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Picayune City Council Meeting 7/21/2026
Published: Jul 21, 2026
Council Member Thanks City for Successful Fourth of July Celebration
During the closing remarks, a council member expressed thanks for the Fourth of July celebration, noting that it was enjoyed by grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. They also extended a late birthday wish to the mayor.
City Council Approves Municipal Advisor, Consulting Contract, and Accepts Donations for Independence Day Celebration
The city council considered and approved a request to appoint Mississippi Incorporated as the municipal advisor for the city. They also approved an annual consulting contract for Mount Computer Services Incorporated to provide support for acupuncture services. Additionally, they accepted in-kind donations for the 2026 Independence Day celebration from various businesses including Silver Casino Sports QP Stock Seal LLC, Technics Maintenance Nails and Treats, James Pressure Washing, Meal Properties, Walmart, John C Enterprises, Bunny Bread by Mer Hopkins, Crown Construction, Southern Tree Service, Cheryl's Country Buffet, Magnolia Monument Printing, The Glidewell, The Cigar Night, Joe's Cafe, and Outfield Pizza. The council also considered a request to adopt a resolution verifying the city as the official governing body for the Welcome Home Mississippi WHM program for recertification.
Police Department National Accreditation Process Underway; Donation Accepted
The council considered a request to accept an item related to the police department. A status update was provided on the national accreditation process for the police department, indicating it has been a long process. The number of accredited police departments in Mississippi was stated to be 40 out of 40 states.
Zoning Application Remanded to Planning Commission; Property Cleanup Hearing Rescinded
The council discussed an application related to a property at 520 West [cite: 102]. The applicant, owning property zoned C2 with a P2 designation, had a requirement of 2500 square feet but had less [cite: 105-106]. The planning commission was unable to make a decision on the nonconforming property [cite: 110-112]. The attorney explained that the city must rule against developing nonconforming lots, but the developer cannot make the property nonconforming itself [cite: 113-118]. The request was to send the application back to the planning commission for further review, allowing the applicant an opportunity to resubmit or perform [cite: 107-109, 149-150]. The council ultimately voted to remand the application back to the planning commission [cite: 217-221, 245]. In a separate zoning-related matter, the council voted to resend the public hearing for property cleanup at 904 [cite: 254-258]. This decision was made because the property owners had made significant progress in cleaning their property during the waiting period, negating the need for a public hearing [cite: 267-271].
Council Approves Grant for Friendship Park Restroom Project
The council considered and approved a request to accept the Lower P River Valley Foundation grant agreement for the Friendship Park 2026 restroom project. The grant amount was not explicitly stated but authorized the mayor to sign the agreement.
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