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July 7, 2026 ·5:30 PM Final

Council Chambers

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Agenda — 57 items

  1. 1 CALL TO ORDER
  2. 2 PRAYER
  3. 3 Councilperson Kevin Kelly
  4. 4 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
  5. 5 ELECTION OF COUNCIL PRESIDENT
  6. 5 Grace Travis sang the Star Spangled Banner National Anthem before the Mayor, City Council and all present.
  7. 6 ELECTION OF VICE PRESIDENT
  8. 7 APPROVAL OF MINUTES
  9. A. June 16, 2026 ID 26-8347 approved Pass
  10. 1. CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA that the agenda be amended as follows Pass
  11. 2. PRESENTATION AGENDA
  12. A. A Presentation from Mayor Johnny Magee offering congratulations to Laurel resident Grace Travis for winning the WDAM Star-Spangled Sing off. ID 26-8378 presented
  13. B. Monthly Budget Certification for May 2026. ID 26-8369
  14. 3. PUBLIC AGENDA
  15. A. PUBLIC HEARING
  16. 1. SET PUBLIC HEARING
  17. 2. CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING conduct a public hearing Pass
  18. A. Consider adopting a Resolution to conduct a public hearing on July 7, 2026 in regards to a property located at 312 S. 16th Ave., belonging to Clark Properties LLC, to determine whether or not the property is in such a state of dilapidation so as to be a menace to the public health and safety of the community. Property is located in Ward 1. ID 26-8360 deleted during Confirmation of Agenda
  19. B. Consider adopting a Resolution to conduct a public hearing on July 7, 2026 in regards to a property located at 511 Sandy T. Gavin Ave., belonging to Kesha Brown Johnson, to determine whether or not the property is in such a state of dilapidation so as to be a menace to the public health and safety of the community. Property is located in Ward 6. ID 26-8361 no action taken until further consideration
  20. C. Consider adopting a Resolution to conduct a public hearing on July 7, 2026 in regards to a property located at 1220 Anderson St., belonging to Charlotte Jordan Est% Jacqueline Franklin, to determine whether or not the property is in such a state of dilapidation so as to be a menace to the public health and safety of the community. Property is located in Ward 7. ID 26-8362 adopted Pass
  21. B. CITIZENS HEARING
  22. C. CITIZENS FORUM
  23. 4. POLICY AGENDA
  24. A. Consider adopting a Resolution AUTHORIZING A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH LAUREL MAIN STREET REGARDING THE DOWNTOWN BRICKYARD PROJECT. ID 26-8377 adopted Pass
  25. B. Consider adopting a Resolution giving the administration authority to approve Supplemental Agreement No. 2 for the Central Avenue Improvements - Phase II Project. ID 26-8359 adopted Pass
  26. C. Consider adopting a Resolution authorizing and approving the form of an execution of a Municipal Lease-Purchase Agreement between the City of Laurel and Citizens National Bank of Meridian for the purpose of lease-purchasing (6) six vehicles for water and sewer services. ID 26-8370 adopted Pass
  27. D. Consider adopting an Order Regarding Ratification of an Emergency Order Authorizing Replacement of a Collapsed Sewer Line at Old Amy Road and Parker Drive. ID 26-8353 adopted Pass
  28. E. Consider approving the First Reading 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 26-8368 approved on first reading Pass
  29. F. Consider approving the First Reading of an Ordinance to close the alley off W. 4th St. and W. 5th St. running North-South between N. 13th Ave. and N. 14th Ave. ID 26-8363 approved on first reading Pass
  30. G. Consider adopting an Order to grant a Variance from Section 601.03 of the Zoning Ordinance to Harlon Matthews. Variance is being sought to use asphalt millings for parking lot. ID 26-8376 adopted Pass
  31. H. Consider adopting an Order authorizing the purchase of Propriety Software from Whooster, Inc. to be used in the Laurel Police Department. ID 26-8364 adopted Pass
  32. I. Consider adopting an Order request that Sgt. John Windsor be allowed to purchase his service revolver for the sum of ten dollars. ID 26-8365 adopted Pass
  33. J. Consider adopting an Order to approve in-state travel for City Clerk/Finance Director, Kristal Jones, to attend the 2026 Mississippi Main Street Revitalization Grant Recipients Implementation Workshop in Jackson, MS on July 14, 2026. ID 26-8372 adopted Pass
  34. K. Consider adopting an Order to approve in-state travel for City Clerk/Finance Director, Kristal Jones, and AmeriCorps Program Director, Kristi Howard, to attend the 2026 AmeriCorps Grant Orientation at The Mississippi’s Institute of Higher Learning-IHL in Jackson, MS on August 05-06, 2026. ID 26-8373 adopted Pass
  35. L. Consider adopting an Order request that Deondre Dunn be allowed to attend the 46th Juvenile Justice Symposium Conference on August 5-7, 2026 in Biloxi, MS at an estimated cost of $865.77. ID 26-8374 adopted Pass
  36. M. Consider adopting an Order approving meals, registration, and hotel expenses for Field Inspector (Shikinia Kennedy Ward to attend the 2026 Mississippi Association of Code Enforcement Summer Conference in Biloxi, MS on August 11-14, 2026 at an estimated cost of $1,140.00 and shall be paid from Inspection Department Travel, Job Training, and Meals Account (001-280-610.0 ID 26-8357 adopted Pass
  37. N. Consider adopting an Order to consider authorization of Laurel Police Department Officer Joseph Couch’s travel to Petal, MS for the purpose of training and taking possession of a K-9. ID 26-8367 adopted Pass
  38. O. Consider adopting an Order Regarding the Reappointment of George Carter, Jr. to the Board of Commissioners of the Laurel Housing Authority. ID 26-8339 adopted Pass
  39. P. Consider adopting a Resolution Regarding Reappointment of George Bassi to the Laurel Tourism Committee. ID 26-8340 adopted Pass
  40. Q. Consider adopting an Order Confirming the Reappointment of Certain Members of the City’s Planning Commission. ID 26-8338 adopted Pass
  41. R. Consider adopting an Order to approve the application of Amick Farms LLC Hatchery and Mill for Ad Valorem tax exemption for a period of ten years. ID 26-8356 adopted Pass
  42. S. Consider adopting An Order to approve the application of Amick Farms LLC Processing Plant for Ad Valorem tax exemption for a period of ten years. ID 26-8341 adopted Pass
  43. T. Consider adopting an Order to approve the application of Wayne-Sanderson Farms LLC Processing Plant for Ad Valorem tax exemption for a period of ten years. ID 26-8348 adopted Pass
  44. U. Consider adopting an Order to approve the application of Wayne-Sanderson Farms LLC Live Production for Ad Valorem tax exemption for a period of ten years. ID 26-8350 adopted Pass
  45. V. Consider adopting an Order to approve the application of Wayne-Sanderson Farms LLC Feed Mill for Ad Valorem tax exemption for a period of ten years. ID 26-8349 adopted Pass
  46. W. Consider adopting an Order approving of Dunn Roadbuilders, LLC. For an Ad Valorem Tax Exemption. ID 26-8351 adopted Pass
  47. X. Consider adopting an Order approving of Dunn Road Builders, LLC. For an Ad Valorem Tax Exemption. ID 26-8352 adopted Pass
  48. Y. Consider adopting an Order approving application of Dunn Roadbuilders, LLC. For an Ad Valorem Tax Exemption. ID 26-8355 adopted Pass
  49. Z. Consider adopting an Order to approve the application of Howard Industries Inc. Transformer Division for Ad Valorem tax exemption for a period of ten years. ID 26-8345 adopted Pass
  50. AA. Consider adopting an Order 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 26-8354 adopted Pass
  51. BB. Consider adopting an Order to approve the application of Laurel Machine and Foundry Downtown Shop for Ad Valorem tax exemption for a period of ten years. ID 26-8344 adopted Pass
  52. CC. Consider adopting a Resolution to approve Semi-Annual Bids for FY 2026 effective July 01, 2026 - December 31, 2026. ID 26-8358 adopted Pass
  53. DD. Consider adopting an Order to approve Lot Cleaning Assessments for the following properties: A. Cleaning of property assessed to Ella M. Benton Est % Brenda Joyce Benton, at 1632 Lee St. Total assessed cost $93.30 Ward 7 B. Cleaning of property assessed to Lance Dewayne Shawshah, at Lot 1 on Capitol St. (SE of 1816 Palmer Ave.) Total assessed cost $78.92 Ward 7 C. Cleaning of property assessed to Lance Dewayne Shawshah, at Lot 2 on Capitol St. (SE of 1816 Palmer Ave.) Total assessed cost $78.92 Ward 7 D. Cleaning of property assessed to Lance Dewayne Shawshah, at Lot 3 on Capitol St. (SE of 1213 Capitol St. Total assessed cost $70.12 Ward 7 E. Cleaning of property assessed to Lance Dewayne Shawshah, at Lot 4 on Capitol St. (SE of 1213 Capitol St. Total assessed cost $70.12 Ward 7 F. Cleaning of property assessed to Jo S. Morgan Est. % Willie Matthews Jr., at Lot S. of 1227 Capitol St. Total assessed cost $82.96 Ward 7 G. Cleaning of property assessed to Pearline S. Anderson, at 1153 Capitol St. Total assessed cost $71.50 Ward 7 H. Cleaning of property assessed to Shah Trust % Theseus Legree TTEE, at 1157 Capitol St. Total assessed cost $74.90 Ward 7 ID 26-8379 adopted Pass
  54. 5. ROUTINE AGENDA
  55. A. Consider adopting a Resolution to approve the Claims Docket. ID 26-8375 adopted Pass
  56. EE. Consider adopting an Order to authorize payment in the amount of $9,000.00 to Smith Construction for construction of sidewalks located at Mason Park. ID 26-8381 adopted Pass
  57. 55 EXECUTIVE SESSION