Board of Mayor and Aldermen
Regular MeetingVicksburg, MS · June 25, 2020
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
Thursday, June 25, 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 Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to approve the Agenda. The motion was adopted
unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
Recognitions:
A. ID-20-0625 Employee Anniversaries:
15 years of service: Michael Mayfield - North Ward Alderman
Mayor Flaggs recognized Northward Alderman Mayfield with fifteen (15) years of
service.
The Mayor and Alderman Monsour, Jr. congratulated Northward Alderman
Mayfield for his years of service with the City of Vicksburg.
B. ID-20-0630 Proclamation - Dr. William Briggs Hopson, Jr.'s Day
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-20-0598 Approve invoice #3681 for payment in the amount of $3,109.98 from
Vicksburg-Tallulah Regional Airport for the month of May 2020
Attachments: VTR Invoice
B. ID-20-0599 Authorize Mayor to execute Application for Reimbursement No. 2 with
Mississippi Department of Transportation, Aeronautics Division for Hangar
Rehabilitation at the Vicksburg Municipal Airport (Multimodal Project No.
MM-0073-0220)
Attachments: MDOT Application Reimbursement #2
C. ID-20-0613 Authorize City Clerk to transfer funds from the following separate/special
bank accounts and place into City's pooled cash account:
1. Emergency Road and Bridge Repair Fund (ERBR) in the amount of
$56,049.16
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2. 2016 COV Tourism Assistance Fund in the amount of $35,000.00
3. City of Vicksburg Feasibility Study in the amount of $33,225.61
4. Bond Account in the amount of $1,886,732.10
D. ID-20-0614 Approve allocation of matching funds in the amount of $7,500.00 to
Vicksburg Family Development Service, Inc. pursuant to Section 21-19-65
of the Mississippi Code
Attachments: Vicksburg Family Development
E. ID-20-0620 Approve request from Suncoast Infrastructures, Inc. to use Certificate of
Deposit in the amount of $15,000.00 in lieu of retainage for Continuing
Sewer Assessment Program - Year 3 Repair
Attachments: CD CSAP Year 3 Repair
F. ID-20-0621 Authorize issuance of requisition number 2007613 in the amount of
$11,529.80 written to Marieco, Inc. for the purchase of Sick 6" 35M
uncorrected gas meter for the Gas Department pursuant to Section
31-7-13 (m) (viii) of the Mississippi Code of 1972, Annotated which allows
sole source purchases
Attachments: Requisition 2007613
G. ID-20-0597 Authorize Mayor to execute Rental Agreement with Pitney Bowes for a
postage meter for Water and Gas Administration
Attachments: Postage Meter Agreement
H. ID-20-0616 Authorize Mayor to execute Contract with Central Asphalt Co., Inc. for 2020
Street Resurfacing Program North Ward & South Ward
Attachments: Contract Central Asphalt
I. ID-20-0602 Approve Bank Letters:
1. Trustmark
2. BancorpSouth
Attachments: Trustmark
BancorpSouth
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to approve Bank Letters: 1. Trustmark, 2. BancorpSouth.
J. ID-20-0603 Approve Reports:
1. City Sexton
2. Privilege License
3. Mayor and Treasure
4. Tax Collection
5. Delinquent Tax Collection
6. Detail Budget
7. Credit Card
Attachments: City Sexton
Privilege License
Mayor and Treasure
Delinquent Tax
The City Sexton presented report of collections, account opening graves etc. for
the month of May 2020 as follows: Dillon-Chisley Funeral Home - $575.00;
Glenwood Funeral Home - $800.00; W.H. Jefferson Funeral Home - $700.00;
Lakeview Funeral Home - $1,125.00; Riles Funeral Home - $350.00; C.J. Williams
Mortuary Services - $925.00; Misc. - $875.00. Total Paid was $5,350.00. Total
Burials was 19.
The City Clerk presented the Privilege License Report for new businesses for the
month of May 2020.
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The City Clerk presented report of Mayor and Treasure from the Vicksburg Police
Department in the amount of $134,922.00 for May 2020.
The City Clerk presented report of Tax Collections for City taxes from the Warren
County Tax Collector for the month of May 2020.
The City Clerk presented report of Delinquent Collections for City taxes from the
Warren County Tax Collector for the month of May 2020.
The City Clerk presented the May 2020 Detailed Budget Report for approval.
The City Clerk presented the May 2020 Credit Card Report for approval as follows:
Purchasing Department - $11,425.91.
Attachments: Supporting documents following minutes:
Routine Agenda:
A. ID-20-0596 Receive Sealed Bids for:
1. Phase 2 of Mississippi Center for Innovation & Technology Project
On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to receive Sealed Bids for:
1. Phase 2 of Mississippi Center for Innovation & Technology Project:
SHANE ORMON CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT & DESIGN, INC., P.O. Box 1359;
Clinton, MS 39060
C.O.R# 12795-MC 5% Bid Bond: Yes Bid Amount: $3,605,000.00
Acknowledge Receipt of Addendum 1, 2 and 3: Yes
Alternate 1: $302,447.13
Alternate 2: $8,342.00
Alternate 3: $7,746.00
Alternate 4: $194,058.00
Alternate 5: $24,430.00
Alternate 6: $106,300.00
Alternate 7: $99,150.07
Alternate 8: $86,810.10
Alternate 9: $536,109.38
BENCHMARK CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION, 1867 Crane Ridge Drive, Suite
200-A; Jackson, MS 39216
C.O.R# 05316-MC 5% Bid Bond: Yes Bid Amount: $3,350,000.00
Acknowledge Receipt of Addendum 1, 2 and 3: Yes
Alternate 1: $263,000.00
Alternate 2: $7,000.00
Alternate 3: $6,500.00
Alternate 4: $162,000.00
Alternate 5: $205,000.00
Alternate 6: $89,200.00
Alternate 7: $83,700.00
Alternate 8: $70,000.00
Alternate 9: $242,000.00
One (1) Electronic Bid Received:
SHANE ORMON CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT & DESIGN, INC., P.O. Box 1359;
Clinton, MS 39060
C.O.R# 12795-MC 5% Bid Bond: Yes Bid Amount: $3,596,270.00
Acknowledge Receipt of Addendum 1, 2 and 3: Yes
Alternate 1: $342,744.80
Alternate 2: $8,342.00
Alternate 3: $7,746.00
Alternate 4: $194,058.00
Alternate 5: $24,430.00
Alternate 6: $152,521.00
Alternate 7: $152,115.80
Alternate 8: $86,810.10
Alternate 9: $536,109.38
On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to accept and refer the forgoing bids to the Selection
Committee for review and recommendation back to the Board for award.
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Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
B. ID-20-0631 Authorize application to Department of Defense for Defense Community
Infrastructure Pilot Program Grant for the Mississippi Center for Technology
and Innovation
Attachments: Grant
On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to authorize the application to Department of Defense for
Defense Community Infrastructure Pilot Program Grant for the Mississippi Center
for Technology and Innovation. The motion was adopted unanimously by the
following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
C. ID-20-0629 Acknowledge Proclamation Regarding The Re-Opening Of Vicksburg
While Minimizing The Risk Of Infection And To Prevent The Spread Of
COVID-19 Effective Monday, June 29, 2020 At 8:00 A.M. Until July 13,
2020 At 8:00 A.M.
Attachments: Proclamation COVID-19
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to acknowledge the Proclamation Regarding The
Re-Opening Of Vicksburg While Minimizing The Risk Of Infection And To Prevent
The Spread Of COVID-19 Effective Monday, June 29, 2020, At 8:00 A.M. Until July
13, 2020, At 8:00 A.M. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following
vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
D. ID-20-0601 Accept recommendation from the Consultant Selection Committee that
Proposals for Professional Consulting Services for COVID-19 Recovery
are not needed at this time
Attachments: RFP COVID-19
This agenda item was tabled.
E. ID-20-0605 Authorize Mayor to execute COVID-19 Mandated Plan Changes
Amendment with UMR for City of Vicksburg Group Health Benefit Plan
Attachments: CITY OF VICKSBURG GROUP HEALTH BENEFIT
PLAN-767000413295
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to authorize the Mayor to execute COVID-19 Mandated Plan
Changes Amendment with UMR for City of Vicksburg Group Health Benefit Plan.
The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
F. ID-20-0624 Accept Free Port Warehouse License Applications submitted by the
following:
1. Keppel Letourneau USA, Inc. (1645 Haining Road)
2. CITGO Petroleum Corporation (1585 Haining Road)
3. Vicksburg Forest Products, LLC (1725 North Washington Street)
On motion of Mayor Flaggs, seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and
Aldermen voted to accept the Free Port Warehouse License Applications
submitted by the following: 1. Keppel Letourneau USA, Inc. (1645 Haining Road);
2. CITGO Petroleum Corporation (1585 Haining Road); 3. Vicksburg Forest
Products, LLC (1725 North Washington Street). The motion was adopted
unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
G. ID-20-0610 Adopt Revised Vicksburg Police Department Policies and Procedures:
1. Policy Number 2.14 - Rules of Conduct
2. Policy Number 5.01 - Use of Force & Deadly Force
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Attachments: 02.14 Rules of Conduct V3 DRAFT
05.01 Use of Force Deadly Force DRAFT
On motion of Mayor Flaggs, seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and
Aldermen voted to adopt the Revised Vicksburg Police Department Policies and
Procedures: 1. Policy Number 2.14 - Rules of Conduct; 2. Policy Number 5.01 - Use
of Force & Deadly Force. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following
vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
H. ID-20-0622 Ratify Amended Grant Application to FAA for Airport Layout Plan
(3-28-0073-011-2020)
Attachments: Application Federal Assistance
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to ratify the Amended Grant Application to FAA for Airport
Layout Plan (3-28-0073-011-2020). The motion was adopted unanimously by the
following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
I. ID-20-0628 Adopt Budget Amendments
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Mayor Flaggs, the Mayor and
Aldermen voted to adopt the Budget Amendments for June 25, 2020. The motion
was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
J. ID-20-0600 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: Master Copy of the Agenda for June 25 2020
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 property:
1. 305 Bayou Blvd, PPIN 025137; owned by Janna Properties LLC c/o JC
Enterprises LLC - (Cut grass/weeds, Remove trash and debris, Remove
delapidated/burned building)
2. 331 Bayou Blvd, PPIN 025137; owned by Janna Properties LLC c/o JC
Enterprises LLC - (Cut grass/weeds, Remove trash and debris, Remove
delapidated/burned building)
3. 105 Green Hill Drive, PPIN 010169; owned by John J. Ware - (Cut grass/weeds,
Remove trash and debris, Remove dilapidated mobile home and storage shed)
4. 2428 Halls Ferry Road, PPIN 015330; owned by Mary Butler - (Cut grass/weeds,
Remove dilapidated and unsafe building)
5. 219 Willow Drive, PPIN 011820; owned by Daniel Scott & Clyde Ray Scott - (Cut
grass/weeds, Remove trash and debris, Remove inoperable vehicles)
6. 221 Willow Drive, PPIN 011821; owned by Samuel Jacob Burnette - (Cut
grass/weeds, Remove trash and debris, Remove inoperable vehicles, Remove
burned/dilapidated building)
7. 1213 First North Street, PPIN 017648; owned by Larry & Barbara Erves - (Cut
grass/weeds, Remove trash and debris, Remove inoperable vehicles, Remove
dilapidated accessory structure)
8. 108 Grey Oaks Drive, PPIN 010126; owned by Kevin & Kassy Watson - (Cut
grass/weeds, Remove trash and debris)
RE-ENTRIES:
1. 1108 First North Street, PPIN 018788; owned by Larubin Warfield - (Cut
grass/weeds, Remove trash and debris)
2. 922 Polk Street, PPIN 015852; owned by Reginald & Jacqueline Sanders - (Cut
grass/weeds, Remove trash and debris)
3. 1711 Martin Luther King Blvd, PPIN 019171; owned by State of Mississippi - (Cut
grass/weeds, Remove trash and 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 health, safety & welfare of the community and authorize
the Director of Community Development to proceed to cut, clean and demolish
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structure with all charges incurred to be assessed against the property owner(s).
In the event an extension is granted, if owner(s) has/ have not complied at the
end of the extension period, the Director of Community Development is
authorized to proceed; along with the following actions:
1. 305 Bayou Blvd, PPIN 025137; owned by Janna Properties LLC c/o JC
Enterprises LLC - Not Complied. Request 30-day extension for storage shed
2. 331 Bayou Blvd, PPIN 025137; owned by Janna Properties LLC c/o JC
Enterprises LLC - Not Complied. Request 30-day extension
3. 105 Green Hill Drive, PPIN 010169; owned by John J. Ware - Not Complied.
Request 30-day extension
4. 2428 Halls Ferry Road, PPIN 015330; owned by Mary Butler - Not Complied.
Request 30-day extension - has buyer
5. 219 Willow Drive, PPIN 011820; owned by Daniel Scott & Clyde Ray Scott - Not
Complied
6. 221 Willow Drive, PPIN 011821; owned by Samuel Jacob Burnette - Not
Complied
7. 1213 First North Street, PPIN 017648; owned by Larry & Barbara Erves -
Complied
8. 108 Grey Oaks Drive, PPIN 010126; owned by Kevin & Kassy Watson - Complied
RE-ENTRIES:
1. 1108 First North Street, PPIN 018788; owned by Larubin Warfield - Not
Complied
2. 922 Polk Street, PPIN 015852; owned by Reginald & Jacqueline Sanders - Not
Complied
3. 1711 Martin Luther King Blvd, PPIN 019171; owned by State of Mississippi - Not
Complied
The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
K. ID-20-0608 Adopt Resolution To Upgrade Springfield Neighborhood Streetlights To
LED Lights
Attachments: Resolution Streetlights to LED Lights
On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to adopt the Resolution To Upgrade Springfield
Neighborhood Streetlights To LED Lights. The motion was adopted unanimously
by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
L. ID-20-0615 Adopt Resolution To Place Cameras On Designated Public Streets, In City
Buildings And On City Owned Property
Attachments: Resolution Cameras
On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to adopt the Resolution To Place Cameras On Designated
Public Streets, In City Buildings And On City Owned Property. The motion was
adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
M. ID-20-0611 Adopt Revised Resolution Granting Conditional Approval For Tax
Abatement For Action Properties Vicksburg, LLC At 100 Halls Ferry
Station (PPIN 013514)
Attachments: Revised Resolution Tax Abatement Halls Ferry Station
On motion of Mayor Flaggs, seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and
Aldermen voted to adopt the Resolution Granting Conditional Approval For Tax
Abatement For Action Properties Vicksburg, LLC At 100 Halls Ferry Station (PPIN
013514). The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
N. ID-20-0612 Adopt Resolution Granting Conditional Approval For Tax Abatement For
Samuel G. Andrews For 1100 First East Street (PPIN 23876)
Attachments: Resolution Tax Abatement 1100 First East Street
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On motion of Mayor Flaggs, seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and
Aldermen voted to adopt the Resolution Granting Conditional Approval For Tax
Abatement For Samuel G. Andrews For 1100 First East Street (PPIN 23876). The
motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
O. ID-20-0617 Adopt Resolution Granting Conditional Approval For Tax Abatement For
Springfield II LLC For 1102 First East Street (PPIN 23876)
Attachments: Resolution Tax Abatement 1102 First East Street
On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to adopt the Resolution Granting Conditional Approval For
Tax Abatement For Springfield II LLC For 1102 First East Street (PPIN 23876). The
motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
P. ID-20-0618 Adopt Resolution Granting Conditional Approval For Tax Abatement For
Springfield II LLC For 1104 First East Street (PPIN 23876)
Attachments: Resolution Tax Abatement 1104 First East Street
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to adopt the Resolution Granting Conditional Approval For
Tax Abatement For Springfield II LLC For 1104 First East Street (PPIN 23876). The
motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
Q. ID-20-0607 Authorize Mayor to execute Change Order #4 with Hemphill Construction
Company in the amount of $49,648.22 for Section 592 Waterline
Improvements Project for the additional traffic control on Washington Street
for flagger during construction zone
Attachments: CO#4 Waterline Improvements Project
On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to authorize the Mayor to execute Change Order #4 with
Hemphill Construction Company in the amount of $49,648.22 for Section 592
Waterline Improvements Project for the additional traffic control on Washington
Street for flagger during construction zone. The motion was adopted
unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
R. ID-20-0609 Accept proposal from Neel Schaffer for Phase 1 Cultural Resources
Survey of the Proposed Martin Luther King Blvd-Kuhn Memorial Park
Fitness Trail
Attachments: Neel Schaffer Proposal
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to accept the proposal from Neel Schaffer for Phase 1
Cultural Resources Survey of the Proposed Martin Luther King Blvd-Kuhn
Memorial Park Fitness Trail. The motion was adopted unanimously by the
following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
S. ID-20-0619 Authorize Mayor to execute Modification of Cooperative Agreement with
U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center for Operations of
the Jesse Brent Lower Mississippi River Museum and Motor Vessel
Mississippi IV
Attachments: ERDC Cooperative Agreement
On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to authorize the Mayor to execute Modification of
Cooperative Agreement with U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development
Center for Operations of the Jesse Brent Lower Mississippi River Museum and
Motor Vessel Mississippi IV. The motion was adopted unanimously by the
following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
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Mayor Flaggs recused himself from the Board Meeting.
Alderman Monsour, Jr., is now Mayor Pro-Tem Monsour, Jr.
T. ID-20-0604 Approve Claims Docket
The City Clerk presented the Docket of Claims numbering 1777-1778 and
162830-163436. 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.
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 Monsour, Jr. moved to go into executive session to discuss
Personnel Action Forms for: Pay Adjustments in the Police Department (2);
Termination in Water & Gas Administration (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: Pay Adjustments in the Police Department
(2); Termination in Water & Gas Administration (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, Joseph
Stubbs - Police Officer.
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
A. ID-20-0626 Pay Adjustments - Police Department (2)
On motion of Mayor Flaggs, seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and
Aldermen voted to approve the Pay Adjustments of a Patrol Officer from $17.50
per hour to $17.70 ($17.50 + .20) per hour, effective June 12, 2020. Officer is
entitled to an additional .20 cents increase for seven (7) years of service; a
Sergeant from $21.67 per hour to $21.87 ($21.67 + .20) per hour, effective July 2,
2020. Employee is entitled to an additional .20 cents increase for eight (8) 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.
B. ID-20-0627 Termination - Water & Gas Administration (1)
On motion of Mayor Flaggs, seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and
Aldermen voted to approve the Termination of a cashier in Water & Gas
Administration, effective June 15, 2020. Employee violated the City of Vicksburg's
Attendance Policy. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
C. ID-20-0735 Come Out of Executive Session and Approve All Items Taken Up in
Executive Session
On motion of Mayor Flaggs, seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., 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:
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Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
Adjournment
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., and
unanimously passed, the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Vicksburg adjourned
to meet 10 o’clock a.m., Monday, July 6, 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.
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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
Thursday, June 25, 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-20-0625 Employee Anniversaries:
15 years of service: Michael Mayfield - North Ward Alderman
B. ID-20-0630 Proclamation - Dr. William Briggs Hopson, Jr.'s Day
Approval of Consent Agenda Items:
A. ID-20-0598 Approve invoice #3681 for payment in the amount of $3,109.98 from
Vicksburg-Tallulah Regional Airport for the month of May 2020
Attachments: VTR Invoice
B. ID-20-0599 Authorize Mayor to execute Application for Reimbursement No. 2 with
Mississippi Department of Transportation, Aeronautics Division for Hangar
Rehabilitation at the Vicksburg Municipal Airport (Multimodal Project No.
MM-0073-0220)
Attachments: MDOT Application Reimbursement #2
C. ID-20-0613 Authorize City Clerk to transfer funds from the following separate/special
bank accounts and place into City's pooled cash account:
1. Emergency Road and Bridge Repair Fund (ERBR) in the amount of
$56,049.16
2. 2016 COV Tourism Assistance Fund in the amount of $35,000.00
3. City of Vicksburg Feasibility Study in the amount of $33,225.61
4. Bond Account in the amount of $1,886,732.10
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D. ID-20-0614 Approve allocation of matching funds in the amount of $7,500.00 to
Vicksburg Family Development Service, Inc. pursuant to Section 21-19-65
of the Mississippi Code
Attachments: Vicksburg Family Development
E. ID-20-0620 Approve request from Suncoast Infrastructures, Inc. to use Certificate of
Deposit in the amount of $15,000.00 in lieu of retainage for Continuing
Sewer Assessment Program - Year 3 Repair
Attachments: CD CSAP Year 3 Repair
F. ID-20-0621 Authorize issuance of requisition number 2007613 in the amount of
$11,529.80 written to Marieco, Inc. for the purchase of Sick 6" 35M
uncorrected gas meter for the Gas Department pursuant to Section
31-7-13 (m) (viii) of the Mississippi Code of 1972, Annotated which allows
sole source purchases
Attachments: Requisition 2007613
G. ID-20-0597 Authorize Mayor to execute Rental Agreement with Pitney Bowes for a
postage meter for Water and Gas Administration
Attachments: Postage Meter Agreement
H. ID-20-0616 Authorize Mayor to execute Contract with Central Asphalt Co., Inc. for 2020
Street Resurfacing Program North Ward & South Ward
Attachments: Contract Central Asphalt
I. ID-20-0602 Approve Bank Letters:
1. Trustmark
2. BancorpSouth
Attachments: Trustmark
BancorpSouth
J. ID-20-0603 Approve Reports:
1. City Sexton
2. Privilege License
3. Mayor and Treasure
4. Tax Collection
5. Delinquent Tax Collection
6. Detail Budget
7. Credit Card
Attachments: City Sexton
Privilege License
Mayor and Treasure
Delinquent Tax
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Board of Mayor and Aldermen Meeting Agenda June 25, 2020
Routine Agenda:
A. ID-20-0596 Receive Sealed Bids for:
1. Phase 2 of Mississippi Center for Innovation & Technology Project
B. ID-20-0631 Authorize application to Department of Defense for Defense Community
Infrastructure Pilot Program Grant for the Mississippi Center for
Technology and Innovation
Attachments: Grant
C. ID-20-0629 Acknowledge Proclamation Regarding The Re-Opening Of Vicksburg
While Minimizing The Risk Of Infection And To Prevent The Spread Of
COVID-19 Effective Monday, June 29, 2020 At 8:00 A.M. Until July 13,
2020 At 8:00 A.M.
Attachments: Proclamation COVID-19
D. ID-20-0601 Accept recommendation from the Consultant Selection Committee that
Proposals for Professional Consulting Services for COVID-19 Recovery
are not needed at this time
Attachments: RFP COVID-19
E. ID-20-0605 Authorize Mayor to execute COVID-19 Mandated Plan Changes
Amendment with UMR for City of Vicksburg Group Health Benefit Plan
Attachments: CITY OF VICKSBURG GROUP HEALTH BENEFIT PLAN-767000413295
F. ID-20-0624 Accept Free Port Warehouse License Applications submitted by the
following:
1. Keppel Letourneau USA, Inc. (1645 Haining Road)
2. CITGO Petroleum Corporation (1585 Haining Road)
3. Vicksburg Forest Products, LLC (1725 North Washington Street)
G. ID-20-0610 Adopt Revised Vicksburg Police Department Policies and Procedures:
1. Policy Number 2.14 - Rules of Conduct
2. Policy Number 5.01 - Use of Force & Deadly Force
Attachments: 02.14 Rules of Conduct V3 DRAFT
05.01 Use of Force Deadly Force DRAFT
H. ID-20-0622 Ratify Amended Grant Application to FAA for Airport Layout Plan
(3-28-0073-011-2020)
Attachments: Application Federal Assistance
I. ID-20-0628 Adopt Budget Amendments
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Board of Mayor and Aldermen Meeting Agenda June 25, 2020
J. ID-20-0600 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: Master Copy of the Agenda for June 25 2020
K. ID-20-0608 Adopt Resolution To Upgrade Springfield Neighborhood Streetlights To
LED Lights
Attachments: Resolution Streetlights to LED Lights
L. ID-20-0615 Adopt Resolution To Place Cameras On Designated Public Streets, In City
Buildings And On City Owned Property
Attachments: Resolution Cameras
M. ID-20-0611 Adopt Revised Resolution Granting Conditional Approval For Tax
Abatement For Action Properties Vicksburg, LLC At 100 Halls Ferry
Station (PPIN 013514)
Attachments: Revised Resolution Tax Abatement Halls Ferry Station
N. ID-20-0612 Adopt Resolution Granting Conditional Approval For Tax Abatement For
Samuel G. Andrews For 1100 First East Street (PPIN 23876)
Attachments: Resolution Tax Abatement 1100 First East Street
O. ID-20-0617 Adopt Resolution Granting Conditional Approval For Tax Abatement For
Springfield II LLC For 1102 First East Street (PPIN 23876)
Attachments: Resolution Tax Abatement 1102 First East Street
P. ID-20-0618 Adopt Resolution Granting Conditional Approval For Tax Abatement For
Springfield II LLC For 1104 First East Street (PPIN 23876)
Attachments: Resolution Tax Abatement 1104 First East Street
Q. ID-20-0607 Authorize Mayor to execute Change Order #4 with Hemphill Construction
Company in the amount of $49,648.22 for Section 592 Waterline
Improvements Project for the additional traffic control on Washington Street
for flagger during construction zone
Attachments: CO#4 Waterline Improvements Project
R. ID-20-0609 Accept proposal from Neel Schaffer for Phase 1 Cultural Resources
Survey of the Proposed Martin Luther King Blvd-Kuhn Memorial Park
Fitness Trail
Attachments: Neel Schaffer Proposal
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Board of Mayor and Aldermen Meeting Agenda June 25, 2020
S. ID-20-0619 Authorize Mayor to execute Modification of Cooperative Agreement with
U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center for Operations of
the Jesse Brent Lower Mississippi River Museum and Motor Vessel
Mississippi IV
Attachments: ERDC Cooperative Agreement
T. ID-20-0604 Approve Claims Docket
Executive Session:
A. ID-20-0626 Pay Adjustments - Police Department (2)
B. ID-20-0627 Termination - Water & Gas Administration (1)
Adjournment
Next Regular Meeting, 10:00 a.m., Monday, July 6, 2020
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