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Board of Aldermen Recess Meeting

May 19, 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
    PROCLAMATION Proclamation
  4. 3.a
    National Safe Boating Week; May 16 - May 22, 2026 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
    ADOPT ORDINANCE: Designated Downtown Parking for Motor Vehicles and Golf Carts and Low-Speed Vehicles Action
  8. 5.b
    Property Insurance Renewal - Scott Lemon Action
  9. 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.

  10. 6.a
    Mayor/BOA
    Approve the Special Event Permit Application for Juneteenth Celebration on June 13, 2026 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., at MLK Park, at no cost to the City, the applicant pays the associated event cost Consent
    Part of: Juneteenth Celebration Special Event Permit 2026
  11. 6.b
    Mayor/BOA
    Authorize and waive rental fees for the Dream Program to host their annual Special Needs Athletes Awards Banquet at the Civic Center on August 8, 2026, from 3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.; to advertise the resources of the City Consent
    Part of: Ocean Springs High School and Middle School Track Team Banquets Pending
  12. 6.c
    Mayor/BOA
    Authorize and waive rental fees for the Class of 1973 Pascagoula Negro/Carver High School Alumni Association to host a fundraiser to assist the youth in our community with scholarships at the Civic Center on Saturday, October 31, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.; to advertise the resources of the City Consent
    Part of: Ocean Springs High School and Middle School Track Team Banquets Pending
  13. 6.d
    Mayor/BOA
    Approve the Run, Walk, Bike Permit Application for the Annual Brain Cancer Awareness walk/fun run supporting the National Brain Tumor Society on October 31, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at OS Bridge/Front Beach at no cost to the City, the applicant pays the associated event cost Consent
    Part of: Wesson Memorial 2 Mile Run/Walk Special Event Permit
  14. 6.e
    Mayor/BOA
    Authorize $500.00 payment from Ward 1 funds to support Fort Bayou Civic Association Neighborhood Community Projects Consent
    Part of: Ward 1 funding: Fort Bayou Civic Association Neighborhood Community Projects
  15. 6.f
    Mary C. O'Keefe Cultural Center
    Authorize the Mayor to execute the MCOK Landscape Maintenance Services Agreement Consent
  16. 6.g
    City Clerk
    Appoint MML 2026 Election Voting Delegate Mayor Bobby Cox and Alternate Voting Delegate Alderman at Large Matthew Hinton Consent
    Part of: MML 2026 Election Voting Delegates
  17. 6.h
    City Clerk
    Ratify online payment made to Amazon Capital to avoid late charges for batteries and toolbox springs purchased Consent
  18. 6.i
    City Clerk
    Approve Minutes: Recess Meeting April 21, 2026 Consent
  19. 6.j
    Police Department
    Accept OSPD Monthly Report for April 2026 Consent
  20. 6.k
    Fire Department
    Accept Monthly Fire Report for April 2026 Consent
  21. 6.l
    Human Resources/Risk Management
    Accept resignation of Utility Billing Supervisor Janna Hinton, effective May 14, 2026; authorize to begin the process of filling the vacant position Consent
    Part of: Board of Aldermen Personnel Actions
  22. 6.m
    Human Resources/Risk Management
    Authorize promotion of Planning Office Administrator Sirrae Williams to Planning Technician, $18.41 hourly rate; effective May 26, 2026; six-months probationary status, authorize beginning the process to fill the vacant position Consent
    Part of: Board of Aldermen Personnel Actions
  23. 6.n
    Human Resources/Risk Management
    Accept resignation of Police Officer Jose Godinez, effective May 22, 2026; authorize to begin the process of filling the vacant position Consent
    Part of: Board of Aldermen Personnel Actions
  24. 6.o
    Human Resources/Risk Management
    Authorize removing Patrolmen Michael Daehnert and Sabrina Pena from probationary status to full time status, effective immediately Consent
  25. 6.p
    Human Resources/Risk Management
    Authorize employment of Kenya Lias, Dispatcher, effective June 4, 2026; $17.50 hourly rate; one year probationary status, pending successful completion of all pre-employment requirements Consent
    Part of: Ocean Springs Board of Aldermen Personnel Actions
  26. 6.q
    Human Resources/Risk Management
    Authorize employment of Jacob Bond, Firefighter, effective May 25, 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
  27. 6.r
    Human Resources/Risk Management
    Authorize employment of Skylar Travis, Drainage Laborer, effective May 20, 2026; $15.50 hourly rate; one year probationary status, pending successful completion of all pre-employment requirements Consent
    Part of: Ocean Springs Board of Aldermen Personnel Actions
  28. 6.s
    Human Resources/Risk Management
    Authorize employment of Susan Aliff, Public Works Administrative Assistant, effective June 1, 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
  29. 6.t
    Planning Department
    Accept Palm Pointe Phase 2 Performance Bond and Maintenance Bond Consent
  30. 6.u
    Planning Commission (PC)
    Accept PC Meeting Minutes for April 14, 2026 Consent
  31. 6.v
    Zoning Adjustment Board (ZAB)
    Accept ZAB Meeting Minutes for April 14, 2026 Consent
  32. 6.w
    Historic Preservation Commission (HPC)
    Accept HPC Meeting Minutes for April 16, 2026 Consent
  33. 6.x
    Historic Preservation Commission (HPC)
    Approve a request for a Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) to construct a 4' tall white vinyl picket fence on three sides of an existing sport court at 915 & 921 Ocean Ave - PIDN: 60137400.100, 60137450.060, & 60137394.000; HPC recommends approval Consent
  34. 6.y
    Historic Preservation Commission (HPC)
    Approve a request for a Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) to install a gunite swimming pool with hot tub, 6' wide concrete walkway connecting the pool with the existing pier, fire pit in the backyard with landscaping, trim 3 trees in the front yard, remove one tree on the side of the property, and widen the existing driveway 8' the length of the driveway using concrete to match existing at 1217 Sunset Ave - PIDN: 60119030.110; HPC recommends approval Consent
  35. 6.z
    Grants Administration
    Authorize Execution of Contract Amendment #3 for Overstreet & Associates, PLLC – ARPA/MCWI Project 455: Downtown Sewer Improvements to Increase for Design Modifications – Additional $15,687 Consent
  36. 6.aa
    Building Department
    Accept Code Enforcement Report through May 14, 2026 Consent
  37. 6.bb
    Building Department
    Approve the Building Official's recommendations for the tree applications received through May 11, 2026 Consent
  38. 6.cc
    Building Department
    Accept the Building Department Permit Report for April 2026 Consent
  39. 6.dd
    Public Works
    Adopt a Resolution for the Sale of Surplus Personal Property (Scrap Metal) with a Value of Less than $1,000.00 Consent
  40. 7
    DEPARTMENT REPORTS
  41. 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
  42. 7.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
  43. 7.c
    Building: ADOPT ORDINANCE: Adopt the 2024 Edition of the International Residential Code (IRC) Action
  44. 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.

  45. 9
    MAYOR AND ALDERMEN'S FORUM
  46. 9.a
    Alderman Messenger: Discussion of the Installation of Pedestrian Crossing Signs in Downtown Area
  47. 10
    EXECUTIVE SESSION Adjournment
  48. 10.a
    Personnel in the Public Works Department Adjournment
  49. 11
    ADJOURN UNTIL 6:00 P.M. on JUNE 2, 2026 Adjournment

Documents

2026-05-19 RECESS AGENDA.pdf
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2026-05-19 RECESS AGENDA PACKET+DOCKET.pdf
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