Board of Mayor and Aldermen

1415 Walnut Street City of Vicksburg Vicksburg, MS 39180 Minutes - Final Board of Mayor and Aldermen Friday, June 24, 2016 9:00 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: 4. Adopt Agenda ADD: Approve request from Patrick Lee of Fountain's Construction Company to close part of Rosa Temple (Baldwin Ferry Road) from Weems Street going West on Rosa Temple to the school parking lot to set up a crane to install central air conditioning units on top of the school from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 28, 2016 (ID-16-975) Approve additions to Employee Driving List: 1. Robert Smith - Water Mains Department 2. Patrick Brown - Police Department 3. DeWayne Douglas - Sewer Department 4. Edwards Davis - Street Department (ID-16-976) Authorize Mayor to Execute Change Order # with Hemphill Construction Company, Inc. for the Halls Ferry Park Tennis Courts Project (ID-16-977) Executive Session: Remove from Agenda: Item O - Termination Hearing - Police Department (1) On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to adopt the Agenda as amended. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson A. ID-16-829 Employee Anniversaries: 1. 15 years of service: Sewer Department - Patrick Thomas Mayor Flaggs recognized Patrick Thomas in the Sewer Department, with fifteen (15) years of service. The Mayor and Aldermen congratulated Patrick Thomas for his years of service with the City of Vicksburg. B. ID-16-824 Resolution commending Ms. Deb Mitchell for 30 plus years of service as the Warren County Public Library Director Resolution was presented commending Ms. Deb Mitchell for 30 plus years of service as the Warren County Public Library Director Minutes: A. ID-16-729 Adopt Board Meeting Minutes: 1. April 04, 2016 2. April 08, 2016 3. April 14, 2016 (Special Called) City of Vicksburg Page 1 Printed on 9/16/2016 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final June 24, 2016 On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to adopt Board Meeting Minutes: 1. April 04, 2016; 2. April 08, 2016; 3. April 14, 2016 (Special Called). The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson Routine Agenda: A. ID-16-806 Presentation - Riverwalk Casino Hotel Attachments: Presentation Riverwalk Riverwalk Casino Hotel presented a check to the City for the purchase of six (6) Little Gem Magnolia Trees for the Art Park B. ID-16-807 Approve request for radio sponsorship from Lendsi Radio, LLC V105.5 FM and Newstalk 1490 WVBG AM for Vicksburg High and Warren Central High School Games and Red Carpet Bowl (August and September 2016) Attachments: Radio Sponsorship Mayor Flaggs stated that purchasing an advertisement from Lendsi Radio, LLC will bring into favorable notice the opportunities, possibilities and resources of the City of Vicksburg and will be helpful toward advancing the moral, financial and other interest of the City of Vicksburg. On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, and unanimously passed, The Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Vicksburg approved the purchase of radio ads from Lendsi Radio, LLC V105.5 FM and Newstalk 1490 WVBG AM for Vicksburg High and Warren Central High School Games and Red Carpet Bowl (August and September 2016) in the amount of $295.00 per station. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson C. ID-16-855 Accept Grant Award from Mississippi Department of Public Safety for STOP Violence Against Women [Blue Ink] Attachments: Grant Award On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to accept the Grant Award from Mississippi Department of Public Safety for STOP Violence Against Women [Blue Ink]. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson D. ID-16-809 Approve Additions to Employee Driving List: 1. Lee Yates, Jr. - Street Department 2. Kendrick Dixon - Sewer Department 3. James Watkins - Water Department Attachments: Driving List On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve Additions to Employee Driving List: 1. Lee Yates, Jr. - Street Department; 2. Kendrick Dixon - Sewer Department; 3. James Watkins - Water Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson E. ID-16-818 Approve request for sponsorship in the amount of $7,500.00 to River City Longhorn Youth Football [South Ward Alderman's Discretionary Funds] Attachments: Football Sponsorship Mayor Flaggs stated that purchasing an advertisement from River City Longhorn Youth Football 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 City of Vicksburg Page 2 Printed on 9/16/2016 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final June 24, 2016 the purchase of a sponsorship ad from the River City Longhorn Youth Football Team in the amount of $7,500.00. Funds with come from the Southward's Discretionary Fund. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson F. ID-16-819 Authorize Mayor to Execute Letter to Mississippi Development Authority to request a contract extension for 2014 CDBG Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements Project Attachments: WWTF On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize the Mayor to Execute Letter to Mississippi Development Authority to request a contract extension for 2014 CDBG Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements Project. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson G. ID-16-820 Approve invoice #2815 for payment in the amount of $1,097.85 to Vicksburg-Tallulah Regional Airport for the month of May 2016 Attachments: VTR Invoice On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve invoice #2815 for payment in the amount of $1,097.85 to Vicksburg-Tallulah Regional Airport for the month of May 2016. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson H. ID-16-822 Adopt Budget Amendment Attachments: Budget Amendment On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to adopt Budget Amendments for June 24, 2016. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson I. ID-16-823 Declare Monday, July 4, 2016 a City Holiday in observance of Independence Day Attachments: Holiday On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to Declare Monday, July 4, 2016 a City Holiday in observance of Independence Day. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson J. ID-16-853 Authorize City Clerk to advertise Sealed Bids for: 1. Exterior Staircase on Washington Street On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize the City Clerk to advertise Sealed Bids for Exterior Staircase on Washington Street. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson K. ID-16-860 Authorize advertisement for RFP for Professional Grant Writing Services for MS Home Corporation Home Investment Partnership Program On motion of Mayor Flaggs, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize the advertisement for RFP for Professional Grant Writing Services for MS Home Corporation Home Investment Partnership Program. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson L. ID-16-810 Accept Letters for cost of cutting and cleaning lots and Adopt Resolution to Establish Special Assessment for the following properties: 1. 2414 Halls Ferry Road, PPIN 15338; owned by Jean Byrd c/o City of Vicksburg Page 3 Printed on 9/16/2016 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final June 24, 2016 Donielle Byrd 2. 2518 Franklin Street, PPIN 16807; owned by Josie Greer et al 3. Cottage Row, PPIN 13233; owned by Hugh D. & Olivia Major 4. 522 Dabney, PPIN 17290; owned by State of Mississippi 5. Springridge Drive, PPIN 7708; owned by State of Mississippi Attachments: Special Assessments The Letters (Statements) and Resolutions on the following properties were presented to the Board: 1. 2414 Halls Ferry Road, PPIN 15338; owned by Jean Byrd c/o Donielle Byrd 2. 2518 Franklin Street, PPIN 16807; owned by Josie Greer et al 3. Cottage Row, PPIN 13233; owned by Hugh D. & Olivia Major 4. 522 Dabney, PPIN 17290; owned by State of Mississippi 5. Springridge Drive, PPIN 7708; owned by State of Mississippi On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to accept the foregoing Letters (Statements) for cost of cutting and cleaning lots and Adopt the following Resolutions establishing Special Assessments. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson N. ID-16-821 Discussion with Heritage Guild of Vicksburg and Warren County regarding the rehabilitation of derelict properties in the city Attachments: Heritage Guild A discussion was held. No action was taken. N.1 ID-16-975 Approve request from Patrick Lee of Fountain's Construction Company to close part of Rosa Temple (Baldwin Ferry Road) from Weems Street going West on Rosa Temple to the school parking lot to set up a crane to install central air conditioning units on top of the school from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 28, 2016 On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Mayor Flaggs, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve request from Patrick Lee of Fountain's Construction Company to close part of Rosa Temple (Baldwin Ferry Road) from Weems Street going West on Rosa Temple to the school parking lot to set up a crane to install central air conditioning units on top of the school from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 28, 2016. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson N.2 ID-16-976 Approve additions to Employee Driving List: 1. Robert Smith - Water Mains 2. Patrick Brown - Police Department 3. DeWayne Douglas - Sewer Department 4. Edwards Davis - Street Department On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve additions to Employee Driving List:1. Robert Smith - Water Mains; 2. Patrick Brown - Police Department; 3. DeWayne Douglas - Sewer Department; 4. Edwards Davis - Street Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson Resolutions: O. ID-16-854 Adopt Resolution to Waive Bid Irregularity On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to adopt Resolution to Waive Bid Irregularity. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson Enactment No: RES 2016-133 Contracts: City of Vicksburg Page 4 Printed on 9/16/2016 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final June 24, 2016 P. ID-16-811 Authorize Mayor to Execute Addendum #1 to Lease Agreement with Vicksburg Battlefield Museum, Inc. and its subsidiary The Old Depot Museum Attachments: Depot Museum On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize the Mayor to Execute Addendum #1 to Lease Agreement with Vicksburg Battlefield Museum, Inc. and its subsidiary The Old Depot Museum. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson Q. ID-16-812 Authorize Mayor to Execute Fixed Base Operator's Lease Agreement with Drake's Landing Attachments: Lease Agreement On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize the Mayor to Execute Fixed Base Operator's Lease Agreement with Drake's Landing. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson R. ID-16-813 Authorize Mayor to execute Contract for Services for "Downtown at Dusk" Event with: 1. Ben Shaw 2. Ranger's Sound and Lighting Company 3. Reo Slaughter 4. Jessie Primer, III Attachments: Shaw Contract Adams Contract Slaughter Contract Primer Contract On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize the Mayor to execute Contract for Services for "Downtown at Dusk" Event with: 1. Ben Shaw; 2. Ranger's Sound and Lighting Company; 3. Reo Slaughter; 4. Jessie Primer, III. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson S. ID-16-826 Authorize Mayor to Execute Professional Services Agreement with Stantec for North Ward Paving Project Phase 2 Attachments: North Ward Paving Phase 2 On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize the Mayor to Execute Professional Services Agreement with Stantec for North Ward Paving Project Phase 2. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson T. ID-16-827 Authorize Mayor to Execute Professional Services Agreement with Stantec for Kings Community Park Attachments: Kings On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize the Mayor to Execute Professional Services Agreement with Stantec for Kings Community Park. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson U. ID-16-828 Authorize Mayor to Execute Amendment No. 2 to Agreement for Engineering Services with AJA Management & Technical Services, Inc. City of Vicksburg Page 5 Printed on 9/16/2016 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final June 24, 2016 Attachments: Amendment #2 AJA On motion of Mayor Flaggs, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize the Mayor to Execute Professional Services Agreement with Stantec for Kings Community Park. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson U.1 ID-16-977 Authorize Mayor to Execute Change Order #02 with Hemphill Construction Company, Inc. for the Halls Ferry Park Tennis Courts Project On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize the Mayor to Execute Change Order #02 with Hemphill Construction Company, Inc. for the Halls Ferry Park Tennis Courts Project. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson Docket of Claims: V. ID-16-814 Approve Bank Letters: 1. Trustmark 2. BancorpSouth Attachments: Trustmark BancorpSouth On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the Bank Letters: 1. Trustmark; 2. BancorpSouth. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson W. ID-16-815 Approve Reports: 1. City Sexton 2. Privilege License 3. Mayor and Treasure 4. Tax Collection 5. Delinquent Tax Collection 6. Detail Budget Attachments: City Sexton Privilege License Delinquent Tax The City Sexton presented report of collections, account opening graves, etc. for the month of May 2016 as follows: Riles Funeral Home - $400.00; Dillon Chisley Funeral Home - $250.00; Fisher Funeral Home - $600.00; Glenwood Funeral Home - $200.00; Jefferson Funeral Home - $3,350.00; Lakeview Funeral Home - $1,000.00; Miscellaneous - $450.00. The City Clerk presented the Privilege License Report for new businesses for the month of May 2016 The City Clerk presented report of Mayor and Treasure from the Vicksburg Police Department in the amount of $189,466.19 for May 2016 The City Clerk presented the May 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 May 2016 The City Clerk presented report of collections for City taxes from the Warren County Tax Collector for the Month of May 2016 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 City of Vicksburg Page 6 Printed on 9/16/2016 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final June 24, 2016 by the attached vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson Alderman Mayfield recused himself from the Board Meeting. X. ID-16-816 Approve Claims Docket The City Clerk presented the Docket of Claims numbering 132884 through 133106. On motion of Mayor Flaggs, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor and Alderman voted to approve the 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 Sewer Department (1); New Hire in the Fire Department (1); Pay Adjustments in the Fire Department (2), Police Department (4), Amended Transfer Date in City Court (1); Department Transfer in the Gas Department (1); Promotion in the Water Maintenance Department (1), Sewer Department (1); Resignation in the Building Maintenance Department (1), TV23 (1), Gas Department (1), Sewer Department (1); Suspensions in the Fire Department (2); Discussion in Community Services Department (2); Permission to Post for Laborer in the Water Maintenance Department (1), Post for Laborer in the Gas Department (1), Post for Mower Driver in the Right of Way Department (1), Post for HVC Technician in the Building Maintenance Department (1), Post for Part-Time Videographer in TV23 (1), Post for Data Entry Clerk in the Human Resource Department (1), Post for Laborer in the Sewer 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 Sewer Department (1); New Hire in the Fire Department (1); Pay Adjustments in the Fire Department (2), Police Department (4), Amended Transfer Date in City Court (1); Department Transfer in the Gas Department (1); Promotion in the Water Maintenance Department (1), Sewer Department (1); Resignation in the Building Maintenance Department (1), TV23 (1), Gas Department (1), Sewer Department (1); Suspensions in the Fire Department (2); Discussion in Community Services Department (2); Permission to Post for Laborer in the Water Maintenance Department (1), Post for Laborer in the Gas Department (1), Post for Mower Driver in the Right of Way Department (1), Post for HVC Technician in the Building Maintenance Department (1), Post for Part-Time Videographer in TV23 (1), Post for Data Entry Clerk in the Human Resource Department (1), Post for Laborer in the Sewer 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, 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-16-830 Longevity - Sewer Department (1) On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve Longevity Pay for Foreman from City of Vicksburg Page 7 Printed on 9/16/2016 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final June 24, 2016 $16.26 per hour to $16.35 per hour in the Sewer Department, for fifteen (15) years of service. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson B. ID-16-831 New Hire - Fire Department (1) On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve New Hire for Paramedic I at $11.94 per hour in the Fire Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson C. ID-16-832 Pay Adjustments - Fire Department (2) On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve Pay Adjustments for Captain V+ at $14.90 per hour to $15.16 per hour, Lieutenant I at $11.63 per hour to Lieutenant III at $12.14 per hour in the Fire Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson D. ID-16-833 Pay Adjustments - Police Department (4) On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve Pay Adjustments for Police Officer at $15.20 per hour to Investigator at $16.20 per hour, Police Officer/FTO at $17.70 per hour to $17.90 per hour, Officer at $14.25 per hour to $14.45 per hour, Officer at $14.25 per hour to $14.45 per hour in the Police Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson E. ID-16-834 Amended Transfer Date - City Court (1) On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to amend the Transfer Date from June 20, 2016 Board Meeting for Booking Officer at $9.88 per hour to Deputy Court Clerk at $11.09 per hour from June 22, 2016 to June 27, 2016 in City Court. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson F. ID-16-835 Department Transfer - Gas Department (1) On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the Department Transfer for Mower Driver at $8.08 per hour in the Right of Way to Gas Locator at $9.00 per hour in the Gas Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson G. ID-16-836 Promotion - Water Maintenance Department (1) On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the Promotion for Laborer at $8.00 per hour to Foreman at $9.00 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 H. ID-16-856 Promotion - Sewer Department (1) On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the Promotion for Foreman at $9.00 per hour to Foreman/Pipe Patch at $10.25 per hour in the Sewer Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson I. ID-16-837 Resignation - Building Maintenance Department (1) On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to accept the Resignation from HVC Technician in the Building Maintenance Department, effective July 01, 2016. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: City of Vicksburg Page 8 Printed on 9/16/2016 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final June 24, 2016 Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson J. ID-16-838 Resignation - TV23 (1) On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to accept the Resignation from Videographer / Editor in TV23, effective July 05, 2016. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson K. ID-16-839 Resignation - Gas Department (1) On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to accept the Resignation from Laborer in the Gas Department, effective July 05, 2016. Employee resigned under the threat of termination. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson L. ID-16-857 Resignation - Sewer Department (1) On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to accept the Resignation from Laborer in the Sewer Department, effective June 20, 2016. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson M. ID-16-840 Suspensions - Fire Department (2) On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the Suspensions for a Paramedic for one (1) shift (24 hours) for violating the Standard Operating Guideline 12.1.75 Attendance Policy (6th occurrence), Firefighter for one (1) shift (24 hours) for violating the Standard Operating Guideline 12.1.75 Attendance Policy (6th occurrence) in the Fire Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson Mrs. Jordan, Mr. Boykins and Ms. Reed left executive session. N. ID-16-841 Discussion - Community Service Department (2) Appearing: Robert Hubbard, Malcolm Carson, James (Phil) Johnson A discussion was held. No action was taken. O. ID-16-842 Termination Hearing - Police Department (1) This Agenda Item was deleted at the beginning of the Board Meeting P. ID-16-843 Permission to Post - Laborer - Water Maintenance Department (1) On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the request to Post for Laborer in the Water Maintenance Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson Q. ID-16-844 Permission to Post - Laborer - Gas Department (1) On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the request to Post for Laborer in the Gas Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson R. ID-16-845 Permission to Post - Mower Driver - Right of Way Department (1) On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the request to Post for Mower Driver in the Right of Way 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 24, 2016 S. ID-16-846 Permission to Post - HVC Technician - Building Maintenance Department (1) On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the request to Post for HVC Technician in the Building Maintenance Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson T. ID-16-847 Permission to Post - Part-Time Videographer - TV23 (1) On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the request to Post for Part-Time Videographer in TV23. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson U. ID-16-858 Permission to Post - Data Entry Clerk - Human Resources (1) On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the request to Post for Data Entry Clerk in Human Resources. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson V. ID-16-859 Permission to Post - Laborer - Sewer Department (1) On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the request to Post for Laborer in the Sewer Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson W. ID-16-1159 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 Mrs. Jordan, Mr. Boykins and Ms. Reed returned to the Board Meeting. M. ID-16-817 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 Assessments 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: 1015 Adams, PPIN 18618; owned by Warren County Board of Supervisors (remove dilapidated building) 8 Briarwood Place, PPIN 11488; owned by James J. Wasson Estate (remove dilapidated building) 109 Churchill Drive, PPIN 13213; owned by Corey Jeffers (cut grass/weeds; remove trash & debris) 2605 Grant Avenue, PPIN 5066; owned by Lee Ester Marie Campbell & Danny Green (remove dilapidated building) 110 John Allen Street, PPIN 13003; owned by Jeffers Properties LLC (cut grass/weeds; remove trash & debris) 2627 Ken Karyl, PPIN 13116; owned by Michael Rainey Thomas Estate c/o Leroy Johnson (remove dilapidated building) 2008 Military Avenue, PPIN 24903; owned by Sedella McGhee Estate c/o Kareemah Abdullah (remove dilapidated building) 2021 Military Avenue, PPIN 49331; owned by Martha Ann Rand (cut grass/weeds; remove trash & debris) 3623 Security Street, PPIN 15787; owned by Mary Bingham Estate (remove dilapidated building) 3044 Wisconsin Avenue, PPIN 13884; owned by Fred Wilson (remove dilapidated building) City of Vicksburg Page 10 Printed on 9/16/2016 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final June 24, 2016 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: 2008 Military Avenue, PPIN 24903; owned by Sedella McGhee Estate c/o Kareemah Abdullah (remove dilapidated building) - granted thirty (30) day extension to cut grass 3044 Wisconsin Avenue, PPIN 13884; owned by Fred Wilson (remove dilapidated building) - not complied but contactor has pulled permit 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., Tuesday, July 05, 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 11 Printed on 9/16/2016