Board of Mayor and Aldermen
Regular MeetingVicksburg, MS · September 17, 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
Monday, September 17, 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 Allgiance was led by City Clerk Walter W. Osborne, Jr.
2. Roll Call
Also Present:
Walterine Langford, Associate City Attorney
Walter W. Osborne, Jr., City Clerk
John W. Carroll, Sr., Assistant City Clerk
Present: 3 - Mayor George Flaggs Jr.
Alderman Michael A. Mayfield Sr.
Alderman Alex J. Monsour Jr.
3. Board Comments:
4. Adopt Agenda
Add:
Authorize Mayor to Execute Administrative Services Agreement with United
Health/UMR (ID-18-1299)
On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to adopt the agenda as amended. The motion was adopted
unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
Minutes:
A. ID-18-1261 Adopt Board Meeting Minutes for the following:
1. August 10, 2018
2. August 20, 2018
On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to adopt the Board Meeting Minutes for the following: 1.
August 10, 2018; 2. August 20, 2018. The motion was adopted unanimously by the
following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
Routine Agenda:
A. ID-18-1264 Approve request from Vicksburg Police Department to place into
unmarked inventory the following vehicle:
1. 2018 Dodge Ram, VIN #1C6RR7XT9JS351315
Attachments: Unmarked Vehicle
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to approve the request from Vicksburg Police Department to
place into unmarked inventory the following vehicle:1. 2018 Dodge Ram, VIN
#1C6RR7XT9JS351315. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following
vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
B. ID-18-1265 Accept Letter from David Hughes appealing the decision of the Board of
Architectural Review meeting held on August 14, 2018 and Authorize City
Clerk to set Appeal Hearing Date for October 25, 2018 at 10:00 a.m.
Attachments: David Hughes Appeal
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On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to accept the Letter from David Hughes appealing the
decision of the Board of Architectural Review meeting held on August 14, 2018
and Authorize City Clerk to set Appeal Hearing Date for October 25, 2018 at 10:00
a.m. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
C. ID-18-1266 Approve request from the Vicksburg and Warren County Historical Society
to block Cherry, Jackson, Monroe and Grove Streets that surround the Old
Court House Museum for its Fall Flea Market on October 6, 2018 from 8:00
a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Attachments: Flea Market
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to approve the request from the Vicksburg and Warren
County Historical Society to block Cherry, Jackson, Monroe and Grove Streets
that surround the Old Court House Museum for its Fall Flea Market on October 6,
2018 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The motion was adopted unanimously by the
following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
D. ID-18-1267 Approve request from City Light Church:
1. Permission to hold their 2018 Bless The Block Event on Sunday,
September 30, 2018
2. Block the street in front of the Southern Cultural Heritage Center Chapel -
Crawford Street from Cherry Street to Adams Street from 3:00 p.m. - 8:00
p.m.
Attachments: City Light Church
On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to approve the request from City Light Church: 1. Permission
to hold their 2018 Bless The Block Event on Sunday, September 30, 2018. 2. Block
the street in front of the Southern Cultural Heritage Center Chapel - Crawford
Street from Cherry Street to Adams Street from 3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.. The motion
was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
E. ID-18-1274 Approve Vicksburg Police Department Crime Statistic Report for August
2018
Attachments: Crime Stats
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to approve the Vicksburg Police Department Crime Statistic
Report for August 2018. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following
vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
F. ID-18-1276 Approve request for advertisement in the amount of $100.00 from
Christopher Jones on behalf of Precious Moments Learning Center
pursuant to Section 17-3-1 and Section 17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code
Attachments: Precious Moments Advertisement
Mayor Flaggs stated that purchasing an advertisement from Precious Moments
Learning Center will bring into favorable notice the opportunities, possibilities
and resources of the City of Vicksburg and will be helpful toward advancing the
moral, financial and other interest of the City of Vicksburg.
On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, and
unanimously passed, The Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Vicksburg approved
the purchase of a full page ad from Christopher Jones on behalf of Precious
Moments Learning Center 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.
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G. ID-18-1289 Approve additions to Employee Driving List:
1. William Butler, James Clifton, Fredrick Martin III - Fire Department
2. Dwight Albert, Curtis Ross, Jr. - Sewer Department
3. Charles Selby - Water Department
4. James Brown - Gas Department
Attachments: License Check
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to approve the additions to Employee Driving List: 1.
William Butler, James Clifton, Fredrick Martin III - Fire Department; 2. Dwight
Albert, Curtis Ross, Jr. - Sewer Department; 3. Charles Selby - Water Department;
4. James Brown - Gas Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the
following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
H. ID-18-1263 Approve the following with Independent Roofing Systems, Inc. for Roof
Replacement Maintenance Building, Traffic Building, and Garage Tower:
1. Approve Pay Application No. 2 in the amount of $1,350.00
2. Approve Pay Application Final in the amount of 13,730.00
3. Accept Close-Out Documents (Affidavit of Payment of Debts and
Claims, Affidavit of Release of Liens, and Consent of Surety to Final
Payment)
Attachments: Roof Replacement Final Pay
On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to approve the following with Independent Roofing Systems,
Inc. for Roof Replacement Maintenance Building, Traffic Building, and Garage
Tower: 1. Approve Pay Application No. 2 in the amount of $1,350.00; 2. Approve
Pay Application Final in the amount of 13,730.00; 3. Accept Close-Out Documents
(Affidavit of Payment of Debts and Claims, Affidavit of 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.
I. ID-18-1269 Accept Letter Establishing Special Assessment and Adopt Resolution for
Cutting and Cleaning the following properties:
1. 2427 Oak Street, PPIN 15165; owned by Adair Asset Mgmt LLC c/o
BMO 16
2. 1318 Grove Street, PPIN 25050; owned by Lena Douglas
3. 1713 Bodley, PPIN 17838; owned by W. & Quida Milton
4. 251 Magnolia Road, PPIN 11558; owned by PHH Mortgage
Corporation
5. 2611 Royal Street, PPIN 13117; owned by E. Rainey Estate c/o Leroy
Johnson
6. 1304 Locust Street, PPIN 18915; owned by M. Ross Estate c/o Marie
C. Rolling
7. 1711 Martin Luther King, PPIN 19171; owned by Elbert Stelivan Estate
8. 1900 Martin Luther King, PPIN 20601; owned by Walter Watson
9. 1608 Sky Farm, PPIN 19768; owned by Debbie Webb Brown
10. 1114 Adams Lane, PPIN 25531; owned by Harvey & Yvette Young
11. 1508 First East Street, PPIN 18643; owned by State of Mississippi
12. 1617 Sky Farm, PPIN 19732; owned by State of Mississippi
13. 1602 Sky Farm, PPIN 19769; owned by State of Mississippi
14. Meadow Street, PPIN 17227; owned by State of Mississippi
Attachments: Special Assessments
The Letters (Statements) and Resolutions on the following properties were
presented to the Board:
1. 2427 Oak Street, PPIN 15165; owned by Adair Asset Mgmt LLC c/o BMO 16
2. 1318 Grove Street, PPIN 25050; owned by Lena Douglas
3. 1713 Bodley, PPIN 17838; owned by W. & Quida Milton
4. 251 Magnolia Road, PPIN 11558; owned by PHH Mortgage Corporation
5. 2611 Royal Street, PPIN 13117; owned by E. Rainey Estate c/o Leroy Johnson
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6. 1304 Locust Street, PPIN 18915; owned by M. Ross Estate c/o Marie C. Rolling
7. 1711 Martin Luther King, PPIN 19171; owned by Elbert Stelivan Estate
8. 1900 Martin Luther King, PPIN 20601; owned by Walter Watson
9. 1608 Sky Farm, PPIN 19768; owned by Debbie Webb Brown
10. 1114 Adams Lane, PPIN 25531; owned by Harvey & Yvette Young
11. 1508 First East Street, PPIN 18643; owned by State of Mississippi
12. 1617 Sky Farm, PPIN 19732; owned by State of Mississippi
13. 1602 Sky Farm, PPIN 19769; owned by State of Mississippi
14. Meadow Street, PPIN 17227; owned by State of Mississippi
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to accept the foregoing Letters (Statements) for cost of
cutting and cleaning lots and Adopt the following Resolutions establishing
Special Assessments. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following
vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
J. ID-18-1271 Hearing to determine whether or not the properties listed on the Community
Development Agenda are public menace to the public health, safety and
welfare of the community
Attachments: Special Assessment 2
Victor Gray-Lewis, Director of Community Development, came for a hearing
before the Board to discuss and request permission to proceed to cut, clean and
demolish the following properties:
8 Briarwood Place, PPIN 011488; owned by James Wasson Estate (cut
grass/weeds, remove trash/debris)
502 Fairground Street, PPIN 024008; owned by James Jones Estate (cut
grass/weeds, remove trash/debris)
2518 Franklin Street, PPIN 016807; owned by Josie Green et al (cut grass/weeds,
remove trash/debris)
Laughlin Street, PPIN 015107; owned by State of Mississippi (cut grass/weeds,
remove trash/debris)
On motion of Alderman Mounsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to declare the foregoing properties to be a public
menace to the public health, safety & welfare of the community and authorize
the Director of Community Development to proceed to cut, clean and demolish
structures with all charges incurred to be assessed against the property owners.
The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
Budget Admendments:
K. ID-18-1262 Adopt Budget Amendments
On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to adopt the Budget Amendments for September
17, 2018. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
Resolutions:
L. ID-18-1291 Adopt Resolution Granting Conditional Approval for Tax Abatement for
1111 Crawford Street (PPIN 18910)
Attachments: Tax Abatement 1111 Crawford
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to adopt the Resolution Granting Conditional
Approval for Tax Abatement for 1111 Crawford Street (PPIN 18910). The
motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
Enactment No: RES 2016-325
Contracts:
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M. ID-18-1268 Authorize Mayor to execute Contract with Central Asphalt Co, Inc. for
2018 North Ward Paving Project - Phase 2
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize Mayor to execute Contract with
Central Asphalt Co, Inc. 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.
N. ID-18-1270 Authorize Mayor to execute Contract Amendment No. 4 with Hemphill
Construction Company, Inc. for 2017 Water Treatment Plant Filter,
Sludge Pump, and Chemical Tank Upgrades
Attachments: Amendment 4 WTP
On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize the Mayor to execute Contract
Amendment No. 4 with Hemphill Construction Company, Inc. for 2017 Water
Treatment Plant Filter, Sludge Pump, and Chemical Tank Upgrades. The
motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
O. ID-18-1273 Authorize Mayor to execute Contract with Hemphill Construction
Company for Drainage Improvements Phase 1 at the Vicksburg
Municipal Airport
Attachments: Contract Drainage Improvements Airport
On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize the Mayor to execute Contract with
Hemphill Construction Company for Drainage Improvements Phase 1 at the
Vicksburg Municipal Airport. The motion was adopted unanimously by the
following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
P. ID-18-1292 Authorize Mayor to execute Memorandum of Understanding with
Mississippi State Fire Academy
Attachments: MOU Fire Academy
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize the Mayor to execute Memorandum
of Understanding with Mississippi State Fire Academy. The motion was
adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
P. 1 ID-18-1299 Authorize Mayor to Execute Administrative Services Agreement with
United Health/UMR
On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize the Mayor to Execute Administrative
Services Agreement with United Health/UMR. The motion was adopted
unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
Docket of Claims:
Q. ID-18-1288 Approve Claims Docket
The City Clerk presented the Docket of Claims numbering 147918 through
147922.
On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the 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
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determine if the Board should go into executive session. The motion was
seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr. Voting aye, Mayor Flaggs, Alderman
Mayfield, Alderman Monsour, Jr. None voting nay, the motion was unanimously
adopted. The Mayor and Aldermen discussed whether or not they should go into
executive session. Alderman Mayfield moved to go into executive session to
discuss Personnel Action Forms for Retirement in the Gas Department (1), New
Hire in Main Street (1); Sewer Department (1), Pay Adjustment in the Water & Gas
Department (1), Resignation in the Right of Way Department (1), Retro Pay
Adjustment in the Police Department (1), Suspension in the Gas Department (1);
Sewer Department (1), Discussion Matter in the Fire Department (1); Gas
Department (1); and Human Resource (1).The motion was seconded by Alderman
Monsour, Jr., upon vote being taken, the following voting aye: Mayor Flaggs,
Alderman Mayfield, Alderman Monsour, Jr. The motion was adopted
unanimously.
The Mayor and Aldermen announced they would go into executive session to
discuss Personnel Action Forms for Retirement in the Gas Department (1), New
Hire in Main Street (1); Sewer Department (1), Pay Adjustment in the Water & Gas
Department (1), Resignation in the Right of Way Department (1), Retro Pay
Adjustment in the Police Department (1), Suspension in the Gas Department (1);
Sewer Department (1), Discussion Matter in the Fire Department (1); Gas
Department (1); and Human Resource (1).
The Mayor and Aldermen are now in executive session.
Those present at the executive session were Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield,
Alderman Monsour, Jr., Walterine Langford - Associate City Attorney, Walter W.
Osborne, Jr. - City Clerk, Fermika Smith - Human Resource Interim Director, John
W. Carroll, Sr. - Assistant City Clerk, Sam Andrews - Mayor’s Administrative
Assistant, Debra Goodman - Mayor’s Administrative Assistant, Joseph Stubbs -
Police Officer.
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
Personnel Matters:
A. ID-18-1277 Retirement - Gas Department (1)
On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the Retirement of a Foreman in the
Gas Department, effective August 31, 2018. The motion was adopted
unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
B. ID-18-1278 New Hire - Main Street (1)
On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the New Hire for Main Street (1). The
motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
C. ID-18-1279 New Hire - Sewer Department (1)
On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the New Hire for a Laborer in the
Sewer Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following
vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
D. ID-18-1280 Pay Adjustment - Water & Gas (1)
On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the Pay Adjustment for an Adjustment
Specialist for the Water & Gas Department. The motion was adopted
unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
E. ID-18-1281 Resignation - Right of Way (1)
On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the Resignation of a Sweeper Driver
in the Right of Way Department. 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-18-1282 Retro Pay Adjustment - Police Department (1)
On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the Retro Pay Adjustment of an
Investigator in the Police Department. The retro pay is to pay the Investigator
for hours worked between August 15, 2018 to August 28, 2018 and August 29,
2018 through September 11, 2018 whereas he did not receive his new rate of
pay for his promotion to Lieutenant pay adjustment of $2.02 per hour and for
his overtime hours at $4.04. Total hours worked were 85.70 x $2.02=$173.11
and 85.30x$2.02=$172.31; overtime hours 17.90x$4.04=$72.32 totaling $417.74.
The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
G. ID-18-1283 Suspension - Gas Department (1)
On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the Suspension of a Gas Locator for
five (5) days in the Gas Department effective September 17, 2018. The
employee violated the city use of vehicle use policy and personnel rules and
regulations 4.1 (i). The motion was adopted unanimously by the following
vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
H. ID-18-1284 Suspension - Sewer Department (1)
On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the Suspension of a Laborer for two
(2) days in the Sewer Department effective September 17, 2018. The
employee had three (3) unexcused absences and is in violation of the City of
Vicksburg attendance policy and personnel rules and regulations 4.1 (i). The
motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
I. ID-18-1285 Discussion Matter - Fire Department (1)
On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the
Mayor and Aldermen held a discussion on a Firefighter whose EMT certificate
was not renewed timely. The City voted to waive the EMT certification
requirement and keep the employee as a firefighter and ambulance driver so
long as he receives a certification as an Emergency Medical Responder
within twelve (12) months and become nationally certified. The motion was
adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
J. ID-18-1286 Discussion Matter - Gas Department (1)
This agenda item was tabled.
K. ID-18-1287 Discussion Matter - Human Resources (1)
On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the
Mayor and Aldermen held a discussion and voted to approve pay adjustment
for Benefit Coordinator (Seasonal) at $14.00 per hour to Benefit Coordinator
(Full time) at $13.00 per hour and approved waiver of six (6) month
probationary period in the Human Resource Department. The motion was
adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
L. ID-18-1358 Discussion Matter - Human Resources - Subrogation Claim (1)
On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the
Mayor and Aldermen held a discussion on an employee in the Street
Department and voted to accept the subrogation claim reimbursement for
$35,000 of the $71,294.29. The motion was adopted unanimously by the
following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
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On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen
voted to come out of Executive Session and add a Resignation in the Information
Technology/VTV Department.The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, Alderman Monsour, Jr.
On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen
voted to return to Executive Session. The motion was unanimously adopted by the following vote:
Aye: Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, Alderman Monsour, Jr.
M. ID-18-1427 Resignation - Information Technology (VTV)
On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to accept the Resignation from the Director of VTV
Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
N. ID-18-1428 Come Out of Executive Session and Approve All Items Taken Up in
Executive Session
On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to Come Out of Executive Session and Approve All Items
Taken Up in Executive Session. The motion was adopted unanimously by the
following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
Adjournment
On motion of Mayor Flaggs, seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., and
unanimously passed, the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Vicksburg adjourned
to meet 10 o’clock a.m., Tuesday, September 25, 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
Monday, September 17, 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
Minutes:
A. ID-18-1261 Adopt Board Meeting Minutes for the following:
1. August 10, 2018
2. August 20, 2018
Routine Agenda:
A. ID-18-1264 Approve request from Vicksburg Police Department to place into
unmarked inventory the following vehicle:
1. 2018 Dodge Ram, VIN #1C6RR7XT9JS351315
Attachments: Unmarked Vehicle
B. ID-18-1265 Accept Letter from David Hughes appealing the decision of the Board of
Architectural Review meeting held on August 14, 2018 and Authorize City
Clerk to set Appeal Hearing Date for October 25, 2018 at 10:00 a.m.
Attachments: David Hughes Appeal
C. ID-18-1266 Approve request from the Vicksburg and Warren County Historical Society
to block Cherry, Jackson, Monroe and Grove Streets that surround the Old
Court House Museum for its Fall Flea Market on October 6, 2018 from
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Attachments: Flea Market
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D. ID-18-1267 Approve request from City Light Church:
1. Permission to hold their 2018 Bless The Block Event on Sunday,
September 30, 2018
2. Block the street in front of the Southern Cultural Heritage Center Chapel
- Crawford Street from Cherry Street to Adams Street from 3:00 p.m. - 8:00
p.m.
Attachments: City Light Church
E. ID-18-1274 Approve Vicksburg Police Department Crime Statistic Report for August
2018
Attachments: Crime Stats
F. ID-18-1276 Approve request for advertisement in the amount of $100.00 from
Christopher Jones on behalf of Precious Moments Learning Center
pursuant to Section 17-3-1 and Section 17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code
Attachments: Precious Moments Advertisement
G. ID-18-1289 Approve additions to Employee Driving List:
1. William Butler, James Clifton, Fredrick Martin III - Fire Department
2. Dwight Albert, Curtis Ross, Jr. - Sewer Department
3. Charles Selby - Water Department
4. James Brown - Gas Department
Attachments: License Check
H. ID-18-1263 Approve the following with Independent Roofing Systems, Inc. for Roof
Replacement Maintenance Building, Traffic Building, and Garage Tower:
1. Approve Pay Application No. 2 in the amount of $1,350.00
2. Approve Pay Application Final in the amount of 13,730.00
3. Accept Close-Out Documents (Affidavit of Payment of Debts and
Claims, Affidavit of Release of Liens, and Consent of Surety to Final
Payment)
Attachments: Roof Replacement Final Pay
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I. ID-18-1269 Accept Letter Establishing Special Assessment and Adopt Resolution for
Cutting and Cleaning the following properties:
1. 2427 Oak Street, PPIN 15165; owned by Adair Asset Mgmt LLC c/o
BMO 16
2. 1318 Grove Street, PPIN 25050; owned by Lena Douglas
3. 1713 Bodley, PPIN 17838; owned by W. & Quida Milton
4. 251 Magnolia Road, PPIN 11558; owned by PHH Mortgage
Corporation
5. 2611 Royal Street, PPIN 13117; owned by E. Rainey Estate c/o Leroy
Johnson
6. 1304 Locust Street, PPIN 18915; owned by M. Ross Estate c/o Marie
C. Rolling
7. 1711 Martin Luther King, PPIN 19171; owned by Elbert Stelivan Estate
8. 1900 Martin Luther King, PPIN 20601; owned by Walter Watson
9. 1608 Sky Farm, PPIN 19768; owned by Debbie Webb Brown
10. 1114 Adams Lane, PPIN 25531; owned by Harvey & Yvette Young
11. 1508 First East Street, PPIN 18643; owned by State of Mississippi
12. 1617 Sky Farm, PPIN 19732; owned by State of Mississippi
13. 1602 Sky Farm, PPIN 19769; owned by State of Mississippi
14. Meadow Street, PPIN 17227; owned by State of Mississippi
Attachments: Special Assessments
Appearing Victor Gray-Lewis
J. ID-18-1271 Hearing to determine whether or not the properties listed on the
Community Development Agenda are public menace to the public health,
safety and welfare of the community
Attachments: Special Assessment 2
Appearing Victor Gray-Lewis
Budget Admendments:
K. ID-18-1262 Adopt Budget Amendments
Appearing Doug Whittington
Resolutions:
L. ID-18-1291 Adopt Resolution Granting Conditional Approval for Tax Abatement for
1111 Crawford Street (PPIN 18910)
Attachments: Tax Abatement 1111 Crawford
Appearing Victor Gray-Lewis
Contracts:
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M. ID-18-1268 Authorize Mayor to execute Contract with Central Asphalt Co, Inc. for
2018 North Ward Paving Project - Phase 2
N. ID-18-1270 Authorize Mayor to execute Contract Amendment No. 4 with Hemphill
Construction Company, Inc. for 2017 Water Treatment Plant Filter,
Sludge Pump, and Chemical Tank Upgrades
Attachments: Amendment 4 WTP
O. ID-18-1273 Authorize Mayor to execute Contract with Hemphill Construction
Company for Drainage Improvements Phase 1 at the Vicksburg
Municipal Airport
Attachments: Contract Drainage Improvements Airport
P. ID-18-1292 Authorize Mayor to execute Memorandum of Understanding with
Mississippi State Fire Academy
Attachments: MOU Fire Academy
Docket of Claims:
Q. ID-18-1288 Approve Claims Docket
Executive Session:
Personnel Matters:
A. ID-18-1277 Retirement - Gas Department (1)
B. ID-18-1278 New Hire - Main Street (1)
C. ID-18-1279 New Hire - Sewer Department (1)
D. ID-18-1280 Pay Adjustment - Water & Gas (1)
E. ID-18-1281 Resignation - Right of Way (1)
F. ID-18-1282 Retro Pay Adjustment - Police Department (1)
G. ID-18-1283 Suspension - Gas Department (1)
H. ID-18-1284 Suspension - Sewer Department (1)
I. ID-18-1285 Discussion Matter - Fire Department (1)
J. ID-18-1286 Discussion Matter - Gas Department (1)
K. ID-18-1287 Discussion Matter - Human Resources (1)
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Board of Mayor and Aldermen Meeting Agenda September 17, 2018
Adjournment
Next Adjourned Meeting, 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, September 25, 2018
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