City Council Regular Meeting Agenda for Tuesday April 2, 2024

Click here for Special Meetings and Previous Agendas AGENDA BILOXI CITY COUNCIL MEETING Tuesday, April 2, 2024 6:00 p.m. Council Chambers, 2nd floor of City Hall 140 Lameuse Street, Biloxi, Mississippi INVOCATION 1. AGENDA ORDER 2. PRESENTATION AGENDA A. Mayor’s Report --Presentation of Proclamation to CASA in recognition of Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month. --Presentation of Proclamation to John C. Jopling, Esquire, Managing Attorney for the Gulf Coast Office of the Mississippi Center for Justice. -- Report to the City Council on the Biloxi Travel Expense Credit Card (to be spread upon the Minutes of this meeting). B. Departmental Report C. Council's Report 3. PUBLIC AGENDA Citizens Comments-(Total allotted time 45 minutes) ____________A. Public Hearing to consider an appeal filed on behalf of Mississippi Black Spring Break requesting a reversal of the decision by the Special Events Committee to deny a request for use of the Shular Lot. Nicholas Brundidge and Rondale Joyner (applicants). (See item 4G for exhibits) (Total allotted time 30 minutes- 10 minutes appellant, 15 minutes opposition and 5 minutes rebuttal) Removed on March 19, 2024, per applicant’s request {*}-Denotes document name for internet access http://biloxi.ms.us Also available in alternative format.  April 2, 2024 Page |2 4. POLICY AGENDA ORDINANCES (First Reading) ____________A. Ordinance amending Sections 22-2-11, 22-2-16.1, 22-2-19, 22-2-22, 22-2-26, 22-2-29, 22-2-32, and 22-2-36 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Biloxi relating to the water and sewer rates charged by the City of Biloxi. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-040224BEXC} ORDINANCES (Second Reading) ____________B. 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 classifications of NB Neighborhood Business to CB Commercial Business, presently identified as 2790 Beach Boulevard & 126 Debuys Road. Case No. 24-008, Reef Express, LLC (owners) and Freddie Fountain (applicant). Submitted by the Planning Commission {*-032624APC} Ward 5 First reading on March 26, 2024 ____________C. 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 classifications of NB Neighborhood Business and RM-30 High- Density Multi-Family Residential to RM-30 High-Density Multi-Family Residential presently identified as 308 & 309 Moffett Road. Case No. 24-011, Chris Rains. Submitted by the Planning Commission {*-032624BPC} Ward 3 First reading on March 26, 2024 ____________D. Ordinance to approve a to approve a Zoning Map Amendment, for a change in zoning district classification for a parcel of land from its present zoning RS-5 High-Density Single-Family Residential to LB Limited Business, for a parcel of land identified 287 Iroquois Street. Case No. 24-012, The Venus Group (owners) and Anna Venus Martin (applicant). Submitted by the Planning Commission {*-032624CPC} Ward 1 First reading on March 26, 2024 ____________E. Ordinance to amend Section 12-13-8 of the City of Biloxi Code of Ordinances pertaining to Licenses and Business Regulations-Ambulance Services-Insurance Requirements. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-032624ALEG} First reading on March 26, 2024 {*}-Denotes document name for internet access http://biloxi.ms.us Also available in alternative format.  April 2, 2024 Page |3 4. POLICY AGENDA-Continued RESOLUTIONS ____________F. Resolution confirming and approving Mayor's reappointment of Kay Horne to the Board of Trustees of the Biloxi Municipal School Board for a term beginning March 1, 2024 and ending February 28, 2029. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-040224AEXC} ____________G. Resolution affirming the denial of the Special Event Application submitted by Nicholas Brundidge and Rondale Joyner for a Mississippi Black Spring Break Event on April 11-14, 2024. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-031924BEXC} Removed on March 19, 2024, per applicant’s request 4. POLICY AGENDA-Continued ____________H. Resolution granting Minor Subdivision Final Plat approval for a property site currently identified as 2740 Pass Road (Tax Parcel No. 1110E-01-091.000). Case No. 24-024, TSG Real Estate II, LLC. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-040224APC} Ward 5 ____________I. Resolution granting Minor Subdivision Final Plat approval for a property site currently identified as 412 Fayard Street (Tax Parcel No. 1410C-04-047.000). Case No. 24-025, Jamie Nobles. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-040224BPC} Ward 2 5. CONSENT AGENDA ____________A. Resolution affirming the action and decision of the Building Official and authorizing special assessment of Tax Rolls for the demolition of a structure. City parcel No. 1210D-03-049.000, owned by William Russell Herrin. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-040224ACD} ____________B. Resolution accepting and recognizing Amendment Memo extending the period of performance under an Assistance to Firefighters Grant received from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-040224AFD} ____________C. Resolution authorizing Emergency Repairs to Shucker's Stadium by Comfort Systems, Lamey Electric and Firetrol in the total amount of $42,601.30. Funding: Capital Projects Budget. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-040224APUR} {*}-Denotes document name for internet access http://biloxi.ms.us Also available in alternative format.  April 2, 2024 Page |4 5. CONSENT AGENDA-Continued ____________D. Resolution authorizing the lowest and best quote received for the purchase of equipment to repair the Wi-Fi at the Small Craft Harbor from Howard Technology Solutions in the total amount of $16,371.00. Funding: Capital Projects Budget. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-040224BPUR} ____________E. Resolution authorizing the lowest and best quote received for the purchase of equipment to repair the Wi-Fi at the Point Cadet Harbor from Howard Technology Solutions in the total amount of $20,854.00. Funding: Capital Projects Budget. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-040224CPUR} ____________F. Resolution authorizing entry into Contract for the Sale and Purchase of Real Property with the Catholic Dioceses of Biloxi for sale of surplus property located behind the Public Safety Center. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-040224BCON} ____________G. Resolution authorizing entry into the Second Amendment to the Second Amended and Restated Contract for Professional Services with Friends of Firefighters for the development of an employee assistance program. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-040224CCON} ____________H. Resolution amending the municipal budget for fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, to reflect the transfer of funds from the Port Enterprise Fund to Capital Project No. 1115: Capital Project No. 1115: Point Cadet Marina Improvements-Phase II. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-040224DCON} ____________I. Resolution authorizing entry into Special Event Rental Agreement with Gulf Coast Main Street Corporation for special events to be held on City of Biloxi property in 2024. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-040224ECON} ____________J. Resolution authorizing reimbursement to Shuckers Baseball, LLC for emergency repair of handrails. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-040224FCON} {*}-Denotes document name for internet access http://biloxi.ms.us Also available in alternative format.  April 2, 2024 Page |5 6. CODE ENFORCEMENT HEARINGS ____________A. Ben E. & Kelly A. Beeson, 1110A-02-001.010/398 Acadian Court ____________B. James Marcus McLeod Et al., 1410A-Ol-032.000/353 Bayview Avenue ____________C. Vinh Nguyen, 1410I-01-014.000/402 Wisteria Lane ____________D. Son Van Trinh, 1209L-02-034.001/220 Oak Street ____________E. Steven Carl Brosh Jr., 1410H-01-011.000/334 Oak Street 30-day extension on February 27, 2024 ____________F. Steven Carl Brosh Jr., 1410H-01-010.000/338 Oak Street 30-day extension on February 27, 2024 ____________G. Gloria S. Powell Estate, 1410D-01-116.000/433 Caillavet Street 30-day extension on February 27, 2024 ____________7. ROUTINE AGENDA {*-040224RTN} SECTION ONE: To authorize approval of the claims listed on the docket of claims No. 2024G-01, in the amount of $295,000.22, attached as Exhibit "A" and to authorize the Mayor and/or Municipal Clerk to pay said claims. SECTION TWO: 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.