City Council Revised Agenda for Tuesday May 19, 2026

Click here for Special Meetings and Previous Agendas REVISED AGENDA BILOXI CITY COUNCIL MEETING Tuesday, May 19, 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-Presentation of Proclamation declaring National Public Works Week B. Departmental Report C. Council's Report 3. PUBLIC AGENDA Citizens Comments-(Total allotted time 45 minutes) 4. POLICY AGENDA ORDINANCES (Second Reading) 2601 A. Ordinance to amend text within the Land Development Ordinance, to update section 23-4-1 (C) use Table: Nonresidential and Planned Development Districts. Case No. 26-013.2, City of Biloxi. Submitted by the Planning Commission. {*-040726BPC} First reading on April 7, 2026 and tabled on April 21, 2026 2602 B. Ordinance to approve a Zoning Map Amendment, to authorize a change in zoning district classification for a parcel of land from its present zoning district of RS-10 Low-Density Single-Family Residential to RS-5 High- Density Single-Family Residential for property identified as 2003 Lawrence Street. Case No. 26-024, Elliott Land Development, LLC (owner) and Donavan Scruggs (applicant). Submitted by the Planning Commission. {*-050526APC} Ward 3 First reading on May 5, 2026 2603 C. Ordinance to approve a Zoning Map Amendment to authorize a change in zoning district classification for four parcels of land from their present zoning district classification of LB Limited Business, NB Neighborhood Business and RB Regional Business to RS-5 High-Density Single-Family Residential, identified as four unaddressed parcels fronting Woolmarket Road. Case No. 26-025, Morgan D. Hoda & Michael V. Speranzo (owners) and Robert Heinrich (applicant). Submitted by the Planning Commission. {*-050526BPC} Ward 7 First reading on May 5, 2026 {*}-Also available in alternative format.  May 19, 2026 Page |2 4. POLICY AGENDA-Continued RESOLUTIONS 293-26 D. Resolution denying Conditional Use approval to authorize construction of a 6,700 square feet plaza to include a convenience store, with gas sales and two tenant spaces, situated within LB Neighborhood Business zone and identified as 416 Popp's Ferry Road. Case No. 26-022, Ulhas Sawant (owner) and Robert Heinrich (applicant). Submitted by the Planning Commission {*-051926APC} Ward 4 294-26 E. Resolution requesting the Legislature of the State of Mississippi to designate a portion of HWY 90 as “Astronaut Fred Haise Memorial Highway”. Introduced by Council Member Wayne Gray. {*-051926ACOU} 295-26 F. Resolution authorizing entry into a facility rental agreement with the American Red Cross for the Dr. Frank Gruich Community Center on May 26, 2026, September 15, 2026, December 22, 2026, and approving waiver of facility rental fees (waiver of $1,800.00). Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-051926APR} 296-26 G. Resolution granting tax exemption pursuant to an application filed by SUBSTITUTE Pierotich Properties and/or BLX3, LLC for property located at 716 Beach As Amended Boulevard, Biloxi, Mississippi 39530, Tax Parcel No. 1410K-03-072.000. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-051926YCON} 297-26 H. Resolution authorizing the Southern Mississippi Planning and Development District (“SMPDD”) to assist and serve as agent for the City of Biloxi to establish a Commercial Redevelopment Program for a redevelopment project at 716 Beach Boulevard, Biloxi, Mississippi 39530, Tax Parcel No. 1410K- 03-072.000. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-051926ZCON} 298-26 I. Resolution authorizing entry into a Tri-Party Agreement for Commercial SUBSTITUTE Redevelopment Incentive Grant and Related Services, by and among the City As Amended of Biloxi, Southern Mississippi Planning and Development Districts, Inc. (“SMPDD”) and BLX3, LLC for the redevelopment of the vacant property located at 716 Beach Boulevard, Biloxi, Mississippi 39530, Tax Parcel No. 1410K-03-072.000. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-051926AACON} {*}-Also available in alternative format.  May 19, 2026 Page |3 5. CONSENT AGENDA 299-26 A. Resolution authorizing expenditures to Biloxi Public School District in the As Amended amount of $2,835.00 for the Battle at the Beach Tournament. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-051926AEXC} 300-26 B. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Corrected Warranty Deed to Frank P. Corso, Inc.; and for related purposes. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-051926ALEG} 301-26 C. Resolution authorizing lowest and best quote received for the purchase and installation of One (1) Carrier 5-ton heat pump system with A/C to be located at the City Hall 3rd floor meeting room by Broussard Services in the total amount of $10,900.00. Funding: Public Works Budget. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-051926APUR} 302-26 D. Resolution authorizing items be declared surplus and approved to sell at auction by GovDeals. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-051926BPUR} 303-26 E. Resolution authorizing the emergency repair/replacement of Pedestals and Wiring at the Point Cadet Marina by D.N.P., Inc. in the total amount of $31,900.00. Funding: Port & Pier Project C1102. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-051926CPUR} 304-26 F. Resolution authorizing the lowest and best advertised bid received for the purchase of Eighteen (18) Elkay ezH20 Bottle Filling Stations and Thirty- Three (33) Global Industrial outdoor bottle filling stations with filters from Douglas Equipment to be located at HUD-CDBG eligible City Parks in the total amount of $77,569.29. Funding: 2025/2026 Capital Projects Budget via CV021 Community Development Block Grant Fund. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-051926DPUR} 305-26 G. Resolution authorizing items be declared surplus and used as trade-in for new equipment from Dive Rescue International. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-051926EPUR} 306-26 H. Resolution authorizing purchase of subscription for virtual fire wall from GoDaddy.com, Inc. for additional security for the City of Biloxi’s website. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-051926ACON} {*}-Also available in alternative format.  May 19, 2026 Page |4 5. CONSENT AGENDA-Continued 307-26 I. Resolution authorizing renewal of Quickbooks subscription from Quicken, SUBSTITUTE Inc. for the City of Biloxi Water Department. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-051926BCON} 308-26 J. Resolution amending Resolution No. 165-25 to properly classify expense. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-051926CCON} 309-26 K. Resolution authorizing submission of a Request for Reallocation of Funds to the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources, requesting reallocation of grant funds from Capital Project No. 1097: Parkers Creek Dredging to Capital Project No. 1112: Oak Street Dock. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-051926DCON} 310-26 L. Resolution authorizing submission of a Request for Reallocation of Funds to the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources, requesting reallocation of grant funds from Capital Project No. 1119: Dredging Project at Brasher Bayou to Capital Project No. 1112: Oak Street Dock. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-051926ECON} 311-26 M. Resolution authorizing reimbursement of repair expenses to Biloxi Bait and Fuel, LLC. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-051926FCON} 312-26 N. Resolution rescinding Resolution No. 265-24 authorizing entry into One Time Service Agreement with JaniKing in connection with Capital Project 1107: Saenger Theatre Interior Repairs. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-051926GCON} 313-26 O. Resolution accepting grant award from Mississippi Gulf Coast National SUBSTITUTE Heritage Area and amending the municipal budget for fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, to recognize grant funds into the budget established for the Biloxi City Council. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-051926HCON} 314-26 P. Resolution approving Change Order No. Two (2) to Construction Agreement with DNA Underground, LLC for Capital Project No. 1079: Bay Vista Water Well & Lines. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-051926ICON} {*}-Also available in alternative format.  May 19, 2026 Page |5 5. CONSENT AGENDA-Continued 315-26 Q. Resolution authorizing and approving an interfund loan from the Economic Development Security Fund to the capital project fund for capital project 1107: Saenger Theatre Interior Repairs, pledging repayment of the Economic Development Security Fund and amending the municipal budget for fiscal year ending September 30, 2026. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-051926JCON} 316-26 R. Resolution authorizing the City of Biloxi to accept a cash donation from an anonymous donor and amending the municipal budget for fiscal year 2026 to recognize said donation. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-051926KCON} 317-26 S. Resolution creating Capital Project No. 1128: Hiller Park Nutrient Reduction. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-051926LCON} 318-26 T. Resolution authorizing entry into a Memorandum of Understanding with the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources (“MDMR”), and amending the municipal budget for fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, to recognize grant funds into the budget for Capital Project No. 1128: Hiller Park Nutrient Reduction. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-051926MCON} 319-26 U. Resolution authorizing renewal of Cordico Wellness Application software from Lexipol, LLC for use by the City of Biloxi Police Department. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-051926NCON} 320-26 V. Resolution authorizing entry into a Cost Per Copy Agreement with RJ Young Company, Inc. for the re-lease and maintenance of a copier utilized by the Council Office. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-051926OCON} 321-26 W. Resolution authorizing renewal of annual DRC Software Assurance with Business Information Systems, Inc. d/b/a BIS Digital. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-051926PCON} 322-26 X. Resolution requesting the assistance of Harrison County in the repair of Goose Point subdivision in the City of Biloxi. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-051926QCON} {*}-Also available in alternative format.  May 19, 2026 Page |6 5. CONSENT AGENDA-Continued 323-26 Y. Resolution authorizing subscription to Abnormal AI software from Velocity1 Technologies for use by the City of Biloxi. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-051926RCON} 324-26 Z. Resolution accepting the proposal of Bonny Pesch and authorizing entry into a Professional Services Agreement for Market Manager. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-051926SCON} 325-26 AA. Resolution authorizing entry into Business Services Agreement with Sparklight for additional internet bandwidth at the Biloxi Civic Center and the Dr. Frank Gruich Sr. Community Center. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-051926TCON} 326-26 BB. 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. {*-051926UCON} 327-26 CC. Resolution authorizing and accepting Change Order No. Fifty-Two (52) to the Construction Agreement with Necaise Brothers Construction Company, Inc. for the Hurricane Katrina Infrastructure Repair Program, South Contract, Areas BEA1, BEA2 and BEA3 (Project Nos. KG630 and K7112). Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-051926VCON} 328-26 DD. Resolution authorizing and accepting Change Order No. Fifty-Three (53) to the Construction Agreement with Necaise Brothers Construction Company, Inc. for the Hurricane Katrina Infrastructure Repair Program, South Contract, Areas BEA1, BEA2 and BEA3 (Project Nos. KG630). Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-051926WCON} 329-26 EE. Resolution authorizing renewal of Lansweeper software from Howard Technology Solutions for use by the City of Biloxi Information Systems Division. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-051926XCON} 330-26 FF. Resolution accepting proposal of Gallagher for insurance coverage under an ADD Equipment Floater from Markel American Insurance Company. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-051926BBCON} {*}-Also available in alternative format.  May 19, 2026 Page |7 6. CODE ENFORCEMENT HEARINGS Still in violation A. Sang Van Tran, 1410F-01-054.000/680 Swan Lane Ward 2 Still in violation B. Quaker 22, LLC, 1410J-07-034.002/590 Beach Boulevard Ward 1 Still in violation C. Jennifer C. Foster, 1210D-03-068.000/2191 Sherwood Place Ward 3 Cleared D. Pavilion Health Services LLC, 1110I-04-036.000/223 Beauvoir Road Ward 5 Cleared E. Carol Hilborn, 1110I-04-004.000/2312 Arbor Place Ward 5 Cleared F. Harry J. Nause, Sr., 1410C-03-094.003/0 Moran Alley Ward 2 Cleared G. Stacey Tsang, 1310L-02-049.000/1515 Wilkes Avenue Ward 1 Cleared H. Entrust Group Inc FBO, 1310K-03-051.000/153 Saint Peter Street Ward 1 Cleared I. Division Pha Le LLC, 1410G-03-039.001/511 Division Street Ward 2 14-day extension J. Helen P. Gollott, 1209K-01-031.000/0 Bayside Drive Ward 6 30-day extension K. Doreen D. Smith, 1209D-01-004.017/2124 McKenzie Court Ward 4 Cleared L. Ole Lady Muck Holdings LLC, 1209F-02-041.000/757 Highland Drive Ward 4 Cleared M. Larry Jones, Jr., 1207P-01-012.002/0 Hudson-Krohn Road Ward 7 Cleared N. Raymunda and Raymorris Barnes, 1410G-06-087.000/215 Spanner Lane Ward 2 14-day extension O. Phillip J. Dunnell, 1210A-02-022.000/1731 William Harrison Drive Ward 1 Still in violation P. Glenn J. Saucer, 1210A-02-078.000/1737 Thomas Jefferson Drive Ward 1 Cleared Q. Hilton G. Hugger, 1410F-05-022.000/316 Magnolia Street Ward 2 30-day extension on April 7, 2026 331 -26 7. ROUTINE AGENDA {*-051926RTN} SECTION ONE: To adjudicate the following parcels a menace to the public health and safety of the community: A. CITY PARCEL NO.: 1310L-02-014.000 OWNED BY: Timothy J. Ackley & Rosa M. Mykins DATE OF HEARING: May 5, 2026 B. CITY PARCEL NO.: 1210K-02-017.000 OWNED BY: John B. Joyce, III DATE OF HEARING: May 5, 2026 SECTION TWO: To authorize special assessment to code enforcement action taken to clean the following parcels: A. CITY PARCEL NO.: 1310J-02-006.000 OWNED BY: Biloxi Father Ryan House LLC ADDRESS: 2305 McKee Road Suite 20 San Jose, CA 95116 CONTRACTOR: Juan Randy Lesso RESOLUTION NO.: 398-25 ASSESSMENT AMOUNT: $375.00 {*}-Also available in alternative format.  May 19, 2026 Page |8 7. ROUTINE AGENDA-Continued B. CITY PARCEL NO.: 1410B-02-015.000 OWNED BY: Can H. Tran ADDRESS: 566 Jefferson Street Biloxi, MS 39530 CONTRACTOR: Juan Randy Lesso RESOLUTION NO.: 509-24 ASSESSMENT AMOUNT: $375.00 C. CITY PARCEL NO.: 1410I-06-175.000 OWNED BY: L C Holdings LLC ADDRESS: 401 E 8th Street PMB 10380 Sioux Falls, SD 57103 CONTRACTOR: Juan Randy Lesso RESOLUTION NO.: 363-25 ASSESSMENT AMOUNT: $275.00 D. CITY PARCEL NO.: 1410H-06-068.000 OWNED BY: Reginald Jerome Lechner, et al ADDRESS: 7305 Southwind Drive Biloxi, MS 39532 CONTRACTOR: Juan Randy Lesso RESOLUTION NO.: 207-26 ASSESSMENT AMOUNT: $415.00 E. CITY PARCEL NO.: 1410F-03-076.000 OWNED BY: Say Mar, LLC ADDRESS: 996 North Halstead Road Ocean Springs, MS 39564 CONTRACTOR: Juan Randy Lesso RESOLUTION NO.: 743-24 ASSESSMENT AMOUNT: $355.00 F. CITY PARCEL NO.: 1210D-03-049.000 OWNED BY: TLGFY LLC ADDRESS: PO Box 5434 New Orleans, LA 70154 CONTRACTOR: Juan Randy Lesso RESOLUTION NO.: 705-25 ASSESSMENT AMOUNT: $350.00 SECTION THREE: To authorize approval of the claims listed on the docket of claims No. 2026H-02, in the amount of $6,542,969.11, attached as Exhibit "A" and to authorize the Mayor and/or Municipal Clerk to pay said claims. {*}-Also available in alternative format.  May 19, 2026 Page |9 7. ROUTINE AGENDA-Continued SECTION FOUR: To authorize approval of claims listed on the docket of claims No.04- 2026, in the amount of $6,077,448.56, 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.