Board of Aldermen Recess Meeting

January 20, 2026 · 6:00 PM · Contributed by David Besancon

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CALL TO ORDER Call to order
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INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Call to order
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PROCLAMATION
3.a

Arbor Day 2026 Proclamation
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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.
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OLD BUSINESS
5.a

DEFERRED PER WORK SESSION - Consideration of an Amendment to the Floodway Ordinance Action

Part of: Amendment to Floodway Ordinance
5.b

Holly Grove Townhomes Sketch Plat Defer Date Action
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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.
6.a

Mayor

Approve the Special Event Permit Application for the OS Elks Mardi Gras Parade on Saturday, January 31, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.; Regular Parade Route; there will be overtime costs to the City, the applicant pays other associated event costs Consent

Part of: OS Elks Mardi Gras Parade Special Event Permit
6.b

Mayor

AMENDED: Authorize and waive all associated costs for the Mississippi Gulf Coast YMCA to host a community baby shower at the Civic Center on Thursday, March 26, 2026, from 2:00-6:00 p.m.; to advertise the resources of the city Consent

Part of: Krewe Unique and VFW Annual Backpack Giveaway
6.c

Mayor

Approve the Special Event Permit Application for Hibernia Irish Society St. Patrick's Day Parade on March 14, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., regular Parade Route with staging taking place on Front Beach; overtime costs will be incurred by the city Consent
6.d

Mayor

Authorize and waive all associated costs for the American Red Cross to host ten blood drives in the Civic Center for the year 2026; to advertise the resources of the city Consent
6.e

Mary C. O'Keefe Cultural Center

Authorize the Mayor and the Arts & Culture Director to execute the MOU's with Molly Shea, Jordan West, McKenzie Perry, Adam Meadows and the renewal MOU's with Barbi Beatty, Katherine MacMahon, Bryan Milling and Christian Bailey Consent
6.f

Police Department

Accept OSPD Monthly Report for December 2025 and Annual Report for 2025 Consent
6.g

Police Department

Authorize Employee #1686 for Out-of-State travel to Atlanta, GA for court proceedings January 26, 2026 until released Consent
6.h

Police Department

ADDED: Authorize the Police Chief to execute the General Agreement with the United States Department of the Interior National Park Service Gulf Islands National Seashore Consent

Part of: Police Department Agreement with Gulf Islands National Seashore
6.i

Fire Department

Accept OSFD Monthly Report for December 2025 Consent

Part of: OSFD Monthly Report
6.j

Fire Department

Accept OSFD 2025 Annual Fire Report Consent

Part of: OSFD Monthly Report
6.k

Fire Department

Authorize Employees #2253 and #2866 for Out-of-State travel to Pueblo, CO for the Highway Response Specialist Course on February 01-07, 2026; all associated costs to be paid by FEMA/DHS Consent

Part of: Ocean Springs Fire Department Personnel Out-of-State Travel
6.l

Fire Department

ADDED: Authorize the Fire Chief to execute the First Due no cost add-on agreement Consent

Part of: First Due No-Cost Add-On Agreement Authorization
6.m

Human Resources/Risk Management

Authorize removing Patrolman Jastiny Bell from probationary status to full time status, effective January 22, 2026 Consent

Part of: Ocean Springs Board of Aldermen Personnel Actions
6.n

Human Resources/Risk Management

Authorize employment of Anthony Haden, Firefighter, effective February 2, 2026; $13.64 hourly rate; one year probationary status, pending successful completion of all pre-employment requirements Consent

Part of: Board of Aldermen Personnel Actions
6.o

Human Resources/Risk Management

Authorize employment of Timothy Lawson, Parks Grounds Maintenance, effective January 21, 2026; $15.00 hourly rate; one year probationary status, pending successful completion of all pre-employment requirements Consent

Part of: Ocean Springs Board of Aldermen Personnel Actions
6.p

Human Resources/Risk Management

Authorize employment of Manual Hernandez, Drainage Laborer, effective January 21, 2026; $15.50 hourly rate; one year probationary status, pending successful completion of all pre-employment requirements Consent

Part of: Ocean Springs Board of Aldermen Personnel Actions
6.q

Human Resources/Risk Management

Authorize employment of Steven Benson, Public Works Maintenance Laborer, effective February 2, 2026; $15.50 hourly rate; one year probationary status, pending successful completion of all pre-employment requirements Consent

Part of: Ocean Springs Board of Aldermen Personnel Actions
6.r

Human Resources/Risk Management

Authorize employment of Cameron Ewing, Public Works Maintenance Laborer, effective January 21, 2026; $15.50 hourly rate; one year probationary status, pending successful completion of all pre-employment requirements Consent

Part of: Ocean Springs Board of Aldermen Personnel Actions
6.s

Human Resources/Risk Management

Authorize employment of Kyle Dressback, Public Works Maintenance Technician, effective January 21, 2026; $17.00 hourly rate; one year probationary status, pending successful completion of all pre-employment requirements Consent

Part of: Ocean Springs Board of Aldermen Personnel Actions
6.t

Human Resources/Risk Management

Authorize employment of Trent Jeffcoat, Public Works Maintenance Technician, effective January 21, 2026; $17.00 hourly rate; one year probationary status, pending successful completion of all pre-employment requirements Consent

Part of: Ocean Springs Board of Aldermen Personnel Actions
6.u

Human Resources/Risk Management

Authorize employment of Armetrius Green, Street Laborer, effective January 21, 2026; $15.00 hourly rate; one year probationary status, pending successful completion of all pre-employment requirements Consent

Part of: Ocean Springs Board of Aldermen Personnel Actions
6.v

Human Resources/Risk Management

Authorize employment of Jared Barr, Street Laborer, effective January 21, 2026; $15.00 hourly rate; one year probationary status, pending successful completion of all pre-employment requirements Consent

Part of: Ocean Springs Board of Aldermen Personnel Actions
6.w

Human Resources/Risk Management

Authorize employment of April Easley, Street Laborer, effective January 21, 2026; $15.00 hourly rate; one year probationary status, pending successful completion of all pre-employment requirements Consent

Part of: Ocean Springs Board of Aldermen Personnel Actions
6.x

Human Resources/Risk Management

Authorize employment of Nelson Fitzpatrick, Water Laborer, effective January 21, 2026; $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
6.y

Planning Commission (PC)

Accept Amended PC Minutes for December 9, 2025 Meeting Consent
6.z

Historic Preservation Commission (HPC)

Accept HPC Minutes for October 16, 2025 Meeting Consent
6.aa

Historic Preservation Commission (HPC)

Approve a request for a Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) to construct a 3'-tall white painted picket fence, 6'-tall wood privacy fence, and a 3.8' x 6' wall mounted sign at 1007 Iberville Drive - PIDN: 60119172.000; HPC recommends approval Consent

Part of: Ocean Springs Zoning and Land Use Decisions
6.bb

Historic Preservation Commission (HPC)

Approve a request for a Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) to construct an 882-square-foot irregular shaped concrete pad for parking located at the rear of the house at 908 Calhoun Street – PIDN: 60137404.000; HPC recommends approval Consent

Part of: Ocean Springs Zoning and Land Use Decisions
6.cc

Building Department

Approve the Building Official's recommendations for the tree applications received through January 13, 2026 Consent
6.dd

Building Department

Accept the Building Department Permit Report for December 2025 Consent
6.ee

Building Department

Accept Code Enforcement Report through January 14, 2026 Consent
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DEPARTMENT REPORTS
7.a

Finance: Approve payment: Docket of Claims, all expenditures are appropriate and authorized by law, and spread the summary on the Minutes Action
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
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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.
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MAYOR AND ALDERMEN'S FORUM
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EXECUTIVE SESSION Adjournment
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ADJOURN UNTIL 6:00 P.M. on FEBRUARY 3, 2026 Adjournment

Documents

2026-01-20 Agenda Amended.pdf

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2026-01-20 Agenda Packet Amended.pdf

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Minutes.pdf

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