City Council Regular Meeting Agenda for Tuesday February 25, 2025

Click here for Special Meetings and Previous Agendas AGENDA BILOXI CITY COUNCIL MEETING Tuesday, February 25, 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 -- Presentation of Longevity Awards to City employees B. Departmental Report C. Council's Report 3. PUBLIC AGENDA Citizens Comments-(Total allotted time 45 minutes) 4. POLICY AGENDA ORDINANCES (Second Reading) ____________A. Ordinance to amend the Code of Ordinances Chapter 2 Article IX Public SUBSTITUTE Records and Mississippi Uniform Crash Reports. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-021825ALEG} First reading on February 18, 2025 ____________B. Ordinance to amend Chapter 14-1-1 and 14-1-2 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Biloxi, Mississippi pertaining to Parks and Recreation Commission. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-021825BLEG} First reading on February 18, 2025 RESOLUTIONS ____________C. Resolution appointing Amber E. Guess to the Board of Trustees of the Biloxi Public School District to fill the unexpired term of Swayze Collier which began March 17, 2020 and will end March 16, 2025. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-022525AEXC} ____________D. Resolution to grant Final Subdivision Plat approval for The Cottages at Howard-a five (5) lot single family residential subdivision for property fronting upon Howard Avenue, Copp Street, and Lee Street. Case No. 23- 058, Tim Murphy. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-022525APC} Ward 2 {*}-Denotes document name for internet access http://biloxi.ms.us Also available in alternative format.  February 25, 2025 Page |2 5. CONSENT AGENDA ____________A. Resolution authorizing and approving reduction of facility rental fees for Gulf Coast Running Club. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-022525APR} ____________B. Resolution authorizing and approving waiver of facility fees for the Biloxi High School Junior ROTC. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-022525BPR} ____________C. Resolution authorizing the lowest and best quote received for the purchase of one (1) Rotary SPO 12 Vehicle Lift from Elite Equipment LLC for use by the Police Department Garage in the total amount of $12,250.00. Funding: Police Department Budget. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-022525APUR} ____________D. Resolution authorizing the lowest and best quote received for the repairs of the metal storage building located at 170 Porter Avenue Biloxi, MS by Southeastern Erectors Inc. for use by the Police Department in the total amount of $69,600.00. Funding: Police Department Budget. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-022525BPUR} ____________E. Resolution authorizing the lowest and best quote received for the painting and pressure washing the multi-purpose building located at 321 Division Street Biloxi, MS by Nolan Flowers Painting in the total amount of $8,500.00. Funding: Police Department Budget. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-022525CPUR} ____________F. Resolution authorizing the lowest and best quote received for the purchase and installation of one (1) AL 18-SSCT-23 Forklift Battery from Deep South Equipment for use by the Police Department in the total amount of $10,340.00. Funding: Police Department Budget. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-022525DPUR} ____________G. Resolution authorizing the purchase of two (2) John Deere Cab Tractors (Model No. 6105E) with accessories for use by the Public Works Department from Deere & Company in the total amount of $156,797.12 as authorized by the State of Mississippi Contract No. 8200073314. Funding: Public Works Budget. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-022525EPUR} {*}-Denotes document name for internet access http://biloxi.ms.us Also available in alternative format.  February 25, 2025 Page |3 5. CONSENT AGENDA-Continued ____________H. Resolution authorizing the emergency repair of the Small Craft Harbor break wall by J. E. Borries in the total amount of $61,000.00. Funding: Capital Projects Budget. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-022525FPUR} ____________I. Resolution authorizing the one-source purchase of one (1) BullsEye 3.0 Digital Fire Training Panel for use by the Fire Department for training from Lion First Responder PPE Inc. in the total amount of $6,096.75. Funding: Fire Department Budget via Fire Insurance Rebate. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-022525GPUR} ____________J. Resolution authorizing execution of a Memorandum of Understanding/Consent Form and Interest Survey Form in connection with cybersecurity assessments by the Mississippi Office of Homeland Security. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-022525ACON} ____________K. Resolution authorizing entry into Lease Agreement with Biloxi Bay Area Chamber of Commerce for office space within the Biloxi Visitors Center. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-022525BCON} ____________L. Resolution authorizing renewal of Elevator Maintenance Contract and entry into Elevator Telephone Service Monthly Contact with Mowrey Elevator Company of Florida, Inc. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-022525CCON} ____________M. Resolution authorizing entry into Biloxi Public School Facilities Agreements for the use of the Biloxi Upper and Michel Gymnasiums for summer camp. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-022525DCON} ____________N. Resolution amending the municipal budget for fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, to provide sufficient funds for the Maritime and Seafood Industry Museum's repair and maintenance costs. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-022525ECON} ____________O. Resolution authorizing Change Order No. Thirty-Nine (39) 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. {*-022525FCON} {*}-Denotes document name for internet access http://biloxi.ms.us Also available in alternative format.  February 25, 2025 Page |4 5. CONSENT AGENDA-Continued ____________P. Resolution to establish and participate in the Mississippi Gulf Coast Property Pool Association. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-022525ALEG} 6. CODE ENFORCEMENT HEARINGS ____________A. Blue Water Cove Properties LLC, 1210G-02-032.000/274 McDonnell Avenue ____________B. Robert & Candace Gambrell, 1110G-03-016.000/2462 Pass Road ____________C. Christine Jaroz, 1410G-05-048.000/622 Division Street ____________D. Louis & Vinh Ngoc Tran, 1410I-01-033.000/180 Oak Street ____________E. Trinh Q. Dinh & Thu Bich Nguyen, 1410J-05-001.001/194 Lilly Street ____________F. Gai Truong, 1410G-03-081.000/296 Keller Avenue ____________G. Evan Pham Luu, 1310H-02-004.000/245 Benachi Avenue ____________H. La Thi Nguyen, 1410G-03-111.000/234 Lee Street ____________7. ROUTINE AGENDA {*-022525RTN} SECTION ONE: To adjudicate the following parcels a menace to the public health and safety of the community: A. CITY PARCEL NO.: 1210L-02-049.000 OWNED BY: Mach VI Holding, LLC. DATE OF HEARING: February 18, 2025 B. CITY PARCEL NO.: 1008J-01-012.000 OWNED BY: Cassondra Hicks DATE OF HEARING: February 18, 2025 SECTION TWO: To authorize approval of the claims listed on the docket of claims No. 2025E-03, in the amount of $216,884.52, attached as Exhibit "A" and to authorize the Mayor and/or Municipal Clerk to pay said claims. SECTION THREE: 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.