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Board of Mayor and Aldermen

Regular Meeting

Vicksburg, MS · June 10, 2014

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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 City of Vicksburg Page 1 Printed on 7/22/2014 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final June 10, 2014 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 City of Vicksburg Page 2 Printed on 7/22/2014 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final June 10, 2014 ordered filed. 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: City of Vicksburg Page 3 Printed on 7/22/2014 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final June 10, 2014 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: City of Vicksburg Page 4 Printed on 7/22/2014 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final June 10, 2014 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 City of Vicksburg Page 5 Printed on 7/22/2014 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final June 10, 2014 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 City of Vicksburg Page 6 Printed on 7/22/2014 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final June 10, 2014 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 City of Vicksburg Page 7 Printed on 7/22/2014 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final June 10, 2014 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 City of Vicksburg Page 8 Printed on 7/22/2014 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final June 10, 2014 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 City of Vicksburg Page 9 Printed on 7/22/2014

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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 City of Vicksburg Page 1 Printed on 6/6/2014 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Meeting Agenda June 10, 2014 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 City of Vicksburg Page 2 Printed on 6/6/2014 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Meeting Agenda June 10, 2014 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) City of Vicksburg Page 3 Printed on 6/6/2014 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Meeting Agenda June 10, 2014 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 City of Vicksburg Page 4 Printed on 6/6/2014

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