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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 Monday, January 7, 2019 10:00 AM City Hall Annex Board Room 1. Invocation, Pledge of Allegiance and Call to Order Invocation was given by Father Gabriel Karam. Pledge of Allegiance was led by Alderman Alex J. Monsour, Jr. 2. Roll Call Also Present: Nancy Thomas, City Attorney Tasha W. Jordan, Deputy City Clerk Deborah A. Nickson, Deputy Clerk Present: 3 - Mayor George Flaggs Jr. Alderman Michael A. Mayfield Sr. Alderman Alex J. Monsour Jr. 3. Board Comments: 4. Adopt Agenda REMOVE: Approve additions to Employee Driving List #2 Tyler Herring - Fire Department (ID-19-0003) 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. Recognitions: A. ID-19-0021 Employee Anniversaries: 1. 5 years of service: Joseph Stubbs, Otis Stamps - Police Department Employee Anniversaries: 1. 5 years of service: Joseph Stubbs, Otis Stamps - Police Department Mayor Flaggs recognized Joseph Stubbs and Otis Stamps in the Police Department with five (5) years of service. The Mayor and Aldermen congratulated Joseph Stubbs and Otis Stamps for their years of service with the City of Vicksburg. Minutes: A. ID-19-0014 Adopt Board Meeting Minutes for: 1. November 28, 2018 (Special Called) 2. December 3, 2018 3. December 10, 2018 On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to adopt the Board Meeting Minutes for: 1. November 28, 2018 (Special Called), 2. December 3, 2018, 3. December 10, 2018. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. Routine Agenda: A. ID-19-0001 Vicksburg Convention Center Updates Ms. Annette Kirklin, of the Vicksburg Convention Center, came before the Board to inform the public of the upcoming events at the Vicksburg Convention Center City of Vicksburg Page 1 Printed on 1/25/2019 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final January 7, 2019 for the month of January 2019 and invited the public to attend. The Mayor and Aldermen thanked Ms. Kirklin for attending the meeting. B. ID-19-0002 Approve request from Chief Danczyk to declare badge as surplus property for Retiring Captain Shane Quimby and authorize sale for $85.00 Attachments: Surplus Badge On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve request from Chief Danczyk to declare badge as surplus property for Retiring Captain Shane Quimby and authorize sale for $85.00. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. C. ID-19-0003 Approve additions to Employee Driving List: 1. Kendrick Dixon, Paul Ford, Wade Freeman-Smith, D'Anfernee Battle - Water Department 2. Tyler Herring - Fire Department Attachments: License Check On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve additions to Employee Driving List: 1. Kendrick Dixon, Paul Ford, Wade Freeman-Smith, D'Anfernee Battle - Water Department. 2. Tyler Herring - Fire Department (This Agenda item was removed). The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. D. ID-19-0005 Declare Monday, January 21, 2019 a City Holiday in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday Attachments: Holiday On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to Declare Monday, January 21, 2019, a City Holiday in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. E. ID-19-0006 Approve invoice #3339 for payment in the amount of $2,685.37 from Vicksburg-Tallulah Regional Airport for the month of November 2018 Attachments: VTR Invoice On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve invoice #3339 for payment in the amount of $2,685.37 from Vicksburg-Tallulah Regional Airport for the month of November 2018. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. F. ID-19-0004 Approve request for advertisement in the amount of $6,000.00 from Vicksburg Blues Society, Inc. for the 35th Annual International Blues Challenge in Memphis, TN pursuant to Section 17-3-1 and Section 17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code Attachments: IBC Sponsorship On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve request for advertisement in the amount of $6,000.00 from Vicksburg Blues Society, Inc. for the 35th Annual International Blues Challenge in Memphis, TN pursuant to Section 17-3-1 and Section 17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. G. ID-19-0017 Approve request for sponsorship in the amount of $2,500.00 from Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Day Committee; First Mississippi Chapter of Blacks in Government; and the Vicksburg Branch NAACP for Dr. Martin City of Vicksburg Page 2 Printed on 1/25/2019 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final January 7, 2019 Luther King, Jr. Celebration pursuant to Section 17-3-1 and Section 17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code Attachments: MLK Sponsorship On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve request for sponsorship in the amount of $2,500.00 from Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Day Committee; First Mississippi Chapter of Blacks in Government; and the Vicksburg Branch NAACP for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration pursuant to Section 17-3-1 and Section 17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. H. ID-19-0032 Authorize the Board of Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Vicksburg to execute Declaration of Emergency for Repair of Roof to Water Treatment Plant Attachments: Declaration WTP Roof On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize the Board of Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Vicksburg to execute Declaration of Emergency for Repair of Roof to Water Treatment Plant. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. I. ID-19-0008 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: 500 Adams Street, PPIN 019583; owned by Charles A. Jr. & Hope M. Smith (remove all inoperable vehicles) 117 Ash Street, PPIN 019727; owned by Dorine & Patrick Miller (remove all inoperable vehicles) 1219 Crawford Street, PPIN 018947; owned by Jack Crawford (remove all inoperable vehicles) 1316 Crawford Street, PPIN 017718; owned by Jimmie L. King (remove all inoperable vehicles) 1807 East Main Street, PPIN 017553; owned by Pat Bingham (remove all inoperable vehicles) 1847 East Main Street, PPIN 019259; owned by Janie L. Amos (remove all inoperable vehicles) 2005 East Main Street, PPIN 019263; owned by Annie Bell Sims et al (remove all inoperable vehicles) 1002 Fifth North Street, PPIN 017592; owned by Huey Mace, Jr. (remove all inoperable vehicles) 1320 First East Street, PPIN 018662; owned by Helen Irene Smith Estate (remove all inoperable vehicles) 810 First North Street, PPIN 018658; owned by Mack & Sandra Williams (remove all inoperable vehicles) 1404 First North Street, PPIN 017716; owned by Betty Houston Smith (remove all inoperable vehicles) Jackson Street, PPIN 017585; owned by Robert Earl & Alma Lee Stewart (remove all inoperable vehicles) Jackson Street, PPIN 017587; owned by Gabrielle Bryant c/o Archie Plump (remove all inoperable vehicles) Jackson Street, PPIN 017588; owned by Gabrielle Bryant c/o Archie Plump (remove all inoperable vehicles) 1809 Jackson Street, PPIN 017583; owned by Katheryne Brown (remove all inoperable vehicles) 1810 Jackson Street, PPIN 017586; owned by D.C. Kennedy et al (remove all inoperable vehicles) 1104 Jefferson Street, PPIN 019351; owned by Edna Fields (remove all inoperable vehicles) 1108 Jefferson Street, PPIN 019350; owned by Ronnie G. Ford (remove all inoperable vehicles) City of Vicksburg Page 3 Printed on 1/25/2019 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final January 7, 2019 808 Main Street, PPIN 021275; owned by Permy K. Thuha (remove all inoperable vehicles) 1100 Main Street, PPIN 018613; owned by Faith Christian Center Church (remove all inoperable vehicles) 1400 Main Street, PPIN 018695; owned by Johnnie Mae Ferrell (remove all inoperable vehicles) 1517 Main Street, PPIN 017518; owned by Johnnie W. & Elizabeth A. Jones c/o Billy Moore (remove all inoperable vehicles) 1702 Main Street, PPIN 017566; owned by Billy Gene Moore Estate (remove all inoperable vehicles) 1817 Main Street, PPIN 017554; owned by Julia W. Smith (remove all inoperable vehicles) 1606 Martin Luther King, PPIN 019193; owned by Georgia Allen Brown Estate c/o Sharon Allen (remove all inoperable vehicles) 1702 Martin Luther King, PPIN 019152; owned by Jenene W. Boyd (remove all inoperable vehicles) 1703 Martin Luther King, PPIN 021312; owned by Walter & Natasha Rena Anderson (remove all inoperable vehicles) 1777 Martin Luther King, PPIN 019810; owned by Bennie Slaughter (remove all inoperable vehicles) 1865 Martin Luther King, PPIN 020556; owned by Jeanne Miami (remove all inoperable vehicles) 1875 Martin Luther King, PPIN 020561; owned by Essie Lou Brown Graves (remove all inoperable vehicles) 302 North Poplar, PPIN 021311; owned by Reginald Smith et al (remove all inoperable vehicles) 1906 Martin Luther King, PPIN 020598; owned by Mary Lee Hill c/o Malinda E. Hill (remove all inoperable vehicles) 1919 Martin Luther King, PPIN 020573; owned by Willie R. & Sharon L. Johnson (remove all inoperable vehicles) 2004 Martin Luther King, PPIN 020586; owned by Lorenzo Walker (remove all inoperable vehicles) 2127 Martin Luther King, PPIN 020053; owned by Jackie L. & Bennie Miller (remove all inoperable vehicles) 706 New Orleans Avenue, PPIN 020115; owned by Lester J. Harvard (remove all inoperable vehicles) 300 North Poplar Street, PPIN 019068; owned by David C. Johnson (remove all inoperable vehicles) 302 North Poplar Street, PPIN 021311; owned by Reginald Smith et al (remove all inoperable vehicles) 305 North Poplar Street, PPIN 019066; owned by Yolanda & Perry Gilbert Bolls (remove all inoperable vehicles) 504 North Poplar Street, PPIN 029744; owned by Charlie Jr. & Linda Blackmore (remove all inoperable vehicles) 1612 Poplar Street, PPIN 017782; owned by State of Mississippi (remove all inoperable vehicles) 1106 Third North Street, PPIN 018821; owned by Fred L. Holmes, Jr. (remove all inoperable vehicles) 106 Wabash, PPIN 019752; owned by Rosie James (remove all inoperable vehicles) 110 Wabash, PPIN 019753; owned by Delores Hubbard & Delores Branch (remove all inoperable vehicles) 901 Wabash, PPIN 019747; owned by P&E Contractors (remove all inoperable vehicles) 904 Wabash, PPIN 019763; owned by Eric D. East (remove all inoperable vehicles) 906 Wabash, PPIN 019764; owned by Annie M. Williams (remove all inoperable vehicles) 908 Wabash, PPIN 019765; owned by Bobby R. & Rosemary Stewart (remove all inoperable vehicles) 925 Wabash, PPIN 026142; owned by Shawnise Nicole Smith (remove all inoperable vehicles) On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to declare the foregoing properties not complied 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: 500 Adams Street, PPIN 019583; owned by Charles A. Jr. & Hope M. Smith - Granted thirty (30) day extension 117 Ash Street, PPIN 019727; owned by Dorine & Patrick Miller - Complied 1316 Crawford Street, PPIN 017718; owned by Jimmie L. King - Complied City of Vicksburg Page 4 Printed on 1/25/2019 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final January 7, 2019 1807 East Main Street, PPIN 017553; owned by Pat Bingham - Complied 2005 East Main Street, PPIN 019263; owned by Annie Bell Sims et al - Complied 1002 Fifth North Street, PPIN 017592; owned by Huey Mace, Jr. - Complied 1320 First East Street, PPIN 018662; owned by Helen Irene Smith Estate - Complied 810 First North Street, PPIN 018658; owned by Mack & Sandra Williams - Granted thirty (30) day extension 1404 First North Street, PPIN 017716; owned by Betty Houston Smith - Complied Jackson Street, PPIN 017585; owned by Robert Earl & Alma Lee Stewart - Complied 1104 Jefferson Street, PPIN 019351; owned by Edna Fields - Complied 1108 Jefferson Street, PPIN 019350; owned by Ronnie G. Ford - Complied 808 Main Street, PPIN 021275; owned by Permy K. Thuha - Granted fifteen (15) day extension 1400 Main Street, PPIN 018695; owned by Johnnie Mae Ferrell - Complied 1517 Main Street, PPIN 017518; owned by Johnnie W. & Elizabeth A. Jones c/o Billy Moore - Complied 1702 Main Street, PPIN 017566; owned by Billy Gene Moore Estate - Complied 1817 Main Street, PPIN 017554; owned by Julia W. Smith - Complied 1606 Martin Luther King, PPIN 019193; owned by Georgia Allen Brown Estate c/o Sharon Allen - Complied 1702 Martin Luther King, PPIN 019152; owned by Jenene W. Boyd - Complied 1703 Martin Luther King, PPIN 021312; owned by Walter & Natasha Rena Anderson - Complied 1777 Martin Luther King, PPIN 019810; owned by Bennie Slaughter - Granted fifteen (15) day extension 1865 Martin Luther King, PPIN 020556; owned by Jeanne Miami - Complied 1875 Martin Luther King, PPIN 020561; owned by Essie Lou Brown Graves - Complied 302 North Poplar, PPIN 021311; owned by Reginald Smith et al - Complied 1906 Martin Luther King, PPIN 020598; owned by Mary Lee Hill c/o Malinda E. Hill - Complied 1919 Martin Luther King, PPIN 020573; owned by Willie R. & Sharon L. Johnson - Complied 2004 Martin Luther King, PPIN 020586; owned by Lorenzo Walker - Complied 2127 Martin Luther King, PPIN 020053; owned by Jackie L. & Bennie Miller - Complied 706 New Orleans Avenue, PPIN 020115; owned by Lester J. Harvard - Complied 300 North Poplar Street, PPIN 019068; owned by David C. Johnson - Complied 302 North Poplar Street, PPIN 021311; owned by Reginald Smith et al - Complied 305 North Poplar Street, PPIN 019066; owned by Yolanda & Perry Gilbert Bolls - Complied 504 North Poplar Street, PPIN 029744; owned by Charlie Jr. & Linda Blackmore- Complied 106 Wabash, PPIN 019752; owned by Rosie James - Granted thirty (30) day extension 110 Wabash, PPIN 019753; owned by Delores Hubbard & Delores Branch - Complied 901 Wabash, PPIN 019747; owned by P&E Contractors - Complied The motion was adopted by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. Policy Issues: A. ID-19-0033 Adopt Request for Appropriation & Advertising Policy Attachments: Appropriation & Advertising Policy On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to adopt Request for Appropriation & Advertising Policy. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. Resolutions: B. ID-19-0034 Adopt Resolution to Rename The City Hall Annex Building The Robert M. Walker Annex Building Attachments: Rename City Hall Annex On motion of Mayor Flaggs, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and City of Vicksburg Page 5 Printed on 1/25/2019 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final January 7, 2019 Aldermen voted to adopt the Resolution to Rename The City Hall Annex Building The Robert M. Walker Annex Building. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. Contracts: C. ID-19-0007 Ratify Mayor's Execution of Memorandum of Understanding Between The Refined South Restaurant Group LLC d/b/a Jacques and the City of Vicksburg, Mississippi Attachments: MOU Jacques On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to ratify Mayor's Execution of Memorandum of Understanding Between The Refined South Restaurant Group LLC d/b/a Jacques and the City of Vicksburg, Mississippi. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. D. ID-19-0009 Authorize Mayor to execute Fourth Amendment to Use, Operation, and Maintenance Agreement with Sports Force Parks Vicksburg, LLC Attachments: Sports Force Amendment #4 On motion of Mayor Flaggs, seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize Mayor to execute Contract Fourth Amendment to Use, Operation, and Maintenance Agreement with Sports Force Parks Vicksburg, LLC. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. E. ID-19-0010 Authorize Mayor execute contract with The Harrison Company for 2019 Big Cat Bash Tournament Attachments: Harrison Co. Contract On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize Mayor execute contract with The Harrison Company for 2019 Big Cat Bash Tournament. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. F. ID-19-0020 Authorize Mayor to Execute Contract with Greenbriar Digging Service LP for Automatic Bar Screen Wastewater Treatment Plant and Issue Notice to Proceed On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize Mayor to Execute Contract with Greenbriar Digging Service LP for Automatic Bar Screen Wastewater Treatment Plant and Issue Notice to Proceed. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. G. ID-19-0013 Authorize Mayor to Execute Certificate of Substantial Completion with Acy Mechanical for Vicksburg Auditorium HVAC Renovation Attachments: Cert. Substantial Completion On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize Mayor to Execute Certificate of Substantial Completion with Acy Mechanical for Vicksburg Auditorium HVAC Renovation. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. H. ID-19-0015 Authorize Mayor to Execute Contract with Southern Administrators and Benefit Consultant, Inc. for Cafeteria Plan Attachments: SABC Contract On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the City of Vicksburg Page 6 Printed on 1/25/2019 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final January 7, 2019 Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize Mayor to Execute Contract with Southern Administrators and Benefit Consultant, Inc. for Cafeteria Plan. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. I. ID-19-0016 Adopt Flexible Benefit Cafeteria Plan Document On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to adopt the Contract Flexible Benefit Cafeteria Plan Document. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. J. ID-19-0018 Authorize Mayor to Execute Agreements for the Purpose of the City Paying Tuition Cost for Employees to attend Hinds Community College to obtain a Paramedic Degree / Certificate with the following: 1. Stevenson Archie 2. Josh Davies 3. Michele Felberg 4. Wade Gilliland 5. Josh Howard Attachments: Agreement Paramedic On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize Mayor to Execute Agreements for the Purpose of the City Paying Tuition Cost for Employees to attend Hinds Community College to obtain a Paramedic Degree / Certificate with the following: 1. Stevenson Archie, 2. Josh Davies, 3. Michele Felberg, 4. Wade Gilliland, 5. Josh Howard. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. Docket of Claims: K. ID-19-0012 Approve Claims Docket The Deputy City Clerk presented the Docket of Claims numbering 150256 through 150258. 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 Monsour, Jr., 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 Mayfield. 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 Monsour, Jr. moved to go into executive session to discuss Personnel Action Forms for: Longevity in the Police Department (2), New Hires in the Police Department (2), New Hires in the Water Department (4), Promotions in the Fire Department (2), Resignation in the Fire Department (1), Resignations in the Police Department (2), Retirement in the Fire Department (1), Suspensions in the Gas Department (2), Termination in the Gas Department (1), Termination in the Sewer Department (1). The motion was seconded by Alderman Mayfield. Upon vote being taken, the following voting aye: Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, Alderman Monsour, Jr. The motion was adopted unanimously. The Mayor and Aldermen announced they would go into executive session to discuss Personnel Action Forms for: Longevity in the Police Department (2), New Hires in the Police Department (2), New Hires in the Water Department (4), Promotions in the Fire Department (2), Resignation in the Fire Department (1), Resignations in the Police Department (2), Retirement in the Fire Department (1), Suspensions in the Gas Department (2), Termination in the Gas Department (1), Termination in the Sewer Department (1). City of Vicksburg Page 7 Printed on 1/25/2019 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final January 7, 2019 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, Tasha W. Jordan - Deputy City Clerk, Fermika Smith - Interim Human Resource Director, Deborah A. Nickson - Deputy Clerk, Sam Andrews - Mayor’s Administrative Assistant, Felicia Peters - Mayor’s Interim Administrative Assistant, Leroy Thomas - North Ward Alderman’s Administrative Assistant, Joseph Stubbs - Police Officer Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. Personnel Matters: A. ID-19-0022 New Hires - Police Department (Part-time) - (2) On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve two (2) New Hires for Part-Time Police Officers at $25 per hour in the Police Department, effective January 16, 2019. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. B. ID-19-0023 New Hires - Water Department (4) On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve New Hires for four (4) Laborers at $8.25 per hour in the Water Department, effective January 16, 2019. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. C. ID-19-0024 Longevity Pay - Police Department (2) On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve Longevity Pay for a Police Officer at $15.75 per hour to $15.84 per hour. Employee is entitled to an additional .09 increase for five (5) years of service, effective January 6, 2019. An Investigator at $18.78 per hour to $18.87 per hour. Employee is entitled to an additional .09 increase for five (5) years of service, effective January 6, 2019 in the Police Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. D. ID-19-0025 Promotions - Fire Department (2) On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve Promotions of Firefighter Ambulance V at $12.12 per hour to Lieutenant I at $12.20 per hour. Promotion includes ten (10) years of longevity pay of .12 cents, effective January 16, 2019; Lieutenant Paramedic V at $15.89 per hour to Captain Paramedic I at $16.17 per hour. Promotion includes ten (10) years longevity pay of .12 cents in the Fire Department, effective January 16, 2019. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. E. ID-19-0026 Resignation - Fire Department (1) On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve Resignation of a Firefighter II, effective December 12, 2018 in the Fire Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. F. ID-19-0027 Resignations - Police Department (2) On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve Resignations of a Police Officer, effective December 21, 2018. The officer submitted a letter of resignation resigning from her position immediately; Resignation of a Booking Officer, effective December 22, 2018 in the Police Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. City of Vicksburg Page 8 Printed on 1/25/2019 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final January 7, 2019 G. ID-19-0028 Retirement - Fire Department (1) On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve Retirement of a Fire Captain, effective December 22, 2018 in the Fire Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. H. ID-19-0029 Suspensions - Gas Department (2) On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve Suspensions of a Laborer for two (2) days for violating the City of Vicksburg Attendance Policy 7.4 (c)(i)(ii), a Laborer for five (5) days for violating the City of Vicksburg Attendance Policy 7.4 (c)(i)(ii). Employee received a verbal warning 6/26/18, written warning 7/31/2018, two (2) day suspension 8/24/2018 in the Gas Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. I. ID-19-0030 Termination - Gas Department (1) On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve Termination of a Laborer for failure to comply with the City of Vicksburg Attendance Policy 7.4 (c)(i)(ii) in the Gas Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. J. ID-19-0031 Termination - Sewer Department (1) On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve Termination of a Laborer for violating the City of Vicksburg Attendance Policy and Personnel Rules and Regulations 4(i)(p)(z). Employee has three (3) unexcused absences and has only been employed since 9/12/2018 in the Sewer Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. K. ID-19-0102 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 Mayfield, 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., Thursday, January 10, 2019, to take up and act upon any and all matters that may come before the Board. MAYOR ATTEST: DEPUTY CITY CLERK: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. City of Vicksburg Page 9 Printed on 1/25/2019