Horn Lake public meetings in 2025

Planning Meetings

The Horn Lake Planning Commission will meet to consider three items: a plat revision for a lot in the Hoytte Austin Lake Subdivision, a conditional use application for a motor vehicle service and minor repair shop at 2080 Goodman Road West, and a conditional use application for a used automotive dealership at 7040 Highway 51 North. The meeting will also include approval of minutes from the previous meeting.

• Plat revision for Hoytte Austin Lake Subdivision Lot 40 (Case 2025-155)
• Conditional use for motor vehicle service and minor repair (no outdoor storage) at 2080 Goodman Road West (Case 2025-160)
• Conditional use for used automotive dealership at 7040 Highway 51 North (Case 2025-161)

Board Meetings

The Board of Aldermen will consider a consent agenda with 18 items, including final payments for the Twin Lakes Water Improvements Project ($110,924.48) and the 2024 Street Management Program ($34,682.55), approval of 2026 contracts for umpires and concessions, personnel actions (hires, resignations, termination), and adoption of a revised personnel handbook. A public hearing on a plat revision for DeSoto Commons Lot 12 is also scheduled.

• Final payment of $110,924.48 to Trey Construction for Twin Lakes Water Improvements Project
• Final payment of $34,682.55 to Falcon Contracting for 2024 Street Management Program Year 2 Phase 2
• Payment of $75,268.50 to Heartland Construction for Automated Meter Reading System-Part B
• Approval of 2026 umpire/referee contract through I-55 Sports Productions and concession contract with Mad Concessions ($9,000 fee to city)
• Public hearing on plat revision of DeSoto Commons Lot 12 Parcel A-11 (Ward 3)

The Board of Aldermen approved the municipal docket, consent agenda, and claims docket totaling $1,534,279.34. They also opted out of the state safe solicitation bill, approved a plat revision for DeSoto Commons Lot 12, and extended the Safe Streets for All contract with Neel-Schaffer to June 30, 2026. The board went into executive session to discuss personnel matters and the personnel handbook.

• Approved municipal docket (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda items A-R, moving items R and M to executive session, amending letter H (7-0)
• Approved claims docket totaling $1,534,279.34 (7-0)
• Opted out of the safe solicitation bill (7-0)
• Approved plat revision of DeSoto Commons Lot 12 Parcel A-11 (7-0)
• Extended contract with Neel-Schaffer for Safe Streets for All project to June 30, 2026 (7-0)
• Hired Misty Boyle as EMT Driver in Fire Department at $17.76/hour plus $700 stipend (7-0)
• Went into executive session for personnel matters and personnel handbook (6-0, Alderman Bostick absent)

Board Meetings

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will review several personnel actions for the Fire and Police departments. The agenda also includes payment requests for three water treatment plant improvement projects.

• $14,500.00 maximum for a new Police K9
• $116,375.00 to Phillips Contracting Co., Inc. for Holly Hills Water Treatment Plant Improvements
• $256,500.00 to Landmark Construction General Contractor, Inc. for Meadowbrook Water Treatment Plant Improvements
• $298,537.50 to Landmark Construction General Contractor, Inc. for Hurt Road Water Treatment Plant Improvements
• Resolution to clean private property

The Board of Aldermen approved the consent agenda (items A-K) unanimously, including hiring an EMT driver and a police officer, purchasing a new police K9 (up to $14,500), and paying three water treatment plant improvement estimates totaling $671,412.50. A resolution to clean six private properties was adopted 6-1. The board also approved the claims docket ($349,954.60) 6-1, canceled a contract with Laserfiche, and tabled discussion on Safe Solicitation legislation until December 16.

• Approved consent agenda items A-K unanimously (7-0)
• Approved resolution to clean private properties at 966 Goodman Rd, 5230 Woody Dr, 5614 Ridgefield Dr, 5398 Ridgefield Dr, and 7124 Windsor Dr (6-1)
• Approved claims docket totaling $349,954.60 (6-1)
• Approved travel expenses for City Attorney to attend MML Conference (7-0)
• Approved cancellation of contract with Laserfiche (7-0)
• Tabled Safe Solicitation opt in/opt out legislation until December 16 meeting
• Approved municipal docket as presented with added IT presentation (7-0)

Planning Meetings

The Horn Lake Planning Commission will meet to vote on several land-use items, including a conditional use permit for a boarding home for sheltered care at 6735 Camelot Road and a rezoning request to allow a storage facility. Other items include site plans for expansions of an RV park, two buildings, and a parking lot. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and a plat revision.

• Conditional Use Permit for boarding home for sheltered care at 6735 Camelot Road
• Rezoning of parcel 108932000 0003603 from AR to PUD for storage facility
• Site plan for expansion of RV park at 5370 Goodman Road West
• Site plan for building expansion at 6500 East Center Street
• Site plan for parking and building expansion at 5980 Nail Road West

The Horn Lake Planning Commission voted 2-4 to deny a rezoning request (Case 2025-147) to change a parcel from AR to PUD for a storage facility. The commission approved a conditional use permit for a boarding home for sheltered care at 6735 Camelot Road, a plat revision for DeSoto Commons Lot 12 Parcel A-11, and site plans for expansions at 6500 East Center Street, 6441 Highway 51 North, and 5980 Nail Road West. A site plan for expansion of Hilltop RV Park at 5370 Goodman Road West was tabled until the next meeting.

• Approved plat revision of DeSoto Commons Lot 12 Parcel A-11 (6-0)
• Approved conditional use permit for boarding home at 6735 Camelot Road for 1 year (6-0)
• Denied rezoning of parcel 1089320000003603 from AR to PUD for storage facility (2-4)
• Tabled site plan for expansion of Hilltop RV Park at 5370 Goodman Road West (6-0)
• Approved site plan for building expansion at 6500 East Center Street (6-0)
• Approved site plan for building expansion at 6441 Highway 51 North (6-0)
• Approved site plan for parking and building expansion at 5980 Nail Road West, contingent on handicap space adjustments (6-0)
• Approved minutes from October 27, 2025 meeting (6-0)

Board Meetings

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will vote on a consent agenda including a $153,746.33 payment for a lift station replacement, a rezoning request at 4560 Nail Rd. West, and a conditional use permit for a machine shop at 1949 Tappan Drive. The board will also consider switching medical coverage from Cigna to BCBS of MS and changing broker services.

• Rezoning of 4560 Nail Rd. West from AR to AR and partially R-10 (Case No. 2025-121)
• Conditional use permit for a machine shop at 1949 Tappan Drive (Case No. 2025-107)
• Payment of $153,746.33 to White Construction for Lift Station Replacement project
• Transition of medical coverage from Cigna to BCBS of MS effective January 1, 2026
• Purchase of two PowerEdge servers at a cost not to exceed $24,049.56

The Board denied a rezoning request for 4560 Nail Rd. West (Case 2025-121) after residents raised flooding concerns. It approved a 5-year conditional use permit for a machine shop at 1949 Tappan Drive (Case 2025-107). The Board also approved the municipal docket, consent agenda, and claims docket totaling $722,667.90, all by unanimous 7-0 votes.

• Denied rezoning from AR to AR and partially R-10 at 4560 Nail Rd. West (7-0)
• Approved 5-year conditional use permit for a machine shop at 1949 Tappan Dr. (7-0)
• Approved municipal docket as presented (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda items A–Q, including $153,746.33 for Lift Station Replacement project (7-0)
• Approved claims docket totaling $722,667.90 (7-0)
• Approved transition of medical coverage from Cigna to BCBS of MS and supplemental from Symetra to Equitable effective Jan 1, 2026 (7-0)
• Approved hiring of multiple personnel: Johnny Island, Henry Kyle Cummings, Jessica Smith, Hunter Drury (7-0)
• Approved purchase of two PowerEdge Smart Selection Servers not to exceed $24,049.56 (7-0)

Board Meetings

The Horn Lake Mayor and Board of Aldermen will vote on a consent agenda that includes hiring two court employees, approving multiple contractor payments, and authorizing a three-year Flock Safety camera contract. They will also consider resolutions on private property cleanup and utility rates, and hold an executive session on Texas Gas Pipelines.

• Hire Alyssa Shahan as Deputy Court Clerk I at $20.22/hour
• Hire Matthew Orr as Prosecutor at $30,180.80/year
• Pay Falcon Contracting $199,925.99 for street work
• Approve Flock Safety contract up to $75,000 over 3 years
• Rescind Oracle software contract

The Board approved a consent agenda including a three-year, $75,000 contract with Flock Safety for automated license plate readers, a sanitation increase to $21.50 per cart effective December 1, 2025, and easements for the Texas Gas Pipeline expansion. A public hearing on cleaning a private property at 8540 Cedar Lake Dr. died for lack of a motion. The Board also suspended employee #736 without pay for three days with 90 days probation.

• Approved consent agenda items A-P (7-0), including hiring Alyssa Shahan as Deputy Court Clerk I at $20.22/hr and Matthew Orr as Prosecutor at $30,180.80/yr
• Approved $75,000 three-year contract with Flock Safety for automated license plate readers (7-0)
• Approved sanitation increase to $21.50 per cart effective December 1, 2025 (6-1, Bostick nay)
• Approved easements for Texas Gas Pipeline expansion (7-0)
• Suspended employee #736 without pay for 3 days with 90 days probation (5-2, Armstrong and Smith nay)
• Approved claims docket totaling $513,730.21 (6-1, Bostick nay)
• Public hearing on cleaning 8540 Cedar Lake Dr. died for lack of a motion
• Approved municipal docket with addition of employee #736 discussion to executive session (7-0)

Planning Meetings

The Horn Lake Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting to approve previous minutes and consider one new business item: a case involving Desoto Commons Lot 12 Parcel A-11. No old business or other items are on the agenda.

• Case Number 2025-135: Desoto Commons Lot 12 Parcel A-11

Board Meetings

The Horn Lake Mayor and Board of Aldermen will consider a moratorium on new gas stations, liquor stores, vape stores, and car washes, along with several other planning items including a rezoning and a conditional use permit for a machine shop. The consent agenda includes police hires and promotions, a building inspector hire, and payments for water treatment and meter reading projects. The meeting also covers a boiler system repair quote and donations for a Spooktacular event.

• Case No 2025-125: Establish a Moratorium on Gas Stations, Liquor Stores, Vape Stores, and Car Washes
• Case No 2025-121: Rezoning of 4560 Nail Rd W from all AR to AR and partially R-10
• Case No 2025-107: Conditional Use permit request for a machine shop at 1949 Tappan Dr
• Request to pay $85,975.00 to Phillips Contracting Co. Inc. for Holly Hills Water Treatment Plant Improvements
• Request to accept $88,350.00 quote from TRI STAR Companies, Inc. for City Hall boiler system repairs

The Horn Lake Board of Aldermen approved a moratorium on new gas stations, liquor stores, vape stores, and car washes (Case No. 2025-125). They also approved a text amendment to the Gravel Driveway Renewal Regulations and a text amendment revising the Rental Property Licensing Act. The board tabled a conditional use permit for a machine shop at 1949 Tappan Drive and a rezoning request for 4560 Nail Rd. W. until the second meeting in November. A $88,350 boiler repair contract for City Hall was awarded to TRI STAR Companies, Inc.

• Approved a moratorium on new gas stations, liquor stores, vape stores, and car washes (Case No. 2025-125).
• Approved a text amendment to the Gravel Driveway Renewal Regulations (Case No. 2025-124).
• Approved a text amendment revising the Rental Property Licensing Act (Case No. 2025-126).
• Tabled a conditional use permit for a machine shop at 1949 Tappan Dr. until the second meeting in November (Case No. 2025-107).
• Tabled a rezoning request for 4560 Nail Rd. W. until the second meeting in November (Case No. 2025-121).
• Approved a first revision of Lots 18 & 19 of Pinoak Acres Section 5 (Case No. 2025-122).
• Approved a $88,350 boiler repair contract for City Hall from TRI STAR Companies, Inc.
• Approved the consent agenda including police hires, promotions, donations, and construction payments.

Board Meetings

The Horn Lake Mayor and Board of Aldermen will consider a consent agenda with multiple personnel actions, including hiring a Public Works Director and an Animal Shelter Director, and approving payments for the Hurt Road Water Treatment Plant and the New Animal Shelter Project. The board will also vote on a resolution for cleaning private property and hear presentations on Extra Mile Day and Citizen's Police Academy graduates.

• Hire Brandon Wallace as Public Works Director at $68,000/year
• Hire Alexis D. Sullivan as Animal Shelter Director at $65,000/year
• Pay $71,250 to Landmark Construction for Hurt Road Water Treatment Plant improvements
• Pay $120,012.39 to Murphy & Sons for New Animal Shelter Project
• Purchase 2025 Ford F150 for Police Department at up to $51,750

The Board of Aldermen unanimously approved the $1,202,311.52 claims docket and the municipal docket. They hired Brandon Wallace as Public Works Director at $68,000/year and Alexis D. Sullivan as Animal Shelter Director at $65,000/year, and promoted Cindy White to Assistant Animal Shelter Director at $54,080/year. The board also adopted a resolution to clean private property at 6934 Interstate Blvd. and accepted an Entergy proposal for a city lighting replacement project.

• Approved $1,202,311.52 claims docket (7-0)
• Approved municipal docket as presented (7-0)
• Hired Brandon Wallace as Public Works Director at $68,000/year (7-0)
• Hired Alexis D. Sullivan as Animal Shelter Director at $65,000/year (6-1)
• Promoted Cindy White to Assistant Animal Shelter Director at $54,080/year (7-0)
• Adopted resolution to clean private property at 6934 Interstate Blvd. (6-0-1)
• Accepted Entergy proposal for city lighting replacement project (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda items A-S with items D, E, F moved to executive session and item S to new business (7-0)

Planning Meetings

The Horn Lake Planning Commission will hold a public meeting to consider several rezoning requests, variances, and text amendments to the zoning ordinance. Key items include a proposed moratorium on new gas stations, car washes, liquor stores, and vape stores, as well as revisions to the rental property licensing act. The commission will also review a conditional use permit for a machine shop and a rezoning at 4560 Nail Road West.

• Rezoning from A-R to A-R and R-10 at 4560 Nail Road West (Case 2025-121)
• Variance from setback regulation on Pinoak Acres Plat Revision (Case 2025-123)
• Pinoak Acres Plat Revision to move property line (Case 2025-122)
• Conditional use permit for machine shop at 1949 Tappan Drive (Case 2025-107)
• Text amendment establishing moratorium on gas stations, car washes, liquor stores, and vape stores (Case 2025-125)

The Horn Lake Planning Commission voted 6-0 to recommend a text amendment establishing a moratorium on new gas pumps, liquor stores, car washes, and vape product retail until a third-party study on their concentration and distribution is completed. The commission also recommended approval of a rezoning at 4560 Nail Road (5-1), a setback variance and plat revision for Pinoak Acres, a conditional use permit for a machine shop, and text amendments on gravel driveway renewals and the Rental Property Licensing Act (all 6-0).

• Recommended approval of moratorium on gas stations, car washes, liquor stores, and vape stores (6-0)
• Recommended approval of rezoning 4560 Nail Road from A-R to A-R and R-10 (5-1)
• Approved side yard setback variance for garage at 5515 Jordan Drive (6-0)
• Approved plat revision for Pinoak Acres Lots 18 & 19 (6-0)
• Approved conditional use permit for machine shop at 1949 Tappan Drive (6-0)
• Recommended approval of text amendment limiting gravel driveway renewals to one year (6-0)
• Recommended approval of text amendment revising Rental Property Licensing Act (6-0)
• Approved minutes from August 25, 2025 meeting (6-0)

Board Meetings

The Horn Lake Board of Aldermen approved $144,458.04 for the First Regional Library FY2026 budget and approved hazard pay for the Police Department effective September 28, 2025. The board also approved the municipal docket, opened a bank account for occupancy tax proceeds, and went into executive session to discuss contracts, litigation, and police personnel matters. All votes were unanimous, with Alderman Bostick absent.

• Approved $144,458.04 for First Regional Library FY2026 budget (Order #09-38-25).
• Approved hazard pay for the Police Department effective September 28, 2025 (Order #09-40-25).
• Approved the Municipal Docket as presented (Order #09-33-25).
• Opened a bank account for occupancy tax proceeds (Order #09-39-25).
• Went into executive session to discuss contracts, litigation, and police hazard pay (Orders #09-34-25 through #09-37-25).
• Adjourned the meeting (Order #09-41-25).

Board Meetings

The Horn Lake Mayor and Board of Aldermen will vote on a consent agenda covering multiple personnel hires, a street project change order, and payments for ongoing projects. The meeting also includes proclamations, resolutions on private property cleanup, and discussions on an inmate housing agreement and personnel matters.

• Hire Tajayus Tyler as Police P1 at $26.43/hr plus benefits
• Change order on 2024 Street Management Program Year 2 Phase 2 by $92,405.95 for sidewalks and handicap ramp at Horn Lake Elementary School
• Pay $169,812.50 to Phillips Contracting for Holly Hills Water Treatment Plant Improvements
• Approve annual rye grass/seed and fertilizer for Latimer Park fields with BWI at $5,502.75
• Resolution to clean private property and adjudicate costs

The Horn Lake Board of Aldermen approved a $1.5 million claims docket (6-1), a $92,405.95 change order for the 2024 Street Management Program to add sidewalks and a handicap ramp at Horn Lake Elementary School, and multiple personnel actions including hiring a police officer at $26.43/hour and rehiring an EMT/paramedic at $22.16/hour. The board also adopted resolutions to clean private properties and assess liens, and entered an inmate housing agreement with DeSoto County Jail.

• Approved $1,516,931.79 claims docket (6-1)
• Approved $92,405.95 change order for 2024 Street Management Program to add sidewalks and handicap ramp at Horn Lake Elementary School
• Approved hiring Tajayus Tyler as police officer at $26.43/hour plus benefits
• Approved rehiring Dustin Lowrance as EMT/paramedic at $22.16/hour plus stipends
• Approved resolution to clean private properties at 4 addresses and assess liens
• Approved resolution to adjudicate cleaning costs and assess liens on 28 properties
• Approved inmate housing agreement with DeSoto County Jail
• Approved pay adjustments for two employees and termination of one employee

Board Meetings

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen unanimously approved the FY 2026 budget totaling $42,676,491.88 in operating expenses and adopted a property tax levy of 45 mills for the fiscal year 2025-2026. The tax levy is distributed among general (36.5 mills), library (1 mill), fire fund (1 mill), and debt service (6.5 mills). The budget and tax levy were each approved by roll-call votes with no opposition.

• Approved municipal docket as presented (7-0)
• Adopted tax levy at 45 mills for FY 2025-2026 (7-0)
• Adopted FY 2026 budget of $42,676,491.88 in operating expenses (6-0, Alderman Bostick absent)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

Board Meetings

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will vote on a consent agenda including a flat renewal of 2026 liability insurance at $908,410.63, three zoning and subdivision ordinance amendments, and several fire department promotions and hires. New business items include approving quotes for drain repair on Sharon Cove ($14,912) and culvert replacement at 2818 Church Road ($12,890).

• Approval of 2026 liability insurance at $908,410.63 with Higginbotham Insurance Agency
• Ordinance #25-08-313 amending the comprehensive zoning ordinance and official zoning map
• Ordinance #25-08-314 amending minimum standards in land subdivision regulations
• Ordinance #25-08-315 amending street regulations in land subdivision
• Repair of damaged drain pipe for Sharon Cove at $14,912 and culvert replacement at 2818 Church Road at $12,890

The Horn Lake Board of Aldermen approved a consent agenda including water treatment plant payments, firefighter promotions, and zoning ordinance amendments. They also approved drainage repairs on Sharon Cove and Church Road, awarded an EWP project to Trey Construction for $498,775, and terminated three employees in Code Enforcement and Animal Control after an executive session. An interim Animal Control Director was appointed.

• Approved consent agenda items A-Q including $162,097.08 for Hurt Road Water Treatment Plant and $179,550.00 for Meadowbrook Water Treatment Plant (7-0)
• Approved $14,912.00 drain repair for Sharon Cove to Myfis Jr. Services (7-0)
• Approved $12,890.00 culvert replacement at 2818 Church Road to Holden Integrated Services (7-0)
• Awarded EWP Program 2024 to Trey Construction Inc. for $498,775.00 (7-0)
• Terminated employee #782 in Code Enforcement (7-0)
• Terminated employees #757 and #804 in Animal Control (5-0, two absent)
• Appointed employee #326 as interim Animal Control Director (7-0)
• Approved 2026 liability insurance renewal at $908,410.63 with no increase (7-0)

Planning Meetings

The Horn Lake Planning Commission will consider a request to approve a preliminary plat for a subdivision of one parcel. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and discussion of a Safe Streets For All survey.

• Case 2025-115: Smith Walker Engineering & Surveying requests approval of a preliminary plat for parcel 1089320000003603
• Approval of July 28, 2025 meeting minutes
• Discussion of Safe Streets For All survey

The Horn Lake Planning Commission approved a preliminary plat for Golden Eagle Estates, a proposed subdivision at 4560 Nail Road West, by a 4-3 vote. The approval includes a condition of a $300-per-lot fee in lieu of public land dedication. Commissioners expressed concerns about flooding and traffic safety, but staff found no substantial reason to deny the plat at this preliminary stage.

• Approved preliminary plat for Golden Eagle Estates (Case 2025-115) 4-3
• Condition: $300 per lot fee in lieu of public land dedication
• Approved minutes from July 28, 2025 meeting 7-0
• Adjourned meeting at 6:42 p.m. 7-0

Board Meetings

The Horn Lake Mayor and Board of Aldermen will vote on the consent agenda, which includes payments for street management projects, a donation, and personnel actions. They will also hold public hearings on a conditional use permit, a rezoning, and text amendments, and discuss a memorandum of understanding with GE.

• Pay Falcon Construction $129,668.66 for 2024 Street Management Program Year 2 Phase 1 (change order -$84,572.38)
• Pay Falcon Contracting $386,329.95 for 2024 Street Management Program Year 2 Phase 2
• Conditional use permit for motor vehicle service/repair at 2484 Goodman Rd. W. (Case 2025-098)
• Rezoning from C-4 and PBP to M1 at 769 Southwest Access Dr. (Case 2025-102)
• Accept $500 donation from Texas Gas to Fire Department

The board approved a rezoning of 769 Southwest Access Dr. from commercial to light industrial (6-1), adopted new sidewalk and street design standards for subdivisions, and approved a $1.42M claims docket. A moratorium on new gas stations, liquor stores, car washes, and vape stores was enacted. The board also approved a conditional use permit for vehicle repair at 2484 Goodman Rd. W. and authorized cleaning of seven private properties.

• Approved rezoning 769 Southwest Access Dr. from C-4/PBP to M-1 light industrial (6-1)
• Adopted Ordinance 25-08-314 requiring 5-ft sidewalks on both sides of all streets
• Adopted Ordinance 25-08-315 setting 34-ft paved street width on 50-ft rights-of-way
• Approved $1,419,233.88 claims docket (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use permit for motor vehicle repair at 2484 Goodman Rd. W. (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use permit for semi parking lot at 769 Southwest Access Dr. (6-1)
• Enacted moratorium on gas stations, liquor stores, car washes, and vape stores (unanimous)
• Approved cleaning of seven private properties for code violations (unanimous)

Board Meetings

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will vote on a consent agenda that includes approving a $454,263.79 payment for the new animal shelter, hiring a Public Works Director at $68,000/year, and approving 2026 medical benefits costing over $1.6 million. They will also consider a resolution to clean private property and discuss personnel matters in executive session.

• Pay Application #11 for $454,263.79 to Murphy & Sons Inc. for the New HL Animal Shelter project
• Hire Sylvester Rose as Public Works Director at $68,000.00 annually
• Approve 2026 medical benefits through Cigna at $1,602,902.04 to the City
• Request $10,000.00 for Mayor’s Youth Council from hotel motel tax
• Resolution to clean private property

The Board approved the consent agenda (items A-X, with I and K moved to executive session) including $1,602,902.04 for 2026 medical benefits through Cigna, hiring Sylvester Rose as Public Works Director at $68,000/year, and promoting Dedrick 'Wayne' Robertson as Assistant Public Works Director at $24.00/hour. The Board also approved a resolution to clean 10 private properties deemed a menace to public health, and tabled the Latimer Lakes Youth Baseball Turf project indefinitely.

• Approved consent agenda items A-X (7-0), moving items I and K to executive session
• Approved $1,602,902.04 for 2026 medical benefits through Cigna (7-0)
• Hired Sylvester Rose as Public Works Director at $68,000/year effective Aug 18 (6-1)
• Promoted Dedrick 'Wayne' Robertson as Assistant Public Works Director at $24.00/hour effective Aug 11 (6-1)
• Approved resolution to clean 10 private properties as a menace to public health (7-0)
• Tabled Latimer Lakes Youth Baseball Turf project indefinitely (6-1)
• Approved adding an ADA ramp to Horn Lake Elementary School sidewalk project (7-0)
• Terminated Employee #650 effective Aug 5 (7-0)

Planning Meetings

The Horn Lake Planning Commission will consider a preliminary plat for a 23-lot residential subdivision, a rezoning request at 769 Southwest Access Drive, and several conditional use permits and text amendments. The meeting includes officer elections and approval of previous minutes.

• Case 2025-071: Preliminary plat for 23 residential lots and a public street by IPD LLC
• Case 2025-102: Rezoning of 769 Southwest Access Drive from C-4 to M-1
• Case 2025-090: Commercial parking for 18-wheelers at 769 Southwest Access Drive
• Case 2025-098: Conditional use permit for motor vehicle service at 2484 Goodman Road West
• Case 2025-092: Fence height variance at 4785 Winesap Drive

The Horn Lake Planning Commission approved text amendments requiring sidewalks on both sides of all streets and standardizing 50-foot right-of-way dimensions. They also approved a conditional use permit for truck parking at 769 Southwest Access Drive and a motor vehicle repair shop at 2484 Goodman Road West, but denied a preliminary plat for a 23-lot subdivision and a rezoning for truck parking.

• Approved text amendment requiring sidewalks on both sides of all streets (6-0)
• Approved text amendment standardizing 50-ft right-of-way with 34-ft street, 2.5-ft grass buffer, 5-ft sidewalk (6-0)
• Approved conditional use permit for semi-parking lot at 769 Southwest Access Drive for 5 years (5-1)
• Approved conditional use permit for motor vehicle service and minor repair at 2484 Goodman Road West for 5 years (6-0)
• Approved fence height variance to 8 feet at 4785 Winesap Drive (6-0)
• Denied preliminary plat for Golden Eagle Estates subdivision at 4560 Nail Road West (2-4)
• Denied rezoning of 769 Southwest Access Drive from C-4 to M-1 (3-4)

Board Meetings

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will consider a consent agenda including promotions and stipends for firefighters, equipment purchases for the street and utility departments, and a $150,000 youth baseball field renovation at Latimer Lakes Park. They will also vote on a resolution revoking the city's assessment for DeSoto County Crime Stoppers and discuss a resolution to clean private property.

• Resolution revoking City of Horn Lake Assessment and Contributions for DeSoto County Crime Stoppers
• Request to purchase a 2020 YANMAR VIO 80 MINI EXCAVATOR for the utility department for $56,000
• Request acceptance of Neel-Schaffer letter for Youth Baseball Field Renovations at Latimer Lakes Park totaling $150,000
• Request to promote three firefighters to Certified Firefighter Level III at $18.66 per hour and increase stipends for six firefighters by $500 annually
• Request to purchase a CID Swing Boom Cutter attachment for the street department skid steer for $11,400

The Horn Lake Board of Aldermen approved the consent agenda (items A-R, tabling item N) and the claims docket totaling $790,489.86. They also swore in new planning commissioners, adopted a resolution to clean four private properties, approved a retired flag drop box at the American Legion, and selected Alderwoman LaShonda Johnson as Mayor Pro Tempore. In executive session, the board suspended Employee #650 without pay until the August 5, 2025 meeting.

• Approved consent agenda items A-R, tabling item N (Neel-Schaffer letter for Youth Baseball Field Renovations) until August 5, 2025.
• Approved claims docket of $790,489.86, with Alderman Bostick voting nay.
• Swore in Planning Commissioners: Lakita Fox, Jessie Ware, Calvin Freeman, Kirby Carter, Morris Taylor, Mark Crawford, Chad Engelke, and Janice Vidal.
• Adopted Resolution 07-02-25 to clean private properties at 5853 Cherokee, 6600 Camelot, 6623 Alice, and 6901 Wallace Lane.
• Approved a retired flag drop box at the American Legion for proper disposal of U.S. flags.
• Selected Alderwoman LaShonda Johnson as Mayor Pro Tempore.
• Suspended Employee #650 without pay effective July 15, 2025, until the August 5, 2025 board meeting.
• Approved promotions and stipends for fire and police personnel, equipment purchases, and utility department actions.

Board Meetings

The Horn Lake Mayor and Board of Aldermen will vote on a consent agenda that includes appointing a new city attorney, approving payments for water treatment plant improvements, and hiring several new employees. The meeting also includes a resolution to clean private property and other routine administrative items.

• Appoint Ravonda Griffin Willis with Perry Griffin, PC as City Attorney
• Payment of $72,097.78 to Landmark Construction for Hurt Road Water Treatment Plant Improvements
• Payment of $72,740.42 to Landmark Construction for Meadowbrook Water Treatment Plant Improvements
• Final payment of $110,924.48 to Trey Construction for Water Service Line Replacement Project
• Hire Tanya Carter as City Clerk/City Administrator at $70,000 annual salary

The Horn Lake Board of Aldermen approved the municipal docket and consent agenda, including hiring Tanya Carter as City Clerk/Administrator at $70,000/year and retaining Ravonda Griffin Willis as City Attorney. The board also approved a $2,078,751.83 claims docket and a resolution to clean eight private properties deemed a public menace. All votes were unanimous except the claims docket, which passed 6-1 with Alderman Bostick dissenting.

• Approved $2,078,751.83 claims docket (6-1)
• Approved consent agenda items A-R, including hiring Tanya Carter as City Clerk/Administrator ($70,000/yr) and Benito Alexander as P1 full-time ($26.43/hr)
• Retained Ravonda Griffin Willis as City Attorney for one year (7-0)
• Approved resolution to clean eight private properties (7-0)
• Approved budget transfer in Code Department ($10,000)
• Approved surplus property disposal (Police drone batteries, furniture, electronics)
• Approved travel expenses for 2025 MML Conference for 11 officials
• Appointed Tara Warren as temporary City Administrator (July–Sept 2025, $100/month stipend)

Planning Meetings

The Horn Lake Planning Commission will consider a preliminary plat for a 24-lot residential subdivision proposed by IPD LLC. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from two prior meetings. No old business is on the agenda.

• Case 2025-071: preliminary plat for 24 residential lots and a public street right-of-way, applicant Ben Smith of IPD LLC

The Horn Lake Planning Commission met on June 30, 2025, but lacked a quorum (only three of seven commissioners present). No votes were taken on the sole agenda item, a preliminary plat for a 24-lot subdivision. The meeting was adjourned, and the case was rescheduled for July 16, 2025, pending approval of new commissioners.

• No decisions made due to lack of quorum
• Case 2025-071 (preliminary plat for 24-lot subdivision) tabled to July 16, 2025

Board Meetings

This is a special called meeting of the Horn Lake Mayor and Board of Aldermen. The only business on the agenda is approval of minutes from the June 17, 2025 meeting. No other decisions or discussions are scheduled.

• Approval of minutes for June 17, 2025 Mayor and Board of Aldermen meeting

The Horn Lake Board of Aldermen held a special called meeting on June 24, 2025, with six aldermen present and Alderman Bostick absent. The only substantive action was the unanimous approval of the minutes from the June 17, 2025 meeting. The board then adjourned.

• Approved minutes from the June 17, 2025 meeting (6-0, Alderman Bostick absent).
• Adjourned the meeting (6-0).

Board Meetings

The Horn Lake Mayor and Board of Aldermen will consider a consent agenda with over 20 items, including donations, hires, stipend increases, and contract payments. They will also hold public hearings on six conditional use permit requests, including a lounge/bar, a parking lot, fireworks sales, and electronic signs. New business includes a $280,000 change order for the Automated Meter Reading System and a resolution to clean private property.

• Request to approve $164,855 letter agreement with Neel-Schaffer for Dunbarton Dr / Shadow Oaks Drainage Improvements
• Request to approve $280,000 change order to Heartland Construction for Automated Meter Reading System Part B
• Conditional use permit for lounge/bar/tavern at 6541 Highway 51 North (Ward 3)
• Conditional use permit for retail sale of fireworks at 769 Southwest Dr. (Ward 3)
• Request to purchase one Ram 1500 4x4 truck for Fire Department at $46,335

The Board approved a $74,564.99 donation to Addiction Campuses of Mississippi (Woodland Recovery) from opioid litigation settlement funds for scholarships benefiting Horn Lake residents. They also approved a $1,000 donation to New Bethlehem Cemetery Association for Wreaths Across America, paid from hotel/motel tax proceeds. The Board approved a $280,000 change order for the Automated Meter Reading System project and a $46,335 purchase of a 2025 Ram truck for the Fire Department. A motion to table six planning cases failed, and a motion to approve a transition team for the mayor-elect also failed for lack of a second.

• Approved $74,564.99 opioid settlement donation to Woodland Recovery for addiction treatment scholarships (7-0)
• Approved $1,000 donation to New Bethlehem Cemetery Association for Wreaths Across America (7-0)
• Approved $280,000 change order to Heartland Construction for Automated Meter Reading System (7-0)
• Approved $46,335 purchase of 2025 Ram truck for Fire Department from Landers Chrysler Dodge Jeep (7-0)
• Approved conditional use permit for lounge/bar/tavern at 6541 Highway 51 N for one year (5-2)
• Approved conditional use permit for parking lot at 2496 Goodman Rd W for five years (6-1)
• Approved conditional use permit for fireworks retail at 769 Southwest Dr for five years (4-3)
• Denied site plan extension for gas station on Parcel 1087352200000500 (3-4)

Planning Meetings

The Horn Lake Planning Commission will consider five conditional use permit requests continued from the May 19 meeting. Items include a lounge/bar/tavern at 6541 Highway 51 North, a parking lot at 2496 Goodman Road West, retail fireworks sales at 769 Southwest Drive, and two electronic changeable message signs (one at 6895 Interstate Boulevard). No new or other business is scheduled.

The Horn Lake Planning Commission approved a conditional use permit for Cheers at 6541 Highway 51 North to operate as a lounge/bar/tavern, with a 1-year term and a midnight closing time. The commission also approved three other conditional use permits: a parking lot at 2496 Goodman Road West (5 years), a fireworks retail tent at 769 Southwest Access Drive (5 years), and two portable electronic message signs for seasonal fireworks sales at 6895 Interstate Boulevard and 2020/2036 Goodman Road West (both 5 years). All votes were 5-0 except the Cheers permit, which passed 4-1.

• Approved Cheers' conditional use permit for lounge/bar/tavern at 6541 Highway 51 North, 1-year term, midnight closing (4-1)
• Approved parking lot conditional use permit at 2496 Goodman Road West, 5-year term (5-0)
• Approved fireworks retail sale conditional use permit at 769 Southwest Access Drive, 5-year term (5-0)
• Approved portable electronic message sign conditional use permit at 6895 Interstate Boulevard, 5-year term (5-0)
• Approved portable electronic message sign conditional use permit at 2020 & 2036 Goodman Road West, 5-year term (5-0)

Board Meetings

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will consider a consent agenda including a $234,242.42 payment for the Twin Lakes Water Improvements project, a firefighter promotion, and several other routine payments and hires. A public hearing is scheduled for a conditional use permit for a motor vehicle service and minor repair shop at 2080 Goodman Road West. The board will also vote on a resolution to clean private property.

• Payment of $234,242.42 to Trey Construction for Twin Lakes Water Improvements (Estimate No. 4)
• Promotion of Fire Lieutenant I/Paramedic J. Powell to Fire Lieutenant II/Paramedic at $22.76/hour
• Conditional Use Permit (Case 2025-063) for motor vehicle service and minor repair at 2080 Goodman Road West
• Payment of $36,405.27 to Landmark Construction for Meadowbrook Water Treatment Plant Improvements (Estimate No. 2)
• Payment of $69,037.93 to Landmark Construction for Hurt Rd Water Treatment Plant Improvements (Estimate No. 2)

The Horn Lake Board of Aldermen approved the municipal docket, consent agenda, and claims docket totaling $716,120.86. Key actions included paying $234,242.42 to Trey Construction for Twin Lakes Water Improvements, approving a $679,000 grant fund transfer from the Holly Hills water project to the Shadow Oaks/Dunbarton drainage project, and adopting a resolution to clean three private properties. The board also went into executive session to discuss prospective litigation involving a residential subdivision.

• Approved municipal docket (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including $234,242.42 payment to Trey Construction for Twin Lakes Water Improvements (7-0)
• Approved claims docket totaling $716,120.86 (6-1, Alderman Bostick opposed)
• Approved $679,000 grant fund transfer from Holly Hills Water Treatment Plant Upgrade to Shadow Oaks/Dunbarton Drainage Project (7-0)
• Adopted resolution to clean private properties at 5857 Nail Road, 6340 Tulane, and 4115 Edwin (7-0)
• Approved $2,350 change order for Hurt Road Water Treatment Plant sidewalk and building relocation (7-0)
• Approved promotion of Fire Lieutenant I/Paramedic J. Powell to Fire Lieutenant II/Paramedic at $22.76/hour (consent agenda)
• Went into executive session for discussion of prospective litigation involving a residential subdivision (7-0)

Planning Meetings

The Horn Lake Planning Commission is holding a special session to consider a site plan approval for commercial buildings on a specific parcel. No new business is listed, but the commission will discuss a possible meeting on June 9th.

• Case Number 2025-038: Site Plan Approval Request for Commercial Buildings at Parcel Number 108736020 0000600

The Horn Lake Planning Commission approved a site plan (Case 2025-038) for two commercial buildings on a 1.73-acre parcel at the northwest corner of Interstate Boulevard and Expressway Drive. The approval is conditional on the city engineer approving drainage plans and the developer returning for approval on any Phase 2 buildings. The vote was 4-0.

• Approved site plan for two commercial buildings at Parcel 108736020 0000600 (4-0), with conditions on drainage and Phase 2 approval
• Discussed scheduling a special Planning Commission meeting on June 9, 2025, to hear cases missed due to lack of quorum on May 19

Board Meetings

The Horn Lake Mayor and Board of Aldermen will consider a consent agenda including multiple construction payments totaling over $1 million for road, traffic signal, and water line projects, as well as vehicle purchases and personnel actions. A conditional use permit for a motor vehicle service and repair shop at 2080 Goodman Road West is also up for a public hearing and vote.

• Pay $573,169.31 to Falcon Construction for 2024 Street Management Program Year 2 Phase 2
• Pay $205,970.21 to Lehman Roberts Co. for Nail Rd./Interstate Blvd. traffic striping and signage
• Pay $132,803.78 to Desoto County Electric for Nail Rd/Interstate Blvd. traffic signal modifications
• Purchase 2 2025 Ford Mavericks for $58,296.00 from Landers Ford South
• Conditional use permit hearing for motor vehicle service and minor repair at 2080 Goodman Road West

The Horn Lake Mayor and Board of Aldermen approved the municipal docket, consent agenda, and a $1,691,793.74 claims docket, all by unanimous roll call votes (6-0, with Alderman Young absent). They also approved a 5-year conditional use permit for a motor vehicle service and minor repair shop at 2080 Goodman Road West, contingent on the applicant completing specified repairs within 90 days. The board additionally approved a $5,000 donation to the Favor Foundation from hotel/motel tax proceeds and adopted a resolution authorizing the cleaning of 16 private properties deemed a menace to public health and safety.

• Approved $1,691,793.74 claims docket (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda including $58,296 for two 2025 Ford Mavericks and $48,475 for Oracle software (6-0)
• Approved 5-year conditional use permit for auto repair at 2080 Goodman Rd West, with 90-day compliance deadline (6-0)
• Approved $5,000 donation to Favor Foundation from hotel/motel tax proceeds (6-0)
• Adopted resolution to clean 16 private properties, with costs to become tax liens (6-0)
• Approved continuation of local emergency proclamation (6-0)
• Approved $1,000 for Fire Academy for Kids from hotel/motel tax proceeds (consent agenda)
• Approved hiring C. Briggs at $26.43/hr and promoting Lt. K. Nelson to Captain at $36.93/hr (consent agenda)

Planning Meetings

The Horn Lake Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on May 19, 2025, to consider several conditional use permit requests and a site plan approval. Items include a lounge/bar/tavern at 6541 Highway 51 North, a parking lot at 2496 Goodman Road West, retail fireworks sales at 769 Southwest Dr, two electronic changeable message signs, and a commercial building site plan. The meeting will also approve minutes from April 28, 2025.

• Conditional use permit for lounge/bar/tavern at 6541 Highway 51 North (Case 2025-062)
• Conditional use permit for parking lot at 2496 Goodman Road West (Case 2025-067)
• Conditional use permit for retail sale of fireworks at 769 Southwest Dr (Case 2025-068)
• Two conditional use permits for electronic changeable message signs (Cases 2025-069 and 2025-070)
• Site plan approval for commercial buildings on parcel 108736020 0000600 (Case 2025-038)

The Horn Lake Planning Commission met on May 19, 2025, but lacked a quorum, with only three of seven commissioners present. No votes or decisions were made on any agenda items. The commission rescheduled time-sensitive cases: Case 2025-038 will be heard on May 23, 2025, at 10 a.m., and cases 2025-062, 2025-067, 2025-068, 2025-069, and 2025-070 will be heard on June 9, 2025, at 6 p.m.

• No quorum; meeting adjourned without any votes on agenda items.
• Rescheduled Case 2025-038 (Site Plan Approval) to May 23, 2025, at 10 a.m.
• Rescheduled Cases 2025-062, 2025-067, 2025-068, 2025-069, and 2025-070 to June 9, 2025, at 6 p.m.

Board Meetings

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will consider a consent agenda with personnel actions, donations, and payments, plus new business items including two large payments for the HL Animal Shelter Project totaling over $1 million and a security camera purchase. The meeting also includes proclamations and a resolution to clean private property.

• Request to pay $467,572.77 and $617,773.65 to Murphy and Sons, Inc. for the HL Animal Shelter Project
• Request to purchase security cameras/door access systems for up to $102,558.40 from Progressive Technologies
• Request to hire Q. Abston as Street Laborer at $15.00/hour and C. Parrish as EMT Paramedic at $22.16/hour
• Request to pay $4,228.00 to Office Furniture Warehouse Inc. for animal shelter furniture
• Approval of $5,000.00 sponsorship for The ARC Northwest MS from hotel/motel tax proceeds

The Board of Aldermen approved two payments totaling $1,085,346.42 to Murphy and Sons, Inc. for the Horn Lake Animal Shelter Project, along with security camera and door access purchases. The consent agenda including personnel actions, donations, and a meeting reschedule was also approved. A resolution to clean 17 private properties was adopted after a public hearing.

• Approved $467,572.77 payment to Murphy and Sons for Animal Shelter Project (5-1)
• Approved $617,773.65 payment to Murphy and Sons for Animal Shelter Project (5-1)
• Approved $53,492.00 for security camera systems from Progressive Technologies (5-1)
• Approved $42,540.00 for door access and licenses from Progressive Technologies (5-1)
• Approved change order reducing Animal Shelter contingency to $45,684.04 (5-1)
• Approved consent agenda items A-U including hires, promotions, and donations (6-0)
• Approved resolution to clean 17 private properties (6-0)
• Approved claims docket totaling $1,282,052.51 (5-1)

Planning Meetings

The Horn Lake Planning Commission will meet to vote on three new business items: a request to reclassify a restaurant as a lounge to allow alcohol sales, a request to use an existing building for auto repair, and a site plan for a new State Farm office building.

• Case 2025-062: Annie Jackson seeks conditional use permit to sell alcohol for on-site consumption at Cheers, 6541 Highway 51 North, changing from restaurant to lounge/bar/tavern in C-4 zone.
• Case 2025-063: Mustafa Shouman requests to use existing building behind convenience store at 2080 Goodman Road West for motor vehicle service and minor repair.
• Case 2025-065: Stephanie Strohm seeks site plan approval for a commercial office building for State Farm at southeast intersection of Highway 51 North and Hopper Drive.

The Horn Lake Planning Commission voted 4-0 to recommend approval of a conditional use permit for a motor vehicle service and minor repair business at 2080 Goodman Road West. The commission also approved a site plan for a State Farm office building at 6232 Highway 51 North. A request to reclassify Cheers restaurant to a lounge/bar was tabled until the next meeting because the applicant was absent.

• Recommended approval of a conditional use permit for motor vehicle service and minor repair at 2080 Goodman Road West, with a 5-year term (motion passed 4-0).
• Approved site plan for a commercial office building for State Farm at 6232 Highway 51 North (motion passed 4-0).
• Tabled Case 2025-062 (Cheers alcohol sales reclassification) until the next meeting due to applicant absence (motion passed 4-0).
• Approved minutes of the March 31, 2025 meeting (motion passed 4-0).
• Moved the May 2025 meeting from May 26 to May 19 at 6:00 p.m. (motion passed 4-0).
• Adjourned the meeting at 6:41 p.m. (motion passed 4-0).

Board Meetings

The Horn Lake Mayor and Board of Aldermen will vote on a consent agenda covering personnel hires, payments for street and shelter projects, and other routine items. They will also hold public hearings on conditional use permits for fireworks sales and consider text amendments to zoning rules, plus a proposal to convert city lighting to LED.

• Payments to Falcon Contracting Co. totaling $455,521.78 for street management program
• Change order lowering 2022 Street Management Program contract by $89,247.94
• Hire P. Gonzalez as EMT Driver at $17.76/hour plus $700 stipend
• Conditional use permits for fireworks sales at 7115 and 7080 US Highway 51 North, and 2020 & 2036 Goodman Road West
• Proposal to accept PathCompany proposal for LED lighting conversion

The Board approved a $3.8 million contract with Path Company for converting all city street lighting to LED, along with $577,989 for related equipment from Entergy. The vote was 6-1. The Board also approved three conditional use permits for fireworks sales, a conditional use permit for an electronic message sign, and zoning text amendments for used car dealerships and grand opening signage. A proposal to repeal the feather flag ban was tabled until May 20.

• Approved $3,813,276 LED lighting conversion contract with Path Company (6-1)
• Approved $577,989 equipment purchase from Entergy for LED project (6-1)
• Approved three 5-year conditional use permits for fireworks sales at 7115 US 51 N, 7080 US 51 N, and 2220/2036 Goodman Rd W (7-0)
• Approved 5-year conditional use permit for electronic message sign at 2496 Goodman Rd W (6-1)
• Adopted ordinance reducing minimum acreage for used car dealerships (7-0)
• Adopted ordinance allowing grand opening signage for new businesses (7-0)
• Tabled feather flag repeal proposal until May 20 meeting
• Approved resolution to clean 18 private properties deemed a menace to public health

Board Meetings

The Horn Lake Mayor and Board of Aldermen will vote on the municipal docket and consent agenda, which includes approvals for hires, promotions, payments, and an employee termination. The meeting also includes a proclamation for Arbor Day, new business, and an executive session on personnel matters.

• Request to suspend and terminate Employee #829 effective April 3, 2025 for violation of Personnel Policies #501 and #701
• Request promotion for Officer T. Irby to P3 at $28.54/hour effective April 13, 2025
• Request to hire N. Gosswiller as EMT Paramedic at $22.16/hour plus benefits, with $6,200 annual stipend
• Request to pay $34,721.60 to Consolidated Pipe and Supply Co., Inc and $61,759.50 to Heartland Construction Group, LLC for AMR System projects
• Release of Development Performance Bond No.016237584 for Horn Lake 55 Business Center, LLC for Nail Rd extension

The Board approved the Municipal Docket and Consent Agenda (items A-Q, with Item C corrected to $300.00 and Item P moved to New Business) unanimously. The $2,544,573.88 Claims Docket was approved 6-1 (Alderman Bostick opposed). The Board also approved the purchase of $4,228 in office equipment for the Animal Shelter (6-1, Alderman Young opposed), denied the appeal of Employee #650 (4-2, Aldermen Johnson, Bostick, and Young absent or opposed), and entered executive session to discuss personnel matters in the Admin Department.

• Approved Municipal Docket (7-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda items A-Q, with Item C corrected to $300.00 and Item P moved to New Business (7-0)
• Approved $2,544,573.88 Claims Docket (6-1, Alderman Bostick opposed)
• Approved $4,228 purchase of office equipment for Animal Shelter from Office Furniture Warehouse, subject to quote correction (6-1, Alderman Young opposed)
• Denied appeal of Employee #650, upholding administration's determination (4-2, Aldermen Johnson, Bostick, and Young absent or opposed)
• Entered executive session for discussion of personnel matters in the Admin Department (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

Planning Meetings

The Horn Lake Planning Commission will consider several conditional use permits and zoning ordinance amendments. Key items include three fireworks retail permits, a permanent electronic message sign, a proposed reduction in minimum acreage for used car dealerships, and city-initiated changes to signage rules. The meeting also includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes.

• Conditional use permits for fireworks retail at 2020 & 2036 Goodman Road West (0.71 acres), 7115 US Highway 51 (1.4 acres), and 7080 US Highway 51 (10 acres) — applicant Dale Wilson/American Fireworks and H&B Enterprises/American Fireworks.
• Request by Prentiss Mitchell for a permanent electronic changeable message sign at 2496 Goodman Road West for advertising a year-round parking service.
• Request by Rebecca Ray to amend zoning ordinance to decrease minimum acreage for used car dealerships to 1 acre.
• City request for special exception for grand opening signage for new businesses.
• City request to repeal prohibition of feather flags to allow year-round business visibility.

The Horn Lake Planning Commission approved three conditional use permits for fireworks retail sales, a conditional use permit for an electronic changeable message sign, a zoning ordinance amendment reducing the minimum acreage for used car dealerships in C-4 zones to 1 acre, and amendments to allow grand opening signage and repeal the prohibition on feather flags. All decisions were recommendations to the Board of Aldermen.

• Approved fireworks permit at 2020 & 2036 Goodman Road West (4-2)
• Approved fireworks permit at 7115 US Highway 51 (6-0)
• Approved fireworks permit at 7080 US Highway 51 (6-0)
• Approved electronic changeable message sign at 2496 Goodman Road West (6-0)
• Approved zoning amendment reducing used car dealership minimum acreage in C-4 to 1 acre (6-0)
• Approved grand opening signage amendment allowing unlimited signs for 90 days (6-0)
• Approved repeal of feather flag prohibition (6-0)

Board Meetings

The Horn Lake Mayor and Board of Aldermen will consider a consent agenda including a $1.35 million payment for an automated meter reading system, several new hires, and contract awards. They will also hold public hearings on adopting 2024 International Codes and repealing political sign regulations.

• Payment of $1,354,142.40 to Consolidated Pipe & Supply Co., Inc. for Automated Meter Reading System – Part A
• Payment of $22,434.25 to Heartland Construction Group, LLC for Automated Meter Reading System – Part B
• Payment of $129,538.34 to Falcon Contracting Inc. for 2024 Street Management Program Year 2 Phase 1
• Contract with Howard Technologies for Barracuda Backup appliance in the amount of $41,328.00
• Public hearings on text amendments to adopt 2024 International Codes and repeal political sign regulations

The Board of Aldermen approved a consent agenda including $1.35M for an automated meter reading system, hired several employees, and authorized a $5,000 sponsorship for Horn Lake High School DECA. They adopted the 2024 International Codes and repealed political sign regulations. The Board also authorized advertising for a new City Clerk following Jim Robinson's announced retirement.

• Approved $1,354,142.40 payment for Automated Meter Reading System Part A (4-0)
• Adopted 2024 International Building, Fire, Residential, and other codes (4-0)
• Repealed political sign regulations in zoning ordinance (4-0)
• Approved $5,000 sponsorship for Horn Lake High School DECA from hotel/motel tax (4-0)
• Authorized advertising and interviewing for City Clerk position (4-0)
• Approved $41,328.00 contract with Howard Technologies for Barracuda Backup appliance (4-0)
• Approved $12,895.00 contract to Holden Integrated Services for water line at Station 3 (4-0)
• Approved use of Latimer Lakes Park for Bullfrog Festival on October 4, 2025 (4-0)

Board Meetings

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will vote on a consent agenda including personnel actions, equipment purchases, and event approvals. New business items include a $212,838.50 defibrillator purchase, a $228,027.55 payment for the animal shelter, and awarding a $1,252,835.50 lift station construction contract. The board will also hear special guest presentations and consider a $5,000 sponsorship request.

• Request to award city-wide lift station construction contract to White Construction and Associates, Inc. for $1,252,835.50
• Request approval of Pay Application #8 for $228,027.55 to Murphy & Sons, Inc. for Animal Shelter Construction
• Request to purchase 3 Lifepak 35 defibrillators from Stryker for $212,838.50
• Request to declare approximately 6,000 water meters as surplus and dispose of them per state code
• Request to approve $5,000 sponsorship for Palmer Home from hotel/motel tax proceeds

The Board approved the municipal docket and consent agenda, including a $1,252,835.50 city-wide lift station construction contract to White Construction and Associates, Inc., and adopted a revised water and sewer rate table that changes the billing increment from 0-750 to 0-1000 gallons without increasing base rates. The Board also approved a $279,336.10 payment for the animal shelter construction project and increased the annual paramedic stipend to $6,000 with a $37.19 per-shift EMS detail pay. The claims docket totaling $467,249.95 was approved 6-1, with Alderman Bostick voting nay.

• Approved $1,252,835.50 lift station construction contract to White Construction and Associates, Inc. (7-0)
• Adopted revised water and sewer rate table changing billing increment to 0-1000 gallons, no rate increase (7-0)
• Approved $279,336.10 payment to Murphy & Sons, Inc. for animal shelter construction (7-0)
• Approved $467,249.95 claims docket (6-1, Bostick nay)
• Increased annual paramedic stipend to $6,000 and added $37.19 per-shift EMS detail pay (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda items including promotions, hires, equipment purchases, and donations (7-0)
• Approved letter to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers requesting sewer survey and repair project (7-0)
• Approved lease-purchase of 3 Lifepak 35 defibrillators at $210,753.74 (7-0)

Planning Meetings

The Horn Lake Planning Commission will consider a site plan review for an electric vehicle charging facility on Interstate Blvd, as well as two city-proposed amendments to the Code of Ordinances: one updating building and technical codes, and another repealing political sign regulations. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and no old business.

• Site plan review for EV charging facility at 7255 Interstate Blvd on 10.3 acres (C-4 zoning) by Dewberry Engineers Inc.
• Amendment to replace Sections 8-52 and 8-53 of Chapter 8 (Buildings and Building Regulations) with updated codes.
• Amendment to repeal Section L (Political Signs) of Appendix A (Zoning), Article VI (Sign Regulations).

The Planning Commission approved a site plan for a 16-stall Tesla electric vehicle charging station at 7255 Interstate Blvd, adopted updated 2024 building and fire codes, and repealed the city's political sign ordinance to avoid First Amendment legal challenges. All votes were 5-0 except the sign repeal, which passed 3-2.

• Approved site plan for Tesla EV charging station at 7255 Interstate Blvd (5-0)
• Adopted 2024 editions of International Building, Fire, Residential, and other codes, repealing old Section 8-53 (5-0)
• Repealed Section L (Political Signs) from zoning code to comply with First Amendment (3-2)

Board Meetings

The Horn Lake Mayor and Board of Aldermen will vote on a consent agenda that includes a $403,212.30 payment for the Animal Shelter Construction project, a new speed hump policy, and several personnel actions. They will also hold public hearings on conditional use permits for a used car dealership and a car wash, and discuss a dispensary's holiday closure request.

• Pay Application #7: $403,212.30 to Murphy & Sons, Inc. for Animal Shelter Construction
• Speed hump request policy and procedures and request form
• Conditional use permit for used car dealership (Case No. 2024-167)
• Conditional use permit for car wash (Case No. 2025-003)
• Professional services agreement with Neel-Schaffer for Safety Action Plan ($100,000)

The Board approved a 5-year conditional use permit for a used car dealership with outdoor storage at 6723 Highway 51 North (7-0). It also approved a conditional use permit for a Club Car Wash at 3091 Goodman Road W. for the duration of ownership (7-0). The Board initiated a zoning text amendment to allow medical cannabis dispensaries to operate 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., seven days a week, including holidays (5-2). Pay increases for six Court Department employees were approved (6-1).

• Approved conditional use permit for used car dealership at 6723 Highway 51 North (7-0)
• Approved conditional use permit for Club Car Wash at 3091 Goodman Road W. (7-0)
• Initiated zoning text amendment to allow medical cannabis dispensaries to operate 9 a.m.–7 p.m. daily including holidays (5-2)
• Approved pay increases for six Court Department employees effective March 2, 2025 (6-1)
• Approved Municipal Docket as presented (7-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda items A–M, excluding item B (7-0)
• Approved Claims Docket totaling $1,227,815.14 (6-1)
• Approved executive session for personnel matters in the Court Department (7-0)

Board Meetings

The Horn Lake Mayor and Board of Aldermen will vote on a consent agenda including a $327,069.80 payment for the Animal Shelter construction, a text amendment requiring conditional use permits for all gas stations, and a proposed speed hump request policy. The meeting also includes discussion of a holiday closure requirement for Wise Dispensary and a public hearing on adopting 2024 International Codes.

• Pay Application #6 for $327,069.80 to Murphy & Sons, Inc. for Animal Shelter Construction project
• Text Amendment (Case No. 2024-197) to require conditional use permits for all gas stations
• Consideration of speed hump request policy and procedures
• Purchase of a 75 HP well motor from National Water Service for $8,295.00
• Acceptance of Bakers Acres subdivision public improvements with noted deficiencies

The Board approved a text amendment to require conditional use permits for all gas stations in C3, C4, M1, and M2 zoning districts, following a public hearing with no opposition. They also approved a $30,000 contract with Argo Entertainment for the July 3, 2025 fireworks event, a speed hump policy and request form, and a consent agenda including a $327,069.80 payment for the animal shelter construction project. The Board went into executive session to discuss personnel matters in the Street, Utility, and IT Departments.

• Approved zoning text amendment requiring conditional use permits for gas stations in C3, C4, M1, M2 districts (7-0)
• Approved $30,000 consultant agreement with Argo Entertainment for July 3, 2025 fireworks (7-0)
• Approved speed hump policy, procedures, and request form (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including $327,069.80 pay application for animal shelter construction (7-0)
• Approved $8,295.00 purchase of 75 HP well motor from National Water Service (consent agenda)
• Approved right-of-way agreement and easement with Texas Gas Transmission, LLC (consent agenda)
• Approved redistricting contract with DeSoto County Circuit Clerk for $500 (consent agenda)
• Approved promotions: Dale Wright and Napoleon Ward to Street Laborer 2, Rodney Nash to Assistant Utility Services Director (6-0, Bostick absent)

Planning Meetings

The Horn Lake Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and vote on two conditional use requests: a car wash on Goodman Road West and a used car dealership with storage on Highway 51 North. No other business is scheduled.

• Case 2025-003: Conditional use for a car wash on 0.91 acres at 3091 Goodman Road West, C-4 zoning, applicant Club Car Wash Horn Lake Goodman LLC.
• Case 2024-167: Conditional use permit for a used car dealership and storage building retailer on 8.398 acres at 6723 Highway 51 North, applicant SR Consulting.

The Horn Lake Planning Commission approved two conditional use permits. The first allows Club Car Wash to operate a car wash at 3091 Goodman Road West. The second allows SR Consulting to operate a used car dealership and sell sheds at 6723 Highway 51 North, with a one-year permit and conditions related to fire code and environmental regulations.

• Approved conditional use for a car wash at 3091 Goodman Road West by Club Car Wash (7-0)
• Approved conditional use for a used car dealership and shed sales at 6723 Highway 51 North by SR Consulting (7-0)
• Approved minutes from the December 30, 2024 meeting (6-0, one abstention)

Board Meetings

The Horn Lake Mayor and Board of Aldermen will consider a consent agenda with multiple routine items, including approvals of minutes, resignations, hires, promotions, and grant applications. Notable actions include awarding a $1,295,566.25 street management contract and approving a $327,069.80 payment for the new animal shelter. The board will also discuss a policy on speed humps and other traffic calming devices.

• Award 2024 Street Management Program Year 2 Phase 2 contract to Falcon Contracting Company, LLC for $1,295,566.25
• Approve payment of Application #6 to Murphy & Sons, Inc for $327,069.80 for the New Animal Shelter Project
• Approve application for Police Traffic Services FY2026 for $56,328.00 from Governor's Office of Highway Safety
• Approve application for Alcohol Countermeasure (154) FY2026 for $196,006.56 from Governor's Office of Highway Safety
• Discuss policy governing speed humps and other traffic calming devices

The Horn Lake Board of Aldermen approved a $1,295,566.25 unit price construction contract for the 2024 Street Management Program Year 2 Phase 2 to Falcon Contracting Company, Inc. The board also approved the $819,927.73 claims docket, consent agenda items including personnel changes and grant applications, and discussed but took no action on a proposed speed hump policy.

• Approved $1,295,566.25 street management contract to Falcon Contracting (7-0)
• Approved $819,927.73 claims docket (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including $56,328 police traffic grant, $196,006 alcohol countermeasure grant, and $327,069.80 animal shelter payment (7-0)
• Approved promotion of D. Lowrance to EMT Paramedic/Firefighter at $22.16/hour (7-0)
• Approved promotion of S. Carnes to Assistant Water Treatment Operator at $23.04/hour (7-0)
• Approved hiring A. Cooper Ludwig as Meter Reader at $16.00/hour (7-0)
• Approved hiring C. Richmond as Utility Laborer at $18.02/hour (7-0)
• Discussed but tabled speed hump policy; no action taken

Board Meetings

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will vote on a consent agenda with 19 items, including a $1.26 million construction contract for Meadowbrook Water Treatment Plant improvements, a $33,000 Chamber of Commerce sponsorship from hotel/motel tax, and a $113,060 Oracle utility billing software contract. The board will also consider a police promotion, a new hire, and a security assessment contract. A public hearing is scheduled for a citizen concern.

• Award $1,260,000 construction contract to Landmark Construction for Meadowbrook Water Treatment Plant Improvements
• Approve $33,000 Horn Lake Chamber of Commerce sponsorship and $700 FCA Prayer Breakfast sponsorship from hotel/motel tax
• Approve $113,060 Oracle utility billing software services contract
• Promote Det. J. Rivera to Lieutenant at $33.93/hour effective January 19, 2025
• Approve $42,935.49 security assessment and monitoring contract with Arctic Wolf and Infosight

The Board approved the consent agenda (5-2), which included a $1,260,000 construction contract for Meadowbrook Water Treatment Plant improvements to Landmark Construction General Contractor, Inc. They also adopted an ordinance and resolution updating water meter, tap, and tie-in fees (5-2). The claims docket totaling $1,084,213.98 was approved (6-1). An executive session was held to discuss business location/relocation, and a related MOU was approved (6-1).

• Approved $1,260,000 Meadowbrook Water Treatment Plant contract to Landmark Construction (5-2)
• Adopted ordinance and resolution updating water meter, tap, and tie-in fees (5-2)
• Approved $1,084,213.98 claims docket (6-1)
• Approved consent agenda including personnel actions, software contracts, and sponsorships (5-2)
• Approved MOU with AbilityWorks for community-based work program (consent agenda)
• Approved change order for $3,308.60 for animal shelter project (consent agenda)
• Approved executive session to discuss business location/relocation (unanimous)
• Approved MOU related to business discussed in executive session (6-1)