City Of Ocean Springs Mayor And Board Of Aldermen Regular Meeting
The meeting featured a public hearing on the vacation of Belle Street. Old business included the introduction of an ordinance prohibiting public urination and defecation, a variance request for sidewalk requirements at 1276 Ocean Springs Road, and the appointment of a Civil Service Commissioner. New business items included the acceptance of a restricted donation for culvert repair, an engineering agreement for the Front Beach Retaining Wall project, and the introduction of an ordinance amendment concerning towing and storage regulations. The Board also processed various administrative matters, including contract executions, personnel adjustments, financial reporting, and grant-related approvals.
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City of Ocean Springs - Mayor & Board of Aldermen Recess Meeting
The Board addressed multiple administrative and operational items, including enforcement of development codes related to local housing projects and drainage concerns. Key actions included adopting a resolution to extend the short-term rental moratorium, authorizing engineering agreements for utility work associated with the Highway 90 widening project and MS4 Stormwater Management Plan services, and acknowledging a mayoral veto concerning a subdivision plat application. Furthermore, the Board approved various permit applications for community events, authorized an amendment to the sidewalk infrastructure funding agreement, awarded a fuel services contract, and conducted personnel updates including resignations and hiring. An executive session was held to discuss departmental personnel matters.
Aug 28, 2026·Board meeting
Board of Aldermen Work Session
The work session focused on reviewing proposed amendments to short-term rental permit regulations. Key topics included revisions to application requirements, administrative procedures for inspection scheduling, the imposition of deadlines for permit applications and renewals, and the process for appealing permit denials. The discussion also addressed the advisory role of the Planning Commission regarding these applications and strategies for managing permit violations and non-compliance.
Aug 18, 2026·Board meeting
Board of Aldermen Recess Meeting
The meeting included proclamations honoring the life and legacy of Mary Dunlop Beckman and designating September 2026 as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. The board held a public comment session regarding proposed amendments to the code of ordinances concerning short-term rentals and discussed progress on residential development projects, including conservation stewardship plans. Board members also reviewed administrative clean-up items and debated the necessity of tabling certain ordinance changes until further discussion could occur.
