Board of Mayor and Aldermen

1415 Walnut Street City of Vicksburg Vicksburg, MS 39180 Minutes - Final Board of Mayor and Aldermen George Flaggs Jr., Mayor Michael A. Mayfield Sr., Alderman Willis T. Thompson, Alderman Tuesday, November 10, 2015 10:00 AM City Hall Annex Board Room 1. Invocation, Pledge of Allegiance and Call to Order Invocation was given by Alderman Michael A. Mayfield, Sr. Pledge of Allegiance was led by Alderman Willis T. Thompson. 2. Roll Call Present: 3- Mayor George Flaggs Jr. Alderman Michael A. Mayfield Sr. Alderman Willis T. Thompson 3. Board Comments: ID-16-0082 November 10, 2015, Mayor Flaggs Press Release Attachments: Mayor's Press Release Mayor Flaggs included his Press Release into the minutes 4. Adopt Agenda ADD: Accept Resignation from Skippy Tuminello, Beautification Committee Member, and Appoint New Member Angela Turner to complete his term (ID-15-1383) Executive Session - Real Estate Matter (ID-15-1384) 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-15-1293 Employee Anniversaries: 1. 5 years of service: Sandra Cason - City Court Mayor Flaggs recognized Sandra Cason in City Court with five (5) years of service. The Mayor and Aldermen congratulated Sandra Cason for her years of service with the City of Vicksburg. Public Hearing: A. ID-15-1280 Hearing: Slum Clearing Assessment On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to table the Hearing on Slum Clearing Assessment. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson Routine Agenda: A. ID-15-1274 Receive Sealed Proposals for: 1. Banking Services - General Obligation Bond Project On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Board proceeded to open proposals submitted for furnishing Banking Services -General Obligation Bond Project 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. BANKING SERVICES: BancorpSouth, 820 South Street; Vicksburg, MS 39180 City of Vicksburg Page 1 Printed on 1/28/2016 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final November 10, 2015 The City Accountant, with permission of the Board requested the proposals be made available for review immediately following the Board Meeting rather than reading them aloud at this time. TRUSTMARK, P.O. Box 39; Vicksburg, MS 39181 The City Accountant, with permission of the Board requested the proposals 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 proposals to the City Accountant 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 ID-15-1383 Accept Resignation of Skippy Tuminello from Beautification Committee and appoint Angela Turner On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to Accept Resignation of Skippy Tuminello from Beautification Committee and appoint Angela Turner to complete his term. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson B. ID-15-1311 Accept Recommendation of JH&H Architects to award Sealed Bid and Contract to E. Cornell Malone Corporation in the total amount of $863,080.00 (Base Bid: $622,200.00; Alt 1: $163,140.00; Alt 2: $31,350.00; Alt 3: $28,690.00; Alt 4: $17,700.00) for Vicksburg Convention Center Re-Roof and Building Modifications Project Attachments: VCC Re-Roof Award On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to accept the Recommendation of JH&H Architects to award Sealed Bid and Contract to E. Cornell Malone Corporation in the total amount of $863,080.00 (Base Bid: $622,200.00; Alt 1: $163,140.00; Alt 2: $31,350.00; Alt 3: $28,690.00; Alt 4: $17,700.00) for Vicksburg Convention Center Re-Roof and Building Modifications Project. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson C. ID-15-1315 Southern Cultural Heritage Center Updates Ms. Stacey Massey, of the Southern Cultural Heritage Center, came before the Board to inform the public of the upcoming events at the Southern Cultural Heritage Center for the month of November 2015 and invited the public to attend. The Mayor and Aldermen thanked Ms. Massey for attending the meeting. D. ID-15-1278 Approve request for advertisement from Lendsi Radio, LLC for the 11th Annual Christmas Caroling Contest (December 2015, January 2016, February 2016) Attachments: Christmas Caroling Mayor Flaggs stated that purchasing an advertisement from Lendsi Radio, LLC 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 Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, and unanimously passed, The Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Vicksburg approved the purchase, of radio ads for December 2015, January 2016 and February 2016 from Lendsi Radio, LLC for the 11th Annual Christmas Caroling Contest in the amount of $1,050.00. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson E. ID-15-1282 Approve request for radio sponsorship from KHits 104.5, River 101.3 and 92.7 The Touch for Holiday Greetings City of Vicksburg Page 2 Printed on 1/28/2016 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final November 10, 2015 Attachments: Holiday Greetings Mayor Flaggs stated that purchasing an advertisement from KHits 104.5, River 101.3 and 92.7 The Touch for Holiday Greetings 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 Mayor Flaggs, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, and unanimously passed, The Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Vicksburg approved the purchase of radio ads from KHits 104.5, River 101.3 and 92.7 The Touch for Holiday Greetings in the amount of $400.00. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson F. ID-15-1285 Approve request for advertisement in the amount of $357 per issue (Quarter Page) in The 'Sip Magazine for 2016 Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall Issues Attachments: The 'Sip Mayor Flaggs stated that purchasing an advertisement from The 'Sip Magazine for 2016 Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall Issues 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 Mayor Flaggs, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, and unanimously passed, The Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Vicksburg approved the purchase of a quarter page ad from The 'Sip Magazine for 2016 Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall Issues in the amount of $357.00 per issue. Funds will come from the Mayor's Discretionary Fund The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson G. ID-15-1286 Approve request for advertising in the Delta Business Journal Attachments: DBJ Adv Mayor Flaggs stated that purchasing an advertisement from The Delta Business Journal 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 Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, and unanimously passed, The Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Vicksburg approved the purchase of a half page ad from The Delta Business Journal in the amount of $635.00. Funds will come the Mayor's Discretionary Budget. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson H. ID-15-1281 Adopt Vicksburg Police Department Policies and Procedures: 1. Training & Proficiency Testing Policy Number 2.09 (Revised) 2. Time Clock and Identification Card Policy Policy Number 2.18 3. Evidence Collection, Control, and Storage Policy Number 4.09 (Revised) 4. Detainees in Temporary Custody Policy Number 4.10 (Revised) 5. Emotionally Disturbed Persons Policy Number 4.27 (Revised) 6. Search Warrant Tracking Log Policy Number 7.22 Attachments: Policy 2.09 Policy 2.18 Policy 4.09 Policy 4.10 Policy 4.27 Policy 7.22 On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to adopt the Vicksburg Police Department Policies and Procedures: 1. Training & Proficiency Testing Policy Number 2.09 (Revised); 2. City of Vicksburg Page 3 Printed on 1/28/2016 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final November 10, 2015 Time Clock and Identification Card Policy Policy Number 2.18 ; 3. Evidence Collection, Control, and Storage Policy Number 4.09 (Revised); 4. Detainees in Temporary Custody Policy Number 4.10 (Revised); 5. Emotionally Disturbed Persons Policy Number 4.27 (Revised); 6. Search Warrant Tracking Log Policy Number 7.22. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson I. ID-15-1283 Hearing to determine whether or not the properties listed on the Community Development agenda are a public menace to the public health, safety and welfare of the community Attachments: Special Assessment Victor Gray-Lewis, Director of Community Development, came for a hearing before the Board to discuss and request permission to proceed to cut, clean and demolish the following properties: 1005 Speed Street, PPIN 23020; owned by the State of Mississippi (cut grass/weeds; remove trash & debris) Springridge Drive, PPIN 07708; owned by the State of Mississippi (cut grass/weeds; remove trash & debris) Martin Luther King Blvd., PPIN 19805; owned by the State of Mississippi (cut grass/weeds; remove trash & debris) 2225 Letitia Street, PPIN 17134; owned by the State of Mississippi (cut grass/weeds; remove trash & debris) On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to declare the foregoing properties not complied 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. Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson J. ID-15-1284 Accept Letters for cost of cutting and cleaning/demolition and site clearing of lots and Adopt Resolution/Order to Establish Special Assessments for the following properties: 1. 1905 Clay Street, PPIN 17817; owned by Henry V. III & Thomas E. Bailey 2. 722 Adams, PPIN 19702; owned by Beverly Carson 3. 1422 Martin Luther King, PPIN 19195; owned by Ester Stewart Buford Foundation 4. 1508 Jackson, PPIN 18730; owned by State of Mississippi 5. 1311 Jefferson Street, PPIN 19336; owned by State of Mississippi 6. 2015 Ford Street, PPIN 16305; owned by State of Mississippi 7. Fifth North Street, PPIN 17534; owned by State of Mississippi 8. 309 Ida Street, PPIN 16319; owned by Judy Ortiz c/o Libbey Smith Attachments: Special Assessment 2 The Letters (Statements) and Resolutions on the following properties were presented to the Board: 1905 Clay Street, PPIN 17817; owned by Henry V. III & Thomas E. Bailey 722 Adams, PPIN 19702; owned by Beverly Carson 1422 Martin Luther King, PPIN 19195; owned by Ester Stewart Buford Foundation 1508 Jackson, PPIN 18730; owned by State of Mississippi 1311 Jefferson Street, PPIN 19336; owned by State of Mississippi 2015 Ford Street, PPIN 16305; owned by State of Mississippi Fifth North Street, PPIN 17534; owned by State of Mississippi 309 Ida Street, PPIN 16319; owned by Judy Ortiz c/o Libbey Smith. 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 establishing Special Assessments. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson K. ID-15-1289 Approve the following requests relating to the 2014 CDBG Public City of Vicksburg Page 4 Printed on 1/28/2016 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final November 10, 2015 Facilities Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvement Project: 1. Pay Application #1 in the amount of $330,267.50 from J.S. Haren (Blue Ink) 2. Authorize Mayor to execute the Mississippi Development Authority, Community Services Division Request for Cash #3 in the amount of $105,685.60 (Blue Ink) Attachments: Pay App 1 CDBG Request for Cash On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the following requests relating to the 2014 CDBG Public Facilities Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvement Project: 1. Pay Application #1 in the amount of $330,267.50 from J.S. Haren (Blue Ink) 2. Authorize Mayor to execute the Mississippi Development Authority, Community Services Division Request for Cash #3 in the amount of $105,685.60 (Blue Ink). The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson L. ID-15-1290 Authorize issuance of the following requisitions: 1. 1600856 in the amount of $31,217.25 to Butch Oustalet Ford for the purchase of one (1) Crew Cab Pickup for the Sewer Department (State Contract) 2. 1600963 in the amount of $32,237.40 to Bob Ladd & Associates for the purchase of one truckster with top dresser for the ball fields Parks and Recreation Department (State Contract) Attachments: Requisition 1600856 Requisition 1600963 On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize the issuance of the following requisitions: 1. 1600856 in the amount of $31,217.25 to Butch Oustalet Ford for the purchase of one (1) Crew Cab Pickup for the Sewer Department (State Contract) 2. 1600963 in the amount of $32,237.40 to Bob Ladd & Associates for the purchase of one truckster with top dresser for the ball fields Parks and Recreation Department (State Contract). The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson M. ID-15-1313 Authorize City Clerk to advertise Sealed Bids for: 1. Excavator 2. Type III Ambulance Remounts (2) On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize the City Clerk to advertise Sealed Bids for Excavator; Type III Ambulance Remounts (2). The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson Resolutions: N. ID-15-1312 Adopt Resolution for Final Order for Ad Valorem Tax Exemption for the following: 1. CAM2 International, LLC Attachments: CAM2 Final Order On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to adopt Resolution for Final Order for Ad Valorem Tax Exemption for the following: CAM2 International, LLC. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson O. ID-15-1292 Adopt Resolution to Set Goals for Enhancement Projects in the North Ward Attachments: Resolution - North Ward On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the City of Vicksburg Page 5 Printed on 1/28/2016 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final November 10, 2015 Mayor and Aldermen voted to adopt Resolution to Set Goals for Enhancement Projects in the North Ward. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson Enactment No: RES 2016-080 P. ID-15-1287 Adopt Resolution approving the Preliminary Engineering Services Contract and Authorizing the Mayor to sign on behalf of the City for Utility Relocations in connection with I-20 S. Frontage Road Extension to US 80 Attachments: Resolution-Contract Waggoner On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to adopt the Resolution approving the Preliminary Engineering Services Contract and Authorizing the Mayor to sign on behalf of the City for Utility Relocations in connection with I-20 S. Frontage Road Extension to US 80. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson Contracts: Q. ID-15-1288 Authorize Mayor to execute Utility Agreement with MDOT for I-20 S. Frontage Road extension to US 80 Attachments: MDOT Utility Agreement On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize the Mayor to execute Utility Agreement with MDOT for I-20 S. Frontage Road extension to US 80. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson R. ID-15-1279 Authorize Mayor to execute Consulting Proposal with Plan B Financial Solutions Attachments: Plan B Consultants On motion of Mayor Flaggs, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize the Mayor to execute Consulting Proposal with Plan B Financial Solutions. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson S. ID-15-1291 Authorize Mayor to execute contract with APAC-Mississippi, Inc. for the 2015 North Ward Paving Project On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize the Mayor to execute contract with APAC-Mississippi, Inc. for the 2015 North Ward Paving Project. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson T. ID-15-1310 Authorize Mayor to execute Interlocal Agreement for the Maintenance of Slopes of Haining Boulevard and Industrial Drive Attachments: Interlocal Agreement On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize the Contract T. ID-15-1310 Authorize Mayor to execute Interlocal Agreement for the Maintenance of Slopes of Haining Boulevard and Industrial Drive. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson Alderman Mayfield recused himself from the Board Meeting Docket of Claims: City of Vicksburg Page 6 Printed on 1/28/2016 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final November 10, 2015 U. ID-15-1277 Approve Claims Docket The City Clerk presented the Docket of Claims numbering 129378 through 129566; 810 through 824. Refund checks numbering 9906158 through 9906210. On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Mayor Flaggs, 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 Aldeman Mayfield returned to the Board Meeting Executive Session: Alderman Thompson 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 Mayfield. Voting aye, Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Thompson, Alderman Mayfield. None voting nay, the motion was unanimously adopted. The Mayor and Aldermen discussed whether or not they should go into executive session. Alderman Thompson moved to go into executive session to discuss Personnel Action Forms for Longevity Pay in City Court (1); New Hire in the Recreation Programs/Tennis Program (1); Department Transfer in the Sewer Department (1); Pay Adjustment in the Fire Department (1); Resignations in the Police Department (2); Suspensions in the Street Department (1), Fire Department (1); Terminations in the Sewer Department (1), Water Maintenance Department (1), Recreation Programs/City Pool (13); Discussion in the Police Department (1); Permission to Change Police Position Title - Front Desk Clerk to Booking Officer in the Police Department (1); Permission to Post for Laborer in the Landscape Department (1) Post for Laborer in the Sewer Department (1), Post for Laborer in the Water Maintenance Department (1), Post for Full Time Booking Officer in the Police Department (1). The motion was seconded by Alderman Mayfield, and upon vote being taken, the following voting aye: Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Thompson, Alderman Mayfield. The motion was adopted unanimously. The Mayor and Aldermen announced they would go into executive session to discuss Personnel Action Forms for Longevity Pay in City Court (1); New Hire in the Recreation Programs/Tennis Program (1); Department Transfer in the Sewer Department (1); Pay Adjustment in the Fire Department (1); Resignations in the Police Department (2); Suspensions in the Street Department (1), Fire Department (1); Terminations in the Sewer Department (1), Water Maintenance Department (1), Recreation Programs/City Pool (13); Discussion in the Police Department (1); Permission to Change Police Position Title - Front Desk Clerk to Booking Officer in the Police Department (1); Permission to Post for Laborer in the Landscape Department (1) Post for Laborer in the Sewer Department (1), Post for Laborer in the Water Maintenance Department (1), Post for Full Time Booking Officer in the Police Department (1). The Mayor and Aldermen are now in executive session. Those present at the executive session were Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Thompson, Alderman Mayfield, Nancy Thomas - City Attorney, Walter W. Osborne, Jr. - City Clerk, Walterine Langford - Human Resource Director, John W. Carroll, Sr. - Assistant 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-15-1294 Longevity - City Court (1) On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve Longevity Pay for Court Services Clerk from $10.00 per hour to $10.09 per hour in the City Court. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson B. ID-15-1295 New Hire - Recreation Programs/Tennis (1) On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve New Hire for Tennis Assistant at $10.00 per hour in the Recreation Programs/Tennis. The motion was adopted City of Vicksburg Page 7 Printed on 1/28/2016 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final November 10, 2015 unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson C. ID-15-1296 Department Transfer - Sewer Department (1) On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve Department Transfer for Seasonal Laborer at $7.25 per hour In the Right of Way Department to Laborer at $7.25 per hour in the Sewer Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson D. ID-15-1297 Pay Adjustment - Fire Department (1) On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve Pay Adjustment Firefighter/Ambulance IV at $10.94 per hour to Firefighter/Ambulance V at $11.37 per hour in the Fire Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson E. ID-15-1298 Resignations - Police Department (2) On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to accept Resignations from Police Officer effective November 12, 2015, and Police Officer effective November 09, 2015, due to medical reasons in the Police Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson F. ID-15-1299 Suspension - Street Department (1) On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the Suspension of a Concrete Finisher indefinitely, without pay, in the Street Department, effective immediately. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson G. ID-15-1300 Suspension - Fire Department (1) On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the Suspension of a Paramedic for eight (8) hours for violating Vicksburg Fire Department SOG 12.1.75 in the Fire Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson H. ID-15-1301 Termination - Sewer Department (1) On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve Termination for Laborer in the Sewer Department. Employee had been suspended indefinitely regarding an arrest on multiple felonies. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson I. ID-15-1302 Termination - Water Maintenance Department (1) On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve Termination for Laborer in the Water Maintenance Department. Employee had been suspended indefinitely regarding an arrest on a felony possession. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson J. ID-15-1303 Terminations - Recreation Programs/City Pool (13) On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve Terminations for Seven (7) Lifeguards, Three (3) WSI Lifeguards, Three (3) Cage Operators in the Recreation Programs/City Pool. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: City of Vicksburg Page 8 Printed on 1/28/2016 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final November 10, 2015 Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson K. ID-15-1304 Discussion - Police Department (1) On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen held a discussion regarding a Lieutenant's income not being held for the Public Employees' Retirement Systems while he worked part time in the Police Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson L. ID-15-1305 Permission to Change Position Title - Front Desk Clerk to Booking Officer - Police Department (1) On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve request to Change Position Title from Front Desk Clerk to Booking Officer in the Police Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson M. ID-15-1306 Permission to Post - Laborer - Landscape Department (1) On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve request to Post for Laborer in the Landscape Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson N. ID-15-1307 Permission to Post - Laborer - Sewer Department (1) On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the request to Post for Laborer in the Sewer Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson O. ID-15-1308 Permission to Post - Laborer - Water Maintenance Department (1) On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the request to Post for Laborer in the Water Maintenance Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson P. ID-15-1309 Permission to Post - Full Time Booking Officer - Police Department (1) On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve request to Post for a Full Time Booking Officer in the Police Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to add in Executive Session a Real Estate Matter. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Thompson, and Alderman Mayfield Q. ID-15-1384 Discuss Real Estate Matter (1) On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen held a discussion on a Real Estate Matter and authorized the Legal Department to proceed with hiring an appraiser to appraise the property to construct a new Fire Station on Clay Street. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson R. ID-16-0080 Come Out of Executive Session and Approve All Items Taken Up in City of Vicksburg Page 9 Printed on 1/28/2016 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final November 10, 2015 Executive Session On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to Come Out of Executive Session and Approve All Items Taken Up in Executive Session. 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., Monday, November 16, 2015, to take up and act upon any and all matters that may come before the Board. MAYOR ATTEST: CITY CLERK Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson City of Vicksburg Page 10 Printed on 1/28/2016