Board of Aldermen Meeting, July 7, 2026

The City of Starkville Board of Aldermen held a regular meeting on July 7, 2026, addressing multiple procurement and contract-related items. Key procurement discussions included approval of FAA grants totaling over $4.5 million for airport infrastructure projects, awarding a contract to Cook and Sun LLC for runway and taxiway extension work valued at approximately $3.75 million, and approving a low quote of $17,620 for a Green Hill Street Flume project. The board also approved a $2,500 contract increase with Cyro Shows, Inc. for the July 4th Community Celebration and authorized rejecting all janitorial service bids for city hall and sanitation, opting instead to advertise for a part-time custodian. Additionally, change orders were approved for the Main Street improvements and influent lift station rehabilitation projects, including an $84,894 increase and a $39,150 price decrease respectively. The board authorized advertising for the Curry Well electrical rehabilitation project and a request for qualifications for grant management consulting related to electric infrastructure grants. Public hearings were held on short-term rental regulations to include Airbnb and VRBO properties, with discussion on registration fees and neighborhood impacts. The meeting also featured extensive public comments and board discussion regarding a proposed crypto mining data center, focusing on environmental, noise, and utility impacts. No final decisions were made on the data center, which remains in early stages. The board approved a resolution authorizing a lien on a property and took action on a 21911 property violation case. The meeting concluded with personnel hiring approvals and a move to closed session.