Board of Mayor and Aldermen
Regular MeetingVicksburg, MS · April 25, 2018
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
Wednesday, April 25, 2018 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 City Attorney Nancy Thomas
2. Roll Call
Present: 2- Mayor George Flaggs Jr.
Alderman Alex J. Monsour Jr.
Absent: 1- Alderman Michael A. Mayfield Sr.
3. Board Comments:
4. Adopt Agenda
On motion of Mayor Flaggs, 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: 2- Mayor Flaggs, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
Absent: 1- Alderman Mayfield
Recognitions:
A. ID-18-0485 Employee Anniversaries:
1. 15 years of service: Jeff Boyett - Parks and Recreation
Mayor Flaggs recognized Jeff Boyett in the Parks & Recreation Department; with
fifteen (15) years of service.
The Mayor and Alderman congratulated Jeff Boyett for his years of service with
the City of Vicksburg.
B. ID-18-0502 Proclamation declaring May 3, 2018 as National Day of Prayer
Attachments: Proclamation National Day of Prayer
Mayor Flaggs declared by Proclamation May 03, 2018, as National Day of Prayer
Minutes:
A. ID-18-0481 Adopt Board Meeting Minutes for the following:
1. March 23, 2018
On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Mayor Flaggs, the Mayor and
Alderman voted to adopt the Board Meeting Minutes for March 23, 2018. The
motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 2- Mayor Flaggs, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
Absent: 1- Alderman Mayfield
Routine Agenda:
A. ID-18-0497 Accept the recommendation of Neel-Schaffer, Inc. to award bid and
contract for Water Treatment Plant Electrical Modifications to
Electro-Mech, Inc. in the amount of $2,200,000.00 and Authorize Mayor to
execute Notice of Award
Attachments: Award WTP Electrical Modifications
Notice of Award
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On motion of Mayor Flaggs, seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and
Alderman voted to Accept the recommendation of Neel-Schaffer, Inc. to award
bid and contract for Water Treatment Plant Electrical Modifications to
Electro-Mech, Inc. in the amount of $2,200,000.00 and Authorize Mayor to execute
Notice of Award. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 2- Mayor Flaggs, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
Absent: 1- Alderman Mayfield
B. ID-18-0459 Approve Applications for Free Port Warehouse Licenses for the following:
1. Cooper Lighting, LLC (Mayor Execute)
2. Keppel LeTourneau Use, Inc. (Mayor Execute)
3. Gavilon Grain, LLC
4. Gavilon Fertilizer, LLC (Fairground Street)
5. Gavilon Fertilizer, LLC (Haining Road)
6. Vicksmetal Company
Attachments: Cooper Lighting, LLC - Freeport App
Keppel Letourneau - Freeport Appl.
Gavilon Grain - Freeport Appl.
Gavilon Fertilizer - Freeport Appl.
Gavilon Fertilizer (Haining Road) - Freeport Appl.
On motion of Mayor Flaggs, seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and
Alderman voted to approve Applications for Free Port Warehouse Licenses for
the following: 1. Cooper Lighting, LLC (Mayor Execute); 2. Keppel LeTourneau
Use, Inc. (Mayor Execute); 3. Gavilon Grain, LLC; 4. Gavilon Fertilizer, LLC
(Fairground Street); 5. Gavilon Fertilizer, LLC (Haining Road); 6. Vicksmetal
Company. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 2- Mayor Flaggs, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
Absent: 1- Alderman Mayfield
C. ID-18-0503 Accept Letter from Michael R. Stewart appealing the decision of the Zoning
Board of Appeals meeting held on April 10, 2018 and Authorize City Clerk
to set Appeal Hearing Date for May 21, 2018 at 10:00 a.m.
Attachments: Appeal Letter Michael Stewart
On motion of Mayor Flaggs, seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and
Alderman voted to accept the Letter from Michael R. Stewart appealing the
decision of the Zoning Board of Appeals meeting held on April 10, 2018 and
Authorize City Clerk to set Appeal Hearing Date for May 21, 2018 at 10:00 a.m.
The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 2- Mayor Flaggs, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
Absent: 1- Alderman Mayfield
D. ID-18-0460 Approve the following requests relating to the 2014 CDBG Public Facilities
Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvement Project:
1. Construction Pay Application #10 in the amount of $48,643.15 from T.L.
Wallace Construction, Inc. [Blue Ink]
2. Authorize Mayor to execute the Mississippi Development Authority,
Community Services Division Request for Cash #17 (reimbursement
request) in the amount of $9,043.08 [Blue Ink]
Attachments: Payment No. 10
Request for Cash
On motion of Mayor Flaggs, seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and
Alderman voted to approve he following requests relating to the 2014 CDBG
Public Facilities Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvement Project: 1.
Construction Pay Application #10 in the amount of $48,643.15 from T.L. Wallace
Construction, Inc. [Blue Ink]; 2. Authorize Mayor to execute the Mississippi
Development Authority, Community Services Division Request for Cash #17
(reimbursement request) in the amount of $9,043.08 [Blue Ink]. The motion was
adopted unanimously by the following vote:
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Aye: 2- Mayor Flaggs, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
Absent: 1- Alderman Mayfield
E. ID-18-0462 Approve request from Vicksburg Catholic Schools for matching funds in the
amount of $10,000.00 for the expansion of early childhood learning
opportunities [South Ward Alderman's Discretionary Funds]
Attachments: Vicksburg Catholic School
On motion of Mayor Flaggs, seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and
Alderman voted to approve the request from Vicksburg Catholic Schools for
matching funds in the amount of $10,000.00 for the expansion of early childhood
learning opportunities [South Ward Alderman's Discretionary Funds]. The motion
was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 2- Mayor Flaggs, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
Absent: 1- Alderman Mayfield
F. ID-18-0467 Approve invoice #3198 for payment in the amount of $5,400.15 from
Vicksburg-Tallulah Regional Airport for the month of March 2018
Attachments: VTR Invoice
On motion of Mayor Flaggs, seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and
Alderman voted to approve invoice #3198 for payment in the amount of $5,400.15
from Vicksburg-Tallulah Regional Airport for the month of March 2018. The
motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 2- Mayor Flaggs, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
Absent: 1- Alderman Mayfield
G. ID-18-0472 Approve Addition to Employee Driving List:
1. Sonny Evans - Fire Department
Attachments: Driving List
On motion of Mayor Flaggs, seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and
Aldermen voted to approve Addition to Employee Driving List for Sonny Evans in
the Fire Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following
vote:
Aye: 2- Mayor Flaggs, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
Absent: 1- Alderman Mayfield
H. ID-18-0471 Approve request for sponsorship in the amount of $500.00 from K Hits
104.5, River 101.3 and 92.7 The Touch for Salutes to 2018 Graduates
pursuant to Sections 17-3-1 and 17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code
Attachments: Salute to Graduates
Mayor Flaggs stated that purchasing an advertisement from K Hits 104.5, River
101.3 and 92.7 The Touch 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 Monsour, Jr., and
unanimously passed, The Mayor and Alderman of the City of Vicksburg approved
the purchase of radio ads from K Hits 104.5, River 101.3 and 92.7 The Touch for
Salutes to 2018 Graduates 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: 2- Mayor Flaggs, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
Absent: 1- Alderman Mayfield
I. ID-18-0482 Approve request for sponsorship in the amount of $250.00 from the
Vicksburg Magic AAU Basketball Program on behalf of C.O.R.E. Group
Sports Club of Mississippi pursuant to Sections 17-3-1 and 17-3-3 of the
Mississippi Code
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Attachments: Vicksburg Magic Basketball
Mayor Flaggs stated that purchasing an advertisement from C.O.R.E. Group
Sports Club of Mississippi 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 Monsour, Jr., and
unanimously passed, The Mayor and Alderman of the City of Vicksburg approved
the purchase of an page ad from C.O.R.E. Group Sports Club of Mississippi for the
Vicksburg Magic AAU Basketball 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 adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 2- Mayor Flaggs, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
Absent: 1- Alderman Mayfield
J. ID-18-0483 Approve request for sponsorship in the amount of $500.00 from I can Fly
Ministries for a full page ad, inside cover in their annual conference booklet
pursuant to Sections 17-3-1 and 17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code
Attachments: I Can Fly Ministries
Mayor Flaggs stated that purchasing an advertisement from I Can Fly Ministries
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 Monsour, Jr., and
unanimously passed, The Mayor and Alderman of the City of Vicksburg approved
the purchase of a full page ad (inside cover) from I Can Fly Ministries 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: 2- Mayor Flaggs, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
Absent: 1- Alderman Mayfield
K. ID-18-0440 Accept Letter Establishing Special Assessment and Adopt Order for
Demolition and Site Clearing of the following properties:
1. 2420 Halls Ferry Road, PPIN 15332; owned by Mary Butler
2. 802 Reed Street, PPIN 15225; owned by Raymond & Mary Jean Ellis
3. 808 Bowmar Avenue, PPIN 16688; owned by Howard Pittman, Jr.
Attachments: Special Assessment
The Letters (Statements) and Resolutions on the following properties were
presented to the Board:
1. 2420 Halls Ferry Road, PPIN 15332; owned by Mary Butler
2. 802 Reed Street, PPIN 15225; owned by Raymond & Mary Jean Ellis
3. 808 Bowmar Avenue, PPIN 16688; owned by Howard Pittman, Jr.
On motion of Mayor Flaggs, seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and
Alderman 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: 2- Mayor Flaggs, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
Absent: 1- Alderman Mayfield
Budget Admendments:
L. ID-18-0480 Adopt Budget Amendments
On motion of Mayor Flaggs, seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor
and Alderman voted to adopt Budget Amendments for April 25, 2018. The
motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 2- Mayor Flaggs, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
Absent: 1- Alderman Mayfield
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Resolutions:
M. ID-18-0470 Adopt Resolution Authorizing The Preparation And Submittal Of An
Application To The U.S. Department Of Justice, For Funding Under The
FY2018 Bulletproof Vest Partnership Program and Authorize Marcia
Weaver as the City's Designee to Apply Online for FY2018 Bulletproof
Vest Grant Funds
Attachments: Resolution - Bulletproof Vest
Certification - Bulletproof Vest
On motion of Mayor Flaggs, seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor
and Alderman voted to adopt the Resolution Authorizing The Preparation
And Submittal Of An Application To The U.S. Department Of Justice, For
Funding Under The FY2018 Bulletproof Vest Partnership Program and
Authorize Marcia Weaver as the City's Designee to Apply Online for FY2018
Bulletproof Vest Grant Funds. The motion was adopted unanimously by the
following vote:
Aye: 2- Mayor Flaggs, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
Absent: 1- Alderman Mayfield
Enactment No: RES 2016-290
N. ID-18-0473 Adopt Resolution Authorizing The City of Vicksburg to Prepare and
Submit an Application for the 2018 Affordable Housing Program
Funded Through Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas
Attachments: Resolution - Affordable Housing Program
On motion of Mayor Flaggs, seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor
and Alderman voted to adopt the Resolution Authorizing The City of
Vicksburg to Prepare and Submit an Application for the 2018 Affordable
Housing Program Funded Through Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas. The
motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 2- Mayor Flaggs, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
Absent: 1- Alderman Mayfield
Enactment No: RES 2016-291
Contracts:
O. ID-18-0464 Authorize Mayor to execute Agreement with Vicksburg Warren Athletic
Association for use of the City's baseball fields at Halls Ferry Park
Attachments: VWAA
On motion of Mayor Flaggs, seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor
and Alderman voted to authorize the Mayor to execute Agreement with
Vicksburg Warren Athletic Association for use of the City's baseball fields at
Halls Ferry Park. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 2- Mayor Flaggs, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
Absent: 1- Alderman Mayfield
P. ID-18-0465 Authorize Mayor to execute Contract with Anderson Contracting, LLC
for Kemp Bottom Road Bridge Demolition
On motion of Mayor Flaggs, seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor
and Alderman voted to authorize the Mayor to execute Contract with
Anderson Contracting, LLC for Kemp Bottom Road Bridge Demolition. The
motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 2- Mayor Flaggs, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
Absent: 1- Alderman Mayfield
Q. ID-18-0484 Authorize Mayor to execute Contract with All Weather Inc. for AWOS
Maintenance Services at the Vicksburg Municipal Airport
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Attachments: AWOS Contract
On motion of Mayor Flaggs, seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor
and Alderman voted to authorize the Mayor to execute Contract with All
Weather Inc. for AWOS Maintenance Services at the Vicksburg Municipal
Airport. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 2- Mayor Flaggs, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
Absent: 1- Alderman Mayfield
R. ID-18-0501 Authorize Mayor to execute Agreement with Commercial Construction
& Maintenance, Inc. for Alterations and Additions to Halls Ferry Tennis
Court Building
On motion of Mayor Flaggs, seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor
and Alderman voted to authorize the Mayor to execute Agreement with
Commercial Construction & Maintenance, Inc. for Alterations and Additions to
Halls Ferry Tennis Court Building. The motion was adopted unanimously by
the following vote:
Aye: 2- Mayor Flaggs, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
Absent: 1- Alderman Mayfield
S. ID-18-0504 Ratify Mayor's execution of Agreement between The Department of the
Army and City of Vicksburg for the Provision of Certain Technical
Assistance with Hennessey's Bayou
Attachments: Agreement Hennessey Bayou
On motion of Mayor Flaggs, seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor
and Alderman voted to ratify the Mayor's execution of Agreement between
The Department of the Army and City of Vicksburg for the Provision of Certain
Technical Assistance with Hennessey's Bayou. The motion was adopted
unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 2- Mayor Flaggs, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
Absent: 1- Alderman Mayfield
Docket of Claims:
T. ID-18-0466 Approve Bank Letters:
1. Trustmark
2. BancorpSouth
Attachments: Trustmark
BancorpSouth
On motion of Mayor Flaggs, seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to approve Bank Letters for Trustmark and
BancorpSouth. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 2- Mayor Flaggs, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
Absent: 1- Alderman Mayfield
U. ID-18-0468 Approve Reports:
1. City Sexton
2. Privilege License
3. Mayor and Treasure
4. Tax Collection
5. Delinquent Tax
6. Detail Budget
Attachments: City Sexton
Privilege License
Mayor & Treasure
Delinquent Tax
The City Sexton presented report of collections, account opening graves, etc.
for the month of March 2018 as follows: Riles Funeral Home - $850.00;
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Glenwood Funeral Home - $1,075.00; Jefferson Funeral Home - $750.00;
Lakeview Funeral Home - $2,725.00; Miscelleanous - $5,761.00.
The City Clerk presented the Privilege License Report for new businesses for
the month of March 2018
The City Clerk presented report of Mayor and Treasure from the Vicksburg
Police Department in the amount of $219,709.34 for March 2018
The City Clerk presented the March 2018 Detailed Budget Report for
Approval.
Attachments: Supporting documentation following minutes
The City Clerk presented report of delinquent collections for City taxes from
the Warren County Tax Collector for the Month of March 2018
The City Clerk presented report of collections for City taxes from the Warren
County Tax Collector for the Month of March 2018
Attachments: Supporting documentation following minutes:
On motion of Mayor Flaggs, seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor
and Alderman voted to approve the following Reports: City Sexton, Privilege
License, Mayor and Treasure, Detail Budget Report, Monthly Tax Collection,
Delinquent Tax Collection. The motion was unanimously adopted by the
attached vote:
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Aye: 2- Mayor Flaggs, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
Absent: 1- Alderman Mayfield
V. ID-18-0469 Approve Claims Docket
The City Clerk presented the Docket of Claims numbering 144659, 1414667
through 144937; 1259 through 1280.
On motion of Mayor Flaggs, seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor
and Alderman voted to approve Claims Docket. The motion was adopted
unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 2- Mayor Flaggs, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
Absent: 1- Alderman Mayfield
Executive Session:
Mayor Flaggs moved the Mayor and Alderman 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
Monsour, Jr. None voting nay, the motion was unanimously adopted.
The Mayor and Alderman discussed whether or not they should go into executive
session. Mayor Flaggs moved to go into executive session to discuss Personnel
Action Forms for Longevity Pay in the Parks and REcreation Department (1); New
Hires in the Gas Department (1), Human Resources Department (1), Parks and
Recreation Department (5), Police Department (2), Safety Department (1);
Resignations in the Fire Department (1), Police Department (1); Pay Adjustments
in the Fire Department (2); Terminations in the Fire Department (1), Parks and
Recreation Department (1), Water Maintenance Department (1). The motion was
seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., and upon vote being taken, the following
voting aye: Mayor Flaggs, 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 Parks and
REcreation Department (1); New Hires in the Gas Department (1), Human
Resources Department (1), Parks and Recreation Department (5), Police
Department (2), Safety Department (1); Resignations in the Fire Department (1),
Police Department (1); Pay Adjustments in the Fire Department (2); Terminations
in the Fire Department (1), Parks and Recreation Department (1), 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, Brian Boykins - Mayor’s Administrative Assistant, Alvin
Coleman - North Ward Alderman’s Administrative Assistant, Joseph Stubbs -
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Police Officer.
Aye: 2- Mayor Flaggs, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
Absent: 1- Alderman Mayfield
Personnel Matters:
A. ID-18-0486 Longevity - Parks and Recreation (1)
On motion of Mayor Flaggs, seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor
and Alderman voted to approve Longevity Pay for Assistant Maintenance
Supervisor from $22.28 per hour to $22.37 per hour in the Parks and
Recreation Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the
following vote:
Aye: 2- Mayor Flaggs, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
Absent: 1- Alderman Mayfield
B. ID-18-0487 New Hire - Gas Department (1)
On motion of Mayor Flaggs, seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor
and Alderman voted to approve New Hire for Dispatcher at $9.00 per hour in
the Gas Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following
vote:
Aye: 2- Mayor Flaggs, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
Absent: 1- Alderman Mayfield
C. ID-18-0488 New Hire - Human Resources Department (1)
On motion of Mayor Flaggs, seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor
and Alderman voted to approve New Hire for Human Resources Professional
at $14.00 per hour in the Human Resources Department. The motion was
adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 2- Mayor Flaggs, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
Absent: 1- Alderman Mayfield
D. ID-18-0489 New Hires - Parks and Recreation (5)
On motion of Mayor Flaggs, seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor
and Alderman voted to approve New Hires for Lifeguard at $8.00 per hour,
Lifeguard at $7.75 per hour, WSI/Lifeguard at $8.75 per hour, Cage Worker at
$10.25 per hour, Head LG/WSI at $9.50 per hour in the Parks and Recreation
Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 2- Mayor Flaggs, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
Absent: 1- Alderman Mayfield
E. ID-18-0490 New Hires - Police Department (2)
On motion of Mayor Flaggs, seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor
and Alderman voted to approve New Hires for Two (2) Front Desk Clerks at
$9.50 per hour in the Police Department. The motion was adopted
unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 2- Mayor Flaggs, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
Absent: 1- Alderman Mayfield
F. ID-18-0491 New Hire - Safety Department (1)
On motion of Mayor Flaggs, seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor
and Alderman voted to approve New Hire for Clerk at $11.00 per hour in the
Safety Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following
vote:
Aye: 2- Mayor Flaggs, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
Absent: 1- Alderman Mayfield
G. ID-18-0492 Resignation - Fire Department (1)
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On motion of Mayor Flaggs, seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor
and Alderman voted to accept the Resignation from a Paramedic III in the
Fire Department, effective April 13, 2018. The motion was adopted
unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 2- Mayor Flaggs, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
Absent: 1- Alderman Mayfield
H. ID-18-0493 Resignation - Police Department (1)
On motion of Mayor Flaggs, seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor
and Alderman voted to accept the Resignation from a Front Desk Clerk in the
Police Department, effective April 16, 2018. The motion was adopted
unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 2- Mayor Flaggs, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
Absent: 1- Alderman Mayfield
I. ID-18-0494 Pay Adjustments - Fire Department (2)
On motion of Mayor Flaggs, seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor
and Alderman voted to approve Pay Adjustments for Captain V+ 17.19 to
$17.45 per hour; Captain V at $14.60 per hour to $14.86 per hour in the Fire
Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 2- Mayor Flaggs, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
Absent: 1- Alderman Mayfield
J. ID-18-0499 Termination - Fire Department (1)
On motion of Mayor Flaggs, seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor
and Alderman held a discussion to Terminate a Firefigher I, but to grant
leave without pay, until release from medical provider with a review in thirty
(30) days in the Fire Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by
the following vote:
Aye: 2- Mayor Flaggs, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
Absent: 1- Alderman Mayfield
K. ID-18-0495 Termination - Parks and Recreation (1)
On motion of Mayor Flaggs, seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to approve the Termination for Umpire in the Parks and
Recreation Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the
following vote:
Aye: 2- Mayor Flaggs, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
Absent: 1- Alderman Mayfield
L. ID-18-0496 Termination - Water Maintenance Department (1)
This Agenda Item was tabled.
M. ID-18-0748 Come Out of Executive Session and Approve All Items Taken Up in
Executive Session
On motion of Mayor Flaggs, 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: 2- Mayor Flaggs, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
Absent: 1- Alderman Mayfield
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., Monday, May 07, 2018, to take up and act upon any and
all matters that may come before the Board.
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ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
Aye: 2- Mayor Flaggs, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
Absent: 1- Alderman Mayfield
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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
Wednesday, April 25, 2018 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-18-0485 Employee Anniversaries:
1. 15 years of service: Jeff Boyett - Parks and Recreation
B. ID-18-0502 Proclamation declaring May 3, 2018 as National Day of Prayer
Attachments: Proclamation National Day of Prayer
Minutes:
A. ID-18-0481 Adopt Board Meeting Minutes for the following:
1. March 23, 2018
Routine Agenda:
A. ID-18-0497 Accept the recommendation of Neel-Schaffer, Inc. to award bid and
contract for Water Treatment Plant Electrical Modifications to
Electro-Mech, Inc. in the amount of $2,200,000.00 and Authorize Mayor to
execute Notice of Award
Attachments: Award WTP Electrical Modifications
Notice of Award
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B. ID-18-0459 Approve Applications for Free Port Warehouse Licenses for the following:
1. Cooper Lighting, LLC (Mayor Execute)
2. Keppel LeTourneau Use, Inc. (Mayor Execute)
3. Gavilon Grain, LLC
4. Gavilon Fertilizer, LLC (Fairground Street)
5. Gavilon Fertilizer, LLC (Haining Road)
6. Vicksmetal Company
Attachments: Cooper Lighting, LLC - Freeport App
Keppel Letourneau - Freeport Appl.
Gavilon Grain - Freeport Appl.
Gavilon Fertilizer - Freeport Appl.
Gavilon Fertilizer (Haining Road) - Freeport Appl.
C. ID-18-0503 Accept Letter from Michael R. Stewart appealing the decision of the
Zoning Board of Appeals meeting held on April 10, 2018 and Authorize
City Clerk to set Appeal Hearing Date for May 21, 2018 at 10:00 a.m.
Attachments: Appeal Letter Michael Stewart
D. ID-18-0460 Approve the following requests relating to the 2014 CDBG Public Facilities
Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvement Project:
1. Construction Pay Application #10 in the amount of $48,643.15 from T.L.
Wallace Construction, Inc. [Blue Ink]
2. Authorize Mayor to execute the Mississippi Development Authority,
Community Services Division Request for Cash #17 (reimbursement
request) in the amount of $9,043.08 [Blue Ink]
Attachments: Payment No. 10
Request for Cash
Appearing Nancy Allen
E. ID-18-0462 Approve request from Vicksburg Catholic Schools for matching funds in
the amount of $10,000.00 for the expansion of early childhood learning
opportunities [South Ward Alderman's Discretionary Funds]
Attachments: Vicksburg Catholic School
F. ID-18-0467 Approve invoice #3198 for payment in the amount of $5,400.15 from
Vicksburg-Tallulah Regional Airport for the month of March 2018
Attachments: VTR Invoice
G. ID-18-0472 Approve Addition to Employee Driving List:
1. Sonny Evans - Fire Department
Attachments: Driving List
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H. ID-18-0471 Approve request for sponsorship in the amount of $500.00 from K Hits
104.5, River 101.3 and 92.7 The Touch for Salutes to 2018 Graduates
pursuant to Sections 17-3-1 and 17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code
Attachments: Salute to Graduates
I. ID-18-0482 Approve request for sponsorship in the amount of $250.00 from the
Vicksburg Magic AAU Basketball Program on behalf of C.O.R.E. Group
Sports Club of Mississippi pursuant to Sections 17-3-1 and 17-3-3 of the
Mississippi Code
Attachments: Vicksburg Magic Basketball
J. ID-18-0483 Approve request for sponsorship in the amount of $500.00 from I can Fly
Ministries for a full page ad, inside cover in their annual conference booklet
pursuant to Sections 17-3-1 and 17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code
Attachments: I Can Fly Ministries
K. ID-18-0440 Accept Letter Establishing Special Assessment and Adopt Order for
Demolition and Site Clearing of the following properties:
1. 2420 Halls Ferry Road, PPIN 15332; owned by Mary Butler
2. 802 Reed Street, PPIN 15225; owned by Raymond & Mary Jean Ellis
3. 808 Bowmar Avenue, PPIN 16688; owned by Howard Pittman, Jr.
Attachments: Special Assessment
Appearing Victor Gray-Lewis
Budget Admendments:
L. ID-18-0480 Adopt Budget Amendments
Appearing Doug Whittington
Resolutions:
M. ID-18-0470 Adopt Resolution Authorizing The Preparation And Submittal Of An
Application To The U.S. Department Of Justice, For Funding Under The
FY2018 Bulletproof Vest Partnership Program and Authorize Marcia
Weaver as the City's Designee to Apply Online for FY2018 Bulletproof
Vest Grant Funds
Attachments: Resolution - Bulletproof Vest
Certification - Bulletproof Vest
Appearing Marcia Weaver
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N. ID-18-0473 Adopt Resolution Authorizing The City of Vicksburg to Prepare and
Submit an Application for the 2018 Affordable Housing Program
Funded Through Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas
Attachments: Resolution - Affordable Housing Program
Appearing Gertrude Young
Contracts:
O. ID-18-0464 Authorize Mayor to execute Agreement with Vicksburg Warren Athletic
Association for use of the City's baseball fields at Halls Ferry Park
Attachments: VWAA
P. ID-18-0465 Authorize Mayor to execute Contract with Anderson Contracting, LLC
for Kemp Bottom Road Bridge Demolition
Q. ID-18-0484 Authorize Mayor to execute Contract with All Weather Inc. for AWOS
Maintenance Services at the Vicksburg Municipal Airport
Attachments: AWOS Contract
R. ID-18-0501 Authorize Mayor to execute Agreement with Commercial Construction
& Maintenance, Inc. for Alterations and Additions to Halls Ferry Tennis
Court Building
S. ID-18-0504 Ratify Mayor's execution of Agreement between The Department of the
Army and City of Vicksburg for the Provision of Certain Technical
Assistance with Hennessey's Bayou
Attachments: Agreement Hennessey Bayou
Docket of Claims:
T. ID-18-0466 Approve Bank Letters:
1. Trustmark
2. BancorpSouth
Attachments: Trustmark
BancorpSouth
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U. ID-18-0468 Approve Reports:
1. City Sexton
2. Privilege License
3. Mayor and Treasure
4. Tax Collection
5. Delinquent Tax
6. Detail Budget
Attachments: City Sexton
Privilege License
Mayor & Treasure
Delinquent Tax
V. ID-18-0469 Approve Claims Docket
Executive Session:
Personnel Matters:
A. ID-18-0486 Longevity - Parks and Recreation (1)
B. ID-18-0487 New Hire - Gas Department (1)
C. ID-18-0488 New Hire - Human Resources Department (1)
D. ID-18-0489 New Hires - Parks and Recreation (5)
E. ID-18-0490 New Hires - Police Department (2)
F. ID-18-0491 New Hire - Safety Department (1)
G. ID-18-0492 Resignation - Fire Department (1)
H. ID-18-0493 Resignation - Police Department (1)
I. ID-18-0494 Pay Adjustments - Fire Department (2)
J. ID-18-0499 Termination - Fire Department (1)
K. ID-18-0495 Termination - Parks and Recreation (1)
L. ID-18-0496 Termination - Water Maintenance Department (1)
Adjournment
Next Regular Meeting, 10:00 a.m., Monday, May 7, 2018
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