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Board of Mayor and Aldermen

Regular Meeting

Vicksburg, MS · September 25, 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 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 City of Vicksburg Page 1 Printed on 3/21/2015 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final September 25, 2014 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: City of Vicksburg Page 2 Printed on 3/21/2015 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final September 25, 2014 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 City of Vicksburg Page 3 Printed on 3/21/2015 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final September 25, 2014 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 City of Vicksburg Page 4 Printed on 3/21/2015 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final September 25, 2014 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: City of Vicksburg Page 5 Printed on 3/21/2015 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final September 25, 2014 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: City of Vicksburg Page 6 Printed on 3/21/2015 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final September 25, 2014 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) City of Vicksburg Page 7 Printed on 3/21/2015 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final September 25, 2014 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 City of Vicksburg Page 8 Printed on 3/21/2015 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final September 25, 2014 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 City of Vicksburg Page 9 Printed on 3/21/2015

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 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: City of Vicksburg Page 1 Printed on 9/24/2014 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Meeting Agenda September 25, 2014 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 City of Vicksburg Page 2 Printed on 9/24/2014 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Meeting Agenda September 25, 2014 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: City of Vicksburg Page 3 Printed on 9/24/2014 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Meeting Agenda September 25, 2014 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) City of Vicksburg Page 4 Printed on 9/24/2014 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Meeting Agenda September 25, 2014 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 City of Vicksburg Page 5 Printed on 9/24/2014

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