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Board of Mayor and Aldermen

Regular Meeting

Vicksburg, MS · September 2, 2014

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1415 Walnut Street City of Vicksburg Vicksburg, MS 39180 Minutes - Final Board of Mayor and Aldermen George Flaggs Jr., Mayor Michael A. Mayfield Sr., Alderman Willis T. Thompson, Alderman Tuesday, September 2, 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 Nancy Thomas. 2. Roll Call Present: 3- Mayor George Flaggs Jr. Alderman Michael A. Mayfield Sr. Alderman Willis T. Thompson 3. Board Comments: 4. Adopt Agenda ADD: Award Sealed Bid for 70 Foot Diameter Thickener to Hemphill Construction Company, Inc. On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to adopt the Agenda as amended. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Routine Agenda: A. ID-14-0469 Award Sealed Proposals for the following: 1. Storm Sewer Repair Attachments: AWARD LETTER (STORM SEWER REPAIR).pdf On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to award Sealed Proposals for the following: Storm Sewer Repair to Suncoast Infrastructure, Inc. of Florence, MS . The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson B. ID-14-0482 Approve Contract Amendment #1 on the Quick Connection to Pump Stations Attachments: AMENDMENT TO QUICK CONNECTION TO PUMP STATIONS.pdf On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve Contract Amendment #1 on the Quick Connection to Pump Stations with Hemphill Construction Company, Inc. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson ID-14-0837 Added:  Award Bid for Retrofit of 70 foot Diameter Sludge Thickener On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the Minutes Added: Award Bid for Retrofit of 70 foot Diameter Sludge Thickener to Hemphill Construction Company, Inc. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson C. ID-14-0498 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 September, 2014 and invited the public to attend. The Mayor and Aldermen thanked Ms. Kirklin for attending the meeting. City of Vicksburg Page 1 Printed on 1/15/2015 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final September 2, 2014 D. ID-14-0468 Authorize Mayor to Execute Letter of Support for Arthur Street Inc.'s Application to USDA Rural Development for the Rural Business Enterprise Grant Attachments: LETTER OF SUPPORT (ARTHUR STREET INC).pdf On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize Mayor to Execute Letter of Support for Arthur Street Inc.'s Application to USDA Rural Development for the Rural Business Enterprise Grant. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson E. ID-14-0470 Approve request from Paint the 'Burg Purple and Gold Music Festival Committee for sponsorship to be held on Friday, October 17, 2004 from 12 noon till midnight by the following: 1. Venue (Farmer's Market Location) 2. Security (VPD) 3. Electricity 4. Barricades and Fencing 5. Permit Fees Attachments: PAINT THE 'BURG PURPLE AND GOLD.pdf On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve request from Paint the 'Burg Purple and Gold Music Festival Committee for sponsorship to be held on Friday, October 17, 2014 from 12 noon till midnight. The following was approved: Venue (Farmer's Market Location) and Electricity. The following request was denied: Security (VPD), Barricades and Fencing, Street Blockage. The following was required: Two (2) Port-A-Johns and Insurance (naming the City of Vicksburg as an additional insured / Liability in the amount of $2,000.000.00). The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: This Action Item was approve. F. ID-14-0471 Approve request for Advertisement from Alcorn State University Attachments: ALCORN AD.pdf Mayor Flaggs stated that purchasing an advertisement from Alcorn State University 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 sponsorship ad from Alcorn State University in the amount of $2,500.00. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson G. ID-14-0472 Approve request for Advertisement from The Vicksburg Post in the Vicksburg/Warren County Community Guide 2014 Attachments: The Vicksburg Post Ad.pdf Mayor Flaggs stated that purchasing an advertisement from The Vicksburg Post in the Vicksburg/Warren County Community Guide 2014 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 half page ad from The Vicksburg Post in the Vicksburg/Warren County Community Guide 2014 in the amount of $699.00. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson H. ID-14-0473 Adopt City of Vicksburg Extended Sick Leave Policy Attachments: SICK LEAVE POLICY.pdf On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to adopt the City of Vicksburg Extended Sick Leave Policy. City of Vicksburg Page 2 Printed on 1/15/2015 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final September 2, 2014 Effective immediately. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson I. ID-14-0474 Adopt Fraternization Policy Attachments: FRATERNIZATION POLICY.pdf On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to adopt the Fraternization Policy. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson J. ID-14-0475 Recommend to Civil Service Commission the addition of Rule 3.4 to the Civil Service Rules Attachments: CIVIL SERVICE RECOMMENDATION.pdf On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve recommendation to Civil Service Commission for the addition of Rule 3.4 to the Civil Service Rules. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson K. ID-14-0481 Adopt Budget Amendments Attachments: BUDGET AMENDMENTS.pdf On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to adopt Budget Amendments. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson L. ID-14-0477 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: CUT & CLEAN REQUEST.pdf Benji Thomas of Community Development came before the Board to discuss and request permission to proceed to cut, clean and demolish the following properties as attached: On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Mayor Flaggs, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to declare the foregoing properties to be a public menace to the public health, safety & welfare of the community and authorize the Director of Community Development to proceed to cut, clean and demolish structures with all charges incurred to be assessed against the property owners. Along with the following actions: 2505 Dot Street, PPIN 15385; owned by Darfeis L. Williams (granted 60 extension, with 30 day update) 3130 North Washington, PPIN 14353; owned by Jeanette McCoy et al c/o Jeanette McCoy (granted 15 day extension) The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson M. ID-14-0497 Adopt Resolution Committing to Maintain CDBG Funded Improvements at Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant Attachments: CDBG Resolution.pdf On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to adopt Resolution Committing to Maintain CDBG Funded Improvements at Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson Enactment No: RES 2015-016 N. ID-14-0478 Approve request from the Recreation/City Pool to Offer First Aid/CPR/AED Classes to the Community City of Vicksburg Page 3 Printed on 1/15/2015 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final September 2, 2014 Attachments: FIRST AID CLASSES.pdf On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve request from the Recreation/City Pool to Offer First Aid/CPR/AED Classes to the Community. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson O. ID-14-0476 Authorize City Clerk to Advertise Sealed Bids for: 1. Bazinsky Pump Station Modifications Attachments: BAZINSKY PUMP STATION.pdf On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize the City Clerk to Advertise Sealed Bids for the Bazinsky Pump Station Modifications. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson P. ID-14-0467 Approve Additions to the Employee Driving List: 1. Airport Department (Shawn Kelly) 2. Water Department (Sedrick Hall) 3. Main Street Department (Rebecca Sigh) On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the Action Item P. ID-14-0467 Approve Additions to the Employee Driving List: Airport Department (Shawn Kelly); Water Department (Sedrick Hall); Main Street Department (Rebecca Sigh). The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson Q. ID-14-0484 Rescind approval of August 25, 2014 docket wire checks #654 in the amount of $1,939,678.13 and #655 in the amount of $475,670.00 to Peoples Bank and ratify wire checks #661 in the amount of $1,823,200.00, #662 in the amount of $440,455.00 and #663 in the amount of $1,749.17 also written to Peoples Bank On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to Rescind approval of August 25, 2014, docket wire checks #654 in the amount of $1,939,678.13 and #655 in the amount of $475,670.00 to Peoples Bank and ratify wire checks #661 in the amount of $1,823,200.00, #662 in the amount of $440,455.00 and #663 in the amount of $1,749.17, also written to Peoples Bank. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson Resolutions: R. ID-14-0501 Adopt Resolution to Establish Downtown Tax District Attachments: RESOLUTION DOWNTOWN TAXING DISTRICT.pdf On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to adopt Resolution to Establish Downtown Tax District. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson Enactment No: RES 2015-017 Contracts: S. ID-14-0483 Authorize Mayor to Execute Letter of Engagement for Continuing Disclosure Submission for the City's $7,785,000 General Obligation Refunding Bonds Series 2014 Attachments: BOND CONTINUING DISCLOSURE SUBMISSION.pdf On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize the Mayor to Execute Letter of Engagement for Continuing Disclosure Submission for the City's $7,785,000 General Obligation Refunding Bonds Series 2014. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: City of Vicksburg Page 4 Printed on 1/15/2015 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final September 2, 2014 Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson T. ID-14-0465 Authorize Mayor to Execute Agreement to Straighten Boundary Lines and to Dedicate Sidewalk Easement Attachments: SIDEWALK EASEMENT.pdf On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize the Mayor to Execute Agreement to Straighten Boundary Lines and to Dedicate Sidewalk Easement. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson U. ID-14-0466 Authorize Mayor to Execute Contract with Carpenter Engineering, Inc. for Support Services for Levee Street Parking Lot Project Attachments: CARPENTER ENGINEERING, INC..pdf On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize the Mayor to Execute Contract with Carpenter Engineering, Inc. for Support Services for Levee Street Parking Lot Project. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson V. ID-14-0479 Authorize Mayor to Execute Transaction Agreement with Kansas City Southern Railway Company and Meridian Speedway, LLC Attachments: TRANSACTION AGREEMENT.pdf On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize the Mayor to Execute Transaction Agreement with Kansas City Southern Railway Company and Meridian Speedway, LLC. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson W. ID-14-0480 Approve request Demolish and Authorize Mayor to Execute Contract Agreements for the Demolition and Cleaning of the following properties: 1. 531 Hugo Street, PPIN 19601, with Riverside Construction 2. 2921 Highland Avenue, PPIN 5598, with Riverside Construction 3. 1705 Martin Luther King, PPIN 19170, with Riverside Construction 4. 816 Patton Street, PPIN 15684, with DMBW Trucking & Construction 5. 1301 Bay Street, PPIN 16228, with DMBW Trucking & Construction 6. 2518 Franklin Street, PPIN 16807, with DMBW Trucking & Construction Attachments: DEMOLITION CONTRACTS.pdf On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the Contract W. ID-14-0480 Approve request Demolish and Authorize Mayor to Execute Contract Agreements for the Demolition and Cleaning of the following properties: 531 Hugo Street, PPIN 19601, with Riverside Construction; 2921 Highland Avenue, PPIN 5598, with Riverside Construction; 1705 Martin Luther King, PPIN 19170, with Riverside Construction; 816 Patton Street, PPIN 15684, with DMBW Trucking & Construction; 1301 Bay Street, PPIN 16228, with DMBW Trucking & Construction; 2518 Franklin Street, PPIN 16807, with DMBW Trucking & Construction. 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 City of Vicksburg Page 5 Printed on 1/15/2015 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final September 2, 2014 Personnel Action Forms for New Hire in the Sewer Department (1), Right of Way Department (1), Water Treatment Plant Department (1), Court Services (1); Pay Adjustments in the Gas Department (1), Police Department (5); Demotion in the Sewer Department (1); Termination in the Water Maintenance Department (1); Permission to Post in the Sewer Department; Discussion in the Recreation/City Pool Programs; Discussion in the Police 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 Aldermen announced they would go into executive session to discuss Personnel Action Forms for New Hire in the Sewer Department (1), Right of Way Department (1), Water Treatment Plant Department (1), Court Services (1); Pay Adjustments in the Gas Department (1), Police Department (5); Demotion in the Sewer Department (1); Termination in the Water Maintenance Department (1); Permission to Post in the Sewer Department; Discussion in the Recreation/City Pool Programs; Discussion in the Police 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 New Hire in the Sewer Department (1), Right of Way Department (1), Water Treatment Plant Department (1), Court Services (1); Pay Adjustments in the Gas Department (1), Police Department (5); Demotion in the Sewer Department (1); Termination in the Water Maintenance Department (1); Permission to Post in the Sewer Department; Discussion in the Recreation/City Pool Programs; Discussion in the Police 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, John W. Carroll, Sr. - Assistant City Clerk, Brian Boykins - Mayor's Administrative Assistant, Danitta Reed - Southward Administrative Assistant, Walterine Langford - Human Resource Director. Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson Personnel Matters: A. ID-14-0485 New Hire - Sewer Department On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve New Hire for Laborer at $7.25 per hour in the Sewer Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson B. ID-14-0486 New Hire - Right of Way Department (1) On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve New Hire for Seasonal Laborer at $7.25 per hour in the Right of Way Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson C. ID-14-0487 New Hire - Water Treatment Plant Department (1) On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve New Hire for Operator (11-7) at $9.50 per hour in the Water Treatment Plant Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson D. ID-14-0488 New Hire - Court Services (1) On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve New Hire for Court Clerk at $9.00 per hour in Court Services. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson E. ID-14-0489 Pay Adjustments - Gas Department (1) On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the City of Vicksburg Page 6 Printed on 1/15/2015 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final September 2, 2014 Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve Pay Adjustment for Laborer at $7.25 per hour to $8.00 per hour - Gas Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson F. ID-14-0490 Pay Adjustments - Police Department (5) On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve Pay Adjustments for Crossing Guards (3) from $10.50 per hour to $10.68, Police Officer from $15.97 per hour to $16.02 per hour, Police Officer due retro pay from from the period of July 9 - August 19, 2014 at the rate of $0.05 per hour totaling $13.44 in retro pay in the Police Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson G. ID-14-0491 Demotion - Sewer Department (1) On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve Demotion for Foreman at $10.18 per hour to Laborer at $8.03 per hour in the Sewer Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson H. ID-14-0492 Termination - Water Maintenance Department (1) On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve Termination for Corwyn Ashmore in the Water Maintenance Department, due to suspended driver license. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson I. ID-14-0494 Permission to Post in the Sewer Department On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the request to Post for Foreman in the Sewer Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson J. ID-14-0493 Discussion - Recreation/City Pool Programs A discussion was held. No action was taken. K. ID-14-0495 Discussion - Police Department (1) A discussion was held. No action was taken. L. ID-14-0902 ADDED: Executive Session: New Hire - Senior Center Pay Adjustment - Police Department (3) Termination - Recreation Department Discussion - Sewer Department On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to amend the Agenda by adding the following: Executive Session: New Hire - Senior Center Pay Adjustment - Police Department (3) Termination - Recreation Department Discussion - Sewer Department The motion was unanimously adopted by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson M. ID-14-0903 New Hire - Senior Center On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve New Hire for an Assistant Director at $9.00 per hour in the Senior Center. The motion was adopted unanimously City of Vicksburg Page 7 Printed on 1/15/2015 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final September 2, 2014 by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson N. ID-14-0904 Pay Adjustments - Police Department (3) On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve Pay Adjustments for Crossing Guard at $10.50 per hour to $10.68 per hour, Temporary Lieutenant at $26.01 per hour to Sergeant at $25.01 per hour, Temporary Captain at $26.62 per hour to Lieutenant at $25.03 per hour in the Police Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson O. ID-14-0905 Termination - Recreation Department On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve Termination of Pool Monitor in the Recreation Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson P. ID-14-0906 Discussion - Sewer Department On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to Terminate Laborer in the Sewer Department, due to DUI. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson Adjournment On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, and unanimously passed, the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Vicksburg adjourned to meet 10 o’clock a.m., Wednesday, September 10, 2014, to take up and act upon any and all matters that may come before the Board. MAYOR ATTEST: CITY CLERK The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson City of Vicksburg Page 8 Printed on 1/15/2015

Agenda

1415 Walnut Street City of Vicksburg Vicksburg, MS 39180 Meeting Agenda Board of Mayor and Aldermen George Flaggs Jr., Mayor Michael A. Mayfield Sr., Alderman Willis T. Thompson, Alderman Tuesday, September 2, 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 Routine Agenda: A. ID-14-0469 Award Sealed Proposals for the following: 1. Storm Sewer Repair Attachments: AWARD LETTER (STORM SEWER REPAIR).pdf Appearing: Jimmy Nelson B. ID-14-0482 Approve Contract Amendment #1 on the Quick Connection to Pump Stations Attachments: AMENDMENT TO QUICK CONNECTION TO PUMP STATIONS.pdf Appearing: Jimmy Nelson C. ID-14-0498 Vicksburg Convention Center Updates Appearing: Annette Kirklin D. ID-14-0468 Authorize Mayor to Execute Letter of Support for Arthur Street Inc.'s Application to USDA Rural Development for the Rural Business Enterprise Grant Attachments: LETTER OF SUPPORT (ARTHUR STREET INC).pdf City of Vicksburg Page 1 Printed on 8/29/2014 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Meeting Agenda September 2, 2014 E. ID-14-0470 Approve request from Paint the 'Burg Purple and Gold Music Festival Committee for sponsorship to be held on Friday, October 17, 2004 from 12 noon till midnight by the following: 1. Venue (Farmer's Market Location) 2. Security (VPD) 3. Electricity 4. Barricades and Fencing 5. Permit Fees Attachments: PAINT THE 'BURG PURPLE AND GOLD.pdf F. ID-14-0471 Approve request for Advertisement from Alcorn State University Attachments: ALCORN AD.pdf G. ID-14-0472 Approve request for Advertisement from The Vicksburg Post in the Vicksburg/Warren County Community Guide 2014 Attachments: The Vicksburg Post Ad.pdf H. ID-14-0473 Adopt City of Vicksburg Extended Sick Leave Policy Attachments: SICK LEAVE POLICY.pdf Appeaing: Nancy Thomas I. ID-14-0474 Adopt Fraternization Policy Attachments: FRATERNIZATION POLICY.pdf Appearing: Nancy Thomas J. ID-14-0475 Recommend to Civil Service Commission the addition of Rule 3.4 to the Civil Service Rules Attachments: CIVIL SERVICE RECOMMENDATION.pdf Appearing: Nancy Thomas K. ID-14-0481 Adopt Budget Amendments Attachments: BUDGET AMENDMENTS.pdf Appearing: Doug Whittington L. ID-14-0477 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: CUT & CLEAN REQUEST.pdf Appearing: Victor Gray-Lewis City of Vicksburg Page 2 Printed on 8/29/2014 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Meeting Agenda September 2, 2014 M. ID-14-0497 Adopt Resolution Committing to Maintain CDBG Funded Improvements at Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant Attachments: CDBG Resolution.pdf Appearing: Marcia Weaver Appearing: Marcia Weaver N. ID-14-0478 Approve request from the Recreation/City Pool to Offer First Aid/CPR/AED Classes to the Community Attachments: FIRST AID CLASSES.pdf Appearing: Sylvia Gurtowski O. ID-14-0476 Authorize City Clerk to Advertise Sealed Bids for: 1. Bazinsky Pump Station Modifications Attachments: BAZINSKY PUMP STATION.pdf P. ID-14-0467 Approve Additions to the Employee Driving List: 1. Airport Department (Shawn Kelly) 2. Water Department (Sedrick Hall) 3. Main Street Department (Rebecca Sigh) Q. ID-14-0484 Rescind approval of August 25, 2014 docket wire checks #654 in the amount of $1,939,678.13 and #655 in the amount of $475,670.00 to Peoples Bank and ratify wire checks #661 in the amount of $1,823,200.00, #662 in the amount of $440,455.00 and #663 in the amount of $1,749.17 also written to Peoples Bank Resolutions: R. ID-14-0501 Adopt Resolution to Establish Downtown Tax District Attachments: RESOLUTION DOWNTOWN TAXING DISTRICT.pdf Contracts: S. ID-14-0483 Authorize Mayor to Execute Letter of Engagement for Continuing Disclosure Submission for the City's $7,785,000 General Obligation Refunding Bonds Series 2014 Attachments: BOND CONTINUING DISCLOSURE SUBMISSION.pdf Appearing: Nancy Thomas T. ID-14-0465 Authorize Mayor to Execute Agreement to Straighten Boundary Lines and to Dedicate Sidewalk Easement Attachments: SIDEWALK EASEMENT.pdf Appearing: Nancy Thomas City of Vicksburg Page 3 Printed on 8/29/2014 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Meeting Agenda September 2, 2014 U. ID-14-0466 Authorize Mayor to Execute Contract with Carpenter Engineering, Inc. for Support Services for Levee Street Parking Lot Project Attachments: CARPENTER ENGINEERING, INC..pdf V. ID-14-0479 Authorize Mayor to Execute Transaction Agreement with Kansas City Southern Railway Company and Meridian Speedway, LLC Attachments: TRANSACTION AGREEMENT.pdf Appearing: Nancy Thomas W. ID-14-0480 Approve request Demolish and Authorize Mayor to Execute Contract Agreements for the Demolition and Cleaning of the following properties: 1. 531 Hugo Street, PPIN 19601, with Riverside Construction 2. 2921 Highland Avenue, PPIN 5598, with Riverside Construction 3. 1705 Martin Luther King, PPIN 19170, with Riverside Construction 4. 816 Patton Street, PPIN 15684, with DMBW Trucking & Construction 5. 1301 Bay Street, PPIN 16228, with DMBW Trucking & Construction 6. 2518 Franklin Street, PPIN 16807, with DMBW Trucking & Construction Attachments: DEMOLITION CONTRACTS.pdf Appearing: Victor Gray-Lewis Executive Session: Personnel Matters: A. ID-14-0485 New Hire - Sewer Department B. ID-14-0486 New Hire - Right of Way Department (1) C. ID-14-0487 New Hire - Water Treatment Plant Department (1) D. ID-14-0488 New Hire - Court Services (1) E. ID-14-0489 Pay Adjustments - Gas Department (1) F. ID-14-0490 Pay Adjustments - Police Department (5) G. ID-14-0491 Demotion - Sewer Department (1) H. ID-14-0492 Termination - Water Maintenance Department (1) I. ID-14-0494 Permission to Post in the Sewer Department City of Vicksburg Page 4 Printed on 8/29/2014 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Meeting Agenda September 2, 2014 J. ID-14-0493 Discussion - Recreation/City Pool Programs K. ID-14-0495 Discussion - Police Department (1) Adjournment Next Regular Meeting, 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, September 10, 2014 City of Vicksburg Page 5 Printed on 8/29/2014

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