Cory Lafontaine

The commission reviewed several applications involving land use and zoning requests. Key topics included a conditional use request for an outdoor flea market, variance requests for accessory structures in flood zones and side yards, and requests for preliminary and final plats along with simple subdivisions. Specific applications were approved or denied based on votes regarding square footage, road frontage, and property development compliance.

The board discussed multiple administrative, financial, and planning matters. Key topics included the authorization of bids for commercial space leasing, approval of various dockets of claims and corrective accounting actions related to audit findings, and inter-fund transfers. The Board also reviewed zoning applications for conditional use and variances, authorized a commercial redevelopment program, and approved the appointment of personnel and various reclassifications across city departments. Additionally, the agenda covered the review of multiple engineering invoices and the confirmation of short-term rental compliance.

The board discussed various administrative and financial matters, including the ratification of a proclamation honoring the local food pantry and the appointment of a representative for the Mississippi Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo. Key business items involved approving depository and utility dockets, managing bids for a new dump truck, acknowledging commercial lease proposals for the Waveland Lighthouse, and setting timelines for upcoming municipal elections. The board also addressed ordinances, authorized emergency repairs, and conducted a public hearing regarding property cleanliness. Additionally, the session included approvals for departmental travel, payroll insurance invoices, and the review of various city reports, concluding with an executive session regarding legal matters.

The board meeting agenda included opening and considering bids for a new dump truck, a presentation regarding annual property insurance renewals, and the approval of various financial dockets and utility claims. Additional actions involved ratifying documents related to a sewer rehabilitation project, awarding contracts for waste and dumpster services, authorizing the advertisement for a beach demolition project, and approving a training contract for the new purchasing agent. Furthermore, the board reviewed change orders, budget amendments, blighted property hearing notices, personnel actions including hires and resignations, engineering invoices, travel requests for professional development, and various monthly departmental reports.

The board addressed several administrative and operational matters, including the proclamation for National Safe Boating Week and the approval of bids for commercial space at the Waveland Lighthouse. Financial business included the approval of utility and claim dockets, ratifying corrective actions regarding audit findings, and authorizing various bank account transfers. The board discussed economic development by authorizing the Southern Mississippi Planning and Development District to assist with a commercial revitalization program and finalized negotiations for a tri-party redevelopment grant agreement. Planning and zoning items included various variance requests, conditional use applications, and subdivision plats. Personnel actions covered hires, reclassifications, resignations, and the appointment of a deputy registrar of voters. Additionally, the board reviewed and approved invoices for various engineering and infrastructure projects and acknowledged the review of several short-term rental properties.