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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 10/20/2026 9:00 AM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: Council Chambers
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ID 26-8547 1A. MinutesOctober 6, 2026   Not available Not available
ID 26-8529 1A. PresentationMonthly Report of Privilege Taxes for September 2026.   Not available Not available
ID 26-8551 1B. PresentationConsider hearing a presentation from Kenneth Havens, President & CEO of A1 McDuffie Sanitation   Not available Not available
ID 26-8555 1A. Order to Set HearingConsider adopting an Order to Set a Date of November 17, 2026 to conduct a public hearing in regards to the properties listed to determine whether or not the properties are in such a state of being unsecured and dilapidated so as to be a menace to the public health of the community: A. David Kux & Jill Kux, unsecured residence at 3812 Yale Ave. PPIN 8792 Ward 3 B. Leon Powe, dilapidated residence at 405 Sandy T. Gavin Ave. PPIN 9710 Ward5 C. Loulene Miles Harrison, dilapidated residence at 1139 Anderson St. PPIN 13069 Ward 7   Not available Not available
ID 26-8553 1A. Resolution to Conduct HearingConsider adopting a Resolution to conduct a public hearing on October 20, 2026 in regards to a property located at 612 W. 29th St., belonging to Parker McCurley, to determine whether or not the residence is in such an unsecured state so as to be a menace to the public health and safety of the community. Property is located in Ward 3.   Not available Not available
ID 26-8554 1B. Resolution to Conduct HearingConsider adopting a Resolution to conduct a public hearing on October 20, 2026 in regards to a property located at 1228 Old Amy Rd., belonging to Lucille Davis, to determine whether or not the residence 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 2.   Not available Not available
ID 26-8545 1A.LPD ACCEPT LAPTOP COMPUTERS FROM THE JONES COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S OFFICEOrderConsider adopting an Order requesting that Laurel Police Department be allowed to accept 6 Howard Industry Laptop Computers from the District Attorney’s Office.   Not available Not available
ID 26-8531 1B. ResolutionConsider 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.   Not available Not available
ID 26-8530 1C. OrdinanceConsider approving the Second Reading of AN ORDINANCE AMENDING LAUREL CODE OF ORDINANCES CHAPTER 15: OFFENSES TO ADD ARTICLE IV. REGULATING INSTITUTIONAL DISCHARGE TRANSPORTATION INTO THE CITY OF LAUREL; REQUIRING ADVANCE NOTICE FOR CERTAIN TRANSPORTS TO SHELTERS AND SOCIAL-SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS; REQUIRING CONFIRMED ACCEPTANCE WHEN AN ORGANIZATION IS REPRESENTED AS A RECEIVING DESTINATION; PROHIBITING UNSAFE DROP-OFFS, CIRCUMVENTION, AND FALSE REPRESENTATIONS; PROTECTING REPORTING EMPLOYEES; PROVIDING EXCEPTIONS, ENFORCEMENT, PENALTIES, REFERRALS, SEVERABILITY, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.   Not available Not available
ID 26-8536 1D. OrderConsider adopting an Order Regarding Ratification of an Emergency Order Authorizing Use of Professional Services for the Inspection Department.   Not available Not available
ID 26-8534 1E. ResolutionConsider adopting a Resolution Adopting an Affirmative Fair Housing Marketing Plan Related to the Mississippi Home Corporation FY2026 Grant for Homeowner Rehabilitation/Reconstruction   Not available Not available
ID 26-8548 1F. OrderConsider adopting a Order Accepting Proposal and Authorizing Contract for Administrative Services Related to the City of Laurel’s Application to the Mississippi Home Corporation Grant FY2026 for Homeowner Rehabilitation/Reconstruction Project Should Funds Be Awarded.   Not available Not available
ID 26-8533 1G. ResolutionConsider adopting a Resolution Adopting The Minority and Women Business Enterprise Policy Statement Related to the Mississippi HOME Corporation Grant For Homeowner Rehabilitation/Reconstruction   Not available Not available
ID 26-8538 1H. ResolutionConsider adopting a RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAUREL, MISSISSIPPI RATIFYING AND CONFIRMING THE DESIGNATION OF THE CITY'S OBLIGATION IN THE ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF $268,904.52 UNDER A MUNICIPAL LEASE-PURCHASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LAUREL, MISSISSIPPI AND CITIZENS NATIONAL BANK OF MERIDIAN AS A "QUALIFIED TAX-EXEMPT OBLIGATION" PURSUANT TO SECTION 265(B)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986, AS AMENDED; AND FOR OTHER RELATED PURPOSES.   Not available Not available
ID 26-8535 1I. ResolutionConsider adopting a Resolution to Consider Authorizing Application for the 2026 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance (JAG) Grant and Execution of Documents Necessary for the Acceptance and Implementation of the Grant Should It Be Awarded   Not available Not available
ID 26-8532 1J.LAUREL POLICE DEPARTMENT TO ACCEPT DONATIONS FROM LOCAL BUSINESSESOrderConsider adopting an Order requesting that Laurel Police Department be allowed to accept donations from local businesses.   Not available Not available
ID 26-8546 1K.2026 PATRICK LEAHY BULLET PROOF VEST PARTNERSHIP GRANTOrderConsider adopting an Order authorizing Laurel Police apply for the 2026 Patrick Leahy Bullet Proof Vest Grant in the amount of $10,211.30.   Not available Not available
ID 26-8556 1L.LAUREL POLICE DEPARTMENT TO APPLY FOR THE FY 2023 PROJECT SAFE NEIGHBORHOODS SOLICITATION GRANTOrderConsider adopting an Order authorizing Laurel Police Department to apply for the FY 2023 Project Safe Neighborhoods Solicitation Grant in the amount of $5,000.   Not available Not available
ID 26-8502 1M.Consider accepting donation of Football Stadium ScoreboardOrderConsider adopting an Order accepting donation of Football Scoreboard for use at Oak Park Football Stadium from Rodney Jarvis, Jarvis Signs.   Not available Not available
ID 26-8552 1N. OrderConsider adopting an Order to reclassify the Laurel Train Depot Facility Worker III position (R03) to Facility Worker II (R02) to ensure consistency in classifications and pay grades across City facilities.   Not available Not available
ID 26-8549 1O.Consider accepting proposal from CSTS for maintenance of City of Laurel athletic fields.OrderConsider adopting an Order to accept a proposal submitted by Certified Sports Turf Services for maintenance of City of Laurel Athletic Fields.   Not available Not available
ID 26-8550 1P. OrderConsider adopting an Order to approve certain budget amendments to FY 2026 budget.   Not available Not available
ID 26-8540 1Q. OrderConsider adopting an Order to approve Tourism Tax transfer to the Magnolia Center for Fiscal Year 2026.   Not available Not available
ID 26-8539 1R. ResolutionConsider adopting a Resolution to approve credit allowance for a list of insolvent and delinquent taxpayers of business personal property taxes due to Jones County, City of Laurel for year 2025 pursuant to the provisions of MS Code § 27-49-1, as amended.   Not available Not available
ID 26-8541 1S. OrderConsider adopting an Order to approve publication of Fiscal Year 2026 Solid Waste Revenue & Expenditures Report.   Not available Not available
ID 26-8526 1T. ResolutionConsider adopting an Initial Resolution to approve the application for Wayne-Sanderson Farms, LLC - Live Production for Ad Valorem Tax exemption for a period of (10) ten years.   Not available Not available
ID 26-8542 1U. ResolutionConsider adopting an Initial Resolution to approve the application Wayne-Sanderson Farms LLC Processing Plant for Ad Valorem Tax Exemption for a period of ten years.   Not available Not available
ID 26-8544 1V. ResolutionConsider adopting an Initial Resolution to approve the application of Wayne-Sanderson Farms LLC Feed Mill for Ad Valorem Tax Exemption for a period of ten years.   Not available Not available
ID 26-8525 1W. ResolutionConsider adopting an Initial Resolution to approve the application for Wayne-Sanderson Farms, LLC - Live Production for Ad Valorem Tax exemption for a period of (9) nine years.   Not available Not available
ID 26-8537 1X. ResolutionConsider adopting an Initial Resolution to approve the application of Wayne-Sanderson Farms LLC Processing Plant for Ad Valorem Tax Exemption for a period of nine years.   Not available Not available
ID 26-8543 1Y. ResolutionConsider adopting an Initial Resolution to approve the application of Wayne-Sanderson Farms LLC Feed Mill for Ad Valorem Tax Exemption for a period of nine years.   Not available Not available
ID 26-8559 1Z. OrderConsider adopting an Order to approve Demo Assessments for the following properties: A. Demolition of property assessed to Frederick Lawrence, at 124 W. 19th St. 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   Not available Not available
ID 26-8560 1AA. OrderConsider adopting an Order to approve Lot Cleaning Assessments for the following properties: A. Cleaning of property assessed to James M. Heidelberg % Michael Heidelberg, at 2 Lots S. of 204 N. 17th Ave. Total assessed cost $115.46 Ward 1 B. Cleaning of property assessed to Easthaven Investors Inc, at 1224 W. 11th St. Total assessed cost $87.73 Ward 2 C. Cleaning of property assessed to James C. McCormick Et Al, at 221 S. Meridian Ave. Total assessed cost $87.73 Ward 5 D. Cleaning of property assessed to Billy Earl Turner, at 706 E. 9th St. Total assessed cost $109.21 Ward 5 E. Cleaning of property assessed to Easthaven Investors Inc., at 209 S. Dr. Deborrah Hyde Ave. Total assessed cost $95.35 Ward 5 F. Cleaning of property assessed to Felicia Robinson Est % Roosevelt Pearson, at 623 E. Kingston St. Total assessed cost $ 87.73 Ward 5   Not available Not available
ID 26-8558 1A. OrderConsider adopting an Order to Ratify Approval of notice of November 12, 2026 for a Planning & Zoning Commission public hearing meeting.   Not available Not available
ID 26-8557 1B. ResolutionConsider adopting a Resolution to approve the Claims Docket.   Not available Not available