Board of Mayor and Aldermen
Regular MeetingVicksburg, MS · October 25, 2021
Minutes
1415 Walnut Street
City of Vicksburg Vicksburg, MS 39180
Minutes - Final
Board of Mayor and Aldermen
Monday, October 25, 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
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 Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, Sr., the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to adopt the Agenda. The motion was adopted unanimously
by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr.
Recognitions:
A. ID-21-1106 Employee Anniversaries:
5 years of service: Gordon Griffin - Police Department
10 years of service: Adrianne Brown - Airport
20 years of service: Jennifer Harper - Senior Center; Patrick Walton - Fire
Department
Mayor Flaggs, Jr., recognized Gordon Griffin in the Police Department with five
(5) years of service, Adrianne Brown at the Airport with ten (10) years of service,
Jennifer Harper in the Senior Center and Patrick Walton in the Fire Department
with twenty (20) years each.
The Mayor and Aldermen congratulated Gordon Griffin, Adrianne Brown,
Jennifer Harper and Patrick Walton for their service with the City of Vicksburg.
Approval of Consent Agenda Items:
On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., 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 Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr.
A. ID-21-1100 Adopt Board Meeting Minutes for:
1. September 20, 2021
2. September 30, 2021
B. ID-21-1107 Approve the following Personnel Action Forms:
1. Retirement - Police Department (1)
2. Resignation - Parks & Recreation Maintenance (1)
3. New Hire - Street Department (1)
4. New Hire - Traffic Department (1)
5. New Hire - Police Department (1)
C. ID-21-1091 Continue State of Emergency for Repair of Sewer Line Located at Waste
Water Treatment Plant
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D. ID-21-1083 Approve request from Debbie Haworth Peacock for:
1. Permission to host The Reindeer Run 5K in Downtown Vicksburg at
Catfish Row on Saturday, December 4, 2021 from 8:00 a.m - 11:00 a.m.
2. Assistance from Vicksburg Police, Traffic and Community Service
Departments
3. Use of barricades for the event
Attachments: Reindeer Run
E. ID-21-1084 Approve allocation of matching funds to Vicksburg Theatre Guild, Inc. in the
amount of $2,500.00 pursuant to Section 39-15-1 of the Mississippi Code
of 1972, as amended
Attachments: VTG Allocation
The Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Vicksburg approved allocation of
matching funds to Vicksburg Theatre Guild, Inc. in the amount of $2,500.00
pursuant to Section 39-15-1 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended. The
governing authorities of any municipality or county are hereby authorized and
empowered, in their discretion, to expend monies from the municipal or county
general fund to match any other funds available for the purpose of supporting the
development, promotion and coordination of the arts within such municipality or
county.
F. ID-21-1085 Approve Invoice from Alcorn State University for 2021 Video Scoreboard
Advertising Logo Rotation in the amount of $5,000.00 pursuant to Section
17-3-1 and Section 17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended
Attachments: ASU Video Scoreboard
The Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Vicksburg approved the purchase of a
sponsorship ad from Alcorn State University in the amount of $5,000.00 for 2021
Video Scoreboard Advertising Logo Rotation. 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-21-1086 Approve advertisement in the amount of $300.00 to Alcorn State University
A-Club Alumni Association for their Athletic Hall of Fame Souvenir
Program Booklet pursuant to Section 17-3-1 and Section 17-3-3 of the
Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended
Attachments: ASU A-Club Advertisement
Mayor Flaggs, Jr., stated that purchasing an advertisement from Alcorn State
University 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.
The Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Vicksburg approved the purchase of a
sponsorship ad from Alcorn State University A-Club Alumni Association in the
amount of $300.00 for their Athletic Hall of Fame Souvenir Program Booklet. 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-21-1092 Approve request for advertisement in the amount of $3,099.10 for Center
Court Duffel Bags for the 55 and Over Combo State Championship Tennis
Tournament on November 5-7 pursuant to Section 17-3-1 and Section
17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended
Attachments: Tennis Tournament
Mayor Flaggs, Jr., stated that purchasing an advertisement from Vicksburg Tennis
Affiliates 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.
The Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Vicksburg approved the purchase of a
sponsorship ad from Vicksburg Tennis Affiliates in the amount of $3,099.10 for
Center Court Duffel Bags for the 55 and over Combo State Championship Tennis
Tournament. 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-21-1097 Authorize issuance of requisition number 2200485 in the amount of
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$68,548.00 written to Landers Ford South for the purchase of two (2)
F-350 Trucks for the Street Department (Contract MS #8200059543 item
#070-4852467-7)
Attachments: Requisition 2200485
J. ID-21-1098 Authorize City Clerk to transfer funds from the separate project bank
accounts to reimburse the City's General Fund (pooled cash) for project
expenditures:
1. City of Vicksburg 2016 COV Tourism Account to Water & Gas Account
(pooled cash) in the amount of $8,150.08
2. City of Vicksburg Feasibility Study Account to Water & Gas Account
(pooled cash) in the amount of $74,439.54
3. ERBR Kemp Bottom Road Bridge Project Account to Water & Gas
Account (pooled cash) in the amount of $8,162.04
4. COV Levee Improvements Fund Account to Water & Gas Account
(pooled cash) in the amount of $312,316.00
5. From Gen Obligation Bond Account to Water & Gas Account (pooled
cash) in the amount of $147,317.50
K. ID-21-1095 Accept Letter Establishing Special Assessment and Adopt Resolution /
Order for Cutting, Cleaning, Demolition and Site Clearing of the following
properties:
1. 2511 Cedar Street, PPIN 15576; owned by State of Mississippi
2. 711 Dabney Avenue, PPIN 16731; owned by Connie Thomas Craft Et
Al
3. 2518 Franklin Street, PPIN 16807; owned by State of Mississippi
4. 914 Harris Street, PPIN 17108; owned by Charles Stephen Cashiola
5. 2921 Highland Avenue, PPIN 5598; owned by State of Mississippi
6. 2414 Hunt Street, PPIN 15253; owned by Camille Taiwo
7. 1510 1/2 James E. Stirgus Sr. Street, PPIN 13839; owned by Janice L.
Brown Et Al
8. 1530 James E. Stirgus Sr. Street, PPIN 13824; owned by Elizabeth P.
Coleman Est
9. 754 Johnson Street, PPIN 15826; owned by State of Mississippi (Viola
Perkins)
10. 2011 Martin Luther King Blvd., PPIN 20577; owned by Bank United NA
c/o Carrington Mort Serv LLC
11. 1614 Military Avenue, PPIN 15618, owned by William Robb Etal c/o
William Robb
12. 5th North Street, PPIN 26878; owned by State of Mississippi (Eric L.
Sims)
13. 2102 Oak Street, PPIN 18134; owned by Danny Wright
14. 2509 Pearl Street, PPIN 15135; owned by Mary Queen & Charlie
Queen
15. 2228 1/2 Roger Street, PPIN 15606; owned by George McGloster, Jr.
16. Washington Street, PPIN 16729; owned by Michael L. & Wilsey S.
Kelly c/o Wiley S. Kelly
17. 103 Woodland Drive, PPIN 7280; owned by Anne Marie Fuselier
Varnum Est c/o Keith Melancon
Attachments: Special Assessments
The Letters (Statements) and Resolutions on the following properties were
presented to the Board:
1. 2511 Cedar Street, PPIN 15576; owned by State of Mississippi
2. 711 Dabney Avenue, PPIN 16731; owned by Connie Thomas Craft Et Al
3. 2518 Franklin Street, PPIN 16807; owned by State of Mississippi
4. 914 Harris Street, PPIN 17108; owned by Charles Stephen Cashiola
5. 2921 Highland Avenue, PPIN 5598; owned by State of Mississippi
6. 2414 Hunt Street, PPIN 15253; owned by Camille Taiwo
7. 1510 1/2 James E. Stirgus Sr. Street, PPIN 13839; owned by Janice L. Brown Et
Al
8. 1530 James E. Stirgus Sr. Street, PPIN 13824; owned by Elizabeth P. Coleman
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Est
9. 754 Johnson Street, PPIN 15826; owned by State of Mississippi (Viola Perkins)
10. 2011 Martin Luther King Blvd., PPIN 20577; owned by Bank United NA c/o
Carrington Mort Serv LLC
11. 1614 Military Avenue, PPIN 15618, owned by William Robb Etal c/o William
Robb
12. 5th North Street, PPIN 26878; owned by State of Mississippi (Eric L. Sims)
13. 2102 Oak Street, PPIN 18134; owned by Danny Wright
14. 2509 Pearl Street, PPIN 15135; owned by Mary Queen & Charlie Queen
15. 2228 1/2 Roger Street, PPIN 15606; owned by George McGloster, Jr.
16. Washington Street, PPIN 16729; owned by Michael L. & Wilsey S. Kelly c/o
Wiley S. Kelly
17. 103 Woodland Drive, PPIN 7280; owned by Anne Marie Fuselier Varnum Est
c/o Keith Melancon
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.
L. ID-21-1087 Approve Bank Letters:
1. Trustmark
2. BancorpSouth
Attachments: Trustmark
BancorpSouth
The Mayor and Aldermen approved Bank Letters: 1. Trustmark, 2. Bancorpsouth.
M. ID-21-1088 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&Treasure
Tax Collection
Delinquent Tax Collection
Detail Budget
Detail Budget 1
The City Sexton presented report of collections, account opening graves etc. for
the month of September 2021 as follows: Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home -
$3,325.00; W.H. Jefferson Funeral Home - $2,550.00; Glenwood Funeral Home -
$1,125.00; Riles Funeral Home - $900.00; Fisher Funeral Home - $550.00; C.J.
Williams Mortuary Services - $2,050.00; Misc. - $650.00. Total burials were 39.
Total amount paid was $11,150.00.
The City Clerk presented the Privilege License report for new businesses for the
month of September 2021.
The City Clerk presented report of Mayor and Treasure from the Vicksburg Police
Department in the amount of $106,178.84 for September 2021.
The City Clerk presented report for Tax Collections for City taxes from the Warren
County Tax Collector for the month of September 2021.
The City Clerk presented report of Delinquent Collections for City taxes from the
Warren County Tax Collector for the month of September 2021.
The City Clerk presented the September 2021 Detailed Budget report for
approval.
The City Clerk presented the September 2021 Credit Card report for approval as
follows:
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Alderman Monsour, Jr. - $1,240.12; City Clerk - $1,880.12; Purchasing Department -
$2,383.70.
Attachments: Supporting documents following minutes:
Routine Agenda:
A. ID-21-1096 Adopt Resolution declaring service weapon surplus and Authorize sale to
Lieutenant Joseph Shows in accordance with Section 45-9-131 of the
Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended
Attachments: Shows Gun Resolution
On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to adopt the Resolution declaring service weapon surplus
and Authorize sale to Lieutenant Joseph Shows in accordance with Section
45-9-131 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended. The motion was adopted
unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr.
B. ID-21-1099 Authorize Mayor to execute Letter Agreement #1 with Stantec Consulting
Services, Inc. requesting the replacement of Brian Robbins with Brad
Engels for Levee Street Pedestrian Safety and Circulation Project No.
STP-7127-00(001)) LPA/107986-701000
Attachments: Letter Agreement
On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, Sr., the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize the Mayor to execute Letter Agreement
#1 with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. requesting the replacement of Brian
Robbins with Brad Engels for Levee Street Pedestrian Safety and Circulation
Project No. STP-7127-00(001) LPA/107986-701000. The motion was adopted
unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr.
C. ID-21-1104 Authorize Mayor to execute Contract with American Recovery Plan Act
Funding Recipient (Triumph Ministries, Inc. d/b/a Kings Empowerment
Center)
Attachments: Triumph Ministries ARPA Funding
On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, Sr., the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize the Mayor to execute Contract with
American Recovery Plan Act Funding Recipient (Triumph Ministries, Inc. d/b/a
Kings Empowerment Center). The motion was adopted unanimously by the
following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr.
D. ID-21-1105 Authorize Mayor to execute Contract with American Recovery Plan Act
Funding Recipient (Central Mississippi Prevention Services, Inc.)
Attachments: CMPS ARPA Funding
On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, Sr., the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize the Mayor to execute Contract with
American Recovery Plan Act Funding Recipient (Central Mississippi Prevention
Services, Inc.). The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr.
Mayor Flaggs, Jr., recused himself from the Board Meeting.
Alderman Monsour, Jr., is now Mayor Pro-Tem Monsour, Jr.
E. ID-21-1089 Approve Claims Docket
On motion of Mayor Pro-Tem Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, Sr.,
the Mayor Pro-Tem and Alderman voted to approve the Claims Docket
numbering: 2128 - 2135; 304059 - 304430. The motion was adopted unanimously
by the following vote:
Aye: 2- Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr.
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Recused: 1- Mayor Flaggs Jr.
Mayor Flaggs, Jr., 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, 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. Alderman Mayfield moved to go into executive session to discuss
Personnel Action Forms for: Request for Medical Leave in the Right of Way
Department (1); Promotions in the Police Department (3); Longevity Pay at the
Airport (1); Longevity Pay in the Senior Center (1); Longevity Pay in the Fire
Department (1); Pay Adjustment in the Police Department (1); Pay Adjustment in
the Fire Department (1); Termination in the Recreation Department (1);
Termination in the Fire Department (1).
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: Request for Medical Leave in the Right of
Way Department (1); Promotions in the Police Department (3); Longevity Pay at
the Airport (1); Longevity Pay in the Senior Center (1); Longevity Pay in the Fire
Department (1); Pay Adjustment in the Police Department (1); Pay Adjustment in
the Fire Department (1); Termination in the Recreation Department (1);
Termination in the Fire 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, Kelsey Conner - Human Resource/Safety Administrative Assistant,
Tasha W. Jordan - Deputy City Clerk, Sam Andrews - Mayor’s Administrative
Assistant, Jamma Williams - Constituent Services Representative, Penny Jones -
Police Chief, Tiffany Pendleton - Chief of Staff, Tabatha Martin Crawford -
Compliance Officer.
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr.
A. ID-21-1108 Request for Medical Leave - Right of Way Department (1)
On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to approve the Request for Medical Leave of an employee
in the Right of Way Department for thirty (30) days. The motion was adopted
unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr.
B. ID-21-1109 Promotion - Police Department (3)
On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to approve the Promotion of a CID/Investigator from $18.68
($17.68 + $1.00) per hour to a Sergeant in the Juvenile Division at $22.58 ($17.68 +
$1.00 + $3.90) per hour, effective October 20, 2021; a CID/Investigator from $20.31
($19.14 + $1.00 + .17) per hour to a Sergeant in the CID at $24.21 ($19.14 + .17 +
$1.00 + $3.90) per hour, effective October 20, 2021; a Sergeant in the Juvenile
Department from $30.79 ($29.70 + $1.00 + .09) per hour to a Lieutenant in CID at
$32.72 ($29.70 + $1.00 + $1.93 + .09) per hour, effective October 20, 2021 in the
Police Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr.
C. ID-21-1110 Longevity Pay - Airport (1)
On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to approve the .08 cents Longevity Pay of an Administrative
Assistant at the Airport from $10.29 ($10.20 + .09) per hour to $10.37 ($10.20 + .09 +
.08) per hour, effective October 26, 2021. Employee is entitled to an .08 cents
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increase for ten (10) years of service. The motion was adopted unanimously by
the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr.
D. ID-21-1111 Longevity Pay - Senior Center (1)
On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to approve the .09 cents Longevity Pay of the Senior Center
Supervisor from $21.80 ($21.54 + .09 + .08 + .09) per hour to $21.89 ($21.54 + .09 +
.08 + .09 + .09) per hour, effective October 29, 2021. Employee is entitled to a .09
cents increase for twenty (20) years of service. The motion was adopted
unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr.
E. ID-21-1112 Longevity Pay - Fire Department (1)
On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to approve the .06 cents Longevity Pay of a Firefighter from
$13.25 ($13.06 + .06 + .06 + .07) per hour to $13.31 ($13.06 + .06 + .06 + .07 + .06)
per hour, effective October 31, 2021. Employee is entitled to a .06 cents increase
for twenty (20) years of service in the Fire Department. The motion was adopted
unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr.
F. ID-21-1113 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 a FTO/Patrol Officer from
$19.26 per hour to a Patrol Officer at $18.51 ($19.26 - .75) per hour, effective
October 20, 2021. Officer is no longer serving as a FTO at the Police Department.
The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr.
G. ID-21-1114 Pay Adjustment - Fire Department (1)
On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to approve the Pay Adjustment of a Captain V+6 from $17.89
($17.64 + .25 long.) to $18.15 ($17.89 + .26) per hour, effective October 20, 2021 in
the Fire Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following
vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr.
H. ID-21-1115 Termination - Recreation Department (1)
On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to approve the Termination of a Lifeguard effective October
25, 2021, in the Recreation Department. Employee is seasonal and has to return
to school. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr.
I. ID-21-1116 Termination - Fire Department (1)
On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to approve the Termination of a Probationary Firefighter,
effective October 25, 2021 in the Fire Department. Employee did not meet
requirements of his probation. Failed to fulfill Vicksburg Fire Department
Standard Operating Guideline 9.1.1 which reads in part, "The entry-level
firefighter must complete the following steps during a 12-month probationary
period. Must successfully complete the Mississippi State Fire Acedemy NFAP 1001
course." Also, VFD SOG 9.1.3, which reads, "Each employee will have one (1)
opportunity to successfully complete the Mississippi State Fire Academy 1001
course." He twice failed the pre-requisite Hazmat Awareness and Operations
course. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr.
J. ID-21-1140 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
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following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman 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., Monday, November 1 2021, to take up and act upon any
and all matters that may come before the Board.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., 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
Monday, October 25, 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-21-1106 Employee Anniversaries:
5 years of service: Gordon Griffin - Police Department
10 years of service: Adrianne Brown - Airport
20 years of service: Jennifer Harper - Senior Center; Patrick Walton - Fire
Department
Approval of Consent Agenda Items:
A. ID-21-1100 Adopt Board Meeting Minutes for:
1. September 20, 2021
2. September 30, 2021
B. ID-21-1107 Approve the following Personnel Action Forms:
1. Retirement - Police Department (1)
2. Resignation - Parks & Recreation Maintenance (1)
3. New Hire - Street Department (1)
4. New Hire - Traffic Department (1)
5. New Hire - Police Department (1)
C. ID-21-1091 Continue State of Emergency for Repair of Sewer Line Located at Waste
Water Treatment Plant
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D. ID-21-1083 Approve request from Debbie Haworth Peacock for:
1. Permission to host The Reindeer Run 5K in Downtown Vicksburg at
Catfish Row on Saturday, December 4, 2021 from 8:00 a.m - 11:00 a.m.
2. Assistance from Vicksburg Police, Traffic and Community Service
Departments
3. Use of barricades for the event
Attachments: Reindeer Run
E. ID-21-1084 Approve allocation of matching funds to Vicksburg Theatre Guild, Inc. in the
amount of $2,500.00 pursuant to Section 39-15-1 of the Mississippi Code
of 1972, as amended
Attachments: VTG Allocation
F. ID-21-1085 Approve Invoice from Alcorn State University for 2021 Video Scoreboard
Advertising Logo Rotation in the amount of $5,000.00 pursuant to Section
17-3-1 and Section 17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended
Attachments: ASU Video Scoreboard
G. ID-21-1086 Approve advertisement in the amount of $300.00 to Alcorn State University
A-Club Alumni Association for their Athletic Hall of Fame Souvenir
Program Booklet pursuant to Section 17-3-1 and Section 17-3-3 of the
Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended
Attachments: ASU A-Club Advertisement
H. ID-21-1092 Approve request for advertisement in the amount of $3,099.10 for Center
Court Duffel Bags for the 55 and Over Combo State Championship Tennis
Tournament on November 5-7 pursuant to Section 17-3-1 and Section
17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended
Attachments: Tennis Tournament
I. ID-21-1097 Authorize issuance of requisition number 2200485 in the amount of
$68,548.00 written to Landers Ford South for the purchase of two (2)
F-350 Trucks for the Street Department (Contract MS #8200059543 item
#070-4852467-7)
Attachments: Requisition 2200485
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J. ID-21-1098 Authorize City Clerk to transfer funds from the separate project bank
accounts to reimburse the City's General Fund (pooled cash) for project
expenditures:
1. City of Vicksburg 2016 COV Tourism Account to Water & Gas Account
(pooled cash) in the amount of $8,150.08
2. City of Vicksburg Feasibility Study Account to Water & Gas Account
(pooled cash) in the amount of $74,439.54
3. ERBR Kemp Bottom Road Bridge Project Account to Water & Gas
Account (pooled cash) in the amount of $8,162.04
4. COV Levee Improvements Fund Account to Water & Gas Account
(pooled cash) in the amount of $312,316.00
5. From Gen Obligation Bond Account to Water & Gas Account (pooled
cash) in the amount of $147,317.50
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K. ID-21-1095 Accept Letter Establishing Special Assessment and Adopt Resolution /
Order for Cutting, Cleaning, Demolition and Site Clearing of the following
properties:
1. 2511 Cedar Street, PPIN 15576; owned by State of Mississippi
2. 711 Dabney Avenue, PPIN 16731; owned by Connie Thomas Craft Et
Al
3. 2518 Franklin Street, PPIN 16807; owned by State of Mississippi
4. 914 Harris Street, PPIN 17108; owned by Charles Stephen Cashiola
5. 2921 Highland Avenue, PPIN 5598; owned by State of Mississippi
6. 2414 Hunt Street, PPIN 15253; owned by Camille Taiwo
7. 1510 1/2 James E. Stirgus Sr. Street, PPIN 13839; owned by Janice L.
Brown Et Al
8. 1530 James E. Stirgus Sr. Street, PPIN 13824; owned by Elizabeth P.
Coleman Est
9. 754 Johnson Street, PPIN 15826; owned by State of Mississippi (Viola
Perkins)
10. 2011 Martin Luther King Blvd., PPIN 20577; owned by Bank United NA
c/o Carrington Mort Serv LLC
11. 1614 Military Avenue, PPIN 15618, owned by William Robb Etal c/o
William Robb
12. 5th North Street, PPIN 26878; owned by State of Mississippi (Eric L.
Sims)
13. 2102 Oak Street, PPIN 18134; owned by Danny Wright
14. 2509 Pearl Street, PPIN 15135; owned by Mary Queen & Charlie
Queen
15. 2228 1/2 Roger Street, PPIN 15606; owned by George McGloster, Jr.
16. Washington Street, PPIN 16729; owned by Michael L. & Wilsey S.
Kelly c/o Wiley S. Kelly
17. 103 Woodland Drive, PPIN 7280; owned by Anne Marie Fuselier
Varnum Est c/o Keith Melancon
Attachments: Special Assessments
L. ID-21-1087 Approve Bank Letters:
1. Trustmark
2. BancorpSouth
Attachments: Trustmark
BancorpSouth
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M. ID-21-1088 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&Treasure
Tax Collection
Delinquent Tax Collection
Detail Budget
Detail Budget 1
Routine Agenda:
A. ID-21-1096 Adopt Resolution declaring service weapon surplus and Authorize sale to
Lieutenant Joseph Shows in accordance with Section 45-9-131 of the
Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended
Attachments: Shows Gun Resolution
B. ID-21-1099 Authorize Mayor to execute Letter Agreement #1 with Stantec Consulting
Services, Inc. requesting the replacement of Brian Robbins with Brad
Engels for Levee Street Pedestrian Safety and Circulation Project No.
STP-7127-00(001)) LPA/107986-701000
Attachments: Letter Agreement
C. ID-21-1104 Authorize Mayor to execute Contract with American Recovery Plan Act
Funding Recipient (Triumph Ministries, Inc. d/b/a Kings Empowerment
Center)
Attachments: Triumph Ministries ARPA Funding
D. ID-21-1105 Authorize Mayor to execute Contract with American Recovery Plan Act
Funding Recipient (Central Mississippi Prevention Services, Inc.)
Attachments: CMPS ARPA Funding
E. ID-21-1089 Approve Claims Docket
Executive Session:
A. ID-21-1108 Request for Medical Leave - Right of Way Department (1)
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B. ID-21-1109 Promotion - Police Department (3)
C. ID-21-1110 Longevity Pay - Airport (1)
D. ID-21-1111 Longevity Pay - Senior Center (1)
E. ID-21-1112 Longevity Pay - Fire Department (1)
F. ID-21-1113 Pay Adjustment - Police Department (1)
G. ID-21-1114 Pay Adjustment - Fire Department (1)
H. ID-21-1115 Termination - Recreation Department (1)
I. ID-21-1116 Termination - Fire Department (1)
Adjournment
Next Regular Meeting, 10:00 a.m., Monday, November 1, 2021
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