Board of Mayor and Aldermen
Regular MeetingVicksburg, MS · September 19, 2016
Minutes
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
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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
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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:
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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
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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
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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.
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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:
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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:
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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