Board of Mayor and Aldermen
Regular MeetingVicksburg, MS · September 23, 2016
Minutes
1415 Walnut Street
City of Vicksburg Vicksburg, MS 39180
Minutes - Final
Board of Mayor and Aldermen
Friday, September 23, 2016 10:00 AM City Hall Annex Board Room
1. Invocation, Pledge of Allegiance and Call to Order
Invocation was given by Alderman Willis T. Thompson
Pledge of Allegiance was led by Ruben Lee Wheeler
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:
Authorize City Clerk to Advertise for City Hall Restoration (ID-16-1324)
Hearing to Determine whether or not the Properties Listed on the Community
Development Agenda are a Menace to the Public Health, Safety and Welfare of
the Community (ID-16-1325)
Rescind Motion from September 19, 2016 Authorizing the Mayor to Execute
Master Right of Entry Permit with Soterra, LLC - for cleaning the culverts under
Washington Street and Authorize Mayor to Execute New Right of Entry Permit
with Soterra, LLC (ID-16-1326)
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to adopt Agenda as amended. The motion was adopted
unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
Recognitions:
A. ID-16-1306 Employee Anniversaries:
1. 5 years of service: Edwin Whitman - Street Department
B. ID-16-1286 Proclamation - Mental Illness Awareness Week 2016
Attachments: Proclamation NAMI
Mayor Flaggs Proclaimed the week of October 02, 2016 through October 08, 2016
as Mental Illness Awareness Week
Routine Agenda:
A. ID-16-1251 Approve request from Gary Hardy, Jr. for permission to close streets
from 1st North to the corner of Farmer and South on September 30,
2016 from 5:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. for a birthday celebration
Attachments: Street Closure
A discussion was held. No action was taken.
B. ID-16-1278 Approve the following request from Vicksburg Main Street for the 22nd
Annual Downtown Vicksburg's Fall Festival and Farmers Market:
1. Permission to use Farmers Market Lot, 1000 block and the
1100-1400 blocks of Washington Street on Saturday, October 1, 2016
from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
2. Block 1000 - 1400 blocks of Washington Street and Riverstage Plaza
with barricades, with the exception of intersections
3. Restrooms at Riverstage Plaza checked hourly and cleaned and
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stocked with essentials throughout the day
4. Placement of fall decorations on City sidewalks at various
intersections throughout the Downtown Taxing District
5. Purchase of promotional items and other incidentals from the
Downtown Taxing District funds not to exceed $3,000.00 in the 09/16
fiscal year budget and not to exceed $3,000.00 in the 10/17 fiscal year
budget
Attachments: Fall Festival
On motion of Mayor Flaggs, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and
Aldermen voted to approve the following request from Vicksburg Main Street for
the 22nd Annual Downtown Vicksburg's Fall Festival and Farmers Market: 1.
Permission to use Farmers Market Lot, 1000 block and the 1100-1400 blocks of
Washington Street on Saturday, October 1, 2016 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; 2.
Block 1000 - 1400 blocks of Washington Street and Riverstage Plaza with
barricades, with the exception of intersections; 3. Restrooms at Riverstage Plaza
checked hourly and cleaned and stocked with essentials throughout the day; 4.
Placement of fall decorations on City sidewalks at various intersections
throughout the Downtown Taxing District; 5. Purchase of promotional items and
other incidentals from the Downtown Taxing District funds not to exceed
$3,000.00 in the 09/16 fiscal year budget and not to exceed $3,000.00 in the 10/17
fiscal year budget. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
C. ID-16-1279 Approve the following request from Vicksburg Main Street:
1. Permission to hold the 16th Annual (KCS) Holiday Express Train on
Wednesday, November 30, 2016 at 4:00 p.m.
2. Assistance from Police, Fire, and Community Service Departments
3. Use of Fire Department lights, barricades for safety and use of public
restrooms at Catfish Row and the Depot
Attachments: Holiday Express Train
On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to approve the following request from Vicksburg Main
Street: 1. Permission to hold the 16th Annual (KCS) Holiday Express Train on
Wednesday, November 30, 2016 at 4:00 p.m.; 2. Assistance from Police, Fire, and
Community Service Departments; 3. Use of Fire Department lights, barricades for
safety and use of public restrooms at Catfish Row and the Depot. The motion
was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
D. ID-16-1288 Adopt Budget Amendments
On motion of Mayor Flaggs, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and
Aldermen voted to adopt Budget Amendments for September 23, 2016. The
motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
E. ID-16-1282 Approve request sponsorship from Vicksburg Realtors for a golf
tournament to be held on Friday, September 30, 2016
Attachments: Golf Sponsorship
Mayor Flaggs stated that purchasing an advertisement from Vicksburg Realtors
Golf Tournament 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 a hole sponsor ad from Vicksburg Realtors Golf Tournament in
the amount of $100.00. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following
vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
F. ID-16-1290 Approve request for advertisement from James "Fuzzy" Johnson
Baseball, LLC
Attachments: Fuzzy Johnson Ad
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Mayor Flaggs stated that purchasing an advertisement from James "Fuzzy"
Johnson Baseball, LLC will bring into favorable notice the opportunities,
possibilities and resources of the City of Vicksburg and will be helpful toward
advancing the moral, financial and other interest of the City of Vicksburg.
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, and
unanimously passed, The Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Vicksburg approved
the sponsorship ad from James "Fuzzy" Johnson Baseball, LLC in the amount of
$5,500.00. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
G. ID-16-1284 Approve Invoice #2873 for payment in the amount of $800.95 to
Vicksburg-Tallulah Regional Airport for the month of August 2016
Attachments: VTR Invoice
On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to approve Invoice #2873 for payment in the amount of
$800.95 to Vicksburg-Tallulah Regional Airport for the month of August 2016. The
motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
H. ID-16-1311 Authorize City Clerk to Advertise Final Payment on the following project:
1. 2015 North Ward Paving Project
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to authorize the City Clerk to Advertise Final Payment on the
following project: 2015 North Ward Paving Project. The motion was adopted
unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
I. ID-16-1253 Accept Letters for Cost of Cutting and Cleaning Lots and Adopt
Resolution to Establish Special Assessments for the following
properties:
1. 2503 Togo Street, PPIN 15584; owned by State of Mississippi
2. 1518 Sky Farm, PPIN 19775; owned by State of Mississippi
3. 1616 Martin Luther King, PPIN 19191; owned by State of Mississippi
4. 1740 Martin Luther King, PPIN 19840; owned by State of Mississippi
5. 1609 Martin Luther King, PPIN 19164; owned by State of Mississippi
6. 1601 Martin Luther King, PPIN 19162; owned by State of Mississippi
7. 1604 Martin Luther King, PPIN 19194; owned by State of Mississippi
8. 1742 Martin Luther King, PPIN 19839; owned by State of Mississippi
9. 1756 Martin Luther King, PPIN 19834; owned by State of Mississippi
10. 1602 Sky Farm Avenue, PPIN 19769; owned by State of Mississippi
11. 1912 Martin Luther King, PPIN 20593; owned by State of Mississippi
12. 1617 Sky Farm, PPIN 19732; owned by State of Mississippi
13. 1625 Sky Farm, PPIN 19734; owned by State of Mississippi
14. Howard Street, PPIN 17947; owned by State of Mississippi
15. 1912 Martin Luther King, PPIN 20593; owned by State of Mississippi
16. 1428 Howard Street, PPIN 17946; owned by State of Mississippi
17. 1429 Martin Luther King, PPIN 19398; owned by State of Mississippi
18. 1612 Martin Luther King, PPIN 19192; owned by State of Mississippi
19. 522 Dabney Street, PPIN 17290; owned by State of Mississippi
20. 316 A Lakehill Drive, PPIN 7720; owned by Katie Thomas
21. 1905 Clay Street, PPIN 17817; owned by Henry V. III & Thomas E.
Bailey
22. 1600 Lane Street, PPIN 15371; owned by Fred B. Jr. & Ethel Carter
23. Lane Street, PPIN 15370; owned by Larry Minor et al c/o Larry Minor
24. 1600 Marcus, PPIN 13822; owned by State of Mississippi
25. 519 Fairground Street, PPIN 15142; owned by State of Mississippi
26. 812 Walnut Street, PPIN 19062; owned by State of Mississippi
27. 2427 Oak Street, PPIN 15165; owned by Alan Osborne
28. 1516 Marcus Street, PPIN 13842; owned by State of Mississippi
29. Walnut Street, PPIN 18528; owned by State of Mississippi
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Attachments: Special Assessments
Special Assessments 2
Special Assessments 3
The Letters (Statements) and Resolutions on the following properties were
presented to the Board:
1. 2503 Togo Street, PPIN 15584; owned by State of Mississippi
2. 1518 Sky Farm, PPIN 19775; owned by State of Mississippi
3. 1616 Martin Luther King, PPIN 19191; owned by State of Mississippi
4. 1740 Martin Luther King, PPIN 19840; owned by State of Mississippi
5. 1609 Martin Luther King, PPIN 19164; owned by State of Mississippi
6. 1601 Martin Luther King, PPIN 19162; owned by State of Mississippi
7. 1604 Martin Luther King, PPIN 19194; owned by State of Mississippi
8. 1742 Martin Luther King, PPIN 19839; owned by State of Mississippi
9. 1756 Martin Luther King, PPIN 19834; owned by State of Mississippi
10. 1602 Sky Farm Avenue, PPIN 19769; owned by State of Mississippi
11. 1912 Martin Luther King, PPIN 20593; owned by State of Mississippi
12. 1617 Sky Farm, PPIN 19732; owned by State of Mississippi
13. 1625 Sky Farm, PPIN 19734; owned by State of Mississippi
14. Howard Street, PPIN 17947; owned by State of Mississippi
15. 1912 Martin Luther King, PPIN 20593; owned by State of Mississippi
16. 1428 Howard Street, PPIN 17946; owned by State of Mississippi
17. 1429 Martin Luther King, PPIN 19398; owned by State of Mississippi
18. 1612 Martin Luther King, PPIN 19192; owned by State of Mississippi
19. 522 Dabney Street, PPIN 17290; owned by State of Mississippi
20. 316 A Lakehill Drive, PPIN 7720; owned by Katie Thomas
21. 1905 Clay Street, PPIN 17817; owned by Henry V. III & Thomas E. Bailey
22. 1600 Lane Street, PPIN 15371; owned by Fred B. Jr. & Ethel Carter
23. Lane Street, PPIN 15370; owned by Larry Minor et al c/o Larry Minor
24. 1600 Marcus, PPIN 13822; owned by State of Mississippi
25. 519 Fairground Street, PPIN 15142; owned by State of Mississippi
26. 812 Walnut Street, PPIN 19062; owned by State of Mississippi
27. 2427 Oak Street, PPIN 15165; owned by Alan Osborne
28. 1516 Marcus Street, PPIN 13842; owned by State of Mississippi
29. Walnut Street, PPIN 18528; owned by State of Mississippi
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to accept the foregoing Letters (Statements) for cost of
cutting and cleaning lots and Adopt the following Resolutions establishing
Special Assessments. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following
vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
I.1 ID-16-1324 Authorize City Clerk to Re-Advertise Sealed Bids for City Hall
Restoration
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to authorize the City Clerk to advertise Sealed Bid for City
Hall Restoration. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
I.2 ID-16-1325 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
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:
1717 Grove Street, PPIN 17619; owned by G.J. Tax Sale Properties (cut
grass/weeds; remove trash & debris; remove dilapidated building)
2428 Oak Street, PPIN 15156; owned by State of Mississippi (cut grass/weeds;
remove trash & debris)
1409 Lane Street, PPIN 15345; owned by Geneva Lewis Dorsey; (cut grass/weeds;
remove trash & debris; remove dilapidated building)
2407 Lake Street, PPIN 17201; owned by Sylous Bradley Estate (cut grass/weeds;
remove trash & debris; remove dilapidated building)
125 Stillwater, PPIN 28399; owned by Willie Shaw Jr. (remove dilapidated
building)
125 Katherine Drive, PPIN 11913; Noel & Melissa Haas (remove dilapidated
building)
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On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to declare the foregoing properties to be a public menace to
the public health, safety & welfare of the community and authorize the Director of
Community Development to proceed to cut, clean and demolish structures with
all charges incurred to be assessed against the property owners. Along with the
following actions:
1409 Lane Street, PPIN 15345; owned by Geneva Lewis Dorsey (remove trash &
debris - granted thirty (30) day extension)
125 Katherine Drive, PPIN 11913; Noel & Melissa Haas (remove dilapidated
building - granted thirty (30) day extension)
The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
Resolutions:
J. ID-16-1291 Declare 1998 Ford Ambulance Model E350 CID# 6032 VIN
1FDSS34F7WHA72113 surplus property and Adopt Resolution to
Donate to the Vicksburg Warren School District
Attachments: Resolution Surplus Ambulance
On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to Declare 1998 Ford Ambulance Model E350 CID#
6032 VIN 1FDSS34F7WHA72113 surplus property and Adopt Resolution to
Donate to the Vicksburg Warren School District. The motion was adopted
unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
Enactment No: RES 2016-154
K. ID-16-1294 Adopt Resolution to Contribute Additional Funds to The Vicksburg
Warren County Chamber of Commerce [South Ward Alderman's
Discretionary Funds]
Attachments: Resolution - Ford NGL
On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to adopt the Resolution to Contribute Additional
Funds to The Vicksburg Warren County Chamber of Commerce in the amount
of $10,000.00 [South Ward Alderman's Discretionary Funds]. The motion was
adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
Enactment No: RES 2016-155
Contracts:
L. ID-16-1285 Authorize Mayor to Execute Contract Amendment No. 2 with
Greenbriar for Installation of New Reactor Clarifier - Water Treatment
Plant
Attachments: Amendment No. 2 Reactor Clarifier
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize the Mayor to Execute Contract
Amendment No. 2 with Greenbriar for Installation of New Reactor Clarifier -
Water Treatment Plant. The motion was adopted unanimously by the
following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
M. ID-16-1287 Authorize Mayor to Execute Letter of Engagement with Booker T.
Camper, Jr., CPA for FY2016 Audit
Attachments: Camper Letter of Engagement
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize the Mayor to Execute Letter of
Engagement with Booker T. Camper, Jr., CPA for FY2016 Audit. The motion
was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
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Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
N. ID-16-1292 Authorize Mayor to Execute Engagement Letter with Butler Snow
Attachments: Butler Snow
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize the Mayor to Execute Engagement
Letter with Butler Snow for the MIssissippi 2016 Continuing Disclosure. The
motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
N.1 ID-16-1326 Rescind Motion from September 19, 2016 Authorizing the Mayor to
Execute Master Right of Entry Permit with Soterrra, LLC for cleaning
the culverts under Washington Street and Authorize Mayor to
Execute New Right of Entry Permit with Soterra, LLC
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to rescind motion from September 19, 2016
authorizing the Mayor to Execute Master Right of Entry Permit with Soterrra,
LLC for cleaning the culverts under Washington Street and Authorize Mayor
to Execute New Right of Entry Permit with Soterra, LLC. The motion was
adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
Docket of Claims:
O. ID-16-1249 Approve Bank Letters:
1. Trustmark
2. BancorpSouth
Attachments: Trustmark
BancorpSouth
On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve Bank Letters: 1. Trustmark; 2.
BancorpSouth. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
P. ID-16-1250 Approve Reports:
1. City Sexton
2. Privilege License
3. Mayor and Treasure
4. Delinquent Tax Collection
5. Monthly Tax Collection
6. Detail Budget
Attachments: City Sexton
Privilege License
Mayor&Treasure
Delinquent Tax
Tax Collection
Tax Sale
The City Sexton presented report of collections, account opening graves, etc.
for the month of August 2016 as follows: Riles Funeral Home - $150.00; Dillon
Chisley Funeral Home - $750.00; Fisher Funeral Home - $75.00; Glenwood
Funeral Home - $75.00; Jefferson Funeral Home - $1,575.00; Lakeview Funeral
Home - $1,900.00.
The City Clerk presented the Privilege License Report for new businesses for
the month of August 2016
The City Clerk presented report of Mayor and Treasure from the Vicksburg
Police Department in the amount of $143,788.53 for August 2016
The City Clerk presented the August 2016 Detailed Budget Report for
Approval.
Attachments: Supporting documentation following minutes
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The City Clerk presented report of delinquent collections for City taxes from
the Warren County Tax Collector for the Month of August 2016
The City Clerk presented report of collections for City taxes from the Warren
County Tax Collector for the Month of August 2016
Attachments: Supporting documentation following minutes:
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the following Reports: City Sexton,
Privilege License, Mayor and Treasure, Detail Budget Report, Monthly Tax
Collection, Delinquent Tax Collection. The motion was unanimously adopted
by the attached vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
Alderman Mayfield recused himself from the Board Meeting.
Q. ID-16-1252 Approve Claims Docket
The City Clerk presented the Docket of Claims numbering 134332 through
134546; 982 through 984. Refund checks numbering 9906719 through 9906778.
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 Mayfiedl 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 Longevity Pay in the Street Department (1); Pay
Adjustments in the Police Department (2); Termination in the Gas Department (1);
Permission to Post for Laborer in the Gas Department (1). The motion was
seconded by Alderman Mayfield, and upon vote being taken, the following voting
aye: Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, Alderman Thompson.
The Mayor and Aldermen announced they would go into executive session to
discuss Personnel Action Forms for Longevity Pay in the Street Department (1);
Pay Adjustments in the Police Department (2); Termination in the Gas
Department (1); Permission to Post for Laborer in the Gas 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, Danitta Reed -
Southward's Administrative Assistant.
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
Personnel Matters:
A. ID-16-1307 Longevity - Street Department (1)
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve Longevity Pay for concrete Finisher
from $9.50 per hour to $9.59 per hour in the Street Department, for five (5)
years of service. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
B. ID-16-1308 Pay Adjustments - Police Department (2)
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On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve Pay Adjustments for Patrol
Officer/FTO from $15.70 per hour to Patrol Officer at $14.95 per hour, Patrol
Officer at $17.90 per hour to Patrol Officer/FTO at $18.65 per hour in the
Police Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following
vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
C. ID-16-1309 Termination - Gas Department (1)
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the Termination for a Laborer in the
Gas Department, effective September 23, 2016. The motion was adopted
unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
D. ID-16-1310 Permission to Post - Gas Laborer - Gas Department (1)
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the Request to Post for a Gas Laborer
in the Gas Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the
following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
E. ID-16-1487 Come Out of Execute Session and Approve All Items Taken up in
Executive Session
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to Come Out of Executive Session and Approve
All Items Taken Up in Executive Session. The motion was adopted
unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
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., Friday, September 30, 2016, to take up and act upon any
and all matters that may come before the Board.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
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Agenda
1415 Walnut Street
City of Vicksburg Vicksburg, MS 39180
Meeting Agenda
Board of Mayor and Aldermen
Friday, September 23, 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
Recognitions:
A. ID-16-1306 Employee Anniversaries:
1. 5 years of service: Edwin Whitman - Street Department
B. ID-16-1286 Proclamation - Mental Illness Awareness Week 2016
Attachments: Proclamation NAMI
Routine Agenda:
A. ID-16-1251 Approve request from Gary Hardy, Jr. for permission to close streets 1st
North to the corner of Farmer and South on September 30, 2016 from
5:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. for a birthday celebration
Attachments: Street Closure
Appearing Gary Hardy, Jr.
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B. ID-16-1278 Approve the following request from Vicksburg Main Street for the 22nd
Annual Downtown Vicksburg's Fall Festival and Farmers Market:
1. Permission to use Farmers Market Lot, 1000 block and the
1100-1400 blocks of Washington Street on Saturday, October 1, 2016
from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
2. Block 1000 - 1400 blocks of Washington Street and Riverstage Plaza
with barricades, with the exception of intersections
3. Restrooms at Riverstage Plaza checked hourly and cleaned and
stocked with essentials throughout the day
4. Placement of fall decorations on City sidewalks at various
intersections throughout the Downtown Taxing District
5. Purchase of promotional items and other incidentals from the
Downtown Taxing District funds not to exceed $3,000.00 in the 09/16
fiscal year budget and not to exceed $3,000.00 in the 10/17 fiscal year
budget
Attachments: Fall Festival
Appearing Kim Hopkins
C. ID-16-1279 Approve the following request from Vicksburg Main Street:
1. Permission to hold the 16th Annual (KCS) Holiday Express Train on
Wednesday, November 30, 2016 at 4:00 p.m.
2. Assistance from Police, Fire, and Community Service Departments
3. Use of Fire Department lights, barricades for safety and use of public
restrooms at Catfish Row and the Depot
Attachments: Holiday Express Train
Appearing Kim Hopkins
D. ID-16-1288 Adopt Budget Amendments
Appearing Doug Whittington
E. ID-16-1282 Approve request sponsorship from Vicksburg Realtors for a golf
tournament to be held on Friday, September 30, 2016
Attachments: Golf Sponsorship
F. ID-16-1290 Approve request for advertisement from James "Fuzzy" Johnson
Baseball, LLC
Attachments: Fuzzy Johnson Ad
G. ID-16-1284 Approve Invoice #2873 for payment in the amount of $800.95 to
Vicksburg-Tallulah Regional Airport for the month of August 2016
Attachments: VTR Invoice
H. ID-16-1311 Authorize City Clerk to Advertise Final Payment on the following project:
1. 2015 North Ward Paving Project
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I. ID-16-1253 Accept Letters for Cost of Cutting and Cleaning Lots and Adopt
Resolution to Establish Special Assessments for the following
properties:
1. 2503 Togo Street, PPIN 15584; owned by State of Mississippi
2. 1518 Sky Farm, PPIN 19775; owned by State of Mississippi
3. 1616 Martin Luther King, PPIN 19191; owned by State of Mississippi
4. 1740 Martin Luther King, PPIN 19840; owned by State of Mississippi
5. 1609 Martin Luther King, PPIN 19164; owned by State of Mississippi
6. 1601 Martin Luther King, PPIN 19162; owned by State of Mississippi
7. 1604 Martin Luther King, PPIN 19194; owned by State of Mississippi
8. 1742 Martin Luther King, PPIN 19839; owned by State of Mississippi
9. 1756 Martin Luther King, PPIN 19834; owned by State of Mississippi
10. 1602 Sky Farm Avenue, PPIN 19769; owned by State of Mississippi
11. 1912 Martin Luther King, PPIN 20593; owned by State of Mississippi
12. 1617 Sky Farm, PPIN 19732; owned by State of Mississippi
13. 1625 Sky Farm, PPIN 19734; owned by State of Mississippi
14. Howard Street, PPIN 17947; owned by State of Mississippi
15. 1912 Martin Luther King, PPIN 20593; owned by State of Mississippi
16. 1428 Howard Street, PPIN 17946; owned by State of Mississippi
17. 1429 Martin Luther King, PPIN 19398; owned by State of Mississippi
18. 1612 Martin Luther King, PPIN 19192; owned by State of Mississippi
19. 522 Dabney Street, PPIN 17290; owned by State of Mississippi
20. 316 A Lakehill Drive, PPIN 7720; owned by Katie Thomas
21. 1905 Clay Street, PPIN 17817; owned by Henry V. III & Thomas E.
Bailey
22. 1600 Lane Street, PPIN 15371; owned by Fred B. Jr. & Ethel Carter
23. Lane Street, PPIN 15370; owned by Larry Minor et al c/o Larry Minor
24. 1600 Marcus, PPIN 13822; owned by State of Mississippi
25. 519 Fairground Street, PPIN 15142; owned by State of Mississippi
26. 812 Walnut Street, PPIN 19062; owned by State of Mississippi
27. 2427 Oak Street, PPIN 15165; owned by Alan Osborne
28. 1516 Marcus Street, PPIN 13842; owned by State of Mississippi
29. Walnut Street, PPIN 18528; owned by State of Mississippi
Attachments: Special Assessments
Special Assessments 2
Special Assessments 3
Appearing Victor Gray-Lewis
Resolutions:
J. ID-16-1291 Declare 1998 Ford Ambulance Model E350 CID# 6032 VIN
1FDSS34F7WHA72113 surplus property and Adopt Resolution to
Donate to the Vicksburg Warren School District
Attachments: Resolution Surplus Ambulance
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Board of Mayor and Aldermen Meeting Agenda September 23, 2016
K. ID-16-1294 Adopt Resolution to Contribute Additional Funds to The Vicksburg
Warren County Chamber of Commerce [South Ward Alderman's
Discretionary Funds]
Attachments: Resolution - Ford NGL
Contracts:
L. ID-16-1285 Authorize Mayor to Execute Contract Amendment No. 2 with
Greenbriar for Installation of New Reactor Clarifier - Water
Treatment Plant
Attachments: Amendment No. 2 Reactor Clarifier
M. ID-16-1287 Authorize Mayor to Execute Letter of Engagement with Booker T.
Camper, Jr., CPA for FY2016 Audit
Attachments: Camper Letter of Engagement
N. ID-16-1292 Authorize Mayor to Execute Engagement Letter with Butler Snow
Attachments: Butler Snow
Docket of Claims:
O. ID-16-1249 Approve Bank Letters:
1. Trustmark
2. BancorpSouth
Attachments: Trustmark
BancorpSouth
P. ID-16-1250 Approve Reports:
1. City Sexton
2. Privilege License
3. Mayor and Treasure
4. Delinquent Tax Collection
5. Monthly Tax Collection
6. Detail Budget
Attachments: City Sexton
Privilege License
Mayor&Treasure
Delinquent Tax
Tax Collection
Tax Sale
Q. ID-16-1252 Approve Claims Docket
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Board of Mayor and Aldermen Meeting Agenda September 23, 2016
Executive Session:
Personnel Matters:
A. ID-16-1307 Longevity - Street Department (1)
B. ID-16-1308 Pay Adjustments - Police Department (2)
C. ID-16-1309 Termination - Gas Department (1)
D. ID-16-1310 Permission to Post - Gas Laborer - Water Maintenance Department
(1)
Adjournment
Next Adjourned Meeting, 10:00 a.m., Friday, September 30, 2016
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