Board of Mayor and Aldermen

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 Monday, December 4, 2017 10:00 AM City Hall Annex Board Room 1. Invocation, Pledge of Allegiance and Call to Order Invocation was given by Alderman Michael A. Mayfield, Sr. Pledge of Allegiance was led by Alderman Alex J. Monsour, Jr. 2. Roll Call Present: 3- Mayor George Flaggs Jr. Alderman Michael A. Mayfield Sr. Alderman Alex J. Monsour Jr. 3. Board Comments: 4. Adopt Agenda ADD: Authorize Mayor to Execute Agreement for Use of Vicksburg Municipal Airport for Remote Sensing Unmanned Aircraft Systems (ID-17-1729) Receive Sealed Bids for: Vac Ram Jet Trailer (ID-17-1730) Remove From Agenda: Item B.1 (Authorize Mayor to Execute Change Order No. 1 for Beulah Cemetery) Authorize Community Development Department to Provide Plan Review, Permits, and Inspection Services for Beechwood Estates Owned by The Vicksburg Housing Authority (ID-17-1731) On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to adopt the Agenda as amended. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. Recognitions: A. ID-17-1697 Employee Anniversaries: 1. Five (5) Years of Service: Constance Lenoir - Animal Control Department Mayor Flaggs recognized Constance Lenoir in the Animal Control Department; with five (5) years of service. The Mayor and Aldermen congratulated Constance Lenoir for her years of service with the City of Vicksburg. Minutes: A. ID-17-1642 Adopt Board Meeting Minutes for: 1. September 07, 2017 2. September 15, 2017 On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to Adopt Board Meeting Minutes for: 1. September 07, 2017; 2. September 15, 2017. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. Routine Agenda: A. ID-17-1682 Award Sealed Bids for the Drainage & Sewer Improvements Project to City of Vicksburg Page 1 Printed on 1/31/2018 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final December 4, 2017 Riverside Construction Co., Inc. of Vicksburg, MS, for the base bid amount of $243,711.50 Attachments: Stantec - Drainage & Sewer Improvements Project On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to table Awarding Sealed Bids for the Drainage & Sewer Improvements Project to Riverside Construction Co., Inc. of Vicksburg, MS, for the base bid amount of $243,711.50. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. A.1 ID-17-1729 Authorize Mayor to Execute Agreement for Use of Vicksburg Municipal Airport for Remote Sensing Unmanned Aircraft Systems On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize the Mayor to Execute Agreement for Use of Vicksburg Municipal Airport for Remote Sensing Unmanned Aircraft Systems. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. A.2 ID-17-1730 Received Sealed Bids for: Vac Ram Jet Trailer On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Board proceeded to open bids submitted for furnishing Vac Ram Jet Trailer 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. VAC RAM JET TRAILER: VACUUM TRUCK SALES & SERVICE, LLC, 307 Walker Circle, Bld. E; Richland, MS 39218 Total Bid: $54,994.00 SAMSUNG EQUIPMENT COMPANY, 7760 Highland Avenue North; Mobile, AL 36068 Total Bid: $72,785.00 (60-90 Day Delivery) SAMSUNG EQUIPMENT COMPANY, 7760 Highland Avenue North; Mobile, AL 36068 Total Bid: $62,750 (Immediate Delivery) On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., 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 Monsour Jr. B. ID-17-1676 Authorize City Clerk to Advertise Sealed Bids for: 1. Electrical Modifications at Water Treatment Plant 2. Yazoo and Mississippi Valley Railroad Depot Stabilization and Restoration Project On motion of Mayor Flaggs, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize the City Clerk to Advertise Sealed Bids for: 1. Electrical Modifications at Water Treatment Plant; 2. Yazoo and Mississippi Valley Railroad Depot Stabilization and Restoration Project. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. B.1 ID-17-1700 Authorize Mayor to Execute Change Order No. 1 for the Beulah Cemetery Main Entrance Project Attachments: Beulah Cemetery Change Order Meeting went into Recess Meeting Reconvened Meeting went into Recess City of Vicksburg Page 2 Printed on 1/31/2018 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final December 4, 2017 Meeting Reconvened This Item has been removed from the Agenda. C. ID-17-1673 Vicksburg Convention Center Monthly Updates 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 December 2017 and invited the public to attend. The Mayor and Aldermen thanked Ms. Kirklin for attending the meeting. D. ID-17-1675 Presentation of 2017 Christmas Parade Awards Attachments: Christmas Parade Awards This Agenda Item has been moved to Friday, December 08, 2017 Board Meeting. D.1 ID-17-1698 Approve Main Street November & December 2017 Advertising Attachments: Main Street Advertisement On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve Main Street November & December 2017 Advertising. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. E. ID-17-1666 Authorize Contribution of $5,000.00 to Read by Third Grade, a Tutorial Program for At-Risk Students pursuant to Senate Bill 2921 (2017) Attachments: Tillman Whitley S.B. 2921 On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize the Contribution of $5,000.00 to Read by Third Grade, a Tutorial Program for At-Risk Students pursuant to Senate Bill 2921 (2017) [Mayor's Discretionary Fund]. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. F. ID-17-1687 Approve request for Advertisement from The Jackson Advocate. The City is authorized pursuant to Sec. 17-3-1 and 17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended Attachments: The Jackson Advocate Mayor Flaggs stated that purchasing an advertisement from The Jackson Advocate 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 a quarter page ad for six (6) months from The Jackson Advocate in the amount of $3,000.00. 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. G. ID-17-1688 Approve request for Advertisement from the Mississippi Link Newspaper, the City is authorized pursuant to Sec. 17-3-1 and 17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended Attachments: MS Link Newspaper Mayor Flaggs stated that purchasing an advertisement from Mississippi Link Newspaper 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 City of Vicksburg Page 3 Printed on 1/31/2018 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final December 4, 2017 the purchase of a quarter page ad from Mississippi Link Newspaper in the amount of $3,000.00. 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. H. ID-17-1667 Approve request for advertisement from Vicksburg Blues Society, Inc. for the 34th Annual International Blues Challenge in Memphis, TN, in the amount of $6,000.00 Attachments: Vicksburg Blues Society, Inc. Mayor Flaggs stated that purchasing an advertisement from the Vicksburg Blues Society, 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 Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., and unanimously passed, The Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Vicksburg approved the purchase of a sponsorship ad from the Vicksburg Blues Society, Inc. for the 34th Annual International Blues Challenge in Memphis, TN in the amount of $6,000.00. 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. I. ID-17-1669 Approve request from the RiverFestMS, Inc. Board of Directors for a $22,000.00 Sponsorship for the 31st RiverfestMS, Inc. Music & Arts Festival on Friday, April 20, 2018 and Saturday, April 21, 2018 in Downtown Vicksburg. The City is authorized pursuant to Sec. 17-3-1 and 17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended. This brings into favorable notice the opportunities, possibilities & resources of the City and will be helpful toward advancing the moral, financial and other interests of the City. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Attachments: Riverfest 2018 Sponsorship On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the request from the RiverFestMS, Inc. Board of Directors for a $22,000.00 Sponsorship for the 31st RiverfestMS, Inc. Music & Arts Festival on Friday, April 20, 2018 and Saturday, April 21, 2018 in Downtown Vicksburg. The City is authorized pursuant to Sec. 17-3-1 and 17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended. This brings into favorable notice the opportunities, possibilities & resources of the City and will be helpful toward advancing the moral, financial and other interests of the City. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. J. ID-17-1670 Approve request from RiverFest Board of Directors for permission to hold the 31st Annual RiverFest Music & Arts Festival on Friday, April 20, 2018 and Saturday, April 21, 2018 in Downtown Vicksburg; with Assistance from the City's Traffic, Police, Community Services, Building Maintenance, Right of Way, and Street Departments. The motion was adopted unanimously by thee following vote: Attachments: Riverfest 2018 Assistance On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the request from RiverFest Board of Directors for permission to hold the 31st Annual RiverFest Music & Arts Festival on Friday, April 20, 2018 and Saturday, April 21, 2018 in Downtown Vicksburg; with Assistance from the City's Traffic, Police, Community Services, Building Maintenance, Right of Way, and Street Departments. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. K. ID-17-1681 Discuss dilapidated buildings and overgrown lot codes and Authorize Victor Gray-Lewis, Director of Community Development to proceed to cut, City of Vicksburg Page 4 Printed on 1/31/2018 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final December 4, 2017 clean, and demolish properties Attachments: Cut and Clean Properties 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: 306 North Locust, PPIN 14157; owned by Dorothy Mae Dillard Estate (cut grass/weeds; remove trash & debris) 308 Locust St. (North), PPIN 14156; owned by Rosalie D. Gayton Estate c/o Janice Ruffin (cut grass/weeds; remove trash & debris) 1100 Jefferson Street, PPIN 19352; owned by Lambert Wade Thomas (remove inoperable vehicles) 2004 Martin Luther King, PPIN 20586; owned by Lorenzo Walker (cut grass/weeds; remove trash & debris; remove inoperable vehicles) On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to declare the foregoing properties to be a public menace to the public health, safety & welfare of the community and authorize the Director of Community Development to proceed to cut, clean and demolish structures with all charges incurred to be assessed against the property owners. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. L. ID-17-1668 Approve payment for Invoice #3111 from the Vicksburg-Tallulah Regional Airport, in the amount of $1,067.87 Attachments: VTR Airport Invoice On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve payment for Invoice #3111 from the Vicksburg-Tallulah Regional Airport, in the amount of $1,067.87. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. L.1 ID-17-1731 Authorize Community Development Department to Provide Plan Review, Permits, and Inspection Services for Beechwood Estates Owned by The Vicksburg Housing Authority On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize the Community Development Department to Provide Plan Review, Permits, and Inspection Services for Beechwood Estates Owned by The Vicksburg Housing Authority. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. Resolutions: M. ID-17-1665 Adopt Resolution Authorizing Preparation and Submittal of an Application to The Mississippi Office of Highway Safety, Division of Public Safety Planning, Under the FY 19 Occupant Protection (405d) Grant Program Attachments: Resolution - Occupant Protection Grant Meeting went into Recess Meeting Reconvened On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to adopt the Resolution Authorizing Preparation and Submittal of an Application to The Mississippi Office of Highway Safety, Division of Public Safety Planning, Under the FY 19 Occupant Protection (405d) Grant Program. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. Enactment No: RES 2016-270 M.1 ID-17-1672 Adopt Resolution Granting Conditional Approval for Tax Abatement for FuDu Investments, LLC on property located at 1511 Walnut Street City of Vicksburg Page 5 Printed on 1/31/2018 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final December 4, 2017 (PPIN 18509) Attachments: Resolution - PPIN 18509 On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to adopt the Resolution Granting Conditional Approval for Tax Abatement for FuDu Investments, LLC on property located at 1511 Walnut Street (PPIN 18509). The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. Enactment No: RES 2016-271 N. ID-17-1671 Adopt Resolution Granting Final Approval for Tax Abatement for Cannon Property Development, LLC on property located at 1979 North Frontage Road (PPIN 28624) Attachments: Resolution - PPIN 28624 On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to adopt the Resolution Granting Final Approval for Tax Abatement for Cannon Property Development, LLC on property located at 1979 North Frontage Road (PPIN 28624). The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. Enactment No: RES 2016-272 N.1 ID-17-1699 Adopt Resolution for Allocation of Surplus Funds in Natural Gas System Fund To Water Fund and Wastewater Fund Attachments: Resolution - Surplus Funds On motion of Mayor Flaggs, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to adopt the Resolution for Allocation of Surplus Funds in Natural Gas System Fund To Water Fund and Wastewater Fund. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. Enactment No: RES 2016-273 Contracts: O. ID-17-1674 Authorize Mayor to Execute Rental Agreement with Unitech for a copier for the Street Department Attachments: Unitech On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize the Mayor to Execute Rental Agreement with Unitech for a copier for the Street Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. P. ID-17-1677 Authorize Mayor to Execute Contract for Riverfront Park Erosion Project On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize the Mayor to Execute Contract for Riverfront Park Erosion Project. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. Q. ID-17-1678 Authorize Mayor to Execute Professional Services Agreement with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. for the Levee Street Improvements Attachments: Stantec - Levee Street Improvements On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize the Mayor to Execute Professional Services Agreement with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. for the Levee Street Improvements. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: City of Vicksburg Page 6 Printed on 1/31/2018 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final December 4, 2017 Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. R. ID-17-1679 Authorize Mayor to Execute Professional Services Agreement Change Order #1 with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. for the Kemp Bottom Road Bridge Attachments: Stantec - Kemp Bottom Road Bridge On motion of Mayor Flaggs, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize the Mayor to Execute Professional Services Agreement Change Order #1 with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. for the Kemp Bottom Road Bridge. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. S. ID-17-1683 Authorize Mayor to Execute Proposal for Professional Landscape Architectural Services Planning, Design and Construction Documentation for the Vicksburg Splash Pad Renovation Attachments: Landscape Services, Inc. On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize the Mayor to Execute Proposal for Professional Landscape Architectural Services Planning, Design and Construction Documentation for the Vicksburg Splash Pad Renovation. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. T. ID-17-1685 Authorize Mayor to Execute Grant Agreement from Delta Regional Authority for the State Economic Development Assistance Program (SEDAP) Project, MS-50845 Attachments: Delta Regional Authority On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize the Mayor to Execute Grant Agreement from Delta Regional Authority for the State Economic Development Assistance Program (SEDAP) Project, MS-50845. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. U. ID-17-1686 Authorize Mayor to Execute Contract for Professional Services with Billy Gordon Attachments: Billy Gordon On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize the Mayor to Execute Contract for Professional Services with Billy Gordon. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. V. ID-17-1689 Authorize Mayor to Execute Agreement with 1622 Washington, LLC Attachments: 1622 Washington LLC On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize the Mayor to Execute Agreement with 1622 Washington, LLC. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. Docket of Claims: W. ID-17-1684 Approve Claims Docket The City Clerk presented the Docket of Claims numbering 142100 through 142103. On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the City of Vicksburg Page 7 Printed on 1/31/2018 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final December 4, 2017 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: Alderman Mayfield 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 Animal Control Department (1); Pay Adjustments in the Police Department (4), Fire Department (4); Inter-Department Transfers in the Recreation Programs (2); Amend Hire Date - Sewer Department (1); Suspension in the Gas Department (1), Safety Department (1). 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 Animal Control Department (1); Pay Adjustments in the Police Department (4), Fire Department (4); Inter-Department Transfers in the Recreation Programs (2); Amend Hire Date - Sewer Department (1); Suspension in the Gas Department (1), Safety Department (1). 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, John W. Carroll, Sr. - Assistant 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, Officer Joseph Stubbs. Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. Personnel Matters: A. ID-17-1690 Approve Longevity Pay - Animal Control Department (1) On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve Longevity Pay for Administrative Assistant from $10.51 per hour to $10.60 Animal Control Department, for five (5) years of service. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. B. ID-17-1691 Pay Adjustments - Police Department (4) On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve Pay Adjustments for Patrol Officer from $14.40 per hour to Field Training Officer (FTO) - Patrol at $15.15 per hour, Patrol at $14.72 per hour to FTO - Patrol at $15.47 per hour, Patrol Officer at $15.00 per hour to Patrol Officer - FTO at $15.75 per hour, Patrol Officer at $15.50 per hour to Patrol Officer - FTO at $16.25 per in the Police Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. C. ID-17-1692 Pay Adjustments - Fire Department (4) On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve Pay Adjustments for Firefighter IV at $10.36 per hour to Firefighter/Ambulance IV at $11.17 per hour, Firefighter Ambulance III at $10.72 per hour to Firefighter III at $9.92 per hour, Firefighter I at $8.90 per hour to Firefighter/Ambulance III at $10.72 per hour, Firefighter IV at $10.36 per our to Firefighter/Ambulance IV at $11.17 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. D. ID-17-1693 Inter-Department Tranfers - Recreation Programs (2) City of Vicksburg Page 8 Printed on 1/31/2018 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final December 4, 2017 On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve Inter-Department Tranfers for Two (2) Mission Park Workers at $8.25 per hour to Basketball Camp Workers at $8.25 per hour, Recreation Programs. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. E. ID-17-1694 Amend Hire Date - Sewer Department (1) On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to Amend the Hire Date for Laborer from November 29, 2017 to December 13, 2017 in the Sewer Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. F. ID-17-1695 Suspension - Gas Department (1) On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the Suspension for Laborer for five (5) days in the Gas Department, due to insubordination. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. G. ID-17-1696 Suspension - Safety Department (1) On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the Suspension for Secretary I for five (5) days in the Safety Department. Employee violated Personnel Rules and Regulations, specifically Rule 4.1(n) conduct unbecoming to an employee of the City of Vicksburg. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. H. ID-18-0086 Come Out of Executive Session and Approve All Items Taken Up in Executive Session On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., 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 Monsour Jr. Adjournment On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, and unanimously passed, the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Vicksburg adjourned to meet 10 o’clock a.m., Friday, December 08, 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. City of Vicksburg Page 9 Printed on 1/31/2018