Board of Mayor and Aldermen
Regular MeetingVicksburg, MS · November 18, 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
Monday, November 18, 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
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
Correction:
Executive Session Letter I (ID-19-1358): Suspensions - Sewer Department (1)
Executive Session Letter J (ID-19-1359): Terminations - Sewer Department (1)
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., 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-19-1348 Employee Anniversaries:
25 years of service: Anne Doyle - Fire Department
Mayor Flaggs recognized Anne Doyle in the Fire Department with twenty-five (25)
years of service.
The Mayor and Aldermen congratulated Ann Doyle for her years of service with
the City of Vicksburg.
B. ID-19-1341 NOAA Award City of Vicksburg Water Treatment Plant
Attachments: Award Recognition
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-19-1360 Adopt Board Meeting Minutes for:
1. October 7, 2019
2. October 10, 2019
3. October 21, 2019
B. ID-19-1349 Approve the following Personnel Action Forms:
1. New Hire - Sewer Department (1)
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C. ID-19-1345 Receive Vicksburg Police Department Crime Statistic Report for:
1. October 2019
Attachments: Crime Stats October 2019
D. ID-19-1338 Declare the following holidays as City holidays:
1. November 28-29, 2019 in observance of Thanksgiving
2. December 24-25, 2019 in observance of Christmas
3. January 1, 2020 in observance of New Year's Day
pursuant to Section 3-3-7 of the Mississippi Code
Attachments: Holiday
E. ID-19-1339 Approve request for advertisement in the amount of $1,500.00 [$250.00
per month for 6 (six) months] from Vicksburg Daily News pursuant to
Section 17-3-1 and Section 17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code
Attachments: News Advertisement
Mayor Flaggs stated that purchasing an advertisement from Vicksburg Daily News
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 Vicksburg Daily News in the amount of
$1,500.00 [$250.00 per month for 6 (six) months]. The City is authorized pursuant
to Section 17-3-1 and Section 17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code of 1972.
F. ID-19-1342 Approve request for advertisement in the amount of $250.00 from The
Mississippi Jazz Foundation for their 16th Annual "An Evening of Musical
Artistry" Concert pursuant to Section 17-3-1 and Section 17-3-3 of the
Mississippi Code
Attachments: Jazz Advertisement
Mayor Flaggs stated that purchasing an advertisement from The Mississippi Jazz
Foundation 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 approved the purchase of a
sponsorship ad from The Mississippi Jazz Foundation for their 16th Annual "An
Evening of Musical Artistry" in the amount of $250.00. The City is authorized
pursuant to Section 17-3-1 and Section 17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code of 1972.
G. ID-19-1346 Approve request for advertisement in the amount of $799.00 from The
Vicksburg Post for a full page ad in the 2019 Readers' Choice Awards
Issue pursuant to Section 17-3-1 and Section 17-3-3 of the Mississippi
Code
Attachments: Readers Choice Advertisement
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 a full page ad in
the 2019 Readers' Choice Awards Issue in the amount of $799.00. The City is
authorized pursuant to Section 17-3-1 and Section 17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code
of 1972.
H. ID-19-1340 Accept Letter Establishing Special Assessment and Adopt Resolution for
Cutting and Cleaning of the following properties:
1. 1820 Clay Street, PPIN 17820; owned by Thomas L. Smith
2. 2201 Clay Street, PPIN 17959; owned by ARC AAVICMSOO1 LLC c/o
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TAU South LL
3. 1720 Crawford Street, PPIN 17871; owned by St. Peter MB Church
4. 502 Fairground Street, PPIN 24008; owned by James Jones Estate
5. 519 Fairground Street, PPIN 15142; owned by Paul C. Morgan
6. 1507 First East Street, PPIN 18643; owned by State of Mississippi
7. Jackson Street, PPIN 18724; owned by State of Mississippi
8. 1411 Jackson Street, PPIN 18726; owned by State of Mississippi
9. 1411 1/2 Jackson Street, PPIN 18725; owned by State of Mississippi
10. 1600 Lane Street, PPIN 15371; owned by State of Mississippi
11. 717 National Street, PPIN 15104; owned by Nicole Smith
12. 1607 Main Street, PPIN 17521; owned by State of Mississippi
13. 1051 Meadow Street, PPIN 17226; owned by State of Mississippi
14. 1226 Second North Street, PPIN 17653; owned by State of Mississippi
Attachments: Special Assessments
The Letters (Statements) and Resolutions on the following properties were
presented to the Board:
1. 1820 Clay Street, PPIN 17820; owned by Thomas L. Smith
2. 2201 Clay Street, PPIN 17959; owned by ARC AAVICMSOO1 LLC c/o TAU South
LL
3. 1720 Crawford Street, PPIN 17871; owned by St. Peter MB Church
4. 502 Fairground Street, PPIN 24008; owned by James Jones Estate
5. 519 Fairground Street, PPIN 15142; owned by Paul C. Morgan
6. 1507 First East Street, PPIN 18643; owned by State of Mississippi
7. Jackson Street, PPIN 18724; owned by State of Mississippi
8. 1411 Jackson Street, PPIN 18726; owned by State of Mississippi
9. 1411 1/2 Jackson Street, PPIN 18725; owned by State of Mississippi
10. 1600 Lane Street, PPIN 15371; owned by State of Mississippi
11. 717 National Street, PPIN 15104; owned by Nicole Smith
12. 1607 Main Street, PPIN 17521; owned by State of Mississippi
13. 1051 Meadow Street, PPIN 17226; owned by State of Mississippi
14. 1226 Second North Street, PPIN 17653; owned by State of Mississippi
On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to accept the foregoing Letters (Statements) for cost of
cutting and cleaning lots and adopt the following Resolutions establishing
Special Assessments.
Routine Agenda:
A. ID-19-1328 Receive Sealed Proposals for:
1. Anaerobic Sludge Digester Improvements
On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor
and Aldermen proceeded to open Request for Proposals submitted for Anaerobic
Sludge Digester Improvements 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.
RFP: ANAEROBIC SLUDGE DIGESTER IMPROVEMENTS:
NO ELECTRONIC BIDS RECEIVED
HAREN CONSTRUCTION CO., INC., 1715 Highway 411 North; Etowah, TN 37331
C.O.R #12842-MC 5% Bid Bond: Yes Acknowledge Addendum #1: Yes
Acknowledge Addendum #2: Yes Base Bid: $2,091,000.00
HEMPHILL CONSTRUCTION CO., P.O. Box 879; Florence, MS 39073
C.O.R #02449-MC 5% Bid Bond: Yes Acknowledge Addendum #1: Yes
Acknowledge Addendum #2: Yes Base Bid: $2,217,550.00
MITCHELL CONTRACTING, INC., P.O. Box 116; Madisonville, LA 70447
C.O.R #19939-MC 5% Bid Bond: Yes Acknowledge Addendum #1: Yes
Acknowledge Addendum #2: Yes Base Bid: $1,775,000.00
TL WALLACE CONSTRUCTION, 4025 Highway 35 North; Columbia, MS 39429
C.O.R #03770-MC 5% Bid Bond: Yes Acknowledge Addendum #1: Yes
Acknowledge Addendum #2: Yes Base Bid: $1,777,913.00
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
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B. ID-19-1361 Accept the recommendation of the Review Committee to reject both
proposals for Redevelopment of Kuhn Site and the City keep the property
at this point in time
Attachments: Kuhn Site
This agenda item was tabled.
C. ID-19-1366 Authorize City Clerk to issue Request for Proposals for Lease Purchase
Financing for Energy Savings Performance Project
On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to authorize the City Clerk to issue Request for Proposals for
Lease Purchase Financing for Energy Savings Performance Project. The motion
was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
D. ID-19-1344 Authorize Mayor to execute BEP Letter of Attestation Mississippi Home
Corporation (Blue Ink):
1. 1710 Martin Luther King
Attachments: Attestation Letter
On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to authorize the Mayor to execute BEP Letter of Attestation
Mississippi Home Corporation (Blue Ink): 1. 1710 Martin Luther King. The motion
was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
E. ID-19-1347 Approve letter from PPM Consultants, Inc. to assist the City with the
development of an EPA Brownfield Assessment Grant Proposal
Attachments: 2019 Grant Assistance
On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to approve the letter from PPM Consultants, Inc. to assist the
City with the development of an EPA Brownfield Assessment Grant Proposal. The
motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
F. ID-19-1343 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 2
Jeff Richardson, Director of Community Development, came for a hearing before
the Board to discuss and request permission to proceed to cut, clean and
demolish the following properties:
1716 1/2 Crawford Street, PPIN 017852; owned by Clarence B. Young et al c/o
2827 Twin Fountains Dr - (Cut grass/weeds, remove trash & debris)
2001 Ford Street, PPIN 016273; owned by Cleothal McCoy - (Cut grass/weeds,
remove trash & debris, remove dilapidated building)
1000 Howard Street, PPIN 017630; owned by Valeria Thomas c/o Revell Howard -
(Cut grass/weeds, remove trash & debris, remove dilapidated building)
1900 Martin Luther King Blvd., PPIN 020601; owned by State of Mississippi - (Cut
grass/weeds, remove trash & debris, remove dilapidated building)
2008 Martin Luther King Blvd., PPIN 020585; owned by Bernice King et al - (Cut
grass/weeds, remove trash & debris, remove dilapidated building)
On motion of Alderman Monsour, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to declare the foregoing properties 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 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:
1716 1/2 Crawford Street, PPIN 017852; owned by Clarence B. Young et al c/o
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2827 Twin Fountains Dr - Requesting thirty (30) day extension
2001 Ford Street, PPIN 016273; owned by Cleothal McCoy - Not complied
1000 Howard Street, PPIN 017630; owned by Valeria Thomas c/o Revell Howard -
Not complied
1900 Martin Luther King Blvd., PPIN 020601; owned by State of Mississippi - Not
complied
2008 Martin Luther King Blvd., PPIN 020585; owned by Bernice King et al -
Complied
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
G. ID-19-1362 Authorize Mayor to execute LED Street Light Upgrade Agreement with
Entergy
Attachments: LED Light Upgrade
On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to authorize the Mayor to execute LED Street Light Upgrade
Agreement with Entergy. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following
vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
H. ID-19-1363 Authorize contribution of $8,000.00 to Main Street for Levee Street
Warehouse Christmas Festival Equipment between Thanksgiving and
Christmas pursuant to Section 21-19-44.1 of the Mississippi Code (South
Ward Alderman's Discretionary Funds)
Attachments: Levee St Invoice
On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to authorize the contribution of $8,000.00 to Main Street for
Levee Street Warehouse Christmas Festival Equipment between Thanksgiving
and Christmas pursuant to Section 21-19-44.1 of the Mississippi Code (South Ward
Alderman's Discretionary Funds). The motion was adopted unanimously by the
following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
I. ID-19-1364 Authorize Mayor to execute Professional Services Agreement with
Seabury Maritime LLC market analysis for a port
On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to authorize the Mayor to execute Professional Services
Agreement with Seabury Maritime LLC for market analysis for a port. The motion
was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
J. ID-19-1365 Authorize Mayor to execute Amendment to Contract Extension Agreement
with PATH Company LLC
Attachments: PATH Extension Agreement
On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to authorize the Mayor to execute Amendment to Contract
Extension Agreement with PATH Company LLC. The motion was adopted
unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
Executive Session:
Mayor Flaggs 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: Status Change in the Police Department (1);
Repayment in the Fire Department (1); Retro Pay in the Fire Department (3); Pay
Adjustment in the Police Department (1); Promotion in Animal Control (1);
Transfer in the Police Department (1); Suspension in Community Development
(1); Suspension in the Police Department (1); Suspensions in the Sewer
Department (3); Termination in the Sewer Department (1).
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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: Status Change in the Police Department (1);
Repayment in the Fire Department (1); Retro Pay in the Fire Department (3); Pay
Adjustment in the Police Department (1); Promotion in Animal Control (1);
Transfer in the Police Department (1); Suspension in Community Development
(1); Suspension in the Police Department (1); Suspensions in the Sewer
Department (3); Termination in the Sewer 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, Debra
Goodman - Mayor’s Administrative Assistant, Leroy Thomas - North Ward
Alderman’s Administrative Assistant, Kelsey Conner - Human Resource
Administrative Assistant, Joseph Stubbs - Police Officer.
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
A. ID-19-1350 Status Change - Police Department (1)
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to approve the Status Change of a Part-Time Officer from
$25.00 per hour to a Full-Time Officer at $17.80 per hour, effective November 20,
2019, in the Police Department. Officer is transitioning from Part-Time Officer to
Full-Time Officer. Officers rate of pay will be $17.80 ($14.50 + $2.00 (10 years) +
$1.65 (BS-Criminal Justice). The motion was adopted unanimously by the
following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
B. ID-19-1351 Repayment - Fire Department (1)
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to approve the Repayment of an EMS Rescue in the Fire
Department, effective October 9, 2019. The repayment is to pay the City of
Vicksburg for overpayment from the Board approved increase of 3% (.88) that was
overpaid to employee on his pay check dated November 1, 2019. Total hours
worked were 102.25 x .88 = $89.98. Employee agreed to have the amount of
$89.98 deducted from his November 29, 2019, payroll check The motion was
adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
C. ID-19-1352 Retro Pay - Fire Department (3)
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to approve the Retro Pay of an EMS Paramedic. This retro
pay is to pay the employee for his Board approved increase of 3% (.52) that was
not placed on his pay check dated November 1, 2019. The increase was effective
October 9, 2019. Total hours worked were regular 106.0 x .52 = $55.12 and
overtime 62.0 x .78 = $48.36. Total retro pay is $103.48; a Firefighter/AMB for his
Board approved increase of 3% (.88) that was not placed on his pay check dated
November 1, 2019. The increase was effective October 9, 2019. Total hours
worked were regular 106.0 x .88 = $93.28 and over time 14.55 x $1.32 = 19.21.
Total retro pay in the amount of $112.49; a Firefighter for his Board approved
increase of 3% (.28) that was not placed on his check dated November 1, 2019.
The increase was effective October 9, 2019. Total hours worked were 120.28 x .28
= $33.68 in the Fire Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the
following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
D. ID-19-1353 Pay Adjustment - Police Department (1)
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to approve the Pay Adjustment of a Police Officer from
$16.44 per hour, effective November 20, 2019, to an FTO Officer at $17.19 ($16.44 +
.75) per hour in the Police Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by
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the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
E. ID-19-1354 Promotion - Animal Control (1)
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to approve the Promotion of an Animal Control Officer from
$8.76 per hour to an Animal Control Assistant Supervisor at $13.75 per hour,
effective November 13, 2019, in the Animal Control Department. The motion was
adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
F. ID-19-1355 Transfer - Police Department (1)
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to approve the Transfer of a Front Desk Clerk from $9.80 per
hour to a Deputy Court Clerk at $11.00 per hour, effective November 20, 2019, at
the Police Department in Court Services Department. The motion was adopted
unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
G. ID-19-1356 Suspension - Community Development (1)
This agenda item is tabled pending a Worker's Compensation claim outcome.
Employee may take sick or personal leave pending claim.
Officer Joseph Stubbs excused himself from Executive Session
H. ID-19-1357 Suspension - Police Department (1)
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to approve the Suspension of an Police Officer for three (3)
days, effective date to be determined in the Police Department. Officer violated
PPM Rule 2.14. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
Officer Joseph Stubbs has returned to Executive Session
Mayor Flaggs, Debra Goodman and Sam Andrews left Executive Session.
Alderman Monsour, Jr., is now Mayor Pro-Tem Monsour, Jr.
I. ID-19-1358 Suspensions - Sewer Department (3)
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem Monsour, Jr., the
Mayor Pro-Tem and Alderman voted to approve the Suspension of a Laborer for
two (2) days, effective November 4, 2019. Employee is in violation of the City of
Vicksburg's Attendance Policy and Personnel Rules and Regulations 4 (i), (p) and
(z). He has two (2) unexcused absences and has only been employed with the
City since June 5, 2019; in the Sewer Department. The motion was adopted
unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 2- Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
Absent: 1- Mayor Flaggs
J. ID-19-1359 Terminations - Sewer Department (2)
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem Monsour, Jr., the
Mayor Pro-Tem and Alderman voted to approve the Termination of a Laborer in
the Sewer Department, effective November 18, 2019. Employee has six (6)
unexcused absences and has only been employed since June 5, 2019. Employee
is in violation of the COV Attendance Policy and Personnel Rules & Regulations
4.1 (i), (p) and (z). The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 2- Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
Absent: 1- Mayor Flaggs
K. ID-19-1429 Come Out of Executive Session and Approve All Items Taken Up in
Executive Session
On motion of Mayor Pro-Tem Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayor, the
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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., Monday, November 25, 2019, to take up and
act upon any and all matters that may come before the Board.
MAYOR PRO-TEM
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
Monday, November 18, 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-19-1348 Employee Anniversaries:
25 years of service: Anne Doyle - Fire Department
B. ID-19-1341 NOAA Award City of Vicksburg Water Treatment Plant
Attachments: Award Recognition
Appearing Latrice Maxie
Approval of Consent Agenda Items:
A. ID-19-1360 Adopt Board Meeting Minutes for:
1. October 7, 2019
2. October 10, 2019
3. October 21, 2019
B. ID-19-1349 Approve the following Personnel Action Forms:
1. New Hire - Sewer Department (1)
C. ID-19-1345 Receive Vicksburg Police Department Crime Statistic Report for:
1. October 2019
Attachments: Crime Stats October 2019
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D. ID-19-1338 Declare the following holidays as City holidays:
1. November 28-29, 2019 in observance of Thanksgiving
2. December 24-25, 2019 in observance of Christmas
3. January 1, 2020 in observance of New Year's Day
pursuant to Section 3-3-7 of the Mississippi Code
Attachments: Holiday
E. ID-19-1339 Approve request for advertisement in the amount of $1,500.00 [$250.00
per month for 6 (six) months] from Vicksburg Daily News pursuant to
Section 17-3-1 and Section 17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code
Attachments: News Advertisement
F. ID-19-1342 Approve request for advertisement in the amount of $250.00 from The
Mississippi Jazz Foundation for their 16th Annual "An Evening of Musical
Artistry" Concert pursuant to Section 17-3-1 and Section 17-3-3 of the
Mississippi Code
Attachments: Jazz Advertisement
G. ID-19-1346 Approve request for advertisement in the amount of $799.00 from The
Vicksburg Post for a full page ad in the 2019 Readers' Choice Awards
Issue pursuant to Section 17-3-1 and Section 17-3-3 of the Mississippi
Code
Attachments: Readers Choice Advertisement
H. ID-19-1340 Accept Letter Establishing Special Assessment and Adopt Resolution for
Cutting and Cleaning of the following properties:
1. 1820 Clay Street, PPIN 17820; owned by Thomas L. Smith
2. 2201 Clay Street, PPIN 17959; owned by ARC AAVICMSOO1 LLC c/o
TAU South LL
3. 1720 Crawford Street, PPIN 17871; owned by St. Peter MB Church
4. 502 Fairground Street, PPIN 24008; owned by James Jones Estate
5. 519 Fairground Street, PPIN 15142; owned by Paul C. Morgan
6. 1507 First East Street, PPIN 18643; owned by State of Mississippi
7. Jackson Street, PPIN 18724; owned by State of Mississippi
8. 1411 Jackson Street, PPIN 18726; owned by State of Mississippi
9. 1411 1/2 Jackson Street, PPIN 18725; owned by State of Mississippi
10. 1600 Lane Street, PPIN 15371; owned by State of Mississippi
11. 717 National Street, PPIN 15104; owned by Nicole Smith
12. 1607 Main Street, PPIN 17521; owned by State of Mississippi
13. 1051 Meadow Street, PPIN 17226; owned by State of Mississippi
14. 1226 Second North Street, PPIN 17653; owned by State of Mississippi
Attachments: Special Assessments
Routine Agenda:
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Board of Mayor and Aldermen Meeting Agenda November 18, 2019
A. ID-19-1328 Receive Sealed Proposals for:
1. Anaerobic Sludge Digester Improvements
Appearing Ed Dedeaux
B. ID-19-1361 Accept the recommendation of the Review Committee to reject both
proposals for Redevelopment of Kuhn Site and the City keep the property
at this point in time
Attachments: Kuhn Site
C. ID-19-1366 Authorize City Clerk to issue Request for Proposals for Lease Purchase
Financing for Energy Savings Performance Project
D. ID-19-1344 Authorize Mayor to execute BEP Letter of Attestation Mississippi Home
Corporation (Blue Ink):
1. 1710 Martin Luther King
Attachments: Attestation Letter
Appearing Resell Williams
E. ID-19-1347 Approve letter from PPM Consultants, Inc. to assist the City with the
development of an EPA Brownfield Assessment Grant Proposal
Attachments: 2019 Grant Assistance
F. ID-19-1343 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 2
Appearing Jeff Richardson
G. ID-19-1362 Authorize Mayor to execute LED Street Light Upgrade Agreement with
Entergy
Attachments: LED Light Upgrade
H. ID-19-1363 Authorize contribution of $8,000.00 to Main Street for Levee Street
Warehouse Christmas Festival Equipment between Thanksgiving and
Christmas pursuant to Section 21-19-44.1 of the Mississippi Code (South
Ward Alderman's Discretionary Funds)
Attachments: Levee St Invoice
Appearing Kim Hopkins
I. ID-19-1364 Authorize Mayor to execute Professional Services Agreement with
Seabury Maritime LLC market analysis for a port
J. ID-19-1365 Authorize Mayor to execute Amendment to Contract Extension Agreement
with PATH Company LLC
Attachments: PATH Extension Agreement
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Board of Mayor and Aldermen Meeting Agenda November 18, 2019
Executive Session:
A. ID-19-1350 Status Change - Police Department (1)
B. ID-19-1351 Repayment - Fire Department (1)
C. ID-19-1352 Retro Pay - Fire Department (3)
D. ID-19-1353 Pay Adjustment - Police Department (1)
E. ID-19-1354 Promotion - Animal Control (1)
F. ID-19-1355 Transfer - Police Department (1)
G. ID-19-1356 Suspension - Community Development (1)
H. ID-19-1357 Suspension - Police Department (1)
I. ID-19-1358 Suspensions - Sewer Department (3)
J. ID-19-1359 Terminations - Sewer Department (2)
Adjournment
Next Adjourned Meeting, 10:00 a.m., Monday, November 25, 2019
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