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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 7/8/2025 5:30 PM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: Council Chambers
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ID 25-7839 1A. MinutesJune 17, 2025   Not available Not available
ID 25-7852 1A. PresentationConsider hearing a presentation on Laurel Main Street from LMS Director Caroline Burks   Not available Not available
ID 25-7860 1B. PresentationMonthly Budget Certification of May 2025.   Not available Not available
ID 25-7843 1A. Order to Set HearingConsider adopting an Order to set a date of August 5, 2025 to conduct a public hearing in regards to the properties 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. Horace A Taylor, dilapidated residence at 616 Haddon St. PPIN 10922 W4 B. Joseph M. Burroughs, dilapidated residence at 1815 N. 1st Ave. PPIN 10421 W4 C. David J. Arrington, dead or diseased tree at 2103 N. 5th Ave. PPIN 15346 W4 D. Donald Hardy, dilapidated residence at 320 Jefferson St. PPIN 14302 W5   Not available Not available
ID 25-7837 1A. Resolution to Conduct HearingConsider adopting a Resolution to conduct a public hearing on July 8, 2025 in regards to the property located at 225 N. 18th Ave. belonging to Oberge Cockrell to determine whether or not the property is in such a dilapidated state 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 25-7838 1B. Resolution to Conduct HearingConsider adopting a Resolution to conduct a public hearing on July 8, 2025 in regards to the property located at 1830 Lee St. belonging to John F. Wooten III & Joseph R to determine whether or not the property is in such a dilapidated state 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 25-7841 1C. Resolution to Conduct HearingConsider adopting a Resolution to conduct a public hearing on July 8, 2025 in regards to the property located at 209 S. Dr. Deborrah Hyde Ave. belonging to Show Me Investments LLC to determine whether or not the property is in such a dilapidated state so as to be a menace to the public health and safety of the community. Property is located in Ward 5   Not available Not available
ID 25-7840 1D. Resolution to Conduct HearingConsider adopting a Resolution to conduct a public hearing on July 8, 2025 in regards to the property located at 221 S. Meridian Ave. belonging to James C. McCormick Et Al to determine whether or not the property is in such a dilapidated state so as to be a menace to the public health and safety of the community. Property is located in Ward 5   Not available Not available
ID 25-7832 1A. ResolutionConsider adopting a Resolution Authorizing Mayor to Sign Attorney Contract For Litigation Regarding PBM Antitrust Claims, Ratifying the Mayor’s Filing a Complaint and Authorizing Mayor to Pursue Litigation.   Not available Not available
ID 25-7859 2B. OrderConsider adopting an Order to allow City of Laurel to request bids for the leasing of new computer equipment to replace the existing computer equipment lease which expires in November, 2025.   Not available Not available
ID 25-7862 1C. ResolutionConsider adopting a Resolution granting authority to execute a letter agreement for professional services for the Arco Lane Bridge Replacement Project.   Not available Not available
ID 25-7856 1D. OrderConsider adopting an Order Confirming the Appointment of Earl Reed, Jr. as Chief of Police for the Laurel Police Department.   Not available Not available
ID 25-7861 1E. OrderConsider adopting an Order Confirming the Appointment of Michael Shane Valentine as Deputy Chief of Police for the Laurel Police Department.   Not available Not available
ID 25-7821 1F. ResolutionConsider adopting a Resolution Regarding the Appointment of 2025 Voting Delegates for the City of Laurel During the 2025 Annual Conference of the Mississippi Municipal League.   Not available Not available
ID 25-7835 1G. ResolutionConsider adopting a Resolution Regarding Reappointment of Members to the Laurel Tourism Committee.   Not available Not available
ID 25-7863 1H. ResolutionConsider adopting a Resolution Regarding the Re-Appointment of Ms. Mattie McLaurin to the Historic Preservation Commission.   Not available Not available
ID 25-7849 1I. OrderConsider adopting a Resolution Regarding the Re-Appointment of Mr. Randy Cook as a Member of the Board of Building Adjustments and Appeals.   Not available Not available
ID 25-7854 1J. OrderConsider adopting an Order to Accept Donation of Photography Services for Official Photos of City Council and Mayor.   Not available Not available
ID 25-7853 1K.DONATION OF (111) ONE HUNDRED ELEVEN UNUSED SURPLUS X26 TASER CARTRIDGES TO SURROUNDING LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES.OrderConsider adopting an Order request that the Laurel Police Department be allowed to donate one hundred eleven unused surplus X26 Taser Cartridges to surrounding Law Enforcement Agencies.   Not available Not available
ID 25-7851 1L.AUTHORIZING LPD PARTICIPATION IN A FUND RAISER AND THE ACCEPTANCE OF A REBATE CHECKOrderConsider adopting an Order request that Laurel Police Department be allowed to participate in a fund raiser with Hometown Publications Inc. to sell calendars and accept a rebate check. Funds will be placed in the Donations Account 001-000-109-6 for the purchase of public relations materials.   Not available Not available
ID 25-7850 1M. OrderConsider adopting an Order to approve Katira Hammett to attend the 2025 Fall Certified Municipal Clerk Training in Ridgeland, MS from August 25 - 27, 2025.   Not available Not available
ID 25-7865 1N. OrderConsider adopting an Order approving meals, registration, and hotel expenses for the Superintendent of Inspection (Sandra Hadley) to attend the 2025 Mississippi Association of Code Enforcement Conference in Biloxi, MS on August 27-29, 2025 at an estimated cost of $980.00 and shall be paid from Inspection Department Travel, Job Training, and Meals Account (001-280-610.0).   Not available Not available
ID 25-7824 1O. OrdinanceConsider adopting the Second Reading of an Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 1415-2002, 1497-2007, 1527-2008, 1542-2009, 1569-2010, 1583-2011, 1595-2012, 1603-2013, 1616-2014, 1624-2016, 1655-2017, 1676-2018, 1686-2019, 1695-2020, 1707-2021, 1720-2022, 1743-2023, and 1756-2024 from Chapter 25, “Water”, of the City of Laurel Code of Ordinances pertaining to Article IV. “Rates and Charges,” Section 25-53: Water Rates.   Not available Not available
ID 25-7826 1P. OrdinanceConsider adopting the Second Reading of an Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 675-1973, 1416-2002, 1422-2002, 1528-2008, 1541-2009, 1568-2010, 1584-2011, 1594-2012, 1604-2013, 1615-2014, 1635-2016, 1656-2017, 1677-2018, 1687-2019, 1696-2020, 1708-2021, 1721-2022, 1744-2023, 1757-2024, and 1766-2025 from Chapter 20, “Sewers”, of the City of Laurel Code of Ordinances pertaining to Article I. “Sewer Connections,” Section 20-11: Sewer Rate Schedule.   Not available Not available
ID 25-7858 2Q. OrderConsider adopting an Order to allow the City of Laurel to adopt the State of Mississippi Records Retention Schedule for Municipalities as the official document retention schedule for the City of Laurel.   Not available Not available
ID 25-7825 1R. ResolutionConsider adopting a Resolution to reverse the assessment on the property known as 835 S 6th Ave, which is owned by Vanessa & Ralph Hammie. WARD 6   Not available Not available
ID 25-7845 1S. OrderConsider adopting an Order to grant a Special Exception to Jordan Schlabach to allow operation of two short term rentals on the same property to be located at 1504 N. 7th Ave. Property is zoned R-1 and located in Ward 2.   Not available Not available
ID 25-7848 1T. 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 25-7847 1U. 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 25-7846 1V. 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 25-7822 1W. OrderConsider adopting an Order to approve the application of Amick Farms LLC Hatchery and Mill for Ad Valorem tax exemption for a period of 10 years.   Not available Not available
ID 25-7823 1X. 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 25-7844 1Y. OrderConsider adopting an Order to approve lot cleaning assessments for the following properties: A. Cleaning of property assessed to Jordan Nichol Bradford III, at 1222 W. 11th St. Total assessed cost $60.05 Ward 2 B. Cleaning of property assessed to Ernest G. Wells, at 1404 W.12th Ave. Total assessed cost $102.96 Ward 2 C. Cleaning of property assessed to Aaron B Biglane Jr., at 1521 W. 10th St. Total assessed cost $120.63 Ward 2 D. Cleaning of property assessed to Dorothy K. Garcia, at Lot N. of 3428 University Ave. Total assessed cost $81.89 Ward 3 E. Cleaning of property assessed to Shah Trust Theseus Legree TTEE., at 503 E. 19th St. Total assessed cost $103.41 Ward 4 F. Cleaning of property assessed to 280275 LLC, at 136 W. 19th St. Total assessed cost $88.98 Ward 4 G. Cleaning of property assessed to Show Me Investments, at 1225 N. Dr. Deborrah Hyde Ave. Total assessed cost $86.88 Ward 4 H. Cleaning of property assessed to Raphael Marquis Wash Trust, at 2223 N. 3rd Ave. Total assessed cost $97.93 Ward 4 I. Cleaning of property assessed to Bill Jackson Est, at 315 W. 23rd    Not available Not available
ID 25-7866 1A. ResolutionConsider adopting a Resolution to approve the Claims Docket.   Not available Not available