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September 8, 2026 ·5:30 PM Final

Council Chambers

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Agenda — 52 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. CoL Minutes August 18, 2026 ID 26-8478 approved Pass
  7. B. Budget Public Hearing Minutes ID 26-8479 approved Pass
  8. C. Special Call Meeting Minutes August 31, 2026 ID 26-8480 approved Pass
  9. 1. CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA agenda be approved as printed Pass
  10. 2. PRESENTATION AGENDA
  11. A. Monthly Budget Certification for July 2026. ID 26-8450 presented
  12. B. Consider hearing a presentation from District Attorney Brad Thompson regarding laptops donated to Laurel Police Dept. investigators and narcotics agents. ID 26-8467 no action taken until further consideration
  13. 3. PUBLIC AGENDA
  14. A. PUBLIC HEARING
  15. 1. SET PUBLIC HEARING
  16. A. Consider adopting an Order to Set a Date of October 6, 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 and safety of the community. A. James C. McCormick Et Al, dilapidated residence at 221 South Meridian Ave. PPIN 9921 Ward 5 ID 26-8468 adopted Pass
  17. 2. CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING
  18. B. CITIZENS HEARING
  19. C. CITIZENS FORUM
  20. 4. POLICY AGENDA
  21. A. Consider adopting an Order approving Holt & Associates to conduct the audit for the Fiscal Year ending September 30, 2026 and authorize the Council President and Mayor to sign the engagement letter on behalf of the City of Laurel. ID 26-8475 adopted Pass
  22. B. Consider hearing the Second Reading of AN ORDINANCE ENLARGING, EXTENDING, AND DEFINING THE CORPORATE LIMITS AND BOUNDARIES OF THE CITY OF LAUREL, JONES COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI; SPECIFYING THE IMPROVEMENTS TO BE MADE IN THE ANNEXED TERRITORY AND THE MUNICIPAL OR PUBLIC SERVICES TO BE RENDERED THEREIN; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES RELATED THERETO. ID 26-8481 approved on second reading Pass
  23. C. Consider adopting the Second Reading of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 22 Solid Waste, Article IV, Garbage Collection Fees, to increase garbage collection rates, effective October 01, 2026, due to said date being the first day of Fiscal Year 2027. ID 26-8447 approved on second reading Pass
  24. D. Consider approving the Second Reading of an Ordinance to grant a Zoning Change of property located at 40 E. 24th St. from R-2, Medium Density Residential District to I-3, Heavy Industrial District to Tyler Prince, due to change in the character of the neighborhood. Property is located in Ward 4. ID 26-8453 approved on second reading Pass
  25. E. Consider adopting an Order to accept the Tax Assessment Rolls for 2027. ID 26-8448 adopted Pass
  26. F. Consider adopting an Order to approve the budget for Fiscal Year ending September 30, 2027. ID 26-8460 adopted Pass
  27. G. Consider adopting a Resolution to approve annual budgeted appropriations for Fiscal Year 2027. ID 26-8461 adopted Pass
  28. H. Consider adopting a RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION FOR A 2026 HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM (HOME) GRANT AS ADMINISTERED BY THE MISSISSIPPI HOME CORP AND GOVERNED BY THE HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD) ACT AS AMENDED AND ADVERTISING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR SAME. ID 26-8473 adopted Pass
  29. I. Consider adopting a Resolution Authorizing Publishing in the Laurel Leader-Call Newspaper a Request For Statements Of Qualifications For Grant Administrative Services Related To The 2026 Mississippi Home Corporation Grant for Homeowner Rehabilitation/Reconstruction. ID 26-8476 adopted Pass
  30. J. Consider adopting a Resolution giving the administration authority to execute Construction Engineering & Inspection Services Contract for the Central Avenue Improvements - Phase II project. ID 26-8469 adopted Pass
  31. K. Consider adopting a Resolution giving the administration authority to award construction of the 2026 Citywide Paving Project. ID 26-8470 adopted Pass
  32. L. Consider adopting a Resolution giving the administration authority to approve Supplemental Agreement No. 3 for the Central Avenue Improvements - Phase II Project. ID 26-8471 adopted Pass
  33. M. 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 26-8472 adopted Pass
  34. N. Consider adopting an Order Confirming the Appointment of Tim Barksdale as Director of Parks and Recreation for the City of Laurel. ID 26-8463 adopted Pass
  35. O. Consider adopting an Order Concerning the Appointment of Kenneth T. Daniels to the Civil Service Commission. ID 26-8462 adopted Pass
  36. P. Consider adopting an Order Approving the Appointment of Tracy Robinson to the Board of Commissioners of the South Mississippi Fair. ID 26-8464 adopted Pass
  37. Q. Consider adopting an Order authorizing an agreement with the Laurel Municipal Separate School District for the Laurel Police Department to provide security at all home athletic games. ID 26-8451 adopted Pass
  38. R. Consider adopting an Order requesting that Laurel Police Department be allowed to accept a check in the amount of $5,871.75 from Hometown Publishing, Inc. Funds will be placed in the Laurel Police Dept. Donations account 001-000-109-6. ID 26-8445 adopted Pass
  39. S. Consider adopting an Order to declare surplus property to be sold as scrap, sold through auction, or destroyed. ID 26-8465 adopted Pass
  40. T. Consider adopting an Order to approve in-state travel for City Clerk/Finance Director, Kristal Jones, and LPD Office Assistant III, Jeanette Grantham, to attend the mandatory FY 2027 Grant Implementation Meeting in Pearl, MS on September 16, 2026. ID 26-8449 adopted Pass
  41. U. Consider adopting an Order to approve travel for Kristal Jones, Lauren Stewart, and Talana Fagan to attend the 2026 Winter MMCCA Conference held in Flowood, MS, December 08-11, 2026. ID 26-8455 adopted Pass
  42. V. Consider adopting a Resolution Authorizing Removal of 2024 Tax Assessment Against Property PPIN 10027. ID 26-8452 adopted Pass
  43. W. Consider adopting a Final Resolution to approve tax exemption on Ad Valorem for Amick Farms, LLC Hatchery and Mill. ID 26-8456 adopted Pass
  44. X. Consider adopting a Final Resolution to approve tax exemption on Ad Valorem for Amick Farms, LLC Poultry Processing Plant. ID 26-8454 adopted Pass
  45. Y. Consider adopting a Final Resolution to approve tax exemption on Ad Valorem for Howard Industries, Inc. Transformer Division. ID 26-8457 adopted Pass
  46. Z. Consider adopting a Final Resolution to approve tax exemption on Ad Valorem for Laurel Machine & Foundry Machine Shop and Mill. ID 26-8458 adopted Pass
  47. AA. Consider adopting a Final Resolution to approve tax exemption on Ad Valorem for Laurel Machine & Foundry Downtown Shop. ID 26-8459 adopted Pass
  48. BB. Consider adopting an Order to Approve Demolition Assessments for the following properties: A. Demolition of property assessed to Larry Carpenter, at 1844 Linsey Ave. Total cost, including $50.00 administrative fee, $26.00 recording fee, $26.00 judgement fee and $27.00 judgement release fee $5, 128.00 Ward 4 B. Demolition of property assessed to MS TL LLC, at 1506 N. 1st Ave. Total cost, including $50.00 administrative fee, $26.00 recording fee, $26.00 judgement fee and $ 27.00 judgement release fee, 10, 129.00 Ward 4 ID 26-8466 adopted Pass
  49. CC. Consider adopting an Order to approve Lot Cleanings for the following properties: A. Cleaning of property assessed to S. Lavon Evans Jr. Realty LLC, at 1104 N. 13th Ave. Total assessed cost $68.30 Ward 2 B. Cleaning of property assessed to Kaul Arvinder, at 923 Jeffery Dr. Total assessed cost $245.88 Ward 3 C. Cleaning of property assessed to Long Land Investments Inc, at 1225 N. Dr. Deborrah Hyde Ave. Total assessed cost $87.73 Ward 4 D. Cleaning of property assessed to Dianne W. Hales, at 608 Haddon St. Total assessed cost $76.42 Ward 4 E. Cleaning of property assessed to MS TL LLC, at 1419 N. 3rd Ave. Total assessed cost $133.08 Ward 4 F. Cleaning of property assessed to Longbeard Properties LLC, at 207 W. 15th St. Total assessed cost $95.35 Ward 4 G. Cleaning of property assessed to Charles L. Harris, at 116 Pine St. Total assessed cost $88.98 Ward 5 H. Cleaning of property assessed to Aldiri Ebrahim, at 313 Pine St. Total assessed cost $95.35 Ward 5 I. Cleaning of property assessed to Willie C. Walker Sr. & Willie C Jr., at 108 Chestnut St. Total assessed cost $95.35 Ward 5 J. Cleaning of property assessed to Jean A. Smith % Arkesha Smith Baquet, at Lot E. of 149 Chestnut St. Total assessed cost $77.73 Ward 5 K. Cleaning of property assessed to Disha Dagha & Bauva Pratik, at 623 Mississippi Ave. Total assessed cost $107.85 Ward 5 L. Cleaning of property assessed to Karlee Henderson, at 1113 Mississippi Ave. Total assessed cost $95.35 Ward 5 M. Cleaning of property assessed to Rose M. Carriere Est. % John Carriere, at 108 Bay St. Total assessed cost $73.85 Ward 5 N. Cleaning of property assessed to Rose M. Carriere Est. % John Carriere, at 111 Bay St. Total assessed cost $90.23 Ward 5 O. Cleaning of property assessed to Rose M. Carriere Est. % John Carriere, at 118 Bay St. Total assessed cost $93.75 Ward 5 P. Cleaning of property assessed to Mitchell M. Asmar Jr., at 103 Walters Ave. Total assessed cost $95.35 Ward 5 Q. Cleaning of property assessed to Robert Cooley, at 324 Jefferson St. Total assessed cost $95.35 Ward 5 R. Cleaning of property assessed to Sam Carriere Est. % John Carriere, at 207 Masonite Dr. Total assessed cost $115.46 Ward 5 S. Cleaning of property assessed to Charlese E. Beavers Sr., at 609 Masonite Dr. Total assessed cost $87.73 Ward 5 ID 26-8477 adopted Pass
  50. 5. ROUTINE AGENDA
  51. 51 EXECUTIVE SESSION
  52. A. Consider adopting a Resolution to approve the Claims Docket. ID 26-8474 adopted Pass

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