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March 17, 2026 ·9:00 AM Final

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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. March 3, 2026 ID 26-8180 approved Pass
  7. 1. CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA that the agenda be amended as follows Pass
  8. 2. PRESENTATION AGENDA
  9. A. Monthly Report Privilege Taxes February 2026. ID 26-8178 presented
  10. B. Monthly Budget Certification for January 2026. ID 26-8193 presented
  11. 3. PUBLIC AGENDA
  12. A. PUBLIC HEARING
  13. 1. SET PUBLIC HEARING
  14. 2. CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING
  15. B. CITIZENS HEARING
  16. C. CITIZENS FORUM
  17. 4. POLICY AGENDA
  18. A. Consider adopting a Resolution to acknowledge receipt of Laurel-Jones County Library System, Inc. Fiscal Year 2025 Audit Report. ID 26-8196 adopted Pass
  19. B. Consider adopting a Resolution granting the administration authority to execute the Construction Engineering and Inspection Agreement (CEI) of the West Drive Roadway Improvement Project. ID 26-8186 adopted Pass
  20. C. Consider adopting a Resolution granting the administration authority to award construction of the West Drive Roadway Improvements Project. ID 26-8188 adopted Pass
  21. D. Consider adopting a Resolution giving the administration authority to approve Change Order No. 3 for the 2025 Citywide Paving Project. ID 26-8189 adopted Pass
  22. E. Consider adopting an Order Accepting Proposal from and Authorizing Contract with H2O Innovation Operation & Maintenance, LLC, for Water/Sewer/Utility Billing Services in the City of Laurel. ID 26-8185 adopted as amended Pass
  23. F. Consider approving the First Reading of an Ordinance amending Chapter 7 - Employee Benefits, Section 7-3 Sick Leave Program, of the City of Laurel Personnel Rules & Regulations Handbook to add provisions related to PERS Tier 5 implementation. ID 26-8197 approved on first reading Pass
  24. G. Consider hearing the First Reading of AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 675-1973, 1416-2002, 1422-2002, 1528-2008, 1541-2009, 1568-2010, 1584-2011, 1594-2012, 1604-2013, 1615-2014, 1635-2016, 1656-2017, 1677-2018, 1687-2019, 1696-2020, 1708-2021, 1721-2022, 1744-2023, 1757-2024, AND 1766-2025 FROM CHAPTER 20, “SEWERS”, OF THE LAUREL CODE OF ORDINANCES PERTAINING TO ARTICLE I., “SEWER CONNECTIONS:, SECTION 20-11: SEWER RATE SCHEDULE, REGARDING INDUSTRIAL CUSTOMERS. ID 26-8183 approved on first reading Pass
  25. H. Consider hearing the First Reading of AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 675-1973, 1416-2002, 1422-2002, 1528-2008, 1541-2009, 1568-2010, 1584-2011, 1594-2012, 1604-2013, 1615-2014, 1635-2016, 1656-2017, 1677-2018, 1687-2019, 1696-2020, 1708-2021, 1721-2022, 1744-2023, 1757-2024, AND 1766-2025 FROM CHAPTER 20, “SEWERS”, OF THE LAUREL CODE OF ORDINANCES PERTAINING TO ARTICLE I., “SEWER CONNECTIONS:, SECTION 20-11: SEWER RATE SCHEDULE TO ESTABLISH RATE FOR COUNTY-OWNED HEALTH CARE FACILITIES ID 26-8184 approved on first reading Pass
  26. I. Consider hearing the First Reading of an Ordinance AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1415-2002, 1497-2007, 1527-2008, 1542-2009, 1569-2010, 1583-2011, 1595-2012, 1603-2013, 1616-2014, 1624-2016, 1655-2017, 1676-2018, 1686-2019, 1695-2020, 1707-2021, 1720-2022, 1743-2023, 1756-2024, 1772-2025, AND 1776-2025 FROM CHAPTER 25, “WATER”, OF THE CITY OF LAUREL CODE OF ORDINANCES PERTAINING TO ARTICLE IV. “RATES AND CHARGES”, SECTION 25-53: WATER RATES TO ESTABLISH RATE FOR COUNTY-OWNED HEALTH CARE FACILITIES. ID 26-8182 approved on first reading Pass
  27. J. Consider adopting the Second Reading of an Ordinance to close the alley between Churchton St. and Anderson St. off Pearson St. running about 239 feet. ID 26-8187 approved on second reading Pass
  28. K. Consider adopting an Order Concerning the Appointment of Sheila Hennis to the City Planning Commission to Fill the Unexpired Term of the Ward 2 Representative. ID 26-8194 adopted Pass
  29. L. Consider adopting an Order approving meals, registration and hotel expenses for Historic Commission member, Mattie McLaurin, to attend the 2026 Preservation Boot Camp for Mississippi Department of Archives and History in Jackson, MS on April 22-23, 2026 at an estimated cost of $530.50 and shall be paid from Inspection Department Travel, Job Training, and Meals Account (001-280-610.0) ID 26-8181 adopted Pass
  30. M. 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 Governors’ Initiative for Volunteer Excellence GIVE Award at The Mississippi Department of Archives and History and the Two Mississippi Museums on April 23, 2026. ID 26-8191 adopted Pass
  31. N. Consider adopting an Order to approve Demo Assessments for the following properties: A. Demolition of property assessed to Lawanda Michele Love, at 612 E. Kingston St. Total cost, including $50.00 administrative fee, $26.00 recording fee, and $ 53.00 judgement fee $5, 119.00 Ward 5 B. Demolition of property assessed to Hinton Bernard Owens, at 3131 Cedar Lane Dr. Total cost, including $50.00 administrative fee, $3, 050.00 Ward 3 C. Demolition of property assessed to Corey Carney, at 209 S. Dr. Deborrah Hyde Ave. Total cost, including $50.00 administrative fee, $26.00 recording fee, and $ 53.00 judgement fee $5, 119.00 Ward 5 ID 26-8192 adopted Pass
  32. 5. ROUTINE AGENDA
  33. O. Consider adopting an Order Authorizing Travel of Two Officers of the Laurel Police Department to Nashville, TN, for the Purpose of Returning One Prisoner Wanted in Laurel, MS, for Accessory to Attempted Murder After the Fact and Hindering Prosecution. ID 26-8198 adopted Pass
  34. A. Consider adopting an Order to Ratify Approval of notice of April 9, 2026 for a Planning & Zoning Commission Public hearing meeting. ID 26-8190 adopted Pass
  35. B. Consider adopting a Resolution to approve the Claims Docket. ID 26-8179 adopted Pass
  36. 35 EXECUTIVE SESSION