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June 16, 2026 ·9:00 AM Final

Council Chambers

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Agenda — 32 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. June 2, 2026 ID 26-8327 approved Pass
  7. 1. CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA agenda be approved as printed Pass
  8. 2. PRESENTATION AGENDA
  9. A. Monthly Report Privilege Taxes May 2026. ID 26-8321 presented
  10. 3. PUBLIC AGENDA
  11. A. PUBLIC HEARING
  12. 1. SET PUBLIC HEARING
  13. A. Consider adopting an Order to Set a Date of July 21, 2026 to conduct a public hearing in regards to the properties listed to determine whether or not the properties are in such a state of dilapidation so as to be a menace to the public health of the community: A. Loulene Miles Harrison, dilapidated residence at 1149 Anderson St. PPIN 13069 Ward 7 B. Ronald Jones, dilapidated residence at 1222 Anderson St. PPIN 13115 Ward 7 ID 26-8336 adopted Pass
  14. 2. CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING
  15. B. CITIZENS HEARING
  16. C. CITIZENS FORUM
  17. 4. POLICY AGENDA
  18. A. Consider adopting a Resolution AUTHORIZING A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH MISSISSIPPI DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY TO FUND THE DOWNTOWN BRICKYARD PROJECT. ID 26-8320 adopted Pass
  19. B. Consider adopting a Resolution giving the administration authority to approve Progress Estimate #10 for the Central Avenue Improvements - Phase II Project. ID 26-8333 adopted Pass
  20. C. Consider adopting a Resolution giving the administration authority to approve Change Order No. 4 for the 2025 Citywide Paving Project. ID 26-8330 adopted Pass
  21. D. Consider adopting a Resolution Authorizing Application by the City of Laurel to the Federal Emergency Management Agency for a FY2025 Assistance to Firefighters Grant. ID 26-8325 adopted Pass
  22. E. Consider adopting an Order authorizing the Administration to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Morris & McDaniel, Inc. for promotional assessment services. ID 26-8331 adopted Pass
  23. F. Consider approving the Second reading of an Ordinance amending the City of Laurel Code of Ordinances Chapter 25 Article IV. Rates and Charges, Section 28-51. Meters stating all water furnished by the City shall be metered, except fire sprinkler systems. ID 26-8324 approved on second reading Pass
  24. G. Consider approving the Second Reading of an Ordinance AMENDING THE LAUREL CODE OF ORDINANCES CHAPTER 25 - WATER, ARTICLE IV. RATES AND CHARGES SECTION 25-52. POLICY, B. WATER BILL COLLECTIONS (1) AND (5) TO INCREASE THE REINSTATEMENT FEE. ID 26-8322 approved on second reading Pass
  25. H. Consider approving the Second Reading of an Ordinance to grant a Zoning Change of property located at 63 Management Rd only including PPIN # 56961 and PPIN # 56963. Property is changing from A-1 General Agricultural District to I-1 General Industrial District, due to change in the character of the neighborhood. Property is located in Ward 7. ID 26-8334 approved on second reading Pass
  26. I. Consider adopting an Order recognizing Friday, July 3, 2026, as the City's observance of the Independence Day holiday, consistent with the Governor's proclamation ID 26-8328 adopted Pass
  27. J. Consider adopting an Order approving meals, registration, and hotel expenses for the Superintendent of Inspection (Sandra Hadley) and Field Inspector (Durriel Breland) to attend the 2026 Mississippi Association of Code Enforcement Summer Conference in Biloxi, MS on August 11-14, 2026 at an estimated cost of $2,400.00 and shall be paid from Inspection Department Travel, Job Training, and Meals Account (001-280-610.0) ID 26-8323 adopted Pass
  28. K. Consider adopting an Order to approve Demo Assessments for the following property: A. Demolition of property assessed to Cheryl Lynn Rainer, at 610 Chantilly St. Total cost, including $50.00 administrative fee, $26.00 recording fee, and $53.00 judgement fee $9, 279.00 Ward 5 ID 26-8337 adopted Pass
  29. L. Consider adopting an Order to approve Lot Cleanings for the following properties: A. Cleaning of property assessed to Affordable Housing Developers LLC, at Lot W. of 1307 N. 4th Ave. Total assessed cost $194.52 Ward 4 B. Cleaning of property assessed to Dorothy J. Johnson, at 28 Meadowlane Dr. Total assessed cost $101.60 Ward 4 C. Cleaning of property assessed to Longbeard Properties LLC, at 207 W. 15th St. Total assessed cost $77.73 Ward 4 D. Cleaning of property assessed to Marquis Raphael Wash Trust, at 2223 N. 3rd Ave. Total assessed cost $95.35 Ward 4 E. Cleaning of property assessed to James E. Cooley Est % Teresa Thomas, at 128 W. 23rd St. Total assessed cost $115.46 Ward 4 F. Cleaning of property assessed to Show Me Investments, at 1025 N. 1st Ave. Total assessed cost $95.35 Ward 5 G. Cleaning of property assessed to Sam Carriere % John Carriere, at 273 Front St. Total assessed cost $87.73 Ward6 H. Cleaning of property assessed to Pauline Benjamin, at 125 Arthur St. Total assessed cost $95.35 Ward 7 I. Cleaning of property assessed to James E. Bosenberg, at 1521 Julian St. Total assessed cost $104.01 Ward 7 J. Cleaning of property assessed to Vincent H. Witherspoon, at 1234 S. 17th Ave. Total assessed cost $101.60 Ward7 ID 26-8335 adopted Pass
  30. 5. ROUTINE AGENDA
  31. 2A. Consider adopting a Resolution to approve the Claims Docket. ID 26-8332 adopted Pass
  32. 32 EXECUTIVE SESSION