Board of Aldermen Meeting, May 19, 2026

The City of Starkville Board of Aldermen held a recess meeting on May 19, 2026, which included multiple procurement and contract-related discussions. Key procurement actions included approval of contract extensions and low bids for utility projects, such as a $74,789 contract with Hydra Service Inc. for a pump, a $30,135 contract for transformers, and a $99,541.17 contract with Taylor Power Systems for generator materials. The board also approved a $5,370 change order for the Influent Lift Station Rehabilitation Project and accepted a $28,850 low quote from Bill Young. Additionally, the board unanimously approved a resolution to issue tax increment financing (TIF) revenue bonds capped at $1 million to support development projects, including a car dealership. The meeting addressed a preliminary plat approval for the Sterling Road subdivision with conditions related to street construction standards, emphasizing a 24-inch soil buffer to ensure road longevity due to poor soil conditions. Several property cleanup orders under Mississippi Code 21-19-11 were also discussed and unanimously approved, addressing public health and safety concerns. The board voted to abandon and vacate a public lane between West Gillespie and McKinley Street to facilitate condominium development. The meeting concluded with a motion to enter executive session to discuss property acquisition and personnel matters.