Board of Mayor and Aldermen

1415 Walnut Street City of Vicksburg Vicksburg, MS 39180 Minutes - Final Board of Mayor and Aldermen Monday, October 17, 2016 10:00 AM City Hall Annex Board Room 1. Invocation, Pledge of Allegiance and Call to Order Invocation was given by Alderman Michael A. Mayfield, Sr. Pledge of Allegiance was led by Alderman Willis T. Thompson 2. Roll Call Present: 3- Mayor George Flaggs Jr. Alderman Michael A. Mayfield Sr. Alderman Willis T. Thompson 3. Board Comments: 4. Adopt Agenda ADD: Authorize Mayor to Execute Consulting Services Proposal with Lerch Bates, Inc. for Vicksburg Convention Center Escalator Modernization (ID-16-1411) Executive Session: Resignation - Police Department (1) (ID-16-1412 On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to adopt the Agenda as amended. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson Recognitions: A. ID-16-1390 Employee Anniversaries: 1. 5 years of service: Sylvia Gurtowski - Recreation/City Pool Mayor Flaggs recognized Sylvia Gurtowski in the Recreation/City Pool Program with five (5) years of service. The Mayor and Aldermen congratulated Sylvia Gurtowski for her years of service with the City of Vicksburg. B. ID-16-1408 Public Statement of Appreciation from Men of Action Organization Attachments: Men of Action Minutes: A. ID-16-1379 Adopt Board Meeting Minutes: 1. July 25, 2016 2. August 01, 2016 3. August 04, 2016 4. August 10, 2016 5. August 15, 2016 6. August 17, 2016 (Special Called) On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to adopt Board Meeting Minutes for: July 25, 2016; August 01, 2016; August 04, 2016; August 10, 2016; August 15, 2016; August 17, 2016 (Special Called). The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson Routine Agenda: A. ID-16-1375 Receive Vicksburg Police Department Crime Statistic Report: City of Vicksburg Page 1 Printed on 11/23/2016 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final October 17, 2016 1. August 2016 2. September 2016 Attachments: Crime Stats On motion of Mayor Flaggs, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to receive the the Vicksburg Police Department Crime Statistic Report for: 1. August 2016; 2. September 2016. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson B. ID-16-1377 Approve request for advertisement from Kings Head Start for their MAP 50th Anniversary Souvenir Program Book Attachments: Kings Head Start Mayor Flaggs stated that purchasing an advertisement from the Kings Head Start 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 Mayor Flaggs, seconded by Alderman Thompson, and unanimously passed, The Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Vicksburg approved the purchase of an ad from Kings Head Start for their MAP 50th Anniversary Souvenir Program Book in the amount of $1,250.00. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson C. ID-16-1381 Accept Letter of Appeal from Michelle Lay regarding the decision of the Board of Architectural Review on September 13, 2016 meeting to install a ramp across the front of the entire building located at 717 Grove Street and Authorize City Clerk to set hearing date for Monday, November 7, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. Attachments: Lay Appeal Letter On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to accept Letter of Appeal from Michelle Lay regarding the decision of the Board of Architectural Review on September 13, 2016 meeting to install a ramp across the front of the entire building located at 717 Grove Street and Authorize City Clerk to set hearing date for Monday, November 7, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. . The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson D. ID-16-1385 Authorize issuance of the following requisitions: 1. 1700419 in the amount of $130,343.41 to Denali Water Solution, LLC for the removal of the North Lagoon Sludge at the Waste Water Plant 2. 1700450 in the amount of $29,208.00 to Gray Daniels Ford for the purchase of a 2017 Ford F150 Pickup for Safety Department [State Contract] 3. 1700451 in the amount of $87,624.00 to Gray Daniels Ford for the purchase of three (3) 2017 Ford F150 Pickups to replace Gas Department numbers 98 and 27 and Engineer Department [State Contract] 4. 1700465 in the amount of $99,335.00 to Landers Dodge for the purchase of five (5) 2017 Dodge Charger Pursuit Vehicles for the Police Department [State Contract] 5. 1700466 in the amount of $27,914.00 to Landers Dodge for the purchase of one (1) 2017 Dodge Durango for the Police Department [State Contract] 6. 1700467 in the amount of $35,304.58 to Rogers Dabbs Chevrolet Hummer for the purchase of one (1) 2017 Chevrolet Tahoe for the Police Department [State Contract] Attachments: Requisitions Requisitions 2 On motion of Mayor Flaggs, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor and City of Vicksburg Page 2 Printed on 11/23/2016 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final October 17, 2016 Aldermen voted to authorize the issuance of the following requisitions: 1. 1700419 in the amount of $130,343.41 to Denali Water Solution, LLC for the removal of the North Lagoon Sludge at the Waste Water Plant; 2. 1700450 in the amount of $29,208.00 to Gray Daniels Ford for the purchase of a 2017 Ford F150 Pickup for Safety Department [State Contract]; 3. 1700451 in the amount of $87,624.00 to Gray Daniels Ford for the purchase of three (3) 2017 Ford F150 Pickups to replace Gas Department numbers 98 and 27 and Engineer Department [State Contract]; 4. 1700465 in the amount of $99,335.00 to Landers Dodge for the purchase of five (5) 2017 Dodge Charger Pursuit Vehicles for the Police Department [State Contract]; 5. 1700466 in the amount of $27,914.00 to Landers Dodge for the purchase of one (1) 2017 Dodge Durango for the Police Department [State Contract]; 6. 1700467 in the amount of $35,304.58 to Rogers Dabbs Chevrolet Hummer for the purchase of one (1) 2017 Chevrolet Tahoe for the Police Department [State Contract] . The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson E. ID-16-1386 Approve request for advertisement from NAACP Vicksburg Branch for a full page ad in the amount of $100.00 (19th Annual Freedom Fund Celebration) Attachments: NAACP Ad Mayor Flaggs stated that purchasing an advertisement from National Association for the Advancement of Colored People's (NAACP) Vicksburg Branch will bring into favorable notice the opportunities, possibilities and resources of the City of Vicksburg and will be helpful toward advancing the moral, financial and other interest of the City of Vicksburg. On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, and unanimously passed, The Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Vicksburg approved the purchase of a full page ad from the NAACP Vicksburg Branch (19th Annual Freedom Fund Celebration) 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-16-1387 Approve request from Mountain of Faith Ministries for allocation of matching funds in the amount of $10,000.00 pursuant to Section 21-19-65 of the Mississippi Code Attachments: Mountain of Faith Allocation On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the request for allocation of funds in the amount of $10,000.00 from Mountain of Faith Ministries. The City is authorized pursuant to Sec. 21-19-65 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended, for matching funds for social and community service programs and the City is matching these funds. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson G. ID-16-1388 Approve request from Monsour's at The Biscuit Company to block off the corner of Grove and Washington Streets, down the hill past the alley way on Saturday, October 29, 2016 from 3:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. for their 9th Annual Octoberfest Celebration Attachments: Monsour On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the request from Monsour's at The Biscuit Company to block off the corner of Grove and Washington Streets, down the hill past the alley way on Saturday, October 29, 2016 from 3:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. for their 9th Annual Octoberfest Celebration. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson H. ID-16-1389 Approve additions to Employee Driving List: 1. Kristopher Walker, Frank Robinson, Baron Meeks - Sewer Department 2. Cherese Pendleton - TV23 3. Michael Bailey - Water Maintenance Department City of Vicksburg Page 3 Printed on 11/23/2016 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final October 17, 2016 Attachments: Driver List On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve additions to Employee Driving List: Kristopher Walker, Frank Robinson, Baron Meeks - Sewer Department; Cherese Pendleton - TV23; Michael Bailey - Water Maintenance Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson I. ID-16-1405 Approve request from Vicksburg Church of Christ (Holiness) USA to block oncoming traffic from 5th North at Grove Street to the curve on 5th North to host its Annual Holy-Ween Celebration on Wednesday, October 26, 2016 from 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Attachments: Church of Christ On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the request from Vicksburg Church of Christ (Holiness) USA to block oncoming traffic from 5th North at Grove Street to the curve on 5th North to host its Annual Holy-Ween Celebration on Wednesday, October 26, 2016 from 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson J. ID-16-1407 Approve request for sponsorship in the amount of $1,000.00 from Travelers Rest Baptist Church for its Annual Fall Session of the General Missionary Baptist State Convention [Mayor's Discretionary Funds] Attachments: Travelers Rest Sponsorship Mayor Flaggs stated that purchasing an advertisement from Travelers Rest Baptist Church 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 Mayor Flaggs, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, and unanimously passed, The Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Vicksburg approved the sponsorship ad from Travelers Rest Baptist Church for its Annual Fall Session of the General Missionary Baptist State Convention in the amount of $1,000.00 [Mayor's Discretionary Funds]. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson K. ID-16-1378 Hearing to determine whether or not the properties listed on the Community Development Agenda are a public menace to the public health, safety, and welfare of the community Attachments: Special Assessment Victor Gray-Lewis, Director of Community Development, came for a hearing before the Board to discuss and request permission to proceed to cut, clean and demolish the following properties: Cairo Drive, PPIN 10250; owned by the State of Mississippi (cut grass/weeds; remove trash & debris) 155 Blue Creek Drive, PPIN 27212; owned by Janice & Priest Croskey (remove dilapidated building) 123 Katherine Dr., PPIN 11912; owned by Joshua Lee Thompson (cut grass/weeds; remove trash & debris) 3717 Parkview Street, PPIN 15777; owned by Kazet L. Bell (cut grass/weeds; remove trash & debris) 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: 123 Katherine Dr., PPIN 11912; owned by Joshua Lee Thompson (cut grass/weeds; remove trash & debris) - Complied City of Vicksburg Page 4 Printed on 11/23/2016 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final October 17, 2016 The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson L. ID-16-1382 Accept Letters for Cost of Cutting and Cleaning Lots/Demolition and Site Clearing and Adopt Resolution/Order to Establish Special Assessments for the following properties: 1. 3623 Security Street, PPIN 15787; owned by Mary Bingham Estate 2. 1426 Howard Street, PPIN 17945; owned by William & Betty Garner 3. 60 Pauline Street, PPIN 13966; owned by W. Johnson c/o Carol Williams 4. 399 Hutson, PPIN 13950; owned by Natalie Kemp Est. c/o Otis Kemp 5. 711 Dabney Avenue; PPIN 16731; owned by Connie Thomas Craft et al 6. 2407 Lake Street, PPIN 17201; owned by Sylous Bradley Estate 7. 155 Blue Creek, PPIN 27212; owned by Janice & Priest Croskey 8. 3614 Security Street, PPIN 15755; owned by Don E. Davis 9. 500 Depot Street, PPIN 18142; owned by Dunaway Properties, LP 10. 1500 East Avenue, PPIN 16363; owned by Abraham Fowler 11. 2936 Park Avenue, PPIN 5574; owned by Hulda Demby Johnson 12. 1604 Military, PPIN 15614; owned by McKinley et al c/o Katina Trevillion Attachments: Special Assessment 2 The Letters (Statements) and Resolutions/Orders on the following properties were presented to the Board: 1. 3623 Security Street, PPIN 15787; owned by Mary Bingham Estate 2. 1426 Howard Street, PPIN 17945; owned by William & Betty Garner 3. 60 Pauline Street, PPIN 13966; owned by W. Johnson c/o Carol Williams 4. 399 Hutson, PPIN 13950; owned by Natalie Kemp Est. c/o Otis Kemp 5. 711 Dabney Avenue; PPIN 16731; owned by Connie Thomas Craft et al 6. 2407 Lake Street, PPIN 17201; owned by Sylous Bradley Estate 7. 155 Blue Creek, PPIN 27212; owned by Janice & Priest Croskey 8. 3614 Security Street, PPIN 15755; owned by Don E. Davis 9. 500 Depot Street, PPIN 18142; owned by Dunaway Properties, LP 10. 1500 East Avenue, PPIN 16363; owned by Abraham Fowler 11. 2936 Park Avenue, PPIN 5574; owned by Hulda Demby Johnson 12. 1604 Military, PPIN 15614; owned by McKinley et al c/o Katina Trevillion 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/demolition and Adopt the following Resolutions/Orders establishing Special Assessments. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson Resolutions: M. ID-16-1383 Adopt Resolution Authorizing Settlement in Eminent Domain Case Attachments: Resolution - Kuhn On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to adopt the Resolution Authorizing Settlement in Eminent Domain Case (Kuhn Memorial Hospital Property). The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson Enactment No: RES 2016-159 Contracts: N. ID-16-1380 Authorize Mayor to Execute Change Order No. 3 with Motorola Attachments: Motorola On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the City of Vicksburg Page 5 Printed on 11/23/2016 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final October 17, 2016 Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize the Mayor to Execute Change Order No. 3 with Motorola. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson O. ID-16-1402 Authorize Mayor to Execute Extension of Agreement for Professional Services for Biosolids Management with Denali Water Solutions, LLC Attachments: Denali Agreement Extension On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize the Mayor to Execute Extension of Agreement for Professional Services for Biosolids Management with Denali Water Solutions, LLC. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson P. ID-16-1410 Authorize Mayor to Execute Challenge Partnership Agreement Between The Department of the Army and The City of Vicksburg Attachments: Jesse Brent Museum On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize the Mayor to Execute Challenge Partnership Agreement Between The Department of the Army and The City of Vicksburg. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson P.1 ID-16-1411 Authorize Mayor to Execute Consulting Services Proposal with Lerch Bates, Inc. for Vicksburg Convention Center Escalator Modernization On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize the Mayor to Execute Consulting Services Proposal with Lerch Bates, Inc. for Vicksburg Convention Center Escalator Modernization. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson Docket of Claims: Q. ID-16-1376 Approve Claims Docket The City Clerk presented the Docket of Claims numbering 134901 through 134961; 987 through 989. On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Mayor Flaggs, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve Claims Docket. 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. The Mayor and Aldermen discussed whether or not they should go into executive session. Alderman Mayfield moved to go into executive session to discuss Personnel Action Forms for Longevity Pay in the Recreation/City Pool Program (1); Department Transfer in the Human Resources Department (1); Pay Adjustment in the Police Department (2); Resignation in the Community Service Department (1), Street Department (1), Landscape Department (1) Information Technology Department (1); Termination in the Fire Department (1); Permission to Change Position Posting - Computer Technician to Computer Specialist and repost with updated position title - Information Technology Department (1); Permission to Post for Information Specialist in the Information Technology Department (1), Post for Computer Specialist in the Information Technology Department (1), Post for Heavy Equipment Operator in the Street Department (1), Post for Part-Time Foreman in the Community Service Department (1), Post for Laborer in the Landscape Department (1); Resignation in the Police Department (1). The motion was seconded by Alderman Thompson, and upon vote being City of Vicksburg Page 6 Printed on 11/23/2016 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final October 17, 2016 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 Longevity Pay in the Recreation/City Pool Program (1); Department Transfer in the Human Resources Department (1); Pay Adjustment in the Police Department (2); Resignation in the Community Service Department (1), Street Department (1), Landscape Department (1) Information Technology Department (1); Termination in the Fire Department (1); Permission to Change Position Posting - Computer Technician to Computer Specialist and repost with updated position title - Information Technology Department (1); Permission to Post for Information Specialist in the Information Technology Department (1), Post for Computer Specialist in the Information Technology Department (1), Post for Heavy Equipment Operator in the Street Department (1), Post for Part-Time Foreman in the Community Service Department (1), Post for Laborer in the Landscape Department (1); Resignation in the Police Department (1). The Mayor and Aldermen are now in executive session. Those present at the executive session were Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Thompson, Alderman Mayfield, Nancy Thomas - City Attorney, Walter W. Osborne, Jr. - City Clerk, Walterine Langford - Human Resource Director, Tasha W. Jordan - Deputy City Clerk, Brian Boykins - Mayor’s Administrative Assistant, Debra Goodman - Mayor’s Administrative Assistant, Danitta Reed - Southward's Administrative Assistant. Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson Personnel Matters: A. ID-16-1391 Longevity - Recreation/City Pool (1) On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the Longevity Pay for Laborer from $14.48 per hour to $14.57 per hour in the Recreation/City Pool, 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-16-1392 Department Transfer - Human Resources (1) On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the Department Transfer for Information Technician at $11.07 per hour in the IT Department to Data Entry/Receptionist at $12.35 per hour in the Human Resources Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson C. ID-16-1393 Pay Adjustments - Police Department (2) On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the Pay Adjustments for Patrol Officer at $14.85 per hour to Investigator at $15.85 per hour, Investigator at $20.79 per hour to Patrol at $19.79 per hour in the Police Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson D. ID-16-1394 Resignation - Community Service Department (1) On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to accept the Resignation from a Foreman in the Community Service Department, effective October 03, 2016. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson E. ID-16-1395 Resignation - Street Department (1) On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to accept the Resignation from Heavy Equipment Operator in the Street Department, effective October 07, 2016. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson F. ID-16-1403 Resignation - Landscape Department (1) City of Vicksburg Page 7 Printed on 11/23/2016 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final October 17, 2016 On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to accept the Resignation from Laborer in the Landscape Department, effective October 27, 2016. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson G. ID-16-1404 Resignation - Information Technology Department (1) On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to accept the Resignation from a Computer Technician in the Information Technology Department, effective October 21, 2016. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson H. ID-16-1409 Termination - Fire Department (1) On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the Termination for a Firefighter I in the Fire Department, effective October 17, 2016. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson I. ID-16-1396 Permission to Change Position Posting - Computer Technician to Computer Specialist and repost with updated position title - Information Technology Department (1) On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the request to Change Position Posting from Computer Technician to Computer Specialist and repost with updated position title in the Information Technology Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson J. ID-16-1397 Permission to Post - Information Specialist - Information Technology Department (1) A discussion was held. No action was taken. K. ID-16-1398 Permission to Post - Computer Specialist - Information Technology Department (1) On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the request to Post for Computer Specialist in the Information Technology Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson L. ID-16-1399 Permission to Post - Heavy Equipment Operator - Street Department (1) On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the request to Post for Heavy Equipment Operator in the Street Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson M. ID-16-1400 Permission to Post - Part-time Foreman - Community Service Department (1) On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the request to Post for Part-time Foreman in the Community Service Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson N. ID-16-1406 Permission to Post - Laborer - Landscape Department (1) On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the request to Post for Laborer in the Landscape Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: City of Vicksburg Page 8 Printed on 11/23/2016 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final October 17, 2016 Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson O. ID-16-1412 Resignation - Police Department (1) On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to accept the Resignation from Police Officer in the Police Department, effective October 17, 2016. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson P. ID-16-1583 Come Out of Executive Session and Approve All Items Taken Up in Executive Session On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to Come Out of Executive Session and Approve All Items Taken Up in Executive Session. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson Adjournment On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, and unanimously passed, the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Vicksburg adjourned to meet 1 o’clock p.m., Tuesday, October 25, 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 City of Vicksburg Page 9 Printed on 11/23/2016