Board of Mayor and Aldermen
Regular MeetingVicksburg, MS · July 8, 2016
Minutes
1415 Walnut Street
City of Vicksburg Vicksburg, MS 39180
Minutes - Final
Board of Mayor and Aldermen
Friday, July 8, 2016 10:00 AM City Hall Annex Board Room
1. Invocation, Pledge of Allegiance and Call to Order
invocation was given by Mayor George Flaggs, Jr.
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 APAC's request for Traffic Control along I-20 between Washington
Street and Highway 61 North exit until the middle of September (ID-16-1020)
Executive Session:
Discuss in the Police Department (1) (16-ID-1021)
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
Minutes:
A. ID-16-876 Adopt Board Meeting Minutes for the following:
1. April 18, 2016
2. April 22, 2016
3. April 28, 2016 SC
4. May 02, 2016
5. May 10, 2016
On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to adopt Board Meeting Minutes for April 18, 2016; April 22,
2016; April 28, 2016SC; May 02, 2016; May 10, 2016. The motion was adopted
unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
Routine Agenda:
A. ID-16-901 Discuss Southern Cultural Heritage 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 July 2016 and invited the public to attend.
The Mayor and Aldermen thanked Ms. Kirklin for attending the meeting.
B. ID-16-911 Receive Sealed Proposals for:
1. Professional Grant Writing Services for Mississippi Home Corporation
Home Investment Partnership Program
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Board
proceeded to open proposals submitted for Professional Grant Writing Services
in accordance with specifications and instructions for bidding on file in the office
of City Clerk: Proof of publication of legal advertisements was presented and
ordered filed.
PROFESSIONAL GRANT WRITING SERVICES:
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TED DAVIS & ASSOCIATES, P.O. Box 13022; Jackson, MS 39236
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to accept and refer the foregoing proposal to the Selection
Committee for review and recommendation back to the Board for award. The
motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
C. ID-16-897 Ratify Mayor's execution of EEOP Certification Form for the 2016-2017
STOP Violence Against Women Grant Program
Attachments: Certification Form
On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to ratify Mayor's execution of EEOP Certification Form for
the 2016-2017 STOP Violence Against Women Grant Program. The motion was
adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
D. ID-16-909 Ratify Mayor's execution of letter to MDOT requesting an extension for
Yazoo & Mississippi Valley Railroad Depot Stabilization & Restoration
Project
Attachments: Depot Extension
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to ratify Mayor's execution of letter to MDOT requesting an
extension for Yazoo & Mississippi Valley Railroad Depot Stabilization &
Restoration. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
E. ID-16-910 Accept recommendation of Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. to award
bid for Asphalt Walking Trails at Halls Ferry Park and Vicksburg Airport
to Pavecon, Ltd. in the amount of $171,289.52
Attachments: Walking Trail Award
On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to accept recommendation of Stantec Consulting Services,
Inc. to award bid for Asphalt Walking Trails at Halls Ferry Park and Vicksburg
Airport to Pavecon, Ltd. of Byram, MS in the amount of $171,289.52 The motion
was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
F. ID-16-905 Adopt Order for Partial Payment of Ad Valorem Taxes: Real, Personal
and Mobile Homes
Attachments: Order Partial Pay
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to adopt Order for Partial Payment of Ad Valorem Taxes:
Real, Personal and Mobile Homes. The motion was adopted unanimously by the
following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
G. ID-16-904 Adopt 2016-2017 Motor Vehicle Assessment Schedule and Authorize
City Clerk to Set Hearing for July 25, 2016 for Protest on Adoption of
2016-2017 Motor Vehicle Assessment Schedule
Attachments: Order MVA Schedule
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to adopt the 2016-2017 Motor Vehicle Assessment Schedule
and Authorize City Clerk to Set Hearing for July 25, 2016 for Protest on Adoption
of 2016-2017 Motor Vehicle Assessment Schedule. The motion was adopted
unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
H. ID-16-903 Approve request for advertisement from Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.
for its Annual Mississippi State Meeting on August 25-28, 2016
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Attachments: Omega Psi Phi Ad
Mayor Flaggs stated that purchasing an advertisement from Omega Psi Phi
Fraternity, Inc. 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 Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. for its Annual
Mississippi State Meeting on August 25-28, 2016 in the amount of $125.00. The
motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
I. ID-16-943 Approve Addition to Employee Driving List:
1. Stephanie Jackson - Ambulance Department
Attachments: Driving List
On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to approve the Addition to Employee Driving List: 1.
Stephanie Jackson - Ambulance Department. The motion was adopted
unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
J. ID-16-898 Hearing to determine whether or not the properties listed on the
Community Development Agenda are a public menace to the public
health, safety and welfare of the community
Attachments: Special Assessment
Victor Gray-Lewis, Director of Community Development, came for a hearing
before the Board to discuss and request permission to proceed to cut, clean and
demolish the following property:
Roosevelt Avenue, PPIN 5025; owned by Isiah Jones (cut grass/weeds; remove
trash & debris)
On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to declare the foregoing property 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. The motion was
adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
Resolutions:
K. ID-16-899 Adopt the following for 2016 Homeowner Rehabilitation Program:
1. Affirmative Marketing Plan Resolution
2. Affirmative Marketing Plan
3. MBE/WBE Plan
4. Minority/Women Business Enterprises Plan Resolution
5. Section 3 Action Plan Resolution
6. Section 3 Action Plan
Attachments: HOME Program
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to adopt the following Resolutions for the 2016
Homeowner Rehabilitation Program: 1. Affirmative Marketing Plan
Resolution; 2. Affirmative Marketing Plan; 3. MBE/WBE Plan; 4.
Minority/Women Business Enterprises Plan Resolution; 5. Section 3 Action
Plan Resolution; 6. Section 3 Action Plan. The motion was adopted
unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
Enactment No: RES 2016-135
L. ID-16-906 Accept Resolution from Vicksburg Main Street Requesting the Mayor
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and Aldermen of the City of Vicksburg to Establish a Business
Promotion Area to Levy a Special Assessment on Commercial Real
Property for the Purpose of Promoting Business, and for Related
Purposes in Accordance with the Authority and Requirements Set
Forth in House Bill No. 1223
Attachments: Resolution - Main Street
On motion of Alderman Mayfied, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to accept Resolution from Vicksburg Main Street
Requesting the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Vicksburg to Establish a
Business Promotion Area to Levy a Special Assessment on Commercial Real
Property for the Purpose of Promoting Business, and for Related Purposes in
Accordance with the Authority and Requirements Set Forth in House Bill No.
1223
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
M. ID-16-907 Adopt Resolution Authorizing the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of
Vicksburg to Establish a Business Promotion Area to Levy a Special
Assessment on Commercial Real Property within the Business Area
of the City of Vicksburg for the purpose of promoting of Business,
and for related purposes in accordance with the Authority and
Requirements set forth in House Bill No. 1223
Attachments: Resolution - M & A
On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to adopt Resolution Authorizing the Mayor and
Aldermen of the City of Vicksburg to Establish a Business Promotion Area to
Levy a Special Assessment on Commercial Real Property within the Business
Area of the City of Vicksburg for the purpose of promoting of Business, and
for related purposes in accordance with the Authority and Requirements set
forth in House Bill No. 1223. The motion was adopted unanimously by the
following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
Enactment No: RES 2016-136
N. ID-16-908 Authorize City Clerk to Publish Notice and Set Hearing Date for
August 25, 2016 to Establish Downtown Taxing District
Attachments: Notice Public Hearing
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize the City Clerk to Publish Notice and
Set Hearing Date for August 25, 2016 to Establish Downtown Taxing District.
The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
Contracts:
O. ID-16-902 Authorize Mayor to Execute Professional Services Agreement for
Operations, Management and Maintenance of Water Treatment
Facilities, Well Field and Storage Tanks with ESG, Inc.
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to Authorize Mayor to Execute Professional
Services Agreement for Operations, Management and Maintenance of Water
Treatment Facilities, Well Field and Storage Tanks with ESG, Inc. The motion
was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
P. ID-16-942 Ratify Budget Modification Request #3 for time extension and
authorize Mayor to execute Change Order #1 to extend contract time
for airport elevator project
Attachments: Airport Elevator
On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to ratify Budget Modification Request #3 for time
extension and authorize Mayor to execute Change Order #1 to extend
contract time for airport elevator project. Contingent upon Mississippi
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Development Authority approval. The motion was adopted unanimously by
the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
Q. ID-16-912 Accept Recommendation of Selection Committee to award RFP for
Professional Grant Writing Services for Mississippi Home
Corporation Home Investment Partnership Program
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to accept the Recommendation of Selection
Committee to award RFP for Professional Grant Writing Services to Ted
Davis & Associates of Jackson, MS for Mississippi Home Corporation Home
Investment Partnership Program. The motion was adopted unanimously by
the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
Q.1 ID-16-1020 Approve APAC's traffic control along I-20 between Washington
Street and Highway 61 North exit until the middle of September
On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve APAC's request for traffic control
along I-20 between Washington Street and Highway 61 North exit until the
middle of September. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following
vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
Alderman Mayfield recused himself from the Board Meeting.
Docket of Claims:
R. ID-16-900 Approve Claims Docket
The City Clerk presented the Docket of Claims numbering 133111 through
133331; 945 through 954. Refund checks numbering 9906606 through
9906655.
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 Thompson moved to go into executive session to discuss
Personnel Action Forms for New Hire in the Street Department (1); Pay
Adjustment in the Fire Department (1); Department Transfer in the Right of Way
Department (1); Inter Department Transfers in the Recreation
Programs/Scorekeeper (2); Terminations in the Water Treatment Plant (7); MDOT
Summer Youth in the Landscape Department (1), Summer Youth in the Building
Maintenance Department (1), Summer Youth in the Airport, Summer Youth in the
Building Maintenance Department (4), Summer Youth at Central Mississippi
Prevention (6),Summer Youth at Child Abuse Prevention (1), Summer Youth in
the Community Development Department (1), Summer Youth in Court Services
(2), Summer Youth at Vicksburg Family Development (1), Summer Youth in the
Fire Department (3), Summer Youth in the Information Technology Department
(1), Summer Youth in the Main Street Department (1), Summer Youth in the
Mayor's Office (2), Summer Youth in the Purchasing Department (1), Summer
Youth in the Recreation Programs Department (1), Summer Youth in the
Accounting Department (1), Summer Youth in the South Ward Alderman's Office
(2), Summer Youth in TV23 (1), Summer Youth in the Police Department Street
Ball, Summer Youth at United Way (2), Summer Youth in the Water & Gas
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Administration (1), Discussion in the Community Service Department (1), Gas
Department (3), Animal Control Department (1), Police Department (1). The
motion was seconded by Alderman Mayfield, and upon vote being taken, the
following voting aye: Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Thompson, Alderman Mayfield.
The motion was adopted unanimously.
The Mayor and Aldermen announced they would go into executive session to
discuss Personnel Action Forms for New Hire in the Street Department (1); Pay
Adjustment in the Fire Department (1); Department Transfer in the Right of Way
Department (1); Inter Department Transfers in the Recreation
Programs/Scorekeeper (2); Terminations in the Water Treatment Plant (7); MDOT
Summer Youth in the Landscape Department (1), Summer Youth in the Building
Maintenance Department (1), Summer Youth in the Airport, Summer Youth in the
Building Maintenance Department (4), Summer Youth at Central Mississippi
Prevention (6),Summer Youth at Child Abuse Prevention (1), Summer Youth in
the Community Development Department (1), Summer Youth in Court Services
(2), Summer Youth at Vicksburg Family Development (1), Summer Youth in the
Fire Department (3), Summer Youth in the Information Technology Department
(1), Summer Youth in the Main Street Department (1), Summer Youth in the
Mayor's Office (2), Summer Youth in the Purchasing Department (1), Summer
Youth in the Recreation Programs Department (1), Summer Youth in the
Accounting Department (1), Summer Youth in the South Ward Alderman's Office
(2), Summer Youth in TV23 (1), Summer Youth in the Police Department Street
Ball, Summer Youth at United Way (2), Summer Youth in the Water & Gas
Administration (1), Discussion in the Community Service Department (1), Gas
Department (3), Animal Control Department (1), Police Department (1).
The Mayor and Aldermen are now in executive session.
Those present at the executive session were Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Thompson,
Alderman Mayfield, Nancy Thomas - City Attorney, Walter W. Osborne, Jr. - City
Clerk, Walterine Langford - Human Resource Director, 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-16-913 New Hire - Street Department (1)
On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve New Hire for Equipment Operator at
$14.00 per hour in the Street Department. The motion was adopted
unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
B. ID-16-914 Pay Adjustment - Fire Department (1)
On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve Pay Adjustment for Captain V+ at
$14.64 per hour to $14.90 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-16-915 Department Transfer - Right of Way Department (1)
On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve Department Transfer for Seasonal
Laborer at $7.25 per hour to Mower Operator at $8.08 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
D. ID-16-923 Inter Department Transfers - Recreation Programs/Scorekeeper (2)
On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve Inter Department Transfers for two (2)
Baseball Umpires at $15.00 per game to Baseball Score Keepers at $8.50 per
game in the Recreation Programs/Scorekeeper. The motion was adopted
unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
E. ID-16-916 Terminations - Water Treatment Plant (7)
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On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the Terminations for Secretary II, Four
(4) Operators, Sludge Plant Operator, Maintenance Technician in the Water
Treatment Plant. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
F. ID-16-917 Termination - MDOT Summer Youth - Landscape Department (1)
On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve Termination for MDOT Summer Youth
Worker in the Landscape Department. The motion was adopted unanimously
by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
G. ID-16-918 Termination - COV Summer Youth - Building Maintenance
Department (1)
On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve Termination for COV Summer Youth
Worker in the Building Maintenance Department. The motion was adopted
unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
H. ID-16-919 Termination - COV Summer Youth - Airport (1)
On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve Termination for COV Summer Youth
Worker at the Airport. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following
vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
I. ID-16-920 Terminations - COV Summer Youth - Building Maintenance
Department (4)
A discussion was held. No action was taken.
ID-16-921 Terminations - COV Summer Youth - Central Mississippi Prevention
(6)
On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve Terminations for six (6) COV Summer
Youth Workers at Central Mississippi Prevention. The motion was adopted
unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
K. ID-16-922 Termination - COV Summer Youth - Child Abuse Prevention (1)
On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve Termination for COV Summer Youth
Worker at Child Abuse Prevention. The motion was adopted unanimously by
the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
L. ID-16-924 Termination - COV Summer Youth - Community Development
Department (1)
On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve Termination for COV Summer Youth
Worker in the Community Development Department. The motion was adopted
unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
M. ID-16-925 Terminations - COV Summer Youth - Court Services (2)
On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the Terminations for two (2) COV
Summer Youth Workers in Court Services. The motion was adopted
unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
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N. ID-16-926 Termination - COV Summer Youth - Vicksburg Family Development
(1)
On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the Termination for COV Summer
Youth Worker at Vicksburg Family Development. The motion was adopted
unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
O. ID-16-927 Terminations - COV Summer Youth - Fire Department (3)
On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the Terminations for three (3) COV
Summer Youth Workers in the Fire Department. The motion was adopted
unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
P. ID-16-928 Termination - COV Summer Youth - Information Technology (1)
On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the Termination for COV Summer
Youth Worker in the Information Technology Department. The motion was
adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
Q. ID-16-929 Termination - COV Summer Youth - Main Street (1)
On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the Termination for COV Summer
Youth Worker in Main Street. The motion was adopted unanimously by the
following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
R. ID-16-930 Terminations - COV Summer Youth - Mayor's Office (2)
On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the Terminations for two (2) COV
Summer Youth Workers in the Mayor's Office. The motion was adopted
unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
S. ID-16-931 Termination - COV Summer Youth - Purchasing Department (1)
On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the Termination for COV Summer
Youth Worker in the Purchasing Department. The motion was adopted
unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
T. ID-16-932 Termination - COV Summer Youth - Recreation Programs (1)
On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the Termination for COV Summer
Youth Worker in the Recreation Programs. The motion was adopted
unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
U. ID-16-933 Termination - COV Summer Youth - Accounting Department (1)
On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the Termination for COV Summer
Youth Worker in the Accounting Department. The motion was adopted
unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
V. ID-16-934 Terminations - COV Summer Youth - South Ward Alderman's Office
(2)
On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the Terminations for two (2) COV
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Summer Youth 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
W. ID-16-935 Termination - COV Summer Youth - TV23 (1)
On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the Termination for COV Summer
Youth Worker in TV23. The motion was adopted unanimously by the
following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
X. ID-16-936 Terminations - COV Summer Youth - Police Department Street Ball
(7)
On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the Terminations for seven (7) COV
Summer Youth Workers in the Police Department Street Ball Program. The
motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
Y. ID-16-937 Terminations - COV Summer Youth - United Way (2)
On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the Terminations for two (2) COV
Summer Youth at United Way. The motion was adopted unanimously by the
following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
Z. ID-16-938 Termination - COV Summer Youth - Water & Gas Administration (1)
On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the Termination for COV Summer
Youth Worker in the Water & Gas Administration. The motion was adopted
unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
AA. ID-16-939 Discussion Matter - Community Service Department (1)
Present:
Robert Hubbard
A discussion was held. No action was taken.
AB. ID-16-940 Discussion Matter - Gas Department (3)
A discussion was held. No action was taken.
AC. ID-16-941 Discussion Matter - Animal Control Department (1)
A discussion was held. No action was taken.
AD ID-16-1021 Discussion - Police Department (1)
A discussion was held. No action was taken.
AE ID-16-1192 Come Out of Executive Session and Approve All Items Taken Up in
Executive Session
On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to Come Out of Executive Session and Approve
All Items Taken Up in Executive Session. The motion was adopted
unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
Adjournment
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, and
unanimously passed, the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Vicksburg adjourned
to meet 10 o’clock a.m., Monday, July 18, 2016, to take up and act upon any and
all matters that may come before the Board.
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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
Friday, July 8, 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
Minutes:
A. ID-16-876 Adopt Board Meeting Minutes for the following:
1. April 18, 2016
2. April 22, 2016
3. April 28, 2016 SC
4. May 02, 2016
5. May 10, 2016
Routine Agenda:
A. ID-16-901 Discuss Southern Cultural Heritage Center Updates
Appearing Stacey Massey
B. ID-16-911 Receive Sealed Proposals for:
1. Professional Grant Writing Services for Mississippi Home Corporation
Home Investment Partnership Program
C. ID-16-897 Ratify Mayor's execution of EEOP Certification Form for the 2016-2017
STOP Violence Against Women Grant Program
Attachments: Certification Form
D. ID-16-909 Ratify Mayor's execution of letter to MDOT requesting an extension for
Yazoo & Mississippi Valley Railroad Depot Stabilization & Restoration
Project
Attachments: Depot Extension
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E. ID-16-910 Accept recommendation of Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. to award
bid for Asphalt Walking Trails at Halls Ferry Park and Vicksburg Airport
to Pavecon, Ltd. in the amount of $171,289.52
Attachments: Walking Trail Award
F. ID-16-905 Adopt Order for Partial Payment of Ad Valorem Taxes: Real, Personal
and Mobile Homes
Attachments: Order Partial Pay
G. ID-16-904 Adopt 2016-2017 Motor Vehicle Assessment Schedule and Authorize
City Clerk to Set Hearing for July 25, 2016 for Protest on Adoption of
2016-2017 Motor Vehicle Assessment Schedule
Attachments: Order MVA Schedule
H. ID-16-903 Approve request for advertisement from Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.
for its Annual Mississippi State Meeting on August 25-28, 2016
Attachments: Omega Psi Phi Ad
I. ID-16-943 Approve Addition to Employee Driving List:
1. Stephanie Jackson - Ambulance Department
Attachments: Driving List
J. ID-16-898 Hearing to determine whether or not the properties listed on the
Community Development Agenda are a public menace to the public
health, safety and welfare of the community
Attachments: Special Assessment
Appearing Victor Gray-Lewis
Resolutions:
K. ID-16-899 Adopt the following for 2016 Homeowner Rehabilitation Program:
1. Affirmative Marketing Plan Resolution
2. Affirmative Marketing Plan
3. MBE/WBE Plan
4. Minority/Women Business Enterprises Plan Resolution
5. Section 3 Action Plan Resolution
6. Section 3 Action Plan
Attachments: HOME Program
Appearing Gertrude Young
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L. ID-16-906 Accept Resolution from Vicksburg Main Street Requesting the Mayor
and Aldermen of the City of Vicksburg to Establish a Business
Promotion Area to Levy a Special Assessment on Commercial Real
Property for the Purpose of Promoting Business, and for Related
Purposes in Accordance with the Authority and Requirements Set
Forth in House Bill No. 1223
Attachments: Resolution - Main Street
M. ID-16-907 Adopt Resolution Authorizing the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of
Vicksburg to Establish a Business Promotion Area to Levy a Special
Assessment on Commercial Real Property within the Business Area
of the City of Vicksburg for the purpose of promoting of Business,
and for related purposes in accordance with the Authority and
Requirements set forth in House Bill No. 1223
Attachments: Resolution - M & A
N. ID-16-908 Authorize City Clerk to Publish Notice and Set Hearing Date for
August 25, 2016 to Establish Downtown Taxing District
Attachments: Notice Public Hearing
Contracts:
O. ID-16-902 Authorize Mayor to Execute Professional Services Agreement for
Operations, Management and Maintenance of Water Treatment
Facilities, Well Field and Storage Tanks with ESG, Inc.
Appearing Nancy Thomas
P. ID-16-942 Ratify Budget Modification Request #3 for time extension and
authorize Mayor to execute Change Order #1 to extend contract time
for airport elevator project
Attachments: Airport Elevator
Q. ID-16-912 Accept Recommendation of Selection Committee to award RFP for
Professional Grant Writing Services for Mississippi Home
Corporation Home Investment Partnership Program
Docket of Claims:
R. ID-16-900 Approve Claims Docket
Executive Session:
Personnel Matters:
A. ID-16-913 New Hire - Street Department (1)
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B. ID-16-914 Pay Adjustment - Fire Department (1)
C. ID-16-915 Department Transfer - Right of Way Department (1)
D. ID-16-923 Inter Department Transfers - Recreation Programs/Scorekeeper (2)
E. ID-16-916 Terminations - Water Treatment Plant (7)
F. ID-16-917 Termination - MDOT Summer Youth - Landscape Department (1)
G. ID-16-918 Termination - COV Summer Youth - Building Maintenance
Department (1)
H. ID-16-919 Termination - COV Summer Youth - Airport (1)
I. ID-16-920 Terminations - COV Summer Youth - Building Maintenance
Department (4)
J. ID-16-921 Terminations - COV Summer Youth - Central Mississippi Prevention
(6)
K. ID-16-922 Termination - COV Summer Youth - Child Abuse Prevention (1)
L. ID-16-924 Termination - COV Summer Youth - Community Development
Department (1)
M. ID-16-925 Terminations - COV Summer Youth - Court Services (2)
N. ID-16-926 Termination - COV Summer Youth - Vicksburg Family Development
(1)
O. ID-16-927 Terminations - COV Summer Youth - Fire Department (3)
P. ID-16-928 Termination - COV Summer Youth - Information Technology (1)
Q. ID-16-929 Termination - COV Summer Youth - Main Street (1)
R. ID-16-930 Terminations - COV Summer Youth - Mayor's Office (2)
S. ID-16-931 Termination - COV Summer Youth - Purchasing Department (1)
T. ID-16-932 Termination - COV Summer Youth - Recreation Programs (1)
U. ID-16-933 Termination - COV Summer Youth - Accounting Department (1)
V. ID-16-934 Terminations - COV Summer Youth - South Ward Alderman's Office
(2)
W. ID-16-935 Termination - COV Summer Youth - TV23 (1)
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X. ID-16-936 Terminations - COV Summer Youth - Police Department Street Ball
(7)
Y. ID-16-937 Terminations - COV Summer Youth - United Way (2)
Z. ID-16-938 Termination - COV Summer Youth - Water & Gas Administration (1)
AA. ID-16-939 Discussion Matter - Community Service Department (1)
AB. ID-16-940 Discussion Matter - Gas Department (3)
AC. ID-16-941 Discussion Matter - Animal Control Department (1)
Adjournment
Next Regular Meeting, 10:00 a.m., Monday, July 18, 2016
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