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 Tuesday, April 10, 2018 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 City Attorney Nancy Thomas. 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: Executive Session: Litigation Matter (1) (ID-18-0437) 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-18-0418 Employee Anniversaries: 1. 5 years of service: Sheda Wilson - Fire Department; Angela Thomas - Gas Department Mayor Flaggs recognized Sheda Wilson in the Fire Department and Angela Thomas in the Gas Department with five (5) years of service. The Mayor and Aldermen congratulated Sheda Wilson and Angela Thomas for their years of service with the City of Vicksburg. Public Hearing: A. ID-18-0403 Public Hearing: Demeche Braxton Attachments: Braxton Hearing On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to open the Appeal Hearing for Demeche Braxton, owner of residence located at 102 Bering Street. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Today being the date set for hearing the appeal of Demeche Braxton, from the decision of the Zoning Board of Appeals rendered in meeting held on March 06, 2018 appealing the decision of the Zoning Board denying the request for a waiver that would allow for the continuance to park a commercial truck on property located at 102 Bering Street, Vicksburg, Mississippi, which was thereupon ordered filed. The testimony as taken by Cathy M. White, CCR #1309, bonded reporter, is made a matter of record hereof as thoughtfully set out herein. The minutes of the Zoning Board of Appeals meeting are made a matter of record hereof as thoughtfully set out herein. Demeche Braxton presented her case to the City as follows: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. On motion of Mayor Flaggs, seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to take under advisement the request from Demeche Braxton for City of Vicksburg Page 1 Printed on 6/12/2018 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final April 10, 2018 a waiver that would allow for the continuance to park a commercial truck on property located at 102 Bering Street, Vicksburg, Mississippi. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to close the Public Hearing from Demeche Braxton, owner of property located at 102 Bering Street, Vicksburg, Mississippi. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. Routine Agenda: A. ID-18-0399 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 April 2018 and invited the public to attend. The Mayor and Aldermen thanked Ms. Massey for attending the meeting. B. ID-18-0407 Continue State of Emergency for Repair of 18" Sewer Line off of Court Street On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to continue the State of Emergency for Repair of 18" Sewer Line off of Court Street. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. C. ID-18-0412 Adopt Revised City of Vicksburg Organizational Chart Attachments: Organizational Chart On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to adopt Revised City of Vicksburg Organizational Chart. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. D. ID-18-0414 Approve request from Chief Moore for all Vicksburg Police Department Certified and Civilian personnel to be administered under the VPD Policy and Procedures Manual (PPM) rather than the City of Vicksburg Rules and Regulations Attachments: VPD Request On motion of Mayor Flaggs, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the request from Chief Moore for all Vicksburg Police Department Certified and Civilian personnel to be administered under the VPD Policy and Procedures Manual (PPM) rather than the City of Vicksburg Rules and Regulations. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. E. ID-18-0413 Authorize City Clerk to Publish Notice of Closing of the Splash Pad at Catfish Row this Summer On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize the City Clerk to Publish Notice of Closing of the Splash Pad at Catfish Row this Summer. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. F. ID-18-0400 Approve request from United Way for funds in the amount of $2,500.00 on behalf of the Vicksburg Warren Excel by 5 Coalition [Mayor's Discretionary Funds] Attachments: Excel by 5 On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the request from United Way for funds in the amount of $2,500.00 on behalf of the Vicksburg Warren Excel by 5 Coalition City of Vicksburg Page 2 Printed on 6/12/2018 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final April 10, 2018 [Mayor's Discretionary Funds]. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. G. ID-18-0401 Approve invoice #3182 for payment in the amount of $3,278.33 from Vicksburg-Tallulah Regional Airport for the month of February 2018 Attachments: VTR Invoice On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the invoice #3182 for payment in the amount of $3,278.33 from Vicksburg-Tallulah Regional Airport for the month of February 2018. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. H. ID-18-0408 Approve the following requests from the BluzCruz for the Annual Canoe & Kayak Race held on April 21, 2018: 1. Advertisement in the amount of $1,000.00 [$500.00 - Mayor's Discretionary Funds; $500.00 - General Fund] 2. Permission to use the north & south boat ramp at the City River Front 3. Police Department block the north ramp for use to remove race boats 4. Use of the restrooms at the CatFish Row Art Park Attachments: Bluz Cruz Mayor Flaggs stated that purchasing an advertisement from BluzCruz Canoe & Kayak Race will bring into favorable notice the opportunities, possibilities and resources of the City of Vicksburg and will be helpful toward advancing the moral, financial and other interest of the City of Vicksburg. On motion of Mayor Flaggs, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, and unanimously passed, The Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Vicksburg approved the purchase of a sponsorship ad from BluzCruz Canoe & Kayak Race in the amount of $1,000.00 [$500.00 - Mayor's Discretionary Funds; $500.00 - General Fund]. The City is authorized pursuant to Sec. 17-3-1 and 17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code of 1972. Along with the following: Permission to use the north and south boat ramp at the City River Front; Police Department block the north ramp for use to remove race boats; Use of the restrooms at the CatFish Row Art Park. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. I. ID-18-0411 Authorize issuance of requisition number 1806548 in the amount of $66,932.03 to Utility Service Co., Inc. for the annual maintenance service of the water towers Attachments: Requisition 1806548 On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize the issuance of requisition number 1806548 in the amount of $66,932.03 to Utility Service Co., Inc. for the annual maintenance service of the water towers. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. J. ID-18-0415 Approve request for sponsorship in the amount of $250.00 from Warren County Bulls Basketball Team for their AAU Program pursuant to Sections 17-3-1 and 17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code Attachments: Warren County Bulls Sponsorship Mayor Flaggs stated that purchasing an advertisement from the Warren County Bulls Basketball Team 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 Warren County Bulls Basketball Team for their AAU Program in the amount of $250.00. The City is authorized pursuant to Sec. 17-3-1 and 17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code of 1972. The motion was City of Vicksburg Page 3 Printed on 6/12/2018 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final April 10, 2018 adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. K. ID-18-0416 Approve request for sponsorship in the amount of $250.00 from the MBA Lady Bobcats Basketball Team pursuant to Sections 17-3-1 and 17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code Attachments: Lady Bobcats Sponsorship Mayor Flaggs stated that purchasing an advertisement from MBA Lady Bobcats Basketball Team 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 MBA Lady Bobcats Basketball Team upcoming AAU Season in the amount of $250.00. 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-18-0417 Approve advertisement in the amount of $500.00 from the Vicksburg Post for Relay for Life pursuant to Sections 17-3-1 and 17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code Attachments: Relay for Life Ad Mayor Flaggs stated that purchasing an advertisement from the Vicksburg Post will bring into favorable notice the opportunities, possibilities and resources of the City of Vicksburg and will be helpful toward advancing the moral, financial and other interest of the City of Vicksburg. On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., and unanimously passed, The Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Vicksburg approved the purchase of a full page ad from the Vicksburg Post for Relay for Life in the amount of $500.00. 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.1 ID-18-0436 Approve request for advertisement in the amount of $1,305.06 in the Vicksburg Post for the Summer Youth Employment Program On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the request for advertisement in the amount of $1,305.06 in the Vicksburg Post for the Summer Youth Employment Program. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. L.2 ID-18-0435 Approve request for funds in the amount of $14,000.00 to Riverfest, Inc. [South Ward Alderman's Discretionary Funds] Mayor Flaggs stated that purchasing an advertisement from Riverfest, 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 Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, and unanimously passed, The Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Vicksburg approved the purchase of a sponsorship ad from Riverfest, Inc. in the amount of $14,000.00 [South Ward Alderman's Discretionary Funds]. 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. M. ID-18-0431 Approve request from Vicksburg Catholic Schools for matching funds in the amount of $10,000.00 for expansion of early childhood/daycare center [South Ward Alderman's Discretionary Funds] City of Vicksburg Page 4 Printed on 6/12/2018 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final April 10, 2018 Attachments: VCS This Item was removed from the Agenda. N. ID-18-0402 Accept Letter Establishing Special Assessment and Adopt Resolution for Cutting and Cleaning the following property: 1. 3509 Washington Street, PPIN 15809; owned by Eddie R. Mitchell 2. 1611 South Street, PPIN 17894; owned by State of Mississippi 3. 1609 South Street, PPIN 17893; owned by State of Mississippi 4. 1615 Main Street, PPIN 17523; owned by Sarah Taylor Attachments: Special Assessment Special Assessment 3 The Letters (Statements) and Resolutions on the following properties were presented to the Board: 3509 Washington Street, PPIN 15809; owned by Eddie R. Mitchell 1611 South Street, PPIN 17894; owned by State of Mississippi 1609 South Street, PPIN 17893; owned by State of Mississippi 1615 Main Street, PPIN 17523; owned by Sarah Taylor 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. O. ID-18-0409 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: 501 Klein Street, PPIN 15919; owned by Homer & Kim Wilkes (cut grass/weeds; remove trash & debris; remove dilapidated building) 2123 Pearl Street, PPIN 15919; owned by Homer & Kim Wilkes (cut grass/weeds; remove trash & debris; remove dilapidated building) On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, 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. Policy Issues: A. ID-18-0410 Adopt City of Vicksburg Promotional Items Policy Attachments: Promotional Items Policy On motion of Mayor Flaggs, seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to adopt the City of Vicksburg Promotional Items Policy. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. Resolutions: B. ID-18-0434 Adopt Resolution Declaring the Intention of the Board of Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Vicksburg, Mississippi, to Either Issue General Obligation Bonds of the City, Issue a General Obligation Bond of the City for Sale to the Mississippi Development Bank or Enter into a Loan City of Vicksburg Page 5 Printed on 6/12/2018 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final April 10, 2018 with the Mississippi Development Bank, All in an Aggregate Principal Amount of Not to Exceed Twenty Six Million Dollars ($26,000,000) to Raise Money for the Purpose of Acquiring Real Property and Constructing, Equipping, Owning, Operating, Leasing, Furnishing and Maintaining Recreation and Tourism Venues and Facilities, as Authorized by Senate Bill 2926 of the 2015 Regular Session of the Mississippi Legislature, Sections 21-33-301 ET. SEQ., as Amended, and Sections 31-25-1 ET SEQ., as Amended, Mississippi Code of 1972; Directing the Publication of a Notice of Such Intention; and for Related Purposes Attachments: Bond Resolution On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to adopt Resolution Declaring the Intention of the Board of Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Vicksburg, Mississippi, to Either Issue General Obligation Bonds of the City, Issue a General Obligation Bond of the City for Sale to the Mississippi Development Bank or Enter into a Loan with the Mississippi Development Bank, All in an Aggregate Principal Amount of Not to Exceed Twenty Six Million Dollars ($26,000,000) to Raise Money for the Purpose of Acquiring Real Property and Constructing, Equipping, Owning, Operating, Leasing, Furnishing and Maintaining Recreation and Tourism Venues and Facilities, as Authorized by Senate Bill 2926 of the 2015 Regular Session of the Mississippi Legislature, Sections 21-33-301 ET. SEQ., as Amended, and Sections 31-25-1 ET SEQ., as Amended, Mississippi Code of 1972; Directing the Publication of a Notice of Such Intention; and for Related Purposes. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. Enactment No: RES 2016-289 Contracts: C. ID-18-0428 Authorize Mayor to execute Agreement with Eskew Dumez Ripple for Vicksburg Riverfront Redevelopment Attachments: Riverfront Development On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize the Mayor to execute Agreement with Eskew Dumez Ripple for Vicksburg Riverfront Redevelopment. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. Docket of Claims: D. ID-18-0405 Approve Claims Docket The City Clerk presented the Docket of Claims numbering 144297 through 144650; 1253 through 1258. On motion of Alderman Mayfield, 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: 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 Fire Department (1), Gas Department (1); New Hires in the Parks & Recreation Department (2), Human Resource Department (1) Resignation in the Police Department (1); Retirement in the Sewer Department (1); Suspension in the Fire Department (1), Police Department (1); Discussion - Reimbursement in the Police Department (1), Discussion in the Gas Department (1). The motion was seconded by Alderman City of Vicksburg Page 6 Printed on 6/12/2018 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final April 10, 2018 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), Gas Department (1); New Hires in the Parks & Recreation Department (2), Human Resource Department (1) Resignation in the Police Department (1); Retirement in the Sewer Department (1); Suspension in the Fire Department (1), Police Department (1); Discussion - Reimbursement in the Police Department (1), Discussion in the Gas 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, Brian Boykins - Mayor’s Administrative Assistant, Debra Goodman - Mayor’s Administrative Assistant, Alvin Coleman - North Ward Alderman’s Administrative Assistant, Joseph Stubbs - Police Officer. Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. Personnel Matters: A. ID-18-0419 Longevity - Fire Department (1) On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Mayor Flaggs, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve Longevity Pay for Paramedic from $12.01 per hour to $12.10 per hour in the Fire/Ambulance 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-18-0420 Longevity - Gas Department (1) On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Mayor Flaggs, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve Longevity Pay for Dispatcher from $9.98 per hour to $10.07 per hour in the Gas 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. C. ID-18-0421 New Hires - Parks & Recreation (2) On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Mayor Flaggs, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve New Hires for Lifeguard at $8.00 per hour, WSI/Lifeguard at $9.25 per hour in the Parks & Recreation Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. D. ID-18-0432 New Hire - Human Resources (1) On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Mayor Flaggs, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve Temporary New Hire for Professional at $14.00 per hour in the Human Resources Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. E. ID-18-0422 Resignation - Police Department (1) On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Mayor Flaggs, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to accept Resignation from Police Officer in the Police Department, effective March 28, 2018. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. F. ID-18-0423 Retirement - Sewer Department (1) On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Mayor Flaggs, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to accept the Retirement from Supervisor in the Sewer Department, effective May 31, 2018. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. City of Vicksburg Page 7 Printed on 6/12/2018 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final April 10, 2018 G. ID-18-0424 Suspension - Fire Department (1) On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Mayor Flaggs, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the Suspension for a Firefighter/Ambulance III in the Fire Department, for violating Vicksburg Fire Department Standard Operating Guideline 12.1.75. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. H. ID-18-0425 Suspension - Police Department (1) On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Mayor Flaggs, the Mayor and Aldermen held a discussion on three (3) day Suspension on Police Officer for violation of the Policy and Procedures Manual Policy Number 2.14 Rules of Conduct; Section 6, Number 2, the Board voted to waive the suspension. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. I. ID-18-0426 Discussion - Reimbursement - Police Department (1) On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Mayor Flaggs, the Mayor and Aldermen held a Discussion and voted to request Reimbursement for Smith & Wesson backup firearm valued at $278.00 from Police Officer in the Police Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. J. ID-18-0433 Discussion - Gas Department (1) On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Mayor Flaggs, the Mayor and Aldermen held a discussion regarding employee calling in illness, must have a doctor's excuse in the Gas Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. Alderman Mayfield left the Board Meeting. K. ID-18-0437 Litigation Matter (1) On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Mayor Flaggs, the Mayor and Aldermen held a discussion regarding property located at 1404 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. The Board voted to grant Mr. Freddie Smith the property owner, fifteen (15) days to move into Mr. Larry Prentiss's Rental House. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 2- Mayor Flaggs, and Alderman Monsour Jr. Absent: 1- Alderman Mayfield L. ID-18-0587 Come Out of Executive Session and Appove All Items Taken Up In Executive Session On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Mayor Flaggs, 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: 2- Mayor Flaggs, and Alderman Monsour Jr. Absent: 1- Alderman Mayfield Adjournment On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Mayor Flaggs, and unanimously passed, the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Vicksburg adjourned to meet 10 o’clock a.m., Monday, April 16, 2018, to take up and act upon any and all matters that may come before the Board. MAYOR ATTEST: City of Vicksburg Page 8 Printed on 6/12/2018 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final April 10, 2018 CITY CLERK Aye: 2- Mayor Flaggs, and Alderman Monsour Jr. Absent: 1- Alderman Mayfield City of Vicksburg Page 9 Printed on 6/12/2018