Board of Aldermen - Regular Meeting

We appreciate you being here for our recess meeting of Tuesday, June the 16th. We will start off by calling this meeting to order and we'll stand for a pledge of allegiance followed with invocation by Alderman Sistrunk and then a moment of silence if you would please.

Loving God, thank you for allowing us to serve our community tonight. Help us to hear and understand the needs of our community and give us the clarity to know what is ours to manage and what is not. Give us a spirit of cooperation to work together collaboratively. Amen.

Thank you again everyone we appreciate you being here this evening We will first start off with an approval of the official agenda with consented items. Do we have any changes to the agenda? All right

No, Madam Mayor, thank you.

Alderman Vaughn? No, Madam Mayor, thank you. All right, and I do want to note that because Alderman Brooks is on the phone, it will be a roll call vote for all votes, so the city clerk will keep me straight as I make my announcement for her. If you would, please answer yay or nay as the city clerk calls your name.

Do we have a motion?

No, we don't have a motion. I see, I got ahead of myself. There we go. Thank you. There she goes, keeping me straight. Okay, so I do need a motion to approve the official agenda with the consented item.

Move approval.

I have a motion from Alderman Pocum. Do I have a second?

Second.

Second from Alderman Skinner. Now, if you would please answer yay or nay as the city clerk calls your name.

Alderman Moreland. Yay. Alderman Sistrop.

Yay.

Alderman Skinner.

Yay.

Alderman Brooks. Yay. Alderman Pope. Yay.

Vice Mayor Franklin.

Yay.

Alderman Ball. Yay. All right. It is unanimous. Thank you so much. All right. I'll see if I can get through reading the consented agenda items without... messing up this. So, first we have consideration of the minutes of the May 29th, 2026 work session of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the City of Starkville. We have consideration of the minutes of the June 2nd, 2026 regular meeting of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the City of Starkville. Under Mayor's Business, we have consideration of the resolution authorizing the lien for 49 Choctaw Street as provided in the attachments. Under Board Business B, we have discussion and consideration of a special event request by the Stark Vegas Juneteenth Committee for Unity to hold Juneteenth on June 18th, 19th, 20th, and 21st and have city participation with in-kind services. Under the Department of Business, Community Development Planning Department, we have discussion and consideration of final plat 2606, a request for final plat approval for lot 2 and 3, Cortland Cove subdivision at 107 Cortland in an SD-2 zoning district. Under engineering, we have a request authorization for sole source purchase and installation of streetlights on Turnberry Lane and Huxley Drive from Four County Electric. Number two is consideration of approving the summary change order for Hannon LLC for the 2026 ADA improvements project in the amount of $7,402.95 increase. Under finance administration, we have request acceptance of the May 2026 financial statements of the City of Starville. Three is request acknowledgement of privilege licenses issued by the City of Clark's office for the month of May 2026 by the Board in accordance with Mississippi Code 2717-501. Four is consideration of budget adjustments for the fiscal year 9-30-2026. Under HR, we have request authorization to hire Bobby Shedd, Joe Holbert, and Desmond Meeks to the position of street maintenance worker one within the street department. Two is request authorization to hire Shalimar Simpson as a commercial driver one in the sanitation and environmental services department. Under IT, we have request approval of the three-year renewal of Duo multi-factor authentication software from C Spire for the yearly amount of $10,698.00. Under code enforcement, 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. 1445 Fire Station Road, 102 Pilcher Street, 300 West Garrard Road, and 406 North Montgomery. Under Utilities Department, we have request authorization to advertise for bids for Josie Creek Lift Station Rehabilitation material only. Two is request authorization to accept the low quote from Copper Top Sheet Metal Inc. in the amount of $54,645 for replacement of roofs at Bluefield Plant Site, Bluefield Booster Station Site, and Parkdale Plant. Three is request authorization to accept the low quote from electric motor sales and service in the amount of $14,875 for repair and rebuild of Fairbanks Morse submersible pump motor at the wastewater treatment plant. And that does conclude the consent agenda items.

Thank you, Mayor.

I'm glad to do that. All right. So next we have under announcements, we have mayor's comments. And there are a couple of things. First, we didn't approve that Juneteenth celebration. It is on the 18th. The vice mayor and I will end all of them. We'll be at the Jail King Park for welcoming remarks at 6 o'clock, I believe it is. And then there are going to be things all through the weekend. On the 18th, the 19th, on Saturday the 20th, they've got a car show. They've got All kinds of things. I actually expected Ms. Haddix to be here this evening to give us a little bit more information. But anyway, it's a full weekend. She's out of town. Is she out of town? Okay, well, thank you. It is a very full weekend of events to celebrate the Juneteenth. They've got fireworks, I believe, Friday night. So it's going to be a good weekend. So everybody get out and come enjoy. And then in the July 4th celebration, I was going to give, if I can, there we go. Okay, so... The tentative schedule now for 6 p.m., the gates open out at Cornerstone. The DJ is going to be located in the green quad area. There will be a couple of food trucks, and there will be games and bounce houses, and there will be some vendors if the farmer's market, adding vendors if the farmer's market is not open. Fireworks will begin at 9 p.m. And there will be a pyrotechnic show for 15 minutes and 30 seconds. And music will go along with the fireworks. And then that will conclude the July 4th day. We also will have citywide pickup on the 2nd because the 3rd is a holiday. Is that correct, Mr. Smiley? Did I get that right? All right. So it will be citywide pickup on a Thursday prior to the holiday on the 3rd. And then introductions. So I have the pleasure of introducing a bunch of folks from the police department. So happy to have these guys here. First on my list is Alexis Walker. All right, there's Alexis. She began employment with the City of Starkville as a part-time dispatcher and progressed to full-time dispatcher. Alexis is now a certified dispatcher. She's originally from Tupelo and recently graduated from Mississippi State University with a degree in biochemistry forensics. In her spare time, she enjoys reading. So biochemistry forensics, what are you going to do besides dispatcher? Are you going to add, are you going to do something else?

Yes, one day I hope to pursue to be a crime scene... Oh, nice.

Okay, cool. I had a feeling it was going to go with that. So, welcome to Start World. Glad to have you. Thank you for being here. Corbeau. All right, stepping forward. Thank you. That's good. That helps me. Thank you. Zachary comes to the city of Starville as a police officer. He wants to make a positive impact on our community. He is originally from New Richmond, Wisconsin. Zachary is a graduate of Mississippi State University with a degree in kinesiology. His hobbies are spending time with family, exercising, and watching sports, and we are delighted All right, there we go. Thank you. John comes to the city of Starkville as a police officer, and he is going to be responding to calls, responding to the public, the things that we know that police officers do. But interestingly, he's originally from Oxford, so we appreciate you joining us down here in Bulldog Country. He received his associate's degree from Northwest Mississippi Community College and currently pursuing his bachelor's degree in business at Mississippi State University. He's an avid outdoorsman. He enjoys riding motorcycles, camping, and traveling. We are glad to have you. Riley Stanford. All right, Riley. Riley comes to the city of Starkville as an animal control officer. She has an extensive background in animal care. She states she wants to help the animals and educate the public regarding animal welfare. Originally from Pontotoc, Mississippi, Riley earned an associate's degree from Itawamba Community College in pre-veterinary. Riley has three cats, and in her spare time, she enjoys paddleboarding and reading. Where do you paddleboard, Darla?

I live out in the county, and we've got a lake right behind me.

Oh, okay. All right. I always think of that as kind of ocean kind of stuff. So anyway, delighted to have you. Particularly, I know, you know, it's great. Do you handle snakes? Yes, ma'am. All right. Good deal. We're getting a lot of calls about snakes recently, so delighted. Roger Roadheaver comes to the city of Starkville as a code enforcement officer. He has certifications in criminal justice, psychology, and sociology. Originally from Morgantown, West Virginia, Roger is a graduate of Indiana University. He is married to Amy and has one child named Nolan. They have a German shepherd named Finn, and in his spare time, Roger enjoys fishing yard work and watching his son play baseball. So you must be happy with the outcome of College World Series today.

Yes, ma'am.

West Virginia 1, guys. So we are delighted to have you on board, too. I know that Officer Harvey there is happy to have some assistance. So welcome. Yes, ma'am. Thank you. Code enforcement will keep you busy. Thank you, guys. Thank you. Appreciate you. All right. And that concludes the things that I have on my agenda. Alderman Mullen. Anything? Alderman Sistroms? No, thank you. Alderman Skinner?

No, ma'am.

All right. Alderman Brooks? You look like you're leaning forward.

I am, Mayor. Thank you for the recognition. Mayor, I'm going to take just a very brief few minutes to follow up to the retirement celebration that the city had on this past Friday, June 12 of 2026. I talked with the honoree after the ceremony had concluded, and I told her that I should have said something, about her work with the city of Starkville. And out of my kindness, as I continuously try to exemplify, I ask her, is it okay for me to say a few words about her employment? And it's very important because of her credential with the city. So let me start by saying, and Michelle told me that she may be Tune in with us this evening. So, Ms. Michelle Polka, just want to say that the vice mayor greatly appreciates your outstanding service that you provided to the city of Starkville. He certainly had a very impressive work career. We both had a very cordial and a professional relationship as we perform our various tasks, duties, and responsibilities. Michelle, upon her departure from the city, Ms. McLaurin, was the number two in seniority, number two. among the entire city workforce. And that number two in seniority is clear and convincing evidence, in my opinion, as to her longevity and her desire and her motivation, her passion, perseverance, and resilience with our city. We certainly appreciate Michelle's commitment contributions in her entire work performance to our city of Starkville, 34 years and nine months. Michelle worked with six different administrations, panning back all the way to September the 4th of 1991. She worked with those mayors. She worked with countless aldermen, countless employees, including department heads. So she is to be highly commended. She always, in my opinion and observation, exemplified a very positive personality. And she was great to work with. She worked with the various mayors, the receptionists, clerical work. Mayor Spruill, she worked with Mr. John Young. She did secretary of work for Mr. Young. Mr. Young was a one-person office other than Ms. Michelle. Our personnel director, Michelle, worked with him. She worked in utilities, human resource. airport, and various other assignments. So anytime any person can have a presence of dedication and honor and class and professionalism, Michelle did, we should take the time to just give them their flowers while they live. And Michelle, I feel better since the Vice Mayor has said these things about you tonight. And I pray and trust that God will will continue to bless you in all of your endeavors. I pray that God will continue to keep you in your care. And finally, let me just say, Michelle, thank you for your presence with our city. Thank you for having such a very positive presence at all times. Thank you for your willingness. Thank you for your desire. Thank you for your eagerness. Thank you for your resilience, your dedication. You just want to just say thank you and just a great privilege and pleasure to have been around you. And in closing, a job well done. Thank you, and may God bless you. Thank you. Yeah, Mayor, thank you.

Thank you, Vice Mayor. All in all.

Yes, Mayor, I have one. Yes, sir. Have we heard anything about Henderson Road and Sand Hill when we're going to start? Have we? Have we? I have not heard about our Are you talking about the wastewater treatment?

Mr. Mr. Camp

Good evening, Mayor Board, Vice Mayor. Alderman Vaughn, I did get an update from Ms. Benson last week that they are still in the environmental stage of the process of the project. She anticipates that another 45 to 50 days and we'll be through the environmental process. And at that point, we can start the engineering portion of the design, the full design, which would then take us into the bidding and the construction phase. So we're You know, you have to go through each step since it's federal dollars. So we're currently in the environmental phase, and it's all going well according to Ms. Benson so far. Okay.

We haven't had a date since we approved it.

I've asked Ms. Benson to give us an overall schedule, general timeline, understanding that things can shift or move around just so we can set expectations for the board. I have asked her for that, and as soon as I get that, I will forward it out to everybody for your awareness.

Okay. Thank you. Yes, sir. While I've got you, the thing that I forwarded to you today about getting pictures of canceled checks, did you notice that? MCWI?

Yeah.

On that?

Mm-hmm. Okay, thank you. We're in a good spot on MCWI.

The environmental phase, is that like the permitting process with MDEQ?

Is that what you're... No, it's a... But it's MDEQ? I think it's more through the... you know, the endangered species, the artifacts, all of those types of environmental. It's less about the actual regulatory side of it.

But we're just waiting on another agency.

Yes, and it's part of the environmental clearance that you have to do for any federally funded. We will have to submit all the final plans and everything to NVQ for their final sign-off, but that usually comes a little bit later in the project. Okay. Thank you.

Appreciate it. All right. If there's nothing else from the board, we will move to citizens' comments. This is an opportunity for anyone to provide us concerns, complaints, and compliments. Mr. Turner, it's time for you to give us a compliment, Don.

Good evening to the mayor and board. My name is Albert Turner, Ward 7. To the mayor, to the police chief, to the fire chief, to the sanitation and to the NAACP president, Jerry Jackson. All right, I'll be leaving after my comments. We have a NAACP meeting across the street. I just want to thank everyone that has prayed with us, and mom has been gone six years this month. But I thank you for your prayers. And the next month will be a little tough. My brother's been gone nine years next month. I mean, 10 years next month, but he's been gone nine. But I appreciate all the prayers and stuff to keep us focused. Thank you.

Yes, sir. Thank you. All right. Anyone else? Anyone else? All right, seeing none, I'll close it for citizens' comments. We have, first up, we have a public hearing. Mr. Haviland. Thank you.

First case we have tonight is SE26-06. This is a special exception request by Jackson 128 LLC. for a proposed mixed use development located at 128 South Jackson Street within a T5D zoning district. I believe everybody's pretty familiar with the site. This, I think, was the original farmer's market location and then there was the four-town antiques there, then the city parking lots just to the west of it. The applicant is requesting five special exceptions. The first is approval of the fifth story. Uh, also requesting deviations from the 1st floor transparency requirement, the articulation requirement. The lot frontage build out requirement in the maximum building with requirement and this is an image showing the from a view from Jackson street and then the view from the corner of Jackson and Lampkin. The proposed development can consist of a ground floor commercial space and 24 residential units on the upper floor. The project is currently on the go undergoing site plan and architectural review while the building is not fully meet several form based design standards. The architectural consultant found the building demonstrates appropriate proportions, architectural character and generally satisfies the design intent of the. She also stated if the special exceptions were approved, then she would. Subsequently approve the architecture review. The first floor transparency requirements is supposed to be approximately 70% what they're proposing is 44%. The building width is at 135 feet, which exceeds 120 foot max. The lot frontage build out falls short, slightly short of the required standards. But staff finds the building incorporates sufficient architectural detail, pedestrian oriented design features, landscaping, screening, and street scape improvements to satisfy the intent of these standards. There are 8 criteria for all special exception review and approval site suitability suitable mixed use development in the T5 district is normally allowed traffic. No one do traffic or pedestrian impacts anticipated. Neighborhood impact it's compatible for surrounding developments and proposed developments in the downtown area public services, adequate infrastructure and services are available site plan. Uh, should meet the requirements and is also subject to approval to the review for cycling property values. There should be no negative impact on property values of surrounding area. Comprehensive plan is consistent with downtown redevelopment and the mixed use goals of the comprehensive plan. In additional standards, it substantially complies with most of the requirements. The request was notified in accordance to the U. D. C. 22 property owners are notified by mail, a legal address published in the start will dispatch on May 23rd, 2026, and a sign posted on the property. As of this date, we've had 1 phone call for information, but no phone calls and support or opposition. And at the June 9th planning and zoning commission meeting, the commission voted unanimously to recommend approval, which staff has also recommended approval. Is there any questions?

Any questions of Mr. Any questions of Mr. Powell? Okay. I see Mr. Castleberry is here. Would you like to come up and give us a little information about your project? No.

Great.

Can I, may I ask a question? Your top floor, is that apartments as well? It is. Okay. I just note the difference between that. It looks almost like it might be, I don't know, some sort of open space.

The architect felt it just, if you made the same design all the way up, the building did not seem balanced or was not as... Oh, no, I love it.

I just was curious if there was a difference up at the top.

And the windows in the upper floor will go all the way to the floor, and also the ceilings will be taller in the upper floor. So they'll be kind of a penthouse or have a really nice feel to it. And then when you walk in, and of course they will actually be larger due to they do not have a balcony. And if you gotta have a balcony, we have three other floors we can put you in. So we hope to satisfy that. But this is a project we've been trying to make work for probably three years. The dynamic construction costs have been such a challenge to make work. rent's keeping up with construction costs and things, but seeing what y'all have done on 182 and the activity, the interest that's going on there. And 182, I was a little bit of a naysayer, I'll be honest with y'all. Maybe I shouldn't be saying that when I'm trying to get your approval for something. But I was just concerned that is 182 going to come together as quickly? And the excitement and the development that's going to go on there is really very pleasantly surprised. I think there's going to be a lot of good growth and development on 182. and in addition to Main Street. And I think this will be a, I think, you know, we've been playing our part with this piece to bring people down there, living down there. And of course, Tabor doing regions, I think it's going to be a really a neat one-two punch with the activity it's going to create in this area. But we would ask your support of this. You've always been awfully good to us. Amber, we'd ask your support of these variances. They are necessary. Again, we've been working in it. The property's got a lot of fall to it. It has some challenges, but we hope we've addressed those properly.

Well, I, for one, am very excited about this project because we've been wanting to have residential downtown for so long, and this is a piece of that that makes that happen so that we've got an active downtown all the time. So I'm very excited. Any questions of Mr. Castleberry? No? Okay. Thank you so much. I will open it as a public hearing. Anyone wishing to speak either for or against this project, now would be the time. Either for or against. All right, seeing none, I will close it as a public hearing. Do we have, do I have a motion? I have a motion from Alderman Moreland. Do I have a second?

Second.

Second from Alderman Skinner. I heard you all involved, just a shade behind. All right, so any discussion? Any discussion? All right, seeing none, if you would please answer yay or nay as the city clerk calls your name. Alderman Moreland. Yay. Alderman Sistrock.

Yay.

Alderman Skinner.

Yay.

Alderman Brooks.

Yay. Alderman Pettus. Yay. Vice Mayor Perkins. Yay.

Alderman Ball. Yay. Wonderful. That is unanimous. Thank you so much. Thank you. Do you have a timeline by any chance? You can say no. I'm excited about it. That's all.

Okay.

That'll work. Okay. Super. Well, thank you very much.

All right next Mr. the next case we have is also a special exception. This is a special exception 26 dash 07. this is a request by Christopher McQueen to allow for a cottage court development at 505, 507 and 509 South Montgomery street in a TNE zoning district. These lots are located just on the section of South Montgomery that's between Gillespie and highway 12 and so it's on the same. It's on the East side. So it's a couple lots up from the CVS pharmacy. The applicant is proposed to combine three existing lots, remove the existing structures to construct 14 cottage units. The combined lot would be approximately 5,200 square feet, which exceeds the requirement for this development. And this is just an image showing the three houses that would be removed. The one on top is looking south down South Montgomery, but on the east side and the ones looking north on the east side. And you can see where they're labeled 505, 507, 509, the ones that will be removed. The project consists of the 14 detached college dwellings organized around 2 central courtyards, providing a form of missing missing middle housing within an established residential neighborhood. This development is the 1st of its type here in Starkville. We've had a couple other instances where people are sort of interested in doing this. This is the 1st, 1 that's gotten this far along. The parking forward is located around the perimeter of it. It's accessed by two one-way driveways that go around the whole site and then the parking is off of the street next to each unit. Development also includes the required landscaping around the edges along the street and then also adjacent to the north is to the left side. So the neighborhood on the other side is going to have the required buffered and landscaping and the existing trees that are required to be kept to be kept and then also the addition of fencing. Staff finds proposed development is compatible with the surrounding residential uses due to the scale of the cottages, the courtyard orientation design, the pedestrian focus layout, and the required buffer. So this is just a view looking into the cottage court from the Montgomery side. There are some existing trees on the front that are going to be saved. And as you can see, each one of the units, which are limited in size with their square footage, not only in the total square footage, but also the footprint of them, and then they're required to have architectural detailing like the porches and everything and to open up onto the cottage court and the street depending on where they're located this image is one of one of the two proposed courtyards each courtyard will include amenities for the development this image is showing what a gazebo structure with like an outdoor area with like a fire pit could look like As with all special exception, there are 8 criteria view and approval site sustainability staff funds that the site is adequate to accommodate the proposed cottage court development and is suitable for the request traffic. Staff does not anticipate that dwelling will create, uh, undue traffic or pedestrian safety concerns. And the traffic has really been a big, uh, concern with this site is everybody knows at 5 o'clock it backs up. They're pretty big. So, any, any development that's too intense would have really. Added to that, and, uh, we did not anticipate this style of development will do that neighborhood impact. The proposed cottages are compatible with the surrounding residential carrier character. and the required buffing and landscaping would help mitigate any issues, especially to the east. Public services, adequate public utilities and services are available to serve the development. Site plan, the conceptual site plan provides sufficient information to evaluate the request. It will undergo further review, which include architecture review and site plan review. Property values, staff finds no evidence that development will negatively impact surrounding property values. If anything, it would probably actually increase. comprehensive plan, the proposal supports comprehensive plan goals related to housing choice, walkability, and compatible infill development. Additional standards, staff finds the development meets the applicable cottage court standards and the final compliance will be verified during site plan review and architecture review. So based on the review criteria for special exception, cottage court standards staff definitely recommends approval of this request. The request was noticed in accordance with EDC, 22 property owners were notified by mail A legal advertising was published and start with dispatch on May 23rd assigned posted on a property. And as of today, we have received no response to the notifications at the June 9th, 2026 planning zoning commission voted unanimously to recommend approval. And, uh, they kind of actually more than just voted unanimously. They actually were thanking them for bringing it forward. So. They were really happy with both of these developments.

This is really cool. What's the size? The rough size is like 1,000 square feet?

The total square footage cannot exceed 1,200 square feet. The first floor cannot exceed 850, and that's intentional to make it small. The developments would be put into a condominium association, so they could have their own yard, but that would be part of that condo unit's common area, and then they would have group common area like the courthouse. So it's set up to make sure that the maintenance on it will always be kept up.

Okay, cool. And the trash pickup would be making a swing through the project?

I can't remember if Mr. Smiley said hand pickup or not, but he did think through all that, yes. Okay, all right.

Any questions of Mr. Haviland? No? Okay. Oh, Alderman Brooks. Yes, I'm sorry. Thank you. Go ahead.

All right, excuse me. We're at 5. I'm seeing 24 by 30.

Um, I mean, they can have a, I think it's a one and a half story buildings what they're allowed to have, which means the 2nd floor is basically buried into the roof line. So it can be a 2 story building, but yes. Yes, sir, and the intent of that sort of keep the scale down. So if it's in a neighborhood that's primarily like 1 story, single family homes, it kind of fits in a little better.

Okay. All right. And I believe the applicant is here. Would you like to come up and give us a little. Thumbnail sketch.

It's a little intimidating following Castleberry. Not at all.

This has got its own charm. So come and give us your, so that people can hear. Give us your name, please, sir.

Christopher McQueen.

Mr. McQueen, please.

So I'm from Greenwood. Always wanted to do something to start with. Done a few little projects here and there. Renovating houses and apartment complex, but... This is the first time actually development. And I must say that I was a little intimidated. I've been told that the city could be difficult to deal with, but I've had a very positive experience.

Good. Well, that's wonderful. And I appreciate you saying so. I believe we jumped that hurdle a number of years ago. We've been working our way through that. So thank you for saying that.

Sure.

I think it's just really a lovely project. I'm very excited about having an offering to different.

Sure.

And so, yeah.

It's modeled. I say modeled. It's inspired by Adelaide.

It has a mini Adelaide look.

It's kind of a miniature Adelaide.

Yeah.

But it's more of a game day condo aspect. You know, still walkable, but... Looking forward to it.

Okay. Any questions of Mr. McQueen? Any questions of Mr. McQueen?

Mayor, I'd like to recognize Mr. McQueen. Thank you for coming to our city. And we trust and hope that you will recommend our city to others. Oh, absolutely. And we look forward to your having a long-term presence here.

I appreciate you saying that.

Thank you, sir. Yeah, Mayor, thank you.

Thank you. All right. If you will step back, I'll go through the public hearing process, and we'll see if anyone wishes to speak about it one way or the other. This is an opportunity. I'll open it as a public hearing. Anyone who wishes to speak to this particular special exception, now will be your time, either for or against. Either for or against. Seeing none, I will close it as a public hearing, and I'll take a motion.

Move approval.

I have a motion from Alderman Polk. Do I have a second?

Second.

Second from Alderman Sistrock. Any discussion? Any discussion? All right, seeing none, if you would, please answer yay or nay as the city clerk calls your name.

Alderman Moreland.

Yay.

Alderman Sistrom. Yay. Alderman Skinner.

Yay.

Alderman Brooks.

Yay.

Alderman Pocop.

Yay.

Vice Mayor Perkins.

Yay.

Alderman Baum.

Yay.

All right, it is unanimous. Thank you so much and welcome to town. We'll look forward to watching you break ground on that. All right, next we have a resolution of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen acknowledging and approving the sale and award of $18 million combined water and sewer system revenue bond series 2026 of the City of Starkville and for related purposes. Do I have a motion?

Move approval.

I have a motion from Alderman Sistron. Do I have a second? Second. I have a second from Alderman Moreland. Discussion? Anyone? Anyone? All right, seeing none, if you would please answer yay or nay as the City Clerk calls your name. Yay.

Yay. Yay.

Yay.

Yay.

Yay.

All right. Motion carries five to two. Thank you so much. And then we have a claims docket. Could I get a motion?

Move approval.

A motion from Alderman Polka, a second. Second from Alderman Sistrunk. Thank you. Somebody's got to do. If you would, please answer yay or nay as a city clerk calls your name.

Alderman Moreland. Yay. Alderman Sistrunk. Yay. Alderman Skinner.

Yay.

Alderman Brooks. Yay.

Alderman Penza. Yay.

Vice Mayor Perkins.

Nay.

All right, and I believe I have not skipped anything this time around, and we are at the end of the agenda. I do need a motion to go into closed determination session to determine the need for executive session. I have a motion from Alderman Vaughn. Do I have a second?

Second.

Second from Alderman Poco. If you would, please answer yay or nay as the city clerk calls your name.

Alderman Whelan.

Yay.

Alderman Sidgwick. Yay. Alderman Shinner.

Yay.

Alderman Brooks.

Yay.

Alderman Poco.

Yay. Yay. Yay.

All right. We will be moving into closed determination session to determine the need for... contract with fulfilling the blanks of 10 reserve beds, $25 and $32.71. The board has approved, Mr. Camp, keep this to yourself, to give