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Board of Aldermen Recess Meeting

February 18, 2026 · 6:00 PM · Contributed by David Besancon
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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 Proclamation
  4. 3.a
    Honoring the Ocean Springs High School Theatre Department 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
    OLD BUSINESS
  7. 5.a
    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 Action
  8. 5.b
    Adopt Ordinance: 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 & Adjustment Board and Final Decision Authority of the Board of Aldermen Action
  9. 6
    NEW BUSINESS
  10. 6.a
    Appeal of Short-Term Rental Permit Renewal Denial - 1238 Iberville Drive (STR Permit No. R-29) Action
  11. 7
    CONSENT AGENDA Consent

    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.

  12. 7.a
    CONSENT AGENDA
    Ratify the rescheduling of the February 5th American Red Cross's blood drive to Wednesday, February 18, 2026, due to unforeseen circumstances that prevented the blood drive from taking place; to advertise the resources of the city Consent
  13. 7.b
    CONSENT AGENDA
    Authorize the $1,000 table sponsorship for the Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet at the Beau Rivage on February 26, 2026 Consent
    Part of: Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet Table Sponsorship
  14. 7.c
    CONSENT AGENDA
    Approve the 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 at no cost to the City; the applicant pays the associated event cost Consent
    Part of: Mosaic Student Ministry Kickball Tournament Special Event Permit
  15. 7.d
    CONSENT AGENDA
    Approve the Special Event Permit Application for First Presbyterian Church Easter Sunrise Service on April 5, 2026, from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 a.m., at Fort Maurepas, at no cost to the City; the applicant pays the associated event cost Consent
    Part of: First Presbyterian Church Easter Sunrise Service Special Event Permit
  16. 7.e
    CONSENT AGENDA
    Authorize and waive all associated rental fees for the Mississippi Senior Games to host a qualifying tournament at Ryan Youth Center for the National Senior Games being held in Tulsa, OK, on Friday, April 17, 2026, from 7:00-4:00 p.m.; to advertise the resources of the city Consent
  17. 7.f
    CONSENT AGENDA
    Approve Minutes: Recess Meeting January 20, 2026 Consent

    City Clerk:

  18. 7.g
    CONSENT AGENDA
    Approve Minutes: Regular Meeting February 3, 2026 Consent

    City Clerk:

  19. 7.h
    CONSENT AGENDA
    Accept OSPD monthly report for January 2026 Consent

    Police Department:

  20. 7.i
    CONSENT AGENDA
    Accept OSFD Monthly Report for January 2026 Consent

    Fire Department:

    Part of: OSFD Monthly Report
  21. 7.j
    CONSENT AGENDA
    Accept the resignation of Civil Service Commissioner Nicole Sullivan, effective March 1, 2026; authorize advertisement of the vacancy Consent

    Human Resources/Risk Management:

    Part of: Civil Service Commissioner Appointment
  22. 7.k
    CONSENT AGENDA
    Authorize DOD SkillBridge Patrolman Internship for Levi McCoy Rainbolt, effective February 19, 2026; six-month unpaid term, contingent upon completion of all pre-internship requirements Consent

    Human Resources/Risk Management:

    Part of: Ocean Springs Board of Aldermen Personnel Actions
  23. 7.l
    CONSENT AGENDA
    Authorize promotion of Police Lieutenant Brian Kestner to Captain, effective February 28, 2026; $32.22 hourly rate; six-months probationary status Consent

    Human Resources/Risk Management:

    Part of: Board of Aldermen Personnel Actions
  24. 7.m
    CONSENT AGENDA
    Authorize employment of Jessica Lynn Torries, Patrolman, effective February 19, 2026; $24.72 hourly rate; one-year probationary status, pending successful completion of all pre-employment requirements Consent

    Human Resources/Risk Management:

    Part of: Ocean Springs Board of Aldermen Personnel Actions
  25. 7.n
    CONSENT AGENDA
    Authorize employment of Connor Allen Johnson, Patrolman, effective February 19, 2026; $21.00 hourly rate; one-year probationary status, pending successful completion of all pre-employment requirements Consent

    Human Resources/Risk Management:

    Part of: Ocean Springs Board of Aldermen Personnel Actions
  26. 7.o
    CONSENT AGENDA
    Authorize employment of Rodney Beasley, Part-time Patrolman, effective February 19, 2026; $20.00 hourly rate; pending successful completion of all pre-employment requirements Consent

    Human Resources/Risk Management:

    Part of: Ocean Springs Board of Aldermen Personnel Actions
  27. 7.p
    CONSENT AGENDA
    Accept resignation of Custodian Michael Calderon, effective February 2, 2026; authorize to begin the process of filling the vacant position Consent

    Human Resources/Risk Management:

    Part of: Board of Aldermen Personnel Actions
  28. 7.q
    CONSENT AGENDA
    Accept PC Minutes for January 13, 2026 Meeting Consent

    Planning Commission (PC):

  29. 7.r
    CONSENT AGENDA
    Accept ZAB Minutes for December 17, 2025 Meeting Consent

    Zoning Adjustment Board (ZAB):

  30. 7.s
    CONSENT AGENDA
    Approve a variance for a side setback from 10' to 6' on the southwest side of the property to construct a 6' x 53' elevated platform, connecting the front and rear porch for the purpose of elevating the HVAC and electrical system located at 1217 Sunset Ave — PIDN: 60119030.110; ZAB recommends approval Consent

    Zoning Adjustment Board (ZAB):

    Part of: Ocean Springs Zoning and Land Use Decisions
  31. 7.t
    CONSENT AGENDA
    Accept HPC Minutes for the January 15, 2026 Meeting Consent

    Historic Preservation Commission (HPC):

  32. 7.u
    CONSENT AGENDA
    Approve a request for a Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) to construct a 750-square-foot concrete addition to the existing driveway at 1315 Bowen Avenue - PIDN: 60137066.000; HPC recommends approval Consent

    Historic Preservation Commission (HPC):

    Part of: Ocean Springs Zoning and Land Use Decisions
  33. 7.v
    CONSENT AGENDA
    Authorize Amendment #1 for Construction Contract for the STORM DRAIN IMPROVEMENTS: WEEKS BAYOU, HALSTEAD BAYOU – American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) / MS Municipality and County Water Infrastructure Grant (MCWI) – MDEQ Agreement # 470-2-SW-5.6 – Couvillion Group, LLC – Inclusion of Required Contract Attachments Consent

    Grants Administration:

    Part of: Storm Drain Improvements: Weeks Bayou & Halstead Bayou - Amendment #1
  34. 7.w
    CONSENT AGENDA
    Adopt a Resolution for Right-of-Way Purchase: Riley Road Improvement Project – Jamile & Milo Hugh Pepper – PID# 61262027.030 in the Amount of $767.00 Consent

    Grants Administration:

    Part of: Resolution: Right-of-Way Purchase Riley Road Improvement Project
  35. 7.x
    CONSENT AGENDA
    Adopt a Resolution for Right-of-Way Purchase: Riley Road Improvement Project – Victory Full Gospel Baptist Church – PID# 60123050.050 in the Amount of $1,460.00 Consent

    Grants Administration:

    Part of: Resolution: Right-of-Way Purchase Riley Road Improvement Project
  36. 7.y
    CONSENT AGENDA
    Adopt a Resolution for Right-of-Way Purchase: Riley Road Improvement Project – St. Elizabeth Seton's Catholic Church/Joseph Brunini Trustee – PID# 61104041.000 in the Amount of $6,075.00 Consent

    Grants Administration:

    Part of: Resolution: Right-of-Way Purchase Riley Road Improvement Project
  37. 7.z
    CONSENT AGENDA
    Authorize Summary Change Order and Project Closeout – Jackson Brothers Construction Services – Taconi Gym Window Replacement – Funded with State Appropriations in HB1353 Consent

    Project Manager:

    Part of: Taconi Gym Window Replacement Project Closeout
  38. 7.aa
    CONSENT AGENDA
    Accept the Building Department Permit Report for January 2026 Consent

    Building Department:

  39. 7.bb
    CONSENT AGENDA
    Accept Code Enforcement Report through February 12, 2026 Consent

    Building Department:

  40. 7.cc
    CONSENT AGENDA
    Approve the Building Official's recommendations for the tree applications received through February 12, 2026 Consent

    Building Department:

  41. 7.dd
    CONSENT AGENDA
    Authorize and waive rental fee to allow Ocean Springs Chamber -Main Street to use the Senior Center during Spring Art Festival March 27- 29, 2026 Consent

    Parks & Recreation Department:

  42. 7.ee
    CONSENT AGENDA
    Adopt a Resolution for the Sale of Surplus Personal Property with a Value Less than $1,000.00 Consent

    Public Works:

  43. 8
    DEPARTMENT REPORTS
  44. 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
  45. 8.b
    DEPARTMENT REPORTS
    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
  46. 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.

  47. 10
    MAYOR AND ALDERMEN'S FORUM
  48. 11
    EXECUTIVE SESSION Adjournment
  49. 12
    ADJOURN UNTIL 6:00 P.M. on MARCH 3, 2026 Adjournment

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2026-02-18 Recess Agenda 1.pdf
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2026-02-18 Recess Agenda Packet 1.pdf
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Minutes.pdf
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