Board of Mayor and Aldermen
Regular MeetingVicksburg, MS · June 20, 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
Friday, June 20, 2014 10:00 AM City Hall Annex Board Room
1. Invocation, Pledge of Allegiance and Call to Order
Invocation was given by Mayor Flaggs.
Pledge of Allegiance was led by Nancy Thomas -City Attorney
2. Roll Call
Present: 3- Mayor George Flaggs Jr.
Alderman Michael A. Mayfield Sr.
Alderman Willis T. Thompson
3. Board Comments:
Alderman Thompson put a request for individuals who wish to serve on the
Beautification Committee
Alderman Mayfield set date for July 7, 2014 for Beautification Committee
Alderman Thompson announced anyone interested in serving on the
Beautification Committee should contact the following offices: City Clerk's
Office, Southward Alderman's Office and Northward Alderman's Office.
Alderman Mayfield announced the Beautification Committee would be in place by
July 07, 2014.
4. Adopt Agenda
On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, 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
Recognitions:
A. ID-14-0149 Employee Anniversaries:
1. 15 years of service: Information Technology - Rick Beers; Legal -
Brenda Bartlett
2. 10 years of service: Fire - Melvin Holman; Building Maintenance -
Samuel Landers
Mayor Flaggs recognized Rick Beers in the Information Technology Department
and Brenda Bartlett in the Legal Department with fifteen (15) years of service.
Melvin Holman in the Fire Department and Samuel Landers in the Building
Maintenance Department with ten (10) years of service.
The Mayor and Aldermen congratulated Rick Beers, Brenda Bartlett, Melvin
Holman and Samuel Landers for their years of service with the City of Vicksburg.
Minutes:
A. ID-14-0166 Adopt Board Meeting Minutes for:
1. March 25, 2014
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to adopt the Board Meeting Minutes for March 25, 2014. The
motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
Routine Agenda:
A. ID-14-0139 Discuss - Vicksburg Butterfly Garden
Attachments: Vicksburg Butterfly Garden
Request City's approval to use property. Request for City's crew to use jackhammer.
Mayor wants to take under advisement.
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Barry Pain came before the Board to discuss the Vicksburg Butterfly Garden at
the Art Park/Catfish Row along with a request to use City property to move
forward with the Butterfly Garden and the use of a City Crew to help with this
project.
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to take under advisement the request for the Vicksburg
Butterfly Garden. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
B. ID-14-0133 Receive Sealed Proposals for:
1. Roof Replacement - Water Plant and Fire Station No. 6
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Board
proceeded to open bids submitted for furnishing Roof Replacement- Water
Treatment Plant and Fire Station No.6 in accordance with specifications and
instructions for bidding on file in the office of the City Clerk. Proof of publication
of legal advertisements was presented and ordered filed.
ROOF REPLACEMENT - WATER TREATMENT PLANT AND FIRE STATION NO. 6
M & S ROOFING COMPANY, INC., P.O. Box 5497; Pearl, MS 39288
C.O.R. #09074 Bid Bond Received
Base: $176,000.00 Alternate No. 1 $42,000.00 Alternate No. 2 $134,000.00
GUARANTEED ROOFING COMPANY, INC., 114 Paul Truitt Lane; Pearl, MS 39208
C.O.R. #05581-SC Bid Bond Received
Base: $200,000.00 Alternate No. 1 $61,000.00 Alternate No. 2 $139,000.00
DIRTWORKS INC. OF VICKSBURG, P.O. BOX 821368; Vicksburg, MS 39182
C.O.R. #12076 Bid Bond Received
Base: $269,000.00 Alternate No. 1 $72,000.00 Alternate No. 2 $197,000.00
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to accept and refer the foregoing bids to the
Purchasing Department and various Departments for review and
recommendation back to the Board for award. The motion was adopted
unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
C. ID-14-0145 Award Sealed Bids for:
1. Shaved Ice Stand
2. Traffic Management Supplies
3. Rolls of Carpet
4. Sand and Gravel
5. Pebble Lime
Attachments: Shaved Ice Stand
Traffic Management Supplies
Rolls of Carpet
Sand and Gravel
Pebble Lime
Alderman Mayfield recused himself from the Board Meeting.
On motion of Mayor Flaggs, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor and
Alderman voted to award Sealed Bid for: Rolls of Carpet to Danny Jones
(Salvation Army) of Vicksburg, MS. Voting aye: Mayor Flaggs, Alderman
Thompson. None voting nay, the motion was unanimously adopted.
Alderman Mayfield returned to the Board Meeting.
On motion of Mayor Flaggs, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and
Aldermen voted to award Sealed Bids for: Shaved Ice Stand to Sno-Biz of
Vicksburg, MS; Traffic Management Supplies to Custom Products Corporation of
Jackson, MS; Sand and Gravel to Hennett & Green Aggregate of Lexington, MS;
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Pebble Lime to Falco Lime of Vicksburg, MS. The motion was adopted
unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
D. ID-14-0123 Adopt Preliminary Order for Ad Valorem Tax Exemption for:
1. Cooper Lighting, LLC
Attachments: Cooper Lighting, LLC (Pre. Order).pdf
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to adopt Preliminary Order for Ad Valorem Tax Exemption
for Cooper Lighting, LLC . The motion was adopted unanimously by the following
vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
E. ID-14-0124 Accept letter of resignation from Tommie Jones and appoint Alonzo
Stevens as his replacement on the Ad Hoc Committee
Attachments: Resignation Letter
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to accept Letter of Resignation from Tommie Jones and
appoint Alonzo Stevens as his replacement on the Ad Hoc Committee. The
motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
F. ID-14-0140 Adopt Budget Amendments
Attachments: Airport Taxiway Lighting
Airport Taxiway Lighting (2)
Halls Ferry Park
On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to adopt the Action Item. The motion was adopted
unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
G. ID-14-0148 Approve request from Vicksburg Main Street for permission to hold the
5th Annual Bricks and Spokes bike ride on Saturday, October 4, 2014
and purchase promotional items not to exceed $2,000.00 for this event
Attachments: Bricks and Spokes
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to approve request from Vicksburg Main Street for
permission to hold the 5th Annual Bricks and Spokes bike ride on Saturday,
October 04, 2014 and purchase promotional items not to exceed $2,000.00 for
this event. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
H. ID-14-0126 Authorize City Clerk to advertise Sealed Proposals for:
1. Roof Replacement - Central Fire Station and Mechanics Shop
Attachments: Roof Replacement
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to authorize City Clerk to advertise Sealed Proposals for:
Roof replacement - Central Fire Station and Mechanics Shop. The motion was
adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
I. ID-14-0141 Authorize City Clerk to advertise Sealed Bids for:
1. Asphalt
2. Aggregate and Rip Rap
Attachments: Aggregrate and Rip Rap
Asphalt
On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to authorize the City Clerk to advertise Sealed Bids for:
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Asphalt; Aggregate and Rip Rap. The motion was adopted unanimously by the
following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
J. ID-14-0146 Authorize issuance of requisition number 1407500 in the amount of
$27,872.97 to HD Supply, Co. for the purchase of 1.5" Water Meters
(Sole Source)
Attachments: Requisition 1407500
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to authorize issuance of requisition number 1407500 in the
amount of $27,872.97 to HD Supply, Co. for the purchase of 1.5" Water Meters
(Sole Source). The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
K. ID-14-0136 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
Victor Gray-Lewis, Director of Community Development came before the Board to
discuss and request permission to proceed to cut, clean and demolish the
attached properties.
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to declare the foregoing properties a public health
and safety hazard 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
L. ID-14-0144 Approve request for advertisement in the amount of $663.00 (half page)
in The 'Sip Magazine
Attachments: The 'Sip Advertisement
Mayor Flaggs stated that purchasing an advertisement from The 'Sip
Magazine will bring into favorable notice the opportunities, possibilities and
resources of the City of Vicksburg and will be helpful toward advancing the
moral, financial and other interest of the City of Vicksburg.
On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, and
unanimously passed, The Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Vicksburg approved
the purchase of a half page ad from The 'Sip Magazine in the amount of $663.00.
The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
M. ID-14-0125 Approve invoice #2369 in the amount of $3,174.69 to Vicksburg Tallulah
Regional Airport for the month of April 2014
Attachments: VTR April 2014 Invoice
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to approve invoice in the amount of $3,174.69 to Vicksburg
Tallulah Regioinal Airport for the month of April 2014. The motion was adopted
unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
N. ID-14-0134 Approve Bank Letters:
1. Trustmark
2. BancorpSouth
Attachments: Trustmark
BancorpSouth
On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to approve Bank Letters for Trustmark and BancorpSouth.
The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
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Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
O. ID-14-0127 Approve Reports:
1. City Sexton
2. Privilege License
3. Mayor and Treasure
4. Tax Collection
5. Delinquent Tax Collection
6. Detail Budget
Attachments: City Sexton
Privilege License Report
Mayor and Treasure
Delinquent Tax Collection
The City Sexton presented report of collections, account opening graves, etc. for
the month of May 2014 as follows: Riles Funeral Home - $285.00; Fisher Funeral
Home - $541.00; Glenwood Funeral Home - $170.00; Jefferson Funeral Home -
$655.00; Lakeview Funeral Home - $1,780.00.
The City Clerk presented the Privilege License Report for new businesses for
the month of May 2014.
The City Clerk presented report of Mayor and Treasure from the Vicksburg
Police Department in the amount of $135,181.17 for May 2014.
The City Clerk presented the May 2014 Detailed Budget Report for Approval.
The City Clerk presented report of delinquent collections for City taxes from the
Warren County Tax Collector for the Month of May, 2014 as attached:
The City Clerk presented report of collections for City taxes from the Warren
County Tax Collector for the Month of May 2014 as attached:
On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the following Reports: City Sexton,
Privilege License, Mayor and Treasure, Detail Budget Report, Monthly Tax
Collection, Delinquent Tax Collection. The motion was unanimously adopted by
the attached vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
Resolutions:
P. ID-14-0128 Adopt Resolution to Accept Temporary Easement to Clean Drainage
Ditch
Attachments: Miller Street
On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to adopt Resolution to Accept Temporary
Easement to Clean Drainage Ditch. The motion was adopted unanimously by
the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
Enactment No: RES 2014-004
Q. ID-14-0131 Adopt Resolution to Rescind Tax Abatement for 1300 Cherry Street
(PPIN 018846) and 1208 Cherry Street (PPIN 018826)
Attachments: Tax Abatement 1300 & 1208 Cherry Street (Rescind)
Aeolion Senior Apartments: PPIN 018826 and PPIN 018846 received a final abatement;
owner requested tax abatement be rescinded
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to adopt Resolution to Rescind Tax Abatement for
1300 Cherry Street (PPIN 018846) and 12508 Cherry Street (PPIN 018826). The
motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
Enactment No: RES 2014-005
R. ID-14-0132 Adopt Resolution to Rescind Tax Abatement for 1805 Cherry Street
(PPIN 025215)
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Attachments: Tax Abatement 1805 Cherry Street (Rescind)
On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to adopt Resolution to Rescind Tax Abatement for
1805 Cherry Street (PPIN 025215). The motion was adopted unanimously by
the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
Enactment No: RES 2014-006
S. ID-14-0142 Adopt Resolution to Grant Special Exception to Yvonne Mixon for
Fast Food Restaurant in L-1 Zone
Attachments: Resolution - Yvonne Mixon
On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to adopt Resolution to Grant Special Exception to
Yvonne Mixon for Fast Food Restaurant in L-1 Zone. The motion was adopted
unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
Enactment No: RES 2014-007
Contracts:
T. ID-14-0129 Authorize Mayor to execute Service Agreement with Waste
Management for the following locations:
1. 1280 Halls Ferry Road
2. 110 N. Washington Street
3. 901 Monroe Street
4. 4430 Rifle Range Road
5. Various Locations
Attachments: Waste Management
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize Mayor to execute Service Agreement
with Waste Management for the following locations (Dumpster Contracts):
1280 Halls Ferry Road; 110 N. Washington Street; 901 Monroe Street; 4430
Rifle Range Road; Various Locations. The motion was adopted unanimously
by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
U. ID-14-0130 Authorize Mayor to execute Memorandum of Agreement with
Mississippi Department of Archives and History for 2014 Certified
Local Government Grant Program
Attachments: CLG Grant Program
On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize Mayor to execute Memorandum of
Agreement with Mississippi Department of Archives and History for 2014
Certified Local Government Grant Program, at no cost to the City. The
motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
V. ID-14-0137 Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with Allen & Hoshall to Study
Water, Wastewater, and Gas Rates
Attachments: Allen & Hoshall Study Rate Structures
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize Mayor to execute agreement with
Allen & Hoshall to Study Water, Wastewater, and Gas Rates, to determine if
rates are viable and fair. The motion was adopted unanimously by the
following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
W. ID-14-0138 Authorize Mayor to execute contract with Gulf Coast Electric
Company for Generator Install and Authorize Issuance of Work
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Order
Attachments: Gulf Coast Electric Co.
On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize Mayor to execute contract with Gulf
Coast Electric Company for Generator Install and Authorize Issuance of Work
Order. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
X. ID-14-0143 Authorize Mayor to execute Leasing Agreement with Unitech for a
copier for the Mayor's Office
Attachments: Copier - Mayor's Office
On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize Mayor to execute Leasing Agreement
with Unitech for a copier for the Mayor's Office. The motion was adopted
unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
Docket of Claims:
Y. ID-14-0135 Approve Claims Docket
Alderman Mayfield recused himself from the Board Meeting.
The City Clerk presented the Docket of Claims numbering 121918 through
122154; 635 through 638. Refund checks numbering 9905211 through
9905281.
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:
Alderman Mayfield returned to the Board Meeting.
Aye: 2- Mayor Flaggs, and Alderman Thompson
Recused: 1- Alderman Mayfield
ID-14-0262 Added: New Hire - Community Development
On motion of Mayor Flaggs, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to Add: Personnel Matter - New Hire - Community
Development to the Agenda. The motion was adopted unanimously by the
following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
Executive Session:
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 Aldermen discuss whether or not they should go into
executive session. Alderman Mayfield moved to go into executive session to
discuss Personnel Action Forms for Longevity Pay in the Information Technology
Department (1), Legal Department (1), Fire Department (1), Building Maintenance
Department (1); Promotions in the Fire Department (2); Pay Adjustments in the
Fire Department (1), Police Department (1); Retirement in the Water & Gas
Department (1), Building Maintenance Department; Termination in the Traffic
Department (1); Permission to Post in the Street Department; Permission to Post
in the Building Maintenance Department (1), Permission to Post in the Water &
Gas Department; Discussion in the Sewer, Water, Gas and Vehicle Maintenance,
Building Maintenance and Animal Control Departments; Added: New Hire in the
Community Development Department (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 Longevity Pay in the Information
Technology Department (1), Legal Department (1), Fire Department (1), Building
Maintenance Department (1); Promotions in the Fire Department (2); Pay
Adjustments in the Fire Department (1), Police Department (1); Retirement in the
Water & Gas Department (1), Building Maintenance Department; Termination in
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the Traffic Department (1); Permission to Post in the Street Department;
Permission to Post in the Building Maintenance Department (1), Permission to
Post in the Water & Gas Department; Discussion in the Sewer, Water, Gas and
Vehicle Maintenance, Building Maintenance and Animal Control Departments;
Added: New Hire in the Community Development Department (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 Longevity Pay in the Information
Technology Department (1), Legal Department (1), Fire Department (1), Building
Maintenance Department (1); Promotions in the Fire Department (2); Pay
Adjustments in the Fire Department (1), Police Department (1); Retirement in the
Water & Gas Department (1), Building Maintenance Department; Termination in
the Traffic Department (1); Permission to Post in the Street Department;
Permission to Post in the Building Maintenance Department (1), Permission to
Post in the Water & Gas Department; Discussion in the Sewer, Water, Gas and
Vehicle Maintenance, Building Maintenance and Animal Control Departments;
Added: New Hire in the Community Development Department (1).
The Mayor and Aldermen are now in executive session.
Those present at the executive session were Mayor Flaggs, Alderman
Mayfield, Alderman Thompson, Nancy Thomas - City Attorney, Walter W.
Osborne, Jr. - City Clerk, Walterine Langford - Human Resource Director, Tasha
W. Jordan - Deputy City Clerk, John W. Carroll, Sr. - Assistant City Clerk, Brian
Boykins - Mayor’s Administrative Assistant, Carolyn Butler - Human Resource
Associate, Denitta Reed - Southward Administrative Assistant.
Personnel Matters:
A. ID-14-0150 Longevity - Information Technology (1)
On motion of Mayor Flaggs, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to approve the Personnel Matters - Longevity Pay for
Computer Programmer from $27.16 per hour to $27.25 per hour for fifteen (15)
years of service - Information Technology Department. The motion was
adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
B. ID-14-0151 Longevity - Legal (1)
On motion of Mayor Flaggs, seconded by Alderman Thompson the Mayor and
Aldermen voted to approve the Personnel Matters for Longevity Pay for
Administrative Assistant from $18.79 per hour to $18.88 per hour in the Legal
Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
C. ID-14-0152 Longevity - Fire (1)
On motion of Mayor Flaggs, seconded by Alderman Thompson the Mayor and
Aldermen voted to approve the Personnel Matters for Longevity Pay for
Firefighter from $11.24 per hour to $11.30 per hour in the Fire Department.
The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
D. ID-14-0153 Longevity - Building Maintenance (1)
On motion of Mayor Flaggs, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to approve the Personnel Matters for Longevity Pay for
Electrician I from $19.41 per hour to $19.49 per hour in the Building
Maintenance. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
E. ID-14-0155 Promotions - Fire (2)
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the Personnel Matters for Promotions
for Captain V+ at $14.39 per hour to Assistant (Battalion) Chief at $15.25 per
hour in the Fire Department. Personnel Matters for Promotions for Assistant
(Battalion) Chief in the Fire Department; no action was taken. The motion
was adopted by the following vote:
Aye: 2- Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
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Nay: 1- Mayor Flaggs
F. ID-14-0156 Pay Adjustment - Fire (1)
On motion of Mayor Flaggs, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to approve the Personnel Matters for Pay Adjustment to
Captain V+ from $14.39 per hour to $14.65 per hour in the Fire Department.
The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
G. ID-14-0164 Pay Adjustment - Police (1)
On motion of Mayor Flaggs, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to approve the Personnel Matters for Pay Adjustment for
Interim Command-CID from $26.01 per hour to $25.67 per hour in the Police
Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
H. ID-14-0157 Retirement - Water & Gas (1)
On motion of Mayor Flaggs, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to accept the Personnel Matters for Retirement for Utility
Service Administrator in the Water & Gas Office. The motion was adopted
unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
I. ID-14-0158 Retirement - Building Maintenance (1)
On motion of Mayor Flaggs, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to approve the Personnel Matters for Retirement for
Carpenter in the Building Maintenance Department. The motion was adopted
unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
J. ID-14-0159 Termination - Traffic (1)
On motion of Mayor Flaggs, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to approve the Personnel Matters for Termination for
Electrician II in the Traffic Department. The motion was adopted unanimously
by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
K. ID-14-0160 Street - Permission to post for Asphalt Foreman
On motion of Mayor Flaggs, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to approve request to Post for Asphalt Foreman in the
Street Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following
vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
L. ID-14-0161 Building Maintenance - Permission to post for Carpenter
On motion of Mayor Flaggs, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to approve request to Post for Carpenter in the Building
Maintenance Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the
following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
M. ID-14-0162 Water & Gas - Permission to post for Utility Service Administrator
On motion of Mayor Flaggs, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to approve request to Post for Utility Service
Administrator in the Water & Gas Office. The motion was adopted
unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
N. ID-14-0163 Discuss - Sewer, Water, Gas and Vehicle Maintenance
On motion of Mayor Flaggs, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to approve the request to change work hours from 6:00
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a.m. to 2:30 p.m., due to hot weather conditions in the Sewer, Water, Gas and
Vehicle Maintenance, Building Maintenance, Animal Control Departments.
The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
ID-14-0273 Added: Personnel Matter - New Hire
1. Community Development Department
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve Personnel Matter for New Hire for
Housing Director at $40,000.00 annually in the Community Development
Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
Adjournment
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, and
unanimously passed, the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Vicksburg adjourned
to meet 10 o’clock a.m., Monday, July 07, 2014, to take up and act upon 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
Friday, June 20, 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
Recognitions:
A. ID-14-0149 Employee Anniversaries:
1. 15 years of service: Information Technology - Rick Beers; Legal -
Brenda Bartlett
2. 10 years of service: Fire - Melvin Holman; Building Maintenance -
Samuel Landers
Minutes:
A. ID-14-0166 Adopt Board Meeting Minutes for:
1. March 25, 2014
Routine Agenda:
A. ID-14-0139 Discuss - Vicksburg Butterfly Garden
Attachments: Vicksburg Butterfly Garden
Appearing Barry Pain
B. ID-14-0133 Receive Sealed Proposals for:
1. Roof Replacement - Water Plant and Fire Station No. 6
Appearing Jimmy Nelson
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C. ID-14-0145 Award Sealed Bids for:
1. Shaved Ice Stand
2. Traffic Management Supplies
3. Rolls of Carpet
4. Sand and Gravel
5. Pebble Lime
Attachments: Shaved Ice Stand
Traffic Management Supplies
Rolls of Carpet
Sand and Gravel
Pebble Lime
Appearing Ann Grimshel
D. ID-14-0123 Adopt Preliminary Order for Ad Valorem Tax Exemption for:
1. Cooper Lighting, LLC
Attachments: Cooper Lighting, LLC (Pre. Order).pdf
E. ID-14-0124 Accept letter of resignation from Tommie Jones and appoint Alonzo
Stevens as his replacement on the Ad Hoc Committee
Attachments: Resignation Letter
F. ID-14-0140 Adopt Budget Amendments
Attachments: Airport Taxiway Lighting
Airport Taxiway Lighting (2)
Halls Ferry Park
Appearing Doug Whittington
G. ID-14-0148 Approve request from Vicksburg Main Street for permission to hold the
5th Annual Bricks and Spokes bike ride on Saturday, October 4, 2014
and purchase promotional items not to exceed $2,000.00 for this event
Attachments: Bricks and Spokes
Appearing Kim Hopkins
H. ID-14-0126 Authorize City Clerk to advertise Sealed Proposals for:
1. Roof Replacement - Central Fire Station and Mechanics Shop
Attachments: Roof Replacement
Appearing Jimmy Nelson
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I. ID-14-0141 Authorize City Clerk to advertise Sealed Bids for:
1. Asphalt
2. Aggregate and Rip Rap
Attachments: Aggregrate and Rip Rap
Asphalt
Appearing Ann Grimshel
J. ID-14-0146 Authorize issuance of requisition number 1407500 in the amount of
$27,872.97 to HD Supply, Co. for the purchase of 1.5" Water Meters
(Sole Source)
Attachments: Requisition 1407500
Appearing Ann Grimshel
K. ID-14-0136 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
Appearing Victor Gray-Lewis
L. ID-14-0144 Approve request for advertisement in the amount of $663.00 (half page)
in The 'Sip Magazine
Attachments: The 'Sip Advertisement
M. ID-14-0125 Approve invoice #2369 in the amount of $3,174.69 to Vicksburg Tallulah
Regional Airport for the month of April 2014
Attachments: VTR April 2014 Invoice
N. ID-14-0134 Approve Bank Letters:
1. Trustmark
2. BancorpSouth
Attachments: Trustmark
BancorpSouth
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O. ID-14-0127 Approve Reports:
1. City Sexton
2. Privilege License
3. Mayor and Treasure
4. Tax Collection
5. Delinquent Tax Collection
6. Detail Budget
Attachments: City Sexton
Privilege License Report
Mayor and Treasure
Delinquent Tax Collection
Resolutions:
P. ID-14-0128 Adopt Resolution to Accept Temporary Easement to Clean Drainage
Ditch
Attachments: Miller Street
Appearing Victor Gray-Lewis
Q. ID-14-0131 Adopt Resolution to Rescind Tax Abatement for 1300 Cherry Street
(PPIN 018846) and 1208 Cherry Street (PPIN 018826)
Attachments: Tax Abatement 1300 & 1208 Cherry Street (Rescind)
Appearing Nancy Thomas
R. ID-14-0132 Adopt Resolution to Rescind Tax Abatement for 1805 Cherry Street
(PPIN 025215)
Attachments: Tax Abatement 1805 Cherry Street (Rescind)
Appearing Nancy Thomas
S. ID-14-0142 Adopt Resolution to Grant Special Exception to Yvonne Mixon for
Fast Food Restaurant in L-1 Zone
Attachments: Resolution - Yvonne Mixon
Appearing Nancy Thomas
Contracts:
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T. ID-14-0129 Authorize Mayor to execute Service Agreement with Waste
Management for the following locations:
1. 1280 Halls Ferry Road
2. 110 N. Washington Street
3. 901 Monroe Street
4. 4430 Rifle Range Road
5. Various Locations
Attachments: Waste Management
Appearing Nancy Thomas
U. ID-14-0130 Authorize Mayor to execute Memorandum of Agreement with
Mississippi Department of Archives and History for 2014 Certified
Local Government Grant Program
Attachments: CLG Grant Program
Appearing Nancy Bell
V. ID-14-0137 Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with Allen & Hoshall to Study
Water, Wastewater, and Gas Rates
Attachments: Allen & Hoshall Study Rate Structures
Appearing Jimmy Nelson
W. ID-14-0138 Authorize Mayor to execute contract with Gulf Coast Electric
Company for Generator Install and Authorize Issuance of Work
Order
Attachments: Gulf Coast Electric Co.
Appearing Jimmy Nelson
X. ID-14-0143 Authorize Mayor to execute Leasing Agreement with Unitech for a
copier for the Mayor's Office
Attachments: Copier - Mayor's Office
Docket of Claims:
Y. ID-14-0135 Approve Claims Docket
Executive Session:
Personnel Matters:
A. ID-14-0150 Longevity - Information Technology (1)
B. ID-14-0151 Longevity - Legal (1)
C. ID-14-0152 Longevity - Fire (1)
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D. ID-14-0153 Longevity - Building Maintenance (1)
E. ID-14-0155 Promotions - Fire (2)
F. ID-14-0156 Pay Adjustment - Fire (1)
G. ID-14-0164 Pay Adjustment - Police (1)
H. ID-14-0157 Retirement - Water & Gas (1)
I. ID-14-0158 Retirement - Building Maintenance (1)
J. ID-14-0159 Termination - Traffic (1)
K. ID-14-0160 Street - Permission to post for Asphalt Foreman
L. ID-14-0161 Building Maintenance - Permission to post for Carpenter
M. ID-14-0162 Water & Gas - Permission to post for Utility Service Administrator
N. ID-14-0163 Discuss - Sewer, Water, Gas and Vehicle Maintenance
Adjournment
Next Regular Meeting, 10:00 a.m., Monday, July 7, 2014
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