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April 21, 2026 ·9:00 AM Final

Council Chambers

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Agenda — 43 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 7, 2026 ID 26-8231 approved Pass
  7. 1. CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA agenda be approved as printed Pass
  8. 2. PRESENTATION AGENDA
  9. A. Presentation from Kandice Evans, Children’s Librarian at the Laurel-Jones County Library, regarding funding for the 2026 Summer Reading Program. ID 26-8237 presented
  10. B. Monthly Report Privilege Taxes March, 2026. ID 26-8221 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 May 19, 2026 to conduct a public hearing in regards to the properties 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 of the community. A. Open Air Market LLC, dilapidated structure at 605 Cross St. PPIN 30569 Ward 5 B. Kiwauna Washington, dilapidated residence at 1142 Parker Dr. PPIN 15110 Ward 3 ID 26-8240 adopted Pass
  15. 2. CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING
  16. B. CITIZENS HEARING
  17. C. CITIZENS FORUM
  18. 4. POLICY AGENDA
  19. A. Consider adopting a Resolution approving acknowledgement of receipt that Butler Snow filed the Continuing Disclosure Statement on the behalf of the City of Laurel, Mississippi. ID 26-8230 adopted Pass
  20. B. Consider adopting an Order approving an appropriation to DJ Transit. ID 26-8232 adopted Pass
  21. C. Consider adopting a Resolution granting the administration authority to award construction and execute the professional construction services supplemental agreement of the Arco Lane Bridge Replacement Project. ID 26-8238 adopted Pass
  22. D. Consider adopting a resolution granting the administration authority to submit the 2026 Safe Streets and Roads for All Funding Application. ID 26-8235 adopted Pass
  23. E. Consider adopting a Resolution granting the administration authority to commit the required matching funds for the 2026 Safe Streets and Roads for All Funding Application. ID 26-8236 adopted Pass
  24. F. Consider adopting A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF LAUREL, MS, EXPRESSLY SETTING FORTH SUPPORT FOR CITIZENS NATIONAL BANK APPLICATION TO THE FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK OF DALLAS AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROGRAM FOR THE CITY OF LAUREL HOMEOWNER REHAB PPROJECT. ID 26-8233 adopted Pass
  25. G. Consider adopting a Resolution Authorizing Mayor Johnny Magee, Acting on Behalf of the City of Laurel, to Execute a Memorandum of Understanding with Housing Economic Resources & Education (HERE) Related to the City of Laurel Homeowner Rehabilitation Project. ID 26-8234 adopted Pass
  26. H. Consider adopting the Second Reading of an Ordinance amending Chapter 7 - Sick Leave Program to align with PERS Tier 5, effective March 1, 2026. The amendment clarifies that unused sick leave is not creditable toward retirement and establishes a limitation on lump-sum sick leave payouts for employees hired on or after that date. Current employees are not affected. The ordinance is retroactive to ensure consistency with state law. ID 26-8241 approved on second reading Pass
  27. I. Consider adopting an Order authorizing the Administration to advertise for sealed proposals for employee benefit coverages, including health, life, and related products, for the upcoming fiscal year. ID 26-8245 adopted Pass
  28. J. Consider adopting an Order to Consider Authorizing Application of the 2025 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance (JAG) Grant and Execution of Documents Necessary for the Acceptance and Implementation of the Grant Should It Be Awarded. ID 26-8224 adopted Pass
  29. K. Consider adopting an Order Regarding Ratification of an Emergency Order Authorizing Two Officers of the Laurel Police Department to Travel to Biloxi, MS, for the Purpose of Attending Funeral Services of a Fallen Law Enforcement Officer. ID 26-8229 adopted Pass
  30. L. Consider adopting an Order authorizing acceptance of anonymous donations to the B.E. Murph Center for Senior Citizens to contribute towards planning and implementing activities for Senior Citizens in the community. ID 26-8208 adopted Pass
  31. M. Consider adopting an Order Regarding the Re-Appointment of Mr. Mac Foster as a Member of the Board of Building Adjustments and Appeals. ID 26-8222 adopted Pass
  32. N. Consider adopting an Order Regarding the Re-Appointment of Ms. Jerlean Nobles to the Board of Commissioners of the South Mississippi Fair. ID 26-8223 adopted Pass
  33. O. Consider adopting an Order approving application of Howard Industries, Inc. for renewal of tax exemption from ad valorem taxes for their freeport warehouse as authorized by Section 27-31-51 through Section 27-31-61 code of 1972 as amended. ID 26-8226 adopted Pass
  34. P. Consider adopting an Order approving application of Masonite Corporation for renewal of tax exemption from ad valorem taxes for their freeport warehouse as authorized by Section 27-31-51 through Section 27-31-61 code of 1972 as amended. ID 26-8225 adopted Pass
  35. Q. Consider adopting Order approving application of The Essmueller Company for renewal of tax exemption from ad valorem taxes for their freeport warehouse as authorized by Section 27-31-51 through 27-31-61 code of 1972 as amended. ID 26-8246 adopted Pass
  36. R. Consider adopting Order approving application of Mid-South Industries, Inc. for renewal of tax exemption from ad valorem taxes for their freeport warehouse as authorized by Section 27-31-51 through Section 27-31-61 code of 1972 as amended. ID 26-8228 adopted Pass
  37. S. Consider adopting Order approving application of Applied Industrial Technologies Dixie, Inc. for renewal of tax exemption from ad valorem taxes for their freeport warehouse as authorized by Section 27-31-51 through Section 27-31-61 code of 1972 as amended. ID 26-8227 adopted Pass
  38. T. Consider adopting an Order to approve Lot Cleaning Assessments for the following property: A. Cleaning of property assessed to Cotton Key LLC, at 3 Woodlawn Dr. Total assessed cost $124.77 Ward 1 ID 26-8242 adopted Pass
  39. 5. ROUTINE AGENDA
  40. A. Consider adopting an Order to Ratify Approval of notice of May 12, 2026 for a Historic Preservation public hearing meeting. ID 26-8244 adopted Pass
  41. B. Consider adopting an Order to Ratify Approval of notice of May 14, 2026 for a Planning & Zoning Commission public hearing meeting. ID 26-8243 adopted Pass
  42. C. Consider adopting a Resolution to approve the Claims Docket. ID 26-8239 adopted Pass
  43. 43 EXECUTIVE SESSION