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Votes at a glance: Gulfport council actions on May meeting
Summary
A roundup of notable outcomes: several perpetual maintenance and plat approvals carried unanimously; the council added a Ward 2 precinct (4–2); job descriptions for the real‑time center were amended to remove drone operation language and tabled pending a written policy; multiple MOUs and procurement measures passed.
The Gulfport City Council took a number of formal actions at the meeting. Key outcomes:
- Perpetual maintenance acceptances (Florence Gardens Phase 12; Forest Ridge Phase 2A) and the final plat for Summerfield Estates Phase 1 (Ward 6) — approved unanimously.
- Ordinance to add a new polling precinct in Ward 2 — adopted on the floor with a recorded vote of 4 yes, 2 no; effective Jan. 1, 2027, with staff directed to prepare the ordinance language and precinct updates.
- Job descriptions and positions for a proposed real-time information center — council removed explicit drone-operation language from the analyst and operator job descriptions and tabled related drone/ordinance action until the police department presents a formal policy.
- Approval to proceed with procurement and an RFP process for the annual audit after reconsideration of engagement letters; council discussed prior auditor performance.
- MOUs and resolutions approved: amendment No. 5 to GPT SFM LLC; MOU with Coast Electric Power Association (emergency staging); an MOU with Mississippi Department of Marine Resources for a citywide sewer interceptor assessment (staff said the assessment would cost about $2.5 million and take 8–12 months once an engineer is on board); acceptance of a lease‑purchase plan for three fire apparatus via Sunbelt Fire with debt service to be covered through fire‑rebate funds.
- Other routine approvals and procurement items carried as noted in the agenda; the council also authorized the city attorney to settle several claims following executive session (including a $40,000 workers' compensation settlement).
Votes recorded as noted on the meeting record will be reflected in the official minutes; staff will bring back ordinance text, policy drafts, and procurement packages for follow-up action.
