Board of Mayor and Aldermen
Regular MeetingVicksburg, MS · April 24, 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
Friday, April 24, 2015 10:00 AM City Hall Annex Board Room
1. Invocation, Pledge of Allegiance and Call to Order
Invocation was given by Alderman Willis t. Thompson.
Pledge of Allegiance was led by Alderman Michael A. Mayfield, Jr.
2. Roll Call
Present: 3- Mayor George Flaggs Jr.
Alderman Michael A. Mayfield Sr.
Alderman Willis T. Thompson
3. Board Comments:
Mayor Flaggs announced that Governor Bryant signed the 1.5% or 2% sales tax
on hotels and restaurants on April 18, 2015 for the Recreation Complex
4. Adopt Agenda
DELETE:
(N) ID-15-0443 Adopt Resolution Authorize Filing of Eminent Domain Case
(Willie D. Chambliss, Jr.)
(O) ID-15-0444 Adopt Resolution Authorizing Filing of Eminent Domain Case
(Dorothy M. Vessell Williams)
ADD:
(P.1) ID-15-0480 Authorize Marcia Weaver, Special Projects Director, as the
Official Designee and Applicant's Agenda, and Authorize her to make proper
online application to the U.S. Department of Justice, Under the FY2015
Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Program
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:
A. ID-15-0458 Employee Anniversaries:
1. 20 years of service: Information Technology -Lois Roby
2. 5 years of service: Traffic Department - Jeremy Ellis
B. ID-15-0457 Proclamation - Mental Health Month
Attachments: Proclamation-Mental Health Month
Mayor Flaggs recognized Lois Roby in the Information Technology Department;
with twenty (20) years of service. Jeremy Ellis in the Traffic Department with five
(5) years of service.
The Mayor and Aldermen congratulated Lois Roby and Jeremy Ellis for their
years of service with the City of Vicksburg.
Minutes:
A. ID-15-0454 Adopt Board Meeting Minutes for:
1. April 06, 2015
On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to adopt Board Meeting Minutes for April 06, 2015. The
motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
Public Hearing:
A. ID-15-0451 Public Hearing on Issuance of Bonds Not To Exceed Eighteen Million
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Dollars ($18,000,000)
Mayor Flaggs opened the Public Hearing on Issuance of Bonds Not to Exceed
Eighteen Million Dollars ($18,000,000). No petition objecting to said issuance of
bonds was filed in the City Clerk's Office. Mayor Flaggs closed the hearing.
Routine Agenda:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
A. ID-15-0433 Receive Sealed Bids for:
1. Elevator & Escalator Maintenance
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Board
proceeded to open bids submitted for furnishing Elevator and Escalator
Maintenance 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.
ELEVATOR AND ESCALATOR MAINTENANCE:
OTIS ELEVATOR, 811 Foley St., Suite B; Jackson, MS 39202
The Purchasing Director stated there are multiple line items and with permission
of the Board the bids be made available for review immediately following the
Board Meeting rather than reading them aloud at this time.
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
B. ID-15-0435 Award Sealed Bids for:
1. Recreation Supplies
2. Production Wheel Loader
Attachments: Recreation Supplies
On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to award Sealed Bids for Recreation Supplies to Officials
USA and Team Sports of Madison, MS; BSN Sports of Flowood, MS; Just Duett
Sports of Vicksburg, MS and Hobie's Sports and Outdoors of Vicksburg, MS;
Awarded Wheel Loader to Stribling Equipment, LLC of Jackson, MS. The motion
was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
C. ID-15-0474 Continue State of Emergency to Repair Water Line (Bowmar Avenue
and Letitia Street)
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to Continue State of Emergency to Repair Water Line
(Bowmar Avenue and Letitia Street). The motion was adopted unanimously by
the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
D. ID-15-0437 Re-appointment of John Smith to Vicksburg-Tallulah District Airport
Board
Attachments: VTR Appointment
On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to Re-appoint John Smith to Vicksburg-Tallulah District
Airport Board. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
F. ID-15-0450 Authorize City Clerk to advertise Sealed Bids for:
1. Vehicle Accessories
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to authorize City Clerk to advertise Sealed Bids for Vehicle
Accessories. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
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Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
E. ID-15-0434 Adopt Budget Amendments
Attachments: Budget Amendment.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
G. ID-15-0438 Accept Grant Award from My Brother's Keeper, Inc. for City Park
Walking Trail Improvements Project
Attachments: City Park Walking Trail
On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to accept Grant Award from My Brother's Keeper, Inc. for
City Park Walking Trail Improvements Project, in the amount of $25,000.00. The
motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
H. ID-15-0436 Accept Letters for cost of cutting and cleaning/demolition and site
clearing of lots and Adopt Resolution/Order to establish Special
Assessments for properties located at:
1. 2654 Highland Avenue, PPIN 5593; owned by Bobby Doyle & James
Michael Mann
2. 2108 Baker, PPIN 4925; owned by Donna Thomas
3. 754 Downhill Drive, PPIN 14095; owned by B.J. Miller et al c/o Betty
Jones
4. 1033 Vine Street, PPIN18039; owned by Wheatley Estate c/o Annie
Harrison
Attachments: Special Assessments
The attached Letters (Statements) and Resolutions/Orders were presented to the
Board.
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to accept the foregoing Letters (Statements) for cost of
cutting and cleaning lots and Adopt the following Resolutions/Orders
establishing Special Assessments. The motion was adopted unanimously by the
following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
I. ID-15-0439 Approve application for payment No. 3 Final in the amount of
$24,628.60 from Gulf Coast Electric Company, Inc. for Generator Install
Project and Accept Close Out Documents
Attachments: Generator Install
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to approve the application for payment No. 3 Final in the
amount of $24,628.60 from Gulf Coast Electric Company, Inc. for Generator Install
Project and Accept Close Out Documents. The motion was adopted unanimously
by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
J. ID-15-0440 Approve request from Central Mississippi Prevention Services, Inc. for
allocation of matching funds in the amount of $12,000.00 pursuant to
section 21-19-65 of the Mississippi Code
Attachments: Central MS Prevention Services
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to approve allocation of funds in the amount of $12,000.00 to
Central Mississippi Prevention Services, Inc. The City is authorized pursuant to
Sec. 21-19-65 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended, for matching funds
for social and community service programs and the City is matching these funds.
The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
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Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
K. ID-15-0441 Authorize issuance of the following requisitions:
1. 1505859 in the amount of $60,299.13 to Utility Service Co., Inc. for
the annual water tank maintenance located at Jackson Road, Kuhn
Street, Porters Chapel Road and the Airport
2. 1505910 in the amount of $38,662.00 to Fluid Process Pumps, LLC
for the purchase of one (1) Angle Flow Pump for the Wastewater
Treatment Plant (Sole Source)
Attachments: Requisition 1505859
Requisition 1505910
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to authorize the issuance of the following requisitions:
1505859 in the amount of $60,299.13 to Utility Service Co., Inc. for the annual
water tank maintenance located at Jackson Road, Kuhn Street, Porters Chapel
Road and the Airport; 1505910 in the amount of $38,662.00 to Fluid Process
Pumps, LLC for the purchase of one (1) Angle Flow Pump for the Wastewater
Treatment Plant (Sole Source). The motion was adopted unanimously by the
following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
L. ID-15-0442 Approve invoice# 2565 in the amount of $4,108.98 to Vicksburg-Tallulah
Regional Airport for the month of March 2015
Attachments: VTR
On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to approve invoice #2565 in the amount of $4,108.98 to
Vicksburg-Tallulah Regional Airport for the month of March 2015. The motion
was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
Resolutions:
N. ID-15-0443 ADOPT RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING FILING OF EMINENT
DOMAIN CASE (Willie D. Chambliss, Jr.)
Attachments: Resolution Chambliss
This Agenda Item was removed at the beginning of the Board Meeting.
O. ID-15-0444 ADOPT RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING FILING OF EMINENT
DOMAIN CASE (Dorthy M. Vessell Williams)
Attachments: Resolution Williams
This Agenda Item was removed at the beginning of the Board Meeting.
P. ID-15-0445 ADOPT RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PREPARATION AND
SUBMITTAL OF AN APPLICATION TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT
OF JUSTICE, FOR FUNDING UNDER THE FY2015
BULLETPROOF VEST PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM [BLUE INK]
Attachments: Bullet Proof Vest Resolution
On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to ADOPT RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE
PREPARATION AND SUBMITTAL OF AN APPLICATION TO THE U.S.
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, FOR FUNDING UNDER THE FY2015
BULLETPROOF VEST PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM [BLUE INK]. The motion
was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
Enactment No: RES 2015-043
P.1 ID-15-0686 Authorize Marcia Weaver, Special Projects Director, as the official
designee and applicant's agent, and authorize her to make proper
online application to the U.S. Department of Justice, Under the
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FY2015 Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Program
On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize Marcia Weaver, Special Projects
Director, as the Official Designee and Applicant's Agent, and Authorize her to
make proper online application to the U.S. Department of Justice, under the
FY2015 Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Program. The motion was adopted
unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
Contracts:
Q. ID-15-0446 Authorize Mayor to execute Contract with Belinda Stewart for
architectural services for City Hall
Attachments: Belinda Stewart
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize the Contract . The motion was
adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
R. ID-15-0447 Authorize Mayor to execute Leasing Agreement for copiers:
1. Water & Gas Administration
2. Gas & Service Department
3. Airport
Attachments: Copier Water & Gas
Copier Gas & Service
Copier Airport
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize Mayor to execute Leasing Agreement
for copiers in the Water & Gas Administration; Gas & Service Department;
Airport. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
S. ID-15-0455 Approve request to Demolish and Authorize Mayor to Execute
Contract for the Demolition and Cleaning of lots for the following
properties:
1. 1710 South Street, PPIN 017926; (Bernard Construction)
2. 716 Main Street, PPIN 019177; (Bernard Construction)
3. 316-A Lakehill Drive, PPIN 007720; (Riverside Construction Co.,
Inc.)
Attachments: Demolition of Property
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 for the Demolition and Cleaning of lots for the
following properties: 1710 South Street, PPIN 017926; (Bernard
Construction); 716 Main Street, PPIN 019177; (Bernard Construction); 316-A
Lakehill Drive, PPIN 007720; (Riverside Construction Co., Inc.). The motion
was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
T. ID-15-0456 Authorize Mayor to execute Contract for Services with Reginald
Johnson d/b/a RJ's Handyman Service
Attachments: Riverfront Park
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize Mayor to execute Contract for
Services with Reginald Johnson d/b/a RJ's Handyman Service. The motion
was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
Docket of Claims:
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U. ID-15-0448 Approve Bank Letters:
1. Trustmark
2. BancorpSouth
Attachments: Trustmark
BancorpSouth
On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve Bank Letters for Trustmark and
BancorpSouth. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
V. ID-15-0449 Approve Reports:
1. City Sexton
2. Privilege License
3. Mayor and Treasure
4. Monthly Tax Collection
5. Delinquent Tax Collection
6. Detail Budget
Attachments: City Sexton
Privilege License
Mayor & Treasure
Delinquent Tax Collection
Tax Collection
The City Sexton presented report of collections, account opening graves, etc.
for the month of March 2015 as follows: Riles Funeral Home - $650.00; Dillon
Chisley Funeral Home - $300.00; Fisher Funeral Home - $1,200.00; Glenwood
Funeral Home - $575.00; Jefferson Funeral Home - $2,175.00; Lakeview
Funeral Home - $1,500.00; Miscellaneous - $275.00.
The City Clerk presented the Privilege License Report for new
businesses for the month of March 2015.
The City Clerk presented report of Mayor and Treasure from the
Vicksburg Police Department in the amount of $165,457.02 for
March 2015.
The City Clerk presented the March 2015 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
March 2015.
The City Clerk presented report of collections for City taxes from
the Warren County Tax Collector for the Month of
March 2015.
Attachments: Supporting documentation following minutes:
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
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 discussed 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 Information Technology
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Department (1), Traffic Department (1); New Hires in the Recreation
Programs/City Pool (7), Right of Way Department (3); Inter-Department Transfers
in the Recreation Programs (2); Pay Adjustment in the Water Maintenance
Department (2); Rescind in the Parks and Recreation Maintenance Department
(1), Police Department (1); Resignation in the Street Department (1); Suspension
in the Police Department (1); Discuss Personnel Matter in the Police Department
(1), Human Resource Department (1); Permission to Post in the Airport
Department (1), Street Department (1).
The Mayor and Aldermen announced they would go into executive session to
discuss Personnel Action Forms for Longevity Pay in the Information Technology
Department (1), Traffic Department (1); New Hires in the Recreation
Programs/City Pool (7), Right of Way Department (3); Inter-Department Transfers
in the Recreation Programs (2); Pay Adjustment in the Water Maintenance
Department (2); Rescind in the Parks and Recreation Maintenance Department
(1), Police Department (1); Resignation in the Street Department (1); Suspension
in the Police Department (1); Discuss Personnel Matter in the Police Department
(1), Human Resource Department (1); Permission to Post in the Airport
Department (1), Street 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, Walterine Langford - Human Resource Director, Tasha W. Jordan - Deputy
City Clerk, Brian Boykins - Mayor’s Administrative Assistant, Danitta Reed -
Southward's Administrative Assistant.
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
Personnel Matters:
A. ID-15-0459 Longevity - Information Technology (1)
On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve Longevity Pay for Information
Specialist from $10.98 per hour to $11.07 per hour, for twenty (20) years of
service in the Information Technology Department. The motion was adopted
unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
B. ID-15-0460 Longevity - Traffic Department (1)
On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve Longevity Pay for Maintenance
Specialist from $11.19 per hour to $11.28 per hour, for five (5) years of
service. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
C. ID-15-0461 New Hires - Recreation Programs/City Pool (7)
On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve New Hires for three (3) Lifeguard at
$7.50 per hour, two (2) Head Lifeguards at $8.00 per hour, Cage Cashier at
$9.00 per hour, WSI Lifeguard at $7.75 per hour in the Recreation
Programs/City Pool. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following
vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
D. ID-15-0462 New Hires - Right of Way Department (3)
On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve New Hires for three (3) Seasonal
Laborers at $7.25 per hour in the Right of Way Department . The motion was
adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
E. ID-15-0463 Inter-Department Transfers - Recreation Programs (2)
On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve Inter-Department Transfers for
Basketball Referee at $20.00 per game in the Parks and Recreation
Department to Helper at $9.00 per hour at the Jackson Street Center; Helper
at $7.25 per hour at the Jackson Street Center to Manager at $8.00 per hour to
the Mission Park. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following
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vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
F. ID-15-0464 Pay Adjustments - Water Maintenance Department (2)
On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve Pay Adjustments for Laborer at $7.25
per hour to Laborer at $8.00 per hour, Laborer at $7.25 per hour to laborer at
$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-15-0465 Rescind - Parks and Recreation Maintenance Department (1)
On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to Rescind New Hire from April 20, 2015 Board
Meeting for Seasonal Laborer in the Parks and Recreation Maintenance
Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
H. ID-15-0466 Rescind - Police Department (1)
On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to Rescind Action Form for New Hire of Police
Officer from April 20, 2015 Board Meeting in the Police Department. The
motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
I. ID-15-0467 Resignation - Street Department (1)
On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to accept Resignation of Equipment Operator in
the Street Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the
following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
J. ID-15-0468 Suspension - Police Department (1)
On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve Suspension of Police Officer for three
(3) days in the Police Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by
the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
K. ID-15-0470 Discuss Personnel Matter - Police Department (1)
The Mayor and Aldermen held a discussion regarding Family Medical Leave
Act for a Booking Officer in the Police Department.
A discussion was held.
No action was taken.
L. ID-15-0471 Discuss Personnel Matter - Human Resource (1)
On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve payment for therapy services for
daughter of Human Resource Director to Lindsay Avent LPC of the
University of Mississippi Medical Center as an exception to our Blue Cross
Blue Shield Policy language. The motion was adopted unanimously by the
following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
M. ID-15-0472 Permission to Post - Part-time Laborer - Airport (1)
On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve request to Post for part-Time Laborer
at the Airport. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
N. ID-15-0473 Permission to Post - Equipment Operator - Street Department (1)
On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the
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Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve request to Post for Equipment
Operator in the Street Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by
the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
Litigation Matters:
O. ID-15-0469 Discuss Litigation Matter
On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the Litigation Matters O. ID-15-0469
Discuss Litigation Matter. The motion was adopted unanimously by the
following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
O.1 ID-15-0687 Come Out and Approve
On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to come out of executive session. The motion
was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
P. ID-15-0453 Approve Claims Docket
Alderman Mayfield recused himself from the Board Meeting.
The City Clerk presented the Docket of Claims numbering 126281 through
126501; 749.
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
Adjournment
On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Mayor Flaggs, and unanimously
passed, the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Vicksburg adjourned to meet 10
o’clock a.m., Tuesday, April 28, 2015, to take up and act upon any and all matters
that may come before the Board.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
Aye: 2- Mayor Flaggs, and Alderman Thompson
Recused: 1- Alderman Mayfield
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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
Friday, April 24, 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
A. ID-15-0458 Employee Anniversaries:
1. 20 years of service: Information Technology -Lois Roby
2. 5 years of service: Traffic Department - Jeremy Ellis
B. ID-15-0457 Proclamation - Mental Health Month
Attachments: Proclamation-Mental Health Month
Minutes:
A. ID-15-0454 Adopt Board Meeting Minutes for:
1. April 06, 2015
Public Hearing:
A. ID-15-0451 Public Hearing on Issuance of Bonds Not To Exceed Eighteen Million
Dollars ($18,000,000)
Routine Agenda:
A. ID-15-0433 Receive Sealed Bids for:
1. Elevator & Escalator Maintenance
Appearing Ann Grimshel
B. ID-15-0435 Award Sealed Bids for:
1. Recreation Supplies
2. Production Wheel Loader
Attachments: Recreation Supplies
Appearing Ann Grimshel
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C. ID-15-0474 Continue State of Emergency to Repair Water Line (Bowmar Avenue
and Letitia Street)
D. ID-15-0437 Re-appointment of John Smith to Vicksburg-Tallulah District Airport
Board
Attachments: VTR Appointment
E. ID-15-0434 Adopt Budget Amendments
Appearing Doug Whittington
F. ID-15-0450 Authorize City Clerk to advertise Sealed Bids for:
1. Vehicle Accessories
Appearing Ann Grimshel
G. ID-15-0438 Accept Grant Award from My Brother's Keeper, Inc. for City Park
Walking Trail Improvements Project
Attachments: City Park Walking Trail
Appearing Marcia Weaver
H. ID-15-0436 Accept Letters for cost of cutting and cleaning/demolition and site
clearing of lots and Adopt Resolution/Order to establish Special
Assessments for properties located at:
1. 2654 Highland Avenue, PPIN 5593; owned by Bobby Doyle & James
Michael Mann
2. 2108 Baker, PPIN 4925; owned by Donna Thomas
3. 754 Downhill Drive, PPIN 14095; owned by B.J. Miller et al c/o Betty
Jones
4. 1033 Vine Street, PPIN18039; owned by Wheatley Estate c/o Annie
Harrison
Attachments: Special Assessments
Appearing Victor Gray-Lewis
I. ID-15-0439 Approve application for payment No. 3 Final in the amount of
$24,628.60 from Gulf Coast Electric Company, Inc. for Generator Install
Project and Accept Close Out Documents
Attachments: Generator Install
J. ID-15-0440 Approve request from Central Mississippi Prevention Services, Inc. for
allocation of matching funds in the amount of $12,000.00 pursuant to
section 21-19-65 of the Mississippi Code
Attachments: Central MS Prevention Services
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K. ID-15-0441 Authorize issuance of the following requisitions:
1. 1505859 in the amount of $60,299.13 to Utility Service Co., Inc. for
the annual water tank maintenance located at Jackson Road, Kuhn
Street, Porters Chapel Road and the Airport
2. 1505910 in the amount of $38,662.00 to Fluid Process Pumps, LLC
for the purchase of one (1) Angle Flow Pump for the Wastewater
Treatment Plant (Sole Source)
Attachments: Requisition 1505859
Requisition 1505910
Appearing Ann Grimshel
L. ID-15-0442 Approve invoice# 2565 in the amount of $4,108.98 to Vicksburg-Tallulah
Regional Airport for the month March 2015
Attachments: VTR
Resolutions:
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Board of Mayor and Aldermen Meeting Agenda April 24, 2015
M. ID-15-0452 ADOPT RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF MAYOR AND
ALDERMAN OF THE CITY OF VICKSBURG, MISSISSIPPI
FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT A RESOLUTION
EVIDENCING INTENT TO ISSUE EITHER GENERAL OBLIGATION
BONDS OF THE CITY OR A GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND OF
THE CITY FOR SALE TO THE MISSISSIPPI DEVELOPMENT
BANK OR TO ENTER INTO A LOAN WITH THE MISSISSIPPI
DEVELOPMENT BANK WAS DULY PUBLISHED AS REQUIRED
BY LAW AND THAT NO WRITTEN PROTEST OR OTHER
OBJECTION OF ANY KIND OR CHARACTER AGAINST THE
ISSUANCE OF SAID BONDS OR BOND OR AGAINST SAID LOAN
HAS BEEN FILED BY QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF SAID CITY;
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE ISSUANCE OF SAID
BONDS OR BOND OR THE ENTERING INTO OF SAID LOAN IN
THE AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF NOT TO EXCEED
EIGHTEEN MILLION DOLLARS ($18,000,000) TO RAISE MONEY
FOR THE PURPOSE OF (A) CONSTRUCTING, IMPROVING AND
PAVING STREETS, SIDEWALKS, DRIVEWAYS, PARKWAYS,
WALKWAYS AND PUBLIC PARKING FACILITIES, AND
PURCHASING LAND THEREFOR; (B) PURCHASING LAND FOR
PARKS, PUBLIC PLAYGROUNDS AND CEMETERIES AND
IMPROVING, EQUIPPING AND ADORNING THE SAME,
INCLUDING THE CONSTRUCTION, REPAIRING AND EQUIPPING
OF SWIMMING POOLS AND OTHER RECREATIONAL
FACILITIES; (C) ERECTING MUNICIPAL BUILDINGS AND
PURCHASING BUILDINGS OR LAND THEREFOR, AND FOR
REPAIRING, IMPROVING, ADORNING AND EQUIPPING THE
SAME; (D) REPAIRING, IMPROVING AND EXTENDING
WATERWORKS, GAS, ELECTRIC AND OTHER PUBLIC UTILITY
PLANTS OR DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS; (E) CONSTRUCTING
BRIDGES AND CULVERTS; (F) REPAIRING, IMPROVING AND
EXTENDING SANITARY, STORM, DRAINAGE AND SEWERAGE
SYSTEMS; AND (G) PROVIDING HOUSING FOR FIRE-FIGHTING
EQUIPMENT AND APPARATUS AND PURCHASING LAND
THEREFOR, ALL AS AUTHORIZED BY THE LAWS OF THE
STATE OF MISSISSIPPI; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
Attachments: Bond Resolution
N. ID-15-0443 ADOPT RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING FILING OF EMINENT
DOMAIN CASE (Willie D. Chambliss, Jr.)
Attachments: Resolution Chambliss
Appearing Nancy Thomas
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O. ID-15-0444 ADOPT RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING FILING OF EMINENT
DOMAIN CASE (Dorthy M. Vessell Williams)
Attachments: Resolution Williams
Appearing Nancy Thomas
P. ID-15-0445 ADOPT RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PREPARATION AND
SUBMITTAL OF AN APPLICATION TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT
OF JUSTICE, FOR FUNDING UNDER THE FY2015
BULLETPROOF VEST PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM [BLUE INK]
Attachments: Bullet Proof Vest Resolution
Appearing Marcia Weaver
Contracts:
Q. ID-15-0446 Authorize Mayor to execute Contract with Belinda Stewart for
architectural services for City Hall
Attachments: Belinda Stewart
Appearing Marcia Weaver
R. ID-15-0447 Authorize Mayor to execute Leasing Agreement for copiers:
1. Water & Gas Administration
2. Gas & Service Department
3. Airport
Attachments: Copier Water & Gas
Copier Gas & Service
Copier Airport
Appearing Ann Grimshel
S. ID-15-0455 Approve request to Demolish and Authorize Mayor to Execute
Contract for the Demolition and Cleaning of lots for the following
properties:
1. 1710 South Street, PPIN 017926; (Bernard Construction)
2. 716 Main Street, PPIN 019177; (Bernard Construction)
3. 316-A Lakehill Drive, PPIN 007720; (Riverside Construction Co.,
Inc.)
Attachments: Demolition of Property
Appearing Victor Gray-Lewis
T. ID-15-0456 Authorize Mayor to execute Contract for Services with Reginald
Johnson d/b/a RJ's Handyman Service
Attachments: Riverfront Park
Appearing Nancy Thomas
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Board of Mayor and Aldermen Meeting Agenda April 24, 2015
Docket of Claims:
U. ID-15-0448 Approve Bank Letters:
1. Trustmark
2. BancorpSouth
Attachments: Trustmark
BancorpSouth
V. ID-15-0449 Approve Reports:
1. City Sexton
2. Privilege License
3. Mayor and Treasure
4. Monthly Tax Collection
5. Delinquent Tax Collection
6. Detail Budget
Attachments: City Sexton
Privilege License
Mayor & Treasure
Delinquent Tax Collection
Tax Collection
Executive Session:
Personnel Matters:
A. ID-15-0459 Longevity - Information Technology (1)
B. ID-15-0460 Longevity - Traffic Department (1)
C. ID-15-0461 New Hires - Recreation Programs/City Pool (7)
D. ID-15-0462 New Hires - Right of Way Department (3)
E. ID-15-0463 Inter-Department Transfers - Recreation Programs (2)
F. ID-15-0464 Pay Adjustments - Water Maintenance Department (2)
G. ID-15-0465 Rescind - Parks and Recreation Maintenance Department (1)
H. ID-15-0466 Rescind - Police Department (1)
I. ID-15-0467 Resignation - Street Department (1)
J. ID-15-0468 Suspension - Police Department (1)
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Board of Mayor and Aldermen Meeting Agenda April 24, 2015
K. ID-15-0470 Discuss Personnel Matter - Police Department (1)
L. ID-15-0471 Discuss Personnel Matter - Human Resource (1)
M. ID-15-0472 Permission to Post - Part-time Laborer - Airport (1)
N. ID-15-0473 Permission to Post - Equipment Operator - Street Department (1)
Litigation Matters:
O. ID-15-0469 Discuss Litigation Matter
P. ID-15-0453 Approve Claims Docket
Adjournment
Adjourn Meeting, 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, April 28, 2015
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