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 REGULAR MEETING OF TUESDAY, AUGUST 4, 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 A. MINUTES 1. CONSIDERATION OF THE MINUTES OF THE JULY 17, 2026, WORK SESSION OF THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF STARKVILLE. 2. CONSIDERATION OF THE MINUTES OF THE JULY 21, 2026, RECESS MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF STARKVILLE. 3. CONSIDERATION OF THE MINUTES OF THE JULY 24, 2026, WORK SESSION OF THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF STARKVILLE. B. MAYOR'S BUSINESS 1. CONSIDERATION OF CALLING FOR THE FIRST PUBLIC HEARING TO ADOPT A CHRONIC NUISANCE PROPERTY ORDINANCE. 2. CONSIDERATION OF CALLING FOR THE FIRST PUBLIC HEARING TO AMEND THE LEISURE AND RECREATION DISTRICT ORDINANCE TO INCLUDE SPECIFIC LANGUAGE REQUIRING DATE SPECIFIC STICKERS AND TO EXPAND THE DISTRICT MAP. 3. CONSIDERATION OF ADVERTISING FOR BIDS FOR A 2 YEAR CONTRACT FOR MOWING OF UNIVERSITY ODDFELLOW CEMETERY, MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. DRIVE/HIGHWAY 182 ODDFELLOW CEMETERY AND BRUSH ARBOR CEMETERY. 4. CONSIDERATION OF THE RESOLUTIONS AUTHORIZING THE LOT MOWING LIENS FOR PARCEL NUMBER 118O-00-338.00 WHICH IS LOCATED DIRECTLY NORTH OF 307 WEST MAIN STREET AND 200 CURTIS STREET AS PROVIDED IN THE ATTACHMENTS. 5. CONSIDERATION OF THE RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE LIEN FOR 245 RUTH ROAD AS PROVIDED IN THE ATTACHMENTS. 6. CONSIDERATION OF AUTHORIZING STAFF TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF FLOORING AND CARPET AT CITY HALL. C. BOARD BUSINESS 1. CONSIDERATION OF CALLING FOR PUBLIC HEARINGS ON THE 2026-2027 BUDGET AND TAX MILLAGE FOR THE CITY OF STARKVILLE. D. ENGINEERING 1. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVING JUST COMPENSATION OFFERS FOR CONSTRUCTION EASEMENTS FOR 6 PARCELS FOR THE SPRING STREET NORTH PHASE 3 TA PROJECT FOR THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $10,230.00. 2. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL TO ADVERTISE FOR THE CONCRETE TERM BID PROJECT. 3. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVING TASK ORDER NO. 8 FOR NEEL SCHAFFER, INC. FOR THE TIBBEE WATERSHED DRAFT FEMA MAP REVIEW FOR AN HOURLY, NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $18,000. E. FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION 1. REQUEST APPROVAL TO PURCHASE NEXTREQUEST FOIA SOFTWARE FROM CIVICPLUS FOR A COST OF $12,288.00 FOR THE FIRST YEAR WITH AN ANNUAL COST OF $10,788.00. 2. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE CITY CLERK’S OFFICE TO ADVERTISE FOR SOURCE OF SUPPLY FOR THE STREET AND SANITATION (GENERAL CITY) FOR THE PERIOD OF OCTOBER 1, 2026 – SEPTEMBER 30, 2027. F. HUMAN RESOURCES 1. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL TO HIRE THREE (3) ADDITIONAL FIREFIGHTERS AND APPROVE THE STARKVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT STAFFING AND ORGANIZATIONAL RESTRUCTURING PLAN. 2. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO PROMOTE LISA CARTER TO THE POSITION OF ASSISTANT CITY CLERK/DEPUTY CLERK IN THE CITY CLERK DEPARTMENT. 3. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO REHIRE TONY SYKES AS A PART-TIME CONCRETE FINISHER FOR THE UTILITIES DEPARTMENT. 4. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO HIRE JOSHUA BAKANE AND ELIAH "ELI" CLARK AS APPRENTICE LINEMAN II IN THE UTILITIES DEPARTMENT. 5. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO HIRE JEANNIE ROACH AS CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE IN THE UTILITIES DEPARTMENT. 6. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO HIRE PERCY BURNELL AS A TEMPORARY - PART-TIME - CUSTODIAN IN THE CITY CLERK AND SANITATION DEPARTMENT. 7. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO HIRE JAMIE JOHNSON AS STREET MAINTENANCE WORKER I IN THE STREET DEPARTMENT. G. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 1. REQUEST APPROVAL OF A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH CSPIRE FOR A CISCO / WEBEX CLOUD HOSTED PHONE SYSTEM FOR THE LOW QUOTE PRICE OF $2,976.50 PER MONTH. 2. REQUEST APPROVAL OF A WARRANTY RENEWAL FOR DELL EQUIPMENT FROM NEXTSTEP FOR THE SOLE SOURCE PRICE OF $25,684.00. H. PARKS 1. CONSIDERATION TO ACCEPT THE LOWEST QUOTE OF $12,349.75 FOR VINGLI STACKING CHAIRS FROM AMAZON BUSINESS. I. POLICE 1. CONSIDERATION OF THE APPROVAL TO ACCEPT THE 100% REIMBURSABLE FY27 402 POLICE TRAFFIC SERVICES GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $15,642.70. 2. CONSIDERATION OF THE APPROVAL TO ACCEPT THE 100% REIMBURSABLE FY27 ALCOHOL IMPAIRED DRIVING ENFORCEMENT GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $141, 018.00. 3. REQUEST APPROVAL FOR THE CITY OF STARKVILLE TO APPLY FOR THE FY 2026 COPS COMMUNITY POLICING DEVELOPMENT (CPD) MICROGRANTS PROGRAM FOR A TWO-YEAR PROJECT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $200,000 TO ENHANCE THE STARKVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT'S CYBERCRIME INVESTIGATION CAPABILITIES AND UNMANNED AERIAL SYSTEMS (UAS) PROGRAM. THE GRANT IS 100% REIMBURSABLE WITH A 0% LOCAL MATCH. STARKVILLE FY27 BUDGET YEAR. J. CODE ENFORCEMENT 1. UNDER MISSISSIPPI CODE ANNOTATED 21-19-11 (2) AND AS ADOPTED BY THE CITY OF STARKVILLE BOARD OF ALDERMEN, THE FOLLOWING PROPERTIES ARE FOUND IN VIOLATION OF SAID ORDINANCE AND ARE IN SUCH A STATE OF UNCLEANLINESS AS TO BE A MENACE TO PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELFARE OF THE COMMUNITY AND ARE THEREFORE PLACED ON THE PROPERTY MOWING/CLEANUP LIST: 1. PARCEL #118O-00-255.00 2. 407 DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DR WEST 3. 126 CLEMENTS AVE 4. 505 S MONTGOMERY 5. 902 LOUISVILLE 6. 201 BENT BROOK RIDGE ST K. SANITATION 1. REQUEST APPROVAL TO DECLARE A 2015 FREIGHTLINER SWEEPER (VIN LAST 4 DIGITS:7450), A 2015 MACK FRONTLOADER GARBAGE TRUCK (VIN LAST 4 DIGITS:3375) AND A 2020 PETERBILT FRONTLOADER GARBAGE TRUCK (VIN LAST 4 DIGITS:7239) AS SURPLUS AND ADVERTISE FOR SALE TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER. L. UTILITIES 1. CONSIDERATION OF ACCEPTING THE LOW BID FROM GULF STATES ENGINEERING CO., INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $198,300.00 FOR THE JOSEY CREEK LIFT STATION REHABILITATION (MATERIAL ONLY).  2. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO DECLARE A QUINCY AIR COMPRESSOR (SERIAL NUMBER: 114009-200) LOCATED AT MONTGOMERY WATER TREATMENT PLANT AS SURPLUS AND DONATE TO THE CONSTRUCTION/CARPENTRY PROGRAM WITHIN THE MILSAPS CAREER AND TECHNICAL CENTER AT STARKVILLE HIGH SCHOOL. 3. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT THE LOW QUOTE FROM EMSS IN THE AMOUNT OF $12,950.00 FOR A NON-POTABLE PUMP FOR THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT. IV. APPROVAL OF THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN MINUTES A. ALL ITEMS ON CONSENT V. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND COMMENTS A. MAYOR'S COMMENTS 1. NATIONAL NIGHT OUT B. BOARD OF ALDERMEN COMMENTS 1. STURGIS BIKE RALLY VI. CITIZEN COMMENTS VII. PUBLIC APPEARANCES A. CHRIS THOMPSON-STARKVILLE VOICES-ORGANIZATION INFORMATION VIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF VA 26-06 A REQUEST FOR A VARIANCE FROM FENCE HEIGHT REQUIREMENTS LOCATED AT 11 SANDTHORNE WAY IN A TN-N ZONING DISTRICT. B. SECOND PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION FOR AMENDING SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE AS PART OF REVISION #15. C. PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION UNDER MISS CODE ANN 21-19-11 TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 586 CURRY ST, STARKVILLE, MS 39759 WITH PARCEL NUMBER 118P-00-106.00, IS IN SUCH A STATE OF UNCLEANLINESS AS TO BE A MENACE TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY, AND WELFARE OF THE COMMUNITY AND SUCH THAT CLEANUP OF THE PROPERTY SHOULD OCCUR. D. PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION UNDER MISS CODE ANN 21-19-11 TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 305 EVERGLADE AVE, STARKVILLE, MS 39759 WITH PARCEL NUMBER 118J-00-074.00, IS IN SUCH A STATE OF UNCLEANLINESS AS TO BE A MENACE TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY, AND WELFARE OF THE COMMUNITY AND SUCH THAT CLEANUP OF THE PROPERTY SHOULD OCCUR.  E. PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION UNDER MISS CODE ANN 21-19-11 TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 305 EVERGLADE AVE, STARKVILLE, MS 39759 WITH PARCEL NUMBER 118K-00-016.00, IS IN SUCH A STATE OF UNCLEANLINESS AS TO BE A MENACE TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY, AND WELFARE OF THE COMMUNITY AND SUCH THAT CLEANUP OF THE PROPERTY SHOULD OCCUR. F. PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION UNDER MISS CODE ANN 21-19-11 TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 305 EVERGLADE AVE, STARKVILLE, MS 39759 WITH PARCEL NUMBER 118K-00-015.00, IS IN SUCH A STATE OF UNCLEANLINESS AS TO BE A MENACE TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY, AND WELFARE OF THE COMMUNITY AND SUCH THAT CLEANUP OF THE PROPERTY SHOULD OCCUR. G. PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION UNDER MISS CODE ANN 21-19-11 TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 305 EVERGLADE AVE, STARKVILLE, MS 39759 WITH PARCEL NUMBER 118J-00-069.00, IS IN SUCH A STATE OF UNCLEANLINESS AS TO BE A MENACE TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY, AND WELFARE OF THE COMMUNITY AND SUCH THAT CLEANUP OF THE PROPERTY SHOULD OCCUR. IX. MAYOR'S BUSINESS A. ALL ITEMS ON CONSENT X. BOARD BUSINESS A. ALL ITEMS ON CONSENT XI. DEPARTMENT BUSINESS A. AIRPORT 1. THERE ARE NO ITEMS FOR THIS AGENDA B. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING DEPARTMENT 1. THERE ARE NO ITEMS FOR THIS AGENDA C. COURTS 1. THERE ARE NO ITEMS FOR THIS AGENDA D. ENGINEERING 1. ALL ITEMS ON CONSENT E. FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION  1. REQUEST APPROVAL OF THE CITY OF STARKVILLE CLAIMS DOCKET FOR ALL DEPARTMENTS INCLUDING STARKVILLE UTILITIES DEPARTMENT AS OF JULY 29, 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. F. FIRE DEPARTMENT 1. THERE ARE NO ITEMS FOR THIS AGENDA G. HUMAN RESOURCES 1. ALL ITEMS ON CONSENT H. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 1. ALL ITEMS ON CONSENT I. PARKS 1. ALL ITEMS ON CONSENT J. POLICE DEPARTMENT 1. POLICE 1. ALL ITEMS ON CONSENT 2. CODE ENFORCEMENT 1. ALL ITEMS ON CONSENT K. SANITATION DEPARTMENT 1. ALL ITEMS ON CONSENT L. UTILITIES DEPARTMENT 1. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVING AN ADVERTISEMENT FOR OUTAGE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (OMS) PROPOSALS FOR STARKVILLE UTILITIES. XII. CLOSED DETERMINATION SESSION XIII. OPEN SESSION XIV. EXECUTIVE SESSION A. PURSUANT TO MISSISSIPPI CODE SEC. 25-41-7 (J) TRANSACTION OF BUSINESS AND DISCUSSIONS OR NEGOTIATIONS REGARDING THE LOCATION, RELOCATION OR EXPANSION OF A BUSINESS OR INDUSTRY. XV. OPEN SESSION XVI. RECESS UNTIL AUGUST 18, 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.