Board of Mayor and Aldermen
Regular MeetingVicksburg, MS · May 18, 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
Monday, May 18, 2015 10:00 AM City Hall Annex Board Room
1. Invocation, Pledge of Allegiance and Call to Order
Invocation was given by Mayor George Flaggs, Jr.
Pledge of Allegiance was led by City Clerk Walter W. Osborne, Jr.
2. Roll Call
Present: 3- Mayor George Flaggs Jr.
Alderman Michael A. Mayfield Sr.
Alderman Willis T. Thompson
3. Board Comments:
Mayor Flaggs mentioned revising Charter in a June 08 unofficial meeting will
release recommendation for changing of charter will not change form of
government and talk about Fire Rating
4. Adopt Agenda
ADD:
Adopt City of Vicksburg Comprehensive Plan
Executive Session:
Water Maintenance Department (1)
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
A. ID-15-0542 Employee Anniversaries:
1. 5 years of service: Fire - Kimani Ratliff
2. 20 years of service: Fire - Samuel Smith
Mayor Flaggs recognized Samuel Smith in the Fire Department; with thirty (30)
years of service. Kimani Ratliff in the Fire Department for five (5) years of
service.
The Mayor and Aldermen congratulated Samuel Smith and Kimani Ratliff for their
years of service with the City of Vicksburg.
B. ID-15-0537 Proclamation proclaiming May 18 - May 31, 2015 as National Click It or
Ticket Mobilization Enforcement Period
Attachments: Proclamation
Minutes:
A. ID-15-0554 Adopt Board Meeting Minutes for:
1. April 20, 2015
On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to adopt Board Meeting Minutes for April 20, 2015. The
motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
Routine Agenda:
A. ID-15-0527 Received Sealed Bids for:
1. Type III Ambulance
2. Shaved Ice Stand
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3. Airport Elevator
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Board
proceeded to open bids submitted for furnishing Type III Ambulance; Shaved Ice
Stand; Airport Elevator 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.
TYPE III AMBULANCE:
PEACH STATE AMBULANCE INC., 130 Peach State Court; Tyrone, GA 30290
Bid Bond Received
Total Bid: $129,858.00
SHAVED ICE STAND:
NO BIDS RECEIVED
AIRPORT ELEVATOR:
Addendum #1 extended to June 10, 2015
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. Authorize City Clerk to re-advertise Shaved Ice Stand. The
motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
A.1 ID-15-0582 Adopt City of Vicksburg Comprehensive Plan
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to adopt City of Vicksburg Comprehensive Plan. The motion
was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
B. ID-15-0530 Award Sealed Bid for:
1. Water Treatment Chemicals
Attachments: Bid Award
On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to award Sealed Bid for Water Treatment Chemicals to
Harcros Chemicals Inc. of Vicksburg, MS. The motion was adopted unanimously
by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
C. ID-15-0532 Accept Application for Ad Valorem Tax Exemption for Eaton Electric
Holdings, LLC (Formerly Cooper Lighting, LLC)
Attachments: Cooper Lighting
On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to accept Application for Ad Valorem Tax Exemption for
Eaton Electric Holdings, LLC (Formerly Cooper Lighting, LLC). The motion was
adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
D. ID-15-0535 Authorize payment of one half (1/2) of fee for Riverfront Park [county will
pay other one half (1/2)]
Attachments: Riverfront Park
On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to authorize payment of one half (1/2) of fee for Riverfront
Park [county will pay other one half (1/2)] . The motion was adopted unanimously
by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
E. ID-15-0536 Adopt Budget Amendments
Attachments: Budget Amendments1.pdf
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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
F. ID-15-0529 Rescind Resolution for Special Assessment for 2654 Highland Avenue,
PPIN 5593 and Adopt Resolution to Establish Special Assessment for
2954 Highland Avenue, PPIN 5593; owned by Bobby Doyle & James
Michael Mann
Attachments: Special Assessment
On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to rescind Rescind Resolution for Special Assessment for
2654 Highland Avenue, PPIN 5593 and Adopt Resolution to Establish Special
Assessment for 2954 Highland Avenue, PPIN 5593; owned by Bobby Doyle &
James Michael Mann. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following
vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
G. ID-15-0533 Discuss dilapidated buildings and overgrown lot codes and Authorize
Victor Gray-Lewis, Director of Buildings and Inspections to proceed to
cut, clean, and demolish properties
Attachments: Special Assessment 2
Victor Gray-Lewis, Director of Community Development came before the Board to
discuss and request permission to proceed to cut, clean and demolish the
attached properties:
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to declare the foregoing properties to be a public menace to
the public health, safety & welfare of the community and authorize the Director of
Community Development to proceed to cut, clean and demolish structures with
all charges incurred to be assessed against the property owners. Along with the
following actions:
1000 Speed Street, PPIN 17199; owned by Cecilia Cameron Cole c/o Lorenzo
Wells (complied)
1414 Martin Luther King, PPIN 19414; owned by Irene Qualls & Willie Qualls
(continue until Friday, May 22, 2015 Board Meeting)
The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
H. ID-15-0528 Approve Main Street and Farmers Market May and June 2015
advertising
Attachments: Main Street
On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to approve Main Street and Farmers Market May and June
2015 advertising. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
I. ID-15-0552 Approve request for advertisement from Buffalo Soldiers and Troopers
Motorcycle Club of Jackson, MS
Attachments: Advertisement
Mayor Flaggs stated that purchasing an advertisement from Buffalo Soldiers and
Troopers Motorcycle Club of Jackson, MS will bring into favorable notice the
opportunities, possibilities and resources of the City of Vicksburg and will be
helpful toward advancing the moral, financial and other interest of the City of
Vicksburg.
On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, and
unanimously passed, The Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Vicksburg approved
the purchase of a sponsorship ad from Buffalo Soldiers and Troopers Motorcycle
Club of Jackson, MS in the amount of $5,000.00. The motion was adopted
unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
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J. ID-15-0540 Authorize City Clerk to advertise Sealed Bids for:
1. Asphalt and Fencing for the Emergency Access Road to Kline Street
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to authorize City Clerk to advertise Sealed Bids for: Asphalt
and Fencing for the Emergency Access Road to Kline Street. The motion was
adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
K. ID-15-0541 Authorize City Clerk to advertise Sealed Bids for:
1. Section 592 Water Line Improvements
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to authorize City Clerk to advertise Sealed Bids for: Section
592 Water Line Improvements. The motion was adopted unanimously by the
following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
Resolutions:
L. ID-15-0538 ADOPT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE IN-KIND SERVICES TO
CENTRAL MISSISSIPPI PREVENTION SERVICES, INC.
Attachments: Central MS
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to ADOPT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE IN-KIND
SERVICES TO CENTRAL MISSISSIPPI PREVENTION SERVICES, INC.. The
motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
Enactment No: RES 2015-044
M. ID-15-0539 ADOPT RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF MAYOR AND
ALDERMAN OF THE CITY OF VICKSBURG, MISSISSIPPI
AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A GENERAL OBLIGATION
BOND OF THE CITY FOR SALE TO THE MISSISSIPPI
DEVELOPMENT BANK IN A TOTAL AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT OF NOT TO EXCEED $9,500,000 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 SANITATION, STORM, DRAINAGE AND SEWERAGE
SYSTEMS; AND (G) PROVIDING HOUSING FOR FIRE-FIGHTING
EQUIPMENT AND APPARATUS AND PURCHASING LAND
THEREFOR; PRESCRIBING THE FORM AND DETAILS OF SAID
BOND; PROVIDING CERTAIN COVENANTS OF SAID CITY IN
CONNECTION WITH SAID BOND AND DIRECTING THE
PREPARATION, EXECUTION AND DELIVERY THEREOF;
AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF SAID BOND TO THE MISSISSIPPI
DEVELOPMENT BANK; APPROVING THE FORM OF AND THE
EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A CITY BOND PURCHASE
AGREEMENT IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE OF SAID BOND;
APPROVING THE FORM OF AND AUTHORIZING THE
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DISTRIBUTION OF A PRELIMINARY OFFICIAL STATEMENT AND
THE PREPARATION AND DISTRIBUTION OF A FINAL OFFICIAL
STATEMENT IN CONNECTION WITH SAID BOND AND THE NOT
TO EXCEED $9,500,000 MISSISSIPPI DEVELOPMENT BANK
SPECIAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 2015 (CITY OF
VICKSBURG, MISSISSIPPI PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT GENERAL
OBLIGATION BOND PROJECT); APPROVING THE FORM OF AN
INDENTURE OF TRUST FOR SAID MISSISSIPPI DEVELOPMENT
BANK BONDS; AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING THE FORM OF
AND THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A BOND PURCHASE
AGREEMENT AND CERTAIN OTHER DOCUMENTS IN
CONNECTION WITH SAID MISSISSIPPI DEVELOPMENT BANK
BONDS AND SAID CITY BOND; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
Attachments: GO Bonds Issuance
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to ADOPT RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF
MAYOR AND ALDERMAN OF THE CITY OF VICKSBURG, MISSISSIPPI
AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND OF THE
CITY FOR SALE TO THE MISSISSIPPI DEVELOPMENT BANK IN A TOTAL
AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF NOT TO EXCEED $9,500,000 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 SANITATION, STORM, DRAINAGE AND
SEWERAGE SYSTEMS; AND (G) PROVIDING HOUSING FOR FIRE-FIGHTING
EQUIPMENT AND APPARATUS AND PURCHASING LAND THEREFOR;
PRESCRIBING THE FORM AND DETAILS OF SAID BOND; PROVIDING
CERTAIN COVENANTS OF SAID CITY IN CONNECTION WITH SAID BOND
AND DIRECTING THE PREPARATION, EXECUTION AND DELIVERY
THEREOF; AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF SAID BOND TO THE MISSISSIPPI
DEVELOPMENT BANK; APPROVING THE FORM OF AND THE EXECUTION
AND DELIVERY OF A CITY BOND PURCHASE AGREEMENT IN CONNECTION
WITH THE SALE OF SAID BOND; APPROVING THE FORM OF AND
AUTHORIZING THE DISTRIBUTION OF A PRELIMINARY OFFICIAL
STATEMENT AND THE PREPARATION AND DISTRIBUTION OF A FINAL
OFFICIAL STATEMENT IN CONNECTION WITH SAID BOND AND THE NOT TO
EXCEED $9,500,000 MISSISSIPPI DEVELOPMENT BANK SPECIAL
OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 2015 (CITY OF VICKSBURG, MISSISSIPPI
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND PROJECT);
APPROVING THE FORM OF AN INDENTURE OF TRUST FOR SAID
MISSISSIPPI DEVELOPMENT BANK BONDS; AUTHORIZING AND
APPROVING THE FORM OF AND THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A
BOND PURCHASE AGREEMENT AND CERTAIN OTHER DOCUMENTS IN
CONNECTION WITH SAID MISSISSIPPI DEVELOPMENT BANK BONDS AND
SAID CITY BOND; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.. The motion was adopted
unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
Enactment No: RES 2015-045
N. ID-15-0543 ADOPT RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PREPARATION AND
SUBMITTAL OF AN APPLICATION FOR FY2015 EDWARD BYRNE
MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT (JAG) PROGRAM
FUNDS AND AUTHORIZE CITY TO SERVE AS LEAD AGENCY
AND CITY CLERK TO ADVERTISE PUBLIC NOTICE WITH PUBLIC
COMMENT PERIOD UNTIL JUNE 8, 2015 [BLUE INK]
Attachments: JAG Resolution
On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to ADOPT RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE
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PREPARATION AND SUBMITTAL OF AN APPLICATION FOR FY2015 EDWARD
BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT (JAG) PROGRAM FUNDS
AND AUTHORIZE CITY TO SERVE AS LEAD AGENCY AND CITY CLERK TO
ADVERTISE PUBLIC NOTICE WITH PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD UNTIL JUNE
8, 2015 [BLUE INK]. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following
vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
Enactment No: RES 2015-046
O. ID-15-0544 Authorize Mayor to execute Certification of Marcia Weaver as Official
Designee and Applicant's Agent for FY2015
Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program (JAG)
Attachments: JAG Certification
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize the Mayor to execute Certification of
Marcia Weaver as Official Designee and Applicant's Agent for FY2015 Edward
Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program (JAG). The motion was
adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
Contracts:
P. ID-15-0545 Authorize Mayor and Aldermen to Enter Into Interlocal Agreement
with the Warren County Board of Supervisors for FY2015 Edward
Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program
Attachments: JAG Interlocal Agreement
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize the Mayor and Aldermen to Enter Into
Interlocal Agreement with the Warren County Board of Supervisors for
FY2015 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program.
The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
Q. ID-15-0531 Authorize Mayor to execute Agreement with M3A Architecture for
Rehabilitation of Pavilion
Attachments: City Pavilion
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize the Mayor to execute Agreement with
M3A Architecture for Rehabilitation of City Park Pavilion. The motion was
adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
R. ID-15-0534 Authorize Mayor to execute Agreement with M3A Architecture for a
New Farmers Market Pavilion
Attachments: Farmers Market Pavilion
On motion of Mayor Flaggs, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and
Aldermen voted to authorize the Mayor to execute Agreement with M3A
Architecture for a New Farmers Market Pavilion. The motion was adopted
unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
S. ID-15-0553 Approve Amendment to Contract for Services with Reginald Johnson
d/b/a RJ's Handyman Service
Attachments: Riverfront Park Amendment
On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the Amendment to 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
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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 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 Fire Department (1); New Hire in
the Sewer Department (1), Recreation Department (1); Pay Adjustment in the
Police Department (1); Retro Pay Adjustment in the Fire Department (1);
Suspension in the Water Maintenance Department (1). The motion was seconded
by Alderman Thompson, and upon vote being taken, the following voting aye:
Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, Alderman Thompson.
The Mayor and Aldermen announced they would go into executive session to
discuss Personnel Action Forms for Longevity Pay in the Fire Department (1);
New Hire in the Sewer Department (1), Recreation Department (1); Pay
Adjustment in the Police Department (1); Retro Pay Adjustment in the Fire
Department (1); Suspension in the Water Maintenance Department (1).
The Mayor and Aldermen are now in executive session.
Those present at the executive session were Mayor Pro-Tem Mayfield, Alderman
Thompson, Nancy Thomas - City Attorney, Walter W. Osborne, Jr. - City Clerk,
Walterine Langford - Human Resource Director, 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-15-0546 Longevity - Fire Department (1)
On motion of Mayor Flaggs, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and
Aldermen voted to approve the Longevity Pay for Firefighter/Ambulance from
@12.67 per hour to $12.73 per hour in the Fire Department. The motion was
adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
B. ID-15-0547 New Hire - Sewer Department (1)
On motion of Mayor Flaggs, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and
Aldermen voted to approve New Hire for Equipment Operator at $10.00 per
hour in the Sewer Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the
following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
C. ID-15-0548 New Hire - Recreation Department (1)
On motion of Mayor Flaggs, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and
Aldermen voted to approve New Hire for Softball umpire at $20.00 per game
in the Recreation Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the
following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
D. ID-15-0549 Pay Adjustment - Police Department (1)
On motion of Mayor Flaggs, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and
Aldermen voted to approve Pay Adjustment for Police Officer from $17.15 per
hour to $17.35 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-15-0550 Retro Pay Adjustment - Fire Department (1)
On motion of Mayor Flaggs, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and
Aldermen voted to approve Retro Pay Adjustment Firefighter for hours
worked for his longevity of five (5) years at .06 cents from February 11, 2015
through May 12, 2015. Total regular hours worked 358.37X.06=$39.50 and
overtime hours worked 157.45X.09=$14.17. Total due to employee is $53.67 in
the Fire Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following
vote:
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Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
F. ID-15-0551 Suspension - Water Maintenance Department (1)
On motion of Mayor Flaggs, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and
Aldermen voted to approve Suspension on Laborer indefinitely effective May
07, 2015 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-15-0581 Termination - Water Maintenance Department (1)
On motion of Mayor Flaggs, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and
Aldermen voted to approve Termination of Laborer in the Water Maintenance
Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
Adjournment
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, and
unanimously passed, the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Vicksburg adjourned
to meet 10 o’clock a.m., Friday, May 22, 2015, to take up and act upon any and all
matters that may come before the Board. The motion was adopted unanimously
by the following vote:
MAYOR
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
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Agenda
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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
Monday, May 18, 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-15-0542 Employee Anniversaries:
1. 5 years of service: Fire - Kimani Ratliff
2. 20 years of service: Fire - Samuel Smith
B. ID-15-0537 Proclamation proclaiming May 18 - May 31, 2015 as National Click It or
Ticket Mobilization Enforcement Period
Attachments: Proclamation
Minutes:
A. ID-15-0554 Adopt Board Meeting Minutes for:
1. April 20, 2015
Routine Agenda:
A. ID-15-0527 Received Sealed Bids for:
1. Type III Ambulance
2. Shaved Ice Stand
3. Airport Elevator
Appearing Ann Grimshel
B. ID-15-0530 Award Sealed Bid for:
1. Water Treatment Chemicals
Attachments: Bid Award
Appearing Ann Grimshel
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C. ID-15-0532 Accept Application for Ad Valorem Tax Exemption for Eaton Electric
Holdings, LLC (Formerly Cooper Lighting, LLC)
Attachments: Cooper Lighting
D. ID-15-0535 Authorize payment of one half (1/2) of fee for Riverfront Park [county will
pay other one half (1/2)]
Attachments: Riverfront Park
Appearing Nancy Thomas
E. ID-15-0536 Adopt Budget Amendments
Attachments: Budget Amendments
Appearing Doug Whittington
F. ID-15-0529 Rescind Resolution for Special Assessment for 2654 Highland Avenue,
PPIN 5593 and Adopt Resolution to Establish Special Assessment for
2954 Highland Avenue, PPIN 5593; owned by Bobby Doyle & James
Michael Mann
Attachments: Special Assessment
Appearing Victor Gray-Lewis
G. ID-15-0533 Discuss dilapidated buildings and overgrown lot codes and Authorize
Victor Gray-Lewis, Director of Buildings and Inspections to proceed to
cut, clean, and demolish properties
Attachments: Special Assessment 2
Appearing Victor Gray-Lewis
H. ID-15-0528 Approve Main Street and Farmers Market May and June 2015
advertising
Attachments: Main Street
I. ID-15-0552 Approve request for advertisement from Buffalo Soldiers and Troopers
Motorcycle Club of Jackson, MS
Attachments: Advertisement
J. ID-15-0540 Authorize City Clerk to advertise Sealed Bids for:
1. Asphalt and Fencing for the Emergency Access Road to Kline Street
K. ID-15-0541 Authorize City Clerk to advertise Sealed Bids for:
1. Section 592 Water Line Improvements
Resolutions:
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L. ID-15-0538 ADOPT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE IN-KIND SERVICES TO
CENTRAL MISSISSIPPI PREVENTION SERVICES, INC.
Attachments: Central MS
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M. ID-15-0539 ADOPT RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF MAYOR AND
ALDERMAN OF THE CITY OF VICKSBURG, MISSISSIPPI
AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A GENERAL OBLIGATION
BOND OF THE CITY FOR SALE TO THE MISSISSIPPI
DEVELOPMENT BANK IN A TOTAL AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT OF NOT TO EXCEED $9,500,000 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 SANITATION, STORM, DRAINAGE AND SEWERAGE
SYSTEMS; AND (G) PROVIDING HOUSING FOR FIRE-FIGHTING
EQUIPMENT AND APPARATUS AND PURCHASING LAND
THEREFOR; PRESCRIBING THE FORM AND DETAILS OF SAID
BOND; PROVIDING CERTAIN COVENANTS OF SAID CITY IN
CONNECTION WITH SAID BOND AND DIRECTING THE
PREPARATION, EXECUTION AND DELIVERY THEREOF;
AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF SAID BOND TO THE MISSISSIPPI
DEVELOPMENT BANK; APPROVING THE FORM OF AND THE
EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A CITY BOND PURCHASE
AGREEMENT IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE OF SAID BOND;
APPROVING THE FORM OF AND AUTHORIZING THE
DISTRIBUTION OF A PRELIMINARY OFFICIAL STATEMENT AND
THE PREPARATION AND DISTRIBUTION OF A FINAL OFFICIAL
STATEMENT IN CONNECTION WITH SAID BOND AND THE NOT
TO EXCEED $9,500,000 MISSISSIPPI DEVELOPMENT BANK
SPECIAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 2015 (CITY OF
VICKSBURG, MISSISSIPPI PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT GENERAL
OBLIGATION BOND PROJECT); APPROVING THE FORM OF AN
INDENTURE OF TRUST FOR SAID MISSISSIPPI DEVELOPMENT
BANK BONDS; AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING THE FORM OF
AND THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A BOND PURCHASE
AGREEMENT AND CERTAIN OTHER DOCUMENTS IN
CONNECTION WITH SAID MISSISSIPPI DEVELOPMENT BANK
BONDS AND SAID CITY BOND; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
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Attachments: GO Bonds Issuance
N. ID-15-0543 ADOPT RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PREPARATION AND
SUBMITTAL OF AN APPLICATION FOR FY2015 EDWARD BYRNE
MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT (JAG) PROGRAM
FUNDS AND AUTHORIZE CITY TO SERVE AS LEAD AGENCY
AND CITY CLERK TO ADVERTISE PUBLIC NOTICE WITH
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD UNTIL JUNE 8, 2015 [BLUE INK]
Attachments: JAG Resolution
Appearing Nancy Allen
O. ID-15-0544 Authorize Mayor to execute Certification of Marcia Weaver as Official
Designee and Applicant's Agent for FY2015
Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program (JAG)
Attachments: JAG Certification
Appearing Nancy Allen
Contracts:
P. ID-15-0545 Authorize Mayor and Aldermen to Enter Into Interlocal Agreement
with the Warren County Board of Supervisors for FY2015 Edward
Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program
Attachments: JAG Interlocal Agreement
Apparing Nancy Allen
Q. ID-15-0531 Authorize Mayor to execute Agreement with M3A Architecture for
Rehabilitation of Pavilion
Attachments: City Pavilion
R. ID-15-0534 Authorize Mayor to execute Agreement with M3A Architecture for a
New Farmers Market Pavilion
Attachments: Farmers Market Pavilion
S. ID-15-0553 Approve Amendment to Contract for Services with Reginald Johnson
d/b/a RJ's Handyman Service
Attachments: Riverfront Park Amendment
Executive Session:
Personnel Matters:
A. ID-15-0546 Longevity - Fire Department (1)
B. ID-15-0547 New Hire - Sewer Department (1)
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C. ID-15-0548 New Hire - Recreation Department (1)
D. ID-15-0549 Pay Adjustment - Police Department (1)
E. ID-15-0550 Retro Pay Adjustment - Fire Department (1)
F. ID-15-0551 Suspension - Water Maintenance Department (1)
Adjournment
Next Meeting, 10:00 a.m., Friday, May 22, 2015
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