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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 8/18/2026 9:00 AM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: Council Chambers
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ID 26-8419 1A. MinutesAugust 4, 2026   Not available Not available
ID 26-8421 1A. PresentationPresentation from Parks & Recreation Director Elvin Ulmer Regarding the Diamond Youth World Series.   Not available Not available
ID 26-8430 1B. PresentationMonthly Report Privilege Taxes July 2026.   Not available Not available
ID 26-8424 1A. Order to Set HearingConsider adopting an Order to set the Public Hearing for the City of Laurel proposed Fiscal Year 2027 Budget and proposed Tax Levy to be held on Monday, August 31, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall.   Not available Not available
ID 26-8434 1B. Order to Set HearingConsider adopting an Order to Set a Date of September 15, 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 public health and safety of the community. A. Keswyck K. Bivens, dilapidated residence at 3444 University Ave. PPIN 15024 Ward 3 B. Hilltop Properties LLC, dilapidated residence at 1919 Short 3rd Ave. PPIN 30953 Ward 4 C. Clark Properties, dilapidated structure at 312 S. 16th Ave. PPIN 29857 Ward 1   Not available Not available
ID 26-8422 1A.Consider accepting sponsorship donations for the DYS/DYB World SeriesOrderConsider adopting an Order to accept sponsorship donations for the 2026 Diamond Youth Softball and Diamond Youth Baseball World Series’.   Not available Not available
ID 26-8418 1B. OrderConsider adopting an Order Authorizing Mayor Johnny Magee, Acting on Behalf of the City of Laurel, to Sign a Statement of Work with Water Company of America for Services Related to a Financial Impact Analysis of Replacing Manual Meter Read System.   Not available Not available
ID 26-8420 1C. OrderConsider adopting an Order to Authorize Administration to Sign an Amendment to a Letter of Credit for Howard Industries Bond Agreement.   Not available Not available
ID 26-8433 1D. OrderConsider adopting an Order Authorizing Transfer of City Property to the Laurel Airport Authority for Runway Expansion Project.   Not available Not available
ID 26-8432 1E. OrdinanceConsider approving the First 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 (BEAR PEN CREEK ROAD) AND THE MUNICIPAL OR PUBLIC SERVICES TO BE RENDERED THEREIN; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES RELATED THERETO.   Not available Not available
ID 26-8428 1F. OrdinanceConsider approving the First 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.   Not available Not available
ID 26-8436 1G. OrdinanceConsider approving the First Reading of an Ordinance to grant a Zoning Change of the 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.   Not available Not available
ID 26-8415 1H. OrdinanceConsider approving the Second Reading of an Ordinance TO CORRECT THE LABELING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY OF LAUREL CODE OF ORDINANCES CHAPTER 8.3 CEMETERIES, PROHIBITING THE BURIAL OF HUMAN REMAINS ON PRIVATE RESIDENTIAL OR COMMERCIAL PROPERTY; ESTABLISHING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS; AND PROVIDING FOR RELATED MATTERS.   Not available Not available
ID 26-8431 1I.Order granting permission to advertise request for maintenance of City of Laurel Athletic FieldsOrderConsider adopting an Order to grant permission to advertise a request for proposals for the maintenance of City of Laurel Athletic Fields.   Not available Not available
ID 26-8438 1J. ResolutionConsider adopting a Resolution Authorizing Removal of Liens from Tax Assessments Against Certain Properties.   Not available Not available
ID 26-8416 1K. OrderConsider adopting an Order To Authorize the Appointment of Truitt Taylor as Ward 5 Representative on the Historic Preservation Commission.   Not available Not available
ID 26-8417 1L. OrderConsider adopting an Order Confirming the Appointment of Mr. Dick West to the Board of Directors of the Laurel Airport Authority.   Not available Not available
ID 26-8413 1M. OrderConsider adopting an Order Approving Expenses Related to Travel by Mayor Johnny Magee to the Meetings of the Board of Directors and Executive Committee of the Mississippi Municipal League for 2026-2027.   Not available Not available
ID 26-8429 1N. OrderConsider adopting an Order approving expenses related to travel by Councilperson Kevin Kelly to the Meetings of the Board of Directors Committee of the Mississippi Municipal League for 2026-2027.   Not available Not available
ID 26-8414 1O. OrderConsider adopting an Order Approving Registration and Travel Expenses for Mayor Johnny Magee to attend the Small Town Conference Sponsored by the Mississippi Municipal League in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, October 8-9, 2026.   Not available Not available
ID 26-8427 1P. OrderConsider adopting an Order to approve in-state travel for City Clerk/Finance Director, Kristal Jones, to attend the 2026 Fall Municipal Clerk Conference at Natchez Convention Center in Natchez, MS on October 28-30, 2026.   Not available Not available
ID 26-8423 1Q.Consider approving travel of Angela McCurdy for a one-day Sr. Citizen shopping trip.OrderConsider adopting an Order to ratify approval of travel for the B.E. Murph Sr. Center Programs Director, Angela McCurdy and registered Sr. Citizens to Foley, AL, for a one-day shopping trip.   Not available Not available
ID 26-8439 1R. OrderConsider adopting an Order to approve certain budget amendments to FY 2026 budget.   Not available Not available
ID 26-8425 1S. OrderConsider adopting an Order approving increase in 2026 Mileage Reimbursement Rate.   Not available Not available
ID 26-8426 1T. OrderConsider adopting an Order to approve advertisement for sealed bids to be publicly opened Thursday, October 22, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. in the City Clerk’s Office for Property, Machinery, and Equipment/Boiler Insurance.   Not available Not available
ID 26-8440 1U. ResolutionConsider adopting an Initial Resolution to approve the application of Amick Farms LLC Hatchery and Mill for Ad Valorem tax exemption for a period of ten years.   Not available Not available
ID 26-8441 1V. ResolutionConsider adopting an Initial Resolution to approve the application of Amick Farms LLC Processing Plant for Ad Valorem tax exemption for a period of ten years.   Not available Not available
ID 26-8442 1W. ResolutionConsider adopting an Initial Resolution to approve the application of Howard Industries Inc. Transformer Division for Ad Valorem tax exemption for a period of ten years.   Not available Not available
ID 26-8443 1X. ResolutionConsider adopting an Initial Resolution to approve the application of Laurel Machine and Foundry Machine Shop and Mill for Ad Valorem tax exemption for a period of ten years.   Not available Not available
ID 26-8444 1Y. ResolutionConsider adopting an Initial Resolution to approve the application of Laurel Machine and Foundry Downtown Shop for Ad Valorem tax exemption for a period of ten years.   Not available Not available
ID 26-8437 1A. OrderConsider adopting an Order to Ratify approval of the notice of September 10, 2026 for a Planning & Zoning Commission public hearing meeting.   Not available Not available
ID 26-8435 1B. ResolutionConsider adopting a Resolution to approve the Claims Docket.   Not available Not available