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October 7, 2025 ·5:30 PM Final

Council Chambers

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Agenda — 40 items

  1. 1 CALL TO ORDER
  2. 2 PRAYER
  3. 3 Councilperson Marian Allen
  4. 4 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
  5. 5 APPROVAL OF MINUTES
  6. A. September 16, 2025 ID 25-7989 approved Pass
  7. 1. CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA agenda be approved as printed Pass
  8. 2. PRESENTATION AGENDA
  9. A. Consider adopting the Monthly Budget Certification for August 2025. ID 25-8011 presented
  10. 3. PUBLIC AGENDA
  11. A. PUBLIC HEARING
  12. 1. SET PUBLIC HEARING
  13. 2. CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING conduct a public hearing Pass
  14. A. Consider adopting a Resolution to conduct a public hearing on October 7, 2025 in regards to a property located at 124 W. 19th St., belonging to Symbiotic Partners LLC, 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 25-8003 adopted Pass
  15. B. Consider adopting a Resolution to conduct a public hearing on October 7, 2025 in regards to a property located at 1113 N. Mississippi Ave., belonging to Karlee Henderson, 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 25-8004 adopted Pass
  16. B. CITIZENS HEARING
  17. A. Mark Henderson ID 25-7997
  18. C. CITIZENS FORUM
  19. 4. POLICY AGENDA
  20. A. Consider adopting an Order Authorizing the Economic Development Authority of Jones County to Negotiate with Mississippi Development Authority and Jones County for Incentives and Grants Related to Economic Development Projects in Laurel. ID 25-7995 adopted Pass
  21. B. Consider adopting a Resolution for the consideration of the matter of authorizing and approving a loan on behalf of the City of Laurel from the Mississippi Development Authority for the purpose of completing capital improvements identified as Amick Farms Anaerobic Lagoon Improvements to be held on Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall. ID 25-8007 adopted Pass
  22. C. Consider adopting a Resolution to authorize the Mayor to sign a contract with Sample, Hicks, and Associates, Inc. for Capital Improvements (CAP) Loan Programs and Mississippi Land, Water, and Timber Resources Program for application preparation and administrative services. ID 25-8008 adopted Pass
  23. D. Consider adopting a Resolution giving the administration authority to approve Change Order No. 1 for the 2025 Citywide Paving Project. ID 25-8013 adopted Pass
  24. E. Consider adopting a Resolution to Accept Proposal and Authorize Agreement with Compass Media for Digital Media Services for Tourism Marketing for the City of Laurel. ID 25-8006 adopted Pass
  25. F. Consider approving the First Reading of an Ordinance to Close a Portion of the Alley off Adams Street Going South Between South 13th Avenue and South 12th Avenue. ID 25-7996 adopted Pass
  26. G. Consider approving the Second 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, AND 1772-2025 FROM CHAPTER 25, “WATER”, OF THE CITY OF LAUREL CODE OF ORDINANCES PERTAINING TO ARTICLE IV. “RATES AND CHARGES”, SECTION 25-53: WATER RATES, INDUSTRIAL CUSTOMERS. ID 25-7992 approved on second reading Pass
  27. H. Consider approving the Second Reading of an Ordinance for the Registration and Regulation of Vacant Commercial Properties and Vacant Commercial Lots in the City of Laurel. ID 25-7991 postponed indefinitely Pass
  28. I. Consider adopting an Order to Consider Entering an Agreement with Amanda Roll for Tourism Consulting Services. ID 25-7999 adopted Pass
  29. J. Consider adopting an Order to approve an advertisement for sealed bids for the design and installation of the Mason Park Playground. ID 25-7998 adopted Pass
  30. K. Consider adopting an Order to approve the Tourism Tax transfer to the Magnolia Center for FY 2025. ID 25-8001 adopted Pass
  31. L. Consider adopting an Order approving Elvin Ulmer, Parks & Recreation Director, to travel to the annual Deep South Turf Expo in Biloxi, MS, October 27 - 30, 2025. ID 25-7993 adopted Pass
  32. M. Consider adopting an Order to approve travel for LPD Officer, Walter Blakeney, to attend the 2025 NRA (National Rifle Association) Patrol Rifle Instructor Course in Florence, AL on November 17-21, 2025 at an estimated cost of $1065.60. Funds will be taken from the Police Department’s Travel account #001-200-610-0. ID 25-7990 adopted Pass
  33. N. Consider adopting an Order to approve travel for the Municipal Clerks, Kristal Jones, Lauren Stewart, and Ann Brown, to attend the 2025 Winter MMCCA Conference in Flowood, MS, December 9-12, 2025. ID 25-7987 adopted Pass
  34. O. Consider adopting a Resolution to accept the Municipal Compliance Questionnaire for FY 2025. ID 25-8002 adopted Pass
  35. P. Consider adopting a Resolution to accept the sealed bids for Bank Depository Services effective January 01, 2026 to December 31, 2029. ID 25-7994 adopted Pass
  36. Q. Consider adopting an Order to declare surplus property to be sold as scrap, sold through auction, or destroyed. ID 25-8012 adopted Pass
  37. R. Consider adopting an Order to approve Demolition Assessments for the following properties: A. Demolition of property assessed to S. Lavon Evans Jr. Realty LLC, at 507 Masonite Dr. Total cost, including $50 administrative fee, $26.00 recording fee, and $53.00 judgement fee $5,124.00 Ward 5 B. Demolition of property assessed to Gwendolyn Hutto Lee, at 611 Masonite Dr. Total cost, including $50 administrative fee, $26.00 recording fee, and $53.00 judgement fee $5,109.00 Ward 5 C. Demolition of property assessed to Deborah McSwain, at 610 Van Buren St. Total cost, including $50 administrative fee, $26.00 recording fee, and $ 53.00 judgement fee $5,109.00 Ward 6 D. Demolition of property assessed to Kevin Lyon, at 912 N. 10th Ave. Total cost, including $50 administrative fee, and $53.00 judgement fee $4,103.00 Ward 6 ID 25-8005 adopted Pass
  38. 5. ROUTINE AGENDA
  39. A. Consider adopting a Resolution to approve the Claims Docket. ID 25-8010 adopted Pass
  40. 40 EXECUTIVE SESSION