Board of Mayor and Aldermen
Regular MeetingVicksburg, MS · August 23, 2019
Minutes
1415 Walnut Street
City of Vicksburg Vicksburg, MS 39180
Minutes - Final
Board of Mayor and Aldermen
George Flaggs, Jr., Mayor
Michael A. Mayfield, Sr., Alderman
Alex J. Monsour, Jr., Alderman
Friday, August 23, 2019 10:00 AM Robert M. Walker Building
1. Invocation, Pledge of Allegiance and Call to Order
Invocation was given by Mayor George Flaggs, Jr.
Pledge of Allegiance was led by Alderman Michael A. Mayfield, Sr.
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
Remove: Letter N under Consent Agenda and place under Routine Agenda as
Letter E1.
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-19-0965 Special presentation to Thomas Parker
Approval of Consent Agenda Items:
On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to approve the Approval of Consent Agenda Items:. The
motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
A. ID-19-0972 Approve the following Personnel Action Forms:
1. New Hires - Water Department (2)
2. New Hire - Sewer Department (1)
3. Resignation - Police Department (1)
4. Resignation - Cemetery (1)
B. ID-19-0970 Approve additions to Employee Driving List:
1. Daron Evans - Water Department
2. Jonathan Clay, Jr. - Water Department
3. Jula Pugh - Sewer Department
4. Lydell Hardy - Sewer Department
5. Stanley Ross - Street Department
C. ID-19-0979 Re-appointments to Vicksburg Convention Center Advisory Board
1. Joyce Blue
2. Reatha Crear
3. Michael Hudson
4. Benny Terrell
D. ID-19-0957 Adopt Revised Resolution Granting Conditional Approval for Tax
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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: Resolution Plant Food
Plant food
E. ID-19-0984 Adopt Amended Final Resolution Granting Exemption from Ad Valorem
Taxes to Eaton Electric Holdings, LLC
Attachments: Amend Final Resolution
F. ID-19-0982 Approve Letter of Commitment of Funds to the Chamber of Commerce for
the Innovation and Technology Center
G. ID-19-0968 Approve request from Chief Milton Moore for Danielle Williams to
participate in the Vicksburg Health Network Well-O-Ween on Friday,
October 25, 2019
Attachments: Vicksburg Health Network Well-O-Ween
H. ID-19-0981 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 July 31, 2019 and August 14, 2019 in the amount of
$45,963.89
Attachments: 911 Salaries
I. ID-19-0960 Approve request from Vicksburg Fire Department for permission to
declare 2014 Ford E-450 (truck) CID# 6684 VIN# 1FDX4FS8EDA77596
surplus property and Authorize trade credit on new purchase of 2019 Ford
E-450.
Attachments: Property surplus
J. ID-19-0956 Approve request for advertisement in the amount of $2,000.00 from Miss
Mississippi Corporation for Miss Mississippi Mary Margaret Hyer pursuant
to Section 17-3-1 and 17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code
Attachments: Miss Mississippi Mary Hyer
Mayor Flaggs stated that purchasing an advertisement from Miss Mississippi
Corporation 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 sponsorship ad from Miss Mississippi Corporation for Miss
Mississippi Mary Margaret Hyer in the amount of $2,000.00. The City is authorized
pursuant to Section 17-3-1 and 17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code of 1972.
K. ID-19-0967 Approve request for advertisement from King Solomon Baptist Church for
their 9th Annual Family Empowerment Souvenir Booklet in the amount of
$100.00 pursuant to Section 17-3-1 and 17-3-3
Attachments: King Solomon Baptist Church
Mayor Flaggs stated that purchasing an advertisement from King Solomon
Baptist Church 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 sponsorship ad from King Solomon Baptist Church for their 9th
Annual Family Empowerment Souvenir Booklet in the amount of $100.00. The
City is authorized pursuant to Section 17-3-1 and 17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code of
1972.
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L. ID-19-0971 Approve request for advertisement from Claiborne County Sheriff's
Department for their 1st Annual Back to School Stop the Violence
Extravaganza in the amount of $250.00
Attachments: Claiborne County Sheriff's Department
Mayor Flaggs stated that purchasing an advertisement from Claiborne County
Sheriff's Department 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 sponsorship ad from Claiborne County Sheriff's Department for
their 1st Annual Back to School Stop the Violence Extravaganza in the amount of
$250.00. The City is authorized pursuant to Section 17-3-1 and 17-3-3 of the
Mississippi Code of 1972.
M. ID-19-0962 Approve request for advertisement in the Vicksburg Post for The Vicksburg
Post Calendar September 30, 2019 in the amount of $500.00
Attachments: vicksburg post calendar
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 Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, and
unanimously passed, the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Vicksburg approved
the purchase of a sponsorship ad from the Vicksburg Post for the Vicksburg Post
Calendar September 30, 2019, in the amount of $500.00. The City is authorized
pursuant to Section 17-3-1 and 17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code of 1972.
O. ID-19-0963 Approve Bank Letters:
1. Trustmark Bank
2. BancorpSouth
Attachments: Bank Letters
P. ID-19-0964 Approve Reports:
1. City Sexton
2. Privilege License
3. Mayor and Treasure
4. Tax Collection
5. Delinquent Tax Collections
6. Credit Card
7. Detail Budget
Attachments: City Sexton
Privilege License
Reports
Routine Agenda:
E1. ID-19-0976 Accept Annual Operations Report from ESG for the Water Treatment Plant
A. ID-19-0978 Public Hearing Downtown Taxing District
On motion of Mayor Flaggs, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and
Aldermen voted to open the Public Hearing on the Downtown Taxing District.
Voting aye: Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, Alderman Monsour, Jr. None
voting nay, the motion was unanimously adopted.
Today being the date set for hearing any objections to levying a special
assessment on Commercial Real Property lying with the area described as
follows:
Commence at a point where the centerline of Jackson Street intersects with the
centerline of Cherry Street, said point being the Point of Be-ginning run south
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along the centerline of Cherry Street to the point of intersection with the
centerline of China Street; from said point run east along the centerline of China
Street to the point of intersection with the centerline of Adams Street; from said
point run south along the centerline of Adams Street to the point of intersection
with the south right of way line of South Street; from said point run west to a
point which is the intersection of the south right of way line of South Street and
the northwest corner of Lot 5 of Nathan Seymour Survey as recorded in the land
records of Warren County in Deed Book Q at page 471; from said point run south
along the west line of said Lot 5 to the southwest corner of said Lot 5 which point
is on the north right of way of Harrison Street; from said point run south to a point
which is the intersection of the south right of way line of Harrison Street and the
west right of way line of Vick Street; from said point run south along the west
right of way line of said Vick Street to a point, said point being the intersection of
the west right of way of line of Vick Street and the north line of that property
conveyed to Vicksburg Senior Associates L.P., as described in the land records of
Warren County in Deed Book 1204 Page 533; from said point run across Vick
Street, thence along the east right of way of said Vick Street, N 07 degrees 57
minutes 56 feet E, 16.34 minutes to an iron pin at the northwest corner of the City
of Vicksburg parcel as recorded in Deed Book 266 at Page 575 of the aforesaid
Land Records; thence leave the east right of way of Vick Street and run along the
north line of the said City of Vicksburg parcel, the following courses and
distances:
S 82 degrees 02 minutes 04 feet E, 40.00 minutes to an iron pin; thence N 07
degrees 57 minutes 56 feet E, 3.00 minutes to an iron pin; thence S 82 degrees 02
minutes 04 feet E, 40.00 minutes to an iron pin; hence S 07 degrees 57 minutes 56
feet W, 40.00 minutes to an iron pin thence S 82 degrees 02 minutes 04 feet E,
40.00 minutes to an iron pin; thence S 07 degrees 57 minutes 56 feet W, 16.00
minutes to an iron pin at the northwest corner of Lot 15 of the W.L. Polk’s Survey
of the Emanuel Property (DB58/PG414); thence along the north line of Lots 15, 14,
13, 12, and 11 of said W.L. Polk’s Survey of the Emanuel Property, S 82 degrees
02 minutes 04 feet E, 190.00 minutes to an iron pin on the north line of said Lot 11
which lies 10 minutes west of the northeast corner of said Lot 11; thence along a
line that lies 10.00 minutes W of the east line of said Lot 11, S 07 degrees 57
minutes 56 feet W, 157.12 minutes to an iron pin on the north line of Vick Street
which is not opened; thence along the north line of said Vick Street (not opened),
S 56 degrees 22 minutes 04 feet E, 11.10 minutes to an iron pin at an angle point
in the northeast line of said Vick Street (not opened); thence along the east line
of said Vick Street (not opened), S 10 degrees 02 minutes 04 feet E, 123.92
minutes to an iron pin on the northeast line of the Railroad property as described
in Deed Book Y at Page 41 of said Land Records; thence along the east line of
said Railroad property N 25 degrees 22 minutes 04 feet W, 39.26 minutes to an
iron pin at the northeast corner of said Railroad property; thence westerly along
the north line of said Railroad property to the point of its intersection with the
east right of way line of Cherry Street; from said point run in a westerly direction
across Cherry Street to a point which is the intersection of the west right of way
line of Cherry Street and the north line of said Railroad property; thence
continuing westerly along the north right of way line of said Railroad property to
a point which is the intersection of the east right of way of Monroe Street and the
north line of said Railroad property; run thence westerly across Monroe Street to
a point which is the intersection of the north line of said Railroad property and
the west right of way line of Monroe Street; thence run northwesterly along the
west right of way line of Monroe Street to a point which is the intersection of the
west right of way line of Monroe Street and the south right of way line of an
unopened portion of Bridge Street; thence west along said south right of way line
of Bridge Street to a point which is the intersection of said south right of way line
of Bridge Street and the east right of way line of Washington Street; thence
westerly on a line which is the projection of the south right of way line of Bridge
Street to its intersection with the west right of way line of Washington Street;
thence northerly along the west right of way line of Washington Street to a point
which is the intersection of the west right of way line of Washington Street and
the south right of way line of Depot; then west along the south right of way line of
Depot Street to a point which is the intersection of the south right of way line of
Depot Street and the east right of way line of Depot Street; run then north across
Pearl Street to a point which is the intersection of the north right of way line of
Depot and the east right of way line of Pearl Street, run thence along the east
right of way of Pearl Street to a point which is the intersection of the east right of
way line of Pearl Street and the south right of way line of South Street; then run
north along a projection of the east right of way line of Pearl Street to a point
which is the intersection of said projected line and the center line of the South
Street right of way; from said point run west along an extension of the centerline
of South Street to the point of intersection of the live thalweg of the Yazoo River
Diversion Canal; from said point run northerly along the live thalweg of the
Yazoo River Diversion Canal to the point of intersection of a westerly extension
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of the centerline of First East Street; from said point run east along the westerly
extension of the centerline of First East Street to the point of intersection of the
westerly extension of the centerline of First East Street with the centerline of
Washington Street; from said point run east along the centerline of First East
Street to the point of intersection with the centerline of Cherry Street; from said
point run south along the centerline of Cherry Street to the Point of Beginning.
The City Clerk presented proof of publication of legal advertisement setting this
date and time for public hearing. A copy of the proof was directed to be inserted
in the transcript of the proceedings of the Board. The testimony was taken by
Cathy M. White, Official Court Reporter, and is made a matter of record hereof as
though fully set out herein.
The City Clerk presented notice to tax payers by order of Resolution along with
the return receipts for notifying property owners of the public hearing. The
hearing was turned over to Kristy Kilroy, of the Main Street Board of Directors.
No one came in opposition to establishing the Special Assessment on
Commercial Real Property in the Downtown Taxing District.
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
Mayor Flaggs recused himself from the meeting.
Alderman Monsour, Jr. is now Mayor Pro-Tem Monsour, Jr.
A. ID-19-0978 Public Hearing Downtown Taxing District
Upon completion of the testimony, on motion of Mayor Pro-Tem Monsour, Jr.,
seconded by Alderman Mayfield, and unanimously passed, the Mayor Pro-Tem
and Alderman of the City of Vicksburg voted to close the hearing for the
Downtown Taxing District. Mayor Pro-Tem Monsour,Jr. thanked Ms. Kilroy for
attending the meeting. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following
vote:
Aye: 2- Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
Absent: 1- Mayor Flaggs
B. ID-19-0977 Receive Sealed Bids for 33,000 GVW Single Axle Dump Truck(s) with
Bed(s) install
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Mayor Pro-tem Monsour, Jr., the
Mayor Pro-Tem and Alderman voted to received Reverse Auction Sealed Bids for
33,000 GVW Single Axle Dump Truck(s) with Bed(s) install in accordance with
specifications and instructions for bidding on file in the office of the City Clerk:
Proof of publication of legal advertisements was presented and ordered filed.
33,000 GVW SINGLE AXLE DUMP TRUCK(S) with BED(S)
Two (2) Electronic Bids Received:
TRUCKWORX
Bid ID: 33684 Bid Amount: $180,000.00
TRUCKWORX
Bid ID: 33683 Bid Amount $184,000.00
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem Monsour, Jr., the
Mayor Pro-Tem and Alderman voted to accept and refer the foregoing bids to the
Purchasing Department and Various Departments for review and
recommendation back to the Board for award. The motion was adopted
unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 2- Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
Absent: 1- Mayor Flaggs
C. ID-19-0961 Adopt Revised Safety Committee Policy
Attachments: Safety Committee Policy
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem Monsour, Jr., the
Mayor Pro-Tem and Alderman voted to adopt the Revised Safety Committee
Policy. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
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Aye: 2- Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
Absent: 1- Mayor Flaggs
D. ID-19-0955 Authorize Mayor to Execute Airport Federal Matching Grant Agreement
with MDOT for Airport Improvement Expand Apron [AIP Project No.
3-28-0073-011-2019]
Attachments: MDOT Expand Apron
On motion of Mayor Pro-Tem Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the
Mayor Pro-Tem and Alderman voted to authorize the Mayor to Execute Airport
Federal Matching Grant Agreement with MDOT for Airport Improvement Expand
Apron [AIP Project No. 3-28-0073-011-2019]. The motion was adopted unanimously
by the following vote:
Aye: 2- Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
Absent: 1- Mayor Flaggs
E. ID-19-0959 Adopt Budget Amendments
On motion of Mayor Pro-Tem Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the
Mayor Pro-Tem and Alderman voted to adopt the Budget Amendments for August
23, 2019. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 2- Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
Absent: 1- Mayor Flaggs
F. ID-19-0954 Hearing to determine whether or not the property listed on the Community
Development Agenda is a public menace to the public health, safety and
welfare of the community
Attachments: Special Assessment 92319
Jeff Richardson, Director of Community Development, came for a hearing before
the Board to discuss a request and demolish the following properties:
302 Gregory Lane, PPIN 012937; owned by Betty H. Davis c/o Mike Davis -
(Remove all materials, trash, rubbish and debris from entire property. NOTE:
Large amounts of materials openly stored under carport and on driveway)
On motion of Mayor Pro-Tem Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the
Mayor Pro-Tem and Alderman voted to declare the foregoing property which has
not complied to be a menace to the public health, safety & welfare of the
community and authorized the Director of Community Development to proceed to
cut, clean and demolish structures with all charges incurred to be assessed
against the property owner. In the event an extension is granted, if owner have
not complied at the end of the extension period, the Director of Community
Development is authorized to proceed; along with the following action:
302 Gregory Lane, PPIN 012937; owned by Betty H. Davis c/o Mike Davis - This
Hearing was rescheduled from Board Meeting August 19, 2019. Homeowners did
not attend meeting; therefore the homeowners have Not Complied.
The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 2- Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
Absent: 1- Mayor Flaggs
G. ID-19-0966 Accept Letter Establishing Special Assessment and Adopt
Resolution/Order for Cutting, Cleaning, Demolition and Site Clearing of the
following properties:
1. 809 Third North, PPIN 17514; owned by Berteal Rogers
2. 2641 Roosevelt Avenue, PPIN 13087; owned by D. Briscoe Estate c/o
Dorris Brisco
3. 1027 Vine Street, PPIN 18045; owned by Jake Coffie
4. 2630 Roosevelt Avenue, PPIN 13072; owned by Heat Management LLC
5. 808 Bowmar, PPIN 16688; owned by H. Pittman et al c/o Howard
Pittman
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6. 2348 Grove Stret, PPIN 20799; owned by US Small Business
Administration
7. 1401 South Frontage Road, PPIN 13521; owned by Gregory Warnock
8. 2019 Ford, PPIN 16307; owned by State of Mississippi
9. 1411-1/2 Jackson, PPIN 18725; owned by State of Mississippi
10. 1411 Jackson Street, PPIN 18726; owned by State of Mississippi
11. 1401 Locust Street, PPIN 18933; owned by State of Mississippi
12. 1616 Martin Luther King, PPIN 19191; owned by State of Mississippi
13. 1612 Martin Luther King, PPIN 19192; owned by State of Mississippi
Attachments: Special Assessments
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem Monsour, Jr., the
Mayor Pro-Tem and Alderman voted to accept the Special Assessment Letter
Establishing Special Assessment and Adopt Resolution/Order for Cutting,
Cleaning, Demolition and Site Clearing of the following properties that was
presented to the Board.
1. 809 Third North, PPIN 17514; owned by Berteal Rogers
2. 2641 Roosevelt Avenue, PPIN 13087; owned by D. Briscoe Estate c/o Dorris
Brisco
3. 1027 Vine Street, PPIN 18045; owned by Jake Coffie
4. 2630 Roosevelt Avenue, PPIN 13072; owned by Heat Management LLC
5. 808 Bowmar, PPIN 16688; owned by H. Pittman et al c/o Howard Pittman
6. 2348 Grove Street, PPIN 20799; owned by US Small Business Administration
7. 1401 South Frontage Road, PPIN 13521; owned by Gregory Warnock
8. 2019 Ford, PPIN 16307; owned by State of Mississippi
9. 1411-1/2 Jackson, PPIN 18725; owned by State of Mississippi
10. 1411 Jackson Street, PPIN 18726; owned by State of Mississippi
11. 1401 Locust Street, PPIN 18933; owned by State of Mississippi
12. 1616 Martin Luther King, PPIN 19191; owned by State of Mississippi
13. 1612 Martin Luther King, PPIN 19192; owned by State of Mississippi
The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 2- Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
Absent: 1- Mayor Flaggs
H. ID-19-0985 Approve Claims Docket
The City Clerk presented the Docket of Claims numbering 1596-1622 and
155437-156001.
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem Monsour, Jr., the
Mayor Pro-Tem and Alderman voted to approve the Claims Docket. The motion
was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 2- Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
Absent: 1- Mayor Flaggs
Executive Session:
Mayor Pro-Tem Monsour, Jr., moved the Mayor Pro-Tem and Alderman 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 Pro Tem
Monsour, Jr., and Alderman Mayfield. None voting nay, the motion was
unanimously adopted.
The Mayor Pro-Tem and Alderman discussed whether or not they should go into
executive session. Alderman Mayfield moved to go into executive session to
discuss Personnel Action Forms for: Suspension in the Water Department (1);
Terminations of Summer Youths (26); Termination in the Water Department (1);
Discuss a Litigation Matter.
The motion was seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem Monsour, Jr. Upon vote being
taken, the following voted aye: Mayor Pro-Tem Monsour, Jr. and Alderman
Mayfield. The motion was adopted unanimously.
The Mayor Pro-Tem and Alderman are now in executive session.
Those present at the executive session were Mayor Pro-Tem Monsour, Jr.,
Alderman Mayfield, Nancy Thomas - City Attorney, Walter W. Osborne, Jr. - City
Clerk, Fermika Smith - Interim Human Resource Director, Deborah A. Nickson -
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Deputy City Clerk, Sam Andrews - Mayor’s Administrative Assistant, Leroy
Thomas - North Ward Alderman’s Administrative Assistant.
Aye: 2- Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
Absent: 1- Mayor Flaggs
A. ID-19-0973 Suspension - Water Department (1)
On motion of Mayor Pro-Tem Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the
Mayor Pro-Tem and Alderman voted to approve the immediate Suspension of a
Laborer for five (5) days in the Water Department. The motion was adopted
unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 2- Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
Absent: 1- Mayor Flaggs
B. ID-19-0974 Terminations - Summer Youth (26)
On motion of Mayor Pro-Tem Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the
Mayor Pro-Tem and Alderman voted to approve the Terminations of the Summer
Youths, effective August 2, 2019. The motion was adopted unanimously by the
following vote:
Aye: 2- Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
Absent: 1- Mayor Flaggs
C. ID-19-0975 Termination - Water Department (1)
On motion of Mayor Pro-Tem Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the
Mayor Pro-Tem and Alderman voted to rescind the Termination of a Laborer in
the Water Department, effective August 19, 2019. Recommendation is for
employee to return to work on Monday, August 26, 2019. He was arrested with of
a charge of disturbing the peace on August 18, 2019. We will allow the time he
spent on suspension to serve as his discipline for violating the policy. The motion
was adopted unanimously by the following vote:The motion was adopted
unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 2- Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
Absent: 1- Mayor Flaggs
D. ID-19-0986 Discuss - Litigation Matter
On motion of Mayor Pro-Tem Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the
Mayor Pro-Tem and Alderman voted to approve the Discussion of a Litigation
Matter. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 2- Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
Absent: 1- Mayor Flaggs
ID-19-1100 Come Out of Executive Session and Approve All Items Taken Up in
Executive Session
On motion of Mayor Pro-Tem Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the
Mayor Pro-Tem and Alderman 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: 2- Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
Absent: 1- Mayor Flaggs
Adjournment
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem Monsour, Jr., and
unanimously passed, the Mayor Pro-Tem and Alderman of the City of Vicksburg
adjourned to meet 10 o’clock a.m., Tuesday, September 3, 2019, to take up and
act upon any and all matters that may come before the Board.
MAYOR PRO-TEM
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ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
Aye: 2- Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
Absent: 1- Mayor Flaggs
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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
Friday, August 23, 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
Recognitions:
A. ID-19-0965 Special presentation to Thomas Parker
Approval of Consent Agenda Items:
A. ID-19-0972 Approve the following Personnel Action Forms:
1. New Hires - Water Department (2)
2. New Hire - Sewer Department (1)
3. Resignation - Police Department (1)
4. Resignation - Cemetery (1)
B. ID-19-0970 Approve additions to Employee Driving List:
1. Daron Evans - Water Department
2. Jonathan Clay, Jr. - Water Department
3. Jula Pugh - Sewer Department
4. Lydell Hardy - Sewer Department
5. Stanley Ross - Street Department
C. ID-19-0979 Re-appointments to Vicksburg Convention Center Advisory Board
1. Joyce Blue
2. Reatha Crear
3. Michael Hudson
4. Benny Terrell
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D. ID-19-0957 Adopt Revised Resolution Granting Conditional Approval for 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: Resolution Plant Food
Plant food
E. ID-19-0984 Adopt Amended Final Resolution Granting Exemption from Ad Valorem
Taxes to Eaton Electric Holdings, LLC
Attachments: Amend Final Resolution
F. ID-19-0982 Approve Letter of Commitment of Funds to the Chamber of Commerce for
the Innovation and Technology Center
G. ID-19-0968 Approve request from Chief Milton Moore for Danielle Williams to
participate in the Vicksburg Health Network Well-O-Ween on Friday,
October 25, 2019
Attachments: Vicksburg Health Network Well-O-Ween
H. ID-19-0981 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 July 31, 2019 and August 14, 2019 in the amount of
$45,963.89
Attachments: 911 Salaries
I. ID-19-0960 Approve request from Vicksburg Fire Department for permission to
declare 2014 Ford E-450 (truck) CID# 6684 VIN# 1FDX4FS8EDA77596
surplus property and Authorize trade credit on new purchase of 2019 Ford
E-450.
Attachments: Property surplus
J. ID-19-0956 Approve request for advertisement in the amount of $2,000.00 from Miss
Mississippi Corporation for Miss Mississippi Mary Margaret Hyer pursuant
to Section 17-3-1 and 17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code
Attachments: Miss Mississippi Mary Hyer
K. ID-19-0967 Approve request for advertisement from King Solomon Baptist Church for
their 9th Annual Family Empowerment Souvenir Booklet in the amount of
$100.00 pursuant to Section 17-3-1 and 17-3-3
Attachments: King Solomon Baptist Church
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Board of Mayor and Aldermen Meeting Agenda August 23, 2019
L. ID-19-0971 Approve request for advertisement from Claiborne County Sheriff's
Department for their 1st Annual Back to School Stop the Violence
Extravaganza in the amount of $250.00
Attachments: Claiborne County Sheriff's Department
M. ID-19-0962 Approve request for advertisement in the Vicksburg Post for The
Vicksburg Post Calendar September 30, 2019 in the amount of $500.00
Attachments: vicksburg post calendar
N. ID-19-0976 Accept Annual Operations Report from ESG for the Water Treatment Plant
O. ID-19-0963 Approve Bank Letters:
1. Trustmark Bank
2. BancorpSouth
Attachments: Bank Letters
P. ID-19-0964 Approve Reports:
1. City Sexton
2. Privilege License
3. Mayor and Treasure
4. Tax Collection
5. Delinquent Tax Collections
6. Credit Card
7. Detail Budget
Attachments: City Sexton
Privilege License
Reports
Routine Agenda:
A. ID-19-0978 Public Hearing Downtown Taxing District
B. ID-19-0977 Receive Sealed Bids for 33,000 GVW Single Axle Dump Truck(s) with
Bed(s) install
C. ID-19-0961 Adopt Revised Safety Committee Policy
Attachments: Safety Committee Policy
D. ID-19-0955 Authorize Mayor to Execute Airport Federal Matching Grant Agreement
with MDOT for Airport Improvement Expand Apron [AIP Project No.
3-28-0073-011-2019]
Attachments: MDOT Expand Apron
E. ID-19-0959 Adopt Budget Amendments
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Board of Mayor and Aldermen Meeting Agenda August 23, 2019
F. ID-19-0954 Hearing to determine whether or not the property listed on the Community
Development Agenda is a public menace to the public health, safety and
welfare of the community
Attachments: Special Assessment 92319
G. ID-19-0966 Accept Letter Establishing Special Assessment and Adopt
Resolution/Order for Cutting, Cleaning, Demolition and Site Clearing of the
following properties:
1. 809 Third North, PPIN 17514; owned by Berteal Rogers
2. 2641 Roosevelt Avenue, PPIN 13087; owned by D. Briscoe Estate c/o
Dorris Brisco
3. 1027 Vine Street, PPIN 18045; owned by Jake Coffie
4. 2630 Roosevelt Avenue, PPIN 13072; owned by Heat Management LLC
5. 808 Bowmar, PPIN 16688; owned by H. Pittman et al c/o Howard
Pittman
6. 2348 Grove Stret, PPIN 20799; owned by US Small Business
Administration
7. 1401 South Frontage Road, PPIN 13521; owned by Gregory Warnock
8. 2019 Ford, PPIN 16307; owned by State of Mississippi
9. 1411-1/2 Jackson, PPIN 18725; owned by State of Mississippi
10. 1411 Jackson Street, PPIN 18726; owned by State of Mississippi
11. 1401 Locust Street, PPIN 18933; owned by State of Mississippi
12. 1616 Martin Luther King, PPIN 19191; owned by State of Mississippi
13. 1612 Martin Luther King, PPIN 19192; owned by State of Mississippi
Attachments: Special Assessments
H. ID-19-0985 Approve Claims Docket
Executive Session:
A. ID-19-0973 Suspension - Water Department (1)
B. ID-19-0974 Terminations - Summer Youth (26)
C. ID-19-0975 Termination - Water Department (1)
D. ID-19-0986 Discuss - Litigation Matter
Adjournment
Next Regular Meeting, 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, September 3, 2019
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