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June 2, 2026 ·5:30 PM Final

Council Chambers

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Agenda — 41 items

  1. 1 CALL TO ORDER
  2. 2 PRAYER
  3. 3 Pastor Byron Arrington
  4. 4 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
  5. 5 APPROVAL OF MINUTES
  6. A. May 19, 2026 ID 26-8301 approved Pass
  7. 1. CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA that the agenda be amended as follows Pass
  8. 2. PRESENTATION AGENDA
  9. A. Consider hearing Presentations Recognizing Officer of the Year for 2025, Civilian of the Year for 2025, and a Commendation to Officer James Parish for Going Above and Beyond the Call of Duty. ID 26-8298 presented
  10. B. Recognition and Presentations of scholarships for Ward 1 recipients. ID 26-8318 presented
  11. C. Monthly Budget Certification for April 2026. ID 26-8306 presented
  12. 3. PUBLIC AGENDA
  13. A. PUBLIC HEARING
  14. 1. SET PUBLIC HEARING
  15. A. Consider adopting an Order to Set a Date of July 7, 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 the public health and safety of the community: A. Clark Properties LLC, dilapidated structure at 312 S. 16th Ave. PPIN 29857 Ward 1 B. Kesha Johnson Brown, dilapidated residence at 511 Sandy T. Gavin PPIN 9751 Ward 6 C. Charlotte Jordan Est. % Jacqueline Franklin, dilapidated residence at 1220 Anderson St. PPIN 13114 Ward 7 ID 26-8316 adopted Pass
  16. 2. CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING
  17. B. CITIZENS HEARING
  18. C. CITIZENS FORUM
  19. 4. POLICY AGENDA
  20. A. Consider approving the First 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 26-8300 approved on first reading Pass
  21. B. Consider hearing the First 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 26-8293 approved on first reading Pass
  22. C. Consider approving the First Reading of an Ordinance to grant a Zoning Change of property located at 63 Management Road only including PPIN # 56961 and PPIN # 56963. Property is changing from A-1 General Agricultural District to I-1 General Industrial District, due to the change in the character of the neighborhood. Property is located in Ward 7. ID 26-8314 approved on first reading Pass
  23. D. Consider approving the Second Reading of an Ordinance to rename streets known as “Memory Drive” to “Edgewood Drive”. ID 26-8307 approved on second reading Pass
  24. E. Consider approving the Second Reading of an Ordinance to grant a Zoning Change of property located at 3227 Ellisville Blvd., from R-2 Medium Density Residential District, to C-2 General Commercial District to Pedro Jimenez Lara, due to change in the character of the neighborhood. Property is located in Ward 7. ID 26-8308 approved on second reading Pass
  25. F. Consider adopting a Resolution to authorize and approve execution of an Equipment Lease-Purchase Agreement for the purpose of lease-purchasing six (6) 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Crew Cab ½ Ton Pickup Trucks for the use of Water & Sewer Services. ID 26-8305 adopted Pass
  26. G. Consider adopting a Resolution to amend the 10-year annual termite maintenance agreement with Complete Pest Control to include additional City Buildings. ID 26-8302 adopted Pass
  27. H. Consider adopting an Order approving monetary sponsorship to Unlimited Entertainment, LLC to assist with advertising, marketing and promotional expenses during the Laurel Blues Festival. ID 26-8315 adopted Pass
  28. I. Consider adopting an Order requesting the Laurel Fire Department be allowed to partner with Tyler Scott with Police, Fire, and EMS Calendars to solicit ads for the 2027 department calendar, and accept a check totaling 30% of the sales from the ads. The funds will be placed in the Specific Department Outlay account 001.260.939.0, and will be used in areas the Department deems necessary. ID 26-8304 adopted Pass
  29. J. Consider adopting an Order Regarding the Appointment of Aaron Parker as City Prosecutor for the City of Laurel. ID 26-8299 adopted Pass
  30. K. Consider adopting an Order Regarding the Appointment of Eli Adams as City Prosecutor Pro Tem for the City of Laurel. ID 26-8303 adopted Pass
  31. L. Consider adopting a Resolution Regarding the Appointment of Mr. Marlon Ulmer to the Board of Directors of the Economic Development Authority of Jones Count. ID 26-8297 adopted Pass
  32. M. Consider adopting an Order request that Sergeant Roman Moss and Sergeant Dalton Gieger be allowed to attend the MLEOTA (Mississippi Law Enforcement Officer’s Training Academy) First Line Leadership and Supervision Level I Training Program held in Pearl, MS on July 7-9, 2026 at an estimated cost of $1,534.00. Funds will be taken from the Police Department’s Travel account #001-200-610-0. ID 26-8294 adopted Pass
  33. N. Consider adopting an Order to grant a Special Exception to Harriet Drummond to allow operation of a snack stand to be located at 1415 Roberts St. Property is zoned R-3 and is located in Ward 1. ID 26-8309 adopted Pass
  34. O. Consider adopting an Order to grant a Special Exception to LaTonya Watson to allow operation of a commercial kitchen to be located at 1104 Queensburg Ave. Property is zoned R-2, Medium Residential District and located in Ward 7. ID 26-8310 adopted Pass
  35. P. Consider adopting an Order to grant a Special Exception Renewal to Arnisha Dean to allow operation of a convenience store with the sale of beer to be located at 1538 N. 1st Ave. Property is zoned C-1, Restricted Commercial District, and is located in Ward 4. ID 26-8311 adopted Pass
  36. Q. Consider adopting an Order to grant a Special Exception Renewal to Alton Horne to allow operation of a snowball stand to be located at the Lot W. of 315 E. 15th St. Property is zoned I-3 Heavy Industrial District and is located in Ward 4. ID 26-8312 adopted Pass
  37. R. Consider adopting an Order to grant a Special Exception Renewal to Hugh Stancil to allow operation of a bed and breakfast on the property, while residing next door to be located at 705 N. 5th Ave. Property is zoned R-1, Low Density Residential District, and is located in Ward 5. ID 26-8313 adopted Pass
  38. 5. ROUTINE AGENDA
  39. S. Consider adopting a Resolution giving the administration authority to request advance construct from MDOT and execute a professional services agreement for right of way services of the 2023 RAISE Grant Project, Completing downtown Laurel, Contract I. ID 26-8319 adopted Pass
  40. A. Consider adopting a Resolution to accept the Claims Docket. ID 26-8317 adopted Pass
  41. 40 EXECUTIVE SESSION