Southaven, Mississippi Mayor and Board of Aldermen Meeting
The Board of Aldermen approved a task order for an indoor tennis complex design, which will involve demolishing the existing facility to construct a new one with options for 8, 10, or 12 courts. They amended a city ordinance to clarify that registered surveyors, rather than engineers, can certify property plats. The Board authorized a sole source purchase for specialized utility equipment, ratified a contract for environmental remediation services, and approved the filing of liens for property maintenance. Planning applications were approved for a single-lot subdivision, a design review for a commercial building, and two mixed-use buildings in Silo Square. Additionally, the Board addressed a scrivener's error regarding subdivision setbacks to align with current building codes.
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The board conducted a meeting which included the swearing-in ceremony for the new Fire Chief. A significant portion of the session was dedicated to the Parks Enhancement Plan, specifically focusing on revenue projections derived from tourism taxes. The council discussed the potential for constructing indoor tennis facilities to serve as a regional standard for the city's parks, debating the scale of the investment to maximize economic attraction. Other topics included the need for specific park maintenance upgrades and the requirement to conduct a financial audit to determine funding capacity before committing to large-scale capital projects.
May 19, 2026·Board meeting
Southaven Mayor and Board of Aldermen Meeting
The Board of Aldermen addressed several contractual and operational matters. Key agenda items included the approval of an elevator maintenance contract amendment, the authorization of a sole-source purchase of facial recognition software for the police department, and approval of travel and delegate designation for the Municipal League. The Board also ratified emergency repairs to a city hall generator, approved a utilities department service agreement with Unity Solutions, and addressed surplus property in the police department. A change order for fire station number three was approved, alongside a vending machine agreement for the court building. The Board tabled discussions regarding lawn and turf maintenance contracts for further review. Additionally, they approved an EMS medical advisory agreement and a software license purchase for the police department. Finally, the Board approved a change to their appointment ordinance and confirmed a new Planning Commissioner for Ward One.
