{ "city": "Laurel", "state": "MS", "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/laurelms/", "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.", "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/", "generated": "2026-08-20", "upcoming": [], "recent": [ { "date": "2026-08-18", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Council to set FY2027 budget hearing, consider annexation and fee hikes", "summary": "The Laurel City Council will set a public hearing for the proposed FY2027 budget and tax levy, and will consider first readings of ordinances to annex land along Bear Pen Creek Road, increase garbage collection fees, and rezone property at 40 E. 24th St. to heavy industrial. The council will also act on several resolutions, including ad valorem tax exemptions for Amick Farms, Howard Industries, and Laurel Machine and Foundry, and a transfer of city property to the Laurel Airport Authority.", "agenda_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/laurelms/meetings/2026/8/1347_A_City_Council_26-08-18_Regular_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://laurelms.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1347&GID=388&G=1EE121A6-9BDD-463D-AD81-A57EFE500B9E" }, { "date": "2026-08-04", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Laurel City Council to consider public works contract amendment and demolition assessments", "summary": "The City Council will discuss a contract amendment for public works services and a structural evaluation of Water Plant #3. The body will also consider demolition and lot cleaning assessments for several properties and various police department administrative orders.", "agenda_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/laurelms/meetings/2026/8/1346_A_City_Council_26-08-04_Regular_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/laurelms/meetings/2026/8/1346_M_City_Council_26-08-04_Regular_Meeting_Minutes.pdf", "source": "https://laurelms.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1346&GID=388&G=1EE121A6-9BDD-463D-AD81-A57EFE500B9E" }, { "date": "2026-07-21", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Council to hold public hearing on 1222 Anderson St. property condition", "summary": "The Laurel City Council will consider a resolution to conduct a public hearing on July 21, 2026 regarding the condition of a property at 1222 Anderson St. in Ward 7. Other items include authorizing an Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant application, allocating tourism funds, approving a utility billing software agreement, and adopting various ordinances and orders such as a cemetery burial ban and alley closure.", "agenda_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/laurelms/meetings/2026/7/1345_A_City_Council_26-07-21_Regular_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/laurelms/meetings/2026/7/1345_M_City_Council_26-07-21_Regular_Meeting_Minutes.pdf", "source": "https://laurelms.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1345&GID=388&G=1EE121A6-9BDD-463D-AD81-A57EFE500B9E" }, { "date": "2026-07-07", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Council considers tax exemptions for six local businesses and Central Avenue upgrades", "summary": "The Laurel City Council will hold public hearings on three properties alleged to be dilapidated and menace public safety. Council members will also vote on a lease-purchase agreement for six water and sewer vehicles, a supplemental agreement for the Central Avenue Phase II project, and first readings of ordinances regarding cemetery burials and an alley closure. Additionally, the council will approve ten-year ad valorem tax exemptions for six local manufacturing and agricultural companies, along with various travel authorizations and lot cleaning assessments.", "agenda_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/laurelms/meetings/2026/7/1344_A_City_Council_26-07-07_Regular_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/laurelms/meetings/2026/7/1344_M_City_Council_26-07-07_Regular_Meeting_Minutes.pdf", "source": "https://laurelms.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1344&GID=388&G=1EE121A6-9BDD-463D-AD81-A57EFE500B9E" }, { "date": "2026-06-16", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Council to vote on grant for Downtown Brickyard Project", "summary": "The City Council will consider adopting a resolution authorizing a grant agreement with the Mississippi Development Authority to fund the Downtown Brickyard Project. They will also hold a public hearing on dilapidated properties at two addresses, and vote on second readings of ordinances to require water meters and increase the water reinstatement fee. Other items include a zoning change for 63 Management Rd and approval of demolition and lot cleaning assessments.", "agenda_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/laurelms/meetings/2026/6/1343_A_City_Council_26-06-16_Regular_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/laurelms/meetings/2026/6/1343_M_City_Council_26-06-16_Regular_Meeting_Minutes.pdf", "source": "https://laurelms.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1343&GID=388&G=1EE121A6-9BDD-463D-AD81-A57EFE500B9E" }, { "date": "2026-06-02", "body": "City Council", "headline": "First reading to rezone 63 Management Road from agricultural to industrial", "summary": "The City Council will hold a public hearing on three dilapidated properties and consider the first readings of ordinances requiring all water to be metered and rezoning 63 Management Road for industrial use. Second readings include renaming Memory Drive to Edgewood Drive and rezoning 3227 Ellisville Blvd for commercial use. Other actions include authorizing a lease-purchase of six pickup trucks and approving sponsorships for the Laurel Blues Festival.", "agenda_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/laurelms/meetings/2026/6/1342_A_City_Council_26-06-02_Regular_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/laurelms/meetings/2026/6/1342_M_City_Council_26-06-02_Regular_Meeting_Minutes.pdf", "source": "https://laurelms.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1342&GID=388&G=1EE121A6-9BDD-463D-AD81-A57EFE500B9E" }, { "date": "2026-05-19", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Council to vote on Amick Farms expansion agreement", "summary": "The City Council will consider adopting an order authorizing the mayor to sign an agreement with Amick Farms, Jones County, and the Mississippi Development Authority for expansion of Amick Farms operations. Other major items include public hearings on dilapidated properties at 605 Cross St. and 1142 Parker Dr., first readings of a street renaming and a zoning change, and a second reading of a property maintenance code amendment.", "agenda_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/laurelms/meetings/2026/5/1341_A_City_Council_26-05-19_Regular_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/laurelms/meetings/2026/5/1341_M_City_Council_26-05-19_Regular_Meeting_Minutes.pdf", "source": "https://laurelms.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1341&GID=388&G=1EE121A6-9BDD-463D-AD81-A57EFE500B9E" }, { "date": "2026-05-05", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Council to decide on demolition hearings for seven properties", "summary": "The City Council will consider resolutions to conduct public hearings on seven dilapidated properties that may be a menace to public health and safety. They will also set a public hearing for an unclean property and a diseased tree. Other business includes approving the FY2025 audit, ratifying an emergency drainage culvert repair, financing six pickup trucks, and the first reading of a property maintenance ordinance.", "agenda_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/laurelms/meetings/2026/5/1340_A_City_Council_26-05-05_Regular_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/laurelms/meetings/2026/5/1340_M_City_Council_26-05-05_Regular_Meeting_Minutes.pdf", "source": "https://laurelms.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1340&GID=388&G=1EE121A6-9BDD-463D-AD81-A57EFE500B9E" }, { "date": "2026-04-21", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Council to vote on sick leave changes for new hires under PERS Tier 5", "summary": "The City Council will hold a second reading of an ordinance amending the sick leave program for employees hired on or after March 1, 2026, to align with PERS Tier 5. The change clarifies that unused sick leave is not creditable toward retirement and limits lump-sum payouts. Other items include setting a public hearing for dilapidated properties, approving bridge replacement contracts, and renewing several freeport tax exemptions.", "agenda_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/laurelms/meetings/2026/4/1339_A_City_Council_26-04-21_Regular_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/laurelms/meetings/2026/4/1339_M_City_Council_26-04-21_Regular_Meeting_Minutes.pdf", "source": "https://laurelms.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1339&GID=388&G=1EE121A6-9BDD-463D-AD81-A57EFE500B9E" }, { "date": "2026-04-07", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Council considers sewer rate changes, 12th Street project", "summary": "The City Council will hold public hearings on eight dilapidated properties and consider second readings of ordinances amending sewer rates for industrial customers and county-owned healthcare facilities, as well as water rates for county-owned healthcare facilities. The council also will vote on awarding a construction contract for the 12th Street Improvements Project and authorizing a Cityworks platform migration and training agreement.", "agenda_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/laurelms/meetings/2026/4/1338_A_City_Council_26-04-07_Regular_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/laurelms/meetings/2026/4/1338_M_City_Council_26-04-07_Regular_Meeting_Minutes.pdf", "source": "https://laurelms.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1338&GID=388&G=1EE121A6-9BDD-463D-AD81-A57EFE500B9E" }, { "date": "2026-03-17", "body": "City Council", "headline": "City Council considers privatizing water, sewer, and utility billing services", "summary": "The City Council will discuss the privatization of utility billing and several roadway projects. The body is also considering updates to sewer and water rates for industrial customers and county-owned healthcare facilities.", "agenda_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/laurelms/meetings/2026/3/1337_A_City_Council_26-03-17_Regular_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/laurelms/meetings/2026/3/1337_M_City_Council_26-03-17_Regular_Meeting_Minutes.pdf", "source": "https://laurelms.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1337&GID=388&G=1EE121A6-9BDD-463D-AD81-A57EFE500B9E" }, { "date": "2026-03-03", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Council to close alley and approve $10M water bonds", "summary": "The City Council will consider closing an alley on Churchton Street, vacating a portion of Mill Street, and authorizing the issuance of up to $10 million in water and sewer revenue bonds. The body will also approve travel expenses for city officials and consider a resolution regarding AmeriCorps grant funding.", "agenda_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/laurelms/meetings/2026/3/1336_A_City_Council_26-03-03_Regular_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/laurelms/meetings/2026/3/1336_M_City_Council_26-03-03_Regular_Meeting_Minutes.pdf", "source": "https://laurelms.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1336&GID=388&G=1EE121A6-9BDD-463D-AD81-A57EFE500B9E" }, { "date": "2026-02-17", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Council to consider Arco Lane Bridge Replacement and water improvements", "summary": "The Laurel City Council will vote on several infrastructure projects, including a resolution to advertise for construction of the Arco Lane Bridge Replacement and a professional services agreement for Pendorf Water Improvements Phase I. Other actions include ratifying an emergency order to repair Euclid Park Canal, considering the first reading of an ordinance to close a portion of Mill Street, and approving demolition assessments for two properties at $5,119 each. The council will also consider appointments, budget amendments, and other routine matters.", "agenda_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/laurelms/meetings/2026/2/1335_A_City_Council_26-02-17_Regular_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/laurelms/meetings/2026/2/1335_M_City_Council_26-02-17_Regular_Meeting_Minutes.pdf", "source": "https://laurelms.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1335&GID=388&G=1EE121A6-9BDD-463D-AD81-A57EFE500B9E" }, { "date": "2026-02-03", "body": "City Council", "headline": "City to seek funding for fortified roofs for low‑income homeowners", "summary": "The Laurel City Council will consider a series of orders and resolutions, including a proclamation for Arbor Day, contracts for disclosure filing and software services, and a funding program for fortified roofs for income‑qualified homeowners. It will also vote on a supplemental agreement for the Central Avenue Improvements Phase II project and approve routine items such as travel expenses and the claims docket. All items are presented for council approval at the February 3, 2026 meeting.", "agenda_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/laurelms/meetings/2026/2/1334_A_City_Council_26-02-03_Regular_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/laurelms/meetings/2026/2/1334_M_City_Council_26-02-03_Regular_Meeting_Minutes.pdf", "source": "https://laurelms.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1334&GID=388&G=1EE121A6-9BDD-463D-AD81-A57EFE500B9E" }, { "date": "2026-01-20", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Council to consider $10M water/sewer revenue bonds for improvements", "summary": "The Laurel City Council will decide on issuing up to $10 million in revenue bonds for water and sewer system improvements, along with agreements to host the 2026 Diamond Youth Baseball and Softball World Series, and a resolution supporting redevelopment of South Park Village. The council will also consider extending the 3% tourism tax and authorizing street improvement projects.", "agenda_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/laurelms/meetings/2026/1/1333_A_City_Council_26-01-20_Regular_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/laurelms/meetings/2026/1/1333_M_City_Council_26-01-20_Regular_Meeting_Minutes.pdf", "source": "https://laurelms.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1333&GID=388&G=1EE121A6-9BDD-463D-AD81-A57EFE500B9E" }, { "date": "2026-01-06", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Council to decide if two properties are dilapidated menaces to public safety", "summary": "The council will hold public hearings to determine whether properties at 807 S. 7th Ave. (Ward 6) and 1038 Taylor St. (Ward 7) are dilapidated and a menace to public health and safety. It will also consider authorizing a STOP Violence Against Women grant application, a payroll training contractor, travel for PERS training, and lot cleaning assessments for eight properties. The meeting includes approval of minutes, a budget certification, and a claims docket.", "agenda_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/laurelms/meetings/2026/1/1332_A_City_Council_26-01-06_Regular_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/laurelms/meetings/2026/1/1332_M_City_Council_26-01-06_Regular_Meeting_Minutes.pdf", "source": "https://laurelms.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1332&GID=388&G=1EE121A6-9BDD-463D-AD81-A57EFE500B9E" } ] }