Board of Aldermen Regular Meeting
February 3, 2026
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6:00 PM
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Contributed by David Besancon
Agenda
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1CALL TO ORDER Call to order
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2INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Call to order
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3AGENDA 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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4.aOLD BUSINESSOrdinance Introduction: An Amendment to Ord 2020-06 Appendix A – Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance of the Unified Development Code of the City of Ocean Springs, Mississippi; To Clarify Variance and Appeal Procedures In Article 6, Including the Recommendation Role of the Zoning and Adjustment Board And Final Decision Authority of the Board of Aldermen Action
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4.bOLD BUSINESSDiscussion to extend Residential Short Term Rental Moratorium 6-months Action
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5.aNEW BUSINESSThe City of Ocean Springs Annual Independence Day Celebration Fireworks Show — July 3, 2026 Action
Accept Barge Donation from Signet Maritime and Vice Construction; Adopt Resolutions to request assistance from Jackson County; Select a fireworks provider presented from quotes received
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5.bNEW BUSINESSConsideration of Ocean Springs School District Request to Adjust Board Appointment Schedules Action
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5.cNEW BUSINESSAuthorize permission to donate five concrete reef balls to Mississippi Gulf Fishing Banks, Inc. Action
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6.aCONSENT AGENDAAuthorize the installation of a streetlight on an existing pole at 524 Jackson Avenue and approve the increase of the MS Power bill by $12.00 per month Consent
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6.bCONSENT AGENDAAuthorize and waive the rental fee to allow YoungLife to host a Christian ministry to high school students in the Parks and Recreation building on Monday evenings for the dates requested; to advertise the resources of the city Consent
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6.cCONSENT AGENDAApprove the 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 Consent
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6.dCONSENT AGENDAApprove the Special Event Permit Application for the 12th Annual Feed the Need Fish Fry and Music Festival on Sunday, March 22, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., inside and outside the Government Street Grocery, including the public parking lot, 1210 Government Street. Waive fees for trashcans ($40) and barricades ($180); city sponsorship to advertise resources of the city Consent
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6.eCONSENT AGENDAAuthorize and waive the rental fee for the Ocean Springs High School girls' softball program to host an end of the year banquet at the Civic Center on Monday, May 18, 2026, from 5:30-7:30 p.m.; to advertise the resources of the city Consent
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6.fCONSENT AGENDAAuthorize and waive the rental fee for the Mississippi Gulf Coast YMCA to host their 2026 preschool graduation in the Civic Center on Friday, May 22, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m.; to advertise the resources of the city Consent
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6.gCONSENT AGENDAApprove the Special Event Permit Application for the Independence Day Celebration on July 3, 2026, from 12:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., City event, overtime costs and event support costs apply Consent
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6.hCONSENT AGENDAApprove REVISED Minutes: Regular Meeting January 6, 2026 Consent
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6.iCONSENT AGENDAApprove Minutes: Special Work Session January 16, 2026 Consent
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6.jCONSENT AGENDAAccept the January 2026 Aged Receivables Report Consent
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6.kCONSENT AGENDARatify electronic payments made to Amazon and Walmart to avoid late fees Consent
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6.lCONSENT AGENDAADDED: Adopt Resolution Enrolling a Lien for Demolition Cost for 126 and 18 Earle Taylor Lane Consent
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6.mCONSENT AGENDAAuthorize Employee #2848 for Out-of-State travel to Stapleton, AL for Refresher Course in Report Writing for Law Enforcement from April 20-21, 2026 Consent
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6.nCONSENT AGENDAAuthorize promotion of Dispatcher Chasity McLendon to Lead Dispatcher, effective February 14, 2026; $20.60 hourly rate; six months probationary status ConsentPart of: Board of Aldermen Personnel Actions
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6.oCONSENT AGENDAAuthorize a pay adjustment for Parks Maintenance Supervisor Scott Dossett to $24.67 hourly rate due to grade reclassification, to ensure consistency with other supervisor classifications, effective February 14, 2026 Consent
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6.pCONSENT AGENDAAuthorize a pay adjustment for Public Works Maintenance Supervisor Ed Lamb to an hourly rate of $23.95 due to increased supervisory responsibilities resulting from an increase in department crew size, effective February 14, 2026 Consent
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6.qCONSENT AGENDAAuthorize promotion of Equipment Operator Ethan Ewing to Drainage Supervisor, effective February 14, 2026; $23.95 hourly rate; six months probationary status ConsentPart of: Board of Aldermen Personnel Actions
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6.rCONSENT AGENDAAuthorize promotion of Drainage Laborer Frederick Jansky to Heavy Equipment Operations Supervisor, effective February 14, 2026; $20.29 hourly rate; six months probationary status ConsentPart of: Board of Aldermen Personnel Actions
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6.sCONSENT AGENDAAuthorize promotion of Drainage Laborer John Rodenkirch to Drainage Equipment Operator, effective February 14, 2026; $18.04 hourly rate; six months probationary status ConsentPart of: Board of Aldermen Personnel Actions
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6.tCONSENT AGENDAAuthorize transfer of Street Laborer Ruban Price to the Beautification Department, as a Beautification Laborer, effective February 14, 2026 ConsentPart of: Board of Aldermen Personnel Actions
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6.uCONSENT AGENDAAuthorize transfer of Street Department Truck Driver Matthew Forehand to the Drainage Department, effective February 14, 2026 Consent
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6.vCONSENT AGENDAAccept termination of Public Works employee #2876, effective January 27, 2026; authorize to begin the process of filling the vacant position ConsentPart of: Board of Aldermen Personnel Actions
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6.wCONSENT AGENDAApprove the request for a Residential Short-Term Rental Permit at 28 Davis Bayou Circle - PIDN: 61066028.000; PC recommends approval Consent
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6.xCONSENT AGENDAApprove the request for Final Plat of the Savannah Estates Subdivision, Phase II – PIDN: 60123050.000; PC recommends approval Consent
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6.yCONSENT AGENDAAuthorize Award of Construction Contract and Execution of Agreement – Washington Avenue Roadway and Drainage Improvements (Front Beach Drive to Lafontaine Avenue) – GOMESA Funding to JE Talley Construction, Inc. for $673,253.75 Consent
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6.zCONSENT AGENDAAccept Code Enforcement Report through January 28, 2026 Consent
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6.aaCONSENT AGENDAApprove the Building Official's recommendations for the tree applications received through January 28, 2026 Consent
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6.bbCONSENT AGENDAApprove the Facility Use Agreement of Ocean Springs Baseball Organization Use of Highway 57 Sports Complex, Alice Street, Pine Street, and Clay Boyd from February 1st until May 14th Consent
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6.ccCONSENT AGENDAApprove the Facility Use Agreement of Ocean Springs Girls Softball Use of Highway 57 Sports Complex and Gay Lemon from February 1st until June 15th Consent
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6.ddCONSENT AGENDAApprove the Facility Use Agreement of P360 Performance Sports, for the use of Highway 57 Sports Complex and Alice Street from February 1st until June 1st Consent
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6.eeCONSENT AGENDAADDED: Authorize Facility Use Agreement with DEN Theatrics for use of the Ocean Springs Civic Center at a discounted rate of $50.00/day due to the City / Mary C. O'Keefe Cultural Center partnership Consent
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7.aDEPARTMENT REPORTSCity Clerk: Approve payment: Docket of Claims, all expenditures are appropriate and authorized by law, and spread the summary on the Minutes Action
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7.bDEPARTMENT REPORTSCity Clerk: Accept the Monthly Budget Report
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8GENERAL 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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9MAYOR AND ALDERMEN'S FORUM
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10EXECUTIVE SESSION Adjournment
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11RECESS UNTIL 6:00 P.M. on WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2026 Adjournment