Board of Mayor and Aldermen
Regular MeetingVicksburg, MS · April 22, 2016
Minutes
1415 Walnut Street
City of Vicksburg Vicksburg, MS 39180
Minutes - Final
Board of Mayor and Aldermen
George Flaggs Jr., Mayor
Michael A. Mayfield Sr., Alderman
Willis T. Thompson, Alderman
Friday, April 22, 2016 10:00 AM City Hall Annex Board Room
1. Invocation, Pledge of Allegiance and Call to Order
Invocation was given by Alderman Willis T. Thompson
Pledge of Allegiance was led by Alderman Michael A. Mayfield
2. Roll Call
Present: 3- Mayor George Flaggs Jr.
Alderman Michael A. Mayfield Sr.
Alderman Willis T. Thompson
3. Board Comments:
4. Adopt Agenda
ADD:
Approve the appointment of Trey Hardaway to fill the unexpired term of
Christopher M. Barnett, Sr., on the Housing Authority of The City of Vicksburg,
Mississippi Board with term expiring December 10, 2020
ID-16-655
Executive Session:
Resignation - Purchasing Department (1) ID-16-656
Termination - Water Maintenance (1) ID-16-657
Suspension - Police Department (1) ID-16-658
Permission to Post for receiving Warehouse Clerk - Purchasing Department (1)
ID-16-659
Resignation - Legal Department (1) ID-16-660
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to adopt Agenda as amended. The motion was adopted
unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
Recognitions:
ID-16-502 Employee Anniversary:
1. 5 years of service: Administration - Jacqueline Walker
Mayor Flaggs recognized Jacqueline Walker in the Administration Department
(Mayor's Office) with five (5) years of service.
The Mayor and Aldermen congratulated Jacqueline Walker for her years of
service with the City of Vicksburg.
Minutes:
A. ID-16-488 Adopt Board Meeting Minutes for:
1. March 07, 2016
The minutes were removed from the agenda.
Routine Agenda:
A. ID-16-403 Receive Sealed Bids for the following:
1. Water Treatment Plant - Elevator Modernization
2. Generator Install Year Three
3. Recreation Supplies
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Board
proceeded to open bids submitted for furnishing Water Treatment Plant -
Elevator Modernization; Generator Install Year Three; Recreation Supplies in
accordance with specifications and instructions for bidding on file in the office of
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City Clerk: Proof of publication of legal advertisements was presented and
ordered filed.
WATER TREATMENT PLANT - ELEVATOR MODERNIZATION:
FORDICE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, P.O. Box 1101; Vicksburg, MS 39181
C.O.R. #00016-MC 5% Bid Bond: yes
Total Bid: $165,800.00
THOMPSON TREE & SPRAYING SERVICE INC., 169 Hanochitto St.; Natchez, MS
39120
C.O.R. #05761-MC 5% Bid Bond: yes
Total Bid: $218,000.00
GENERATOR INSTALL - YEAR THREE:
BANNISTER ELECTRIC, LLC, P.O. Box 73; West Monroe, LA 71291
REJECTED - Received at 9:50 a.m.
CHAIN ELECTRIC COMPANY, 1308 West Pine Street; Hattiesburg, MS 39401
C.O.R. #00801-MC 5% Bid Bond: Yes
Total Bid: $176,520.00
EDWARDS ELECTRIC SERVICE LLC, 6222 St. Louis Street; Meridian, MS 39307
C.O.R. #14137-MC 5% Bid Bond: Yes
Total Bid: $187,601.00
ELECTRO-MECH INC., 655 Old Hwy 49 S.; Richland, MS 39218
C.O.R. #08932-MC 5% Bid Bond: Yes
Total Bid: $248,000.00
GULF COAST ELECTRIC COMPANY, 500 Ridge Road; Perkinston, MS 39573
C.O.R. #18685-MC 5% Bid Bond: Yes
Total Bid: $160,605.00
LEWIS ELECTRIC, INC., P.O. Box 320337; Flowood, MS 39232
C.O.R. #09431-MC 5% Bid Bond: Yes
Total Bid: $167,142.00
KILLEN CONTRACTORS, INC., P.O. Box 786; Brandon, MS 39043
C.O.R. #11266-MC 5% Bid Bond: Yes
Total Bid: $159,711.82
MISS-LOU ELECTRIC SERVICE, INC.; P.O. Box 189; Vidalia, LA 71373
C.O.R. #17869-MC 5% Bid Bond: Yes
Total Bid: $202,460.00
WESLEY B. JONES ELECTRICAL, INC., P.O. Box 822585; Vicksburg, MS 39182
C.O.R. #17422-MC 5% Bid Bond: Yes (did not acknowledge addendum)
Total Bid: $219,090.26
RECREATION SUPPLIES:
BSN SPORTS, P.O. Box 7726; Dallas, TX 75209
The Purchasing Director stated there are multiple line items and with permission
of the Board the bids be made available for review immediately following the
Board Meeting rather than reading them aloud at this time.
On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, 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. Reject bid from Bannister Electric on the Water Treatment
Plant - Elevator Modernization, bid submitted at 9:50 am instead of 9:00 am
deadline. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
B. ID-16-489 Award Sealed Bids for the following:
1. Towing Service
2. Concession Stand Operation
3. Right of Way Grass Cutting
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Attachments: Towing Service
Concession Stand Operation
On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to award Sealed Bids for the following: 1. Towing Service to
Hwy 27 Motors, LLC of Vicksburg, MS; 2. Concession Stand Operation to Barbara
Judge of Vicksburg, MS; 3. Right of Way Grass Cutting to Doc's Wholesale, Inc.
of Vicksburg, MS. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
C. ID-16-465 Approve request from the Vicksburg-Warren County Historical Society to
block the streets around the Old Court House
Museum for its Annual Flea Market on April 23, 2016 between 8:00 a.m.
to 5:00 p.m. Streets to block are Cherry, Jackson, Monroe and Grove
Street that surround the museum
Attachments: Flea Market
On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to approve the request from the Vicksburg-Warren County
Historical Society to block the streets around the Old Court House Museum for
its Annual Flea Market on April 23, 2016 between 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Streets to
block are Cherry, Jackson, Monroe and Grove Street that surround the museum.
The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
D. ID-16-476 Approve request from Little Peoples Learning Center to block off a
portion of Castle Alley from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on April 29, 2016 for
the Saint Jude Bike-A-Thon
Attachments: Little Peoples Learning Center
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to approve request from Little Peoples Learning Center to
block off a portion of Castle Alley from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on April 29, 2016
for the Saint Jude Bike-A-Thon. The motion was adopted unanimously by the
following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
E. ID-16-503 Approve payment of dues for MS Amateur Softball Affiliation and
Insurance in the amount of $4,228.00
Attachments: MS Amateur Softball
On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to approve the payment of dues for MS Amateur Softball
Affiliation and Insurance in the amount of $3,328.00. The motion was adopted
unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
F. ID-16-505 Approve request to advertise April as Fair Housing Month in Mississippi
Attachments: Fair Housing
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to approve the request to advertise April as Fair Housing
Month in Mississippi. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following
vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
G. ID-16-481 Accept Letter for cost of cutting and cleaning lots and Adopt Resolution
to Establish Special Assessment for the following property:
1. 110 Wabash Avenue, PPIN 19753; owned by Clem Dickerson
Attachments: Special Assessment
The Letter (Statement) and Resolution on the following properties were
presented to the Board:
110 Wabash Avenue, PPIN 19753; owned by Clem Dickerson
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On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to accept the foregoing Letter (Statement) for cost of cutting
and cleaning lot and Adopt the following Resolution establishing Special
Assessment. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
H. ID-16-487 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 List
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:
1114 Adams lane, PPIN 25531; owned by the Harvey & Yvette Young (remove
dilapidated building)
2015 Ford Road, PPIN 16305; owned by the State of Mississippi (remove
dilapidated building)
2326 Lake Street, PPIN 17116; owned by the State of Mississippi (remove
dilapidated building)
2407 Lake Street, PPIN 17201; owned by Sylous Bradley (remove dilapidated
building)
1409 Lane Street, PPIN 15345; owned by Geneva Lewis Dorsey (cut grass/weeds;
remove trash & debris)
1408 Main Street, PPIN 18691; owned by George & Janie Smith (remove
dilapidated building)
1203 Second North St., PPIN 17662; owned by Catina Wright (remove dilapidated
building)
1607 South Street, PPIN 17892; owned by Charles Turner et al (remove
dilapidated building & inoperable vehicles)
1001 Speed Street, PPIN 17118; owned by Tameka Butler (remove dilapidated
building)
901 Wabash Avenue, PPIN 18691; owned by Willie Peoples, Jr. (remove
dilapidated building)
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:
1114 Adams lane, PPIN 25531; owned by the Harvey & Yvette Young (granted
extension beginning 06/05/16)
2407 Lake Street, PPIN 17201; owned by Sylous Bradley (granted 30 day
extension)
1408 Main Street, PPIN 18691; owned by George & Janie Smith (granted 30 day
extension)
901 Wabash Avenue, PPIN 18691; owned by Willie Peoples, Jr. (granted 60 day
extension w/ 30 day report)
The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
I. ID-16-490 Approve Additions to Employee Driving List:
1. Robert McCarley - Public Works Department
2. Archie Burnett - Right of Way Department
On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to approve Additions to Employee Driving List: 1. Robert
McCarley - Public Works Department; 2. Archie Burnett - Right of Way
Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
I.1 ID-16-655 Approve the appointment of Trey Hardaway to fill the unexpired term of
Christopher M. Barnett, Sr. on the Housing Authority of The City of
Vicksburg, Mississippi Board with term expiring December 10, 2020
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to approve the Appointment of Trey Hardaway to fill the
unexpired term of Christopher M Barnett, Sr., on the Housing Authority Board of
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The City of Vicksburg, Mississippi with term expiring December 10, 2020. The
motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
Resolutions:
J. ID-16-477 Adopt Resolution Authorizing the Preparation and Submittal of an
Application to the Division of Public Safety Planning, Office of Justice
Programs, Under the 2016-2017 Stop Violence Against Women
(VAWA) Program
Attachments: Resolution -VAWA
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to adopt the Resolution Authorizing the
Preparation and Submittal of an Application to the Division of Public Safety
Planning, Office of Justice Programs, Under the 2016-2017 Stop Violence
Against Women (VAWA) Program. The motion was adopted unanimously by
the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
Enactment No: RES 2016-128
Contracts:
K. ID-16-478 Authorize Mayor to Execute Professional Services Agreement with
Stacey Waites for 2016-2017 Domestic Violence Victim
Empowerment Program
Attachments: Stacey Waites
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize the Mayor to Execute Professional
Services Agreement with Stacey Waites for 2016-2017 Domestic Violence
Victim Empowerment Program. The motion was adopted unanimously by the
following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
L. ID-16-479 Authorize Mayor to Execute Professional Contract Services
Agreement with Trina Naylor, Domestic Violence Court Officer, for
2016-2017 Domestic Violence Victim Empowerment Program
Attachments: Trina Naylor
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize the Mayor to Execute Professional
Contract Services Agreement with Trina Naylor, Domestic Violence Court
Officer, for 2016-2017 Domestic Violence Victim Empowerment Program. The
motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
M. ID-16-480 Authorize Mayor to Execute Professional Services Agreement with
Haven House Family Shelter for 2016-2017 Domestic Violence
Victim Empowerment Program
On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize the Mayor to Execute Professional
Services Agreement with Haven House Family Shelter for 2016-2017 Domestic
Violence Victim Empowerment Program. The motion was adopted
unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
N. ID-16-485 Authorize Mayor to Execute Professional Services Agreement
Change Order #1 with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. for the City
Parking Lot Paving Project 2016
Attachments: Stantec - Parking Lot Paving Project
On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize the Mayor to Execute Professional
Services Agreement Change Order #1 with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc.
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for the City Parking Lot Paving Project 2016 to include the Porters Chapel and
Airport Walking Trails. The motion was adopted unanimously by the
following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
O. ID-16-486 Authorize Mayor to Execute Professional Services Agreement
Change Order #1 with Stantec Consulting Services Inc. for the Halls
Ferry Park Walking Trail Project
Attachments: Stantec - Halls Ferry Park Walking Trail
On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize the Mayor to Execute Professional
Services Agreement Change Order #1 with Stantec Consulting Services Inc.
for the Halls Ferry Park Walking Trail Project. The motion was adopted
unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
P. ID-16-491 Authorize Mayor to Execute Application for Emergency Work with the
USDA, Natural Resources Conservation Service
Attachments: Emergency Work
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize the Mayor to Execute Application for
Emergency Work with the USDA, Natural Resources Conservation Service.
The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
Docket of Claims:
Q. ID-16-483 Approve Bank Letters:
1. Trustmark
2. BancorpSouth
Attachments: Trustmark
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve Bank Letters for Trustmark and
BancorpSouth. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
R. ID-16-482 Approve Reports:
1. City Sexton
2. Privilege License
3. Mayor and Treasure
4. Delinquent Tax Collection
5. Tax Collection
6. Detail Budget
The City Sexton presented report of collections, account opening graves, etc.
for the month of March 2016 as follows: Riles Funeral Home - $450.00; Dillon
Chisley Funeral Home - $825.00; Fisher Funeral Home - $650.00; Glenwood
Funeral Home - $875.00; Jefferson Funeral Home - $1,000.00; Lakeview
Funeral Home - $850.00; Robbins Funeral Home - $100.00; Miscellaneous -
$150.00.
The City Clerk presented the Privilege License Report for new businesses for
the month of March 2016
The City Clerk presented report of Mayor and Treasure from the Vicksburg
Police Department in the amount of $224,233.36 for March 2016
The City Clerk presented the March 2016 Detailed Budget Report for
Approval.
Attachments: Supporting documentation following minutes
The City Clerk presented report of delinquent collections for City taxes from
the Warren County Tax Collector for the Month of March 2016
The City Clerk presented report of collections for City taxes from the Warren
County Tax Collector for the Month of March 2016
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Attachments: Supporting documentation following minutes:
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the following Reports: City Sexton,
Privilege License, Mayor and Treasure, Detail Budget Report, Monthly Tax
Collection, Delinquent Tax Collection. The motion was unanimously adopted
by the attached vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
Aldeman Mayfield recused himself from the Board Meeting
S. ID-16-484 Approve Claims Docket
The City Clerk presented the Docket of Claims numbering 131959 through
132161; 899 through 900.
On motion of Mayor Flaggs, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor and
Alderman voted to approve Claims Docket. The motion was adopted
unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 2- Mayor Flaggs, and Alderman Thompson
Recused: 1- Alderman Mayfield
Alderman 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 Mayfield moved to go into executive session to discuss
Personnel Action Forms for Longevity pay in the Administration Department (1);
New Hires in the Right of Way Department (2), Parks and Recreation Maintenance
Department (1), Recreation Programs (1), Recreation / City Pool (3); Promotion in
the Recreation / City Pool (1); Termination in the Fire Department (1); Personnel
Hearing in the Building Maintenance Department (1); Personnel Matter in the City
Court (1); Resignation in the Purchasing Department (1); Termination in the
Water Maintenance Department (1); Suspension in the Police Department (1);
Permission to Post for Receiving Warehouse Clerk (1); Retirement in the Legal
Department (1). The motion was seconded by Alderman Thompson, 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 the Administration
Department (1); New Hires in the Right of Way Department (2), Parks and
Recreation Maintenance Department (1), Recreation Programs (1), Recreation /
City Pool (3); Promotion in the Recreation / City Pool (1); Termination in the Fire
Department (1); Personnel Hearing in the Building Maintenance Department (1);
Personnel Matter in the City Court (1); Resignation in the Purchasing Department
(1); Termination in the Water Maintenance Department (1); Suspension in the
Police Department (1); Permission to Post for Receiving Warehouse Clerk (1);
Retirement in the Legal 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-16-492 Longevity Pay - Administration Department (1)
On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve Longevity Pay for Administrative
Assistant from $14.77 per hour to $14.86 per hour in the Administration
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Department, for five (5) years of service. The motion was adopted
unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
B. ID-16-493 New Hires - Right of Way Department (2)
On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the New Hires for Sweeper Driver at
$9.00 per hour and a Seasonal Laborer at $7.25 per hour in the Right of Way
Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
C. ID-16-494 New Hire - Parks and Recreation Maintenance Department (1)
On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the New Hire for Seasonal Laborer at
$7.25 per hour in the Parks and Recreation Maintenance Department. The
motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
D. ID-16-495 New Hire - Recreation Programs (1)
On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the New Hire for a Baseball Umpire at
$15.00 per game in the Recreation Programs. The motion was adopted
unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
E. ID-16-496 New Hires - Recreation / City Pool (3)
On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve New Hires for Cage Operator at $9.00
per hour, Head Lifeguard at $8.00 per hour, Returning Lifeguard at $7.50 per
hour in the Recreation / City Pool. The motion was adopted unanimously by
the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
F. ID-16-497 Promotion - Recreation / City Pool (1)
On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve Promotion from Lifeguard at $7.75 per
hour to Head Lifeguard $8.00 per hour in the Recreation / City Pool. The
motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
G. ID-16-498 Termination - Fire Department (1)
Present: Chief Atkins
On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve Termination of Private Firefighter in
the Fire Department, for violation of Section 125.4.10; Subsection F of the
Fire Department Standard Operating Guide. The motion was adopted
unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
H. ID-16-499 Personnel Hearing - Building Maintenance Department (1)
A discussion was held. No action was taken.
I. ID-16-500 Personnel Matter - Legal Department (1)
On motion of Alderman Thompson, secnoded by Alderman Mayfield, the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to approved request to Hire a Part-Time Contract
Attorney in the Legal Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by
the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
J. ID-16-501 Personnel Matter - City Court (1)
Removed from the Board Agenda
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K. ID-16-656 Resignation - Purchasing Department (1)
On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to accept the Resignation from Purchasing Clerk
in the Purchasing Department, effective May 04, 2016. The motion was
adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
L. ID-16-657 Termination - Water Maintenance (1)
On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the Termination for a Laborer in the
Water Maintenance Department, effective April 22, 2016. The motion was
adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
M. ID-16-658 Suspension - Police Department (1)
On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the Suspension of Police Officer
indefinitely without pay pending evaluation in the Police Department,
effective immediately. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following
vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
N. ID-16-659 Permission to Post - Receiving Warehouse Clerk - Purchasing
Department (1)
On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve request to Post for Receiving
Warehouse Clerk in the Purchasing Department. The motion was adopted
unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
O. ID-16-660 Retirement - Legal Department (1)
On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to accept the Retirement from Associate City
Attorney and Chief Prosecutor in the Legal Department. The motion was
adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
P. ID-16-861 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
ADD:
Accept Senior Aide Program from the City of Jackson Department of Human and Cultural
Services
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor and
Aldermen voted to add to the Agenda Accept Senior Aide Program from the City of Jackson
Department of Human and Cultural Services. The motion was adopted unanimously by the
following vote:
Aye: Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Thompson, Alderman Mayfield
Q. ID-16-661 Accept Senior Aide Program from the City of Jackson, Department of
Human and Cultural Services
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to accept Senior Aide Program from the City of Jackson
Department of Human and Cultural Services. The motion was adopted
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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., Monday, May 02, 2016, 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
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Agenda
1415 Walnut Street
City of Vicksburg Vicksburg, MS 39180
Meeting Agenda
Board of Mayor and Aldermen
George Flaggs Jr., Mayor
Michael A. Mayfield Sr., Alderman
Willis T. Thompson, Alderman
Friday, April 22, 2016 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
Recognitions:
A. ID-16-502 Employee Anniversary:
1. 5 years of service: Administration - Jacqueline Walker
Minutes:
A. ID-16-488 Adopt Board Meeting Minutes for:
1. March 07, 2016
Routine Agenda:
A. ID-16-403 Receive Sealed Bids for the following:
1. Water Treatment Plant - Elevator Modernization
2. Generator Install Year Three
3. Recreation Supplies
B. ID-16-489 Award Sealed Bids for the following:
1. Towing Service
2. Concession Stand Operation
3. Right of Way Grass Cutting
Attachments: Towing Service
Concession Stand Operation
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C. ID-16-465 Approve request from the Vicksburg-Warren County Historical Society to
block the streets around the Old Court House
Museum for its Annual Flea Market on April 23, 2016 between 8:00 a.m.
to 5:00 p.m. Streets to block are Cherry, Jackson, Monroe and Grove
Street that surround the museum
Attachments: Flea Market
D. ID-16-476 Approve request from Little Peoples Learning Center to block off a
portion of Castle Alley from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on April 29, 2016 for
the Saint Jude Bike-A-Thon
Attachments: Little Peoples Learning Center
E. ID-16-503 Approve payment of dues for MS Amateur Softball Affiliation and
Insurance in the amount of $4,228.00
Attachments: MS Amateur Softball
F. ID-16-505 Approve request to advertise April as Fair Housing Month in Mississippi
Attachments: Fair Housing
G. ID-16-481 Accept Letter for cost of cutting and cleaning lots and Adopt Resolution
to Establish Special Assessment for the following property:
1. 110 Wabash Avenue, PPIN 19753; owned by Clem Dickerson
Attachments: Special Assessment
H. ID-16-487 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 List
I. ID-16-490 Approve Additions to Employee Driving List:
1. Robert McCarley - Public Works Department
2. Archie Burnett - Right of Way Department
Resolutions:
J. ID-16-477 Adopt Resolution Authorizing the Preparation and Submittal of an
Application to the Division of Public Safety Planning, Office of Justice
Programs, Under the 2016-2017 Stop Violence Against Women
(VAWA) Program
Attachments: Resolution -VAWA
Contracts:
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K. ID-16-478 Authorize Mayor to Execute Professional Services with Stacey
Waites for 2016-2017 Domestic Violence Victim Empowerment
Program
Attachments: Stacey Waites
L. ID-16-479 Authorize Mayor to Execute Professional Contract Services
Agreement with Trina Naylor, Domestic Violence Court Officer, for
2016-2017 Domestic Violence Victim Empowerment Program
Attachments: Trina Naylor
M. ID-16-480 Authorize Mayor to Execute Professional Services Agreement with
Haven House Family Shelter for 2016-2017 Domestic Violence
Victim Empowerment Program
N. ID-16-485 Authorize Mayor to Execute Professional Services Agreement
Change Order #1 with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. for the City
Parking Lot Paving Project 2016
Attachments: Stantec - Parking Lot Paving Project
O. ID-16-486 Authorize Mayor to Execute Professional Services Agreement
Change Order #1 with Stantec Consulting Services Inc. for the Halls
Ferry Park Walking Trail Project
Attachments: Stantec - Halls Ferry Park Walking Trail
P. ID-16-491 Authorize Mayor to Execute Application for Emergency Work with the
USDA, Natural Resources Conservation Service
Attachments: Emergency Work
Docket of Claims:
Q. ID-16-483 Approve Bank Letters:
1. Trustmark
2. BancorpSouth
Attachments: Trustmark
R. ID-16-482 Approve Reports:
1. City Sexton
2. Privilege License
3. Mayor and Treasure
4. Delinquent Tax Collection
5. Tax Collection
6. Detail Budget
S. ID-16-484 Approve Claims Docket
Executive Session:
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Personnel Matters:
A. ID-16-492 Longevity Pay - Administration Department (1)
B. ID-16-493 New Hires - Right of Way Department (2)
C. ID-16-494 New Hire - Parks and Recreation Maintenance Department (1)
D. ID-16-495 New Hire - Recreation Programs (1)
E. ID-16-496 New Hires - Recreation / City Pool (3)
F. ID-16-497 Promotion - Recreation / City Pool (1)
G. ID-16-498 Termination - Fire Department (1)
H. ID-16-499 Personnel Hearing - Building Maintenance Department (1)
I. ID-16-500 Personnel Matter - Legal Department (1)
J. ID-16-501 Personnel Matter - City Court (1)
Adjournment
Next Regular Meeting, 10:00 a.m., Monday, May 02, 2016
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