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Vicksburg, MS · August 23, 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 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 City of Vicksburg Page 1 Printed on 10/7/2019 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final August 23, 2019 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. City of Vicksburg Page 2 Printed on 10/7/2019 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final 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 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 City of Vicksburg Page 3 Printed on 10/7/2019 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final August 23, 2019 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 City of Vicksburg Page 4 Printed on 10/7/2019 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final August 23, 2019 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: City of Vicksburg Page 5 Printed on 10/7/2019 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final August 23, 2019 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 City of Vicksburg Page 6 Printed on 10/7/2019 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final August 23, 2019 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 - City of Vicksburg Page 7 Printed on 10/7/2019 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final August 23, 2019 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 City of Vicksburg Page 8 Printed on 10/7/2019 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final August 23, 2019 ATTEST: CITY CLERK Aye: 2- Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. Absent: 1- Mayor Flaggs City of Vicksburg Page 9 Printed on 10/7/2019

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 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 City of Vicksburg Page 1 Printed on 8/23/2019 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Meeting Agenda August 23, 2019 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 City of Vicksburg Page 2 Printed on 8/23/2019 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 City of Vicksburg Page 3 Printed on 8/23/2019 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 City of Vicksburg Page 4 Printed on 8/23/2019

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