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Board of Mayor and Aldermen

Regular Meeting

Vicksburg, MS · September 19, 2016

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1415 Walnut Street City of Vicksburg Vicksburg, MS 39180 Minutes - Final Board of Mayor and Aldermen Monday, September 19, 2016 10:00 AM City Hall Annex Board Room 1. Invocation, Pledge of Allegiance and Call to Order Invocation was given by Mayor Flaggs, Jr. Pledge of Allegiance was led by Alderman Michael A. Mayfield, Sr. 2. Roll Call Present: 3- Mayor George Flaggs Jr. Alderman Michael A. Mayfield Sr. Alderman Willis T. Thompson 3. Board Comments: 4. Adopt Agenda REMOVE: Item R: Authorize Mayor to execute Standard Hangar Lease Agreement with: 6. Phil Lawson and Scott Woods ADD: Authorize Mayor to Execute Master Right of Entry Permit with Soterra, LLC - for cleaning the culverts under Washington Street (ID-16-1296) Approve Change Order No. 2 for the Lee Street Pavilion Project (ID-16-1297) Execute Session: Authorize Mayor Pro-Tem to Execute Contract for Armed Security Services with United Security Services, LLC at Vicksburg Water & Gas Administration (ID-16-1298) On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, 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-16-1265 Certificate of Retirement: William Andress - Fire Department Mayor Flaggs presented a Certificate of Retirement to William Andress - Fire Department The Mayor and Aldermen thanked Mr. Andress for his years of service. Minutes: A. ID-16-1231 Adopt Board Meeting Minutes for: 1. July 18, 2016 On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to adopt the Board Meeting Minutes for July 18, 2016. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson Public Hearing: A. ID-16-1236 Appeal Hearing: Clay Commons (Kimble Development) Attachments: Clay Commons On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to open the Appeal Hearing: Clay Commons (Kimble Development) Voting aye: Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Thompson, Alderman Mayfield. None voting nay, the hearing proceeded as follows: Today being the date set for hearing the Appeal filed by by Kimble Development City of Vicksburg Page 1 Printed on 11/10/2016 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final September 19, 2016 from the decision of the Zoning Board of Appeals rendered in meeting held on June 07, 2016, denying Clay Commons (Kimble Development) request to eliminate the minimum number of parking spaces necessary in the rear of the shopping center where the parking lot and subgrade was failing at 2904 Clay Street, Vicksburg, Mississippi as provided by Ordinance 71-8 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Vicksburg, Vicksburg, Mississippi. which was thereupon ordered filed. The testimony as taken by Cynthia Johnson, bonded reporter, is made a matter of record hereof as thoughtfully set out herein. The minutes of the Zoning Board of Appeals meeting is made a matter of record hereof as thoughtfully set out herein. Kelly Morgan, Project Manager of Kimble Development, presented his case to the City, as follows: Upon motion of Mayor Flaggs, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve request contingent upon getting an easement from neighboring property to eliminate the minimum number of parking spaces necessary in the rear of the shopping center where the parking lot and subgrade was failing at 2904 Clay Street, Vicksburg Mississippi as provided by Ordinance 71-8 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Vicksburg. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following voting aye: Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Thompson, Alderman Mayfield. Upon completion of testimony, on motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to close hearing of Clay Commons (Kimble Development). The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson Routine Agenda: A. ID-16-1237 Presentation - American Red Cross of Mississippi Attachments: Red Cross Tosha Taylor and Cris Adams of the American Red Cross of Mississippi, came before the Mayor and Aldermen for the purpose of discussing the five lines of services that the American Red Cross provides to the community. The Mayor and Aldermen thanked Ms. Taylor and Ms. Adams for attending the Board Meeting. B. ID-16-1240 Accept Letter of Appeal from Sharon Bishop being denied the request from the Board of Architectural Review to have a large Merle Norman logo sign installed on the north side of the building located at 1221 Washington Street and Authorize City Clerk to set hearing date for Monday, October 10, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. Attachments: Merle Norman On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to accept Letter of Appeal from Sharon Bishop being denied the request from the Board of Architectural Review to have a large Merle Norman logo sign installed on the north side of the building located at 1221 Washington Street and Authorize City Clerk to set hearing date for Monday, October 10, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson C. ID-16-1242 Approve request for sponsorship from National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Attachments: NAMI Ad Mayor Flaggs stated that purchasing an advertisement from National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) will bring into favorable notice the opportunities, possibilities and resources of the City of Vicksburg and will be helpful toward advancing the moral, financial and other interest of the City of Vicksburg. On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, and unanimously passed, The Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Vicksburg approved the purchase of an ad from the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) in the amount of $500.00. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson City of Vicksburg Page 2 Printed on 11/10/2016 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final September 19, 2016 D. ID-16-1243 Approve request for sponsorship from Jackson State University and the Philadelphia Museum of Art Attachments: JSU Ad Mayor Flaggs stated that purchasing an advertisement from Jackson State University and Philadelphia Museum of Art 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 sponsorship ad from Jackson State University Gallery 1 Art Exhibition, "From Mississippi to NY to Paris and Back" in the amount of $1,500.00. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson E. ID-16-1255 Approve the following requests from Jacob's Ladder Learning Center: 1. Permission to hold a Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk and 1-Mile Fun Run and After Party on Saturday, November 19, 2016 from 7:00 a.m. until 12:00 (noon) via attached route 2. Close Monroe Street (from MCU employee parking) to Shannon Alley to accommodate day-of registration, walk/run/fun run, after party, and clean up 3. Increased police patrol for the duration of the run/walk/fun run 4. Mayor to welcome guests to the city and thank those in the community for support 5. Use of Channel 23 to inform community about event Attachments: Jacob's Ladder On motion of Mayor Flaggs, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the the following requests from Jacob's Ladder Learning Center: 1. Permission to hold a Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk and 1-Mile Fun Run and After Party on Saturday, November 19, 2016 from 7:00 a.m. until 12:00 (noon) via attached route 2. Close Monroe Street (from MCU employee parking) to Shannon Alley to accommodate day-of registration, walk/run/fun run, after party, and clean up 3. Increased police patrol for the duration of the run/walk/fun run 4. Mayor to welcome guests to the city and thank those in the community for support 5. Use of Channel 23 to inform community about event. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson F. ID-16-1283 Approve request for sponsorship from Bowmar Elementary PTO Attachments: Bowmar PTO Mayor Flaggs stated that purchasing an advertisement from Bowmar Elementary 2016-2017 Fundraiser will bring into favorable notice the opportunities, possibilities and resources of the City of Vicksburg and will be helpful toward advancing the moral, financial and other interest of the City of Vicksburg. On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, and unanimously passed, The Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Vicksburg approved the purchase of an ad from Bowmar Elementary 2016-2017 Fundraiser in the amount of $1,000.00. Funds provided from the Mayor's Discretionary Fund. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson G. ID-16-1262 Approve request from Robert Mays, Animal Control Department to change back to normal working hours of 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the request from Robert Mays, Animal Control Department, to change back to normal working hours of 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: City of Vicksburg Page 3 Printed on 11/10/2016 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final September 19, 2016 Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson H. ID-16-1256 Accept Grant Award for FY16 Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant and Authorize Mayor to execute accompanying EEOP Certification Form [BLUE INK] Attachments: Grant Award JAG On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to accept the Grant Award for FY16 Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant and Authorize Mayor to execute accompanying EEOP Certification Form [BLUE INK]. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson I. ID-16-1238 Accept Letters for Cost of Cutting and Cleaning Lots and Adopt Resolution to Establish Special Assessments for the following properties: 1. 1711 Martin Luther King, PPIN 19171; owned by Burton Brown etal 2. 1618 Martin Luther King Blvd., PPIN 19190; owned by Bobby Doyle et al 3. 1422 Martin Luther King, PPIN 19195; owned by Ester Stewart Buford Foundation 4. 1705 Martin Luther King, PPIN 19170; owned by Tommy L. Hunter 5. 1611 Martin Luther King, PPIN 19165; owned by Leonard H. Jones 6. 1917 Martin Luther King, PPIN 20572; owned by Percy James Washington 7. 1608 Sky Farm Avenue, PPIN 19768; owned by Debbie Brown Webb Attachments: Special Assessments The Letters (Statements) and Resolutions on the following properties were presented to the Board: 1. 1711 Martin Luther King, PPIN 19171; owned by Burton Brown etal 2. 1618 Martin Luther King Blvd., PPIN 19190; owned by Bobby Doyle et al 3. 1422 Martin Luther King, PPIN 19195; owned by Ester Stewart Buford Foundation 4. 1705 Martin Luther King, PPIN 19170; owned by Tommy L. Hunter 5. 1611 Martin Luther King, PPIN 19165; owned by Leonard H. Jones 6. 1917 Martin Luther King, PPIN 20572; owned by Percy James Washington 7. 1608 Sky Farm Avenue, PPIN 19768; owned by Debbie Brown Webb 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 J. ID-16-1254 Hearing to determine whether or not the properties listed on the Community Development Agenda are a public menace to the public health, safety, and welfare of the community Attachments: Special Assessment 2 Victor Gray-Lewis, Director of Community Development, came for a hearing before the Board to discuss and request permission to proceed to cut, clean and demolish the following properties: 155 Blue Creek, PPIN 27212; owned by Janice & Priest Croskey (cut grass/weeds; removed trash & debris; remove dilapidated building) 2295 Dana Road, PPIN 11517; owned by Toney D. Pierce (cut grass/weeds; remove trash & debris) 124 Linda Drive, PPIN 15696; owned by Willie E. Jones (remove trash & debris from under and around carport; remove unlicensed and inoperable vehicle) 3614 Security Street, PPIN 157552; owned by Don E. Davis (cut grass/weeds; remove trash & debris) On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor City of Vicksburg Page 4 Printed on 11/10/2016 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final September 19, 2016 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: 2295 Dana Road, PPIN 11517; owned by Toney D. Pierce (cut grass/weeds; remove trash & debris) - COMPLIED 124 Linda Drive, PPIN 15696; owned by Willie E. Jones (remove trash & debris from under and around carport) - Granted a thirty (30) day extension The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson K. ID-16-1264 Adopt Revised On-Call Pay Policy On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to adopt the Revised On-Call Pay Policy. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson L. ID-16-1260 Authorize Mayor to Execute Notice of Limitation of Use for Halls Ferry Park Property Attachments: Halls Ferry Park On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize the Mayor to Execute Notice of Limitation of Use for Halls Ferry Park Property. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson M. ID-16-1277 Approve Additions to Employee Driving List: 1. Gary Vines, Robert Woods - Building Maintenance Department 2. Tameaker Hicks - Community Service Department 3. Kimberly Turner - Police Department Attachments: Driving List On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the Additions to Employee Driving List: 1. Gary Vines, Robert Woods - Building Maintenance Department; 2. Tameaker Hicks - Community Service Department; 3. Kimberly Turner - Police Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson Contracts: N. ID-16-1239 Authorize Mayor to Execute Agreement with Fordice Construction Company for Construction of an Exterior Metal Stair Linking the Sidewalk on Washington Street to the Lower North Parking Lot of the Lower MS River Museum Attachments: Staircase Agreement On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize the Mayor to Execute Agreement with Fordice Construction Company for Construction of an Exterior Metal Stair Linking the Sidewalk on Washington Street to the Lower North Parking Lot of the Lower MS River Museum. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson O. ID-16-1248 Authorize Mayor to Execute Rental Agreement with Pitney Bowes for Postage Meter for Vicksburg Police Department Attachments: Postage Agreement On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize the Mayor to Execute Rental Agreement with Pitney Bowes for Postage Meter for Vicksburg Police City of Vicksburg Page 5 Printed on 11/10/2016 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final September 19, 2016 Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson P. ID-16-1263 Authorize Mayor to Execute Infrastructure Strategy Agreement with WEI/AJA, LLC Attachments: Infrastructure Agreement On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize the Mayor to Execute Infrastructure Strategy Agreement with WEI/AJA, LLC. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson Q. ID-16-1280 Authorize Mayor to Execute Amendment No. 1 to Agreement with Allen & Hoshall for Continuing Sewer Assessment Program Year 2 Mapping Services Attachments: CSAP Year 2 Mapping On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize the Mayor to Execute Amendment No. 1 to Agreement with Allen & Hoshall for Continuing Sewer Assessment Program Year 2 Mapping Services. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson R. ID-16-1281 Authorize Mayor to execute Standard Hangar Lease Agreement with: 1. Farmland Service, LLC 2. Darrell Jacks 3. Gidion T. Roark 4. Dave Purcell 5. Hanfred Lachney 6. Phil Lawson and Scott Woods Attachments: Hangar Lease Agreements On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize the Mayor to execute Standard Hangar Lease Agreement with: 1. Farmland Service, LLC; 2. Darrell Jacks; 3. Gidion T. Roark; 4. Dave Purcell; 5. Hanfred Lachney. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson R.1 ID-16-1296 Authorize Mayor to Execute Master Right of Entry Permit with Soterra, LLC for cleaning the culverts under Washington Street Attachments: Soterra, LLC On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize the Mayor to Execute Master Right of Entry Permit with Soterra, LLC for cleaning the culverts under Washington Street. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson R.2 ID-16-1297 Approve Change Order No. 2 for the Lee Street Pavilion Project Attachments: Pavilion Change Order 2 On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve Change Order No. 2 for the Lee Street Pavilion Project. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson Executive Session: Alderman Thompson moved the Mayor and Aldermen go into a closed meeting to determine if the Board should go into executive session. The motion was seconded by Alderman Mayfield. Voting aye, Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Thompson, Alderman Mayfield. None voting nay, the motion was unanimously adopted. City of Vicksburg Page 6 Printed on 11/10/2016 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final September 19, 2016 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 Hires in the Fire Department (2); Pay Adjustment in the Police Department (1); Retirement in the Fire Department (1); Suspensions in the Gas Department (2), Animal Control Department (1), Sewer Department (1); Termination in the Gas Department (1); Termination Hearing in the Police Department (1); Discussion in the Animal Control Department (1), Public Works Department (1), Administration 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 Hires in the Fire Department (2); Pay Adjustment in the Police Department (1); Retirement in the Fire Department (1); Suspensions in the Gas Department (2), Animal Control Department (1), Sewer Department (1); Termination in the Gas Department (1); Termination Hearing in the Police Department (1); Discussion in the Animal Control Department (1), Public Works Department (1), Administration 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, Carolyn Butler - Human Resource Associate, Tasha W. Jordan - Deputy City Clerk, Brian Boykins - Mayor’s Administrative Assistant, Debra Goodman - Mayor’s Administrative Assistant, Danitta Reed - Southward's Administrative Assistant. Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson Mayor Flaggs left the Board Meeting. Alderman Thompson is now Mayor Pro-Tem Thompson. Personnel Matters: A. ID-16-1266 New Hires - Fire Department (2) On motion of Mayor Pro-Tem Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor Pro-Tem and Alderman voted to approve New Hires for Firefighter I at $8.70 per hour, Firefighter I (Rehire) at $8.70 per hour in the Fire Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 2- Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson Absent: 1- Mayor Flaggs B. ID-16-1267 Pay Adjustment - Police Department (1) On motion of Mayor Pro-Tem Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor Pro-Tem and Alderman voted to approve Pay Adjustment Sergeant/A-Watch Commander at $22.20 per hour to $22.40 per hour in the Police Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 2- Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson Absent: 1- Mayor Flaggs C. ID-16-1268 Retirement - Fire Department (1) On motion of Mayor Pro-Tem Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor Pro-Tem and Alderman voted to accept Retirement from Lieutenant in the Fire Department, effective shift of September 29-30, 2016. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 2- Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson Absent: 1- Mayor Flaggs D. ID-16-1269 Suspensions - Gas Department (2) On motion of Mayor Pro-Tem Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor Pro-Tem and Alderman voted to approve the Suspension of two (2) Meter Readers, instead they both were placed on ninety (90) day probation in the Gas Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: City of Vicksburg Page 7 Printed on 11/10/2016 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final September 19, 2016 Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson E. ID-16-1270 Suspension - Animal Control Department (1) On motion of Mayor Pro-Tem Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor Pro-Tem and Alderman voted to approve to Reverse the Suspension of an Animal Control Officer in the Animal Control Department, effective September 15, 2016. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 2- Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson Absent: 1- Mayor Flaggs F. ID-16-1271 Suspension - Sewer Department (1) On motion of Mayor Pro-Tem Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor Pro-Tem and Alderman voted to approve the Termination of a Laborer in the Sewer Department, effective September 19, 2016. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 2- Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson Absent: 1- Mayor Flaggs G. ID-16-1272 Termination - Gas Department (1) On motion of Mayor Pro-Tem Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor Pro-Tem and Alderman voted to approve the Suspension of a Meter Reader for forty-five (45) days with six (6) months probation in the Gas Department. Nine (9) days currently served will count towards the forty-five (45) days served. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 2- Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson Absent: 1- Mayor Flaggs H. ID-16-1273 Termination Hearing - Police Department (1) A discussion was held. No action was taken. I. ID-16-1274 Discussion - Animal Control Department (1) A discussion was held. No action was taken. J. ID-16-1275 Discussion - Public Works Department (1) A discussion was held. No action was taken. K. ID-16-1276 Discussion - Administration Department (1) A discussion was held. No action was taken. K.1 ID-16-1484 Come Out of Executive Session and Approve All Items Taken Up in Executive Session On motion of Mayor Pro-Tem Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor Pro-Tem and Alderman 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: 2- Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson Absent: 1- Mayor Flaggs L. ID-16-1298 Authorize Mayor Pro Tem to Execute Contract for Armed Security Services with United Security Services, LLC at Vicksburg Water & Gas Administration Attachments: United Security On motion of Mayor Pro-Tem Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Alderman voted to authorize the Mayor Pro Tem to Execute Contract for Armed Security Services with United Security Services, LLC at Vicksburg Water & Gas Administration. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: City of Vicksburg Page 8 Printed on 11/10/2016 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final September 19, 2016 Aye: 2- Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson Absent: 1- Mayor Flaggs Adjournment On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem Thompson, and unanimously passed, the Mayor Pro-Tem and Alderman of the City of Vicksburg adjourned to meet 10 o’clock a.m., Friday, September 23, 2016, to take up and act upon any and all matters that may come before the Board. MAYOR ATTEST: CITY CLERK Aye: 2- Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson Absent: 1- Mayor Flaggs City of Vicksburg Page 9 Printed on 11/10/2016

Agenda

1415 Walnut Street City of Vicksburg Vicksburg, MS 39180 Meeting Agenda Board of Mayor and Aldermen Monday, September 19, 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 A. ID-16-1265 Certificate of Retirement: William Andress - Fire Department Minutes: A. ID-16-1231 Adopt Board Meeting Minutes for: 1. July 18, 2016 Public Hearing: A. ID-16-1236 Appeal Hearing: Clay Commons (Kimble Development) Attachments: Clay Commons Routine Agenda: A. ID-16-1237 Presentation - American Red Cross of Mississippi Attachments: Red Cross B. ID-16-1240 Accept Letter of Appeal from Sharon Bishop being denied the request from the Board of Architectural Review to have a large Merle Norman logo sign installed on the north side of the building located at 1221 Washington Street and Authorize City Clerk to set hearing date for Monday, October 10, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. Attachments: Merle Norman C. ID-16-1242 Approve request for sponsorship from National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Attachments: NAMI Ad City of Vicksburg Page 1 Printed on 9/16/2016 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Meeting Agenda September 19, 2016 D. ID-16-1243 Approve request for sponsorship from Jackson State University and the Philadelphia Museum of Art Attachments: JSU Ad E. ID-16-1255 Approve the following requests from Jacob's Ladder Learning Center: 1. Permission to hold a Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk and 1-Mile Fun Run and After Party on Saturday, November 19, 2016 from 7:00 a.m. until 12:00 (noon) via attached route 2. Close Monroe Street (from MCU employee parking) to Shannon Alley to accommodate day-of registration, walk/run/fun run, after party, and clean up 3. Increased police patrol for the duration of the run/walk/fun run 4. Mayor to welcome guests to the city and thank those in the community for support 5. Use of Channel 23 to inform community about event Attachments: Jacob's Ladder F. ID-16-1283 Approve request for sponsorship from Bowmar Elementary PTO Attachments: Bowmar PTO G. ID-16-1262 Approve request from Robert Mays, Animal Control Department to change back to normal working hours of 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. H. ID-16-1256 Accept Grant Award for FY16 Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant and Authorize Mayor to execute accompanying EEOP Certification Form [BLUE INK] Attachments: Grant Award JAG I. ID-16-1238 Accept Letters for Cost of Cutting and Cleaning Lots and Adopt Resolution to Establish Special Assessments for the following properties: 1. 1711 Martin Luther King, PPIN 19171; owned by Burton Brown etal 2. 1618 Martin Luther King Blvd., PPIN 19190; owned by Bobby Doyle et al 3. 1422 Martin Luther King, PPIN 19195; owned by Ester Stewart Buford Foundation 4. 1705 Martin Luther King, PPIN 19170; owned by Tommy L. Hunter 5. 1611 Martin Luther King, PPIN 19165; owned by Leonard H. Jones 6. 1917 Martin Luther King, PPIN 20572; owned by Percy James Washington 7. 1608 Sky Farm Avenue, PPIN 19768; owned by Debbie Brown Webb Attachments: Special Assessments City of Vicksburg Page 2 Printed on 9/16/2016 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Meeting Agenda September 19, 2016 J. ID-16-1254 Hearing to determine whether or not the properties listed on the Community Development Agenda are a public menace to the public health, safety, and welfare of the community Attachments: Special Assessment 2 K. ID-16-1264 Adopt Revised On-Call Pay Policy L. ID-16-1260 Authorize Mayor to Execute Notice of Limitation of Use for Halls Ferry Park Property Attachments: Halls Ferry Park M. ID-16-1277 Approve Additions to Employee Driving List: 1. Gary Vines, Robert Woods - Building Maintenance Department 2. Tameaker Hicks - Community Service Department 3. Kimberly Turner - Police Department Attachments: Driving List Contracts: N. ID-16-1239 Authorize Mayor to Execute Agreement with Fordice Construction Company for Construction of an Exterior Metal Stair Linking the Sidewalk on Washington Street to the Lower North Parking Lot of the Lower MS River Museum Attachments: Staircase Agreement O. ID-16-1248 Authorize Mayor to Execute Rental Agreement with Pitney Bowes for Postage Meter for Vicksburg Police Department Attachments: Postage Agreement P. ID-16-1263 Authorize Mayor to Execute Infrastructure Strategy Agreement with WEI/AJA, LLC Attachments: Infrastructure Agreement Q. ID-16-1280 Authorize Mayor to Execute Amendment No. 1 to Agreement with Allen & Hoshall for Continuing Sewer Assessment Program Year 2 Mapping Services Attachments: CSAP Year 2 Mapping City of Vicksburg Page 3 Printed on 9/16/2016 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Meeting Agenda September 19, 2016 R. ID-16-1281 Authorize Mayor to execute Standard Hangar Lease Agreement with: 1. Farmland Service, LLC 2. Darrell Jacks 3. Gidion T. Roark 4. Dave Purcell 5. Hanfred Lachney 6. Phil Lawson and Scott Woods Attachments: Hangar Lease Agreements Executive Session: Personnel Matters: A. ID-16-1266 New Hires - Fire Department (2) B. ID-16-1267 Pay Adjustment - Police Department (1) C. ID-16-1268 Retirement - Fire Department (1) D. ID-16-1269 Suspensions - Gas Department (2) E. ID-16-1270 Suspension - Animal Control Department (1) F. ID-16-1271 Suspension - Sewer Department (1) G. ID-16-1272 Termination - Gas Department (1) H. ID-16-1273 Termination Hearing - Police Department (1) I. ID-16-1274 Discussion - Animal Control Department (1) J. ID-16-1275 Discussion - Public Works Department (1) K. ID-16-1276 Discussion - Administration Department (1) Adjournment Next Adjourned Meeting, 10:00 a.m., Friday, September 23, 2016 City of Vicksburg Page 4 Printed on 9/16/2016

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