City Council Regular Meeting Agenda for Tuesday November 5, 2024

Click here for Special Meetings and Previous Agendas AGENDA BILOXI CITY COUNCIL MEETING Tuesday, November 5, 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 -- 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 ____________A. Public Hearing to consider an appeal filed by Jared Fusco requesting the reversal of the Planning Commissions decision to approve a requested Tree Removal Application for the removal of twelve (12) protected trees upon parcels identified as 308 & 309 Moffett Road. Case No. TR-24-002 {*-110524PH} (Total allotted time 30 minutes) Citizens Comments-(Total allotted time 45 minutes) 4. POLICY AGENDA ORDINANCES (First Reading) ____________A. Ordinance to amend section 23-3-5(B)(6) of the Land Development Ordinance to designate the structure located upon 856 Division Street as a City of Biloxi Landmark. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-110524ACD} ____________B. Ordinance to grant a Zoning Map Amendment, to approve a PD-I: Planned Development- Infill District Master Plan upon property identified as 458 Back Bay Boulevard. Case No. 24-057, Nick Gant (applicant) and Steven Carter-Gutierrez (owner). Submitted by the Planning Commission. {*-110524APC} Ward 1 {*}-Denotes document name for internet access http://biloxi.ms.us Also available in alternative format.  November 5, 2024 Page |2 4. POLICY AGENDA-Continued ____________C. Ordinance to approve a Zoning Map Amendment, to authorize a change in zoning district classification for a parcel of land measuring 12.5 acres in size, from its present zoning district classification of LB Limited Business to NB Neighborhood Business for land presently identified as an unaddressed parcel at the Northeast corner of Cedar Lake Road and Brodie Road. Case No. 24- 059, Sharon Myers. Submitted by the Planning Commission. {*-110524BPC} Ward 6 ORDINANCES (Second Reading) ____________D. Ordinance to amend section 23-3-5(B)(6) of the Land Development Ordinance to designate the structure located upon 281 Main Street as a City of Biloxi Landmark. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-102224ACD} First reading on October 22, 2024 RESOLUTIONS ____________E. Resolution to deny the appeal, and affirm the decision of the Biloxi Planning Commission to remove twelve (12) protected trees, upon parcels identified as 308 & 309 Moffett Road. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-110524CPC} Ward 3 ____________F. Resolution granting Minor Subdivision Final Plat approval for a property site currently identified as three unaddressed parcels fronting Oleander Lane. Case No. 24-061, Kenneth Jones. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-110524DPC} Ward 4 ____________G. Resolution to grant Final Subdivision Plat approval for Petit Bois Townhomes Subdivision a sixty-two (62) town home lot single family residential subdivision for property currently identified as a 0, 2678, 2684, & 2685 Rue Palafox. Case No. 23-015, PFP Properties, LLC (owner) and Freddie Fountain on behalf of Fountain & Associates (applicant). Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-110524EPC} Ward 5 5. CONSENT AGENDA ____________A. Resolution authorizing expenditures to the Women's Resource Center in the amount of $20,000.00. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-110524AEXC} {*}-Denotes document name for internet access http://biloxi.ms.us Also available in alternative format.  November 5, 2024 Page |3 5. CONSENT AGENDA-Continued ____________B. Resolution supplementing Resolution No. 636-24 regarding adoption of the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Save our Sound Coalition budget for the Fiscal Year ending September 30, 2025. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-110524AADM} ____________C. Resolution supplementing resolution No. 636-24 regarding adoption of the fiscal year 2024-2025 Community Development Block Grant budget for the Fiscal Year ending September 30, 2025 to reflect actual revenues through September 30, 2024. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-110524BADM} ____________D. Resolution amending the Legislative Department budget for the Fiscal Year ending September 30, 2025, in the amount of $11,400.00 for professional services for accounting and audit services by Alexander, Van Loon, Sloan, Levens & Favre, PLLC for Fiscal Year 2023 financial audit. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-110524CADM} ____________E. Resolution supplementing Resolution No. 636-24 regarding adoption of the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Police, Fire, and MDMR Community Grant budgets for the Fiscal Year ending September 30, 2025, to reflect actual revenues and expenditures through September 30, 2024. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-110524DADM} ____________F. Resolution authorizing the lowest and best quote received for the purchase of one 2025 7x18TA Enclosed Trailer for use by Parks and Recreation from Lewis Trailer Sales, Inc. in the total amount of $8,470.00. Funding: Parks and Recreation Budget. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-110524APUR} ____________G. Resolution authorizing the lowest and best quote received for the purchase of four Nikon Professional Photography Kits from B&H for use by the Police Department Crime Scene Unit in the total amount of $18,561.16. Funding: Police Department Budget. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-110524BPUR} ____________H. Resolution authorizing the One-Source Purchase of one Long Range Acoustic Device (LRAD-100X) System for use by the Police Department Emergency Services Unit from Genasys Inc. in the total amount of $23,000.00. Funding: Police Budget Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-110524CPUR} {*}-Denotes document name for internet access http://biloxi.ms.us Also available in alternative format.  November 5, 2024 Page |4 5. CONSENT AGENDA-Continued ____________I. Resolution authorizing the Emergency Repair to the air conditioning system at the Seafood Museum by Broussard Services in the total amount of $72,977.00. Funding: Non-departmental Budget. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-110524DPUR} ____________J. Resolution authorizing the lowest and best quote received for the purchase of fifteen (15) Speco Security Cameras with accessories for use at the Public Works Department located at 214 Delauney Street from B&H in the total amount of $7,865.00. Funding: Public Works Budget. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-110524EPUR} ____________K. Resolution authorizing the lowest and best quote received for the purchase and installation of Upfit Equipment for Unit C-3 from Communications International for use by the Fire Department in the total amount of $9,385.87. Funding: Fire Department Budget. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-110524FPUR} ____________L. Resolution authorizing the One-Source Purchase and installation of one L3Harris Radio System for Unit C-3 for use by the Fire Department from Communications International in the total amount of $5,898.67. Funding: Fire Department Budget. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-110524GPUR} ____________M. Resolution authorizing the lowest and best advertised unit price bids received for the installation of the decorations for the 2024 Christmas season from Ace Contractors (a,b,e) and Lamey Electric (c,d,f) in the total amount of $34,850.00. Funding: Executive Budget. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-110524HPUR} ____________N. Resolution authorizing entry into Third Amendment to Water Tower Option and Lease Agreement with T-Mobile South, LLC regarding the lease of space on the Margaret Sherry Tower Site (2145 Popps Ferry Road). Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-110524ACON} ____________O. Resolution authorizing the purchase of a network switches and associated software licensing from Howard Technology Solutions, a division of Howard Industries, Inc. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-110524BCON} {*}-Denotes document name for internet access http://biloxi.ms.us Also available in alternative format.  November 5, 2024 Page |5 5. CONSENT AGENDA-Continued ____________P. Resolution authorizing purchase of certain upgrade to Barracuda Email Defense software from Barracuda Networks. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-110524CCON} ____________Q. Resolution accepting the bid of Bottom 2 Top Construction, LLC and authorizing entry into a Construction Agreement for Capital Project No. 1109: Belle la Vie Lift Station. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-110524DCON} ____________R. Resolution amending the municipal budget for fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, to provide funding for expenses associated with the Maritime and Seafood Industry Museum of Biloxi, Inc. by carrying forward the balance of fiscal year ending September 30, 2024. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-110524ECON} ____________S. Resolution authorizing entry into agreement with Metrix Solutions, LLC for the purchase of body cameras, Rocket communications hardware and associated software. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-110524FCON} ____________T. Resolution authorizing entry into agreement with Metrix Solutions, LLC for professional services to perform preventative maintenance services for the battery backup to the City’s computer server. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-110524GCON} ____________U. Resolution accepting the proposal of Mississippi State University, John C. Stennis Institute of Government and Community Development, and authorizing entry into a Fixed Price Research Agreement for a study and analysis of the City of Biloxi’s salaries and paygrades. Introduced by Council President Paul Tisdale. {*-110524HCON} ____________V. Resolution authorizing entry into agreement with Korterra, Inc. for software used in connection with utility line locates. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-110524ICON} {*}-Denotes document name for internet access http://biloxi.ms.us Also available in alternative format.  November 5, 2024 Page |6 5. CONSENT AGENDA-Continued ____________W. Resolution authorizing execution of Grant of Easement with the United States of America, acting through the Secretary of the Air Force, for connection of the Gulf Coast Women’s Center to a Keesler Air Force Base sanitary sewer line. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-110524JCON} ____________X. Resolution authorizing execution of Grant of Easement with the United States of America, acting through the Secretary of the Air Force, for the maintenance of a water main, between Concord & Yorksire Road, across Keesler Air Force Base. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-110524KCON} ____________Y. 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. {*-110524LCON} ____________Z. Resolution authorizing entry into Professional Services Agreement with Brown Mitchell & Alexander, Inc. for the design of access stair connecting the Biloxi-Ocean Springs Bridge to the City parking lot on the north side of U.S. Highway 90. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-110524MCON} ____________AA. Resolution authorizing entry into Construction Engineering & Inspection Services Contract with Neel-Schaffer, Inc. for Capital Project No. 1108: Popps Ferry Bridge. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-110524NCON} ____________BB. Resolution authorizing execution of a Mississippi Department of Homeland Security Grant Program Request for Change and amending the municipal budget for fiscal year ending September 30, 2025. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-110524OCON} ____________CC. Resolution supplementing Resolution No. 636-24 regarding adoption of the fiscal year 2025 Capital Project Budget to reflect actual expenditures and revenues through September 30, 2024. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-110524PCON} {*}-Denotes document name for internet access http://biloxi.ms.us Also available in alternative format.  November 5, 2024 Page |7 5. CONSENT AGENDA-Continued ____________DD. Resolution amending Resolution No. 376-22 accepting the bid of Andercorp, LLC and authorizing a conditional award of a Construction Agreement for Capital Project No. 1024: Point Cadet Marina (West). Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-110524QCON} ____________EE. Resolution amending Resolution No. 561-24 authorizing the formal approval SUBSTITUTE and implementation of the City of Biloxi Program for Public Information Exhibit only (PPI). Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-102224BCD} Tabled subject to call on October 22, 2024 6. CODE ENFORCEMENT HEARINGS ____________A. Biloxi Investments, LLC, 1410G-02-008.000/251 Strangi Avenue ____________B. Teresa R. & Nathan James Fitzgerald, 1210A-01-022.000/1684 Vine Street ____________C. HL&C-Harrison, LLC, 1410G-03-022.000/502 Esters Boulevard ____________D. Brenda Joyce Hutson Estate, 1410G-02-057.000/252 Brown Street ____________E. John H. & Julia L. Love, 1410G-02-054.000/230 Brown Street ____________F. Gregory Pittman, 1410F-02-076.000/202 Main Street ____________G. Gregory Pittman, 1410F-02-075.000/600 Main Street ____________H. Ashley Ann Taylor, 1107H-02-001.000/14277 Jim Byrd Road ____________I. Dawn Langson, 1210F-02-105.000/352 Hiller Drive 60-day extension on August 27, 2024 ____________J. Dawn Langson, 1210F-02-104.000/356 Hiller Drive 60-day extension on August 27, 2024 ____________K. W C Fore, 1510E-02-007.000/201 5th Street 30-day extension on October 1, 2024 ____________L. Chau Yuan Ngo, 1410G-03-088.000/271 Keller Avenue 30-day extension on October 1, 2024 ____________7. ROUTINE AGENDA {*-110524RTN} SECTION ONE: To accept bids submitted by each vendor in the amount shown below as the lowest and/or best bid based on the recommendation of the Executive Branch to accept each such bid as follows: A. (Purchase No. 1) Basketball Supplies & Uniforms/ Parks and Recreation VENDOR - See Bids AMOUNT - See Bids B. (Purchase No. 2) Water Meters/ Public Works VENDOR - Core & Main AMOUNT - See Bids {*}-Denotes document name for internet access http://biloxi.ms.us Also available in alternative format.  November 5, 2024 Page |8 7. ROUTINE AGENDA-Continued SECTION TWO: To adjudicate the following parcels a menace to the public health and safety of the community: A. CITY PARCEL NO.: 1210I-04-011.000 OWNED BY: Multani Sukhranjan DATE OF HEARING: October 22, 2024 B. CITY PARCEL NO.: 1410L-04-024.000 OWNED BY: South Central Bell Tel Co. DATE OF HEARING: October 1, 2024 C. CITY PARCEL NO.: 1210H-02-055.000 OWNED BY: Lennis L. Coleman Estate DATE OF HEARING: August 27, 2024 SECTION THREE: To authorize special assessment to code enforcement action taken to clean the following parcels: A. CITY PARCEL NO.: 1410G-04-091.000 OWNED BY: State of Mississippi ADDRESS: Post Office Box 136 Jackson, MS 39205 CONTRACTOR: Clifton McCormick RESOLUTION NO.: 492-24 ASSESSMENT AMOUNT: $225.00 SECTION FOUR: To authorize approval of the claims listed on the docket of claims No. 2025B-01, in the amount of $316,470.18, attached as Exhibit "A" and to authorize the Mayor and/or Municipal Clerk to pay said claims. SECTION FIVE: 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.