Meeting Details

Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 4/21/2026 9:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chambers
Published agenda: Agenda Agenda Published minutes: Not available  
Agenda packet: Not available
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ID 26-8231 1A. MinutesApril 7, 2026approvedPass Action details Not available
ID 26-8237 1A. PresentationPresentation from Kandice Evans, Children’s Librarian at the Laurel-Jones County Library, regarding funding for the 2026 Summer Reading Program.presented  Action details Not available
ID 26-8221 1B. PresentationMonthly Report Privilege Taxes March, 2026.presented  Action details Not available
ID 26-8240 1A. Order to Set HearingConsider adopting an Order to set a date of May 19, 2026 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 of the community. A. Open Air Market LLC, dilapidated structure at 605 Cross St. PPIN 30569 Ward 5 B. Kiwauna Washington, dilapidated residence at 1142 Parker Dr. PPIN 15110 Ward 3adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 26-8230 1A. ResolutionConsider adopting a Resolution approving acknowledgement of receipt that Butler Snow filed the Continuing Disclosure Statement on the behalf of the City of Laurel, Mississippi.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 26-8232 1B. OrderConsider adopting an Order approving an appropriation to DJ Transit.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 26-8238 1C. ResolutionConsider adopting a Resolution granting the administration authority to award construction and execute the professional construction services supplemental agreement of the Arco Lane Bridge Replacement Project.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 26-8235 1D. ResolutionConsider adopting a resolution granting the administration authority to submit the 2026 Safe Streets and Roads for All Funding Application.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 26-8236 1E. ResolutionConsider adopting a Resolution granting the administration authority to commit the required matching funds for the 2026 Safe Streets and Roads for All Funding Application.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 26-8233 1F. ResolutionConsider adopting A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF LAUREL, MS, EXPRESSLY SETTING FORTH SUPPORT FOR CITIZENS NATIONAL BANK APPLICATION TO THE FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK OF DALLAS AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROGRAM FOR THE CITY OF LAUREL HOMEOWNER REHAB PPROJECT.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 26-8234 1G. ResolutionConsider adopting a Resolution Authorizing Mayor Johnny Magee, Acting on Behalf of the City of Laurel, to Execute a Memorandum of Understanding with Housing Economic Resources & Education (HERE) Related to the City of Laurel Homeowner Rehabilitation Project.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 26-8241 1H. OrdinanceConsider adopting the Second Reading of an Ordinance amending Chapter 7 - Sick Leave Program to align with PERS Tier 5, effective March 1, 2026. The amendment clarifies that unused sick leave is not creditable toward retirement and establishes a limitation on lump-sum sick leave payouts for employees hired on or after that date. Current employees are not affected. The ordinance is retroactive to ensure consistency with state law.approved on second readingPass Action details Not available
ID 26-8245 1I. OrderConsider adopting an Order authorizing the Administration to advertise for sealed proposals for employee benefit coverages, including health, life, and related products, for the upcoming fiscal year.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 26-8224 1J. OrderConsider adopting an Order to Consider Authorizing Application of the 2025 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance (JAG) Grant and Execution of Documents Necessary for the Acceptance and Implementation of the Grant Should It Be Awarded.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 26-8229 1K. OrderConsider adopting an Order Regarding Ratification of an Emergency Order Authorizing Two Officers of the Laurel Police Department to Travel to Biloxi, MS, for the Purpose of Attending Funeral Services of a Fallen Law Enforcement Officer.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 26-8208 1L.Consider accepting anonymous donations to the B.E. Murph CenterOrderConsider adopting an Order authorizing acceptance of anonymous donations to the B.E. Murph Center for Senior Citizens to contribute towards planning and implementing activities for Senior Citizens in the community.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 26-8222 1M. OrderConsider adopting an Order Regarding the Re-Appointment of Mr. Mac Foster as a Member of the Board of Building Adjustments and Appeals.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 26-8223 1N. OrderConsider adopting an Order Regarding the Re-Appointment of Ms. Jerlean Nobles to the Board of Commissioners of the South Mississippi Fair.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 26-8226 1O. OrderConsider adopting an Order approving application of Howard Industries, Inc. for renewal of tax exemption from ad valorem taxes for their freeport warehouse as authorized by Section 27-31-51 through Section 27-31-61 code of 1972 as amended.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 26-8225 1P. OrderConsider adopting an Order approving application of Masonite Corporation for renewal of tax exemption from ad valorem taxes for their freeport warehouse as authorized by Section 27-31-51 through Section 27-31-61 code of 1972 as amended.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 26-8246 1Q. OrderConsider adopting Order approving application of The Essmueller Company for renewal of tax exemption from ad valorem taxes for their freeport warehouse as authorized by Section 27-31-51 through 27-31-61 code of 1972 as amended.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 26-8228 1R. OrderConsider adopting Order approving application of Mid-South Industries, Inc. for renewal of tax exemption from ad valorem taxes for their freeport warehouse as authorized by Section 27-31-51 through Section 27-31-61 code of 1972 as amended.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 26-8227 1S. OrderConsider adopting Order approving application of Applied Industrial Technologies Dixie, Inc. for renewal of tax exemption from ad valorem taxes for their freeport warehouse as authorized by Section 27-31-51 through Section 27-31-61 code of 1972 as amended.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 26-8242 1T. OrderConsider adopting an Order to approve Lot Cleaning Assessments for the following property: A. Cleaning of property assessed to Cotton Key LLC, at 3 Woodlawn Dr. Total assessed cost $124.77 Ward 1adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 26-8244 1A. OrderConsider adopting an Order to Ratify Approval of notice of May 12, 2026 for a Historic Preservation public hearing meeting.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 26-8243 1B. OrderConsider adopting an Order to Ratify Approval of notice of May 14, 2026 for a Planning & Zoning Commission public hearing meeting.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 26-8239 1C. ResolutionConsider adopting a Resolution to approve the Claims Docket.adoptedPass Action details Not available