Board of Mayor and Aldermen

1415 Walnut Street City of Vicksburg Vicksburg, MS 39180 Minutes - Final-revised Board of Mayor and Aldermen George Flaggs, Jr., Mayor Michael A. Mayfield, Sr., Alderman Alex J. Monsour, Jr., Alderman Monday, May 18, 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: Mayor Flaggs appointed the following Committee 'Pursuant to Section 39 of the Special Charter of the City of Vicksburg that describes the duties specified only to the mayor of the city, I am appointing a committee to evaluate the funding of all future sponsorships, advertisements and donations and employee training and traveling expense for the remainder of the 2020 budget year. The members of this committee will include: City Clerk Walter Osborne, Jr. Deputy City Clerk Tasha Jordan City Attorney Nancy Thomas Human Resource Director Fermika Smith Finance and Administration Director Doug Whittington (chair) On motion of Mayor Flaggs, seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to go into executive session to discuss streamlining departments. The motion was unanimously adopted by the following vote: Aye: Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, Alderman Monsour, Jr. The Mayor and Alderman are in executive session. Those present in executive session were Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, Alderman Monsour, Jr., Nancy Thomas, Walter W. Osborne, Jr., Doug Whittington, Garnet Van Norman, Pam Newton, Chief Milton Moore, Chief Craig Danczyk, Jeff Richardson, Fermika Smith. On motion of Mayor Flaggs, seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to come out of executive session. Aye: Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, Alderman Monsour, Jr. 4. Adopt Agenda On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to adopt the Agenda. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. Recognitions: A. ID-20-0468 Employee Anniversaries: City of Vicksburg Page 1 Printed on 6/10/2020 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final-revised May 18, 2020 10 years of service: Tena Mace, Eddie London - Police Department Mayor Flaggs recognized Tena Mace and Eddie London with ten (10) years of service in the Police Department. The Mayor and Aldermen congratulated Tena Mace and Eddie London for their years of service with the City of Vicksburg. Approval of Consent Agenda Items: On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the Consent Agenda Items. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. A. ID-20-0449 Adopt Board Meeting Minutes for: 1. April 10, 2020 2. April 20, 2020 3. April 23, 2020 B. ID-20-0469 Approve the following Personnel Action Forms: 1. Resignation - Police Department (1) 2. Resignation - Sewer Department (1) C. ID-20-0443 Receive Vicksburg Police Department Crime Statistic Report for: 1. April 2020 Attachments: Crime Stats for Mar 2020 -Apr 2020 D. ID-20-0447 Accept Southern Cultural Heritage Center Foundation Report Attachments: SCHF Calendar of events E. ID-20-0442 Approve request for advertisement ($450.00 for May, $450.00 for July and $450.00 for September) from River 101.3, KHits 104.5 and 92.7 The Touch for Don't Drink and Drive Campaign for Memorial Day, July 4th and Labor Day pursuant to Section 17-3-1 and Section 17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code Attachments: Don't Drink & Drive Campaign Mayor Flaggs stated that purchasing an advertisement from River 101.3, KHits 104.5 and 92.7 The Touch 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 River 101.3, KHits 104.5 and 92.7 The Touch in the amount of ($450.00 for May, $450.00 for July and $450.00 for September) for Don't Drink and Drive Campaign for Memorial Day, July 4th and Labor Day. The City is authorized pursuant to Section 17-3-1 and Section 17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code of 1972. F. ID-20-0444 Approve request from Warren County Soil and Water Conservation District for allocation of funds in the amount of $15,000.00 pursuant to Section 69-27-24 of the Mississippi Code Attachments: Warren Co Soil Allocation On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Vicksburg approved allocation of funds in the amount of $15,000.00 to the Warren County Soil and Water Conservation District. The City is authorized pursuant to Section 69-27-24 of the Mississippi Code for municipalities to contribute to soil conservation districts. G. ID-20-0455 Approve request from Central Mississippi Prevention Services, Inc. for allocation of matching funds in the amount of $10,000.00 for their Summer Leadership Camp pursuant to Section 21-19-65 of the Mississippi Code Attachments: CMPS Allocation City of Vicksburg Page 2 Printed on 6/10/2020 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final-revised May 18, 2020 This agenda item was tabled H. ID-20-0456 Approve request for advertisement in the amount of 350.00 for a 3 x 10 ad in The Vicksburg Post honoring local graduates pursuant to Section 17-3-1 and Section 17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code Attachments: Vicksburg Post Graduates Ad Mayor Flaggs stated that purchasing an advertisement from The Vicksburg Post will bring into favorable notice the opportunities, possibilities and resources of the City of Vicksburg and will be helpful toward advancing the moral, financial and other interest of the City of Vicksburg. On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., and unanimously passed, the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Vicksburg approved the purchase of a sponsorship ad from The Vicksburg Post in the amount of $350.00 for 3 x 10 ad honoring local graduates. The City is authorized pursuant to Section 17-3-1 and 17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code of 1972. I. ID-20-0459 Approve request for allocation of funds in the amount of $17,000.00 to The Community Fund for Frances Koury Four Seasons of the Arts for the 2020 calendar year Attachments: Koury Four Seasons of the Arts Allocation This agenda item was tabled J. ID-20-0462 Accept Letter Establishing Special Assessment and Adopt Resolution / Order for Cutting, Cleaning, Demolition and Site Clearing of the following properties: 1. 511 Adams Street, PPIN 19355; owned by State of Mississippi 2. 1601 Martin Luther King Blvd., PPIN 19162; owned by State of Mississippi 3. 1604 Martin Luther King Blvd., PPIN 19194; owned by State of Mississippi 4. 1609 Martin Luther King Blvd., PPIN 19164; owned by State of Mississippi 5. 1612 Martin Luther King Blvd., PPIN 19192; owned by State of Mississippi 6. 1616 Martin Luther King Blvd., PPIN 19191; owned by State of Mississippi 7. 1618 Martin Luther King Blvd., PPIN 19190; owned by Bobby Doyle Est. 8. 1711 Martin Luther King Blvd., PPIN 19171; owned by State of Mississippi 9. 1733 Martin Luther King Blvd., PPIN 19797; owned by Easthaven Holdings LLC 10. 1740 Martin Luther King Blvd., PPIN 19840; owned by State of Mississippi 11. 1742 Martin Luther King Blvd., PPIN 19839; owned by State of Mississippi 12. 1756 Martin Luther King Blvd., PPIN 19834; owned by State of Mississippi 13. 1843 Martin Luther King Blvd., PPIN 20555; owned by Jimmy O. & Mary Lois Thompson Et Al 14. Meadow Street, PPIN 17225; owned by Setri L. Jenkins 15. 1304 Spring Street, PPIN 17861; owned by Wanda J. Smith Est. Attachments: Special Assessments 2 The Letters (Statements) and Resolutions on the following properties were presented to the Board: 1. 511 Adams Street, PPIN 19355; owned by State of Mississippi 2. 1601 Martin Luther King Blvd., PPIN 19162; owned by State of Mississippi 3. 1604 Martin Luther King Blvd., PPIN 19194; owned by State of Mississippi 4. 1609 Martin Luther King Blvd., PPIN 19164; owned by State of Mississippi 5. 1612 Martin Luther King Blvd., PPIN 19192; owned by State of Mississippi 6. 1616 Martin Luther King Blvd., PPIN 19191; owned by State of Mississippi City of Vicksburg Page 3 Printed on 6/10/2020 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final-revised May 18, 2020 7. 1618 Martin Luther King Blvd., PPIN 19190; owned by Bobby Doyle Est. 8. 1711 Martin Luther King Blvd., PPIN 19171; owned by State of Mississippi 9. 1733 Martin Luther King Blvd., PPIN 19797; owned by Easthaven Holdings LLC 10. 1740 Martin Luther King Blvd., PPIN 19840; owned by State of Mississippi 11. 1742 Martin Luther King Blvd., PPIN 19839; owned by State of Mississippi 12. 1756 Martin Luther King Blvd., PPIN 19834; owned by State of Mississippi 13. 1843 Martin Luther King Blvd., PPIN 20555; owned by Jimmy O. & Mary Lois Thompson Et Al 14. Meadow Street, PPIN 17225; owned by Setri L. Jenkins 15. 1304 Spring Street, PPIN 17861; owned by Wanda J. Smith Est. On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., 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. K. ID-20-0461 Approve Claims Docket The City Clerk presented the Docket of Claims numbering: 161940 - 161944. Routine Agenda: A. ID-20-0466 Receive Sealed Bids for: 1. 2020 Street Resurfacing Program On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to receive Sealed Bids for: 1. 2020 Street Resurfacing Program APAC-MISSISSIPPI, INC., P.O. Box 24508; Jackson, MS 39225-4508 C.O.R# 95 5% Bid Bond: Yes Bid Base: $1,182,192.35 Alt. #1: $51,166.50 Alt. #2: $97,464.20 Alt. #3: $52,249.75 Alt. #4: $54,611.75 Total: $1,437,684.55 Acknowledge Receipt of Addendum: Yes One (1) Electronic Bid: CENTRAL ASPHALT COMPANY, INC., 1208 National Street; Vicksburg, MS 39180 C.O.R# 11293-MC 5% Bid Bond: Yes Bid Base: $1,160,447.87 Alt. #1: $59, 445.03 Alt. #2: $83,387.14 Alt. #3: $51,734.42 Alt. #4: $39,210.04 Total: $1,394,224.50 Acknowledge Receipt of Addendum: Yes On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to accept and refer the foregoing bids to AJA Management/Waggoner Engineering for review and recommendation back to the Board for award. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. B. ID-20-0445 Acknowledge Proclamation Regarding The Operation Of Salons, Barber Shops And Other Personal Care Facilities And Fitness And Efacilities And Fitness And Exercise Gyms During The Civil Emergency Declared To Prevent The Spread Of COVID-19 Effective Tuesday, May 12, 2020 At 8:00 A.M. Attachments: Proclamation On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to Acknowledge Proclamation Regarding The Operation Of Salons, Barber Shops And Other Personal Care Facilities And Fitness And Efacilities And Fitness And Exercise Gyms During The Civil Emergency Declared To Prevent The Spread Of COVID-19 Effective Tuesday, May 12, 2020 At 8:00 A.M. City of Vicksburg Page 4 Printed on 6/10/2020 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final-revised May 18, 2020 The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. C. ID-20-0483 Acknowledge Proclamation Regarding The Operation of Tattoo Parlors, Restaurants That Do Not Serve Alcohol, Dance Studios, Religious Activities, And Curfew During The Civil Emergency Declared To Prevent The Spread Of COVID-19 Effective Friday, May 15, 2020 At 7:00 P.M. Attachments: Proclamation 2 On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to Acknowledge Proclamation Regarding The Operation of Tattoo Parlors, Restaurants That Do Not Serve Alcohol, Dance Studios, Religious Activities, And Curfew During The Civil Emergency Declared To Prevent The Spread Of COVID-19 Effective Friday, May 15, 2020 At 7:00 P.M. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. D. ID-20-0465 Accept the recommendation of Neel-Schaffer, Inc. to award contract for quotes received from CentiMark for a lump sum of $38,530.00 and Aspen Contracting, Inc. for a lump sum of $40,125.00 for the project entitled "Hangar Rehabilitation" at the Vicksburg Municipal Airport to CentiMark in the amount of $38,530.00, contingent upon CentiMark satisfactorily completing the Standard Form of Agreement and Performance and Payment Bonds Attachments: VKS-Quote Evaluation Package 05132020 On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to Accept the recommendation of Neel-Schaffer, Inc. to award contract for quotes received from CentiMark for a lump sum of $38,530.00 and Aspen Contracting, Inc. for a lump sum of $40,125.00 for the project entitled "Hangar Rehabilitation" at the Vicksburg Municipal Airport to CentiMark in the amount of $38,530.00, contingent upon CentiMark satisfactorily completing the Standard Form of Agreement and Performance and Payment Bonds. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. E. ID-20-0460 Approve request from Hemphill Construction Company to use Certificate of Deposit in the amount of $61,500.00 in lieu of retainage for Section 592 Waterline Improvements Project Attachments: CD Waterline Project On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to Approve request from Hemphill Construction Company to use Certificate of Deposit in the amount of $61,500.00 in lieu of retainage for Section 592 Waterline Improvements Project. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. F. ID-20-0458 Approve request from Main Street for two (2) building facade grants in the amount of $1,000.00 per facade for a total of $2,000.00 for 1101 Washington Street owned by Lesley Silver Attachments: Building Facade Grant On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to Approve request from Main Street for two (2) building facade grants in the amount of $1,000.00 per facade for a total of $2,000.00 for 1101 Washington Street owned by Lesley Silver. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. G. ID-20-0467 Accept Easement in the 1100 block of Washington Street from John Ridges and Lucille Ridges Attachments: Easement On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor City of Vicksburg Page 5 Printed on 6/10/2020 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final-revised May 18, 2020 and Aldermen voted to Accept Easement in the 1100 block of Washington Street from John Ridges and Lucille Ridges. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. H. ID-20-0446 Hearing to determine whether or not the properties listed on the Community Development Agenda are a public menace to the public health, safety and welfare of the community Attachments: Special Assessments Jeff Richardson, Director of Community Development, came for a hearing before the Board to discuss and request permission to proceed to cut, clean and demolish the following properties: 1501 Clay Street, PPIN 017670; owned by Trejo Demetria c/o Melvin Redmond, Jr. - (Cut grass/weeds, remove trash & debris) 1820 Clay Street, PPIN 017820; owned by Smith, Thomas L. Est - (Cut grass/weeds, remove trash & debris) On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to declare the foregoing properties which have not complied to be a 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: 1501 Clay Street, PPIN 017670; owned by Trejo Demetria c/o Melvin Redmond, Jr. - Not Complied 1820 Clay Street, PPIN 017820; owned by Smith, Thomas L. Est - Not Complied The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. I. ID-20-0448 Authorize Mayor to execute Airport Improvement Program Sponsor Certifications: 1. FAA Form 5100-130, Drug-Free Workplace 2. FAA Form 5100-134, Selection of Consultants 3. FAA Form 5100-135, Certification and Disclosure Regarding Potential Conflicts of Interest 4. Certification Regarding Lobbying Attachments: faa-form-5100-130-sponsor-cert-drug-free-2019 faa-form-5100-134-sponsor-cert-consultant-2019 faa-form-5100-135-conflict-of-interest-certification-20179 GG_LobbyingForm-V1.1 On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to Authorize Mayor to execute Airport Improvement Program Sponsor Certifications: 1. FAA Form 5100-130, Drug-Free Workplace; 2. FAA Form 5100-134, Selection of Consultants; 3. FAA Form 5100-135, Certification and Disclosure Regarding Potential Conflicts of Interest; 4. Certification Regarding Lobbying. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. J. ID-20-0450 Authorize Mayor to execute Replacement Memorandum of Agreement with Mississippi Transportation Commission for the Levee Street Improvement Project (Blue Ink) Attachments: Replacement MOU On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to Authorize Mayor to execute Replacement Memorandum of Agreement with Mississippi Transportation Commission for the Levee Street Improvement Project (Blue Ink). The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: City of Vicksburg Page 6 Printed on 6/10/2020 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final-revised May 18, 2020 Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. K. ID-20-0463 Authorize Mayor to execute Personal Appearance Contract for July 4th performance with THE CHILL Attachments: Contract The Chill On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to Authorize Mayor to execute Personal Appearance Contract for July 4th performance with THE CHILL. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. L. ID-20-0464 Authorize Mayor to execute Vicksburg Municipal Airport Hangar Lease with Phillip W. Lawson Attachments: Hangar Lease Lawson On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to Authorize Mayor to execute Vicksburg Municipal Airport Hangar Lease with Phillip W. Lawson. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. Executive Session: Alderman Monsour, Jr. 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 Mayfield. 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: Longevity Pay in the Police Department (1); Pay Adjustment in the Fire Department (1); Pay Adjustments in the Police Department (2); Suspension in the Police Department (1); Suspensions in the Fire Department (2); Suspension in the Ambulance Department (1); Reduction in Force Termination in the Legal Department (1); Reduction in Force Termination in the Action Line (1); Reduction in Force Termination in the Building Maintenance Department (1); Reduction in Force Termination in Senior Services Department (1); Termination in the Sewer Department (1); Discussion of Employee Reduction Plan. 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: Longevity Pay in the Police Department (1); Pay Adjustment in the Fire Department (1); Pay Adjustments in the Police Department (2); Suspension in the Police Department (1); Suspensions in the Fire Department (2); Suspension in the Ambulance Department (1); Reduction in Force Termination in the Legal Department (1); Reduction in Force Termination in the Action Line (1); Reduction in Force Termination in the Building Maintenance Department (1); Reduction in Force Termination in Senior Services Department (1); Termination in the Sewer Department (1); Discussion of Employee Reduction Plan. 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, Joseph Stubbs - Police Officer. Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. A. ID-20-0470 Longevity Pay - Police Department (1) On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the .08 cents Longevity Pay of a Secretary II from $15.04 ($14.95 + .09) per hour to $15.12 ($14.95 + .09 + .08) per hour, effective May 19, 2020 in the Police Department. Employee is entitled to an increase for ten (10) years of service. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: City of Vicksburg Page 7 Printed on 6/10/2020 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final-revised May 18, 2020 Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. B. ID-20-0471 Pay Adjustment - Fire Department (1) On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the Pay Adjustment of a Captain V (+2) from $16.08 ($15.83 + .25 long.) to Captain V (+3) at $16.34 ($16.09 + .25 long.) per hour, effective May 20, 2020 in the Fire Department. Captain may receive one (1) raise per year after completing fifth tier, with satisfactory evaluation and physical agility test (includes 20 years longevity pay of .25 cents). The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. C. ID-20-0472 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 an Investigator from $18.11 per hour to $18.31 ($18.11 + .20) per hour, effective May 26, 2020. Officer is entitled to an additional .20 cents per hour increase for four (4) years of service; an Investigator from $20.18 per hour to $20.38 ($20.18 + .20) per hour, effective May 27, 2020 in the Police Department. Officer is entitled to an additional .20 cents per hour for ten (10) years of service. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. D. ID-20-0473 Suspension - Police Department (1) On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the Suspension of an Investigator in the Police Department immediately (May 11, 2020) for Violation of the Arrest Policy. Employee is suspended immediately pending a termination hearing. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. E. ID-20-0474 Suspensions - Fire Department (2) On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the Suspensions of a Firefighter I, effective May 8, 2020 pending termination. Employee has failed to be properly relieved at the end of multiple shifts and is in violation of Vicksburg Fire Department Standard Operating Guidelines 12.1.72 and 12.1.75 Relief of Duty D. Additionally, he has a poor attendance record and has received multiple suspensions for calling in sick and absence without leave; a Firefighter III, effective May 21-22, 2020 (11pm until 7am). Employee Violated Vicksburg Fire Department Standard Operating Guidelines 12.1.75 Relief of Duty B, "Absent Without Leave, Second offense: suspended 8 hours without pay." in the Fire Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. F. ID-20-0475 Suspension - Ambulance Department (1) On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the Suspension of a Firefighter/Ambulance IV for one (1) shift (May 21-22, 2020) in the Ambulance Department. Employee violated Vicksburg Fire Department Standard Operating Guideline 12.1.75 Attendance Policy for 24-Hour Shift Employees, six (6) occurrences (May 12, 2020). The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. G. ID-20-0476 Reduction in Force Termination - Legal Department (1) On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the Reduction in Force Termination of a City Prosecutor in the Legal Department due to COVID-19, effective May 15, 2020. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. H. ID-20-0477 Reduction in Force Termination - Action Line (1) On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the Reduction in Force Termination of an City of Vicksburg Page 8 Printed on 6/10/2020 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final-revised May 18, 2020 Information Specialist in the Action Line due to COVID-19, effective May 29, 2020. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. I. ID-20-0478 Reduction in Force Termination - Building Maintenance (1) On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the Reduction in Force Termination of a Custodian in the Building Maintenance due to COVID 19, effective May 29, 2020. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. J. ID-20-0479 Reduction in Force Termination - Senior Services (1) On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the Reduction in Force Termination of an Assistant Director in Senior Services due to COVID-19, effective May 29, 2020. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. Mayor Flaggs recuses himself from Executive Session. Alderman Monsour, Jr., is now Mayor Pro Tem Monsour, Jr. K. ID-20-0481 Termination - Sewer Department (1) On motion of Mayor Pro Tem Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor Pro Tem and Alderman voted to approve the Termination of a Laborer in the Sewer Department, effective May 18, 2020. Employee is in violation of his 90-day probation that was given to him on May 4, 2020. He is also in violation of COV Personnel Rules and Regulations 4.1 (c), (g), (i) and (n). The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 2- Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. Recused: 1- Mayor Flaggs Deputy City Clerk Tasha W. Jordan and Officer Joseph Stubbs leave Executive Session. L. ID-20-0482 Discussion - Employee Reduction Plan Discussion. M. ID-20-0533 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 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: Recused: 1- Mayor Flaggs Adjournment 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 adjourned to meet 10 o’clock a.m., Friday, May 22, 2020, 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 City of Vicksburg Page 9 Printed on 6/10/2020