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Board of Aldermen Regular Meeting

January 6, 2026 · 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
    CERTIFICATES Ceremonial

    Recognition of employment years of service: 10 years – Police Research Analyst Jesse Breland and Custodian Josette Kelley, 5 years – Firefighter Harris Paul Williams and Head Mechanic Bryan Farve

  4. 4.a
    PUBLIC HEARINGS
    Southeastern Construction & Remodeling, LLC – Pabst Rd – PIDN: 60127170.000 – Requesting Sketch Plat approval of Holly Grove Subdivision, a 123-lot Townhome Subdivision; PC recommends approval Public hearing
    Part of: Holly Grove Subdivision Sketch Plat Approval
  5. 5
    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. 6.a
    NEW BUSINESS
    Reschedule February Recess Meeting due to Mardi Gras Action
  7. 6.b
    NEW BUSINESS
    Floodway Ordinance – Discussion and Direction Action
    Part of: Floodway Ordinance
  8. 7.a
    CONSENT AGENDA
    Approve the 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 at no cost to the City, the applicant pays the associated event costs Consent

    Mayor:

    Part of: Valentine Bridge Beach Front 8K Run Special Event Permit
  9. 7.b
    CONSENT AGENDA
    Approve the Special Event Permit Application for the Sunset on Cancer Run on October 3, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.; registration and family events will be held at the Fort, with the run course down the beach to the bridge, halfway up the bridge, and back; the applicant to pay all associated costs Consent

    Mayor:

    Part of: Sunset on Cancer Run Special Event Permit
  10. 7.c
    CONSENT AGENDA
    Authorize the Run, Walk, Bike Permit Application for the Rotary Club of Ocean Springs 18th Annual 5K RACE on October 17, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., using the Front Beach/OS Bridge Route; No cost to the City, the applicant pays the associated event costs Consent

    Mayor:

  11. 7.d
    CONSENT AGENDA
    Authorize a $250.00 Advocate Membership Level donation to the Mississippi Heritage Trust Consent

    Mayor:

    Part of: Ocean Springs Donations and Gifts
  12. 7.e
    CONSENT AGENDA
    ADDED: Approve the Special Event Permit Applications for the Ocean Springs Carnival Association events for 2026, including the Mardi Hop on January 10, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., beginning on Bowen Avenue, proceeding to Bellande Avenue to City Hall for a toast to the Mayor, and concluding at Mosaics Restaurant, with the applicant responsible for all associated costs; and the Mardi Gras Night Parade on Friday, February 13, 2026, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., utilizing the regular parade route, with City overtime costs associated with the event Consent

    Mayor:

    Part of: Ocean Springs Carnival Association Special Event Permits 2026
  13. 7.f
    CONSENT AGENDA
    Approve Minutes: Regular Meeting December 2, 2025 Consent

    City Clerk:

  14. 7.g
    CONSENT AGENDA
    Approve Minutes: Special Call Meeting December 10, 2025 Consent

    City Clerk:

  15. 7.h
    CONSENT AGENDA
    Approve Minutes: Recess Meeting December 16, 2025 Consent

    City Clerk:

  16. 7.i
    CONSENT AGENDA
    Accept the December 2025 Aged Receivables Report Consent

    City Clerk:

  17. 7.j
    CONSENT AGENDA
    Accept donations of a 5-foot by 8-foot American Flag and a 3-foot by 5-foot Mississippi State Flag from Woodmen Life Insurance Company for Fire Station 1 Consent

    Fire Department:

  18. 7.k
    CONSENT AGENDA
    Accept resignation of Police Officer Charles Hoggard effective January 7, 2026; authorize to begin the process of filling the vacant position Consent

    Human Resources/Risk Management:

    Part of: Board of Aldermen Personnel Actions
  19. 7.l
    CONSENT AGENDA
    Authorize promotion of Firefighter II Chad Jay to Captain, effective January 17, 2026: $18.64 hourly rate; six-months probationary status Consent

    Human Resources/Risk Management:

    Part of: Board of Aldermen Personnel Actions
  20. 7.m
    CONSENT AGENDA
    Authorize removing Firefighter Dawson Wicker from probationary status to full time status, effective January 6, 2026 Consent

    Human Resources/Risk Management:

    Part of: Board of Aldermen Personnel Actions
  21. 7.n
    CONSENT AGENDA
    Accept resignation of Firefighter Bryan Yates, effective January 13, 2026; authorize to begin the process of filling the vacant position Consent

    Human Resources/Risk Management:

    Part of: Board of Aldermen Personnel Actions
  22. 7.o
    CONSENT AGENDA
    Accept resignation of Parks Ground Maintenance Claude Adams effective December 30, 2025; authorize to begin the process of filling the vacant position Consent

    Human Resources/Risk Management:

    Part of: Board of Aldermen Personnel Actions
  23. 7.p
    CONSENT AGENDA
    Approve UDC Committee Meeting Minutes for November 19, 2025 Consent

    Planning Department:

  24. 7.q
    CONSENT AGENDA
    Accept PC Meeting Minutes for November 12, 2025 Consent

    Planning Commission (PC):

  25. 7.r
    CONSENT AGENDA
    Approve a request for a Residential Short-Term Rental Permit at 1916 Stuart Ave - PIDN: 61455050.000; PC recommends approval Consent

    Planning Commission (PC):

    Part of: Residential Short-Term Rental Permit - 1916 Stuart Ave
  26. 7.s
    CONSENT AGENDA
    Accept ZAB Meeting Minutes for November 12, 2025 Consent

    Zoning Adjustment Board (ZAB):

  27. 7.t
    CONSENT AGENDA
    Deny a variance of a side yard setback from the required 10' to 7'-10" on the south side of the property to construct an addition on the existing house at 236 Holcomb Blvd - PIDN: 61180025.000; ZAB recommends denial Consent

    Zoning Adjustment Board (ZAB):

    Part of: Variance Application: 236 Holcomb Blvd Side Yard Setback
  28. 7.u
    CONSENT AGENDA
    Approve the Building Official's recommendations for the tree applications received through December 23, 2025 Consent

    Building Department:

  29. 7.v
    CONSENT AGENDA
    Accept Code Enforcement Report through December 29th, 2025 Consent

    Building Department:

  30. 8.a
    DEPARTMENT REPORTS
    City Clerk: Approve payment: Docket of Claims, all expenditures are appropriate and authorized by law, and spread the summary on the Minutes Action
  31. 8.b
    DEPARTMENT REPORTS
    City Clerk: Accept the Monthly Budget Report
  32. 8.c
    DEPARTMENT REPORTS
    Building: Discuss tree appeal for tree removal request at 285 Holcomb previously denied at BOA Meeting 12/16/2025
  33. 9
    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.

  34. 10
    MAYOR AND ALDERMEN'S FORUM
  35. 11
    EXECUTIVE SESSION Adjournment
  36. 12
    RECESS UNTIL 6:00 P.M. on JANUARY 20, 2026 Adjournment

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2026-01-06 Agenda Amended.pdf
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Minutes.pdf
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2026-01-06 Agenda Packet Amended.pdf
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