Hancock County public meetings in 2025

Hancock County Planning and Zoning Commission

The Hancock County Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on a variance request to reduce the front yard setback from 25 feet to 15 feet for a home at the southeast corner of W. Green St. and Tunica St. in Bay St. Louis. The commission will also consider two division of property applications: one to split 1.59 acres from a 5.14‑acre agricultural parcel in Kiln, and another to split 45.5 acres into five parcels in Picayune, with one lot to be combined with an adjoining property.

• App# 863 – Variance request by VIX Construction o/b/o N & N Development for a 10‑foot front property line reduction at SE corner of W. Green St. and Tunica St., Bay St. Louis (parcel 171J-0-12-452.000, zoned R-2 Multi‑Family Residential).
• App# 874 – Division of 1.59 acres from a 5.14‑acre parcel at 19274 Hunter Dr., Kiln (parcel 063-0-07-001.005, zoned A-1 General Agricultural) to deed to the applicant’s son.
• App# 876 – Division of 45.5 acres on Loren Necaise Rd, Picayune (parcel 046-0-13-001.002, zoned A-1 General Agricultural) into five parcels, with lot 1 to be combined into an adjoining property.

Board of Supervisors

The Hancock County Board of Supervisors will consider several financial and personnel motions, including approval of the Port & Harbor Commission's claims docket for $620,082.96 and a lease agreement with Salacia Logistics for $145,706.22 annually. Additional items include purchases of fire equipment, a patrol engine, and four Ford Interceptor Utility Vehicles, as well as various staffing changes and grant closeout authorizations.

• Approve Port & Harbor Commission docket of claims for $620,082.96 (GO $229,031.51, RR $56,604.11, IP $60,078.30, AP $206,816.54, FAA $67,552.50)
• Approve lease with Salacia Logistics & Holdings LLC for Port Bienville Industrial Park, Warehouse 1 – 36,047 sq ft at $145,706.22 annually for two years
• Approve purchase of fire equipment from NAFECO for $16,620.74 for the Fenton Fire Department
• Approve purchase of an engine from Rogers Dabbs for $11,800.00 for the Sheriff's Office patrol fleet
• Award bid for four Ford Interceptor Utility Vehicles to Pine Belt Auto Group for $208,700.00

Hancock County Solid Waste Authority

The Hancock County Solid Waste Authority board will consider several consent agenda items, including approval of a $439,593.46 docket. It will also adopt minutes from the November 10 meeting, accept the latest revenue and expense statement, allocate $3,276 from a planning grant, and open bids for bank depositories. Additional reports from the enforcement officer, engineer, administrator, and attorney will be presented.

• Approve docket dated December 8, 2025, for $439,593.46
• Approve minutes from November 10, 2025
• Accept Statement of Revenue and Expense and Balance Sheet dated November 20, 2025
• Allocate remaining $3,276 from the Hancock County Solid Waste Planning Grant SWP065-M-2
• Open bids received regarding Bank Depositories

The board unanimously approved the docket dated December 8, 2025 for $439,593.46. They also accepted the November 20, 2025 revenue and expense sheet and balance sheet, and authorized the use of $3,276.00 from a solid‑waste planning grant. All motions were carried without opposition and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved spread of certified proof of publication for bank depositories (5‑0)
• Approved taking bank depositories bids under advisement (5‑0)
• Approved minutes dated November 10, 2025 (5‑0)
• Approved docket dated December 8, 2025 for $439,593.46 (5‑0)
• Accepted Statement of Revenue and Expense Sheet and Balance Sheet dated November 20, 2025 (5‑0)
• Approved letter to MDEQ to use $3,276.00 for plan extension on grant SWP065‑M‑2 (5‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (6‑0)

Hancock County Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider several subdivision and property‑division applications, including a preliminary subdivision plan for Desalvo Subdivision and multiple parcel splits on Rocky Hill Dedeaux Rd and other locations. It will also review a conditional use and site plan request to build a convenience store at 5292 Hwy 53, Perkinson. Additionally, a site‑plan request for a self‑storage facility at the SW intersection of Kapalama Rd and Kiln Delisle Rd in Pass Christian will be discussed.

• App# 860 – Preliminary subdivision plan for Desalvo Subdivision at Rocky Hill Dedeaux Rd (zoned A‑1 General Agricultural)
• App# 867 – Division of a 4‑acre parcel at 2363 Rocky Hill Dedeaux Rd into two parcels (zoned A‑1 General Agricultural)
• App# 868 – Division of ~4 acres from a 31‑acre parcel to construct a convenience store at 5292 Hwy 53 (zoned A‑1 General Agricultural)
• App# 869 – Conditional use and site‑plan review for a convenience store at 5292 Hwy 53 (zoned A‑1 General Agricultural)
• App# 861 – Site‑plan review for a self‑storage facility at the SW intersection of Kapalama Rd and Kiln Delisle Rd (zoned A‑1 General Agricultural)

The Hancock County Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously recommended approval of several property division applications, conditional use and site‑plan reviews, and a final subdivision plat. Most recommendations were moved by Commissioner Farve, with Commissioners Mays and Koenig moving two conditional‑use items. Commissioner Crawford abstained on two applications due to a professional conflict.

• Recommend approval of division of 4‑acre parcel at 2363 Rocky Hill Dedeaux Rd. (unanimous)
• Recommend approval of division of 4‑acre parcel from 31‑acre parcel at 5292 Hwy 53 Perkinston (unanimous)
• Recommend Conditional Use & Site Plan Review for convenience store at 5292 Hwy 53 Perkinston (unanimous)
• Recommend approval of division of 1‑acre parcel from 19‑acre parcel at 7010 Tin Lane (unanimous)
• Recommend approval of division of 83‑acre parcel into 5 parcels off Hwy 603 (unanimous, Crawford abstained)
• Recommend Conditional Use & Site Plan Review for Vehicle Storage Facility at 4348 Kiln Delisle Rd. (unanimous)
• Recommend Final Subdivision Plat for Grace Estates Subdivision on Rocky Hill Dedeaux Rd. (unanimous)
• Recommend Site Plan review for Self‑Storage Facility at Kapalama Rd. & Kiln Delisle Rd. with 25’ setback (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will review a claims docket totaling $1,314,867.94 and a $203,625.00 budget amendment for the Port and Harbor Commission. The meeting includes decisions on personnel changes across multiple departments and various equipment repairs.

• Approval of the December 1, 2025, docket of claims for $1,314,867.94
• Port and Harbor Commission FY2026 Budget Amendment #1 for $203,625.00
• Sale of 3310 Port and Harbor Drive, Bay St. Louis, to Adler Industrial, LLC
• Road Department transmission repair quote from Puckett Machinery for $38,335.32
• Sheriff's Department transmission installation from Performance Marine for $5,200.00

The Hancock County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved several major financial items, including a $1,314,867.94 comptroller claim docket and a recommendation for the McLeod Park Bulkhead Phase 1 project valued at $1,183,342 with a $233,000 budget amendment. Additional unanimous approvals covered Port & Harbor claims and budget amendments, an interfund transfer of $10,743, EMA staffing and equipment authorizations, E‑911 personnel changes, and procurement of transmission equipment for county departments.

• Approved $640,559.08 Port & Harbor Commission claim docket (unanimous)
• Approved $203,625 FY2026 Port & Harbor budget amendment (unanimous)
• Approved Letter of Recommendation for McLeod Park Bulkhead Phase 1 ($1,183,342) and $233,000 budget amendment (unanimous)
• Approved interfund transfer of $10,743 from DOJ‑Forfeiture Fund to Drug Task Force Fund (unanimous)
• Approved comptroller claim docket of $1,314,867.94 (unanimous)
• Approved EMA appointments: Holly Bilbo requisition writer; Camron Ladner fire investigator; EMA vehicle and cell phone (unanimous)
• Approved E‑911 staffing changes: resignation of Hallie Sherwood; hire of Susan Cavanaugh; resignation of Taylor Holston (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of transmission installation for Sheriff's Dept. ($5,200) and transmission repair for Road Dept. ($38,335.32) (unanimous)

Hancock County Planning and Zoning Commission

The Hancock County Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on three applications. App#848 is a special exception request by Paula Cuevas Jordan, trustee for the Fagan 2010 Irrevocable Trust, to locate a 75‑by‑75‑foot private family cemetery on property at 32283 Rd 323, Poplarville, currently zoned A‑1 General Agricultural. App#851 is a variance request by Kenny Allison on behalf of Levi Robertson to reduce the front yard setback by 20 feet for a residential home at 5238 Lambert Lane, Bay St. Louis, currently zoned C‑4 Commercial Resort. App#864 is a division request by James and Sandra Wicktom to split 6.27 acres from a 12‑acre parcel at the southwest corner of Kiln‑Delisle Rd. and Kapalama Dr., Pass Christian, currently zoned A‑1 General Agricultural.

• Special exception: 75x75 ft private family cemetery at 32283 Rd 323, Poplarville (App#848)
• Front yard variance: reduce setback by 20 ft for home at 5238 Lambert Lane, Bay St. Louis (App#851)
• Division of property: split 6.27 acres from 12‑acre parcel at SW corner of Kiln‑Delisle Rd. and Kapalama Dr., Pass Christian (App#864)

The commission unanimously recommended approving a front‑yard variance that reduces the required setback from 25 feet to 5 feet. It also unanimously recommended approving the division of a 12‑acre agricultural parcel into two parcels, with conditions for filing an affidavit and survey. The commission unanimously voted to table a site‑plan application for a self‑storage facility. No decision was recorded on the private cemetery request.

• Recommended variance to reduce front setback to 5 ft (unanimously adopted)
• Recommended approval of 6.27‑acre property division with filing conditions (unanimously adopted, Crawford abstained)
• Tabled site‑plan for self‑storage facility at Kiln‑Delisle Rd. & Kapalama Rd. (unanimously adopted)
• No decision recorded on private cemetery application at 32283 Rd. 323

Board of Supervisors

The Hancock County Board of Supervisors will consider claims totaling over $1 million, approve personnel changes including the hiring of new deputies, and address road and stormwater projects.

• Approve $990,620.32 in Port & Harbor claims
• Hire two new Road and Bridge laborers at $13.67-$13.92/hour
• Approve McLeod Park Bulkhead Phase 1 bids
• Approve $1,600 for cremations of unclaimed bodies
• Approve hiring Holly Bilbo as EMA Director at $67,778.13/year

The Board unanimously approved the Hancock County Port and Harbor docket of claims totaling $990,620.32. It also approved several other payments, purchases, and agenda items, including a $3,043.64 payment to Prasha Johnson and a $9,697.23 gun purchase for the Sheriff’s Department. Planning Commission minutes for a residential variance and a conditional‑use site plan were approved, and E‑911 staff tuition was authorized. All actions were taken with unanimous or recorded vote tallies.

• Approved Hancock County Port & Harbor docket of claims $990,620.32 (unanimous)
• Approved payment to Prasha Johnson $3,043.64 (unanimous)
• Approved docket of claims for Nov 17, 2025 $160,460.91 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of guns $9,697.23 for Sheriff's Department (unanimous)
• Approved Credit Card Report for Nov 17, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved Planning Commission minutes for Chandler Residential Co. variance (3-1)
• Approved Planning Commission minutes for Vertical Bridge conditional‑use (unanimous)
• Approved E‑911 tuition for four staff $395 each (unanimous)

Hancock County Solid Waste Authority

The Hancock County Solid Waste Authority board will consider a consent agenda that includes approval of minutes from October 13, 2025, and a docket totaling $460,380.50. It will also address financial statements, rescind and re‑authorize bank depositor contracts for a four‑year period, and approve a letter to the MDEQ requesting a one‑year extension of the solid waste planning grant.

• Approve minutes dated October 13, 2025
• Approve docket in the amount of $460,380.50
• Rescind prior motion on bank depositories (Nov 2025‑Oct 2029) and set new advertising dates
• Authorize new bank depositor advertising and bidding for Nov 2025‑Oct 2029
• Approve letter to MDEQ requesting a one‑year extension of grant SWP065‑M‑2

The Hancock County Solid Waste Authority Board unanimously approved the October 13 meeting minutes, a $460,380.50 docket, and the October 27 revenue and expense statements. It rescinded a prior motion on bank depositors and authorized new advertising, bidding, and opening dates for a four‑year bank depository contract. The board also approved a letter to MDEQ requesting a one‑year extension of the SWP065‑M‑2 grant.

• Approved October 13, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved docket dated November 10, 2025 for $460,380.50 (unanimous)
• Accepted revenue and expense sheet and balance sheet dated October 27, 2025 (unanimous)
• Rescinded October 13, 2025 motion on bank depositors (unanimous)
• Authorized advertising bank depositors on Nov 13 & 20, bids Dec 5, open bids Dec 8 (unanimous)
• Approved letter to MDEQ requesting one‑year extension of grant SWP065‑M‑2 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Hancock County Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings regarding a private cemetery and a residential setback variance. The board will also consider a property division and a tabled site plan for a self-storage facility.

• App# 848: Request for 75x75 private family cemetery at 32283 Rd 323, Poplarville
• App# 851: Request for 20-foot front yard variance for a home at 5238 Lambert Lane, Bay St. Louis
• App# 864: Request to divide 6.27-acres from a 12-acre parcel at Kiln-Delisle Rd. and Kapalama Dr., Pass Christian
• App# 861: Site Plan review for a Self-Storage Facility at Kapalama Rd. and Kiln Delisle Rd., Pass Christian

The commission unanimously recommended approval of the division of a 44‑acre parcel at 6045 Wendell Ladner Rd into five parcels. It also approved a site‑plan for a one‑slip marina at 5210 Pleasure St. and approved several other property‑division requests, including a 1.43‑acre split at Hwy 603 & VFW Rd., a 22‑acre split at Rocky Hill Dedeaux Rd., and an amended survey for a 132‑acre parcel on Hwy 43. The commission unanimously recommended a conditional use for a self‑storage facility at the Kapalama Rd. and Kiln Delisle Rd. intersection, but the site‑plan was tabled for lack of information. All approvals were subject to filing an affidavit of property division and a certified survey; Commissioner Crawford abstained from votes on two items due to professional services.

• Approved division of 44‑acre parcel at 6045 Wendell Ladner Rd into five parcels (unanimous)
• Approved site‑plan for one‑slip marina at 5210 Pleasure St. (unanimous)
• Approved division of 1.43‑acre parcel at Hwy 603 & VFW Rd. (unanimous)
• Approved amendment of survey for 132‑acre parcel on Hwy 43 into five parcels (unanimous, Crawford abstained)
• Approved conditional use for self‑storage facility at Kapalama Rd. & Kiln Delisle Rd. (unanimous, Crawford abstained)
• Tabled site‑plan for the self‑storage facility due to insufficient information (unanimous)
• Approved division of 22‑acre parcel at Rocky Hill Dedeaux Rd. & Rd. 311 (unanimous)
• Adopted minutes of the October 16, 2025 meeting (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Hancock County Board of Supervisors will consider several financial motions, including a $1,461,560.44 claim docket from the Port & Harbor Commission and a lease extension for 3.75 acres at Lot 44 in the Port Bienville Industrial Park. Other items include funding for a fire department pumper, an IT services contract, and a transmission repair for the Road Department. The meeting also covers budget amendments, interfund transfers, and various personnel and travel approvals.

• Approve Port & Harbor Commission claim docket for $1,461,560.44 (GO $154,922.51, RR $56,813.19, IP $31,774.27, AP $1,165,105.47, FAA $52,945.00)
• Approve lease extension with SSA Gulf, Inc. for approximately 3.75 acres (Lot 44, Port Bienville Industrial Park) for two years starting Feb 1 2026
• Approve $20,000 payment to Leetown Volunteer Fire Department for a partial E‑one Spartan pumper using insurance rebate funds
• Approve short‑term IT services contract with Omni Tech at $9,995 per month for three months
• Approve transmission repair for the Road Department costing $30,891.04 from Puckett Machinery

The Board unanimously approved a lease extension with SSA Gulf, Inc. for about 3.75 acres (Lot 44) at Port Bienville Industrial Park for two years starting Feb 1 2026. It also approved the Port & Harbor docket of claims for $1,461,560.44, a 4‑way stop at Caesar Necaise, LeeTown and Anner Roads, several staff hires, budget amendments and inter‑fund transfers, and a reverse‑auction advertisement for four patrol vehicles.

• Approved lease extension with SSA Gulf, Inc. for ~3.75 acres (Lot 44) at Port Bienville Industrial Park (unanimous)
• Approved Port & Harbor Commission docket of claims for $1,461,560.44 (unanimous)
• Approved 4‑way stop at Caesar Necaise Rd, LeeTown Rd and Anner Rd (unanimous)
• Approved third amendment to Purchase & Sale Agreement with Adler Industrial to extend due‑diligence period (unanimous)
• Approved hiring of Camron Ladner as EMA Deputy Director at $56,937/yr (unanimous)
• Approved hiring of Kalix Burnetz as Kennel Tech at $13/hr (unanimous)
• Approved budget amendments and $50,000 inter‑fund transfer to Fleet Maintenance fund (unanimous)
• Approved advertisement for reverse auction to purchase four patrol vehicles (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will review various departmental expenditures, personnel changes, and infrastructure contracts. Key items include the approval of port claims and several sub-contracts for the reconstruction of Texas Flat Road.

• Approval of Hancock County Port and Harbor Commission's Docket of Claims for $1,590,901.76
• Sub-contracts for Texas Flat Road reconstruction totaling $139,091.30 across four vendors
• Hiring of Tim Beya as IT Director at $130,000.00 per year
• Sheriff's Office equipment purchases including Vicon cameras ($29,959.57) and a water pump motor ($8,450.00)
• Proposed $43,527.00 quote from MR&R A/C & Heating for the McLeod Park Office Building

Hancock County Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on a variance request for the Enceinte Point Subdivision in Kiln. It will review a conditional use and site plan for a 180‑foot monopole wireless tower at 7104 Lower Bay Rd. The commission will also consider two property division applications: one splitting a 4‑acre parcel in Carriere into four 1‑acre parcels, and another splitting a 5.9‑acre parcel on Sam Favre Rd. into two parcels.

• App# 844 – Variance request for Chandler Residential Co. off Nicola Rd. at Jordan Bluff Dr., Kiln (parcel 133‑0‑23‑003.000, zoned A‑1 General Agricultural)
• App# 852 – Conditional use and site plan for a 180‑foot wireless communications tower at 7104 Lower Bay Rd., Bay St. Louis (parcel 176‑0‑13‑003.000, zoned A‑1 General Agricultural)
• App# 853 – Division of a 4‑acre parcel into four 1‑acre parcels at 30084 Pearson Cemetery Rd., Carriere (parcel 024‑0‑18‑018.001, zoned A‑1 General Agricultural)
• App# 854 – Division of a 5.9‑acre parcel into two parcels on Sam Favre Rd., Kiln (parcel 069‑0‑38‑014.000, zoned A‑1 General Agricultural)

The commission unanimously recommended a variance for Chandler Residential Co. to meet Army Corps of Engineers requirements. It also unanimously recommended approval of a conditional use and site plan for a 180‑foot monopole wireless tower. Two separate property division requests were unanimously recommended for approval, while one subdivision application was unanimously tabled pending missing signatures.

• Recommend variance of County Road Requirements for Chandler Residential Co. (unanimous)
• Recommend approval of Conditional Use and Site Plan for 180‑ft tower at 7104 Lower Bay Rd (unanimous)
• Recommend approval of division of 4‑acre parcel for Brandon & Courtney Goss (unanimous)
• Recommend approval of division of 5.9‑acre parcel for Michael & Ronda Farve (unanimous, Farve abstained)
• Recommend tabling application 849 for Mallard Point PH 5 subdivision pending owner signatures (unanimous)

Hancock County Solid Waste Authority

The Hancock County Regional Solid Waste Management Authority is meeting to approve a docket of $432,886.86 and a disposal rate increase from Waste Management of MS. The board will also consider agreements for legal counsel, administration, and a solid waste enforcement officer.

• Approval of docket in the amount of $432,886.86
• Waste Management of MS CPI rate adjustment from $37.97 to $39.80
• Interlocal Agreement for hiring a Solid Waste Enforcement Officer
• Terms of Engagement Letter for Butler Snow as counsel
• Agreement for Neel-Schaffer, Inc as Administrator

The board unanimously approved the September 8, 2025 minutes, the $432,886.86 docket, and the September 24, 2025 revenue and balance sheets. It also accepted a CPI rate increase for waste disposal to $39.80 and authorized several contracts, including insurance, an interlocal enforcement‑officer agreement, counsel, and an administrator. The board rescinded a prior bank‑deposit motion and set new advertising and bidding dates for a four‑year deposit period. Finally, the meeting was recessed to October 27, 2025.

• Approved minutes dated Sep 8, 2025 (5-0)
• Approved docket dated Oct 13, 2025 for $432,886.86 (5-0)
• Approved revenue & expense sheet & balance sheet dated Sep 24, 2025 (5-0)
• Approved CPI disposal rate increase to $39.80 (5-0)
• Approved board chairman to sign public officials liability insurance (5-0)
• Approved interlocal agreement to hire solid waste enforcement officer (5-0)
• Rescinded prior bank‑deposit motion (5-0)
• Authorized new bank‑deposit advertising and bidding schedule (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Hancock County Board of Supervisors will consider approving dockets of claims totaling over $3 million, including payments for the Port and Harbor Commission and the Comptroller. The agenda also includes motions to approve contracts for software, ammunition, and road repairs, as well as personnel changes and budget amendments.

• Port & Harbor Commission claims: $722,871.74
• Comptroller claims: $2,488,437.70
• E-911 retainer: $25,000
• Sheriff's ammunition purchase: $11,158.40
• SonicWall appliance purchase: $14,058.46

The Board unanimously approved its agenda and a series of financial and personnel actions. Major approvals included a $722,871.74 claim docket for the Port and Harbor Commission, a three‑year lease with WCF Aerospace for $30,780 per year, and a $2,488,437.70 county claim docket. The Board also approved salary increases for emergency‑management staff and the purchase of a $14,058.46 SonicWall security appliance. All motions were adopted unanimously.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Port & Harbor claim docket $722,871.74 (unanimous)
• Approved WCF Aerospace lease $30,780 per year (unanimous)
• Approved removal of Board Secretary for Bayside Park Volunteer Fire Dept (unanimous)
• Approved salary increase for Christina Berry & Kimberly Sutton to $18.58/hr (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of SonicWall NSA2800 appliance $14,058.46 (unanimous)
• Approved budget amendments (unanimous)
• Approved county claim docket $2,488,437.70 (unanimous)

Hancock County Planning and Zoning Commission

The commission will hold a public hearing on a preliminary subdivision plan for 18 acres to create an 11‑lot Grace Estates at Rocky Hill on Rocky Hill Dedeaux Rd. It will consider a conditional use and site plan request for a new mini strip mall south of 30275 Hwy 603 in Perkinston. It will also review a request to divide a 10‑acre parcel at 27866 Lake Cypress Dr. into three separate parcels.

• App# 850 – Preliminary subdivision plan for 18 acres, 11 lots, Grace Estates at Rocky Hill (parcel 058‑0‑28‑002.000), currently zoned A‑1 General Agricultural.
• App# 847 – Conditional use and site plan for a new mini strip mall south of 30275 Hwy 603, Perkinston (parcel 015‑0‑16‑002.005), currently zoned A‑1 General Agricultural.
• App# 849 – Division of a 10‑acre parcel at 27866 Lake Cypress Dr., Perkinston into three parcels (parcel 041T‑0‑02‑020.000), currently zoned R‑3 Multi‑Family Residential.

The Hancock County Planning and Zoning Commission adopted three recommendations. It voted 3‑1 to recommend a preliminary subdivision plan for an 11‑lot Grace Estates development. It unanimously recommended a conditional use and site‑plan approval for a new mini strip mall. It also unanimously recommended dividing a 10‑acre parcel into three parcels, pending owner agreement.

• Recommended Preliminary Subdivision Plan for Grace Estates (3-1 vote)
• Recommended Conditional Use and Site Plan for Ryan Peterson mini strip mall (unanimous)
• Recommended division of 10‑acre White Cypress Lakes parcel into three parcels (unanimous, contingent on owner agreement)

General

The Hancock County Board of Supervisors accepted the agenda and approved several financial actions. They authorized interfund loans to multiple funds and approved interfund transfers totaling $2,073,000. Final budget amendments and other end‑of‑year finance items were also approved. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved interfund loans to various funds (unanimous)
• Approved interfund transfers totaling $2,073,000 (unanimous)
• Approved final FY 2024/25 budget amendments (unanimous)
• Approved other end‑of‑year budget/finance items (unanimous)
• Approved docket of claims for September 29, 2025 in the amount $176,224.79 (unanimous)
• Approved spreading notice of the Special Meeting on the minutes (unanimous)
• Approved spreading Certified Proof of Publications for FY 2025/26 on the minutes (unanimous)

Hancock County Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on a special exception and site plan for a non‑profit canine sanctuary located at 26071 Hwy 603 in Kiln. It will also consider conditional use and site‑plan applications for a self‑storage facility in Pass Christian, a boat and RV storage facility in Bay St. Louis, and a request to build two residential homes in Kiln. All properties are currently zoned either A‑1 General Agricultural or C‑2 Highway Commercial.

• App# 833 – Public hearing on special exception and site plan for a canine sanctuary, 26071 Hwy 603, Kiln (zoned A‑1 General Agricultural)
• App# 843 – Conditional use and site plan for a self‑storage facility, 17056 Kapaama Rd., Pass Christian (zoned A‑1 General Agricultural)
• App# 845 – Conditional use and site plan for a boat and RV storage facility, 5136 Hwy 90, Bay St. Louis (zoned C‑2 Highway Commercial)
• App# 846 – Conditional use to build two residential homes, 2635 Whitfield Dr., Kiln (zoned A‑1 General Agricultural)

The commission unanimously denied Sean Thomas Delaune's special exception for a non‑profit canine sanctuary at 26071 Hwy 603. It unanimously recommended Dave Gordon's conditional use for a self‑storage facility at 17056 Kapalama Rd and Charles Bourgeois's conditional use for a boat & RV storage facility at 5136 Hwy 90. The commission recommended Charles Johnson's conditional use to build two homes at 2635 Whitfield Dr with a 3‑1 vote.

• Denied special exception for canine sanctuary at 26071 Hwy 603 (unanimous)
• Recommended conditional use for self‑storage facility at 17056 Kapalama Rd (unanimous)
• Recommended conditional use for boat & RV storage at 5136 Hwy 90 (unanimous)
• Recommended conditional use for two homes at 2635 Whitfield Dr (3‑1)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will consider adopting the Fiscal Year 2025/2026 budget and tax levy. The meeting includes approvals for various port leases, personnel appointments, and infrastructure projects. The board will also discuss bringing Angel Wood Lane up to county standards.

• Adoption of Fiscal Year 2025/2026 Budget and Tax Levy
• Port and Harbor Commission claims totaling $768,623.39
• Cell tower lease agreements with Red Hills Tower Company, LLC for Stennis International Airport and Port Bienville Industrial Park
• Docket of claims for September 15, 2025, in the amount of $426,236.58
• Kaseya agreement for disaster recovery solution with $1,407.05 due October 2025 and $3,202.17 monthly starting January 2026

The Board unanimously approved the agenda amendment correcting Leslie Besancon's resignation date. It also approved the Port & Harbor Commission's September claims totaling $768,623.39, and lease agreements for cell towers at Stennis International Airport and Port Bienville Industrial Park. Additional unanimous actions included a hazardous waste day application, fire‑investigator appointment, budget amendments with interfund transfers, and removal of an employee from the payroll.

• Approved agenda amendment correcting Leslie Besancon resignation date (unanimous)
• Approved Port & Harbor Commission docket of claims for $768,623.39 (unanimous)
• Approved cell tower lease at Stennis International Airport (unanimous)
• Approved cell tower lease at Port Bienville Industrial Park (unanimous)
• Approved and authorized signing of 2026 Household Hazardous Waste Day application (unanimous)
• Approved fire investigator appointment of Brett Bocian (unanimous)
• Approved budget amendments and interfund transfers totaling $307.21 (unanimous)
• Approved removal of Jessica Railey from payroll effective Sep 10 2025 (unanimous)

Hancock County Solid Waste Authority

The Hancock County Solid Waste Authority board will consider several consent‑agenda items, including approval of minutes from August 11, 2025, and a docket totaling $428,011.36. It will also authorize the chairman to sign an audit engagement letter with TOPP McWhorter Harvey for fiscal year 2024, and approve advertising for bank depositories for a two‑year period beginning November 2025. Additionally, the board will adopt a 2.3% CPI‑based rate increase for waste collection services effective October 1, 2025, and receive routine reports from the enforcement officer, engineer, administrator, and attorney.

• Approve docket amount of $428,011.36
• Authorize audit engagement letter with TOPP McWhorter Harvey
• Advertise for bank depositories (Nov 2025–Oct 2027)
• Accept 2.3% CPI rate increase for waste collection services

The Hancock County Solid Waste Authority unanimously approved a 2.3% CPI‑based rate increase for collection, carts, bulky waste, dumpsters and roll‑offs, effective October 1 2025. The board also approved a $428,011.36 docket, accepted the August 25 2025 revenue and expense statements, authorized the chairman to sign the 2024 audit engagement letter, and approved advertising for bank depositors for a two‑year period. All motions carried with no votes against; Director Donald Wayne Graham was absent.

• Approved $428,011.36 docket (unanimous Yea)
• Accepted August 25 2025 revenue and expense sheet (unanimous Yea)
• Authorized chairman to sign 2024 audit engagement letter (unanimous Yea)
• Approved advertising for bank depositors Nov 2025‑Oct 2027 (unanimous Yea)
• Accepted 2.3% CPI rate adjustment for waste services effective Oct 1 2025 (unanimous Yea)
• Approved minutes from August 11 2025 meeting (unanimous Yea)
• Approved docket dated September 8 2025 (unanimous Yea)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous Yea)

Hancock County Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will discuss dividing pre-plotted lots in the Clearwater Heights Subdivision for the Lacoste Family. The meeting will also include the approval of the August 21, 2025 minutes.

• Approval of August 21, 2025 meeting minutes
• Discussion of dividing 10 lots in Clearwater Heights Subdivision
• Location: NE corner of Firetower Rd. and Laterre Dr., Kiln
• Current zoning: A-1 General Agricultural
• Parcel numbers: 062N-0-09-015.005, 062N-0-09-015.000, 062N-0-09-015.003

Board of Supervisors

The Board will consider several financial motions, including a $12 million General Obligation Bond issuance, the FY2026 Port and Harbor budget, and various departmental purchase approvals. It will also hear updates on the FY2023 audit, stormwater program, and tourism bureau. A public hearing on the FY2025/2026 budget and tax levies is scheduled for later in the meeting.

• Approve issuance of a General Obligation Bond not to exceed $12,000,000 for capital projects
• Approve FY2026 Hancock County Port and Harbor Commission budget of $50,117,184
• Approve multiple purchases for the Sheriff’s Department totaling $115,324.05 (computers and monitors)
• Approve interfund transfer of $323,651.78 from Road fund to MDOT‑Seawall Barrier fund
• Approve $1,490,000 purchase for Motorola Solutions Astro System Support upgrade

The Board unanimously approved the Hancock County Port and Harbor Commission's FY2026 budget of $50,117,184 and authorized a General Obligation Bond issuance up to $12,000,000 for capital projects. It also approved $1,317,667.48 in Port & Harbor claims, a $1,490,000 Motorola Sole Source purchase for emergency communications, and an interfund transfer of $323,651.78 from the Road fund to the MDOT‑Seawall Barrier fund. Additional unanimous actions included budget amendments, a $5,000 animal shelter donation, and a $70,360 computer purchase for the Sheriff’s Department.

• Approved Port & Harbor FY2026 budget $50,117,184 (unanimous)
• Approved issuance of General Obligation Bond up to $12,000,000 (unanimous)
• Approved Port & Harbor claims $1,317,667.48 (unanimous)
• Approved Motorola Sole Source purchase $1,490,000 for emergency communications (unanimous)
• Approved $5,000 donation to Animal Shelter (unanimous)
• Approved interfund transfer $323,651.78 from Road fund to MDOT‑Seawall Barrier fund (unanimous)
• Approved budget amendments for September 2, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of computers $70,360 for Sheriff’s Department (unanimous)

Hancock County Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider four applications. Two are conditional use and site‑plan requests for a Boat & RV Storage facility in Bay St. Louis and a Utility Trailer sales business in Pass Christian. One application seeks to divide 4.848 acres from a larger agricultural parcel in Poplarville. A fourth application requests a variance from the Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance for a remodel at a heavy‑industrial site in Pearlington.

• App# 838 – Division of 4.848 acres from a 34.6‑acre parcel at 30295 Ashlake Farm Rd., Poplarville (zoned A‑1 General Agricultural)
• App# 841 – Conditional use and site plan for Boat & RV Storage at 5595 Clermont Blvd., Bay St. Louis (zoned A‑1 General Agricultural)
• App# 842 – Conditional use and site plan for Utility Trailer sales at 1395 Kiln Delisle Rd., Pass Christian (zoned A‑1 General Agricultural)
• App# 839 – Variance from Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance for remodel at 3080 Port & Harbor Dr., Pearlington (zoned I‑2 Heavy Industrial)

The Hancock County Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously adopted recommendations to approve four applications. These include a property division at 30295 Ashlake Farm Rd., a conditional use for a Boat & RV Storage Facility at 5595 Clermont Blvd., a conditional use for a Utility Trailer Sales Business at 1395 Kiln Delisle Rd., and a variance from the Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance for Polychemie Inc. at 3080 Port & Harbor.

• Recommend approval of property division at 30295 Ashlake Farm Rd., Poplarville, MS 39470 (unanimous)
• Recommend approval of Conditional Use & Site Plan for Boat & RV Storage Facility at 5595 Clermont Blvd., Bay St. Louis, MS 39520 (unanimous)
• Recommend approval of Conditional Use & Site Plan for Utility Trailer Sales Business at 1395 Kiln Delisle Rd., Pass Christian, MS 39571 (unanimous)
• Recommend approval of variance from the Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance for Polychemie Inc. at 3080 Port & Harbor, Pearlington, MS 39572 (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Hancock County Board of Supervisors will consider approving claims for the Port and Harbor Commission, travel expenses for the Emergency Management Agency, and the purchase of a vehicle from the City of Diamondhead. The meeting also includes discussions on budget planning and public hearings regarding property assessments.

• Port & Harbor Commission claims: $932,329.43
• EMA Director retirement notice
• Sheriff's Office receives 2010 Ford Crown Victoria for $1.00
• Discussion on FY2025-2026 budget and millage rate
• Public hearing on property assessment appeals

The board unanimously approved the Hancock County Port and Harbor Commission’s FY 2025 Budget Amendment #3 for $66,479,690 and its August 11 claims docket totaling $932,329.43. It also approved numerous emergency‑management travel requests, sheriff’s office personnel changes, and several county purchases and payroll adjustments. All motions were adopted without opposition.

• Approved $66,479,690 Port & Harbor FY 2025 Budget Amendment #3 (unanimous)
• Approved $932,329.43 Port & Harbor claims docket for August 11, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved closure of Beach Boulevard from LaFitte to Favre Street on Oct 8, 2025 for event (unanimous)
• Approved EMA staff travel to Mississippi State Fire Academy Oct 7‑9, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved pay increase for Hailie Dick to $15.37/hr effective Aug 10, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of Barracuda Cloud subscription for $6,300 (unanimous)
• Approved Sheriff's Office receipt of 2010 Ford Crown Victoria for $1.00 (unanimous)
• Approved voiding of attached tax sale (unanimous)

Hancock County E-911 Commission

The commission will consider prior minutes and public comments, then discuss updates on TCS towers and central dispatching. It will review an invoice from Hancock Insurance Agency for Glend Peterson, the five‑year plan, and the 2013‑2014 budget. New business includes an attorney’s report and a docket of claims. An executive session and adjournment will conclude the meeting.

• TCS Update/Tower Updates
• Central Dispatching Update
• Invoice from Hancock Insurance Agency for Glend Peterson
• Five Year Plan
• 2013‑2014 Budget

The commission approved the July meeting minutes, a $250 invoice to Hancock Insurance Agency, and the July docket of claims, all unanimously. Commissioners decided the quickest and cheapest way to maintain connectivity is to place a microwave on a pole at the new EOC site. They also moved the next regular meeting to August 27, 2013 at 9:00 a.m. in the Sheriff’s Department.

• Approved July meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved $250 invoice to Hancock Insurance Agency (unanimous)
• Approved July docket of claims (unanimous)
• Decided to place a microwave on a pole at the new EOC site for connectivity
• Moved August 27, 2013 meeting to 9:00 a.m. at the Sheriff’s Department (unanimous)

Hancock County Solid Waste Authority

The Hancock County Regional Solid Waste board will meet to approve the budget for October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026. The body will also consider a docket for payment in the amount of $441,284.14.

• Approval of docket in the amount of $441,284.14
• Approval of Budget for October 1, 2025, to September 30, 2026
• Engagement Letter from TMH to prepare FY2023 Audit

The board unanimously approved the June 9, 2025 meeting minutes and a docket for $441,284.14. It accepted the June 18, 2025 revenue, expense, and balance sheets. The board authorized the chairman to sign the audit engagement letter for fiscal year 2023 and recorded the swearing‑in of Director Anna Liese. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved minutes dated June 9, 2025 (5-0)
• Approved docket dated July 14, 2025 for $441,284.14 (5-0)
• Accepted Statement of Revenue and Expense Sheet and Balance Sheet dated June 18, 2025 (5-0)
• Authorized chairman to execute engagement letter from Topp McWhorter Harvey for FY 2023 audit (5-0)
• Recorded swearing‑in of Director Anna Liese, representative of City of Diamondhead (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Hancock County Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider three applications. Two applicants request mini‑subdivision of agricultural parcels: one to split a 20‑acre parcel on Cuevas Rd. into two 7‑acre parcels, and another to split an 11‑acre parcel at 5450 C C Rd. into two parcels. The third applicant seeks site‑plan approval for a 35 × 110 × 10‑foot open post‑frame building for golf‑cart inventory storage on Kapalama Rd.

• App# 835 – Mini subdivision of a 20‑acre A‑1 General Agricultural parcel on Cuevas Rd. into two 7‑acre parcels (parcel 064‑0‑19‑002.000).
• App# 836 – Mini subdivision of an 11‑acre A‑1 General Agricultural parcel at 5450 C C Rd. into two parcels (parcel 054‑0‑20‑003.000).
• App# 837 – Site‑plan approval for a 35 × 110 × 10‑ft open post‑frame building for golf‑cart storage on 17000 Kapalama Rd. (parcel 066‑0‑24‑025.007), currently zoned A‑1 General Agricultural.

The Hancock County Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously adopted recommendations to approve a mini subdivision for Scottie W. Duprey on Cuevas Rd., a mini subdivision for Ladonna Spiers at 5450 CC Road, and a site‑plan for Gulf Coast Golf Carts to build an accessory storage structure at 17000 Kapalama Rd. Each recommendation was made contingent on filing required affidavits and surveys. No other actions were taken.

• Recommended approval of Duprey mini subdivision (unanimous, motion by Commissioner Farve)
• Recommended approval of Spiers mini subdivision (unanimous, motion by Commissioner Mays)
• Recommended approval of Gulf Coast Golf Carts site plan (unanimous, motion by Commissioner Ladner)

Board of Supervisors

The Hancock County Board of Supervisors will vote on several financial and operational matters, including a $3,706,368.80 recommendation to Huey Stockstill, LLC for reconstruction of Texas Flat Road. Other items include a $2,700,000 purchase and sale agreement for port property, a $1,743,603.04 docket of port and harbor claims, hiring of two full‑time dispatchers at $14.85 per hour, and the release of $119,589.96 in road and bridge funds for the City of Diamondhead. The meeting also covers fee waivers, interfund transfers, and various equipment purchases.

• Recommendation to Huey Stockstill, LLC for Texas Flat Road reconstruction – $3,706,368.80
• Purchase and Sale Agreement with Adler Industrial, LLC for 3310 Port and Harbor Dr. – $2,700,000.00
• Port and Harbor docket of claims for July 28, 2025 – $1,743,603.04 (GO $135,194.66, RR $719,668.51, IP $77,563.22, AP $789,086.65, FAA $22,090.00)
• Hiring of Katrina Murray and Aubrion O'Guin as full‑time dispatchers at $14.85 per hour
• Release of City of Diamondhead road and bridge funds – $119,589.96

The board unanimously approved several major items, including a $2.7 million purchase of property at 3310 Port and Harbor Dr. from Adler Industrial, LLC. It also approved the Port & Harbor lease amendment with Alpek Polyester, a $1.74 million docket of claims, and the release of $119,589.96 to the City of Diamondhead. Additional actions included budget amendments, inter‑fund transfers, hiring two full‑time dispatchers, and personnel changes for the sheriff’s office.

• Approved amendment to Omnibus Port Services lease with Alpek Polyester (unanimous)
• Approved Port & Harbor docket of claims for $1,743,603.04 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase and sale agreement with Adler Industrial for $2,700,000 (unanimous)
• Approved release of Diamondhead road and bridge funds $119,589.96 (unanimous)
• Approved budget amendments for August 4, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved interfund transfers: $50,000 to Fleet Maintenance and $97,115 to Multipurpose Arena (unanimous)
• Approved hiring of Katrina Murray and Aubrion O'Guin as full‑time dispatchers (unanimous)
• Approved sheriff’s office payroll changes and deputy additions (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Hancock County Board of Supervisors will vote on several financial motions, including approving a $1,485,544.96 docket of claims for the Port and Harbor. Other items include a lease amendment with Alpek Polyester Mississippi, Inc., bid openings for the Texas Flat Road reconstruction, and cash requests for the Aircraft Packaging Hangar and the Taxilane Sierra Project. Additional motions cover purchases, travel authorizations, and donations.

• Approve Hancock County Port and Harbor's docket of claims for July 14, 2025, totaling $1,485,544.96
• Approve Amendment No. 2 to the Omnibus Port Services and Marine Transfer Facilities Lease Agreement with Alpek Polyester Mississippi, Inc.
• Approve purchase of a storm pipe for the Road & Bridge Department for $7,235.20 from Coastal Hardware
• Approve Request for Cash No. 22 for the Aircraft Packaging Hangar in the amount of $216,681.58
• Approve Request for Cash No. 18 for the Taxilane Sierra Project in the amount of $173,076.83

The board unanimously approved the meeting agenda and opened bids for the Texas Flat Road reconstruction project, receiving two electronic bids. It also approved a $1,485,544.96 docket of claims for the Hancock County Port and Harbor. Additional unanimous actions included approving various purchases, contracts, payroll changes, and travel authorizations.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved opening of Texas Flat Road reconstruction bids (unanimous)
• Approved $1,485,544.96 Port & Harbor claims docket (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of storm pipe for $7,235.20 (unanimous)
• Approved 12‑month GPS tracker agreement with Acadian Total Security (unanimous)
• Approved payroll changes: removed three employees, added Eli Humphrey (unanimous)
• Approved credit card report for July 21 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved voiding of attached tax sales (unanimous)

Hancock County Planning and Zoning Commission

The Hancock County Planning and Zoning Commission will discuss two mini‑subdivision applications. Nick and Danielle Hume seek to split a 4.8‑acre A‑1 General Agricultural parcel at 12004 Circle G Ranch Rd., Picayune into two parcels. Troy “Camille” McNease proposes to combine a 2.6‑acre and a 13.7‑acre A‑1 General Agricultural parcels at 2474 Hwy 53, Perkinston, then divide the resulting 16.3‑acre parcel into two 8.24‑acre parcels.

• App# 831 – Mini Subdivision: split 4.8‑acre parcel (parcel 044‑0‑19‑006.012) at 12004 Circle G Ranch Rd., Picayune into two parcels
• App# 832 – Mini Subdivision: combine 2.6‑acre (016‑0‑23‑007.003) and 13.7‑acre (016‑0‑23‑008.000) parcels at 2474 Hwy 53, Perkinston, then split into two 8.24‑acre parcels

The commission considered four applications: a division of a 4.848‑acre parcel in Poplarville, a conditional use for a Boat & RV Storage facility in Bay St. Louis, a conditional use for a Utility Trailer sales business in Pass Christian, and a variance request from the Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance for a site in Pearlington. The minutes do not record any approvals, denials, or votes on these items.

Hancock County Solid Waste Authority

The Hancock County Solid Waste Authority board will vote on several consent agenda items, including approving minutes from June 9, 2025, and a docket totaling $441,284.14. They will also accept the June 18, 2025 Statement of Revenue and Expense and Balance Sheet, and adopt the budget for October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026. Additional reports from the enforcement officer, engineer, administrator, and attorney will be presented before adjourning.

• Approve minutes dated June 9, 2025
• Approve docket in the amount of $441,284.14
• Accept Statement of Revenue and Expense and Balance Sheet dated June 18, 2025
• Approve budget for October 1, 2025 to September 30, 2026
• Engagement letter from TMH to prepare FY2023 audit

The Hancock County Regional Solid Waste Management Authority Board approved the June 9, 2025 meeting minutes and a docket of $441,284.14. It also accepted the June 18, 2025 revenue and expense statements, authorized the chairman to sign the FY2023 audit engagement letter, recorded Director Anna Liese's swearing‑in, and then adjourned. All five directors present voted yea on each motion; two directors were absent.

• Approved minutes dated June 9, 2025 (5-0)
• Approved docket $441,284.14 (5-0)
• Accepted revenue & expense sheet dated June 18, 2025 (5-0)
• Authorized chairman to execute audit engagement letter (5-0)
• Recorded swearing‑in of Director Anna Liese (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will consider a $2.9 million claims docket for the Port and Harbor Commission and a $2.4 million general claims docket. The meeting includes decisions on vehicle purchases, personnel changes for the Sheriff's Office and E-911, and a public hearing notice for 2025 property assessment rolls.

• Approval of Port and Harbor Commission's June 23, 2025, Docket of Claims for $2,947,428.93
• Purchase of a 2025 Chevrolet Tahoe for the Sheriff's Department ($58,964.00) and a 2025 Ram 1500 for E-911 ($42,772.00)
• Approval of the July 7, 2025, docket of claims in the amount of $2,406,314.56
• Bids for reconstruction of Texas Flat Road from Hwy 607 to Hwy 603 to be received by July 21, 2025
• Public hearing for 2025 real and personal property assessment roll objections scheduled for August 19, 2025

The Board of Supervisors adopted a resolution authorizing the county to issue general‑obligation bonds or a loan with the Mississippi Development Bank for a total principal not to exceed $12 million, and directed publication of the intent. The board also approved several financial and operational items, including a $2,947,428.93 Port & Harbor claim, procurement of vehicles for the Sheriff’s Department and E‑911, and hiring of two full‑time dispatchers. All motions were approved unanimously.

• Approved resolution to issue up to $12,000,000 in general‑obligation bonds or loan (unanimous)
• Approved Port & Harbor Commission’s docket of claims totaling $2,947,428.93 (unanimous)
• Approved sole‑source Master Services Agreement with DebtBook for Port & Harbor (unanimous)
• Approved payment request No. 4 for FY23 McLeod Park Bulkhead Improvements (unanimous)
• Approved payment request No. 3 for FY24 Derelict Pier feasibility study (unanimous)
• Approved Change Order No. 6 for Firetower Road Drainage Improvements (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 2025 Chevrolet Tahoe for Sheriff’s Department for $58,964.00 (unanimous)
• Approved hiring of two full‑time dispatchers at $14.85 per hour, effective July 7 2025 (unanimous)

Hancock County Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on a special exception/site plan to construct two buildings containing 35 one‑bedroom apartments on a parcel at Kiln‑Picayune Rd., currently zoned A‑1 General Agricultural. It will also consider three mini‑subdivision applications: a 43‑acre parcel to be divided into five parcels, a 14.6‑acre parcel to be divided into two parcels, and a 1.5‑acre portion of a 37‑acre parcel, all currently zoned A‑1 General Agricultural.

• App# 823 – Special Exception/Site Plan for two buildings with 35 one‑bedroom apartments on parcel 077‑0‑25‑003.003 at Kiln‑Picayune Rd. (zoned A‑1 General Agricultural).
• App# 828 – Mini subdivision of a 43‑acre parcel (parcel 059‑0‑32‑009.000) on Rocky Hill Dedeaux Rd., to be divided into five parcels (zoned A‑1).
• App# 289 – Mini subdivision of a 14.6‑acre parcel (parcel 054‑0‑18‑022.006) at 24155 Hwy 603, to be divided into two parcels (zoned A‑1).
• App# 830 – Mini subdivision of 1.5 acres from a 37‑acre parcel (parcel 047‑0‑36‑001.002) at 7841 Lacie Lane, to be divided (zoned A‑1).

The commission unanimously voted not to recommend the special exception and site‑plan review for John Schaffer’s proposed 35‑unit apartment project on Kiln Picayune Rd. It unanimously recommended approval of three mini‑subdivision applications: a 43‑acre parcel for Tellus 5X, a 14.6‑acre parcel for Tellus 5X, and a 1.5‑acre parcel for Harry & Tammy Garber, each subject to filing an affidavit and certified survey. Commissioners Crawford abstained on the two Tellus 5X items due to professional services for the applicant. The meeting adjourned at 5:38 p.m.

• Rejected recommendation for John Schaffer 35‑unit apartment special exception (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Tellus 5X 43‑acre mini subdivision (unanimous, Crawford abstained)
• Recommended approval of Tellus 5X 14.6‑acre mini subdivision (unanimous, Crawford abstained)
• Recommended approval of Harry & Tammy Garber 1.5‑acre mini subdivision (unanimous)

Hancock County Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider a request for conditional use and site plan approval. The proposal involves constructing an RV and boat storage facility on land currently zoned as A-1 General Agricultural.

• App# 827: Conditional use and site plan for RV and boat storage at 6125 Bayou LaCroix Rd.

The commission reviewed Todd Rollison’s application to build an RV and boat storage facility at 6125 Bayou Lacroix Rd. The commission unanimously adopted, on a motion by Commissioner Farve, a recommendation for the conditional use and site plan. No other actions were taken.

• Unanimously adopted recommendation for Conditional Use & Site Plan for RV and Boat Storage Facility (motion by Commissioner Farve)

Board of Supervisors

The Hancock County Board of Supervisors will consider several financial motions, including a $1,184,428.92 docket of claims and a $66,105,010 FY 2025 budget amendment for the Port and Harbor Commission. The board will also vote on multiple FY27 Tidelands applications for bulkhead, pier, marina, and boat launch improvements. Additional items include approvals for a Motorola maintenance contract, procurement of fire department gear, and a public hearing on road registry changes.

• Approve Port & Harbor Commission docket of claims for June 9, 2025 totaling $1,184,428.92 (GO $222,503.93, RR $80,701.09, IP $258,535.60, AP $622,393.80, FAA $294.50)
• Approve Port & Harbor FY 2025 Budget Amendment #2 in the amount of $66,105,010
• Approve FY27 Tidelands applications for Bulkhead Improvements, Clermont Harbor Pier Expansion, Bayou Caddy Marina Improvements, Harbor Drive Boat Launch Improvements, and Dunbar Avenue Pier Improvements
• Approve Motorola Maintenance Contract Service Agreement effective July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026 for $177,511.35
• Approve purchase of Turnout Gear for the Fenton Fire Department for $37,404.00 under MS State Contract #8200078721

The Board unanimously approved the Hancock County Port and Harbor Commission’s docket of claims totaling $1,184,428.92 and a FY 2025 budget amendment of $66,105,010. It also approved five FY27 Tidelands applications for harbor and marina improvements, and authorized a fee‑waived greenhouse permit for MSU Extension. Additional unanimous approvals covered emergency‑management staffing, a Motorola maintenance contract, and fire‑department equipment purchases.

• Approved Port & Harbor Commission docket of claims $1,184,428.92 (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2025 Port & Harbor Budget Amendment #2 $66,105,010 (unanimous)
• Approved FY27 Tidelands applications for Bulkhead Improvements, Clermont Harbor Pier Expansion, Bayou Caddy Marina Improvements, Harbor Drive Boat Launch Improvements, and Dunbar Avenue Pier Improvements (unanimous)
• Approved fee‑waived permit for 12 × 8 ft greenhouse on MSU Extension property (unanimous)
• Approved $13,388 salary support for MSU Extension employee (unanimous)
• Approved updated job description for Deputy Director of Emergency Management Agency (unanimous)
• Approved Motorola Maintenance Contract Service Agreement $177,511.35 for 7/1/2025‑6/30/2026 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of Turnout Gear for Fenton Fire Department $37,404 (unanimous)

Hancock County Solid Waste Authority

The Board of Directors will meet to approve a payment docket and the FY22 year-end audit. The Administrator will also present the budget for October 1, 2025, to September 30, 2026, for review and comments.

• Approval of docket dated June 9, 2025, in the amount of $436,244.79
• Approval of Year-end FY22 Audit
• Review of budget for October 1, 2025, to September 30, 2026

The Hancock County Regional Solid Waste Management Authority Board approved the minutes from the May 12, 2025 meeting. It also approved a docket for $436,244.79, accepted the May 30, 2025 revenue and expense sheet and balance sheet, and accepted the FY 2022 year‑end audit. All motions passed unanimously and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved May 12, 2025 meeting minutes (6‑0)
• Approved docket dated June 9, 2025 for $436,244.79 (6‑0)
• Accepted Statement of Revenue & Expense Sheet and Balance Sheet dated May 30, 2025 (6‑0)
• Accepted Year‑End FY 2022 audit (6‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (6‑0)

Hancock County Planning and Zoning Commission

The Hancock County Planning and Zoning Commission will discuss Application #826, a request by Danielle McLain for Craig and Brenda Siegel to divide a 7.3‑acre parcel at 5224 Firetower Rd., Kiln. The parcel, numbered 063‑0‑08‑006.000, is currently zoned A‑1 General Agricultural. The commission will decide whether to approve the subdivision into two separate pieces of property.

• App# 826 – request to divide 7.3‑acre parcel at 5224 Firetower Rd., Kiln into two parcels; currently zoned A‑1 General Agricultural (parcel 063‑0‑08‑006.000)

The commission unanimously adopted the minutes from the May 15 meeting. It unanimously recommended approval of a mini subdivision for the 7.3‑acre parcel at 5224 Firetower Rd. It also unanimously adopted a recommendation to place a moratorium on mini subdivisions while regulatory differences are resolved. The meeting adjourned at 5:12 p.m.

• Adopted May 15 minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of subdivision at 5224 Firetower Rd (unanimous)
• Recommended moratorium on mini subdivisions (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will review several high-value financial approvals, including port claims and county dockets. The meeting also covers personnel changes for the Sheriff's Office and various training authorizations for E-911 staff.

• Approval of Port and Harbor Commission's May 27, 2025, claims docket for $2,047,279.31
• Approval of the June 2, 2025, county docket of claims for $1,367,384.54
• Three-year hunting lease with Devil Swamp Hunting Club for 955 acres at $5,739.55 per year
• Acceptance of a $10,000 anonymous donation for the Animal Shelter
• MOU for Family Recovery Housing Program funded by SAMHSA grant for up to $30,000

The Board of Supervisors unanimously approved several financial and personnel items. Highlights include the approval of the Port and Harbor Commission’s claims docket for $2,047,279.31, a hunting lease for 955 acres at $5,739.55 per year, and the sale of a 0.39‑acre easement for $905. Additional approvals covered budget amendments, a June 2 claims docket of $1,367,384.54, and various training reimbursements and a $10,000 animal‑shelter donation.

• Approved Port & Harbor Commission claims docket $2,047,279.31 (unanimous)
• Approved Devil Swamp Hunting Club lease 955 acres, $5,739.55/yr (unanimous)
• Approved sale of 0.39‑acre easement to Cure Land Company for $905 (unanimous)
• Approved budget amendments for June 2, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved June 2 claims docket $1,367,384.54 (unanimous)
• Approved resignation of Ashley Hoffman as Fire Commissioner (unanimous)
• Approved multiple staff training travel reimbursements (unanimous)
• Approved $10,000 anonymous donation to Animal Shelter (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Board will consider multiple motions, including approval of the Port & Harbor Commission’s claim docket, a $1,140,000 property purchase from Trash Doctors, LLC, and several grant agreements. It will also act on staffing changes, equipment purchases, and infrastructure repair contracts. Additional items include payroll adjustments and the adoption of various reports and minutes.

• Approve Port & Harbor Commission’s Docket of Claims for May 12, 2025 totaling $347,255.65
• Approve Purchase and Sales Agreement with Trash Doctors, LLC for property at 13233 Webre Road for $1,140,000
• Approve SW1489 Solid Waste Assistance Grant Agreement for $15,902.87
• Approve purchase of four sets of Turnout Gear for Diamondhead Fire Department for $14,782.84
• Approve quote for repairs to Bridge SA23-022 on Lott McCarty Road for $74,500.00

The board approved a $1.14 million purchase agreement for the Port & Harbor Commission’s property at 13233 Webre Road. It also approved the Commission’s $347,255.65 docket of claims, authorized arena use for hurricane staging, and adopted several personnel, grant, and equipment actions.

• Approved $1,140,000 Purchase and Sales Agreement with Trash Doctors, LLC (4-0)
• Approved $347,255.65 Port & Harbor Commission docket of claims (4-0)
• Authorized Coast Electric and Mississippi Power to use arena grounds for hurricane staging (unanimous)
• Approved Solid Waste Assistance Grant Agreement for $15,902.87 (unanimous)
• Approved $61,277.50 sole‑source purchase from Motorola Solutions for UPS replacement (unanimous)
• Approved hiring of Autumn Cox as full‑time Dispatcher at $14.85/hr (unanimous)
• Approved removal of broken assets for disposal (unanimous)
• Approved sheriff’s office personnel changes adding two full‑time agents (unanimous)

Hancock County Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider two applications to divide existing parcels into smaller pieces of property. One request involves a residential lot in Kiln and the other involves agricultural land in Port Benville.

• App# 824: Request to subdivide one acre into three pieces at 4010 Violet St., Kiln
• App# 825: Request to divide two parcels south of the railroad tracks in Port Benville

The Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed a subdivision request for 4010 Violet St. and another for two parcels along the L&N and Port Bienville railroads. Both were recommended for approval as mini subdivisions, conditional on filing an affidavit of subdivision and a certified survey with legal descriptions. The Violet St. recommendation was adopted unanimously with Commissioner Crawford abstaining; the railroad parcels recommendation was adopted unanimously.

• Recommend approval of mini subdivision for 4010 Violet St. parcel (adopted unanimous, Crawford abstained)
• Recommend approval of mini subdivision for parcels along L&N and Port Bienville railroads (adopted unanimous)

Hancock County Solid Waste Authority

The Hancock County Solid Waste Authority board will approve the minutes from April 14, 2025, adopt a docket totaling $444,448.76, and accept the revenue and expense statement and balance sheet dated April 28, 2025. It will also approve a $7,249.68 reimbursement for the SWP065-M2 management plan grant. The meeting includes reports from the enforcement officer, engineer, administrator (FY22 audit), and attorney.

• Approve minutes dated April 14, 2025
• Approve docket amount of $444,448.76
• Approve revenue and expense statement and balance sheet dated April 28, 2025
• Approve reimbursement of $7,249.68 for SWP065-M2 management plan grant
• Engineer report

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the April 14, 2025 meeting. It also approved a docket for $444,448.76 and accepted the April 28, 2025 revenue, expense, and balance sheets. The board recorded a reimbursement of $7,249.68 for grant SWP065‑M2. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved minutes dated April 14, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved docket dated May 12, 2025 for $444,448.76 (unanimous)
• Accepted Statement of Revenue and Expense Sheet and Balance Sheet dated April 28, 2025 (unanimous)
• Recorded reimbursement of $7,249.68 for grant SWP065-M2 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Hancock County E-911 Commission

The Commission will discuss proposals for outsourcing dispatch services and review an Attorney General opinion on the matter. The body is also considering quotes for transmitter power supplies, TTA, and module batteries.

• Dispatch Outsource Proposal
• Quotes for Transmitter Power Supply, TTA, and module batteries
• Proposed Ordinances for E-911 Communications
• Corrective Action Plan approval following attorney review
• Quotes for trailer relocation

The E‑911 Commission voted unanimously to accept quotes for batteries ($1,200), an annual tower inspection ($1,800), and a power‑supply repair ($380). It also accepted the resignation of Christy Easter, promoted Jolene Dougherty to Shift C supervisor with a $0.50 hourly raise, and approved the March docket of claims. All votes were recorded with no opposing votes.

• Approved $1,200 battery quote for tower sites (4‑0)
• Approved $1,800 tower inspection and amplifier replacement quote (4‑0)
• Approved $380 power‑supply repair quote (4‑0)
• Accepted resignation of Christy Easter (3‑0, 1 abstain)
• Approved shift change and promotion of Jolene Dougherty with $0.50 raise (4‑0)
• Approved and accepted March docket of claims (4‑0)
• Approved letter to Fire Fighter’s Association for one‑third reimbursement of $1,892.41 (4‑0)
• Approved renewal of AMR contract pending attorney approval (4‑0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board will consider several financial and personnel motions, including approval of a $1,836,719.64 docket of claims for May 5, a $750,793.45 Port and Harbor Commission claim docket, and budget amendments for projects such as a new entrance gate for McLeod Park ($14,500) and a hot water heater ($23,005). Additional items include hiring decisions, training reimbursements, and the signing of various contracts and change orders for drainage improvement projects.

• Approve docket of claims for May 5, 2025 in the amount of $1,836,719.64
• Approve Hancock County Port & Harbor Commission docket of claims for April 28, 2025 totaling $750,793.45
• Approve budget amendment to purchase a new entrance gate for McLeod Park for $14,500 from Bohnenstiehl Electric, Inc.
• Approve budget amendment to purchase a hot water heater for EMA for $23,005 from Mechanical Services, LLC
• Approve interfund transfer of $50,000 into Fleet Maintenance (from general, road, and seawall funds)

The Hancock County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved several financial and operational items, including a $1,836,719.64 docket of claims for May 5, 2025. They also approved a $750,793.45 Port and Harbor claims docket, multiple infrastructure change orders, and budget amendments for park improvements. Additional approvals covered hiring an EMA administrative assistant and an interfund transfer of $50,000 to Fleet Maintenance.

• Approved Port & Harbor Commission Docket of Claims $750,793.45 (unanimous)
• Approved Estoppel and Consent Agreement with Jindal Tubular, USA, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved Final Change Order No. 1 for Bayside Park Drainage Improvements (unanimous)
• Approved Certificate of Substantial Completion for Firetower Road Drainage Improvements (unanimous)
• Approved hiring of EMA Administrative Assistant Tammy Hawthorne at $15.20/hr (unanimous)
• Approved budget amendment $14,500 for new entrance gate at McLeod Park (unanimous)
• Approved interfund transfer $50,000 to Fleet Maintenance (unanimous)
• Approved docket of claims $1,836,719.64 for May 5, 2025 (unanimous)

Hancock County Planning and Zoning Commission

The Hancock County Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on three special exception requests and three mini-subdivision proposals. The agenda includes a beer bar/dance hall, a shooting range, and several agricultural land divisions.

• Public hearing for a Beer Bar/Dance Hall at 7165 Lower Bay Rd.
• Site plan review for a shooting range at 7316 Lower Bay Rd.
• Mini-subdivision of a 40-acre parcel on C C Rd. in Kiln
• Mini-subdivision of an 111-acre parcel on C C Rd. in Kiln
• Mini-subdivision of a 9.5-acre parcel on Hwy 603 @ Phil Elstrott Rd.

The commission unanimously recommended a special exception for a beer bar/dance hall at 7165 Lower Bay Rd. It denied the special‑exception and site‑plan request for a shooting range at 7136 Lower Bay Rd. (3‑2 vote). It also recommended approval of three mini‑subdivision applications for agricultural parcels on C C Road/Rd 357, CC Road/Road 305, and Hwy 603 @ Phil Elstrott Rd.

• Approved special exception for Beer Bar/Dance Hall at 7165 Lower Bay Rd. (unanimous)
• Denied special exception and site‑plan for shooting range at 7136 Lower Bay Rd. (3‑2)
• Approved mini subdivision of 40‑acre parcel on C C Road and Rd 357 (recommended)
• Approved mini subdivision of 111‑acre parcel on CC Road and Road 305 (recommended)
• Approved mini subdivision of 9.5‑acre parcel on Hwy 603 @ Phil Elstrott Rd. (recommended)

General

The Hancock County Board of Supervisors will meet to approve membership, bylaws, and policy terms for the Coast Government Insurance Pool. The agenda includes reports from various county departments and elected officials.

• Approval of Coast Government Insurance Pool membership
• Approval of Insurance Pool bylaws
• Approval of policy terms and conditions
• Approval of entity corporate policies
• Approval of signature documents for coverage

The board unanimously approved the agenda and the posting of the advertisement under Mississippi 19-3-31(3). It also unanimously approved a resolution to join the Coast Government Insurance Pool, along with its by‑laws, policy terms, corporate policies, and the signature on the memorandum of understanding. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved advertisement posting under Mississippi 19-3-31(3) (unanimous)
• Approved resolution to establish and participate in Coast Gov Insurance Pool (unanimous)
• Approved by‑laws for Coast Gov Insurance Pool (unanimous)
• Approved policy terms and conditions for Coast Gov Insurance Pool (unanimous)
• Approved entity corporate policies for Coast Gov Insurance Pool (unanimous)
• Approved signature on Memorandum of Understanding for Coast Gov Insurance Pool (unanimous)
• Approved adjournment (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Hancock County Board of Supervisors will consider several financial and operational motions, including a $2,799,388.57 claim docket from the Port and Harbor Commission and a $1,966,677.94 bond payment to Hancock Whitney Bank. Other items include hiring new E‑911 dispatchers, purchasing a Ram 1500 crew cab for fleet maintenance, and approving a $101,778.42 purchase‑sale agreement for the RR2504 Interchange Property. The meeting also addresses bid openings for cold bituminous and beach vending sites and road abandonment petitions.

• Approve Port & Harbor Commission Docket of Claims for April 14, 2025 totaling $2,799,388.57
• Approve Purchase and Sale Agreement with Cat Flea, LLC for RR2504 Interchange Property for $101,778.42
• Approve hiring of three full‑time dispatchers at $14.85, $16.45, and $15.91 per hour, plus reassignment of Jessica Railey
• Approve purchase of a 2025 Ram 1500 Crew Cab from Kirk Automotive for $39,970.00 for fleet maintenance
• Approve wire transfer to Hancock Whitney Bank for the Gomesa Bond payment of $1,966,677.94

The Board unanimously approved the Hancock County Port and Harbor Commission’s docket of claims totaling $2,799,388.57. It also approved a $1,966,677.94 wire transfer for the Gomesa Bond payment and hired three full‑time dispatchers. Additional actions included purchasing a Ram 1500 for $39,970, removing broken county assets, and approving an advertisement for an EMA Administrative Assistant position.

• Approved Port and Harbor claims $2,799,388.57 (unanimous)
• Approved wire transfer $1,966,677.94 for Gomesa Bond (unanimous)
• Approved hiring of Megan Mosley, Kimberly Sutton, and Shannon Tackett as full‑time dispatchers (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 2025 Ram 1500 Crew Cab for $39,970 (unanimous)
• Approved removal of broken county assets (unanimous)
• Approved removal of hearing for 4421 Kiln Delisle Rd property (unanimous)
• Approved $5,000 donation to Animal Shelter (unanimous)
• Approved advertising EMA Administrative Assistant job opening (unanimous)

Hancock County Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider two mini‑subdivision applications submitted by Bryan Breaux of Breaux Properties LLC. Application 820 proposes to divide a 40‑acre parcel on C C Rd., Kiln into two parcels, adjusting an adjoining property line. Application 821 proposes to divide a 111‑acre parcel on C C Rd., Kiln into five parcels, also adjusting an adjoining property line. Both parcels are currently zoned A‑1 General Agricultural.

• App#820 – Mini subdivision request to split a 40‑acre A‑1 agricultural parcel on C C Rd., Kiln into two parcels (parcel numbers 055‑0‑21‑005.000 and 054‑0‑20‑001.000)
• App#821 – Mini subdivision request to split a 111‑acre A‑1 agricultural parcel on C C Rd., Kiln into five parcels (parcel numbers 054‑0‑20‑004.001 and 054‑0‑20‑004.002)
• Both applications involve moving the property line of an adjoining parcel to incorporate portions into the new parcels

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 will also address the removal of Coastal Environmental dumpsters from six Waveland locations.

• Approval of docket dated April 14, 2025, in the amount of $440,319.12
• Removal of Coastal Environmental dumpsters at 510 S. Central Ave., Waveland
• Removal of Coastal Environmental dumpsters at 1602 McLaurin St., Waveland
• Removal of Coastal Environmental dumpsters at 335 Coleman Ave., Waveland
• Removal of Coastal Environmental dumpsters at 108 N. Beach Blvd, Waveland, 322 Gulfside St., Waveland, and 427 Hwy 90, Waveland

The board approved the meeting minutes from March 10, 2025, and the April 14 docket for $440,319.12. It accepted the March 27 revenue and expense statement and balance sheet. It formally recorded the removal of all coastal environmental dumpsters at six Waveland locations. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved March 10, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Approved April 14 docket of $440,319.12 (5-0)
• Accepted March 27 revenue and expense sheet and balance sheet (5-0)
• Recorded removal of all coastal environmental dumpsters at Waveland sites (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Hancock County Board of Supervisors will vote on several financial motions, including a $4,850,768.42 docket of claims and a $905,449.57 Port & Harbor Commission claim. It will also consider budget amendments, procurement of equipment, and multiple personnel changes across county departments. Additional items include grant applications and infrastructure project approvals.

• Approve the $4,850,768.42 docket of claims for April 7, 2025 (Comptroller)
• Approve the $905,449.57 Port & Harbor Commission Docket of Claims for March 24, 2025
• Approve $75,000 reallocation for the Derelict Pier and Vessel Removal Feasibility Study
• Approve purchase of SCBA Units for $92,583.70 for the Kiln Volunteer Fire Department
• Approve purchase of Mower Blades for $5,827.48 for the Road & Bridge Department

The Board unanimously accepted the agenda and approved a $905,449.57 claim docket for the Port & Harbor Commission. It also approved funding for a derelict pier feasibility study ($75,000), a related payment request ($19,550), and a solid waste assistance grant ($15,902.87). Additional approvals included a $92,583.70 purchase of SCBA units for the Kiln Volunteer Fire Department and the scheduling of public hearings to clean a damaged mobile home at 4421 Kiln Delisle Rd and a property at 6026 W. Hinds St.

• Agenda accepted (unanimous)
• Approved Port & Harbor Commission Docket of Claims $905,449.57 (unanimous)
• Approved Derelict Pier feasibility study application $75,000 (unanimous)
• Approved Derelict Pier payment request $19,550.00 (unanimous)
• Approved Solid Waste Assistance Grant $15,902.87 (unanimous)
• Approved SCBA Units purchase $92,583.70 for Kiln Volunteer Fire Dept (unanimous)
• Approved public hearing to clean damaged mobile home at 4421 Kiln Delisle Rd (unanimous)
• Approved public hearing to clean property at 6026 W. Hinds St (unanimous)

Hancock County Planning and Zoning Commission

The Hancock County Planning and Zoning Commission met on April 3, 2025. No applications or items were submitted for this agenda. The meeting will therefore address only routine or procedural matters.

General

The Board of Supervisors will hold a special meeting to discuss and potentially take action on the Arena project and related bids. The agenda also includes discussions on health, property, and other insurance lines.

• Discussion and potential motions concerning the Arena project and bids
• Discussion and possible motions on health, property, and other insurance lines
• Bid openings

The Board unanimously approved a motion to spread the Special Meeting Notice. It also approved Option 3 for changes to employee contributions. The Board authorized funding for the Beach restoration project using GO Bond and general fund money. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Approved spreading Special Meeting Notice (unanimous)
• Approved Option 3 employee contribution changes (unanimous)
• Approved funding for Beach restoration project with Army Corps of Engineers (unanimous)
• Approved adjournment of the meeting (unanimous)

Hancock County Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission is reviewing two mini subdivision requests and one conditional use request. These items involve dividing agricultural parcels and adding a guest house to a residential property.

• App# 815: Request to divide a +/- 50-acre parcel SW of McLeod Country Rd into 5 parcels
• App# 816: Request to divide a +/- 87-acre parcel at 6121 Hwy 603 into 2 parcels
• App# 817: Request to build a guest house cottage at 20390 Hwy 43

The Hancock County Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of a 5‑parcel mini subdivision for McLeod‑Joyner Properties, a 2‑parcel mini subdivision for Tellus 5X LLC, and a guest‑house conditional use for Teresa Merwin. The McLeod‑Joyner recommendation was adopted with Commissioner Crawford abstaining; the Tellus 5X recommendation was adopted unanimously, also with Crawford abstaining; the Merwin recommendation was adopted unanimously. All approvals are subject to filing an affidavit of subdivision and a certified survey in the public land records.

• Recommend approval of McLeod‑Joyner 5‑parcel mini subdivision (adopted, Crawford abstained)
• Recommend approval of Tellus 5X LLC 2‑parcel mini subdivision (adopted, Crawford abstained)
• Recommend approval of Teresa Merwin guest‑house conditional use (adopted unanimously)

Board of Supervisors

The board will consider a loan of up to $2 million for Stennis International Airport, as requested by the Port & Harbor Commission. It will also act on several procurement contracts, including purchases for the Sheriff's Department and a 2025 Nissan Frontier for EMA. Personnel matters such as a $65,000 salary for a new E‑911 Communications Director and a $60,000 salary increase for three public defenders will be voted on. Additional items include a change order for Firetower Road drainage improvements and approvals for animal‑shelter contracts.

• Approve loan not to exceed $2,000,000 for Stennis International Airport (Port & Harbor Commission)
• Approve purchase of optic sights for handguns $6,950.00 and Hi‑lite Carriers $5,440.75 for the Sheriff's Department
• Approve purchase of a 2025 Nissan Frontier $33,569.00 for EMA
• Approve salary increase for three public defenders to $60,000 per year
• Approve Change Order No. 2 for Project 3.25, Firetower Road Drainage Improvements

Hancock County Solid Waste Authority

The Hancock County Solid Waste Authority board will meet on March 10, 2025, to consider routine consent‑agenda items. Items include approval of February 10, 2025 minutes, a docket totaling $425,686.88, and the latest revenue, expense, and balance‑sheet statements. The board will also hear reports from the enforcement officer, engineer, administrator, and attorney before adjourning.

• Approve minutes dated February 10, 2025
• Approve the docket dated March 10, 2025 for $425,686.88
• Accept the Statement of Revenue and Expense and Balance Sheet dated February 26, 2025
• Receive reports from the Solid Waste Enforcement Officer, Engineer, Administrator, and Attorney
• Motion to adjourn

Hancock County Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will discuss Application #813, a request by Trenton Ladner to divide a 2.94‑acre parcel at 3173 Firetower Rd., Kiln (parcel 062‑0‑03‑019.001), currently zoned A‑1 General Agricultural, into two parcels. The commission will also discuss Application #814, a request by Beverly Page on behalf of Doris B. Wyatt to divide a 1‑acre portion of a 17‑acre parcel at 16374 Hwy 603, Kiln (parcel 069‑0‑30‑025.000), currently zoned C‑1 Neighborhood Commercial and A‑1 General Agricultural. No decisions are recorded in the agenda; the items are for consideration at the meeting.

• App #813 – Mini subdivision request to split 2.94‑acre parcel at 3173 Firetower Rd., Kiln (parcel 062‑0‑03‑019.001) from A‑1 General Agricultural into two parcels.
• App #814 – Mini subdivision request to split 1‑acre from 17‑acre parcel at 16374 Hwy 603, Kiln (parcel 069‑0‑30‑025.000) currently zoned C‑1 Neighborhood Commercial and A‑1 General Agricultural.

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will vote on a docket of claims totaling $4,396,430.75 and a $1,332,457.65 wire transfer for the DAK America Bond Series 2015. The meeting includes approvals for hazardous waste collection proposals and personnel changes for the Sheriff's Office.

• Docket of claims for March 3, 2025, in the amount of $4,396,430.75
• Wire transfer to Hancock Whitney Corporate Trust for DAK America Bond Series 2015 of $1,332,457.65
• Port & Harbor Commission Docket of Claims for February 24, 2025, totaling $1,328,025.72
• Lakeshore Resurfacing change order for line item/quantity adjustment of $14,216.01
• Interfund transfer of $50,000 into the Fleet Maintenance fund

Hancock County Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on a special exception and site plan for a shooting range, power pole, and advertising sign at 7316 Lower Bay Rd. They will also consider conditional use requests for a gunsmithing business at 19035 Fenton Dedeaux Rd. and a second mobile home at 4010 Violet St. Additionally, two mini‑subdivision proposals will be reviewed: one dividing a ~2‑acre parcel at 16095 Old Joe Moran Rd. and another dividing a 54‑acre parcel at 20118 Hwy 603.

• App# 808 – Special exception & site plan for shooting range at 7316 Lower Bay Rd.
• App# 809 – Conditional use for gunsmithing business at 19035 Fenton Dedeaux Rd.
• App# 810 – Conditional use to add a second mobile home at 4010 Violet St.
• App# 811 – Mini subdivision of ~2‑acre parcel into two parcels at 16095 Old Joe Moran Rd.
• App# 812 – Mini subdivision of 54‑acre parcel into five parcels at 20118 Hwy 603

Board of Supervisors

The Board will vote on a resolution to extend the county's 2% hotel and motel tax for five years, directing the revenue to the Mississippi Gulf Coast Regional Convention and Visitors Bureau. Other items include approval of a $1,356,000 purchase of six Kenworth T880 dump trucks, a $345,382.79 Port & Harbor Commission claim docket, a $30,607.35 inmate‑supplies contract, and a $50,000 purchase of 2,000 tons of crushed asphalt. The agenda also contains motions on hazardous‑waste collection contracts, beach‑road closures for parade events, and various personnel changes.

• Extend 2% hotel/motel tax until July 1, 2030 to fund the regional convention and visitors bureau
• Purchase six Kenworth T880 dump trucks at $226,000 each, total $1,356,000, requiring a budget amendment
• Approve Port & Harbor Commission claims docket for February 10, 2025 totaling $345,382.79
• Approve purchase of inmate supplies from MagCor for $30,607.35 for the Sheriff's Department
• Approve purchase of 2,000 tons of crushed asphalt from the Port and Harbor Commission for $50,000

Hancock County Solid Waste Authority

The Hancock County Regional Solid Waste board will meet to approve financial records and a payment docket. The meeting includes reports from the enforcement officer, engineer, administrator, and attorney.

• Approval of docket dated February 10, 2025, in the amount of $432,359.30
• Public comments from Charles Bourgeois regarding Class 2 Rubbish Site
• Approval of January 13 and January 27, 2025 minutes
• Acceptance of Statement of Revenue and Expense and Balance Sheet dated January 28, 2025

Hancock County Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will review two conditional use and site plan applications. These requests involve changing the use of properties for boat/RV storage and a fuel-selling convenience store.

• App# 806: Conditional use and site plan for mini warehouse (boat and R.V. storage) at 5465 Hwy 90, Bay St. Louis
• App# 807: Conditional use and site plan for a new convenience store with fuel pumps at 14547 Hwy 603, Kiln

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will consider several high-value payments, including a $2.39 million claims docket and a $1.53 million Port and Harbor Commission resolution. The meeting also covers equipment purchases, personnel changes, and infrastructure project authorizations.

• Approval of February 3, 2025 docket of claims for $2,391,592.90
• Port and Harbor Commission Resolution #20250127-01 for $1,533,026.60
• Purchase of an excavator from Puckett Rents for $114,806.32
• Payment of $64,063.06 for Diamondhead Fire Department Ladder Truck
• Authorization for Lakeshore Road Bridge Replacement State Aid Bridge Project

Board of Supervisors

The Hancock County Board of Supervisors will consider a resolution to authorize a loan of up to $2,000,000 from the Mississippi Development Authority for airport facility improvements. It will also act on a $953,525.30 claim resolution from the Port and Harbor Commission and a lease agreement for Warehouse #1 at Port Bienville with Salacia Logistics. Additional items include approval of vehicle purchases for the Road Department, several personnel changes, and various bid openings.

• Authorize a loan of up to $2,000,000 for airport improvements (Resolution by County Attorney)
• Accept Port & Harbor Commission claim resolution for $953,525.30 (GO $300,310.42, RR $49,770.78, IP $96,670.78, AP $506,773.32)
• Approve lease agreement with Salacia Logistics & Holdings, LLC for Warehouse #1 at Port Bienville
• Approve purchase of a 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Crew for $47,500 and a 2025 GMC Sierra 1500 for $48,810 for the Road Department
• Approve hiring of full‑time dispatcher Taylor Holston at $15.37 per hour and related personnel changes

Hancock County Solid Waste Authority

The Hancock County Solid Waste Authority will consider motions to rescind a prior notice change and to spread notices for the January 27 recess meeting. It will also discuss a letter from Coastal Environmental concerning the adjusted house count for Hancock County, Bay St. Louis, Waveland, and Diamondhead.

• Motion to rescind the January 13 motion changing the recess meeting date
• Motion to spread on minutes notices for the January 27, 2025 recess meeting
• Discussion of Coastal Environmental letter about adjusted house count for local municipalities

Hancock County Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a special exception and site plan request submitted by John Schaffer. The request seeks approval to construct two separate buildings containing 35 one‑bedroom apartments. The proposed development would be on three parcels (077‑0‑25‑003.004, 077‑0‑25‑003.005, 077‑0‑25‑003.006) that are currently zoned A‑1 General Agricultural.

• Special exception/site plan request by John Schaffer for two buildings with 35 one‑bedroom apartments on parcels 077‑0‑25‑003.004, .005, .006, currently zoned A‑1 General Agricultural

Hancock County Solid Waste Authority

The Hancock County Solid Waste Authority board will consider its consent agenda, including approval of minutes from Dec. 9 2024 and a $417,301.32 docket, adoption of the Dec. 18 2024 revenue and expense statement and balance sheet, and reappointment of the board attorney, administrator, and engineer. The board will also hear reports from the enforcement officer, engineer, administrator, and attorney, and consider a request to issue one annual per‑diem check for each director.

• Approve docket in the amount of $417,301.32
• Approve minutes dated December 9, 2024
• Approve Statement of Revenue and Expense and Balance Sheet dated December 18, 2024
• Reappoint board attorney, board administrator, and board engineer
• Request one annual per‑diem check for each director

Board of Supervisors

The Board will appoint its President and Vice President for 2025 and re-appoint key county officials, including the County Administrator and Attorney. The meeting includes approvals for sheriff's department equipment and a public hearing regarding a planning and zoning appeal.

• Purchase of four 2025 Ford Police Interceptors for $201,620.00
• Docket of claims for January 6, 2025, in the amount of $2,042,102.12
• Hancock County Port and Harbor Commission claims of $638,656.33
• Purchase of security door panel boxes for the Sheriff's Department for $10,653.00
• Public hearing for Planning and Zoning Appeal for Brian Andre