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Board of Aldermen Recess Meeting

December 16, 2025 · 6:00 PM · Contributed by David Besancon
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Agenda

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  1. 1
    CALL TO ORDER Call to order
  2. 2
    INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Call to order
  3. 3
    PROCLAMATION
  4. 3.a
    National Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists Week January 18-24, 2026 Proclamation
  5. 4
    AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT Public comment

    The Public is invited to address the Board for up to 5 minutes each for a maximum period of 30 minutes, ONLY regarding issues listed on this agenda. The Board will take all comments under advisement for potential action if warranted. Please identify yourself and the agenda item. If no agenda item is stated, you will be asked to hold your comment until General Public Comment at the end of the meeting.

  6. 5
    NEW BUSINESS
  7. 5.a
    Appeal of Short-Term Rental Permit Renewal Denial – 811 General Pershing Ave (STR Permit No. R-71) Action
  8. 5.b
    Update to Official City Logo Action
  9. 6
    CONSENT AGENDA

    All matters listed under Consent Agenda are considered to be routine by the Board of Aldermen and will be enacted by one motion. There will not be a separate discussion of these items. If discussion is desired, that item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and will be considered separately.

  10. 6.a
    Mayor/BOA
    Ratify the authorization and waiver of all associated costs for the Ocean Springs High School Football team to host their banquet on Monday, December 15, 2025, at the Ocean Springs Civic Center, to advertise the resources of the city Consent
    Part of: Ocean Springs High School and Middle School Track Team Banquets
  11. 6.b
    Mayor/BOA
    Approve the rescheduling of the American Red Cross' Blood Drive at the Ocean Springs Civic Center to Friday, December 19, 2025, to accommodate a scheduling conflict; previously approved waiver of fees to advertise the resources of the city Consent
  12. 6.c
    Mayor/BOA
    Approve the rescheduling of the Run Santa Run 5K on December 20, 2025, from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. starting at Fort Maurepas along OS Bridge/Front Beach; no cost to the city; the applicant pays the associated event costs Consent
  13. 6.d
    Mayor/BOA
    Approve the Special Event Permit Application for Ball Drop and New Year's Eve Bash on Government Street on December 31, 2025, from 8:00 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. on January 1, 2026, Government Street closed from Washington Avenue to Kotzum Avenue beginning at 1:00 p.m.; there will be overtime costs to the City Consent
    Part of: Ball Drop and New Year's Eve Bash Special Event Permit 2025
  14. 6.e
    Mayor/BOA
    Approve the Special Event Permit Application for the Krewe of Unique Mardi Gras Parade on Saturday, January 31, 2026, from 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.; Regular Parade Route; Road Closures include: Porter Ave, Washington Ave and Government Street, there will be overtime costs to the City, and the applicant pays other associated event cost Consent
    Part of: OS Elks Mardi Gras Parade Special Event Permit Pending
  15. 6.f
    Mayor/BOA
    Approve the Run, Walk, Permit Application for the Junior Auxiliary of Biloxi - Ocean Springs Kickin It # for the Kids on February 21, 2026, from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., at Fort Maurepas-OS Bridge/Beach Front, at no cost to the City, the applicant pays the associated event cost Consent
  16. 6.g
    Mayor/BOA
    Approve the Special Event Permit Application for the 33rd annual Spring Arts Festival from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. March 28-29, 2026, in Downtown Ocean Springs; Authorize to waive special event permit fee; Authorize Street Closures: Washington Avenue (Railroad to Porter Avenue), Government Street (Washington Avenue to General Pershing), and Robinson Street (Church Ave to Cash Alley); City sponsorship; to advertise the resources of the City; there may be overtime costs to the City Consent
    Part of: Spring Arts Festival Special Event Permit (2026)
  17. 6.h
    Mayor/BOA
    Authorize and waive all associated costs for Boy Scout Troop 271 to host a swearing-in ceremony at the Civic Center on January 3, 2026, for 4 young men who have earned the rank of Eagle Scout; to advertise the resources of the city Consent
    Part of: Boy Scout Troop 271 Eagle Scout Swearing-In Ceremony
  18. 6.i
    City Clerk
    Approve Minutes: Work Session November 20, 2025 Consent
  19. 6.j
    City Clerk
    Approve Minutes: Special Call Meeting November 24, 2025 Consent
  20. 6.k
    City Clerk
    Approve payment for Academic Tech Inc invoice for Boardroom Hearing Assistance and authorize budget adjustment for prior year expense paid in the current year Consent
  21. 6.l
    Police Department
    Accept OSPD Monthly Report for November 2025 Consent
  22. 6.m
    Police Department
    Authorize the Police Chief to execute a Memorandum of Understanding between the Ocean Springs Police Department and the Ocean Springs School District Police Department regarding shared access to the PTS CAD and RMS software system Consent
    Part of: Police-School District MOU: Shared CAD/RMS Software Access
  23. 6.n
    Fire Department
    Accept OSFD Monthly Report for November 2025 Consent
    Part of: OSFD Monthly Report
  24. 6.o
    Fire Department
    Authorize to declare all Interspiro SCBA air packs, associated face masks, and parts as surplus, no use to the City, remove from City assets inventory, and send to the City's online auction Consent
    Part of: Resolution 2026-XXX: Surplus Interspiro SCBA Equipment Disposition
  25. 6.p
    Human Resources/Risk Management
    Authorize rehire of Ronnie Ryan, Animal Control Officer, effective December 17, 2025; $16.00 hourly rate; one year probationary status, pending successful completion of all pre-employment requirements Consent
    Part of: Ocean Springs Board of Aldermen Personnel Actions
  26. 6.q
    Building Department
    Approve the Building Official's recommendations for the tree applications received through December 10, 2025 Consent
  27. 6.r
    Building Department
    Accept the Building Department Permit Report for November 2025 Consent
    Part of: Building Department Monthly Reports
  28. 6.s
    Building Department
    Accept Code Enforcement Report through December, 16, 2025 Consent
    Part of: Building Department Monthly Reports
  29. 6.t
    Parks & Recreation Department
    Approve the attached facility use agreements for Mississippi Gulf Coast YMCA use of Freedom Field for Kickball, T-Ball, and Soccer January 2026 - May 2026 Consent
    Part of: Facility Use Agreement: YMCA Taconi Basketball Gym (April–May 2026) Pending
  30. 7
    DEPARTMENT REPORTS
  31. 7.a
    City Clerk
    Approve payment: Docket of Claims, all expenditures are appropriate and authorized by law, and spread the summary on the Minutes Action

    ADDED: Additional invoices for 12/16/2025 Docket of Claims

  32. 7.b
    City Clerk
    Authorize the adjustment of water/sewer accounts due to a finding that the customers did not receive the benefit of the utility and the excess usage was due to unforeseen circumstances Action
  33. 7.c
    Fire
    Request for Approval – Junior Fire Hounds Fire Safety Camp Action
  34. 7.d
    Fire
    New Fire Smart Dashboard System Action
  35. 8
    GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT Public comment

    The public is invited to address the Board, for up to 5 minutes each for a maximum period of 30 minutes. The Board will take all comments under advisement to take potential action at a later date if warranted. Priority will be given to Ocean Springs residents and Business Owners. Please identify yourself before speaking.

  36. 9
    MAYOR AND ALDERMEN'S FORUM
  37. 10
    EXECUTIVE SESSION Adjournment
  38. 11
    ADJOURN UNTIL 6:00 P.M. on JANUARY 6, 2026 Adjournment

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2025-12-16 Agenda Amended.pdf
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2025-12-16 Agenda Packet Amended.pdf
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Minutes.pdf
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