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Vicksburg, MS · July 8, 2016

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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: City of Vicksburg Page 1 Printed on 9/26/2016 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final July 8, 2016 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 City of Vicksburg Page 2 Printed on 9/26/2016 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final July 8, 2016 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 City of Vicksburg Page 3 Printed on 9/26/2016 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final July 8, 2016 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 City of Vicksburg Page 4 Printed on 9/26/2016 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final July 8, 2016 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 City of Vicksburg Page 5 Printed on 9/26/2016 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final July 8, 2016 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) City of Vicksburg Page 6 Printed on 9/26/2016 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final July 8, 2016 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 City of Vicksburg Page 7 Printed on 9/26/2016 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final July 8, 2016 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 City of Vicksburg Page 8 Printed on 9/26/2016 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final July 8, 2016 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. City of Vicksburg Page 9 Printed on 9/26/2016 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final July 8, 2016 MAYOR ATTEST: CITY CLERK Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson City of Vicksburg Page 10 Printed on 9/26/2016

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 City of Vicksburg Page 1 Printed on 7/7/2016 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Meeting Agenda July 8, 2016 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 City of Vicksburg Page 2 Printed on 7/7/2016 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Meeting Agenda July 8, 2016 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) City of Vicksburg Page 3 Printed on 7/7/2016 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Meeting Agenda July 8, 2016 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) City of Vicksburg Page 4 Printed on 7/7/2016 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Meeting Agenda July 8, 2016 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 City of Vicksburg Page 5 Printed on 7/7/2016

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