Hancock County public meetings in 2024
26 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Hancock County Planning and Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on a variance request by King Construction and Environmental Services LLC to increase the height of a rubbish‑disposal structure from 45 ft to 75 ft at 8100 Bayou LaCroix Rd., currently zoned A‑1B. The commission will also consider several mini‑subdivision applications that propose to split or combine agricultural parcels in Kiln, Pass Christian, and Bay St. Louis. All items are listed on the agenda for decision or discussion.
- App# 793 – Variance: height increase from 45 ft to 75 ft for rubbish disposal at 8100 Bayou LaCroix Rd. (parcel 128‑0‑28‑006.000), zoned A‑1B.
- App# 798 – Mini subdivision: divide 32‑acre parcel at 25021 Loren Ladner Rd., Kiln (parcel 052‑0‑10‑026.000), zoned A‑1.
- App# 799 – Mini subdivision: divide 11‑acre portion of a ~52‑acre parcel at 18366 Runnymede Rd., Pass Christian (parcel 066‑0‑13‑016.000), zoned A‑1.
- App# 801 – Mini subdivision: divide 83‑acre parcel on Hwy 603 between Hoda Rd and Rd 357, Kiln (parcel 054‑0‑18‑017.000), zoned A‑1.
- App# 804 – Mini subdivision: combine three parcels totaling 27 acres off Kiln Delisle Rd. at Brave Harbor Dr., Kiln (parcels 066‑0‑23‑022.001, 066‑0‑23‑022.000, 066‑0‑23‑019.000), zoned A‑1.
Board of Supervisors
The Hancock County Board of Supervisors will vote on several financial items, including a $1,823,133.00 increase to the ARPA obligation for the Texas Flat Road Reconstruction project. The meeting also includes approval of Port & Harbor Commission claims totaling $488,045.11 and a two‑year lease with National Oceans and Applications Research Center for $14,910.72 annually. Additional items cover bid openings for county supplies, personnel hires, and equipment purchases.
- Motion to amend the ARPA obligation for Texas Flat Road Reconstruction to $1,823,133.00
- Acceptance of Port & Harbor Commission Resolution #20241209-01 for $488,045.11 in claims
- Lease agreement with National Oceans and Applications Research Center for $14,910.72 per year
- Purchase of ammunition from Precision Delta for $14,442.30 for the Sheriff's Department
- Hiring of Regina Rogers as a full‑time dispatcher at $14.85 per hour
Hancock County Solid Waste Authority
The Hancock County Regional Solid Waste board will meet to review financial statements and approve a payment docket. The board is also considering a rate adjustment for waste disposal based on the Consumer Price Index.
- Approval of docket dated December 9, 2024, in the amount of $353,703.38
- Proposed Waste Management CPI rate adjustment for disposal from $36.00 to $37.97
- Acceptance of Statement of Revenue and Expense and Balance Sheet dated November 21, 2024
- Execution of Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Planning Grant SWP065-M2
Board of Supervisors
The Hancock County Board of Supervisors will vote on a resolution from the Port & Harbor Commission for claims totaling $1,563,921.69. They will also consider motions to purchase 50 Glock service weapons for $6,300, authorize a $53,490 road resurfacing contract, and accept animal shelter donations of $5,000 and $250. Additional items include budget amendments, a $1,852,919.85 docket of claims, and updates on stormwater, insurance, and emergency management.
- Approve Port & Harbor Commission Resolution #20241125-01 for claims of $1,563,921.69
- Approve purchase of fifty Glock model 47 service weapons for $6,300
- Approve subcontractor request of $53,490 for resurfacing Lakeshore Road
- Accept animal shelter donations: $5,000 from Industrial Corrosion Control, Inc. and $250 from Coastal Roadrunner Sams
- Approve budget amendment and docket of claims totaling $1,852,919.85
Hancock County Planning and Zoning Commission
The commission will consider four applications for mini subdivisions in Kiln. The board will also review a site plan for a private outdoor recreation site in Pearlington.
- App# 792: Divide 9.96-acres from a 30-acre parcel on Sandy Hill Lane, Kiln
- App# 794: Divide 132-acres into 4 parcels on Hwy 43, Kiln
- App# 795: Divide 40-acre parcel into 2 parcels on Hwy 43, Kiln
- App# 796: Divide .46 acres from a +/- 6-acre parcel at 16058 W. River Dr., Kiln
- App# 797: Site Plan Review for walking trails and pavilions at 5033 Levee Ave., Pearlington
Board of Supervisors
The Hancock County Board of Supervisors will meet to discuss road registry changes, including abandoning a portion of J.C. Ladner Road and accepting several others for maintenance. The board will also approve contracts for road resurfacing, body armor, and various departmental expenses.
- Public Hearing: Consider changes to the Road Registry (abandon J.C. Ladner Road portion, accept Lazy Oaks Trail, Lazy Oaks Way, Mo's Road, Honey's Lane, Magnolia Ridge Drive, and Wicktom Road)
- Motion to approve construction of safety improvements at various locations (Federal Aid Project No. STP-0023-00(056)LPA / 106743-702000)
- Motion to approve purchase of Body Armor for Sheriff's Department ($6,249,950)
- Motion to approve purchase of paint ($15,840) and glass beads ($9,175.20) for Road and Bridge
- Motion to approve payment to poll workers for general election ($44,758)
Hancock County Solid Waste Authority
The Hancock County Solid Waste Authority board will consider several routine items, including approval of the October 14, 2024 meeting minutes and a docket totaling $431,297.80. They will also accept the latest revenue and expense statement and balance sheet, and request a one‑year extension of the solid waste planning grant SWP065. Additional reports from the enforcement officer, engineer, administrator, and attorney will be presented.
- Approve minutes dated October 14, 2024
- Approve docket in the amount of $431,297.80
- Accept Statement of Revenue and Expense and Balance Sheet dated October 28, 2024
- Approve letter to MDEQ requesting a one‑year extension of solid waste planning grant SWP065
- Present reports from the enforcement officer, engineer, administrator, and attorney
Hancock County Planning and Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission will review Application #789, a conditional use request by 3 River LLC/Palwinder Singh to operate a liquor store in an existing commercial building at 16387 Hwy 603, Kiln, currently zoned C‑1 Neighborhood Commercial. The commission will also consider Application #790, a mini‑subdivision request by Grace Property Management LLC/Irvin Green to divide 25 acres on Hoda Rd, Kiln (1500 ft west of C.C. Rd) into five parcels, currently zoned A‑1 General Agricultural. Additionally, Application #791, another mini‑subdivision request by the same applicant to split 3.69 acres at the same location into two parcels, also currently zoned A‑1 General Agricultural, will be discussed.
- Conditional use request for a liquor store at 16387 Hwy 603, Kiln (App #789)
- Mini‑subdivision of 25 acres into 5 parcels on Hoda Rd, Kiln (App #790)
- Mini‑subdivision of 3.69 acres into 2 parcels on Hoda Rd, Kiln (App #791)
Board of Supervisors
The Hancock County Board of Supervisors will vote on two Port & Harbor Commission resolutions: one for claims totaling $1,149,985.32 and another adopting the FY2025 budget amendment of $65,674,749. Additional items include approvals for safety‑improvement bids, grant agreements, personnel hires, and various purchases and fund transfers.
- Accept Port & Harbor Commission Resolution #20241028-01 for claims of $1,149,985.32
- Accept Port & Harbor Commission Resolution #20241028-02 adopting FY2025 budget amendment of $65,674,749
- Approve purchase of a 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 for $62,970 for the Sheriff's Department
- Approve hiring of full‑time dispatcher Angela Freeman at $16.45 per hour
- Approve interfund transfers: $100,000 to Fleet Maintenance fund and $272,890.49 to USDA fund
Board of Supervisors
The Hancock County Board of Supervisors will vote on two Port & Harbor Commission resolutions, one authorizing $1,820,433.54 for various projects and another for a $36,600 audit engagement. The agenda also includes a public hearing on road changes, several personnel and payroll adjustments, and approvals for specific contracts and payments. Additional items cover utility upgrades, E‑911 staffing, and a $12,110.12 heat‑pump system installation.
- Accept Port & Harbor Commission Resolution #20241014-01 for $1,820,433.54
- Accept Port & Harbor Commission Resolution #20241014-11 for $36,600 audit engagement
- Approve $20,000 payment to Central Bank for Leetown VFD Engine 1 from insurance rebate
- Approve hiring of Mya Hartley as full‑time dispatcher at $14.85 per hour
- Approve installation of Carrier Heat Pump System for $12,110.12
Hancock County Planning and Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on a special exception application for a classic car restoration and auto repair business located at 12495 Old Kiln Rd., Picayune, currently zoned A-1 General Agricultural. It will also consider a mini‑subdivision request to split a 7.6‑acre parcel on Firetower Rd., Kiln into four parcels. A second mini‑subdivision request seeks to split 2.9 acres from a 102‑acre parcel at 26285 Hwy 603, Kiln. All three properties are presently zoned A-1 General Agricultural.
- App# 784 – Special exception for classic car restoration and auto A/C repairs at 12495 Old Kiln Rd., Picayune (parcel 043-0-07-007.001), zoned A-1 General Agricultural.
- App# 786 – Mini subdivision of a 7.6‑acre parcel on Firetower Rd., Kiln (parcel 061-0-02-022.000) into four parcels, zoned A-1 General Agricultural.
- App# 788 – Mini subdivision of 2.9 acres from a 102‑acre parcel at 26285 Hwy 603, Kiln (parcel 053-0-05-005.000), zoned A-1 General Agricultural.
Hancock County Solid Waste Authority
The Hancock County Solid Waste Authority board will vote on routine items, including approving minutes from September 9, 2024. They will also approve a docket dated October 14, 2024 for $412,110.32 and accept the revenue, expense, and balance sheet statements dated October 3, 2024. Additional reports from the enforcement officer, engineer, administrator, and attorney will be heard before adjourning.
- Approve minutes dated September 9, 2024
- Approve docket dated October 14, 2024 for $412,110.32
- Accept Statement of Revenue and Expense and Balance Sheet dated October 3, 2024
- Hancock County SW Enforcement Officer Report
- Engineer Report
Board of Supervisors
The supervisors will consider a series of motions covering finance, procurement, personnel and grant matters. A key item is the repayment of $3,447,487.05 in interfund loans to the general fund. Other actions include a $1,213,079.09 Port & Harbor claim docket, a $37,900 purchase of a 2025 Ford Explorer for the Sheriff's Department, and several staffing hires and grant renewals.
- Approve repayment of $3,447,487.05 in interfund loans from multiple grant funds to the general fund
- Approve Port & Harbor Resolution #202240923-01 for claims totaling $1,213,079.09
- Approve purchase of a 2025 Ford Explorer for $37,900 from Premier Ford of Waveland for the Sheriff's Department
- Approve hiring of Jena‑Rae Chasteen as a full‑time dispatcher at $14.85 per hour
- Approve renewal of Gulf Regional Planning Commission service agreements for McLeod Park bulkhead improvements, tidelands administration, and general planning
General
The Hancock County Board of Supervisors will vote on motions to approve interfund loans totaling $3,447,487.05 for disaster and grant funds, approve several interfund transfers totaling over $3 million, and adopt the final budget amendments for FY 2024. Additional agenda items include bid openings, external business presentations, departmental reports, and routine supervisory business.
- Motion to approve interfund loans of $3,447,487.05 to Hurricane Zeta, Hurricane Ida, USDA, Solid Waste Assistance Grant, Fleet Maintenance, MDOT-Lakeshore Preservation Road, and MDOT-Seawall Concrete Barrier funds
- Motion to approve interfund transfers: $457,943.76 to MS GO Bonds Series 2021, $364,118.76 to Series 2017, $1,954,000 to the General fund, $733,077.63 to the Nate fund, $625,925.78 to the Zeta fund, $5,154.83 to the Ida fund, $47,269.78 to Stennis Airport Terminal, and $261,158.93 to the E911 Infrastructure fund
- Motion to approve the final budget amendments for FY 2024
- Bid openings (no specific details listed)
- External Business agenda items: Port & Harbor Commission, Jeff Loftus – GRPC, Bruce Newton – Digital Engineering
Hancock County Planning and Zoning Commission
The Commission will consider several requests to divide parcels of land into smaller lots. Additionally, the board will discuss a request to relocate a mobile home on properties in the Bayside Park Subdivision.
- App# 782: Request to relocate a mobile home at 6100 E. Ridley St.
- App# 783: Request to divide a .75-acre parcel from a 2-acre parcel at 5300 Rd. 141
- App# 785: Request to divide a 1-acre parcel from a 5.2-acre parcel at 21366 Fenton Dedeaux Rd.
- App# 781: Request to divide a half-acre parcel from a 5.5-acre parcel at 16247 Hwy 603
- App# 765: Request to subdivide a 1-acre parcel into two pieces at 16227 W. River Dr.
Board of Supervisors
The Hancock County Board of Supervisors will consider several financial approvals, including a $685,067.99 docket of claims and a $398,533.59 claim from the Port and Harbor Commission. The agenda also includes contract authorizations for grant consulting, vehicle tag purchases, and a road closure for a local parade. Additional items cover hazardous waste funding applications and software agreements for county departments.
- Approve Port & Harbor Commission Resolution #20240909-01 for $398,533.59 docket of claims (GO $213,776.33, RR $16,763.97, IP $51,286.66, AP $116,706.63)
- Approve Comptroller docket of claims for $685,067.99
- Approve purchase of two undercover tags for $32.00 for a 2024 Toyota 4 Runner and a 2024 Toyota Tundra
- Approve grant consultant contract $45,000 annually for the Family Treatment Court (SAMSHA grant budget)
- Approve closure of Beach Boulevard from Washington Street Pier to Main Street on Sep 25, 2024, 4:30‑6:30 p.m. for Bay High School Homecoming Parade
General
The Hancock County Board of Supervisors will consider two motions to adopt the fiscal year 2024/2025 budget and tax levy, one excluding and one including the Emergency Management Agency Director's salary. The meeting also includes bid openings, external business presentations, and departmental and elected/appointed agenda items. Public comment and an executive session are scheduled before adjournment.
- Motion to approve FY 2024/2025 budget and tax levy, excluding EMA Director's salary
- Motion to approve FY 2024/2025 budget, including EMA Director's salary
- Bid openings
- External Business Agenda: Port & Harbor Commission, GRPC, Digital Engineering
- Departmental agendas: Emergency Management, E-911/Dispatch, Animal Shelter, etc.
Hancock County Solid Waste Authority
The Hancock County Regional Solid Waste board will meet to approve financial reports and a payment docket. The body is considering a 3.5% rate increase for waste collection services starting October 1, 2024.
- Approval of docket in the amount of $407,120.49
- Proposed 3.5% CPI rate adjustment for Coastal Environmental Services of LA for collection, carts, bulky waste, dumpsters, and roll offs
- Reimbursement of $22,234.32 for Management Plan Grant SWP065
General
The Hancock County Board of Supervisors will present the proposed FY2024/2025 budget. A motion will be considered to distribute notice of a public hearing to Bay Saint Louis, Waveland, and Diamondhead. The public hearing is set for September 13, 2024 to adopt the budget and set tax levies. Additional items include bid openings and departmental reports.
- Public Hearing on September 13, 2024 to adopt FY2024/2025 budget and set tax levy
- Presentation of the proposed FY2024/2025 budget
- Motion to spread notice to Bay Saint Louis, Waveland, and Diamondhead about the public hearing
- Bid openings
- Next regular Board meeting scheduled for September 16, 2024
Hancock County Planning and Zoning Commission
The commission will consider three applications to divide existing land parcels into smaller lots. These requests involve properties in Kiln and Picayune.
- App# 780: Create two 20,376 sq. ft. parcels at 26285 Hwy 603, Kiln
- App# 781: Divide a half-acre from a 5.5-acre parcel at 16247 Hwy 603, Kiln
- App# 779: Divide a 2.9-acre parcel into four parcels at 23070 Rd 262, Picayune
Board of Supervisors
The Hancock County Board of Supervisors will consider several financial and personnel motions, including accepting a $1,098,237.75 claims docket from the Port & Harbor Commission and approving contracts for drainage improvements. The Board will also authorize a $46,099.50 software agreement for the Sheriff’s Office and a $9,234.50 purchase of Barracuda Software for the IT Department. Announcements include upcoming public hearings on the FY 2024‑2025 budget and tax levies.
- Accept Port & Harbor Commission Resolution #20240826-01, Docket of Claims for $1,098,237.75 (breakdown: GO $124,942.93, RR $70,614.07, IP $591,426.90, AP $310,172.85, FAA $1,081.00).
- Accept Resolution #20240826-09 authorizing special contract pricing of wharfage and dockage with Jindal Tubular, LLC for a three‑year term beginning Oct. 1 2024.
- Approve purchase of Barracuda Software for $9,234.50 from Howard Technology Solutions for the IT Department.
- Approve two‑year agreement with Power DMS by NEOGOV for policy, training and time‑clock software for the Sheriff’s Office, amounting to $46,099.50, to be funded by drug seizure funds.
- Approve hiring and pay adjustments for E‑911 dispatch personnel, including hiring Shaena Ladner at $14.42/hr and raising pay for Christina Berry and Hallie Sherwood to $14.92/hr.
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will review the Hancock County Port and Harbor Commission's FY2025 budget and a $2.4 million docket of claims. The meeting includes several procurement approvals for the Sheriff's Office and EMS, as well as discussions on automotive repair facility nuisances on Hwy 90.
- Adoption of Hancock County Port and Harbor Commission's FY2025 Budget of $50,498,956
- Purchase of a 2024 Toyota Tundra for the Sheriff's Department for $52,312.25
- Approval of $2,402,915.75 for the Port and Harbor Commission's Docket of Claims
- Discussion of trash and debris at 5510, 5224, and 5154 Hwy 90 in Bay St. Louis
- Approval of the North Beach Boulevard Box Culvert Replacement project for Twin L. Construction
Hancock County Solid Waste Authority
The Hancock County Solid Waste Authority board will consider several consent agenda items, including approval of minutes from July 8, 2024, and a docket totaling $427,467.33. They will also accept the Statement of Revenue and Expense and Balance Sheet dated August 5, 2024. Additional reports will be presented by the enforcement officer, engineer, administrator, and attorney before adjourning.
- Approve minutes dated July 8, 2024
- Approve docket in the amount of $427,467.33
- Accept Statement of Revenue and Expense and Balance Sheet dated August 5, 2024
General
The Hancock County Board of Supervisors will consider awarding a contract for Firetower Road drainage improvements and approve a copier lease for the E-911 department. The meeting also includes routine agenda approvals and public comment.
- Award contract for Project 3.25 Firetower Road Drainage Improvements to Twin L Construction
- Approve 48-month copier lease for E-911 at $230.35 per month
- Spread certified bid tabulation for Firetower Road project on the minutes
- Spread certified proof of publication for Hancock County Arena Development on the minutes
- Amend overtime retroactive date for Sheriff Department exempt employees
Board of Supervisors
The Hancock County Board of Supervisors will consider several financial actions, including approving a $644,803.34 resolution from the Port and Harbor Commission for July claims and authorizing a three‑year special contract with Sabic Innovative Plastics for wharfage and dockage. The board will also reallocate $680,587.09 to fund McLeod Park bulkhead improvements and approve multiple procurement contracts for patrol vehicle engines, pagers, a fence, a 2024 Toyota 4Runner, electric roll‑up door kits, and a camera system. Additional motions include hiring two full‑time dispatchers at $14.42 per hour and other staffing changes.
- Approve Port & Harbor Commission Resolution #20240722-01 for $644,803.34 claims
- Approve special contract pricing with Sabic Innovative Plastics US, LLC for wharfage and dockage (3‑year term)
- Reallocate $680,587.09 to FY23‑P610‑05 McLeod Park Bulkhead Improvements
- Purchase three patrol vehicle engines for $27,211.91 from Turan Foley
- Hire Brandy Danis and Savannah Valladares as full‑time dispatchers at $14.42 per hour
Hancock County Planning and Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission will review two applications to create mini-subdivisions on agricultural parcels. Application 776 seeks to split 4.49 acres off a 16-acre parcel at 5084 Firetower Rd., Kiln. Application 777 proposes dividing a 9-acre parcel at 6310 Jordan Rd., Perkinston into two 4.5-acre parcels. The commission will also hear a discussion from Chester A. Travirca III regarding his combined parcel and a pending mini-subdivision request.
- App# 776 – Mini subdivision request for 4.49 acres at 5084 Firetower Rd., Kiln (currently zoned A-1 General Agricultural)
- App# 777 – Mini subdivision request to split a 9-acre parcel at 6310 Jordan Rd., Perkinston into two 4.5-acre parcels (currently zoned A-1 General Agricultural)
- App# 765 – Discussion by Chester A. Travirca III about his combined parcel and a mini-subdivision application