Board of Aldermen

Mayor Police Chief D. Lynn Spruill Mark Ballard Vice Mayor Fire Chief Roy A’. Perkins Dewayne Davis Board of Aldermen Technology Director Kim Moreland Joel Clements, Jr. Sandra Sistrunk Kyle Skinner City Engineer Mike Brooks Chris Williams William Pochop Henry Vaughn, Sr. Court Clerk Monica Lairy City Attorney Berk Huskison Sanitation and Environmental Interim Human Services Director Resources Chris Smiley Director/Consultant Nav Ashford Airport Director Rodney Lincoln City Clerk Joanna McLaurin City Planner Daniel Havelin Chief Financial Officer Building Official Webb Corban Stein McMullen Utilities General Manager Edward Kemp OFFICIAL AGENDA THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF STARKVILLE, MISSISSIPPI RECESS MEETING OF TUESDAY, JULY 21, 2026 5:30 PM, COURT ROOM, CITY HALL 110 WEST MAIN STREET I. CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND A MOMENT OF SILENCE III. APPROVAL OF THE OFFICIAL AGENDA INCLUDING CONSENTED ITEMS IV. APPROVAL OF THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN MINUTES A. CONSIDERATION OF THE MINUTES OF THE JULY 7, 2026 REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF STARKVILLE. B. CONSIDERATION OF THE MINUTES OF THE JULY 10, 2026, SPECIAL CALL MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF STARKVILLE. V. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND COMMENTS A. MAYOR'S COMMENTS 1. EMPLOYEE INTRODUCTIONS B. BOARD OF ALDERMEN COMMENTS VI. CITIZEN COMMENTS VII. PUBLIC APPEARANCES A. JERMAINE BANKS- TRANSPARENCY AROUND CRYPTO/BITCOIN MINING, THE POTENTIAL INVESTORS, AND IMPACT. VIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. SECOND PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION FOR AMENDING THE RENTAL HOUSING SECTION OF THE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE TO INCLUDE SHORT TERM RENTALS AS PART OF REVISION #14. B. FIRST PUBLIC HEARING FOR AMENDING SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE AS PART OF REVISION #15. IX. MAYOR'S BUSINESS A. THERE ARE NO ITEMS FOR THIS AGENDA X. BOARD BUSINESS A. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION TO EXTEND ADDITIONAL FUNDING TO THE GOLDEN TRIANGLE REGIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY FOR THE AIR SERVICE FROM GTR TO DFW IN THE AMOUNT EQUAL TO 20 PER CENT OF THREE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ($300,000.00) FOR AN ADDITIONAL SIXTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($60,000.00) AS A PARTICIPATING SPONSOR. XI. DEPARTMENT BUSINESS A. AIRPORT  1. CONSIDERATION OF RENEWING THE GENERAL LIABILITY AND HANGARKEEPERS COVERAGE FOR THE AIRPORT. 2. REQUEST APPROVAL FOR FIVE AIRPORT BOARD MEMBERS: OPERATIONS MANAGER R. BOUCHILLON, AIRPORT DIRECTOR R. LINCOLN AND ALDREMAN M. BROOKS TO ATTEND THE MISSISSIPPI AIRPORT CONFERENCE SEPT 30 - OCT 2 IN BILOXI, MS AT AN ESTIMATED COST OF $6,479.00. B. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING DEPARTMENT 1. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF FP 26-07 A REQUEST FOR FINAL PLAT APPROVAL FOR “NORTHSTAR INDUSTRIAL PARK LOT 3” THE SOUTHERN PORTION OF RETHERFORD ROAD IN AN I (INDUSTRIAL) ZONING DISTRICT. C. COURTS 1. THERE ARE NO ITEMS FOR THIS AGENDA D. ENGINEERING 1. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVING PERMISSION TO APPLY FOR FUNDING FROM THE 2026 ADVANCED TRANSPORTATION TECHNOLOGIES AND INNOVATION (ATTAIN) PROGRAM. 2. CONSIDERATION OF ACCEPTING THE PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE OF COUNTRY CLUB ESTATES PHASES 3B, 3C, AND 3D. 3. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF CHANGE ORDER #3 TO THE ASPHALT OVERLAY TERM CONTRACT WITH FALCON CONTRACTING TO ADD A PAY ITEM FOR WALKING TRAIL PAVING. E. FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION 1. REQUEST APPROVAL OF THE CITY OF STARKVILLE CLAIMS DOCKET FOR ALL DEPARTMENTS INCLUDING STARKVILLE UTILITIES DEPARTMENT AS OF JULY 16, 2026 FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING 9/30/26, ACKNOWLEDGING THAT THE CITY CLERK HAS ATTESTED AND CERTIFIED ON THE COVER OF THE CLAIMS DOCKET THAT ALL CLAIMS ON THE DOCKET ARE TRUE, ACCURATE, LAWFUL AND PROPER TO THE BEST OF HER KNOWLEDGE, FOR PAYMENT PURSUANT TO HER DUTIES UNDER MISS. CODE SECTIONS 21-39-5, 21-39-7, 21-39-9, 21-39-17 AND 21-15-21. 2. REQUEST ACCEPTANCE OF THE JUNE 2026 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF THE CITY OF STARKVILLE, MS. 3. REQUEST ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF PRIVILEGE LICENSES ISSUED BY THE CITY CLERK’S OFFICE FOR THE MONTH OF JUNE 2026 BY THE BOARD IN ACCORDANCE WITH MISSISSIPPI CODE 27-17-501. 4. CONSIDERATION OF THE ACCEPTANCE OF CITY OF THE FISCAL YEAR SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 AUDIT OF THE CITY OF STARKVILLE AS PREPARED BY WATKINS, WARD & STAFFORD, PLLC. F. FIRE DEPARTMENT 1. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF THE LOW QUOTE FROM WHOLESALE LAUNDRY EQUIPMENT SE IN THE AMOUNT OF $24,653.41 FOR FIREFIGHTER GEAR WASHER AND DRYER. G. HUMAN RESOURCES 1. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO HIRE HADEN MCKEE AS INVENTORY CONTROL TECHNICIAN IN THE STARKVILLE UTILITIES DEPARTMENT. 2. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO HIRE JEROMY HILL AS A TEMPORARY SANITATION WORKER IN THE SANITATION & ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT. 3. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ESTABLISH A LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT POSITION WITHIN THE ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT. H. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 1. THERE ARE NO ITEMS FOR THIS AGENDA I. PARKS 1. CONSIDERATION OF EXECUTING A DESIGN-BUILD CONTRACT WITH ARTISAN SKATEPARKS FOR THE PROPOSED SKATEPARK AT THE SPORTSPLEX. J. POLICE DEPARTMENT 1. POLICE 1. THERE ARE NO ITEMS FOR THIS AGENDA 2. CODE ENFORCEMENT 1. THERE ARE NO ITEMS FOR THIS AGENDA K. SANITATION DEPARTMENT 1. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF STARKVILLE CLASS I RUBBISH SITE, FINAL CLOSURE CONSTRUCTION ON AUGUST 26, 2026 AT 10:00 AM. L. UTILITIES DEPARTMENT 1. CONSIDERATION OF ACCEPTING THE LOW BID FOR THE WATER SUPPLY WELL NO. 9 REBID PROJECT FROM DOUBLE S, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,457,850.00 AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT. 2. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT THE ENGINEERING SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH AG UTILITY SERVICES, LLC, FOR ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING AND CONSULTING SERVICES ON AN AS-NEEDED BASIS.  3. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF TASK ORDER #6 AMENDMENT #1 FROM NEEL-SCHAFFER FOR ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES TO APPLY FOR STATE REVOLVING LOAN (SRF) FOR THE WATER TREATMENT PLANT FOR WELL #9. XII. CLOSED DETERMINATION SESSION XIII. OPEN SESSION XIV. EXECUTIVE SESSION XV. OPEN SESSION XVI. ADJOURN UNTIL AUGUST 4, 2026 IN THE COURT ROOM AT 110 WEST MAIN STREET The City of Starkville is accessible to persons with disabilities. Please call the ADA Coordinator, Stein McMullen, at (662) 323-2525, ext 3121 at least forty-eight (48) hours in advance for any services requested.