Board of Alderman Meeting 08/04/2026

The City of Horn Lake Board of Aldermen held a meeting on August 4, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related matters were discussed. Key procurement actions included approval of a claims docket totaling $1,675,528.60 covering general, library, and utility funds. The board approved initiating the bidding process for the purchase and installation of five additional outdoor tornado warning sirens to address public safety concerns due to malfunctioning and inadequate coverage of existing sirens. Additionally, the board approved activating a mill and overlay road improvement project on Church Road, funded in part by a $450,000 grant through the Memphis MPO TIP program and MDOT, including execution of a related memorandum of agreement. The board also unanimously passed a resolution to apply for Delta Regional Authority infrastructure grant funds to support sewer lift station improvements. A rezoning request for commercial development was discussed but ultimately denied by a 6-1 vote. The meeting included presentations from the DeSoto County Economic Development Council and the First Regional Library System, with budget increase requests deferred for later consideration. The board also recognized city employees for service milestones and discussed community safety and development initiatives.