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January 20, 2026 ·9:00 AM Final

Council Chambers

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Agenda — 35 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 6, 2026 ID 26-8114 approved Pass
  7. 1. CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA agenda be approved as printed Pass
  8. 2. PRESENTATION AGENDA
  9. A. Monthly Report Privilege Taxes December, 2025. ID 26-8112 presented
  10. 3. PUBLIC AGENDA
  11. A. PUBLIC HEARING
  12. 1. SET PUBLIC HEARING
  13. 2. CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING
  14. B. CITIZENS HEARING
  15. C. CITIZENS FORUM
  16. 4. POLICY AGENDA
  17. A. Consider adopting an Order to enter into an agreement with Diamond Youth Baseball, Inc. regarding Regulations, Guidelines and payment to Diamond Youth Baseball for the 2026 DYB Div. I and Div. II World Series. ID 26-8119 adopted Pass
  18. B. Consider adopting an Order to enter into an agreement with Diamond Youth Softball, Inc. regarding Regulations, Guidelines and payment to Diamond Youth Softball for the 2026 DYS World Series. ID 26-8120 adopted Pass
  19. C. Consider adopting a RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAUREL, MISSISSIPPI DECLARING THE INTENTION OF THE CITY TO ISSUE COMBINED WATER AND SEWER SYSTEM REVENUE BONDS, IN ONE OR MORE SERIES, IN A TOTAL AMOUNT OF NOT TO EXCEED TEN MILLION DOLLARS ($10,000,000) FOR THE PURPOSE OF ACQUIRING, IMPROVING, REPAIRING, AND EXTENDING THE COMBINED WATER AND SEWER SYSTEM OF THE CITY; AND DIRECTING PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF SUCH INTENTION. ID 26-8128 adopted Pass
  20. D. Consider adopting a RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAUREL, MISSISSIPPI, AUTHORIZING THE EMPLOYMENT OF PROFESSIONALS IN CONNECTION WITH THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $10,000,000 COMBINED WATER AND SEWER SYSTEM REVENUE BONDS IN ONE OR MORE SERIES OF THE CITY TO RAISE MONEY FOR THE PURPOSE OF IMPROVING, REPAIRING, AND EXTENDING THE COMBINED WATER AND SEWER SYSTEM OF THE CITY. ID 26-8129 adopted Pass
  21. E. Consider adopting A RESOLUTION ACKNOWLEDGING AND EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR THE LAUREL HOUSING AUTHORITY IN THE ACQUISITION AND REDEVELOPMENT OF SOUTH PARK VILLAGE LOCATED AT 37 JOHNSON CIRCLE, LAUREL, MISSISSIPPI 39440, INCLUDING COMMITMENT TO COLLABORATE ON FUNDING, RECOGNITION OF THE PUBLIC BENEFITS OF THE PROJECT, AND AUTHORIZATION FOR THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE LETTERS OF SUPPORT AND RELATED DOCUMENTS. ID 26-8116 adopted Pass
  22. F. Consider adopting A RESOLUTION REQUESTING REAUTHORIZATION AND EXTENSION OF THE REPEAL DATE OF SENATE BILL 2155 (2022 REGULAR SESSION) THROUGH JULY 1, 2036. ID 26-8117 adopted Pass
  23. G. Consider adopting a Resolution granting the administration authority to advertise for construction of the 12th Street Improvements Project. ID 26-8130 adopted Pass
  24. H. Consider adopting a Resolution granting the administration authority to advertise for construction of the West Drive Roadway Improvements Project. ID 26-8131 adopted Pass
  25. I. Consider adopting an Order to Accept Bid for Street Sweeper. ID 26-8118 adopted Pass
  26. J. Consider adopting Order to authorize the Mayor to enter into an Independent Contractor Agreement with Terry Padgett for Public Works Director Assistant. ID 26-8124 adopted Pass
  27. K. Consider adopting an Order to Consider Authorizing Application to the Mississippi Office of Highway Safety for the FY2027 Police Traffic Services Grant. ID 26-8121 adopted Pass
  28. L. Consider adopting an Order to Consider Authorizing Application to the Mississippi Office of Highway Safety for the FY2027 Impaired Driving Grant. ID 26-8122 adopted Pass
  29. M. Consider adopting an Order Authorizing Acceptance of Anonymous Donations to the B.E. Murph Center for Senior Citizens Activities during fiscal year 2026. ID 26-8125 adopted Pass
  30. N. Consider adopting an Order to grant a Special Exception to Phaedra Bivins to allow operation of a snack stand to be located at 1415 Roberts St. Property is zoned R-3 and located in Ward 1. ID 26-8127 adopted Pass
  31. O. Consider adopting an Order approving increase in 2026 Mileage Reimbursement Rate. ID 26-8113 adopted Pass
  32. 5. ROUTINE AGENDA
  33. A. Consider adopting an Order to ratify approval of notice of February 12, 2026 for a Planning & Zoning Commission public hearing meeting. ID 26-8126 adopted Pass
  34. B. Consider adopting a Resolution to approve the Claims Docket. ID 26-8132 adopted Pass
  35. 35 EXECUTIVE SESSION