Board of Mayor and Aldermen
Regular MeetingVicksburg, MS · November 9, 2017
Minutes
1415 Walnut Street
City of Vicksburg Vicksburg, MS 39180
Minutes - Final
Board of Mayor and Aldermen
George Flaggs, Jr., Mayor
Michael A. Mayfield, Sr., Alderman
Alex J. Monsour, Jr., Alderman
Thursday, November 9, 2017 10:00 AM City Hall Annex Board Room
1. Invocation, Pledge of Allegiance and Call to Order
Invocation was given by Mayor George Flaggs, Jr.
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 Alex J. Monsour Jr.
3. Board Comments:
Mayor Flaggs appointed the following:
'Pursuant to Section 39 of the Special Charter of the City of Vicksburg that
describes the duties specified only to the mayor of the city, I am appointing a
committee to review the RFPs for the operations and maintenance of the City of
Vicksburg Wastewater Treatment PLant. This committee will work with Trilogy
Engineers to analyze the RFPs for the operations and maintenance of the
wastewater treatment plant and make a recommendation to the Board of
Mayor and Aldermen. The members of this committee with be Nancy Thomas,
City Attorney, Chairman; Garnet Van Norman, Public Works Director; Doug
Whittington, City Accountant; Walter Osborne, City Clerk; Jeff Richardson,
Landscape Director; Anne Bradley, Human Resources Director; and Mark
Engdahl, Wastewater Treatment Plant Supervisor'
4. Adopt Agenda
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to adopt the Agenda as printed. The motion was adopted
unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
Recognitions:
A. ID-17-1612 Employee Anniversaries:
1. 10 years of service: Fire Department - Christopher Holman
2. 5 years of service: City Court - Roslyn Gates
Mayor Flaggs recognized Christopher Holman in the Fire Department; with ten
(10) years of service. Roslyn Gates in Court Services with five (5) years of service.
The Mayor and Aldermen congratulated Christopher Holman and Roslyn Gates
for their years of service with the City of Vicksburg.
Minutes:
A. ID-17-1598 Adopt Board Meeting Minutes:
1. September 05, 2017
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to adopt Board Meeting Minutes for September 05, 2017. The
motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
Routine Agenda:
A. ID-17-1582 Receive Sealed Bids for:
1. City Auditorium Mechanical Renovations
On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Board
proceeded to open bids submitted for furnishing City Auditorium Mechanical
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Renovations 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.
CITY AUDITORIUM MECHANICAL RENOVATIONS
ACY MECHANICAL, LLC, P.O. Box 724; Winona, MS 38967
C.O.R. #03289-MC 5% Bid Bond: Yes
Base Bid: $360,630.00 Alt. #1: $41,414.00 Alt. #2: $5,804.00 Alt. #3: $10,338.00
Alt. #4: $20,990.00 Total Bid: $439,176.00
UPCHURCH SERVICES, LLC, 741 Ridgewood Road; Ridgeland, MS 39157
C.O.R. #13634-MC 5% Bid Bond: Yes
Base Bid: $438,000.00 Alt. #1: $60,500.00 Alt. #2: $13,275.00 Alt. #3: $15,400.00
Alt. #4: $12,000.00 Total Bid: $539,175.00
FOUNTAIN CONSTRUCTION CO., INC; P.O. Box 10506; Jackson, MS 39289
C.O.R. #03289-MC 5% Bid Bond: Yes
Base Bid: $394,000.00 Alt. #1: $62,850.00 Alt. #2: $11,450.00 Alt. #3: $4,380.00
Alt. #4: $7,085.00 Total Bid: $479,765.00
MCCLAIN PLUMBING & ELECTRICAL SERVICES, INC., P.O. Box 604; Philadelphia,
MS 39350
C.O.R. #03556-MC 5% Bid Bond: Yes
Base Bid: $413,700.00 Alt. #1: $27,000.00 Alt. #2: $1,700.00 Alt. #3: $5,500.00
Alt. #4: $8,500.00 Total Bid: $456,400.00
On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to accept and refer the foregoing bids to the Selection
Committee 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 Monsour Jr.
B. ID-17-1579 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 November 2017 and invited the public to attend.
The Mayor and Aldermen thanked Ms. Massey for attending the meeting.
C. ID-17-1597 Continue State of Emergency for Waste Water Treatment Plant Flooding
On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to Continue State of Emergency for Waste Water Treatment
Plant Flooding. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
D. ID-17-1608 Approve Appointment of Edward Simpson to Vicksburg Convention Center
Advisory Board to replace the unexpired term of Karen Fredrick
Attachments: Convention Center
On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to approve the Appointment of Edward Simpson to
Vicksburg Convention Center Advisory Board to replace the unexpired term of
Karen Fredrick. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
E. ID-17-1604 Authorize United Healthcare as third party administrator for health
insurance coverage beginning January 1, 2018
On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to authorize United Healthcare as third party administrator
for health insurance coverage beginning January 01, 2018. The motion was
adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
F. ID-17-1611 Authorize Mayor to Execute FY 2018 Emergency Medical Services
Operating Fund (EMSOF) Grant Application
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor
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and Aldermen voted to authorize the Mayor to Execute FY 2018 Emergency
Medical Services Operating Fund (EMSOF) Grant Application. The motion was
adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
G. ID-17-1601 Authorize City Clerk to advertise Sealed Bids for:
1. Type III Ambulance
2. Excavator
3. Crawler Dozer
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to authorize the City Clerk to advertise Sealed Bids for: 1.
Type III Ambulance; 2. Excavator; 3. Crawler Dozer. The motion was adopted
unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
H. ID-17-1596 Approve request for payment from Vicksburg-Warren 911 for the city's
share of 17 full-time and 8 part-time E-911 dispatchers' salaries, matching
benefits, and insurance for:
1. Check dates September 29, 2017 and October 13, 2017 in the amount
of $45,206.22
Attachments: 911 Payment
On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., 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 8 part-time E-911 dispatchers' salaries,
matching benefits, and insurance for Checks dated September 29, 2017 and
October 13, 2017 in the amount of $45,206.22. The motion was adopted
unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
I. ID-17-1610 Approve transfer of $15,000.00 from the South Ward Alderman's
Discretionary Fund to Main Street for Riverfest purpose pursuant to
Section 21-19-44.1 of the Mississippi Code of 1972
On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to approve the transfer of $15,000.00 from the South Ward
Alderman's Discretionary Fund to Main Street for Riverfest purpose pursuant to
Section 21-19-44.1 of the Mississippi Code of 1972. The motion was adopted
unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
J. ID-17-1599 Approve the following requests from Main Street:
1. Permission to spend no more than $2,000.00 for promotional items
needed for "Old Fashioned Christmas Open House"
2. Permission to spend no more than $2,000.00 for promotional items
"White Lights" to decorate the trees in Downtown Vicksburg
3. Permission to purchase Christmas decorations not to exceed
$4,000.00 for the downtown area
Attachments: Christmas Open House
Christmas Lights
Christmas Decorations
On motion of Mayor Flaggs, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and
Aldermen voted to approve the following requests from Main Street: 1.
Permission to spend no more than $2,000.00 for promotional items needed for
"Old Fashioned Christmas Open House"; 2. Permission to spend no more than
$2,000.00 for promotional items "White Lights" to decorate the trees in Downtown
Vicksburg; 3. Permission to purchase Christmas decorations not to exceed
$4,000.00 for the downtown area. The motion was adopted unanimously by the
following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
K. ID-17-1602 Approve request for advertisement in the amount of $650.00 from The
Vicksburg Post for the "Live Vicksburg" Community Guide pursuant to
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Section 17-3-1 and 17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code
Attachments: Community Guide
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 Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., and
unanimously passed, The Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Vicksburg approved
the purchase of an ad from The Vicksburg Post for the "Live Vicksburg"
Community Guide in the amount of $650.00. The City is authorized pursuant to
Sec. 17-3-1 and 17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code of 1972. The motion was adopted
unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
L. ID-17-1603 Approve Additions to Employee Driving List:
1. McKinley Ragsdale, Yolanda Parson - Street Department
2. Anfernee Britton, John Morgan, Jr., Telvin Palmer - Gas Department
Attachments: Driving List
On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to approve Additions to Employee Driving List: 1. McKinley
Ragsdale, Yolanda Parson - Street Department; 2. Anfernee Britton, John
Morgan, Jr., Telvin Palmer - Gas Department. The motion was adopted
unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
M. ID-17-1606 Approve Application for Payment No. 5 Final in the amount of $35,315.17
from Central Asphalt Company, Inc. for City of Vicksburg Parking Lot
Paving Project and Accept Close Out Documents
Attachments: Paving Project Close Out
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to approve the Application for Payment No. 5 Final in the
amount of $35,315.17 from Central Asphalt Company, Inc. for City of Vicksburg
Parking Lot Paving Project and Accept Close Out Documents. The motion was
adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
N. ID-17-1607 Approve Application for Payment No. 6 Final in the amount of $27,279.79
from A1 Roof Savers, Inc. for City Hall Restoration - Roof Repairs and
Accept Close Out Documents
Attachments: City Hall Close Out
On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to approve Application for Payment No. 6 Final in the
amount of $27,279.79 from A1 Roof Savers, Inc. for City Hall Restoration - Roof
Repairs and Accept Close Out Documents. The motion was adopted unanimously
by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
O. ID-17-1581 Accept Letter Establishing Special Assessment and Adopt Resolution for
Cutting and Cleaning the following properties:
1. 1226 Second North, PPIN 17653; owned by State of Mississippi
2. 1401 Locust Street, PPIN 18933; owned by State of Mississippi
3. Martin Luther King, PPIN 19805; owned by State of Mississippi
4. 911 Meadow Street, PPIN 17246; owned by State of Mississippi
5. 1715 Lane Street, PPIN 15563; owned by State of Mississippi
6. Military Avenue, PPIN 16822; owned by State of Mississippi
7. 1545 Marcus Street, PPIN 13848; owned by State of Mississippi
8. 1549 Marcus Street, PPIN 13850; owned by State of Mississippi
9. 1719 South Street, PPIN 17899; owned by State of Mississippi
10. First East Street, PPIN 19048; owned by State of Mississippi
11. 1602 Sky Farm Avenue, PPIN 19769; owned by State of Mississippi
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12. 1608 Sky Farm, PPIN 19768; owned by State of Mississippi
13. 1610 Sky Farm, PPIN 19767; owned by State of Mississippi
14. 2714 Drummond Street, PPIN 5526; owned by State of Mississippi
15. 922 Meadow Street, PPIN 24417; owned by State of Mississippi
16. 924 Meadow Street, PPIN 17242; owned by State of Mississippi
17. 2015 Ford Street, PPIN 16305; owned by State of Mississippi
18. Court Street, PPIN 16264; owned by State of Mississippi
19. Springridge Drive, PPIN 7708; owned by State of Mississippi
20. 501 Hutson, PPIN 13929; owned by State of Mississippi
Attachments: Special Assessments
The Letters (Statements) and Resolutions on the following properties were
presented to the Board:
1. 1226 Second North, PPIN 17653; owned by State of Mississippi
2. 1401 Locust Street, PPIN 18933; owned by State of Mississippi
3. Martin Luther King, PPIN 19805; owned by State of Mississippi
4. 911 Meadow Street, PPIN 17246; owned by State of Mississippi
5. 1715 Lane Street, PPIN 15563; owned by State of Mississippi
6. Military Avenue, PPIN 16822; owned by State of Mississippi
7. 1545 Marcus Street, PPIN 13848; owned by State of Mississippi
8. 1549 Marcus Street, PPIN 13850; owned by State of Mississippi
9. 1719 South Street, PPIN 17899; owned by State of Mississippi
10. First East Street, PPIN 19048; owned by State of Mississippi
11. 1602 Sky Farm Avenue, PPIN 19769; owned by State of Mississippi
12. 1608 Sky Farm, PPIN 19768; owned by State of Mississippi
13. 1610 Sky Farm, PPIN 19767; owned by State of Mississippi
14. 2714 Drummond Street, PPIN 5526; owned by State of Mississippi
15. 922 Meadow Street, PPIN 24417; owned by State of Mississippi
16. 924 Meadow Street, PPIN 17242; owned by State of Mississippi
17. 2015 Ford Street, PPIN 16305; owned by State of Mississippi
18. Court Street, PPIN 16264; owned by State of Mississippi
19. Springridge Drive, PPIN 7708; owned by State of Mississippi
20. 501 Hutson, PPIN 13929; owned by State of Mississippi
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to accept the foregoing Letters (Statements) for cost of
cutting and cleaning lots and Adopt the following Resolutions establishing
Special Assessments. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following
vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
P. ID-17-1586 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:
921 Bowmar, PPIN 16969; owned by Katie Kelly Estate (remove inoperable
vehicles)
1301 Bowmar Ave., PPIN 29752; owned by State of Mississippi (cut grass/weeds,
remove trash & debris)
508 Dabney, PPIN 17284; owned by Michael David (cut grass/weeds, remove trash
& debris; remove dilapidated building; remove inoperable vehicles)
510 Dabney, PPIN 17284; owned by Michael Davis (cut grass/weeds, remove trash
& debris; remove dilapidated building; remove inoperable vehicles)
711 Dabney, PPIN 16731; owned by Connie Craft et al (cut grass/weeds; remove
trash/debris)
201 Elms Court, PPIN 24126; owned by Sean Andrew Melzer (cut grass/weeds;
remove trash/debris)
519 Fairground St., PPIN 15142; owned by Paul C. Morgan (cut grass/weeds;
remove trash/debris)
2605 1/2 Grant Avenue, PPIN 24260; owned by Lee Ester Marie Campbell (cut
grass/weeds; remove trash/debris; remove inoperable vehicles)
106 Hazel Drive, PPIN 06455; owned by Clyde R. Sharp (cut grass/weeds; remove
trash/debris; remove dilapidated building)
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Jackson Street, PPIN 18724; owned by State of Mississippi (cut grass/weeds;
remove trash/debris)
1630 Marcus Street, PPIN 13804; owned by Easthaven Holdings, LLC (cut
grass/weeds; remove trash/debris; remove dilapidated building- burned)
1773 Martin Luther King, PPIN 21534; owned by John & Cynthia W. Donerson
(remove inoperable vehicles)
1920 Martin Luther King, PPIN 20589; owned by Larry C. & Barbara Erves (cut
grass/weeds; remove trash/debris; remove vines from home; remove dilapidated
fence)
213 Meadow Street, PPIN 11866; owned by Deutsche Bank National Trust Co. (cut
grass/weeds; remove trash/debris; remove dilapidated building)
3231 North Washington, PPIN 14326; owned by Syble Hugley (cut grass/weeds;
remove trash/debris; remove dilapidated building)
3717 Parkview Street, PPIN 15777; owned by Kazet Bell (remove dilapidated
building)
712 Speed Street, PPIN 15257; owned by Lewis Yates, Jr. et al (cut grass/weeds;
remove trash/debris; remove dilapidated building; remove inoperable vehicles)
901 Wabash Avenue, PPIN 19747; owned by Jeff Ernest Jones, Jr. (remove
dilapidated building)
Walnut Street, PPIN 18528; owned by Paul C. Morgan (cut grass/weeds; remove
trash/debris)
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor
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:
201 Elms Court, PPIN 24126; owned by Sean Andrew Melzer - Complied
1920 Martin Luther King, PPIN 20589; owned by Larry C. & Barbara Erves -
Complied
213 Meadow Street, PPIN 11866; owned by Deutsche Bank National Trust Co. -
Will re-scheduled (new owner)
3231 North Washington, PPIN 14326; owned by Syble Hugley - Complied
901 Wabash Avenue, PPIN 19747; owned by Jeff Ernest Jones, Jr. - Granted 30
day extension
The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
Contracts:
Q. ID-17-1605 Authorize Mayor to execute Contract with Trilogy to prepare Request for
Proposal for Operation and Maintenance of the Waste Water Treatment
Plant
On motion of Mayor Flaggs, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and
Aldermen voted to authorize the Mayor to execute Contract with Trilogy to
prepare Request for Proposal for Operation and Maintenance of the Waste
Water Treatment Plant. The motion was adopted unanimously by the
following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
R. ID-17-1609 Approve renewal of Contract for an additional five years with Falco
Chemical, Inc. for Lime Sludge Disposal at the Water Treatment Plant
Attachments: Contract Renewal
On motion of Mayor Flaggs, seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to approve renewal of Contract for an additional five
years with Falco Chemical, Inc. for Lime Sludge Disposal at the Water
Treatment Plant. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following
vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
Docket of Claims:
S. ID-17-1580 Approve Claims Docket
The City Clerk presented the Docket of Claims numbering 141527 through
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141832; 1168 through 1173.
On motion of Mayor Flaggs, seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., 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 Monsour Jr.
Executive Session:
Mayor Flaggs 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 Monsour, Jr. Voting aye, Mayor Flaggs, Alderman
Mayfield, Alderman Monsour, Jr. 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), City Court
(1); New Hires in the Gas Department (3), Street Department (2); Pay Adjustment
in the Fire Department (1); Status Change in the Recreation/City Pool (1), Police
Department (1); Suspension in the Fire Department (1); Terminations in the
Recreation/City Pool (25). The motion was seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr.,
and upon vote being taken, the following voting aye: Mayor Flaggs, Alderman
Mayfield, Alderman Monsour, Jr. 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), City
Court (1); New Hires in the Gas Department (3), Street Department (2); Pay
Adjustment in the Fire Department (1); Status Change in the Recreation/City Pool
(1), Police Department (1); Suspension in the Fire Department (1); Terminations in
the Recreation/City Pool (25).
The Mayor and Aldermen are now in executive session.
Those present at the executive session were Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield,
Alderman Monsour, Jr., Nancy Thomas - City Attorney, Walter W. Osborne, Jr. -
City Clerk, Antoinette Bradley - Human Resource Director, Tasha W. Jordan -
Deputy City Clerk, Brian Boykins - Mayor’s Administrative Assistant, Debra
Goodman - Mayor’s Administrative Assistant, Carolyn Butler - Human Resource
Associate, Alvin Coleman - North Ward Alderman’s Administrative Assistant.
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
Personnel Matters:
A. ID-17-1613 Longevity - Fire Department (1)
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve Longevity Pay for Paramedic from
$15.33 per hour to $15.39 per hour in the Fire Department. The motion was
adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
B. ID-17-1614 Longevity - City Court (1)
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve Longevity Pay for Deputy Court Clerk
from $11.33 per hour to $11.42 per hour in City Court. The motion was
adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
C. ID-17-1615 New Hires - Gas Department (3)
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve New Hires for Laborer Three (3)
Laborers at $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 Monsour Jr.
D. ID-17-1616 New Hires - Street Department (2)
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve New Hires for Two (2) Truck Drivers at
$10.00 per hour in the Street Department. The motion was adopted
unanimously by the following vote:
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Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
E. ID-17-1617 Pay Adjustment - Fire Department (1)
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the Pay Adjustment for Captain V+ at
$16.16 per hour to $16.42 per hour in the Fire Department. The motion was
adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
F. ID-17-1619 Status Change - Recreation/City Pool (1)
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the Status Change from Seasonal
Lifeguard at $8.00 per hour to Part-Time Lifeguard at $8.00 per hour in
Recreation/City Pool. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following
vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
G. ID-17-1620 Status Change - Police Department (1)
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve Status Change from Records Clerk
Part-Time at $10.00 per hour to Records Clerk Full Time at $10.00 per hour in
the Police Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the
following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
H. ID-17-1621 Suspension - Fire Department (1)
A discussion was held. No action was taken.
I. ID-17-1622 Terminations - Recreation/City Pool (25)
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the Terminations for Eight (8)
Lifeguards, Eight (8) WSI Lifeguards, Five (5) Cage Operators, Four (4) WSI
Head Lifeguards at the Recreation/City Pool. The motion was adopted
unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
J. ID-18-0054 Come Out of Executive Session and Approve All Items Taken Up in
Executive Session
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., 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 Monsour Jr.
Adjournment
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., and
unanimously passed, the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Vicksburg adjourned
to meet 10 o’clock a.m., Monday, November 20, 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 Monsour Jr.
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Agenda
1415 Walnut Street
City of Vicksburg Vicksburg, MS 39180
Meeting Agenda
Board of Mayor and Aldermen
George Flaggs, Jr., Mayor
Michael A. Mayfield, Sr., Alderman
Alex J. Monsour, Jr., Alderman
Thursday, November 9, 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-17-1612 Employee Anniversaries:
1. 10 years of service: Fire Department - Christopher Holman
2. 5 years of service: City Court - Roslyn Gates
Minutes:
A. ID-17-1598 Adopt Board Meeting Minutes:
1. September 05, 2017
Routine Agenda:
A. ID-17-1582 Receive Sealed Bids for:
1. City Auditorium Mechanical Renovations
B. ID-17-1579 Southern Cultural Heritage Center Updates
Appearing Stacey Massey Mahoney
C. ID-17-1597 Continue State of Emergency for Waste Water Treatment Plant Flooding
D. ID-17-1608 Approve Appointment of Edward Simpson to Vicksburg Convention
Center Advisory Board to replace the unexpired term of Karen Fredrick
Attachments: Convention Center
E. ID-17-1604 Authorize United Healthcare as third party administrator for health
insurance coverage beginning January 1, 2018
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F. ID-17-1611 Authorize Mayor to Execute FY 2018 Emergency Medical Services
Operating Fund (EMSOF) Grant Application
G. ID-17-1601 Authorize City Clerk to advertise Sealed Bids for:
1. Type III Ambulance
2. Excavator
3. Crawler Dozer
Appearing Ann Grimshel
H. ID-17-1596 Approve request for payment from Vicksburg-Warren 911 for the city's
share of 17 full-time and 8 part-time E-911 dispatchers' salaries, matching
benefits, and insurance for:
1. Check dates September 29, 2017 and October 13, 2017 in the amount
of $45,206.22
Attachments: 911 Payment
I. ID-17-1610 Approve transfer of $15,000.00 from the South Ward Alderman's
Discretionary Fund to Main Street for Riverfest purpose pursuant to
Section 21-19-44.1 of the Mississippi Code of 1972
J. ID-17-1599 Approve the following requests from Main Street:
1. Permission to spend no more than $2,000.00 for promotional items
needed for "Old Fashioned Christmas Open House"
2. Permission to spend no more than $2,000.00 for promotional items
"White Lights" to decorate the trees in Downtown Vicksburg
3. Permission to purchase Christmas decorations not to exceed
$4,000.00 for the downtown area
Attachments: Christmas Open House
Christmas Lights
Christmas Decorations
Appearing Kim Hopkins
K. ID-17-1602 Approve request for advertisement in the amount of $650.00 from The
Vicksburg Post for the "Live Vicksburg" Community Guide pursuant to
Section 17-3-1 and 17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code
Attachments: Community Guide
L. ID-17-1603 Approve Additions to Employee Driving List:
1. McKinley Ragsdale, Yolanda Parson - Street Department
2. Anfernee Britton, John Morgan, Jr., Telvin Palmer - Gas Department
Attachments: Driving List
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M. ID-17-1606 Approve Application for Payment No. 5 Final in the amount of $35,315.17
from Central Asphalt Company, Inc. for City of Vicksburg Parking Lot
Paving Project and Accept Close Out Documents
Attachments: Paving Project Close Out
N. ID-17-1607 Approve Application for Payment No. 6 Final in the amount of $27,279.79
from A1 Roof Savers, Inc. for City Hall Restoration - Roof Repairs and
Accept Close Out Documents
Attachments: City Hall Close Out
O. ID-17-1581 Accept Letter Establishing Special Assessment and Adopt Resolution for
Cutting and Cleaning the following properties:
1. 1226 Second North, PPIN 17653; owned by State of Mississippi
2. 1401 Locust Street, PPIN 18933; owned by State of Mississippi
3. Martin Luther King, PPIN 19805; owned by State of Mississippi
4. 911 Meadow Street, PPIN 17246; owned by State of Mississippi
5. 1715 Lane Street, PPIN 15563; owned by State of Mississippi
6. Military Avenue, PPIN 16822; owned by State of Mississippi
7. 1545 Marcus Street, PPIN 13848; owned by State of Mississippi
8. 1549 Marcus Street, PPIN 13850; owned by State of Mississippi
9. 1719 South Street, PPIN 17899; owned by State of Mississippi
10. First East Street, PPIN 19048; owned by State of Mississippi
11. 1602 Sky Farm Avenue, PPIN 19769; owned by State of Mississippi
12. 1608 Sky Farm, PPIN 19768; owned by State of Mississippi
13. 1610 Sky Farm, PPIN 19767; owned by State of Mississippi
14. 2714 Drummond Street, PPIN 5526; owned by State of Mississippi
15. 922 Meadow Street, PPIN 24417; owned by State of Mississippi
16. 924 Meadow Street, PPIN 17242; owned by State of Mississippi
17. 2015 Ford Street, PPIN 16305; owned by State of Mississippi
18. Court Street, PPIN 16264; owned by State of Mississippi
19. Springridge Drive, PPIN 7708; owned by State of Mississippi
20. 501 Hutson, PPIN 13929; owned by State of Mississippi
Attachments: Special Assessments
Appearing Victor Gray-Lewis
P. ID-17-1586 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
Contracts:
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Q. ID-17-1605 Authorize Mayor to execute Contract with Trilogy to prepare Request for
Proposal for Operation and Maintenance of the Waste Water
Treatment Plant
R. ID-17-1609 Approve renewal of Contract for an additional five years with Falco
Chemical, Inc. for Lime Sludge Disposal at the Water Treatment Plant
Attachments: Contract Renewal
Docket of Claims:
S. ID-17-1580 Approve Claims Docket
Executive Session:
Personnel Matters:
A. ID-17-1613 Longevity - Fire Department (1)
B. ID-17-1614 Longevity - City Court (1)
C. ID-17-1615 New Hires - Gas Department (3)
D. ID-17-1616 New Hires - Street Department (2)
E. ID-17-1617 Pay Adjustment - Fire Department (1)
F. ID-17-1619 Status Change - Recreation/City Pool (1)
G. ID-17-1620 Status Change - Police Department (1)
H. ID-17-1621 Suspension - Fire Department (1)
I. ID-17-1622 Terminations - Recreation/City Pool (25)
Adjournment
Next Regular Meeting, 10:00 a.m., Monday, November 20, 2017
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