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Vicksburg, MS · May 18, 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 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 City of Vicksburg Page 1 Printed on 6/10/2015 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final May 18, 2015 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 City of Vicksburg Page 2 Printed on 6/10/2015 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final May 18, 2015 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 City of Vicksburg Page 3 Printed on 6/10/2015 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final May 18, 2015 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 City of Vicksburg Page 4 Printed on 6/10/2015 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final May 18, 2015 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 City of Vicksburg Page 5 Printed on 6/10/2015 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final May 18, 2015 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 City of Vicksburg Page 6 Printed on 6/10/2015 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final May 18, 2015 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: City of Vicksburg Page 7 Printed on 6/10/2015 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final May 18, 2015 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 City of Vicksburg Page 8 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 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 City of Vicksburg Page 1 Printed on 5/14/2015 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Meeting Agenda May 18, 2015 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: City of Vicksburg Page 2 Printed on 5/14/2015 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Meeting Agenda May 18, 2015 L. ID-15-0538 ADOPT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE IN-KIND SERVICES TO CENTRAL MISSISSIPPI PREVENTION SERVICES, INC. Attachments: Central MS City of Vicksburg Page 3 Printed on 5/14/2015 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Meeting Agenda May 18, 2015 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. City of Vicksburg Page 4 Printed on 5/14/2015 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Meeting Agenda May 18, 2015 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) City of Vicksburg Page 5 Printed on 5/14/2015 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Meeting Agenda May 18, 2015 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 City of Vicksburg Page 6 Printed on 5/14/2015

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