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Vicksburg, MS · April 24, 2015

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1415 Walnut Street City of Vicksburg Vicksburg, MS 39180 Minutes - Final Board of Mayor and Aldermen George Flaggs Jr., Mayor Michael A. Mayfield Sr., Alderman Willis T. Thompson, Alderman 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 City of Vicksburg Page 1 Printed on 6/10/2015 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final April 24, 2015 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: City of Vicksburg Page 2 Printed on 6/10/2015 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final April 24, 2015 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: City of Vicksburg Page 3 Printed on 6/10/2015 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final April 24, 2015 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 City of Vicksburg Page 4 Printed on 6/10/2015 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final April 24, 2015 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: City of Vicksburg Page 5 Printed on 6/10/2015 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final April 24, 2015 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 City of Vicksburg Page 6 Printed on 6/10/2015 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final April 24, 2015 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 City of Vicksburg Page 7 Printed on 6/10/2015 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final April 24, 2015 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 City of Vicksburg Page 8 Printed on 6/10/2015 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final April 24, 2015 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 City of Vicksburg Page 9 Printed on 6/10/2015

Agenda

1415 Walnut Street City of Vicksburg Vicksburg, MS 39180 Meeting Agenda Board of Mayor and Aldermen George Flaggs Jr., Mayor Michael A. Mayfield Sr., Alderman Willis T. Thompson, Alderman 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 City of Vicksburg Page 1 Printed on 4/23/2015 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Meeting Agenda April 24, 2015 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 City of Vicksburg Page 2 Printed on 4/23/2015 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Meeting Agenda April 24, 2015 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: City of Vicksburg Page 3 Printed on 4/23/2015 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 City of Vicksburg Page 4 Printed on 4/23/2015 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Meeting Agenda April 24, 2015 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 City of Vicksburg Page 5 Printed on 4/23/2015 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) City of Vicksburg Page 6 Printed on 4/23/2015 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 City of Vicksburg Page 7 Printed on 4/23/2015

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