Board of Mayor and Aldermen
Regular MeetingVicksburg, MS · September 2, 2014
Minutes
1415 Walnut Street
City of Vicksburg Vicksburg, MS 39180
Minutes - Final
Board of Mayor and Aldermen
George Flaggs Jr., Mayor
Michael A. Mayfield Sr., Alderman
Willis T. Thompson, Alderman
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.
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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.
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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
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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:
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Agenda
1415 Walnut Street
City of Vicksburg Vicksburg, MS 39180
Meeting Agenda
Board of Mayor and Aldermen
George Flaggs Jr., Mayor
Michael A. Mayfield Sr., Alderman
Willis T. Thompson, Alderman
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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