Board of Mayor and Aldermen
Regular MeetingVicksburg, MS · February 10, 2015
Minutes
1415 Walnut Street
City of Vicksburg Vicksburg, MS 39180
Minutes - Final
Board of Mayor and Aldermen
George Flaggs Jr., Mayor
Michael A. Mayfield Sr., Alderman
Willis T. Thompson, Alderman
Tuesday, February 10, 2015 10:00 AM City Hall Annex Board Room
1. Invocation, Pledge of Allegiance and Call to Order
Invocation was given by Reverend John W. Carroll, Sr.
Pledge of Allegiance was led by Alderman Willis Thompson.
2. Roll Call
Present: 3- Mayor George Flaggs Jr.
Alderman Michael A. Mayfield Sr.
Alderman Willis T. Thompson
3. Board Comments:
Mayor Flaggs announced the City will be having a Parade & Signing Party for
Superbowl Hero Malcolm Butler
4. Adopt Agenda
DELETE:
ID-15-0133 RESCIND RESOLUTION ADOPTED FEBRUARY 2, 2015, REQUESTING
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 the Agenda as amended. The motion was adopted
unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
Routine Agenda:
A. ID-15-0104 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 February 2015 and invited the public to attend.
The Mayor and Aldermen thanked Ms. Massey for attending the meeting.
B. ID-15-0119 Receive Sealed Bids for:
1. Waste Water Treatment Facility Improvements
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Board
proceeded to open bids submitted for furnishing Waste Water Treatment Facility
Improvements in accordance with specifications and instructions for bidding on
file in the office of the City Clerk. Proof of publication of legal advertisements
was presented and ordered filed.
WASTE WATER TREATMENT FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS:
J.S. HAREN COMPANY, 1175 Hwy 11, North; P.O. Box 450 (37371); Athens, TN
37303
C.O.R. 18938-MC 5% Bid Bond: Yes
Total Base Bid: $517,000.00 Alternate Bid: $49,650.00
TL WALLACE CONSTRUCTION, INC., 808 Hwy. 98 Bypass; Columbia, MS 39429
C.O.R. 03770-MC 5% Bid Bond: Yes
Total Base Bid: $527,440.00 Alternate Bid: $50,632.25
HEMPHILL CONSTRUCTION CO., P.O. Drawer 879; Florence, MS 39073
C.O.R. 02449-MC 5% Bid Bond: Yes
Total Base Bid: $629,500.00 Alternate Bid: $61,390.00
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ENVIRONMENTAL CONSTRUCTION CORP., P.O. Box 396; Pass Christian, MS
39571
C.O.R. 3805-MC 5% Bid Bond: Yes
Total Base Bid: $905,000.00 Alternate Bid: $67,700.00
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to accept and refer the foregoing bids to the Purchasing
Department and various Departments for review and recommendation back to
the Board for award. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following
vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
C. ID-15-0105 Declare Monday, February 16, 2015 a City Holiday in observance of the
birthday of George Washington
Attachments: Holiday
On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to Declare Monday, February 16, 2015 a City Holiday in
observance of the birthday of George Washington. The motion was adopted
unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
D. ID-15-0117 Adopt Budget Amendments
Attachments: February 02, 2015 BA.pdf
On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, 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
E. ID-15-0106 Approve request from Knights of Columbus for permission to hold its 5th
Annual March for Life on March 28, 2015 from 11:30 a.m. until 12:00
noon
Attachments: Knights of Columbus
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to approve the request from Knights of Columbus for
permission to hold its 5th Annual March for Life on March 28, 2015 from 11:30
a.m. until 12:00 noon. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following
vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
F. ID-15-0107 Approve request from Alcorn State University for permission to host its
1st Brave Way 5k Challenge/1 mile fun run and walk on Saturday, April
11, 2015 beginning at 8:30 a.m.
Attachments: Alcorn
On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to approve the request from Alcorn State University for
permission to host its 1st Brave Way 5k Challenge/1 mile fun run and walk on
Saturday, April 11, 2015 beginning at 8:30 a.m.. The motion was adopted
unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
G. ID-15-0108 Approve the following requests from Joe Graves, Director of Parks &
Recreation:
1. Host "Tennis in the Park" Spring Break Camp on March 9-13, 2015
2. Authorize advertisement with Vicksburg Post in the amount of
$633.75
3. Purchase t-shirts and plaques for each participant not to exceed
$1,000.00
Attachments: Tennis
On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to approve the following requests from Joe Graves, Director
of Parks & Recreation: Host "Tennis in the Park" Spring Break Camp on March
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9-13, 2015; Authorize advertisement with Vicksburg Post in the amount of
$633.75. Purchase t-shirts and plaques for each participant not to exceed
$1,000.00. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
H. ID-15-0109 Approve Temporary Right-of-Way Easement for 11 Washington Street
(PPIN 19043)
Attachments: Easement
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to approve Temporary Right-of-Way Easement for 11
Washington Street (PPIN 19043). The motion was adopted unanimously by the
following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
I. ID-15-0132 Authorize Mayor to execute Letter to Ronnie Muirhead to remove
culverts at the Vicksburg Municipal Airport
Attachments: Muirhead
On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to authorize the Mayor to execute Letter to Ronnie Muirhead
to remove culverts at the Vicksburg Municipal Airport. The motion was adopted
unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
J. ID-15-0116 Approve Budget Modification #1 for STOP Violence Against Women
Grant (Blue Ink)
Attachments: VAWA
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to approve Budget Modification #1 for STOP Violence
Against Women Grant (Blue Ink). The motion was adopted unanimously by the
following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
K. ID-15-0118 Authorize City Clerk to advertise Sealed Bids for:
1. Liquid Chlorine Bleach
2. Cedar Hill Cemetery Grass Cutting
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to authorize the City Clerk to advertise Sealed Bids for:
Liquid Chlorine Bleach; Cedar Hill Cemetery Grass Cutting. The motion was
adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
L. ID-15-0110 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 Assessments
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. Along with the
following actions: 726 Farmer, PPIN 19457; owned by the State of Mississippi (30
day extension); 4407 Halls Ferry Rd., Lot 25, PPIN 22582; owned by B.P. Buford
LLC (complied). The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
Resolutions:
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M. ID-15-0111 ADOPT RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PREPARATION AND
SUBMITTAL OF AN APPLICATION TO THE MISSISSIPPI
DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE, FISHERIES AND PARKS,
OUTDOOR RECREATION GRANTS DIVISION, UNDER THE 2015
MISSISSIPPI RECREATIONAL TRAILS PROGRAM
Attachments: RTP (Resolution)
On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to ADOPT RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING
PREPARATION AND SUBMITTAL OF AN APPLICATION TO THE MISSISSIPPI
DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE, FISHERIES AND PARKS, OUTDOOR
RECREATION GRANTS DIVISION, UNDER THE 2015 MISSISSIPPI
RECREATIONAL TRAILS PROGRAM. The motion was adopted unanimously
by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
N. ID-15-0115 Adopt Resolution Authorizing Preparation and Submittal of an
Application to the Mississippi Office of Highway Safety for FY16
Occupant Protection Grant Funds (Blue Ink)
Attachments: Occupant Protection (Resolution)
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to adopt Resolution Authorizing Preparation and
Submittal of an Application to the Mississippi Office of Highway Safety for
FY16 Occupant Protection Grant Funds (Blue Ink). The motion was adopted
unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
O. ID-15-0114 ADOPT RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF VICKSBURG
TO PREPARE AND SUBMIT AN APPLICATION FOR THE 2015
AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROGRAM FUNDED THROUGH
FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK OF DALLAS
Attachments: Housing (Resolution)
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to ADOPT RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY
OF VICKSBURG TO PREPARE AND SUBMIT AN APPLICATION FOR THE 2015
AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROGRAM FUNDED THROUGH FEDERAL HOME
LOAN BANK OF DALLAS. The motion was adopted unanimously by the
following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
P. ID-15-0133 RESCIND RESOLUTION ADOPTED FEBRUARY 2, 2015
REQUESTING 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
Deleted at the beginning of the meeting.
Contracts:
Q. ID-15-0112 Authorize Mayor to execute Short Form of Professional Services
Agreement with Engineering Service, a division of M & G
Enterprises, Inc. for Halls Ferry Park Tennis Court Additions
Attachments: EJCDC
On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize the Mayor to execute Short Form of
Professional Services Agreement with Engineering Service, a division of M &
G Enterprises, Inc. for Halls Ferry Park Tennis Court Additions. The motion
was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
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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 New Hires in the Water Maintenance Department (3);
Promotions in the Police Department (2); Inter-Department Transfers in the
Community Development Department (2); Pay Adjustments in the Police
Department (2), Fire Department (1), Water Maintenance Department (1), Gas
Department (1); Retro Pay Adjustments in the Fire Department (13); Personnel
Matter in the Fire Department (1), IT Department (1); Permission to Post in the
Community Development Department (2). 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 adopted unanimously.
The Mayor and Aldermen announced they would go into executive session to
discuss Personnel Action Forms for New Hires in the Water Maintenance
Department (3); Promotions in the Police Department (2); Inter-Department
Transfers in the Community Development Department (2); Pay Adjustments in
the Police Department (2), Fire Department (1), Water Maintenance Department
(1), Gas Department (1); Retro Pay Adjustments in the Fire Department (13);
Personnel Matter in the Fire Department (1), IT Department (1); Permission to
Post in the Community Development Department (2). The motion was seconded
by Alderman Thompson, and upon vote being taken, the following voting aye:
Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, Alderman Thompson. None voting nay, the
Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Vicksburg went into executive session to
discuss Personnel Action Forms for New Hires in the Water Maintenance
Department (3); Promotions in the Police Department (2); Inter-Department
Transfers in the Community Development Department (2); Pay Adjustments in
the Police Department (2), Fire Department (1), Water Maintenance Department
(1), Gas Department (1); Retro Pay Adjustments in the Fire Department (13);
Personnel Matter in the Fire Department (1), IT Department (1); Permission to
Post in the Community Development Department (2).
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, Danitta Reed - Southward's Administrative Assistant.
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
Personnel Matters:
A. ID-15-0120 New Hires - Water Maintenance Department (3)
On motion of Mayor Flaggs, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to approver New Hires for three (3) Laborers at $7.25 per
hour each in the Water Maintenance Department. The motion was adopted
unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
B. ID-15-0121 Promotions - Police Department (2)
On motion of Mayor Flaggs, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to approve Promotions for Records Clerk at $10.29 per
hour to Records Supervisor to $12.29 per hour, Front Desk clerk at $10.05 per
hour to Training Officer/Front Desk at $10.55 per hour in the Police
Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
C. ID-15-0122 Inter-Department Transfers - Community Development (2)
On motion of Mayor Flaggs, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to approve Inter-Department Transfers for Permit
Technician at $10.18 per hour to Privilege License Inspector at $15.38 per
hour, Code Enforcement Officer at $19.55 per hour to Combination
Inspector/Plans Review at $19.55 per hour in the Community Development.
The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
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Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
D. ID-15-0123 Pay Adjustments - Police Department (2)
On motion of Mayor Flaggs, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to approve Pay Adjustments Patrol Commander at
$25.54 per hour to $26.54 per hour, Officer at $17.17 per hour to $17.37 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-15-0124 Pay Adjustment - Fire Department (1)
On motion of Mayor Flaggs, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to approve Pay Adjustment for Firefighter V at $10.74 per
hour to Firefighter Ambulance V at $11.55 per hour in the Fire Department.
The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
F. ID-15-0125 Pay Adjustment - Water Maintenance Department (1)
On motion of Mayor Flaggs, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to approve Pay Adjustment for Laborer from $7.25 per
hour to $8.00 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
G. ID-15-0126 Pay Adjustment - Gas Department (1)
On motion of Mayor Flaggs, 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 Gas Department. The motion was adopted
unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
H. ID-15-0127 Retro Pay Adjustments - Fire Department (13)
On motion of Mayor Flaggs, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to approve Retro Pay Adjustments for Firefighter/Medic
IV difference owed $368.58 (total regular hours worked 1186.41 X.19=$225.42
and overtime hours 483.30X.29=$140.16), Firefighter/Ambulance V difference
owed $176.34 (total regular hours worked 883.83 X.19=$167.93 and overtime
hours 29.00X.29=$8.41), Captain V difference owed $330.42 (total regular
hours worked 993 X.23=$228.39 and overtime hours 291.50X.35=$102.03),
Lieutenant Medic I difference owed $147.92 (total regular hours worked
473.21 X.17=$80.45 and overtime hours 259.50X.26=$67.47), Lieutenant I
difference owed $245.25 (total regular hours worked 1025 X.18=$184.50 and
overtime hours 225X.27=$60.75), Firefighter Medic III difference owed $201.97
(total regular hours worked 808.70 X.18=$145.57 and overtime hours
208.88X.27=$56.40), Captain III difference owed $195.39 (total regular hours
worked 787 X.22=$173.14 and overtime hours 67.42X.33=$22.25), Firefighter V
difference owed $195.39 (total regular hours worked 660 X.17=$112.20 and
overtime hours 81X.26=$21.06), Firefighter Ambulance III difference owed
$132.78 (total regular hours worked 654.25 X.17=$111.22 and overtime hours
82.93X.26=$21.56), Firefighter/Medic V difference owed $97.48 (total regular
hours worked 566.63 X.15=$84.99 and overtime hours 54.32X.23=$12.49),
Firefighter Ambulance III difference owed $88.10 (total regular hours worked
287 X.19=$54.53 and overtime hours 115.77X.29=$33.57),
Firefighter/Ambulance III difference owed $80.27 (total regular hours worked
333 X.17=$56.61 and overtime hours 91X.26=$23.66), Firefigher V difference
owed $195.39 (total regular hours worked 339 X.20=$67.80 and overtime
hours 28X.30=$8.40) in the Fire Department, for the difference owed after the
recalculation of the 1.75% increase and tier system pay. The motion was
adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
I. ID-15-0128 Personnel Matter - Fire Department (1)
On motion of Mayor Flaggs, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to approve Personnel Matter for Firefighter for Family
Medical Leave in the Fire Department. The motion was adopted unanimously
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by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
J. ID-15-0129 Personnel Matter - IT (1)
On motion of Mayor Flaggs, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to approve pay of $23.71 for drug prescription to Durst
Discount Drugs for Action Line Clerk in the IT Department. The motion was
adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
K. ID-15-0130 Permission to Post - Permit Technician - Community Development
(1)
On motion of Mayor Flaggs, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to approve request to Post for Permit Technician in the
Community Development Department. The motion was adopted unanimously
by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
L. ID-15-0131 Permission to Post - Code Enforcement Inspector - Community
Development
On motion of Mayor Flaggs, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to approve the request to Post for Code Enforcement
Inspector in the Community Development Department. The motion was
adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
Docket of Claims:
R. ID-15-0113 Approve Claims Docket
Alderman Mayfield recused himself from the Board Meeting.
The City Clerk presented the Docket of Claims numbering 125169 through
125439; 720 through 724. Refund checks numbering 9905661 through
9905720.
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:
Aye: 2- Mayor Flaggs, and Alderman Thompson
Recused: 1- Alderman Mayfield
S. ID-15-0165 Approve letter from Chief Armstrong concerning request of Sylvester
Walker
ADD:
Martin Luther King, Jr. Walk Street Blockage on February 21, 2015
On motion of Mayor Flaggs, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor
and Alderman voted to add to the Agenda Martin Luther King, Jr. Walk Street
Blockage. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Thompson
On motion of Mayor Flaggs, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor
and Alderman voted to approve letter from Police Chief Armstrong to block
off Martin Luther King Boulevard from Farmer Street to First North Street for
the Martin Luther King Memorial site festivities on February 21, 2015 between
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following
vote:
Aye: 2- Mayor Flaggs, and Alderman Thompson
Recused: 1- Alderman Mayfield
Adjournment
On motion of Mayor Flaggs, seconded by Alderman Thompson, and unanimously
passed, the Mayor and Alderman of the City of Vicksburg adjourned to meet 10
o’clock a.m., Tuesday, February 17, 2015, to take up and act upon any and all
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matters that may come before the Board.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
Aye: 2- Mayor Flaggs, and Alderman Thompson
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Agenda
1415 Walnut Street
City of Vicksburg Vicksburg, MS 39180
Meeting Agenda
Board of Mayor and Aldermen
George Flaggs Jr., Mayor
Michael A. Mayfield Sr., Alderman
Willis T. Thompson, Alderman
Tuesday, February 10, 2015 10:00 AM City Hall Annex Board Room
1. Invocation, Pledge of Allegiance and Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Board Comments:
4. Adopt Agenda
Routine Agenda:
A. ID-15-0104 Southern Cultural Heritage Center Updates
Appearing Stacey Massey
B. ID-15-0119 Receive Sealed Bids for:
1. Waste Water Treatment Facility Improvements
Appearing Jerry Tullos
C. ID-15-0105 Declare Monday, February 16, 2015 a City Holiday in observance of the
birthday of George Washington
Attachments: Holiday
D. ID-15-0117 Adopt Budget Amendments
Attachments: Budget Amendments
E. ID-15-0106 Approve request from Knights of Columbus for permission to hold its 5th
Annual March for Life on March 28, 2015 from 11:30 a.m. until 12:00
noon
Attachments: Knights of Columbus
F. ID-15-0107 Approve request from Alcorn State University for permission to host its
1st Brave Way 5k Challenge/1 mile fun run and walk on Saturday, April
11, 2015 beginning at 8:30 a.m.
Attachments: Alcorn
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G. ID-15-0108 Approve the following requests from Joe Graves, Director of Parks &
Recreation:
1. Host "Tennis in the Park" Spring Break Camp on March 9-13, 2015
2. Authorize advertisement with Vicksburg Post in the amount of
$633.75
3. Purchase t-shirts and plaques for each participant not to exceed
$1,000.00
Attachments: Tennis
Appearing Joe Graves
H. ID-15-0109 Approve Temporary Right-of-Way Easement for 11 Washington Street
(PPIN 19043)
Attachments: Easement
Appearing Nancy Thomas
I. ID-15-0132 Authorize Mayor to execute Letter to Ronnie Muirhead to remove
culverts at the Vicksburg Municipal Airport
Attachments: Muirhead
Appearing Nancy Thomas
J. ID-15-0116 Approve Budget Modification #1 for STOP Violence Against Women
Grant (Blue Ink)
Attachments: VAWA
Appearing Marcia Weaver
K. ID-15-0118 Authorize City Clerk to advertise Sealed Bids for:
1. Liquid Chlorine Bleach
2. Cedar Hill Cemetery Grass Cutting
Appearing Ann Grimshel
L. ID-15-0110 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 Assessments
Appearing Victor Gray-Lewis
Resolutions:
M. ID-15-0111 ADOPT RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PREPARATION AND
SUBMITTAL OF AN APPLICATION TO THE MISSISSIPPI
DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE, FISHERIES AND PARKS,
OUTDOOR RECREATION GRANTS DIVISION, UNDER THE 2015
MISSISSIPPI RECREATIONAL TRAILS PROGRAM
Attachments: RTP (Resolution)
Appearing Marcia Weaver
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N. ID-15-0115 Adopt Resolution Authorizing Preparation and Submittal of an
Application to the Mississippi Office of Highway Safety for FY16
Occupant Protection Grant Funds (Blue Ink)
Attachments: Occupant Protection (Resolution)
Appearing Marcia Weaver
O. ID-15-0114 ADOPT RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF VICKSBURG
TO PREPARE AND SUBMIT AN APPLICATION FOR THE 2015
AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROGRAM FUNDED THROUGH
FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK OF DALLAS
Attachments: Housing (Resolution)
Appearing Gertrude Young
P. ID-15-0133 RESCIND RESOLUTION ADOPTED FEBRUARY 2, 2015
REQUESTING 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
Appearing Nancy Thomas
Contracts:
Q. ID-15-0112 Authorize Mayor to execute Short Form of Professional Services
Agreement with Engineering Service, a division of M & G
Enterprises, Inc. for Halls Ferry Park Tennis Court Additions
Attachments: EJCDC
Appearing Nancy Thomas
Docket of Claims:
R. ID-15-0113 Approve Claims Docket
Executive Session:
Personnel Matters:
A. ID-15-0120 New Hires - Water Maintenance Department (3)
B. ID-15-0121 Promotions - Police Department (2)
C. ID-15-0122 Inter-Department Transfers - Community Development (2)
D. ID-15-0123 Pay Adjustments - Police Department (2)
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E. ID-15-0124 Pay Adjustment - Fire Department (1)
F. ID-15-0125 Pay Adjustment - Water Maintenance Department (1)
G. ID-15-0126 Pay Adjustment - Gas Department (1)
H. ID-15-0127 Retro Pay Adjustments - Fire Department (13)
I. ID-15-0128 Personnel Matter - Fire Department (1)
J. ID-15-0129 Personnel Matter - IT (1)
K. ID-15-0130 Permission to Post - Permit Technician - Community Development
(1)
L. ID-15-0131 Permission to Post - Code Enforcement Inspector - Community
Development
Adjournment
Next Regular Meeting, 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, February 17, 2014
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