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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 11/18/2025 9:00 AM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: Council Chambers
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ID 25-8055 1A. MinutesNovember 4, 2025   Not available Not available
ID 25-8049 1A. PresentationMonthly Report Privilege Taxes October 2025.   Not available Not available
ID 25-8067 1A. Order to Set HearingConsider adopting an Order to Set a Date of December 16, 2025 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. Catherine D. & Audrey Dell Walker, dilapidated residence at 607 Mississippi Ave. PPIN 29807   Not available Not available
ID 25-8068 1A. Resolution to Conduct HearingConsider adopting a Resolution to Conduct a Public Hearing on November 18, 2025 in regards to the property located at 1844 Lindsey Ave., belonging to Larry Carpenter, 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.   Not available Not available
ID 25-8058 1A.2025 MISSISSIPPI NARCOTICS OFFICERS ASSOCIATION TRAINING COURSE HELD IN BILOXI, MISSISSIPPIOrderConsider adopting an Order to approve the request that Narcotic Agents, Michelle Howell and Adam Carmichael be allowed to attend the 2025 Mississippi Narcotics Officers Association Training Course held in Biloxi, Mississippi on December 8-10, 2025 at an estimated cost of $1,030.70.   Not available Not available
ID 25-8051 1B. ResolutionConsider adopting Resolution to authorize the Mayor to sign an application for Capital Improvements (CAP) Loan Funds from the Mississippi Development Authority.   Not available Not available
ID 25-8064 1C.Order authorizing purchase of equipment for Parks & Recreation DepartmentOrderConsider adopting an Order authorizing purchase of equipment for the Parks & Recreation Department.   Not available Not available
ID 25-8052 1D.Consider accepting donations to the B.E. Murph Center for SeniorsOrderConsider adopting an Order to accept donations in the amount of $813.00 that will contribute to the costs of various activities for Senior Citizens at the B.E. Murph Center for Seniors.   Not available Not available
ID 25-8053 1E.Consider accepting donated items to B.E. Murph Center for SeniorsOrderConsider adopting an Order to accept the attached list of donated items from Kirkland’s in Hattiesburg, MS for the use of door prizes to be given away at various events held at the B.E. Murph Center for Seniors.   Not available Not available
ID 25-8050 1F. OrderConsider adopting an Order accepting a check of two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00) donated by Tractor Supply Company Foundation. These funds will be put in the Fire Department’s Donation account 001.000.109.2, to be used as needed for the Fire Department’s needs.   Not available Not available
ID 25-8056 1G.TRACTOR SUPPLY COMPANY DONATIONOrderConsider adopting an Order approving the request that the Laurel Police Department be allowed to accept a donation from The Tractor Supply Company in the amount of $250.00. Funds will be placed in the Police Department’s Donation’s Account #001-000-109-6.   Not available Not available
ID 25-8057 1H.2026 MISSISSIPPI ASSOCIATION OF CHIEF OF POLICE CONFERENCEOrderConsider adopting an Order approving the request that Chief Earl Reed be allowed to attend the 2026 Mississippi Association Chief of Police Conference on January 11-16, 2026 in Ridgeland, MS at an estimated cost of $1,002.00.   Not available Not available
ID 25-8065 1I. OrderConsider adopting an Order Regarding the Appointment of Mr. Tito Lanier to the Board of Trustees of the Laurel/Jones County Library.   Not available Not available
ID 25-8054 1J. OrderConsider adopting an Order authorizing Administration to recognize Friday, December 26, 2025, and Friday, January 2, 2026, as paid holidays for all full-time City of Laurel employees, consistent with the Governor’s proclamation designating these dates as legal holidays for state employees.   Not available Not available
ID 25-8060 1K. OrderConsider adopting an Order to approve certain budget amendments to Fiscal Year 2026 budget.   Not available Not available
ID 25-8059 1L. ResolutionConsider adopting a Resolution to accept and approve the Fire Extinguisher, Fire Alarm, and Wet Sprinkler Inspection, Maintenance and Materials bid effective January 01, 2026 - December 31, 2029.   Not available Not available
ID 25-8063 1M. OrderConsider adopting an Order to Approve Demolition Assessments for the following properties: A. Demolition of property assessed to Robert B. Sims Jr., at 822 Conti St. Total cost, including $50.00 administrative fee, $26.00 recording fee, and $ 53.00 judgement fee $5, 109.00 Ward 4 B. Demolition of property assessed to Elias Thomas Est., at 104 S. Dr. Deborrah Hyde Ave. Total cost, including $50.00 administrative fee, $26.00 recording fee, and $ 53.00 judgement fee $5, 029.00 Ward 5 C. Demolition of property assessed to Elias Thomas Est., at 110 S. Dr. Deborrah Hyde Ave. Total cost, including $50.00 administrative fee, $26.00 recording fee, and $ 53.00 judgement fee $7, 174.00 Ward 5   Not available Not available
ID 25-8061 1N. OrderConsider adopting an Order to approve Lot Cleaning Assessments for the following properties: A. Cleaning of property assessed to D&C Innovation Group Corp., at 623 W. 27th St., Total assessed cost $102.85 Ward 3 B. Cleaning of property assessed to Phylis Tiller, at 2020 Lindsey Ave. Total assessed cost $122.26 Ward 4 C. Cleaning of property assessed to Longbeard Properties LLC, at 207 W. 15th St. Total assessed cost $82.73 Ward 4 D. Cleaning of property assessed to Allied Tire Recycling LLC, at 318 E. 18th St. Total assessed cost $299.08 Ward 4 E. Cleaning of property assessed to Eclipse17 LLC, at 818 N. 1st Ave. Total assessed cost $87.73 Ward 4 F. Cleaning of property assessed to Mitchell M. Asmar Jr. at 103 Walters Ave. Total assessed cost $238.03 Ward 5 G. Cleaning of property assessed to Sandra N. Beamon Est., at 620 S. 7th Ave. Total assessed cost $87.73 Ward 6 H. Cleaning of property assessed to Becky Rahaim Rambin, at 638 S. 4th Ave. Total assessed cost $107.85 Ward 6 I. Cleaning of property assessed to Larken Sanchez, at 419 Jackson St. Total assessed cost $125.46   Not available Not available
ID 25-8062 1A. OrderConsider adopting an Order to Ratify Approval of notice of December 11, 2025 for a Planning & Zoning Commission public hearing meeting.   Not available Not available
ID 25-8066 1B. ResolutionConsider adopting a Resolution to approve the Claims Docket.   Not available Not available