Board of Alderman Meeting 08/04/2026 *Complete*

The City of Horn Lake Board of Aldermen held a meeting on August 4, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related matters were discussed and approved. Key procurement actions included approval to begin the bidding process for the purchase and installation of five additional outdoor tornado warning sirens to address critical public safety concerns due to malfunctioning and outdated equipment. The board also approved a milling and overlay project for Church Road from Park Place to Highway 51, supported by $450,000 in funding through the Memphis NO TIP program and MDOT. Additionally, the board passed a resolution to apply for Delta Regional Authority infrastructure grant funds, potentially up to $1 million, to support sewer lift station improvements. Budget approvals included a $29,133 allocation for the DeSoto County Economic Development Council to enhance industrial recruitment efforts and a $151,681 budget request for the First Regional Library System to support community programming and technology upgrades. A zoning request to rezone property from agricultural residential to commercial was discussed but ultimately denied by the board. The meeting also included employee recognitions and discussions on community safety and infrastructure improvements. Motions related to procurement and budget passed with majority or unanimous votes, reflecting the board's focus on enhancing city infrastructure and public safety systems.