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City Council

September 22, 2026 ·9:00 AM Final

Council Chambers

Agenda — 35 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. September 8, 2026 ID 26-8486 approved Pass
  7. 1. CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA agenda be approved as printed Pass
  8. 2. PRESENTATION AGENDA
  9. A. Monthly Report Privilege Taxes August 2026. ID 26-8482 presented
  10. 3. PUBLIC AGENDA
  11. A. PUBLIC HEARING
  12. 1. SET PUBLIC HEARING
  13. A. Consider adopting an Order To Set a Date of October 20, 2026 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. Parker McCurley, unsecured residence at 612 W. 29th St. PPIN 13637 Ward 3 B. Lucille Davis Est % Larry Davis, dilapidated residence at 1228 Old Amy Rd. PPIN 9571 Ward 2 ID 26-8499 adopted Pass
  14. 2. CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING conduct a public hearing Pass
  15. A. Consider adopting a Resolution to Conduct a Public Hearing on September 22, 2026 in regards to a property located at 3444 University Ave., belonging to Keswyck K. Bivens 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 3. ID 26-8494 adopted Pass
  16. B. Consider adopting a Resolution to Conduct a Public Hearing on September 22, 2026 in regards to a property located at 1919 Short 3rd Ave., belonging to Hilltop Properties LLC 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 26-8496 adopted Pass
  17. B. CITIZENS HEARING
  18. C. CITIZENS FORUM
  19. 4. POLICY AGENDA
  20. A. Consider adopting A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAUREL, MISSISSIPPI APPROVING AN AMENDED AND RESTATED REGIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ACT AGREEMENT (JONES WORKS PROJECT), BY AND AMONG THE CITY, JONES COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI, THE CITY OF ELLISVILLE, MISSISSIPPI, THE JONES COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT, MISSISSIPPI, AND THE JONES COUNTY JUNIOR COLLEGE DISTRICT; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES. ID 26-8483 adopted Pass
  21. B. Consider adopting an Order Authorizing Incentive Negotiations for Economic Development of Project Arch in the City of Laurel. ID 26-8485 adopted Pass
  22. 21 Closed Session, Executive Session, Open Session approved Pass
  23. C. Consider adopting an Order Authorizing Incentive Negotiations for Economic Development of Project Wagon in the City of Laurel. ID 26-8484 adopted Pass
  24. D. Consider adopting a Resolution giving the administration authority to approve Summary Change Order No. 5 and accept close-out documents for the 2025 Citywide Paving Project. ID 26-8490 adopted Pass
  25. E. Consider adopting a Resolution ratifying granting authority for Mayor Johnny Magee to sign an amendment to the grant agreement with the Mississippi Department of Transportation for the USDOT 2023 RAISE Grant Project, completing Downtown Laurel. ID 26-8492 adopted Pass
  26. F. Consider adopting a Resolution authorizing the administration to establish just compensation and sign certification for the 2023 RAISE Grant Project, completing Downtown Laurel Improvements - Contract 1. ID 26-8491 adopted Pass
  27. G. Consider adopting a Resolution giving the administration authority to execute a professional services agreement for right of way services of the 2023 RAISE Grant Project, completing Downtown Laurel - Contract II. ID 26-8493 adopted Pass
  28. H. Consider adopting an Order to approve certain budget amendments to FY 2026 budget. ID 26-8495 adopted Pass
  29. I. Consider adopting an Order request authorizing travel of Narcotic Agents Michelle Howell and Adam Carmichael to attend the 2026 Mississippi Narcotic Officers Association Training Conference in Biloxi, MS on October 13-15, 2026 at an estimated cost of $1,233.94. ID 26-8487 adopted Pass
  30. J. Consider adopting an Order transferring the Part-Time Skilled Office Clerk position to the Inspection Department at Pay Grade N25. ID 26-8488 adopted Pass
  31. K. Consider adopting A Final Resolution to approve tax exemption on Ad Valorem for Howard Industries, Inc Transformer Division. ID 26-8489 adopted Pass
  32. 5. ROUTINE AGENDA
  33. A. Consider adopting an Order to Ratify Approval of notice of October 8, 2026 for a Planning & Zoning Commission public hearing meeting. ID 26-8498 adopted Pass
  34. B. Consider adopting a Resolution to approve the Claims Docket. ID 26-8497 adopted Pass
  35. 34 EXECUTIVE SESSION

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