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July 8, 2025 ·5:30 PM Final

Council Chambers

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Agenda — 52 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 ELECTION OF PRESIDENT approved
  6. 6 ELECTION OF VICE PRESIDENT approved
  7. 7 APPROVAL OF MINUTES
  8. A. June 17, 2025 ID 25-7839 approved Pass
  9. 1. CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA agenda be approved as printed Pass
  10. 2. PRESENTATION AGENDA
  11. A. Consider hearing a presentation on Laurel Main Street from LMS Director Caroline Burks ID 25-7852 presented
  12. B. Monthly Budget Certification of May 2025. ID 25-7860 presented
  13. 3. PUBLIC AGENDA
  14. A. PUBLIC HEARING
  15. 1. SET PUBLIC HEARING
  16. A. Consider adopting an Order to set a date of August 5, 2025 to conduct a public hearing in regards to the properties 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 and safety of the community: A. Horace A Taylor, dilapidated residence at 616 Haddon St. PPIN 10922 W4 B. Joseph M. Burroughs, dilapidated residence at 1815 N. 1st Ave. PPIN 10421 W4 C. David J. Arrington, dead or diseased tree at 2103 N. 5th Ave. PPIN 15346 W4 D. Donald Hardy, dilapidated residence at 320 Jefferson St. PPIN 14302 W5 ID 25-7843 adopted Pass
  17. 2. CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING conduct a public hearing Pass
  18. A. Consider adopting a Resolution to conduct a public hearing on July 8, 2025 in regards to the property located at 225 N. 18th Ave. belonging to Oberge Cockrell to determine whether or not the property is in such a dilapidated state so as to be a menace to the public health and safety of the community. Property is located in Ward . ID 25-7837 adopted Pass
  19. B. Consider adopting a Resolution to conduct a public hearing on July 8, 2025 in regards to the property located at 1830 Lee St. belonging to John F. Wooten III & Joseph R to determine whether or not the property is in such a dilapidated state so as to be a menace to the public health and safety of the community. Property is located in Ward 1 ID 25-7838 adopted Pass
  20. C. Consider adopting a Resolution to conduct a public hearing on July 8, 2025 in regards to the property located at 209 S. Dr. Deborrah Hyde Ave. belonging to Show Me Investments LLC to determine whether or not the property is in such a dilapidated state so as to be a menace to the public health and safety of the community. Property is located in Ward 5 ID 25-7841 adopted Pass
  21. D. Consider adopting a Resolution to conduct a public hearing on July 8, 2025 in regards to the property located at 221 S. Meridian Ave. belonging to James C. McCormick Et Al to determine whether or not the property is in such a dilapidated state so as to be a menace to the public health and safety of the community. Property is located in Ward 5. ID 25-7840 adopted as amended Pass
  22. B. CITIZENS HEARING
  23. C. CITIZENS FORUM
  24. 4. POLICY AGENDA
  25. A. Consider adopting a Resolution Authorizing Mayor to Sign Attorney Contract For Litigation Regarding PBM Antitrust Claims, Ratifying the Mayor’s Filing a Complaint and Authorizing Mayor to Pursue Litigation. ID 25-7832 adopted Pass
  26. B. Consider adopting an Order to allow City of Laurel to request bids for the leasing of new computer equipment to replace the existing computer equipment lease which expires in November, 2025. ID 25-7859 adopted Pass
  27. C. Consider adopting a Resolution granting authority to execute a letter agreement for professional services for the Arco Lane Bridge Replacement Project. ID 25-7862 adopted Pass
  28. D. Consider adopting an Order Confirming the Appointment of Earl Reed, Jr. as Chief of Police for the Laurel Police Department. ID 25-7856 adopted Pass
  29. E. Consider adopting an Order Confirming the Appointment of Michael Shane Valentine as Deputy Chief of Police for the Laurel Police Department. ID 25-7861 adopted Pass
  30. F. Consider adopting a Resolution Regarding the Appointment of 2025 Voting Delegates for the City of Laurel During the 2025 Annual Conference of the Mississippi Municipal League. ID 25-7821 adopted Pass
  31. G. Consider adopting a Resolution Regarding Reappointment of Members to the Laurel Tourism Committee. ID 25-7835 adopted Pass
  32. H. Consider adopting a Resolution Regarding the Re-Appointment of Ms. Mattie McLaurin to the Historic Preservation Commission. ID 25-7863 adopted Pass
  33. I. Consider adopting a Resolution Regarding the Re-Appointment of Mr. Randy Cook as a Member of the Board of Building Adjustments and Appeals. ID 25-7849 adopted Pass
  34. J. Consider adopting an Order to Accept Donation of Photography Services for Official Photos of City Council and Mayor. ID 25-7854 adopted Pass
  35. K. Consider adopting an Order request that the Laurel Police Department be allowed to donate one hundred eleven unused surplus X26 Taser Cartridges to surrounding Law Enforcement Agencies. ID 25-7853 adopted Pass
  36. L. Consider adopting an Order request that Laurel Police Department be allowed to participate in a fund raiser with Hometown Publications Inc. to sell calendars and accept a rebate check. Funds will be placed in the Donations Account 001-000-109-6 for the purchase of public relations materials. ID 25-7851 adopted Pass
  37. M. Consider adopting an Order to approve Katira Hammett to attend the 2025 Fall Certified Municipal Clerk Training in Ridgeland, MS from August 25 - 27, 2025. ID 25-7850 adopted Pass
  38. N. Consider adopting an Order approving meals, registration, and hotel expenses for the Superintendent of Inspection (Sandra Hadley) to attend the 2025 Mississippi Association of Code Enforcement Conference in Biloxi, MS on August 27-29, 2025 at an estimated cost of $980.00 and shall be paid from Inspection Department Travel, Job Training, and Meals Account (001-280-610.0). ID 25-7865 adopted Pass
  39. O. Consider adopting 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, and 1756-2024 from Chapter 25, “Water”, of the City of Laurel Code of Ordinances pertaining to Article IV. “Rates and Charges,” Section 25-53: Water Rates. ID 25-7824 approved on second reading Pass
  40. P. Consider adopting the Second Reading of an Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 675-1973, 1416-2002, 1422-2002, 1528-2008, 1541-2009, 1568-2010, 1584-2011, 1594-2012, 1604-2013, 1615-2014, 1635-2016, 1656-2017, 1677-2018, 1687-2019, 1696-2020, 1708-2021, 1721-2022, 1744-2023, 1757-2024, and 1766-2025 from Chapter 20, “Sewers”, of the City of Laurel Code of Ordinances pertaining to Article I. “Sewer Connections,” Section 20-11: Sewer Rate Schedule. ID 25-7826 approved on second reading Pass
  41. Q. Consider adopting an Order to allow the City of Laurel to adopt the State of Mississippi Records Retention Schedule for Municipalities as the official document retention schedule for the City of Laurel. ID 25-7858 adopted Pass
  42. R. Consider adopting a Resolution to reverse the assessment on the property known as 835 S 6th Ave, which is owned by Vanessa & Ralph Hammie. WARD 6 ID 25-7825 adopted Pass
  43. S. Consider adopting an Order to grant a Special Exception to Jordan Schlabach to allow operation of two short term rentals on the same property to be located at 1504 N. 7th Ave. Property is zoned R-1 and located in Ward 2. ID 25-7845 adopted Pass
  44. T. Consider adopting an Order to approve the application of Howard Industries Inc. Transformer Division for Ad Valorem tax exemption for a period of ten years. ID 25-7848 adopted Pass
  45. U. Consider adopting an Order to approve the application of Laurel Machine and Foundry Machine Shop and Mill for Ad Valorem tax exemption for a period of ten years. ID 25-7847 adopted Pass
  46. V. Consider adopting an Order to approve the application of Laurel Machine and Foundry Downtown Shop for Ad Valorem tax exemption for a period of ten years. ID 25-7846 adopted Pass
  47. W. Consider adopting an Order to approve the application of Amick Farms LLC Hatchery and Mill for Ad Valorem tax exemption for a period of 10 years. ID 25-7822 adopted Pass
  48. X. Consider adopting an Order to approve the application of Amick Farms LLC Processing Plant for Ad Valorem tax exemption for a period of ten years. ID 25-7823 adopted Pass
  49. Y. Consider adopting an Order to approve lot cleaning assessments for the following properties: A. Cleaning of property assessed to Jordan Nichol Bradford III, at 1222 W. 11th St. Total assessed cost $60.05 Ward 2 B. Cleaning of property assessed to Ernest G. Wells, at 1404 W.12th Ave. Total assessed cost $102.96 Ward 2 C. Cleaning of property assessed to Aaron B Biglane Jr., at 1521 W. 10th St. Total assessed cost $120.63 Ward 2 D. Cleaning of property assessed to Dorothy K. Garcia, at Lot N. of 3428 University Ave. Total assessed cost $81.89 Ward 3 E. Cleaning of property assessed to Shah Trust Theseus Legree TTEE., at 503 E. 19th St. Total assessed cost $103.41 Ward 4 F. Cleaning of property assessed to 280275 LLC, at 136 W. 19th St. Total assessed cost $88.98 Ward 4 G. Cleaning of property assessed to Show Me Investments, at 1225 N. Dr. Deborrah Hyde Ave. Total assessed cost $86.88 Ward 4 H. Cleaning of property assessed to Raphael Marquis Wash Trust, at 2223 N. 3rd Ave. Total assessed cost $97.93 Ward 4 I. Cleaning of property assessed to Bill Jackson Est, at 315 W. 23rd St. Total assessed cost $87.73 Ward 4 J. Cleaning of property assessed to Dina Khandalavala, at 130 W. Kingston St. Total assessed cost $98.38 Ward 5 K. Cleaning of property assessed to Gwendolyn Hutto Lee, at 611 Masonite Dr. Total assessed cost $99.65Ward 5 L. Cleaning of property assessed to Lama Mouazen, at 712 N. 1st Ave. Total assessed cost $97.79 Ward 5 M. Cleaning of property assessed to Edith O Williams, at 160 S. Meridian Ave. Total assessed cost $87.73 Ward 5 N. Cleaning of property assessed to Threbros Funs LLC, at 158 S. Meridian Ave. Total assessed cost $74.90 Ward 5 O. Cleaning of property assessed to Glenn S. & Efelynn C. Bolden, at 614 Mississippi Ave. Total assessed cost $74.90 Ward 5 P. Cleaning of property assessed to Billy Earl Turner, at 706 & Lot E. 9th St. Total assessed cost $97.79 Ward 5 Q. Cleaning of property assessed to JC Conner, at 135 Custom Ave. Total assessed cost $102.96 Ward 5 R. Cleaning of property assessed to Raven Haynes, at 931 S. 7th Ave. Total assessed cost $88.58 Ward 6 S. Cleaning of property assessed to Hill Williams, at 712 S. 7th Ave. Total assessed cost $75.14 Ward 6 T. Cleaning of property assessed to Larken Sanchez, at 624 Sandy T. Gavin Ave. Total assessed cost $70.12 Ward 6 U. Cleaning of property assessed to Shah Trust % Theseus Legree TTEE, at 1157 Capitol St. Total assessed cost $57.62 Ward 7 V. Cleaning of property assessed to Pearline S. Anderson, at 1153 Capitol St. Total assessed cost $76.80 Ward 7 W. Cleaning of property assessed to Exclusive Investments USA LLC, at Lot S. of 2104 Center Ave. Total assessed cost $73.48 Ward 7 X. Cleaning of property assessed to Romas Revell McLain, at 2103 Center Ave. Total assessed cost $78.92 Ward 7 ID 25-7844 adopted Pass
  50. 5. ROUTINE AGENDA
  51. A. Consider adopting a Resolution to approve the Claims Docket. ID 25-7866 adopted Pass
  52. 52 EXECUTIVE SESSION