Board of Aldermen Meeting, July 21, 2026

The City of Starkville Board of Aldermen held a recess meeting on July 21, 2026, addressing a variety of procurement and budget-related matters. Key procurement discussions included approval of a low quote of $24,634.1 from Wholesale Laundry Equipment for fire department gear washers and dryers, authorization to advertise and execute a $3,457,850 construction contract rebid for sanitation projects, and acceptance of an engineering services agreement with AG Utility Services LLC for electrical engineering on an as-needed basis. The board also approved a design-build contract with Artisan Skate Parks for a new skate park and considered a change order to an asphalt overlay contract to add walking trail paving. Additionally, the board approved a resolution to provide an additional $60,000 in funding (20% share) to the Golden Triangle Regional Airport Authority to support air service to Dallas/Fort Worth, citing unexpected high fuel costs. The meeting included public hearings on short-term rental registration fees and amendments to the unified development code, with the short-term rental ordinance passing unanimously. Public comments focused heavily on concerns about a proposed crypto mining facility, including transparency, noise, water usage, and environmental impacts. The meeting concluded with approval of the claims docket and scheduling of upcoming work sessions.