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- Awarding the contract for removal and disposal services to Look Great Services (primary) and DRC Emergency Services (secondary) based on evaluation forms.
- Approving change order No. 1 with SCI LLC on the ARPA NCWI Fire Tower Road water-system improvements.
- Approving a sole-source purchase from Communications International for a Harris XL-95P portable radio and accessories at a total cost of $5,848.90 to maintain compatibility with the county's existing radio system.
- Accepting and approving budgets submitted by Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College and the Harrison County School District for fiscal year 2025-26, and the Harrison County Utility Authority budget for 2025-26.
- Accepting roads for North Swan Subdivision Phase 2 after inspection and the two-year maintenance period.
- Approving a low-quote purchase of $48,000 for window replacement at the Lineman Senior Center and multiple advertisements to bid for parks and recreation and sidewalk projects.

Notable votes and outcomes

- Amendment No. 1 to the service agreement between Harrison County and Mississippi Security Police for the Harrison County Juvenile Detention Center (effective Aug. 1): motion failed; the vote recorded 4 in favor and 1 opposed (Supervisor Powers opposed). The transcript records the vote as \"Vote reflects 4 to 1. Supervisor Powers in opposition.\" (Note: the transcript records the numeric vote; names beyond the opposing supervisor are not listed by name in the excerpt.)

- Generator relocation and installation award to MillerCo ($190,674): tabled after a board member raised procurement-process concerns (see separate item).

Most routine orders were approved by voice vote with no recorded roll-call tallies in the excerpt. Where dollar amounts were read into the record, they are noted above. The board also approved administrative items including personnel concurrences, disposal and correction of inventory items, issuance of duplicate warrants, and several event and facility permits.

The meeting ended with a motion to recess until the 15th for budget work; the board approved the recess.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","September 2nd, 2025 Harrison County Board of Supervisor's Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","At its meeting the Harrison County Board of Supervisors approved numerous routine orders including road acceptances, procurement awards, and budgets for local institutions. A proposed amendment to a Juvenile Detention Center services agreement was rejected by a 4-1 vote.","taxTitle","Harrison County, Mississippi","taxId",24960,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6486820,"Board tables generator contract after member raises legal concern over hybrid RFP/sealed-bid process",42,1429000,1471000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5716545-9d5c0d4cdf75c560e2413a97022aa2f5&start=1429&end=1471","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5716545-9d5c0d4cdf75c560e2413a97022aa2f5/thumbnail_1429000.jpg","/articles/6486820/Harrison-County/Mississippi/Board-tables-generator-contract-after-member-raises-legal-concern-over-hybrid-RFPsealed-bid-process","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6486820-f77ab74f1f185ce677e677b9a0c9ebb3/orig.mp4?Expires=1773569582&Signature=Y58bMJf~pQe6SJLN1XWFe4ApLnR8OtCLkefKYHJxEjduwgkJXLiEkt11NP6MSmq2sQtt4UIP3X7UYP~jeaA33gvsE-72~n1otlAHmzsropx8fKseDSirFyliD7H~IOBzbflvt9WAkFSIzLx-X0yt8dzr1vHtINLUUmclOy3vSqUMqm7lwPatqVhYBRzORPpcWMf9eyfiEB86W5UFMH6TIwRJdX~1I5hrNDAlwfpxo7G7Hu0HOnjsm0X5pi3k7wbHmLwGnpDUg2heBrR0KmicyAc-qqnp4ue2lylLA2oYqHJ-LDJ5kpoTX-edEjYVZkw583spOnqcd6KKX2LXooIFvA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","An order recommending award of a generator relocation and installation contract to MillerCo for a 2,000-amp automatic transfer switch at a total cost of $190,674 was brought before the board. During discussion a board member raised legal and procurement-process concerns, saying the item mixed elements of a request for proposals (RFP) and sealed bids and that the record did not contain the required justification for selecting a higher-priced vendor over a lower bid.

The board member said RFPs and sealed-bid procurements are different processes, and that rejecting the lowest bid requires explicit findings in the record. After discussion another supervisor made a motion to table the item; the board voted to table the award so staff could review the procurement documents and clarify whether qualifications were solicited and whether the evaluation justified selecting a higher-priced offer.

No contract award was finalized at the meeting; the board asked staff to return with procurement records and a recommended path forward.","The board deferred awarding a contract for a 2,000-amp ATS generator after a supervisor questioned whether the procurement mixed an RFP and sealed bids without documented justification. The highest-ranked vendor was MillerCo at $190,674; supervisors voted to table the item pending review.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6486824,"Coastal Mississippi to temporarily relocate as Coliseum HVAC fails; county weighing insulation vs. full replacement",230,682000,912000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5716545-9d5c0d4cdf75c560e2413a97022aa2f5&start=682&end=912","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5716545-9d5c0d4cdf75c560e2413a97022aa2f5/thumbnail_682000.jpg","/articles/6486824/Harrison-County/Mississippi/Coastal-Mississippi-to-temporarily-relocate-as-Coliseum-HVAC-fails-county-weighing-insulation-vs-full-replacement","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6486824-b950236bf294450d925e6a5fea82b7e0/orig.mp4?Expires=1773569582&Signature=ROb953UDHAippJ3C5~ZP4qNhx0kEhx1amNxBFpV6IORdggBsDCXtTa-0o82ndOXKLjzuqHfbTjLMm9cQQASj6e94wZA-W4~6M6R6fENU7NFLigzSYSuXM19iLsHrSJ2Zhg6SDuMDINei8uglQHa3B-QQvky6a~q3fVjCIEUtCeC0E1BTH2O8YgOXorGo0MFFSUc6kt5V~qmJJcW1cAAg4cX~8O1P3xwNr4YffkCuxTV7IZ~QQBAX3xyHAoztzc9dFcuVninH7sXSLg1yfU9~ppmZLqfrmQFZN3nZZeTzHU~WSJm~KEtQBRi57oJKZrCJ5fjXN6D8c4dxVoZBsuyf3A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Marlon Laff McDonald, representing the Coast Coliseum Commission, told the board that Coastal Mississippi will temporarily relocate while the Coliseum's HVAC problems are addressed.

McDonald said the Coliseum's office area was built with about 32 mini-split HVAC heads, and that condensation on the refrigerated lines running overhead has created recurring moisture problems. He said the units are more than 15 years old and that the lines either need comprehensive re-insulation or full replacement. \"Our first goal is to see if those lines can be insulated,\" he said. \"But if we can't insulate the line, the best solution is likely to replace it.\"

County staff and commission representatives said past repair work cost several thousand dollars and that available budgets for the Coliseum are limited because rent for Coastal Mississippi was kept low as part of prior arrangements. McDonald told supervisors the commission has solicited proposals from multiple mechanical contractors for a long-term solution but had difficulty getting consistent information.

Two options were presented: (1) re-insulate refrigerated piping to stop condensation, which staff said could be relatively inexpensive if feasible; or (2) remove the mini-split system and install ducted HVAC to serve the offices, which would be more expensive but would use current HVAC technology and avoid repeated repairs. McDonald said the commission would prefer not to raise Coastal Mississippi's rent if outside assistance can be secured. He asked the board to be prepared for a possible request for county contribution if replacement proves necessary.

McDonald said the Coliseum remains busy with events and that addressing the HVAC issue is a high priority to avoid disruption.

Supervisors asked questions about the scope, and staff said they would return with contractor recommendations and cost estimates before committing county operating funds or proposing rent changes.","Coast Coliseum Commission informed the supervisors that condensation and aging mini-split HVAC lines are forcing a temporary relocation for Coastal Mississippi. County staff said insulating refrigerated lines is the first option; a full system replacement would be expensive and may require outside funding or higher rent.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":103,"_47":104,"_49":105,"_51":106,"_53":107,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":108,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":109,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6486829,"Memorial Hospital CEO presents 2026 budget projecting nearly $1 billion in net revenue; board approves",0,2719000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5716545-9d5c0d4cdf75c560e2413a97022aa2f5&start=2719&end=2719","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5716545-9d5c0d4cdf75c560e2413a97022aa2f5/thumbnail_2719000.jpg","/articles/6486829/Harrison-County/Mississippi/Memorial-Hospital-CEO-presents-2026-budget-projecting-nearly-1-billion-in-net-revenue-board-approves","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6486829-42b8c6693462c44c861e39b40e1dd654/orig.mp4?Expires=1773569582&Signature=bgLPIK7EzqCBGMJ7HXwbf4u6S2V1eAGr6UXrscvXbFp-G8v3FGkYraaPmV5YRDTso5VNfuNijcFHWsmXleu69-eV1dD-1cXKFTCjjtZSjftsyoC1LqkQrrs44dJAD9DysJW8fgufkAWMFOuy2V6z0vRQ-boMIHR-ssd8RhK~1KdCiBUB97PusN5JroywYhdiQRmX9egs2XzgC8isTACyZO5LX57qAXA8I3~XNsknIaSwg9JC0QM3fs7~cbxTyXmmAU1IgIUXQJhZh1QfaihJONHiKE06hz9v-dVP8irlDd8rBqLmbNqvdDhHWfzrSoV2ik0nN6y-BOY129C3G07Xrw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Nico, CEO of Memorial Hospital, presented the hospital's proposed fiscal year 2026 budget and said the system is budgeting nearly $1 billion in net revenue for the coming year. The board of supervisors moved to accept the budget and voted in favor.

The presentation outlined recent operating results and service changes. Nico said fiscal-year-to-date performance has outpaced the prior year, noting the hospital is running as much as 74% over last year's budgeted figures in some comparisons and is projecting about $19.8 million in net profit at a roughly 2.5% margin by year end. He attributed part of the prior-year variance to one-time COVID FEMA funds that had been included previously and said those were replaced with recurring operating revenue this year.

Nico also described Memorial's recent acquisition and integration of the former Merrick hospital in Biloxi, which closed Feb. 1 and produced a net profit in its first month under Memorial management. He said the Biloxi market appears to be financially improved under the new ownership.

On emergency and surgical services, Nico said Memorial is designated a Level II trauma center and discussed what would be required to seek Level I status, including establishing a general surgery residency or 24/7 in-house general surgery coverage. \"The difference really is in-house coverage,\" he said, describing Level I requirements and noting Memorial has two years to decide whether to pursue a general surgery residency program.

Nico addressed obstetrics at Biloxi Memorial. He said the hospital had reduced services because call coverage fell to an unsafe level after several OBs stopped taking deliveries. \"We had some close calls,\" he said. Memorial is planning to transfer laboring patients to Gulfport when needed and to build toward restoring a direct-labor-floor model with an OBED (an obstetric emergency department) and 24/7 laborist coverage; he estimated a multi-year timeline to restore local deliveries. He said a full laborist model typically requires roughly 1,500 annual deliveries to be sustainable and that a NICU would not be necessary for initial plans.

Board members also asked for an update on mental-health and diversion efforts. Nico described regular coordination meetings with the Pine Belt CSU and local law enforcement and noted progress on diversion-center planning and outpatient pathways. He thanked county and municipal partners for steps to reduce unnecessary emergency detentions and said the hospital has been carrying daily operating costs to keep patients safe while placements are arranged.

After the presentation there was a motion and second to accept the budget; the board voted in favor.

The hospital's presentation emphasized conservative budgeting and several service-level initiatives that remain dependent on workforce recruitment and external approvals. No additional appropriations or specific capital contracts tied to the 2026 budget were approved during the board meeting.","Memorial Hospital CEO presented the hospital's conservative 2026 budget, reported strong recent financial results and discussed service changes including obstetrics and trauma-level planning. The Harrison County Board of Supervisors voted to accept the budget.","actionData","errors"]

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