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Board of Mayor and Aldermen

Regular Meeting

Vicksburg, MS · April 25, 2018

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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 City of Vicksburg Page 1 Printed on 6/12/2018 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final April 25, 2018 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: City of Vicksburg Page 2 Printed on 6/12/2018 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final April 25, 2018 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 City of Vicksburg Page 3 Printed on 6/12/2018 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final April 25, 2018 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 City of Vicksburg Page 4 Printed on 6/12/2018 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final April 25, 2018 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 City of Vicksburg Page 5 Printed on 6/12/2018 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final April 25, 2018 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; City of Vicksburg Page 6 Printed on 6/12/2018 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final April 25, 2018 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: O 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 - City of Vicksburg Page 7 Printed on 6/12/2018 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final April 25, 2018 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) City of Vicksburg Page 8 Printed on 6/12/2018 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final April 25, 2018 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. City of Vicksburg Page 9 Printed on 6/12/2018 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final April 25, 2018 MAYOR ATTEST: CITY CLERK Aye: 2- Mayor Flaggs, and Alderman Monsour Jr. Absent: 1- Alderman Mayfield City of Vicksburg Page 10 Printed on 6/12/2018

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 City of Vicksburg Page 1 Printed on 4/25/2018 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Meeting Agenda April 25, 2018 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 City of Vicksburg Page 2 Printed on 4/25/2018 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Meeting Agenda April 25, 2018 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 City of Vicksburg Page 3 Printed on 4/25/2018 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Meeting Agenda April 25, 2018 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 City of Vicksburg Page 4 Printed on 4/25/2018 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Meeting Agenda April 25, 2018 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 City of Vicksburg Page 5 Printed on 4/25/2018

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