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Regular Meeting

Vicksburg, MS · February 19, 2019

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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 Tuesday, February 19, 2019 10:00 AM Robert M. Walker Building 1. Invocation, Pledge of Allegiance and Call to Order Invocation was given by Alderman Michael Mayfield, Sr. Pledge of Allegiance was led by Alderman Alex J. Monsour, Jr. 2. Roll Call Also Present: Nancy Thomas, City Attorney Walter W. Osborne, Jr., City Clerk Tasha W. Jordan, Deputy City Clerk 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. Approval of Consent Agenda Items: On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the Consent Agenda Items. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. A. ID-19-0187 Adopt Board Meeting Minutes: 1. January 22, 2019 2. January 25, 2019 B. ID-19-0191 Receive Vicksburg Police Department Crime Statistic Report for January 2019 Attachments: Crime Stats Jan 2019 C. ID-19-0171 Approve request for radio sponsorship in the amount of $885.00 from Lendsi Radio V105.5 FM for 2019 Miss Mississippi and Miss Outstanding Teen Pageant ($295 a month for the months of April, May and June) pursuant to Section 17-3-1 and Section 17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code Attachments: Radio Sponsorship Mayor Flaggs stated that purchasing an advertisement from Lendsi Radio V105.5 FM 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. D. ID-19-0172 Approve request for sponsorship in the amount of $1,750.00 from The Vicksburg Post for advertisement in the 2019 Profile Magazine pursuant to Section 17-3-1 and Section 17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code Attachments: Profile Magazine Mayor Flaggs stated that purchasing an advertisement from The Vicksburg Post 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. City of Vicksburg Page 1 Printed on 3/18/2019 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final February 19, 2019 E. ID-19-0173 Approve request from Vicksburg Foundation for Historic Preservation to close Crawford Street from Cherry to Adams Street in front of the Southern Cultural Heritage Center from 8:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. on March 2, 2019 for the 8th Annual Mardi Gras Carnaval and Gumbo Cookoff Attachments: Carnaval Gumbo Cookoff F. ID-19-0180 Authorize the Mayor to execute Request for Cash No. 1 with the Mississippi Home Corporation for Blight Elimination Program [Blue Ink]: 1. 2501 Franklin Street 2. 2503 Franklin Street 3. 2505 Franklin Street Attachments: Request for Cash G. ID-19-0181 Approve Request from the Vicksburg Fire Department for payment in the amount of $165.00 for conference fees for the MS Fire Fighters and Fire Chiefs Conference pursuant to Section 17-3-1 and Section 17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code Attachments: Golf Advertisement Mayor Flaggs stated that approving conference fees for Vicksburg Fire Department Firefighters and Chiefs Conference 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. H. ID-19-0184 Authorize issuance of requisition number 11904386 in the amount of $10,991.60 to Municipal Emergency Services, Inc. for the purchase of an Airbag System for the Fire Department [Sole Source] Attachments: Requisition 11904386 I. ID-19-0188 Accept Letter from Riley G. Summers, III appealing the decision of the Zoning Board of Appeals meeting held on February 5, 2019 and Authorize City Clerk to set Appeal Hearing Date for March 18, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. Attachments: Letter of Appeal Summers J. ID-19-0178 Authorize Mayor to execute Memorandum of Understanding with Mississippi State Fire Academy for Aircraft Refresher Fire Fighting Training Attachments: Fire Academy MOU K. ID-19-0185 Authorize Mayor to execute Agreement with Taylor Power Systems for Standby Generator Industrial Maintenance Service Attachments: Generator Agreement L. ID-19-0186 Authorize Mayor to execute Rental Agreement with Unitech for a copier for the North Ward Alderman's Office Attachments: Rental Agreement M. ID-19-0189 Authorize Mayor to execute Rental Agreement with Unitech for a copier for the Mayor's Office Attachments: Rental Agreement 2 N. ID-19-0200 Authorize Mayor to execute Contract for Services with Marshalle Hall Attachments: Contract Hall O. ID-19-0194 Resignation - Purchasing Department (Chasity Baker) City of Vicksburg Page 2 Printed on 3/18/2019 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final February 19, 2019 P. ID-19-0170 Approve Claims Docket The City Clerk presented the Docket of Claims numbering 151116 and 151117 through 151119. Routine Agenda: A. ID-19-0169 Receive Sealed Proposals for: 1. Continuing Sewer Assessment Program Year 4 2. Request for Statement of Qualifications for Engineering Services [Fairground Street Bridge] On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to received Sealed Proposals for: Continuing Sewer Assessment Program Year 4 and Request for Statement of Qualifications for Engineering Services [Fairground Street Bridge] in accordance with specifications and instructions for proposals on file in the office of the City Clerk: Proof of publication of legal advertisements was presented and ordered filed. CONTINUING SEWER ASSESSMENT PROGRAM - YEAR FOUR GULF COAST UNDERGROUND, LLC, 5655 Middle Road; Theodore, AL 36582 C.O.R. #14487-MC Total Bid: $713,709.50 SUNCOAST INFRASTRUCTURE, INC, P.O. Box 397; Florence, MS 39073 C.O.R. #12019-MC Total Bid: $590,040.60 MITCHELL CONTRACTING, INC., P.O. Box 116; Madisonville, LA 70447 Bid Rejected due to being received after deadline of 9:00 a.m. No Electronic Bids Received REQUEST FOR STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES NEEL SCHAFFER, 820 South Street; Vicksburg, MS 39180 PICKERING FIRM, 6775 Lenox Center Court, Suite 300; Memphis, TN 38115 (Flowood, MS office) SOUTHERN CONSULTANTS, INC., 5740 Country Cork Road, Jackson, MS 39206 ALLEN & HOSHALL, 1675 Lakeland Drive, Suite 207; Jackson, MS 39216 THE SCHIFFER GROUP, 1011 E. 8th Street; Traverse City, MI 49686 Bid Rejected due to being received after deadline of 9:00 a.m. On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to accept and refer the foregoing bids to the Selection Committee for review and recommendation back to Board for award. Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. B. ID-19-0190 Award Bid for 2016 HOME Partnership Grant for Reconstruction and Rehabilitation and Authorize Mayor to Execute Contract Agreements with: 1. WJ&F Builders 2. Scott Development Attachments: HOME Grant On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to award the Bid 2016 HOME Partnership Grant for Reconstruction and Rehabilitation to Scott Builders and Development, LLC. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. C. ID-19-0179 Authorize Mayor to execute Corrective Action Bid Tabulation Sheet for Demolition of 2503 Franklin Street Attachments: Bid Tab On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize the Mayor to execute Corrective Action Bid City of Vicksburg Page 3 Printed on 3/18/2019 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final February 19, 2019 Tabulation Sheet for Demolition of 2503 Franklin Street. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. D. ID-19-0192 Approve request from Burns Cooley Dennis, Inc. for permission to drill four borings on City property for the Mississippi Center for Innovation and Technological Transfer Project Attachments: Burns Cooley Dennis On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve request from Burns Cooley Dennis, Inc. for permission to drill four borings on City property for the Mississippi Center for Innovation and Technological Transfer Project. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. E. ID-19-0199 Authorize Mayor to execute Memorandum of Agreement with Mississippi Transportation Commission for the Levee Street Improvement Project Attachments: MOU Levee Street On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize the Mayor to execute Memorandum of Agreement with Mississippi Transportation Commission for the Levee Street Improvement Project. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. F. ID-19-0183 Authorize Mayor to execute Partnership Agreement with Magnolia Medical Foundation for Vickie Bailey to serve as a member of the Teen Pregnancy Prevention (TPP) Community Advisory Group Attachments: Advisory Group Membership On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize the Mayor to execute Partnership Agreement with Magnolia Medical Foundation for Vickie Bailey to serve as a member of the Teen Pregnancy Prevention (TPP) Community Advisory Group. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. G. ID-19-0193 Adopt Resolution Requesting Local and Private Legislation Authorizing the City of Vicksburg, Mississippi to Enter Into Lease Agreements for the Purpose of Waterfront Area Park Improvements and Related Amenities Pursuant to Section 31-8-1 through 31-8-13 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended Attachments: waterfrontlocalprivate legislation res On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to adopt the Resolution Requesting Local and Private Legislation Authorizing the City of Vicksburg, Mississippi to Enter Into Lease Agreements for the Purpose of Waterfront Area Park Improvements and Related Amenities Pursuant to Section 31-8-1 through 31-8-13 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. Enactment No: RES 2016-331 H. ID-19-0177 Adopt Amended Resolution for Conditional Approval of Redevelopment Tax Abatement for Vicksburg Plant Food, Inc. (Business Owner) and Tank Farm, LLC (Property Owner) 286 Fairground Street/Dorsey Street (PPIN 018293 and PPIN 019097) Attachments: Amended Resolution Tax Abatement On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to adopt the Amended Resolution for Conditional Approval of Redevelopment Tax Abatement for Vicksburg Plant Food, Inc. (Business City of Vicksburg Page 4 Printed on 3/18/2019 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final February 19, 2019 Owner) and Tank Farm, LLC (Property Owner) 286 Fairground Street/Dorsey Street (PPIN 018293 and PPIN 019097). The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. Enactment No: RES 2016-332 I. ID-19-0182 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 to proceed to cut, clean and demolish the following properties: 1221 Bowmar Avenue, PPIN 017019; owned by Johnny V. Bailey Estate c/o Dora Hunter - (cut grass/weeds; remove trash & debris; remove dilapidated building) 104 Brown's Alley, PPIN 006674; owned by Emma B. Carter et al - (cut grass/weeds; remove trash & debris; remove all inoperable vehicles) 106 Brown's Alley, PPIN 006667; owned by State of Mississippi - (remove all inoperable vehicles) 107 Brown's Alley, PPIN 006532; owned by Arthur Jordan, Jr. - (remove all inoperable vehicles) 104 Eva Street, PPIN 026110; owned by Donald & Ardella Wardley - (remove all inoperable vehicles) 106 Eva Street, PPIN 026071; owned by Donald & Ardella Wardley - (remove all inoperable vehicles) 108 Eva Street, PPIN 024792; owned by Donald & Ardella Wardley - (remove all inoperable vehicles) 112 Eva Street, PPIN 024795; owned by Lakeshia Blue - (remove all inoperable vehicles) 114 Eva Street, PPIN 024832; owned by Clifton Scott - (remove all inoperable vehicles) 118 Eva Street, PPIN 024788; owned by Willie Nix - (remove all inoperable vehicles) Falk Steel Road, PPIN 015027; owned by Johnny Henderson, Jr. - (cut grass/weeds; remove trash & debris; remove all inoperable vehicles and auto parts) 239 Falk Steel Road, PPIN 028517; owned by Charles L. Nevels - (remove all inoperable vehicles) 280 Falk Steel Road, PPIN 015028; owned by Johnny Henderson, Jr. - (cut grass/weeds; remove trash & debris (tires etc); remove all inoperable vehicles, boats & auto parts) 280 A Falk Steel Road, PPIN 015025; owned by Oreather Henderson et al - (cut grass/weeds; remove trash & debris (tires etc); remove all inoperable vehicles & auto parts) 319 Falk Steel Road, PPIN 017048; owned by Ethel Uzzle - (remove all inoperable vehicles) Ford Road, PPIN 006650; owned by Dan C. Jones, Jr. - (remove all inoperable vehicles) 12 Railroad Alley, PPIN 025550; owned by Doretha Ross - (remove all inoperable vehicles and auto parts) 66 Railroad Alley, PPIN 006699; owned by Rosie Lee Jordan - (remove all inoperable vehicles) 1014 Speed Street, PPIN 017180; owned by Nykiconia Preacely - (remove dilapidated building) 1821 Skipland, PPIN 004916; owned by Charles Belden - (cut grass/weeds; remove all trash & debris; remove all inoperable vehicles) 1828 Skipland, PPIN 021330; owned by Jacqueline LaBarre et al - (remove all inoperable vehicles) 50 Spouts Spring Road, PPIN 014342; owned by Verda M. Clark - (remove all inoperable vehicles) 74 Spouts Spring Road, PPIN 014341; owned by Wanda Lee Tice - (remove all inoperable vehicles) 230 Spouts Spring Road, PPIN 014514; owned by Andrea Brown - (cut grass/weeds; remove trash & debris) 240 Spouts Spring Road, PPIN 014515; owned by Lanne LLC - (cut grass/weeds; remove trash & debris; remove inoperable vehicles, boats & auto parts) 339 Spouts Spring Road, PPIN 014497; owned by Addie B. Waters Estate c/o Paula Curry - (remove all inoperable vehicles) City of Vicksburg Page 5 Printed on 3/18/2019 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final February 19, 2019 1690 Standard Hill, PPIN 016631; owned by Johnny L. Collins et al - (remove burned/dilapidated mobile home; remove all inoperable vehicles) 1850 Standard Hill, PPIN 016632; owned by Hollis M. Johnson - (remove all inoperable vehicles) 2713 Yerger, PPIN 006235; owned by Sun Trust Mortgage, Inc. - (cut grass/weeds; remove trash & debris; remove dilapidated building; remove all inoperable vehicles) On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to declare the foregoing properties which have 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. In the event an extension is granted, if owner has not complied at the end of extension period, the Director of Community Development is authorized to proceed. Along with the following actions: 1221 Bowmar Avenue, PPIN 017019; owned by Johnny V. Bailey Estate c/o Dora Hunter - Not Complied 104 Brown's Alley, PPIN 006674; owned by Emma B. Carter et al - Complied 106 Brown's Alley, PPIN 006667; owned by State of Mississippi - Complied 107 Brown's Alley, PPIN 006532; owned by Arthur Jordan, Jr. - Complied 104 Eva Street, PPIN 026110; owned by Donald & Ardella Wardley - Requesting thirty (30) day extension 106 Eva Street, PPIN 026071; owned by Donald & Ardella Wardley - Requesting thirty (30) day extension 108 Eva Street, PPIN 024792;owned by Donald & Ardella Wardley - Requesting thirty (30) day extension 112 Eva Street, PPIN 024795; owned by Lakeshia Blue - Not Complied 114 Eva Street, PPIN 024832; owned by Clifton Scott - Complied 118 Eva Street, PPIN 024788; owned by Willie Nix - Not Complied Falk Steel Road, PPIN 015027; owned by Johnny Henderson, Jr. - Requesting thirty (30) day extension 239 Falk Steel Road, PPIN 028517; owned by Charles L. Nevels - Complied 280 Falk Steel Road, PPIN 015028; owned by Johnny Henderson, Jr. - Requesting thirty (30) day extension 280 A Falk Steel Road, PPIN 015025; owned by Oreather Henderson et al - Not Complied 319 Falk Steel Road, PPIN 017048; owned by Ethel Uzzle - Complied Ford Road, PPIN 006650; owned by Dan C. Jones, Jr. - Complied 12 Railroad Alley, PPIN 025550; owned by Doretha Ross - Complied 66 Railroad Alley, PPIN 006699; owned by Rosie Lee Jordan - Not Complied 1014 Speed Street, PPIN 017180; owned by Nykiconia Preacely - Not Complied 1821 Skipland, PPIN 004916; owned by Charles Belden - Complied 1828 Skipland, PPIN 021330; owned by Jacqueline LaBarre et al - Complied 50 Spouts Spring Road, PPIN 014342; owned by Verda M. Clark - Requesting thirty (30) day extension 74 Spouts Spring Road, PPIN 014341; owned by Wanda Lee Tice - Complied 230 Spouts Spring Road, PPIN 014514; owned by Andrea Brown - Not Complied 240 Spouts Spring Road, PPIN 014515; owned by Lanne LLC - Requesting thirty (30) day extension 339 Spouts Spring Road, PPIN 014497; owned by Addie B. Waters Estate c/o Paula Curry - Complied 1690 Standard Hill, PPIN 016631; owned by Johnny L. Collins et al - Not Complied on mobile home/Complied on vehicles 1850 Standard Hill, PPIN 016632; owned by Hollis M. Johnson - Complied 2713 Yergrer, PPIN 006235; owned by Sun Trust Mortgage, Inc. - Not Complied 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 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 Intra Department Promotion in the Purchasing City of Vicksburg Page 6 Printed on 3/18/2019 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final February 19, 2019 Department (1); Suspension in the Water Department (1); Terminations in the Sewer Department (2); Leave of Absence Request in the Legal Department (1). The motion was seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr. Upon vote being taken, the following voted 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 Intra Department Promotion in the Purchasing Department (1); Suspension in the Water Department (1); Terminations in the Sewer Department (2); Leave of Absence Request in the Legal 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, Fermika Smith - Interim Human Resource Director, Tasha W. Jordan - Deputy City Clerk, Sam Andrews - Mayor’s Administrative Assistant, Leroy Thomas - North Ward Alderman’s Administrative Assistant, Joseph Stubbs - Police Officer Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. A. ID-19-0195 Intra Department Promotion - Purchasing Department (1) On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the Intra Department Promotion of a Warehouse Receiving Clerk from $9.79 per hour to Fixed Asset Specialist at $10.25 per hour in the Purchasing Department, effective February 27, 2019. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. B. ID-19-0196 Suspension - Water 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 Water Mains Department, effective February 19, 2019. The employee violated the City of Vicksburg attendance policy by being absent two (2) times in a pay period (1/30/19-2/12/19). On January 30, 2019, employee came to work after 7 a.m. and was sent back home. A verbal warning went into his file. On February 4, 2019, employee did not show up for work resulting in a No Call, No Show. Employee is still in probationary period. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. C. ID-19-0197 Terminations - Sewer Department (2) On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve Terminations of a Laborer, effective February 19, 2019. Employee has five (5) unexcused absences and has only been employed since October 11, 2018. Employee is in violation of the City of Vicksburg Attendance Policy and Personnel Rules and Regulations and a Laborer, effective February 19, 2019. Employee is in violation of the City of Vicksburg Attendance Policy and Personnel Rules and Regulations 4.1 (i), (p) and (x). Employee has five (5) unexcused absences. Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. D. ID-19-0198 Leave of Absence Request - Legal Department (1) On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the Leave of Absence Request of an Associate City Attorney in the Legal Department for an additional four (4) weeks, effective February 14, 2019 through March 14, 2019. Employee has exhausted Family Medical Leave of Absence (FMLA) and Extended Sick Leave of an additional two (2) weeks. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. E. ID-19-0293 Come Out of Executive Session and Approve All Items Taken Up in Executive Session City of Vicksburg Page 7 Printed on 3/18/2019 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final February 19, 2019 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 Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Mayfield, and unanimously passed, the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Vicksburg adjourned to meet 10 o’clock a.m., Monday, February 25, 2019, 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. City of Vicksburg Page 8 Printed on 3/18/2019

Agenda

1415 Walnut Street City of Vicksburg Vicksburg, MS 39180 Meeting Agenda Board of Mayor and Aldermen George Flaggs, Jr., Mayor Michael A. Mayfield, Sr., Alderman Alex J. Monsour, Jr., Alderman Tuesday, February 19, 2019 10:00 AM Robert M. Walker Building 1. Invocation, Pledge of Allegiance and Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Board Comments: 4. Adopt Agenda Approval of Consent Agenda Items: A. ID-19-0187 Adopt Board Meeting Minutes: 1. January 22, 2019 2. January 25, 2019 B. ID-19-0191 Receive Vicksburg Police Department Crime Statistic Report for January 2019 Attachments: Crime Stats Jan 2019 C. ID-19-0171 Approve request for radio sponsorship in the amount of $885.00 from Lendsi Radio V105.5 FM for 2019 Miss Mississippi and Miss Outstanding Teen Pageant ($295 a month for the months of April, May and June) pursuant to Section 17-3-1 and Section 17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code Attachments: Radio Sponsorship D. ID-19-0172 Approve request for sponsorship in the amount of $1,750.00 from The Vicksburg Post for advertisement in the 2019 Profile Magazine pursuant to Section 17-3-1 and Section 17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code Attachments: Profile Magazine E. ID-19-0173 Approve request from Vicksburg Foundation for Historic Preservation to close Crawford Street from Cherry to Adams Street in front of the Southern Cultural Heritage Center from 8:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. on March 2, 2019 for the 8th Annual Mardi Gras Carnaval and Gumbo Cookoff Attachments: Carnaval Gumbo Cookoff City of Vicksburg Page 1 Printed on 2/19/2019 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Meeting Agenda February 19, 2019 F. ID-19-0180 Authorize the Mayor to execute Request for Cash No. 1 with the Mississippi Home Corporation for Blight Elimination Program [Blue Ink]: 1. 2501 Franklin Street 2. 2503 Franklin Street 3. 2505 Franklin Street Attachments: Request for Cash G. ID-19-0181 Approve Request from the Vicksburg Fire Department for payment in the amount of $165.00 for conference fees for the MS Fire Fighters and Fire Chiefs Conference pursuant to Section 17-3-1 and Section 17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code Attachments: Golf Advertisement H. ID-19-0184 Authorize issuance of requisition number 11904386 in the amount of $10,991.60 to Municipal Emergency Services, Inc. for the purchase of an Airbag System for the Fire Department [Sole Source] Attachments: Requisition 11904386 I. ID-19-0188 Accept Letter from Riley G. Summers, III appealing the decision of the Zoning Board of Appeals meeting held on February 5, 2019 and Authorize City Clerk to set Appeal Hearing Date for March 18, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. Attachments: Letter of Appeal Summers J. ID-19-0178 Authorize Mayor to execute Memorandum of Understanding with Mississippi State Fire Academy for Aircraft Refresher Fire Fighting Training Attachments: Fire Academy MOU K. ID-19-0185 Authorize Mayor to execute Agreement with Taylor Power Systems for Standby Generator Industrial Maintenance Service Attachments: Generator Agreement L. ID-19-0186 Authorize Mayor to execute Rental Agreement with Unitech for a copier for the North Ward Alderman's Office Attachments: Rental Agreement M. ID-19-0189 Authorize Mayor to execute Rental Agreement with Unitech for a copier for the Mayor's Office Attachments: Rental Agreement 2 N. ID-19-0200 Authorize Mayor to execute Contract for Services with Marshalle Hall Attachments: Contract Hall O. ID-19-0194 Resignation - Purchasing Department (Chasity Baker) City of Vicksburg Page 2 Printed on 2/19/2019 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Meeting Agenda February 19, 2019 P. ID-19-0170 Approve Claims Docket Routine Agenda: A. ID-19-0169 Receive Sealed Proposals for: 1. Continuing Sewer Assessment Program Year 4 2. Request for Statement of Qualifications for Engineering Services [Fairground Street Bridge] B. ID-19-0190 Award Bid for 2016 HOME Partnership Grant for Reconstruction and Rehabilitation and Authorize Mayor to Execute Contract Agreements with: 1. WJ&F Builders 2. Scott Development Attachments: HOME Grant C. ID-19-0179 Authorize Mayor to execute Corrective Action Bid Tabulation Sheet for Demolition of 2503 Franklin Street Attachments: Bid Tab D. ID-19-0192 Approve request from Burns Cooley Dennis, Inc. for permission to drill four borings on City property for the Mississippi Center for Innovation and Technological Transfer Project Attachments: Burns Cooley Dennis E. ID-19-0199 Authorize Mayor to execute Memorandum of Agreement with Mississippi Transportation Commission for the Levee Street Improvement Project Attachments: MOU Levee Street F. ID-19-0183 Authorize Mayor to execute Partnership Agreement with Magnolia Medical Foundation for Vickie Bailey to serve as a member of the Teen Pregnancy Prevention (TPP) Community Advisory Group Attachments: Advisory Group Membership G. ID-19-0193 Adopt Resolution Requesting Local and Private Legislation Authorizing the City of Vicksburg, Mississippi to Enter Into Lease Agreements for the Purpose of Waterfront Area Park Improvements and Related Amenities Pursuant to Section 31-8-1 through 31-8-13 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended Attachments: waterfrontlocalprivate legislation res City of Vicksburg Page 3 Printed on 2/19/2019 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Meeting Agenda February 19, 2019 H. ID-19-0177 Adopt Amended Resolution for Conditional Approval of Redevelopment Tax Abatement for Vicksburg Plant Food, Inc. (Business Owner) and Tank Farm, LLC (Property Owner) 286 Fairground Street/Dorsey Street (PPIN 018293 and PPIN 019097) Attachments: Amended Resolution Tax Abatement I. ID-19-0182 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 Executive Session: A. ID-19-0195 Intra Department Promotion - Purchasing Department (1) B. ID-19-0196 Suspension - Water Department (1) C. ID-19-0197 Terminations - Sewer Department (2) D. ID-19-0198 Leave of Absence Request - Legal Department (1) Adjournment Next Adjourned Meeting, 10:00 a.m., Monday, February 25, 2019 City of Vicksburg Page 4 Printed on 2/19/2019

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