Board of Mayor and Aldermen
Regular MeetingVicksburg, MS · May 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
Friday, May 25, 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 Alderman Alex J. Monsour, Jr.
2. Roll Call
Present: 3- Mayor George Flaggs Jr.
Alderman Michael A. Mayfield Sr.
Alderman Alex J. Monsour Jr.
3. Board Comments:
4. Adopt Agenda
On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to adopt the Agenda as printed. The motion was adopted
unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
Recognitions:
A. ID-18-0643 Employee Anniversaries:
1. 15 years of service: Curtis Judge - Police Department
Mayor Flaggs recognized Curtis Judge in the Police Department; with fifteen (15)
years of service.
The Mayor and Aldermen congratulated Curtis Judge for his years of service with
the City of Vicksburg.
B. ID-18-0644 Certificate of Retirement:
1. Sammie Rainey - Building Maintenance
Mayor Flaggs presented Sammie Rainey with a Certificate of Retirement
Routine Agenda:
A. ID-18-0588 Receive Sealed Request for Proposals for:
1. Wastewater Treatment Plant Operations, Management and
Maintenance
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Board
proceeded to open bids submitted for furnishing Wastewater Treatment Plant
Operations, Management and Maintenance in accordance with specifications
and instructions for bidding on file in the office of City Clerk: Proof of publication
of legal advertisements was presented and ordered filed.
WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATIONS, MANAGEMENT AND
MAINTENANCE:
MAINTENANCE SYSTEMS, INC., P.O. Box 1125; Florence, MS 39073
ESG Operations, Inc., 6400 Peake Road; Macon, GA 31210
Inframark, 2002 W. Grand Parkway North, Ste. 100; Katy, TX 77449
Veolia Water North America - South, LLC, 14055 Riveredge Drive, Ste. 240;
Tampa, FL 33637
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to accept and refer the foregoing bids to the Waste Water
Treatment Plant Committee for review and recommendation back to the Board
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for award. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
B. ID-18-0634 Authorize advertisement of a public hearing on the Wastewater Facilities
Plan
Attachments: SRFpublicnoticesewer
On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to authorize the City Clerk to advertise Public Hearing on
the Wastewater Facilities Plan. The motion was adopted unanimously by the
following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
B.1 ID-18-0666 Authorize City Clerk to advertise Sealed Bids for:
1. 2018 North Ward Paving Project - Phase 2
Attachments: Advertisement COV NORTH WARD 2 Paving
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to authorize the City Clerk to advertise Sealed Bids for 2018
North Ward Paving Project - Phase 2. The motion was adopted unanimously by
the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
C. ID-18-0633 Approve Letter Amendment No. 1 with FAA for Vicksburg Municipal Airport
AIP Project No. 3-28-0073-008-2015 [Runway 19 Obstruction Removal
and PAPI]
Attachments: Amendment No. 1
On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to approve Letter Amendment No. 1 with FAA for Vicksburg
Municipal Airport AIP Project No. 3-28-0073-008-2015 [Runway 19 Obstruction
Removal and PAPI]. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
D. ID-18-0660 Approve City of Vicksburg Employment Application Form
Attachments: Employment Application
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to approve the City of Vicksburg Employment Application
Form. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
E. ID-18-0641 Ratify Approval of Application from Kings and Cedars Head Start Centers
for Complimentary Use of City Auditorium on May 23, 2018 for Promotion
Ceremony/Graduation
Attachments: Comp Use Application
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to ratify Approval of Application from Kings and Cedars
Head Start Centers for Complimentary Use of City Auditorium on May 23, 2018 for
Promotion Ceremony/Graduation. The motion was adopted unanimously by the
following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
F. ID-18-0629 Approve request from Vicksburg Family Development Service, Inc. for
allocation of matching funds in the amount of $10,000.00 pursuant to
Section 21-19-65 of the Mississippi Code
Attachments: Family Developement Allocation
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to approve allocation of funds in the amount of $10,000.00 to
Vicksburg Family Development Service, Inc. The City is authorized pursuant to
Sec. 21-19-65 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended, for matching funds for
social and community service programs and the City is matching these funds.
The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
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Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
G. ID-18-0630 Approve request for advertisement in the amount of $100.00 from the
Vicksburg High School Academy of Architecture, Construction,
Mechatronics, and Engineering (ACME) for their upcoming ACME Spring
Project pursuant to Sections 17-3-1 and 17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code
Attachments: ACME Advertisement
Mayor Flaggs stated that purchasing an advertisement from Vicksburg High
School Academy of Architecture, Construction, Mechatronics, and Engineering
(ACME) 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 Vicksburg High School Academy of
Architecture, Construction, Mechatronics, and Engineering (ACME) for their
upcoming ACME Spring Project in the amount of $100.00. The City is authorized
pursuant to Sec. 17-3-1 and 17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code of 1972. The motion
was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
H. ID-18-0631 Approve request for advertisement in the amount of $399.00 for a 1/2 page
ad in the Vicksburg Post for Salute to Military Insert pursuant to Sections
17-3-1 and 17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code [Mayor's Discretionary Funds]
Attachments: Salute to Military
Mayor Flaggs stated that purchasing an advertisement from Vicksburg Post for
Salute to Military 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 half page ad from the Vicksburg Post for Salute to Military
Insert in the amount of $399.00. The City is authorized pursuant to Sec. 17-3-1
and 17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code of 1972. The motion was adopted unanimously
by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
I. ID-18-0635 Approve request for payment from Vicksburg-Warren 911 for the city's
share of 17 full-time and 8 part-time E-911 dispatchers' salaries, matching
benefits, and insurance for:
1. Check dates May 01, 2018 and May 15, 2018 in the amount of
$44,701.18
Attachments: 911 Payment
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to approve the request for payment from Vicksburg-Warren
911 for the city's share of 17 full-time and 8 part-time E-911 dispatchers' salaries,
matching benefits, and insurance for Checks dated May 01, 2018 and May 15,
2018 in the amount of $44,701.18. The motion was adopted unanimously by the
following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
J. ID-18-0651 Authorize issuance of requisition number 1808274 in the amount of
$16,510.00 to Digital Ally, Inc. for the purchase of Camera System kits for
the Police Vehicles [Sole Source]
Attachments: Requisition 1808274
On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to authorize the issuance of requisition number 1808274 in
the amount of $16,510.00 to Digital Ally, Inc. for the purchase of Camera System
kits for the Police Vehicles [Sole Source]. The motion was adopted unanimously
by the following vote:
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Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
K. ID-18-0656 Approve letter to Kansas City Southern Railroad regarding street closures
for the 2018 Miss Mississippi Pageant to be held on Saturday, June 23,
2018
Attachments: Pageant Letter
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to approve the letter to Kansas City Southern Railroad
regarding street closures for the 2018 Miss Mississippi Pageant to be held on
Saturday, June 23, 2018. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following
vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
L. ID-18-0652 Approve the following with Control Systems, Inc. for 2017 Water Treatment
Plant Monitoring and Control Equipment:
1. Application for Payment No. 3 - Final in the amount of $28,064.00
2. Accept Close-Out Documents (Affidavit of Payment of Debts and
Claims, Release of Liens, and Consent of Surety to Final Payment)
Attachments: Final Pay WTP Monitoring Control Equipment
On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to approve the following with Control Systems, Inc. for 2017
Water Treatment Plant Monitoring and Control Equipment: 1. Application for
Payment No. 3 - Final in the amount of $28,064.00; 2. Accept Close-Out
Documents (Affidavit of Payment of Debts and Claims, Release of Liens, and
Consent of Surety to Final Payment). The motion was adopted unanimously by
the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
M. ID-18-0653 Accept Letter Establishing Special Assessment and Adopt Order for
Demolition and Site Clearing of the following property:
1. 1636 Crawford, PPIN 17880; owned by Lamar & Harold Brown,
Deborah Nix
Attachments: Special Assessment 2
The Letter (Statement) and Order on the following properties were presented to
the Board:
1636 Crawford, PPIN 17880; owned by Lamar & Harold Brown, Deborah Nix
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to accept the foregoing Letter (Statement) for cost of
Demolition and Site Clearing and Adopt the following Order establishing Special
Assessments. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
N. ID-18-0632 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 Assessments
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:
1617 Sky Farm Ave., PPIN 19732; owned by State of Mississippi (cut grass/weeds;
remove trash & debris)
1625 Sky Farm Ave., PPIN 19734; owned by State of Mississippi (cut grass/weeds;
remove trash & debris)
1517 South Street, PPIN 17743; owned by Restored Properties, LLC (cut
grass/weeds; remove trash & debris)
1033 Vine Street, PPIN 18039, owned by Savannah Wheatley Estate c/o Annie B.
Harrison (cut grass/weeds; remove trash & debris)
West Magnolia Street, PPIN 17367; owned by Deborah Bland Montgomery et al
(remove inoperable vehicles; pick-up truck noted parked on lot)
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673 Hutson St., PPIN 13909; owned by Frank Johnson (requesting 30 day
Extension to complete clean-up)
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to declare the foregoing properties to be a public menace to
the public health, safety & welfare of the community and authorize the Director
of Community Development to proceed to cut, clean and demolish structures with
all charges incurred to be assessed against the property owners. Along with the
following actions:
West Magnolia Street, PPIN 17367; owned by Deborah Bland Montgomery et al -
Complied
673 Hutson St., PPIN 13909; owned by Frank Johnson - granted 30 day extension
The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
Budget Admendments:
O. ID-18-0636 Adopt Budget Amendments
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to adopt Budget Amendments for May 25, 2018.
The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
Resolutions:
O.1 ID-18-0665 Adopt Resolution Appointing Mississippi Municipal League 2018
Voting Delegate for the City of Vicksburg, MS
On motion of Mayor Flaggs, seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to Adopt Resolution Appointing Mississippi Municipal
League 2018 Voting Delegate for the City of Vicksburg, MS. The motion was
adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
Enactment No: RES 2016-303
Contracts:
P. ID-18-0637 Authorize Mayor to execute Interlocal Maintenance Agreement for
Operation and Maintenance Plan for Emergency Watershed Protection
at Harrison Bridge
Attachments: Interlocal Agrmt - Harrison Bridge
On motion of Mayor Flaggs, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and
Aldermen voted to authorize the Mayor to execute Interlocal Maintenance
Agreement for Operation and Maintenance Plan for Emergency Watershed
Protection at Harrison Bridge. The motion was adopted unanimously by the
following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
Q. ID-18-0638 Authorize Mayor to execute Contract for Services with Willie P. Taylor
as a consultant on the Kings Redevelopment Initiative
Attachments: Taylor Contract
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize the Mayor to execute Contract for
Services with Willie P. Taylor as a consultant on the Kings Redevelopment
Initiative. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
R. ID-18-0654 Authorize Mayor to execute Rental Agreement with Unitech for a copier
for the Accounting Department
Attachments: Copier Rental Agreement
On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the
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Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize the Mayor to execute Rental
Agreement with Unitech for a copier for the Accounting Department. The
motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
S. ID-18-0655 Authorize Mayor to execute Agreement with Schindler Elevator
Corporation for Vicksburg Convention Center Elevator / Escalator
Renovations
Attachments: Schindler Agreement
On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize the Mayor to execute Agreement
with Schindler Elevator Corporation for Vicksburg Convention Center Elevator
/ Escalator Renovations. The motion was adopted unanimously by the
following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
T. ID-18-0658 Authorize Mayor to execute Amendment No. 4 to Negotiated Rate
Letter Agreement and No Notice Service Agreement with Gulf South
Pipeline Company
Attachments: Amendment No. 4 Letter
Amendment No. 4 NNS
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize the Mayor to execute Amendment
No. 4 to Negotiated Rate Letter Agreement and No Notice Service Agreement
with Gulf South Pipeline Company. The motion was adopted unanimously by
the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
T.1 ID-18-0662 Authorize City Clerk to establish New Bank Account for BEP Program
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize the City Clerk to establish New Bank
Account for BEP Program. The motion was adopted unanimously by the
following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
T.2 ID-18-0663 Authorize Mayor to execute MHC Participation Agreement for BEP
Program #BEP-004
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize the Mayor to execute MHC
Participation Agreement for BEP Program #BEP-004. The motion was adopted
unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
T.3 ID-18-0664 Authorize Mayor to execute BEP Program Contractor Procurement
Process Certifications with:
1. Construction Ministries
2. Perfect Touch
3. Warren County Habitat for Humanity
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize the Mayor to execute BEP Program
Contractor Procurement Process Certifications with: 1. Construction
Ministries; 2. Perfect Touch; 3. Warren County Habitat for Humanity. The
motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
Docket of Claims:
U. ID-18-0639 Approve Bank Letters:
1. Trustmark
2. BancorpSouth
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Attachments: Trustmark
BancorpSouth
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve Bank Letters: 1. Trustmark; 2.
BancorpSouth. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
V. ID-18-0640 Approve Reports:
1. City Sexton
2. Privilege License
3. Mayor and Treasure
4. Tax Collection
5. Delinquent Tax Collection
6. Detail Budget
Attachments: City Sexton
Privilege License
Mayor and Treasure
Delinquent Tax
The City Sexton presented report of collections, account opening graves, etc.
for the month of April 2018 as follows: Riles Funeral Home - $850.00; Fisher
Funeral Home - $450.00; Glenwood Funeral Home - $475.00; Jefferson Funeral
Home - $875.00; Lakeview Funeral Home - $1,125.00; XXXMiscelleanous -
$1,350.00XXX.
The City Clerk presented the Privilege License Report for new businesses for
the month of April 2018
The City Clerk presented report of Mayor and Treasure from the Vicksburg
Police Department in the amount of $153,325.49 for April 2018
The City Clerk presented the April 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 April 2018
The City Clerk presented report of collections for City taxes from the Warren
County Tax Collector for the Month of April 2018
Attachments: Supporting documentation following minutes:
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the
Mayor and Aldermen 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:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
W. ID-18-0642 Approve Claims Docket
The City Clerk presented the Docket of Claims numbering 145273 through
145608; 1292 through 1296.
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
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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 Resignation in the Animal Control Department (1),
Parks and Recreation Department (1); Retirement in the Building Maintenance
Department (1); Pay Adjustment in the Building Maintenance Department (1),
Police Department (1); Reaffirm New Hires in the Parks and Recreation
Department (2); Suspension in the Fire Department (1); Termination in the Fire
Department (1). The motion was seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., and upon
vote being taken, the following voting aye: Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield,
Alderman Monsour, Jr. The motion was unanimously adopted.
The Mayor and Aldermen announced they would go into executive session to
discuss Personnel Action Forms for Resignation in the Animal Control
Department (1), Parks and Recreation Department (1); Retirement in the Building
Maintenance Department (1); Pay Adjustment in the Building Maintenance
Department (1), Police Department (1); Reaffirm New Hires in the Parks and
Recreation Department (2); Suspension in the Fire Department (1); Termination in
the Fire 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, Brian Boykins -
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-18-0645 Resignation - Animal Control (1)
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to accept the Resignation from Laborer in the
Animal Control Department, effective May 16, 2018. The motion was adopted
unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
B. ID-18-0646 Resignation - Parks and Recreation (1)
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to accept the Resignation from Tennis Worker in
the Parks and Recreation Department, effective May 21, 2018. The motion
was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
C. ID-18-0647 Retirement - Building Maintenance (1)
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the Retirement of Director in the
Building Maintenance Department, effective May 22, 2018. The motion was
adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
D. ID-18-0648 Pay Adjustment - Building Maintenance (1)
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the Pay Adjustment for Assistant
Building Maintenance Director at $23.28 per hour to Interim Director at $26.70
per hour in the Building Maintenance Department, until new Director starts.
The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
E. ID-18-0649 Pay Adjustment - Police Department (1)
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve Pay Adjustment for Sergeant -
Investigations from $24.95 per hour to $25.45 per hour in the Police
Department, for fifteen (15) years of service. The motion was adopted
unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
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F. ID-18-0661 Reaffirm New Hires - Parks and Recreation (2)
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to Reaffirm New Hires for Head Guard/WSI at
$9.50 per hour; Cage at $9.50 per hour in the Parks and Recreation
Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
G. ID-18-0657 Suspension - Fire Department (1)
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the Suspension for Firefighter II for
one (1) shift (24 hours) in the Fire Department. Employee violated Vicksburg
Fire Department Standard Operating Guideline 12.1.75 Attendance Policy.
The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
H. ID-18-0650 Termination - Fire Department (1)
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the Termination for Firefighter I in the
Fire Department. Probationary Firefighter did not meet requirements of his
probation. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
I. ID-18-0896 Come Out of Executive Session and Approve All Items Taken Up in
Executive Session
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to Come Out of Executive Session and Approve
All Items Taken Up in Executive Session. The motion was adopted
unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
Adjournment
On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, and
unanimously passed, the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Vicksburg adjourned
to meet 10 o’clock a.m., Monday, June 04, 2018, to take up and act upon any and
all matters that may come before the Board.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
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Agenda
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City of Vicksburg Vicksburg, MS 39180
Meeting Agenda
Board of Mayor and Aldermen
George Flaggs, Jr., Mayor
Michael A. Mayfield, Sr., Alderman
Alex J. Monsour, Jr., Alderman
Friday, May 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-18-0643 Employee Anniversaries:
1. 15 years of service: Curtis Judge - Police Department
B. ID-18-0644 Certificate of Retirement:
1. Sammie Rainey - Building Maintenance
Routine Agenda:
A. ID-18-0588 Receive Sealed Request for Proposals for:
1. Wastewater Treatment Plant Operations, Management and
Maintenance
B. ID-18-0634 Authorize advertisement of a public hearing on the Wastewater Facilities
Plan
Attachments: SRFpublicnoticesewer
B.1 ID-18-0666 Authorize City Clerk to advertise Sealed Bids for:
1. 2018 North Ward Paving Project - Phase 2
Attachments: Advertisement COV NORTH WARD 2 Paving
C. ID-18-0633 Approve Letter Amendment No. 1 with FAA for Vicksburg Municipal
Airport AIP Project No. 3-28-0073-008-2015 [Runway 19 Obstruction
Removal and PAPI]
Attachments: Amendment No. 1
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D. ID-18-0660 Approve City of Vicksburg Employment Application Form
Attachments: Employment Application
E. ID-18-0641 Ratify Approval of Application from Kings and Cedars Head Start Centers
for Complimentary Use of City Auditorium on May 23, 2018 for Promotion
Ceremony/Graduation
Attachments: Comp Use Application
F. ID-18-0629 Approve request from Vicksburg Family Development Service, Inc. for
allocation of matching funds in the amount of $10,000.00 pursuant to
Section 21-19-65 of the Mississippi Code
Attachments: Family Developement Allocation
G. ID-18-0630 Approve request for advertisement in the amount of $100.00 from the
Vicksburg High School Academy of Architecture, Construction,
Mechatronics, and Engineering (ACME) for their upcoming ACME Spring
Project pursuant to Sections 17-3-1 and 17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code
Attachments: ACME Advertisement
H. ID-18-0631 Approve request for advertisement in the amount of $399.00 for a 1/2 page
ad in the Vicksburg Post for Salute to Military Insert pursuant to Sections
17-3-1 and 17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code [Mayor's Discretionary Funds]
Attachments: Salute to Military
I. ID-18-0635 Approve request for payment from Vicksburg-Warren 911 for the city's
share of 17 full-time and 8 part-time E-911 dispatchers' salaries, matching
benefits, and insurance for:
1. Check dates May 01, 2018 and May 15, 2018 in the amount of
$44,701.18
Attachments: 911 Payment
J. ID-18-0651 Authorize issuance of requisition number 1808274 in the amount of
$16,510.00 to Digital Ally, Inc. for the purchase of Camera System kits for
the Police Vehicles [Sole Source]
Attachments: Requisition 1808274
Appearing Ann Grimshel
K. ID-18-0656 Approve letter to Kansas City Southern Railroad regarding street closures
for the 2018 Miss Mississippi Pageant to be held on Saturday, June 23,
2018
Attachments: Pageant Letter
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L. ID-18-0652 Approve the following with Control Systems, Inc. for 2017 Water Treatment
Plant Monitoring and Control Equipment:
1. Application for Payment No. 3 - Final in the amount of $28,064.00
2. Accept Close-Out Documents (Affidavit of Payment of Debts and
Claims, Release of Liens, and Consent of Surety to Final Payment)
Attachments: Final Pay WTP Monitoring Control Equipment
M. ID-18-0653 Accept Letter Establishing Special Assessment and Adopt Order for
Demolition and Site Clearing of the following property:
1. 1636 Crawford, PPIN 17880; owned by Lamar & Harold Brown,
Deborah Nix
Attachments: Special Assessment 2
Appearing Victor Gray-Lewis
N. ID-18-0632 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 Assessments
Appearing Victor Gray-Lewis
Budget Admendments:
O. ID-18-0636 Adopt Budget Amendments
Appearing Doug Whittington
Resolutions:
O.1 ID-18-0665 Adopt Resolution Appointing Mississippi Municipal League 2018
Voting Delegate for the City of Vicksburg, MS
Contracts:
P. ID-18-0637 Authorize Mayor to execute Interlocal Maintenance Agreement for
Operation and Maintenance Plan for Emergency Watershed Protection
at Harrison Bridge
Attachments: Interlocal Agrmt - Harrison Bridge
Q. ID-18-0638 Authorize Mayor to execute Contract for Services with Willie P. Taylor
as a consultant on the Kings Redevelopment Initiative
Attachments: Taylor Contract
R. ID-18-0654 Authorize Mayor to execute Rental Agreement with Unitech for a copier
for the Accounting Department
Attachments: Copier Rental Agreement
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S. ID-18-0655 Authorize Mayor to execute Agreement with Schindler Elevator
Corporation for Vicksburg Convention Center Elevator / Escalator
Renovations
Attachments: Schindler Agreement
T. ID-18-0658 Authorize Mayor to execute Amendment No. 4 to Negotiated Rate
Letter Agreement and No Notice Service Agreement with Gulf South
Pipeline Company
Attachments: Amendment No. 4 Letter
Amendment No. 4 NNS
T.1 ID-18-0662 Authorize City Clerk to establish New Bank Account for BEP Program
Appearing Victor Gray-Lewis
T.2 ID-18-0663 Authorize Mayor to execute MHC Participation Agreement for BEP
Program #BEP-004
Appearing Victor Gray-Lewis
T.3 ID-18-0664 Authorize Mayor to execute BEP Program Contractor Procurement
Process Certifications with:
1. Construction Ministries
2. Perfect Touch
3. Warren County Habitat for Humanity
Appearing Victor Gray-Lewis
Docket of Claims:
U. ID-18-0639 Approve Bank Letters:
1. Trustmark
2. BancorpSouth
Attachments: Trustmark
BancorpSouth
V. ID-18-0640 Approve Reports:
1. City Sexton
2. Privilege License
3. Mayor and Treasure
4. Tax Collection
5. Delinquent Tax Collection
6. Detail Budget
Attachments: City Sexton
Privilege License
Mayor and Treasure
Delinquent Tax
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W. ID-18-0642 Approve Claims Docket
Executive Session:
Personnel Matters:
A. ID-18-0645 Resignation - Animal Control (1)
B. ID-18-0646 Resignation - Parks and Recreation (1)
C. ID-18-0647 Retirement - Building Maintenance (1)
D. ID-18-0648 Pay Adjustment - Building Maintenance (1)
E. ID-18-0649 Pay Adjustment - Police Department (1)
F. ID-18-0661 Reaffirm New Hires - Parks and Recreation (2)
G. ID-18-0657 Suspension - Fire Department (1)
H. ID-18-0650 Termination - Fire Department (1)
Adjournment
Next Regular Meeting, 10:00 a.m., Monday, June 4, 2018
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