The Biloxi City Council met on September 9, 2025, to discuss routine approvals, public comments, and a contentious budget adoption. Key topics included a proclamation for the USPS 250th anniversary, a zoning denial, and a 4-3 vote to adopt the FY2025-2026 budget despite concerns over cuts to police and public works.
Council meeting. I need a uh motion to suspend the rules. So moved. Moved by Mr. Tisdale. Second. Second by Mr. Creel. Any discussion? All in favor? Those opposed. Motion carries. If the clerk would read the revision. To the policy agenda, we're adding 4A ordinance to amend Section 9122A of the code of ordinances pertaining to garbage collection and disposal fees. Thank you. I need a motion to accept the agenda as amended. So moved. Move by Mr. Tisdale. Second. Second by Mr. Creel. Discussion. All in favor? Opposed? Motion carries. Mayor's report. Yeah, thank you, Mr. Mayor. Maybe Mr. Mr. Council. Council President, thank you. Welcome everybody. I think this is uh we got some folks from our postal office here, and uh it's a great pleasure. We're gonna be celebrating the 250th year of the of the Postal Service. So if you someone if you're you know, all the people come on up and let me read this uh proclamation. 250 years, it's a long time, right? So whereas the United States Postal Service has played a significant role in historical development of the United States of America from the establishment of roads, railways, airlines, and remains a vital part of the fabric building binding together the people of this nation. Whereas under the universal service obligation, the United States Postal Service ensures that all people, regardless of who they are or where they live, have the democratic right to equal and affordable mail service, currently serving 169 million addresses consistent over the sixth and often seven days a week. The Postal Service remains a vital source of communications, financial transactions, private and secure correspondence, mail audit medications, mail in voting, e-commerce packages and emerging opportunities for new and expanded services, all while being owned by the people and serving as the United National Treasury of and by for the people. Now, whereas for 250 years, the United States Postal Service has faithfully served the City of Biloxi through the delivery of the B News Monthly, utility bills, essential government communications, and personal correspondence. And the city of Bloxy gratefully recognizes, honors, and salutes the dedication of postal workers while affirming its support for a robust and thriving public postal service for generations to come. Now, congratulations on the anniversary United States Postal Service 250th anniversary. Congratulations. Thank you, Mayor. Move on to council reports. Yeah, just a few things. The sharp cook-off was was really good. Great weather with the boat and RV shows.