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November 18, 2025 ·9:00 AM Final

Council Chambers

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Agenda — 39 items

  1. 1 CALL TO ORDER
  2. 2 PRAYER
  3. 3 Councilperson Jason Capers
  4. 4 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
  5. 5 APPROVAL OF MINUTES
  6. A. November 4, 2025 ID 25-8055 approved Pass
  7. 1. CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA agenda be approved as printed Pass
  8. 2. PRESENTATION AGENDA
  9. 9 Recess Meeting
  10. 10 Capital Improvements Revolving Loan/Amick Farms Anaerobic Lagoon Public Hearing Sign In Sheet
  11. A. Monthly Report Privilege Taxes October 2025. ID 25-8049
  12. 3. PUBLIC AGENDA
  13. A. PUBLIC HEARING
  14. 1. SET PUBLIC HEARING
  15. A. Consider adopting an Order to Set a Date of December 16, 2025 to conduct a public hearing in regards to the property 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. Catherine D. & Audrey Dell Walker, dilapidated residence at 607 Mississippi Ave. PPIN 29807 ID 25-8067 adopted Pass
  16. 2. CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING conduct a public hearing Pass
  17. A. Consider adopting a Resolution to Conduct a Public Hearing on November 18, 2025 in regards to the property located at 1844 Lindsey Ave., belonging to Larry Carpenter, 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 25-8068 adopted Pass
  18. B. CITIZENS HEARING
  19. C. CITIZENS FORUM
  20. 4. POLICY AGENDA
  21. A. Consider adopting an Order to approve the request that Narcotic Agents, Michelle Howell and Adam Carmichael be allowed to attend the 2025 Mississippi Narcotics Officers Association Training Course held in Biloxi, Mississippi on December 8-10, 2025 at an estimated cost of $1,030.70. ID 25-8058 adopted Pass
  22. 21 President Carmichael relinquished the chair to Vice President Capers to preside the meeting, Councilperson Carmichael proceeded to recuse himself from the chambers for Agenda Item 4A. Action taken, then President Carmichael returned to continue presiding the meeting.
  23. B. Consider adopting Resolution to authorize the Mayor to sign an application for Capital Improvements (CAP) Loan Funds from the Mississippi Development Authority. ID 25-8051 adopted Pass
  24. C. Consider adopting an Order authorizing purchase of equipment for the Parks & Recreation Department. ID 25-8064 adopted Pass
  25. D. Consider adopting an Order to accept donations in the amount of $813.00 that will contribute to the costs of various activities for Senior Citizens at the B.E. Murph Center for Seniors. ID 25-8052 adopted Pass
  26. E. Consider adopting an Order to accept the attached list of donated items from Kirkland’s in Hattiesburg, MS for the use of door prizes to be given away at various events held at the B.E. Murph Center for Seniors. ID 25-8053 adopted Pass
  27. F. Consider adopting an Order accepting a check of two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00) donated by Tractor Supply Company Foundation. 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 25-8050 adopted Pass
  28. G. Consider adopting an Order approving the request that the Laurel Police Department be allowed to accept a donation from The Tractor Supply Company in the amount of $250.00. Funds will be placed in the Police Department’s Donation’s Account #001-000-109-6. ID 25-8056 adopted Pass
  29. H. Consider adopting an Order approving the request that Chief Earl Reed be allowed to attend the 2026 Mississippi Association Chief of Police Conference on January 11-16, 2026 in Ridgeland, MS at an estimated cost of $1,002.00. ID 25-8057 adopted Pass
  30. I. Consider adopting an Order Regarding the Appointment of Mr. Tito Lanier to the Board of Trustees of the Laurel/Jones County Library. ID 25-8065 adopted Pass
  31. J. Consider adopting an Order authorizing Administration to recognize Friday, December 26, 2025, and Friday, January 2, 2026, as paid holidays for all full-time City of Laurel employees, consistent with the Governor’s proclamation designating these dates as legal holidays for state employees. ID 25-8054 adopted Pass
  32. K. Consider adopting an Order to approve certain budget amendments to Fiscal Year 2026 budget. ID 25-8060 adopted Pass
  33. L. Consider adopting a Resolution to accept and approve the Fire Extinguisher, Fire Alarm, and Wet Sprinkler Inspection, Maintenance and Materials bid effective January 01, 2026 - December 31, 2029. ID 25-8059 adopted Pass
  34. M. Consider adopting an Order to Approve Demolition Assessments for the following properties: A. Demolition of property assessed to Robert B. Sims Jr., at 822 Conti St. Total cost, including $50.00 administrative fee, $26.00 recording fee, and $ 53.00 judgement fee $5, 109.00 Ward 4 B. Demolition of property assessed to Elias Thomas Est., at 104 S. Dr. Deborrah Hyde Ave. Total cost, including $50.00 administrative fee, $26.00 recording fee, and $ 53.00 judgement fee $5, 029.00 Ward 5 C. Demolition of property assessed to Elias Thomas Est., at 110 S. Dr. Deborrah Hyde Ave. Total cost, including $50.00 administrative fee, $26.00 recording fee, and $ 53.00 judgement fee $7, 174.00 Ward 5 ID 25-8063 adopted Pass
  35. N. Consider adopting an Order to approve Lot Cleaning Assessments for the following properties: A. Cleaning of property assessed to D&C Innovation Group Corp., at 623 W. 27th St., Total assessed cost $102.85 Ward 3 B. Cleaning of property assessed to Phylis Tiller, at 2020 Lindsey Ave. Total assessed cost $122.26 Ward 4 C. Cleaning of property assessed to Longbeard Properties LLC, at 207 W. 15th St. Total assessed cost $82.73 Ward 4 D. Cleaning of property assessed to Allied Tire Recycling LLC, at 318 E. 18th St. Total assessed cost $299.08 Ward 4 E. Cleaning of property assessed to Eclipse17 LLC, at 818 N. 1st Ave. Total assessed cost $87.73 Ward 4 F. Cleaning of property assessed to Mitchell M. Asmar Jr. at 103 Walters Ave. Total assessed cost $238.03 Ward 5 G. Cleaning of property assessed to Sandra N. Beamon Est., at 620 S. 7th Ave. Total assessed cost $87.73 Ward 6 H. Cleaning of property assessed to Becky Rahaim Rambin, at 638 S. 4th Ave. Total assessed cost $107.85 Ward 6 I. Cleaning of property assessed to Larken Sanchez, at 419 Jackson St. Total assessed cost $125.46 Ward 6 ID 25-8061 adopted Pass
  36. 5. ROUTINE AGENDA
  37. A. Consider adopting an Order to Ratify Approval of notice of December 11, 2025 for a Planning & Zoning Commission public hearing meeting. ID 25-8062 adopted Pass
  38. B. Consider adopting a Resolution to approve the Claims Docket. ID 25-8066 adopted Pass
  39. 38 EXECUTIVE SESSION