Board of Mayor and Aldermen
Regular MeetingVicksburg, MS · December 18, 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
Monday, December 18, 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
On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, 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.
Minutes:
A. ID-17-1735 Adopt Board Meetings:
1. September 18, 2017 (Special Called)
2. September 25, 2017
3. September 28, 2017 (Special Called)
On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to adopt Board Meetings: 1. September 18, 2017 (Special
Called); 2. September 25, 2017; 3. September 28, 2017 (Special Called). The
motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
Routine Agenda:
A. ID-17-1738 Receive Request for Proposals for:
1. Leasing and Development Services Sports Complex
On motion of Mayor Flaggs, seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Board
proceeded to open proposal submitted for furnishing Leasing and Development
Services Sports Complex 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.
LEASING AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES SPORTS COMPLEX:
THE SPORTS FORCE, 3760 Sixes Road, Ste. 126-331; Canton, GA 30114
On motion of Mayor Flaggs, seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and
Aldermen voted to accept and refer the foregoing proposal 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-17-1728 Receive Sealed Bids for:
1. Bucket Truck
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Board
proceeded to open bids submitted for furnishing Bucket Truck 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.
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BUCKET TRUCK:
AERIAL TRUCK EQUIPMENT CO., INC., P.O Box 716; Olive Branch, MS 38654
Total Bid: $108,888.00
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to accept and refer the foregoing bid 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.
C. ID-17-1742 Award Sealed Bids for:
1. Vacuum Ram Jet Trailer
2. Crawler Dozer
3. Type III Ambulance
4. Pebble Lime
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to award Award Sealed Bids for: 1. Vacuum Ram Jet Trailer
to Sansom Equipment Company of Mobile, AL and reject bid from Vacuum Truck
Sales & Service, LLC of Richland, MS; 2. Crawler Dozer to Stribling Equipment,
LLC of Jackson, MS; 3. Type III Ambulance to Emergency Vehicle Services of
Memphis, TN; 4. Pebble Lime to Falco Lime of Vicksburg, MS. The motion was
adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
C.1 ID-17-1756 Receive Vicksburg Police Department Crime Statistic Report:
1. November 2017
Attachments: Crime Stats
On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to receive the Vicksburg Police Department Crime Statistic
Report for November 2017. The motion was adopted unanimously by the
following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
D. ID-17-1726 Approve request from Grace Christian Counseling Center for the 10th
Annual "Chill in the Hills" 10K Run, 5K Walk and 1 Mile Fun Run on
Saturday, January 13, 2018
Attachments: Chill in the Hills
On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to approve the request from Grace Christian Counseling
Center for the 10th Annual "Chill in the Hills" 10K Run, 5K Walk and 1 Mile Fun
Run on Saturday, January 13, 2018. The motion was adopted unanimously by the
following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
E. ID-17-1737 Ratify Mayor's signature on letter to Mississippi Home Corporation to
request an additional $200,000.00 toward HOME Grant
Attachments: Housing Grant
On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to ratify Ratify the Mayor's signature on letter to Mississippi
Home Corporation to request an additional $200,000.00 toward HOME Grant. The
motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
F. ID-17-1741 Approve appointment to The Vicksburg Beautification Committee
[Corporate Member]:
1. Libby Beard (The Flower Center) to replace the expired term of Quan
Steward (The Home Depot)
On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to Appoint to the Vicksburg Beautification Committee
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[Corporate Member]: 1. Libby Beard (The Flower Center) to replace the expired
term of Quan Steward (The Home Depot). The motion was adopted unanimously
by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
G. ID-17-1746 Approve request from The Vicksburg Housing Authority for Complimentary
Use of City Auditorium on December 20, 2017 for VHA Community Tenant
Forum and Meeting
Attachments: Comp Use
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to approve the request from The Vicksburg Housing
Authority for Complimentary Use of City Auditorium on December 20, 2017 for
VHA Community Tenant Forum and Meeting. The motion was adopted
unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
H. ID-17-1747 Approve request from Mayor George Flaggs, Jr. to reserve shuttle bus on
Thursday, December 28, 2017 from 11:45 a.m. until 12:30 p.m
Attachments: Bus Reservation
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to approve the request from Mayor George Flaggs, Jr. to
reserve shuttle bus on Thursday, December 28, 2017 from 11:45 a.m. until 12:30
p.m. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
I. ID-17-1753 Authorize and Designate Ann Grimshel as Primary Coordinator and Tara
Brown as Alternate Coordinator for the Procurement Card Services
Program between Mississippi Department of Finance and Administration
and UMB Bank
Attachments: Procurement Card Program
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to Authorize and Designate Ann Grimshel as Primary
Coordinator and Tara Brown as Alternate Coordinator for the Procurement Card
Services Program between Mississippi Department of Finance and Administration
and UMB Bank. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
I.1 ID-17-1755 Approve addition to Employee Driving List:
1. Eric Tucker - Sewer Department
Attachments: Driving List
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to approve the addition to Employee Driving List for Eric
Tucker - Sewer Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the
following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
J. ID-17-1739 Approve Application for Payment Final in the amount of $76,382.38 from
Fordice Construction Co. for Vicksburg Fire Station and Accept Close Out
Documents
Attachments: Final Payment
Payment of Debts and Claims
Release of Liens
Consent of Surety
On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to approve the Application for Payment Final in the amount
of $76,382.38 from Fordice Construction Co. for Vicksburg Fire Station and Accept
Close Out Documents. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following
vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
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K. ID-17-1743 Approve the following with Suncoast Infrastructure, Inc. for Continuing
Sewer Assessment Program - Year 1 Repairs:
1. Execute Contract Amendment No. 2 - Final
2. Application for Payment No. 7 - Final in the amount of $30,124.63
3. Accept Close-Out Documents (Affidavit of Payment of Debts and
Claims, Release of Liens, and Consent of Surety to Final Payment)
Attachments: Amendment No. 2 Final CSAP Year 1 Repairs
Final Payment CSAP Year 1 Repairs
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to approve the following with Suncoast Infrastructure, Inc.
for Continuing Sewer Assessment Program - Year 1 Repairs: 1. Execute Contract
Amendment No. 2 - Final; 2. Application for Payment No. 7 - Final in the amount
of $30,124.63; 3. Accept Close-Out Documents (Affidavit of Payment of Debts and
Claims, Release of Liens, and Consent of Surety to Final Payment). The motion
was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
L. ID-17-1744 Approve the following with Suncoast Infrastructure, Inc. for Continuing
Sewer Assessment Program - Year 2:
1. Execute Contract Amendment No. 4 - Final
2. Application for Payment No. 9 - Final in the amount of $23,509.28
3. Accept Close-Out Documents (Affidavit of Payment of Debts and
Claims, Release of Liens, and Consent of Surety to Final Payment)
Attachments: Amendment No. 4 Final CSAP Year 2
Final Payment CSAP Year 2
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to approve the following with Suncoast Infrastructure, Inc.
for Continuing Sewer Assessment Program - Year 2: 1. Execute Contract
Amendment No. 4 - Final; 2. Application for Payment No. 9 - Final in the amount
of $23,509.28; 3. Accept Close-Out Documents (Affidavit of Payment of Debts and
Claims, Release of Liens, and Consent of Surety to Final Payment). The motion
was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
M. ID-17-1725 Accept Letter Establishing Special Assessment and Adopt Resolution for
Cutting and Cleaning the following properties:
1. 1216 Fayette Street, PPIN 19471; owned by Gladys G. Bingham
2. 2511 Cedar Street, PPIN 15576; owned by Wheatley Estate c/o Annie
Harrison
3. 114 Greenview, PPIN 13585; owned by Aurtha Estate c/o Willie Mae
Lateff
4. Walnut Street, PPIN 18528; owned by Paul C. Morgan
5. 1630 Marcus Street, PPIN 13804; owned by Easthaven Holdings, LLC
6. 106 Hazel Drive, PPIN 6455; owned by Clyde R. Sharp
Attachments: Special Assessments
The Letters (Statements) and Resolutions on the following properties were
presented to the Board:
1. 1216 Fayette Street, PPIN 19471; owned by Gladys G. Bingham
2. 2511 Cedar Street, PPIN 15576; owned by Wheatley Estate c/o Annie Harrison
3. 114 Greenview, PPIN 13585; owned by Aurtha Estate c/o Willie Mae Lateff
4. Walnut Street, PPIN 18528; owned by Paul C. Morgan
5. 1630 Marcus Street, PPIN 13804; owned by Easthaven Holdings, LLC
6. 106 Hazel Drive, PPIN 6455; owned by Clyde R. Sharp
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.
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N. ID-17-1754 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 Assessment 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:
1816 Court Street, PPIN 16217; owned by Eddie Ross (Cut grass/weeds, remove
trash & debris; remove small tree from property)
1108 Farmer Street, PPIN 18808; owned by Wanda Lynn & Sylvester Walker (cut
grass/weeds, remove trash & debris)
2501 Franklin St., PPIN 15377; owned by Construction Ministries (cut grass/weeds,
remove trash & debris; remove dilapidated building)
2503 Franklin St., PPIN 15377; owned by Construction Ministries (cut grass/weeds,
remove trash & debris; remove dilapidated building)
2505 Franklin St., PPIN 15377; owned by Construction Ministries (cut grass/weeds,
remove trash & debris; remove dilapidated building)
1428 Howard St., PPIN 17946; owned by the State of Mississippi (remove
inoperable vehicles)
619 North Poplar, PPIN 19389; owned by Andrew James (cut grass/weeds; remove
trash/debris)
1804 South St., PPIN 17920; owned by the State of Mississippi (cut grass/weed,
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. Along with the
following actions:
1816 Court Street, PPIN 16217; owned by Eddie Ross - COMPLIED
1428 Howard St., PPIN 17946; owned by the State of Mississippi - COMPLIED
The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
Policy Issues:
A. ID-17-1752 Approve Leave for Visit with City of Vicksburg Health Clinic Policy
Attachments: Clinic
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to approve Leave for Visit with City of Vicksburg Health
Clinic Policy. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
Budget Admendments:
B. ID-17-1740 Adopt Budget Amendments
On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to adopt Budget Amendments for December 18,
2017. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
Contracts:
C. ID-17-1727 Authorize Mayor to execute Contract with Front Porch Fodder for Social
Media Management Services for Mayor Flaggs
Attachments: Social Media Services
On motion of Mayor Flaggs, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and
Aldermen voted to authorize the Mayor to execute Contract with Front Porch
Fodder for Social Media Management Services for Mayor Flaggs. The motion
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was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
D. ID-17-1745 Authorize Mayor to execute Contract Amendment No. 1 with Hemphill
Construction Co., Inc. for 2017 Water Treatment Plant Filter, Sludge
Pump, and Chemical Tank Upgrades
Attachments: Amendment No. 1 WTP
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize the Mayor to execute Contract
Amendment No. 1 with Hemphill Construction Co., Inc. for 2017 Water
Treatment Plant Filter, Sludge Pump, and Chemical Tank Upgrades. The
motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
E. ID-17-1749 Authorize Mayor to execute Addendum to Contract with Durrell Design
Group, PLLC for Beulah Cemetery Entrance Project
Attachments: Durrell Design
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize the Mayor to execute Addendum to
Contract with Durrell Design Group, PLLC for Beulah Cemetery Entrance
Project. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
F. ID-17-1750 Authorize Mayor to execute Agreement for Recreation Programs at
Kings Empowerment Center
Attachments: Kings
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize the Mayor to execute Agreement for
Recreation Programs at Kings Empowerment Center. The motion was
adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
G. ID-17-1751 Authorize Mayor to execute Contract with Blue Cross Blue Shield for
Administrative Service Procedure for Run Out Claims
Attachments: Blue Cross
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize the Mayor to execute Contract with
Blue Cross Blue Shield for Administrative Service Procedure for Run Out
Claims. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
G.1 ID-17-1763 Approve Administration of Contract for Catfish Row Museum between
Shape Up Sisters and Flagstar
On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve Administration of Contract for Catfish
Row Museum between Shape Up Sisters and Flagstar. The motion was
adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
G.2 ID-17-1764 Authorize Mayor to execute Contract with Acy Mechanical, LLC for
Vicksburg City Auditorium Mechanical Renovations
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize the Mayor to execute Contract with
Acy Mechanical, LLC for Vicksburg City Auditorium Mechanical Renovations.
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
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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 New Hire in the Fire Department (1), Airport (1),
Community Development (1); Pay Adjustment in the Fire Department (1);
Resignation in the Police Department (1); Suspension in the Water Maintenance
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 New Hire in the Fire Department (1), Airport
(1), Community Development (1); Pay Adjustment in the Fire Department (1);
Resignation in the Police Department (1); Suspension in the Water Maintenance
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, Tasha W. Jordan -
Deputy City Clerk, Debra Goodman - Mayor’s Administrative Assistant, Alvin
Coleman - North Ward Alderman’s Administrative Assistant, Carolyn Butler –
Human Resource Associate, Lois Roby - Human Resource Associate, Joseph
Stubbs – Police Officer.
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
A. ID-17-1757 New Hire - Fire Department (1)
On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Mayor Flaggs, the Mayor and
Aldermen voted to approve New Hire for Firefighter IV at $10.36 per hour in the
Fire Department (lateral transfer from Bovina Volunteer Fire Department). The
motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
B. ID-17-1758 New Hire - Airport (1)
On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Mayor Flaggs, the Mayor and
Aldermen voted to approve New Hire for Seasonal Laborer at $7.75 per hour at
the Airport. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
C. ID-17-1759 New Hire - Community Development (1)
On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Mayor Flaggs, the Mayor and
Aldermen voted to approve New Hire for Permit Technician at $10.50 per hour in
the Community Development Department. The motion was adopted unanimously
by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
D. ID-17-1760 Pay Adjustment - Fire Department (1)
On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Mayor Flaggs, the Mayor and
Aldermen voted to approve Pay Adjustment from Lieutenant I at $11.71 per hour
to Lieutenant Paramedic I at $14.08 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.
E. ID-17-1761 Resignation - Police Department (1)
On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Mayor Flaggs, the Mayor and
Aldermen voted to accept the Letter of Resignation from a Police Officer in the
Police Department, effective December 26, 2017. The motion was adopted
unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
F. ID-17-1762 Suspension - Water Maintenance Department (1)
On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Mayor Flaggs, the Mayor and
Aldermen voted to approve the Suspension for Equipment Operator in the Water
Maintenance Department (1). The motion was adopted unanimously by the
following vote:
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Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
G. ID-18-0112 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 Mayor Flaggs, 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., Friday, December 22, 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
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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
Monday, December 18, 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
Minutes:
A. ID-17-1735 Adopt Board Meetings:
1. September 18, 2017 (Special Called)
2. September 25, 2017
3. September 28, 2017 (Special Called)
Routine Agenda:
A. ID-17-1738 Receive Request for Proposals for:
1. Leasing and Development Services Sports Complex
B. ID-17-1728 Receive Sealed Bids for:
1. Bucket Truck
Appearing Ann Grimshel
C. ID-17-1742 Award Sealed Bids for:
1. Vacuum Ram Jet Trailer
2. Crawler Dozer
3. Type III Ambulance
4. Pebble Lime
Appearing Ann Grimshel
C.1 ID-17-1756 Receive Vicksburg Police Department Crime Statistic Report:
1. November 2017
Attachments: Crime Stats
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D. ID-17-1726 Approve request from Grace Christian Counseling Center for the 10th
Annual "Chill in the Hills" 10K Run, 5K Walk and 1 Mile Fun Run on
Saturday, January 13, 2018
Attachments: Chill in the Hills
Appearing Walter Frazier
E. ID-17-1737 Ratify Mayor's signature on letter to Mississippi Home Corporation to
request an additional $200,000.00 toward HOME Grant
Attachments: Housing Grant
Appearing Gertrude Young
F. ID-17-1741 Approve appointment to The Vicksburg Beautification Committee
[Corporate Member]:
1. Libby Beard (The Flower Center) to replace the expired term of Quan
Steward (The Home Depot)
G. ID-17-1746 Approve request from The Vicksburg Housing Authority for Complimentary
Use of City Auditorium on December 20, 2017 for VHA Community Tenant
Forum and Meeting
Attachments: Comp Use
H. ID-17-1747 Approve request from Mayor George Flaggs, Jr. to reserve shuttle bus on
Thursday, December 28, 2017 from 11:45 a.m. until 12:30 p.m
Attachments: Bus Reservation
I. ID-17-1753 Authorize and Designate Ann Grimshel as Primary Coordinator and Tara
Brown as Alternate Coordinator for the Procurement Card Services
Program between Mississippi Department of Finance and Administration
and UMB Bank
Attachments: Procurement Card Program
I.1 ID-17-1755 Approve addition to Employee Driving List:
1. Eric Tucker - Sewer Department
Attachments: Driving List
J. ID-17-1739 Approve Application for Payment Final in the amount of $76,382.38 from
Fordice Construction Co. for Vicksburg Fire Station and Accept Close Out
Documents
Attachments: Final Payment
Payment of Debts and Claims
Release of Liens
Consent of Surety
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K. ID-17-1743 Approve the following with Suncoast Infrastructure, Inc. for Continuing
Sewer Assessment Program - Year 1 Repairs:
1. Execute Contract Amendment No. 2 - Final
2. Application for Payment No. 7 - Final in the amount of $30,124.63
3. Accept Close-Out Documents (Affidavit of Payment of Debts and
Claims, Release of Liens, and Consent of Surety to Final Payment)
Attachments: Amendment No. 2 Final CSAP Year 1 Repairs
Final Payment CSAP Year 1 Repairs
L. ID-17-1744 Approve the following with Suncoast Infrastructure, Inc. for Continuing
Sewer Assessment Program - Year 2:
1. Execute Contract Amendment No. 4 - Final
2. Application for Payment No. 9 - Final in the amount of $23,509.28
3. Accept Close-Out Documents (Affidavit of Payment of Debts and
Claims, Release of Liens, and Consent of Surety to Final Payment)
Attachments: Amendment No. 4 Final CSAP Year 2
Final Payment CSAP Year 2
M. ID-17-1725 Accept Letter Establishing Special Assessment and Adopt Resolution for
Cutting and Cleaning the following properties:
1. 1216 Fayette Street, PPIN 19471; owned by Gladys G. Bingham
2. 2511 Cedar Street, PPIN 15576; owned by Wheatley Estate c/o Annie
Harrison
3. 114 Greenview, PPIN 13585; owned by Aurtha Estate c/o Willie Mae
Lateff
4. Walnut Street, PPIN 18528; owned by Paul C. Morgan
5. 1630 Marcus Street, PPIN 13804; owned by Easthaven Holdings, LLC
6. 106 Hazel Drive, PPIN 6455; owned by Clyde R. Sharp
Attachments: Special Assessments
Appearing Victor Gray-Lewis
N. ID-17-1754 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 Assessment 2
Appearing Victor Gray-Lewis
Policy Issues:
A. ID-17-1752 Approve Leave for Visit with City of Vicksburg Health Clinic Policy
Attachments: Clinic
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Budget Admendments:
B. ID-17-1740 Adopt Budget Amendments
Appearing Doug Whittington
Contracts:
C. ID-17-1727 Authorize Mayor to execute Contract with Front Porch Fodder for Social
Media Management Services for Mayor Flaggs
Attachments: Social Media Services
D. ID-17-1745 Authorize Mayor to execute Contract Amendment No. 1 with Hemphill
Construction Co., Inc. for 2017 Water Treatment Plant Filter, Sludge
Pump, and Chemical Tank Upgrades
Attachments: Amendment No. 1 WTP
E. ID-17-1749 Authorize Mayor to execute Addendum to Contract with Durrell Design
Group, PLLC for Beulah Cemetery Entrance Project
Attachments: Durrell Design
F. ID-17-1750 Authorize Mayor to execute Agreement for Recreation Programs at
Kings Empowerment Center
Attachments: Kings
G. ID-17-1751 Authorize Mayor to execute Contract with Blue Cross Blue Shield for
Administrative Service Procedure for Run Out Claims
Attachments: Blue Cross
G.1 ID-17-1763 Approve Administration of Contract for Catfish Row Museum between
Shape Up Sisters and Flagstar
G.2 ID-17-1764 Authorize Mayor to execute Contract with Acy Mechanical, LLC for
Vicksburg City Auditorium Mechanical Renovations
Executive Session:
A. ID-17-1757 New Hire - Fire Department (1)
B. ID-17-1758 New Hire - Airport (1)
C ID-17-1759 New Hire - Community Development (1)
D. ID-17-1760 Pay Adjustment - Fire Department (1)
E. ID-17-1761 Resignation - Police Department (1)
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F. ID-17-1762 Suspension - Water Maintenance Department (1)
Adjournment
Next Adjourned Meeting, 10:00 a.m., Friday, December 22, 2017
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