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August 18, 2026 ·9:00 AM Final

Council Chambers

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Agenda — 48 items

  1. 1 CALL TO ORDER
  2. 2 PRAYER
  3. 3 Councilperson George Carmichael
  4. 4 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
  5. 5 APPROVAL OF MINUTES
  6. A. August 4, 2026 ID 26-8419 approved Pass
  7. 1. CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA agenda be approved as printed Pass
  8. 2. PRESENTATION AGENDA
  9. A. Presentation from Parks & Recreation Director Elvin Ulmer Regarding the Diamond Youth World Series. ID 26-8421 presented
  10. B. Monthly Report Privilege Taxes July 2026. ID 26-8430 presented
  11. 3. PUBLIC AGENDA
  12. A. PUBLIC HEARING
  13. 1. SET PUBLIC HEARING
  14. A. Consider adopting an Order to set the Public Hearing for the City of Laurel proposed Fiscal Year 2027 Budget and proposed Tax Levy to be held on Monday, August 31, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall. ID 26-8424 adopted Pass
  15. B. Consider adopting an Order to Set a Date of September 15, 2026 to conduct a public hearing in regards to the property listed to determine whether or not the property is in such a state of dilapidation so as to be a menace to public health and safety of the community. A. Keswyck K. Bivens, dilapidated residence at 3444 University Ave. PPIN 15024 Ward 3 B. Hilltop Properties LLC, dilapidated residence at 1919 Short 3rd Ave. PPIN 30953 Ward 4 C. Clark Properties, dilapidated structure at 312 S. 16th Ave. PPIN 29857 Ward 1 ID 26-8434 adopted Pass
  16. 2. CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING
  17. B. CITIZENS HEARING
  18. C. CITIZENS FORUM
  19. 4. POLICY AGENDA
  20. A. Consider adopting an Order to accept sponsorship donations for the 2026 Diamond Youth Softball and Diamond Youth Baseball World Series’. ID 26-8422 adopted Pass
  21. B. Consider adopting an Order Authorizing Mayor Johnny Magee, Acting on Behalf of the City of Laurel, to Sign a Statement of Work with Water Company of America for Services Related to a Financial Impact Analysis of Replacing Manual Meter Read System. ID 26-8418 adopted Pass
  22. C. Consider adopting an Order to Authorize Administration to Sign an Amendment to a Letter of Credit for Howard Industries Bond Agreement. ID 26-8420 adopted Pass
  23. D. Consider adopting an Order Authorizing Transfer of City Property to the Laurel Airport Authority for Runway Expansion Project. ID 26-8433 adopted Pass
  24. E. Consider approving the First Reading of an ORDINANCE ENLARGING, EXTENDING, AND DEFINING THE CORPORATE LIMITS AND BOUNDARIES OF THE CITY OF LAUREL, JONES COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI; SPECIFYING THE IMPROVEMENTS TO BE MADE IN THE ANNEXED TERRITORY (BEAR PEN CREEK ROAD) AND THE MUNICIPAL OR PUBLIC SERVICES TO BE RENDERED THEREIN; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES RELATED THERETO. ID 26-8432 approved on first reading Pass
  25. F. Consider approving the First Reading of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 22 Solid Waste, Article IV, Garbage Collection Fees, to increase garbage collection rates, effective October 01, 2026, due to said date being the first day of Fiscal Year 2027. ID 26-8428 approved on first reading Pass
  26. G. Consider approving the First Reading of an Ordinance to grant a Zoning Change of the property located at 40 E. 24th St., from R-2, Medium Density Residential District to I-3 Heavy Industrial District, to Tyler Prince, due to change in the character of the neighborhood. Property is located in Ward 4. ID 26-8436 approved on first reading Pass
  27. H. Consider approving the Second Reading of an Ordinance TO CORRECT THE LABELING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY OF LAUREL CODE OF ORDINANCES CHAPTER 8.3 CEMETERIES, PROHIBITING THE BURIAL OF HUMAN REMAINS ON PRIVATE RESIDENTIAL OR COMMERCIAL PROPERTY; ESTABLISHING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS; AND PROVIDING FOR RELATED MATTERS. ID 26-8415 approved on second reading Pass
  28. I. Consider adopting an Order to grant permission to advertise a request for proposals for the maintenance of City of Laurel Athletic Fields. ID 26-8431 adopted Pass
  29. J. Consider adopting a Resolution Authorizing Removal of Liens from Tax Assessments Against Certain Properties. ID 26-8438 adopted Pass
  30. K. Consider adopting an Order To Authorize the Appointment of Truitt Taylor as Ward 5 Representative on the Historic Preservation Commission. ID 26-8416 adopted Pass
  31. L. Consider adopting an Order Confirming the Appointment of Mr. Dick West to the Board of Directors of the Laurel Airport Authority. ID 26-8417 adopted Pass
  32. M. Consider adopting an Order Approving Expenses Related to Travel by Mayor Johnny Magee to the Meetings of the Board of Directors and Executive Committee of the Mississippi Municipal League for 2026-2027. ID 26-8413 adopted Pass
  33. N. Consider adopting an Order approving expenses related to travel by Councilperson Kevin Kelly to the Meetings of the Board of Directors Committee of the Mississippi Municipal League for 2026-2027. ID 26-8429 adopted Pass
  34. O. Consider adopting an Order Approving Registration and Travel Expenses for Mayor Johnny Magee to attend the Small Town Conference Sponsored by the Mississippi Municipal League in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, October 8-9, 2026. ID 26-8414 adopted Pass
  35. P. Consider adopting an Order to approve in-state travel for City Clerk/Finance Director, Kristal Jones, to attend the 2026 Fall Municipal Clerk Conference at Natchez Convention Center in Natchez, MS on October 28-30, 2026. ID 26-8427 adopted Pass
  36. Q. Consider adopting an Order to ratify approval of travel for the B.E. Murph Sr. Center Programs Director, Angela McCurdy and registered Sr. Citizens to Foley, AL, for a one-day shopping trip. ID 26-8423 adopted Pass
  37. R. Consider adopting an Order to approve certain budget amendments to FY 2026 budget. ID 26-8439 adopted Pass
  38. S. Consider adopting an Order approving increase in 2026 Mileage Reimbursement Rate. ID 26-8425 adopted Pass
  39. T. Consider adopting an Order to approve advertisement for sealed bids to be publicly opened Thursday, October 22, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. in the City Clerk’s Office for Property, Machinery, and Equipment/Boiler Insurance. ID 26-8426 adopted Pass
  40. U. Consider adopting an Initial Resolution to approve the application of Amick Farms LLC Hatchery and Mill for Ad Valorem tax exemption for a period of ten years. ID 26-8440 adopted Pass
  41. V. Consider adopting an Initial Resolution to approve the application of Amick Farms LLC Processing Plant for Ad Valorem tax exemption for a period of ten years. ID 26-8441 adopted Pass
  42. W. Consider adopting an Initial Resolution to approve the application of Howard Industries Inc. Transformer Division for Ad Valorem tax exemption for a period of ten years. ID 26-8442 adopted Pass
  43. X. Consider adopting an Initial Resolution to approve the application of Laurel Machine and Foundry Machine Shop and Mill for Ad Valorem tax exemption for a period of ten years. ID 26-8443 adopted Pass
  44. Y. Consider adopting an Initial Resolution to approve the application of Laurel Machine and Foundry Downtown Shop for Ad Valorem tax exemption for a period of ten years. ID 26-8444 adopted Pass
  45. 5. ROUTINE AGENDA
  46. A. Consider adopting an Order to Ratify approval of the notice of September 10, 2026 for a Planning & Zoning Commission public hearing meeting. ID 26-8437 adopted Pass
  47. B. Consider adopting a Resolution to approve the Claims Docket. ID 26-8435 adopted Pass
  48. 48 EXECUTIVE SESSION