Board of Alderman Meeting 09/15/2026

The City of Horn Lake Board of Aldermen held a meeting on September 15, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related matters were discussed. The board unanimously approved the claims docket totaling approximately $1.1 million across various city funds. They considered funding requests from the First Regional Library and the DeSoto County Economic Council for fiscal year 2027; the library's request for $151,681 was approved, while the economic council's request for $29,133 failed with a 3-4 vote. A resolution was passed to authorize cleaning of private properties at specified addresses. A significant agenda item was the approval of a resolution to pursue a Mississippi Outdoor Stewardship Trust Fund grant for improvements at Wooten Park, including basketball courts, trail and restroom upgrades, and lighting, with the city committing up to $300,000 in matching funds. Updates on road paving projects were also provided, indicating plans to combine phases into a roughly $3 million project soon to be advertised for bids. The meeting concluded with motions to enter and exit executive session and adjournment.