Board of Mayor and Aldermen

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, April 19, 2021 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 Tasha W. Jordan, Deputy City Clerk Deborah A. Nickson, Deputy City Clerk Present: 3 - Mayor George Flaggs Jr. Alderman Michael A. Mayfield Sr. Alderman Alex J. Monsour Jr. 3. Board Comments: 4. Adopt Agenda On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, 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-21-0356 Proclamation: Fair Housing Month Attachments: Proclamation Fair Housing Approval of Consent Agenda Items: On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the Consent Agenda Items. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. A. ID-21-0376 Approve the following Personnel Action Forms: 1. New Hires - Recreation Department (2) B. ID-21-0355 Approve Water and Gas Administration Report Attachments: W&G Report C. ID-21-0357 Receive Vicksburg Police Department Crime Statistic Report for: 1. March 2021 Attachments: Crime Stats for Feb 2021 - Mar 2021 D. ID-21-0358 Ratify request from Tim Cantwell for use of the north half of Crawford Street Parking Lot on Saturday, April 17, 2021 from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. for his anniversary celebration Attachments: Tim Cantwell E. ID-21-0363 Approve appointment of Christopher Barnett to Vicksburg-Tallulah District Airport Board to fill the unexpired term of Wyane Stirgus Attachments: VTR Appointment City of Vicksburg Page 1 Printed on 5/11/2021 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final April 19, 2021 F. ID-21-0365 Approve advertisement in the amount of $1,650.00 from Four Seasons of the Arts for String Quartet Concert pursuant to Section 17-3-1 and Section 17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended Attachments: Four Seasons String Quartet Mayor Flaggs stated that purchasing an advertisement from Four Seasons of the Arts will bring into favorable notice the opportunities, possibilities and resources of the City of Vicksburg and will be helpful toward advancing the moral, financial and other interest of the City of Vicksburg. On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, and unanimously passed, the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Vicksburg approved the purchase of a sponsorship ad from Four Seasons of the Arts for String Quartet Concert in the amount of $1,650.00. The City is authorized pursuant to Section 17-3-1 and Section 17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended. G. ID-21-0366 Approve request from God's Appointed People Ministries and New Beginning Church in Christ for matching funds in the amount of $2,000.00 pursuant to Section 21-19-65 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended Attachments: GAPM Request for Funds On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve allocation of funds in the amount of $2,000.00 to God's Appointed People Ministries and New Beginning Church in Christ. The City is authorized pursuant to Section 21-19-65 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended, for matching funds for social and community service programs. H. ID-21-0369 Approve request for advertisement in the amount of $500.00 from The Vicksburg Post for its Adopt A Pet Edition of the newspaper pursuant to Section 17-3-1 and Section 17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended Attachments: Adopt A Pet Advertisement Mayor Flaggs stated that purchasing an advertisement from The Vicksburg Post will bring into favorable notice the opportunities, possibilities and resources of the City of Vicksburg and will be helpful toward advancing the moral, financial and other interest of the City of Vicksburg. On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, and unanimously passed, the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Vicksburg approved the purchase of a sponsorship ad from The Vicksburg Post for its Adopt A Pet Edition in the amount of $500.00. The City is authorized pursuant to Section 17-3-1 and Section 17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended. I. ID-21-0372 Approve request from River City Diamonds Girls Softball Team for matching funds in the amount of $500.00 pursuant to Section 21-17-1 (8) of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended Attachments: River City Diamonds Request for Funds On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the request from River City Diamonds Girls Softball Team in the amount of $500.00. The City is authorized pursuant to Section 21-17-1(8) of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended. In addition to the authority to expend matching funds under Section 21-19-65, the governing authority of any municipality, in its discretion, may expend municipal funds to match any state, federal or private funding for any program administered by the State of Mississippi, the United States government or any nonprofit organization that is exempt under 26 USCS Section 501(c)(3) from paying federal income tax. Routine Agenda: A. ID-21-0362 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 April 19, 2021 Jeff Richardson, Director of Community Development, came for a hearing before City of Vicksburg Page 2 Printed on 5/11/2021 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final April 19, 2021 the Board to discuss and request permission to proceed to cut, clean and demolish the following property: 1. 915 Clay Street, PPIN 018848; owned by Robert J. White - Demolition of structure RE-ENTRY 1. 2400 Washington Street, PPIN 015207; owned by Zamora Rolando - 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 property which has not complied to be a public menace to the health, safety & welfare of the community and authorize the Director of Community Development to proceed to cut, clean and demolish 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. 915 Clay Street, PPIN 018848; owned by Robert J. White - On Hold RE-ENTRY 1. 2400 Washington Street, PPIN 015207; owned by Zamora Rolando - Cut grass/weeds, remove trash & debris - Not Complied The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. B. ID-21-0364 Adopt Budget Amendments On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to adopt the Budget Amendments for April 19, 2021. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. C. ID-21-0375 Accept Petition from Foam Packaging to Close and Vacate a Portion of Eastland Drive in the City of Vicksburg, Mississippi Attachments: Petition Foam Packaging On motion of Mayor Flaggs, seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to accept the Petition from Foam Packaging to Close and Vacate a Portion of Eastland Drive in the City of Vicksburg, Mississippi. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. D. ID-21-0361 Adopt Resolution Granting Final Approval for Tax Abatement for 1416 Washington Street (PPIN18463) Attachments: Final Resolution 1416 Washington Street On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to adopt the Resolution Granting Final Approval for Tax Abatement for 1416 Washington Street (PPIN18463). The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. E. ID-21-0382 Adopt Resolution Authorizing Preparation and Submittal of an Application to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health/Office of Minority Health (OMH) Attachments: Resolution Literacy Grant On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to adopt the Resolution Authorizing Preparation and Submittal of an Application to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health/Office of Minority Health (OMH). The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. City of Vicksburg Page 3 Printed on 5/11/2021 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final April 19, 2021 F. ID-21-0359 Accept recommendation from the Zoning Board of Appeals to rezone 114 Bazinsky Road from R-2 Single Family Residential to C-4 General Commercial as provided by Ordinance 71-8 of the Code of Ordinance of the City of Vicksburg, as amended Attachments: 114 BAZINSKY ROAD - JOHN R. BURNS - APPROVAL LETTER OCTOBER 6 2020 MINUTES On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to accept the recommendation from the Zoning Board of Appeals to rezone 114 Bazinsky Road from R-2 Single Family Residential to C-4 General Commercial as provided by Ordinance 71-8 of the Code of Ordinance of the City of Vicksburg, as amended. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. G. ID-21-0360 Adopt an Ordinance to Amend Ordinance 71-8, as Amended, the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Vicksburg, Mississippi by Rezoning a Certain Area of Land Within the Limits of the City of Vicksburg, Mississippi, and to Amend the Official Zoning Map of the City of Vicksburg, Mississippi Attachments: Zoning Ordinance Amendment On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to adopt an Ordinance to Amend Ordinance 71-8, as Amended, the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Vicksburg, Mississippi by Rezoning a Certain Area of Land Within the Limits of the City of Vicksburg, Mississippi, and to Amend the Official Zoning Map of the City of Vicksburg, Mississippi. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. H. ID-21-0367 Authorize Mayor to execute Contract for Disc Jockey Services with the following: 1. Jeremy Johnson (First Thursday Block Party on May 6, 2021) 2. Chris Burks (First Friday Block Party on May 7, 2021) 3. Kenneth Green (First Friday Block Party on May 7, 2021) Attachments: First Friday Contracts On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize the Mayor to execute Contract for Disc Jockey Services with the following: 1. Jeremy Johnson (First Thursday Block Party on May 6, 2021; 2. Chris Burks (First Friday Block Party on May 7, 2021); 3. Kenneth Green (First Friday Block Party on May 7, 2021). The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. I. ID-21-0368 Authorize Mayor to execute Change Order #8 with Hemphill Construction Company for Section 592 Waterline Improvements Project Attachments: CO#8 592 Waterline Project On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize the Mayor to execute Change Order #8 with Hemphill Construction Company 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. J. ID-21-0371 Authorize Mayor to execute Professional Services Agreement with Stantec for NRCS Site Projects (Polk Street, Columbia Avenue, Second North Street, and Halls Ferry Road) Attachments: con_cov_nrcs_drainage_improvements_sties_20210412_fin On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize the Mayor to execute Professional Services Agreement with Stantec for NRCS Site Projects (Polk Street, Columbia Avenue, Second North Street, and Halls Ferry Road). The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: City of Vicksburg Page 4 Printed on 5/11/2021 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final April 19, 2021 Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. K. ID-21-0373 Authorize Mayor to execute Memorandum of Understanding with the Mississippi State Fire Academy Attachments: MOU State Fire Academy On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize the Mayor to execute Memorandum of Understanding with the Mississippi State Fire Academy. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. L. ID-21-0374 Authorize Mayor to execute Change Order No. 1 with Stantec for Levee Street Pedestrian Railroad Crossing Attachments: CO #1 Stantec Levee Street Pedestrian Crossing On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize the Mayor to execute Change Order No. 1 with Stantec for Levee Street Pedestrian Railroad Crossing. 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 Monosur, Jr., moved to go into executive session to discuss Personnel Action Forms for: Promotions in the Ambulance Department (2); Promotions in the Fire Department (3); Pay Adjustment in the Ambulance Department (1); Suspension in the Fire Department (1); Reprimand and Reimbursement in the Police Department (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: Promotions in the Ambulance Department (2); Promotions in the Fire Department (3); Pay Adjustment in the Ambulance Department (1); Suspension in the Fire Department (1); Reprimand and Reimbursement in the Police Department (1). Those present at the executive session were Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, Alderman Monsour, Jr., Nancy Thomas - City Attorney, Fermika Smith - Interim Human Resource Director, Tasha W. Jordan - Deputy City Clerk, Deborah A. Nickson - Deputy City Clerk, Sam Andrews - Mayor’s Administrative Assistant, Tabitha Martin-Crawford - Compliance Officer. Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. A. ID-21-0378 Promotions - Ambulance Department (2) On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the Promotions of a Firefighter Paramedic II from $13.87($13.81 + .06) per hour to a Lieutenant Paramedic I at $15.02($14.96 + .06) per hour, effective April 21, 2021; a Firefighter Paramedic V from $14.75 ($14.69 + .06) per hour to a Lieutenant Paramedic I at $15.02 ($14.96 + .06) per hour, effective April 21, 2021 in the Ambulance Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. B. ID-21-0379 Promotions - Fire Department (3) On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the Promotions of: a Lieutenant Paramedic V from $16.43 ($16.24 + .19) per hour to a Captain Paramedic I at $16.72 ($16.53 + City of Vicksburg Page 5 Printed on 5/11/2021 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final April 19, 2021 .19) per hour, effective April 21, 2021. Promotion includes fifteen (15) years longevity pay of .19 cent; Lieutenant Paramedic I at $15.21 ($14.96 + .25) per hour to Captain Paramedic I at $16.78 ($16.53 + .25) per hour, effective April 21, 2021. Promotion includes twenty (20) years of longevity pay of .25 cent; Lieutenant V from $13.66 ($13.60 + .06) per hour to Captain I at $14.14 ($14.08 + .06) per hour, effective April 21, 2021. Promotion includes five (5) years of longevity pay of .06 cent in the Fire Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. C. ID-21-0380 Pay Adjustment - Ambulance Department (1) On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the Pay Adjustment of a Firefighter/Ambulance III from $11.42 per hour to Firefighter Paramedic V at $14.69 per hour, effective April 21, 2021 in the Ambulance Department. Employee completed requirements for increase in Tier Pay System and has become a nationally registered paramedic. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. D. ID-21-0381 Suspension - Fire Department (1) On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the Suspension of a Firefighter III for 24 hours + 24 hours (2 shifts) = 48 hours, effective April 23 and April 26, 2021 in the Fire Department. Employee violated Vicksburg Fire Department Standard Operating Guideline 12.1.75 Attendance Policy for 24-Hour Shift Employees, 6 occurrences in two instances on February 16, 2021 and April 5, 2021. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. E. ID-21-0377 Reprimand and Reimbursement - Police Department (1) On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the Reprimand and Reimbursement of an officer in the Police Department, effective April 30, 2021. This action is to request that the Board approve the officer to be responsible for repaying the replacement cost of an Apple I-Pad that was misplaced on March 21, 2021. The cost to replace the Apple I-Pad is $300.00. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. F. ID-21-0453 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., Friday, April 23, 2021, to take up and act upon any and all matters that may come before the Board. MAYOR ATTEST: DEPUTY CITY CLERK Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. City of Vicksburg Page 6 Printed on 5/11/2021