Matters in City of Ocean Springs

Authorization for two Fire Department employees to attend the Highway Response Specialist Course in Pueblo, Colorado, February 1–7, 2026, with all costs covered by FEMA/DHS.

Board decision on ZAB recommendation to deny a side yard setback variance request (from 10' to 7'-10") for an addition at 236 Holcomb Blvd (PIDN: 61180025.000).

Rolling matter tracking donations, gifts, and charitable contributions made by the Board of Aldermen, including memberships and sponsorships to community organizations.

Personnel actions including hiring, probationary status changes, resignations, promotions, and other employment decisions by the Board of Aldermen.

Authorization for transfer of named employee Matthew Forehand from Street Department to Drainage Department, effective February 14, 2026.

Tracking personnel actions including hires, resignations, promotions, transfers, and status changes for Board of Aldermen staff.

Authorize a pay adjustment for Parks Maintenance Supervisor Scott Dossett to $24.67/hour due to grade reclassification, effective February 14, 2026.

Individual zoning variances, conditional use permits, and land-use board recommendations for specific properties within Ocean Springs.

Authorize DOD SkillBridge Patrolman Internship for Levi McCoy Rainbolt, effective February 19, 2026; six-month unpaid term contingent upon completion of pre-internship requirements.

Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) approval for exterior alterations (gravel driveway and masonry limewash paint) at 1211 Bowen Ave, with Historic Preservation Commission recommendation for approval.

Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) applications and other land use decisions including variances, conditional use permits, and design review approvals.

Board decision on ZAB recommendation to deny a rear yard setback variance request (from 25' to 10') for a 500 sq ft addition at 279 Holcomb Blvd (PIDN: 61135041.050).

Approval of zoning variances, conditional use permits, certificates of appropriateness, short-term rental permits, and other land use decisions affecting specific addresses in Ocean Springs.

Authorization of position grade and step adjustments for City employees effective March 28, 2026, as recommended by Human Resources and Finance Directors.

Personnel action regarding extension of probationary period for Parks Department employee #2803 for six months.

Track acceptance and allocation of donations and gifts under $5,000 to the City and its departments.

Employment authorization for Joel England as part-time patrolman effective April 8, 2026 at $20.00 hourly rate, pending pre-employment requirement completion.

Authorization of employment of Susan Aliff as Public Works Administrative Assistant at $15.00 hourly rate, effective June 1, 2026, with one year probationary status.

Authorization of employment, promotions, resignations, transfers, and other personnel status changes for City of Ocean Springs staff.

Employment authorizations, resignations, promotions, and other personnel status changes for City of Ocean Springs staff.

Authorize promotion of Firefighter Joshua Brown to Captain, effective April 25, 2026, at $18.64 hourly rate with six months probationary status.

Authorization to change Police Deputy Chief Matthew Morvant's employment status from probationary to full-time, effective immediately.

Authorizations, appointments, and status changes of City of Ocean Springs personnel and Fire Department staff members.

Personnel actions including hires, promotions, terminations, status changes, and other employment decisions for City of Ocean Springs staff.

Resignation of Police Sergeant Charles 'Trey' Smith effective May 15, 2026, and authorization to begin filling the vacant position.