Board of Mayor and Aldermen
Regular MeetingVicksburg, MS · September 25, 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
Thursday, September 25, 2014 10:00 AM City Hall Annex Board Room
1. Invocation, Pledge of Allegiance and Call to Order
Invocation was given by Shirley Hadrick.
Pledge of Allegiance was led by Eva Ford.
2. Roll Call
Present: 3- Mayor George Flaggs Jr.
Alderman Michael A. Mayfield Sr.
Alderman Willis T. Thompson
3. Board Comments:
Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, Alderman Thompson have been in discussion
with some of the downtown merchants regarding establishments that sell alcohol
close at the same time.
4. Adopt Agenda
DELETE:
Executive Session:
Discussion:
Fire Department
ADD:
Execute Session:
Discussion:
Water and Gas Department
Transfer: IT- Action Line
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:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
Recognitions:
A. ID-14-0576 Employee Recognition:
1. 20 years of service: Landscape-Steven Bailey; Community
Development-Paula Wright; Right of Way-Douglas Erwin; Waste Water
Treatment Plant-Randy Bennett
2. 10 years of service: Vehicle Maintenance-James Mullen; Fire-Derrick
Gardner; Sewer-Percy Guy; Gas-Lester Jackson
Mayor Flaggs recognized Steven Bailey in the Landscape Department, Paula
Wright in the Community Development, Douglas Erwin in the Right of Way,
Randy Bennett in the Waste Water Treatment Plant with twenty (20) years of
service. James Mullen in the Vehicle Maintenance Department, Derrick Gardner in
the Fire Department, Percy Guy in the Sewer Department, Lester jackson in the
Gas Department, with ten (10) years of service.
The Mayor and Aldermen congratulated Steven Bailey, Paula Wright, Douglas
Erwin, Randy Bennett, James Mullen, Derrick Gardner, Percy Guy, Lester
Jackson for their years of service with the City of Vicksburg.
B. ID-14-0561 Proclamation - October 2014 Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Attachments: Proclamation.pdf
Appearing: Georgia Grodowitz
C. ID-14-0572 Declare the Month of October - Female Veterans Month
Appearing: Eva Ford
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Minutes:
A. ID-14-0565 Adopt Board Meeting Minutes:
1. March 31, 2014SC
2. May 09, 2014
3. May 13, 2014SC
4. May 23, 2014
5. May 29, 2014SC
6. July 21, 2014
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to adopt Board Meeting Minutes for March 31, 2014SC; May
09, 2014; May 13, 2014SC; May 23, 2014; May 29, 2014SC; July 21, 2014. The
motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
Routine Agenda:
A. ID-14-0553 Approve addition to Employee Driving List:
1. Senior Center [Angela Kelley]
On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to approve the addition to Employee Driving List: Senior
Center [Angela Kelley]. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following
vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
B. ID-14-0557 Approve request for Final Pay Application #7 on the Medium Intensity
Taxiway Lights and Electrical Vault Project at the Vicksburg Municipal
Airport and Accept the following Close-Out Documents:
1. Consent of Surety
2. Contractor's Affidavit of Release of Liens
3. Contractor's Affidavit of Payment of Debts and Claims
Attachments: Webster Electric.pdf
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to approve request for Final Pay Application #7 on the
Medium Intensity Taxiway Lights and Electrical Vault Project at the Vicksburg
Municipal Airport and Accept the following Close-Out Documents: Consent of
Surety; Contractor's Affidavit of Release of Liens; Contractor's Affidavit of
Payment of Debts and Claims. The motion was adopted unanimously by the
following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
C. ID-14-0558 Approve request for Complimentary Use of Vicksburg City Auditorium on
November 10, 2014 between 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. from the Retired
Education Personnel of Vicksburg and Warren Central
Attachments: VWSD.pdf
On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to approve the request for Complimentary Use of Vicksburg
City Auditorium on November 10, 2014 between 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. from the
Retired Education Personnel of Vicksburg and Warren Central. The motion was
adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
D. ID-14-0559 Approve request for complimentary Use of the Vicksburg City Auditorium
on May 22-23, 2015 between 10:00 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. from St.
Aloysius High School
Attachments: St. Al.pdf
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to approve request for Complimentary Use of the Vicksburg
City Auditorium on May 22-23, 2015 between 10:00 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. from St.
Aloysius High School. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following
vote:
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Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
E. ID-14-0560 Approve request for advertisement from the Alcorn State University
National Alumni Association Vicksburg Warren Chapter
Attachments: ASU.pdf
Mayor Flaggs stated that purchasing an advertisement from Alcorn State
University National Alumni Association Vicksburg Warren Chapter 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 an ad from Alcorn State University National Alumni Association
Vicksburg Warren Chapter in the amount of $1,000.00. The motion was adopted
unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
F. ID-14-0567 Adopt Budget Amendments
Attachments: Budget Amendments.pdf
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to adopt the Action Item . The motion was adopted
unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
G. ID-14-0569 Approve request from Main Street Program to utilize City Property &
spend Downtown Taxing District Funds for the 20th Annual Downtown
Vicksburg's Fall Festival and Farmers Market
Attachments: Main Street Fall Festival.pdf
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to approve the request from Main Street Program to utilize
City Property spend Downtown Taxing District Funds for the 20th Annual
Downtown Vicksburg's Fall Festival and Farmers Market. The motion was
adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
H. ID-14-0571 Adopt Anti-Drug & Alcohol Misuse Prevention Plan for Gas Department
Attachments: Anti-Drug and Alcohol Plan.pdf
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to adopt Anti-Drug & Alcohol Misuse Prevention Plan for
Gas Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
I. ID-14-0574 Approve request from Lalisa Howard and William Jefferson to block off
605 Hutson Street on Saturday, October 11, 2014 from 5:00 p.m. to
11:00 p.m.
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to approve request from Lalisa Howard and William
Jefferson to block off 605 Hutson Street on Saturday, October 11, 2014 from 5:00
p.m. to 11:00 p.m.. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
J. ID-14-0554 Discuss dilapidated buildings and overgrown lot codes and authorize
Victor Gray-Lewis, Director of Community Development to proceed to
cut, clean, and demolish properties
Attachments: Special Assessment.pdf
Victor Gray-Lewis, Director 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 Alderman Thompson, the Mayor
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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. The motion
was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
Contracts:
K. ID-14-0555 Approve Revised Exhibit A to Memorandum of Easement for Public
Roadway with Kansas City Southern Railroad
Attachments: KCS.pdf
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve Revised Exhibit A to Memorandum of
Easement for Public Roadway with Kansas City Southern Railroad. The
motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
L. ID-14-0562 Authorize Mayor to Execute Reimbursement for Federal Aviation
Administration Grant for Vicksburg Municipal Airport [A.I.P. Project
No.: 3-28-0073-006-2013]
Attachments: FAA Project 3-28-0073-006-2013.pdf
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize the Mayor to Execute Reimbursement
for Federal Aviation Administration Grant for Vicksburg Municipal Airport
[A.I.P. Project No.: 3-28-0073-006-2013]. The motion was adopted
unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
M. ID-14-0563 Authorize Mayor to Execute Reimbursement for Federal Aviation
Administration Grant for Vicksburg Municipal Airport Project [A.I.P.
Project No.: 3-28-0073-005-2012]
Attachments: FAA Project 3-28-0073-005-2012.pdf
On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize the Mayor to Execute Reimbursement
for Federal Aviation Administration Grant for Vicksburg Municipal Airport
Project [A.I.P. Project No.: 3-28-0073-005-2012]. The motion was adopted
unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
N. ID-14-0570 Approve request to Demolish and Authorize Mayor to Execute
Contract Agreements for the Demolition and Cleaning of the
following property:
1. 316 Shady Lane, PPIN 9262, with DMBW Trucking &
Construction, LLC
Attachments: Demolition Contract.pdf
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve request to Demolish and Authorize
Mayor to Execute Contract Agreements for the Demolition and Cleaning of
the following property: 316 Shady Lane, PPIN 9262, with DMBW Trucking
Construction, LLC. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following
vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
O. ID-14-0573 Authorize Mayor to execute Grant Award and EEOP Certification for
FY14 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) [Blue
Ink]
Attachments: Grant Award
Certification Form
On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize the Mayor to execute Grant Award
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and EEOP Certification for FY14 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance
Grant (JAG) [Blue Ink]. The motion was adopted unanimously by the
following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
P. ID-14-0575 Authorize Mayor to execute Airport Hangar Lease Agreements with:
1. Keith Gordon
2. David Johnson
3. Carl Flowers
4. Phil Lawson
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize the Mayor to execute Airport Hangar
Lease Agreements with: Keith Gordon; David Johnson; Carl Flowers; Phil
Lawson. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
Docket of Claims:
Q. ID-14-0556 Approve Bank Letters:
1. Trustmark
2. BancorpSouth
Attachments: Trustmark.pdf
BancorpSouth.pdf
On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve Bank Letters: Trustmark and
BancorpSouth. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
R. ID-14-0564 Approve Reports:
1. City Sexton
2. Privilege License
3. Mayor and Treasure
4. Delinquent Tax Collection
5. Monthly Tax Collection
6. Detail Budget
Attachments: City Sexton.pdf
Privilege License.pdf
Mayor & Treasure.pdf
Delinquent Tax Collection.pdf
The City Sexton presented report of collections, account opening graves, etc.
for the month of August 2014 as follows: Riles Funeral Home - $375.00;
Fisher Funeral Home - $190.00; Glenwood Funeral Home - $115.00; Jefferson
Funeral Home - $440.00; Lakeview Funeral Home - $535.00; Miscellaneous -
$105.00.
The City Clerk presented the Privilege License Report for new
businesses for the month of August 2014.
The City Clerk presented report of Mayor and Treasure from the
Vicksburg Police Department in the amount of $135,532.72 for
August 2014.
The City Clerk presented the August 2014 Detailed Budget Report
for Approval.
Attachments: Supporting documentation following minutes
The City Clerk presented report of delinquent collections for City
taxes from the Warren County Tax Collector for the Month of
August 2014.
The City Clerk presented report of collections for City taxes from
the Warren County Tax Collector for the Month of August
2014.
Attachments: Supporting documentation following minutes:
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On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the following Reports: City Sexton,
Privilege License, Mayor and Treasure, Detail Budget Report, Monthly Tax
Collection, Delinquent Tax Collection. The motion was unanimously adopted
by the attached vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
S. ID-14-0592 Approve Claims Docket
Alderman Mayfield recused himself from the Board Meeting.
The City Clerk presented the Docket of Claims numbering 123284 through
123528; 671 through 672.
On motion of Mayor Flaggs, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor
and Alderman voted to approve Claims Docket. The motion was adopted
unanimously by the following vote:
Alderman Mayfield returned to the Board Meeting.
Aye: 2- Mayor Flaggs, and Alderman Thompson
Recused: 1- Alderman Mayfield
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 Landscape Department (1),
Community Development Department (1), Right of Way (1), Waste Water
Treatment Plant (1), Vehicle Maintenance Department (1), Fire Department (1),
Sewer Department (1), Gas Department (1); Pay Adjustments in the Landscape
Department (1), Police Department (2); Promotion in the Legal Department (1),
Human Resource Department (1), Water Maintenance
Department (1); Termination in the Right of Way Department (1); Suspension in
the Street Department (1); Added Items: Discussion in the Water and Gas
Department; Transfer in the IT-Action Line 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 Aldermen announced they would go into executive session to
discuss Personnel Action Forms for Longevity Pay in the Landscape Department
(1), Community Development Department (1), Right of Way (1), Waste Water
Treatment Plant (1), Vehicle Maintenance Department (1), Fire Department (1),
Sewer Department (1), Gas Department (1); Pay Adjustments in the Landscape
Department (1), Police Department (2); Promotion in the Legal Department (1),
Human Resource Department (1), Water Maintenance Department (1);
Termination in the Right of Way Department (1); Suspension in the Street
Department (1); Added Items: Discussion in the Water and Gas Department;
Transfer in the IT-Action Line 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 Mayor
and Aldermen of the City of Vicksburg went into executive session to discuss
Personnel Action Forms for Longevity Pay in the Landscape Department (1),
Community Development Department (1), Right of Way (1), Waste Water
Treatment Plant (1), Vehicle Maintenance Department (1), Fire Department (1),
Sewer Department (1), Gas Department (1); Pay Adjustments in the Landscape
Department (1), Police Department (2); Promotion in the Legal Department (1),
Human Resource Department (1), Water Maintenance Department (1);
Termination in the Right of Way Department (1); Suspension in the Street
Department (1); Added Items: Discussion in the Water and Gas Department;
Transfer in the IT-Action Line Department.
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, Nancy Thomas - City
Attorney, Walterine Langford - Human Resource Director, Tasha Jordan - Deputy
City Clerk, Brian Boykins - Mayor's Administrative Assistant, Danitta Reed,
Southward Administrative Assistant.
The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
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Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
Personnel Matters:
A. ID-14-0577 Longevity - Landscape (1)
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve Longevity Pay for Supervisor for
twenty (20) years of service in the Landscape Department. The motion was
adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
B. ID-14-0578 Longevity - Community Development (1)
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve Longevity Pay for Zoning Assistant for
twenty (20) 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
C. ID-14-0579 Longevity - Right of Way (1)
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve Longevity Pay for Foreman for twenty
(20) years of service in the Right of Way Department. The motion was
adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
D. ID-14-0580 Longevity - Waste Water Treatment Plant (1)
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve Longevity Pay for Operator for twenty
(20) years of service in the Waste Water Treatment Plant. The motion was
adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
E. ID-14-0581 Longevity - Vehicle Maintenance (1)
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve Longevity Pay for Mechanic I for
twenty (20) years of service - Vehicle Maintenance Department. The motion
was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
F. ID-14-0582 Longevity - Fire (1)
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve Longevity Pay for
Firefighter/Paramedic for ten (10) years of service in the Fire Department. The
motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
G. ID-14-0583 Longevity - Sewer (1)
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve Longevity Pay for Assistant
Supervisor for ten (10) years of service - Sewer Department. The motion was
adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
H. ID-14-0584 Longevity - Gas (1)
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve Longevity Pay for Laborer for ten (10)
years of service in the Gas Department. The motion was adopted
unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
I. ID-14-0585 Pay Adjustment - Landscape (1)
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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 $8.00 per hour in the Landscape Department. The motion was
adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
J. ID-14-0586 Pay Adjustments - Police (2)
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve Pay Adjustments for Lieutenant at
$25.04 per hour to 25.54 per hour; Lieutenant (Watch Commander) at $24.40
per hour to $24.90 per hour in the Police Department . The motion was
adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
K. ID-14-0587 Promotion - Legal (1)
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve Promotion for Administrative
Assistant at $19.16 per hour to Administrative Assistant/Paralegal at $21.16
per hour in the Legal Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by
the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
L. ID-14-0588 Promotion - Human Resources (1)
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve Promotion for Data Entry/Receptionist
at $10.91 per hour to Data Entry/Assistant Benefits Coordinator in the Human
Resources Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the
following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
M. ID-14-0589 Promotion - Water Maintenance (1)
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve Promotion from Secretary II at $15.27
per hour to Administrative Assistant at $16.92 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
N. ID-14-0590 Termination - Right of Way (1)
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve Termination for Seasonal Laborer in
the Right of Way Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the
following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
O. ID-14-0591 Suspension - Street (1)
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve Suspension of Laborer in the Street
Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
P. ID-15-0058 Transfer: IT-Action Line Department
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve Transfer of Records Clerk at $10.98
per hour in the Police Department to Information Technician at $10.98 per
hour in the IT-Action Line Department. The motion was adopted unanimously
by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
Q. ID-14-0568 Discussion - Water and Gas Department
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to send written reprimand hand delivered to a
Cashier and Custodian in the Water and Gas Department regarding the City of
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Vicksburg Fraternization Policy. The motion was adopted unanimously by
the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
Adjournment
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, and
unanimously passed, the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Vicksburg adjourned
to meet 10 o’clock a.m., Monday, October 06, 2014, to take up and act upon any
and all matters that may come before the Board.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
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Agenda
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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
Thursday, September 25, 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-14-0576 Employee Recognition:
1. 20 years of service: Landscape-Steven Bailey; Community
Development-Paula Wright; Right of Way-Douglas Erwin; Waste Water
Treatment Plant-Randy Bennett
2. 10 years of service: Vehicle Maintenance-James Mullen; Fire-Derrick
Gardner; Sewer-Percy Guy; Gas-Lester Jackson
B. ID-14-0561 Proclamation - October 2014 Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Attachments: Proclamation.pdf
C. ID-14-0572 Declare the Month of October - Female Veterans Month
Minutes:
A. ID-14-0565 Adopt Board Meeting Minutes:
1. March 31, 2014SC
2. May 09, 2014
3. May 13, 2014SC
4. May 23, 2014
5. May 29, 2014SC
6. July 21, 2014
Routine Agenda:
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A. ID-14-0553 Approve addition to Employee Driving List:
1. Senior Center [Angela Kelley]
B. ID-14-0557 Approve request for Final Pay Application #7 on the Medium Intensity
Taxiway Lights and Electrical Vault Project at the Vicksburg Municipal
Airport and Accept the following Close-Out Documents:
1. Consent of Surety
2. Contractor's Affidavit of Release of Liens
3. Contractor's Affidavit of Payment of Debts and Claims
Attachments: Webster Electric.pdf
C. ID-14-0558 Approve request for Complimentary Use of Vicksburg City Auditorium on
November 10, 2014 between 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. from the Retired
Education Personnel of Vicksburg and Warren Central
Attachments: VWSD.pdf
D. ID-14-0559 Approve request for complimentary Use of the Vicksburg City
Auditorium on May 22-23, 2015 between 10:00 a.m. and 11:15 a.m.
from St. Aloysius High School
Attachments: St. Al.pdf
E. ID-14-0560 Approve request for advertisement from the Alcorn State University
National Alumni Association Vicksburg Warren Chapter
Attachments: ASU.pdf
F. ID-14-0567 Adopt Budget Amendments
Appearing Doug Whittington
G. ID-14-0569 Approve request from Main Street Program to utilize City Property &
spend Downtown Taxing District Funds for the 20th Annual Downtown
Vicksburg's Fall Festival and Farmers Market
Attachments: Main Street Fall Festival.pdf
H. ID-14-0571 Adopt Anti-Drug & Alcohol Misuse Prevention Plan for Gas Department
Attachments: Anti-Drug and Alcohol Plan.pdf
I. ID-14-0574 Approve request from Lalisa Howard and William Jefferson to block off
605 Hutson Street on Saturday, October 11, 2014 from 5:00 p.m. to
11:00 p.m.
J. ID-14-0554 Discuss dilapidated buildings and overgrown lot codes and authorize
Victor Gray-Lewis, Director of Community Development to proceed to
cut, clean, and demolish properties
Attachments: Special Assessment.pdf
Appearing Victor Gray-Lewis
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Contracts:
K. ID-14-0555 Approve Revised Exhibit A to Memorandum of Easement for Public
Roadway with Kansas City Southern Railroad
Attachments: KCS.pdf
Appearing Nancy Thomas
L. ID-14-0562 Authorize Mayor to Execute Reimbursement for Federal Aviation
Administration Grant for Vicksburg Municipal Airport [A.I.P. Project
No.: 3-28-0073-006-2013]
Attachments: FAA Project 3-28-0073-006-2013.pdf
M. ID-14-0563 Authorize Mayor to Execute Reimbursement for Federal Aviation
Administration Grant for Vicksburg Municipal Airport Project [A.I.P.
Project No.: 3-28-0073-005-2012]
Attachments: FAA Project 3-28-0073-005-2012.pdf
N. ID-14-0570 Approve request to Demolish and Authorize Mayor to Execute
Contract Agreements for the Demolition and Cleaning of the
following property:
1. 316 Shady Lane, PPIN 9262, with DMBW Trucking &
Construction, LLC
Attachments: Demolition Contract.pdf
Appearing Victor Gray-Lewis
O. ID-14-0573 Authorize Mayor to execute Grant Award and EEOP Certification for
FY14 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) [Blue
Ink]
Attachments: Grant Award
Certification Form
Appearing Marcia Weaver
P. ID-14-0575 Authorize Mayor to execute Airport Hangar Lease Agreements with:
1. Keith Gordon
2. David Johnson
3. Carl Flowers
4. Phil Lawson
Appearing Sam Washington
Docket of Claims:
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Q. ID-14-0556 Approve Bank Letters:
1. Trustmark
2. BancorpSouth
Attachments: Trustmark.pdf
BancorpSouth.pdf
R. ID-14-0564 Approve Reports:
1. City Sexton
2. Privilege License
3. Mayor and Treasure
4. Delinquent Tax Collection
5. Monthly Tax Collection
6. Detail Budget
Attachments: City Sexton.pdf
Privilege License.pdf
Mayor & Treasure.pdf
Delinquent Tax Collection.pdf
S. ID-14-0592 Approve Claims Docket
Executive Session:
Personnel Matters:
A. ID-14-0577 Longevity - Landscape (1)
B. ID-14-0578 Longevity - Community Development (1)
C. ID-14-0579 Longevity - Right of Way (1)
D. ID-14-0580 Longevity - Waste Water Treatment Plant (1)
E. ID-14-0581 Longevity - Vehicle Maintenance (1)
F. ID-14-0582 Longevity - Fire (1)
G. ID-14-0583 Longevity - Sewer (1)
H. ID-14-0584 Longevity - Gas (1)
I. ID-14-0585 Pay Adjustment - Landscape (1)
J. ID-14-0586 Pay Adjustments - Police (2)
K. ID-14-0587 Promotion - Legal (1)
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L. ID-14-0588 Promotion - Human Resources (1)
M. ID-14-0589 Promotion - Water Maintenance (1)
N. ID-14-0590 Termination - Right of Way (1)
O. ID-14-0591 Suspension - Street (1)
P. ID-14-0568 Discussion - Fire Department
Adjournment
Next Regular Meeting, 10:00 a.m., Monday, October 6, 2014
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