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Board of Mayor and Aldermen

Regular Meeting

Vicksburg, MS · July 7, 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 Monday, July 7, 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 thanked all who were involved in the Fourth of July Celebration. Alderman Mayfield was very pleased with the way everything was conducted at the celebration. Alderman Thompson spoke about the text messaging feature for the public to receive information. 4. Adopt Agenda On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to adopt the Adopt Agenda as published. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson Recognitions: A. ID-14-0186 Employee Recognition: 1. 20 years of service: Community Development [David Miller]; Landscaping [Jeffery Richardson] Mayor Flaggs recognized David Miller in the Community Development Department with twenty (20) years of service; Jeffery Richardson in the Landscape Department with twenty (20) year of service. The Mayor and Aldermen congratulated David Miller and Jeffery Richardson for their years of service with the City of Vicksburg. Minutes: A. ID-14-0176 Adopt Board Meeting Minutes: 1. April 07, 2014 On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to adopt the Board Meeting Minutes for April 07, 2014. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson Routine Agenda: A. ID-14-0209 Vicksburg Convention Center Updates Ms. Annette Kirklin, of the Vicksburg Convention Center, came before the Board to inform the public of the upcoming events at the Vicksburg Convention Center for the month of July 2014 and invited the public to attend. The Mayor and Aldermen thanked Ms. Kirklin for attending the meeting. B. ID-14-0168 Received Sealed Proposals for: 1. Vicksburg Auditorium Handicapped Ramp On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Board proceeded to open bids submitted for furnishing Vicksburg Auditorium Handicapped Ramp in accordance with specifications and instructions for bidding on file in the office of City Clerk; Proof of publication of legal City of Vicksburg Page 1 Printed on 8/5/2014 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final July 7, 2014 advertisements was presented and ordered filed. VICKSBURG AUDITORIUM HANDICAPPED RAMP: INNOVATIVE PERFORMANCE CONSTRUCTION CO., P.O. Box 552; Lorman, MS 39096 C.O.R. #20154-MC 5% BID BOND: Yes Base Bid: $57,500.00 Alt. #1: $3,900.00 Alt. #2: $27,865.50 PAVECON, LTD, 6677 I-55 South; Byram, MS 39272 C.O.R. #17886-MC 5% BID BOND: Yes Base Bid: $33,980.00 Alt. #1: $13,975.00 Alt. #2: $32,517.00 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 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-14-0185 Accept recommendation of Allen & Hoshall to award proposal and contract for Roof Replacement - Water Plant and Fire Station No. 6 to M&S Roofing Company in the amount of $176,000.00 Attachments: Roof Replacement-Water Plant & Fire Station 6 On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to accept recommendation of Allen & Hoshall to award proposal and contract for Roof Replacement of Water Plant and Fire Station No. 6 to M&S Roofing Company of Pearl, MS in the amount of $176,000.00. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson D. ID-14-0169 Authorize issuance of the following requisitions: 1. 1407797 in the amount of $34,886.72 to Eastern Aviation Fuels, Inc. for Avgas Fuel for resale at the Airport 2. 1407798 in the amount of $27,403.20 to Eastern Aviation Fuels, Inc. for Jet Fuel for resale at the Airport Attachments: Requisition 1407797 Requisition 1407798 On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize issuance of the following requisitions: #1407797 in the amount of $34,886.72 to Eastern Aviation Fuels, Inc. for Avgas Fuel for resale at the Airport and #1407798 in the amount of $27,403.20 to Eastern Aviation Fuels, Inc. for Jet Fuel for resale at the Airport. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson E. ID-14-0171 Approve request from Bethel AME Church for advertisement in its 150th Church Anniversary Commemorative Souvenir Book Attachments: Bethel AME Church Ad Mayor Flaggs stated that purchasing an advertisement from Bethel AME Church for advertisement in its 150th Church Anniversary Commemorative Souvenir Book 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 Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, and unanimously passed, The Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Vicksburg approved the purchase of a full page ad from Bethel AME Church for advertisement in its 150th Church Anniversary Commemorative Souvenir Book in the amount of $100.00. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson F. ID-14-0172 Approve request from Vicksburg-Warren 911 for payment in the amount City of Vicksburg Page 2 Printed on 8/5/2014 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final July 7, 2014 of $37,470.68 for the city's share of 17 full-time and 2 temporary dispatchers' salaries, matching benefits, and insurance for the month of May 2014 Attachments: Vicksburg-Warren 911 On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the request from Vicksburg-Warren 911 for payment in the amount of $37,470.68 for the city's share of 17 dispatchers' salaries, matching benefits, and insurance for the month of May 2014. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson G. ID-14-0175 Accept Letter of Appeal from Robert Johnson regarding the decision of the Board of Architectural Review on June 24, 2014 issuing a 150 Day Stay of Demolition for the building located at 2323 Washington Street and Set Public Hearing Date Attachments: 2323 Washington Street On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to accept the Letter of Appeal from Robert Johnson regarding the decision of the Board of Architectural Review on June 24, 2014, issuing a 150 Day Stay of Demolition for the building located at 2323 Washington Street and Set Public Hearing Date for August 04, 2014. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson H. ID-14-0179 Receive Petition of Golding Development Company, LLC and Ergon Marine to close and vacate a portion of Lee Street west of the railroad tracks Attachments: Petition Golding Development On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to receive Petition filed by Golding Development Company, LLC and Ergon Marine to close and vacate a portion of Lee Street west of the railroad tracks. The City will retain utility rights. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson I. ID-14-0174 Accept Letter Establishing Special Assessment and Adopt Resolution for Cutting and Cleaning the following properties: 1. 119 Lovers Lane, PPIN 19877; owned by AR Seven LLC 2. 1905 Clay Street, PPIN 17817; owned by Henry V. Bailey III etal 3. 531 Hugo Street, PPIN 19601; owned by Shawn Hubbard 4. Spout Springs Road, PPIN 14533; owned by Milton Estate c/o Milton Grant, Jr. 5. 2329 Grove Street, PPIN 20240; owned by Waymon Powell Attachments: 119 Lovers Lane 1905 Clay Street 531 Hugo Street Spout Springs Road 2329 Grove Street The attached Letters (Statements) and Resolutions were presented to the Board as follows: On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to accept the foregoing Letters (Statements) to establish Special Assessments and Adopt the following Resolutions establishing Special Assessments. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson Resolutions: City of Vicksburg Page 3 Printed on 8/5/2014 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final July 7, 2014 J. ID-14-0184 Adopt Resolution Authorizing the Preparation and Submittal of an Application to the Mississippi Department of Public Safety, Division of Public Safety Planning, Under the Mississippi Leadership Council on Aging's TRIAD Grant Program for FY2015 Attachments: TRIAD Grant On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to adopt the Resolution Authorizing the Preparation and Submittal of an Application to the Mississippi Department of Public Safety, Division of Public Safety Planning, Under the Mississippi Leadership Council on Aging's TRIAD Grant Program for FY2015. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson Enactment No: RES 2014-010 Ordinances: K. ID-14-0180 Adopt an Ordinance Closing and Vacating that Certain Portion of Lee Street Located in the City of Vicksburg, Mississippi Attachments: Lee Street On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to adopt an Ordinance Closing and Vacating that Certain Portion of Lee Street Located in the City of Vicksburg, Mississippi. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson Enactment No: ORD 2014-005 L. ID-14-0181 Adopt an Ordinance to Repeal Section 17-163, Article VI, Chapter 17, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Vicksburg, Mississippi which Regulates Carrying Concealed or Unconcealed Firearms and Provides a Penalty Attachments: Firearms On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to adopt an Ordinance to Repeal Section 17-163, Article VI, Chapter 17, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Vicksburg, Mississippi which Regulates Carrying Concealed or Unconcealed Firearms and Provides a Penalty. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson Enactment No: ORD 2014-006 M. ID-14-0182 Adopt an Ordinance to Amend Section 23-93 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Vicksburg, Mississippi to Set Forth a Flat Rate Sewer Fee for Those Properties Owned by the Housing Authority of the City of Vicksburg That Are Not Served Water or Natural Gas by the City of Vicksburg, Mississippi Attachments: Sewer Fee On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to adopt an Ordinance to Amend Section 23-93 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Vicksburg, Mississippi to Set Forth a Flat Rate Sewer Fee for Those Properties Owned by the Housing Authority of the City of Vicksburg that Are Not Served Water or Natural Gas by the City of Vicksburg, Mississippi. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson Enactment No: ORD 2014-007 Contracts: City of Vicksburg Page 4 Printed on 8/5/2014 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final July 7, 2014 N. ID-14-0178 Ratify Authorization to repair issued to House Works, LLC for Vicksburg Police Department under Emergency Declaration Attachments: House Works, LLC On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to Ratify Authorization to Repair issued to House Works, LLC for Vicksburg Police Department under Emergency Declaration. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson O. ID-14-0170 Authorize Mayor to execute Interlocal Governmental Agreement to Fund E-911 Attachments: Interlocal Agreement E-911 On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize Mayor to execute Interlocal Governmental Agreement to Fund E-911. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson P. ID-14-0183 Authorize Mayor to execute Billing Agreement with Vicksburg Housing Authority Attachments: Billing Agreement On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize Mayor to execute Billing Agreement with Vicksburg Housing Authority. 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 Community Development Department (1), Landscaping Department (1); New Hires in the Police Department (6), Water Maintenance Department (1), Summer Youth - MDOT (2); Promotions in the Sewer Department (1), Water & Gas Department (2); Pay Adjustment in the Police Department (1), Summer Youth - Human Resources (1), Parks & Recreation Maintenance Department (1), Fire Department (1), Summer Youth - Community Development (1), Summer Youth - Accounting Department (1), Transfer in the Water Maintenance Department (1); Rescind in the Fire Department (1); Resignation in the Summer Youth - Central Mississippi (1); Suspension in the Water Maintenance Department (1); Terminations - Summer Youth - MDOT (2), Street Department (1), Termination - Water Maintenance Department (1); Permission to Post for Laborer in the Sewer Department (1), Post for Cashier in the Water & Gas Department. 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 Community Development Department (1), Landscaping Department (1); New Hires in the Police Department (6), Water Maintenance Department (1), Summer Youth - MDOT (2); Promotions in the Sewer Department (1), Water & Gas Department (2); Pay Adjustment in the Police Department (1), Summer Youth - Human Resources (1), Parks & Recreation Maintenance Department (1), Fire Department (1), Summer Youth - Community Development (1), Summer Youth - Accounting Department (1), Transfer in the Water Maintenance Department (1); Rescind in the Fire Department (1); Resignation in the Summer Youth - Central Mississippi (1); Suspension in the Water Maintenance Department (1); Terminations - Summer Youth - MDOT (2), Street Department (1), Termination - Water Maintenance Department (1); Permission to Post for Laborer in the Sewer Department (1), Post for Cashier in the Water & Gas Department. The motion was seconded by City of Vicksburg Page 5 Printed on 8/5/2014 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final July 7, 2014 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 Community Development Department (1), Landscaping Department (1); New Hires in the Police Department (6), Water Maintenance Department (1), Summer Youth - MDOT (2); Promotions in the Sewer Department (1), Water & Gas Department (2); Pay Adjustment in the Police Department (1), Summer Youth - Human Resources (1), Parks & Recreation Maintenance Department (1), Fire Department (1), Summer Youth - Community Development (1), Summer Youth - Accounting Department (1), Transfer in the Water Maintenance Department (1); Rescind in the Fire Department (1); Resignation in the Summer Youth - Central Mississippi (1); Suspension in the Water Maintenance Department (1); Terminations - Summer Youth - MDOT (2), Street Department (1), Termination - Water Maintenance Department (1); Permission to Post for Laborer in the Sewer Department (1), Post for Cashier in the Water & Gas Department (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, Julie Decker - City Attorney Associate, Tasha W. Jordan - Deputy City Clerk, Walterine Langford - Human Resource Director, Brian Boykins - Mayor's Administrative Assistant, Denitta Reed - Southward Administrative Assistant. Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson Personnel Matters: A. ID-14-0187 Longevity - Community Development (1) On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve Longevity Pay for Code Enforcement Officer from $19.09 to $19.18 per hour for twenty years of service in the Community Development Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson B. ID-14-0188 Longevity - Landscaping (1) On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve Longevity Pay for Landscaping Architect from $26.95 per hour to $27.04 per hour Landscaping Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson C. ID-14-0189 New Hires - Police (6) On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the New Hires for Police Officer at $16.81 per hour (BS & 10 yrs. exp.), (4) Police Officers at $13.65 per hour, Police Officer at $14.80 per hour (BA) in the Police Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson D. ID-14-0190 New Hire - Water Maintenance (1) On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve New Hire for Operator at $11.50 per hour in the Water Maintenance Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson E. ID-14-0191 New Hires - Summer Youth - MDOT (2) On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve New Hires for (2) Summer Youth Workers at $7.25 per hour in the Summer Youth - MDOT. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson F. ID-14-0192 Promotion - Sewer (1) On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the City of Vicksburg Page 6 Printed on 8/5/2014 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final July 7, 2014 Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve Promotion from Laborer at $14.00 per hour to Foreman at $15.00 per hour in the Sewer Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson G. ID-14-0193 Promotions - Water & Gas (2) On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve Promotions for Adjustment Specialist at $14.26 per hour to Utility Service Administrator at $15.86 per hour, Cashier at $9.79 per hour to Adjustment Specialist at $12.12 per hour in the Water & Gas Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson H. ID-14-0194 Pay Adjustment - Police (1) On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve Pay Adjustment for Police Officer from $16.47 per hour to $16.90 per hour (BA Degree) in the Police Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson I. ID-14-0195 Pay Adjustment - Summer Youth - Human Resources (1) On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve Pay Adjustment for Summer Youth from 25 hours per week to 40 hours per week in the Summer Youth - Human Resources Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson J. ID-14-0196 Pay Adjustment - Parks & Recreation Maintenance (1) On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve Pay Adjustment for Laborer at $7.25 per hour to Maintenance Technician at $11.00 per hour in the Parks & Recreation Maintenance. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson K. ID-14-0197 Pay Adjustment - Fire (1) On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve Pay Adjustment for Captain V+ at $14.13 per hour to $14.39 per hour in the Fire Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson L. ID-14-0198 Pay Adjustment - Summer Youth - Community Development (1) On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve Pay Adjustment for Summer Youth Worker from $7.25 per hour to $8.25 per hour in the Summer Youth - Community Development. Retroactive pay; employee should have been paid $8.25 per hour instead of $7.25 per hour, which totals $19.37. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson M. ID-14-0199 Pay Adjustment - Summer Youth - Accounting (1) On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve Pay Adjustment for Summer Youth Worker at $7.25 per hour to $8.25 per hour in the Summer Youth - Accounting Department. Retroactive pay, employee should have been paid $8.25 per hour instead of $7.25, which totals $32.08. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson N. ID-14-0200 Transfer - Water Maintenance (1) City of Vicksburg Page 7 Printed on 8/5/2014 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final July 7, 2014 On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve Transfer for Operator at $10.39 per hour in the Sewer Department to Operator at $10.39 per hour in the Water Maintenance Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson O. ID-14-0201 Rescind - Fire (1) On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to Rescind action from June 20, 2014, Board Meeting: a Promotion for Captain V+ at $14.39 per hour to Assistant (Battalion) Chief at $15.25 per hour in the Fire Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson P. ID-14-0202 Resignation - Summer Youth - Central Mississippi (1) On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to accept Resignation from Summer Youth Worker in the Summer Youth - Central Mississippi. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson Q. ID-14-0203 Suspension - Water Maintenance (1) On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve Suspension of Laborer for twenty (20) days, in the Water Maintenance Department. Dane Lovell - Department Head was present.The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson R. ID-14-0204 Terminations - Summer Youth - MDOT (2) On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve Terminations for (2) Summer Youth Workers in the Summer Youth - MDOT Program. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson S. ID-14-0205 Termination - Street (1) On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve Termination for Asphalt Laborer in the Street Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson T. ID-14-0206 Termination - Water Maintenance (1) On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve Termination for Laborer in the Water Maintenance Department. Also, present was Dane Lovell - Department Head and Wilheim Larkins. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson U. ID-14-0207 Permission to Post - Laborer in Sewer Department (1) On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve request to Post for Laborer in the Sewer Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson V. ID-14-0208 Permission to Post - Cashier in Water & Gas (1) On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve request to Post for Cashier in the Water & Gas Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: City of Vicksburg Page 8 Printed on 8/5/2014 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final July 7, 2014 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., Thursday, July 10, 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 9 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 Monday, July 7, 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-14-0186 Employee Recognition: 1. 20 years of service: Community Development [David Miller]; Landscaping [Jeffery Richardson] Minutes: A. ID-14-0176 Adopt Board Meeting Minutes: 1. April 07, 2014 Routine Agenda: A. ID-14-0209 Vicksburg Convention Center Updates Appearing Annette Kirklin B. ID-14-0168 Received Sealed Proposals for: 1. Vicksburg Auditorium Handicapped Ramp Appearing Jerry Bowen C. ID-14-0185 Accept recommendation of Allen & Hoshall to award proposal and contract for Roof Replacement - Water Plant and Fire Station No. 6 to M&S Roofing Company in the amount of $176,000.00 Attachments: Roof Replacement-Water Plant & Fire Station 6 City of Vicksburg Page 1 Printed on 7/3/2014 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Meeting Agenda July 7, 2014 D. ID-14-0169 Authorize issuance of the following requisitions: 1. 1407797 in the amount of $34,886.72 to Eastern Aviation Fuels, Inc. for Avgas Fuel for resale at the Airport 2. 1407798 in the amount of $27,403.20 to Eastern Aviation Fuels, Inc. for Jet Fuel for resale at the Airport Attachments: Requisition 1407797 Requisition 1407798 Appearing Ann Grimshel E. ID-14-0171 Approve request from Bethel AME Church for advertisement in its 150th Church Anniversary Commemorative Souvenir Book Attachments: Bethel AME Church Ad F. ID-14-0172 Approve request from Vicksburg-Warren 911 for payment in the amount of $37,470.68 for the city's share of 17 full-time and 2 temporary dispatchers' salaries, matching benefits, and insurance for the month of May 2014 Attachments: Vicksburg-Warren 911 G. ID-14-0175 Accept Letter of Appeal from Robert Johnson regarding the decision of the Board of Architectural Review on June 24, 2014 issuing a 150 Day Stay of Demolition for the building located at 2323 Washington Street and Set Public Hearing Date Attachments: 2323 Washington Street H. ID-14-0179 Receive Petition of Golding Development Company, LLC and Ergon Marine to close and vacate a portion of Lee Street west of the railroad tracks Attachments: Petition Golding Development Appearing Austin Golding City of Vicksburg Page 2 Printed on 7/3/2014 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Meeting Agenda July 7, 2014 I. ID-14-0174 Accept Letter Establishing Special Assessment and Adopt Resolution for Cutting and Cleaning the following properties: 1. 119 Lovers Lane, PPIN 19877; owned by AR Seven LLC 2. 1905 Clay Street, PPIN 17817; owned by Henry V. Bailey III etal 3. 531 Hugo Street, PPIN 19601; owned by Shawn Hubbard 4. Spout Springs Road, PPIN 14533; owned by Milton Estate c/o Milton Grant, Jr. 5. 2329 Grove Street, PPIN 20240; owned by Waymon Powell Attachments: 119 Lovers Lane 1905 Clay Street 531 Hugo Street Spout Springs Road 2329 Grove Street Appearing Victor Gray-Lewis Resolutions: J. ID-14-0184 Adopt Resolution Authorizing the Preparation and Submittal of an Application to the Mississippi Department of Public Safety, Division of Public Safety Planning, Under the Mississippi Leadership Council on Aging's TRIAD Grant Program for FY2015 Attachments: TRIAD Grant Appearing Marcia Weaver Ordinances: K. ID-14-0180 Adopt an Ordinance Closing and Vacating that Certain Portion of Lee Street Located in the City of Vicksburg, Mississippi Attachments: Lee Street L. ID-14-0181 Adopt an Ordinance to Repeal Section 17-163, Article VI, Chapter 17, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Vicksburg, Mississippi which Regulates Carrying Concealed or Unconcealed Firearms and Provides a Penalty Attachments: Firearms M. ID-14-0182 Adopt an Ordinance to Amend Section 23-93 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Vicksburg, Mississippi to Set Forth a Flat Rate Sewer Fee for Those Properties Owned by the Housing Authority of the City of Vicksburg That Are Not Served Water or Natural Gas by the City of Vicksburg, Mississippi Attachments: Sewer Fee City of Vicksburg Page 3 Printed on 7/3/2014 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Meeting Agenda July 7, 2014 Contracts: N. ID-14-0178 Ratify Authorization to repair issued to House Works, LLC for Vicksburg Police Department under Emergency Declaration Attachments: House Works, LLC O. ID-14-0170 Authorize Mayor to execute Interlocal Governmental Agreement to Fund E-911 Attachments: Interlocal Agreement E-911 P. ID-14-0183 Authorize Mayor to execute Billing Agreement with Vicksburg Housing Authority Attachments: Billing Agreement Executive Session: Personnel Matters: A. ID-14-0187 Longevity - Community Development (1) B. ID-14-0188 Longevity - Landscaping (1) C. ID-14-0189 New Hires - Police (6) D. ID-14-0190 New Hire - Water Maintenance (1) E. ID-14-0191 New Hires - Summer Youth - MDOT (2) F. ID-14-0192 Promotion - Sewer (1) G. ID-14-0193 Promotions - Water & Gas (2) H. ID-14-0194 Pay Adjustment - Police (1) I. ID-14-0195 Pay Adjustment - Summer Youth - Human Resources (1) J. ID-14-0196 Pay Adjustment - Parks & Recreation Maintenance (1) K. ID-14-0197 Pay Adjustment - Fire (1) L. ID-14-0198 Pay Adjustment - Summer Youth - Community Development (1) M. ID-14-0199 Pay Adjustment - Summer Youth - Accounting (1) N. ID-14-0200 Transfer - Water Maintenance (1) City of Vicksburg Page 4 Printed on 7/3/2014 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Meeting Agenda July 7, 2014 O. ID-14-0201 Rescind - Fire (1) P. ID-14-0202 Resignation - Summer Youth - Central Mississippi (1) Q. ID-14-0203 Suspension - Water Maintenance (1) R. ID-14-0204 Terminations - Summer Youth - MDOT (2) S. ID-14-0205 Termination - Street (1) T. ID-14-0206 Termination - Water Maintenance (1) U. ID-14-0207 Permission to Post - Laborer in Sewer Department (1) V. ID-14-0208 Permission to Post - Cashier in Water & Gas (1) Adjournment Next Regular Meeting, 10:00 a.m., Thursday, July 10, 2014 City of Vicksburg Page 5 Printed on 7/3/2014

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