City Council Revised Agenda for Tuesday November 18, 2025

Click here for Special Meetings and Previous Agendas AGENDA BILOXI CITY COUNCIL MEETING Tuesday, November 18, 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 --Frank Bordeaux to discuss FEMA update. B. Departmental Report C. Council's Report 3. PUBLIC AGENDA ✓ A. Public Hearing to consider an appeal filed by Michael and Valerie Pitalo requesting reversal of the Planning Commissions decision to approve a requested Tree Removal Application for the removal of twenty-seven protected trees, upon a parcel identified as lot 23 of Hawk Creek Subdivision. {*-111825PH} Total allotted time 30 minutes Citizens Comments-(Total allotted time 45 minutes) 4. POLICY AGENDA RESOLUTIONS Failed A. Resolution to deny the appeal, and affirm the decision of the Biloxi Planning Commission to remove twenty-seven (27) protected trees, upon a parcel identified as lot 23 of Hawk Creek Subdivision. Case No. TR-25-002, Jordan Bursch. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-111825APC} Ward 7 808-25 B. Resolution appointing Pamela Manners as Ward Five Representative to the Biloxi Tree Committee for a term beginning December 6, 2025 and ending December 5, 2028. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-111825AEXC} 809-25 C. Resolution allocating Program Year (PY) 2026 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funds for the creation of a Homeowner Rehabilitation Program. Introduced by Council Member Anthony L. Marshall. {*-111825ACOU} {*}Also available in alternative format.  November 18, 2025 Page |2 4. POLICY AGENDA-Continued 810-25 D. Resolution authorizing entry into a Facility Rental Agreement with Mississippi Legislative Black Caucus and approving a reduction of facility rental and deposit fees for the Dr. Frank G. Gruich on December 8, 2025 (reduction of $600.00). Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-111825APR} Tabled until E. Resolution authorizing entry into a Facility Rental Agreement with Gulf November 25, 2025 Coast Boxing Academy and approving a reduction of facility rental fees for the Dr. Frank G. Gruich Community Center on December 20, 2025 (reduction of $300.00). Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-111825BPR} 811-25 F. Resolution authorizing and approving entry into a Sponsorship Agreement and a Facility Rental Agreement with Christmas on the Water, Inc. for the 2025 Boat Parade and authorizing a waiver of certain equipment fees (waiver of $2,500.00). Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-111825MCON} 812-25 G. Resolution authorizing temporary moratorium on the assessment of late fee pertaining to water/sewer utility bills. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-111825ICON} 5. CONSENT AGENDA 813-25 A. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Subrecipient Agreement with Back Bay Mission as approved in the Program Year 2025 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Action Plan, A Component of the 2025- 2029 CDBG Consolidated Plan. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-102125AFSP} Tabled subject to call on October 21, 2025 814-25 B. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Subrecipient Agreement with Gulf Coast Center for Nonviolence as approved in the Program Year 2025 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Action Plan, A Component of the 2025-2029 CDBG Consolidated Plan. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-102125BFSP} Tabled subject to call on October 21, 2025 815-25 C. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Subrecipient Agreement with Mental Health Association of South Mississippi approved in the Program Year 2025 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Action Plan, A Component of the 2025-2029 CDBG Consolidated Plan. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-102125CFSP} Tabled subject to call on October 21, 2025 {*}-Also available in alternative format.  November 18, 2025 Page |3 5. CONSENT AGENDA-Continued 816-25 D. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Subrecipient Agreement with Moore Community House as approved in the Program Year 2025 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Action Plan, A Component of the 2025-2029 CDBG Consolidated Plan. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-102125DFSP} Tabled subject to call on October 21, 2025 817-25 E. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a contract with Grace Aaron Development Consultant for Professional Administrative Services for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Entitlement Program. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-102125EFSP} Tabled subject to call on October 21, 2025 818-25 F. Resolution Supplementing Resolution No. 637-25 regarding adoption of the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Community Development Block Grant Budget for the Fiscal Year ending September 30, 2026, to reflect actual revenues and expenditures through September 30, 2025. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-111825AADM} 819-25 G. Resolution authorizing and amending the Fiscal Year 2025 Municipal Budget with the attached Omnibus Budget Amendment. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-111825BADM} 820-25 H. Resolution Supplementing Resolution No. 637-25 Regarding adoption of the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Capital Project Budget for Hurricane Zeta to reflect actual revenues and expenses through September 30, 2025. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-111825CADM} 821-25 I. Resolution amending the municipal budget for fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, in the amount of $8,300.00 to be used to purchase an x-ray machine. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-111825APD} 822-25 J. Resolution authorizing the purchase of ammunition for use by the Police Department for Training from Precision Delta Corporation in the total amount of $35,931.30 as authorized by the State of Mississippi Contract No. 8200080109. Funding: Police Department Budget. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-111825APUR} {*}-Also available in alternative format.  November 18, 2025 Page |4 5. CONSENT AGENDA-Continued 823-25 K. Resolution authorizing the lowest and best quote received for the Rebuild and Repairs of the Kensington Columns from Islanders Stucco Systems Inc. in the total amount of $6,493.00. Funding: Public Works Budget. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-111825BPUR} 824-25 L. Resolution authorizing the lowest and best quote received for the purchase and installation of Two (2) Cantilever Slide Gates and the demolition of the existing commercial chain link drive gate in the laydown yard located at 321 Division Street from Can't Be Beat Fence Co LLC in the total amount of $6,120.00. Funding: Public Works Budget. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-111825CPUR} 825-25 M. Resolution authorizing the purchase of Four (4) Exmark 30" Self-Propelled Mowers for use by the Public Works Streets and Drainage Unit from Popps Ferry Sales LLC in the total amount of $8,636.00 as authorized by the State of Mississippi Contract No. 8200079125. Funding: Public Works Budget. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-111825DPUR} 826-25 N. Resolution authorizing the purchase of Twelve (12) Stihl Weed Eaters plus accessories for use by the Public Works Streets and Drainage Unit from Jerry's Lawnmower Sales and Service Inc. in the total amount of $9,382.26 as authorized by the State of Mississippi Contract No. 8200079127. Funding: Public Works Budget. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-111825EPUR} 827-25 O. Resolution authorizing the purchase of Twenty (20) Shooter's Cut Level III 10x12 Hard Armor Plates for use by the Police Department Emergency Service Entry Unit from The Southern Connection Police Supplies in the total amount of $18,023.40 as authorized by the State of Mississippi Contract No. 8200082929. Funding: Police Department Budget. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-111825FPUR} 828-25 P. Resolution authorizing the one-source purchase and installation of One (1) Gemini Dual Chlorine Ton Container Emergency Shutoff System for use with the Sports Complex Well from Coast Chlorinator & Pump Co., Inc. in the total amount of $16,070.00. Funding: Utility Maintenance Budget. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-111825GPUR} {*}-Also available in alternative format.  November 18, 2025 Page |5 5. CONSENT AGENDA-Continued 829-25 Q. Resolution authorizing the one-source purchase and installation of One (1) Gemini Dual Chlorine Ton Container Emergency Shutoff System for use with the South Hill Well from Coast Chlorinator & Pump Co., Inc. in the total amount of $12,990.00. Funding: Utility Maintenance Budget. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-111825HPUR} 830-25 R. Resolution authorizing items be declared surplus and to sell at auction by GovDeals. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-111825IPUR} 831-25 S. Resolution authorizing renewal of IDI Core software from Interactive Data, LLC for use by the City of Biloxi Police Department. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-111825ACON} 832-25 T. Resolution authorizing purchase of three (3) Trimble Terraflex Standard Edition software subscriptions from Navigation Electronics, Inc. for use in connection with GIS Mapping. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-111825BCON} 833-25 U. Resolution authorizing use the City of Biloxi wooden stage by Harrison County, Mississippi on December 6, 2025, for use at the Wreaths across Biloxi event at the National Cemetery. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-111825CCON} 834-25 V. Resolution authorizing renewal of software licenses and subscriptions for Trimble Forensics Capture, Trimble Forensics Reveal and Trimble Realworks Forensics in connection with a Trimble Forensics 3-D Scanning System. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-111825DCON} 835-25 W. Resolution authorizing payment to Knights of Peter Claver and execution of a Right of Entry and Mutual Hold Harmless Agreement for repairs and improvements in City Parks. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-111825ECON} 836-25 X. Resolution authorizing renewal of Service Contract for Treatment of Wood Destroying Insects with A-1 Termite & Pest Control for 321 Division Street. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-111825FCON} {*}-Also available in alternative format.  November 18, 2025 Page |6 5. CONSENT AGENDA-Continued 837-25 Y. Resolution authorizing entry into Mississippi Municipality & County Water Infrastructure Agreement Modification No. 1 regarding Capital Project No. 1047: Tanglewood Infrastructure Repair. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-111825GCON} 838-25 Z. Resolution authorizing entry into Mississippi Municipality & County Water Infrastructure Agreement Modification No. 3 in connection with Capital Project No. 1079: Bay Vista Water Well & Lines. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-111825HCON} 839-25 AA. Resolution supplementing Resolution No. 637-25 regarding adoption of the municipal budget for fiscal year 2026 to reflect actual revenues and expenditures through September 30, 2025, for the grant received by Information Systems from Mississippi Office of Homeland Security. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-111825JCON} 840-25 BB. Resolution authorizing entry into a Host Agency Agreement for Community Service Assignment with South Mississippi Planning and Development District ("SMPDD") for the provision of financial assistance and job training skills to older adults. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-111825KCON} 841-25 CC. Resolution authorizing renewal of software agreement with Keytrak, Inc. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-111825LCON} 842-25 DD. Resolution authorizing expenditures to the Gulf Coast Public Safety Feed the Needy program in the amount of $4,050.00 for Fiscal Year ending September 30, 2026. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-111825BEXC} 6. CODE ENFORCEMENT HEARINGS Cleared A. Baptist Church of Biloxi, 1410J-01-001.000/193 Dorries Street Cleared B. Shaun Lee Kostmayer, 1210D-03-018.000/325 Park Drive Cleared C. Michael Nasakaitis, Jr., 1410F-05-091.000/327 Reynoir Street Cleared D. Sharon Touchstone, 1107P-01-017.000/8022 Woolmarket Road Cleared E. Ohr-O'Keefe Museum of Art Inc., 1410I-04-051.000/385 Howard Avenue Cleared F. JMM LLC, 1410D-01-133.001/420 Caillavet Street Cleared G. Estate of Tonnie E. & Hiram W. McCall, 1210H-03-124.000/1713 Ridgeway Drive 30-day extension H. Terry & Margaret Cobb, 1110E-02-015.000/282 Hickory Road {*}-Also available in alternative format.  November 18, 2025 Page |7 6. CODE ENFORCEMENT HEARINGS-Continued Cleared I. Tasan Realty LLC, 1110G-01-074.000/338 Rich Avenue Cleared J. Ashlyne B. Prince & A'Ryne S. Baker, 1410G-04-023.001/307 Holley Street Still in violation K. Jenny Meadows, 1410D-01-118.000/0 Caillavet Street 843-25 7. ROUTINE AGENDA {*-111825RTN} 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) Basketball Supplies & Uniforms/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.: 1210K-02-016.000 OWNED BY: Coastal Development Group Inc. DATE OF HEARING: November 4, 2025 B CITY PARCEL NO.: 1410F-01-024.000 OWNED BY: Community Missionary Baptist Church DATE OF HEARING: November 4, 2025 C. CITY PARCEL NO.: 1109H-01-047.000 OWNED BY: Dana Demeter McMeans DATE OF HEARING: November 4, 2025 D. CITY PARCEL NO.: 1108H-01-004.000 OWNED BY: TSWS Environmental Properties LLC DATE OF HEARING: November 4, 2025 E. CITY PARCEL NO.: 1310I-01-008.000 OWNED BY: Ernest Frank Henley, Jr. EST. DATE OF HEARING: November 4, 2025 F. CITY PARCEL NO.: 1110G-01-014.000 OWNED BY: Christopher R. Francy, Trustee DATE OF HEARING: November 4, 2025 {*}-Also available in alternative format.  November 18, 2025 Page |8 7. ROUTINE AGENDA-Continued SECTION THREE: To authorize approval of the claims listed on the docket of claims No. 2026B-02, in the amount of $3,441,726.04, attached as Exhibit "A" and to authorize the Mayor and/or Municipal Clerk to pay said claims. SECTION FOUR: To authorize approval of claims listed on the docket of claims No.10- 2026, in the amount of $5,559,033.79, 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.