City Council Regular Meeting Agenda for Tuesday January 20, 2026

Click here for Special Meetings and Previous Agendas AGENDA BILOXI CITY COUNCIL MEETING Tuesday, January 20, 2026 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 2025 4th Quarter Longevity Awards. 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 Comprehensive Zoning Map Amendment within a section of East Biloxi, to foster development since Hurricane Katrina. Case No. 25-047, City of Biloxi. Submitted by the Planning Commission. {*-012026HPC} Ward 1 ____________B. Ordinance to amend text within the Land Development Ordinance removing a duplicate record pertaining to cannabis specific uses in Section 23-4-1 (C) Use Table: Nonresidential and Planned Development Districts. Case No. 25- 048, City of Biloxi. Submitted by the Planning Commission. {*-012026IPC} ____________C. Ordinance amending Section 22-2-33 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Biloxi and creating special classification and acknowledging public policy objective for discounted senior water and sewer rates. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-012026FEXC} {*}-Denotes document name for internet access http://biloxi.ms.us Also available in alternative format.  January 20, 2026 Page |2 4. POLICY AGENDA-Continued RESOLUTIONS ____________D. Resolution appointing Director of the Department of Police for the City of Biloxi, Mississippi. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-012026CEXC} ____________E. Resolution appointing Shane Steele to the Harrison County Emergency Communications Commission. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-012026APD} ____________F. Resolution declaring the intention of the Mayor and City Council of the City of Biloxi, Mississippi, to issue general obligation bonds, in one or more series, in the maximum aggregate principal amount of Fourteen Million Dollars ($14,000,000) to raise money for authorized purposes. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-012026ALEG} ____________G. Resolution authorizing entry into a Facility Rental Agreement with Mississippi Department of Employment Security and approving a waiver of facility rental fees for the Biloxi Civic Center on April 6, 2026 and April 7, 2026 (waiver of $3,500.00). Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-012026APR} ____________H. Resolution authorizing entry into a Facility Rental Agreement with Gulf Coast Running Club and approving a reduction of facility rental fees for the Point Cadet Pavilion on February 28, 2026. (reduction of $500.00). Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-012026BPR} ____________I. Resolution authorizing entry into a Facility Rental Agreement with the Mississippi Sheriffs Association, Inc. and approving a waiver of facility rental fees and waiver of security deposit for the Point Cadet Pavilion on June 8, 2027 (waiver of $1,000.00). Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-012026CPR} ____________J. Resolution designating a tree as a majestic tree at 151 Saint Charles Avenue. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-012026APC} Ward 1 ____________K. Resolution designating eight (8) trees as a majestic tree at 1029 Howard Avenue. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-012026BPC} Ward 1 {*}-Denotes document name for internet access http://biloxi.ms.us Also available in alternative format.  January 20, 2026 Page |3 4. POLICY AGENDA-Continued ____________L. Resolution designating four (4) trees as majestic trees at 2352 N. Country Club Lane. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-012026CPC} Ward 4 ____________M. Resolution designating two (2) trees as majestic trees at 2438 W. Shore Drive. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-012026DPC} Ward 4 ____________N. Resolution designating a tree as a majestic tree at 2515 Brighton Circle. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-012026EPC} Ward 5 ____________O. Resolution designating a tree as a majestic tree at Edgewater Park. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-012026FPC} Ward 5 ____________P. Resolution granting Conditional Use approval, to authorize an existing duplex, to be utilized as Short-Term Rentals, for property identified by municipal address 1541 Collins Street A & B. Case No. Case No. 25-046, Curtis & Lisa Shaffer. Submitted by the Planning Commission. {*-012026GPC} Ward 1 ____________Q. Resolution granting Conditional Use, to authorize a halfway house within an existing commercial building located within a NB Neighborhood Business zone, and identified by municipal address 2793 Fernwood Road. Case No. 25-050, Open Doors Homeless Coalition (owner) and Ronald Arant on behalf of Discipleship 33 (applicant). Submitted by the Planning Commission. {*-012026JPC} Ward 5 ____________R. Resolution granting two Conditional Use approvals, to authorize the establishment of two (2) single-family residences on a single lot of record, and also to allow those single-family residences to be use as Short-Term Rentals, and located within an NB Neighborhood Business zoning district, for property identified as 310 Collier Street. Case No. 25-051, John P. Foster. Submitted by the Planning Commission. {*-012026KPC} Ward 1 ____________S. Resolution adopting the Biloxi Police Department Tow Manual. Introduced SUBSTITUTE by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. Exhibit “A” Only {*-122325ICON} Tabled on December 23, 2025 and Tabled on January 6, 2025 {*}-Denotes document name for internet access http://biloxi.ms.us Also available in alternative format.  January 20, 2026 Page |4 5. CONSENT AGENDA ____________A. Resolution authorizing expenditures to CASA of South Mississippi in the amount of $20,000.00 for Fiscal Year Ending September 30, 2026. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-012026AEXC} ____________B. Resolution adjusting compensation for Chief Administrative Officer. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-012026BEXC} ____________C. Resolution authorizing expenditures to the Second Liner's Mardi Gras Club in the amount of $4,050.00 for Fiscal Year Ending September 30, 2026. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-012026DEXC} ____________D. Resolution authorizing purchase of sidearm by retiring member of the Biloxi Police Department (Larry K. Murphy). Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-012026BPD} ____________E. Resolution authorizing the lowest and best quote received for the purchase and installation of Seventy-Five (75) 4Topps Sport Mesh Row Seats to be located at the Biloxi Shuckers Stadium from 4Topps, LLC in the total amount of $41,267.92. Funding: Baseball Capital Maintenance Budget. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-012026APUR} ____________F. Resolution authorizing the purchase of Twelve (12) pairs of Turnout Boots for use by the Fire Department from Sunbelt Fire Inc. in the total amount of $7,308.00 as authorized by the State of Mississippi Contract No. 8200078720. Funding: Fire Department Budget. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-012026BPUR} ____________G. Resolution authorizing items be declared surplus and approved to sell at auction by GovDeals. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-012026CPUR} ____________H. Resolution appointing Municipal Depositories. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-012026GEXC} {*}-Denotes document name for internet access http://biloxi.ms.us Also available in alternative format.  January 20, 2026 Page |5 5. CONSENT AGENDA-Continued ____________I. Resolution authorizing entry (in current FY2026 budget) into agreements with Motorola Solutions, Inc. for the purposes of transmitting emergency notices and advisories via text message. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-012026ACON} ____________J. Resolution amending the municipal budget for fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, to close Capital Project No. 1046: East Biloxi Recreational Facility. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-012026BCON} ____________K. Resolution amending the municipal budget for fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, to close Capital Project No. 1053: Roadway Paving Ward 6. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-012026CCON} ____________L. Resolution amending the municipal budget for fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, to close Capital Project No. 1047: Tanglewood Infrastructure Repair. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-012026DCON} ____________M. Resolution creating Capital Project No. 1125: Point Cadet Marina Phase III. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-012026ECON} ____________N. Resolution amending the municipal budget for fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, to close Capital Project No. 1056: Sediment Removal Phase II. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-012026FCON} ____________O. Resolution authorizing entry into Amended and Restated Construction Agreement with Lyman Well Company, LLC in connection with Capital Project No. 1120: North Biloxi Well Casing. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-012026GCON} ____________P. Resolution amending the municipal budget for fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, to reflect legal expenses in connection with Capital Project No. 913: Popps Ferry Extension. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-012026HCON} {*}-Denotes document name for internet access http://biloxi.ms.us Also available in alternative format.  January 20, 2026 Page |6 5. CONSENT AGENDA-Continued ____________Q. Resolution authorizing renewal of AFIX Tracker Gold software from Aware, Inc. for use by the City of Biloxi Police Department. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-012026ICON} ____________R. Resolution authorizing renewal of software subscription from LeadsOnline Parent, LLC d/b/a/ LeadsOnline for use by the City of Biloxi Police Department. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-012026JCON} ____________S. Resolution authorizing and accepting Change Order No. Forty-Nine (49) to the Construction Agreement with Necaise Brothers Construction Company, Inc. for the Hurricane Katrina Infrastructure Repair Program, South Contract, BEA1, BEA2 and BEA3 (Project Nos. KG630 and K7112). Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-012026KCON} ____________T. Resolution authorizing and accepting Change Order No. Fifty (50) 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. {*-012026LCON} ____________U. Resolution authorizing Letter Agreement Request No. 1 to Preliminary Engineering Services Contract with Neel-Schaffer, Inc. for Capital Project No. 1108: Popps Ferry Bridge. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-012026MCON} ____________V. Resolution accepting the bid of The Southern Connection Police Supply, LLC and authorizing entry into an Amended and Restated Agreement for Uniforms, Accessories and Related Services. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-012026NCON} ____________W. Resolution accepting Proposal for Interior Design Services from D. Batia Interiors, LLC for Capital Project No. 1107: Saenger Theatre Interior Repairs. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-012026OCON} ____________X. Resolution authorizing Mayor to execute Consent Letter from Grand Casinos of Biloxi, LLC and Grand Biloxi, LLC. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-012026PCON} {*}-Denotes document name for internet access http://biloxi.ms.us Also available in alternative format.  January 20, 2026 Page |7 5. CONSENT AGENDA-Continued ____________Y. Resolution authorizing entry into Memorandum of Understanding and approving payment to the Biloxi Public School District for use of school buses. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-012026QCON} 6. CODE ENFORCEMENT HEARINGS ____________A. Hai Thanh Tran, 1410I-01-042.000/289 3rd Street ____________B. Welch Family Limited Partnership 5, 1110M-01-004.000/ 0 Beach Boulevard 14-day extension on January 6, 2026 ____________C. SMM Gulf Coast LLC, 1308C-02-001.002/11415 Old Highway 67 14-day extension on January 6, 2026 ____________D. Biloxi Associates LP, 1110A-02-004.001/388 Rosalie Maria Drive 14-day extension on January 6, 2026 ____________E. Richard Dowling Estate, 1207O-01-027.000/13272 Old Highway 67 14-day extension on January 6, 2026 ____________F. Ellen B. Terrell, 1310K-02-018.000/171 Saint Francis Street 14-day extension on January 6, 2026 ____________7. ROUTINE AGENDA {*-012026RTN} SECTION ONE: To authorize special assessment to code enforcement action taken to clean the following parcels: A. CITY PARCEL NO.: 1110M-01-002.000 OWNED BY: Allegiant Equities LLC ADDRESS: 55 E Long Lake Road, Suite 204 Troy, MI 48085 CONTRACTOR: Josh Case RESOLUTION NO.: 911-25 ASSESSMENT AMOUNT: $3,015.00 B. CITY PARCEL NO.: 1410F-02-071.000 OWNED BY: CJ Shaw Consulting and Real Estate LLC ADDRESS: 227 Dewey Circle Biloxi, MS 39531 CONTRACTOR: Chris Walker RESOLUTION NO.: 925-25 ASSESSMENT AMOUNT: $315.00 {*}-Denotes document name for internet access http://biloxi.ms.us Also available in alternative format.  January 20, 2026 Page |8 7. ROUTINE AGENDA-Continued C. CITY PARCEL NO.: 1210K-02-016.000 OWNED BY: Coastal Development Group Inc. ADDRESS: 1131 West Jefferson Street UNIT 301 Shorewood, IL 60404 CONTRACTOR: Alan Taylor RESOLUTION NO.: 843-25 ASSESSMENT AMOUNT: $515.00 D. CITY PARCEL NO.: 1410F-06-120.000 OWNED BY: Cynthia Davis -EST- ADDRESS: 288 Fayard Street Biloxi, MS 39530 CONTRACTOR: Alan Taylor RESOLUTION NO.: 743-24 ASSESSMENT AMOUNT: $415.00 E. CITY PARCEL NO.: 1310I-01-008.000 OWNED BY: Ernest Frank Henley, Jr. Estate ADDRESS: 487 Oaklawn Place Biloxi, MS 39530 CONTRACTOR: Alan Taylor RESOLUTION NO.: 843-25 ASSESSMENT AMOUNT: $565.00 F. CITY PARCEL NO.: 1410L-03-019.000 OWNED BY: NR Deed LLC ADDRESS: 1266 West Paces Ferry Road #517 Atlanta, GA 30327 CONTRACTOR: Josh Case RESOLUTION NO.: 911-25 ASSESSMENT AMOUNT: $365.00 G. CITY PARCEL NO.: 1108H-01-004.000 OWNED BY: TSWS Environmental Properties LLC ADDRESS: PO Box 1627 Hammond, LA 70404 CONTRACTOR: Alan Taylor RESOLUTION NO.: 843-25 ASSESSMENT AMOUNT: $1,065.00 {*}-Denotes document name for internet access http://biloxi.ms.us Also available in alternative format.  January 20, 2026 Page |9 7. ROUTINE AGENDA-Continued H. CITY PARCEL NO.: 1410I-04-042.000 OWNED BY: Jack D. Vincent, Jr. ADDRESS: PO Box 271 Gulfport, MS 39502 CONTRACTOR: Josh Case RESOLUTION NO.: 911-25 ASSESSMENT AMOUNT: $335.00 SECTION TWO: To authorize approval of the claims listed on the docket of claims No. 2026D-02, in the amount of $6,154,125.26, 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- 2026, in the amount of $5,990,271.27, 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.