Board of Mayor and Aldermen
Regular MeetingVicksburg, MS · June 5, 2017
Minutes
1415 Walnut Street
City of Vicksburg Vicksburg, MS 39180
Minutes - Final
Board of Mayor and Aldermen
Monday, June 5, 2017 10:00 AM City Hall Annex Board Room
1. Invocation, Pledge of Allegiance and Call to Order
Invocation was led 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
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to adopt Agenda as printed. The motion was adopted
unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
Recognitions:
A. ID-17-0711 Honor vendors and contractors that helped during water crisis
The Mayor and Aldermen honored those vendors who helped out during the
water crisis.
Public Hearing:
A. ID-17-0717 Appeal Hearing: Katie Robinson
Attachments: Appeal
On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to open the Appeal Hearing for Katie Robinson owner of
property located at 2102 Washington Street, Vicksburg, MS, appealing the
decision of the Zoning Board of Appeals granting Darrel D. Houzah's request for
a special exception to operate a nightclub at 2106 Washington Street, Vicksburg,
Mississippi. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
Today being the date set for hearing the appeal Katie Robinson, owner of
property located at 2102 Washington Street, Vicksburg, MS, appealing the
decision of the Zoning Board of Appeals granting Darrel D. Houzah's request for
a special exception to operate a nightclub at 2106 Washington Street Vicksburg,
Mississippi, which was thereupon ordered filed.
The testimony as taken by Amy M. Key, RPR, CSR, bonded reporter, is made a
matter of record herof as thoughtfully set out herein.
The minutes of the Zoning Board meeting are made a matter of record hereof as
thought fully set out herein.
Katie Robinson presented her case to the City as follows:
See attached transcript
On motion of Mayor Flaggs, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and
Aldermen voted to take under advisement this matter and get an opinion from the
Police Department and then the Chief of the Fire Department. The motion was
adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to close the Appeal Hearing for Katie Robinson, owner of
property located at 2102 Washington Street, Vicksburg, MS, appealing the
decision of the Zoning Board of Appeals granting Darrel D. Houzah's request for
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a special exception to operate a nightclub at 2106 Washington Street, Vicksburg,
Mississippi. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
Routine Agenda:
A. ID-17-0707 Receive Sealed Proposals for:
1. Water Treatment Plant Filter, Sludge Pump and Chemical Tank
Upgrades
2. Water Treatment Plant Monitoring and Control Equipment
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Board
proceeded to open Proposals submitted for furnishing Water Treatment Plant
Filter, Sludge Pump and Chemical Tank Upgrades; Water Treatment Plant
Monitoring and Control Equipment 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.
WATER TREATMENT PLANT FILTER, SLUDGE PUMP AND CHEMICAL TANK
UPGRADES:
HEMPHILL CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC., P.O. Drawer 879; Florence, MS
39073
C.O.R. #02449-MC Bid Bond: yes
The Purchasing Director stated there are multiple line items and with permission
of the Board the bids be made available for review immediately following the
Board Meeting rather than reading them aloud at this time.
GREENBRIAR DIGGING SERVICE LP, 1941 Hwy 550 NW; Brookhaven, MS 39601
C.O.R. #04621-MC Bid Bond: yes
The Purchasing Director stated there are multiple line items and with permission
of the Board the bids be made available for review immediately following the
Board Meeting rather than reading them aloud at this time.
WATER TREATMENT PLANT MONITORING AND CONTROL EQUIPMENT:
CONTROL SYSTEMS, INC., P.O. Box 4852; Jackson, MS 39296
C.O.R. #09526-MC Bid Bond: yes
Total Bid: $145,000.00
REVERA CONTROL SYSTEMS, INC., 2240 Rocky Ridge Road; Birmingham, AL
35216
C.O.R. #17818-MC Bid Bond: yes
Total Bid: $377,593.00
DEXTER FORTSON ASSOCIATES, INC. 5511 Powder Plan Lane; Bessemer, AL
35022
C.O.R. #07136-MC Bid Bond: yes
Total Bid: 162,617.00
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
vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
B. ID-17-0713 Vicksburg Convention Center Update
Ms. Annette Kirklin, of the Vicksburg Convention Center came before the Board
to inform the public of the upcoming events at the Vicksburg Convention Center,
for the month of June 2017 and invited the public to attend.
The Mayor and Aldermen thanked Ms. Kirklin for attending the meeting.
C. ID-17-0709 Brownfields Update
Victor Gray-Lewis, Director of Community Development came, before the Mayor
and Aldermen to present a Brownsfield update
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D. ID-17-0708 Approve addition to Employee Driving List:
1. Joshua Gaskin - Police Department
Attachments: Driving List
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to approve addition to Employee Driving List for Joshua
Gaskin in the Police Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the
following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
E. ID-17-0710 Approve letter to Kansas City Southern Railroad regarding street
closures for the 2017 Miss Mississippi Pageant to be held on Saturday,
June 24, 2017
Attachments: Pageant Railroad Crossings Closures
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to approve letter to Kansas City Southern Railroad regarding
street closures for the 2017 Miss Mississippi Pageant to be held on Saturday,
June 24, 2017. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
F. ID-17-0712 Approve request for sponsorship in the amount of $500.00 from MHP
and the Mississippi Law Enforcement Officers' Training Academy for the
2017 National LawFit Challenge
Attachments: MHP Sponsorship
Mayor Flaggs stated that purchasing an advertisement from MHP and The
Mississippi Law Enforcement Officers' Training Academy 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 Gold Participant ad from MHP and the Mississippi Law
Enforcement Officers' Training Academy for the 2017 National LawFit Challenge
in the amount of $500.00. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following
vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
G. ID-17-0715 Approve request from Vicksburg Main Street for an alternate parade
route for the 2017 Miss Mississippi Parade
Attachments: Parade Route
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to approve the request from Vicksburg Main Street for an
alternate parade route for the 2017 Miss Mississippi Parade. The motion was
adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
H. ID-17-0718 Approve request for payment from Vicksburg-Warren 911 for the city's
share of 17 full-time and 4 part-time E-911 dispatchers' salaries,
matching benefits, and insurance for:
1. Check dates May 01, 2017 and May 15, 2017 in the amount of
$45,410.33
Attachments: 911 Payment
On motion of Mayor Flaggs, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and
Aldermen voted to approve the request for payment from Vicksburg-Warren 911
for the city's share of 17 full-time and 4 part-time E-911 dispatchers' salaries,
matching benefits, and insurance for: 1. Check dates May 01, 2017 and May 15,
2017 in the amount of $45,410.33. The motion was adopted unanimously by the
following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
I. ID-17-0720 Approve request from the Vicksburg-based Mu Xi Omega Chapter of
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Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated for sponsorship with the
Alzheimer's Association "The Longest Day Campaign" held on
Wednesday, June 21, 2017
Attachments: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated
Mayor Flaggs stated that purchasing an advertisement from Mu Xi Omega
Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated will bring into favorable
notice the opportunities, possibilities and resources of the City of Vicksburg and
will be helpful toward advancing the moral, financial and other interest of the City
of Vicksburg.
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, and
unanimously passed, The Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Vicksburg approved
the purchase of a sponsorship from the Vicksburg-based Mu Xi Omega Chapter
of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated for the Alzheimer's Association "The
Longest Day Campaign" held on Wednesday, June 21, 2017, in the amount of
$300.00. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
J. ID-17-0725 Declare the following holiday as a City Holiday:
1. Fourth of July: July 3-4, 2017
Attachments: Holiday
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to Declare the following holiday as a City Holiday: 1. Fourth
of July: July 3-4, 2017. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following
vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
K. ID-17-0726 Approve request for funds in the amount of $2,000.00 from Fourth of
July Committee to offset expenses for the Fourth of July Extravaganza
Attachments: July 4 Extravaganza
On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to approve request for funds in the amount of $2,000.00 from
Fourth of July Committee to offset expenses for the Fourth of July Extravaganza.
The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
Resolutions:
L. ID-17-0721 Adopt Resolution Authorizing The Preparation And Submittal Of An
Application To The U.S. Department Of Justice, For Funding Under
The FY2017 Bulletproof Vest Partnership Program and Authorize
Marcia Weaver as the City's Designee to Apply Online for FY2017
Bulletproof Vest Grant Funds
Attachments: Resolution - Bulletproof Vest
Certification - Bulletproof Vest
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to adopt Resolution Authorizing The Preparation
And Submittal Of An Application To The U.S. Department Of Justice, For
Funding Under The FY2017 Bulletproof Vest Partnership Program and
Authorize Marcia Weaver as the City's Designee to Apply Online for FY2017
Bulletproof Vest Grant Funds. The motion was adopted unanimously by the
following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
Enactment No: RES 2016-208
M. ID-17-0722 Adopt Resolution Authorizing The Preparation And Submittal Of An
Application To Wal-Mart Foundation For Funding Under The
Community Grant Program for 2017 and Authorize Marcia Weaver
as the City's Designee to Apply On-Line for 2017 Wal-Mart
Community Grant Funds
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Attachments: Resolution - Walmart Foundation
Certification - Walmart Foundation
On motion of Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to adopt Resolution Authorizing The Preparation
And Submittal Of An Application To Wal-Mart Foundation For Funding Under
The Community Grant Program for 2017 and Authorize Marcia Weaver as the
City's Designee to Apply On-Line for 2017 Wal-Mart Community Grant Funds.
The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
Enactment No: RES 2016-209
N. ID-17-0724 Accept Resolution from Vicksburg Housing Authority Approving the
Dedication of All Streets Rights of Way for Public Use and Authorize
Mayor to Execute Dedication of Right of Way for Public Use for the
following:
1. Rolling Acres: Elizabeth Circle, Alcorn Drive, Athens Drive,
James Court, and Cossar Court
2. Watersville Estates: Tully Street, Walters Street, King Street, and
Jefferson Circle
3. Cedars Estates: Demby Drive
4. Urban Court: Urban Court
5. Valley Court: Hayes Street
Attachments: Dedication Right of Way
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to accept Resolution from Vicksburg Housing
Authority Approving the Dedication of All Streets Rights of Way for Public
Use and Authorize Mayor to Execute Dedication of Right of Way for Public
Use for the following: 1. Rolling Acres: Elizabeth Circle, Alcorn Drive,
Athens Drive, James Court, and Cossar Court; 2. Watersville Estates: Tully
Street, Walters Street, King Street, and Jefferson Circle; 3. Cedars Estates:
Demby Drive
4. Urban Court: Urban Court; 5. Valley Court: Hayes Street. The motion was
adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
Contracts:
O. ID-17-0716 Authorize Mayor to execute Contract with Sex Trafficking Institute for
Countrywide Domestic Violence Conference
Attachments: Sex Trafficking Agreement
This Item was removed from the Board Agenda
Docket of Claims:
P. ID-17-0719 Approve Claims Docket
The City Clerk presented the Docket of Claims numbering 138631 for Octagon
Media.
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, 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 Thompson moved to go into executive session to discuss
Personnel Action Forms for New Hire in the Recreation/City Pool (1); Summer
Youth New Hire at Airport (2) Building Maintenance Department (7), Central MS
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Prevention Center (8), North Ward Alderman Office (1), Community Development
(1), Court Services (2),Mayor's Office (2), Triumphant Baptist Church (6), Human
Resources (1), Information Technology Department (1) Main Street (1), Police
Department/Records (2), Purchasing Department (1), Recreation Programs (1),
South Ward Alderman's Office (2), TV23 (1), United Way (1), Vicksburg, Family
Development (1), Water and Gas Administration (3), Gas Department (1), Police
Department (1), 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 New Hire in the Recreation/City Pool (1);
Summer Youth New Hire at Airport (2) Building Maintenance Department (7),
Central MS Prevention Center (8), North Ward Alderman Office (1), Community
Development (1), Court Services (2),Mayor's Office (2), Triumphant Baptist
Church (6), Human Resources (1), Information Technology Department (1) Main
Street (1), Police Department/Records (2), Purchasing Department (1), Recreation
Programs (1), South Ward Alderman's Office (2), TV23 (1), United Way (1),
Vicksburg, Family Development (1), Water and Gas Administration (3), Gas
Department (1), Police Department (1), 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-17-0727 New Hire - Recreation/City Pool (1)
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve New Hire for Lifeguard at $8.75 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
B. ID-17-0728 New Hire - Summer Youth - Airport Department (2)
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve New Hire for Two (2) Summer Youth
Workers at $7.75 per hour in the Airport Department. The motion was adopted
unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
C. ID-17-0729 New Hires - Summer Youth - Building Maintenance Department (7)
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve New Hires for Seven (7) Summer
Youth Workers at $7.75 per hour in the Building Maintenance Department.
The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
D. ID-17-0730 New Hires - Summer Youth - Central MS Prevention Center (8)
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve New Hires for Eight (8) Summer Youth
Workers at $7.75 per hour at the Central MS Prevention Center. The motion
was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
E. ID-17-0731 New Hire - Summer Youth - North Ward Alderman's Office (1)
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve New Hire for Summer Youth Worker at
$7.75 per hour in the North Ward Alderman's Office. The motion was adopted
unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
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F. ID-17-0732 New Hire - Summer Youth - Community Development Department
(1)
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve New Hire for Summer Youth Worker at
$7.75 per hour 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-17-0733 New Hires - Summer Youth - Court Services (2)
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve New Hires for Two (2) Summer Youth
Workers at $7.75 per hour in Court Services. The motion was adopted
unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
H. ID-17-0734 New Hires - Summer Youth - Mayor's Office (2)
I. ID-17-0735 New Hires - Summer Youth - Triumphant Baptist Church (6)
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve New Hires for Six (6) Summer Youth
Workers at $7.75 per hour at Triumphant Baptist Church. The motion was
adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
J. ID-17-0736 New Hire - Summer Youth - Human Resources (1)
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve New Hire for Summer Youth Worker at
$7.75 per hour in Human Resources. The motion was adopted unanimously
by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
K. ID-17-0737 New Hire - Information Technology Department (1)
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve New Hire for Summer Youth Worker at
$7.75 per hour 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-17-0738 New Hire - Summer Youth - Main Street (1)
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve New Hire for Summer Youth Worker at
$7.75 per hour in Main Street. The motion was adopted unanimously by the
following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
M. ID-17-0739 New Hire - Summer Youth - Police Department/Records (2)
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve New Hire for Two (2) Summer Youth
Workers at $7.75 per hour each in the Police Department/Records. The
motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
N. ID-17-0740 New Hire - Summer Youth - Purchasing Department (1)
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve New Hire for Summer Youth Worker at
$7.75 per hour in the Purchasing Department. The motion was adopted
unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
O. ID-17-0741 New Hire - Summer Youth - Recreation Programs (1)
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the
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Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve New Hire for Summer Youth Worker at
$7.75 per hour in the Recreation Programs. The motion was adopted
unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
P. ID-17-0742 New Hires - Summer Youth - South Ward Alderman's Office (2)
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve New Hires for Two (2) Summer Youth
Workers at $7.75 per hour in the South Ward Alderman's Office. The motion
was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
Q. ID-17-0743 New Hire - Summer Youth - TV23 (1)
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve New Hire for Summer Youth Worker at
$7.75 per hour in TV23. The motion was adopted unanimously by the
following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
R. ID-17-0744 New Hire - Summer Youth - United Way (1)
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve New Hire for Summer Youth Worker at
$7.25 per hour at United Way. The motion was adopted unanimously by the
following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
S. ID-17-0745 New Hire - Summer Youth - Vicksburg Family Development (1)
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve New Hire for Summer Youth Worker at
$7.75 per hour at Vicksburg Family Development. The motion was adopted
unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
T. ID-17-0747 New Hires - Summer Youth - Water and Gas Administration (3)
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve New Hires for Three (3) Summer Youth
Workers at $7.75 per hour each in the Water and Gas Administration. The
motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
U. ID-17-0748 Pay Adjustment - Gas Department (1)
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve Pay Adjustment for Laborer from $8.00
per hour to $8.25 per hour in the Gas Department. The motion was adopted
unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
V. ID-17-0749 Resignations - Police Department (2)
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to accept Resignations from Police Officer
(effective immediately), Police Officer (effective May 30, 2017) in the Police
Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
W. ID-17-0746 Resignation - Street Department (1)
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to accept the Resignation from Asphalt Laborer in
the Street Department, May 31, 2017. The motion was adopted unanimously
by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
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Litigation Matters:
X. ID-17-0723 Discuss Potential Litigation Matter
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Thompson, the
Mayor and Aldermen discussed a Potential Litigation Matter, voted to
approve paying Excavator bid price and accept machine upon receipt of
OSHA Certificate. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following
vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Thompson
Y. ID-17-0942 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
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, June 09, 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
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Agenda
1415 Walnut Street
City of Vicksburg Vicksburg, MS 39180
Meeting Agenda
Board of Mayor and Aldermen
Monday, June 5, 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-17-0711 Honor vendors and contractors that helped during water crisis
Public Hearing:
A. ID-17-0717 Appeal Hearing: Katie Robinson
Attachments: Appeal
Routine Agenda:
A. ID-17-0707 Receive Sealed Proposals for:
1. Water Treatment Plant Filter, Sludge Pump and Chemical Tank
Upgrades
2. Water Treatment Plant Monitoring and Control Equipment
Appearing Ed Dedeaux
B. ID-17-0713 Vicksburg Convention Center Update
Appearing Annette Kirklin
C. ID-17-0709 Brownfields Update
D. ID-17-0708 Approve addition to Employee Driving List:
1. Joshua Gaskin - Police Department
Attachments: Driving List
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E. ID-17-0710 Approve letter to Kansas City Southern Railroad regarding street
closures for the 2017 Miss Mississippi Pageant to be held on Saturday,
June 24, 2017
Attachments: Pageant Railroad Crossings Closures
F. ID-17-0712 Approve request for sponsorship in the amount of $500.00 from MHP
and the Mississippi Law Enforcement Officers' Training Academy for the
2017 National LawFit Challenge
Attachments: MHP Sponsorship
G. ID-17-0715 Approve request from Vicksburg Main Street for an alternate parade
route for the 2017 Miss Mississippi Parade
Attachments: Parade Route
H. ID-17-0718 Approve request for payment from Vicksburg-Warren 911 for the city's
share of 17 full-time and 4 part-time E-911 dispatchers' salaries,
matching benefits, and insurance for:
1. Check dates May 01, 2017 and May 15, 2017 in the amount of
$45,410.33
Attachments: 911 Payment
I. ID-17-0720 Approve request from the Vicksburg-based Mu Xi Omega Chapter of
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated for sponsorship with the
Alzheimer's Association "The Longest Day Campaign" held on
Wednesday, June 21, 2017
Attachments: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated
J. ID-17-0725 Declare the following holiday as a City Holiday:
1. Fourth of July: July 3-4, 2017
Attachments: Holiday
K. ID-17-0726 Approve request for funds in the amount of $2,000.00 from Fourth of
July Committee to offset expenses for the Fourth of July Extravaganza
Attachments: July 4 Extravaganza
Resolutions:
L. ID-17-0721 Adopt Resolution Authorizing The Preparation And Submittal Of An
Application To The U.S. Department Of Justice, For Funding Under
The FY2017 Bulletproof Vest Partnership Program and Authorize
Marcia Weaver as the City's Designee to Apply Online for FY2017
Bulletproof Vest Grant Funds
Attachments: Resolution - Bulletproof Vest
Certification - Bulletproof Vest
Appearing Marcia Weaver
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M. ID-17-0722 Adopt Resolution Authorizing The Preparation And Submittal Of An
Application To Wal-Mart Foundation For Funding Under The
Community Grant Program for 2017 and Authorize Marcia Weaver
as the City's Designee to Apply On-Line for 2017 Wal-Mart
Community Grant Funds
Attachments: Resolution - Walmart Foundation
Certification - Walmart Foundation
Appearing Marcia Weaver
N. ID-17-0724 Accept Resolution from Vicksburg Housing Authority Approving the
Dedication of All Streets Rights of Way for Public Use and Authorize
Mayor to Execute Dedication of Right of Way for Public Use for the
following:
1. Rolling Acres: Elizabeth Circle, Alcorn Drive, Athens Drive,
James Court, and Cossar Court
2. Watersville Estates: Tully Street, Walters Street, King Street, and
Jefferson Circle
3. Cedars Estates: Demby Drive
4. Urban Court: Urban Court
5. Valley Court: Hayes Street
Attachments: Dedication Right of Way
Contracts:
O. ID-17-0716 Authorize Mayor to execute Contract with Sex Trafficking Institute for
Countrywide Domestic Violence Conference
Attachments: Sex Trafficking Agreement
Docket of Claims:
P. ID-17-0719 Approve Claims Docket
Executive Session:
Personnel Matters:
A. ID-17-0727 New Hire - Recreation/City Pool (1)
B. ID-17-0728 New Hire - Summer Youth - Airport Department (2)
C. ID-17-0729 New Hires - Summer Youth - Building Maintenance Department (7)
D. ID-17-0730 New Hires - Summer Youth - Central MS Prevention Center (8)
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E. ID-17-0731 New Hire - Summer Youth - North Ward Alderman's Office (1)
F. ID-17-0732 New Hire - Summer Youth - Community Development Department
(1)
G. ID-17-0733 New Hires - Summer Youth - Court Services (2)
H. ID-17-0734 New Hires - Summer Youth - Mayor's Office (2)
I. ID-17-0735 New Hires - Summer Youth - Triumphant Baptist Church (6)
J. ID-17-0736 New Hire - Summer Youth - Human Resources (1)
K. ID-17-0737 New Hire - Information Technology Department (1)
L. ID-17-0738 New Hire - Summer Youth - Main Street (1)
M. ID-17-0739 New Hire - Summer Youth - Police Department/Records (2)
N. ID-17-0740 New Hire - Summer Youth - Purchasing Department (1)
O. ID-17-0741 New Hire - Summer Youth - Recreation Programs (1)
P. ID-17-0742 New Hires - Summer Youth - South Ward Alderman's Office (2)
Q. ID-17-0743 New Hire - Summer Youth - TV23 (1)
R. ID-17-0744 New Hire - Summer Youth - United Way (1)
S. ID-17-0745 New Hire - Summer Youth - Vicksburg Family Development (1)
T. ID-17-0747 New Hires - Summer Youth - Water and Gas Administration (3)
U. ID-17-0748 Pay Adjustment - Gas Department (1)
V. ID-17-0749 Resignations - Police Department (2)
W. ID-17-0746 Resignation - Street Department (1)
Litigation Matters:
X. ID-17-0723 Discuss Potential Litigation Matter
Adjournment
Next Adjourned Meeting, 10:00 a.m., Friday, June 9, 2017
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