City Council Revised Agenda for Tuesday April 8, 2025

Click here for Special Meetings and Previous Agendas REVISED AGENDA BILOXI CITY COUNCIL MEETING Tuesday, April 8, 2025 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 --Mayor to present Proclamation to Mary Beth Geiser declaring the month of April as “Donate Life Month”. -- 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) 4. POLICY AGENDA RESOLUTIONS 209-25 A. Resolution to appoint Kenny Glavan as President of the Biloxi City Council. Introduced by Council President Paul Tisdale. {*-040825ACOU} 210-25 B. Resolution to appoint Felix O. Gines as Vice-President of the Biloxi City Council. Introduced by Council President Paul Tisdale. {*-040825BCOU} 211-25 C Resolution memorializing and designating a portion of Main Street from Division to Esters Boulevard as “Tyrone Burton Way”. Introduced by Council Member Felix O. Gines. {*-040825CCOU} {*}-Also available in alternative format.  April 8, 2025 Page |2 4. POLICY AGENDA-Continued 212-25 D. Resolution to grant Conditional Use approval, to authorize the newly renovated Barq's Bottling Company building, situated upon a parcel of land approximately .16 of an acre, to be utilized as a Bed and Breakfast, for property identified as 142 Keller Avenue. Case No. 25-009, Birthplace, LLC (owner) and Anita Nicovich (applicant). Submitted by the Planning Commission {*-040825APC} Ward 1 See below E. Resolution affirming the denial of Special Event Application submitted by Jennuwine Entertainment, LLC for Bikin’ the Beach on June 12-15, 2025. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-032525BLEG} Tabled on March 25, 2025 213-25 E. Resolution overturning the denial of the Special Event Application submitted As amended by Jennuwine Entertainment, LLC for Bikin’ the Beach on June 5-8, 2025. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-032525BLEG} 5. CONSENT AGENDA 214-25 A. Resolution accepting the Annual Certificate of the Compliance Officer for Fiscal Year ending September 30, 2024, regarding post-issuance compliance for outstanding obligations. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-040825ALEG} 215-25 B. Resolution confirming and approving oath of office for Nathan Lamberth, Biloxi Police staff, as a 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. {*-040825ACOURT} 216-25 C. Resolution authorizing waiver of deposit and rental facility fee for The Woolmarket Elementary School-Fearlessly Me Club. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-040825APR} 217-25 D. Resolution authorizing the reduction of facility rental fees for A Rising Star's Outreach. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-040825BPR} 218-25 E. Resolution authorizing the reduction of facility rental fees for Mississippi Rural Water Association Inc. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-040825CPR} {*}-Also available in alternative format.  April 8, 2025 Page |3 5. CONSENT AGENDA-Continued 219-25 F. Resolution authorizing entry into Agreement with Motorola Solutions, Inc. for the upgrade Motorola Solutions, Inc’s FLEX software to interface with the City of Biloxi’s GIS system. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-040825ACON} 220-25 G. Resolution authorizing rental of uniforms for the department of Parks and Recreation from Cintas Corporation pursuant to State of Mississippi Contract No. 8200044758. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-040825BCON} 221-25 H. Resolution accepting the bid of J.E. Borries, Inc. and authorizing entry into a Construction Agreement for Capital Project No. 1097: Parkers Creek Dredging. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-040825CCON} 222-25 I. Resolution authorizing purchase of subscription to Zoom Workplace Pro from Zoom Communications, Inc. for the use of the City of Biloxi Administration Department. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-040825ECON} 223-25 J. Resolution authorizing renewal of agreement with CivicPlus, LLC for the codification and maintenance of the City of Biloxi’s ordinances. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-040825FCON} 224-25 K. Resolution authorizing renewal of SELECT Agreement with Carahsoft f/k/a Bentley Systems, Inc. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-040825GCON} 225-25 L. Resolution authorizing entry into a Contract Amendment with Mississippi State University, John C. Stennis Institute of Government and Community Development, for a study and analysis of the City of Biloxi’s salaries and paygrades. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-040825HCON} 226-25 M. Resolution authorizing Change Order No. Three (3) to Construction Agreement with DNA Underground, LLC for Capital Project No. 1047: Tanglewood Infrastructure Repair. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-040825JCON} 227-25 N. Resolution approving the form of Berth Rental Agreements for use in the Biloxi Small Craft Harbor, Point Cadet Marina, Commercial Docking Facility and Sherman Canaan Fishing Dock and authorizing execution of same. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-040825MCON} {*}-Also available in alternative format.  April 8, 2025 Page |4 5. CONSENT AGENDA-Continued 228-25 O. Resolution rescinding Resolution No. 140-25 resolution authorizing and approving reduction of rental facility fees for the Biloxi Public School District. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-040825NCON} 229-25 P. Resolution authorizing entry into a Facility Rental Agreement with the Mississippi Justice Court Judges Association and approving waiver of facility rental fees. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-040825PCON} 230-25 Q. Resolution authorizing entry into Rental Agreement and Digital Color Copier Service Agreement with South Mississippi Business Machines for the lease, maintenance and copy costs associated with a new copier to be utilized by the Police Department. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-040825QCON} 231-25 R. Resolution authorizing entry into Rental Agreement and Digital Color Copier Service Agreement with South Mississippi Business Machines for the lease, maintenance and copy costs associated with a new copier to be utilized by the Visitors Center. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-040825RCON} 232-25 S. Resolution accepting the bid of DNA Underground, LLC and authorizing entry into the 2025 Repair/Replace Contract for necessary repairs as the need arises. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-040825SCON} 233-25 T. Resolution authorizing renewal of subscription for tracking devices and data service from Advanced Covert Technology. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-040825TCON} 234-25 U. Resolution authorizing Release of Claims and amending the municipal budget for fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, to recognize funds received. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-040825UCON} 235-25 V. Resolution amending the municipal budget for fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, to recognize interest earned on funds received from the Friends of the Saenger into the budget established for Capital Project No. 1107: Saenger Theatre Interior Repairs. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-040825VCON} {*}-Also available in alternative format.  April 8, 2025 Page |5 5. CONSENT AGENDA-Continued 236-25 W. Resolution amending the municipal budget for fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, to close Capital Project No. 1093: Sports Complex Field Improvements. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-040825WCON} 237-25 X. Resolution amending the municipal budget for fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, to close Capital Project No. 1099: Municipal Harbor Dredging. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-040825XCON} 238-25 Y. Resolution reaffirming and modifying Resolution No. 56-25 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. {*-040825YCON} 239-25 Z. Resolution authorizing the One-Source Purchase of One (1) Mudbug 8x6xl7 with 125-Horsepower Reliance Motor to be located at the Beauvoir Lift Station for use by the Public Works Department from Bay Motor Winding Inc. in the total amount of $92,560.00. Funding: Public Works Budget. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-040825APUR} 240-25 AA. Resolution authorizing the purchase of Three (3) Kubota RTVs for use by the Public Works Department from Lee Tractor Co. in the total amount of $57,959.55 as authorized by the State of Mississippi Contract No. 8200079122. Funding: Public Works Budget. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-040825BPUR} 241-25 BB. Resolution authorizing the purchase of One (1) Alamo Samurai Boomer Mower and One (1) Alamo (Model Number: Versa 60) 60" Mid Mount Side Mower for use by the Public Works Department from Sunsouth LLC. in the total amount of $134,069.65 as authorized by the State of Mississippi Contract No. 8200079105. Funding: Public Works Budget. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-040825CPUR} 242-25 CC. Resolution authorizing the enclosed items be declared surplus and sold at auction by GovDeals. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-040825DPUR} {*}-Also available in alternative format.  April 8, 2025 Page |6 5. CONSENT AGENDA-Continued 243-25 DD. Resolution authorizing the lowest and best quote received for the purchase of One (1) Bobcat Mini Track Loader from Lyle Machinery for use by the Public Works Department in the total amount of $46,283.22. Funding: Public Works Budget. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-040825EPUR} 244-25 EE. Resolution authorizing the emergency replacement of air conditioning the east side of the Police Division Street Training Building by Brian Patterson Plumbing in the total amount of $24,840.00. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-040825FPUR} 245-25 FF. Resolution amending the municipal budget for fiscal year ending September ADD 30, 2025, to provide additional funding in the Stadium Capital Maintenance Restricted Fund. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-040825ZCON} 6. CODE ENFORCEMENT HEARINGS 30-day extension A. Kim-Hoa T. Nguyen, 1410C-03-092.000/392 Lameuse Street Cleared B. Kay B. and Winston F. Garth III, 1410C-03-098.000/378 Lameuse Street 30-day extension C. David J Venus IV, 1310H-02-082.000/271 Porter Avenue Still in violation D. Randall G. James, Jr., 1410I-06-062.003/380 Richmond Drive Cleared E. Liberty Community LLC, 1410E-04-040.000/0 Seal Avenue Still in violation F. Dana DeMeter McMeans, 1109H-01-047.000/860 Lackland Drive 90-day extension G. Sharon Touchstone, 1107P-01-017.000/13069 Gressett Circle Cleared H. Eagle Dawg Properties, 1410F-04-045.000/322 Lameuse Street Still in violation I. La Thi Nguyen, 1410G-03-111.000/234 Lee Street 30-day extension on February 25, 2025 246-25 7. ROUTINE AGENDA {*-040825RTN} SECTION ONE: To authorize special assessment to code enforcement action taken to clean the following parcels: A. CITY PARCEL NO.: 1207N-01-002.041 OWNED BY: Rubio Leovaldo Castillo Escobar ADDRESS: 6200 Moreton Place Ocean Springs, MS 39564 CONTRACTOR: AD&R RESOLUTION NO.: 83-25 ASSESSMENT AMOUNT: $3,815.00 {*}-Also available in alternative format.  April 8, 2025 Page |7 7. ROUTINE AGENDA-Continued SECTION TWO: To authorize approval of the claims listed on the docket of claims No. 2025G-01, in the amount of $1,327,585.85, 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. {*}-Also available in alternative format.