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Board of Aldermen Recess Meeting

April 21, 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
    PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS
  4. 3.a
    PROCLAMATION: National Day of Prayer — May 7, 2026 Proclamation
  5. 3.b
    PROCLAMATION: In Celebration of National Junior Auxiliary Week Proclamation
  6. 3.c
    PRESENTATION: JCUA - Update Report Ceremonial
  7. 3.d
    PRESENTATION: 2025-2026 Mayor's Youth Council Ceremonial
  8. 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.

  9. 5
    OLD BUSINESS
  10. 5.a
    Discussion of Scheduling a Work Session for Bicycle Safety Plan
  11. 6
    NEW BUSINESS
  12. 6.a
    Discussion of Public Records Requests Process and Associated Fees
  13. 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.

  14. 7.a
    Mayor
    Authorize and waive all associated fees for St. Alphonsus to set up their annual fundraiser at the Civic Center on Thursday, April 23, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.; to advertise the resources of the City Consent
  15. 7.b
    Mayor
    Authorize and waive all associated fees for the Ocean Springs School District to host an academic celebration for the 7th graders at Fort Maurepas on May 1, 2026, from 8:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.; to advertise the resources of the City Consent
  16. 7.c
    Mayor
    Approve the Special Event Permit Application for Mosaic Church Family Fun Night on June 11, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., setup time is 2:30 p.m. with tear down at 8:45 p.m. at Fort Maurepas/Fort Maurepas Stage/Front Beach, at no cost to the City; the applicant pays the associated event cost Consent
    Part of: Mosaic Church Family Fun Night Special Event Permit
  17. 7.d
    Mayor
    Authorize the Mayor to execute the 2026 Cruisin' the Coast Venue Proposal and Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the event scheduled for October 8–10, 2026 Consent
  18. 7.e
    City Clerk
    Approve Minutes: Special Call Meeting April 2, 2026 Consent
  19. 7.f
    City Clerk
    Approve Minutes: Regular Meeting April 7, 2026 Consent
  20. 7.g
    Police Department
    Accept OSPD Monthly Report for March 2026 Consent
  21. 7.h
    Fire Department
    Accept OSFD Monthly Report for March 2026 Consent
  22. 7.i
    Human Resources/Risk Management
    Accept the resignation of Civil Service Commissioner Kevin Westbrook, effective March 17, 2026; authorize advertisement of the vacancy Consent
    Part of: Civil Service Commissioner Appointment
  23. 7.j
    Human Resources/Risk Management
    Authorize removing Police Deputy Chief Matthew Morvant from probationary status to full time status, effective immediately Consent
    Part of: Ocean Springs Board of Aldermen Personnel Actions
  24. 7.k
    Human Resources/Risk Management
    Accept resignation of Animal Control Officer Ronnie Ryan, effective April 17, 2026; authorize to begin the process of filling the vacant position Consent
    Part of: Board of Aldermen Personnel Actions
  25. 7.l
    Human Resources/Risk Management
    Accept resignation of Fire Captain Samantha Guthrie effective April 22, 2026; authorize to begin the process of filling the vacant position Consent
    Part of: Board of Aldermen Personnel Actions
  26. 7.m
    Human Resources/Risk Management
    Authorize promotion of Firefighter Joshua Brown to Captain, effective April 25, 2026; $18.64 hourly rate; six months probationary status Consent
    Part of: Board of Aldermen Personnel Actions
  27. 7.n
    Human Resources/Risk Management
    Authorize employment of Alex Torres, Firefighter, effective May 7, 2026; $14.05 hourly rate; one year probationary status, pending successful completion of all pre-employment requirements Consent
    Part of: Board of Aldermen Personnel Actions
  28. 7.o
    Planning Commission (PC)
    Accept PC Meeting Minutes for March 10, 2026 Consent
  29. 7.p
    Planning Commission (PC)
    Approve the request for Final Plat of Madison Place Phase 2A Subdivision - PIDN: 60124060.000; PC recommends approval Consent
  30. 7.q
    Planning Commission (PC)
    Deny a request for a lot split at 605 Ward Ave - PIDN: 60130250.000; PC recommends denial Consent
  31. 7.r
    Zoning Adjustment Board (ZAB)
    Accept ZAB Meeting Minutes for March 10, 2026 Consent
  32. 7.s
    Historic Preservation Commission (HPC)
    Accept HPC Meeting Minutes for March 12, 2026 Consent
  33. 7.t
    Historic Preservation Commission (HPC)
    Approve a request for Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) to remove the existing fence and construct a 4' tall white vinyl picket fence in the same exact location as the existing fence at 921 Ocean Ave & 309 Washington Ave - PIDN: 60137394.000 & 60137392.000; HPC recommends approval Consent
  34. 7.u
    Grants Administration
    Authorization to Execute Change Order #1 for the Lift Station Improvements Related to the ARPA/MCWI Downtown Sewer Improvement Project – 455-1-CW-5.5 – Jumeaux, Inc. to deduct $6.62 Consent
  35. 7.v
    Building Department
    Accept the Building Department Permit Report for March 2026 Consent
  36. 7.w
    Building Department
    Accept Code Enforcement Report through April 15, 2026 Consent
  37. 7.x
    Building Department
    Approve the Building Official's recommendations for the tree applications received through April 15, 2026 Consent
  38. 7.y
    Parks & Recreation Department
    Approve facility use agreement for YMCA use of Taconi Basketball Gym for Adult Basketball from April 19, 2026 — May 31, 2026 Consent
    Part of: Facility Use Agreement: YMCA Taconi Basketball Gym (April–May 2026)
  39. 7.z
    Parks & Recreation Department
    Approve a facility use agreement for YMCA Summer Programs use of Taconi Gym starting Wednesday, June 3rd, from 1pm to 4 pm and continuing every Wednesday until July 29, 2026 Consent
    Part of: YMCA Summer Programs Facility Use Agreement - Taconi Gym
  40. 7.aa
    Parks & Recreation Department
    Authorize and waive all associated fees for the Dale Brown Sports Academy to use the Taconi Basketball Gym on June 26, 27, and 28, 2026, to advertise the resources of the City Consent
    Part of: Ocean Springs High School and Middle School Track Team Banquets Pending
  41. 8
    DEPARTMENT REPORTS
  42. 8.a
    City Clerk
    Approve payment: Docket of Claims, all expenditures are appropriate and authorized by law, and spread the summary on the Minutes Action
  43. 8.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
  44. 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.

  45. 10
    MAYOR AND ALDERMEN'S FORUM
  46. 11
    EXECUTIVE SESSION Adjournment
  47. 12
    ADJOURN UNTIL 6:00 P.M. on MAY 5, 2026 Adjournment

Documents

2026-04-21 RECESS AGENDA.pdf
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2026-04-21 RECESS AGENDA PACKET.pdf
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