Board of Mayor and Aldermen

1415 Walnut Street City of Vicksburg Vicksburg, MS 39180 Minutes - Final Board of Mayor and Aldermen Friday, February 10, 2017 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 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 ADD: Change Item B. From Establish and Appoint Ft. St. Pierre Tercentenary Planning Commission to Adopt Resolution Establishing Ft. St. Pierre Tercentenary Planning Commission and Appoint: 1. Nancy Bell 2. Martha Leese 3. Elizabeth Joyner 4. Dr. Lamar McMillin 5. William I. Matthews 6. Michael Logue 7. Dr. Mary Landin 8. Dr. Frederick L. Briuer With a 9th Member to be Appointed at a Later Date. The Committee will serve until December 31, 2019 Authorize City Clerk to Advertise Request for Proposals for Solid Waste Collection and / or Disposal (ID-17-0236) Adopt Resolution to Designate the Girls' Softball Fields as the "Betty Catherine Foley Hearn" Softball Complex (ID-17-0237) Adopt Resolution of the Board of Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Vicksburg, Mississippi Giving Notice of Its Intention to Amend the Special Charter of the City of Vicksburg to Amend the Provision Regarding Qualifications for Office (ID-17-0238) Adopt Resolution to Enter into an Interlocal Agreement with Warren County and Circuit Clerk for Municipal Election Services and use of Voting Machines (ID-17-0239) 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 Recognitions: A. ID-17-0184 Employee Anniversaries: 1. 15 years of service: Police Department - Wanda Davis; Vehicle Maintenance Department - Thomas Gardner 2. 5 years of service: Police Department - Johnny Lundstrom Mayor Flaggs recognized Wanda Davis in the Police Department, Thomas Gardner in the Vehicle Maintenance Department with fifteen (15) years of service. Johnny Lundstrom in the Police Department; with five (5) years of service. City of Vicksburg Page 1 Printed on 3/29/2017 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final February 10, 2017 The Mayor and Aldermen congratulated Wanda Davis, Thomas Gardner, and Johnny Lundstrom for their years of service with the City of Vicksburg. B. ID-17-0200 Establish and Appoint Ft. St. Pierre Tercentenary Planning Commission Attachments: Tercentenary Commission On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to adopt Resolution Establishing Ft. St. Pierre Tercentenary Planning Commission and Appoint: 1. Nancy Bell; 2. Martha Leese; 3. Elizabeth Joyner; 4. Dr. Lamar McMillin; 5. William I. Matthews; 6. Michael Logue; 7. Dr. Mary Landin; 8. Dr. Frederick L. Briuer; with a 9th Member to be Appointed at a Later Date. The Committee will serve until December 31, 2019 . The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson Minutes: A. ID-17-0175 Adopt Board Meeting Minutes for: 1. January 03, 2017 2. January 10, 2017 On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to adopt Board Meeting Minutes for: 1. January 03, 2017; 2. January 10, 2017. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson Routine Agenda: A. ID-17-0173 Receive Sealed Bids for: 1. Vacuum Leaf Collector Truck 2. Diesel Forklift 3. Type III E 450 Ambulance 4. RFP for Education and Marketing Services On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Board proceeded to open bids submitted for furnishing Vacuum Leaf Collector Truck; Diesel Forklift; Type III E 450 Ambulance; RFP for Education and Marketing Services in accordance with specifications and instructions for bidding on file in the office of City Clerk: Proof of publication of legal advertisements was presented and ordered filed. VACUUM LEAF COLLECTOR TRUCK: INGRAM EQUIPMENT, 11 Monroe Drive; Pelham, AL 35124 Total Bid: $136,313.00 EXCEL TRUCK GROUP, 901 W. Hundred Rd.; Chester, VA 23836 Total Bid: $155,645.00 SANSOM EQUIPMENT, CO., 2800 Powell Ave; Birmingham, AL 35233 DIESEL FORKLIFT: EQUIPMENT INC., 2309 Hwy 80W; Jackson, MS 39204 Total Bid: $28,600.00 TYPE III E 450 AMBULANCE: EMERGENCY VEHICLE SPECIALISTS, 7195 Maygan Dr; Olive Branch, MS 38654 Total Bid: $138,450.00 EDUCATION AND MARKETING SERVICES: OCTAGON MEDIA, P.O. Box 41172; Baton Rouge, LA 70835 Forwarded to the Selection Committee On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to accept and refer the foregoing bids to the Purchasing Department and Various Departments for review and recommendation back to the Board for award. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following City of Vicksburg Page 2 Printed on 3/29/2017 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final February 10, 2017 vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson B. ID-17-0167 Award Sealed Bids for: 1. Excavator 2. Vehicle Accessories Attachments: Bid Award Excavator Bid Award Vehicle Accessories On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to award Sealed Bids for Excavator to Stribling Equipment, LLC of Jackson, MS; Vehicle Accessories to Fleet Safety Equipment of Pelham, AL and True Service Electronics, LLC of Brandon, MS. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson B.1 ID-17-0236 Authorize City Clerk to advertise Request for Proposals for Solid Waste Collection and/or Disposal On motion of Mayor Flaggs, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize the City Clerk to Advertise Request for Proposals for Solid Waste Collection and/or Disposal. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson C. ID-17-0161 Accept the Recommendation of Engineering Service to award base bid plus Alternates and contract for New Primary Clarifier #1 at Waste Water Treatment Facility to T. L. Wallace Construction, Inc. (Base Bid: $1,473,935.00; Alternate No. 1: $36,700.00; Alternate No. 3: $8,800.00; Alternate No. 5: $75,500.00; Alternate No. 6: $5,900.00; Alternate No. 7: $5,500.00; Alternate No. 8: $3,600.00) for a total amount of $1,609,935.00 and Authorize execution of Notice of Award Attachments: Award Bid Clarifier #1 On motion of Mayor Flaggs, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to accept the Recommendation of Engineering Service to award base bid plus Alternates and contract for New Primary Clarifier #1 at Waste Water Treatment Facility to T. L. Wallace Construction, Inc. (Base Bid: $1,473,935.00; Alternate No. 1: $36,700.00; Alternate No. 3: $8,800.00; Alternate No. 5: $75,500.00; Alternate No. 6: $5,900.00; Alternate No. 7: $5,500.00; Alternate No. 8: $3,600.00) for a total amount of $1,609,935.00 and Authorize execution of Notice of Award. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson D. ID-17-0162 Southern Cultural Heritage Center Updates Ms. Stacey Massey, of the Southern Cultural Heritage Center came before the Board to inform the public of the upcoming events at the Southern Cultural Heritage Center for the month of February 2017 and invited the public to attend. The Mayor and Aldermen thanked Ms. Massey for attending the meeting. E. ID-17-0166 Approve request from Beautiful Deliverance Outreach Ministry for Complimentary Use of the City Auditorium on Thursday, April 20, 2017 Attachments: Comp Use Beautiful Deliverance A discussion has held. This Agenda Item was tabled. Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson F. ID-17-0169 Authorize issuance of requisition numbers: 1. 1703603 in the amount of $47,895.00 to Howard Technology Solutions for the purchase of fifteen (15) tough books, scanners, and adapters for the Police Department vehicles 2. 1703828 in the amount of $65,521.20 to Adapco, Inc. for the purchase of Deltagard for mosquito control [Sole Source] City of Vicksburg Page 3 Printed on 3/29/2017 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final February 10, 2017 Attachments: Requisition 1703603 Requisition 1703828 On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize issuance of requisition numbers: 1. 1703603 in the amount of $47,895.00 to Howard Technology Solutions for the purchase of fifteen (15) tough books, scanners, and adapters for the Police Department vehicles; 2. 1703828 in the amount of $65,521.20 to Adapco, Inc. for the purchase of Deltagard for mosquito control [Sole Source]. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson G. ID-17-0174 Approve the following requests from Joe Graves, Director of Parks & Recreation: 1. Host "Tennis in the Park" Spring Break Camp on March 13-17, 2016 2. Authorize advertisement with Vicksburg Post in the amount of $646.05 3. Purchase t-shirts and plaques for each participant not to exceed $1,000.00 Attachments: Spring Break Camp On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the following requests from Joe Graves, Director of Parks & Recreation: 1. Host "Tennis in the Park" Spring Break Camp on March 13-17, 2016; 2. Authorize advertisement with Vicksburg Post in the amount of $646.05; 3. Purchase t-shirts and plaques for each participant not to exceed $1,000.00. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson H. ID-17-0176 Accept donation of 6x10 Utility Trailer from Warren County Emergency Management Agency for use by the Vicksburg Police Department Attachments: Donated Trailer On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to accept the donation of 6x10 Utility Trailer from Warren County Emergency Management Agency for use by the Vicksburg Police Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson I. ID-17-0177 Declare Monday, February 20, 2017 a City Holiday in observance of Presidents' Day Attachments: Holiday On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to declare Monday, February 20, 2017 a City Holiday in observance of Presidents' Day. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson J. ID-17-0178 Approve request for allocation of funds in the amount of $17,000.00 to The Community Fund for Four Seasons of the Arts Attachments: Four Seasons Allocation On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve allocation of funds in the amount of $17,000.00 to the Vicksburg-Warren County Community Fund for Four Seasons of the Arts. The City is authorized pursuant to Sec. 17-3-1 and 17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended, this brings into favorable notice the opportunities, possibilities & resources of the City and will be helpful toward advancing the moral, financial and other interests of the City. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson K. ID-17-0182 Authorize Mayor to execute Release and Settlement of Claims with Lemira Scott and Michael Scott for property damage Attachments: Property Damage Release City of Vicksburg Page 4 Printed on 3/29/2017 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final February 10, 2017 On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize the Mayor to execute Release and Settlement of Claims with Lemira Scott and Michael Scott for property damage. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson L. ID-17-0163 Approve Application for Payment No. 3 and No. 4 Final in the amount of $31,245.50 and $16,250.00 respectively from The Power Source, PLLC for Renovation of North and South Parking Garages and Accept Close Out Documents Attachments: Close Out Parking Garages On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve Application for Payment No. 3 and No. 4 Final in the amount of $31,245.50 and $16,250.00 respectively from The Power Source, PLLC for Renovation of North and South Parking Garages and Accept Close Out Documents. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson M. ID-17-0171 Approve Application for Payment No. 5 Final in the amount of $15,802.94 from Fordice Construction Co. for Roof Replacement and Renovations of Lee Street Pavilion and Accept Close Out Documents Attachments: Close Out Lee St. Pavilion On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve Application for Payment No. 3 and No. 4 Final in the amount of $31,245.50 and $16,250.00 respectively from The Power Source, PLLC for Renovation of North and South Parking Garages and Accept Close Out Documents. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson Resolutions: N. ID-17-0164 Adopt Resolution Authorizing Preparation and Submittal of a Proposal to Entergy Services, Inc. for Funding Under the Entergy Environmental Initiatives Fund (EIF) for 2017 and Authorize Mayor to Execute Certification designating Marcia Weaver to apply online on behalf of the City of Vicksburg Attachments: Resolution Entergy Certification Entergy On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to adopt Resolution Authorizing Preparation and Submittal of a Proposal to Entergy Services, Inc. for Funding Under the Entergy Environmental Initiatives Fund (EIF) for 2017 and Authorize Mayor to Execute Certification designating Marcia Weaver to apply online on behalf of the City of Vicksburg. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson Enactment No: RES 2016-185 O. ID-17-0165 Adopt Resolution Authorizing Preparation and Submittal of an Application to the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks, Outdoor Recreation Grants Division, Under the 2017 Mississippi Recreational Trails Program Attachments: Resolution Recreation Trails On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to adopt Resolution Authorizing Preparation and Submittal of an Application to the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks, Outdoor Recreation Grants Division, Under the 2017 Mississippi Recreational Trails Program. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson City of Vicksburg Page 5 Printed on 3/29/2017 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final February 10, 2017 Enactment No: RES 2016-186 O.1 ID-17-0237 Adopt Resolution to Designate the Girls' Softball Fields as the "Betty Catherine Foley Hearn" Softball Complex On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to adopt Resolution to Designate the Girls' Softball Fields as the "Betty Catherine Foley Hearn" Softball Complex. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson Enactment No: RES 2016-187 O.2 ID-17-0238 Adopt Resolution of the Board of Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Vicksburg, Mississippi Giving Notice of Its Intention to Amend the Special Charter of the City of Vicksburg to Amend the Provision Regarding Qualifications for Office On motion of Mayor Flaggs, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to adopt Resolution of the Board of Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Vicksburg, Mississippi Giving Notice of Its Intention to Amend the Special Charter of the City of Vicksburg to Amend the Provision Regarding Qualifications for Office. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson Enactment No: RES 2016-188 O.3 ID-17-0239 Adopt Resolution to Enter into an Interlocal Agreement with Warren County and Circuit Clerk for Municipal Election Services and use of Voting Machines On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to adopt Resolution to Enter into an Interlocal Agreement with Warren County and Circuit Clerk for Municipal Election Services and use of Voting Machines. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson Enactment No: RES 2016-189 Contracts: P. ID-17-0168 Authorize Mayor to execute Local Governing Authority Service Agreement with C Spire Wireless Attachments: C Spire Contract On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize the Mayor to execute Local Governing Authority Service Agreement with C Spire Wireless. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson Q. ID-17-0170 Authorize Mayor to Execute Airport Hangar Lease Agreement with Robbie Cowart dba RCI Attachments: Hangar Lease Cowart On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize the Mayor to Execute Airport Hangar Lease Agreement with Robbie Cowart dba RCI. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson R. ID-17-0181 Authorize Mayor to execute Section 3 Corrective Action Plan for Airport Terminal/Fire Station and Elevator Project Attachments: Corrective Action Plan On motion of Mayor Flaggs, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize the Mayor to execute Section 3 Corrective Action Plan for Airport Terminal/Fire Station and Elevator Project. The motion City of Vicksburg Page 6 Printed on 3/29/2017 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final February 10, 2017 was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson S. ID-17-0199 Authorize Mayor to execute Contract Amendment No. 1 with Central Asphalt, Inc. for City of Vicksburg Parking Lot Paving Project Attachments: Parking Lot Paving Amendment No. 1 On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize the Mayor to execute Contract Amendment No. 1 with Central Asphalt, Inc. for City of Vicksburg Parking Lot Paving 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. 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 Police Department (2), Vehicle Maintenance Department (1); New Hire in the Recreation Programs (1); Pay Adjustment in the Police Department (1); Resignations in the Fire Department (1), Street Department (1); Suspensions in the Water Maintenance Department (5), Gas Department (1); Termination in the Sewer Department (1), Water Maintenance Department (1); Permission to Post for Equipment Operator in the Water Maintenance Department (1), Post for Bricklayer in the Street 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 Longevity Pay in the Police Department (2), Vehicle Maintenance Department (1); New Hire in the Recreation Programs (1); Pay Adjustment in the Police Department (1); Resignations in the Fire Department (1), Street Department (1); Suspensions in the Water Maintenance Department (5), Gas Department (1); Termination in the Sewer Department (1), Water Maintenance Department (1); Permission to Post for Equipment Operator in the Water Maintenance Department (1), Post for Bricklayer in the Street Department (1). The Mayor and Aldermen are now in executive session. Those present at the executive session were Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Thompson, Alderman Mayfield, Nancy Thomas - City Attorney, Walter W. Osborne, Jr. - City Clerk, Walterine Langford - Human Resource Director, Tasha W. Jordan - Deputy City Clerk, Brian Boykins - Mayor’s Administrative Assistant, Danitta Reed - Southward's Administrative Assistant, Carolyn Butler - Human Resource Associate. Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson Personnel Matters: A. ID-17-0185 Longevity - Police Department (2) On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve Longevity Pay for Secretary II from $11.52 per hour to $11.61 per hour, for fifteen (15) years of service; Booking Officer from $9.81 per hour to $9.90 per hour, for five (5) years of service in the Police Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson B. ID-17-0186 Longevity - Vehicle Maintenance Department (1) On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve Longevity Pay for Mechanic I from $14.92 per hour to $15.01 per hour in the Vehicle Maintenance Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson C. ID-17-0187 New Hire - Recreation Programs (1) City of Vicksburg Page 7 Printed on 3/29/2017 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final February 10, 2017 On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve New Hire for Adult Baseball Referee at $25.00 per game in the Recreation Programs. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson D. ID-17-0188 Pay Adjustment - Police Department (1) On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the Pay Adjustment for Officer from $17.72 per hour to $17.92 per hour in the Police Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson E. ID-17-0189 Resignation - Fire Department (1) On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to accept the Resignation from Paramedic II in the Fire Department, effective February 20, 2017. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson F. ID-17-0190 Resignation - Street Department (1) On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to accept the Resignation from Bricklayer in the Street Department, effective February 07, 2017 (immediately). The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson G. ID-17-0191 Suspensions - Water Maintenance Department (5) On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the Suspensions for Foreman (3 days), Laborer (5 days), Laborer (1 day), Foreman (3 days), Laborer (in attendance) notified the Board that he was turning in his uniforms and resigning from his position (effective February 10, 2017) in the Water Maintenance Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson H. ID-17-0192 Suspension - Gas Department (1) On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve Suspension for Laborer in the Gas Department, for ten (10) days without pay. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson I. ID-17-0193 Termination - Sewer Department (1) On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the Termination for Equipment Operator in the Sewer Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson J. ID-17-0194 Termination - Water Maintenance Department (1) On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor and Aldermen held a discussion on an Equipment Operator and voted to modify the supervisor's recommendation and reinstate Equipment Operator with a forty-five (45) day probation period and three (3) hours of restitution for the time spent performing work not related to City Work in the Water Maintenance Department (1). The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson K. ID-17-0195 Permission to Post - Equipment Operator - Water Maintenance Department (1) A discussion was held. No action was taken. City of Vicksburg Page 8 Printed on 3/29/2017 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final February 10, 2017 L. ID-17-0196 Permission to Post - Bricklayer - Street Department (1) On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the Request to Post for Bricklayer in the Street Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson M. ID-17-0317 Come Out of Executive 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 Alderman Mayhfield recused himself from the Board Meeting. Docket of Claims: T. ID-17-0180 Approve Claims Docket The City Clerk presented the Docket of Claims numbering 136551 through 136834. Refund checks numbering 9906967 through 9907006. On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Mayor Flaggs, 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 Adjournment On motion of Mayor Flaggs, seconded by Alderman Thompson, and unanimously passed, the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Vicksburg adjourned to meet 10 o’clock a.m., Tuesday, February 21, 2017, 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 3/29/2017