Biloxi City Council Meeting – October 28, 2026

The Biloxi City Council met Wednesday, October 28, 2026. The council adopted the agenda, heard the mayor's report and ward reports, took public comment, approved consent and routine agendas, and conducted code enforcement hearings. All recorded votes were 6-0; Councilman Glavin was out of the room for the opening vote and Councilman Marshall was out of the room for the routine agenda vote.

Consent Calendar

• The meeting agenda was adopted on a 6-0 vote (motion by Councilman Creel, second by Councilman Nale); the clerk noted Councilman Glavin was out of the room.
• The consent agenda was approved by a vote the president declared as 6-0; Councilman Marshall was recorded as the sole opposing vote and confirmed he voted no, citing items H and I as his exception. The agenda included a wheel balancer for the police and fire department shops, a $5,000 non-departmental appropriation for Christmas on the Water with an additional $2,150 in in-kind contributions, and bond-funded capital authorizations for Graham Avenue drainage ($309,000) and Rodenberg Avenue repairs ($515,000).
• The routine agenda was approved on a 6-0 vote; the clerk noted Councilman Marshall was out of the room.

Public Comments & Testimony

• Citizens' comments were opened for up to 45 minutes with a three-minute limit per speaker. One resident, J.B. Collins, approached the desk, but no remarks were recorded, and the comment period was closed.
• During the code enforcement hearings, a resident, Ms. Patello, urged the council to act on the fire-damaged, litter-strewn property behind Perdido owned by Scott Delano. She said a fire there took two days to put out and warned that if her house and neighboring homes go up in smoke, the rest of the neighborhood will catch fire; she called it a double standard that the city makes owners of other properties clean up.

Discussion Items

• The mayor gave a brief report, wishing everyone a happy Halloween.
• Mr. Weaver distributed employment data covering 2023–2026 hires, resignations, and retirees in response to Councilman Nale's question, and clarified that the 'CS' line represented reinstatements.
• Council reports:
  • Ward 7 (Shoemaker): Reported that the Eagle Point trunk-or-treat was a success; announced the annual Woolmarket Christmas parade on December 12 and his yearly Ward 7 meeting on November 5 at 6 p.m. at the Woolmarket City Center, correcting an earlier date.
  • Ward 1 (Gray): Asked about raising administrative fees for repeatedly overgrown, city-mowed lots (staff said research with the city attorney is ongoing); requested review of the 390-square-foot minimum dwelling size, saying it is unfair for a 1,500-square-foot home to sit next to a 360-square-foot home (staff agreed to take it to the planning commission as a text amendment with a public hearing); raised resident calls about the Miramar-area lights (staff said the north-south lights may be restored through circuitry work with Mississippi Power, while the east-west lights will probably stay off because they cost more than twice as much as the LEDs); and reported a broken sidewalk under the Highway 90 bridge.
  • Ward 2 (Marshall): Asked for a status update on Midway; raised concerns about loitering and suspected drug activity at Henry Beck Park, where people occupy park tables all day, and asked the city attorney to review options such as time limits on tables and requested no-trespassing signs on the leased, recently rehabbed building. Chief Geyser said the issue is being addressed, a no-trespass letter is in effect, and a community leader involved with the park will be in town the next day.
  • Ward 3 (Nale): Announced a volunteer-built pavilion at the boat ramp, hoping to finish before Christmas, with a fishing rodeo and food trucks afterward; requested concrete around the bathrooms, street paving, and sidewalk repairs in Ward 3; and asked that the early-morning red light at Big Lake and Pops Ferry be adjusted.
  • Councilman Creel: Added memorials for Nancy Laird and former Representative Danny Guice Jr.; reminded employees of 100% breast-cancer screening coverage during October; promoted the free Game 4 World Series watch party at Shucker Stadium (Milwaukee Brewers, leading the series 3-0); reported that the Biloxi Soccer Organization's free trunk-or-treat at AJ Holloway Sportsplex drew more than 500 children at the league's expense; and thanked police for patrols in Bay Vista and Sun Kissed.
  • Ward 6 (Glavin): Reported more than 65 teams at AJ Holloway Sportsplex over the weekend and the start of soccer season Monday; received confirmation that the Reunion Place lift station has available capacity for two new developments, with staff to contact the HOA president; reviewed the wetland fill permit process for a Holly Bluff property (owner must get Corps permits, then pass engineering review, then receive a city permit); and reported a sold-out event at the Saenger Theatre, with significant bookings expected soon.
• The mayor asked that John Boothby be included in the memorial list and asked about the 'hometown heroes' photos from the old Biloxi stadium; staff said they have been unable to locate them, possibly lost before the hurricane.
• The mayor announced Harrison County is under a burn ban with no exemptions, per Chief Geyser.
• The mayor asked staff to look into a sidewalk on Old Bay Road from Walder Drive to Churchill Avenue, about 150 yards, for pedestrians from nearby subdivisions; staff said it was not on the current list but may tie into the Churchill drainage project.
• Policy agenda: The council held a first reading of item A (motion by Councilman Creel, second by Councilman Nale); no vote was taken.
• Christmas on the Water funding: Councilman Creel asked that the $2,150 in in-kind contributions be recorded for next year's review, confirmed the $5,000 appropriation cannot be used for operating expenses, and clarified that the sponsor, Christmas on the Water, is solely responsible for promotional expenses; staff said the city has the right to request an audit of how the funds are spent.
• Bond-funded projects: Councilman Shoemaker confirmed the source of funds is bond proceeds; Councilman Marshall noted the estimated costs—$309,000 for Graham Avenue drainage and $515,000 for Rodenberg Avenue repairs—will be committed once approved, with future bids returning to the council.

Code Enforcement Hearings

• 391 Clay Street and 393 Clay Street: Violations were resolved and removed from the hearing list.
• 1483 Guice Place: Matt Marsudian (listed as Matthew L. Marsubian), of Gulfport, appeared and said he had received no details about the violation. The violations are dereliction/debris and overgrowth. Staff said the matter will be adjudicated at the next council meeting and he will have time to correct it before bids are let.
• Scott Delano property behind Perdido: After Ms. Patello's testimony, council members described the undeveloped property as ringed by railroad tracks with limited vehicle access and a drainage swale. Chief Geyser said he and police met with the owner last week, the owner is cooperating to clear fire lanes, and fire department UTVs carrying about 100 gallons of water can handle small brush fires; he cautioned against creating too many paths that could invite more homeless camps. Staff will obtain bids to clear undergrowth and trash, charge the owner, and research with the city attorney whether fire-vehicle access can be required. Officials noted a no-trespass letter is in effect on the property.
• 2045 North Drive: Michelle Williams, still in violation, did not appear. Councilman Nale said she has moved and will not clean it up; abatement will proceed.

Key Outcomes

• The agenda, consent agenda, and routine agenda were approved. The opening and routine votes were 6-0; the president declared the consent agenda approved 6-0 but also recorded Councilman Marshall as the sole opposing vote, so that tally was possibly 6-1.
• The council directed staff to review raising the 390-square-foot minimum dwelling size through the planning commission and a public hearing.
• Code enforcement abatement will proceed on 1483 Guice Place and 2045 North Drive; 391 and 393 Clay Street were cleared.
• For the Delano property, the city will obtain cleanup bids and review whether the owner can be required to provide fire-vehicle access, while the fire department works with the owner on fire lanes.
• Staff will follow up on: Miramar lighting circuitry, the Old Bay Road sidewalk, the Reunion Place lift station HOA contact, Midway, the Big Lake/Pops Ferry signal timing, and the broken sidewalk under the Highway 90 bridge.
• The council adjourned on a 6-0 vote in memory of Danny Guice Jr., Glenda Dartez (also transcribed as Dortis), Nancy Laird, and John Boothby; a workshop was scheduled to begin about six minutes later.