Starkville residents facing tax increase
Residents of Starkville could soon face a tax increase. The Starkville Board of Aldermen Monday voted 4-3 to instruct the city clerk’s office to compose a 2010-2011 fiscal year budget which includes a .45-mill tax increase.
Aldermen grapple over budget, tax increase
With one side speaking out against a tax increase and the other saying one is necessary to maintain city services, the Starkville Board of Aldermen Tuesday night rejected three different budget options for the 2010-2011 fiscal year.
Aldermen delay decision on tree cutting moratorium
The Starkville Board of Aldermen Tuesday tabled a controversial measure which would have forbidden city residents from cutting down trees at least 16 inches in diameter for the next six months.
Committee makes progress on Starkville Municipal Complex
The city of Starkville is set to form a citizens committee to help determine a site for a new municipal complex.
Starkville eyes four-day workweek, explores reorganization
With budget time looming, city leaders are eyeing a number of changes for the next fiscal year, including a four-day workweek for city employees, reorganization of city departments and the elimination of some outside contributions, among other measures.
Aldermen cite ‘deficiencies’ in condo plan
The Starkville Board of Aldermen Tuesday delayed a decision on a proposed 50-unit condominium project and voted to send the developer’s conditional use application back to the city’s planning and zoning commission.
Aldermen create Historic Preservation Commission
The Starkville Board of Aldermen took the first step toward protecting the city’s historic homes and landmarks Tuesday when it voted 6-1 to form a Historic Preservation Commission.
Starkville Aldermen delay decision on RV park
Construction of a five-acre motor coach and recreational vehicle park near Mississippi State University will have to wait.
Construction to begin on Pat Station Road extension
STARKVILLE — Construction on an extension of Pat Station Road could start within weeks, following action from the Starkville Board of Aldermen this week.
Starkville passes controversial helmet ordinance
STARKVILLE — The Starkville Board of Aldermen approved a controversial safety helmet ordinance Tuesday, despite complaints of too much “big government” involvement coming from opponents of the measure.
Carver Drive ditch improvements approved
As Daisy McDowell walked through the backyard of her home on Carver Drive Wednesday morning, a cool breeze blew in from the west, freshly cut grass stuck to her shoes and birds chirped from the nearby tree line.
Starkville to readvertise school board position
STARKVILLE — Despite claims of political maneuvering and racial inequality, the Starkville Board of Aldermen made progress Tuesday night in its quest to appoint the next member of the Starkville School District board of trustees.
Unfinished business: Override of School Board veto, helmet ordinance on agenda for aldermen
STARKVILLE — When the Starkville Board of Aldermen called a recess Tuesday in the middle of its regularly scheduled meeting due to the Crossgates Apartments fire, the board left a number of potentially controversial items on the table.
Aldermen to attempt override of mayor’s school board veto
STARKVILLE — The Starkville Board of Aldermen might not have the votes to override the mayor’s recent veto of Susan Tomlinson’s appointment to the Starkville School District board of trustees, but aldermen plan to try it anyway Tuesday night in City Hall.