City Council Revised Agenda for Tuesday August 26, 2025

Click here for Special Meetings and Previous Agendas REVISED AGENDA BILOXI CITY COUNCIL MEETING Tuesday, August 26, 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 Proclamation to Rebecca Morrow recognizing September 2025 as “National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month” B. Departmental Report C. Council's Report 3. PUBLIC AGENDA Citizens Comments-(Total allotted time 45 minutes) 4. POLICY AGENDA ORDINANCES (Second Reading) 2589 A. Ordinance to amend Chapter 2, Article 14 Municipal Facilities of the Code of Ordinances, Biloxi, Mississippi, of 1992. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-081925ICON} First reading on August 19, 2025 RESOLUTIONS 576-25 B. Resolution denying a request for Zoning Map Amendment, to authorize a change in zoning district classification for a portion of a parcel of land, measuring approximately three (3) acres (more or less) in size, from its present zoning district classification of RER Residential Estate Restricted to CB Community Business, identified as a portion of 8275 West Oaklawn Road. Case No. 25-032, W.C. Fore Trucking Co., Inc. (owner) and Rajiv Verma (applicant). Submitted by the Planning Commission. {*-082625APC} Ward 7 {*}-Also available in alternative format.  August 26, 2025 Page |2 4. POLICY AGENDA-Continued 577-25 C. Resolution authorizing self-funded employee group health insurance with Healthgram, VersusRX, Mississippi Physician Care Network and Unity Re. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-082625AHR} 578-25 D. Resolution authorizing Unum Provident Corporation to offer to employees and administer Voluntary Life Benefits and Long Term Disability Benefits for the City of Biloxi, Mississippi. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-082625BHR} 579-25 E. Resolution authorizing Colonial Life and Accident Insurance Company to provide and administer IRS Section 125 Cafeteria Plan for the City of Biloxi, Mississippi. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-082625CHR} 580-25 F. Resolution for authorization to enter into a Service Agreement with Medical Analysis, LLC to provide Acute Health Care benefits to employees and retired City of Biloxi employees. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-082625DHR} 5. CONSENT AGENDA 581-25 A. Resolution amending Petty Cash and Change Funds for Fiscal Year 2024- 2025. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-082625AADM} 582-25 B. Resolution confirming and approving oath of office for Hollis Smith, current 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. {*-082625ACOURT} 583-25 C. Resolution authorizing expenditures in the amount of $1,000.00 for recognition in the Annual Biloxi First program. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-082625AEXC} 584-25 D. Resolution amending the Police Department Budget for the Fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, recognizing surplus funds received from Property Room (GR121) in the amount $29.55. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-082625APD} {*}-Also available in alternative format.  August 26, 2025 Page |3 5. CONSENT AGENDA-Continued 585-25 E. Resolution authorizing the lowest and best quote received for the purchase of Two Motorcycle Trailers from Stinger Trailer in the total amount of $7,630.00. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-082625APUR} 586-25 F. Resolution authorizing items be declared surplus and authorized to sell at auction by GovDeals. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-082625BPUR} 587-25 G. Resolution authorizing the lowest and best quote received to repair a collapsed storm drain at 1830 Beach Blvd. from Gulf Pride in the total amount of $14,530.00. Funding: Capital Projects Budget. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-082625CPUR} 588-25 H. Resolution authorizing the one-source purchase to furnish and install commercial doors at the Public Safety Center from Doorways in the total amount of $16,723.00. Funding: Police Budget. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-082625DPUR} 589-25 I. Resolution amending the Public Works Department Budget for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, in the amount of $30,000.00 to transfer funds to the Baseball Capital Maintenance Fund. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-082625APW} 590-25 J. Resolution authorizing renewal of Annual Termite Guarantee with Arrow Exterminators, Inc. d/b/a Stark Exterminators for the Old Brick House Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-082625ACON} 591-25 K. Resolution authorizing entry into the First Amendment to the 2022 Management Agreement between the City of Biloxi and the Maritime and Seafood Industry Museum of Biloxi, Inc. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-082625BCON} 592-25 L. Resolution authorizing entry into the Third Amendment to the Amended and Restated Management Agreement between the City of Biloxi and the Mardi Gras Museum, Inc. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-082625CCON} {*}-Also available in alternative format.  August 26, 2025 Page |4 5. CONSENT AGENDA-Continued 593-25 M. Resolution authorizing entry into the Third Amendment to the Amended and Restated Management Agreement between the City of Biloxi and the Ohr O’Keefe Museum of Art, Inc. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-082625DCON} 594-25 N. Resolution authorizing renewal of Primavera Construction Project Cloud Exchange from Oracle America, Inc. for use in connection with the Hurricane Katrina Infrastructure Repair Program, St. Michael's Area, KG634. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-082625ECON} 595-25 O. Resolution approving Change Order No. One (1) to Construction Agreement with DNA Underground, LLC for Capital Project No. 1079: Bay Vista Water Well & Lines. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-082625FCON} 596-25 P. Resolution authorizing payment of prorated real property taxes withheld from closing on property acquired in connection with CBDG Project No. CD020: East Biloxi East-West Neighborhood Access Road, Phase II. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-082625GCON} 597-25 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 Parks & Recreation Department. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-082625HCON} 598-25 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 Community Development Department. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-082625ICON} 599-25 S. Resolution authorizing entry into Digital Copier Service Agreement with South Mississippi Business Machines for the maintenance of a copier used by the Police Department. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-082625JCON} 600-25 T. Resolution authorizing entry into a Facility Rental Agreement with the Biloxi Public School District and approving a reduction of facility and equipment rental fees for the Civic Center full ballroom on December 13, 2025 (reduction of $2,560.00). Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-082625KCON} {*}-Also available in alternative format.  August 26, 2025 Page |5 5. CONSENT AGENDA-Continued 601-25 U. Resolution authorizing entry into a Facility Rental Agreement with Ms. Senior World Cares and approving a reduction of facility rental fees for the Civic Center full ballroom on November 12, 2025 through November 15, 2025 (reduction of $3,500.00). Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-082625LCON} 602-25 V. Resolution authorizing entry into a Facility Rental Agreement with Sacred Heart Church - Women's Group and approving a reduction of facility rental fees for the Biloxi Civic Center - full ballroom on January 3, 2026 (reduction of $1,500.00). Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-082625MCON} 603-25 W. Resolution authorizing entry into a Facility Rental Agreement with American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and approving a reduction of facility rental fees for the Point Cadet Pavilion on November 11, 2025 (reduction of $500.00). Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-082625NCON} 604-25 X. Resolution authorizing entry into a Facility Rental Agreement with Legacy Business League and approving a reduction of facility rental fees for the Civic Center full ballroom on October 15, 2025 (reduction of $2,000.00). Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-082625OCON} 605-25 Y. Resolution authorizing entry into a Facility Rental Agreement with the Mississippi Department of Transportation and approving a reduction of facility rental fees for the Civic Center Ballroom A on September 9, 2025 through September 11, 2025 (reduction of $3,680.00). Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-082625PCON} 606-25 Z. Resolution authorizing entry into a Memorandum of Understanding Concerning Containment System with Shuckers Baseball, LLC and amending the municipal budget for fiscal year ending September 30, 2025. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-082625QCON} 607-25 AA. Resolution ratifying correction to Supplemental Agreement No. 2 with Landmark Contracting, Inc. and approving Quantity Adjustment No. 1 for Capital Project No. 1040: Woolmarket Sidewalks. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-082625RCON} {*}-Also available in alternative format.  August 26, 2025 Page |6 5. CONSENT AGENDA-Continued 608-25 BB. Resolution authorizing entry into Supplemental Agreement No. 3 with Landmark Contracting, Inc. and approving Quantity Adjustment No. 2 for Capital Project No. 1040: Woolmarket Sidewalks. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-082625SCON} 609-25 CC. Resolution authorizing Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to Construction Engineering & Inspection Services Contract with Neel-Schaffer, Inc. for Capital Project No. 1040: Woolmarket Sidewalks. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-082625TCON} 610-25 DD. Resolution authorizing renewal of maintenance agreement with Motorola Solutions, Inc. for the integration of the Fire Department’s software with Motorola computer aided dispatch (“CAD”) and records management system (“RMS”). Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-082625UCON} 611-25 EE. Resolution authorizing renewal of Termite Contract with Bay Pest Control Company, Inc. for the Biloxi Visitors Center. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-082625VCON} 612-25 FF. Resolution authorizing renewal of Termite Contract with Bay Pest Control Company, Inc. for Fire Station No. 4. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-082625WCON} 613-25 GG. Resolution accepting the bid of DCR Emergency Services, LLC and ADD authorizing entry into the Contract for Debris Clearing and Removal in Preparation for Hurricane/Disaster Debris. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-082625XCON} 6. CODE ENFORCEMENT HEARINGS Cleared A. Robert J. Bonhomme, 1209D-01-001.004/2042 Crane Ridge Cleared B. Sang Tran, 1410I-06-030.000/150 Rosetti Street Cleared C. Irma F. Trochesset & June Goff, 1410C-02-093.000/643 Walker Street Cleared D. Shelia McIntyre, 1410J-05-009.001/515 Esters Boulevard Cleared E. Bernice E. Whitney Estate, 1109H-01-003.000/2178 Popps Ferry Road Cleared F. Maria Angelica Verastegui, 1210G-03-039.000/286 Wall Street Cleared G. Jerry L. Scott Estate, 1210K-03-072.000/177 Daisy Street Cleared H. Thao Oahn Doan, 1510L-01-057.000/152 Pine Street Cleared I. Anthony John Arceneaux, Jr., 1310H-02-084.000/259 Porter Avenue {*}-Also available in alternative format.  August 26, 2025 Page |7 6. CODE ENFORCEMENT HEARINGS-Continued Cleared J. Starks Investment Properties, LLC, 1309D-01-001.006/0 Popps Ferry Road Still in violation K. Sophia L. Pham, 1310A-03-036.000/367 Forrest Avenue Cleared L. Vance Brumbaugh, 1207P-01-005.000/13162 Hudson-Krohn Road Cleared M. Glenn J. Saucer, 1210A-02-078.000/1737 Thomas Jefferson Drive Cleared N. Craig B. Upton, 1310H-01-008.000/1040 Division Street Still in violation O. Michael A. Jones, 1510L-01-058.000/150 Pine Street Cleared P. Christopher Michael & Cynthia T. Sullivan, 1510L-01-059.000/148 Pine Street Cleared Q. Cindy C. Tran, 1410G-04-073.000/321 Keller Avenue Still in violation R. David M. & Abigail Shaffer, 1210F-01-005.000/371 Belvedere Circle Cleared S. Professional Builders & Remodel LLC, 1210F-01-018.000/305 Belvedere Drive Cleared T. John B. Joyce III, et al, 1210K-02-017.000/163 Begonia Street Cleared U. Freddie L. Lane III & Freddie Lane Jr., 1210F-01-086.000/2041 South Drive Still in violation V. Extended Stay LLC, 1410J-07-034.002/590 Beach Boulevard Cleared W. Urban Transitional Living LLC, 1310H-02-042.000/273 Querens Avenue Cleared X. Chan Tran, 1410J-01-008.000/173 Dorries Street Cleared Y. Uyen Tran, 1410I-05-062.000/167 Hoxie Street Cleared Z. Uyen Tran, 1410I-05-061.000/169 Hoxie Street 614-25 7. ROUTINE AGENDA {*-082625RTN} 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) Football Uniforms and Supplies / Parks & Recreation VENDOR - See Bids AMOUNT - See Bids SECTION TWO: To adjudicate the following parcels a menace to the public health and safety of the community: A. CITY PARCEL NO.: 1410G-06-073.000 OWNED BY: A O H Church of God DATE OF HEARING: August 20, 2025 B. CITY PARCEL NO.: 1009A-01-001.015 OWNED BY: Christian & Cynthia Kowalski DATE OF HEARING: August 20, 2025 C. CITY PARCEL NO.: 1108D-02-028.000 OWNED BY: Joseph Decicco DATE OF HEARING: August 20, 2025 {*}-Also available in alternative format.  August 26, 2025 Page |8 7. ROUTINE AGENDA-Continued D. CITY PARCEL NO.: 1207M-01-001.000 OWNED BY: Randal R. Sutton DATE OF HEARING: August 20, 2025 E. CITY PARCEL NO.: 1207N-01-063.000 OWNED BY: Ernest J. & Debra L. Thibodeaux DATE OF HEARING: August 20, 2025 F. CITY PARCEL NO.: 1410C-02-087.000 OWNED BY: Jarrod Russo DATE OF HEARING: August 20, 2025 G. CITY PARCEL NO.: 1210H-03-073.000 OWNED BY: Odenwald LLC DATE OF HEARING: August 20, 2025 {*}-Also available in alternative format.