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Board of Aldermen Recess Meeting

March 17, 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
    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.

  4. 4.a
    OLD BUSINESS
    Appoint Civil Service Commissioner Action
    Part of: Civil Service Commissioner Appointment
  5. 4.b
    OLD BUSINESS
    Discussion: Draft Resolution establishing a temporary moratorium on certain residential development applications Action
  6. 4.c
    OLD BUSINESS
    Resolution adjusting the appointment schedules of appointed members of the Ocean Springs School District Board of Trustees Action
  7. 5.a
    CONSENT AGENDA
    Adopt Revised Resolution 2026-009 to request surplus equipment from the Jackson County Board of Supervisors - 1998 Mack Tractor Truck Consent

    Mayor/BOA:

    Part of: Resolution 2026-009 Surplus Equipment Request (1998 Mack Tractor)
  8. 5.b
    CONSENT AGENDA
    Authorize and waive all associated fees for the Ocean Springs High School boys soccer club to host a banquet at the Civic Center on Monday, March 23, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.; to advertise the resources of the city Consent
    Part of: Ocean Springs High School and Middle School Track Team Banquets Pending
  9. 5.c
    CONSENT AGENDA
    Authorize and waive all associated fees for Switzer/Tiblier/Peltier classes to go to Stephen Parker ball fields and Ryan Youth Center on a walking field trip on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.; to advertise the resources of the city Consent
  10. 5.d
    CONSENT AGENDA
    Approve the Special Event Permit Application for Flower Fest 2026 on April 11, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., at Traveler Cafe and Art Lawn, road closures on Washington Ave. and Joseph St., at no cost to the City, the applicant pays the associated event cost Consent
  11. 5.e
    CONSENT AGENDA
    Authorize the Ocean Springs Education Foundation – Crawfish & Cornhole for Classrooms event the use, without charge, of 90 barricades, 15 trash cans, and two generator-powered light banks for April 17, 2026 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Mary C. O'Keefe Cultural Center as a City sponsorship to promote and advertise the resources of the City of Ocean Springs Consent
  12. 5.f
    CONSENT AGENDA
    Authorize and waive all associated costs for the Ocean Springs Junior Citizens Club to host a new member induction ceremony on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, from 4:30 p.m.- 6:00 p.m., on the stage at Fort Maurepas; to advertise the resources of the city Consent
  13. 5.g
    CONSENT AGENDA
    Authorize and waive all associated fees for the Ocean Springs High School Tennis Team to host their end-of-the-year banquet at the Civic Center on Thursday, April 30, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. -10:00 p.m.; to advertise the resources of the city Consent
    Part of: Ocean Springs High School and Middle School Track Team Banquets
  14. 5.h
    CONSENT AGENDA
    Approve the Special Event Permit Application for Taylor Family Reunion on June 13, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., at Front Beach Ocean Springs, at no cost to the City the applicant pays the associated event cost Consent
    Part of: Taylor Family Reunion Special Event Permit
  15. 5.i
    CONSENT AGENDA
    Authorize $1,000.00 payment from Ward 5 funds to support a beautification project in the Spanish Cove Subdivision common area Consent
  16. 5.j
    CONSENT AGENDA
    Authorize $1,000.00 payment from Ward 5 funds to the Bienville Place Owners Association for neighborhood entrance sign and landscaping enhancements Consent
    Part of: Ward 5 funding: Bienville Place Owners Association Neighborhood Enhancements
  17. 5.k
    CONSENT AGENDA
    Authorize acceptance of a $1,007.00 donation from the Mississippi Songwriters Association for Media Room technology equipment and allocate the donation to the appropriate budget line items Consent

    Mary C. O'Keefe Cultural Center:

    Part of: Ocean Springs Donations and Gifts
  18. 5.l
    CONSENT AGENDA
    Authorize the Mayor and Mary C. Director to execute the Memorandums of Understanding for programming partnerships at the Mary C. O'Keefe Cultural Arts Center with Wanda Norton, Haven Hale, Meranda Hudson & Morgan Ollinger, Arielle Victoria, and Old Time Sailors Consent
  19. 5.m
    CONSENT AGENDA
    Approve Minutes: Recess Meeting February 18, 2026 Consent

    City Clerk:

  20. 5.n
    CONSENT AGENDA
    Approve Minutes: Regular Meeting March 6, 2026 Consent
  21. 5.o
    CONSENT AGENDA
    Adopt a Resolution requesting the annual $260,000 payment from Jackson County for recreational services pursuant to the Memorandum of Agreement Consent
  22. 5.p
    CONSENT AGENDA
    Accept OSPD Monthly Report for February 2026 Consent

    Police Department:

  23. 5.q
    CONSENT AGENDA
    Accept OSFD Monthly Report for February 2026 Consent

    Fire Department:

  24. 5.r
    CONSENT AGENDA
    Authorize promotion of Police Sergeant Daniel Wanhala to Lieutenant, effective March 28, 2026; $27.48 hourly rate; six months probationary status Consent

    Human Resources/Risk Management:

    Part of: Board of Aldermen Personnel Actions
  25. 5.s
    CONSENT AGENDA
    Accept resignation of Patrolman Matthew Geis, effective March 10, 2026; authorize to begin the process of filling the vacant position Consent
    Part of: Board of Aldermen Personnel Actions
  26. 5.t
    CONSENT AGENDA
    Authorize removal of Police Sergeant James Parker from probationary status to full time status effective April 7, 2026 Consent
    Part of: Ocean Springs Board of Aldermen Personnel Actions
  27. 5.u
    CONSENT AGENDA
    Authorize removal of Patrolman Nicholas Hayes from probationary status to full time status effective immediately Consent
    Part of: Ocean Springs Board of Aldermen Personnel Actions
  28. 5.v
    CONSENT AGENDA
    Authorize employment of Susan Powell, Part-time Dispatcher, effective March 18, 2026; $18.00 hourly rate; pending successful completion of all pre-employment requirements Consent
    Part of: Ocean Springs Board of Aldermen Personnel Actions
  29. 5.w
    CONSENT AGENDA
    Accept resignation of Firefighter Seth Tillman, effective March 11, 2026; authorize to begin the process of filling the vacant position Consent
    Part of: Board of Aldermen Personnel Actions
  30. 5.x
    CONSENT AGENDA
    Authorize employment of Jordan Turner, Firefighter, effective March 23, 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
  31. 5.y
    CONSENT AGENDA
    Authorize extension of probationary period for Parks Employee #2803 for six months Consent
    Part of: Board of Aldermen Personnel Actions
  32. 5.z
    CONSENT AGENDA
    Authorize removal of Beautification Laborer Andrew Harris from probationary status to full time status effective immediately Consent
    Part of: Ocean Springs Board of Aldermen Personnel Actions
  33. 5.aa
    CONSENT AGENDA
    Authorize removal of Street Laborer Brittany Gorsline from probationary status to full time status effective immediately Consent
    Part of: Ocean Springs Board of Aldermen Personnel Actions
  34. 5.bb
    CONSENT AGENDA
    Authorize extension of probationary period for Public Works Employee #2845 for six months Consent
    Part of: Board of Aldermen Personnel Actions
  35. 5.cc
    CONSENT AGENDA
    Accept termination of Public Works Employee #2148, effective March 5, 2026; authorize to begin the process of filling the vacant position Consent
    Part of: Board of Aldermen Personnel Actions
  36. 5.dd
    CONSENT AGENDA
    Accept resignation of Truck Driver Raymond Smith, effective March 14, 2026; authorize to begin the process of filling the vacant position Consent
    Part of: Board of Aldermen Personnel Actions
  37. 5.ee
    CONSENT AGENDA
    Accept termination of Public Works Employee #2874, effective March 9, 2026; authorize to begin the process of filling the vacant position Consent
    Part of: Board of Aldermen Personnel Actions
  38. 5.ff
    CONSENT AGENDA
    Authorize employment of Charles White, Truck Driver, effective March 18, 2026; $18.41 hourly rate; one year probationary status, pending successful completion of all pre-employment requirements Consent
    Part of: Ocean Springs Board of Aldermen Personnel Actions
  39. 5.gg
    CONSENT AGENDA
    Authorize employment of Shawn Johnson, Street Laborer, effective March 18, 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
  40. 5.hh
    CONSENT AGENDA
    Authorize position grade and step adjustments for certain City employees/positions effective March 28, 2026, as recommended by the Human Resources Director and Finance Director and outlined in the attached memorandum Consent
    Part of: Ocean Springs Board of Aldermen Personnel Actions
  41. 5.ii
    CONSENT AGENDA
    Accept PC Minutes for February 10, 2026 Meeting Consent

    Planning Commission (PC):

  42. 5.jj
    CONSENT AGENDA
    Accept ZAB Minutes for February 10, 2026 Meeting Consent

    Zoning Adjustment Board (ZAB):

  43. 5.kk
    CONSENT AGENDA
    Approve a variance for a side yard setback from 10' to 7' 6" on the north side of the property to construct an addition onto the existing house at 512 Dewey Ave - PIDN: 60137336.000; ZAB recommends approval Consent
    Part of: Ocean Springs Zoning and Land Use Decisions
  44. 5.ll
    CONSENT AGENDA
    Deny a variance for a rear yard setback from 25' to 10' to construct a 500 square foot addition to the existing house at 279 Holcomb Blvd — PIDN: 61135041.050; ZAB recommends denial Consent
    Part of: Variance Application: 279 Holcomb Blvd Rear Yard Setback
  45. 5.mm
    CONSENT AGENDA
    Accept HPC Minutes for February 12, 2026 Meeting Consent

    Historic Preservation Commission (HPC):

  46. 5.nn
    CONSENT AGENDA
    Approve a request for a Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) to remove and replace the existing limestone driveway with a combination of concrete and brick pavers, and remove and replace the existing concrete walkways with brick pavers at 525 Jackson Ave - PIDN: 60137098.000; HPC recommends approval Consent
    Part of: Ocean Springs Zoning and Land Use Decisions
  47. 5.oo
    CONSENT AGENDA
    Approve a request for a COA to construct a 6' x 53' elevated platform along the southwest side of the residence, connecting the existing front and rear porches, install a 4' black fence along the southwest side property line and bulkhead, and extend the existing garage toward the rear of the property by 16' located at 1217 Sunset Ave - PIDN: 60119030.110; HPC recommends approval Consent
  48. 5.pp
    CONSENT AGENDA
    Approve a request for a COA to construct a 12' x 35' gravel driveway connecting to the existing walkway and to paint the exterior brick house with an off-white masonry limewash at 1211 Bowen Ave - PIDN: 60137096.000; HPC recommends approval Consent
    Part of: Ocean Springs Zoning and Land Use Decisions
  49. 5.qq
    CONSENT AGENDA
    Accept the Building Department Permit Report for February 2026 Consent

    Building Department:

  50. 5.rr
    CONSENT AGENDA
    Approve the Building Official's recommendations for the tree applications received through March 11, 2026 Consent
  51. 5.ss
    CONSENT AGENDA
    Accept Code Enforcement Report through March 11, 2026 Consent
  52. 6.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
  53. 6.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
  54. 6.c
    DEPARTMENT REPORTS
    City Clerk: Budget Amendment – Second Quarter FY 2026 Action
  55. 7
    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.

  56. 8
    MAYOR AND ALDERMEN'S FORUM
  57. 9
    EXECUTIVE SESSION Adjournment
  58. 10
    ADJOURN UNTIL 6:00 P.M. on APRIL 7, 2026 Adjournment

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2025-03-17 Recess Agenda.pdf
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2026-03-17 Recess Agenda Packet.pdf
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Minutes.pdf
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