City Council Regular Meeting Agenda for Thursday January 23, 2025

Click here for Special Meetings and Previous Agendas RESCHEDULED AGENDA BILOXI CITY COUNCIL MEETING Tuesday, January 21, 2025 THURSDAY, JANUARY 23, 2025 1:30 p.m. Council Chambers, 2nd floor of City Hall 140 Lameuse Street, Biloxi, Mississippi 1. AGENDA ORDER 2. PRESENTATION AGENDA A. Mayor’s Report B. Departmental Report C. Council's Report 3. PUBLIC AGENDA Citizens Comments-(Total allotted time 45 minutes) 4. POLICY AGENDA ORDINANCES (First Reading) ____________A. Ordinance to approve a Zoning Map Amendment, to authorize a change in zoning district classification for two parcels of land, from their present zoning district classification of LB Limited Business to NB Neighborhood Business for land identified as 221 & 223 Beauvoir Road. Case No. 25-001, Mark Kluempke. Submitted by the Planning Commission. {*-012125APC} Ward 5 RESOLUTIONS ____________B. Resolution granting Vacation of a portion of an unimproved public Right-of- Way measuring approximately 75' x 29' identified as a portion of Elk Street. Case No. 25-002, Jesse Nguyen (owner) and Sherry Owen (applicant). Submitted by the Planning Commission. {*-012125BPC} Ward 2 ____________C. Resolution to grant Final Subdivision Plat approval for a twenty-seven (27) lot commercial subdivision development with two common areas titled as Bayside Luxury Garage Condominiums, for property presently identified as 458 Back Bay Boulevard. Case No. 24-058, Steven Carter-Guiterrez. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-012125CPC} Ward 1 {*}-Denotes document name for internet access http://biloxi.ms.us Also available in alternative format.  January 21, 2025 Page |2 4. POLICY AGENDA-Continued ____________D. Resolution appointing Ernest Parks to the Municipal Election Commission for a term of office to begin January 21, 2025, and expire at the expiration of the terms of office of the governing authorities making such appointment. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-012125DEXC} ____________E. Resolution appointing Elaan Love to the Municipal Election Commission for a term of office to begin January 21, 2025, and expire at the expiration of the terms of office of the governing authorities making such appointment. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-012125EEXC} 5. CONSENT AGENDA ____________A. Resolution amending Petty Cash and Change Funds for Fiscal Year 2024- 2025. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-012125AADM} ____________B. Resolution authorizing the removal of fixed assets from the City of Biloxi inventory due to items previously surplused, traded in, lost or no longer useful and having been discarded. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-012125BADM} ____________C. Resolution confirming and approving oath of office for Colleen Galle, Biloxi Police staff, as qualified and proper person to administer the duties of Deputy Clerk of the court in the Municipal Court of the City of Biloxi, Mississippi. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-012125ACOURT} ____________D. Resolution authorizing expenditure to the Harrison County Soil and Water Conservation District in the amount of $5,000.00. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-012125AEXC} ____________E. Resolution authorizing expenditures to Biloxi Public School District in the amount of $3,000.00 for the Battle at the Beach Tournament. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-012125BEXC} ____________F. Resolution authorizing the Mayor and Municipal Clerk to execute the Municipal Compliance Questionnaire. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-012125CEXC} {*}-Denotes document name for internet access http://biloxi.ms.us Also available in alternative format.  January 21, 2025 Page |3 5. CONSENT AGENDA-Continued ____________G. Resolution authorizing the Biloxi Fire Department to accept donation monies from the D'Iberville Moose Lodge No. 332 in the amount of $1,000.00. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-012125AFD} ____________H. Resolution amending the Fire Department budget for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, to transfer appropriations in the amount of $4,616.94 to be used to purchase Swiftwater Rescue Equipment. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-012125BFD} ____________I. Resolution authorizing the One-Source Purchase of Twenty (20) New Rocket Re-Install Kits for use by the Police Department Patrol Unit from Metrix Solutions LLC, in the total amount of $54,225.00. Funding: Police Department Budget. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-012125APUR} ____________J. Resolution authorizing additional repair to the plaster work of the interior of the Saenger Theatre by Islander Stucco Systems in the revised total amount of $41,913.66. Funding: Capital Project Budget. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-012125BPUR} ____________K. Resolution authorizing items be declared surplus and authorized to sell at auction by GovDeals. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-012125CPUR} ____________L. Resolution authorizing the lowest and best quote received for the purchase of Uniforms from The Southern Connection Police Supplies for use by the Fire Department in the total amount of $23,128.00. Funding: Fire Department Budget. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-012125DPUR} ____________M. Resolution authorizing the lowest and best quote received for the purchase and installation of 110 linear feet of 6' tall Chain Link Fencing for use by the Public Works Department to be located at 321 Division Street by Southern Exteriors Fence Co in the total amount of $8,547.00. Funding: Public Works Budget. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-012125EPUR} ____________N. Resolution amending the municipal budget for fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, to transfer funds to Capital Project 1107: Saenger Theatre Interior Repairs. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-012125BCON} {*}-Denotes document name for internet access http://biloxi.ms.us Also available in alternative format.  January 21, 2025 Page |4 5. CONSENT AGENDA-Continued ____________O. Resolution authorizing entry into HVAC Maintenance Agreement with Brian Patterson Plumbing, Inc. for Police Department Buildings. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-012125CCON} ____________P. Resolution accepting and approving Supplemental Agreement No.1 with Landmark Contracting, Inc. for Capital Project No. 1040: Woolmarket Sidewalks. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-012125DCON} ____________Q. Resolution amending the municipal budget for fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, to recognize funds received from Harrison County and allocate said funds into the municipal budget for Capital Project No. 1102: Port & Pier Repairs. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-012125ECON} ____________R. Resolution authorizing renewal of CodeRed Standard Emergency Package Software from OnSolve, LLC for use by the City of Biloxi Administration Department. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-012125FCON} ____________S. Resolution authorizing and approving waiver of facility and equipment rental fees for the Biloxi Bay Area Chamber of Commerce. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-012125GCON} ____________T. Resolution amending and clarifying Resolution No. 575-24 amending the municipal budget for fiscal year ending September 30, 2024 to recognize additional funds to be reimbursed by Necaise Brothers Construction Company, Inc. connection with Capital Project 1117: Popps Ferry Extension Construction. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-012125ICON} ____________U. Resolution authorizing renewal of LEFTA software from Lexipol, LLC for use by the City of Biloxi Police Department. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-012125JCON} ____________V. Resolution authorizing purchase of additional Microsoft Office 365 licenses Metrix Solutions, LLC. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-012125KCON} {*}-Denotes document name for internet access http://biloxi.ms.us Also available in alternative format.  January 21, 2025 Page |5 5. CONSENT AGENDA-Continued ____________W. Resolution authorizing and approving waiver of facility rental fees for the Gulf Coast Center for Nonviolence, Inc. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-012125LCON} ____________X. Resolution authorizing entry into Consultant Engineering Contract with Rackley Engineering, LLC for Capital Project No. 1122: Howard Creek Bridge Replacement. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-012125MCON} ____________Y. Resolution authorizing and approving entry into an Access Agreement with Lucky 8 TV, LLC. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-012125NCON} ____________Z. Resolution authorizing entry into the Third Amendment to the Fire and Security Alarm Maintenance and Monitoring Agreement with Tapper Security, Inc. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-012125OCON} ____________AA. Resolution authorizing purchase of a custom 2028 Pierce Enforcer Fire Truck with 100’ Ascendant Mid-mount Tower from Emergency Equipment Professions, Inc. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-012125PCON} ____________BB. Resolution authorizing and approving entry into Special Event Rental Agreement with Gulf Coast Main Street Corporation for special events to be held in 2025. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-012125QCON} ____________CC. Resolution authorizing and accepting Change Order No. Thirty-Six (36) to the Construction Agreement with Necaise Brothers Construction Company, Inc. for the Hurricane Katrina Infrastructure Repair Program, South Contract, Areas STM1&2 (Project Nos. KG6345 and K7112). Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-012125RCON} ____________DD. Resolution authorizing and accepting Change Order No. Thirty-Eight (38) to the Construction Agreement with Necaise Brothers Construction Company, Inc. for the Hurricane Katrina Infrastructure Repair Program, South Contract, Areas BEA1, BEA2 and BEA3 (Project Nos. KG630 and K7112). Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-012125SCON} {*}-Denotes document name for internet access http://biloxi.ms.us Also available in alternative format.  January 21, 2025 Page |6 5. CONSENT AGENDA-Continued ____________EE. Resolution amending the municipal budget for fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, to close Capital Project No. 1054: Eagle Point Park Development. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-012125TCON} ____________FF. Resolution approving entry into a Special Event Sponsorship Agreement with Secondline Mardi Gras Club, Inc. for the 2025 Secondline Mardi Gras Parade on March 1, 2025. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-012125UCON} ____________GG. Resolution amending the municipal budget for fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, to provide sufficient funds for the City’s sponsorship of the 2025 Secondline Mardi Gras Parade. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-012125VCON} ____________HH. Resolution acknowledging receipt of the Municipal Audit for Fiscal Year ending September 30, 2023. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-012125FEXC} 6. CODE ENFORCEMENT HEARINGS ____________A. Melvin Brown, 1410G-02-056.000/242 Brown Street ____________B. Terry & Margaret Cobb, 1110E-02-015.000/282 Hickory Road ____________C. Ice Lender Holdings, LLC, 1210L-02-049.000/2099 Southern Avenue ____________D. Ramona Fay Magee, 1410G-06-043.000/278 Ebony Lane ____________E. Tonnie and Hiram McCall, 1210H-03-124.000/1713 Ridgeway Drive ____________F. Real Estate Development, LLC, 1410K-01-037.000/679 Chambers Cove ____________G. Nathan L. Prescott, 1410I-06-062.002/149 Rosetti Street 30-day extension on November 19, 2024 ____________H. Yonilton DeJesus Castillo Escobar, 1108E-02-002.000/9391 Boyett Road 30-day extension on December 3, 2024 ____________7. ROUTINE AGENDA {*-012125RTN} SECTION ONE: To adjudicate the following parcels a menace to the public health and safety of the community: A. CITY PARCEL NO.: 1410B-03-028.001 OWNED BY: Biloxi Investments, LLC DATE OF HEARING: January 7, 2025 B. CITY PARCEL NO.: 1410I-01-042.000 OWNED BY: Hai Thanh Tran DATE OF HEARING: November 19, 2024 {*}-Denotes document name for internet access http://biloxi.ms.us Also available in alternative format.  January 21, 2025 Page |7 7. ROUTINE AGENDA-Continued SECTION TWO: To authorize approval of the claims listed on the docket of claims No. 2025D-02, in the amount of $5,385,722.02, attached as Exhibit "A" and to authorize the Mayor and/or Municipal Clerk to pay said claims. SECTION THREE: To authorize approval of claims listed on the docket of claims No.12- 2025, in the amount of $6,256,859.63, attached as Exhibit "B" and to authorize the Mayor and/or Municipal Clerk to pay said claims. SECTION FOUR: The foregoing warrants that are being approved cannot be released until funds have been received by the City of Biloxi and have been deposited into the bank. {*}-Denotes document name for internet access http://biloxi.ms.us Also available in alternative format.