Board of Alderman 05/19/26

The City of Horn Lake Board of Aldermen held a meeting on May 19, 2026, where several procurement and development-related matters were addressed. The board unanimously approved municipal and claims dockets, including general fund expenditures totaling approximately $459,756. The meeting included approval of plats for commercial subdivisions by Grady Construction LLC and Creative Constructions LLC, facilitating future development projects. Additionally, the board passed a resolution to authorize the city to access private properties for cleaning purposes. A significant agenda item was the approval of the 2026 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program resolutions, which included commitments to local hiring and minority and women-owned business participation goals, supporting upcoming infrastructure improvements. Updates were provided on ongoing capital projects such as lift station completions, a $3 million street restoration project, and a newly bid sidewalk construction from Kroger to Brighton. The board also approved a policy change regarding trash collection on private driveways to prevent damage from garbage trucks. Overall, the meeting focused on advancing infrastructure projects, managing city funds, and ensuring compliance with federal grant requirements.