Board of Mayor and Aldermen

1415 Walnut Street City of Vicksburg Vicksburg, MS 39180 Minutes - Final Board of Mayor and Aldermen Monday, June 6, 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, Sr. 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: Under Routine Agenda: Adopt Resolution to Declare Emergency for Repair of Traffic Light at Clay Street and Old Highway 27 (16-768) Approve Request from St. Mary's Episcopal Church for advertisement in the amount of $1,500.00 for its June 12, 2016 Celebration (16-769) Authorize Mayor to Execute Application for TCTF Distribution with Central Trauma Care Region, Inc. (16-770) Approve request for Advertisement in the amount of $5,000.00 to the Fuzzy Johnson Foundation (16-771) Under Contracts: Authorize Mayor to Execute Application for Reimbursement of FAA Matching Funds with the Mississippi Department of Transportation, Aeronautics Division for Vicksburg Municipal Airport AIP Project No. 3-28-0073-007-2014 (16-773) Approve Change Order No. 4 for WWTF Improvements - Primary Clarifier Rehab (16-774) Executive Session: New Hire - Recreation Programs/Jackson Street (1) (16-778) Pay Adjustment - Landscape Department (1) (16-779) Pay Adjustment - Sewer Department (2) (16-780) Pay Adjustment - Water Mains Department (1) (16-781) Discuss Litigation Matter (1) (16-782) 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 Recognitions: A. ID-16-675 Employee Anniversaries: 1. 25 years of service: Fire Department - Randy Rippy, James Anthony 2. 5 years of service: Building Maintenance Department - Charles Smith Mayor Flaggs recognized Randy Rippy and James Anthony in the Fire Department with twenty-five (25) years of service. Charles Smith in the Building Maintenance Department with five (5) years of service. The Mayor and Aldermen congratulated Randy Rippy, James Anthony and Charles Smith for their years of service with the City of Vicksburg. B. ID-16-650 Resolution of Support for the National Park System Attachments: National Park System On motion of Mayor Flaggs, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to adopt the Resolution of Support for the National Park System City of Vicksburg Page 1 Printed on 9/16/2016 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final June 6, 2016 The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson Minutes: A. ID-16-633 Adopt Board Meeting Minutes: 1. March 21, 2016 2. March 25, 2016 On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to adopt the Board Meeting Minutes for March 21, 2016 and March 25, 2016. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson Public Hearing: A. ID-16-671 Public Hearing: Slum Clearance Assessment for PPIN 15165, 2427 Oak Street On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to open the Public Hearing for the Slum Clearance Assessment for PPIN 15165, 2427 Oak Street. The Mayor and Alderman authorized Victor Gray-Lewis, Director of Community Development to assess the $20,754.02 cost to the tax roll. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson Routine Agenda: A. ID-16-642 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 June 2016 and invited the public to attend. The Mayor and Aldermen thanked Ms. Kirklin for attending the meeting. B. ID-16-643 Approve letter to Kansas City Southern Railroad regarding street closures for the 2016 Miss Mississippi Pageant to be held on Saturday, June 25, 2016 Attachments: Street Closure On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the Letter to Kansas City Southern Railroad regarding street closures for the 2016 Miss Mississippi Pageant to be held on Saturday, June 25, 2016. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson C. ID-16-648 Approve request from James Construction Group for the Vicksburg Police Department to provide traffic control for repairs to I-20 Delta Scales - MS River Bridge Attachments: MS River Bridge On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the request from James Construction Group for the Vicksburg Police Department to provide traffic control for repairs to I-20 Delta Scales - MS River Bridge. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson D. ID-16-654 Authorize Mayor to execute Authority to Cancel Deed of Trust for Edward E. and Lillie D. Minor Attachments: Cancel Deed On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize the Mayor to execute Authority to Cancel Deed of Trust for Edward E. and Lillie D. Minor. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: City of Vicksburg Page 2 Printed on 9/16/2016 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final June 6, 2016 Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson E. ID-16-651 Approve additions to employee driving list: 1. Glentrice Johnson, Junior Magloire, Mario Grady, Tjuna Washington, Matthew Barnes, Brandon Jackson - Police Department 2. Robert Katzenmeyer - Vehicle Maintenance Department Attachments: Driving List Driving List 2 On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to add the following additions to the Employee Driving List: Glentrice Johnson, Junior Magloire, Mario Grady, Tjuna Washington, Matthew Barnes, Brandon Jackson - Police Department; Robert Katzenmeyer - Vehicle Maintenance Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson F. ID-16-647 Approve request for advertisement from Vicksburg Homecoming Benevolent Club for its 41st Annual Vicksburg Homecoming to be held June 30 - July 3, 2016 Attachments: VHBC Ad Mayor Flaggs stated that purchasing an advertisement from Vicksburg Homecoming Benevolent Club 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 Vicksburg Homecoming Benevolent Club for its 41st Annual Homecoming 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 G. ID-16-667 Approve request from Pigs-In-Flight Children's Museum for allocation of funds in the amount of $10,000.00 Attachments: Pigs-In-Flight On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve allocation of funds in the amount of $10,000.00 to the Pigs - In-Flight Children's Museum. The City is authorized pursuant to Sec. 17-3-1 and 17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended. This brings into favorable notice the opportunities, possibilities & resources of the City and will be helpful toward advancing the moral, financial and other interests of the City. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson H. ID-16-653 Authorize City Clerk to advertise Sealed Bids for: 1. Renovation of Gym Floor at the Jackson Street Community Center Attachments: Bid Gym Floor On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize the City Clerk to advertise Sealed Bids for Renovation of Gym Floor at the Jackson Street Community Center. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson I. ID-16-644 Accept Letters for cost of cutting and cleaning/demolition and site clearing of lots and Adopt Resolution/Order to Establish Special Assessment for the following properties: 1. 1600 Lane Street, PPIN 15371; owned by Fred B. Jr. & Ethel Carter 2. 306 North Locust Street, PPIN 14157; owned by Dorothy Mae Dillard 3. 3908 Raleigh Street, PPIN 15696; owned by Willie E. Jones 4. Lane Street, PPIN 15370; owned by Larry Minor et al c/o Larry Minor 5. 125 Stillwater Drive, PPIN 28399; owned by Willie Shaw, Jr. City of Vicksburg Page 3 Printed on 9/16/2016 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final June 6, 2016 6. 108 Grey Oaks Drive, PPIN 10126; owned by William Thomas 7. 316A Lakehill Drive, PPIN 7720; owned by Katie Thomas Attachments: Special Assessments The Letters (Statements) and Resolutions/Orders on the following properties were presented to the Board: 1600 Lane Street, PPIN 15371; owned by Fred B. Jr. & Ethel Carter 306 North Locust Street, PPIN 14157; owned by Dorothy Mae Dillard 3908 Raleigh Street, PPIN 15696; owned by Willie E. Jones Lane Street, PPIN 15370; owned by Larry Minor et al c/o Larry Minor 125 Stillwater Drive, PPIN 28399; owned by Willie Shaw, Jr. 108 Grey Oaks Drive, PPIN 10126; owned by William Thomas 316A Lakehill Drive, PPIN 7720; owned by Katie Thomas 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/Orders establishing Special Assessments. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson J. ID-16-652 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 2 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: 913 First North Street, PPIN 18697; owned by Henry Mayfield (cut grass/weeds, remove trash & debris; remove dilapidated building) 915 First North Street, PPIN 18698; owned by the State of Mississippi (cut grass/weeds, remove trash & debris) 2340 Grove Street, PPIN 20805; owned by the State of Mississippi (cut grass/weeds, remove trash & debris) Jackson Street, PPIN 18724; owned by the State of Mississippi (cut grass/weeds, remove trash & debris) 2613 Ken Karyl Avenue, PPIN 5060; owned by J P Morgan Chase Bank (cut grass/weeds, remove trash & debris) On motion of Mayor Flaggs, 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. Alderman Mayfield recused himself from the Board Meeting for this agenda item. 913 First North Street, PPIN 18697; owned by Henry Mayfield (cut grass/weeds, remove trash & debris) - forty five (45) day extension granted The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote Aye: 2- Mayor Flaggs, and Alderman Thompson Recused: 1- Alderman Mayfield ID-16-768 Declare Emergency for Repair of Traffic Light at Clay Street and Old Highway 27 On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to adopt Resolution to Declare Emergency for Repair of Traffic Light at Clay Street and Old Highway 27. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson J.2 ID-16-769 Approve Request from St. Mary's Episcopal Church for advertisement in the amount of $1,500.00 for its June 12, 2016 Celebration Mayor Flaggs stated that purchasing an advertisement from St. Mary's Episcopal City of Vicksburg Page 4 Printed on 9/16/2016 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final June 6, 2016 Church 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 full page ad from St. Mary's Episcopal Church 2016 Celebration in the amount of $1,500.00. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson J.3 ID-16-770 Authorize Mayor to Execute Application for TCTF Distribution with Central Trauma Care On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize the Mayor to Execute Application for TCTF Distribution with Central Trauma Care Region, Inc. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson J.4 ID-16-771 Authorize Advertisement in amount of $5,000.00 to the Fuzzy Johnson Foundation Mayor Flaggs stated that purchasing an advertisement from Fuzzy Johnson Foundation 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 an ad from Fuzzy Johnson Foundation in the amount of $5,000.00. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson Contracts: K. ID-16-649 Ratify Authorizing Mayor to Execute Interlocal Agreement Between The City of Vicksburg, Mississippi and Warren County, Mississippi for FY2016 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program Award Attachments: Interlocal Agreement (JAG) On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to ratify authorizing the Mayor to Execute Interlocal Agreement Between The City of Vicksburg, Mississippi and Warren County, Mississippi for FY2016 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program Award. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson L. ID-16-645 Authorize Mayor to Execute Contract with Killen Contractors, Inc. for Generator Install Year Three and 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 Killen Contractors, Inc. for Generator Install Year Three and Issuance of Notice to Proceed. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson M. ID-16-646 Authorize Mayor to Execute Contract with Fordice Construction Company for Vicksburg Water Treatment Plant Elevator Modernization and Issuance of Notice to Proceed On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize the Mayor to Execute Contract with Fordice Construction Company for Vicksburg Water Treatment Plant Elevator Modernization and Issuance of Notice to Proceed. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: City of Vicksburg Page 5 Printed on 9/16/2016 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final June 6, 2016 Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson N. ID-16-672 Authorize Mayor to Execute Professional Services Agreement with ESG Operations, Inc. Attachments: ESG Agreement On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize the Mayor to Execute Professional Services Agreement with ESG Operations, Inc. to provide consulting services. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson O. ID-16-773 Authorize Mayor to Execute Application for Reimbursement of FAA Matching Funds with the Mississippi Department of Transportation, Aeronautics Division for Vicksburg Municipal Airport Project No. 3-28-0073-007-2014 On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize the Mayor to Execute Application for Reimbursement of FAA Matching Funds with the Mississippi Department of Transportation, Aeronautics Division, for Vicksburg Municipal Airport AIP Project No. 3-28-0073-007-2014. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson P. ID-16-774 Approve Change Order No. 4 for WWTF Improvements - Primary Clarifier Rehab On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve Change Order No. 4 for Waste Water Treatment Facility Improvements - Primary Clarifier Rehab. 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 Longevity pay in the Building Maintenance Department (1); New Hires in the Recreation Programs/City Pool (3), Recreation/Tennis (2), Recreation Programs (1), Recreation Programs, Jackson Street Summer Program (1), Right of Way Department (1), Street Department (1), Water Maintenance Department (2), Gas Department (3), Park and Recreation Maintenance (1), Summer Youth Program (SYP) - Airport (1), SYP - Building Maintenance Department (5), SYP - Central Mississippi Prevention (6), SYP - Child Abuse Prevention (1), SYP - Community Development Department (1), SYP - Court Services (2), SYP - Fire Department (4), SYP - Human Resources (1), SYP - Information Technology (1), SYP - Main Street (1), SYP - Mayor's Office (2), SYP - Purchasing Department (1), SYP - Recreation Programs (1), SYP - Accounting Department (1), SYP South Ward Alderman's Office (2), SYP - TV23 (1), SYP - United Way (2), SYP - Vicksburg Family Development (1), SYP - Water and Gas Administration (1), MDOT Urban SYP - Landscape Department (3), MDOT Urban Youth Summer Program - Building Maintenance Department (9); Pay Adjustment in the Parks and Recreation Department (1); Resignation in the Recreation Programs/Tennis (1), Water Maintenance Department (1), Suspension in the Police Department (1), Termination in the Fire Department (1), Recreation Programs (8); New Hire in the Recreation Programs/Jackson Street (1); Pay Adjustment in the Landscape Department (1), Sewer Department (2), Water Mains Department (1); Discuss Litigation Matter (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 Building Maintenance Department (1); New Hires in the Recreation Programs/City Pool (3), Recreation/Tennis (2), Recreation Programs (1), Recreation Programs, Jackson City of Vicksburg Page 6 Printed on 9/16/2016 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final June 6, 2016 Street Summer Program (1), Right of Way Department (1), Street Department (1), Water Maintenance Department (2), Gas Department (3), Park and Recreation Maintenance (1), Summer Youth Program (SYP) - Airport (1), SYP - Building Maintenance Department (5), SYP - Central Mississippi Prevention (6), SYP - Child Abuse Prevention (1), SYP - Community Development Department (1), SYP - Court Services (2), SYP - Fire Department (4), SYP - Human Resources (1), SYP - Information Technology (1), SYP - Main Street (1), SYP - Mayor's Office (2), SYP - Purchasing Department (1), SYP - Recreation Programs (1), SYP - Accounting Department (1), SYP South Ward Alderman's Office (2), SYP - TV23 (1), SYP - United Way (2), SYP - Vicksburg Family Development (1), SYP - Water and Gas Administration (1), MDOT Urban SYP - Landscape Department (3), MDOT Urban Youth Summer Program - Building Maintenance Department (9); Pay Adjustment in the Parks and Recreation Department (1); Resignation in the Recreation Programs/Tennis (1), Water Maintenance Department (1), Suspension in the Police Department (1), Termination in the Fire Department (1), Recreation Programs (8); New Hire in the Recreation Programs/Jackson Street (1); Pay Adjustment in the Landscape Department (1), Sewer Department (2), Water Mains Department (1); Discuss Litigation Matter (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. - City Clerk, Brian Boykins - Mayor’s Administrative Assistant, Debra Goodman - Mayor’s Administrative Assistant, Danitta Reed - Southward's Administrative Assistant. Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson Personnel Matters: A. ID-16-676 Longevity - Building Maintenance Department (1) On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve Longevity Pay for Electrician I from $20.30 per hour to $20.39 per hour in the Building Maintenance 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-16-677 New Hires - Recreation Programs/City Pool (3) On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the New Hires for Two (2) WSI Lifeguards at $7.75 per hour, Returning Lifeguard at $7.50 per hour in the Recreation Programs/City Pool. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson C. ID-16-678 New Hires - Recreation/Tennis (2) On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the New Hires for Two (2) Tennis Assistants at $7.25 per hour in the Recreation/Tennis. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson D. ID-16-679 New Hire - Recreation Programs (1) On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve New Hire for an Adult Softball Umpire at $20.00 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-16-680 New Hire - Recreation Programs/Jackson Street Summer Program (1) On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve New Hire for Summer Camp Instructor at $10.00 per hour in the Recreation Programs/Jackson Street Summer Program. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: City of Vicksburg Page 7 Printed on 9/16/2016 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final June 6, 2016 Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson F. ID-16-681 New Hire - Right of Way Department (1) On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve New Hire for a Seasonal Labor 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 G. ID-16-682 New Hire - Street Department (1) On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve New Hire for a Truck Driver at $11.00 per hour in the Street Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson H. ID-16-683 New Hires - Water Maintenance Department (2) On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve New Hires for Two (2) Laborers at $7.25 per hour in the Water Maintenance Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson I. ID-16-710 New Hires - Gas Department (3) On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve New Hires for Three (3) Laborers at $7.25 per hour in the Gas Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson J. ID-16-684 New Hire - Park and Recreation Maintenance (1) On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve New Hire for a Seasonal Laborer at $7.25 per hour in the Park and Recreation Maintenance. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson K. ID-16-685 New Hire - Summer Youth Program - Airport (1) On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the New Hire Summer Youth at $7.25 per hour at the Airport. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson L. ID-16-686 New Hires - Summer Youth Program - Building Maintenance Department (5) On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the New Hires for Five (5) Summer Youths at $7.25 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 M. ID-16-687 New Hires - Summer Youth Program - Central Mississippi Prevention (6) On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve New Hires for Six (6) Summer Youth at $7.25 per hour at the Central Mississippi Prevention. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson N. ID-16-688 New Hire - Summer Youth Program - Child Abuse Prevention (1) City of Vicksburg Page 8 Printed on 9/16/2016 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final June 6, 2016 On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve New Hire for Summer Youth at $7.25 per hour at the Child Abuse Prevention Center. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson O. ID-16-689 New Hire - Summer Youth Program - Community Development Department (1) On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve New Hire for Summer Youth at $7.25 per hour in the Community Development Department . The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson P. ID-16-690 New Hire - Summer Youth Program - Court Services (2) On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve New Hire for Two (2) Summer Youths at $7.25 per hour in Court Services. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson Q. ID-16-691 New Hires - Summer Youth Program - Fire Department (4) On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve New Hires for Four (4) Summer Youths at $7.25 per hour in the Fire Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson R. ID-16-692 New Hire - Summer Youth Program - Human Resources (1) On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve New Hire for a Summer Youth at $7.25 per hour in Human Resources. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson S. ID-16-693 New Hire - Summer Youth Program - Information Technology (1) On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve New Hire for Summer Youth at $7.25 per hour in the Information Technology Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson T. ID-16-694 New Hire - Summer Youth Program - Main Street (1) On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve New Hire Summer Youth at $7.25 per hour in the Main Street Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson U. ID-16-695 New Hires - Summer Youth Program - Mayor's Office (2) On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve New Hires for Two (2) Summer Youths in the Mayor's Office. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson V. ID-16-696 New Hire - Summer Youth Program - Purchasing Department (1) On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the New Hire for Summer Youth at $7.25 per hour in the Purchasing Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson City of Vicksburg Page 9 Printed on 9/16/2016 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final June 6, 2016 W. ID-16-711 New Hire - Summer Youth Program - Recreation Programs (1) On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve New Hire for Summer Youth at $7.25 per hour in the Recreation Programs. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson X. ID-16-697 New Hire - Summer Youth Program - Accounting Department (1) On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve New Hire for Summer Youth at $7.25 per hour in the Accounting Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson Y. ID-16-698 New Hires - Summer Youth Program - South Ward Alderman's Office (2) On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve New Hires for Two (2) Summer Youths at $7.25 per hour in the South Ward Alderman's Office. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson Z. ID-16-699 New Hire - Summer Youth Program - TV23 (1) On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve New Hire for Summer Youth at $7.25 per hour in TV23. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson AA. ID-16-700 New Hires - Summer Youth Program - United Way (2) On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the New Hires for Two (2) Summer Youths at $7.25 per hour at the United Way. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson AB. ID-16-701 New Hire - Summer Youth Program - Vicksburg Family Development (1) On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve New Hire for Summer Youth at $7.25 per hour at the Vicksburg Family Development. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson AC. ID-16-702 New Hire - Summer Youth Program - Water and Gas Administration (1) On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve New Hire for Summer Youth at $7.25 per hour Water and Gas Administration. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson AD. ID-16-703 New Hires - MDOT Urban Youth Summer Program - Landscape Department (3) On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve New Hires for Three (3) MDOT Urban Summer Youth 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 AE. ID-16-704 New Hires - MDOT Urban Youth Summer Program - Building Maintenance Department (9) City of Vicksburg Page 10 Printed on 9/16/2016 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final June 6, 2016 On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve New Hires for Two (2) MDOT Urban Summer Youth Leaders at $10.00 per hour, Seven (7) MDOT Urban Youth at $7.25 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 AF. ID-16-712 Pay Adjustment - Parks and Recreation Department (1) On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve Pay Adjustment for Baseball Umpire from $15.00 per hour to $20.00 per hour in the Parks and Recreation Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson AG. ID-16-705 Resignation - Recreation Programs/Tennis (1) On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to accept the Resignation from a 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 AH. ID-16-706 Resignation - Water Maintenance Department (1) On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to accept the Resignation from Gas Locator in the Water Maintenance Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson AI. ID-16-709 Suspension - Police Department (1) On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the Suspension of a Police Officer indefinitely in the Police Department, for receiving a positive drug result from a random drug screen. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson AJ. ID-16-707 Termination - Fire Department (1) On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to delay your termination for a positive drug result to give you an opportunity to have your split sample sent to another lab. The lab you choose must be certified by the Mississippi State Department of Health, you have ninety (90) days from may 18, 2016 to make your request. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson AK. ID-16-708 Terminations - Recreation Programs (8) On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the Terminations for Two (2) Score Keepers, Adult Softball Umpire, Three (3) Baseball Umpires, Softball Umpire, Baseball Umpire VWAA in the Recreation Programs. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson AL. ID-16-778 New Hire - Recreation Programs/Jackson Street (1) On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve New Hire for Jackson Street Worker at $8.00 per hour in the Parks & Recreation Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson AM. ID-16-779 Pay Adjustment - Landscape Department (1) On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve Pay Adjustments for Laborer from City of Vicksburg Page 11 Printed on 9/16/2016 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final June 6, 2016 $7.25 per hour to $8.00 per hour in the Landscape Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson AN. ID-16-780 Pay Adjustment - Sewer Department (1) On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve Pay Adjustment for Two (2) Laborers at $7.25 per hour to $8.00 per hour in the Sewer Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson AO. ID-16-782 Discuss Litigation Matter (1) On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor and Aldermen discussed a Litigation Matter regarding Gulf South's filed rate. The Board is protesting the rate and authorized Legal to hire an attorney to represent The City in the matter. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson AP. ID-16-1033 Come Out of Executive Session and Approve All Items Taken up in Executive Session On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, 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., Friday, June 10, 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 City of Vicksburg Page 12 Printed on 9/16/2016