Board of Aldermen

Agenda — 18 items

1. Authorize the execution of agreement between the City of Ocean Springs and Overstreet & Associates for Front Beach Retaining Wall project
2. Authorize Execution of Closeout Documents for the EAST SIDE SEWER DIVERSION PROJECT – American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) / MS Municipality and County Water Infrastructure Grant (MCWI) – MDEQ Agreement # 108-1-CW-5.5 – Bottom 2 Top
3. Authorize the Mayor to execute the iWorQ Systems Service Agreement for continuation of the City’s Community Development services and addition of the Rental Enterprise package for Short-Term Rental administration, at a combined annual subscription cost of $19,500, plus a one-time implementation and setup fee of $1,500, subject to the agreement’s prorated billing provisions
4. Authorize the Mayor to execute the contract with Sound Associates, Inc. (SAI) for services Friday, October 9, 2026, during the Cruisin' the Coast / OS Block Party in the amount of $14,400
5. Adopt a Resolution requesting financial assistance from the Jackson County Board of Supervisors for the relocation of light and utility poles as part of the widening of Holcomb Boulevard project
6. MS Tobacco Free Coalition of Jackson County — Bonita Wynn
7. Recognition of employment years of service: 10 years - Fire Captain William Hatten; 5 years - Beautification Laborer Vickey Dailey
8. Authorize employment of Timothy Knight, Street Laborer, effective October 10, 2026; $15.29 hourly rate; one-year probationary status, pending successful completion of all pre-employment requirements
9. Authorize the Mayor to sign the Scope of Engagement Letter with Butler/Snow to remain as counsel and agent for continuing disclosure of bond requirements
10. Authorize employment of Julian Betts, Patrolman, effective October 7, 2026; $21.61 hourly rate; one-year probationary status, pending successful completion of all pre-employment requirements
11. Ratify payment made for police vehicle repairs needed while officers traveling out of state for training
12. Authorize Acceptance of Award – FY27 Tourism Development Grant Program – Cruising the Coast / OS Block Party
13. Approve payment: Docket of Claims, all expenditures are appropriate and authorized by law, and spread the summary on the Minutes
14. Authorize the removal of Civil Service Commissioner Kristen Kapiotis, upon the recommendation of the Civil Service Commission, due to repeated absences from Commission meetings and lack of participation in Commission proceedings; and authorize beginning the process to advertise and fill the resulting vacancy
15. Discussion of the variance request to omit the required six-foot-wide sidewalk along the Ocean Springs Road frontage at 1276 Ocean Springs Road - PIDN: 60122105.030
16. Omas Pine Grove Es​​​​tates Subdivision - located off Helmsdale Drive – Stephen Braun on behalf of Braun Enterprises, LLC – Request for approval to vacate Belle Street, an unimproved 50-foot right-of-way and cul-de-sac adjoining Lots 57, 58, 63, and 64 (PIDNs: 61350070.000, 61350049.000, 61350073.000, and 61350020.000); PC recommended approval
17. Adopt a Resolution accepting a restricted donation of $3,828.00 from A Plus Cabinetry and Flooring, Inc. for culvert repair materials at 3638 Bienville Boulevard and authorizing the City to complete the related drainage work
18. <strong>ADDED: </strong>Authorize reimbursement to Sara Reese in the amount of $326.35 for towing fees incurred when her vehicle was towed in error from Marble Springs Park on June 30, 2026

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