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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 7/7/2026 5:30 PM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: Council Chambers
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ID 26-8347 1A. MinutesJune 16, 2026   Not available Not available
ID 26-8378 1A. PresentationA Presentation from Mayor Johnny Magee offering congratulations to Laurel resident Grace Travis for winning the WDAM Star-Spangled Sing off.   Not available Not available
ID 26-8369 1B. PresentationMonthly Budget Certification for May 2026.   Not available Not available
ID 26-8360 1A. Resolution to Conduct HearingConsider adopting a Resolution to conduct a public hearing on July 7, 2026 in regards to a property located at 312 S. 16th Ave., belonging to Clark Properties LLC, 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 1.   Not available Not available
ID 26-8361 1B. Resolution to Conduct HearingConsider adopting a Resolution to conduct a public hearing on July 7, 2026 in regards to a property located at 511 Sandy T. Gavin Ave., belonging to Kesha Brown Johnson, 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 6.   Not available Not available
ID 26-8362 1C. Resolution to Conduct HearingConsider adopting a Resolution to conduct a public hearing on July 7, 2026 in regards to a property located at 1220 Anderson St., belonging to Charlotte Jordan Est% Jacqueline Franklin, 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 7.   Not available Not available
ID 26-8377 1A. ResolutionConsider adopting a Resolution AUTHORIZING A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH LAUREL MAIN STREET REGARDING THE DOWNTOWN BRICKYARD PROJECT.   Not available Not available
ID 26-8359 1B. ResolutionConsider adopting a Resolution giving the administration authority to approve Supplemental Agreement No. 2 for the Central Avenue Improvements - Phase II Project.   Not available Not available
ID 26-8370 1C. ResolutionConsider adopting a Resolution authorizing and approving the form of an execution of a Municipal Lease-Purchase Agreement between the City of Laurel and Citizens National Bank of Meridian for the purpose of lease-purchasing (6) six vehicles for water and sewer services.   Not available Not available
ID 26-8353 1D. OrderConsider adopting an Order Regarding Ratification of an Emergency Order Authorizing Replacement of a Collapsed Sewer Line at Old Amy Road and Parker Drive.   Not available Not available
ID 26-8368 1E. OrdinanceConsider approving the First Reading 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 26-8363 1F. OrdinanceConsider approving the First Reading of an Ordinance to close the alley off W. 4th St. and W. 5th St. running North-South between N. 13th Ave. and N. 14th Ave.   Not available Not available
ID 26-8376 1G. OrderConsider adopting an Order to grant a Variance from Section 601.03 of the Zoning Ordinance to Harlon Matthews. Variance is being sought to use asphalt millings for parking lot.   Not available Not available
ID 26-8364 1H.LPD TO PURCHASE PROPRIETARY SOFTWARE FROM WHOOSTER, INC.OrderConsider adopting an Order authorizing the purchase of Propriety Software from Whooster, Inc. to be used in the Laurel Police Department.   Not available Not available
ID 26-8365 1I.SGT. JOHN WINDSOR BE ALLOWED TO PURCHASE HIS SERVICE REVOLVER FOR THE SUM OF TEN DOLLARSOrderConsider adopting an Order request that Sgt. John Windsor be allowed to purchase his service revolver for the sum of ten dollars.   Not available Not available
ID 26-8372 1J. OrderConsider adopting an Order to approve in-state travel for City Clerk/Finance Director, Kristal Jones, to attend the 2026 Mississippi Main Street Revitalization Grant Recipients Implementation Workshop in Jackson, MS on July 14, 2026.   Not available Not available
ID 26-8373 1K. OrderConsider adopting an Order to approve in-state travel for City Clerk/Finance Director, Kristal Jones, and AmeriCorps Program Director, Kristi Howard, to attend the 2026 AmeriCorps Grant Orientation at The Mississippi’s Institute of Higher Learning-IHL in Jackson, MS on August 05-06, 2026.   Not available Not available
ID 26-8374 1L.DEONDRE DUNN BE ALLOWED TO ATTEND THE 46TH JUVENILE JUSTICE SYMPOSIUM CONFERENCE ON AUGUST 5-7, 2026 IN BILOXI, MSOrderConsider adopting an Order request that Deondre Dunn be allowed to attend the 46th Juvenile Justice Symposium Conference on August 5-7, 2026 in Biloxi, MS at an estimated cost of $865.77.   Not available Not available
ID 26-8357 1M. OrderConsider adopting an Order approving meals, registration, and hotel expenses for Field Inspector (Shikinia Kennedy Ward to attend the 2026 Mississippi Association of Code Enforcement Summer Conference in Biloxi, MS on August 11-14, 2026 at an estimated cost of $1,140.00 and shall be paid from Inspection Department Travel, Job Training, and Meals Account (001-280-610.0   Not available Not available
ID 26-8367 1N.OFFICER JOSEPH COUCH’S TRAVEL TO PETAL, MS FOR THE PURPOSE OF TRAINING AND TAKING POSSESSION OF A K-9OrderConsider adopting an Order to consider authorization of Laurel Police Department Officer Joseph Couch’s travel to Petal, MS for the purpose of training and taking possession of a K-9.   Not available Not available
ID 26-8339 1O. OrderConsider adopting an Order Regarding the Reappointment of George Carter, Jr. to the Board of Commissioners of the Laurel Housing Authority.   Not available Not available
ID 26-8340 1P. ResolutionConsider adopting a Resolution Regarding Reappointment of George Bassi to the Laurel Tourism Committee.   Not available Not available
ID 26-8338 1Q. OrderConsider adopting an Order Confirming the Reappointment of Certain Members of the City’s Planning Commission.   Not available Not available
ID 26-8356 1R. OrderConsider adopting an Order 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 26-8341 1S. OrderConsider adopting An Order 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 26-8348 1T. OrderConsider adopting an Order to approve the application of Wayne-Sanderson Farms LLC Processing Plant for Ad Valorem tax exemption for a period of ten years.   Not available Not available
ID 26-8350 1U. OrderConsider adopting an Order to approve the application of Wayne-Sanderson Farms LLC Live Production for Ad Valorem tax exemption for a period of ten years.   Not available Not available
ID 26-8349 1V. OrderConsider adopting an Order 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 26-8351 1W. OrderConsider adopting an Order approving of Dunn Roadbuilders, LLC. For an Ad Valorem Tax Exemption.   Not available Not available
ID 26-8352 1X. OrderConsider adopting an Order approving of Dunn Road Builders, LLC. For an Ad Valorem Tax Exemption.   Not available Not available
ID 26-8355 1Y. OrderConsider adopting an Order approving application of Dunn Roadbuilders, LLC. For an Ad Valorem Tax Exemption.   Not available Not available
ID 26-8345 1Z. OrderConsider adopting an Order 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 26-8354 1AA. OrderConsider adopting an Order 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 26-8344 1BB. OrderConsider adopting an Order 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 26-8358 1CC. ResolutionConsider adopting a Resolution to approve Semi-Annual Bids for FY 2026 effective July 01, 2026 - December 31, 2026.   Not available Not available
ID 26-8379 1DD. OrderConsider adopting an Order to approve Lot Cleaning Assessments for the following properties: A. Cleaning of property assessed to Ella M. Benton Est % Brenda Joyce Benton, at 1632 Lee St. Total assessed cost $93.30 Ward 7 B. Cleaning of property assessed to Lance Dewayne Shawshah, at Lot 1 on Capitol St. (SE of 1816 Palmer Ave.) Total assessed cost $78.92 Ward 7 C. Cleaning of property assessed to Lance Dewayne Shawshah, at Lot 2 on Capitol St. (SE of 1816 Palmer Ave.) Total assessed cost $78.92 Ward 7 D. Cleaning of property assessed to Lance Dewayne Shawshah, at Lot 3 on Capitol St. (SE of 1213 Capitol St. Total assessed cost $70.12 Ward 7 E. Cleaning of property assessed to Lance Dewayne Shawshah, at Lot 4 on Capitol St. (SE of 1213 Capitol St. Total assessed cost $70.12 Ward 7 F. Cleaning of property assessed to Jo S. Morgan Est. % Willie Matthews Jr., at Lot S. of 1227 Capitol St. Total assessed cost $82.96 Ward 7 G. Cleaning of property assessed to Pearline S. Anderson, at 1153 Capitol St. Total assessed cost $71.50 Ward 7 H. Cleaning of property assessed to Shah Trust   Not available Not available
ID 26-8375 1A. ResolutionConsider adopting a Resolution to approve the Claims Docket.   Not available Not available