By Shaun McInnish, SR., City Beat Writer, Pelahatchie News
The August 2026 Pelahatchie Mayor and Board of Aldermen regular meeting was held on Monday, August 3, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. at Town Hall. Mayor Karl VanHorn presided and called the meeting to order. Alderwomen Diane Hill and Sandra Harvey, along with Aldermen David Gray, Eddie Jones, and James Harrell, were in attendance for the proceedings.
Residents/Visitors’ Business:
Representatives from Southern Pipe and Supplies attended the meeting to discuss possible new Master Meter water meters for the town. The representatives noted there are about 700 meters in town and mentioned that both the Fannin and Pisgah water associations currently use Southern Pipe’s Master Meter water meters.
Department Discussions:
The Town Clerk announced this year’s Muscadine Jubilee will take place on Saturday, September 12, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Muscadine Park in downtown Pelahatchie, MS.
New Business:
The board discussed, considered, and voted to approve the minutes from the previous regular board meeting held on July 6, 2026. Alderman Jones made the motion to approve, and Alderman Gray seconded the motion. The measure passed with all in favor.
The board discussed, considered, and voted to approve the payment of the unpaid claims docket. Alderman Jones made the motion to approve, and Alderman Gray seconded the motion. The measure carried with a 3-2 vote with Alderwoman Hill and Alderwoman Harvey voting no.
The board discussed, considered, and voted to approve the disbursement of a bank draft payment to Morgan and White Insurance in the amount of $1,006.16. Alderman Jones made the motion to approve, and Alderwoman Hill seconded the motion. The measure passed with all in favor.
The board discussed, considered, and voted to approve a bank draft payment to EMC Insurance for property insurance in the amount of $6,804.32. Alderman Jones made the motion to approve, and Alderwoman Hill seconded the motion. The measure passed with all in favor.
The board discussed, considered, and voted to approve a bank draft payment to Blue Cross Insurance in the amount of $8,075.61. Alderman Jones made the motion to approve, and Alderman Gray seconded the motion. The measure passed with all in favor.
The board discussed the approval and ratification of the payment of payroll for July 2026, which included $75,787.43 for the General fund and $26,634.60 for the Enterprise fund. Alderman Jones made the motion to approve the payroll, and Alderman Gray seconded the motion. The motion carried with a 3-2 vote with Alderwoman Hill and Alderwoman Harvey voting no.
Mayor’s Discussion:
Mayor VanHorn asked about a motion to extend a bank CD the town has with PriorityOne Bank. Alderman Jones made the motion to approve the extension, and Alderwoman Hill seconded the motion. The measure passed with all in favor.
Alderman Discussions:
Alderwoman Harvey inquired about an emergency contact list update she proposed last month. It was noted that the list hadn’t been created yet, but was a work in progress. Alderman Jones briefly commented on the hot weather and reminded everyone to stay weather aware.
Adjournment:
With no further business, Alderman Jones made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Alderwoman Hill seconded the motion, and it passed with all in favor. The meeting adjourned at 6:35 p.m.
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