Muyni
← Back to Vicksburg

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

Regular Meeting

Vicksburg, MS · June 20, 2014

AgendaMinutes

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. City of Vicksburg Page 1 Printed on 8/5/2014 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final June 20, 2014 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; City of Vicksburg Page 2 Printed on 8/5/2014 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final June 20, 2014 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: City of Vicksburg Page 3 Printed on 8/5/2014 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final June 20, 2014 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: City of Vicksburg Page 4 Printed on 8/5/2014 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final June 20, 2014 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) City of Vicksburg Page 5 Printed on 8/5/2014 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final June 20, 2014 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 City of Vicksburg Page 6 Printed on 8/5/2014 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final June 20, 2014 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 City of Vicksburg Page 7 Printed on 8/5/2014 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final June 20, 2014 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 City of Vicksburg Page 8 Printed on 8/5/2014 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final June 20, 2014 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 City of Vicksburg Page 9 Printed on 8/5/2014 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final June 20, 2014 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 City of Vicksburg Page 10 Printed on 8/5/2014

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 City of Vicksburg Page 1 Printed on 6/18/2014 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Meeting Agenda June 20, 2014 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 City of Vicksburg Page 2 Printed on 6/18/2014 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Meeting Agenda June 20, 2014 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 City of Vicksburg Page 3 Printed on 6/18/2014 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Meeting Agenda June 20, 2014 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: City of Vicksburg Page 4 Printed on 6/18/2014 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Meeting Agenda June 20, 2014 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) City of Vicksburg Page 5 Printed on 6/18/2014 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Meeting Agenda June 20, 2014 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 City of Vicksburg Page 6 Printed on 6/18/2014

Get email alerts for Vicksburg

A daily email when new agendas and minutes are posted.

Report an issue with this meeting