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November 4, 2025 ·5:30 PM Final

Council Chambers

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Agenda — 37 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. October 21, 2025 ID 25-8033 approved Pass
  7. 1. CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA agenda be approved as printed Pass
  8. 2. PRESENTATION AGENDA
  9. A. Monthly Budget Certification for September 2025. ID 25-8040 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 a Resolution to acknowledge receipt of Pine Belt Regional Solid Waste Management Authority Fiscal Year 2025 Audit Report. ID 25-8030 adopted Pass
  18. B. Consider adopting a Resolution giving the administration authority to approve a Supplemental Agreement for Professional Services - Environmental West Drive Roadway Improvements Project. ID 25-8043 adopted Pass
  19. C. Consider adopting a Resolution giving the administration authority to approve two agreements to purchase environmental mitigation credits for the West Drive Roadway Improvements Project. ID 25-8047 adopted Pass
  20. D. Consider adopting a Resolution AUTHORIZING THE LAUREL CITY COUNCIL TO FILE AN APPLICATION TO THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI FOR A GRANT UNDER ITS LAND, WATER AND TIMBER RESOURCES PROGRAM AND EXECUTION OF A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE MISSISSIPPI DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY SHOULD THE APPLICATION BE FUNDED. ID 25-8039 adopted Pass
  21. E. Consider adopting a Resolution to approve credit allowance for a list of insolvent and delinquent taxpayers of business personal property taxes due to Jones County, City of Laurel for year 2024 pursuant to the provisions of MS Code § 27-49-1, as amended. ID 25-8029 adopted Pass
  22. F. Consider adopting a Resolution Authorizing the Administration to Enter an Agreement with SportsEngine, LLC, Regarding Livestreaming Sporting Events at the Susan Boone Vincent Sportsplex. ID 25-8036 adopted Pass
  23. G. Consider adopting an Order approving the travel, meals, registration and hotel expenses for the elected officials and municipal clerks to attend the Mississippi Municipal League Mid-Winter Conference Jackson, MS on January 11-15, 2026. ID 25-8038 adopted Pass
  24. H. Consider adopting an Order Confirming the Appointment of Mr. John Thaxton as Ward 2 Representative to the Civil Service Commission. ID 25-8031 adopted Pass
  25. I. Consider adopting an Order request that the Laurel Police Department be allowed to accept a donation from The Hundred Club of Jones County in the amount of $4,550.33. Funds will be placed in the Police Department’s K-9 Donations Account #001-000-111-0. ID 25-8028 adopted Pass
  26. J. Consider adopting an Order accepting donations from various companies for the annual Christmas event. ID 25-8019 adopted Pass
  27. K. Consider adopting an Order request that Cpt. Michael Reaves be allowed to purchase his service revolver for the sum of ten dollars. ID 25-8037 adopted Pass
  28. L. Consider adopting an Order to grant a Variance from Section 602.12.03 of the Zoning Ordinance to Headrick Sign & Graphics. Variance is being sought to increase square footage of sign at 330 S. Magnolia St. ID 25-8045 adopted Pass
  29. M. Consider adopting an Order to grant a Variance from Section 601.03 of the Zoning Ordinance to Hattiesburg Clinic Laurel Dialysis Unit. Variance is being sought to add additional parking spaces at 1527 Larry Dr. ID 25-8046 adopted Pass
  30. N. Consider adopting an Order to grant a Special Exception to Timothy Flanagan to allow operation of an independent car dealership to be located at 1300 Susie B. Ruffin Ave. Property is zoned I-1 Restricted Industrial District and located in Ward 4. ID 25-8044 adopted Pass
  31. O. Consider adopting an Order to grant a Special Exception Renewal to Mallorie Rasberry to allow operation of two short term rentals in a R-1 zoning under a single structure to be located at 1118 N. 6th Ave. Property is zoned R-1 and located in Ward 5. ID 25-8042 adopted Pass
  32. P. Consider adopting an Order to grant a Special Exception Renewal to Alaina Rowzee to allow operation of a day care for children to be located at 1922 Pearl St. Property is zoned R-2 and located in Ward1. ID 25-8041 adopted Pass
  33. Q. 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 25-8034 postponed Pass
  34. R. Consider adopting a Resolution to accept and approve the Property, Machinery, and Equipment/Boiler Insurance Bid effective November 25, 2025 - November 25, 2026. ID 25-8035 adopted Pass
  35. 5. ROUTINE AGENDA
  36. A. Consider adopting a Resolution to approve the Claims Docket. ID 25-8032 adopted Pass
  37. 37 EXECUTIVE SESSION