Starkville public meetings in 2025

Board of Adjustments & Appeals

The Board of Adjustments & Appeals will hold a public hearing on variance VA 25-03, which seeks to reduce the front yard setback from 25 feet to 15 feet for Lots 227‑234 of the Country Club Estates Phase 3‑E subdivision in an SD‑2 zoning district. The request was submitted by Jordan Steele, Keith Stegall, and Frank Jones and was notified to eight nearby property owners, published in the Starkville Daily News on November 26, 2025, and posted on the property. The Planning Department recommends any approval include a condition that front‑facing garage doors be set back at least 20 feet from the public right‑of‑way. The Board’s decision will be forwarded to the Board of Aldermen for consideration at their January 6, 2026 meeting.

• Variance VA 25-03: reduce front yard setback from 25' to 15' for Lots 227‑234, Country Club Estates Phase 3‑E (SD‑2 zone)
• 8 property owners within 160 ft notified; legal ad published Nov 26, 2025; sign posted on property
• Planning staff recommends a 20' minimum setback for front‑facing garage doors if variance approved
• Similar setback variance approved Aug 1, 2017 for Lots 238‑260 in adjacent Phase 3C
• Board will forward the variance decision to the Board of Aldermen for a Jan 6, 2026 vote

Board of Aldermen

The Starkville Board of Aldermen will vote on several department proposals, including contract approvals for engineering services, a donation of an aviation fox cart, and a request to purchase 3,500 rolls of garbage bags for $47,215. The board will also consider reappointing Edward Kemp to the Golden Triangle Regional Landfill Authority Board and authorizations to hire three new staff members. Additional items include a downtown temporary sidewalk tent policy and a police request for an $18,000 bullet‑proof vest grant.

• Reappointment of Edward Kemp to the Golden Triangle Regional Landfill Authority Board (4‑year term starting Jan 1 2026)
• Donation of an Aviation Fox Cart Model 1200B SN 12101 from Page Properties and Construction, LLC
• Adoption of the Downtown Temporary Sidewalk Tent Policy
• Engineering contract with Tunnel, Spangler & Associates, Inc. for up to $25,000 for on‑call streets planning and standards
• Purchase of 3,500 rolls of garbage bags from Central Poly‑Bag Corp for $47,215

The Starkville Board of Aldermen unanimously approved the meeting agenda. It also approved the reappointment of Edward Kemp to the Golden Triangle Regional Landfill Authority Board, adopted the downtown temporary sidewalk tent policy, and authorized the 2026 Cotton District Arts Festival. Additional approvals included a $25,000 contract for complete‑streets planning, a $7,920 sole‑source purchase for a low‑boy trailer, and several new hires. All items were adopted as consent motions.

• Approved official agenda (unanimous)
• Reappointed Edward Kemp to Golden Triangle Regional Landfill Authority Board (4‑year term)
• Adopted downtown temporary sidewalk tent policy
• Approved special event request for 2026 Cotton District Arts Festival
• Approved professional services contract with Tunnel, Spangler & Associates, Inc. for up to $25,000
• Approved sole‑source quote from Trailboss Trailers for $7,920
• Approved hiring of Aspen Harris as part‑time police dispatcher
• Approved purchase of 3,500 garbage bags for $47,215.00

Board of Aldermen

The Board of Aldermen will hold a work session to review a summary of 2024 building code changes for potential adoption. The body will also discuss items for the December 16, 2025, meeting.

• Presentation by Stein McMullen on 2024 building code changes

The work session featured a presentation by Stein McMullen on the 2024 International Code Council building code changes. Aldermen also discussed items slated for the December 16, 2025 board meeting. No actions were approved, denied, or tabled during this session.

Planning / Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on a rezoning request for 101 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Drive West that will not be considered and will be moved to the January 13, 2026 agenda. The commission will also hear two special‑exception requests: a place of worship at 208 Industrial Park Rd and a manufactured home on Butler Rd. Routine agenda items such as citizen comments and the meeting schedule will also be addressed.

• RZ 25-02 – request to rezone 101 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Drive West from T-5C to C; no consideration, moved to Jan 13 2026
• SE 25-09 – special exception for The Orchard Church place of worship at 208 Industrial Park Rd in an I (Industrial) zone
• SE 25-10 – special exception to place a manufactured home on the south side of Butler Rd, west of 710 Butler Rd in an RN zoning district

Board of Aldermen

The Starkville Board of Aldermen will vote on two bond resolutions: up to $10 million for a combined water and sewer system revenue bond series and up to $15 million for general‑obligation public improvement bonds. They will also consider revising the aggressive panhandling ordinance to ban soliciting from sunset to sunrise, appoint a new Human Resources Director, and approve several contracts and purchases. Additional items include a $25,000 professional services contract for transportation standards and a $5,000 Axon camera purchase for the police department.

• Second public hearing to revise the aggressive panhandling ordinance (prohibit soliciting sunset‑to‑sunrise)
• Appointment of Stacy Cobbins as the new Human Resources Director
• Resolution to issue combined water and sewer system revenue bonds, series 2026, up to $10,000,000
• Resolution to issue general‑obligation public improvement bonds, series 2026, up to $15,000,000
• Approval of a professional services contract with Tunnel, Spangler & Associates for up to $25,000

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen unanimously approved the official agenda and the minutes from the November 14 work session and November 18 meeting. They also approved the appointment of Stacy Cobbins as the new Human Resources Director. The Board adopted a resolution authorizing $15,000,000 in general‑obligation public‑improvement bonds (Series 2026). Additionally, a professional services contract with Tunnel, Spangler & Associates, Inc. for up to $25,000 was approved.

• Approved official agenda (unanimous Yea votes)
• Approved minutes of November 14, 2025 work session
• Approved minutes of November 18, 2025 meeting
• Approved appointment of Stacy Cobbins as Human Resources Director
• Approved resolution authorizing $15,000,000 Series 2026 general‑obligation public‑improvement bonds
• Approved professional services contract with Tunnel, Spangler & Associates, Inc. (TSW) up to $25,000

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will consider and vote on the official agenda for the November 25 meeting. It will also approve the minutes from the May 27, 2025 meeting. In the planning update, commissioners will discuss grant opportunities available through the Mississippi Department of Archives and History.

• Approval of the official agenda for the November 25 meeting
• Approval of the minutes from the May 27, 2025 meeting
• Discussion of grant opportunities through the Mississippi Department of Archives and History

Board of Aldermen

The agenda file for the Starkville Board of Aldermen meeting on 2025-11-18 could not be retrieved, so no specific items, decisions, or discussions are listed.

The Board unanimously approved the official agenda and the minutes from the October 31 and November 4 meetings. It also approved the final plat for the Steeldriver Minor Subdivision and a $39,525.06 change order for the Main Street Improvements Project. The Board adopted a Development and Reimbursement Agreement with TEP Starkville, LLC authorizing up to $3,350,000 from tax‑increment financing, and approved the related tax‑increment financing plan for the Sand Creek redevelopment.

• Approved official agenda with consent items (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of the Oct 31, 2025 work session (consent)
• Approved minutes of the Nov 4, 2025 meeting (consent)
• Approved final plat for Steeldriver Minor Subdivision (FP 25‑10) (consent)
• Approved Change Order #2 for Main Street Improvements ($39,525.06, 8 days) (consent)
• Approved 2026 Street Improvement List (consent)
• Approved Development and Reimbursement Agreement with TEP Starkville, LLC authorizing up to $3,350,000 (Mayor’s Business)
• Adopted Tax Increment Financing Plan for Sand Creek Redevelopment (Mayor’s Business)

Board of Aldermen

The Board of Aldermen held a work session to hear presentations on the George M. Bryan Airport project status and future plans, and on the next phase of capital improvement and street preservation projects. The session also included discussion of agenda items for the Board’s November 18 meeting. No formal decisions were recorded in this agenda.

• Presentation on George M. Bryan Airport project status and future plans
• Presentation on next phase of capital improvement and street preservation projects
• Discussion of agenda items for the November 18 Board of Aldermen meeting

The Board of Aldermen held a work session where the mayor opened the meeting, Alderman Mike Brooks left, and presentations were given on the George M. Bryan Airport project and the next phase of street preservation and capital improvement projects. The board discussed items slated for the November 18 agenda, but no motions, approvals, or votes were recorded.

Planning / Zoning Commission

The Starkville Planning & Zoning Commission will consider approving minutes from October 14, 2025, and hold public hearings on three zoning requests: a rezone on Carter Boulevard, a special exception for a duplex on Pine Circle, and a use exception for a mixed-use building on South Montgomery.

• Public hearing for RZ 25-03: Rezone Carter Boulevard lots from C to MDU-20
• Public hearing for SE 25-07: Special exception for duplex at 802 Pine Circle
• Public hearing for UE 25-01: Use exception for office-professional use at 513 South Montgomery
• Consideration of the 2026 meeting schedule
• Approval of October 14, 2025, meeting minutes

The commission approved the official agenda and the minutes from the October 14 meeting. It unanimously approved rezoning request RZ 25-03 for three lots on Carter Boulevard. It also unanimously approved a special exception for an accessory dwelling at 802 Pine Circle (SE 25-07) and a use exception for an office‑professional at 513 South Montgomery (UE 25-01). The 2026 meeting schedule and the adjournment motion were approved unanimously.

• Approved official agenda (unanimous)
• Approved October 14 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning RZ 25-03 for three Carter Boulevard lots (unanimous)
• Approved special exception SE 25-07 for accessory dwelling at 802 Pine Circle (unanimous)
• Approved use exception UE 25-01 for office‑professional at 513 South Montgomery (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 Planning & Zoning Commission meeting schedule (unanimous)
• Approved adjournment to December 9, 2025 (unanimous)

Board of Aldermen

The Board of Aldermen will conduct a third public hearing on a non-consensual/predatory towing ordinance and a hearing for a tax increment financing plan for the Sand Creek Redevelopment Project. The meeting also includes discussions on modifying the aggressive panhandling ordinance and reviewing the Highway 182 revitalization project.

• Third public hearing on a non-consensual/predatory towing ordinance
• Proposed tax increment financing plan for the Sand Creek Redevelopment Project
• Contract for Heflin Engineering, LLC for South Montgomery Corridor traffic support not to exceed $27,200.00
• Purchase of agenda software from CivicPlus for $15,657.50 first year and $14,700 annually
• Sole source quote from Wesco/Anixter Inc. for 1,000 V4 water modules for $153,800.00

The Starkville Board of Aldermen approved the meeting agenda and minutes, reappointed Chris Smiley to the Golden Triangle Regional Landfill Authority Board, and approved several contracts and purchases including a traffic‑management agreement, contract renewals, agenda software, a vehicle lease program, and the 2026 holiday schedule.

• Approved official agenda with consent items (all yeas)
• Approved reappointment of Chris Smiley to the Golden Triangle Regional Landfill Authority Board
• Approved $27,200 traffic‑management contract with Heflin Engineering, LLC
• Approved renewal of construction inspection services contract with Mark Shaw
• Approved renewal of tree‑maintenance contracts with Tree Huggers, LLC and Jackson Land Services
• Approved purchase of CivicPlus agenda software for $15,657.50 (first year)
• Approved 60‑month lease of Dodge vehicles totaling $96,671 in annual payments
• Approved 2026 city holiday schedule

Board of Aldermen

The Board of Aldermen will hold a work session to receive presentations on proposed library upgrades and wastewater treatment plant construction. The body will also discuss agenda items for the November 4, 2025, meeting.

• Proposed library upgrades presentation by Thomas Stewart and Philip Carter
• Wastewater treatment plant construction progress report by Wes Cardwell of Garver Engineering firm

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen met on October 31, 2025 for a work session. Presentations were given on proposed upgrades to the Starkville Public Library and on the progress of the Ernest E. Jones Wastewater Treatment Plant. The Board discussed items scheduled for the November 4, 2025 meeting, but no formal actions or votes were recorded.

Board of Adjustments & Appeals

The Starkville Board of Adjustments & Appeals will hold a public hearing to consider variance request VA 25‑02. The request seeks to exceed the 40 % front‑yard parking limit for a detached duplex located on the north side of Ware Street, about 47 feet east of 204 Ware Street, in a TN‑E zoning district. The board will also review the unapproved minutes from its February 26 2025 meeting.

• Public hearing and consideration of VA 25‑02, a variance from the 40 % front‑yard parking limit for a duplex on the north side of Ware Street (≈47 ft east of 204 Ware Street) in a TN‑E zoning district.
• Review of the unapproved minutes from the Board’s February 26 2025 meeting.

Board of Aldermen

The Starkville Board of Aldermen will consider a resolution to extend the 2% food and beverage tax and the 2% hotel and motel lodging tax funding for an additional ten years through June 30, 2036. The meeting also includes a second public hearing on a non‑consensual/predatory towing ordinance, rezoning requests for property on University Drive, and several contract approvals and grant requests. Additional items cover final plat approvals for new subdivisions and multiple low‑quote procurement authorizations.

• Resolution to extend the 2% food & beverage and hotel/motel lodging taxes for 10 years (through June 30, 2036)
• Second public hearing on adoption of a non‑consensual/predatory towing ordinance
• Public hearing on rezoning RZ 25‑01 for 808‑812 University Drive (SE to T‑5C and T‑5U)
• Airport MDOT grant approval for $69,359 for runway and taxiway extension
• Supplemental Agreement #3 with Burns Dirt Construction, Inc. for $511,374.42 for MS Highway 182 revitalization

The Board approved the official agenda and the minutes from the October 3 and 7 meetings. It adopted a resolution extending the 2% food and beverage tax and the 2% hotel and motel lodging tax for an additional ten years through June 30, 2036. The Board also approved several financial items, including a $69,359 MDOT grant for airport runway and taxiway work and a $511,374.42 supplemental agreement for the MS Highway 182 revitalization project.

• Approved the official agenda with consent items (unanimous yeas)
• Approved the minutes of the October 3, 2025 work session
• Approved the minutes of the October 7, 2025 regular meeting
• Approved extension of the 2% food & beverage and 2% hotel/motel taxes for 10 years
• Approved acceptance of the $69,359 MDOT grant for airport runway and taxiway extension
• Approved supplemental agreement #3 with Burns Dirt Construction, Inc. for a $511,374.42 increase to the MS Highway 182 revitalization project
• Approved low quote of $23,622.52 from Oktibbeha County Co‑op for planting materials for Highway 12 median project
• Approved low quote of $31,447.69 for migration path from Genetec Stratocast to Genetec SaaS for police camera storage

Board of Aldermen

The Board of Aldermen will hold a work session to receive presentations on Starkville Strong and a proposed development project. The body will also discuss items for the October 21, 2025, meeting.

• Presentation by Brandi Herrington on Starkville Strong
• Presentation by Christiana Suggs on potential hotel and residential project at Highway 12 Bypass and Garrard Road

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen met in a work session on October 17, 2025. Presentations were given on Starkville Strong and a potential hotel and residential project at Highway 12 Bypass and Garrard Road. The Board discussed items slated for the October 21, 2025 meeting. No formal actions, approvals, or votes were recorded.

Planning / Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on three new items: a special exception request (SE 25-06) to allow a detached duplex on the north side of Ware Street, a rezoning request (RZ 25-01) to change part of 808‑812 University Drive from SE to T‑5C and T‑5U, and special exception requests (SE 25-08) for a hotel development that is part of the Crossroads Development at 808‑812 University Drive.

• SE 25-06 – special exception to build a detached duplex on the north side of Ware Street, approx. 47 ft east of 204 Ware Street, in a TN‑E zoning district
• RZ 25-01 – rezoning portion of property at 808‑812 University Drive from SE (Special Educational) to T‑5C and T‑5U
• SE 25-08 – several special exceptions for a hotel development within the Crossroads Development at 808‑812 University Drive

The Planning and Zoning Commission met on October 14, 2025 at City Hall, 110 West Main Street. Commissioners and staff were present, and the official agenda and prior minutes were placed before the commission. The minutes do not record any approvals, denials, or vote tallies for the agenda items. No substantive decisions were documented.

Board of Aldermen

The Board will consider a request to accept a $956,400 ARC grant to fund a regional emergency response center at George M. Bryan Field. A public hearing will be held on a proposed non‑consensual towing ordinance. Appointments to the Starkville Housing Authority, Airport Board, and Oktibbeha County Heritage Museum Board will be considered. Several contract and change‑order approvals, including a $6,807.60 curb‑extension project and a $23,273 purchase of a SkyDio X10 UAV, are on the agenda.

• ARC grant request of $956,400 for regional emergency response center at George M. Bryan Field
• First public hearing on adoption of a non‑consensual/predatory towing ordinance
• Final plat approval for Crossroads District Subdivision at 808‑812 University Drive and 801 Russell Street
• Summary change order with Hannon, LLC for Lampkin Street/M. Eigs Ave curb extensions, $6,807.60
• Purchase of SkyDio X10 UAV for police emergency equipment, $23,273

The Board of Aldermen approved the acceptance of an ARC grant of $956,400 to fund a regional emergency response center at George M. Bryan Field. They also reappointed Georgia Lindley to the Oktibbeha County Heritage Museum board and appointed Kirby Mills to the Starkville Airport board. A request to amend Clark Grove Phase 2 infrastructure plans was denied, and several small contracts and purchases were approved, including a curb‑extension change order, police cameras, and a SkyDio UAV.

• Approved ARC MS‑22473 grant of $956,400 for regional emergency response center
• Reappointed Georgia Lindley to Oktibbeha County Heritage Museum board (term ending March 1 2028)
• Appointed Kirby Mills to Starkville Airport board (term ending Dec 31 2027)
• Denied request to amend Clark Grove Phase 2 infrastructure plans to remove Lot 75 improvements
• Approved summary change order with Hannon, LLC for Lampkin St/Meigs Ave curb extensions ($6,807.60)
• Approved purchase of five police department cameras from Security Solutions ($21,260)
• Approved purchase of SkyDio X10 UAV from Granite Defense Technologies ($23,273)

Board of Aldermen

The Starkville Board of Aldermen will hear Chief Mark Ballard give an overview of police operations. The board will also discuss the items that will appear on the agenda for its October 7, 2025 meeting. The session includes routine opening and adjournment procedures.

• Call the work session to order
• Overview of police operations by Chief Mark Ballard
• Discussion of agenda items for the October 7, 2025 Board meeting
• Adjourn the meeting

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen met on October 3, 2025 for a work session at City Hall. Police Chief Mark Ballard gave an overview of police operations. The board discussed items slated for the October 7, 2025 meeting. No formal actions or votes were taken.

Board of Aldermen

The Board will interview two candidates for City Clerk, hold closed, open, and executive sessions, and decide whether to appoint a replacement clerk to start on October 10, 2025 after Lesa Hardin retires.

• Interviews of Ms. Joanna McLaurin and Mr. Lyle Mecskey for City Clerk position
• Closed session
• Open session
• Executive session (personnel performance)
• Consideration of appointment of replacement City Clerk effective Oct 10, 2025

The Board entered a closed session, then an executive session, and subsequently returned to open session, each motion passing unanimously. It approved offering the City Clerk position to Joanna McLaurin, effective October 10, 2025, at an annual salary of $80,000. All motions were approved by a 7‑yea vote.

• Closed session motion passed (7 yeas)
• Executive session motion passed (7 yeas)
• Return to open session motion passed (7 yeas)
• Offer City Clerk position to Joanna McLaurin passed (7 yeas)
• Adjournment motion passed (7 yeas)

Board of Aldermen

The Board of Aldermen will vote on authorizing up to $15,000,000 in general obligation public improvement bonds and a loan from the Mississippi Development Bank. It will also consider holding two public hearings on a non‑consensual or predatory towing ordinance and appoint Webb Corban as City Chief Financial Officer effective October 10, 2025. Additional items include several department contracts, hires, and equipment purchases.

• Authorize issuance of up to $15,000,000 in general obligation bonds and a loan from the Mississippi Development Bank
• Consider two public hearings on adopting a non‑consensual or predatory towing ordinance
• Appoint Webb Corban as City Chief Financial Officer effective Oct 10, 2025
• Approve $112,298.09 supplemental agreement with Burns Dirt Construction for MS Highway 182 revitalization
• Purchase four Kenwood Viking VP8000 portable radios for $14,220.32 for the Police Department

The Board approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the August 29 and September 2 sessions. They authorized holding two public hearings on a non‑consensual towing ordinance and appointed Webb Corban as chief financial officer effective Oct. 10, 2025. The Board approved a resolution to issue up to $15 million in general‑obligation public‑improvement bonds or a loan from the Mississippi Development Bank. Additional approvals included a $112,298.09 supplemental agreement with Burns DIRT Construction for the MS Highway 182 revitalization, a $41,630.87 change order for the Main Street Improvements project, and the purchase of two 40‑yard refuse trucks at $433,979.52 each.

• Approved agenda (all 7 Aldermen voted Yea)
• Approved minutes of August 29 2025 work session
• Approved minutes of September 2 2025 meeting
• Approved holding two public hearings on non‑consensual towing ordinance
• Appointed Webb Corban as chief financial officer effective Oct 10 2025
• Authorized issuance of up to $15 million general‑obligation bonds or loan from Mississippi Development Bank
• Approved supplemental agreement #2 with Burns DIRT Construction for $112,298.09 increase
• Approved purchase of two 40‑yard refuse trucks for $433,979.52 each

Board of Aldermen

The Board of Aldermen will hold a work session to receive updates on utilities department winter programs and the Power of Change program. Members will also discuss items for the September 16, 2025, meeting.

• Utilities Department winter programs update from Edward Kemp
• Power of Change program update from Stacy Parvin (Starkville Community Foundation)
• Discussion of agenda items for the September 16, 2025 meeting

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen met on September 12, 2025 for a work session. Presentations were given on Starkville Utilities' winter programs and the Power of Change program. The board discussed items slated for the September 16, 2025 agenda but did not vote on any measures.

Board of Aldermen

The Board of Aldermen approved a resolution authorizing the City of Starkville to issue combined water and sewer system revenue bonds, with a maximum principal amount of $10,000,000, to be sold to the Mississippi Development Bank for system improvements. The Board also approved several consent items, including renaming Calico Court to Chris Taylor Court, authorizing liens on five properties with specified amounts, and adopting the 2026 2% funding budgets for Mississippi State University Student Affairs and the Oktibbeha County Economic Development Authority. Additional actions included accepting a $2,635,633 airport runway extension grant and authorizing multiple personnel hires.

• Authorized issuance of combined water and sewer revenue bonds up to $10,000,000 (resolution passed)
• Approved name change of Calico Court to Chris Taylor Court
• Authorized liens on 1249 MS Hwy 182 West ($1,354.50), 122 Roosevelt Taylor Senior Street ($3,281.79), 722 Vine Street ($930.61), 18 Edgewater Lane ($1,074.17), and 117 Curtis Circle ($2,679.48)
• Approved 2026 2% funding budget for Mississippi State University Student Affairs
• Approved 2026 2% funding budget for Oktibbeha County Economic Development Authority
• Accepted $2,635,633 grant for airport runway extension
• Approved $40,000 task order for Neel‑Schaffer, Inc. for bridge survey services
• Authorized multiple hires for Utilities and Airport departments

Board of Aldermen

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen held a work session to review items for the September 2, 2025 meeting, including the FY 2026 budget and potential tax increases for public safety and parks. No motions were voted on, and no actions were approved, denied, or tabled. The session consisted solely of discussion and planning.

Municipal Airport Board

The Airport Board unanimously accepted the STF‑SOG‑3‑28‑0068‑033‑2025 FAA AIP Grant for $2,635,633.00. It also approved payment of Clearwater Consultants Inc. invoice 1152501 for $60,575.00 and authorized payment of all listed purchase orders (J‑3833 through J‑3856). The meeting was adjourned to September 29, 2025.

• Approved acceptance of FAA AIP Grant $2,635,633.00 (unanimous)
• Approved payment of Clearwater Consultants invoice $60,575.00 (unanimous)
• Approved payment of purchase orders J‑3833‑J‑3856 (unanimous)
• No action taken on UMMC temporary location request (unanimous)
• Approved agenda and minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting to September 29, 2025 (unanimous)

Board of Aldermen

The Starkville Board of Aldermen will consider increasing paid parking fees, approving a budget, and authorizing the cleanup of properties deemed a public nuisance. The meeting will also include public hearings on the tax millage and budget.

• Consideration of increasing paid parking fees to $1.25 per hour
• Public hearing on the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 tax millage and budget
• Consideration of declaring properties at 512 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. and 207 ½ McKinley Street as public nuisances
• Consideration of issuing up to $15,000,000 in general obligation bonds
• Consideration of approving a $10,000 contract with NAVA RETTE ASHFORD

The Board approved the official agenda with consent items after a unanimous yea vote from all Aldermen. It also approved the minutes of the August 1, 5, and 8, 2025 sessions. The Board approved extending the agreement with Sports Facilities Companies (SFC) as detailed in the second addendum. Additionally, the Board approved an independent contractor agreement with Navarette Ashford for up to $10,000 from the General Fund and $10,000 from the Utilities accounts.

• Approved official agenda with consent items (unanimous yea votes)
• Approved minutes of August 1, 2025 work session
• Approved minutes of August 5, 2025 meeting
• Approved minutes of August 8, 2025 work session
• Approved extension of agreement with Sports Facilities Companies (SFC) per second addendum
• Approved independent contractor agreement with Navarette Ashford (not to exceed $10,000 from General Fund and $10,000 from Utilities)

Board of Aldermen

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will hold a work session on August 15, 2025. The agenda provided is procedural and does not list specific discussion topics or decisions.

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen met in a work session on August 15, 2025 to discuss items for the upcoming August 19 agenda. A presentation on the 2026 Starkville Parks and Recreation plan was given, and all agenda items were discussed. No actions were approved, denied, or tabled.

Board of Aldermen

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen held a work session to review the current form of the fiscal year 2026 budget. Members discussed methods to reduce expenses and increase revenue. No final decisions were recorded; members will continue reviewing the budget and submitting questions.

• Presentation of the fiscal year 2026 budget

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen held a work session to review the fiscal year 2026 budget. Members discussed possible expense cuts and additional revenue sources, but no motions were voted on or approved. The session ended with an agreement to continue reviewing the budget and to send any questions to the Budget Chairman or Director of Finance.

Board of Aldermen

The Board unanimously approved the official agenda and the minutes from the July 11 and July 15 meetings. It approved a revision to the lease with Oktibbeha County Humane Society changing the construction completion date to May 1, 2025. The Board adopted a reallocation of landfill fees, reducing residential fees to $0.50 and commercial fees to $2.00 effective Oct 1, 2025. It also authorized liens on four properties: 212 Gillespie St, North Long St, 203 Ware St, and 307 West Main St.

• Approved official agenda with consent items (all yeas)
• Approved minutes of July 11, 2025 work session
• Approved minutes of July 15, 2025 meeting
• Approved revision of lease with Oktibbeha County Humane Society (completion date changed to May 1, 2025)
• Approved reallocation of residential and commercial landfill fees effective Oct 1, 2025
• Authorized liens for 212 Gillespie St, North Long St, 203 Ware St, and 307 West Main St

Board of Aldermen

The Mayor and Board met on August 1, 2025 for a work session at City Hall. Director Dana Traywick presented on the Mississippi Horse Park. The Board discussed agenda items for the August 5 meeting but took no formal actions. The session was livestreamed and open to the public.

Municipal Airport Board

The board unanimously approved the July 28 agenda and the minutes from the June 23 meeting. It also unanimously approved a $50,590 invoice from Clearwater Consultants for the main ramp expansion and a series of airport purchase orders. Finally, the board unanimously adjourned the meeting until August 25, 2025.

• Approved July 28 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved June 23 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Clearwater Consultants invoice #7F 124.2505 for $50,590 (unanimous)
• Approved multiple airport purchase orders (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting until Aug 25, 2025 (unanimous)

Board of Aldermen

The Starkville Board of Aldermen approved several consent items, including the minutes from June 27 and July 1, 2025. They adopted the District 4 Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan and incorporated Trumpet Vine Lane into the city street system. The Board also approved contracts for a $182,500 design study, a $15,000 traffic‑signal maintenance agreement, and related change orders. All actions were approved unanimously or by consent.

• Approve minutes of the June 27, 2025 work session (consent)
• Approve minutes of the July 1, 2025 meeting (consent)
• Approve $300 lien for 129 Helen Circle (consent)
• Adopt District 4 Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan (7‑0)
• Adopt Trumpet Vine Lane into the public street system (consent)
• Approve selection of Garver, LLC for Spring Street North Phase 3 design contract $182,500 (consent)
• Approve Temple, Inc. contract for traffic‑signal cabinet maintenance $15,000 (consent)
• Approve summary change order to Burns Dirt Construction $7,432.32 (consent)

Board of Aldermen

The Board of Aldermen held a work session on July 11, 2025 to discuss the wastewater treatment plant upgrades and the proposed sewer rate structure. The discussion covered the capital improvement plan, project schedules, funding needs, and rate comparisons. No votes, approvals, or denials were recorded for any of the items.

Board of Aldermen

The Board of Aldermen voted Yea on all seven members to approve the official agenda with consent items. The consent items included approval of the minutes from the June 13 work session and the June 17 meeting. No other actions were recorded as decided during this meeting.

• Approved official agenda with consent items (7-0)
• Approved minutes of the June 13, 2025 work session (consent)
• Approved minutes of the June 17, 2025 meeting (consent)

Board of Aldermen

The work session was held on June 27, 2025 at City Hall. Assistant City Planner Lyle Mecaskey presented an overview of the permitting process. The Board discussed items scheduled for the July 1, 2025 Board meeting. No formal actions or votes were recorded.

Municipal Airport Board

The Airport Board approved the work authorization for the 2025 FAA AIP runway extension project, a $3.5‑million effort with a low bid of $2.35 million. Clearwater Consultants, Inc. was selected as the engineering firm for the new Medical and Disaster Response Facility and its $40,735 invoice was approved. A series of airport purchase orders totaling several thousand dollars were also approved, and the meeting was adjourned until July 28, 2025.

• Approved work authorization for the 2025 FAA AIP runway extension project (unanimous)
• Selected Clearwater Consultants, Inc. as engineering firm for new Medical and Disaster Response Facility (unanimous)
• Approved Clearwater Consultants invoice #5 124.2503 for $40,735.00 (unanimous)
• Approved multiple airport purchase orders listed in the minutes (unanimous)
• Approved agenda and minutes for the meeting (unanimous)
• Adjourned the board until July 28, 2025 (unanimous)

Board of Aldermen

The Board approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the May 30 and June 3 sessions. It authorized street‑lighting for four annexed roads, placed liens on two properties, and approved several purchases including aviation fuel filters and security cameras. The most significant action was approving Pace Excavation’s $2,350,800.58 lower bid for Phase 1 runway 18/36 extension at George M. Bryan Field.

• Approved official agenda with consent items (6 yeas, 1 absent)
• Approved minutes of the May 30, 2025 work session
• Approved minutes of the June 3, 2025 meeting
• Approved street lighting for Boyd, Lakeside, Ruth and Sand Creek Roads annexation (29 lights, $11,737.13 total)
• Approved liens on 117 Clements Ave and 2400 Douglas McArthur Dr ($300 each)
• Approved purchase of aviation fuel filters and gaskets from Titan Aviation for $5,168.80
• Approved lower bid from Pace Excavation for Phase 1 runway 18/36 extension, $2,350,800.58
• Approved purchase of five police department cameras for $21,260

Board of Aldermen

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen met on June 13, 2025 for a work session. Utilities officials presented an update on water and wastewater systems and projected sustainability needs. The board discussed items slated for the June 17 meeting. No formal actions or votes were taken.

Planning / Zoning Commission

The commission unanimously approved its official agenda and the May 13 minutes (with changes). It then approved three special‑exception applications: manufactured homes on Sand Road, increased housing density on Lynn Lane, and a borrow pit at 1420 Pat Station Road. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved official agenda (unanimous)
• Approved May 13, 2025 minutes with changes (unanimous)
• Approved SE 25‑03 special exception for manufactured homes on Sand Road
• Approved SE 25‑04 special exception to exceed density on Lynn Lane
• Approved SE 25‑05 special exception for a borrow pit at 1420 Pat Station Rd
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Aldermen

The Starkville Board of Aldermen approved a $73,584.97 contract to repair a sinkhole at Crossgate Street and West Bound Street, along with several other infrastructure and staffing actions. Additional approvals included a $68,662.50 bank‑stabilization project, a $16,468.20 change order for slope repair, travel for a city planner, two sidewalk appraisals, and the list of unmarked city vehicles for FY 2025.

• Approved $73,584.97 quote from Burns Dirt Construction to fix sinkhole at Crossgate St & W. Bound St.
• Approved $68,662.50 low quote from Smith Land Improvements for Josey Creek tributary bank stabilization.
• Approved $16,468.20 change order for East Garrard emergency slope repair extension.
• Approved travel for City Planner Daniel Havelin to attend National Conference on Landscape Architecture (cost up to $3,350).
• Approved two appraisals for Main Street sidewalk leasing opportunities.
• Approved the list of unmarked city vehicles for Fiscal Year 2025.
• Approved hiring of Alan Kachelman as GIS Coordinator in the Utilities Department.
• Approved hiring of Christopher Harpman as a Reserve Police Officer.

Board of Aldermen

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen met in a work session on May 30, 2025 to review agenda items for the June 3 meeting. All items were discussed but no motions were made, votes taken, or actions approved. The session was livestreamed and open to the public.

Board of Aldermen

The Board approved the minutes of the May 2 and May 6 meetings. It authorized liens for 203 Ware Street and for parcels 1180‑00‑340.00 and 1180‑00‑338.00. The Board also approved an OpenGov Software agreement allowing a contract up to $208,188.63 over two years and a Juneteenth special‑event request with $4,750 in‑kind services. All actions were adopted by motion of Alderman Moreland, seconded by Alderman Vaughn.

• Approved minutes of May 2, 2025 work session (consent item 2)
• Approved minutes of May 6, 2025 regular meeting (consent item 3)
• Approved lien for 203 Ware Street, $6,722.68 (consent item 4)
• Approved liens for parcels 1180‑00‑340.00 and 1180‑00‑338.00 (consent item 5)
• Approved OpenGov Software agreement, contract not to exceed $208,188.63 (consent item 6)
• Approved Juneteenth special‑event request, estimated $4,750 in‑kind services (consent item 7)

Municipal Airport Board

The Airport Board unanimously approved the May 19 agenda and the minutes from the April 28 meeting. The Board also unanimously approved a series of purchase orders totaling $94,704.28 for airport supplies and services. Finally, the Board unanimously adjourned the meeting and set the next meeting for June 23, 2025 at the Terminal Building.

• Approved May 19 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved April 28 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved purchase orders totaling $94,704.28 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting to June 23, 2025 at Terminal Building (unanimous)

Board of Aldermen

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen met in a work session on May 16, 2025 at City Hall. Assistant City Planner Lyle MeCaskey presented a proposal to switch to OpenGov Asset Management software. The Board discussed agenda items for the May 20, 2025 meeting. No formal actions, approvals, or votes were recorded.

Planning / Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved the official agenda and the March 11, 2025 minutes (with changes). It approved the special exception request SE 25-02 to allow townhomes on the south side of Lynn Lane. The commission voted to table request SE 25-03 and adjourned until June 10, 2025.

• Approved official agenda for May 13, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved March 11, 2025 minutes with changes (unanimous)
• Approved SE 25-02 special exception for townhomes on Lynn Lane (unanimous)
• Tabled SE 25-03 special exception for manufactured homes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting until June 10, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. (unanimous)

Board of Aldermen

The Board unanimously approved the May 6 agenda with consent items. It also approved the minutes of the April 1, April 11 and April 15 meetings. The Board approved an agreement with Innovative Rail Partners, LLC for rail‑to‑trail planning, and approved hiring Watkins, Ward & Stafford, PLLC for the FY 2024 city audit.

• Approved official agenda with consent items (all yeas)
• Approved minutes of April 1, 2025 regular meeting
• Approved minutes of April 11, 2025 work session
• Approved minutes of April 15, 2025 recess meeting
• Approved agreement with Innovative Rail Partners, LLC for rail corridor recreational use
• Approved engagement of Watkins, Ward & Stafford, PLLC for FY 2024 city audit

Board of Aldermen

The work session featured a presentation by City Planner Daniel Havelin on the Starkville Parks Proximity Project. Aldermen and the Mayor discussed the items slated for the May 6, 2025 board meeting. No formal actions, approvals, or votes were recorded during this session.

Municipal Airport Board

The board unanimously approved the meeting agenda and adopted the March 24 minutes. It approved Pay Request #5 to Clearwater Consultants for $39,280.00 from the 2024 MDOT grant. The board also approved a series of purchase orders, including a $25,040.81 order to Pace Excavating and a $21,484.30 fuel order to Titan Aviation. The meeting was adjourned until May 21, 2025 at 5:30 p.m.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted March 24 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Pay Request #5 to Clearwater Consultants, $39,280.00 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase order J-3756 to Pace Excavating, $25,040.81 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase order J-3757 to Clearwater Consultants, $3,650.00 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase order J-3758 to Clearwater Consultants, $29,450.00 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase order J-3760 to Titan Aviation for Jet A fuel, $21,484.30 (unanimous)
• Adjourned until May 21, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. (unanimous)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission approved its official agenda and the minutes from the October 29, 2024 meeting, both by unanimous vote. The commission also adopted the 2025 historic preservation submission schedule. The nomination of a chair and vice chair was tabled until the next meeting, and the commission adjourned until May 27, 2025, also unanimously.

• Approved official agenda for April 22, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from October 29, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 historic preservation submission schedule (unanimous)
• Tabled selection of chair and vice chair until next meeting (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting until May 27, 2025 (unanimous)

Board of Aldermen

The Board of Aldermen approved the official agenda and its consent items. They hired Dewayne Davis as interim fire chief, approved a final plat for Lot 2 at 208 Industrial Park Rd, declared a Bobcat skid steer surplus, and entered a professional services agreement with River Science. The March 2025 financial statements and the FY 2023 audit were also accepted, and fire‑marshal travel to a conference was approved.

• Approved official agenda with consent items (all yeas)
• Approved minutes of the March 28, 2025 work session
• Approved hiring of Dewayne Davis as interim fire chief
• Approved final plat for Lot 2 of City Block 87 at 208 Industrial Park Rd
• Declared Bobcat Skid Steer 753 surplus and approved auction on Govdeals
• Approved professional services agreement with River Science, LLC
• Accepted March 2025 financial statements
• Accepted FY 9‑30‑2023 audit prepared by Watkins, Ward & Stafford, CPAS, PLLC

Board of Aldermen

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen met for a work session on April 11, 2025. The session included a presentation by Kristen Campanella on the E911 Center and discussion of agenda items for the April 15 meeting. No actions, approvals, denials, or tabling of items were recorded.

Board of Aldermen

The Board approved the meeting agenda with consent items. It also approved the minutes from the March 14 and March 18, 2025 sessions. Finally, the Board adopted a resolution supporting a grant application for funding the Ernest E. Jones Wastewater Treatment Plant.

• Approved the official agenda with consent items (all yeas)
• Approved minutes of the March 14, 2025 work session (yea votes recorded)
• Approved minutes of the March 18, 2025 meeting (yea votes recorded)
• Approved resolution to seek community project funding for the Ernest E. Jones Wastewater Treatment Plant (Yea votes: Moreland, Sistrunk, Rupp)

Board of Aldermen

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen held a work session on March 28, 2025. Betsey Young, Matt Dowell, and Frank Chiles presented a request for city assistance to acquire the last available property adjacent to the Golden Triangle Regional Airport. The board discussed agenda items for the April 1, 2025 meeting but did not make any formal decisions. Mayor Spruill adjourned the session.

Municipal Airport Board

The Airport Board approved Pay Request 4 to Pace Excavating for $25,040.81 and two Clearwater Consultants invoices for $3,650.00 and $29,450.00. It also approved a series of purchase orders, including a $53,310.66 tractor and other supplies. The meeting was adjourned until April 28, 2025.

• Approved Pay Request 4 to Pace Excavating, LLC – $25,040.81 (unanimous)
• Approved Pay Request 3 to Clearwater Consultants, Inc. – $3,650.00 (unanimous)
• Approved Pay Request 4 to Clearwater Consultants, Inc. – $29,450.00 (unanimous)
• Approved Purchase Order J-3722 to Pace Excavating – $28,227.83 (unanimous)
• Approved Purchase Order J-3728 to Deere & Company – $53,310.66 (unanimous)
• Approved Purchase Order J-3735 to CO-OP – $879.45 (unanimous)
• Approved Purchase Order J-3748 to Clarke Beverage – $129.20 (unanimous)
• Approved Purchase Order J-3750 to Titan Aviation – $800.00 (unanimous)