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Biloxi City Council Regular Meeting: November 4, 2026

City Council — Wednesday, November 4, 2026
BodyBiloxi, Mississippi
SessionCity Council
DateWednesday, November 4, 2026
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Speaker 1

0:01

This evening for the first council meeting in November.

0:05

In just a moment, I'll say the prayer, and following that Councilman Creel will lead us in the pledge.

0:13

You don't have to stand.

0:14

You may stand if you like.

0:18

That being said.

0:25

Almighty God, our Heavenly Father.

0:28

Send down upon those who hold office in Biloxi, the spirit of wisdom, charity, and justice.

0:34

That was steadfast purpose.

0:36

They may faithfully serve in their offices to promote the well-being of all people through Jesus Christ, our Lord.

0:43

Amen.

Speaker 2

0:44

Amen.

Unassigned speaker

0:45

I

Speaker 3

0:45

pledge allegiance to the United States of America.

Speaker 1

0:59

Thank you, Jamie.

Speaker 4

1:00

Thank you.

1:00

Would you like to see Mr.

Speaker 1

1:03

You my kind of guy?

1:07

All righty.

1:08

I'll entertain a motion to suspend the rules.

1:11

So moved by Mr.

1:12

Creel.

1:13

Is there a second?

Speaker 5

1:14

Second.

Speaker 1

1:15

By Mr.

1:16

Nail.

1:17

And discussion.

1:18

Done.

1:20

There being no discussion if the clerk would read.

1:24

I'm sorry.

Speaker 6

1:24

But first.

Speaker 1

1:25

Oh, yeah, we do have to vote on that.

1:28

All in favor of suspending the rules.

1:31

All opposed.

Unassigned speaker

1:32

All

Speaker 1

1:32

right.

1:32

It's approved on a 7-0 vote.

1:35

Thank you, Kerry.

1:36

If you'd read the changes, please.

Speaker 7

1:38

To the routine agenda, we're adding a docket in the amount of $54,196.42 cents.

Speaker 1

1:44

I'll entertain a motion to approve the amended agenda.

1:48

I move we approve the agenda as amended.

Unassigned speaker

1:51

All

Speaker 1

1:51

right, Mr.

1:51

Glavin, is there a second?

1:53

Second.

1:57

There being none, all in favor of the agenda as amended.

2:02

That's approved on a 7-0 vote.

2:04

Thank you, gentlemen.

2:05

That brings us to the mayor's report.

Speaker 3

2:07

Thank you, Mr.

2:08

President.

2:08

Happy election day to everybody.

2:10

If you forgot you still got time.

2:12

So I think uh I have one thing on my report is to please spread the minute the expenses of our Brexit travel credit card to the minutes.

2:21

And that concludes my report.

2:23

Oh very good.

Speaker 1

2:24

All right.

2:25

And then we have uh departmental reports, Mr.

2:27

Weaver.

Speaker 8

2:28

Yes, sir.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
Public Works███████████████████████████27%
Technology and Innovation█████████████████17%
Public Engagement██████████10%
Engineering And Infrastructure██████████10%
Public Safety████████8%
Procedural███████7%
Public Transportation██████6%
Code Enforcement███3%
Public Health██2%
Summary of Proceedings

Biloxi City Council Regular Meeting: November 4, 2026

The Biloxi City Council convened for its first regular meeting of November on November 4, 2026. The meeting began with a prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance. The council voted unanimously to suspend the rules and amend the agenda to include a $54,196.42 docket item. Key topics included a transition to a fully digital city magazine, approval of a garbage collection fee increase, conditional use permits for a short-term rental and a mausoleum, and a resolution supporting the seafood industry through federal loan programs. Council reports covered community events, park improvements, and infrastructure updates. Citizens addressed the council regarding personal safety and neighborhood concerns.

Consent Calendar

  • Approved the amended routine agenda on a 7-0 vote.
  • Approved the consent agenda on a 7-0 vote. This included:
    • St. Michael's Project Warranty: A five-year warranty extension on the St. Michael's infrastructure project performed by NECA's Brothers Construction, replacing the standard two-year warranty. This was negotiated to address punch list disagreements and meet FEMA deadlines for closing out Hurricane Katrina recovery projects.
    • Surplus declaration of outdated city vehicles and equipment.

Public Comments & Testimony

  • Mr. Foster (supporter of the short-term rental at 160 Briarfield Avenue): Provided a history of the neighborhood, stating his family moved out in 2014 as it declined, and that vacation rentals saved the area. He expressed full support for his nephew who will operate the new rental.
  • Frank Hughes (1702 State Street): A Gulf War veteran, he pleaded for assistance with his home situation, stating he cannot sleep or work properly.
  • Robin Handler (1955 Popps Ferry Road): Described a physical assault at a youth flag football game on October 13, 2026. She requested the city review its safety policies.

Discussion Items

  • B News Monthly Digital Transition: Cecilia Miller presented the transition to a fully digital, 14-page magazine (reduced from 24-32 pages). Residents can sign up for email delivery. Councilman Marshall requested a ward-specific column; a decision is pending.
  • Policy Agenda 4A - Garbage Collection Fees: Ordinance passed 7-0. Increase of $1.80 plus a $0.23 admin fee.
  • Policy Agenda 4C - Mausoleums: Resolution passed 7-0. Conditional use for mausoleums containing 96 crypts and 225 cremation niches for Nativity Church members.
  • Policy Agenda 4D - SPUR Resolution: Councilman Glavin presented a resolution (passed 7-0) supporting federal loan programs to combat the graying of the fishing fleet (average age 54, licenses dropped from 2,000 to under 300) and modernize infrastructure.
  • Council Reports: Covered community events (Christmas on Avenue needing $50,000), park improvements (Hillar Park, Danela Park), and infrastructure requests (Grace Lane, Eden Place).

Key Outcomes

  • Votes Taken: All substantive votes passed 7-0, including the garbage fee increase, the short-term rental, the mausoleum, the SPUR resolution, and the consent agenda.
  • Directives & Next Steps:
    • Final payment for the St. Michael's project presented November 17.
    • Public works to inspect Grace Lane and Eden Place.
    • Decision on council columns in B News by next meeting.
    • Awaiting FEMA decision on infrastructure funding extension to avoid losing up to $54 million.
  • Meeting Adjourned: The next regular meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, November 17, 2026, at 1:30 PM.

Meeting Transcript

This evening for the first council meeting in November. In just a moment, I'll say the prayer, and following that Councilman Creel will lead us in the pledge. You don't have to stand. You may stand if you like. That being said. Almighty God, our Heavenly Father. Send down upon those who hold office in Biloxi, the spirit of wisdom, charity, and justice. That was steadfast purpose. They may faithfully serve in their offices to promote the well-being of all people through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen. Amen. I pledge allegiance to the United States of America. Thank you, Jamie. Thank you. Would you like to see Mr. You my kind of guy? All righty. I'll entertain a motion to suspend the rules. So moved by Mr. Creel. Is there a second? Second. By Mr. Nail. And discussion. Done. There being no discussion if the clerk would read. I'm sorry. But first. Oh, yeah, we do have to vote on that. All in favor of suspending the rules. All opposed. All right. It's approved on a 7-0 vote. Thank you, Kerry. If you'd read the changes, please. To the routine agenda, we're adding a docket in the amount of $54,196.42 cents. I'll entertain a motion to approve the amended agenda. I move we approve the agenda as amended. All right, Mr. Glavin, is there a second? Second. There being none, all in favor of the agenda as amended. That's approved on a 7-0 vote. Thank you, gentlemen. That brings us to the mayor's report. Thank you, Mr.

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