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Biloxi City Council Meeting: Tax Levy Debate and Appointments, September 2, 2026

City Council — Wednesday, September 2, 2026
BodyBiloxi, Mississippi
SessionCity Council
DateWednesday, September 2, 2026
StatusFILED
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Transcript — Verbatim
0:05

It's nice to have all these kids here, but the biggest kid tonight appears to be the mayor.

0:10

He's had more fun before this meeting started.

0:13

He's getting them wound up, parents.

0:15

Not my fault, not our fault, his fault.

0:19

Thank you all for attending this evening.

0:21

We have a relatively brief agenda.

0:23

I hope that doesn't jinx us.

0:25

But having said that, the prayer this evening will be led by Councilman Creel, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance by Councilman Shoemaker.

0:33

Mr.

0:33

Creel.

0:38

Lord, please grant us the serenity to accept the things we cannot change.

0:45

The courage to change the things we can and the wisdom to know the difference.

0:50

Amen.

0:51

Amen.

1:20

I want to thank Mr.

1:21

Creel for the prayer and Mr.

1:23

Shoemaker for the leading us in the pledge.

1:26

Again, welcome everybody who's come out this evening.

1:29

We have a full house tonight.

1:31

And I know there are going there's going to be some recognition here shortly.

1:36

So we appreciate everybody for attending this evening.

1:40

I'll entertain a motion to suspend the rules.

1:43

So move.

1:43

Mr.

1:44

Creel is there a second.

1:45

Second.

1:46

Mr.

1:46

Glavin, any discussion.

1:48

None.

1:49

All in favor.

1:51

Approved on a 7-0 vote for the clerk.

1:53

Thank you.

1:54

If the clerk would read the revisions, please.

1:57

To the policy agenda, we're substituting item 4D at exhibit A only for resolution confirming the appointment of Patrick Williams as senior municipal prosecutor for the municipal court.

2:07

And to the routine agenda, we're substituting the resolution and exhibit A.

2:11

Mr.

2:11

President, I'll move the agenda as amended.

2:14

All right, there's a motion to approve the agenda as amended by Mr.

2:18

Glavin.

2:19

Is there a second?

2:20

Second.

2:21

As a second by Mr.

2:22

Creel.

2:23

Any discussion?

2:25

There being no discussion, all in favor of the amended agenda as presented.

2:31

It's a 7-0 vote for the clerk.

2:33

Thank you.

2:35

That brings us to the mayor's report.

2:38

Thank you, Mr.

2:38

President.

2:39

And we have some champions in the house and their coaches and their families, the grandparents and parents.

2:44

It's really exciting for this excitement to be in this room tonight.

2:48

And uh so I'll welcome everyone.

2:50

And my meeting will be or my I have a few comments to make, but first of all, I Daniel, Mitchell Daniel is the new owner of the Chick fil A.

2:58

I'm asking to come and do a little thing.

3:00

I didn't promise y'all anything as far as uh Chick-fil-A, but he's excited.

3:04

Mitchell Daniel.

3:11

How's everybody doing tonight?

3:14

I can I like it.

3:15

Well, hey, I just want to come and speak and introduce myself.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
Budget Equity Analysis█████████████████████████████29%
Parks and Recreation█████████████13%
Public Safety████████████12%
Public Works████████████12%
Fiscal Sustainability██████████10%
Procedural███████7%
Code Enforcement██████6%
Personnel Matters█████5%
Community Engagement███3%
Summary of Proceedings

Biloxi City Council Meeting – September 2, 2026

The Biloxi City Council convened on September 2, 2026, at 1:30 PM (original start) with a full agenda including recognition of youth baseball teams, public comments, appointments to the municipal court, and a contentious debate over a proposed 1-mill property tax increase. The tax levy resolution ultimately passed on a 4-3 vote after an amendment dedicating the revenue to public safety.

Consent Calendar

  • Routine agenda items approved 7-0.
  • Code enforcement hearings: violations addressed; extensions granted for properties at 332 Crusa Street, 131 St. John Avenue, 618 Crescent Street, 361 Sherry Lane, 1667 Pringle Circle (two-week extension), 251 Iroquois Street (two-week extension), and 230 Lemia Street (30-day extension). All votes on extensions were 6-0 (Mr. Marshall absent for some).

Public Comments & Testimony

  • Catherine Doyle (1048 Park Court North): Complained about construction noise and floodlights at 5:30 AM on Saturday, August 29, at a nearby site. Demanded to know who approved a permit for that time and why neighbors were not informed.
  • Joe McKinley (6208 Sapphire Lane): Disputed claims by Parks and Recreation Director that his boat was parked overnight. Requested written policies regarding boat parking and trailer requirements; alleged inconsistent enforcement.
  • Adrian Lally (324 Fairview Drive): Former mayor's youth council member, now state student ambassador. Criticized proposed tax increase and questioned where existing funds go, especially with unsafe city buildings. Challenged council to prioritize.
  • Pamela Rivers (10109 Devon Avenue, Ocean Springs, guest of Snyder Center member): Reported broken heater in small pool, cleanliness issues (grit on floor, dripping faucet, loose grout) at the Donald Snyder Center. Asked who to contact for maintenance.
  • Andrea Evans (361 Hilton Avenue): Opposed any tax increase without evidence of effective management of current funds. Urged building a rainy-day fund and maintaining facilities before new spending.

Discussion Items

  • Mayor’s Report: Recognition of the 2026 8U and 12U Biloxi All-Star baseball teams and their coaches. Introduction of new Chick-fil-A owner Mitchell Daniel (opening early fall on Pass Road). Announcements: American Red Cross blood drive (Sept 3, 10-4), Biloxi Main Street First Friday (Sept 4, 6-9 PM), Coastal Mississippi Museum hours (Tue-Fri 10-4), fire museum fish plate lunch (Sept 11, 11-1), Biloxi Police community festival (Sept 12, 11-2), Tunnel to Towers 5K (Sept 12, 8 PM), Chamber Seafood Festival (Sept 12, 9-9), and

Meeting Transcript

It's nice to have all these kids here, but the biggest kid tonight appears to be the mayor. He's had more fun before this meeting started. He's getting them wound up, parents. Not my fault, not our fault, his fault. Thank you all for attending this evening. We have a relatively brief agenda. I hope that doesn't jinx us. But having said that, the prayer this evening will be led by Councilman Creel, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance by Councilman Shoemaker. Mr. Creel. Lord, please grant us the serenity to accept the things we cannot change. The courage to change the things we can and the wisdom to know the difference. Amen. Amen. I want to thank Mr. Creel for the prayer and Mr. Shoemaker for the leading us in the pledge. Again, welcome everybody who's come out this evening. We have a full house tonight. And I know there are going there's going to be some recognition here shortly. So we appreciate everybody for attending this evening. I'll entertain a motion to suspend the rules. So move. Mr. Creel is there a second. Second. Mr. Glavin, any discussion. None. All in favor. Approved on a 7-0 vote for the clerk. Thank you. If the clerk would read the revisions, please. To the policy agenda, we're substituting item 4D at exhibit A only for resolution confirming the appointment of Patrick Williams as senior municipal prosecutor for the municipal court. And to the routine agenda, we're substituting the resolution and exhibit A. Mr. President, I'll move the agenda as amended. All right, there's a motion to approve the agenda as amended by Mr. Glavin. Is there a second? Second. As a second by Mr. Creel. Any discussion? There being no discussion, all in favor of the amended agenda as presented. It's a 7-0 vote for the clerk. Thank you. That brings us to the mayor's report. Thank you, Mr. President.

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