Meeting of the Southaven, Mississippi Mayor and Board of Aldermen - September 15, 2026

The City of Southaven, Mississippi Board of Aldermen held a meeting on September 15, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related matters were addressed. The board approved the renewal of the city's health insurance policy with Blue Cross Blue Shield at a flat premium rate and renewed the property casualty insurance with Travelers, noting a slight increase due to workers' compensation adjustments. They authorized a contribution of $35,000 from opioid settlement funds toward a mental health crisis center interlocal agreement with DInnesota County. The board awarded contracts for asphalt supply and overlay projects to Layman Roberts and Falcon Construction, respectively, totaling over $7.6 million. Additionally, they approved a contract for AT&T services at the West precinct for $226.95 monthly and awarded a $520,850 contract to Alterra Construction for a fuel tank relocation project. The meeting also included approval of a $4.5 million claims docket and ratification of emergency repair expenses of $45,211.25 for water wells. Several resolutions were passed, including one to codify citizen agenda procedures and another to surplus a firearm. The mayor provided updates on ongoing and planned transportation infrastructure projects, including multi-use trails and road widening funded through federal and state sources. The meeting concluded with a motion to enter executive session to discuss litigation, economic development, and personnel matters without action.