Board of Aldermen Work Session, Friday, August 28, 2026.

The City of Starkville Board of Aldermen held a work session on August 28, 2026, which included a presentation and discussion regarding the contract renewal with Pafford Emergency Services. The contract, ongoing since 2018, involves two ambulances stationed 24/7 within the city and maintains a response time average of 10 minutes or less 90% of the time. No changes to the contract were requested, and the partnership includes cross-training fire department personnel as EMTs. The meeting also covered various consent agenda items including approval of minutes, labor day garbage schedule, public hearings on tax millage and budget adoption, and ordinances related to nuisance properties and leisure districts. Procurement-related discussions included approval of replacement positions for firefighters and electrical engineers, purchase of a replacement police motorcycle, surplus vehicle disposals, and an amendment to engineering services for an influent pump station involving emergency repair costs exceeding $5,000. Additionally, low quotes and sole source quotes were approved for water distribution equipment and substation maintenance services. The meeting concluded with general announcements and no further procurement motions beyond those consented.