City Council Revised Agenda for Tuesday October 7, 2025

Click here for Special Meetings and Previous Agendas AGENDA BILOXI CITY COUNCIL MEETING Tuesday, October 7, 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 3. PUBLIC AGENDA Citizens Comments-(Total allotted time 45 minutes) 4. POLICY AGENDA ORDINANCES (Second Reading) Removed A. Ordinance to approve a Zoning Map Amendment for a change in zoning district classification for a parcel of land from its present zoning of RS-5 High-Density Single-Family Residential to LB Limited Business, identified as 287 Iroquois Street. Case No. 25-037, The Venus Group, LLC (owners) and Anna Venus Martin (applicant). Submitted by the Planning Commission. {*-092325APC} Ward 1 First reading on September 23, 2025 RESOLUTIONS 706-25 B. Resolution dedicating the Point Cadet Plaza Pavilion in honor of George W. Lawrence. Introduced by Councilmember Jamie Creel. {*-100725CCOU} 707-25 C. Resolution appointing Lara Alley to the Biloxi Beautification Commission for a term beginning October 7, 2025 and ending October 6, 2028. Introduced by Councilmember Jamie Creel. {*-100725ACOU} {*}-Denotes document name for internet access http://biloxi.ms.us Also available in alternative format.  October 7, 2025 Page |2 4. POLICY AGENDA-Continued 708-25 D. Resolution granting Conditional Use approval to authorize an existing Single-Family Residence to be utilized as a Short-Term Rental, for property identified as 130 Dukate Street. Case No. 25-038, Edward L. and Elizabeth I. Reid. Submitted by the Planning Commission. {*-100725APC} Ward 1 709-25 E. Resolution granting Conditional Use approval to allow an Auto Repair and Servicing Facility (without painting/bodywork) to be located within the NB Neighborhood Business zoning on property identified as 1899 Pass Road. Case No. 25-039, WCCP, LLC (owner) and Fahmi Kassim (applicant). Submitted by the Planning Commission. {*-100725BPC} Ward 3 710-25 F. Resolution authorizing acceptance of the Risk Management Insurance program for the City of Biloxi. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-100725AHR} 711-25 G. Resolution requesting termination of lease agreement at the term of expiration pertaining to Resolution No. 587-22, authorizing entry into outlease agreement with The United States Postal Service for the third floor of the Post Office Building located at 135 Main Street and to also request that the employees are relocated to the Old Water Department Building located at 195 Main Street or the Old Library Building located at 124 Lameuse Street or relocated to the Public Works Building located at 214A Delauney Street or a City owned location that is suitable and that buildings that are in need will be rehabilitated for municipal function. Introduced by Councilmember Anthony L. Marshall. {*-100725BCOU} 712-25 H. Resolution authorizing entry into a Facility Rental Agreement with The United States Air Force Band and approving a waiver of facility rental fees (reduction of $3,000.00). Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-100725UCON} 713-25 I. Resolution re-authorizing entry into a Facility Rental Agreement with Mississippi Department of Employment Security and approving a waiver of facility rental fees (reduction of $5,000.00) due to a change in dates. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-100725VCON} {*}-Denotes document name for internet access http://biloxi.ms.us Also available in alternative format.  October 7, 2025 Page |3 5. CONSENT AGENDA 714-25 A. Resolution authorizing entry into a Facility Rental Agreement with Pink Lotus Project and approving a Reduction of facility rental fees for the Donal Snyder Sr. Community Center-Main floor multi room combination on October 30, 2025 (Reduction of $375.00). Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-100725APR} 715-25 B. Resolution authorizing expenditures to Christmas on the Water. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-100725AEXC} 716-25 C. Resolution authorizing expenditures to the Gulf Coast Center for Nonviolence in the amount of $32,400.00. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-100725BEXC} 717-25 D. Resolution authorizing expenditures to Mississippi Coast Crimestoppers, Inc. in the amount of $4,050.00. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-100725CEXC} 718-25 E. Resolution confirming and approving oath of office for Dylan Davis, Deputy SUBSTITUTE Clerk of the Municipal Court of the City of Biloxi, Mississippi and for related purposes. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-100725ACOURT} 719-25 F. Resolution accepting grant award from Mississippi Office of Homeland Security (25LE122B, GR126) 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. {*-100725APD} 720-25 G. Resolution authorizing submission of a grant application to Wal-Mart Grant Foundation by the City of Biloxi Police Department. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-100725BPD} 721-25 H. Resolution amending the Police Department budget in the amount of $16,723.00 for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-100725CPD} {*}-Denotes document name for internet access http://biloxi.ms.us Also available in alternative format.  October 7, 2025 Page |4 5. CONSENT AGENDA-Continued 722-25 I. Resolution authorizing items be declared surplus and approved to sell at auction by GovDeals. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-100725APUR} 723-25 J. Resolution authorizing the Emergency Repair for the 6th Street Lift Station by Bay Motor Winding in the total amount of $75,497.00. Funding: Public Works Budget. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-100725BPUR} 724-25 K. Resolution One-Source Relocation and Re-installation of One (1) Existing L/S CTU for use with the existing VT Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) System from Control Systems, Inc. in the total amount of $49,950.00. Funding: Public Works Budget. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-100725CPUR} 725-25 L. Resolution approving and adopting a Standard Addendum form for service contracts with the City of Biloxi. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-100725ACON} 726-25 M. Resolution approving Change Order No. One (1) to Construction Agreement with J.E. Talley Construction, Inc. for Capital Project No. 1119: Dredging Project at Brasher Bayou. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-100725BCON} 727-25 N. Resolution amending the municipal budget for fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, to provide additional funding for Capital Project No. 1040: Woolmarket Sidewalks. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-100725CCON} 728-25 O. Resolution authorizing execution of a Boat Berth Rental Agreement between As amended City of Biloxi and Mississippi State University Research and Extension Exhibit “B” only Center for pier space at Biloxi Small Craft Harbor. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-100725DCON} 729-25 P. Resolution authorizing entry into Gravel Lot License Agreement with Boyd Biloxi, LLC d/b/a IP Casino Resort Spa for additional parking during the Thunder Over the Sound Air Show. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-100725ECON} {*}-Denotes document name for internet access http://biloxi.ms.us Also available in alternative format.  October 7, 2025 Page |5 5. CONSENT AGENDA-Continued 730-25 Q. Resolution approving Supplemental Agreement No. Four (4) to Construction Agreement with Necaise Brothers Construction Company, Inc. for Capital Project No. 1117: Popps Ferry Extension Construction. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-100725FCON} 731-25 R. Resolution authorizing renewal of agreement with Flock Safety for use solar- powered license plate reading cameras by the City of Biloxi Police Department. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-100725GCON} 732-25 S. Resolution authorizing entry into Right of Entry Agreement with Cellco Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-100725HCON} 733-25 T. Resolution approving Change Order No. One (1) to the 2025 Repair Replace Contract with DNA Underground, LLC. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-100725ICON} 734-25 U. Resolution declaring the 2025 Smokin' the Coast an official City-sponsored Event. Introduced by Councilmember Wayne Gray. {*-100725JCON} 735-25 V. Resolution amending the municipal budget for fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, to recognize funds received pursuant to settlement of a claim against Kenneth Funderburk. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-100725KCON} 736-25 W. Resolution accepting and approving Change Order No. Three (3) to Construction Agreement with Krause Construction, LLC, and approving payment of Final Pay Application No. Six (6) in connection with Capital Project No. 1066: Point Cadet Shoreline. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-100725OCON} 737-25 X. Resolution amending the municipal budget for fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, to recognize funds received from Harrison County and allocate said funds into the municipal budget for Capital Project No. 1102: Port and Pier Repairs. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-100725RCON} {*}-Denotes document name for internet access http://biloxi.ms.us Also available in alternative format.  October 7, 2025 Page |6 5. CONSENT AGENDA-Continued 738-25 Y. Resolution ratifying submission of a Request for Funding to the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources for GOMESA funding to be utilized in connection with construction of dual-purpose boardwalk/erosion barrier. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-100725SCON} 739-25 Z. Resolution ratifying submission of a Request for Funding to the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources for GOMESA funding to be utilized in connection with improvements to Sherman Canaan Fishing Dock. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-100725TCON} 740-25 AA. Resolution rescinding Resolution No. 309-25 authorizing subscription to Lightning Law software from Lightning Law Technologies, Inc. for use by the City of Biloxi Legal Department. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-100725WCON} 741-25 BB. Resolution requesting the assistance of Harrison County in the repair of Patricia Place in the City of Biloxi. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-100725XCON} 742-25 CC. Resolution authorizing entry into Renewal of Agreement with Key Impact As amended Strategies, LLC and B. Keith Heard. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. Exhibit “A” only {*-100725YCON} 743-25 DD. Resolution authorizing and accepting Change Order No. Forty-Five (45) 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. {*-100725ZCON} 744-25 . Resolution for Executive Session to discuss pending litigation with a) prospective litigation with Shuckers Baseball and b) rental of city properties. {*-100725EXECSESS} 6. CODE ENFORCEMENT HEARINGS Cleared A. Dawn Lynn Langson, 1210F-02-097.000/356 East Drive Cleared B. Harold Daniel Rigel, et al, 1310H-01-047.000/346 Porter Avenue Cleared C. Ty Duong L/E, 1410H-05-032.000/306 Penny Avenue Still in violation D. Hai Van Nguyen & Binh Van Nguyen, 1410G-04-067.000/526 Division Street Cleared E. Calvin R. Moffett, 1410J-06-004.000/575 Esters Boulevard Still in violation F. Debra A. Kaelbli, 1210H-03-130.000/1702 Ridgeway Drive {*}-Denotes document name for internet access http://biloxi.ms.us Also available in alternative format.  October 7, 2025 Page |7 6. CODE ENFORCEMENT HEARINGS-Continued Cleared G. Florida & Carson Dale Eash, 1410I-01-048.000/288 Howard Avenue Cleared H. Holywood LLC, 1210A-01-007.000/1628 Hollywood Boulevard Cleared I. Classic Designs LLC, 1410I-06-052.000/392 Shell Street Cleared J. Wetlands 1031 Holdings LLC, 1210H-04-018.000/1744 Pass Road Cleared K. Biloxi MHC LLC, 1210H-04-014.000/1718 Pass Road Cleared L. James E. & Judith H. Thomas, 1009A-02-001.026/10420 Live Oak Drive Cleared M. Bruce E. King, Trustee, 1009A-02-001.042/10318 Pin Oak Drive Cleared N. Cruger Properties LLC, 1009A-02-001.041/10326 Pin Oak Drive 14-day extension O. Richard F. Okoniewski, 1310H-04-008.000/307 Forrest Avenue Cleared P. Mau Van Trinh, 1410H-05-006.000/341 Crawford Street Still in violation Q. Audrey Griffin, 1410F-02-043.000/225 Baptist Aly Cleared R. Vu Van Nguyen & Hai Thi Le, 1410I-01-032.000/178 Oak Street Cleared S. Vu Van Nguyen & Hai Thi Le, 1410I-01-031.000/0 Oak Street Cleared T. Duc M. & Hai Thi Le, 1410I-01-039.000/289 4th Street 90-day extension U. Elliott Spears Estate, 1410C-04-038.000/427 Reynoir Street Still in violation V. Joseph Albert Yoakum, 1309E-01-008.023/0 (761) Baybreeze Drive Cleared W. Phillip H. Sass Revocable Trust, 1410E-06-057.000/0 Railroad Street Two-week extension on September 23, 2025 745-25 7. ROUTINE AGENDA {*-100725RTN} 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) Parks and Recreation-Soccer Uniforms & Supplies 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.: 1410C-02-098.000 OWNED BY: Michael T. Toole DATE OF HEARING: September 23, 2025 {*}-Denotes document name for internet access http://biloxi.ms.us Also available in alternative format.  October 7, 2025 Page |8 7. ROUTINE AGENDA-Continued SECTION THREE: To authorize special assessment to code enforcement action taken to clean the following parcels: A. CITY PARCEL NO.: 1207N-01-063.000 OWNED BY: Ernest J. & Debra L. Thibodeaux ADDRESS: 7050 Woolmarket Road Biloxi, MS 39532 CONTRACTOR: Ian D. Fulton RESOLUTION NO.: 614-25 ASSESSMENT AMOUNT: $865.00 B. CITY PARCEL NO.: 1410I-06-120.000 OWNED BY: Russell Doucet, ETAL ADDRESS: 59 Sylvenia Dale Road Lumberton, MS 39455 CONTRACTOR: Christopher B. Walker RESOLUTION NO.: 533-25 ASSESSMENT AMOUNT: $615.00 C. CITY PARCEL NO.: 1410C-02-087.000 OWNED BY: Jarrod Russo ADDRESS: 366 Main Street Biloxi, MS 39530 CONTRACTOR: Gabriel Shabazz RESOLUTION NO.: 614-25 ASSESSMENT AMOUNT: $1,415.00 D. CITY PARCEL NO.: 1210L-02-090.000 OWNED BY: MAS LTD LLC ADDRESS: 1028 Howard Street Biloxi, MS 39530 CONTRACTOR: Josh Malachi Case RESOLUTION NO.: 552-25 ASSESSMENT AMOUNT: $965.00 E. CITY PARCEL NO.: 1410F-06-120.000 OWNED BY: Cynthia Davis Est. ADDRESS: 288 Fayard Street Biloxi, MS 39530 CONTRACTOR: Josh Malachi Case RESOLUTION NO.: 743-24 ASSESSMENT AMOUNT: $375.00 {*}-Denotes document name for internet access http://biloxi.ms.us Also available in alternative format.  October 7, 2025 Page |9 7. ROUTINE AGENDA-Continued F. CITY PARCEL NO.: 1210F-01-005.000 OWNED BY: David M. & Abigail Shaffer ADDRESS: 371 Belvedere Circle Biloxi, MS 39531 CONTRACTOR: Juan Randy Lesso RESOLUTION NO.: 635-25 ASSESSMENT AMOUNT: $565.00 G. CITY PARCEL NO.: 1210H-03-073.000 OWNED BY: Odenwald LLC ADDRESS: 198 Bilmarsan Drive Biloxi, MS 39531 CONTRACTOR: Juan Randy Lesso RESOLUTION NO.: 614-25 ASSESSMENT AMOUNT: $415.00 H. CITY PARCEL NO.: 1410H-06-070.000 OWNED BY: Baptist Church of Biloxi ADDRESS: 643 Division Street Biloxi, MS 39530 CONTRACTOR: Joshua Malachi Case RESOLUTION NO.: 648-25 ASSESSMENT AMOUNT: $100.00 I. CITY PARCEL NO.: 1310A-03-036.000 OWNED BY: Sophia L. Pham ADDRESS: 1346 S. Scarborough Lane Anaheim, CA 92804 CONTRACTOR: Joshua Malachi Case RESOLUTION NO.: 635-25 ASSESSMENT AMOUNT: $355.00 J. CITY PARCEL NO.: 1410I-06-062.003 OWNED BY: Randall G. James, Jr. ADDRESS: 10331 Hunters Ridge. Dr. Hunters Ridge Dr. Mobile, AL 36695 CONTRACTOR: Joshua Malachi Case RESOLUTION NO.: 270-25 ASSESSMENT AMOUNT: $365.00 {*}-Denotes document name for internet access http://biloxi.ms.us Also available in alternative format.  October 7, 2025 P a g e | 10 7. ROUTINE AGENDA-Continued K. CITY PARCEL NO.: 1210H-01-099.000 OWNED BY: Team Raul, LLC ADDRESS: 6609 Sundown Avenue Biloxi, MS 39532 CONTRACTOR: Joshua Malachi Case RESOLUTION NO.: 648-25 ASSESSMENT AMOUNT: $315.00 L. CITY PARCEL NO.: 1410E-04-019.000 OWNED BY: Casa Luna Acquisitions LLC.- ETAL- ADDRESS: 280 Tierra Blanca Avenue Oceanside, CA 92058 CONTRACTOR: Juan Randy Lesso RESOLUTION NO.: 492-24 ASSESSMENT AMOUNT: $465.00 M. CITY PARCEL NO.: 1410J-07-034.002 OWNED BY: Extended Stay LLC ADDRESS: 12705 Fair Crest Court, Unit 301 Fairfax, VA 22033 CONTRACTOR: Ian D. Fulton RESOLUTION NO.: 635-25 ASSESSMENT AMOUNT: $665.00 N. CITY PARCEL NO.: 1410H-07-035.000 OWNED BY: Akron Cleveland Construction Group ADDRESS: 3028 W 116th Street Cleveland, OH 44111 CONTRACTOR: Ian D. Fulton RESOLUTION NO.: 648-25 ASSESSMENT AMOUNT: $415.00 O. CITY PARCEL NO.: 1210L-02-073.000 OWNED BY: Cynthia A. O’Neal ADDRESS: 12235 Ton Road Gulfport, MS 39503 CONTRACTOR: Ian D. Fulton RESOLUTION NO.: 533-25 ASSESSMENT AMOUNT: $715.00 {*}-Denotes document name for internet access http://biloxi.ms.us Also available in alternative format.  October 7, 2025 P a g e | 11 7. ROUTINE AGENDA-Continued P. CITY PARCEL NO.: 1410G-06-073.000 OWNED BY: A O H Church of God ADDRESS: 218 Spanner Lane Biloxi, MS 39530 CONTRACTOR: Juan Randy Lesso RESOLUTION NO.: 614-25 ASSESSMENT AMOUNT: $815.00 SECTION FOUR: To authorize approval of the claims listed on the docket of claims No. 2025M-01, in the amount of $368,159.84, attached as Exhibit "A" and to authorize the Mayor and/or Municipal Clerk to pay said claims. SECTION FIVE: To authorize approval of claims listed on the docket of claims No.2026A- 01, in the amount of $1,395,441.96, 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. {*}-Denotes document name for internet access http://biloxi.ms.us Also available in alternative format.