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February 3, 2026 ·5:30 PM Final

Council Chambers

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Agenda — 30 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. January 20, 2026 ID 26-8136 approved Pass
  7. 1. CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA agenda be approved as printed Pass
  8. 2. PRESENTATION AGENDA
  9. A. Consider hearing a presentation proclaiming February 13, 2026 as Arbor Day in the City of Laurel ID 26-8134 presented
  10. B. Monthly Budget Certification for December 2025. ID 26-8141 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 an Order to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to enter a contract with Butler Snow to file the Continuing Disclosure Statement on behalf of the City of Laurel, MS. ID 26-8142 adopted Pass
  19. B. Consider adopting a Resolution giving the administration authority to approve Supplemental Agreement No. 1 for the Central Avenue Improvements - Phase II Project. ID 26-8143 adopted Pass
  20. C. Consider adopting A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF LAUREL, MS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO SERVE AS INTERMEDIARY AND PASS-THROUGH ENTITY FOR CITIZENS NATIONAL BANK TO SEEK FUNDING FOR FORTIFIED ROOFS FOR INCOME-QUALIFIED HOMEOWNERS THROUGH THE FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK DALLAS FORTIFIED FUND AS FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE. ID 26-8139 adopted Pass
  21. D. Consider adopting an Order Authorizing the Administration to Renew an Agreement with Granicus to Provide Council Meeting Software. ID 26-8133 adopted Pass
  22. E. 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 Educational Conference in Ridgeland, MS on February 11-13, 2026 at an estimated cost of $1,500.00 and shall be paid from Inspection Department Travel, Job Training, and Meals Account (001-280-610.0 ID 26-8135 adopted Pass
  23. F. Consider adopting an Order to allow Chief Leo Brown to attend the 2026 Mississippi Fire Chief Conference in Biloxi, MS May 26-31, 2026. The estimated cost of this trip is approximately $1077.71. This will cover hotel and meals. The expenses will be paid from the account 001.260.610.0. ID 26-8140 adopted Pass
  24. G. Consider adopting an Order approving travel, meals, registration and hotel expenses for the elected officials and municipal clerks to attend the Mississippi Municipal League Annual Summer Conference in Biloxi, MS on June 28-July 2, 2026. ID 26-8137 adopted Pass
  25. H. Consider accepting a check of sixty dollars ($60.00) given by Mr. Tyler Scott, for a late payment for a calendar ad. These funds will be put in the Fire Department’s Donation Account 001.000.109.2, to be used as needed for the Fire Department’s needs. ID 26-8138 adopted Pass
  26. I. Consider adopting an Order to approve Demo Assessments for the following properties: A. Demolition of property assessed to Betty Ann Blount, at 134 W. 20th St. Total cost, including $50.00 administrative fee, $26.00 recording fee, and $ 53.00 judgement fee $5, 119.00 Ward 4 B. Demolition of property assessed to Nery Del Carmen Lopez Geronimo, at 912 S. 9th Ave. Total cost, including $50.00 administrative fee, $26.00 recording fee, and $ 53.00 judgement fee $5, 119.00 Ward 6 C. Demolition of property assessed to John F. III & Joseph R. Wooten, at 1830 Lee St. Total cost, including $50.00 administrative fee, $26.00 recording fee, and $ 53.00 judgement fee $5, 119.00 Ward 1 ID 26-8146 adopted Pass
  27. J. Consider adopting an Order to approve lot cleanings for the following properties: A. Cleaning of property assessed to Ruth Moore Est. % Sheila Husband at 1631 Dr. Deborrah Hyde Ave., Total assessed cost $102.96 Ward 4 B. Cleaning of property assessed to Clyde D. Carter Est., at 507 S. Maple St. Total assessed cost $100.35 Ward 6 C. Cleaning of property assessed to Larken Sanchez, at 624 Sandy T. Gavin Ave. Total assessed cost $87.73 Ward 6 ID 26-8145 adopted Pass
  28. 5. ROUTINE AGENDA
  29. A. Consider adopting a Resolution to approve the Claims Docket. ID 26-8144 adopted Pass
  30. 30 EXECUTIVE SESSION