Board of Mayor and Aldermen
Regular MeetingVicksburg, MS · June 10, 2014
Minutes
1415 Walnut Street
City of Vicksburg Vicksburg, MS 39180
Minutes - Final
Board of Mayor and Aldermen
George Flaggs Jr., Mayor
Michael A. Mayfield Sr., Alderman
Willis T. Thompson, Alderman
Tuesday, June 10, 2014 10:00 AM City Hall Annex Board Room
1. Invocation, Pledge of Allegiance and Call to Order
Invocation was given by Alderman Thompson.
Pledge of Allegiance was led by Alderman Mayfield.
2. Roll Call
Present: 3- Mayor George Flaggs Jr.
Alderman Michael A. Mayfield Sr.
Alderman Willis T. Thompson
3. Board Comments:
Mayor Flaggs welcomed Summer Youth Workers Amanda Guizerick (Ole Miss)
and William Barfield (University of Texas) to his office.
Alderman Thompson commented that the City's Summer Youth Program has
started.
Alderman Mayfield, commented on the importance of reporting waterline breaks
as soon as possible.
Walter W. Osborne, jr. - City Clerk commented on the success of the City's
transition to paperless for Board Meetings using Granicus.
4. Adopt Agenda
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to adopt the Agenda as printed. The motion was adopted
unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
Minutes:
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to adopt the . The motion was adopted unanimously by the
following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
A. ID-14-0053 Adopt Board Meeting Minutes for:
1. March 17, 2014
2. March 21, 2014 (Special Called)
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to adopt Board Meeting Minutes for March 17, 2014, and
March 21, 2014 (Special Called). The motion was adopted unanimously by the
following vote:
Public Hearing:
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to table the . The motion was adopted unanimously by the
following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
A. ID-14-0038 Appeal Hearing: Debra Kent
Attachments: Appeal Hearing Debra Kent Transcripts.pdf
Appeal Hearing Kent (Exhibits).pdf
Appearing Dalton McCarty - Zoning Administrator, City of Vicksburg; Debra Kent 402
Wilbert Lane (Against); Yvonne Mixon 2015 Temple Street (For)
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to open the Appeal Hearing: Debra Kent. Voting aye: Mayor
Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, Alderman Thompson. None voting nay, the hearing
proceeded as follows:
Today being the date set for hearing the appeal of Debra Kent, from the
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decision of the Zoning Board of Appeals rendered in meeting held on May 06,
2014, appealing the decision of the Zoning Board of Appeals granting a special
exception to allow a Fast Food Restaurant owned by Yvonne Mixon located at
3620 Hwy 61 South to open, which is zoned L-1 Light Industrial, as provided by
Section 406.11-1.1 of the Zoning Ordinance, Ordinance 71-8 of the Coded of
Ordinances of the City of Vicksburg, which was thereupon ordered filed.
The testimony as taken by Laura Cross, CCR, bonded reporter is made a matter
of record hereof as thoughtfully set out herein.
The minutes of the Zoning Board of Appeals meeting is made a matter of record
hereof as though full set out herein.
Debra Kent presented his case to the City, as follows:
Upon motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to take under advisement the ruling of the Zoning
Board of Appeals granting a special exception to allow a Fast Food Restaurant
owned by Yvonne Mixon located at 3620 Hwy 61 South to open, which is zoned L-
1 Light Industrial, as provided by Section 406.11-1.1 of the Zoning Ordinance,
Ordinance 71-8 of the Coded of Ordinances of the City of Vicksburg, Vicksburg,
Mississippi. Voting aye, Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, Alderman Thompson.
None voting nay, the motion was unanimously adopted.
Upon completion of testimony, on motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by
Alderman Thompson, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to close hearing of Debra
Kent. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
Routine Agenda:
A. ID-14-0041 Southern Cultural Heritage Center Updates
Ms. Stacey Massey, of the Southern Cultural Heritage Center, came before the
Board to inform the public of the upcoming events at the Southern Cultural
Heritage Center for the month of June 2014 and invited the public to attend.
The Mayor and Aldermen thanked Ms. Massey for attending the meeting.
B. ID-14-0054 Vicksburg City Auditorium Updates
City Clerk Osborne came before the Board to inform the public of the events that
have taken place at the city Auditorium from October 2013 up to May 2014.
The Mayor and Aldermen thanked Mr. Osborne for attending the meeting.
C. ID-14-0044 Receive Sealed Bids for:
1. Rolls of Carpet
2. Shaved Ice Stand
3. Sand/Gravel/Rock
4. Traffic Management Supplies
5. Pebble Lime
6. Asphalt
Rolls of Carpet: Mr Mayfield recused himself. Take under advisement M: Thompson;
2nd: Flaggs
Alderman Mayfield recused himself.
On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Mayor Flaggs, the Board
proceeded to open bids submitted for furnishing Rolls of Carpet in accordance
with specifications and instructions for bidding on file in the office of City Clerk;
Proof of publication of legal advertisements was presented and ordered filed.
ROLLS OF CARPET:
SALVATION ARMY/DANNY JONES, 3625 Bovina Cut-Off, Vicksburg, MS 39180
2 rolls of green carpet - $6.66 per roll
13 rolls of brown carpet - $6.66 per roll
On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Mayor Flaggs, the Mayor and
Alderman voted to accept and refer the foregoing bid to the Purchasing
Department and Various Department for review and recommendation back to the
Board for award.
Alderman Mayfield returned to the Board meeting.
On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Mayor Flaggs, the Board
proceeded to open bids submitted for furnishing Shaved Ice Stand,
Sand/Gravel/Rock, Traffic Management Supplies, Pebble Lime, Asphalt in
accordance with specifications and instructions for bidding on file in the office of
City Clerk; Proof of publication of legal advertisements was presented and
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SHAVED ICE STAND:
SNO-BIZ (KCA ENTERPRISE), 3433 Halls Ferry Road, Vicksburg, MS 39180
Bid bond: Cashier Check $500.00
Bid: $500.00
SAND/GRAVEL/ROCK
HAMMETT GRAVEL CO., INC., P.O. Box 209; Lexington, MS 39095
The Purchasing Director stated that there were multiple line items and with
permission of the Board, the bids be made available for review immediately
following the Board meeting rather than reading them aloud at this time.
TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT SUPPLIES
CUSTOM PRODUCTS CORPORATION, P.O. Box 54091; Jackson, MS 39288
The Purchasing Director stated that there were multiple line items and with
permission of the Board, the bids be made available for review immediately
following the Board meeting rather than reading them aloud at this time.
PEBBLE LIME:
FALCO LIME, 1543 Haining Road; Vicksburg, MS 39183
Pebble Lime: $164.20 per ton
ASPHALT
NO BIDS SUBMITTED
On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to accept and refer the foregoing bids to the Purchasing
Department and Various Department for review ad recommendation back the
Board for award and authorize City Clerk to readvertise for sealed bids for
Asphalt.
The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
D. ID-14-0049 Authorize Mayor to execute MDA Tourism Grant Award Acceptance
Letter for "Blues At Home" Traveling Mixed Media Exhibit
Attachments: MDA Tourism Grant Award
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to authorize the Mayor to execute MDA Tourism Grand
Award Acceptance Letter for "Blues At Home" Travel Mixed Media Exhibit. The
motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
E. ID-14-0057 Approve request from Rodney and Shelia Dillamar to block the
intersections of South Street and First North and South Street and
Farmer Street to sponsor a Harvest Day Gospel Fest on July 12, 2014
from 3:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m.
Attachments: Harvest Day Gospel Fest
Appearing Mrs. Shelia Dillamar and Rodney Dillamar are in the audience.
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to approve request from Rodney and Shelia Dillamar to
block the intersections of South Street and First North and South Street and
Farmer Street to sponsor a Harvest Day Gospel Fest on July 12, 2014, from 3:00
p.m. until 10:00 p.m. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
F. ID-14-0046 Authorize City Clerk to advertise Sealed Proposals for:
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1. Installation of Precision Approach Path Indicator (PAPI)
2. Rehabilitate Main Apron
Attachments: Installation of PAPI.pdf
Rehabilitate Main Apron.pdf
City Atty. presented this agenda item
On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to authorize the City Clerk to advertise Sealed Proposals for:
Installation of Precision Approach Path Indicator (PAPI); rehabilitate Main Apron.
The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
G. ID-14-0048 Discuss dilapidated buildings and overgrown lot codes and Authorize
Victor Gray-Lewis, Director of Community Development to proceed to
cut, clean, and demolish properties
Attachments: Special Assessments
Benji Thomas appearing
Benji Thomas - Code Enforcer came before the Board to discuss and request
permission to proceed to cut, clean, and demolish the following properties as
follows:
1426 Howard Street, PPIN 17945; owned by Betty L. Williams & William Garner
(Cut grass/weeds; Remove trash & debris; Remove inoperable vehicles) (Granted
30 day extension)
1428 Howard Street, PPIN 17946; owned by State of Mississippi (Cut
grass/weeds; Remove trash & debris (vacant lot); Remove inoperable vehicles)
(complied)
On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to declare 1426 Howard Street a menace to the health, safety
& welfare of the community and authorize the Director of Community
Development to proceed to cut, clean and demolish structures with all charges
incurred to be assessed against the property owners. The motion was adopted
unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
H. ID-14-0037 Approve request from Vicksburg Main Street for an alternate parade
route for the Miss Mississippi Parade
Attachments: Miss Mississippi Parade
City Clerk presented this agenda item
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to approve request from Vicksburg Main Street for an
alternate parade route for the Miss Mississippi Parade. The motion was adopted
unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
Resolutions:
I. ID-14-0051 Adopt Resolution Appointing Mississippi Municipal League 2014
Voting Delegate for the City of Vicksburg
Attachments: Voting Delegate
City Clerk presented this item
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to adopt the Resolution Appointing Mississippi
Municipal League 2014 Voting Delegate for the City of Vicksburg. The motion
was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
Enactment No: RES 2014-002
Contracts:
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J. ID-14-0040 Authorize Mayor to execute contract with Hemphill Construction
Company for Quick Connections to Pump Stations and Authorize
Issuance of Work Order
Attachments: Work Order Quick Connection to Pump Stations
Contract Quick Connections to Pump Stations
On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize Mayor to execute contract with
Hemphill Construction Company for Quick Connections to Pump Stations
and Authorize Issuance of Work Order. The motion was adopted unanimously
by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
K. ID-14-0047 Authorize Mayor to execute contract with Burns Cooley Dennis, Inc.
to evaluate the corrosion/deterioration of the retaining wall at the
Vicksburg Convention Center
Attachments: Retaining Wall Convention Center
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize Mayor to execute contract with Burns
Cooley Dennis, Inc. to evaluate the corrosion/deterioration of the retaining
wall at the Vicksburg Convention Center. The motion was adopted
unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
L. ID-14-0052 Authorize Mayor to execute Agreement with Federal Aviation
Administration to provide a commissioning flight inspection for the
PAPI on Runway 19 at the Vicksburg Municipal Airport
Attachments: FAA Agreement
On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize Mayor to execute Agreement with
Federal Aviation Administration to provide a commissioning flight inspection
for the PAPI on Runway 19 at the Vicksburg Municipal Airport. The motion
was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
M. ID-14-0056 Authorize Mayor to execute the following agreements with BFAC:
1. Mobile Service
2. Business Texting
Attachments: BFAC Service Agreement
BFAC Texting Agreement
On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize Mayor to execute the following
agreements with BFAC: 1. Mobile Service; 2. Business Texting. The motion
was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
N. ID-14-0045 Accept proposal from Anderson Environmental Services, Inc. for
Asbestos Abatement of Apartment Buildings at 2427 Oak Street
Attachments: Asbestos Removal Anderson Environmental Services
City Atty. presented this item
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to accept proposal from Anderson Environmental
Services, Inc. for Asbestos Abatement of Apartment Buildings at 2427 Oak
Street. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
Docket of Claims:
Mayfield recused himself
On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Mayor Flaggs, the Mayor and
Aldermen voted to approve the . The motion was adopted unanimously by the
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following vote:
Aye: 2- Mayor Flaggs, and Alderman Thompson
Recused: 1- Alderman Mayfield
A. ID-14-0055 Approve Claims Docket
Alderman Mayfield recused himself
The City Clerk presented the Docket of Claims numbering 121740 through
121917; 630 through 634.
On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Mayor Flaggs, the Mayor and
Alderman voted to approve Claims Docket. The motion was adopted
unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 2- Mayor Flaggs, and Alderman Thompson
Recused: 1- Alderman Mayfield
Executive Session:
Ald. Mayfield made all motions
Ald. Thompson seconded the motions
Alderman Mayfield moved the Mayor and Aldermen go into a closed meeting to
determine if the Board should go into executive session. The motion was
seconded by Alderman Thompson. Voting aye: Mayor Flaggs, Alderman
Mayfield,Alderman Thompson. None voting nay, the motion was unanimously
adopted.
The Mayor and Alderman discussed whether or not they should go into executive
session. Alderman Mayfield, moved to go into executive session to discuss
Personnel Action Forms for New Hires in the Parks and Recreations Department
(1), Water and Gas Department (1), Recreation Programs/City Pool (1), Fire
Department (1), MDOT Cemetery (11); Rescinds in the Summer Youth (2), Parks
and Recreation Department (1), City Clerk's Office (1); Pay Adjustments in the
Police Department (2), Summer Youth (4); Promotions in the Gas Department (2);
Resignations in the Fire Department (1), Main Street Department (1); Permission
to Post in the Main Street Department; Real Estate Matter (1). The motion was
seconded by Alderman Thompson, and upon vote being taken, the following
voting aye: Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, Alderman Thompson. None voting
nay, the motion was unanimously adopted.
The Mayor and Alderman announced they would go into executive session to
discuss Personnel Action Forms for New Hires in the Parks and Recreations
Department (1), Water and Gas Department (1), Recreation Programs/City Pool
(1), Fire Department (1), MDOT Cemetery (11); Rescinds in the Summer Youth (2),
Parks and Recreation Department (1), City Clerk's Office (1); Pay Adjustments in
the Police Department (2), Summer Youth (4); Promotions in the Gas Department
(2); Resignations in the Fire Department (1), Main Street Department (1);
Permission to Post in the Main Street Department; Real Estate Matter (1). the
motion was seconded by Alderman Thompson, and upon vote being taken, the
following voting aye: Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, Alderman Thompson.
None voting nay, the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Vicksburg went into
executive session to discuss Personnel Action Forms for New Hires in the Parks
and Recreations Department (1), Water and Gas Department (1), Recreation
Programs/City Pool (1), Fire Department (1), MDOT Cemetery (11); Rescinds in
the Summer Youth (2), Parks and Recreation Department (1), City Clerk's Office
(1); Pay Adjustments in the Police Department (2), Summer Youth (4); Promotions
in the Gas Department (2); Resignations in the Fire Department (1), Main Street
Department (1); Permission to Post in the Main Street Department; Real Estate
Matter (1).
The Mayor and Aldermen are now in executive session.
Those present at the Executive Session were Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield,
Alderman Thompson, Walter W. Osborne, Jr. - city Clerk, Nancy Thomas - City
Attorney, Walterine Langford - Human Resource Director, John W. Carroll, Sr. -
Assistant City Clerk, Tasha Jordan - Deputy City Clerk, Brian Boykins - Mayor's
Administrative Assistant.
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
Personnel Matters:
A. ID-14-0058 New Hire - Parks and Recreations Department (1)
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve Personnel Matters - New Hire for
Summer Camp Worker at $7.50 per hour in the Parks and Recreations
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Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
B. ID-14-0059 New Hire - Water and Gas Department (1)
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the Personnel Matters for New Hire
for Cashier at $9.50 per hour in the Water and Gas Department. The motion
was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
C. ID-14-0060 New Hire - Recreation Programs/City Pool (1)
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the Personnel Matters for New Hire for
WSI Lifeguard at $7.75 per hour in the Recreation Programs/City Pool. The
motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
D. ID-14-0073 New Hire - Fire Department (1)
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the Personnel Matters for New Hire for
Paramedic I (Non-Civil Service) in the Fire Department. The motion was
adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
E. ID-14-0062 New Hires - MDOT Cemetery (11)
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the Personnel Matters for New Hires
for Summer Youth (11) at $7.25 per hour at MDOT Cemetery. The motion was
adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
F. ID-14-0063 Rescinds - Summer Youth (2)
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the Personnel Matters for Rescind
motion from June 03, 2014, Board Meeting for Summer Youth (2).- Summer
Youth (2) Alderman Mayfield recused himself on one matter. The motion was
adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
G. ID-14-0064 Rescind - Parks and Recreation Department (1)
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the Personnel Matter - Rescind motion
from June 03, 2014, Board Meeting for Summer Camp Worker in the Parks
and Recreation Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the
following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
H. ID-14-0065 Rescind - City Clerk (1)
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the Personnel Matter - Rescind motion
from June 03, 2014, Board Meeting in the City Clerk's Office. The motion was
adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
I. ID-14-0066 Pay Adjustments - Police Department (2)
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the Personnel Matters - Pay
Adjustments for Patrol Officer/Field Training Officer from $14.40 per hour to
Patrol Officer at $13.65 per hour, Patrol Officer/FTO at $17.05 per hour to
$16.30 per hour in the Police Department. The motion was adopted
unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
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J. ID-14-0067 Pay Adjustments - Summer Youth (4)
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the Personnel Matters - Hours
Adjusted from 25 hours per week to 32.5 hours per week for four (4) Summer
Youth Workers. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
K. ID-14-0068 Promotions - Gas Department (2)
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the Personnel Matters - Promotions
for Laborer at $7.56 per hour to Foreman at $8.56 per hour; Laborer at $7.25
per hour to Foreman at $8.25 per hour in the Gas Department (2). The motion
was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
L. ID-14-0069 Resignation - Fire Department (1)
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to accept the Personnel Matters - Resignation
from Lieutenant in the Fire Department. The motion was adopted
unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
M. ID-14-0070 Resignation - Main Street Department (1)
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to accept the Personnel Matters - Resignation
from Assistant Director in the Main Street Department. The motion was
adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
N. ID-14-0071 Personnel Matter - Permission to Post for Assistant Director for Main
Street Department
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve request to Post for Assistant Director
for Main Street Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the
following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
Real Estate Matters:
This was approve.
O. ID-14-0072 Real Estate Matter (1)
Appearing: Police Chief Armstrong
A discussion was held on leasing downstairs of Lawrence Leyens' building
for searching of vehicles. The City will get appraisal done. See if Laurence
Leyens will split cost of appraisal. Laurence Leyens requested to split utility
cost and padlock door to downstairs. The Board authorized Legal
Department to meet with L. Leyens regarding these matters. The motion was
adopted unanimously by the following vote:
P. ID-14-0072A Added Agenda Item:
New Hire - Summer Youth - Administration
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve Personnel Matter - New Hire Summer
Youth at $7.25 per Hour in the Administration Department (Alderman
Thompson's Office). The motion was adopted unanimously by the following
vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
Q. ID-14-0072B Added Agenda Item:
Personnel Matter - Gas Department (1)
Appearing: Kenneth Williams
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to Suspend Laborer for ten (10) days along with
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six (6) months probation, Suspend Supersivor for five (5) days along with six
(6) months probation in the Gas Department
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
Adjournment
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor
and Aldermen of the City of Vicksburg adjourned to meet 10 o'clock a.m.,
Monday, June 16, 2014, to take up any and all matters that may come before the
Board.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
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Agenda
1415 Walnut Street
City of Vicksburg Vicksburg, MS 39180
Meeting Agenda
Board of Mayor and Aldermen
George Flaggs Jr., Mayor
Michael A. Mayfield Sr., Alderman
Willis T. Thompson, Alderman
Tuesday, June 10, 2014 10:00 AM City Hall Annex Board Room
1. Invocation, Pledge of Allegiance and Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Board Comments:
4. Adopt Agenda
Minutes:
A. ID-14-0053 Adopt Board Meeting Minutes for:
1. March 17, 2014
2. March 21, 2014 (Special Called)
Public Hearing:
A. ID-14-0038 Appeal Hearing: Debra Kent
Attachments: Appeal Hearing Debra Kent
Routine Agenda:
A. ID-14-0041 Southern Cultural Heritage Center Updates
Appearing Stacey Massey
B. ID-14-0054 Vicksburg City Auditorium Updates
Appearing Walter Osborne
C. ID-14-0044 Receive Sealed Bids for:
1. Rolls of Carpet
2. Shaved Ice Stand
3. Sand/Gravel/Rock
4. Traffic Management Supplies
5. Pebble Lime
6. Asphalt
Appearing Ann Grimshel
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D. ID-14-0049 Authorize Mayor to execute MDA Tourism Grant Award Acceptance
Letter for "Blues At Home" Traveling Mixed Media Exhibit
Attachments: MDA Tourism Grant Award
Appearing Marcia Weaver
E. ID-14-0057 Approve request from Rodney and Shelia Dillamar to block the
intersections of South Street and First North and South Street and
Farmer Street to sponsor a Harvest Day Gospel Fest on July 12, 2014
from 3:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m.
Attachments: Harvest Day Gospel Fest
F. ID-14-0046 Authorize City Clerk to advertise Sealed Proposals for:
1. Installation of Precision Approach Path Indicator (PAPI)
2. Rehabilitate Main Apron
Attachments: Installation of PAPI.pdf
Rehabilitate Main Apron.pdf
G. ID-14-0048 Discuss dilapidated buildings and overgrown lot codes and Authorize
Victor Gray-Lewis, Director of Community Development to proceed to
cut, clean, and demolish properties
Attachments: Special Assessments
H. ID-14-0037 Approve request from Vicksburg Main Street for an alternate parade
route for the Miss Mississippi Parade
Attachments: Miss Mississippi Parade
Resolutions:
I. ID-14-0051 Adopt Resolution Appointing Mississippi Municipal League 2014
Voting Delegate for the City of Vicksburg
Attachments: Voting Delegate
Contracts:
J. ID-14-0040 Authorize Mayor to execute contract with Hemphill Construction
Company for Quick Connections to Pump Stations and Authorize
Issuance of Work Order
Attachments: Work Order Quick Connection to Pump Stations
Contract Quick Connections to Pump Stations
K. ID-14-0047 Authorize Mayor to execute contract with Burns Cooley Dennis, Inc.
to evaluate the corrosion/deterioration of the retaining wall at the
Vicksburg Convention Center
Attachments: Retaining Wall Convention Center
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L. ID-14-0052 Authorize Mayor to execute Agreement with Federal Aviation
Administration to provide a commissioning flight inspection for the
PAPI on Runway 19 at the Vicksburg Municipal Airport
Attachments: FAA Agreement
M. ID-14-0056 Authorize Mayor to execute the following agreements with BFAC:
1. Mobile Service
2. Business Texting
Attachments: BFAC Service Agreement
BFAC Texting Agreement
N. ID-14-0045 Accept proposal from Anderson Environmental Services, Inc. for
Asbestos Abatement of Apartment Buildings at 2427 Oak Street
Attachments: Asbestos Removal Anderson Environmental Services
Appearing Victor Gray-Lewis
Docket of Claims:
A. ID-14-0055 Approve Claims Docket
Executive Session:
Personnel Matters:
A. ID-14-0058 New Hire - Parks and Recreations Department (1)
B. ID-14-0059 New Hire - Water and Gas Department (1)
C. ID-14-0060 New Hire - Recreation Programs/City Pool (1)
D. ID-14-0073 New Hire - Fire Department (1)
E. ID-14-0062 New Hires - MDOT Cemetery (11)
F. ID-14-0063 Rescinds - Summer Youth (2)
G. ID-14-0064 Rescind - Parks and Recreation Department (1)
H. ID-14-0065 Rescind - City Clerk (1)
I. ID-14-0066 Pay Adjustments - Police Department (2)
J. ID-14-0067 Pay Adjustments - Summer Youth (4)
K. ID-14-0068 Promotions - Gas Department (2)
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L. ID-14-0069 Resignation - Fire Department (1)
M. ID-14-0070 Resignation - Main Street Department (1)
N. ID-14-0071 Personnel Matter - Permission to Post for Assistant Director for Main
Street Department
Real Estate Matters:
O. ID-14-0072 Real Estate Matter (1)
Adjournment
Next Regular Meeting, 10:00 a.m., Monday, June 16, 2014
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