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Board of Aldermen Regular Meeting

April 7, 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
    PRESENTATION/PROCLAMATION

    Contains multiple sub-items listed below.

  4. 3.a
    PRESENTATION: Ocean Springs Environmental Alliance - Arbor Day and Earth Day - Hope Landis Ceremonial
  5. 3.b
    PROCLAMATION: Parkinson's Awareness Month Proclamation
  6. 3.c
    Recognition of employment years of service: 10 years - Sewer Asst Supervisor Eric Korkek and Street Supervisor Jon Lizana; 5 years - Mary C. O'Keefe Center Director Sarah Qarqish, Police Sergeant Ronald Bennett, Police Lieutenant Archie Wallace, and Truck Driver Lloyd Helveston Ceremonial
  7. 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.

  8. 5
    NEW BUSINESS
  9. 5.a
    Discuss Bicycle Safety Plan Action
  10. 6
    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.

  11. 6.a
    Mayor/BOA
    Authorize and waive all associated costs for the Ocean Springs Chamber-Main Street to host their annual Taste of Ocean Springs at the Civic Center on May 15, 2026, as a potential rain-out date; to advertise the resources of the city Consent
  12. 6.b
    Authorize and waive all associated costs for the Ocean Springs School District JROTC to host their end-of-the-year banquet at the Civic Center on April 22, 2026; to advertise the resources of the city Consent
    Part of: Ocean Springs High School and Middle School Track Team Banquets
  13. 6.c
    Approve the temporary road closures from April 24, 2026 at dusk through April 25, 2026 at dawn in the Marshall Park area of Washington Avenue as requested and authorize coordination with the Police Department for traffic control and public safety Consent
  14. 6.d
    Authorize and waive all associated costs for Krewe Unique to host their annual Halloween fundraising event at the Civic Center on Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m., which serves as a donation drive for unwrapped Christmas toys, which will benefit the Discovery Christmas Toy Drive; to advertise the resources of the city Consent
    Part of: Krewe Unique and VFW Annual Backpack Giveaway Pending
  15. 6.e
    Authorize and waive all associated costs for Krewe Unique to host their annual scholarship and outreach fundraiser at the Civic Center on Saturday, August 22, 2026, from 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.; to advertise the resources of the city Consent
  16. 6.f
    Authorize and waive all associated costs for Krewe Unique and Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) to host their annual backpack giveaway at the Civic Center on Saturday, July 25, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. -2:00 p.m.; to advertise the resources of the city Consent
    Part of: Krewe Unique and VFW Annual Backpack Giveaway
  17. 6.g
    Approve the Special Event Permit Application for Lost Fest on April 11, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., in the parking lot of Lost Springs Brewing, Mosaic's and Neon Moon - Downtown Ocean Springs; no road closures are requested as the lot owned by the businesses will be used and closed for the event; event organizers are requesting 6 trash cans ($30) and 6 barricades ($60); the event will be at no cost to the City; the applicant pays the associated event cost to include providing their own security Consent
    Part of: Lost Fest Special Event Permit (April 2026)
  18. 6.h
    Mary C. O'Keefe Cultural Center
    Authorize the Mayor and the Mary C. O'Keefe Center Director to execute the Memorandums of Understanding for programming partnerships at the Mary C. O'Keefe Cultural Arts Center with Grand Mag Music Curtis Rockwell and Sabrina Stallworth Consent
  19. 6.i
    City Clerk
    Approve Minutes: Recess Meeting March 17, 2026 Consent
  20. 6.j
    Accept March 2026 Aged Receivables Report Consent
  21. 6.k
    Ratify check for $140.00 to Kimberly McCarty for Winter Basketball Referee Fees Consent
  22. 6.l
    Fire Department
    REMOVE DUE TO DATE CHANGE: Authorize Employees #2450 and #2378 for Out-of-State travel to Pueblo, CO for the PER-290 Tank Car Specialist Course on April 12, 2026; all associated costs to be paid by FEMA/DHS Consent
  23. 6.m
    Authorize ratification of the Fire Department's application for a Lowes Grant to fund improvements and expansion of the Bernard Beaugez Fire Station (Station 2) Consent
  24. 6.n
    Human Resources/Risk Management
    Accept resignation of Part-time Dispatcher Nichole Saccurato, effective March 31, 2026; authorize to begin the process of filling the vacant position Consent
    Part of: Board of Aldermen Personnel Actions
  25. 6.o
    Authorize employment of Joel England, Part-time Patrolman, effective April 8, 2026; $20.00 hourly rate; pending successful completion of all pre-employment requirements Consent
    Part of: Ocean Springs Board of Aldermen Personnel Actions
  26. 6.p
    Accept resignation of Firefighter Conner Havard effective April 3, 2026; authorize to begin the process of filling the vacant position Consent
    Part of: Board of Aldermen Personnel Actions
  27. 6.q
    Accept resignation of Firefighter Bradford Laneaux effective April 9, 2026; authorize to begin the process of filling the vacant position. Consent
    Part of: Board of Aldermen Personnel Actions
  28. 6.r
    Authorize employment of John Avara, Firefighter II, effective April 11, 2026; $17.08 hourly rate; one year probationary status, pending successful completion of all pre-employment requirements Consent
    Part of: Ocean Springs Board of Aldermen Personnel Actions
  29. 6.s
    Authorize employment of Cameron Woodell, Ground Maintenance, effective April 8, 2026; Step 1 $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
  30. 6.t
    ADDED: Accept resignation of Purchasing/Administrative Assistant Amber Carter effective May 1, 2026; authorize to begin the process of filling the vacant position Consent
    Part of: Board of Aldermen Personnel Actions
  31. 6.u
    Planning Commission (PC)
    Approve the request for a Residential Short-Term Rental Permit at 808 Desoto St #10 - PIDN: 60119106.000; PC recommends approval Consent
  32. 6.v
    Grants Administration
    Authorize execution of Closeout Documents with LJ Construction, Inc. – R-109-282-08-KCR: Fort Bayou Improvements: Manhole Replacement – Katrina Disaster Recovery Funds (KCDBG) Consent
    Part of: Fort Bayou Improvements Manhole Replacement (KCDBG) Project Closeout
  33. 6.w
    Authorize Closeout for the FORT BAYOU STORM DRAIN IMPROVEMENTS project – American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) / MS Municipality and County Water Infrastructure Grant (MCWI) – MDEQ Agreement # 127-2-CW-5.6 – Lane Construction Co., Inc. Consent
  34. 6.x
    Building Department
    Approve the Building Official's recommendations for the tree applications received through March 31, 2026 Consent
  35. 6.y
    Accept Code Enforcement Report through April 1, 2026 Consent
  36. 6.z
    Parks & Recreation Department
    Accept Parks Advisory Board Minutes — March 25, 2026 Consent
  37. 6.aa
    Authorize and waive all associated costs for Ocean Springs Upper Elementary Use of Highway 57 Sport Complex for the annual 4th, 5th, and 6th grade annual kickball tournament Consent
  38. 6.bb
    Public Works
    Adopt a Resolution for the Sale of Surplus Personal Property with a Value Less than $1,000.00 Consent
  39. 7
    DEPARTMENT REPORTS
  40. 7.a
    City Clerk: Approve payment: Docket of Claims, all expenditures are appropriate and authorized by law, and spread the summary on the Minutes Action
  41. 7.b
    City Clerk: Accept the Monthly Budget Report
  42. 7.c
    City Clerk: Budget Amendments - Clay Boyd Pavilion and Water Main Replacement Action
  43. 8
    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.

  44. 9
    MAYOR AND ALDERMEN'S FORUM
  45. 10
    EXECUTIVE SESSION Adjournment
  46. 11
    RECESS UNTIL 6:00 P.M. on APRIL 21, 2026 Adjournment

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2026-04-07 Regular Agenda +.pdf
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2026-04-07 REGULAR AGENDA PACKET +.pdf
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Minutes.pdf
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