Matters in City of Ocean Springs

Track all personnel actions including hires, resignations, promotions, transfers, and status changes for the City of Ocean Springs Board of Aldermen and its departments.

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

Personnel actions including transfers, promotions, hires, resignations, and other employment decisions by the City of Ocean Springs Board of Aldermen.

Acceptance of donated equipment and supplies for city departments, including placement into appropriate departmental inventory.

Authorization for the Ocean Springs Police Chief to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the Ocean Springs School District Police Department for shared access to PTS CAD and RMS software systems.

Authorization for the Fire Chief to execute a no-cost add-on agreement with First Due.

Approval of Run, Walk Permit Application for the Wesson Memorial 2 Mile Run/Walk on July 4, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., on Pine Ave, with no cost to the City.

Approval of special event permit application for the Casino Bridge Run, Walk, Bike event scheduled for April 3, 2027, from 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., using the OS/Biloxi Bridge and surrounding streets with no cost to the City.

Approval of Special Event Permit Application for the Ball Drop and New Year's Eve Bash on Government Street on December 31, 2025, with street closures and authorized overtime costs to the City.

Approve special event permit for the 33rd annual Spring Arts Festival in Downtown Ocean Springs on March 28-29, 2026, authorize street closures, waive permit fees, and approve city sponsorship with associated overtime costs.

Board of Aldermen appointment of a Civil Service Commissioner, a substantive personnel/governance action.

Approval of Special Event Permit for Taco Fest on May 9, 2026, at Fort Maurepas with authorization for overtime and additional city costs.

Approval of Special Event Permit for Singing River Health System Hospital Week Volleyball Tournament on May 13, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., at Fort Maurepas, with no cost to the City.

Authorize municipal contribution of up to 25% pro-rata share and four employees for Jackson County's Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day event on May 9, 2026.

Authorization of $1,000.00 payment from Ward 5 funds to the Bienville Place Owners Association for neighborhood entrance sign and landscaping enhancements.

Approve special event permit for the 48th annual Peter Anderson Arts & Crafts Festival in Downtown Ocean Springs on November 7-8, 2026, authorize street closures, waive permit fees, and approve city sponsorship with associated overtime costs.

Authorization of $500.00 payment from Ward 1 funds to support Fort Bayou Civic Association's neighborhood community projects.

Authorization for Unstable Spirits to operate on City property and serve beer and wine at the Mary C. O'Keefe Cultural Center on December 13, 2025.

Board of Aldermen appointment of voting delegates to represent the City at the 2026 Mississippi Municipal League (MML) election, designating Mayor Bobby Cox as delegate and Alderman Matthew Hinton as alternate.

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. to 2:00 p.m. to advertise city resources.

Approve special event permit application for Lost Fest on April 11, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., at Lost Springs Brewing parking lot in Downtown Ocean Springs with no road closures; event at no cost to the City.

Adoption of revised resolution requesting surplus equipment (1998 Mack Tractor Truck) from the Jackson County Board of Supervisors.

Approval of Special Event Permit Application for Taylor Family Reunion scheduled for June 13, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at Front Beach Ocean Springs, at no cost to the City.

Authorization for the Police Chief to execute a General Agreement with the National Park Service regarding operations at or services for Gulf Islands National Seashore.

Approval of Special Event Permit Application for Mosaic Church Family Fun Night scheduled for June 11, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Fort Maurepas/Front Beach with no cost to the City.