Ocean Springs News
City of OS Forms Beautification Committee to Address Litter, Lot Clearing
Ocean Springs, MS – The Ocean Springs Board of Aldermen has formed an advisory committee to address litter, lot cleaning, city-wide beautification, and other issues and ordinances that affect quality of life for residents.
Comprised of local citizens representing the six wards of Ocean Springs and other strategic corridors in the city’s development, the Beautification Committee members are: Mary Bayne, Laura Bolton, Diane Boyd, Jeff Bruno, Traci James, David LaPointe, Sr., Margaret Miller, Fred Moran, Brian Sanderson, Marty Waggoner, and Clay Williams. The Beautification Committee will be administered through the Planning Department with assistance from Eric Meyer, Director of Community Development and Planning; Murville Alleman, City Arborist; Josh Dudte, City Landscaper, and Terry Agar, Senior Building Official.
“Ocean Springs is proud of the appearance of our city, and this committee will assist us with plans and policies to ensure we put our best foot forward city-wide,” said Mayor Connie Moran.
“Serving on the committee allows me the opportunity to further what Mayor Moran and the Board of Aldermen have done for Ocean Springs, such as the street sweeper purchase which improved our roads and contributes to community pride,” said David LaPointe, committee member. Ocean Springs is the gem of the Gulf Coast. We want to continue to make it a better and more beautiful place to live.”
Current items of discussion for the Beautification Committee include: landscape projects for the coming year, public art displays, tree maintenance, and a lot clearing process for abandoned homes, slabs, and unkempt properties. Committee member Marty Waggoner noted that establishing a process for lot clearing allows “neighborhoods and residents to move forward.”
