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Vicksburg, MS · February 3, 2020

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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 Monday, February 3, 2020 10:00 AM Robert M. Walker Building 1. Invocation, Pledge of Allegiance and Call to Order Invocation was given by Alderman Michael A. Mayfield, Sr. Pledge of Allegiance was led by Alderman Alex J. Monsour, Jr. 2. Roll Call Also Present: Nancy Thomas, City Attorney Walter W. Osborne, Jr., City Clerk Tasha W. Jordan, Deputy City Clerk Present: 3 - Mayor George Flaggs Jr. Alderman Michael A. Mayfield Sr. Alderman Alex J. Monsour Jr. 3. Board Comments: 4. Adopt Agenda On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to adopt the Agenda as printed. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. Recognitions: A. ID-20-0108 Employee Anniversaries: 5 years of service: Thomas McCalpin - Water Department 10 years of service: Kimani Ratliff - Fire Department 15 years of service: Daniel Greer - Ambulance Department; Charles Greer - Fire Department 25 years of service: Joseph Shows - Police Department 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-20-0094 Adopt Board Meeting Minutes for: 1. December 23, 2019 2. January 6, 2020 B. ID-20-0109 Approve the following Personnel Action Forms: 1. New Hire - Animal Control (1) 2. New Hire - Police Department (1) 3. Resignation - Fire Department (1) 4. Resignation - Sewer Department (1) C. ID-20-0087 Approve additions to Employee Driving List: 1. Joseph Hendrickson - Fire Department 2. Walterrica Clark - Police Department D. ID-20-0085 Approve the following requests for Run Thru History on Saturday, March 7, 2020 from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.: 1. Partial closing of one lane of the Frontage Road and Clay Street from the park entrance to the Battlefield Inn for parking and pedestrian traffic City of Vicksburg Page 1 Printed on 3/11/2020 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final February 3, 2020 2. Assistance with pedestrians crossing the intersection of Clay Street and the park as they enter and leave the park for the run and walk start and finish Attachments: Run Thru History E. ID-20-0084 Approve request from Southern Cultural Heritage Foundation for allocation of matching funds in the amount of $17,500.00 for spring/summer cultural and arts programs pursuant to Section 39-15-1 of the Mississippi Code Attachments: SCHF Allocation The City is authorized to approve request from Southern Cultural Heritage Foundation for allocation of matching funds in the amount of $17,500.00 for spring/summer cultural and arts programs pursuant to Section 39-15-1 of the Mississippi Code. F. ID-20-0086 Authorize issuance of requisition number 2003281 in the amount of $73,670.00 written to Chris Haynes Electric Supply, Inc. for a Transformer to be located at Water Treatment Plant pursuant to Section 31-7-13 (m) (viii) of the Mississippi Code which allows sole source purchases Attachments: Requisition 2003281 G. ID-20-0088 Approve request for funding in the amount of $5,000.00 to Vicksburg Warren County Chamber of Commerce Community Fund, Inc. for Vicksburg Second Saturdays Attachments: Second Saturday H. ID-20-0090 Approve request for advertisement in the amount of $200.00 from Vicksburg Girls Softball Association pursuant to Section 17-3-1 and Section 17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code Attachments: Girls Softball Advertisement Mayor Flaggs stated that purchasing an advertisement from Vicksburg Girls Softball Association will bring into favorable notice the opportunities, possibilities and resources of the City of Vicksburg and will be helpful toward advancing the moral, financial and other interest of the City of Vicksburg. On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., and unanimously passed, the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Vicksburg approved the purchase of a sponsorship ad from Vicksburg Girls Softball Association in the amount of $200.00. The City is authorized pursuant to Section 17-3-1 and Section 17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code of 1972. I. ID-20-0091 Approve request for advertisement in the amount of $1,875.00 from Next Generation Golf Tournament pursuant to Section 17-3-1 and Section 17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code Attachments: Golf Tournament Advertisement Mayor Flaggs stated that purchasing an advertisement from Next Generation Golf Tournment will bring into favorable notice the opportunities, possibilities and resources of the City of Vicksburg and will be helpful toward advancing the moral, financial and other interest of the City of Vicksburg. On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., and unanimously passed, the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Vicksburg approved the purchase of a sponsorship ad from Next Generation Golf Tournment in the amount of $1,875.00. The City is authorized pursuant to Section 17-3-1 and Section 17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code of 1972. J. ID-20-0097 Approve request for advertisement in the amount of $2,500.00 from Mississippi Association for Gifted Children pursuant to Section 17-3-1 and Section 17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code Attachments: MAGC Advertisement Mayor Flaggs stated that purchasing an advertisement from Mississippi Association for Gifted Children will bring into favorable notice the opportunities, possibilities and resources of the City of Vicksburg and will be helpful toward City of Vicksburg Page 2 Printed on 3/11/2020 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final February 3, 2020 advancing the moral, financial and other interest of the City of Vicksburg. On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., and unanimously passed, the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Vicksburg approved the purchase of a sponsorship ad from Mississippi Association for Gifted Children in the amount of $2,500.00. The City is authorized pursuant to Section 17-3-1 and Section 17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code of 1972. K. ID-20-0098 Approve request for advertisement in the amount of $250.00 for a 1/4 page ad from Connecting the Dots Foundation, Inc. for Celebrating 100 Years of Voting Rights for Women Event pursuant to Section 17-3-1 and Section 17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code Attachments: Women History Month Advertisement Mayor Flaggs stated that purchasing an advertisement from Connecting the Dots Foundation, Inc. will bring into favorable notice the opportunities, possibilities and resources of the City of Vicksburg and will be helpful toward advancing the moral, financial and other interest of the City of Vicksburg. On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., and unanimously passed, the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Vicksburg approved the purchase of a sponsorship ad from Connecting the Dots Foundation, Inc. in the amount of $250.00 for a 1/4 page for Celebrating 100 Years of Voting Rights for Women Event. The City is authorized pursuant to Section 17-3-1 and Section 17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code of 1972. L. ID-20-0099 Approve request for advertisement in the amount of $175.00 for an 1/2 page ad from Karly Henderson, Miss Dixie's Outstanding Teen 2020, for the Miss Mississippi Outstanding Teen Pageant pursuant to Section 17-3-1 and Section 17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code Attachments: Outstanding Teen Advertisement Mayor Flaggs stated that purchasing an advertisement from Karly Henderson, Miss Dixie's Outstanding Teen 2020 will bring into favorable notice the opportunities, possibilities and resources of the City of Vicksburg and will be helpful toward advancing the moral, financial and other interest of the City of Vicksburg. On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., and unanimously passed, the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Vicksburg approved the purchase of a sponsorship ad from Karly Henderson, Miss Dixie's Outstanding Teen 2020 in the amount of $175.00 for Miss Mississippi Outstanding Teen Pageant. The City is authorized pursuant to Section 17-3-1 and Section 17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code of 1972. M. ID-20-0102 Approve request for payment from Vicksburg-Warren 911 for the city's share of 15 full-time and 5 part-time E-911 dispatchers' salaries, matching benefits, and insurance for: 1. Check dates December 31, 2019 and January 14, 2020 in the amount of $48,973.91 Attachments: 911 Payment Routine Agenda: A. ID-20-0092 Discuss Vicksburg Convention Center Updates Ms. Annette Kirklin, of the Vicksburg Convention Center, came before the Board to inform the public of the upcoming events at the Vicksburg Convention Center for the month of February 2020 and invited the public to attend. The Mayor and Aldermen thanked Ms. Kirklin for attending the meeting. B. ID-20-0093 Discuss Vicksburg Convention and Visitors Bureau Updates Ms. Laura Beth Strickland, of the Vicksburg Convention and Visitors Bureau, came before the Board to inform the public of the upcoming events at the Vicksburg Convention and Visitors Bureau for the month of February 2020 and invited the public to attend. The Mayor and Aldermen thanked Ms. Strickland for attending the meeting. City of Vicksburg Page 3 Printed on 3/11/2020 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final February 3, 2020 Mayor Flaggs recused himself from the Board Meeting. Alderman Monsour, Jr., is now Mayor Pro-Tem Monsour, Jr. C. ID-20-0089 Approve the following from Claims Docket of January 23, 2020: 1. Check #159564 written to United Security Services in the amount of $2,500.00 On motion of Mayor Pro-tem Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor Pro-Tem and Alderman voted to approve the Claims Docket of January 23, 2020, with Check #159564 written to United Security Services in the amount of $2,500.00. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 2- Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. Recused: 1- Mayor Flaggs Mayor Flaggs returned to the Board Meeting. Mayor Pro-Tem Monsour, Jr., is now Alderman Monsour, Jr. D. ID-20-0095 Accept Letter from Marilyn Corley, Brian Patterson, Loreina Patterson, Bob Jensen and Pam Jensen appealing the decision of the Zoning Board of Appeals meeting held on January 7, 2020 for property located at 2430 Drummond Street and Authorize City Clerk to set Appeal Hearing Date for February 25, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. Attachments: Zoning Appeal Letter Zoning Letter Zoning Minutes On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to accept the Letter from Marilyn Corley, Brian Patterson, Loreina Patterson, Bob Jensen and Pam Jensen appealing the decision of the Zoning Board of Appeals meeting held on January 7, 2020 for property located at 2430 Drummond Street and Authorize City Clerk to set Appeal Hearing Date for February 25, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. E. ID-20-0101 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 Assessment 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: 1210 Openwood Street, PPIN 018670; owned by Al Samour Shadi K and Kamal Al Sammour - (Cut grass/weeds, remove trash & debris, remove inoperable vehicles) Rawlston Street, PPIN 019405; owned by Francis Clark c/o Minervia Allen - (Remove dilapidated building) 627 Rawlston Street, PPIN 019406; owned by Krystal Hamlim - (Remove dilapidated building) Rawlston Street, PPIN 19407; owned by State of Mississippi - (Remove dilapidated building) On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to declare the foregoing properties which have not complied to be a public menace to the public health, safety & welfare of the community and authorize the Director of Community Development to proceed to cut, clean and demolish structures with all charges incurred to be assessed against the property owners; along with the following actions: 1210 Openwood Street, PPIN 018670; owned by Al Samour Shadi K and Kamal Al Sammour - Not Complied, Request Sixty (60) day extension Rawlston Street, PPIN 019405; owned by Francis Clark c/o Minervia Allen - Not Complied 627 Rawlston Street, PPIN 019406; owned by Krystal Hamlim - Not Complied Rawlston Street, PPIn 19407; owned by State of Mississippi - Not Complied City of Vicksburg Page 4 Printed on 3/11/2020 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final February 3, 2020 The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. F. ID-20-0103 Approve amended Application with Vicksburg Warren School District for Use of Vicksburg Jr. High School Facilities and Equipment for City of Vicksburg Youth Development Basketball League 2020 Attachments: Amended VWSD Facilities Use Application On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the amended Application with Vicksburg Warren School District for Use of Vicksburg Jr. High School Facilities and Equipment for City of Vicksburg Youth Development Basketball League 2020. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. G. ID-20-0104 Authorize Mayor to execute Contract for Services with Shanda D. Banks-Dixon for Inner City Youth Basketball League 2020 Attachments: CONTRACT FOR SERVICES Shanda Dixon VJHS Gym (002) On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize the Mayor to execute Contract for Services with Shanda D. Banks-Dixon for Inner City Youth Basketball League 2020. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. H. ID-20-0100 Authorize Mayor to execute Request for Cash No. 9 with the Mississippi Home Corporation for the 2016 Homeowner Rehabilitation Program [1228-M16-SG-280-374] [Blue Ink] Attachments: Request for Cash #9 On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize the Mayor to execute Request for Cash No. 9 with the Mississippi Home Corporation for the 2016 Homeowner Rehabilitation Program [1228-M16-SG-280-374] [Blue Ink]. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. I. ID-20-0105 Authorize Mayor to execute Mississippi Home Corporation and Grantee Participation Agreement for Blight Elimination Program [Blue Ink] Attachments: MHC BEP Program Agreement On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize the Mayor to execute Mississippi Home Corporation and Grantee Participation Agreement for Blight Elimination Program [Blue Ink]. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. J. ID-20-0106 Authorize Mayor to execute Grantee and Blight Partner Participation Agreement with the following [Blue Ink]: 1. E & L Properties, LLC and Mississippi Home Corporation 2. St. Peter M. B. Church of Vicksburg, MS and Mississippi Home Corporation Attachments: E & L Properties Agreement St. Peter Church Agreement On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize the Mayor to execute Grantee and Blight Partner Participation Agreement with the following [Blue Ink]: 1. E & L Properties, LLC and Mississippi Home Corporation; 2. St. Peter M. B. Church of Vicksburg, MS and Mississippi Home Corporation. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. City of Vicksburg Page 5 Printed on 3/11/2020 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final February 3, 2020 K. ID-20-0107 Authorize Mayor to execute Blight Elimination Program Contractor Procurement Process Certifications [Blue Ink]: 1. E & L Properties, LLC 2. St. Peter M. B. Church of Vicksburg, MS Attachments: E & L Properties Process Certification St. Peter Church Process Certification On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize the Mayor to execute Blight Elimination Program Contractor Procurement Process Certifications [Blue Ink]:1. E & L Properties, LLC; 2. St. Peter M. B. Church of Vicksburg, MS. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. L. ID-20-0118 Accept proposal and Authorize Mayor to execute Authorization to Proceed with PPM Consultants for Limited Environmental Site Assessment at the Hennessey Bayou property Attachments: 2020-01-31_Hennessey Bayou_Limited ESA_Proposal_PPM Consultants On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to accept the proposal and Authorize Mayor to execute Authorization to Proceed with PPM Consultants for Limited Environmental Site Assessment at the Hennessey Bayou property. 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 Monsour, Jr. moved to go into executive session to discuss Personnel Action Forms for: Transfer in the Community Development Department (1); Longevity Pay in the Ambulance Department (1); Longevity Pay in the Fire Department (1); Longevity Pay in the Water Department (1); Pay Adjustments in the Ambulance Department (2); Pay Adjustments in the Police Department (2); Correction of Retro Pay in the Gas Department (1); Discussion in Community Development (1). The motion was seconded by Alderman Mayfield. 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: Transfer in the Community Development Department (1); Longevity Pay in the Ambulance Department (1); Longevity Pay in the Fire Department (1); Longevity Pay in the Water Department (1); Pay Adjustments in the Ambulance Department (2); Pay Adjustments in the Police Department (2); Correction of Retro Pay in the Gas Department (1); Discussion in Community Development (1). 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, 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-20-0110 Transfer - Community Development (1) On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the Transfer of a Permit Tech in the Community Development at $11.56 ($11.47 + .09) to an Administrative Assistant at the Airport at $10.00 per hour, effective January 31, 2020. In lieu of termination, employee is City of Vicksburg Page 6 Printed on 3/11/2020 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final February 3, 2020 being transferred from the Community Development department to the Airport facility as an Administrative Assistant. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. B. ID-20-0111 Longevity Pay - Ambulance Department (1) On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the Longevity Pay of a Firefighter in the Ambulance Department from $15.08 ($14.96 + .06 + .06) to $15.15 ($14.96 + .06 + .06 + .07), effective February 2, 2020. Employee is entitled to a .07 cents increase for fifteen (15) years of service. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. C. ID-20-0112 Longevity Pay - Fire Department (2) On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve .07 cents Longevity Pay of a Captain in the Fire Department for fifteen (15) years of service from $14.20 ($14.08 + .06 + .06) per hour to $14.27 ($14.20 + .06 + .06 + .07) per hour, effective February 2, 2020; .06 cents Longevity Pay of a Firefighter for ten (10) years of service from $13.87 ($13.81 + .06) per hour to $13.93 ($13.81 + .06 + .06) per hour, effective February 11, 2020. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. D. ID-20-0117 Longevity Pay - Water Department (1) On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve .09 cents Longevity Pay of a Laborer in the Water Department for five (5) years of service from $8.76 per hour to $8.85 ($8.76 + .09) per hour, effective February 11, 2020. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. E. ID-20-0113 Pay Adjustments - Ambulance Department (2) On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the Pay Adjustments of a Paramedic V from the old tier rate of $14.47 to a Paramedic V to the new tier rate of $14.90, effective January 29, 2020. Employee had not been employed for six (6) months when FD Tier System was increased and he is now eligible; a Paramedic III from the old tier rate of $13.12 per hour to Paramedic III new tier rate of $13.51 per hour, effective January 29, 2020 in the Ambulance Department. Employee had not been employed for six (6) months when FD Tier System was increased and he is now eligible. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. F. ID-20-0114 Pay Adjustments - Police Department (2) On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the Pay Adjustments of a Police Officer from $16.22 per hour to $16.42 ($16.22 + .20) per hour, effective February 14, 2020. Officer is entitled to an increase in the amount of .20 cents for two (2) years of service; a Lt./D. Watch Commander from $26.59 ($26.33 + .26) per hour to $28.09 ($25.33 + .26 + $1.50) per hour, effective February 1, 2020. Lieutenant is entitled to an additional $1.50 for twenty-five (25) years of service in the Police Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. G. ID-20-0115 Correction of Retro Pay - Gas Department (1) On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the Correction of Retro Pay of a Service Truck Foreman in the Gas Department. This retro pay is to pay the employee for hours worked from December 4 through December 17, 2019. Employee was given a $1.00 raise and his rate of pay should have been $9.76 per hour but was paid $9.50 per hour. Employee is due .26 cents for every hour that he worked for a two (2) week period. Total regular hours worked were 80 x .26 = $20.80 and OT hours $17.20 x .39 cents = $6.71. Total retro due is $27.51. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: City of Vicksburg Page 7 Printed on 3/11/2020 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final February 3, 2020 Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. H. ID-20-0116 Discussion Item - Community Development (1) A discussion was held. No action was taken. I. ID-20-0204 Come Out of Executive Session and Approve All Items Taken Up in Executive Session On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to Come Out of Executive Session and Approve All Items Taken Up in Executive Session. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. Adjournment On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, and unanimously passed, the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Vicksburg adjourned to meet 10 o’clock a.m., Monday, February 10, 2020, to take up and act upon any and all matters that may come before the Board. MAYOR ATTEST: CITY CLERK Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. City of Vicksburg Page 8 Printed on 3/11/2020

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, February 3, 2020 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-20-0108 Employee Anniversaries: 5 years of service: Thomas McCalpin - Water Department 10 years of service: Kimani Ratliff - Fire Department 15 years of service: Daniel Greer - Ambulance Department; Charles Greer - Fire Department 25 years of service: Joseph Shows - Police Department Approval of Consent Agenda Items: A. ID-20-0094 Adopt Board Meeting Minutes for: 1. December 23, 2019 2. January 6, 2020 B. ID-20-0109 Approve the following Personnel Action Forms: 1. New Hire - Animal Control (1) 2. New Hire - Police Department (1) 3. Resignation - Fire Department (1) 4. Resignation - Sewer Department (1) C. ID-20-0087 Approve additions to Employee Driving List: 1. Joseph Hendrickson - Fire Department 2. Walterrica Clark - Police Department City of Vicksburg Page 1 Printed on 1/31/2020 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Meeting Agenda February 3, 2020 D. ID-20-0085 Approve the following requests for Run Thru History on Saturday, March 7, 2020 from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.: 1. Partial closing of one lane of the Frontage Road and Clay Street from the park entrance to the Battlefield Inn for parking and pedestrian traffic 2. Assistance with pedestrians crossing the intersection of Clay Street and the park as they enter and leave the park for the run and walk start and finish Attachments: Run Thru History E. ID-20-0084 Approve request from Southern Cultural Heritage Foundation for allocation of matching funds in the amount of $17,500.00 for spring/summer cultural and arts programs pursuant to Section 39-15-1 of the Mississippi Code Attachments: SCHF Allocation F. ID-20-0086 Authorize issuance of requisition number 2003281 in the amount of $73,670.00 written to Chris Haynes Electric Supply, Inc. for a Transformer to be located at Water Treatment Plant pursuant to Section 31-7-13 (m) (viii) of the Mississippi Code which allows sole source purchases Attachments: Requisition 2003281 G. ID-20-0088 Approve request for funding in the amount of $5,000.00 to Vicksburg Warren County Chamber of Commerce Community Fund, Inc. for Vicksburg Second Saturdays Attachments: Second Saturday H. ID-20-0090 Approve request for advertisement in the amount of $200.00 from Vicksburg Girls Softball Association pursuant to Section 17-3-1 and Section 17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code Attachments: Girls Softball Advertisement I. ID-20-0091 Approve request for advertisement in the amount of $1,875.00 from Next Generation Golf Tournament pursuant to Section 17-3-1 and Section 17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code Attachments: Golf Tournament Advertisement J. ID-20-0097 Approve request for advertisement in the amount of $2,500.00 from Mississippi Association for Gifted Children pursuant to Section 17-3-1 and Section 17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code Attachments: MAGC Advertisement City of Vicksburg Page 2 Printed on 1/31/2020 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Meeting Agenda February 3, 2020 K. ID-20-0098 Approve request for advertisement in the amount of $250.00 for a 1/4 page ad from Connecting the Dots Foundation, Inc. for Celebrating 100 Years of Voting Rights for Women Event pursuant to Section 17-3-1 and Section 17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code Attachments: Women History Month Advertisement L. ID-20-0099 Approve request for advertisement in the amount of $175.00 for an 1/2 page ad from Karly Henderson, Miss Dixie's Outstanding Teen 2020, for the Miss Mississippi Outstanding Teen Pageant pursuant to Section 17-3-1 and Section 17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code Attachments: Outstanding Teen Advertisement M. ID-20-0102 Approve request for payment from Vicksburg-Warren 911 for the city's share of 15 full-time and 5 part-time E-911 dispatchers' salaries, matching benefits, and insurance for: 1. Check dates December 31, 2019 and January 14, 2020 in the amount of $48,973.91 Attachments: 911 Payment Routine Agenda: A. ID-20-0092 Discuss Vicksburg Convention Center Updates Appearing Annette Kirklin B. ID-20-0093 Discuss Vicksburg Convention and Visitors Bureau Updates Appearing Laura Beth Strickland C. ID-20-0089 Approve the following from Claims Docket of January 23, 2020: 1. Check #159564 written to United Security Services in the amount of $2,500.00 D. ID-20-0095 Accept Letter from Marilyn Corley, Brian Patterson, Loreina Patterson, Bob Jensen and Pam Jensen appealing the decision of the Zoning Board of Appeals meeting held on January 7, 2020 for property located at 2430 Drummond Street and Authorize City Clerk to set Appeal Hearing Date for February 25, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. Attachments: Zoning Appeal Letter Zoning Letter Zoning Minutes E. ID-20-0101 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 Assessment Appearing Jeff Richardson City of Vicksburg Page 3 Printed on 1/31/2020 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Meeting Agenda February 3, 2020 F. ID-20-0103 Approve amended Application with Vicksburg Warren School District for Use of Vicksburg Jr. High School Facilities and Equipment for City of Vicksburg Youth Development Basketball League 2020 Attachments: Amended VWSD Facilities Use Application Appearing Vickie Bailey G. ID-20-0104 Authorize Mayor to execute Contract for Services with Shanda D. Banks-Dixon for Inner City Youth Basketball League 2020 Attachments: CONTRACT FOR SERVICES Shanda Dixon VJHS Gym (002) Appearing Vickie Bailey H. ID-20-0100 Authorize Mayor to execute Request for Cash No. 9 with the Mississippi Home Corporation for the 2016 Homeowner Rehabilitation Program [1228-M16-SG-280-374] [Blue Ink] Attachments: Request for Cash #9 Appearing Resell Williams I. ID-20-0105 Authorize Mayor to execute Mississippi Home Corporation and Grantee Participation Agreement for Blight Elimination Program [Blue Ink] Attachments: MHC BEP Program Agreement Appearing Resell Williams J. ID-20-0106 Authorize Mayor to execute Grantee and Blight Partner Participation Agreement with the following [Blue Ink]: 1. E & L Properties, LLC and Mississippi Home Corporation 2. St. Peter M. B. Church of Vicksburg, MS and Mississippi Home Corporation Attachments: E & L Properties Agreement St. Peter Church Agreement Appearing Resell Williams K. ID-20-0107 Authorize Mayor to execute Blight Elimination Program Contractor Procurement Process Certifications [Blue Ink]: 1. E & L Properties, LLC 2. St. Peter M. B. Church of Vicksburg, MS Attachments: E & L Properties Process Certification St. Peter Church Process Certification Appearing Resell Williams L. ID-20-0118 Accept proposal and Authorize Mayor to execute Authorization to Proceed with PPM Consultants for Limited Environmental Site Assessment at the Hennessey Bayou property Attachments: 2020-01-31_Hennessey Bayou_Limited ESA_Proposal_PPM Consultants City of Vicksburg Page 4 Printed on 1/31/2020 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Meeting Agenda February 3, 2020 Executive Session: A. ID-20-0110 Transfer - Community Development (1) B. ID-20-0111 Longevity Pay - Ambulance Department (1) C. ID-20-0112 Longevity Pay - Fire Department (2) D. ID-20-0117 Longevity Pay - Water Department (1) E. ID-20-0113 Pay Adjustments - Ambulance Department (2) F. ID-20-0114 Pay Adjustments - Police Department (2) G. ID-20-0115 Correction of Retro Pay - Gas Department (1) H. ID-20-0116 Discussion Item - Community Development (1) Adjournment Next Adjourned Meeting, 10:00 a.m., Monday, February 10, 2020 City of Vicksburg Page 5 Printed on 1/31/2020

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