Board of Aldermen Meeting, May 5, 2026

The City of Starkville Board of Aldermen held their meeting on May 5, 2026, addressing several procurement and budget-related items. Key procurement discussions included approval of task orders and professional service agreements for topographical surveys with Neil Schaefer, Inc. ($14,000) and Tunnel Spangler and Associates, Inc. ($10,500), a change order for the Sith bus stop project with Groundstone Construction LLC ($425), and a proposal from Rightway Technology, Inc. for services related to the Spring Street Northphase 3 TA project ($28,000). The board also approved a sole source contract with Precision Concrete Cutting for up to $30,000 to remove sidewalk trip hazards and considered software license renewal for GIS mapping at $6,256.78. Additionally, the board approved the lowest quote from Pyro Shows, Inc. ($15,750) for the July 4th community celebration and discussed rejecting all bids for construction of well number nine to readvertise. A variance request for a 9-foot fence was approved after public hearing and legal considerations. The board also approved enrolling all Starkville Utilities customers in a "power of change" program to assist citizens with utility bills, allowing voluntary opt-out starting July 2026. Several personnel hiring authorizations across departments were noted. Public comments focused on community safety, code enforcement, and concerns about recent incidents and neighborhood conditions. No votes or motions were taken that would significantly alter procurement policy or contracting vehicles.