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May 5, 2026 ·5:30 PM Final

Council Chambers

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Agenda — 36 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. April 21, 2026 ID 26-8250 approved Pass
  7. 1. CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA that the agenda be amended as follows Pass
  8. 2. PRESENTATION AGENDA
  9. A. Presentation of a Proclamation for the Sertoma Club of Laurel Honoring May as Speech and Hearing Month and Recognizing the Club’s 50th Anniversary. ID 26-8267 presented
  10. B. Monthly Budget Certification for March 2026. ID 26-8257 presented
  11. 3. PUBLIC AGENDA
  12. A. PUBLIC HEARING
  13. 1. SET PUBLIC HEARING
  14. A. Consider adopting an Order to set a date of June 2, 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 uncleanliness/ and or having a dead or diseased tree so as to be a menace to the public health and safety of the community: A. Carol Jean Kimbrough, unkempt property at 1132 N. 14th Ave. PPIN 10469 Ward 2 B. James M. Heidelberg % Michael Heildelberg, dead or diseased tree at 2nd Lot S. of 208 N. 17th Ave. PPIN 43948 Ward 1 ID 26-8263 deleted during Confirmation of Agenda
  15. 2. CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING conduct a public hearing Pass
  16. A. Consider adopting a Resolution to conduct a public hearing on May 5, 2026 in regards to a property located at 1506 N. 1st Ave., belonging to MS TL 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 4 ID 26-8254 adopted Pass
  17. B. Consider adopting a Resolution to conduct a public hearing on May 5, 2026 in regards to a property located at 212 Masonite Dr., belonging to Tonquerrie Alexander Jefferson Etux, 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 5 ID 26-8255 adopted as amended Pass
  18. C. Consider adopting a Resolution to conduct a public hearing on May 5, 2026 in regards to a property located at 415 N. Magnolia St., belonging to JSP Hospitality 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 5 ID 26-8256 deleted during Confirmation of Agenda
  19. D. Consider adopting a Resolution to conduct a public hearing on May 5, 2026 in regards to a property located at 863 S. Magnolia St., belonging to F&L Rental 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 7 ID 26-8259 no action taken until further consideration Pass
  20. E. Consider adopting a Resolution to conduct a public hearing on May 5, 2026 in regards to a property located at 1119 N. 9th Ave., belonging to Big Rig Sounds 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 5 ID 26-8260 adopted as amended Pass
  21. F. Consider adopting a Resolution to conduct a public hearing on May 5, 2026 in regards to a property located at 1432 Old Amy Rd., belonging to Jamar J. Jermaine Dean, 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 2 ID 26-8261 adopted Pass
  22. B. CITIZENS HEARING
  23. C. CITIZENS FORUM
  24. 4. POLICY AGENDA
  25. A. Consider adopting a Resolution to accept Fiscal Year 2025 Audit Report. ID 26-8251 adopted Pass
  26. B. Consider adopting an Order Regarding Ratification of Emergency Order for Repair of Drainage Culvert on 10th Street between 16th Avenue and Wansley Road. ID 26-8247 adopted Pass
  27. C. Consider adopting an Order to purchase, advertise and receive quotes from area lending sources for financing of vehicles to be used for Public Utilities - Water & Sewer Services. ID 26-8265 adopted Pass
  28. D. Consider adopting an Order Regarding the Sale of Various Unused Vehicles and Equipment at Public Auction. ID 26-8264 adopted Pass
  29. E. Consider adopting an Order to Accept a Donation of Display Cases from the Lauren Rogers Museum of Art. ID 26-8248 adopted Pass
  30. F. Consider adopting a Resolution to Consider Authorizing the City to Contribute In-Kind Services for an America250 Mississippi Grant Awarded to Laurel Main Street in Partnership with the Lauren Rogers Museum of Art. ID 26-8266 adopted Pass
  31. G. Consider adopting an Order Authorizing Acceptance of the Mississippi State Dept. of Health’s Office Against Interpersonal Violence (OAIV) STOP Violence Against Women Grant for FY25 through FY27, to Fund the Victim’s Advocate Position in the Laurel Police Department. ID 26-8253 adopted Pass
  32. H. Consider hearing the First Reading of an Ordinance Amending “Chapter 11 HOUSING AND PROPERTY MAINTENANCE Section 11-1A. Definitions” of the Laurel Code of Ordinances. ID 26-8252 approved on first reading Pass
  33. I. Consider adopting an Order to approve Demolition Assessments for the following properties: A. Demolition of property assessed to Peggy Collins Gatlin, at 1625 W. 20th St. Total cost, including $50.00 administrative fee, $26.00 recording fee, and $53.00 judgement fee $9, 629.00 Ward 2 B. Demolition of property assessed to Felicia Robinson, at 623 E. Kingston St. Total cost, including $50.00 administrative fee, $26.00 recording fee, and $53.00 judgement fee $5, 128.00 Ward 5 ID 26-8262 adopted Pass
  34. 5. ROUTINE AGENDA
  35. A. Consider adopting a Resolution to approve the Claims Docket. ID 26-8258 adopted Pass
  36. 36 EXECUTIVE SESSION