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Board of Mayor and Aldermen

Regular Meeting

Vicksburg, MS · December 7, 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, December 7, 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: Mayor Flaggs presented the following: '2016 1st Six Months Mayor's Agenda: I. January 5, 2016 - Question / Answer Open Microphone Session - 5:30 pm - City Hall Annex Board Room II. City of Vicksburg Agenda 1. Work to increase retail sales and stores 2. Create Funding for Jesse Brent Lower MS River Museum and Interpretive Center 3. Begin work on 592 Water Line Project 4. Make improvements to Beulah Cemetery 5. Get legislative authority for one-time cleaning of Tate Cemetery 6. Finalize funding plan for Fuzzy Johnson League program 7. Recruit grocery store franchise for Highway 61 South 8. Finalize sports complex plans for election' 4. Adopt Agenda ADD: Executive Session: Pay Adjustment Correction - Information Technology On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to adopt the Board Agenda as amended. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson Routine Agenda: A. ID-15-1389 Vicksburg Convention Center Updates Ms. Annette Kirklin, of the Vicksburg Convention Center, came before the Board to inform the public of the upcoming events at the Vicksburg Convention Center for the month of December 2015 and invited the public to attend. The Mayor and Aldermen thanked Ms. Kirklin for attending the meeting. B. ID-15-1385 Approve the following requests from Tina Hayward: 1. Permission to hang Christmas lights at the median near the intersections of Coccaros Alley, Marcus Street and Speed Street where they meet Halls Ferry Road 2. Assistance from the City Maintenance Department in installing and removing the solar Christmas lights Attachments: Christmas Lights On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor City of Vicksburg Page 1 Printed on 2/11/2016 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final December 7, 2015 and Aldermen voted to approve the following request from Tina Hayward: 1. Permission to hang Christmas lights at the median near the intersections of Coccaros Alley, Marcus Street and Speed Street where they meet Halls Ferry Road; 2. Assistance from the City Maintenance Department in installing and removing the solar Christmas lights. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson C. ID-15-1400 Accept Recommendation of Allen & Hoshall to reject bid from J.S. Haren, low bidder, for not attaching a copy of their nonresident contractor's current state law and award bid and contract for Installation of New Reactor Clarifier to Greenbriar in the amount of $1,221,000.00 Attachments: Clarifier Award Letter On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to accept recommendation of Allen & Hoshall to reject bid from J.S. Haren, low bidder, for not attaching a copy of their nonresident contractor's current state law and award bid and contract for Installation of New Reactor Clarifier to Greenbriar in the amount of $1,221,000.00. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson D. ID-15-1416 Authorize City Clerk to advertise Request for Proposal (RFP) for Financing the Purchase of Motorola Radios and Communications Infrastructure On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize City Clerk to advertise Request for Proposal (RFP) for Financing the Purchase of Motorola Radios and Communications Infrastructure. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson E. ID-15-1396 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: 2001 Royal Street, PPIN 05069; owned by the State of Mississippi (cut grass / weeds; remove trash & debris) 1225 Bowmar Avenue, PPIN 17021; owned by Robert H. Tolliver (cut grass / weeds; remove trash & debris) 1201 Arthur Street, PPIN 21404; owned by Trippa, LLC (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. Along with the following actions: 1201 Arthur Street, PPIN 21404; owned by Trippa, LLC (cut grass / weeds; remove trash & debris) - COMPLIED The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson F. ID-15-1391 Adopt Vicksburg Municipal Airport Minimum Standards Attachments: Airport On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to adopt the Vicksburg Municipal Airport Minimum Standards. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson City of Vicksburg Page 2 Printed on 2/11/2016 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final December 7, 2015 G. ID-15-1386 Approve invoice #2689 for payment in the amount of $577.21 to Vicksburg-Tallulah Regional Airport for the month of October 2015 Attachments: VTR On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve invoice #2689 for payment in the amount of $577.21 to Vicksburg-Tallulah Regional Airport for the month of October 2015. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson H. ID-15-1387 Approve payment in the amount of $41,207.98 to Vicksburg-Warren 911 for the city's share of 17 full-time and 4 temporary dispatchers' salaries, matching benefits, and insurance for check dates 10-30-15 and 11-13-15 Attachments: 911 On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve payment in the amount of $41,207.98 to Vicksburg-Warren 911 for the city's share of 17 full-time and 4 temporary dispatchers' salaries, matching benefits, and insurance for check dates 10-30-15 and 11-13-15. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson I. ID-15-1392 Approve addition to Employee Driving List: 1. Damon Moore - Fire Department Attachments: Driving List On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve addition to Employee Driving List for Damon Moore in the Fire Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson J. ID-15-1394 Approve request from Vicksburg-Warren County Chamber of Commerce for allocation of matching funds in the amount of $10,000.00 for The Leader In Me program pursuant to Section 21-19-65 of the Mississippi Code Attachments: Chamber Allocation On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve allocation of funds in the amount of $10,000.00 to the Vicksburg-Warren County Chamber of Commerce for The Leader in Me Program. 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. Funds will be provided through the Mayor's Discretionary Fund. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson K. ID-15-1388 Approve request for advertisement from Jackson Public Schools JROTC Department for a Half Page ad in the amount of $250.00 (Military Gala) Attachments: JROTC Ad Mayor Flaggs stated that purchasing an advertisement from Jackson Public Schools JROTC Department 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 Jackson Public School JROTC Department for their Military Gala in the amount of $250.00. 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 2/11/2016 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final December 7, 2015 L. ID-15-1393 Approve request for advertisement from Alcorn State University for a full page ad in the amount of $1,000.00 (Alcorn Magazine/2015 Fall Issue) Attachments: Alcorn Ad Mayor Flaggs stated that purchasing an advertisement from Alcorn State University 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 full page ad from Alcorn State University for their Alcorn Magazine/2015 Fall Issue in the amount of $1,000.00. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson M. ID-15-1397 Approve request for advertisement from Hinds Community College Utica Campus for a full page color ad in the amount of $125.00 (Vice President's Scholarship and Hall of Honors Gala) Attachments: Utica Ad Mayor Flaggs stated that purchasing an advertisement from Hinds Community College Utica Campus 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 full page ad from Hinds Community College Utica Campus Vice President's Scholarship and Hall of Honors Gala in the amount of $125.00. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson N. ID-15-1409 Approve request for advertisement from NAACP Vicksburg Branch for a full page ad in the amount of $100.00 (18th Annual Freedom Fund Celebration) Attachments: NAACP Ad Mayor Flaggs stated that purchasing an advertisement from NAACP Vicksburg Branch 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 full page ad from NAACP Vicksburg Branch 18th Annual Freedom Fund Celebration in the amount of $100.00. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson Resolutions: O. ID-15-1410 Adopt Resolution Authorizing the Mayor of the City of Vicksburg to Establish Just Compensation and Sign Certification Attachments: Just Compensation (Resolution) On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to adopt the Resolution Authorizing the Mayor of the City of Vicksburg to Establish Just Compensation and Sign Certification for property located in the vicinity of East Clay Street. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson Enactment No: RES 2016-088 P. ID-15-1411 Adopt Resolution Approving P25 Public Safety Radio System (MSWIN Addition) Interlocal Agreement and Authorize Mayor to City of Vicksburg Page 4 Printed on 2/11/2016 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final December 7, 2015 execute Interlocal Agreement Attachments: P25 Radio System (Resolution) On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to adopt the Resolution approving P25 Public Safety Radio System (MSWIN Addition) Interlocal Agreement and Authorize Mayor to execute Interlocal Agreement . The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson Enactment No: RES 2016-089 Contracts: Q. ID-15-1412 Authorize Mayor to execute Contract with Motorola, Inc. for Communications System Agreement MSWIN System Addition On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize the Mayor to execute Contract with Motorola, Inc. for Communications System Agreement MSWIN System Addition. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson R. ID-15-1417 Approve Application/Schedule for Excess Loss Policy with TRU Services on behalf of American Fidelity Assurance Company (Blue Cross Blue Shield of Mississippi) On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve Application / Schedule for Excess Loss Policy with TRU Services on behalf of American Fidelity Assurance Company (Blue Cross Blue Shield of Mississippi). The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson S. ID-15-1418 Authorize Mayor to execute contract with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Mississippi for Administrative Services, Reinsurance and Assignment of Benefits On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize the Mayor to execute contract with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Mississippi for Administrative Services, Reinsurance and Assignment of Benefits. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson T. ID-15-1399 Authorize Mayor to execute Amendment No. 2 with Allen & Hoshall for Professional Services for Installation of Emergency Generators Attachments: Amendment No. 2 On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 2 with Allen & Hoshall for Professional Services for Installation of Emergency Generators. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson U. ID-15-1413 Authorize Mayor to execute contract with Hemphill Construction Company, Inc. for Elevator Project at Vicksburg Municipal Airport and Authorize Issuance of Notice to Proceed On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize the Mayor to execute contract with Hemphill Construction Company, Inc. for Elevator Project at Vicksburg Municipal Airport and Authorize Issuance of Notice to Proceed. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson V. ID-15-1414 Authorize Mayor to execute contract with E. Cornell Malone Corporation for Vicksburg Convention Center Re-Roofing and Building Modifications Project City of Vicksburg Page 5 Printed on 2/11/2016 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final December 7, 2015 On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize the Mayor to execute contract with E. Cornell Malone Corporation for Vicksburg Convention Center Re-Roofing and Building Modifications Project. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson W. ID-15-1415 Authorize Mayor to execute contract with Hemphill Construction Company, Inc. for Halls Ferry Park Tennis Court Expansion On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize the Mayor to execute contract with Hemphill Construction Company, Inc. for Halls Ferry Park Tennis Court Expansion. The motion was adopted by the following vote: Aye: 2- Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson Abstained: 1- Mayor Flaggs Docket of Claims: X. ID-15-1395 Approve Claims Docket The City Clerk presented the Docket of Claims numbering 129804 through 129828. On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve Claims Docket. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson 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 Mayfield moved to go into executive session to discuss Personnel Action Forms for New Hire in the Police Department (1); Department Transfer in the Landscape Department (1); Pay Adjustment in the Building Maintenance Department (1); Information Services (1), Municipal Court (1), Police Department (4); Promotion Pay Correction in the Traffic Department (1); Resignation in the Cemetery Department (1), Recreation Programs / Tennis (1); Suspension in the Police Department (1); Suspension / Termination in the Sewer Department (1); Executive Safety Decision Appeal in the Community Service (1); Pay Adjustment Correction - Information Technology (1). The motion was seconded by Alderman Thompson, and upon vote being taken, the following voting aye: Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Thompson, Alderman Mayfield. The Mayor and Aldermen announced they would go into executive session to discuss Personnel Action Forms for New Hire in the Police Department (1); Department Transfer in the Landscape Department (1); Pay Adjustment in the Building Maintenance Department (1); Information Services (1), Municipal Court (1), Police Department (4); Promotion Pay Correction in the Traffic Department (1); Resignation in the Cemetery Department (1), Recreation Programs / Tennis (1); Suspension in the Police Department (1); Suspension / Termination in the Sewer Department (1); Executive Safety Decision Appeal in the Community Service (1); Pay Adjustment Correction - Information Technology (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, 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-15-1402 New Hire - Police Department (1) On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve New Hire for Police Officer at $15.00 City of Vicksburg Page 6 Printed on 2/11/2016 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final December 7, 2015 per hour in the Police Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson B. ID-15-1421 Department Transfer - Landscape Department (1) On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the Department Transfer for a Seasonal Laborer at $7.25 per hour to Laborer at $7.25 per hour in the Landscape Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson C. ID-15-1430 Pay Adjustment - Building Maintenance Department (1) On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve Pay Adjustment for Carpenter at $20.72 per hour to Assistant Department Head at $22.72 per hour in the Building Maintenance Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson D. ID-15-1403 Pay Adjustment - Information Services (2) On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Alderman voted to approve Pay Adjustment for a Technician at $14.42 per hour to $15.92 per hour; Pay Adjustment Correction for a Computer Technician from $21.68 per hour to $24.68 per hour in Information Services. The motion was adopted by the following vote: Aye: 2- Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson Nay: 1- Mayor Flaggs E. ID-15-1404 Pay Adjustment - Municipal Court (1) On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve Pay Adjustment for Deputy Court Clerk from $10.00 per hour to $11.00 per hour in Municipal Court. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson F. ID-15-1405 Pay Adjustments - Police Department (4) On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve Pay Adjustments for Police Officer from $14.95 per hour to Police Officer/FTO at $15.70 per hour, Police Officer at $13.80 per hour to Police Officer/FTO at $14.60 per hour, Police Officer at $14.45 per hour to Police Officer/FTO at $15.20 per hour, Police Officer at $14.25 per hour to Police Officer/FTO at $15.00 per hour in the Police Department, all not to exceed twelve (12) weeks. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson G. ID-15-1422 Promotion Pay Correction - Traffic Department (1) On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve Promotion Pay Correction for Assistant Supervisor at $15.00 per hour to $15.17 per hour in the Traffic Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson H. ID-15-1406 Resignation - Cemetery Department (1) On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to accept Resignation from Administrative Assistant in the Cemetery Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson I. ID-15-1407 Resignation - Recreation Programs/Tennis (1) City of Vicksburg Page 7 Printed on 2/11/2016 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final December 7, 2015 On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to accept Resignation from Tennis Assistant in the Recreation Programs/Tennis. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson J. ID-15-1408 Suspension - Police Department (1) On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the Suspension for a Police Officer for eight (8) days served consecutively in the Police Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson K. ID-15-1423 Suspension/Termination - Sewer Department (1) On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the Suspension/Termination for an Operator/Foreman in the Sewer Department. He is to reimburse the City for cost of gasoline and is on six (6) month probation. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson L. ID-15-1390 Executive Safety Decision Appeal - Community Service (1) On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to uphold the decision of the Executive Safety Committee on a Supervisor with a $200.00 chargeable accident in Community Service. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson M. ID-16-0144 Come Out of Executive Session and Approve All Items Taken Up in 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 Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, and unanimously passed, the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Vicksburg adjourned to meet 10 o’clock a.m., Thursday, December 10, 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 8 Printed on 2/11/2016

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, December 7, 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 Routine Agenda: A. ID-15-1389 Vicksburg Convention Center Updates Appearing Annette Kirklin B. ID-15-1385 Approve the following requests from Tina Hayward: 1. Permission to hang Christmas lights at the median near the intersections of Coccaros Alley, Marcus Street and Speed Street where they meet Halls Ferry Road 2. Assistance from the City Maintenance Department in installing and removing the solar Christmas lights Attachments: Christmas Lights Appearing Tina Hayward C. ID-15-1400 Accept Recommendation of Allen & Hoshall to reject bid from J.S. Haren, low bidder for not attaching a copy of their nonresident contractor's current state law and award bid and contract for Installation of New Reactor Clarifier to Greenbriar in the amount of $1,221,000.00 Attachments: Clarifier Award Letter Appearing Jimmy Nelson D. ID-15-1416 Authorize City Clerk to advertise Request for Proposal (RFP) for Financing the Purchase of Motorola Radios and Communications Infrastructure City of Vicksburg Page 1 Printed on 12/4/2015 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Meeting Agenda December 7, 2015 E. ID-15-1396 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 Appearing Victor Gray-Lewis F. ID-15-1391 Adopt Vicksburg Municipal Airport Minimum Standards Attachments: Airport Appearing Nancy Thomas G. ID-15-1386 Approve invoice #2689 for payment in the amount of $577.21 to Vicksburg-Tallulah Regional Airport for the month of October 2015 Attachments: VTR H. ID-15-1387 Approve payment in the amount of $41,207.98 to Vicksburg-Warren 911 for the city's share of 17 full-time and 4 temporary dispatchers' salaries, matching benefits, and insurance for check dates 10-30-15 and 11-13-15 Attachments: 911 I. ID-15-1392 Approve addition to Employee Driving List: 1. Damon Moore - Fire Department Attachments: Driving List J. ID-15-1394 Approve request from Vicksburg-Warren County Chamber of Commerce for allocation of matching funds in the amount of $10,000.00 for The Leader In Me program pursuant to Section 21-19-65 of the Mississippi Code Attachments: Chamber Allocation K. ID-15-1388 Approve request for advertisement from Jackson Public Schools JROTC Department for a Half Page ad in the amount of $250.00 (Military Gala) Attachments: JROTC Ad L. ID-15-1393 Approve request for advertisement from Alcorn State University for a full page ad in the amount of $1,000.00 (Alcorn Magazine/2015 Fall Issue) Attachments: Alcorn Ad M. ID-15-1397 Approve request for advertisement from Hinds Community College Utica Campus for a full page color ad in the amount of $125.00 (Vice President's Scholarship and Hall of Honors Gala) Attachments: Utica Ad City of Vicksburg Page 2 Printed on 12/4/2015 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Meeting Agenda December 7, 2015 N. ID-15-1409 Approve request for advertisement from NAACP Vicksburg Branch for a full page ad in the amount of $100.00 (18th Annual Freedom Fund Celebration) Attachments: NAACP Ad Resolutions: O. ID-15-1410 Adopt Resolution Authorizing the Mayor of the City of Vicksburg to Establish Just Compensation and Sign Certification Attachments: Just Compensation (Resolution) Appearing Nancy Thomas P. ID-15-1411 Adopt Resolution Approving P25 Public Safety Radio System (MSWIN Addition) Interlocal Agreement and Authorize Mayor to execute Interlocal Agreement Attachments: P25 Radio System (Resolution) Appearing Nancy Thomas Contracts: Q. ID-15-1412 Authorize Mayor to execute Contract with Motorola, Inc. for Communications System Agreement MSWIN System Addition Appearing Nancy Thomas R. ID-15-1417 Approve Application/Schedule for Excess Loss Policy with TRU Services on behalf of American Fidelity Assurance Company (Blue Cross Blue Shield of Mississippi) S. ID-15-1418 Authorize Mayor to execute contract with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Mississippi for Administrative Services, Reinsurance and Assignment of Benefits T. ID-15-1399 Authorize Mayor to execute Amendment No. 2 with Allen & Hoshall for Professional Services for Installation of Emergency Generators Attachments: Amendment No. 2 Appearing Jimmy Nelson U. ID-15-1413 Authorize Mayor to execute contract with Hemphill Construction Company, Inc. for Elevator Project at Vicksburg Municipal Airport and Authorize Issuance of Notice to Proceed V. ID-15-1414 Authorize Mayor to execute contract with E. Cornell Malone Corporation for Vicksburg Convention Center Re-Roofing and Building Modifications Project W. ID-15-1415 Authorize Mayor to execute contract with Hemphill Construction Company, Inc. for Halls Ferry Park Tennis Court Expansion City of Vicksburg Page 3 Printed on 12/4/2015 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Meeting Agenda December 7, 2015 Docket of Claims: X. ID-15-1395 Approve Claims Docket Executive Session: Personnel Matters: A. ID-15-1402 New Hire - Police Department (1) B. ID-15-1421 Department Transfer - Landscape Department (1) C. ID-15-1430 Pay Adjustment - Building Maintenance Department (1) D. ID-15-1403 Pay Adjustment - Information Services (1) E. ID-15-1404 Pay Adjustment - Municipal Court (1) F. ID-15-1405 Pay Adjustments - Police Department (4) G. ID-15-1422 Promotion Pay Correction - Traffic Department (1) H. ID-15-1406 Resignation - Cemetery Department (1) I. ID-15-1407 Resignation - Recreation Programs/Tennis (1) J. ID-15-1408 Suspension - Police Department (1) K. ID-15-1423 Suspension/Termination - Sewer Department (1) L. ID-15-1390 Executive Safety Decision Appeal - Community Service (1) Adjournment Next Adjourned Regular Meeting, 10:00 a.m., Thursday, December 10, 2015 City of Vicksburg Page 4 Printed on 12/4/2015

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