Robert Fertitta

The agenda covered several critical operational and planning matters. Mayor's comments included discussions regarding an annualized premium proposal from Cadence Insurance, approval of a Coast GOVPRO Memorandum of Understanding, and the designation of the Comptroller as the City's representative on the Gulf Coast Pro Insurance Board. Alderman Aime-Gamble proposed amending the city ordinance to revert the maximum speed limit on Old Spanish Trail to thirty-five miles per hour. Board Business involved motions to approve various dockets of claims (general and utilities), the purchase of a 2026 E-One Pumper Fire Truck via loan, and the declaration of surplus for three 2008 Ford F-150 police vehicles. Closeout documents for the Gravity Sewer Cleaning, CCTV and Lining Project, including final pay applications and a significant contract change order, were presented for approval. Planning & Zoning items included approving minutes and recommending approval for several variance requests: one for an accessory structure (swimming pool) in the front yard, one for a smaller than required minimum building size in a C-3 Zone, and ratification of a property lot of record. A hearing was scheduled for a blighted property on Waveland Avenue. The Consent Agenda covered travel rescheduling, approval of utility customer deposit refunds, and confirmation that specific short-term rental properties met ordinance requirements.

The meeting agenda included amending the agenda, opening and taking under advisement Requests for Engineering Qualifications for the Kiln-Delisle Natural Gas Improvements (Hwy 603) MDEQ Project, and Requests for Professional Services for the 2026 Municipal Comprehensive Plan. Board Business featured motions to approve dockets of claims (general and utility), a decision regarding compliance with the Mississippi Safe Solicitation Act (HB 1197), approval of a proposal from The Peoples Bank for financial services, approval of an updated City of Waveland Records Release Form, approval of a proposal for Utility Department Gas System Annual Reports, approval of the FY2027 MOHS grant application for accident reduction, authorization for mayor's signature on MEMA required contract revisions for the Garfield Ladner Memorial Pier Repairs project, and approval of a Declaration of Emergency concerning a broken water line under a concrete sidewalk. The Consent Agenda covered personnel actions including terminations, hires, and resignations for police, fire, and street departments; approval of travel for training and conferences for personnel; ratification of previous travel; approval of invoices for sewer cleaning, grass cutting, and utility improvements; ratification of November payroll insurance invoices; and spreading various reports (Fund Balances, Revenues & Expenditures, Privilege License, Permits, Visitor Count, Court Statistics) and one short-term rental confirmation onto the minutes. The agenda concluded with provisions for an Executive Session.

The Planning & Zoning Commission convened to discuss several agenda items. Key actions included the recommendation of approval, with stipulations regarding a protected tree, for a Preliminary and Final Plat application submitted by 85 Sedgefield, LLC/Doucet concerning property at the corner of Broad Street and Sears Avenue, including a variance for lot area. Furthermore, the Commission recommended approval of variances for both the front yard setback (5-foot) and rear yard setback (5-foot) for property located at 103 St. Joseph Street, submitted by Laurie Lagasse.

The meeting agenda included the Pledge of Allegiance, a Moment of Silence, and Roll Call, followed by Mayor's and Aldermen's Comments. Key discussion points under Board Business involved motions to approve various Dockets of Claims totaling over $448,000, ratifying documents signed by the Mayor concerning a pier repair project notice and a public awareness proposal, and ratifying the Mayor's signature on the 2025 MS4 Annual Report. The Board also considered approving and advertising an ordinance amending building codes to include specific language regarding cargo lifts and swimming pools, and approving the Fiscal Year Amended Budget. Authorization was sought to apply for an America 250 Mississippi Grant for a Fourth of July Celebration. Furthermore, motions addressed extending the Local Emergency Declaration due to cold weather and ratifying a prior Declaration of Emergency concerning a significant water line separation. Financial actions included ratifying transfers between bank accounts/funds related to the purchase of two side-by-side vehicles. The Planning & Zoning section involved recommending approval (with stipulations regarding a protected tree) for a Preliminary and Final Plat and a road frontage variance for 85 Sedgefield, LLC/Doucet, and approving a setback variance request for 103 St. Joseph Street submitted by Laurie Lagasse. The Consent Agenda included approvals for personnel actions (termination, resignation, and hire for the Fire Department), several engineering and civil service invoices from Chiniche Engineering & Surveying and Covington Civil and Environmental, and the refunding of utility customer deposits.

The Planning & Zoning Commission considered several applications, including a variance for an accessory structure, a variance for a large accessory structure without a primary structure, a preliminary and final plat with a lot width variance, and a variance request to the Short-Term Rental Ordinance. Additionally, the commission reviewed a conditional use application for a boat storage warehouse with a setback variance, a preliminary and final plat with lot width variances, a conditional use application for a storage warehouse, an accessory structure variance, and an accessory structure variance for a pool and cabana pavilion.