February 18, 2026 City Council Meeting Wednesday, February 18, 2026 05:30 PM 598 Main Street, Bay St. Louis, MS 39520

Call to Order

          Roll Call and Establishment of Quorum

          Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance

1.Approval of Agenda

                  Agenda amendments if needed

2.Announcements

  1. a.March 3, 2026 - City Council Meeting 

  2. b.March 4, 2026 - Zoning Ordinance Workshop

  3. c.March 17, 2026 - City Council Meeting

3.Guests

4.Public Forum - Agenda Items Only (Three Minute Time Limit)

5.Minutes Approval

  1. a.Motion to approve the Minutes of February 3, 2026.

6.Consent Agenda

  1. a.Motion to approve agreement with Tetra Tech for professional grant administration services.

  2. b.Motion to approve auto and property insurance renewal effective February 26, 2026.

  3. c.Motion to approve engagement letter with Butler Snow LLP for the matter pertaining to BiggBoyStatus Towing LLC vs. City of Bay St. Louis.

  4. d.Motion to approve the transition of a new merchant service from Global Payment Systems to Evolve Merchant Services, for a $99 per month fee for credit card processing at the Municipal Harbor.

  5. e.Motion to approve the purchase of one (1)  2026 Nissan Rogue from Cannon Chevrolet for the total amount of $25,908.25 through state contract 8200083402.

  6. f.Motion to authorize the administration to go out for lease purchase financing proposals in the amount of $25,908.25 for a 2026 Nissan Rogue from Cannon Chevrolet through state contract 8200083402.

  7. g.Motion to approve the purchase of two (2) white 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4wd SSV to be unmarked police vehicles, from Roger Dabbs Chevrolet with aluminum wheels and chrome bumper through State Contract: 8200083336 pricing of $44,897.50 per vehicle with a total purchase price of $89,795.00 using lease purchase financing.

  8. h.Motion to approve the purchase of one (1)  white 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4wd SSV from Roger Dabbs Chevrolet with aluminum wheels and chrome bumper through State Contract: 8200083336 with a total purchase price of $44,897.50 using lease purchase financing.

  9. i.Motion to approve the purchase of vehicle equipment for one (1)  white 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4wd SSV from Southern Connection, the lowest and best quote, with a total purchase price of $4,913.45 using lease purchase financing.

  10. j.Motion to authorize the administration to go out for lease purchase financing proposals in the amount of $49,810.95 for the total cost of (1) 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4wd SSV and outfitting equipment.

  11. k.Motion to approve the purchase of vehicle equipment for one (1)  white 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4wd SSV from Southern Connection, the lowest and best quote, with a total purchase price of $4,913.45 using lease purchase financing.

  12. l.Motion to authorize the administration to go out for lease purchase financing proposals in the amount of $99,621.90 for the total cost of (2) 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4wd SSV’s and outfitting equipment.

  13. m.Motion to approve the purchase of a Ravo 5 I Series street sweeper for the lowest and best price of $295,000 including delivery fees from Covington Sales. 

  14. n.Motion to authorize the administration to go out for lease purchase financing proposals in the amount of $295,000 for the total cost of (1) Ravo 5 I-Series street Sweeper.

  15. o.Motion to extend the existence of a local emergency caused by Hurricane Zeta to March 26, 2026.

  16. p.Motion to approve pay application 12 from BLD Services LLC in the amount of $222,000.76 for work completed on the Bay St. Louis citywide sewer improvements project.

  17. q.Motion to approve the invoice to Moffatt & Nichol in the amount of $42,448.25 for work done on the Bay St. Louis Harbor Loading Deck Bulkhead Inspection and Repair Project.

  18. r.Motion to approve the Utility Refund Check Register #26-011, dated February 18, 2026, in the amount of $764.94.

  19. s.Motion to spread the Bay St. Louis payroll, dated February 6, 2026, in the amount of $247,435.02, on the minutes.

  20. t.Motion to approve the certification letter for Docket of Claims 26-010 dated February 18, 2026.

  21. u.Motion to spread the Bay St. Louis Certification Letter (Utility Refund Register #26-011) dated February 18, 2026 on the Minutes. 

  22. v.Motion to spread the following reports on the minutes: Cash Balances, RG Revenue & Expense Report, Wage & Hours Report, Harbor Report, GL Listing, Gaming & Sales Tax Report

7.Planning and Zoning Applications

  1. a.Motion to follow Planning and Zoning's recommendation and approve the application for a variance of 5' resulting in a 20' setback to the front yard submitted by David Boudreaux located at 507 N Second Street. Parcel Number 149F-0-29-045.000 APR 6-0.

  2. b.Motion to follow Planning and Zoning's recommendation and deny the application for Major Site Plan review for a condominium development due to concerns over drainage, protected trees and infrastructure submitted by Forge & Field, LLC located at 0 Webster Street. Parcel 149E-0-29-014.002. APR 6-0

  3. c.Motion to follow Planning and Zoning's recommendation and approve the application for a special exception to allow a small animal clinic, with or without boarding, within a C-2 Neighborhood Commercial District submitted by South MS Veterinary Clinics located at 560 St. John Street. Parcel 137H-0-45-097.000. APR 6-0 

  4. d.Motion to follow Planning and Zoning's recommendation and approve the application for a sketch plat and final plat approval submitted by Richard Bradley located along 3rd Street and South Beach Boulevard. Parcel 149N-0-30-230.000. APR 6-0

  5. e.Motion to follow Planning and Zoning's recommendation and approve the application for Major Site Plan Review for a recreational vehicle park submitted by Hollywood Casino located within the Resort District and Casino District. Parcel 136K-0-38-002.002. APR 6-0

  6. f.Motion to follow Planning and Zoning's recommendation and overturn Historic Preservation Commissions denial and allow the removal of an oak tree submitted by Jason & Betty Guillott located at 120 Citizen Street. Parcel 149N-0-30-050.000. APR 6-0

8.Project Updates

  1. a.Engineer's Report

  2. b.Motion to reject Hurricane Zeta Harbor Repairs Phase 2 Construction Bids.

9.Ordinances

  1. a.Motion to approve Ordinance 679-02-2026 an ordinance adopting and amending the international swimming pool and spa code, 2024 edition and adding other local requirements for the construction of swimming pools.

10.City Clerk's Report

  1. a.Motion to approve the Docket of Claims 26-010 dated February 18, 2026 in the amount of $642,534.33.

11.Mayor's Agenda

12.Council Business

                  Old and New Business

  1. a.Motion to overturn the decision of the Historical Preservation Commission on January 12, 2026 denying the request to construct a short brick wall at 116 Washington Street, as submitted by property owners Cindy and Mike Scioneaux.

13.Public Forum - Non Agenda Topics (Three Minute Time Limit)

14.Attorney's Report

15.Executive Session If Needed

16.Adjournment

  1. a.Motion to adjourn the meeting of February 18, 2026