Board of Aldermen Meeting, November 3, 2026

The City of Starkville Board of Aldermen meeting on November 3, 2026, approved the consent agenda, including Engineering Task Order No. 11 with Neel-Schaffer for a topographic and right-of-way survey of University Drive, at a not-to-exceed fee of $5,500; a $16,920.63 annual renewal for Box cloud file storage; and acceptance of a sole-source quote from InfoSense Inc. for $10,368.11 in SL-RAT repair work. The board also approved the claims docket and routine personnel actions. No other specific contract awards were identified.

The board rejected the bids for mowing and maintenance at the three city cemeteries, after members noted the bids were significantly higher than prior costs, and directed staff to explore obtaining quotes or other options. A proposed 180-day moratorium on new or redeveloped vehicle repair and maintenance uses in the C and CN zoning districts was tabled after a 4–3 vote. Separately, the board granted the property owner 60 days to clean up the exterior of 816 Old West Point Road and obtain a building permit.