Board of Mayor and Aldermen
Regular MeetingVicksburg, MS · June 7, 2021
Minutes
1415 Walnut Street
City of Vicksburg Vicksburg, MS 39180
Minutes - Final
Board of Mayor and Aldermen
George Flaggs, Jr., Mayor
Michael A. Mayfield, Sr., Alderman
Alex J. Monsour, Jr., Alderman
Monday, June 7, 2021 10:00 AM Robert M. Walker Building
1. Invocation, Pledge of Allegiance and Call to Order
Invocation was given by Mayor George Flaggs, Jr.
Pledge of Allegiance was led by Alderman 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 - Mayor George Flaggs, Jr.
Alderman Michael A. Mayfield, Sr.
Alderman Alex J. Monsour, Jr.
3. Board Comments:
4. Adopt Agenda
On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., 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- Flaggs Jr., Mayfield Sr., and Monsour Jr.
Recognitions:
A. ID-21-0572 Presentation - Water Treatment Plant
Approval of Consent Agenda Items:
On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, Sr., the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the Consent Agenda Items. The motion
was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Flaggs Jr., Mayfield Sr., and Monsour Jr.
A. ID-21-0555 Adopt Board Meeting Minutes for:
1. May 3, 2021
B. ID-21-0564 Approve the following Personnel Action Forms:
1. Retirement - Building Maintenance (1)
2. Resignation - Animal Control (1)
3. Resignation - Cemetery (1)
4. New Hires - Recreation Department (6)
C. ID-21-0537 Approve request from Vicksburg Main Street for an alternate parade route
for the 2021 Miss Mississippi Parade
Attachments: Pageant Parade
D. ID-21-0538 Approve Applications from the Vicksburg Warren School District for
Complimentary Use of the City Auditorium:
1. Athletic Hall of Fame Banquet: September 1-2, 2021
2. Science Fair: February 21st, 22nd and 23rd, 2022
3. Honor Choir: March 28th and 29th, 2022
Attachments: Comp Use Auditorium - VWSD
E. ID-21-0539 Approve addition to Employee Driving List:
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1. Latrida Chambers - Police Department
F. ID-21-0541 Approve request from Ms. Betty Tolliver to close street from 1402
Coccaros Ally to 1407 Coccaros Alley on Saturday, June 12, 2021 from
2:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in celebration of our mother, Mrs. Gistina Tolliver's,
100th birthday
Attachments: Tolliver Street Closing
G. ID-21-0542 Approve invoice for advertisement in the amount $1,000.00 from Junius
Ward Johnson Memorial YMCA for Run Thru History pursuant to Section
17-3-1 and Section 17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended
Attachments: Run Thru History Advertisement
Mayor Flaggs stated that purchasing an advertisement from Junius Ward Johnson
Memorial YMCA 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, Sr., and
unanimously passed, the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Vicksburg approved
the purchase of a sponsorship ad from Junius Ward Johnson Memorial YMCA in
the amount of $1,000.00 for Run Thru History event. The City is authorized
pursuant to Section 17-3-1 and Section 17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as
amended.
H. ID-21-0543 Approve invoice #3869 for payment in the amount of $3,930.49 from
Vicksburg-Tallulah Regional Airport for the month of April 2021
Attachments: VTR Invoice
I. ID-21-0554 Ratify request for approval from Pablo Diaz to reserve motor coach on
June 3, 2021
Attachments: Motor Coach Reservation
J. ID-21-0559 Approve the following with Central Asphalt Company, Inc. for 2020 Street
Resurfacing Program, North Ward and South Ward:
1. Authorize Mayor to execute Change Order No. 1
2. Approve Pay Estimate No. 11 Final in the amount of $62,705.17
3. Accept Close-Out Documents (Contractor's Affidavit of Payment of
Debts and Claims, Contractor's Affidavit of Release of Liens, and Consent
of Surety to Final Payment)
Attachments: North-South Ward Resurfacing Final Payment
K. ID-21-0570 Approve Claims Docket
The City Clerk presented the Docket of Claims one (1) check numbering 1698444
for Approval.
Routine Agenda:
A. ID-21-0546 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 June 2021 and invited the public to attend.
The Mayor and Aldermen thanked Ms. Kirklin for attending the meeting.
B. ID-21-0547 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 June 2021 and invited
the public to attend.
The Mayor and Aldermen thanked Ms. Strickland for attending the meeting.
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C. ID-21-0548 Receive Sealed Proposals for:
1. Vicksburg Forest Products - Rail & Drainage Improvements Project
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, Sr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to received Sealed Proposals for:
Vicksburg Forest Products - Rail & Drainage Improvements Project
HEMPHILL CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC., P.O. Drawer 879; Florence, MS
39073
C.O.R# 02449-MC Proposal Signed: Yes 5% Bid Bond: Yes Total Bid:
$299,969.00
Three (3) Electronic Bid Proposals Received
ABBEY BRIDGES CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, LLC., P.O. Box 676; Batesville, MS
38606
C.O.R# 20748-MC Proposal Signed: Yes 5% Bid Bond: Yes Total Bid:
$412,498.00
ANDERSON CONTRACTING, LLC., 222 Anderson Lane; Yazoo City, MS 39194
C.O.R# 17107-MC Proposal Signed: Yes 5% Bid Bond: Yes Total Bid:
$497,893.00
CENTRAL ASPHALT COMPANY, INC., 1208 National Street; Vicksburg, MS 39180
C.O.R# 11293-MC Proposal Signed: Yes 5% Bid Bond: Yes Total Bid:
$281,034.00
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, Sr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to accept and refer the foregoing bid proposals to
Neel Schaffer for review and recommendation back to the Board for award.
Aye: 3- Flaggs Jr., Mayfield Sr., and Monsour Jr.
D. ID-21-0549 Receive Sealed Proposals for:
1. Indiana Avenue Storm & Sanitary Sewer Extension
On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, Sr., the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to receive Sealed Proposals for:
Indiana Avenue Storm & Sanitary Sewer Extension
HEMPHILL CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, P.O. Drawer 879; Florence, MS 39073
C.O.R# 02449-MC 5% Bid Bond: Yes Bid Amount: $313,570.00
One (1) Electronic Bid Proposal Received
GREENBRIAR DIGGING SERVICE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, 681 Denton Trail NW;
Brookhaven, MS 39601
C.O.R# 04621-MC 5% Bid Bond: Yes Bid Amount: $308,240.00
On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, Sr., the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to accept and refer the foregoing bid proposals to
Carpenter Engineering, Inc. for review and recommendation back to the Board
for award.
Aye: 3- Flaggs Jr., Mayfield Sr., and Monsour Jr.
E. ID-21-0550 Receive Sealed Bids for:
1. Construction of Runway 1 Drainage Improvements at the Vicksburg
Municipal Airport
This agenda item was tabled.
Aye: 3- Flaggs Jr., Mayfield Sr., and Monsour Jr.
F. ID-21-0558 Approve the following Free Port Warehouse Licenses:
1. Ergon Asphalt & Emulsions, Inc. (2600 Dorsey Street) (Accepted on
May 3, 2021)
2. Ergon Asphalt & Emulsions, Inc. (2611 Haining Road) (Accepted on
May 3, 2021)
3. Citgo Petroleum Corporation (Accepted on May 10, 2021)
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4. Gavilon Fertilizer, Inc. (Accepted on May 10, 2021)
5. Keppel Letourneau USA, Inc. (Accepted on May 10, 2021)
6. Vicksburg Forest Products, LLC (Accepted on May 10, 2021)
On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, Sr., the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the following Free Port Warehouse
Licenses: 1. Ergon Asphalt & Emulsions, Inc. (2600 Dorsey Street) (Accepted on
May 3, 2021); 2. Ergon Asphalt & Emulsions, Inc. (2611 Haining Road) (Accepted
on May 3, 2021); 3. Citgo Petroleum Corporation (Accepted on May 10, 2021); 4.
Gavilon Fertilizer, Inc. (Accepted on May 10, 2021); 5. Keppel Letourneau USA,
Inc. (Accepted on May 10, 2021); 6. Vicksburg Forest Products, LLC (Accepted on
May 10, 2021). The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Flaggs Jr., Mayfield Sr., and Monsour Jr.
G. ID-21-0556 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 7 2021 1-3
Master Copy of the Agenda for June 7 2021 2-3
Master Copy of the Agenda for June 7 2021 3-3
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:
1. 2900 Drummond Street, PPIN 005532; owned by Berteal E. Rogers - (Cut and
clean entire property, overgrown grass and weeds, remove all trash and debris)
2. 2902 Drummond Street, PPIN 005533; owned by Will & Berteal Rogers - (Cut
and clean the entire property, overgrown grass and weeds, remove all trash and
debris, remove burned dilapidated building)
3. 2720 Halls Ferry Road, PPIN 006179; owned by Gladys Bingham et al - (Cut and
clean entire property, overgrown grass and weeds, remove all trash and debris)
4. 914 Harris Street, PPIN 017108; owned by Charles Stephen Cashiola - (Cut and
clean entire property, overgrown grass and weeds, remove all trash and debris)
5. 1510 1/2 James E. Stirgus, Sr., PPIN 013869; owned by Janice L. Brown et al -
(Cut and clean entire property, overgrown grass and weeds, remove all trash,
debris and rubbish)
6. 1530 James E. Stirgus, Sr., PPIN 013824; owned by Elizabeth P. Coleman - (Cut
and clean entire property, overgrown grass and weeds, remove all trash and
debris, remove dilapidated building)
7. 1215 West Magnolia Street, PPIN 022017; owned by Charles Leon Harris est -
(Cut and clean the entire property, overgrown grass and weeds, remove all trash
and debris, remove dilapidated building)
8. 1216 West Magnolia Street, PPIN 017364; owned by Willie Milton est - (Cut and
clean the entire property, overgrown grass and weeds, remove all trash and
debris, remove dilapidated building)
9. 1614 Military Avenue, PPIN 015618; owned by William Robb et al c/o William
Robb - (Cut and clean the entire property, overgrown grass and weeds, remove
all trash and debris, remove dilapidated building)
10. 2509 Pearl Street, PPIN 015135; owned by Mary Queen & Charlie Queen - (Cut
and clean the entire property, overgrown grass and weeds, remove all trash and
debris, remove dilapidated building)
11. Washington Street, PPIN 016729; owned by Michael & Wilsey A. Kelly c/o
Wiley S. Kelly - (Cut and clean the entire property, overgrown grass and weeds,
remove all trash and debris)
12. 103 Woodland Drive, PPIN 007280; owned by Anne Marie Arnum Fuselier est
c/o Keith Melancon - (Cut and clean the entire property, overgrown grass and
weeds, remove all trash and debris)
13. 1218 Harrison Street, PPIN 018236; owned by Jerry Hall - (Cut and clean the
entire property, remove all trash and debris trees and limbs, remove dilapidated
structure)
14. 2011 Martin Luther King Blvd., PPIN 020577; owned by Carrington Mort
Service LLC - (Cut and clean the entire property, overgrown grass and weeds,
remove all trash and debris, remove dilapidated accessory fencing)
15. 1832 Martin Luther King Blvd., PPIN 020627; owned by Gloria L. Kline - (Cut
and clean the entire property, overgrown grass and weeds, remove all trash and
debris, remove dilapidated structure)
16. 806 Mission 66, PPIN 019309; owned by Eleanor Weddington et al c/o Edith
Hunt Scott - (Remove dilapidated structure)
17. 1230 Second North Street, PPIN 017655; owned by Frank Kappler - (Cut and
clean entire property, overgrown grass and weeds, remove all trash and debris,
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remove dilapidated structure)
18. 1322 Spring Street, PPIN 017857; owned by Cynthia & Ethel R. Milton - (Cut
and clean the entire property, overgrown grass and weeds, remove all trash and
debris, remove dilapidated structure)
RE-ENTRY
1. 1843 Martin Luther King Blvd., PPIN 020555; owned by Thompson - (Cut and
clean the entire property, overgrown grass and weeds, remove all trash and
debris)
On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, Sr., the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to declare the foregoing properties which have 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 structures 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. 2900 Drummond Street, PPIN 005532; owned by Berteal E. Rogers - Complied
2. 2902 Drummond Street, PPIN 005533; owned by Will & Berteal Rogers - Grass
cut. Dilapidated building not complied
3. 2720 Halls Ferry Road, PPIN 006179; owned by Gladys Bingham et al -
Complied
4. 914 Harris Street, PPIN 017108; owned by Charles Stephen Cashiola - Not
Complied
5. 1510 1/2 James E. Stirgus, Sr., PPIN 013869; owned by Janice L. Brown et al -
Not Complied. Requested 30-day extension
6. 1530 James E. Stirgus, Sr., PPIN 013824; owned by Elizabeth P. Coleman - Not
Complied
7. 1215 West Magnolia Street, PPIN 022017; owned by Charles Leon Harris est -
Not Complied
8. 1216 West Magnolia Street, PPIN 017364; owned by Willie Milton est -
Requested 60-day extension with 30-day progress
9. 1614 Military Avenue, PPIN 015618; owned by William Robb et al c/o William
Robb - Not Complied
10. 2509 Pearl Street, PPIN 015135; owned by Mary Queen & Charlie Queen - Not
Complied
11. Washington Street, PPIN 016729; owned by Michael & Wilsey A. Kelly c/o
Wiley S. Kelly - Not Complied
12. 103 Woodland Drive, PPIN 007280; owned by Anne Marie Arnum Fuselier est
c/o Keith Melancon - Not Complied
13. 1218 Harrison Street, PPIN 018236; owned by Jerry Hall - Not Complied
14. 2011 Martin Luther King Blvd., PPIN 020577; owned by Carrington Mort
Service LLC - Not Complied
15. 1832 Martin Luther King Blvd., PPIN 020627; owned by Gloria L. Kline - Not
Complied
16. 806 Mission 66, PPIN 019309; owned by Eleanor Weddington et al c/o Edith
Hunt Scott - Requested 60-day extension
17. 1230 Second North Street, PPIN 017655; owned by Frank Kappler - Grass cut.
Dilapidated building not complied. Requested 60-day extension with 30-day
progress
18. 1322 Spring Street, PPIN 017857; owned by Cynthia & Ethel R. Milton - Not
Complied. Requested 60-day extension with 30-day progress
RE-ENTRY
1. 1843 Martin Luther King Blvd., PPIN 020555; owned by Thompson - Not
Complied
The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Flaggs Jr., Mayfield Sr., and Monsour Jr.
H. ID-21-0544 Authorize Mayor to execute Request for Cash #1 with Mississippi Home
Corporation for Blight Elimination Program #BEP-008 (1720 Crawford
Street)
Attachments: Request for Cash #1 BEP
On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, Sr., the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize the Mayor to execute Request for Cash
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#1 with Mississippi Home Corporation for Blight Elimination Program #BEP-008
(1720 Crawford Street). The motion was adopted unanimously by the following
vote:
Aye: 3- Flaggs Jr., Mayfield Sr., and Monsour Jr.
I. ID-21-0545 Authorize Mayor to execute Contract with Red Oak Construction, LLC for
Highway 61 South Water Line Improvements and Issue Notice to Proceed
On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, Sr., the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize the Mayor to execute Contract with Red
Oak Construction, LLC for Highway 61 South Water Line Improvements and Issue
Notice to Proceed. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Flaggs Jr., Mayfield Sr., and Monsour Jr.
J. ID-21-0557 Authorize Mayor to execute Construction Change Request #1 for Kemp
Bottom Road Bridge Replacement Project
Attachments: Kemp Bottom Bridge Change Request #1
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, Sr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize the Mayor to execute Construction
Change Request #1 for Kemp Bottom Road Bridge Replacement Project. The
motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Flaggs Jr., Mayfield Sr., and Monsour Jr.
K. ID-21-0571 Authorize Mayor to execute Pipeline Crossing Contract with Kansas City
Southern Railway Company for Lee Street Sanitary Project and payment of
permit fee in the amount of $9,375.00
Attachments: KCSR Pipeline Lee Street
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, Sr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize the Mayor to execute Pipeline Crossing
Contract with Kansas City Southern Railway Company for Lee Street Sanitary
Project and payment of permit fee in the amount of $9,375.00. The motion was
adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Flaggs Jr., Mayfield Sr., and Monsour Jr.
Executive Session:
Mayor Flaggs, 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, Sr. 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. Mayor Flaggs, Jr. moved to go into executive session to discuss
Personnel Action Forms for: Promotion in the Purchasing Department (1);
Promotions in the Gas Department (2); Pay Adjustment in the Police Department
(1); Suspension in the Water Mains Department (1); Disciplinary Hearing in the
Police Department (1).
The motion was seconded by Alderman Mayfield, Sr. 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: Promotion in the Purchasing Department (1);
Promotions in the Gas Department (2); Pay Adjustment in the Police Department
(1); Suspension in the Water Mains Department (1); Disciplinary Hearing in the
Police Department (1).
The Mayor and Aldermen are now in executive session.
Those present at the executive session were Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield,
Alderman Monsour, Jr., Nancy Thomas - City Attorney, Walter W. Osborne, Jr. -
City Clerk, Fermika Smith - Interim Human Resource Director, Tasha W. Jordan -
Deputy City Clerk, Sam Andrews - Mayor’s Administrative Assistant, Tabatha
Martin Crawford - Compliance Officer.
Aye: 3- Flaggs Jr., Mayfield Sr., and Monsour Jr.
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A. ID-21-0565 Promotion - Purchasing Department (1)
On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to approve the Promotion of a Warehouse Receiving Clerk
from $9.50 per hour to a Supply Specialist at $10.75 per hour, effective June 2,
2021 in the Purchasing Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the
following vote:
Aye: 3- Flaggs Jr., Mayfield Sr., and Monsour Jr.
B. ID-21-0566 Promotions - Gas Department (2)
On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to approve the Promotions of a Laborer from $8.50 per hour
to a Locator at $10.00 per hour, effective June 16, 2021. Employee is being
promoted from a Gas Laborer to a Gas Locator; a Laborer from $8.50 per hour to
a Serviceman at $10.00 per hour, effective June 16, 2021. Employee is being
promoted from a Laborer to a Serviceman in the Gas Department. The motion
was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Flaggs Jr., Mayfield Sr., and Monsour Jr.
C. ID-21-0567 Pay Adjustment - Police Department (1)
On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to approve the Pay Adjustment of an Officer from $17.70 per
hour to $17.90 ($17.70 + .20) per hour, effective June 12, 2021. Employee is
entitled an additional .20 cent increase for eight (8) years of service in the Police
Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Flaggs Jr., Mayfield Sr., and Monsour Jr.
D. ID-21-0568 Suspension - Water Mains (1)
On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to approve the Suspension of a Laborer for two (2) days,
effective June 7, 2021. Employee has two (2) charges (5/10/2021 & 5/21/2021) and
he has only been employed since April 7, 2021. Employee has also received a
written warning on April 19, 2021 in the Water Mains Department. The motion
was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Flaggs Jr., Mayfield Sr., and Monsour Jr.
E. ID-21-0569 Disciplinary Hearing - Police Department (1)
On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to approve the Disciplinary Hearing of an Investigator in the
Police Department. Employee has been suspended due to receiving a Driving
Under Influence (DUI) since December 2020. As if May 26, 2021, employee has
submitted the required documentation to return to work. Employee's case was
dismissed on May 18, 2021 and his drivers license has been reinstated as of May
24, 2021. Employee may return to work on his next scheduled shift. The motion
was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Flaggs Jr., Mayfield Sr., and Monsour Jr.
F. ID-21-0738 Come Out of Executive Session and Approve All Items Taken Up in
Executive Session
On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., 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:
Aye: 3- Flaggs Jr., Mayfield Sr., and Monsour Jr.
Adjournment
On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., 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., Thursday, June 10, 2021, to take up and act upon any
and all matters that may come before the Board.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
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CITY CLERK
Aye: 3- Flaggs Jr., Mayfield Sr., and 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
Monday, June 7, 2021 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-21-0572 Presentation - Water Treatment Plant
Approval of Consent Agenda Items:
A. ID-21-0555 Adopt Board Meeting Minutes for:
1. May 3, 2021
B. ID-21-0564 Approve the following Personnel Action Forms:
1. Retirement - Building Maintenance (1)
2. Resignation - Animal Control (1)
3. Resignation - Cemetery (1)
4. New Hires - Recreation Department (6)
C. ID-21-0537 Approve request from Vicksburg Main Street for an alternate parade route
for the 2021 Miss Mississippi Parade
Attachments: Pageant Parade
D. ID-21-0538 Approve Applications from the Vicksburg Warren School District for
Complimentary Use of the City Auditorium:
1. Athletic Hall of Fame Banquet: September 1-2, 2021
2. Science Fair: February 21st, 22nd and 23rd, 2022
3. Honor Choir: March 28th and 29th, 2022
Attachments: Comp Use Auditorium - VWSD
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E. ID-21-0539 Approve addition to Employee Driving List:
1. Latrida Chambers - Police Department
F. ID-21-0541 Approve request from Ms. Betty Tolliver to close street from 1402
Coccaros Ally to 1407 Coccaros Alley on Saturday, June 12, 2021 from
2:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in celebration of our mother, Mrs. Gistina Tolliver's,
100th birthday
Attachments: Tolliver Street Closing
G. ID-21-0542 Approve invoice for advertisement in the amount $1,000.00 from Junius
Ward Johnson Memorial YMCA for Run Thru History pursuant to Section
17-3-1 and Section 17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended
Attachments: Run Thru History Advertisement
H. ID-21-0543 Approve invoice #3869 for payment in the amount of $3,930.49 from
Vicksburg-Tallulah Regional Airport for the month of April 2021
Attachments: VTR Invoice
I. ID-21-0554 Ratify request for approval from Pablo Diaz to reserve motor coach on
June 3, 2021
Attachments: Motor Coach Reservation
J. ID-21-0559 Approve the following with Central Asphalt Company, Inc. for 2020 Street
Resurfacing Program, North Ward and South Ward:
1. Authorize Mayor to execute Change Order No. 1
2. Approve Pay Estimate No. 11 Final in the amount of $62,705.17
3. Accept Close-Out Documents (Contractor's Affidavit of Payment of
Debts and Claims, Contractor's Affidavit of Release of Liens, and Consent
of Surety to Final Payment)
Attachments: North-South Ward Resurfacing Final Payment
K. ID-21-0570 Approve Claims Docket
Routine Agenda:
A. ID-21-0546 Discuss Vicksburg Convention Center Updates
Appearing Annette Kirklin
B. ID-21-0547 Discuss Vicksburg Convention and Visitors Bureau Updates
Appearing Laura Beth Strickland
C. ID-21-0548 Receive Sealed Proposals for:
1. Vicksburg Forest Products - Rail & Drainage Improvements Project
D. ID-21-0549 Receive Sealed Proposals for:
1. Indiana Avenue Storm & Sanitary Sewer Extension
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E. ID-21-0550 Receive Sealed Bids for:
1. Construction of Runway 1 Drainage Improvements at the Vicksburg
Municipal Airport
F. ID-21-0558 Approve the following Free Port Warehouse Licenses:
1. Ergon Asphalt & Emulsions, Inc. (2600 Dorsey Street) (Accepted on
May 3, 2021)
2. Ergon Asphalt & Emulsions, Inc. (2611 Haining Road) (Accepted on
May 3, 2021)
3. Citgo Petroleum Corporation (Accepted on May 10, 2021)
4. Gavilon Fertilizer, Inc. (Accepted on May 10, 2021)
5. Keppel Letourneau USA, Inc. (Accepted on May 10, 2021)
6. Vicksburg Forest Products, LLC (Accepted on May 10, 2021)
G. ID-21-0556 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 7 2021 1-3
Master Copy of the Agenda for June 7 2021 2-3
Master Copy of the Agenda for June 7 2021 3-3
Appearing Jeff Richardson
H. ID-21-0544 Authorize Mayor to execute Request for Cash #1 with Mississippi Home
Corporation for Blight Elimination Program #BEP-008 (1720 Crawford
Street)
Attachments: Request for Cash #1 BEP
Appearing Resell Gibson-Williams
I. ID-21-0545 Authorize Mayor to execute Contract with Red Oak Construction, LLC for
Highway 61 South Water Line Improvements and Issue Notice to Proceed
J. ID-21-0557 Authorize Mayor to execute Construction Change Request #1 for Kemp
Bottom Road Bridge Replacement Project
Attachments: Kemp Bottom Bridge Change Request #1
K. ID-21-0571 Authorize Mayor to execute Pipeline Crossing Contract with Kansas City
Southern Railway Company for Lee Street Sanitary Project and payment of
permit fee in the amount of $9,375.00
Attachments: KCSR Pipeline Lee Street
Executive Session:
A. ID-21-0565 Promotion - Purchasing Department (1)
B. ID-21-0566 Promotions - Gas Department (2)
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C. ID-21-0567 Pay Adjustment - Police Department (1)
D. ID-21-0568 Suspension - Water Mains (1)
E. ID-21-0569 Disciplinary Hearing - Police Department (1)
Adjournment
Next Adjourned Meeting, 10:00 a.m., Thursday, June 10, 2021
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