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B
C
B
A
D
Appreciate
everybody
being
here
today
and
I
guess:
first
part
up
is
Le
our
insurance
team,
Frank
and
Lonnie
to
come
up
to
give
us
a
little
information
about
our
insurance.
It's
on
was
on.
Thank
you.
Thanks
rank.
E
I've,
provided
everybody
just
a
booklet
and
went
through
with
the
insurance
committee.
This
is
the
first
draft.
We
still
have
several
carriers
that
we're
waiting
on
to
see
how
they
come
back
and
respond
right
now
we're
in
much
better
shape
than
what
we
anticipated
I.
If
you
look
at
page
11,
we
just
go
through
kind
of
the
the
broad
numbers,
but
none
of
our
self-insured
retentions
went
up
on
any
line
of
coverage,
including
law
enforcement
or
our
workers,
comp,
which
we
anticipated
both
to
go
up
as
well
as
premium.
E
We
had
a
4%
increase
in
premium,
some
of
that
is
driven
by
exposure
Mo.
Most
of
it
is
just
driven
by
a
market
which
is
much
better
than
what
we
anticipated.
We
also
went
through
our
claims
and
your
claims
information
isn't
in
here.
Typically,
we
go
through
it
with
the
insurance
committee
and
the
administration.
Our
claims
are
tracking,
very
well
and
continue
to
track
very
well.
E
We've
seen
a
decrease
in
claims
over
the
past
seven
years,
as
that
decreases
the
amount
of
money
that
we
anticipate
having
to
put
into
our
torque
claims
fund
and
our
work.
Comp
account
should
continue
to
decrease
as
well,
and
so
your
fixed
cost
at
647
806
is
much
less
than
the
4%
increase
is
much
less
than
what
we
should
be
able
to
decrease.
Those
two
accounts
for
this
is
the
only
only
property.
That's
included
in
this
is
your
whole
policy,
which
had
a
slight
increase.
E
That's
for
your
Marine
whole
coverage,
and
so
all
this
is
your
all
lines,
aggregate
your
liabilities
and
your
workers
comp.
We
will
have
other
options
and
we'll
see
what
those
other
options
come
out
to
be,
but
as
of
right
now,
this
is
your
incumbent
carrier,
and
this
is
all
good
news
so
far,
and
so
I'll
be
before
y'all
next
meeting
to
to
provide
further
details.
B
I
did
want
to
thank
Mr
mordo
for
meeting
with
the
insurance
committee
today
and
spending
some
time
with
us
and
and,
like
you
said,
it's
still
a
work
in
progress
but
you're
still
working
on
the
cost.
E
I
anticipate
probably
meeting
with
the
insurance
committee
prior
to
next
meeting
with
the
final
options.
I
do
know.
Safety
National
is
interested
in
City
Lex's
account.
They
haven't
been
very
competitive
from
a
self-insured
retention
standpoint
and
as
we
increase
that
self-insured
retention,
that
would
be
more
money
that
we'd
have
to
set
aside
in
our
Tor
account.
Obviously
we
want
to
avoid
that,
if
all
possible,
but
we
are
awaiting
that
quote,
to
see
what
it
would
look
like.
Thank
you,
sir.
D
G
And
that
concludes
my
report.
Mayor
can
I
ask
you
a
question.
G
D
I
The
17
million
includes
our
health
insurance,
our
property
insurance
workers,
comp
Dental,
met
analysis,
Life
vision;
no,
no,
it's
Dental,
vision's,
100%,
employee
and
life
insurance
that
we
pay
and
AD
and
D.
G
That's
how
that's
that's,
how
we
reach
17
million?
Well,
we
have
that
Laine
item
in
the
budget
and
I
think
the
property
insurance
all
it
should
be
listed
under
the
self-insured
with
it,
the
health
anything
we
put
in
those
are
that
should
be
in
there
not
in
the
mayor's
office.
I
think
all
the
property
insurance
should
be
listed.
That
way,
everybody
can
see
that
all
at
one
time
how
we
got
to
the
17
million,
so
I
just
think
that
should
be
changed
and
put
in
there.
G
Like
that,
other
thing,
I'm
going
to
ask:
have
we
looked
at
a
an
any
kind
of
increase
for
the
employees?
I
know,
we've
looked
at
normally
after
the
budget.
Youve
turn
some
numbers
to
see
if
we
can
have
maybe
a
3%
increase
coming
for
the
first
of
the
year,
CU
I
think
everybody
like
to
do
that.
What's
going
on
with
the
police
department,
the
fire
department,
everybody
working
for
the
city,
so
I
was
just
wonder,
that's
something
we
all
need
to
get
together
make
sure
we.
D
Disc,
we
definitely
need
to
get
together
on
on
that,
so
we're
looking
at
every
every
way
to
make
it
as
attractive
as
possible
for
our
600
plus
employees
as
far
you're
talking
about
salaries
and
wages
right
and
and
there's
some
things
cooking,
but
we're
not
talking
about
it
right
now.
G
D
Last,
the
last
time,
last
two
years,
we
did
that
around
January
and
you
know
gives
us
a
footing
on
actually
what
realizes
you
know.
I
think
we
finished
our
last
hit
as
far
as
H,
the
big
players
in
Revenue,
so
I
would
defer
to
the
January
time
frame
to
say
anything,
definite.
G
And
I
was
just
wondered:
I
know
we,
we
put
a
lot
of
money
into
the
libraries
and
we
just
wanted
to
have
we
city
of
bluy
fund,
the
taxpayers,
the
city
of
bluy
fund,
the
libraries
all
right.
That's
what
we
have
four
do.
We
have
an
audit
on
City
itself
of
buuy
to
tell
the
taxpayers
where
that
money
is
going
in
a
library
system.
G
G
Dollar
I,
so
we
did
prop.
That
was
the
main
thing
I
want
to
do.
Let's
see,
oh,
we
go
back
to
this
again
Foo
and
everybody.
Look.
What
this
you
trying
to
pick
up,
maybe
15
20
people,
H,
put
them
on
to
take
care
of
the
city,
keep
the
city
clean.
All
the
streets,
hway
90,
Division,
Street,
Howard,
Avenue,
Irish,
Hill
I
me.
We
need
to
have
a
group
of
people
working
for
the
city
where
you
can
put
them
out
working
keeping
the
city
clean
every
day
and
I
just
think
there
something
you
could
do.
D
As
I
said,
I
didn't
mean
to
cut
you
off,
but
I
need
to
cut
you
off
just
it's
hard
to
do
me
and
you
that's
two
good
ones,
but
we
actually
put
more
services
more
contractual
services.
For
that
reason,
and
it's
easier
to
get
people
eight
months
out
of
the
year
then
to
hire
them
and
keep
them
busy
and
keep
them.
You
know
Bank
for
the
buck.
D
But
that's
our
plan
is
to
get
more
people
with
the
resources
we
needed
in
the
amount
we
need
so
and
work
with
public
works
and
and
Parks
and
Recreation
order
to
do
just
that.
D
We
do
I
mean
every
business
that
has
significant
landscaping
and
and
that
sort
of
thing
that,
where
you
had
mentioned
as
far
as
keeping
it
keeping
it
up
to
up
to
D
up
to
Snuff,
they
have
the
same
thing
so
we're
working
through
and
and
again,
we've
got
the
budget
in
order
to
get
Cruise
when
we
need
it
and
you'll
see
some
action
really
quickly,
like
we
did
a
few
years
ago
on
Highway
90s,
for
you
know
in
the
next
three
weeks
with
regard
to
cruising
and
what
what
people
will
see
when
they
drive
down
the
main
roads.
D
Anything
people
I
understand,
but
it's
not
that's
eight,
eight
months
out
of
the
year
that
you
can
keep
20
people
busy.
So
the
the
the
economics
is
what
we're
trying
to
work
out
I'me
if
we
got
something
lined
up
and
been
able
to.
You
know,
keep
everybody
in
line,
and
you
know
on
On
Target,
that's
a
challenge
and
we're
going
to
try
and
do
that.
G
D
G
Yeah
and
I
guess
the
last
thing
y
think
yall
discussing
this
was
AMR
a
lot
of
places.
I've
learned
that
the
fire
department
in
those
cities
running
their
own
ambulance
service
out
of
their
rescue
trucks
and
they
build
everybody
with
the
insurance,
the
Medicaid
they
get.
The
subsidy
from
the
county.
The
city
would
making
that
money
and
we
getting
more
and
more
EMTs
in
a
fire
department
and
a
lot
of
people
do
that.
The
city
itself
runs
their
own
ambulance,
surface
lake,
so
I
think
that's
something
we
need
to
proba.
Look
at.
D
Well,
we're
looking
at
every
angle
and
that
our
chief
and
we're
actually
in
in
the
middle
of
an
RFP
and
and
to
understand
our
specific
needs.
You
know
buuy
is
you
know:
49,8
72
people
as
far
as
the
the
last
census,
but
any
weekend
that's
doubled.
You
know
we've
got
7,000
or
so
hotel
rooms
and
we're
more
of
a
population
than
than
you.
You
first
look
and
I'll.
Tell
you
every
time
someone
thinks
is
they
have
a
medical
problem.
Our
fire
trucks
are
the
first
one.
D
They
there
every
time
every
time,
but
it's
not
you
know
as
simple
as
it
feels
you
can.
We
got
some
folks
from
AMR
here
today.
Collecting
is
a
lot
different
than
the
providing
the
services
so
there's
more
to
it
than
first
meets
that
meets
the
eye,
but
we're
looking
at
every
angle.
Chief
of
my
line,
that's
I,
think
that's
what
we're
doing.
D
There
something
you
need
to
look
at
between
our
Lego
department
and
and
our
fire
department
and
police
department.
You
know
we
can't
fall
down
on
what
services
are
needed,
so
that's
a
whole
intent
to
do
the
people
who
visit
and
our
citizens,
you
know,
have
the
very
finest
response
to
medical
or
whatever
situation,
pops
up.
G
F
Yes,
I
just
wanted
to
ask
I
called
chrisy
early
she's
supposed
to
give
me
an
update
on
the
Main
Street
crossing
I
know
that
that's
coming
pretty
soon.
D
F
That's
you
know,
I'm
getting
excited
now:
okay
and
the
other
thing
I
got
last
but
not
least,
I
want
to
close
the
meeting
in
honor
of
Diane
hersky,
one
of
our
former
two-time
council
members
passed
away.
Sunday
I
believe
it
was
Sunday
at
12:
noon
and
she
was
instrumental
in
my
10
years
of
having
someone
to
talk
to
about
the
different
decisions.
So
I
just
want
to
make
sure
that
everyone
know
about
Diane
hinski
who
just
passed
away.
Thank
you.
J
Demi,
just
a
couple
of
things:
Robert
I
know
you're
here
in
lie
of
Miss
labata.
Can
you
come
take
the
podium
now?
In
all
fairness,
she
did
tell
us
to
to
get
you
up
here,
so
you
can
work
on
your
public
presentations,
but
I'm
actually
doing
this
for
substantive
purposes.
Grants
Ferry
we
have
an
easement
on
Grants
Ferry
behind
the
oldw
Dixie
building.
Can
you
give
me
an
update
on
that
I
know:
we've
been
working
on
trying
to
get
that
cleared
or
is
there?
Is
there
an
engineering
issue
to
that?
K
I
think
it's
just
public
works,
but
we're
trying
to
work
with
Billy
Ray
to
get
it
cleaned
up.
If
not
we'll
get
bottom
to
top
our
contractor.
We
have
on
retainer
to
do
it.
J
Okay,
I
know
I
know
some
of
the
residents,
especially
one
of
them's,
been
giving
us
a
really
hard
time
about
that,
and
and
it's
it's
warranted
it's
past
to
I,
asked
Miss
labota.
She
may
not
have
given
you
the
information,
but
she
was
going
to
look
into
some
resolutions
for
pops.
Fair
Road
regarding
the
manhole
covers
that
are
not
the
same
level
as
the
pavement.
It
makes
for
a
very
poor
trip
up
and
down
that
road,
and
it's
one
of
our
thorough
fars.
J
That's
you
know
almost
imperative
to
to
have
in
normal
Commerce.
K
Yeah
we
have.
We
have
a
pavement
contract,
that's
actually
on
the
council
agenda
today
we're
going
to
try
to
add
it
to
that
either
that
or
we'll
just
purchase
them
ourselves
and
get
them
on
there,
if
they're
not
willing
to
do
that,
but
it's
definitely
on
our
radar.
J
Okay,
thank
you.
Last
I,
don't
know
if
you
we
got
an
update
and
I
didn't
get
a
chance
to
read
the
entire
thing
about
the
Sab,
the
the
sub
aquatic
vegetation.
Do
you
are
you
familiar
with
any
of
that
with
with
the
new
cor
Engineers
position.
K
Yeah
Mark,
Seymour
and
Seymour
engineering
actually
met
with
the
DMR.
It
was
last
week
and
we're
working
through
that
process.
It
they're
involving
a
bunch
of
federal
agencies
cuz.
In
our
opinion,
it
seems
like
they
haven't
done
this
before
it's
kind
of
out
of
the
ordinary
in
the
past.
K
They've
just
avoided
it,
they
haven't,
had
any
City
really
push
to
go
in
and
try
to
dredge
where
SA
is,
but
we
really
have
no
option
because
it's
right
in
the
center
of
the
channel
so
we're
trying
to
substitute
mitigating
Marsh
Grass
instead
of
mitigating
that,
since
they
don't
really
have
a
process,
they
gave
us
real
positive
feeling
about,
allowing
that
we
just
have
to
get
the
information
together
to
submit
to
them
how
we're
actually
going
to
feasibly
plant
Marsh
Grass
in
Li
of
that
sa,
and
we
are
looking
at
the
causeway
as
the
site,
where
we
would
mitigate
by
planning
Marsh
Grass
to
get
credits
to
dredge,
where
that
Sav
is.
B
Yes,
just
a
reminder
to
everybody:
I
have
a
ward
meeting
tomorrow
night
at
the
din
Snider
Center,
that's
at
6
o'cl
the
Public's
invited
as
always
mayor.
Are
we
working
on
a
plan
to
deal
with
the
challenges
that
the
homeless
population
presents.
D
We're
working
it
constantly,
I
think
the
other
day
we've
received
a
check
for
$5,000
from
the
Golden
Nugget,
and
you
know,
with
regard
to
the
vouchers
and
some
of
the
things
that
we
can
do
chief
Miller
Chief
here,
but
you
know
we're
trying
to
implement
some
of
the
things
that
we've
been
successful
with
earlier
about.
Actually
some
mobile
facilities
that
people
can,
you
know
voluntarily
go
to
I
mean
it's
it's
ongoing
every
day,
there's
a
challenge
but
we're
working
on
it.
B
It's
okay,
I,
don't
know!
If
that's
enough,
we
we
should
consider
more
than
that
I
I
just
want
to
well
it
and
bring
it
up
every
once
in
a
while,
because
we
continue
to
have
I
continue
to
have
constituents,
particularly
out
there
by
the
mall
at
the
gas
station
close
by
there
that
people
approach
them.
They
don't
know
asking
for
things,
folks,
pandering
at
the
corners
shopping,
carts,
I'm
working
on
a
worldclass
production
of
the
shopping
cart
issue
in
West
buuy.
For
my
for
our
attorney
friend.
B
But
again,
all
that's
that's
problematic
it.
It
is
so
appreciate
anything
you
can
do
and
hope
you
can
make
our
Ward
meeting
tomorrow
night,
okay,
Paving,
the
IP
parking
lot.
I'd
mentioned
that
several
months
ago.
At
one
point
they
were
looking
I
think
to
pave
it,
and
then
we
had
to
finish
quavis
and
Fayard
Street
there
with
Oscar
Renda,
and
then
they
had
a
what
a
mobile
home
conference
or
something
there,
but
go
ahead
if
I.
D
May
you
know
part
of
the
the
the
manufactured
homes
the
southeast
manufactured
home
homes
conference
is
big
on
their
list
to
have
that
thing
paved
by
the
next
I
guess
March
would
it'll
be
back
in
March,
but
that's
you
know,
with
with
the
price
of
everything
I
think
that's
U
board
gaming
has
been
kind
of
reluctant
on
that,
but
we're
going
to
push
that
issue.
We
want
that.
B
Conference
back,
it's
just
dust
in
unsightly,
and
it's
been
like
that
for
forever
20
years,
whatever
yeah
also
I've
had
three
constituents
contact
me
in
the
last
10
days.
I
know
with
late
water
bills,
so
they
get
their
water
bill
and
the
due
date
was
today.
The
date
I
received
it
or
yesterday
was
the
due
date.
So
folks
can
go
online
and
pay
their
water
bill,
but
there's
a
there's
a
charge
for
that,
and
because
we
have
three
billing,
Cycles
I'm
sure
part
of
this
issue.
B
Deals
for
some
reason
with
which
particular
cycle
is
affected
is
my
guess.
Since
I
got
all
of
these
queries
roughly
in
the
same
week,
but
I
know,
the
goal
was
to
get
these
notices
out
to
give
Folks
at
least
I
think
7
to
10
days,
and
we
backed
up
the
date,
but
we're
still
getting
some
of
these
bills
out
late
I.
Just
you
you'll
need
to
check
on
that.
B
A
L
Glavin,
thank
you.
Mr
President,
I
I
do
have
a
question
and
I
don't
know
if
this
is
for
engineering
or
planning,
if,
if
I,
if
I
want
to
put
up
a
retaining
wall
and
then
subsequently
want
to
backfill
it
with
fil
dirt,
what
is
the
process
to
ensure
that
that
I,
don't
I,
guess
make
the
runoff
any
worse
than
it
was
before
I
start
filling
in
my
property.
M
Well,
in
some
cases
it
depends
if
it's
near
a
Waterway,
then
they
would
get
a
permit
from
DMR
and
bring
that
permit
to
us,
and
we
would
issue
a
permit
for
the
retaining
wall
to
go
and
we've
just
dealt
with
one
today
on
this
along
this
very
lines
that
is
in
councilman
Tisdale's
Ward.
But
normally
what
happens
is
we
would
give
them
the
permit
for
the
retaining
wall
based
on
what
they
got
from
DMR,
but
then,
as
far
as
the
field
dirt
goes.
M
If
they
came
to
our
office,
we
would
send
them
to
engine
engineering.
Engineering
would
look
at
it
to
make
sure
that
the
the
placing
of
that
fill
would
not
displace
any
area
that
was
designed
to
retain
water,
and
once
we
get
an
email
or
approval
from
engineering,
then
we
would
issue
the
field
permit.
We
don't
make
that
decision
in
our
department,
so.
M
They
theoretically
they're
supposed
to
go
out
and
look
at
it.
They're
also
supposed
to
get
the
owner
to
provide
some
calculations,
to
show
that
this
is
not
going
to
create
an
ad
have
an
adverse
impact
on
drainage
or
water.
But
we,
you
know
we
just.
We
have
to
rely
on
what
engineering
tells.
L
Us
if
that
process
isn't
followed,
does
the
complaining
neighbor
have
any
recourse
to
request
that
be
done
properly.
M
It
would
be
a
judgment
call
from
engineering
if
they
go
out
there
and
say
look
they
they
place
this
fill
they
either
put
in
more
than
they
were
supposed
to,
or
they
didn't
grade
it
the
right
way
for
the
drainage
to
go.
Then,
if
they
engineering
tells
us
that
it's
a
problem
that
we
would
handle
it
just
like
we
would
any
code
enforcement
case.
L
M
Well
again,
we
have
to
rely
on
some
engineering
documentation
somewhere
because
it's
one
person's
word
against
the
other
that
it's
actually
worse,
but
we
usually
get
engineering
involved
in
it
to
go.
Take
a
look.
L
Okay,
thank
thanks
that
satisfies
my
questions.
Thank
you,
director
to
Parks
and
Recreation.
I
I
still
have
a
question
because
I
I
ride
around
these
parks.
In
my
ward
quite
frequently
in
the
just
the
adjacent
Wards,
there
appears
to
be
I
mean
I'm
talking
hundreds
of
light
bulbs
that
are
out
I've
I've
been
out
there
they're
trying
you
know
some
of
the
teams.
Lally
League
teams
are
trying
to
practice.
The
tennis
court
is
another
issue,
but
there
appears
to
be
hundreds,
I
mean
not
just
a
few
lights
out.
L
L
I'm
talking
about
the
sports
complex,
the
you
know,
even
the
tennis
court,
even
some
of
the
the
surrounding
area
parks.
Okay,
it
appears
we
got
a
issue
with
lighting,
I
mean
no
lights.
N
Actually
we're
working
on
the
the
AJ
Hall
Sports
Complex,
now
working
on
the
numbers
and
what
it's
going
to
cost.
Okay,.
L
And
the
other
part
I
mean
not
just
AJ
holay
Sports
plx,
but
any
surrounding
Parks.
We
need
to
look
at
make
sure
that
the
I
mean
what
happens
director
when
the
lights
go
out
and
the
burn
the
light
bulbs
burn
out.
What
what's
the
maintenance
or
regular
schedule
maintenance
to
ensure
those
lights
are
working.
N
Once
several
of
them
go
out
more
than
one
or
two
10
or
something
like
that,
but
they
don't
make
the
Met
High
lights
anymore.
So
that's
our
issue.
O
L
All
right
may
I
request.
You
give
me
an
analysis
on
how
many
lights
are
not
working.
Okay,
how
many
light
bulbs
are
out
I'd
appreciate
that
the
other
thing
and
I'll
I'll
Reserve
this
later
on
I
I
noticed
we
got
several
people
in
the
audience
related
to
the
seafood
and
shrimping
industry.
We
have
a
resolution,
that's
on
our
agenda.
It's
on
the
policy
agenda.
4D
and
I
really
appreciate
y'all
coming
today,
I'll
be
reading
a
statement
later
on.
L
You
have
the
opportunity
to
speak
under
public
comments
later
on
and
then,
if
you
still
want
to
speak
further,
when
this
resolution
comes
up
for
discussion,
I
would
invite
any
interested
party
that
has
some
relevant
information
to
speak
further,
and
that
concludes.
A
My
report,
thank
you.
Just
have
a
couple
of
things.
This
weekend
we
had
two
large
events
in
city
of
buxy.
One
of
them
was
the
seafood
festival
and
U
since
I've
been
going
I,
don't
think
I've
ever
seen
a
crowd
as
big
as
we
had
this
weekend.
It
was
it
really
nice
and
then
right
down
the
street
at
Margaritaville.
A
Every
year
we
have
tunnels
to
Tower,
which
is
an
amazing
event
and
I
believe
over
a
thousand
people
registered
to
to
run
and
and
climb
in
this
event,
this
year,
which
was
a
by
a
by
far
a
record
for
this
event
here
but
and
the
City
of
Buu
is
a
part
of
sponsoring
that,
but
it's
a
just
a
great
event
that
gives
back
to
our
First
Responders
and
and
glad
to
see
a
great
participation
in
the
city
Sherry
a
couple
of
questions,
the
electrical
design
on
the
Eagle,
Point,
Park,
I,
remember
somewhere,
seeing
a
email
or
something
something
that
we're
supposed
to
be
getting
that
September
13th.
A
Is
that
correct
Robert?
Do
you
know
that
September
13th
yeah?
Is
that
the
right,
and
so
once
when
we
get
that?
How
long
will
it
take,
and
this
may
be
a
Peter
or
F
mayor
question?
How
long
will
it
take
for
us
to
get
that
to
go
out
to
bid
or
or
or
get
approval
to
to
that'll
be
that
can
get
on
the
agenda
pretty
much
immediately
right
for
the
lights,
the
electrical
lights
for
Eagle
Point.
A
Park,
okay,
so
it
it'll
be
Lamy,
then
so
we
use
them
often
yeah,
okay,
so
we
have
to.
We
have
to
do
an
RFP
on
that.
Then
it's
already
done.
Oh
okay,
all
right
to
be
oh
by
the
13th,
okay,
okay,
I,
misunderstood
I
thought
that
Lamey
was
the
the
okay,
my
my
fault
all
right
and
then
second
on
I
talked
to
you
about
an
event
at
Eagle
Point
Park.
Did
we
ever
get
anything
scheduled
on
that
or
no
October
21st
October
20
21st.
A
Okay
I,
if
you're
going
to
be
here
after
the
meeting
I'd
like
to
talk
to
you,
okay,
that'll
work
and
U,
that's
all
that
I
have
so
that
we'll,
oh
I'm,
sorry
Miss
Newman
came
in.
You
have
a
report,
no
report,
all
right
that
CI,
our
public
council's
reports
are
closed.
We'll
now
go
to
our
public
agenda.
Citizens
comments
with
a
total
amount
of
time
of
45
minutes.
A
A
P
Good
afternoon
my
name
is
Alan.
Weatherford
I
am
here
today.
As
a
concerned,
citizen
of
Harrison
County
have
39
years
in
law
enforcement.
Seven
of
those
years
was
chief
of
police
in
Gort
retired
in
2013.
I
have
been
following
the
EMS
issue
for
about
four
months,
four
or
five
months
very
concerned
regarding
the
fragmentation
of
our
EMS
system
in
Harrison.
P
County
I
understand
how
we
got
here,
but
you
know
I
visit
this
city
have
family
in
this
city.
Shop
in
this
city,
but
I
know
firsthand
the
adequate
response
times.
Our
family
member
received
Advanced
Medical
Care
in
Harrison
County.
The
leadership
in
back
in
the
early
80s
had
the
vision
to
create
a
countywide
EMS
District
to
do
what
was
best
for
the
cities
in
the
county.
We
must
not
stop
short
of
that
Vision.
We
should
revisit
our
County
contract
and
ordinance.
You
go
back
to
the
early.
P
80S
am
serve
mobile,
medic
I'm,
not
here,
to
discuss
a
EMS
provider,
I,
don't
care
who
the
EMS
provider
is
for
Harrison
County,
while
EMS
is
under
much
scrutiny
across
this
County
for
and
this
country
for
lagging
response
times.
For
various
reasons,
we
must
admit
that
our
911
system
has
has
been
abused
in
our
EMS
system.
You
see
it
on
every
poster
call
911.
You
got
people
who
call
because
they
can't
get
a
family
member
to
take
them
to
a
hospital
so
that
EMS
provid
a
response
and
most
of
time
do
not.
P
Transport
Manpower
is
an
issue
across
this
nation
with
most
EMS
providers,
as
is
for
Public
Safety.
What
are
the
potential
consequences
for
creating
additional
EMS
districts
in
the
cities?
What
would
be
the
cost
to
the
taxpayers
of
Harrison
County
and
the
City
by
creating
these
different
EMS
districts?
What
is
the
increase
in
sub
subsidies
for
the
EMS
funds,
cost
of
the
91
equipment,
911
equipment
for
additional
EMS
providers?
I
think
that's
around
80,000
,000
a
year
that
the
911
Commission
provides
there.
So
you
have
additional
potential.
P
Costs
location,
our
EMS
Dispatch
Center
right
now
is
in
Harrison
County
you
go
with
a
different
EMS
provider,
you
could
potentially
be
out
of
state
or
you
could
be
out
of
County
I.
Think
we
need
to
learn
from
the
disasters
that
we've
had.
Let's
keep
it
local
the
potential
lag
time
in
dispatch
foring.
The
EMS
911
calls
to
the
EMS
provider
due
to
the
location.
A
Q
Name
right
all
right.
Thank
you,
Council
for
allowing
me
to
address
you
guys
here
briefly
today,
I
I
just
wanted
to
say
express
our
sincere
appreciation.
My
name
is
Ryan
Bradley
I'm,
a
fifth
generation
commercial
fish,
Fishman
I'm,
the
executive
director
of
Mississippi
commercial
Fishers,
united.
We
represent
several
hundred
commercial
fishermen
here
on
the
Mississippi
GF
Coast
shrimping
is
a
major
major
industry
here
on
the
coast,
it
has
been
for
a
long
time.
Q
Bxy
was
once
the
seafood
capital
of
the
world,
as
we
all
know,
and
there's
no
reason
why
we
can't
get
back
there,
but
to
get
back
there.
It
takes
strong
leadership
and
you
guys
and
girls
are-
are
doing
that
today,
exemplifying
that
strong
leadership
and
being
the
first
coastal
city
to
come
forward
with
a
resolution
supporting
the
shrimp
industry
that
is
in
a
dire
dire
situation.
Right
now,
we've
seen
our
neighboring
states,
Louisiana
Alabama,
several
counties
and
cities.
Q
Parishes
in
these
states
have
passed
similar
resolutions
in
the
last
several
weeks,
and
it's
really
encouraging
to
see
the
shrimp
industry
come
together,
not
only
in
the
Gulf
but
Across
America
to
support
our
wild
domestic
shrimp,
Harvesters,
and
so
just
really.
The
problem,
that's
going
on
it's
been
going
on
for
decades
is
the
volume
of
imported
shrimp
coming
into
this
country
has
crushed
the
marketplace
for
our
local
shrimp
producers
to
the
point
where
some
of
our
processors
have
even
shut
down.
Q
Wholesalers
off
loaders
have
quit
buying
the
shrimp,
and
that
has
caused
a
ripple
effect
throughout
the
the
seafood
economy.
It's
devastating
to
our
local
fishermen
and
without
support
they're,
really
on
the
brink
of
of
not
being
able
to
continue
their
family
businesses,
and
so
I
just
want
to
thank
each
and
every
one
of
you
again
for
for
considering
the
resolution
that
councilman
glavin
has
put
forward
in
support
of
the
shrimp
industry.
Q
We
hope
you
guys
will
support
that
and
we'll
be
standing
by
if
you
have
any
questions.
So
thank
you
all
so
much.
A
R
Good
afternoon,
council
members,
my
name
is
Kendra
arneson
I'm,
a
licensed
boat
captain
and
I
operate
and
our
own
and
operate
our
vessels,
and
we
do
so
in
both
the
state
and
federal
fisheries
off
the
coast
of
Louisiana.
For
the
last
14
years,
I've
been
heavily
involved
in
fishery
advocacy
and
for
the
last
five
I've
represented
the
commercial
fisherman
on
the
pla's
parish
government's
coastal
zone
management
advisory
committee.
Through
my
years
of
advocacy,
I've
learned
quite
a
bit
and
when
I
started
this
project
back
in
May
I
had
done
quite
a
bit
of
research.
R
To
get
to
that
start
point-
and
here
we
are
today,
all
these
months
later
so
I'd
like
to
thank
you
each
and
every
one
of
you
for
your
attention
and
time
on
this
important
matter.
Looking
at
the
World
Trade
organization's
rules
of
play,
there's
only
a
couple
loopholes
we
can
go
through.
This
is
one
of
them
in
all
of
my
research.
This
is
actually
the
only
viable
tangible
option
that
I
have
been
able
to
identify.
R
What
I'm
asking
the
Department
of
Commerce
International,
Trade
Commission
and
the
United
States
trade
representatives
to
do,
is
to
implement
existing
emergency
measures
to
restrict
the
overall
influx
of
imported
shrimp,
encompassing
all
countries
of
origin
and
all
forms
of
shrimp
I'm
asking
for
this
specifically
for
a
multitude
of
reasons.
In
order
to
know
where
we're
going,
we
must
know
where
we
have
been
in.
My
research.
R
I
have
seen
attempt
after
attempt
after
attempt
to
address
this
issue,
and
all
of
them
have
either
failed
fell
short
or
we
have
large
organizations
that
have
taken
settlements
from
importers
and
from
other
countries.
They
say
they're
doing
it
in
the
name
of
the
commercial
fisherman
they
go
to
DC
and
then
they
turn
around.
They
take
a
settlement
in
our
name
and
use
our
plight
to
p
their
pockets.
That
is
a
fact.
R
It's
been
multi-million
dollar
settlements
that
has
come
at
the
expense
of
our
fishermen,
and
we
talk
about
our
fishermen
quite
a
bit
and
the
plight
of
our
fishermen
and
Coastal
communities.
What
a
lot
of
people
don't
talk
about
when
they
consider
the
seafood
industry
is,
we
are
access
to
this
renewable
resource.
That's
what
we
represent.
We
are
Americans
access
to
a
viable
food
source
in
the
name
of
our
national
food
sovereignty
and
food
security.
R
I
I
can't
stress
the
importance
hard
enough
or
far
enough.
We
need
this
in
our
future.
R
S
Right
all
right,
Mark
cops
y
I'm,
a
fourth
generation,
commercial,
shrimper
and
I
was
actually
the
90th
Shrimp
King
for
blessy
blesson
and
I
am
actively
in
the
shrimp
industry.
My
income
is
100%
shrimp,
although
I've
grew
up
on
point.
Cadet
I
do
reside
in
Jackson
County
now,
but
all
my
business
is
done
in
buuy
and
you
know
the
hardware
stores
the
unload
docks
to
fuel
and
Ice
docks
are
all
done
in
bluy
and
as
it
is
right
now
because
of
the
influx
of
imported
shrimp
into
our
our
country.
S
I
come
in
two
weeks
ago.
That's
two
docks
in
buuy
Gold,
buuy,
Dock
and
ice
and
Gul
Pride
I've
dealt
with
bluy
Dock
and
Ice,
which
was
formerly
St,
Michael
Seafood
for
probably
15
years.
They
refused
to
buy
my
shrimp
because
if
they
bought
them,
they
couldn't
sell
them,
I
sold
them
to
Gul
Pride.
He
put
them
on
a
18
wheel
body
and
they
still
sitting
in
a
18
wheel
body
today,
because
he
cannot
find
cold
storage
because
all
the
cold
storage
facilities
in
the
country
are
filled
with
imported
shrimp.
S
O
Right
good
afternoon,
I'm
Sarah
chryler
resy,
the
Harrison
County
Library
System
I,
did
want
to
respond
to
Mr
Lawrence's
question
about
the
audit.
When
we
last
had
our
Hearing
in
August
I
forwarded
that
to
Mr,
Leonard
and
I.
Remember
Mr
Demming
asked
me
about
it
at
that
hearing,
so
you
should
have
a
copy
in
your
email
of
our
audit.
We
already
audited
annually,
so
we're
happy
to
provide
that
to
you
and
it
does
detail
the
amounts
of
funds
that
we
get
from
each
of
our
funders.
So
just
wanted
to
address
that.
O
So
I
would
like
again
to
take
a
moment
to
ask
you
all
to
reconsider
your
allocation
for
the
buxy
libraries,
as
I
reiterated
at
your
last
hearing,
we're
below
the
level
that
we
would
be
able
to
take
a
significant
step
in
bringing
our
staff
wages
closer
to
parity
with
that
of
city
workers.
I'd
like
to
underline
that,
even
if
we
achieve
the
goal
that
goal,
the
majority
of
our
staff
will
remain
below
the
starting
salary
of
your
lowest
paid
workers.
O
I
understand
that
this
year's
ask
is
a
large
one.
However,
it
is
a
necess.
It
is
necessary
to
attempt
to
be
fair
to
our
staff
and
to
keep
up
with
the
expenses.
It
is
also
currently
still
below
our
2005
budget.
I.
Don't
think
that
it's
unreasonable
to
expect
our
2023
funding
to
surpass
our
funding
of
18
years
ago.
We
are
asking
all
of
our
funders
for
increases.
It
is
not
just
a
request
for
making
a
buuy,
as
I
have
stated
previously.
O
I
feel
that
allocating
millage
for
the
library
would
provide
a
simple
means
to
ensure
that
our
funding
grows
in
a
reasonable
manner,
so
that
we
don't
stagnate
for
a
decade
and
then
attempt
to
catch
up
in
a
cumbersome
quantity
as
we
are
now.
Another
point
I'd
like
to
address
is
the
impression
I
have
from
comments
at
previous
hearings
that
the
council
feels
it's
unreasonable
for
the
buildings
to
take
up
resources
again.
The
current
issues
at
West
buuy
are
Urgent
now
because
they
have
been
deferred
just
like
the
funding
for
services.
O
By
way
of
comparison,
you
may
have
noticed
in
the
news
recently
that
our
neighbors
in
Ocean
Springs
have
held
a
grand
opening
for
that
library.
After
a
$1.3
million
renovation,
the
Jackson
George
library
system
is
currently
in
the
midst
of
a
series
of
renovation
that
each
are
similarly
extensive.
Maintaining
facilities
is
a
normal
cost
of
doing
business.
A
final
thought,
libraries
and
museums
constitute
the
largest
part
of
your
non-departmental
expenses.
We
are
not
identical,
but
we
have
many
similarities
in
our
roles
and
the
benefits
we
provide
in
the
community.
O
The
council
seems
to
find
Museum
expenses
reasonable
and
not
to
have
issue
with
the
funding
level.
For
these
important
institutions,
I
would
argue
that
our
request
is
on
a
comparable
level
in
proportion
to
our
work,
size
and
usage
again.
I
feel
that,
because
of
the
size
of
the
library
support
needed,
it
would
be
beneficial
to
us
and
to
the
city
to
move
the
libraries
to
a
millage
based
model
and
away
from
the
non-
departmental
designation,
regardless
of
whether
you
decide
to
allocate
millage
I
hope,
you'll.
Allow
us
to
continue,
and
thank
you
thank.
A
A
T
My
name
is
Jeff
Simons
I'm
here
for
a
code
violation
on
141
travia,
technically
my
place,
my
lawn,
you
could
say,
is
not
compliant.
However,
it
is
greener
than
my
neighbors
and
the
grass
is
bushier,
and
this
flower
makes
it
not
compliant
because
it's
considered
a
weed
bees
like
the
flowers
in
my
lawn
by
the
way
I
was
able
to
remember
the
date
of
the
hearing,
despite
the
fact
that
my
neighbors
tore
up
the
sign
of
the
code
violation.
But
of
course
my
neighbors
are
masons
and
will
never
face
prosecution.
T
A
B
Motion
I'll
make
a
motion
for
discussion
purposes,
although
this
is
just
a
first
reading.
A
C
M
Newman,
this
is
an
apartment
complex,
being
proposed,
it'll,
be
on
the
west
side
of
the
Ocean
Club
Condominiums
between
there
and
the
cemetery
it's
going
through
DRC,
it's
a
very
well-designed
project.
They
do
meet
their
parking
requirements.
It'll
have
144
units
in
it.
All
of
them
will
be
three
stories
but
they're
not
asking
for
short-term
rental.
This
will
be
long-term
rental
market
rate,
Apartments
I'm.
Sorry.
M
Well,
I
I'm
not
going
to
say
that
we
didn't
have
any
opposition
at
the
Planning
Commission,
but
I
mean
this
property
is
perfectly
suitable
for
what
they're
asking
for
so.
H
G
M
Well,
the
the
PDC,
the
PDC,
allows
him
to
do
the
apartments
it's
what
the
Zone
the
property
is
already
zoned
is
is
commercial,
but
this
particular
developer
does
residential
Apartments?
That's
what
he's
done.
I've
known
him
for
a
long
time
and
that's
all
I've
ever
known
him
to
to
be
in
so
you
know
if
you're
concerned
about
short-term
rental.
If
these
are
going
to
be
short-term
rental,
they
would
be
have
to
be
built
as
short-term
rental
they're
going
to
build
them
as
regular
Apartments.
They
won't
meet
any
of
the
hotel
standards.
G
M
Yeah
well
they're
doing
the
PDC
again,
because
the
property's
already
Zone
commercial
and
because
they
needed
some
flexibility
on
the
setbacks
on
the
east
side,
because
a
couple
of
the
buildings
are
very
close
to
the
property
line
U
aside
from
that
they're
not
asking
for
any
variances
or
anything
so
it
just.
It
made
sense
to
do
it
as
a
PDC
and.
G
That
why
they
did
the
29,000
ft
in
the
front,
they
had
to
moved
that
back
there
supposed
to
be
nothing
on
299,000,
the
first
29,000.
M
Yeah
the
reason,
the
reason
they
subdivided
that
lot
off
separately
is
because
either
their
insurance
company
or
their
finance
company
did
not
want
that
property.
That
is
in
the
velocity,
Zone
included
in
with
the
lot
where
the
apartments
are
going
to
be
developed.
So
that
was
something
that
they
did
just
to
accommodate
their
their
financing
insurance.
I
know
we
had.
M
M
G
G
M
G
M
M
Fire
department
sits
in
on
DRC
too,
when
these
projects
come
in
Mr
Lawrence,
and
that
was
where
there'd
be
objections.
If
there
were
any
so
if
this
is
approved
today,
then
the
DRC
would
sign
off
on
the
site
plan
and
then
they
can
submit
their
building
plans
for
construction
we'd
go
from
there.
Thank.
B
Yeah,
thank
you
Mr
krel.
This
is
long-term
rental.
B
And
to
the
West
I
mean
sitting
in
front
of
it
will
be
the
Beach
Club
Condominiums
Ocean
Club,
yes,
Ocean,
Club,
I'm,
sorry,
Ocean,
Club
and
to
the
West
is
Southern
Memorial
Cemetery,
that's
correct!
Yes,
sir
okay
and
I
heard
you
say
this
previously
I.
Think
I
asked
you
to
repeat
it
several
weeks
ago.
We
are
in
need
of
long-term
rental
properties.
We
are
yes,
sir
and
I'll.
Just
bring
up
short-term
rental
just.
K
B
Just
for
a
moment,
so
not
all
of
the
425
currently
permitted
were
long-term
rentals,
but
I
suspect
many
or
most
of
them
were
so
that
that
house,
that
housing
segment
of
the
market
is
disappearing
when
we
create
more
short-term
rentals,
in
my
opinion,
not
exclusively,
but
that
I
think
that's
a
big
factor
so
so
it'll
be
interesting
to
see
that
area
develop
so
I
I
favor.
This
thank
you.
G
B
Thank
you,
I
have
couple
of
comments
to
make.
I
won't
be
voting
for
this
resolution
for
the
following
reasons,
as
I'd
mentioned
in
a
workshop
previously
and
in
in
past
years,
I
I
think
we
should
have
increased
the
millage
this
year
for
several
reasons:
one
to
increase
the
pay
in
order
to
attract
applicants
to
fill
the
positions
that
are
now
empty,
particularly
in
law
enforcement.
I
think
we
need
to
adequately
equitably
compensate
current
employees
and
over
the
years
the
pay
raises
they've
received
have
been
sporadic.
B
I
would
rather
see
something
more
systemic.
In
that
regard,
I
think
we
need
to
prepare
for
the
in
increase
in
contributions
by
employers
to
the
public
employes
retirement
system.
It's
it's
coming,
I,
don't
know
how
it
will
be
phased
in,
and
the
mayor
and
I
don't
see
eye
to
eye
on
this.
But
we
disagree
on
that,
but
it's
coming
and
it's
going
to
be
significant
and
I
suspect,
we'll
see
percentage
increases
for
several
years
concurrently,
also
I'm
concerned
about
the
infrastructure
in
West
buuy.
B
We
received
the
West
buuy
Master
Plan
almost
two
years
ago.
We
are
doing
some
work
in
Tanglewood
and
it's
long
overdue.
B
We're
replacing
water
lines
there,
but
we
also
have
about
a
quarter
of
a
billion
with
a
be
quarter
of
a
billion
dollars
worth
of
work
in
drainage
and
sewage
and
water
lines
in
West
buuy
that
south
of
the
Bay
from
White
Avenue
to
deiz
and
I'm
sure
their
infrastructure
issues
in
some
parts
of
Ward,
four,
which,
as
older
neighborhoods
and
some
parts
of
Ward
six
we've
done
quite
a
bit
of
work
in
Ward
s.
The
city
has
in
the
past
few
years
and
deservedly
so,
I
don't
begrudge
those
dollars
at
all.
B
They
need
those
utilities
as
well.
That
being
said,
particularly
in
some
neighborhoods
in
my
ward,
we
have
residents
who
are
tired
of
boil
water
notices
and
that's
because
of
the
water
lines
in
some
cases
that
the
technology
is
so
old.
Those
lines
are
very
fragile
and
any
movement,
sometimes
a
fire
truck
going
by
or
garbage
truck
ruptures
those
lines.
So,
for
those
reasons,
I
won't
be
voting
for
this
tax
levy.
Thank
you.
A
L
I'll
make
a
motion
to
to
approve
it.
L
Discussion,
you
know
I
believe
we
did
quite
a
bit
of
work
on
this
budget.
It's
not
a
perfect,
perfect
budget.
I,
don't
think
everyone
got
exactly
what
we
would
like
to
see
it
look
like
in
the
end,
but
I
think
there
were
significant
concessions
made.
L
We
debated
the
revenue
streams,
we
de
debated
the
one-time
expenses
that
have
affected
the
general
fund,
but
in
the
end
we
do
have
a
means
to
pass
this
budget
and
look
to
the
Future
for
additional
revenue,
streams
and
growth
to
be
able
to
ensure
that
future
budgets
can
be
enacted
fairly
and
equitably
in
the
best
interest
of
our
our
citizens,
and
that's
all
I
have
to.
G
I'm
going
vote
for
this
on
the
reservation,
because
I
reserved
the
rights
to
the
several
things
that
needed
to
me
yeah.
It
was
a
lot
of
work
and
some
there's
money
in
this
budget
to
give
raises
money
in
there
to
do
a
lot
of
things.
We
move
money
around
whatever
you
want
to
do
with
it.
That's
fine!
If
you
don't
spend
it,
that's
money
sitting
in
the
bank
and
I
think
there's
a
lot
of
money,
just
like
the
27,000
but
I
thing
for
the
Jerry
cre
head
and
head
about
it.
G
That's
just
throwing
27,000
in
trer
scan,
there's
no
good
for
nothing!
That's
a
bad
thing
and
a
lot
of
stuff
was
brought
with
meeting,
but
we
never
got
rid
of
them.
You
put
them
back
into
the
budget,
so
it
these
to
think.
Like
I
said
I
the
library
I
need
order
from
the
city
of
bluy,
where
taxpayers
money
of
the
city
of
bluy
went
in
a
library
system.
G
I'm
looking
for
rest
of
the
county
has
their
problem.
I
need
a
city
of
buy
audit
on
the
library
has
780,000,
plus
the
building
the
that
one
building
going
to
cost
a
probably
250
to
fix
it
up.
That's
what
they
want
to
do.
Keep
the
lbr
open.
Well,
they
better
report
back
to
where
that
money
is
being
spent.
I,
don't
know
what
they
do
with
it.
They
say
he
keep
paying
the
pay
$10
an
hour.
Well,
that's
up
to
them.
You
know
we.
G
We
put
up
a
lot
of
money
for
these
Library,
the
city
of
buy
taxpayers.
All
of
us
do
it
and
that's
why
they
had
some
problem
with
the
displays
and
other
things
in
elaborate,
it's
the
people's
money
and
that's
our
job
to
make
sure
we
take
care
of
the
taxpayers
money.
So
for
that
the
reason
I'm
just
other
couple
things
in
there
I
was
just
going
to
vote
for
it.
Could
you
have
to
put
the
budget
in
place?
You
got
to
pay
the
taxpayers
and
you
got
to
pay
our
bills.
G
F
Yeah,
just
a
couple
of
things,
George
mention
raises
I
think
we
need
to
kind
of
constantly
look
at
that
down
on
the
road
making
sure
our
employees
are
taken
care
of
I
noticed
talking
to
one
of
my
counterparts
over
in
gulport
that
the
paramedics
over
in
gulport
received
a
a
substantial,
raise
and
I
know
that
we
could
possibly
lose
some
of
our
First
Responders,
who
could
possibly
get
out
so
I'm
would
like
the
administration
to
consider
looking
at
them
to
make
sure
we
are
comparable
to
the
people
that
are
our
neighboring
cities
to
make
sure
we
we
we
at
least
match,
so
we
won't
lose
some
of
our
valuable
employees
and
the
other
thing
is
George
spoke
about
the
library
which
is
essential
as
I
said,
I'm
a
product
of
public
library
and
I
would
love
to
see
the
library
function
and
operate
in
our
cities
and
I.
F
Think
Dr.
Tisdale
I
would
like
him
to
just
elaborate
a
little
bit
on
what
we
were
talking
about
and
I
would
like
to
make
a
motion
on
maybe
increasing
that
Library
fund
Dr
Tel.
Could
you
elaborate
on
that.
U
I
just
want
to
say
that
I
feel
like
we're
in
a
huge
predicament
and
I
think
things
are
going
to
get
worse.
Yes,
I
agree
with
tisell
that
West
bxy
has
a
lot
of
issues
that
need
to
be
addressed,
but
at
the
same
time
those
individuals
in
our
Ward
cannot
afford
tax
increases.
I
mean
I,
know
for
a
fact.
My
insurance
went
700
up
$700
and
it's
probably
going
to
go
up
even
more
and
then
I
just
I
feel
it
in
the
business
world
as
well.
U
Just
in
the
last
month,
things
have
plummeted,
I
think
it's
going
to
get
worse.
People
cannot
afford
to
even
go
out
anymore.
They
can't
afford
their
mortgages
anymore,
I.
Think
of
you
know,
and
then,
of
course,
we
also
need
to
raise
pay
as
well.
So
it's
it's
a
it's
hard
to
establish
how
we're
going
to
go
about
this
because
yes,
I
mean
everyone
needs
to
afford
it,
everything's
going
up
in
prices,
but
then
they
can't
afford
even
more
things
going
up.
H
B
Yes,
I
would
make
a
motion.
Excuse
me
to
appropriate
an
additional
$.
B
36,26770
here,
but
having
having
been
said
that
I
I
I've
made
my
motion,
hopefully
there'll,
be
a
second.
J
I'd
be
happy
to
discuss
that,
not
because
I'm
opposed
to
libraries
or
public
use
of
of
libraries,
but
a
couple
things.
Firstly,
we
all
do
face
increased
cost
and
whether,
like
Dr
tisdel
says
we
face
it
at
home
in
our
own
budgets
or
anywhere
else
what
we
tend
to
do
when
we
in
when
we
face
increased
costs,
we
cut
back,
we
don't
ask
for
expansion,
we
cut
back,
and
so
we
have
to
do
that
now.
I
understand
the
functional
libraries
and
how
important
they
are
to
communities.
J
But
when
we
look
at
our
system
and
the
expenditures
on
our
system,
we
look
at
our
sister
cities
around
us
and
like
green
and
and
that
Green,
County
and
I
can't
remember
the
other
County
that
it's
with,
but
that's
one
Library
Jackson
County
has
limited
number
of
libraries.
One
gulport
has
two
libraries,
there's
70,000
people
we're
45
to
50,000
people,
and
we
have
four
libraries
so
per
capita
we're
way
above
the
amount
per
person
when
it
comes
to
libraries.
J
So
when
you
start
to
look
back
at
things
that
are
necessary
and
Necessities
it
it's
hard
to
justify
adding
more
money
to
a
system
that
we've
already
inflated
year
after
year
after
year
after
year,
I
can't
support
adding
more
money
to
it.
I
think
that
they
should
be
looking
more
to
cutting
back
Personnel
usage
and
increasing
wages
for
the
remaining
members
of
the
staff.
If
that's
the
way
they
want
to
go,
I
have
nothing
further.
A
A
Glavin
item
e-
nothing,
it
was.
It
was
two
opposed
I
four,
that
was
the
amendment
fa
the
amendment
fa.
It
was
Mr
tisdel
motion
second,
by
Mr
GL
G.
They
both
voted
for
it.
Everyone
else
voted
against
against.
Okay,
all
right,
the
only
thing
I
have
to
say
is,
as
as
George
said,
we
have
to
put
a
a
budget
forward.
I
believe
that
that,
throughout
the
year
we
can
do
some
work
and
adjust
some
things
within
this
budget.
I,
don't
think
it's
a
perfect
budget.
A
I
do
know
that
we,
probably
since
I've,
been
in
office.
This
is
the
hardest.
We
worked
on
a
budget
to
try
to
to
to
make
some
movement
and
and
make
it
better
I.
Don't
believe
that
tax
increase
is
the
answer?
I
believe
that
the
answer
whenever
I
started
as
a
council
person
in
2017,
we
had
an
annual
budget
somewhere
around
$55
million,
and
here
it
is
2023.
We
have
a
annual
budget
somewhere
around
$74
million.
So
I
don't
believe
that
the
answer
is
raising
taxes.
A
I
believe
that
the
answer
is
cutting
our
spending
in
places
and
looking
for
creative
ways
to
cut
our
spending.
So
I'm,
not
in
favor
of
that
with
that
being
said,
it's
not
a
perfect
budget,
but
I
will
vote
for
it
because
we
do
have
to
put
a
budget
forward
to
pay
bills
Etc.
So
with
that
being
said,
I'll
call
for
the
question.
All
in
favor
of
item
e.
A
We
have
five:
that's
Mr,
Lawrence
Mr
gin,
Miss,
Newman,
Mr,
glavin
and
myself
all
opposed
it's
going
to
be
Mr,
Deming
and
Mr
Tisdale.
L
L
L
I
do
thank
you.
Mr
President,
I
I
do
have
a
statement.
I
would
like
to
read
first,
first
of
all
to
our
local
shrimpers
and
all
the
fishermen
along
the
Gul
Coast
I
stand
with
you
today
to
emphasiz
the
urgent
need
for
action
on
a
matter
that
directly
impacts
our
domestic
wild
caught
Harvesters
and
shrimpers.
We
Face
a
critical
situation
that
demands
immediate
attention.
As
the
survival
of
this
vital
industry
hangs
in
the
balance.
L
It
is
imperative
that
we
R
behind
a
resolution
urging
the
US
Secretary
of
Commerce
and
the
US
trade
representative
to
implement
existing
measures
to
limit
the
overall
volume
of
imported
shrimp
in
America.
Additionally,
we
must
implore
the
commissioners
of
the
International
Trade
Commission
to
include
all
forms
of
shrimp
from
all
countries
when
considering
Imports.
By
doing
so,
we
can
Safeguard
the
future
of
our
wild
CAU
shrimp
industry
and
promote
a
sustainable
and
thriving
industry
for
the
benefits
of
our
economy
and
Coastal
communities.
Our
shrimpers
face
an
alarming
threat
to
their
livelihoods.
L
The
influx
of
imported
shrimp,
often
produced
through
UNS
sustainable
practices
and
at
lower
cost,
have
inundated
the
American
Market.
The
surge
in
Imports
has
placed
our
domestic
Harvesters
at
a
severe
disadvantage,
threatening
their
economic
viability
and
survival.
By
implementing
existing
measures
to
limit
the
overall
volume
of
imported
shrimp,
we
can
level
the
playing
field
and
provide
our
American
shrimping
industry
with
a
fair
chance
to
compete
beyond
the
economic
implications.
L
We
must
not
Overlook
the
environmental
impact
of
rampant
shrimp
Imports
many
countries
employ
fishing
practices
that
are
detrimental
to
marine
ecosystems,
including
the
destruction
of
vital
habitats
and
the
use
of
harmful
chemicals.
By
prioritizing
domestic
wild
CAU
shrimp,
which
are
harvested
sustainably
and
adhere
to
stringent
environmental
regulations,
we
can
promote
responsible
fishing
practices
and
protect
our
fragile
Coastal
ecosystems
for
future
Generations.
L
The
domestic
wild
Cod
shrimp
industry
is
signific
is
a
significant
contributor
to
our
nation's
economy,
providing
employment
opportunities
for
countless
individuals
in
coastal
communities.
By
curtailing
the
volume
of
imported
shrimp,
we
can
stimulate
economic
growth
and
create
more
jobs
within
our
own
borders.
This
will
not
only
benefit
The
Shrimp,
Boat
Owners,
but
also
support
related
Industries
such
as
processing,
packaging
and
distribution.
By
investing
in
our
domestic
industry,
we
will
Foster
a
self-reliant
and
resilient
economy.
L
Just
bear
with
me
a
couple
more
paragraphs
here
that
the
health
and
well-being
of
our
citizens
should
always
remain
a
top
priority.
While
imported
shrimp
may
offer
lower
prices,
they
come
with
uncertainties
regarding
food
safety
and
quality
standards
by
favoring
domestic
wild
caught
shrimp.
We
adhere
to
rigorous
regulations
and
are
subject
to
stringent
inspections.
We
can
guarantee
that
that
consumers
are
provided
with
safe
and
high
quality
seafood.
L
This
not
only
protects
Public
Health,
but
also
strengthens
consumer
confidence
in
our
domestic
products
and,
in
conclusion,
the
survival
of
our
local
shrimp
shrimpers,
as
I
mentioned
earlier,
hangs
in
the
balance
NE
necessitating
immediate
action
by
urging
US
Secretary
of
Commerce
and
US
trade
representatives
to
implement
measures
limiting
the
volume
of
imported
shrimp
and
calling
on
the
commissioners
of
International
Trade
Commission
to
include
all
forms
of
shrimp
from
all
countries.
We
can
protect
the
interest
of
our
domestic
industry,
preserve
environmental
sustainability,
Foster
economic
growth
and
ensure
food
safety.
L
Let
let
us
seize
this
opportunity
to
safeguard
the
future
of
our
domestic
wild
CAU,
shrimp
and
secure
a
thriving
sustainable
industry
for
generations
to
come
along
all
of
the
Coastal
communities
and
I'm
talking
from
Texas
Louisiana,
Mississippi,
Alabama,
Florida,
and
even
in
South,
Carolina
and
Georgia.
L
This
has
been
a
very
emotional
as
I
as
I've
delved
into
what
is
happening
to
our
industry
and
our
family
grew
up,
supporting
the
cswa
family
and
the
baker
family
and
I
can
go
on
and
on
to
all
the
families
and
all
the
families
in
south
Louisiana,
as
well.
I've
spoken
to
some
of
them
and
and
they're
being
hard
hard
hit
just
a
few
decades
ago.
If
you
were
a
shrimper
and
Markin
attested
this
you
could
get
$6,
plus
a
pound
for
your
shrimp
and
your
fuel.
L
Back
then
was
a
dollar
or
less
the
diesel
was
a
dollar
or
less
a
gallon.
Today,
fuel
is
almost
$4
a
gallon
or
more,
and
they
are
only
getting
about
65
cents
or
less
a
pound
for
their
shrimp.
So
let
that
sink
in
for
a
minute
and
they
can't
even
get
the
people
that
are
storing
their
product
to
store
it,
because
it's
chalk
full
of
these
imported
shrimp
that
are
just
inundating
our
markets
and
it's
not
fair
to
our
American
shers.
With
that
I'll
I'll
yield.
A
B
G
The
problem
you
have
is
the
shrimps
out
there.
You
can
tell
them
all
you
can
catch
all
the
shrimp
you
want,
you
can't
sell
them,
you
just
can't
sell
them.
The
other
problem
is
the
B
the
stuff
they
shipping
is
toxic.
That
people
got
to
realize
they're,
not
eating
fresh
shrimp
like
in
bluy,
this
stuff,
not
controlled.
It's
just
shipped
in
here
and
it's
toxic.
It's
not
good
for
you.
You
create
a
lot
of
problems
in
your
body.
The
problem
is,
we
have
to
convince
the
federal
government
to
step
up
and
stop
the
Imports
I.
G
Take
this
resolution
I
take
to
take
the
S
to
Mississippi
everywhere
in
in
the
United
States.
This
is
a
business
that
dying
because
of
the
cheap,
bad
shrimp
they
shipping
into
the
United
States
and
those
things
have
to
be
flushed
out.
So,
what's
going
to
happen
when
they
flush
them
out
that
water
goes
into
our
rivers
and
Bays,
so
there's
nothing
good
about
buying
bad
shrimp,
that's
toxic!
So
anything
we
can
do
to
help
them.
We
have
to
do
it.
My
wife's
family
grew
up
at
the
cops
wiv
doing
shrimping.
G
L
S
R
L
50%
and
it's
just
a
hidden
thing
because
we
enjoy
shrimp,
we
don't
know
where
it's
most
of
it's
coming
from,
we
don't
and
but
we
got
to
wake
up
and
we
got
to
support
them.
You
know,
in
the
coming
weeks,
I
I've
been
looking
at
another
resolution,
but
I'd
like
to
get
with
the
mayor
on
it
and
perhaps
passing
a
companion
resolution
that
I
know
some
of
the
parishes
are
on
maybe
even
a
state
of
emergency
for
the
golf,
and
you
want
me
to
wait
till
time.
S
With
the
support
of
the
Louisiana
fisherman
that
a
lot
of
the
boats,
the
commercial
shrimpers
from
Louisiana
come
to
Mississippi
and
tie
up
in
buuy
and
they
generate
revenue
for
bluy.
You
know
when
they
come
here.
They
stay
in
the
hotels
they
go
out
to
our
restaurants
and
eat
also.
So
that
is
why
we
want
you
know
we
have
Louisana
in
here
with
us
because
they
do
generate
the
revenue
of
buuy.
Thank
you.
Thank
you.
A
Right
I
think
it's
safe
to
say
that
everyone
up
here
supports
the
local
shrimping
industry
and
understands
the
significance
of
it
and
we'll
do
anything
that
we
can
to
help
challenge
all
of
our
local
municipalities
and
counties
to
join
and
as
well
and
mayor
I
thought.
Did
you
want
to
say
something
you,
okay,
okay,
okay,
all
right!
So
I'll
call
for
the
question
all
in
favor
70,
all
right,
we'll
take
a
break
between
this
and
the
consent
agenda.
Real
quick.
G
I
only
have
one
thing
a
lot
of
these
just
regular
contracts,
and
this
is
back
on
here
again
Keith
herd
I
cannot
support
that
at
all
and
I'm
tired
to
ex
some
f
over
reports
of
something,
and
we
pay
this
man
a
lot
of
money.
If
you
do
any
good
I
sure
have
no
clue.
I've
never
seen
anything
yet
so
anyway,
can't
support
this
at
all.
Thank
you.
A
All
right,
Mr,
G.
H
B
H
A
I,
don't
have
any
questions
either.
Really
the
only
thing
on
item
K
is
there
any
way
that
we
can
get
an
update
for
Mr
Herd
on
the
things
that
he's
working
and
I
know
that
during
legis,
when
we're
not
in
state
legislative
session,
he's
not
working
up
there
as
much
but
I
know
he's
working
in
DC
on
on
things.
But
if
we
can
just
get
a
report
just
to.
D
And
without
a
doubt,
I'm,
you
know
wouldn't
be
supporting
this.
If
that
we
didn't
get
the
the
return
on
what
we've
been
at,
you
know
in
the
trenches
right
now,
things
are
working
so
I
have
no
issues
W
with
with
this
item
and
I,
encourage
it
and
I'll
be
glad
to
get
oneon-one
with
you
and
tell
you
what
what
is
in
the
trenches
and
what
we're
hopeful
of
in
the
next
four
five
month.
A
We
could
get
a
report
from
him
as
well,
just
just
to
just
so
that
everyone
can.
You
know,
read
over
that
and
see
the
things
he's
working
on
and
the
possibilities
of
funding
coming
in
all
right.
I,
don't
have
any
questions
as
well
either.
So
first
I'll
call
for
the
question
all
in
favor,
70
exceptions:
okay,
okay,
Mr
opposed
kellos,
okay.
Anyone
else
have
exceptions
all
right,
we'll
now
move
to
our
code
enforcement
hearings,
Mr
KR,
good
Jo,
a.
M
Minute
item
a
on
the
agenda:
David
K,
Kachi,
432,
Das,
Avenue
I-
would
ask
for
30
days
on
that.
We
have
talked
to
him
and
he's
trying
to
finish
it.
I'll
Grant.
A
A
Right
right,
first
motion
by
Mr
Lawrence,
second
by
Mr
glavin,
all
in
favor,
seven
days
for
or
70
for
a
30-day
extension
Item.
M
M
B
V
Walt
good
afternoon
Council,
we
still
do
not
have
any
funds
from
Mima
and
the
mississipp
PA
website.
As
of
this
meeting,
we
did
have
a
long
conference
call
Thursday
that
I've
informed
the
administration
about
where
we've
had
some
issues
with
the
horn
group
directing
Mima
to
hold
off
and
Advance
funding.
V
We
think
we've
cleared
that
up
with
them
and
we
should
have
that
92,000
working
through
the
system
here
within
the
next
few
days
and
then
they're
going
to
do
an
interum
advance
funding
for
a
little
over
a
million
dollars
right
after
that
so
30
to
45
days.
We
should
have
two
advances
and
reimbursements
from
Mima.
Thank
you.
A
F
I'll
move
I
move
that
we
close
this
meeting
in
membrance
of
former
ward
3
and
Ward
4
councilman
Diane
hersky.
A
It
okay
mooved
by
Mr,
Deming,
second,
by
Mr,
G,
all
in
favor,
all
right
70.
We
had
a
first
and
a
second
on
the
table
on
the
routine,
all
in
favor
70,
and
then
we
had
a
motion
to
close
by
Mr
G,
a
second
in
memory
of
Diane
hersky,
second,
by
Mr,
the
whole
crew
second
by
everyone
all
in
favor
70
we're.