City Council Revised Agenda for Tuesday November 4, 2025

Click here for Special Meetings and Previous Agendas AGENDA BILOXI CITY COUNCIL MEETING Tuesday, November 4, 2025 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 -- 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 --Presentation of Proclamation to Ashlyne Prince founder of Koast Konnect Youth Community Choir. --Richaude Dorsey to discuss plans for The Ambience Music & Film Festival. 3. PUBLIC AGENDA Citizens Comments-(Total allotted time 45 minutes) 4. POLICY AGENDA ORDINANCE (Second Reading) 2591 A. Ordinance to amend Section 2-14-3(b)(8) Municipal Facilities pertaining to As amended the rental fees for the A.J. Holloway Sports Complex of the Code of Ordinances, Biloxi, Mississippi, of 1992. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-102125ECON} First reading on October 21, 2025 and Tabled for one week on October 28, 2025 {*}-Also available in alternative format.  November 4, 2025 Page |2 4. POLICY AGENDA-Continued RESOLUTIONS 786-25 B. Resolution granting Conditional Use approval to authorize the establishment of a plaza to include a Convenience Store with gas sales, liquor store and restaurant situated within NB Neighborhood Business zone upon a vacant parcel of land presently identified as 1951 Popp's Ferry Road. Case No. 25- 043, Popp’s and Jam Lane Biloxi, LLC and Kenny Patel (applicant). Submitted by the Planning Commission. {*-110425APC} Ward 6 787-25 C. Resolution granting Conditional Use approval to authorize the establishment of a Convenience Store with gas sales within an existing commercial building situated within a NB Neighborhood Business zone upon a parcel of land presently identified as 1644 Pass Road. Case No. 25-044, Kenny Patel on behalf of 1644 Pass Road, LLC. Submitted by the Planning Commission. {*-110425BPC} Ward 2 Tabled D. Resolution amending the municipal budget for fiscal year ending September subject to call 30, 2026, to recognize funds received from the Mississippi Department of Revenue pursuant to the provisions of the Mississippi Infrastructure Modernization Act of 2018 and allocate said funds into the municipal budget for Capital Project No. 913: Popps Ferry Extension. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-102825KCON} Tabled for one week on October 28, 2025 788-25 E. Resolution in support of funding completion of the Lower Mississippi River Comprehensive Management Study and requesting Congress to hold a field hearing regarding the Bonnet Carre Spillway impacts of the Mississippi Sound and the proposed Northern Gulf Estuary Protection Act. Introduced by Council President Kenny Glavan. {*-110425CCOU} 5. CONSENT AGENDA 789-25 A. Resolution authorizing expenditures in the amount of $12,150.00 to the Coastwide Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Committee. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-110425AEXC} 790-25 B. Resolution appointing Richard Weaver, Chief Administrative Officer, as a FEMA Alternate Applicant Agent for the City of Biloxi. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-110425BEXC} {*}-Also available in alternative format.  November 4, 2025 Page |3 5. CONSENT AGENDA-Continued 791-25 C. Resolution amending the Police Department budget for fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, authorizing use of Federal drug forfeiture funds for the purchase a dual-purpose K-9 trained in patrol and narcotics, in the amount of $14,500.00. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-110425APD} 792-25 D. Resolution to establish the City Council monthly meeting schedule for the 2026 calendar year. Introduced by Council President Kenny Glavan. {*-110425ACOU} 793-25 E. Resolution declaring Friday, December 26, 2025 and Friday, January 2, 2026, as one-time discretionary holidays for the City of Biloxi employees, except for emergency personnel. Introduced by Council Members Jamie Creel and David Shoemaker. {*-110425BCOU} 794-25 F. Resolution supplementing Resolution No. 637-25 regarding adoption of the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Police, Fire and Hazard Mitigation Grant budgets 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. {*-110425AADM} 795-25 G. Resolution authorizing the lowest and best quote received for the purchase of Seventeen (17) In-Vehicle Mobile Data Terminal (MDT) Mounts plus accessories for use by the Police Department Fleet from CDW Government Inc. in the total amount of $15,781.27. Funding: Police Department Budget. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-110425APUR} 796-25 H. Resolution authorizing the purchase of One (1) new 2025 Exmark Lazer Z SUBSTITUTE Mower for use by the Port Maintenance Division from Popps Ferry Sales LLC in the total amount of $9,599.00 as authorized by the State of Mississippi Contract No. 8200079125. Funding: Port Division Budget. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-110425BPUR} Tabled on October 21, 2025 797-25 I. Resolution authorizing the purchase of One (1) new Exmark Vertex S SUBSTITUTE Commercial Stand-On Mower with 48" Deck with Mulching Kit for use by the Parks and Recreation Department from Popps Ferry Sales LLC in the total amount of $10,607.00 as authorized by the State of Mississippi Contract No. 8200079125. Funding: Parks and Recreation Budget. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-110425FPUR} Tabled on October 21, 2025 {*}-Also available in alternative format.  November 4, 2025 Page |4 5. CONSENT AGENDA-Continued 798-25 J. Resolution authorizing the lowest and best quote received for the purchase of Six Hundred (600) Galvanized Steel Barricades for use by the Public Works Department from BPCP Brimar Holdings LLC in the total amount of $69,626.00. Funding: Public Works Budget. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-110425CPUR} 799-25 K. Resolution authorizing the purchase of Two (2) new Office Desks for use by the Police Department Criminal Investigations Division from Business Furniture Services in the total amount of $5,160.00 as authorized by the State of Mississippi Contract No. 8200081297. Funding: Police Department Budget. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-110425DPUR} 800-25 L. Resolution authorizing the purchase of Two (2) new 2026 Ford F150 Super Cab Trucks and Two (2) new 2026 Ford Maverick Crew Cab Trucks for use by the Port Administration from J. Allen Ford in the total amount of $130,566.00 as authorized by the State of Mississippi Contract No. 8200083306 and State of Mississippi Contract No. 8200083359. Funding: Port Administration Budget. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-110425EPUR} 801-25 M. Resolution authorizing the City of Biloxi Police Department to accept a donation of various items utilized in connection with training of K9 officers in explosives detection from the City of Gulfport Police Department. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-110425ACON} 802-25 N. 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. {*-110425BCON} 803-25 O. Resolution authorizing and approving purchase of a preemptory and alert system and subscription to software from HAAS, Inc. for use by the Fire Department. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-110425DCON} 804-25 P. Resolution amending the municipal budget for fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, to provide sufficient funds for the Community Development Department to purchase vehicles. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-110425FCON} {*}-Also available in alternative format.  November 4, 2025 Page |5 5. CONSENT AGENDA-Continued 805-25 Q. Resolution authorizing use of City property by Woolmarket Elementary School for its Veterans’ Day program. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-110425GCON} 6. CODE ENFORCEMENT HEARINGS Still in violation A. Community Missionary Baptist Church 1410F-01-024.000/0 Nixon Street Cleared B. Gulf Pointe Associates LLC, 1110O-01-019.000/0 W Beach Boulevard Cleared C. Oasis Real Estate Investments Inc., 1110B-03-043.000/2509 Shady Lane Cleared D. Ronald Joseph Whitson Estate, et al, 1410F-02-085.001/242 Main Street Cleared E. Shri Shayona LLC, 1210J-03-019.000/1877 Beach Boulevard Still in violation F. Coastal Development Group Inc., 1210K-02-016.000/0 Camellia Street Cleared G. Evan Luu, 1210I-04-040.000/141 Travia Avenue Cleared H. Kay B. & Winston F. Garth, III EST., 1410C-03-098.000/378 Lameuse Street Cleared I. Amos Hamilton, Jr., 1410F-02-042.000/217 Baptist Alley Still in violation J. Ernest Frank Henley, Jr. EST., 1310I-01-008.000/1057 Howard Avenue Still in violation K. Christopher R. Francy, Trustee, 1110G-01-014.000/2400 Pass Road Cleared L. Trinh Manh & Cindy Quynh Hoang, 1110G-03-016.000/2462 Pass Road Cleared M. Tam Van Nguyen, 1410H-01-020.000/282 7th Street Still in violation N. TSWS Environmental Properties LLC, 1108H-01-004.000/12163 Parkers Creek Road Cleared O. Joseph Decicco, 1108D-02-028.000/12459 Oaklawn Road Still in violation P. Dana Demeter McMeans, 1109H-01-047.000/860 Lackland Drive 806-25 7. ROUTINE AGENDA {*-110425RTN} 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) Christmas Decoration Installation/Administration VENDOR – See Bids AMOUNT – See Bids SECTION TWO: To authorize special assessment to code enforcement action taken to clean the following parcels: A. CITY PARCEL NO.: 1410G-04-042.000 OWNED BY: Julie Smith ADDRESS: 1153 York Lane Troy, OH 45373 CONTRACTOR: Alan Taylor RESOLUTION NO.: 377-24 ASSESSMENT AMOUNT: $310.00 {*}-Also available in alternative format.  November 4, 2025 Page |6 7. ROUTINE AGENDA-Continued B. CITY PARCEL NO.: 1410G-04-043.000 OWNED BY: Julie Smith ADDRESS: 1153 York Lane Troy, OH 45373 CONTRACTOR: Alan Taylor RESOLUTION NO.: 377-24 ASSESSMENT AMOUNT: $310.00 C. CITY PARCEL NO.: 1510E-01-021.000 OWNED BY: Thuy Nguyen ADDRESS: 1257 Hollywood Houston, TX 77075 CONTRACTOR: Sylvester Starks RESOLUTION NO.: 497-25 ASSESSMENT AMOUNT: $915.00 SECTION THREE: To authorize approval of the claims listed on the docket of claims No. 2026B-01, in the amount of $386,028.19, attached as Exhibit "A" and to authorize the Mayor and/or Municipal Clerk to pay said claims. SECTION FOUR: 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.