Board of Aldermen Meeting, August 18, 2026

The City of Starkville Board of Aldermen held a meeting on August 18, 2026, addressing several procurement and budget-related matters. Key procurement discussions included approval of MDOT matching grants for airport projects totaling approximately $119,654 for constructing a box hangar and extending runway taxiway and lighting. The board also considered accepting a low quote of $38,650 from Groundstone Construction LLC for stormwater drainage inlet replacements and a $19,640 low quote from Barry Electric LLC for manual transfer switch installation at a water treatment plant. Additionally, a sole source quote of $5,500 was approved for an annual software license renewal. Budget items included approval of proposed 2027 budgets for Mississippi State University student affairs and Oktibbeha County Economic Development Authority, as well as a resolution to lower the city millage rate from 34 to 28.69 mills, which ultimately failed in a 5-2 vote. A significant zoning and special exception request for a first-floor special event facility at Central Station was denied due to parking and neighborhood concerns. The meeting also included discussions on fire station operations and community announcements, with no further procurement actions taken.