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August 5, 2025 ·5:30 PM Final

Council Chambers

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Agenda — 41 items

  1. 1 CALL TO ORDER
  2. 2 PRAYER
  3. 3 Councilperson Angie Scruggs
  4. 4 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
  5. 5 APPROVAL OF MINUTES
  6. A. July 25, 2025 ID 25-7907 approved Pass
  7. 1. CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA that the agenda be amended as follows Pass
  8. 2. PRESENTATION AGENDA
  9. 3. PUBLIC AGENDA
  10. A. PUBLIC HEARING
  11. 1. SET PUBLIC HEARING
  12. 2. CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING conduct a public hearing Pass
  13. A. Consider adopting a Resolution to conduct a public hearing on August 5, 2025 in regards to a property located at 616 Haddon St., belonging to Horace A. Taylor, 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 25-7898 adopted Pass
  14. B. Consider adopting a Resolution to conduct a public hearing on August 5, 2025 in regards to a property located at 1815 N. 1st Ave., belonging to Joseph M. Burroughs, 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 25-7900 deleted during Confirmation of Agenda
  15. C. Consider adopting a Resolution to conduct a public hearing on August 5, 2025 in regards to a property located at 2103 N. 5th Ave., belonging to David J. Arrington, to determine whether or not the property is in such a state of uncleanliness so as to be a menace to the public health and safety of the community. Property is located in Ward 4. ID 25-7901 adopted Pass
  16. B. CITIZENS HEARING
  17. C. CITIZENS FORUM
  18. 4. POLICY AGENDA
  19. A. Consider adopting an Emergency Ordinance Amending Code of Ordinances Chapter 15 Offenses, Article 3 Curfew for Minors, Offenses, Defenses and Enforcement, Etc. Sec. 15-27 Definitions A. Curfew Hours and Sec. 15-30 Enforcement. ID 25-7871 approved on second reading Pass
  20. 19 Council President Carmichael relinquished the chair to Vice President Capers to preside the meeting and recused himself leaving the chambers for Agenda Items 4B., 4C., 4L., and 4M.
  21. B. Consider adopting an Order Authorizing Acceptance of the Mississippi Office of Highway Safety 154 Alcohol Impaired Driving Grant for FY2026. ID 25-7892 adopted Pass
  22. C. Consider adopting an Order Authorizing Acceptance of the 402 Police Traffic Services FY2026 Grant from the Mississippi Office of Highway Safety. ID 25-7893 adopted Pass
  23. D. Consider adopting an Order Accepting a Donation of Tire Repair Supplies from Tractor Supply Co. ID 25-7894 adopted Pass
  24. E. Consider hearing the First Reading of an Ordinance Amending the Laurel Code of Ordinances, Appendix I Zoning, Section 415, Short-Term Rental Ordinance, 415.05 to Add Language Stipulating Commercial Rates for Water, Sewer, & Garbage Services ID 25-7896 approved on first reading Pass
  25. F. Consider adopting an Order Authorizing a Special Appropriation to First Methodist Church of Laurel to Participate in a Project to Resurface and Stripe City Parking Lot. ID 25-7897 adopted Pass
  26. 24 Council President Carmichael returned to the chambers with the chair relinquished from Vice President Capers to further preside the meeting.
  27. G. Consider adopting an Order approving the recommendation by Administration that the City of Laurel accept the proposal offered by Clayton E. Johnson Insurance Service, Inc. for health insurance coverage with no change through Blue Cross Blue Shield of MS and Unity Reincorporated, LLC for FY 2025-26 with no changes to Life or Vision. Ins and Dental Ins. ID 25-7905 adopted Pass
  28. H. Consider adopting an Order Regarding the Hiring of Mr. Tony Wheat as Director of Public Works for the City of Laurel. ID 25-7899 adopted Pass
  29. I. Consider adopting an Order Confirming the Reappointment of Mr. Elvin Ulmer to the Board of Directors of the Laurel Airport Authority. ID 25-7904 adopted Pass
  30. J. Consider an Order approving meals, registration and hotel expenses for Michael Shoemaker to attend the Generac University Air-Cooled Generator class held in Jacksonville, FL on August 29-30, 2025 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 25-7886 adopted Pass
  31. K. Consider adopting an Order to approve certain budget amendments to FY 2025. ID 25-7906 adopted Pass
  32. L. Consider adopting a Resolution to approve tax exemptions on Ad Valorem for Amick Farms, LLC-Hatchery and Mill. ID 25-7891 adopted Pass
  33. M. Consider adopting a Resolution to approve tax exemption on Ad Valorem for Amick Farms, LLC - Poultry Processing Plant. ID 25-7890 adopted Pass
  34. N. Consider adopting a Resolution to approve tax exemption on Ad Valorem for Howard Industries, Inc. - Transformer Division. ID 25-7889 adopted Pass
  35. O. Consider adopting a Resolution to approve tax exemption on Ad Valorem for Laurel Machine and Foundry Co. Downtown Shop. ID 25-7888 adopted Pass
  36. P. Consider adopting a Resolution to approve tax exemption on Ad Valorem for Laurel Machine and Foundry Machine Shop and Mill. ID 25-7887 adopted Pass
  37. Q. Consider adopting an Order to approve Demolition Assessments on the following properties: A. Demolition of property assessed to Donald C. Rogers, at 27 Meadowbrook Dr. Total cost, including $50.00 administrative fee, $26.00 recording fee, $3, 076.00 Ward 7 ID 25-7902 adopted Pass
  38. R. Consider adopting an Order to approve Lot Cleaning Assessments on the following properties: A. Cleaning of property assessed to James C. Martz, at 4104 University Ave. Total assessed cost $87.73 Ward 3 B. Cleaning of property assessed to Rio Cuilco Properties LLC, at Lot W. of 111 W. 16th St. Total assessed cost $95.35 Ward 4 C. Cleaning of property assessed to Douglas M. Beech, at 1419 N. 3rd Ave. Total assessed cost $150.69 Ward 4 D. Cleaning of property assessed to Yah Roots, at 1642 N. 1st Ave. Total assessed cost $102.17 Ward 4 E. Cleaning of property assessed to Betty Hertel Vreeland, at 214 N. Pine St. Total assessed cost $156.71 Ward 5 F. Cleaning of property assessed to Larken Sanchez, at 329 N. 15th Ave. Total assessed cost $102.96 Ward 6 G. Cleaning of property assessed to Jerry Terrell, at 336 N. 14th Ave. Total assessed cost $118.19 Ward 6 H. Cleaning of property assessed to Linwood C. Johnson III, at 1125 Wally St. Total assessed cost $82.73 Ward 7 I. Cleaning of property assessed to Costar Project Inc., at 1638 N. 1st Ave. Total assessed cost $102.17 Ward 4 ID 25-7903 adopted Pass
  39. 5. ROUTINE AGENDA
  40. A. Consider adopting a Resolution to approve the Claims Docket. ID 25-7895 adopted Pass
  41. 39 EXECUTIVE SESSION