City Council Revised Agenda for Tuesday July 21, 2026

Click here for Special Meetings and Previous Agendas REVISED AGENDA BILOXI CITY COUNCIL MEETING Tuesday, July 21, 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 -- Susan Hunt to present Mardi Gras Museum Quarterly Report -- Presentation of Second Quarter Employee 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) Second reading A. Ordinance to amend Section 2-14-3(b)(8)(f) and Section 2-14-3(b)(8)(h) pertaining to Municipal Facilities. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-072126ACON} Second reading B. Ordinance to amend selected sections of the Land Development Ordinance, specifically Sections 23-2-2(0) Tree Committee; 23-2-4(1) Tree Permit; 23-6- 4 Tree Protection; and Article 23-10 Definitions and Interpretation. Case No. 26-034, City of Biloxi. Submitted by the Planning Commission. {*-072126APC} Second reading C. Ordinance amending Sections 13-1-48.1 (1) and 13-4-48.1 (2) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Biloxi, Mississippi, relating to the boundaries and geographic areas of the leisure and recreation districts. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-072126ACD} {*}-Also available in alternative format.  July 21, 2026 Page |2 4. POLICY AGENDA-Continued RESOLUTIONS 447-26 D. Resolution of the Mayor and City Council of the City of Biloxi, Mississippi, approving the employment of professionals in connection with the City's issuance of a General Obligation bond of the City for sale to the Mississippi Development Bank in an aggregate principal amount of not to exceed Sixteen Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($16,500,000); and for related purposes. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-072126ALEG} 448-26 E. Resolution authorizing submission of a Request for Ranking and Consideration for Funding to the Water Pollution Control Revolving Fund Loan Fund Program through the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-072126KCON} 5. CONSENT AGENDA 449-26 A. Resolution re-appointing Eula Crowell to the Biloxi Housing Authority Board for a term beginning July 20, 2026 and ending July 19, 2031. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-072126AEXC} 450-26 B. Resolution re-appointing Clarence Taylor to the Biloxi Housing Authority Board for a term beginning August 16, 2026 and ending August 15, 2031. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-072126BEXC} 451-26 C. Resolution acknowledging receipt of the Municipal Audit for Fiscal Year ending September 30, 2025. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-072126CEXC} 452-26 D. Resolution amending Petty Cash and Change Funds for Fiscal Year 2025- 2026. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-072126AADM} 453-26 E. Resolution approving and ratifying submission of a grant application to the Fire House Sub Public Safety Foundation Grant Program by the Biloxi Fire Department. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-072126AFD} {*}-Also available in alternative format.  July 21, 2026 Page |3 5. CONSENT AGENDA-Continued 454-26 F. Resolution authorizing submission of a grant application to the Mississippi Office of Homeland Security by the City of Biloxi Police Department. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-072126APD} 455-26 G. Resolution authorizing acceptance of a grant award from WalMart Grant Foundation for Shop With A Cop holiday program and amending the Police Department budget ending September 30, 2026, in the amount of $1,500.00. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-072126BPD} 456-26 H. Resolution authorizing the Emergency Repair of the Cedar Lake Well by Lyman Well Company in the total amount of $16,500.00. Funding: Public Works Budget. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-072126APUR} 457-26 I. Resolution authorizing items be declared surplus and authorized to sell at auction by GovDeals. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-072126BPUR} 458-26 J. 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. {*-072126BCON} 459-26 K. Resolution authorizing entry into Amendment No. 1 to the Memorandum of Understanding with the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources regarding Capital Project Number 1068: Keegan Bayou Restoration. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-072126CCON} 460-26 L. Resolution authorizing entry into a Water Sampling Services Agreement with Micro-Methods Laboratory, Inc. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-072126DCON} 461-26 M. Resolution amending the municipal budget for fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, to recognize funding received from the Biloxi Fire Department’s participation in the Emergency Medical Services Operating Fund (“EMSOF”). Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-072126FCON} {*}-Also available in alternative format.  July 21, 2026 Page |4 5. CONSENT AGENDA-Continued 462-26 N. Resolution accepting grant award from Mississippi Office of Homeland Security and amending the municipal budget for fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, to recognize grant funds into the budget established for the City of Biloxi Fire Department. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-072126GCON} 463-26 O. Resolution authorizing entry into the Letter Agreement and General Conditions with Brown Mitchell & Alexander, Inc. for Capital Project No. 1102: Port & Pier Repairs. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-072126HCON} 464-26 P. Resolution amending the municipal budget for fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, to recognize refund received from CSX Transportation, Inc. into the budget established for Capital Project No. 1117: Popps Ferry Extension Construction. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-072126ICON} 465-26 Q. Resolution authorizing entry into Cost Per Copy Agreement with RJ Young Company, Inc. for the lease of four (4) copier/printers to be utilized by the Community Development Department. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-072126JCON} 466-26 R. Resolution authorizing entry into OVW 2026 Justice for Families Memorandum of Understanding with the Gulf Coast Center for Nonviolence, et al. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-072126LCON} 467-26 S. Resolution authorizing execution of an Excursion Boat Berth Rental Agreement between City of Biloxi and IM-MAC LLC d/b/a Fawkes Party Boat for pier space at Point Cadet Marina. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-072126MCON} 468-26 T. Resolution requesting the assistance of Harrison County in the repair of Atkinson Road, at the Hiller Park Bridge, in the City of Biloxi. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-072126NCON} 469-26 U. Resolution declaring a State of Emergency in the City of Biloxi, Mississippi ADD for Tropical Storm Bertha and authorizing the Mayor to do all things reasonable and necessary to protect the immediate health and safety of the City's citizens; and for related purposes. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-072126DEXC} {*}-Also available in alternative format.  July 21, 2026 Page |5 6. CODE ENFORCEMENT HEARINGS Cleared A. Thomas A. J. & Athene N. Paquin, 1310K-03-049.000/1476 Wilkes Avenue Ward 1 Still in violation B. Elmwood LTD, 1210F-03-013.000/2020 Lawrence Street Ward 3 Still in violation C. Charles Riles, et al, 1410F-02-052.000/244 Elmer Street Ward 2 Cleared D. Uyen & Xuan Nguyen, 1410G-04-092.000/360 Lee Street Ward 2 Cleared E. Uyen & Xuan Nguyen, 1410B-03-029.000/376 Lee Street Ward 2 Still in violation F. Robert M. & Jeremia R. Daley, 1510E-01-028.000/0 Pine Street Ward 1 Cleared G. Robert M. & Jeremia R. Daley, 1410D-01-062.000/0 Bay Shore Drive Ward 1 Still in violation H. Monolith Debt Strategies LLC, 1410F-01-047.000/676 Division Street Ward 2 Still in violation I. Monolith Debt Strategies LLC, 1410F-01-046.000/0 Division Street Ward 2 Cleared J. Bethany Michelle Fairchild, 1310K-02-029.000/176 Summer Place Ward 1 Still in violation K. Sanjiv Bhakta, 1110J-01-002.000/2475 Viator Place Ward 5 Still in violation L. Popps Partners, 1110J-01-003.001/0 Briarfield Avenue Ward 5 Still in violation M. Shereen Kostmayer, 1110E-01-021.000/311 Lakeview Boulevard Ward 5 Cleared N. Chan Ngoc Tran, 1410G-03-010.000/257 Holley Street Ward 2 Still in violation O. Silas J. Partman, III Estate, 1210G-02-044.000/243 Bleuer Drive Ward 1 Still in violation P. Community Missionary Baptist Church, 1410F-01-021.000/772 Nixon Street Ward 2 30-day extension on June 16, 2026 470-26 7. ROUTINE AGENDA {*-072126RTN} 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) Demolition of Structure (168 St. George Ave) VENDOR – Land & Lawn AMOUNT – $9,150.00 SECTION TWO: To adjudicate the following parcels a menace to the public health and safety of the community: A. CITY PARCEL NO.: 1410F-03-020.001 OWNED BY: Theodora Cooley DATE OF HEARING: July 7, 2026 B. CITY PARCEL NO.: 1410F-03-055.000 OWNED BY: Estate of Mack & Willie Martines DATE OF HEARING: July 7, 2026 C. CITY PARCEL NO.: Oasis Real Estate Investments, Inc. OWNED BY: 1110B-03-043.000 DATE OF HEARING: July 7, 2026 {*}-Also available in alternative format.  July 21, 2026 Page |6 7. ROUTINE AGENDA-Continued D. CITY PARCEL NO.: 1310H-01-008.000 OWNED BY: Craig B. Upton DATE OF HEARING: July 7, 2026 E. CITY PARCEL NO.: 1309E-01-008.023 OWNED BY: Joseph Albert Yoakum DATE OF HEARING: July 7, 2026 SECTION THREE: To authorize special assessment to code enforcement action taken to clean the following parcels: A. CITY PARCEL NO.: 1410G-06-073.000 OWNED BY: A O H Church of God ADDRESS: 1054 Elmira Street Mobile, AL 36606 CONTRACTOR: Ian Fulton RESOLUTION NO.: 614-25 ASSESSMENT AMOUNT: $365.00 B. CITY PARCEL NO.: 1107O-01-009.000 OWNED BY: By Grace Properties & Investments LLP ADDRESS: 18516 Saucier Lizana Road Saucier, MS 39574 CONTRACTOR: PJ Solutions LLC RESOLUTION NO.: 709-24 ASSESSMENT AMOUNT: $615.00 C. CITY PARCEL NO.: 1210F-02-049.000 OWNED BY: Shawn & Joseph Donaldson ADDRESS: 336 Stone Circle Biloxi, MS 39531 CONTRACTOR: Gabriel Shabazz RESOLUTION NO.: 367-26 ASSESSMENT AMOUNT: $815.00 D. CITY PARCEL NO.: 1210D-03-068.000 OWNED BY: Jennifer C. Foster ADDRESS: 1648 Hollywood Boulevard Biloxi, MS 39531 CONTRACTOR: PJ Solutions LLC RESOLUTION NO.: 353-26 ASSESSMENT AMOUNT: $415.00 {*}-Also available in alternative format.  July 21, 2026 Page |7 7. ROUTINE AGENDA-Continued E. CITY PARCEL NO.: 1110C-01-028.000 OWNED BY: Michael Clark Hester ADDRESS: 2592 Old Bay Road Biloxi, MS 3953 CONTRACTOR: AD&R RESOLUTION NO.: 619-24 ASSESSMENT AMOUNT: $1,715.00 F. CITY PARCEL NO.: 1310H-02-004.000 OWNED BY: Evan Pham Luu ADDRESS: 2445 Glen Fox Court San Jose, CA 95148 CONTRACTOR: Ian Fulton RESOLUTION NO.: 167-25 ASSESSMENT AMOUNT: $340.00 G. CITY PARCEL NO.: 1109H-01-047.000 OWNED BY: Dana DeMeter McMeans ADDRESS: 1100 Dunaway Dr. Mobile, AL 36605 CONTRACTOR: PJ Solutions LLC RESOLUTION NO.: 270-25 ASSESSMENT AMOUNT: $589.00 H. CITY PARCEL NO.: Richard F. Okoniewski OWNED BY: 1310H-04-008.000 ADDRESS: 307 Forrest Avenue Biloxi, MS 39530 CONTRACTOR: Ian Fulton RESOLUTION NO.: 784-25 ASSESSMENT AMOUNT: $890.00 I. CITY PARCEL NO.: 1410I-06-062.001 OWNED BY: PAB and BMB Investments LLC ADDRESS: 168 B Lakeview Drive Slidell, LA 70458 CONTRACTOR: Ian Fulton RESOLUTION NO.: 384-24 ASSESSMENT AMOUNT: $340.00 {*}-Also available in alternative format.  July 21, 2026 Page |8 7. ROUTINE AGENDA-Continued J. CITY PARCEL NO.: 1410C-04-038.000 OWNED BY: Elliott Spears Estate ADDRESS: 427 Reynoir Street Biloxi, MS 39530 CONTRACTOR: Ian Fulton RESOLUTION NO.: 261-26 ASSESSMENT AMOUNT: $890.00 K. CITY PARCEL NO.: 1210A-02-078.000 OWNED BY: Glenn J. Saucer ADDRESS: 1722 Pine Street 603 Montgomery, AL 36106 CONTRACTOR: Gabriel Shabazz RESOLUTION NO.: 353-23 ASSESSMENT AMOUNT: $440.00 L. CITY PARCEL NO.: 1108D-01-011.001 OWNED BY: State of Mississippi ADDRESS: PO Box 136 Jackson, MS 39205 CONTRACTOR: Alan Taylor RESOLUTION NO.: 552-25 ASSESSMENT AMOUNT: $1,500.00 M. CITY PARCEL NO.: 1310H-03-057.000 OWNED BY: Stone Edge, LLC ADDRESS: 135 Lablanc Way NW Atlanta, GA 30327 CONTRACTOR: Alan Taylor RESOLUTION NO.: 570-25 ASSESSMENT AMOUNT: $1,065.00 N. CITY PARCEL NO.: 1108H-01-004.000 OWNED BY: TSWS Environmental Properties LLC ADDRESS: PO Box 1627 Hammond, LA 70404 CONTRACTOR: AD&R RESOLUTION NO.: 843-25 ASSESSMENT AMOUNT: $515.00 SECTION FOUR: To authorize approval of the claims listed on the docket of claims No. 2026J-02, in the amount of $3,744,932.40, attached as Exhibit "A" and to authorize the Mayor and/or Municipal Clerk to pay said claims. {*}-Also available in alternative format.  July 21, 2026 Page |9 7. ROUTINE AGENDA-Continued SECTION FIVE: To authorize approval of claims listed on the docket of claims No. 06- 2026, in the amount of $5,706,596.96, attached as Exhibit "B" and to authorize the Mayor and/or Municipal Clerk to pay said claims. SECTION SIX: 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.