Board of Aldermen Meeting, June 2, 2026

The City of Starkville Board of Aldermen held a regular meeting on June 2, 2026, addressing multiple procurement and contract matters. Key procurement actions included approval of a low bid from E-Con Construction, Inc. for the Brush Arbor Cemetery project at $91,205.18, and authorization of a professional services agreement with Architectronics, LLC for design and construction administration of the library renovation project. The board also accepted a Main Street revitalization grant from the Mississippi Development Authority for the North Jackson Street project. Additional approvals involved contracts for roof repairs at the Travis Outlaw Center ($61,100), a change order with Viral Construction Inc. for the JL King Culvert project ($7,884.12 increase), and low quotes for soccer field reservations and materials for utility projects. The Utilities Department received authorization to execute a 10-year water tank inspection contract and to accept low quotes for network materials and a check valve installation. The board approved hiring requests for various city positions, including a new city engineer. Public hearings were held on zoning variances and property code enforcement issues, with motions passed on variances and timelines for property remediation. The meeting concluded with scheduling a work session and a motion to recess.