City Council Revised Agenda for Tuesday August 4, 2026

Click here for Special Meetings and Previous Agendas REVISED AGENDA BILOXI CITY COUNCIL MEETING Tuesday, August 4, 2026 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 -- Presentation of report from Encore Saenger. -- 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) 488-26 Resolution for Executive Session to discuss personnel matters regarding: Director of Police Department. {*-080426EXECSESS} 4. POLICY AGENDA RESOLUTIONS 489-26 A. Resolution granting Conditional Use approval to authorize a Transitional Living Facility within an existing commercial building located within a NB Neighborhood Business zone and identified by municipal address 2793 Fernwood Road. Case No. 25-036, Open Doors Homeless Coalition (owner) and Ronald Arant on behalf of Discipleship 33 (applicant). Submitted by the Planning Commission {*-080426APC} Ward 5 {*}-Also available in alternative format.  August 4, 2026 Page |2 4. POLICY AGENDA-Continued 490-26 B. Resolution appointing Harry Joachim, Ward Five representative, to the Biloxi Planning Commission for a term beginning July 5, 2026, and ending July 4, 2030. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-080426AEXC} 491-26 C. Resolution appointing Steven J. Delahousey to fill an unexpired term to the Biloxi Architectural and Historic Review Commission for a term beginning August 4, 2026, and ending December 3, 2028. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-080426BEXC} Tabled subject D. Resolution appointing Director of the Department of Police for the City of to call Biloxi, Mississippi. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-080426FEXC} 5. CONSENT AGENDA Failed A. Resolution amending the municipal budget for fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, to provide additional funding for Capital Project No. 996: Keesler Gate Project-Outside. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-072826DCON} Tabled for one week on July 28, 2026 492-26 B. Resolution reappointing Michael Todaro, Ward One representative, to the Biloxi Planning Commission for a term beginning July 5, 2026, and ending July 4, 2030. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-080426CEXC} 493-26 C. Resolution reappointing Gary Lechner, At-Large representative, to the Biloxi Planning Commission for a term beginning July 6, 2026, and ending July 5, 2030. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-080426DEXC} 494-26 D. Resolution reappointing Kyle Carron, Ward Six Representative, to the Biloxi Planning Commission for the term beginning August 17, 2026, and ending August 16, 2030. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-080426EEXC} 495-26 E. Resolution adopting the Program Year (PY) Action Plan for use of funds SUBSTITUTE allocated to the City of Biloxi through the U.S. Department of Housing and Exhibit “B” Only Urban Development (HUD) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Entitlement Program. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-080426AFSP} {*}-Also available in alternative format.  August 4, 2026 Page |3 5. CONSENT AGENDA-Continued 496-26 F. Resolution accepting grant award from Mississippi Office of Homeland Security (26LE122B, GR128) and amending the Police Department budget for fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, to recognize grant funds in the amount of $50,000.00. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-080426APD} 497-26 G. Resolution authorizing the lowest and best quote received for the purchase of One (1) Physio-Control LifePak 15 Defibrillator plus accessories from Master Medical Equipment for use by the Fire Department in the total amount of $25,864.95. Funding: Fire Department Budget via EMS Operations. Fund Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-080426APUR} 498-26 H. Resolution authorizing the transfer of one used high-water vehicle from the State of Mississippi Forestry Commission for used by the Fire Department in the total amount of $100.00. Funding: Fire Department Budget. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-080426BPUR} 499-26 I. Resolution accepting quote, authorizing entry into Termite Treatment Contract with Bay Pest Control, Inc. for the Bond-Grant House. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-080426ACON} 500-26 J. Resolution authorizing renewal of the Preventive Maintenance Agreement with Associated Office Systems for maintenance of the Biloxi Police Department’s evidence vault. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-080426BCON} 501-26 K. Resolution creating Capital Project No. 1131: HowHop Lighting and Improvements. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-080426CCON} 502-26 L. Resolution authorizing entry into Grant Agreement with the Mississippi Development Authority, and amending the municipal budget for fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, to recognize grant funds into the budget for Capital Project No. 1131: HowHop Lighting and Improvements. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-080426DCON} 503-26 M. Resolution requesting the assistance of Harrison County in establishing and enforcing a “No Wake Zone” on the Biloxi River near Orangutang's Daiquiris & Bar. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-080426ECON} {*}-Also available in alternative format.  August 4, 2026 Page |4 5. CONSENT AGENDA-Continued 504-26 N. 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. {*-080426FCON} 505-26 O. Resolution authorizing renewal of subscription for tracking devices and data service from Advanced Covert Technology. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-080426GCON} 506-26 P. Resolution authorizing renewal of subscription for FireRoster Software from Battalion3, LLC. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-080426HCON} 507-26 Q. Resolution authorizing renewal of Meet Manager for Swimming 8.0 software with Active Network d/b/a Hy-Tek Sports. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-080426ICON} 508-26 R. Resolution authorizing execution of a Close-Out Package and submission to the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality in connection with Capital Project No. 1079: Bay Vista Water Well & Lines. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-080426JCON} 509-26 S. Resolution authorizing entry into Letter Agreement with Sanders Environmental, LLC for Capital Project No. 1130: Belle La Vie Trunk Infrastructure. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-080426KCON} 510-26 T. Resolution confirming and approving the appointment of Nicholas Mobley as Special Municipal Prosecutor for the Municipal Court of the City of Biloxi, Mississippi and for related purposes. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-080426LCON} 511-26 U. Resolution authorizing payment to Global Valuation Services, Inc. for appraisals in connection with property acquisitions for Howard Creek Bridge Replacement. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-080426MCON} {*}-Also available in alternative format.  August 4, 2026 Page |5 6. CODE ENFORCEMENT HEARINGS Cleared A. Frederick C. Alder, 1210F-01-058.000/2060 North Drive Ward 3 Still in violation B. Mau Van Trinh, 1410H-05-006.000/341 Crawford Street Ward 1 Cleared C. JCT Properties LLC, 141 0F-06-097.000/251 Reynoir Street Ward 2 Still in violation D. Joan S. White, 1210D-04-019.004/411 Post Lane Ward 3 Still in violation E. Sang Van Tran, 1410F-01-054.000/680 Swan Lane Ward 2 Cleared F. Victor Humphrey, 1410H-03-029.000/205 Hoxie Street Ward 1 Still in violation G. Edward F. Dawson, 1410F-05-044.000/332 Croesus Street Ward 2 Cleared H. Constance Carpenter Estate, 1310L-04-096.000/126 Miramar Avenue Ward 1 90-day extension I. Marian D. Hill, 1410F-02-060.000/214 Elmer Street Ward 2 Cleared J. Tidewater Properties LLC, 1110B-02-021.000/2424 Martin Road Ward 4 Two-week extension on July 7, 2026 512-26 7. ROUTINE AGENDA {*-080426RTN} SUBSTITUTE 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) Community Development/Demolition of Structure 773 Monie Vista Drive VENDOR – L & M Lawn Care AMOUNT – $3,750.00 SECTION TWO: To adjudicate the following parcels a menace to the public health and safety of the community: A. CITY PARCEL NO.: 1110E-01-102.000 OWNED BY: Celeste & Eugene Eash DATE OF HEARING: July 28, 2026 B. CITY PARCEL NO.: 1310J-04-042.000 OWNED BY: Kowalski Construction, LLC DATE OF HEARING: July 28, 2026 C. CITY PARCEL NO.: 1410G-03-117.000 OWNED BY: Maze Properties, LLC DATE OF HEARING: June 23, 2026 D. CITY PARCEL NO.: 1210D-03-040.000 OWNED BY: Betty M. Rice DATE OF HEARING: June 23, 2026 {*}-Also available in alternative format.  August 4, 2026 Page |6 7. ROUTINE AGENDA-Continued E. CITY PARCEL NO.: 1410G-04-042.000 OWNED BY: Julie Smith DATE OF HEARING: July 28, 2026 SECTION THREE: To authorize approval of the claims listed on the docket of claims No. 2026K-01, in the amount of $414,288.13, attached as Exhibit "A" and to authorize the Mayor and/or Municipal Clerk to pay said claims. ADD SECTION FOUR: To authorize approval of the claims listed on the docket of claims No. 2026K-03, in the amount of $189,116.54, attached as Exhibit "B" 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. {*}-Also available in alternative format.