Hancock County, MS

Hancock County Planning and Zoning Commission

Board of Supervisors

Hancock County Solid Waste Authority

General

Hancock County Planning and Zoning Commission

Board of Supervisors

Hancock County Planning and Zoning Commission

Board of Supervisors

Hancock County Solid Waste Authority

Hancock County Planning and Zoning Commission

Board of Supervisors

Board of Supervisors

Hancock County Planning and Zoning Commission

Hancock County Solid Waste Authority

Board of Supervisors

Hancock County Planning and Zoning Commission

Hancock County Planning and Zoning Commission

Board of Supervisors

Hancock County Solid Waste Authority

Hancock County Planning and Zoning Commission

Board of Supervisors

Board of Supervisors

Hancock County Planning and Zoning Commission

Hancock County Solid Waste Authority

Board of Supervisors

Hancock County Planning and Zoning Commission

Hancock County Planning and Zoning Commission

Hancock County Solid Waste Authority

Hancock County Planning and Zoning Commission

Hancock County Planning and Zoning Commission

Hancock County Solid Waste Authority

Hancock County Solid Waste Authority

General

The Hancock County Board of Supervisors is holding a special meeting with a single substantive item: entering executive session to discuss personnel issues in the Sheriff's Department. The agenda includes motions to consider, enter, and exit the closed session, with no other public business listed.

• Motion to consider executive session on Sheriff's Department personnel
• Motion to enter executive session on Sheriff's Department personnel
• Motion to exit executive session

Hancock County Planning and Zoning Commission

The Hancock County Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on four applications, three of which were carried over from a cancelled July meeting. The items include a preliminary subdivision plan and zoning change for a PUD, an expansion of a dirt mining operation with a variance, a new RV park, and a senior veteran community. All are requests for zoning changes, special exceptions, or site plan approvals.

• App# 929: Preliminary subdivision plan and zoning change for Lower Bay Estates PUD at 5220 Lower Bay Rd., Bay St. Louis (parcels 163-0-05-025.000, 163-0-05-024.002), from R-3 Multi-Family Residential.
• App# 930: Special exception, site plan, and 30-ft variance for expansion of dirt mining at Rifle Range Rd., Bay St. Louis (parcels 128-0-27-010.000, 128-0-27-010.001), zoned A-1B General Agricultural Buffer.
• App# 931: Special exception and site plan for a 16-acre RV park at 7190 Cantania Rd., Bay St. Louis (parcels 162N-1-09-018.000, 162N-1-09-019.000), zoned A-1 General Agricultural.
• App# 937: Special exception and site plan for a senior (55+) veteran community with seven single-bedroom homes at 6970 Kiln-Picayune Rd., Kiln (parcel 069D-0-30-015.000), zoned A-1 General Agricultural.

Board of Supervisors

The Hancock County Board of Supervisors will open and take under advisement proposals for engineering services for Harbor Drive Boat Launch repairs, managed cybersecurity services, and a single axle dump truck bid. The board will also consider a Port & Harbor Commission docket of claims totaling $1,050,100.21, approve various departmental purchases and personnel actions, and discuss setting dates for the FY2026-2027 budget public hearing and adoption.

• Open RFQ for Harbor Drive Boat Launch repairs and RFP for managed cybersecurity services
• Approve Port & Harbor Commission docket of claims for $1,050,100.21
• Approve purchase of 2026 GMC Sierra for $48,475 and two 2026 Dodge Rams for $77,944
• Approve E-911 tower repair ($29,142) and camera purchase ($13,507)
• Discuss setting public hearing (Sept 8) and budget adoption (Sept 15) dates

Hancock County Solid Waste Authority

Hancock County Planning and Zoning Commission

The Hancock County Planning and Zoning Commission will hear several applications at its August 6, 2026 meeting, including a request to build a new convenience store with gas pumps on Hwy 603 in Kiln, a home business for firearms sales and gunsmithing on Gustine Rd, and a 3.9-acre pond excavation on Viola Garcia Rd. The board will also consider three property divisions and an expansion of an existing surface mining operation. All properties are currently zoned A-1 General Agricultural.

• App# 935: Ryan Peterson requests a conditional use and site plan for a new convenience store with gas pumps at 23490 Hwy 603, Kiln.
• App# 936: Robert “Miles” Pino requests a conditional use for a home business of firearms sales, repairs, and gunsmithing at 7142 Gustine Rd, Kiln.
• App# 933: Public hearing for Douglas Bourgeois Jr. d/b/a Bourgeois Farms to dig a 3.9-acre pond and remove dirt at 6500 Viola Garcia Rd., Bay St. Louis.
• App# 934: Public hearing for Rusty Clark to expand an existing surface mining operation by 12 acres on Hwy 607, Picayune.
• App# 928: Rene St. Paul agent for Brian & Heather Gibbons requests division of 5 acres from a 14-acre parcel off Kiln-Delisle Rd.

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will consider a docket of claims totaling $1,672,722.22 and review requests for insurance broker services. The meeting includes votes on several equipment purchases for the Sheriff's Office and Road & Bridge departments, as well as personnel changes across multiple agencies.

• Approval of $1,672,722.22 docket of claims and $320,914.96 for Port and Harbor Commission claims
• Purchase of a $37,410.00 boat for the Sheriff's Office and $8,500.00 for water/sewer road bores at Texas Flat Gun Range
• Authorization to advertise for the North Railroad Avenue Bridge Replacement Project
• Purchase of a $5,750.00 SKID-MAX Auto-Crown 84-3ACH Grader for Road & Bridge
• Release of $125,681.76 in road and bridge funds to the City of Diamondhead

The Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the August 3, 2026 docket of claims totaling $1,672,722.22, along with budget amendments and interfund transfers. They also approved several purchases, including a $37,410 boat for the Sheriff's Office (contingent on a budget amendment), a $18,500 gate replacement for the Sports Complex, and a $5,750 grader for Road & Bridge. The board opened and took under advisement four RFQs for insurance broker services, appointing a committee to review them.

• Approved $1,672,722.22 docket of claims (unanimous)
• Approved $37,410 boat purchase for Sheriff's Office, contingent on budget amendment (unanimous)
• Approved $18,500 Sports Complex gate replacement with 50% deposit (unanimous)
• Approved $5,750 SKID-MAX grader purchase for Road & Bridge (unanimous)
• Opened and took under advisement 4 RFQs for insurance broker services (unanimous)
• Approved $125,681.76 road and bridge fund release to Diamondhead (unanimous)
• Approved $50,000 fleet maintenance and $4,224 solid waste interfund transfers (unanimous)
• Approved travel for 5 Family Treatment Court staff to MADCP Conference (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Hancock County Board of Supervisors will vote on several financial motions, including a $914,485.48 docket of claims and a $428,476.54 Port & Harbor Commission docket. It will also consider a utility easement with the Water and Sewer District, a five‑year lease for Hangar C at Stennis International Airport, and multiple purchases for the Sheriff’s Office. Additional items include personnel pay adjustments, grant authorizations, and infrastructure project recommendations.

• Approve Comptroller docket of claims for July 20, 2026 in the amount of $914,485.48.
• Approve Hancock County Port & Harbor Commission docket of claims for July 13, 2026 in the amount of $428,476.54.
• Authorize a perpetual, non‑exclusive utility easement with the Hancock County Water and Sewer District within the Port Bienville Industrial Park.
• Approve five‑year lease agreement with Liberty Alliance for Hangar C at Stennis International Airport, with rent abatements and base rent of $186,930 annually starting year 3.
• Approve Sheriff's Office purchases: transmission repair $7,500; 30 Safariland holsters $5,535; roof coating $11,285.44 (budget amendment required).

The Board approved two major HVAC replacement contracts for the Public Safety and Storm Prep buildings. Other key actions included approving a five-year airport hangar lease and terminating a police services agreement with Diamondhead. The Board also authorized several Sheriff's Office equipment purchases and personnel changes.

• Approved $706,845 HVAC replacement for Public Safety Building (Unanimous)
• Approved $171,472 HVAC replacement for Storm Prep Building (Unanimous)
• Approved five-year lease for Hangar C at Stennis International Airport to Liberty Alliance (Unanimous)
• Approved termination of Interlocal Governmental Cooperation Agreement for Police Services with Diamondhead (Unanimous)
• Approved $40,000 to transport a donated Coast Guard building for Sheriff's firing range (Unanimous)
• Approved $428,476.54 Port & Harbor Commission docket of claims (Unanimous)
• Approved $914,485.48 general docket of claims (Unanimous)
• Authorized negotiations with Benchmark for a Comprehensive Plan (Unanimous)

Hancock County Planning and Zoning Commission

The Hancock County Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on five applications. Items include a preliminary subdivision plan and zoning change for a property at 5220 Lower Bay Rd., a special exception and variance for a mining operation on Rifle Range Rd., a special exception for an RV park on Cantina Rd., a conditional use for a convenience store with gas pumps on Hwy 603, and a conditional use for a home firearms business on Gustine Rd.

• App# 929 – Public hearing on preliminary subdivision plan and zoning change for 5220 Lower Bay Rd., parcel 163-0-05-025.000 and 163-0-05-024.002, currently zoned R-3 Multi-Family Residential.
• App# 930 – Public hearing on special exception, site plan and 30‑ft variance for mining expansion on Rifle Range Rd., parcel 128-0-27-010.000 and 128-0-27-010.001, currently zoned A-1B General Agricultural Buffer Zone.
• App# 931 – Public hearing on special exception and site plan to establish an RV park at 7190 Cantina Rd., parcels 162N-1-09-018.000 and 162N-1-09-019.3000, currently zoned A-1 General Agricultural.
• App# 935 – Conditional use and site plan request for a new convenience store with gas pumps at 23490 Hwy 603, Kiln, parcel 054-0-19-020.001, currently zoned A-1 General Agricultural.
• App# 936 – Conditional use request for a home firearms sales, repairs, and gunsmithing business at 7142 Gustine Rd., Kiln, parcel 076-0-24-027.001, currently zoned A-1 General Agricultural.

Hancock County Solid Waste Authority

General

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will open bids for HVAC replacements at the Storm Prep and Public Safety buildings. They are also scheduling a public hearing for August 17 regarding 2026 real and personal property assessment rolls.

• Approval of $3,054,719.87 docket of claims
• Approval of $176,503.05 Port and Harbor Commission docket of claims
• Emergency purchase of grinder pumps for McLeod Park for $25,000.00
• Purchase of Glock sights ($12,963.65) and carriers ($7,174.93) for Sheriff's Office
• Authorization to negotiate a contract with Brown, Mitchell & Alexander, Inc. for Silver Creek Acres Drainage Improvements

The Board approved the docket of claims for July 6, 2026, in the amount of $3,054,719.87, and approved budget amendments. They also approved numerous personnel changes, including hiring Steven Ladner, James Romano III, Sharon Hoda, and Zachery Heuser, and removing several employees from payroll. Bids for the Storm Prep and Public Safety Building HVAC replacements were opened and taken under advisement, with one paper bid rejected for not meeting statutory requirements. The Board also approved the Port & Harbor Commission's docket of claims and various other administrative items.

• Approved the docket of claims for July 6, 2026, in the amount of $3,054,719.87.
• Approved the Port & Harbor Commission's docket of claims for June 22, 2026, in the amount of $176,503.05.
• Opened and took under advisement bids for the Storm Prep and Public Safety Building HVAC replacements; one paper bid was not opened due to non-compliance.
• Approved hiring Steven Ladner as a kennel tech at $13.06/hour, James Romano III as Recreation Foreman at $17.00/hour, and Sharon Hoda as McLeod Park security at $12.73/hour.
• Approved the purchase of 35 Glock sights for $12,963.65 and carriers for $7,174.93 for the Sheriff's Office.
• Approved an emergency purchase of grinder pumps for $25,000.00 for McLeod Park due to Tropical Storm Arthur damage.
• Approved the low quote of $17,343.00 to Cornell Electric for lightning strike repairs at the Lakeshore Concession Stand.
• Tabled the Sheriff's Office Firing Range Project between Hancock County and the Port & Harbor Commission.

Hancock County Planning and Zoning Commission

Hancock County Planning and Zoning Commission

The commission will hold public hearings on three applications to divide property. App#927: Karen S. Jackson seeks to split 0.4 acres from a 2.4-acre parcel at 5083 Spiers Dr., Bay St. Louis (R-3). App#928: Rene St. Paul for Heather & Brian Gibbons seeks to split 5 acres from a 14-acre parcel off Kiln-Delisle Rd., Kiln (A-1). App#932: Bonita Favre seeks to incorporate a 1-acre parcel into a 16-acre parcel then divide into two at 1213 Irvin Favre Rd., Pass Christian (A-1).

• App#927: Karen S. Jackson – divide 0.4 acres from 2.4-acre parcel at 5083 Spiers Dr., Bay St. Louis, parcel 139Q-0-32-003.001, zoned R-3 Multi-Family Residential.
• App#928: Rene St. Paul agent for Heather & Brian Gibbons – divide north 5 acres from 14-acre parcel off Kiln-Delisle Rd. between Brave Harbor Dr. and Rd. 504, Kiln, parcel 066-0-23-018.000, zoned A-1 General Agricultural.
• App#932: Bonita Favre – incorporate 1-acre parcel (067-0-25-005.004) into adjacent 16-acre parcel, then divide into two parcels at 1213 Irvin Favre Rd., Pass Christian, parcel 067-0-25-005.000, zoned A-1 General Agricultural.

General

The Hancock County Board of Supervisors will discuss and possibly vote on cleanup, repair, and contracts related to damage from Named Storm Arthur. The meeting also includes standard procedural items such as agenda approval, public comment, and an executive session.

• Discussion and motions on cleanup, repair, and contracts related to Named Storm Arthur damage

The Board of Supervisors discussed infrastructure damage caused by Named Storm Arthur. Discussions focused on a failed box culvert on Preacher Powell Road and a significant washout on Road 228 involving a pond dam. The Board also addressed debris removal and property access rights for storm recovery.

• Approved the meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved spreading the Notice of Special Meeting on the Minutes (unanimous)
• Approved spreading the right of entry for Hugh Lee Road on the Minutes (unanimous)
• Approved the June 22, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Hancock County Planning and Zoning Commission

The June 18, 2026 meeting of the Hancock County Planning and Zoning Commission has been cancelled due to Tropical Storm Arthur. Three division-of-property applications (App# 927, 928, 932) were scheduled for discussion but will not be considered at this meeting.

• Meeting cancelled; App# 927, 928, 932 (division-of-property requests) postponed.

Board of Supervisors

The Hancock County Board of Supervisors will consider several financial motions, including a fee increase for solid waste collection, multiple purchases and hires, and approvals of various contracts and reimbursements. They will also address the Port & Harbor Commission claims, E‑911 personnel changes, and the planning commission's two pending applications. The meeting includes routine items such as approving minutes and announcing the next meeting date.

• Increase solid waste collection fee from $192 to $210 per year, effective July 1, 2026
• Approve purchase of car lift for Sheriff's Office for $10,102.03
• Approve purchase of firefighter gear for Fenton Fire Department for $18,400.00
• Approve hiring of full‑time Telecommunicators Heather Hight and Ethan Neff at $15.30 per hour
• Approve Port & Harbor Commission claims totaling $220,446.97

The Board of Supervisors approved several financial requests including a $220,446.97 Port & Harbor Commission docket of claims and multiple equipment purchases. Personnel actions included accepting an EMA resignation and approving E-911 telecommunicator hires and resignations. The Board also authorized various Tidelands payments related to McLeod Park.

• Approved Port & Harbor Commission's June 8, 2026, Docket of Claims for $220,446.97 (unanimous)
• Authorized Tidelands payment request for McLeod Park Bulkhead and Amenities Improvements (unanimous)
• Authorized Notice of Completion for McLeod Park Bulkhead Improvements (unanimous)
• Approved reallocation of funds from McLeod Park to Bayou Caddy Marina (unanimous)
• Accepted resignation of Camron Ladner, EMA Deputy Director (unanimous)
• Approved hiring of Heather Hight and Ethan Neff as E-911 Telecommunicators at $15.30/hour (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of car lift for Sheriff's Office from Carquest for $10,102.03 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of firefighter gear for Fenton Fire Department from BGS for $18,400.00 (unanimous)

Hancock County E-911 Commission

Hancock County E-911 Commission

Hancock County E-911 Commission

Hancock County Solid Waste Authority

The Hancock County Regional Solid Waste board will meet to approve a payment docket and review financial reports. The board is reviewing the FY2024 audit and budget proposals for the current and upcoming fiscal years.

• Approval of docket dated June 8, 2026, in the amount of $454,795.11
• Review of FY2024 Audit
• Review of Budget Amendment No. 1 for FY25-26
• Review of Budget for October 1, 2026, to September 30, 2027

Hancock County Solid Waste Authority

Hancock County Planning and Zoning Commission

Hancock County Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and review several site plan requests. These include a multi-unit apartment project and two wireless communications towers.

• App# 920: Request to build up to 30 two-bedroom apartment buildings at 21395 Hwy 43, Picayune
• App# 923: Request for a 310’ tall wireless communications tower on Whites Rd., Pearlington
• App# 924: Request for a 207’ tall wireless communications tower on Bayou Lacroix Rd., Bay St. Louis
• App# 925: Site plan review for a mobile Tiki Bar retail store at 5267 S. Beach Blvd., Bay St. Louis
• App# 926: Request for a 3-suite office/retail building and 40x120 pole barn at 6214 Lakeshore Rd., Bay St. Louis

The Commission denied a request for an apartment complex on Hwy 43. It recommended approval for two wireless communications towers, a mobile Tiki Bar on S Beach Blvd, and an office/retail building on Lakeshore Rd.

• Denied MS Contractors, LLC apartment buildings at 21395 Hwy 43 (unanimous)
• Recommended GST Capital Partners, LLC communications tower on Whites Rd (unanimous)
• Recommended GST Capital Partners, LLC communications tower on Bayou Lacroix Rd (unanimous)
• Recommended Eric Nelson mobile Tiki Bar at 5267 S Beach Blvd (unanimous)
• Recommended Clyde Fricke office building and pole barn at 62614 Lakeshore Rd (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Hancock County Board of Supervisors will vote on a final resolution granting a tax exemption for Rocket Lab USA and authorize a fee-in-lieu agreement for Relativity Space. The board will also consider budget amendments, interfund transfers, personnel changes, and multiple planning and zoning applications. Public hearings are scheduled on homestead exemption objections and changes to the road registry.

• Final resolution granting tax exemption for Rocket Lab USA
• Fee-in-lieu authorization for Relativity Space
• Port & Harbor Commission docket of claims for $1,976,906.99
• Change order reducing Texas Flat Road reconstruction contract by $76,965.91 to $3,773,678.61
• Interfund transfers of $50,000 to Fleet Maintenance and $100,000 to Arena Fund

The Board unanimously approved the Port and Harbor Commission’s May 26 claims totaling $1,976,906.99. It also approved several budget amendments, inter‑fund transfers, personnel changes, and accepted all Planning and Zoning Commission recommendations presented. All motions were adopted without dissent.

• Approved Port & Harbor Commission docket of claims for $1,976,906.99 (unanimous)
• Approved Tidelands payment requests for FY23 and FY25 McLeod Park bulkhead projects (unanimous)
• Approved Digital Engineering notice of proposed contract for Silver Creek Acres drainage project (unanimous)
• Approved Justice Court personnel changes and related budget amendments (unanimous)
• Approved inter‑fund transfers: $50,000 to Fleet Maintenance Fund and $100,000 to Arena Fund (unanimous)
• Approved budget amendments for June 1, 2026 (unanimous)
• Accepted all Planning and Zoning Commission recommendations for applications 895‑911 and 916‑917 (unanimous)
• Approved removal of broken assets from inventory (unanimous)

Hancock County Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider two applications regarding land use in Kiln and Perkinston. The board will review a request to divide a 7.09-acre agricultural parcel and a site plan for a commercial rebuild.

• App# 921: Request by Issac Hickman to divide a 7.09-acre property (parcel 043-0-08-007.000) on Old Kiln Rd
• App# 922: Request by Ryan Peterson for site plan approval to demolish and rebuild a mini mart and gas pumps at 30285 Hwy 603

The Hancock County Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously recommended approval of Isaac Hickman's request to divide a 7.09‑acre agricultural parcel into two parcels. The commission also unanimously recommended site‑plan approval for Ryan Peterson's plan to relocate a store and gas‑pump island on the same agricultural property. Both recommendations were adopted without opposition.

• Recommended approval of parcel division for 7.09‑acre property (unanimous, motion by Commissioner Crawford)
• Recommended site‑plan approval for store and gas‑pump relocation at 30285 Hwy 603 (unanimous, motion by Commissioner Mays)

Board of Supervisors

The Hancock County Board of Supervisors will consider a conditional $1.3 million Highway Safety Improvement Program grant for Texas Flat Road Phase 2, open bids for the Santa Rosa Pathway project, and vote on a $640,000 port commission docket. Other actions include approving a fire protection agreement with Diamondhead, authorizing personnel changes in the Sheriff's Office and E-911, and reallocating $450,000 in GOMESA funds from McLeod Park to Bayou Caddy Marina improvements.

• Open bids for Santa Rosa Pathway construction project
• Approve Port & Harbor Commission docket of claims for $640,129.92
• Approve fire protection agreement with City of Diamondhead and Diamondhead Fire District
• Conditional commitment of up to $1,300,000 in HSIP funding for Texas Flat Road Phase 2
• Authorize reallocation of $450,000 from McLeod Park Bulkhead to Bayou Caddy Marina Improvements

The Hancock County Board of Supervisors approved the meeting agenda and opened bids for the Santa Rosa Pathway project. It approved the Port & Harbor Commission’s May 11 claims totaling $640,129.92 and a zero‑dockage fee contract with Bayou Caddy Trucking. The board also approved a fire‑protection agreement for Diamondhead, hired several E‑911 telecommunicators and an IT systems administrator, and authorized various other contracts and payroll items.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved spread of certified proofs of publications for Santa Rosa Pathway (unanimous)
• Opened and took under advisement bids for Santa Rosa Pathway (unanimous)
• Approved Port & Harbor Commission docket of claims $640,129.92 (unanimous)
• Approved special contract pricing with Bayou Caddy Trucking for zero dockage fees (unanimous)
• Approved fire‑protection agreement with Diamondhead Fire District (unanimous)
• Approved hiring of E‑911 telecommunicators Taylor Holston and Nichole Albrektson (unanimous)
• Approved hiring of IT Systems & Communications Administrator Brenton Gangolf at $60,000 annually (unanimous)

Hancock County E-911 Commission

Hancock County E-911 Commission

Hancock County Solid Waste Authority

Hancock County Planning and Zoning Commission