Co., for a period not to exceed ten (10) years, commencing on December 31, 2006 and ending on December 31, 2016, with a total true value of $19,587,734.00 or the amount approved by Mississippi Tax Commission.


06-19-07 Agenda



AGENDA

HATTIESBURG CITY COUNCIL

6:00 P.M. JUNE 19, 2007

I. Call to Order

II. Call to Prayer and Pledge of Allegiance

III. Agenda Order

IV. PRESENTATION AGENDA

V. POLICY AGENDA

1. Adopt Resolution determining the following properties are in such a state of uncleanliness so as to be a menace to the health and safety of the community and providing a specified period of time to remove volations per the recommendations of the Code Enforcement Manager. (See attached)

2. Adopt a Resolution authorizing the closing of certain city streets during certain hours at the discretion and recommendation of the Hattiesburg Traffic Committee.

3. APPROVE or DENY to adopt the ordinance for the petition filed by the City of Hattiesburg, represented by Lisa Reid, Planning Manager, to add two new sections to the Land Development Code, hereafter known as 59.03 (6) to allow "automobile filling stations" and 59.03 (7) to allow "automobile maintenance service" as a Uses Permitted Upon Review in Article 4, Section 59, B-2 (Neighborhood Business) District; Hattiesburg Planning Commission recommended to DENY on June 6, 2007.

4. APPROVE or DENY to adopt the ordinance for the petition filed by John Hinton, on behalf of Mike Baylis, owner, to change the zoning classification of certain property located at 216 Dewey Street (parcel #33-1003-16) from R-1C (Single-Family Residential) District, to B-2 (Neighborhood Business) District. The proposed use is a barbershop/beauty shop; Hattiesburg Planning Commission recommended to APPROVE on June 6, 2007.

5. APPROVE or DENY to adopt the ordinance for the petition filed by Todd Nace, owner, represented by Andrews-Ford Engineering Service, PLLC, to change the zoning classification of certain property located at 720 N. 28th Avenue (parcel # 11-1010-72) from R-2 (Two-Family Residential) District to R-4 (High Density Residential) District. The proposed use is apartments; Hattiesburg Planning Commission recommended to DENY on June 6, 2007.

6. APPROVE or DENY the plat to combine subdivided lots filed by Dakota Property Investors, LLC, on behalf of Wesley Health System, LLC, owners, represented by Phil Springer/David Weiss, for certain vacant lots located on Methodist Boulevard and Cottage (part of parcel #605-111-00802 00100 and parcel #s 605-11100802 00200 through 00600); Hattiesburg Planning Commission recommended to APPROVE on June 6, 2007.

7. REMOVED

8. Take from the TABLE and APPROVE or DENY to adopt the ordinance for the petition filed by Joseph Booth, owner, to change the zoning classification of certain vacant property located at 1109 Franklin Street (parcel #39-12-11-2) from R-1A (Single-Family Residential) District to I-1 (Light Industrial) District; Hattiesburg Planning Commission recommended to APPROVE on June 7, 2006.

9. Take from the TABLE and APPROVE or DENY to adopt the ordinance for the petition filed by Mary Brady, owner, for a zoning classification change from R-1C (Single-Family Residential) District to B-2 (Neighborhood Business) District, for a certain property located at 1222 Dewey Street (parcel #33-1003-17); Hattiesburg Planning Commission recommended to DENY on July 5, 2006.

10. Adopt Resolution Authorizing Requisition Number 7 from the Project Fund Construction Account in connection with that certain Loan Agreement dated as of June 28, 2006 by and between the Mississippi Development Bank and the City of Hattiesburg.

11. Vacate a portion of utility easement as per attached legal description located within the Chauvet Square in the NE of Section 12 , T-4-N, R-14-W, Hattiesburg, Lamar County, Mississippi as recorded in Land Deed Book 16-0, page 704.

12. Authorize and Approve the Emergency Purchase of a new HVAC system needed for the Hattiesburg Cultural Center at a cost of $63,400.00 in accordance with Mississippi Code 31-7-13 Section K, 1972.

13. Authorize Mayor to enter into a Maintenance Agreement between the City of Hattiesburg and R J Young Company to provide maintenance on a 3380I Copier located in the Human Resources Department for the period 5/18/07 through 5/18/08 at an annual cost of $1,416.00.

14. Authorize Mayor to execute in triplicate Architectural Agreement with McCleskey Associates Architect , PLLC for preparing plans and specifications for restoration of entire exterior facade of City Hall.

15. Acknowledge receipt of letters from Guardian regarding basic life, dental and optional life insurance, guaranteeing current rates for two (2) additional years; authorize continuation of coverage until September 30, 2009.

16. Authorize and approve publication of Request for Proposals for Preparation of the Five-Year Consolidated Plan, 2008 Action Plan and Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice for the City of Hattiesburgs Department of Urban Development - Community Development Division Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) Entitlements in compliance with U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Regulations. {Entitlement}

17. Authorize and approve publication of Notice to Bidders for furnishing personal services for demolition of dilapidated houses and associated lot clearing and testing and removal of asbestos as needed for a period ending July 31, 2008 for the Department of Urban Development Community Development Division on an hourly basis, as needed, for the CDBG Demolition Program. {Entitlement}
18. Adopt a Resolution declaring the intention of the City to authorize the borrowing of an amount not to exceed Three Million Dollars ($3,000,000) by entering into a loan with the Mississippi Development Bank for the purpose of financing certain capital projects and improvements of the City which shall consist of erecting and purchasing Municipal Buildings, and purchasing land therefor, and repairing, improving, adorning and equipping same; and for other authorized purposes under Sections 31-25-1 ET Seq., Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended.

VI. ROUTINE AGENDA

1. Acknowledge receipt of letter filed by Tatum Timber LP, owner, requesting to appeal the Planning Commission=s recommendation to DENY the petition filed by Tatum Timber LP, owner, represented by Robert Mordica, to change the zoning classification of two vacant lots (parcel #s 29-448-3-2 & 4) located on West Pine Street, from B-1 (Professional Business) District to B-3 (Community Business) District. The proposed use is the Lacy Kelly VFW Post 3036; (Hattiesburg Planning Commission recommended to DENY on 5/2/2007), set a public hearing before Council on July 16, 2007 at 4 p.m., and authorize publication of Public Notice setting an appeal hearing (to be rescheduled due to error in Public Notice)

2. Acknowledge receipt of sales, in the amount $5,895.00, from the City Auction held on May 5, 2007.

3. Acknowledge receipt of a Drainage Release, executed by Addie Coleman, releasing the City from any damages which may occur due to the construction on property located at 1006 Lake Estate Drive, and authorize recording of same.

4. Approve renewal of taxi permit/Badge E-075, to Robin Garcia,to drive for Yellow Cab Co

07-02-07 WORK SESSION AGENDA

WORK SESSION AGENDA


HATTIESBURG CITY COUNCIL


Monday, July 2, 2007


(Following Agenda Review)


ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION:

A-1. Tronox (Kerr-McGee) - Naylor

A-2.Street paving and drainage repair schedule for Ward 2 - Delgado

AWAITING INFORMATION:

B-1. Study of East Hattiesburg-Schools, Housing, Drainage, etc.-Delgado

UPDATE AS NEEDED TO KEEP COUNCIL INFORMED:

C-1.Electronic Technology-Assessment

C-2. Recycle Program-Status Update

C-3. CHDO Report

C-4.Mississippi Development Bank

C-5. Report on conferences, seminars, etc.







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