Board of Mayor and Aldermen

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 Wednesday, December 10, 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 Walter W. Osborne, Jr. 2. Roll Call Present: 3- Mayor George Flaggs Jr. Alderman Michael A. Mayfield Sr. Alderman Willis T. Thompson 3. Board Comments: 4. Adopt Agenda On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to adopt the Agenda as printed. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson Recognitions: A. ID-14-0912 Proclamation congratulating St. Al B. ID-14-0932 Presentation of Trophies for Christmas Parade Minutes: A. ID-14-0901 Adopt Board Meeting Minutes: 1. August 18, 2014 2. August 25, 2014 (9:45 a.m.) 3. August 25, 2014 (10:00 a.m.) On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to adopt the Board Meeting Minutes from August 18, 2014; August 25, 2014 (9:45 a.m.); August 25, 2014 (10:00 a.m.). The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson Routine Agenda: A. ID-14-0893 Southern Cultural Heritage Center Updates Ms. Stacey Massey, of the Southern Cultural Heritage Center, came before the Board to inform the public of the upcoming events at the Southern Cultural Heritage Center for the month of December 2014 and invited the public to attend. The Mayor and Aldermen thanked Ms. Massey for attending the meeting. B. ID-14-0911 Decision on Warren County Board of Supervisors' Appeal Regarding 1015 and 1019 Adams Street On motion of Mayor Flaggs, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to uphold the decision of the Board of Architectural Review denying the Warren County Board of Supervisors a Certificate of Appropriateness to demolish buildings located at 1015 and 1019 Adams Street. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson C. ID-14-0899 Receive Sealed Bids for: City of Vicksburg Page 1 Printed on 3/27/2015 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final December 10, 2014 1. Concrete On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Board proceeded to open bids submitted for furnishing Concrete in accordance with specifications and instructions for bidding on file in the office of City Clerk; Proof of publication of legal advertisements was presented and ordered filed. No bids were received. On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize the City Clerk to re-advertise Sealed Bids for Concrete. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson D. ID-14-0909 Approve request from KHits 104.5, River 101.3 and 92.7 The Touch for sponsorship for the 6th Annual Chili for Children Cook-Off Attachments: Chili Cook-Off Mayor Flaggs stated that purchasing an advertisement from KHits 104.5, River 101.1 and 92.7 The Touch for the 6th Annual Chili for Children Cook-Off 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 radio ad from KHits 104.5, River 101.1 and 92.7 The Touch for the 6th Annual Chili for Children Cook-Off in the amount of $450.00. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson E. ID-14-0890 Approve invoice# 2468 for payment in the amount of $2,415.80 to Vicksburg-Tallulah Regional Airport for the month of October 2014 Attachments: VTR On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve invoice# 2468 for payment in the amount of $2,415.80 to Vicksburg-Tallulah Regional Airport for the month of October 2014. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson F. ID-14-0891 Authorize issuance of the following requisitions: 1. 1501846 in the amount of $31,323.15 to Emergency Equipment Professionals, Inc. for the purchase of Air Paks, Face Piece and Valves for the Fire Department (State Contract) 2. 1501974 in the amount of $10,632.50 to Adapco, Inc. to purchase the upgrade on the mosquito control machines at the Street Department (Sole Source) Attachments: Requisition 1501846 Requisition 1501974 On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize the issuance of the following requisitions: 1501846 in the amount of $31,323.15 to Emergency Equipment Professionals, Inc. for the purchase of Air Paks, Face Piece and Valves for the Fire Department (State Contract); 1501974 in the amount of $10,632.50 to Adapco, Inc. to purchase the upgrade on the mosquito control machines at the Street Department (Sole Source). The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson G. ID-14-0896 Approve application from Vicksburg Warren School District for Complimentary Use of Vicksburg City Auditorium: 1. Reading Fair: January 13-14, 2015 2. Science Fair: February 23-25, 2015 3. Honor Choir Performance: March 23-24, 2015 Attachments: VWSD On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor City of Vicksburg Page 2 Printed on 3/27/2015 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final December 10, 2014 and Aldermen voted to approve application from Vicksburg Warren School District for Complimentary Use of Vicksburg City Auditorium for the Reading Fair: January 13-14, 2015; Science Fair: February 23-25, 2015; Honor Choir Performance: March 23-24, 2015. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson H. ID-14-0897 Approve additions to employee Driving List: 1. Mary Blair - Cemetery Department 2. Tevis Harris - Water Department Attachments: Driving List On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the additions to employee Driving List:Mary Blair - Cemetery Department; Tevis Harris - Water Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson I. ID-14-0889 Approve request for advertisement from Omicron Rho Lambda of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity for its 26th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship Breakfast Attachments: Scholarship Breakfast Mayor Flaggs stated that purchasing an advertisement from Omicron Rho Lambda of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity for its 26th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship Breakfast 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 Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, and unanimously passed, The Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Vicksburg approved the purchase of a half page ad from Omicron Rho Lambda of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity for its 26th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship Breakfast in the amount of $500.00. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson J. ID-14-0900 Approve request for advertisement for the 2015 Red Carpet Basketball Classic Attachments: Red Carpet Bowl Mayor Flaggs stated that purchasing an advertisement from 2015 Red Carpet Basketball Classic 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 2015 Red Carpet Basketball Classic in the amount of $300.00. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson K. ID-14-0907 Ratify approval request for advertisement for GridIron Classic Attachments: MSU Mayor Flaggs stated that purchasing an advertisement from Gridiron Classic held at Mississippi 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 Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, and unanimously passed, The Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Vicksburg ratified the purchase of an ad from Gridiron Classic held at Mississippi State University in the amount of $250.00. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson L. ID-14-0930 Approve request for advertisement in the amount of $357/issue (Quarter Page) in The 'Sip Magazine for 2015 Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall Issues City of Vicksburg Page 3 Printed on 3/27/2015 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final December 10, 2014 Attachments: The 'Sip Mayor Flaggs stated that purchasing an advertisement from The 'Sip Magazine for 2015 Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall issues 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 Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, and unanimously passed, The Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Vicksburg approved the purchase of a quarter page ad from The 'Sip Magazine for 2015 Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall issues in the amount of $357.00/issue. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson M. ID-14-0913 Adopt City of Vicksburg Water System Emergency Response Plan On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to adopt the City of Vicksburg Water System Emergency Response Plan. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson N. ID-14-0917 Adopt Budget Amendments Attachments: Budget Amendments 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 O. ID-14-0914 Authorize City Clerk to advertise Sealed Bids for: 1. Street Sweeper Attachments: Street Sweeper On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize the City Clerk to advertise Sealed Bids for: Street Sweeper. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson P. ID-14-0918 Approve EEOP Utilization Report On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve EEOP Utilization Report. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson Q. ID-14-0919 Approve MDOT Annual Title VI Assessment Report On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve MDOT Annual Title VI Assessment Report. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson R. ID-14-0888 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 2 Victor Gray-Lewis, Director of Community Development came before the Board to discuss and request permission to proceed to cut, clean and demolish the attached properties: On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, 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. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: City of Vicksburg Page 4 Printed on 3/27/2015 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final December 10, 2014 Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson S. ID-14-0894 Accept Letters for cost of cutting and cleaning lots and Adopt Resolution to Establish Special Assessment for the following properties: 1. 1601 Court St., PPIN 16141; owned by State of Mississippi 2. 1226 Second North, PPIN 17653; owned by State of Mississippi 3. 1804 South St., PPIN 17920; owned by State of Mississippi 4. 1611 South St., PPIN 17894; owned by State of Mississippi 5. 1115 Second North St., PPIN 18817; owned by State of Mississippi 6. 812 Walnut Street, PPIN 19062; owned by State of Mississippi 7. 801 West Pine, PPIN 15464; owned by State of Mississippi 8. 2714 Drummond St., PPIN 5526; owned by State of Mississippi 9. 1104 Third North St., PPIN 18822; owned by State of Mississippi 10. 1740 Martin Luther King Blvd., PPIN 19840; owned by State of Mississippi 11. 1601 Martin Luther King Blvd., PPIN 19162; owned by State of Mississippi 12. 1609 Martin Luther King Blvd., PPIN 19164; owned by State of Mississippi 13. 922 Meadow St., PPIN 24417; owned by State of Mississippi 14. 911 Meadow St., PPIN 17246; owned by State of Mississippi 15. 519 Fairground, PPIN 15142; owned by State of Mississippi 16. 924 Meadow St., PPIN 17242; owned by State of Mississippi 17. 1429 Martin Luther King Blvd., PPIN 19398; owned by State of Mississippi 18. 1604 Martin Luther King Blvd., PPIN 19194; owned by State of Mississippi 19. 1616 Martin Luther King Blvd., PPIN 19191; owned by State of Mississippi 20. 2503 Togo Street, PPIN 15584; owned by State of Mississippi 21. 1228 Grammar St., PPIN 18240; owned by State of Mississippi 22. 1400 South St., PPIN 16090; owned by State of Mississippi Attachments: Special Assessment The attached Letters (Statements) and Resolutions were presented to the Board. On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to accept the foregoing Special Assessment Letters (Statements) for cost of cutting and cleaning lots and Adopt the following Resolutions establishing Special Assessments. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: 1601 Court St., PPIN 16141; owned by State of Mississippi; 1226 Second North, PPIN 17653; owned by State of Mississippi 1804 South St., PPIN 17920; owned by State of Mississippi; 1611 South St., PPIN 17894; owned by State of Mississippi 1115 Second North St., PPIN 18817; owned by State of Mississippi; 812 Walnut Street, PPIN 19062; owned by State of Mississippi 801 West Pine, PPIN 15464; owned by State of Mississippi; 2714 Drummond St., PPIN 5526; owned by State of Mississippi; 1104 Third North St., PPIN 18822; owned by State of Mississippi; 1740 Martin Luther King Blvd., PPIN 19840; owned by State of Mississippi; 1601 Martin Luther King Blvd., PPIN 19162; owned by State of Mississippi; 1609 Martin Luther King Blvd., PPIN 19164; owned by State of Mississippi; 922 Meadow St., PPIN 24417; owned by State of Mississippi; 911 Meadow St., PPIN 17246; owned by State of Mississippi; 519 Fairground, PPIN 15142; owned by State of Mississippi; 924 Meadow St., PPIN 17242; owned by State of Mississippi; 1429 Martin Luther King Blvd., PPIN 19398; owned by State of Mississippi; 1604 Martin Luther King Blvd., PPIN 19194; owned by State of Mississippi; 1616 Martin Luther King Blvd., PPIN 19191; owned by State of Mississippi; 2503 Togo Street, PPIN 15584; owned by State of Mississippi; 1228 Grammar St., PPIN 18240; owned by State of Mississippi; 1400 South St., PPIN 16090; owned by State of Mississippi. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson Resolutions: City of Vicksburg Page 5 Printed on 3/27/2015 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final December 10, 2014 T. ID-14-0887 Adopt Resolution for Sale of Surplus Property and authorize City Clerk to advertise Sealed Bids for Notice of Sale: 1. 1234 Magnolia, PPIN 17405 2. Crayton Street, PPIN 17408 Attachments: Resolution On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to adopt the Resolution for Sale of Surplus Property and authorize City Clerk to advertise Sealed Bids for Notice of Sale: 1234 Magnolia, PPIN 17405; Crayton Street, PPIN 17408. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson Enactment No: RES 2015-025 U. ID-14-0910 ADOPT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE TO CHANGE THE HOURS DURING WHICH ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES MAY BE SOLD AT CERTAIN RESORT AREA ON-PREMISES PERMITTEES OR CLUBS WITHIN THE CITY OF VICKSBURG, MISSISSIPPI On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to ADOPT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE TO CHANGE THE HOURS DURING WHICH ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES MAY BE SOLD AT CERTAIN RESORT AREA ON-PREMISES PERMITTEES OR CLUBS WITHIN THE CITY OF VICKSBURG, MISSISSIPPI. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson Enactment No: RES 2015-026 Contracts: V. ID-14-0895 Authorize Mayor to execute Leasing Agreement with Unitech for a copier for the Cemetery Department Attachments: Unitech On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize the Mayor to execute Leasing Agreement with Unitech for a copier for the Cemetery Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson W. ID-14-0898 Authorize Mayor to execute Agreement with JH & H Architects for design and construction documents for Re-Roofing of Convention Center Attachments: JH&H On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize the Mayor to execute Agreement with JH & H Architects for design and construction documents for Re-Roofing of Convention Center. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson X. ID-14-0915 Approve Application/Schedule for Excess Loss Policy with TRU Services on behalf of American Fidelity Assurance Company (Blue Cross Blue Shield of Mississippi) On motion of Mayor Flaggs, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve Application/Schedule for Excess Loss Policy with TRU Services on behalf of American Fidelity Assurance Company (Blue Cross Blue Shield of Mississippi). The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson City of Vicksburg Page 6 Printed on 3/27/2015 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final December 10, 2014 Y. ID-14-0916 Authorize Mayor to execute contract with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Mississippi for Administrative Services, Reinsurance and Assignment of Benefits On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize the Mayor to execute contract with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Mississippi for Administrative Services, Reinsurance and Assignment of Benefits. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson Z. ID-14-0935 Approve Change Order No. 1 with Sunbelt Sealing, Inc. to Rehabilitate Main Apron at Vicksburg Municipal Airport [AIP 3-28-0073-007-2014] Attachments: Change Order On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve Change Order No. 1 with Sunbelt Sealing, Inc. to Rehabilitate Main Apron at Vicksburg Municipal Airport [AIP 3-28-0073-007-2014]. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson Docket of Claims: AA. ID-14-0892 Approve Claims Docket Alderman Mayfield recused himself from the Board Meeting. The City Clerk presented the Docket of Claims numbering 124359 through 124579; 119203 through 119340; 700 through 707. Refund checks numbering 9905582 through 9905619. 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: ADD: Executive Session: Pay Adjustments: Police Department (1) Landscape Department (1) Permission to Post: Community Development Department (1) On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to added to the Agenda in executive session Pay Adjustments in the Police Department (1), Landscape Department (1); Permission to Post in the Community Development Department (1). The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, Alderman Thompson 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 Resignation in the Right of Way Department (1), Fire Department (2); Retirement in the City Court Division (1); Pay Adjustment in the Police Department (2), Fire Department (3), Landscape Department (1); Suspension in the Water Maintenance Department (1); Termination in the Police Department (1); Discussion in the Police Department (1); Permission to Post in City of Vicksburg Page 7 Printed on 3/27/2015 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final December 10, 2014 the Community Development Department (3), Right of Way 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 Resignation in the Right of Way Department (1), Fire Department (2); Retirement in the City Court Division (1); Pay Adjustment in the Police Department (2), Fire Department (3), Landscape Department (1); Suspension in the Water Maintenance Department (1); Termination in the Police Department (1); Discussion in the Police Department (1); Permission to Post in the Community Development Department (3), Right of Way 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 Resignation in the Right of Way Department (1), Fire Department (2); Retirement in the City Court Division (1); Pay Adjustment in the Police Department (2), Fire Department (3), Landscape Department (1); Suspension in the Water Maintenance Department (1); Termination in the Police Department (1); Discussion in the Police Department (1); Permission to Post in the Community Development Department (3), Right of Way 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, Brian Boykins - Mayor’s Administrative Assistant, Walterine Langford - Human Resource Director, Tasha W. Jordan - Deputy City Clerk, Danitta Reed - Southward's Administrative Assistant. Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson Personnel Matters: A. ID-14-0920 Resignation - Right of Way Department (1) On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to accept the Resignation from Zero Turn Mower Operator in the Right of Way Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson B. ID-14-0921 Resignations - Fire Department (2) On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to accept the Resignations from a Firefighter and a Paramedic in the Fire Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson C. ID-14-0922 Retirement - City Court (1) On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the Retirement of Collection Administrator in the City Court Division. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson D. ID-14-0923 Pay Adjustment - Police Department (1) On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve Pay Adjustment for Police Officer at $14.80 per hour to $14.05 per hour in the Police Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson E. ID-14-0924 Pay Adjustments - Fire Department (3) On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve Pay Adjustments for Paramedic I at $11.23 per hour to Paramedic IV at $12.85 per hour, Lieutenant II at $11.75 per hour to Lieutenant IV at $12.07 per hour, Firefighter III at $9.71 per hour to Firefighter/Ambulance III at $10.34 per hour in the Fire Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: City of Vicksburg Page 8 Printed on 3/27/2015 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final December 10, 2014 Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson E.1 ID-14-0954 Pay Adjustment - Police Department (1) On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve Pay Adjustment for Police Officer/FTO at $18.25 per hour to Police Officer at $17.50 per hour in the Police Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson E.2 ID-14-0955 Pay Adjustment - Landscape Department (1) On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, 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 F. ID-14-0926 Suspension - Water Maintenance Department (1) On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve Suspension on Laborer for two (2) days for having suspended license in the Water Maintenance Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson G. ID-14-0925 Termination - Police Department (1) On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the Termination of Police Sergeant who has failed to resign and is currently in breach of his signed agreement in the Police Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson H. ID-14-0927 Discussion - Police Department (1) A discussion was held from an Executive Safety decision. No action was taken. I. ID-14-0928 Permission to Post - Combination Inspector and Commercial Plans Reviewer (Building, Plumbing, Electrical) - Community Development Department A request to Post for a Combination Inspector and Commercial Plans Reviewer (Building, Plumbing, Electrical) in the Community Development Department was discussed. No action was taken. J. ID-14-0929 Permission to Post - Zero Turn Mower Operator - Right of Way Department On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve request to Post for a Zero Turn Mower Operator in the Right of Way Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson K. ID-14-0956 Permission to Post - Privilege License Inspector - Community Development Department (1) On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve request to Post for Privilege License Inspector in the Community Development Department. 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, December 15, 2014, to take up and act upon any and all matters that may come before the Board. City of Vicksburg Page 9 Printed on 3/27/2015 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final December 10, 2014 MAYOR ATTEST: CITY CLERK Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson City of Vicksburg Page 10 Printed on 3/27/2015