Board of Mayor and Aldermen

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 Thursday, August 8, 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 Monsour, Jr. 2. Roll Call Also Present: Nancy Thomas, City Attorney Walter W. Osborne, Jr., City Clerk Deborah A. Nickson, 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 ADD: Recognitions Senior Center Ambassador of the month (ID-19-0879) On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to adopt as amended the Agenda. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. Recognitions: A. ID-19-0894 Recognition - Vicksburg Fire Department Completed Hinds Community College 2019 Paramedic Program Graduates: 1. Lieutenant Tavares Hatchett 2. Firefighter Darin Lewis 3. Firefighter Reginald Galloway 4. Firefighter JaBaris McDaniel The Mayor and Aldermen recognized members of the Vicksburg Fire Department for completing the 2019 Paramedic Program at Hinds Community College. B. ID-19-0899 Presentation by ESG Inc. C. ID-19-0879 Senior Center Ambassador for the month of August 2019 Jennifer Harper came before the Board and presented Wondra Evans as the Senior Center Ambassador for the month of August 2019. The Mayor and Aldermen thanked Ms. Evans as Ambassador for August 2019. Approval of Consent Agenda Items: On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., 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-19-0891 Adopt Board Meeting Minutes for: 1. July 1, 2019 2. July 2, 2019 (Special Called) 3. July 10, 2019 City of Vicksburg Page 1 Printed on 9/10/2019 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final August 8, 2019 B. ID-19-0869 Authorize contribution in the amount of $40,000 to the Vicksburg-Warren Economic Development Foundation pursuant to Section 21-19-44 of the Mississippi Code Attachments: EDF Funding C. ID-19-0871 Approve invoice #3480 for payment in the amount of $4,798.51 from Vicksburg-Tallulah Regional Airport for the month of June 2019 Attachments: VTR Invoice D. ID-19-0872 Approve request for payment from Vicksburg-Warren 911 for the city's share of 14 full-time and 4 part-time E-911 dispatchers' salaries, matching benefits, and insurance for: 1. Check dates June 30, 2019 and July 14, 2019 in the amount of $40,824.97 Attachments: 911 payment E. ID-19-0873 Approve the following requests from the Vicksburg Main Street Program: 1. Permission to host the 10th Annual Bricks and Spokes bike ride on Saturday, September 28, 2019 and Purchase Promotional Items from Downtown Taxing District Funds not to exceed $2,000.00 2. Advertisement for the 10th Annual Bricks and Spokes not to exceed $1,000.00 to be allocated toward a commemorative item that is given to participants pursuant to Section 17-3-1 and Section 17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code F. ID-19-0874 Approve request for advertisement in the amount of $600.00 from the MS Chapter of the American Association of Blacks in Energy for the 7th Annual MS AABE Scholarship Golf Outing, pursuant to Section 17-3-1 and Section 17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code Mayor Flaggs stated that purchasing an advertisement from the MS Chapter of the American Association of Blacks in Energy 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 advertisement from the MS Chapter of the American Association of Blacks in Energy for the 7th Annual MS AABE Scholarship Golf Outing in the amount of $600.00. The City is authorized pursuant to Section 17-3-1 and Section 17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code 1972. G. ID-19-0875 Approve request for advertisement in the amount of $1,000.00 from the Mississippi State Medical Association for a Women in Medicine Gala, pursuant to Section 17-3-1 and Section 17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code (South Ward Alderman's Discretionary Funds) Attachments: MSMA Sponsorship Mayor Flaggs stated that purchasing an advertisement from the Mississippi State Medical Association for Women in Medicine Gala 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 an advertisement from the Mississippi State Medical Association for Women in Medicine Gala in the amount of $1,000.00. The City is authorized pursuant to Section 17-3-1 and Section 17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code of 1972(South Ward Alderman's Discretionary Funds). H. ID-19-0890 Approve invoice for payment in the amount $400.00 from The Extra Table Foundation Honoring Governor Phil Bryant pursuant to Section 21-17-1(8) City of Vicksburg Page 2 Printed on 9/10/2019 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final August 8, 2019 of the Mississippi Code Attachments: Table Foundation I. ID-19-0892 Approve request for advertisement for Fiber Fun in the Sip Festival pursuant to Section 17-3-1 and Section 17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code Attachments: Fiber Fun Sponsorship Mayor Flaggs stated that purchasing an advertisement from Fiber Fun in the Sip Festival 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 an advertisement from Fiber Fun in the Sip Festival in the amount of $200.00. The City is authorized pursuant to Section 17-3-1 and Section 17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code of 1972. J. ID-19-0893 Approve request for advertisement in the amount of $475.00 from The Vicksburg Post for the 2019 Playmakers Football Magazine pursuant to Section 17-3-1 and 17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code Attachments: Playmakers Magazine Sponsorship 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. 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 an advertisement from The Vicksburg Post in the amount of $475.00 for the 2019 Playmakers Football Magazine. The City is authorized pursuant to Section 17-3-1 and 17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code of 1972. K. ID-19-0898 Adopt Final Resolution Granting Exemption from Ad Valorem Taxes for the following: 1. Eaton Electric Holdings, LLC Attachments: Final Resolution Eation L. ID-19-0878 Authorize City Clerk to Set Budget Hearing Date and Time and Authorize City Clerk to Publish Hearing for Thursday, September 5, 2019 at 5:30 p.m. M. ID-19-0896 Approve request from Greater Mount Zion Baptist Church to block off Farmer Street starting at 907 Farmer Street to Openwood Street and on Main Street from behind the church street to the stop sign at the apartment complex on August 17, 2019 between the hours of 4:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. for their 4th Annual BBQ Cook-Off , Fundraiser and Youth Fun Day Attachments: Greater Mount Zion N. ID-19-0902 Approve Application from Warren County Soil and Water Conservation District for Complimentary Use of the City Auditorium on August 22, 2019 for an awards banquet Attachments: Comp Use Auditorium WC Soil & Water Conservation District O. ID-19-0903 Approve request from the City of Vicksburg for unveiling of the Dr. Jane Ellen McAllister Historical Marker by closing the 1400 Block of Main Street on Saturday, August 10, 2019 from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Attachments: Dr. Jane Ellen McAllister Street Closure P. ID-19-0901 Accept Letter Establishing Special Assessment and Adopt Resolution/Order for Cutting, Cleaning, Demolition and Site Clearing of the following properties: City of Vicksburg Page 3 Printed on 9/10/2019 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final August 8, 2019 1. 1612 Jackson Street, PPIN 21861; owned by Plump Pearl Etal 2. 3509 Washington Street, PPIN 15809; owned by Eddie R. Mitchell 3. 314 Lake Hill Drive, PPIN 7728; owned by Kaja Holdings 2 LLC 4. 1304 Spring Street, PPIN 17861; owned by Smith Thomas L & Wanda J 5. 1411 Jackson Street, PPIN 18726; owned by State of Mississippi 6. 1411 1/2 Jackson Street, PPIN 18725; owned by State of Mississippi 7. 1107 Second North, PPIN 18779; owned by We Care 8. 0 Jackson Street, PPIN 18724; owned by State of Mississippi Attachments: Special Assessments Q. ID-19-0895 Ratify Mayor's execution of Contract for Services for Washington Street Park Dedication and Ribbon Cutting with: 1. Chris Burks to provide disc jockey services 2. Reo Slaughter to provide musical entertainment Attachments: Burks Contract Slaughter Contract Routine Agenda: A. ID-19-0866 Discuss 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 for the month of August 2019 and invited the public to attend. The Mayor and Aldermen thanked Ms. Kirklin for attending the meeting. B. ID-19-0867 Discuss Southern Cultural Heritage Center Updates Ms. Stacey Mahoney, of the Southern Cultural Heritage Center, came before the Board to inform the public of the upcoming events at the Southern Cultural Heritage Center for the month of August 2019 and invited the public to attend. The Mayor and Aldermen thanked Ms. Mahoney for attending the meeting. C. ID-19-0868 Discuss Vicksburg Convention and Visitors Bureau Updates Ms. Laura Beth Strickland, of the Vicksburg Convention and Visitors Bureau came before the Board to inform the public of the upcoming events at the Vicksburg Convention and Visitors Bureau for the month of August 2019 and invited the public to attend. The Mayor and Aldermen thanked Ms. Laura Beth Strickland for attending the meeting. D. ID-19-0900 Adopt an Ordinance to Amend Ordinance 71-8, as Amended, The Zoning Ordinance of the City of Vicksburg, Mississippi by Amending Definitions to Section 201 Definitions, Amending Section 406.10-2(12) to Allow Shooting Ranges as a Permitted Use by Special Exception in the C-4 Zone and Amending Section 406.15-5(6) Attachments: Ordinance Shooting Range On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to adopt an Ordinance to Amend Ordinance 71-8, as Amended, The Zoning Ordinance of the City of Vicksburg, Mississippi by Amending Definitions to Section 201 Definitions, Amending Section 406.10-2(12) to Allow Shooting Ranges as a Permitted Use by Special Exception in the C-4 Zone and Amending Section 406.15-5(6). The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. E. ID-19-0904 Authorize Mayor to Execute Environmental Review Submittal for Reconstruction of two (2) single family owner occupied homes and Rehabilitation of five (5) houses Attachments: Environmental Review On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor City of Vicksburg Page 4 Printed on 9/10/2019 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final August 8, 2019 and Aldermen voted to authorize the Mayor to Execute Environmental Review Submittal for Reconstruction of two (2) single family owner occupied homes and Rehabilitation of five (5) houses. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. F. ID-19-0877 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 Jeff Richardson, Director of Community Development, came for a hearing before the Board to discuss a request to cut, clean and demolish the following properties: 927 Buck Street, PPIN 020148; owned by Brian Keith Pickering - (Remove dilapidated building) 522 Dabney, PPIN 017290; owned by State of MIssissippi - (Cut grass/weeds, remove trash & debris) 905 Degree Street, PPIN 015784; owned by Arthur Davis - (Cut grass/weeds, remove trash & debris) 1210 Finney Street, PPIN 017014; owned by Jesse Watson - (Cut grass/weeds, remove trash & debris) 905 Polk Street, PPIN 015855; owned by Anthony Bell - (Cut grass/weeds, remove trash & debris) 922 Polk Street, PPIN 015852; owned by Reginald & Jacqueline Sanders - (Cut grass/weeds, remove trash & debris) 1213 Randolph Street, PPIN 019466; owned by Jennifer & Ronald Daniel - (Cut grass & weeds, remove trash & debris, remove dilapidated building) 1000 Speed Street, PPIN 017199; owned by Cecilia Cameron Cole c/o Lorenzo D. Wells - (Cut grass & weeds, remove trash & debris) Washington Street, PPIN 016729; owned by Michael L. Wilsey Kelly c/o Wilsey Kelly - (Cut grass & weeds, remove trash & debris) 2408 Washington, PPIN 028878; owned by Mountain of Faith Ministries - (Remove dilapidated building) 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 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 owners have not complied at the end of the extension period, the Director of Community Development is authorized to proceed; along with the following actions: 927 Buck Street, PPIN 020148; owned by Brian Keith Pickering - Not Complied 522 Dabney, PPIN 017290; owned by State of MIssissippi - Not Complied 905 Degree Street, PPIN 015784; owned by Arthur Davis - Complied 1210 Finney Street, PPIN 017014; owned by Jesse Watson - Not Complied 905 Polk Street, PPIN 015855; owned by Anthony Bell - Complied 922 Polk Street, PPIN 015852; owned by Reginald & Jacqueline Sanders - Not Complied 1213 Randolph Street, PPIN 019466; owned by Jennifer & Ronald Daniel - Not Complied 1000 Speed Street, PPIN 017199; owned by Cecilia Cameron Cole c/o Lorenzo D. Wells - Complied Washington Street, PPIN 016729; owned by Michael L. Wilsey Kelly c/o Wilsey Kelly - Complied 2408 Washington, PPIN 028878; owned by Mountain of Faith Ministries - Not Complied The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. G. ID-19-0876 Approve Claims Docket The City Clerk presented the Docket of Claims numbering 1582-1595 and 155140-155436. On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the Claims Docket. The motion was adopted City of Vicksburg Page 5 Printed on 9/10/2019 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final August 8, 2019 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 voted to adjourned to meet 10 o'clock a.m., Monday, August 19, 2019, to take up and act upon any and all matters that may come before the Board. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: MAYOR ATTEST: CITY CLERK Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. City of Vicksburg Page 6 Printed on 9/10/2019