Matters in Jackson County

City of Ocean Springs (87)

• Ocean Springs Fire Department Personnel Out-of-State Travel

  Authorization for two Fire Department employees to attend the Highway Response Specialist Course in Pueblo, Colorado, February 1–7, 2026, with all costs covered by FEMA/DHS.

• Variance Application: 236 Holcomb Blvd Side Yard Setback

  Board decision on ZAB recommendation to deny a side yard setback variance request (from 10' to 7'-10") for an addition at 236 Holcomb Blvd (PIDN: 61180025.000).

• Ocean Springs Donations and Gifts

  Rolling matter tracking donations, gifts, and charitable contributions made by the Board of Aldermen, including memberships and sponsorships to community organizations.

• Ocean Springs Board of Aldermen Personnel Actions

  Personnel actions including hiring, probationary status changes, resignations, promotions, and other employment decisions by the Board of Aldermen.

• Ocean Springs Board of Aldermen Personnel Actions

  Authorization for transfer of named employee Matthew Forehand from Street Department to Drainage Department, effective February 14, 2026.

• Board of Aldermen Personnel Actions

  Tracking personnel actions including hires, resignations, promotions, transfers, and status changes for Board of Aldermen staff.

• Ocean Springs Board of Aldermen Personnel Actions

  Authorize a pay adjustment for Parks Maintenance Supervisor Scott Dossett to $24.67/hour due to grade reclassification, effective February 14, 2026.

• Ocean Springs Zoning and Land Use Decisions

  Individual zoning variances, conditional use permits, and land-use board recommendations for specific properties within Ocean Springs.

• Ocean Springs Board of Aldermen Personnel Actions

  Authorize DOD SkillBridge Patrolman Internship for Levi McCoy Rainbolt, effective February 19, 2026; six-month unpaid term contingent upon completion of pre-internship requirements.

• Ocean Springs Zoning and Land Use Decisions

  Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) approval for exterior alterations (gravel driveway and masonry limewash paint) at 1211 Bowen Ave, with Historic Preservation Commission recommendation for approval.

• Ocean Springs Zoning and Land Use Decisions

  Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) applications and other land use decisions including variances, conditional use permits, and design review approvals.

• Variance Application: 279 Holcomb Blvd Rear Yard Setback

  Board decision on ZAB recommendation to deny a rear yard setback variance request (from 25' to 10') for a 500 sq ft addition at 279 Holcomb Blvd (PIDN: 61135041.050).

• Ocean Springs Zoning and Land Use Decisions

  Approval of zoning variances, conditional use permits, certificates of appropriateness, short-term rental permits, and other land use decisions affecting specific addresses in Ocean Springs.

• Ocean Springs Board of Aldermen Personnel Actions

  Authorization of position grade and step adjustments for City employees effective March 28, 2026, as recommended by Human Resources and Finance Directors.

• Board of Aldermen Personnel Actions

  Personnel action regarding extension of probationary period for Parks Department employee #2803 for six months.

• Ocean Springs Donations and Gifts

  Track acceptance and allocation of donations and gifts under $5,000 to the City and its departments.

• Ocean Springs Board of Aldermen Personnel Actions

  Employment authorization for Joel England as part-time patrolman effective April 8, 2026 at $20.00 hourly rate, pending pre-employment requirement completion.

• Ocean Springs Board of Aldermen Personnel Actions

  Authorization of employment of Susan Aliff as Public Works Administrative Assistant at $15.00 hourly rate, effective June 1, 2026, with one year probationary status.

• Ocean Springs Board of Aldermen Personnel Actions

  Authorization of employment, promotions, resignations, transfers, and other personnel status changes for City of Ocean Springs staff.

• Ocean Springs Board of Aldermen Personnel Actions

  Employment authorizations, resignations, promotions, and other personnel status changes for City of Ocean Springs staff.

• Board of Aldermen Personnel Actions

  Authorize promotion of Firefighter Joshua Brown to Captain, effective April 25, 2026, at $18.64 hourly rate with six months probationary status.

• Ocean Springs Board of Aldermen Personnel Actions

  Authorization to change Police Deputy Chief Matthew Morvant's employment status from probationary to full-time, effective immediately.

• Board of Aldermen Personnel Actions

  Authorizations, appointments, and status changes of City of Ocean Springs personnel and Fire Department staff members.

• Ocean Springs Board of Aldermen Personnel Actions

  Personnel actions including hires, promotions, terminations, status changes, and other employment decisions for City of Ocean Springs staff.

• Board of Aldermen Personnel Actions

  Resignation of Police Sergeant Charles 'Trey' Smith effective May 15, 2026, and authorization to begin filling the vacant position.

• Board of Aldermen Personnel Actions

  Track all personnel actions including hires, resignations, promotions, transfers, and status changes for the City of Ocean Springs Board of Aldermen and its departments.

• Ocean Springs Board of Aldermen Personnel Actions

  Authorization of employment, resignations, promotions, transfers, and other personnel status changes for City of Ocean Springs staff.

• Ocean Springs Board of Aldermen Personnel Actions

  Personnel actions including transfers, promotions, hires, resignations, and other employment decisions by the City of Ocean Springs Board of Aldermen.

• Ocean Springs Donations and Gifts

  Acceptance of donated equipment and supplies for city departments, including placement into appropriate departmental inventory.

• Police-School District MOU: Shared CAD/RMS Software Access

  Authorization for the Ocean Springs Police Chief to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the Ocean Springs School District Police Department for shared access to PTS CAD and RMS software systems.

• First Due No-Cost Add-On Agreement Authorization

  Authorization for the Fire Chief to execute a no-cost add-on agreement with First Due.

• Wesson Memorial 2 Mile Run/Walk Special Event Permit

  Approval of Run, Walk Permit Application for the Wesson Memorial 2 Mile Run/Walk on July 4, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., on Pine Ave, with no cost to the City.

• Casino Bridge Run Special Event Permit

  Approval of special event permit application for the Casino Bridge Run, Walk, Bike event scheduled for April 3, 2027, from 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., using the OS/Biloxi Bridge and surrounding streets with no cost to the City.

• Ball Drop and New Year's Eve Bash Special Event Permit 2025

  Approval of Special Event Permit Application for the Ball Drop and New Year's Eve Bash on Government Street on December 31, 2025, with street closures and authorized overtime costs to the City.

• Spring Arts Festival Special Event Permit (2026)

  Approve special event permit for the 33rd annual Spring Arts Festival in Downtown Ocean Springs on March 28-29, 2026, authorize street closures, waive permit fees, and approve city sponsorship with associated overtime costs.

• Civil Service Commissioner Appointment

  Board of Aldermen appointment of a Civil Service Commissioner, a substantive personnel/governance action.

• Taco Fest Special Event Permit 2026

  Approval of Special Event Permit for Taco Fest on May 9, 2026, at Fort Maurepas with authorization for overtime and additional city costs.

• Singing River Health System Hospital Week Volleyball Tournament Special Event Permit

  Approval of Special Event Permit for Singing River Health System Hospital Week Volleyball Tournament on May 13, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., at Fort Maurepas, with no cost to the City.

• Jackson County Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day 2026

  Authorize municipal contribution of up to 25% pro-rata share and four employees for Jackson County's Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day event on May 9, 2026.

• Ward 5 funding: Bienville Place Owners Association Neighborhood Enhancements

  Authorization of $1,000.00 payment from Ward 5 funds to the Bienville Place Owners Association for neighborhood entrance sign and landscaping enhancements.

• Peter Anderson Arts & Crafts Festival Special Event Permit (2026)

  Approve special event permit for the 48th annual Peter Anderson Arts & Crafts Festival in Downtown Ocean Springs on November 7-8, 2026, authorize street closures, waive permit fees, and approve city sponsorship with associated overtime costs.

• Ward 1 funding: Fort Bayou Civic Association Neighborhood Community Projects

  Authorization of $500.00 payment from Ward 1 funds to support Fort Bayou Civic Association's neighborhood community projects.

• Unstable Spirits Alcoholic Beverage Service Authorization

  Authorization for Unstable Spirits to operate on City property and serve beer and wine at the Mary C. O'Keefe Cultural Center on December 13, 2025.

• MML 2026 Election Voting Delegates

  Board of Aldermen appointment of voting delegates to represent the City at the 2026 Mississippi Municipal League (MML) election, designating Mayor Bobby Cox as delegate and Alderman Matthew Hinton as alternate.

• Krewe Unique and VFW Annual Backpack Giveaway

  Authorize and waive all associated costs for Krewe Unique and Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) to host their annual backpack giveaway at the Civic Center on Saturday, July 25, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. to advertise city resources.

• Lost Fest Special Event Permit (April 2026)

  Approve special event permit application for Lost Fest on April 11, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., at Lost Springs Brewing parking lot in Downtown Ocean Springs with no road closures; event at no cost to the City.

• Resolution 2026-009 Surplus Equipment Request (1998 Mack Tractor)

  Adoption of revised resolution requesting surplus equipment (1998 Mack Tractor Truck) from the Jackson County Board of Supervisors.

• Taylor Family Reunion Special Event Permit

  Approval of Special Event Permit Application for Taylor Family Reunion scheduled for June 13, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at Front Beach Ocean Springs, at no cost to the City.

• Police Department Agreement with Gulf Islands National Seashore

  Authorization for the Police Chief to execute a General Agreement with the National Park Service regarding operations at or services for Gulf Islands National Seashore.

• Mosaic Church Family Fun Night Special Event Permit

  Approval of Special Event Permit Application for Mosaic Church Family Fun Night scheduled for June 11, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Fort Maurepas/Front Beach with no cost to the City.

• Facility Use Agreement: YMCA Taconi Basketball Gym (April–May 2026)

  Approval of facility use agreement allowing YMCA to use Taconi Basketball Gym for Adult Basketball from April 19, 2026 through May 31, 2026.

• YMCA Summer Programs Facility Use Agreement - Taconi Gym

  Approval of a facility use agreement allowing YMCA to use Taconi Gym for Summer Programs on Wednesday afternoons (1–4 p.m.) from June 3 through July 29, 2026.

• Floodway Ordinance

  Discussion and direction on a floodway ordinance, addressing flood management and land use restrictions in the City of Ocean Springs.

• Juneteenth Celebration Special Event Permit 2026

  Approval of Special Event Permit Application for the Juneteenth Celebration on June 13, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at MLK Park, with no cost to the City.

• OSFD Monthly Report

  Accept the Ocean Springs Fire Department's monthly report for January 2026.

• Residential Short Term Rental Moratorium Extension

  Discussion and decision on extending the existing residential short-term rental moratorium by an additional six-month period.

• City of Ocean Springs Annual Independence Day Celebration Fireworks Show 2026

  Accept a barge donation from Signet Maritime and Vice Construction, adopt resolutions to request Jackson County assistance, and select a fireworks provider for the city's July 3, 2026 Independence Day celebration.

• Streetlight Installation at 524 Jackson Avenue

  Authorize installation of a streetlight on an existing pole at 524 Jackson Avenue and approve the associated monthly MS Power bill increase of $12.00.

• City of Ocean Springs Easter Egg Hunt Special Event Permit

  Approval of Special Event Permit Application for the City of Ocean Springs Easter Egg Hunt on March 21, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., at Freedom Field.

• Independence Day Celebration Special Event Permit 2026

  Approval of Special Event Permit Application for the Independence Day Celebration on July 3, 2026, from 12:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., with authorization for city overtime and event support costs.

• Resolution Enrolling Lien for Demolition Cost - 126 and 18 Earle Taylor Lane

  Adoption of a resolution to enroll a lien against properties at 126 and 18 Earle Taylor Lane to recover demolition costs incurred by the city.

• Residential Short-Term Rental Permit - 28 Davis Bayou Circle

  Request to approve a residential short-term rental permit for the property at 28 Davis Bayou Circle (PIDN: 61066028.000), with Planning Commission recommendation for approval.

• Fort Bayou Improvements Manhole Replacement (KCDBG) Project Closeout

  Authorization to execute closeout documents with LJ Construction, Inc. for the completion of the Fort Bayou Improvements manhole replacement project funded through Katrina Disaster Recovery Block Grant funds.

• Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet Table Sponsorship

  Authorize a $1,000 table sponsorship for the Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet at the Beau Rivage on February 26, 2026.

• Mosaic Student Ministry Kickball Tournament Special Event Permit

  Approval of Special Event Permit Application for the Mosaic Student Ministry Kickball tournament on March 27, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Freedom Field with no cost to the City.

• Residential Short-Term Rental Permit - 1916 Stuart Ave

  Request to approve a residential short-term rental permit for the property at 1916 Stuart Ave (PIDN: 61455050.000), with Planning Commission recommendation for approval.

• First Presbyterian Church Easter Sunrise Service Special Event Permit

  Approval of Special Event Permit Application for First Presbyterian Church Easter Sunrise Service scheduled for April 5, 2026, from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. at Fort Maurepas, with no cost to the City.

• Boy Scout Troop 271 Eagle Scout Swearing-In Ceremony

  Authorize and waive all associated costs for Boy Scout Troop 271 to host an Eagle Scout swearing-in ceremony at the Civic Center on January 3, 2026, for four young men achieving Eagle Scout rank.

• Resolution 2026-XXX: Surplus Interspiro SCBA Equipment Disposition

  Authorize declaration of Interspiro SCBA air packs, associated face masks, and parts as surplus city property and authorize their removal from inventory and sale through city online auction.

• Building Department Monthly Reports

  Accept the Building Department's monthly permit report for November 2025.

• Storm Drain Improvements: Weeks Bayou & Halstead Bayou - Amendment #1

  Authorization of Amendment #1 to the construction contract with Couvillion Group, LLC for storm drain improvements in the Weeks Bayou and Halstead Bayou areas, funded through ARPA and MCWI grants, including required contract attachments.

• Resolution: Right-of-Way Purchase Riley Road Improvement Project

  Adopt a resolution authorizing the purchase of right-of-way land from Jamile & Milo Hugh Pepper (PID# 61262027.030) for $767.00 to facilitate the Riley Road Improvement Project.

• Taconi Gym Window Replacement Project Closeout

  Authorization of summary change order and project closeout for Jackson Brothers Construction Services' window replacement work at Taconi Gym, funded through state appropriations under HB1353.

• Ordinance 2020-06 Amendment: Flood Damage Prevention Variance and Appeal Procedures

  Amendment to the City's Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance to clarify variance and appeal procedures under Article 6, including the recommendation role of the Zoning and Adjustment Board and final decision authority of the Board of Aldermen.

• Feed the Need Fish Fry and Music Festival Special Event Permit (2026)

  Approve special event permit for the 12th Annual Feed the Need Fish Fry and Music Festival on March 22, 2026, at Government Street Grocery with fee waivers and city sponsorship to advertise city resources.

• Savannah Estates Subdivision Phase II Final Plat Approval

  Approval of the Final Plat for Savannah Estates Subdivision Phase II (PIDN: 60123050.000), with Planning Commission recommendation for approval.

• Washington Avenue Roadway and Drainage Improvements (Front Beach Drive to Lafontaine Avenue)

  Authorization to award a construction contract to JE Talley Construction, Inc. for $673,253.75 for roadway and drainage improvements on Washington Avenue, funded through GOMESA grants.

• Facility Use Agreement: Ocean Springs Baseball Organization (Highway 57 Sports Complex)

  Approval of facility use agreement allowing Ocean Springs Baseball Organization to use Highway 57 Sports Complex and associated streets (Alice Street, Pine Street, Clay Boyd) from February 1 through May 14.

• Amendment to Floodway Ordinance

  Board consideration of a proposed amendment to the City's Floodway Ordinance, deferred from a prior work session.

• OS Elks Mardi Gras Parade Special Event Permit

  Approval of Special Event Permit Application for the OS Elks Mardi Gras Parade on January 31, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., with overtime costs to the City.

• Floodway Ordinance Amendment - FEMA Certificate Construction

  Review and discussion of a potential amendment to City's Floodway Ordinance to permit construction within floodways when supported by a FEMA-issued certificate of elevation or equivalency.

• Holly Grove Subdivision Sketch Plat Approval

  Request for sketch plat approval of Holly Grove Subdivision, a 123-lot townhome subdivision on Pabst Rd (PIDN: 60127170.000) by Southeastern Construction & Remodeling, LLC, with Planning Commission recommendation for approval.

• Valentine Bridge Beach Front 8K Run Special Event Permit

  Approval of Run, Walk, Bike Permit Application for the Valentine Bridge Beach Front 8K Run on February 14, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., at Fort Maurepas OS Bridge/Front Beach with no cost to the City.

• Sunset on Cancer Run Special Event Permit

  Approval of Special Event Permit Application for the Sunset on Cancer Run scheduled for October 3, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., with registration and family events at the Fort and run course along the beach to the bridge.

• Ocean Springs Carnival Association Special Event Permits 2026

  Approval of Special Event Permit Applications for Ocean Springs Carnival Association events including the Mardi Hop on January 10, 2026 and Mardi Gras Night Parade on February 13, 2026, with associated city overtime costs.

• Ocean Springs High School and Middle School Track Team Banquets

  Authorize and waive rental fees for the Ocean Springs High School and Middle School Track banquets at the Civic Center on May 13-14, 2026 to support student athletes and promote city resources.

• Front Beach Drainage Project

  Drainage improvements along Front Beach Drive.