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Board of Mayor and Aldermen

Regular Meeting

Vicksburg, MS · February 21, 2017

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1415 Walnut Street City of Vicksburg Vicksburg, MS 39180 Minutes - Final Board of Mayor and Aldermen Tuesday, February 21, 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 Mayor Flaggs 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 Contribution of $5,000.00 to the Vicksburg-Warren County Chamber of Commerce Community Fund for Warrenton Elementary PTO Project from South Ward Alderman Discretionary Funds (ID-17-0259) Executive Session: Retro Pay Adjustment - Fire Department (1) (ID-17-0260) Pay Adjustment Correction - Police Department (1) On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, 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-17-0224 Employee Anniversary: 1. 5 years of service: Howard Williams - Fire Department Mayor Flaggs recognized Howard Williams in the Fire Department; with five (5) years of service. The Mayor and Aldermen congratulated Howard Williams for his years of service with the City of Vicksburg. Minutes: A. ID-17-0217 Adopt Board Meeting Minutes for: 1. January 17, 2017 On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to adopt Board Meeting Minutes for January 17, 2017. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson Routine Agenda: A. ID-17-0204 Receive Sealed Bids for: 1. Continuing Sewer Assessment Year 1 Repairs On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Board proceeded to open bids submitted for furnishing Continuing Sewer Assessment Year 1 Repairs 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. CONTINUING SEWER ASSESSMENT YEAR 1 REPAIRS: GULF COAST UNDERGROUND, LLC, 3158 Old Shell Rd.; Mobile, AL 36607 City of Vicksburg Page 1 Printed on 3/29/2017 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final February 21, 2017 C.O.R. #14487-MC 5% Bid Bond: Yes Total Bid: $1,156,050.00 SUNCOAST INFRASTRUCTURE, INC., P.O. Box 397; Florence, MS 39073 C.O.R. #12019 5% Bid Bond: Yes Total Bid: $1,145,405.00 On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to accept and refer the foregoing bids to the Various Departments for review and recommendation back to the Board for award. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson B. ID-17-0220 Discussion regarding Speed Hump Ordinance (Alderman Thompson) C. ID-17-0209 Continue State of Emergency: 1. Repairs of Kemp Bottom Road Bridge 2. Repair Clarifier #1 at Water Treatment Plant On motion of Mayor Flaggs, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to continue the State of Emergency for the following: 1. Repairs of Kemp Bottom Road Bridge, 2. Repair Clarifier #1 at Water Treatment Plant. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson D. ID-17-0205 Receive Vicksburg Police Department Crime Statistic Report for January 2017 Attachments: Crime Stats On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to receive the Monthly Update from the Vicksburg Police Department Crime Statistic Report for January 2017. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson E. ID-17-0203 Approve request from Christy Pecanty regarding Riverfest 2017 Attachments: Riverfest On motion of Mayor Flaggs, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the request from Christy Pecanty, President (Riverfest, Inc.) to hold the 30th Annual Riverfest Music & Arts Festival on Friday, April 07, 2017, and Saturday, April 08, 2017, in downtown Vicksburg, along with the following assistance: Street closures from the Traffic Department; Security from the Vicksburg Police Department; Electrical power and water; Street cleanup from Community Services, ROW, and Street Department; Garbage pickup; Setup and removal of fencing and barricades; Request permission to use the City's panels of fencing and barricades; Use of City-owned bleachers; Street Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson F. ID-17-0197 Approve request for permission to partially close one lane of Frontage Road and Clay Street from the park entrance to the Battlefield Inn for Run Thru History on Saturday, March 4, 2017 from 7:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Attachments: Run Thru History On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the request for permission to partially close one lane of Frontage Road and Clay Street from the park entrance to the Battlefield Inn for Run Thru History on Saturday, March 4, 2017, from 7:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson G. ID-17-0235 Approve additions to Employee Driving List: 1. Stacy Reid, Tina Cooper, Patrick Brown - Police Department Attachments: License Check City of Vicksburg Page 2 Printed on 3/29/2017 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final February 21, 2017 On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve additions to Employee Driving List: 1. Stacy Reid, Tina Cooper, Patrick Brown - Police Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson H. ID-17-0201 Approve request from Vicksburg Family Development Service, Inc. for advertising for the 5th Annual Justin Henry Charity Baseball Camp in the amount of $500.00 Attachments: Vicksburg Family Development Mayor Flaggs stated that purchasing an advertisement from Vicksburg Family Development Service, Inc. 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 sponsor ad from Vicksburg Family Development Service, Inc. for the 5th Annual Justin Henry Charity Baseball Camp in the amount of $500.00. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson I. ID-17-0208 Authorize endorsement of check from State Farm Insurance Company for repairs to vehicle - VP1205, CID 6637 Attachments: Vehicle Repair Check On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize endorsement of check from State Farm Insurance Company for repairs to vehicle - VP1205, CID 6637. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson J. ID-17-0216 Authorize Mayor to execute Bill of Sale and Power of Attorney to transfer ownership of a 1995 John Deere 650 GTC Bulldozer, SN: T0650GW806109 to Travelers Property Casualty Company Attachments: Bulldozer Claim On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize the Mayor to execute Bill of Sale and Power of Attorney to transfer ownership of a 1995 John Deere 650 GTC Bulldozer, SN: T0650GW806109 to Travelers Property Casualty Company. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson K. ID-17-0218 Approve request for advertisement from The Vicksburg Post in the amount of $1,250.00 Attachments: Profile Ad Mayor Flaggs stated that purchasing an advertisement from The Vicksburg Post 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 a full page ad from The Vicksburg Post 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 L. ID-17-0221 Approve request from Truly Ministries, Inc. for allocation of matching funds in the amount of $10,000.00 pursuant to Section 21-17-1(8) of the Mississippi Code Attachments: Truly Ministries Allocation On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the request from Truly Ministries, Inc. for City of Vicksburg Page 3 Printed on 3/29/2017 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final February 21, 2017 allocation of matching funds in the amount of $10,000.00 pursuant to Section 21-17-1(8) of the Mississippi Code. Funds provided from the Mayor's Discretionary Funds. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson ID-17-0259 Authorize Contribution of $5,000.00 to the Vicksburg-Warren County Chamber of Commerce Community Fund for Warrenton Elementary PTO Project from South Ward Alderman Discretionary Funds On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve allocation of funds in the amount of $5,000.00 to the Vicksburg-Warren County Chamber of Commerce Community Fund for Warrenton Elementary PTO Project. 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. Funds provided from the South Ward Alderman's Discretionary Fund. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson M. ID-17-0179 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. 2414 Halls Ferry Road, PPIN 15338; owned by Jean Byrd c/o Donielle Byrd 2. 1508 Military Avenue, PPIN 16820; owned by Stephanie Ann Gaines 3. 630 Grange Hall Road, PPIN 26302; owned by Marsha R. Park 4. 125 Stillwater, PPIN 28399; owned by Willie Shaw, Jr. Attachments: Special Assessments The Letters (Statements) and Resolutions/Orders on the following properties were presented to the Board: 2414 Halls Ferry Road, PPIN 15338; owned by Jean Byrd c/o Donielle Byrd 1508 Military Avenue, PPIN 16820; owned by Stephanie Ann Gaines 630 Grange Hall Road, PPIN 26302; owned by Marsha R. Park 125 Stillwater, PPIN 28399; owned by Willie Shaw, Jr. 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 N. ID-17-0219 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 Assessments 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: 511 Adams Street, PPIN 19355; owned by State of Mississippi (cut grass, weeds; remove trash & debris; remove dilapidated building) 917 Buck Street, PPIN 20148; owned by Andrea Upchurch (cut grass, weeds; remove trash & debris; remove dilapidated building) 3955 E. Clay St. (Scottish Inn - front office building), PPIN 20991; owned by MCB Services, LLC (remove dilapidated building) 143 Kings Crossing Rd., PIN 13919; owned by Janice P. Winters ((cut grass, weeds; remove trash & debris; remove dilapidated building) 1717 Martha Street, PPIN 18250; owned by Shamelia Hunter (removed dilapidated building) 1710 Martin Luther King, PPIN 19141; owned by Warren County Habitat for Humanity (cut grass.weeds; remove trash & debris; remove dilapidated building) On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor City of Vicksburg Page 4 Printed on 3/29/2017 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final February 21, 2017 and Aldermen voted to declare the foregoing properties not complied 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: 917 Buck Street, PPIN 20148; owned by Andrea Upchurch (cut grass, weeds; remove trash & debris; remove dilapidated building) - approved thirty (30) day extension to complete sale/transfer of property 3955 E. Clay St. Scottish Inn - front office building), PPIN 20991; owned by MCB Services, LLC (remove dilapidated building) - approved thirty (30) day extension The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson Resolutions: O. ID-17-0222 Adopt Resolution to Increase Minimum Monthly Benefits for Retirees and Beneficiaries of Disability and Relief Fund for Policemen and Firemen Attachments: Resolution - Police and Fire Retirees On motion of Mayor Flaggs, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to adopt Resolution to Increase Minimum Monthly Benefits for Retirees and Beneficiaries of Disability and Relief Fund for Policemen and Firemen. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson Enactment No: RES 2016-190 Contracts: P. ID-17-0198 Authorize Mayor to execute Contract Amendment No. 1 with Suncoast Infrastructure, Inc. for Continuing Sewer Assessment Program - Year 2 Attachments: CSAP Year 2 Amendment On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize the Mayor to execute Contract Amendment No. 1 with Suncoast Infrastructure, Inc. for Continuing Sewer Assessment Program - Year 2 . The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson Q. ID-17-0202 Authorize Mayor to execute Contract with All Weather Inc. for AWOS Maintenance Services at the Vicksburg Municipal Airport Attachments: AWOS Contract On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize the Mayor to execute Contract with All Weather Inc. for AWOS Maintenance Services at the Vicksburg Municipal Airport. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson R. ID-17-0206 Authorize Mayor to execute contracts for Tennis in the Park Spring Break Camp: 1. Maddison Brackenreg 2. Suyash Gupta 3. Nischay Rawal 4. Nuno Rocha 5. Kersten Vanem Attachments: Tennis Contracts On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize the Mayor to execute contracts for Tennis in the Park Spring Break Camp: Maddison Brackenreg; Suyash Gupta; Nischay Rawal; Nuno Rocha; Kersten Vanem. The motion was City of Vicksburg Page 5 Printed on 3/29/2017 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final February 21, 2017 adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson S. ID-17-0207 Authorize Mayor to execute Memorandum of Agreement with MIDD-West and Vicksburg-Warren School District for a Recycling Program Attachments: MOA Recycling Program On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize the Mayor to execute Memorandum of Agreement with MIDD-West and Vicksburg-Warren School District for a Recycling Program. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson T. ID-17-0210 Authorize Mayor to execute Memorandum of Understanding with Mississippi State Fire Academy for Airport Refresher Fire Fighting Training Attachments: Airport Fire Training On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize the Mayor to execute Memorandum of Understanding with Mississippi State Fire Academy for Airport Refresher Fire Fighting Training. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson U. ID-17-0223 Authorize Mayor to execute Change Order No. 3 and Certificate of Substantial Completion with E. Cornell Malone Corporation for Vicksburg Convention Center Re-roof Attachments: Change Order #3 Convention Center Re-roof Certificate Substantial Completion - Convention Center Re-roof On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize the Mayor to execute Change Order No. 3 and Certificate of Substantial Completion with E. Cornell Malone Corporation for Vicksburg Convention Center Re-roof. 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 Fire Department (1); New Hire in the Recreation Programs (1); Pay Adjustment in the Fire Department (1); Status Change in the Recreation/City Pool (1); Suspension in the Sewer Department (1), Community Development Department (1); Termination in Court Services (1), Community Development Department (1), Recreation Tennis (1); Permission to Post for Permit Technician in the Community Development Department (1); Retro Pay Adjustment in the Fire Department (1); Pay Adjustment Correction in the Police Department (1). The motion was seconded by Alderman Thompson, 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 Fire Department (1); New Hire in the Recreation Programs (1); Pay Adjustment in the Fire Department (1); Status Change in the Recreation/City Pool (1); Suspension in the Sewer Department (1), Community Development Department (1); Termination in Court Services (1), Community Development Department (1), Recreation Tennis (1); Permission to Post for Permit Technician in the Community Development Department (1); Retro Pay Adjustment in the Fire Department (1); Pay Adjustment Correction in the Police Department (1). City of Vicksburg Page 6 Printed on 3/29/2017 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final February 21, 2017 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-17-0225 Longevity - Fire Department (1) On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve Longevity Pay for EMS/Paramedic from $11.43 per hour to $11.49 per hour in the Fire 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-17-0226 New Hire - Recreation Programs (1) On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve New Hire for VGSA Softball Umpire at $20.00 per game in the Recreation Programs. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson C. ID-17-0227 Pay Adjustment - Fire Department (1) On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve Pay Adjustment for Firefighter III at $9.92 per hour to Firefighter IV at $10.36 per hour in the Fire Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson D. ID-17-0228 Status Change - Recreation/City Pool (1) On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve Status Change for Seasonal WSI/Lifeguard at $7.75 per hour to Part-Time WSI/Lifeguard at $7.75 per hour in the Recreation/City Pool. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson E. ID-17-0229 Suspension - Sewer Department (1) On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve Suspension for Equipment Operator indefinitely pending termination hearing in the Sewer Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson F. ID-17-0230 Suspension - Community Development Department (1) On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the Suspension for Permit Technician pending termination hearing in the Community Development Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson G. ID-17-0231 Termination - Court Services (1) On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the Termination for Deputy Court Clerk in Court Services, effective February 21, 2017. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson H. ID-17-0232 Termination - Community Development Department (1) City of Vicksburg Page 7 Printed on 3/29/2017 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final February 21, 2017 On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen held a Termination hearing on a Permit Technician. The Board modified the supervisor's recommendation and reinstated Permit Technician to her job, effective today, but with a ninety (90) day probation in the Community Development Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson I. ID-17-0233 Termination - Recreation/Tennis (1) On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve Termination for Tennis Helper in the Recreation/Tennis, effective February 17, 2017. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson J. ID-17-0234 Permission to Post - Permit Technician - Community Development Department (1) No action was taken. K. ID-17-0260 Retro Pay Adjustment - Fire Department (1) On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve Retro Pay Adjustment for Firefighter IV paid at the incorrect rate of pay when hired in the Fire Department. Total hours worked between the dates of January 18, 2017 and February 14, 2017 was as follows: regular hours worked 212 x $.44 = $93.28 and overtime hours worked 20 x $.66 = $13.20. Total retro due is $106.48 The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson L. ID-17-0261 Pay Adjustment Correction - Police Department (1) On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve Pay Adjustment Correction for Officer from $15.59 per hour to $15.79 per hour in the Police Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson M. ID-17-0343 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 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., Friday, February 24, 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 8 Printed on 3/29/2017

Agenda

1415 Walnut Street City of Vicksburg Vicksburg, MS 39180 Meeting Agenda Board of Mayor and Aldermen Tuesday, February 21, 2017 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-17-0224 Employee Anniversary: 1. 5 years of service: Howard Williams - Fire Department Minutes: A. ID-17-0217 Adopt Board Meeting Minutes for: 1. January 17, 2017 Routine Agenda: A. ID-17-0204 Receive Sealed Bids for: 1. Continuing Sewer Assessment Year 1 Repairs Appearing Charles Bunniran B. ID-17-0220 Discussion regarding Speed Hump Ordinance (Alderman Thompson) C. ID-17-0209 Continue State of Emergency: 1. Repairs of Kemp Bottom Road Bridge 2. Repair Clarifier #1 at Water Treatment Plant D. ID-17-0205 Receive Vicksburg Police Department Crime Statistic Report for January 2017 Attachments: Crime Stats E. ID-17-0203 Approve request from Christy Pecanty regarding Riverfest 2017 Attachments: Riverfest Appearing Christy Pecanty City of Vicksburg Page 1 Printed on 2/17/2017 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Meeting Agenda February 21, 2017 F. ID-17-0197 Approve request for permission to partially close one lane of Frontage Road and Clay Street from the park entrance to the Battlefield Inn for Run Thru History on Saturday, March 4, 2017 from 7:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Attachments: Run Thru History G. ID-17-0235 Approve additions to Employee Driving List: 1. Stacy Reid, Tina Cooper, Patrick Brown - Police Department Attachments: License Check H. ID-17-0201 Approve request from Vicksburg Family Development Service, Inc. for advertising for the 5th Annual Justin Henry Charity Baseball Camp in the amount of $500.00 Attachments: Vicksburg Family Development I. ID-17-0208 Authorize endorsement of check from State Farm Insurance Company for repairs to vehicle - VP1205, CID 6637 Attachments: Vehicle Repair Check J. ID-17-0216 Authorize Mayor to execute Bill of Sale and Power of Attorney to transfer ownership of a 1995 John Deere 650 GTC Bulldozer, SN: T0650GW806109 to Travelers Property Casualty Company Attachments: Bulldozer Claim K. ID-17-0218 Approve request for advertisement from The Vicksburg Post in the amount of $1,250.00 Attachments: Profile Ad L. ID-17-0221 Approve request from Truly Ministries, Inc. for allocation of matching funds in the amount of $10,000.00 pursuant to Section 21-17-1(8) of the Mississippi Code Attachments: Truly Ministries Allocation M. ID-17-0179 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. 2414 Halls Ferry Road, PPIN 15338; owned by Jean Byrd c/o Donielle Byrd 2. 1508 Military Avenue, PPIN 16820; owned by Stephanie Ann Gaines 3. 630 Grange Hall Road, PPIN 26302; owned by Marsha R. Park 4. 125 Stillwater, PPIN 28399; owned by Willie Shaw, Jr. Attachments: Special Assessments Appearing Victor Gray-Lewis City of Vicksburg Page 2 Printed on 2/17/2017 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Meeting Agenda February 21, 2017 N. ID-17-0219 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 Assessments 2 Appearing Victor Gray-Lewis Resolutions: O. ID-17-0222 Adopt Resolution to Increase Minimum Monthly Benefits for Retirees and Beneficiaries of Disability and Relief Fund for Policemen and Firemen Attachments: Resolution - Police and Fire Retirees Contracts: P. ID-17-0198 Authorize Mayor to execute Contract Amendment No. 1 with Suncoast Infrastructure, Inc. for Continuing Sewer Assessment Program - Year 2 Attachments: CSAP Year 2 Amendment Q. ID-17-0202 Authorize Mayor to execute Contract with All Weather Inc. for AWOS Maintenance Services at the Vicksburg Municipal Airport Attachments: AWOS Contract R. ID-17-0206 Authorize Mayor to execute contracts for Tennis in the Park Spring Break Camp: 1. Maddison Brackenreg 2. Suyash Gupta 3. Nischay Rawal 4. Nuno Rocha 5. Kersten Vanem Attachments: Tennis Contracts Appearing Coach Graves S. ID-17-0207 Authorize Mayor to execute Memorandum of Agreement with MIDD-West and Vicksburg-Warren School District for a Recycling Program Attachments: MOA Recycling Program Appearing Victor Gray-Lewis T. ID-17-0210 Authorize Mayor to execute Memorandum of Understanding with Mississippi State Fire Academy for Airport Refresher Fire Fighting Training Attachments: Airport Fire Training City of Vicksburg Page 3 Printed on 2/17/2017 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Meeting Agenda February 21, 2017 U. ID-17-0223 Authorize Mayor to execute Change Order No. 3 and Certificate of Substantial Completion with E. Cornell Malone Corporation for Vicksburg Convention Center Re-roof Attachments: Change Order #3 Convention Center Re-roof Certificate Substantial Completion - Convention Center Re-roof Executive Session: Personnel Matters: A. ID-17-0225 Longevity - Fire Department (1) B. ID-17-0226 New Hire - Recreation Programs (1) C. ID-17-0227 Pay Adjustment - Fire Department (1) D. ID-17-0228 Status Change - Recreation/City Pool (1) E. ID-17-0229 Suspension - Sewer Department (1) F. ID-17-0230 Suspension - Community Development Department (1) G. ID-17-0231 Termination - Court Services (1) H. ID-17-0232 Termination - Community Development Department (1) I. ID-17-0233 Termination - Recreation/Tennis (1) J. ID-17-0234 Permission to Post - Permit Technician - Community Development Department (1) Adjournment Next Adjourned Meeting, 10:00 a.m., Friday, February 24, 2017 City of Vicksburg Page 4 Printed on 2/17/2017

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