Board of Mayor and Aldermen

1415 Walnut Street City of Vicksburg Vicksburg, MS 39180 Meeting Agenda Board of Mayor and Aldermen Monday, February 7, 2022 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-22-0151 Employee Anniversaries: 5 years of service: Robert Prentiss - Gas Department Approval of Consent Agenda Items: A. ID-22-0149 Adopt Board Meeting Minutes for: 1. January 3, 2022 B. ID-22-0152 Approve the following Personnel Action Forms: 1. Resignation - Police Department (1) 2. New Hire - Police Department (2) 3. New Hire - Administration (1) 4. New Hire - Accounting Department (1) 5. New Hire - Sewer Department (1) 6. New Hire - Water & Gas Administration (2) C. ID-22-0158 Approve Additions to Employee Driving List: 1. Valerie Drayton - Community Development 2. Danny Uzzle, Katrina Goods - Police Department 3. Sandra Thomas - Administration 4. Rashad Flagg - Sewer Department D. ID-22-0110 Approve request from Vicksburg Foundation for Historic Preservation to close the block of Crawford Street in front of the Southern Cultural Heritage Auditorium from 7:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. on February 26, 2022 to host the 10th Annual Mardi Gras Carnaval Attachments: VFHP Mardi Gras Carnaval City of Vicksburg Page 1 Printed on 2/4/2022 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Meeting Agenda February 7, 2022 E. ID-22-0111 Approve request from Airrica Bowman-Coleman for permission to host a Lupus Awareness Walk downtown on May 28, 2022 at 8:00 a.m. beginning at Washington and Veto to Washington and Jackson Attachments: Lupus Walk F. ID-22-0112 Approve request for matching funds in the amount of $500.00 to David L. Hubbard Foundation pursuant to Section 21-17-1(8) of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended (to provide scholarship opportunities for deserving JROTC and NJROTC students who will further their educational pursuits upon graduating from high school) Attachments: Hubbard Foundation Scholarship G. ID-22-0113 Approve request for payment from Vicksburg-Warren 911 for the City's share of 13 full-time and 1 part-time E-911 dispatchers' salaries, matching benefits, and insurance for: 1. Check dates December 31, 2021 and January 14, 2022 in the amount of $43,292.33 Attachments: 911 Payment H. ID-22-0114 Approve invoice #4015 for payment in the amount of $3,802.44 from Vicksburg-Tallulah Regional Airport for the month of December 2021 Attachments: VTR Invoice I. ID-22-0124 Continue State of Emergency Due to the Rebuilding of Highway 80 Lift Station Within the City of Vicksburg J. ID-22-0127 Approve the following request for permission for Run Thru History on Saturday, March 5, 2022 from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.: 1. Assistance by Vicksburg Police Department in traffic control 2. Partial closing of one lane of the Frontage Road and Clay Street from the park entrance to the Battlefield Inn for parking and pedestrian traffic 3. Assistance with pedestrians crossing the intersection of Clay Street and the park as they enter and leave the park for the run and walk start and finish Attachments: Run Thru History City of Vicksburg Page 2 Printed on 2/4/2022 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Meeting Agenda February 7, 2022 K. ID-22-0126 Authorize issuance of the following requisitions: 1. Number 2203260 in the amount of $13,180.00 written to Control Systems, Inc. for the purchase of Scada parts for the Water Treatment Plant pursuant to Section 31-7-13 (m) (viii) of the Mississippi Code of 1972, Annotated which allows sole source purchases 2. Number 2203270 in the amount of $42,555.16 written to Stryker Medical for two (2) Power Pro Stretchers for the new Ambulance at the Fire Department pursuant to Section 31-7-13 (m) (viii) of the Mississippi Code of 1972, Annotated which allows sole source purchases Attachments: Requisition 2203260 Requisition 2203270 L. ID-22-0133 Accept Letter Establishing Special Assessment and Adopt Resolution / Order for Cutting, Cleaning, Demolition and Site Clearing of the following properties: 1. 1505 Bodley Street, PPIN 18818; owned by Leah J. Sullivan 2. 1713 Bodley Street, PPIN 17838; owned by Willie Milton & Ouida Estate 3. 1511 First East Street, PPIN 17496; owned by Dyanna Jenkins 4. 2936 Highland Avenue, PPIN 5611; owned by Mary H. Butler 5. 1303 Howard Street, PPIN 17863; owned by Levern NMN Whiten, Jr. Etal 6. 1721 Martin Luther King Blvd., PPIN 19795; owned by Derrick Holt & Linda Hall 7. 1614 Military Avenue, PPIN 15618; owned by William Robb Etal c/o William Robb 8. 2228 Roger Street, PPIN 15606; owned by George McGloster, Jr. 9. 1322 Spring Street, PPIN 17857; owned by Cynthia & Ethel R. Milton 10. 1908 South Street, PPIN 22713; owned by Wade Thomas Estate c/o Alberta Wildee 11. 2400 Washington Street, PPIN 15207; owned by Rolando Zamora Attachments: Special Assessments M. ID-22-0147 Approve the following request from the COVID-19 Advancing Health Literacy Grant Project: 1. Authorization to provide lunch and incentives to community participants during the COVID-19 Health Literacy Outreach Events in March 2022 pursuant to Section 17-3-1 and Section 17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended N. ID-22-0130 Approve appointment of Clara Killman to replace Susan Mandarino on the Vicksburg Convention Center Advisory Board Attachments: Appointment VCC City of Vicksburg Page 3 Printed on 2/4/2022 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Meeting Agenda February 7, 2022 O. ID-22-0140 Approve Claims Docket Routine Agenda: A. ID-22-0118 Discuss Vicksburg Convention Center Updates Appearing Erin Southard B. ID-22-0119 Discuss Vicksburg Convention and Visitors Bureau Updates Appearing Laura Beth Strickland C. ID-22-0139 Discuss COVID-19 Advancing Health Literacy Project Updates Appearing Felicia Kent D. ID-22-0115 Appeal Hearing - Calvin Green Attachments: Appeal Calvin Green Zoning Minutes 1.4.2022 E. ID-22-0097 Adopt Budget Amendments Appearing Doug Whittington F. ID-22-0131 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 February 7 2022 Appearing Jeff Richardson G. ID-22-0132 Authorize Mayor to execute Mississippi Landmark Permit issued by Mississippi Department of Archives and History for the following: 1. Old Vicksburg Library - Window Restoration (MDAH Project #11-156-21) 2. Old Vicksburg Library - Electrical Upgrades (MDAH Project #11-033-21) Attachments: MDAH Permit Old Vicksburg Library Window Restoration MDAH Permit Electrical Old Vicksburg Library Appearing Jeff Richardson H. ID-22-0159 Accept Updated Hazard Mitigation Plan prepared by CMPDD Appearing Jeff Richardson I. ID-22-0142 Accept Proposal from M & M Landscaping to clear and remove limbs and trees from Beulah Cemetery in the amount of $4,750.00 Attachments: M&M Proposal Beulah Cemetery Appearing Jeff Richardson City of Vicksburg Page 4 Printed on 2/4/2022 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Meeting Agenda February 7, 2022 J. ID-22-0141 Ratify the following regarding the purchase of Airport Hangar owned by Cappaert: 1. Accept Warranty Deed 2. Authorize Mayor to Buyer Settlement Statement 3. Authorize Mayor to execute Notice of Availability of Title Insurance Attachments: Airport Hanger Documents K. ID-22-0135 Approve request from Chief Jones to remove K9-Cezar from Vicksburg Police Department Inventory and upon retirement of Cezar allow Sgt. Donald Heggins to retain Cezar to continue providing his care Attachments: Request to Remove K-9 from VPD Inventory Appearing Chief Jones L. ID-22-0128 Authorize the Board of Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Vicksburg, MS to execute Emergency Declaration Due Road Deterioration at North Washington Street and North Haining Drive Attachments: Emergency Declaration Road Deterioration M. ID-22-0116 Adopt Resolution To Deny Conditional Approval For Tax Abatement For 718 Grove Street (PPIN 019188) Attachments: Tax Abatement 718 Grove N. ID-22-0117 Adopt Resolution To Deny Conditional Approval For Tax Abatement For 1014 Walnut Street (PPIN 021061) Attachments: Tax Abatement 1014 Walnut O. ID-22-0122 Adopt Resolution To Request Local And Private Legislation To Donate To The American Legion Auxiliary Boys State Program Attachments: Resolution Local Private Legislation Boys State Program P. ID-22-0123 Adopt Resolution To Authorize The Permanent Closing Of The Riverfront Park Located At 4100 Washington Street, Vicksburg, Mississippi And To Authorize Relocation of Riverfront Park Attachments: Resolution Closing Riverfront Park Q. ID-22-0129 Adopt Resolution To Accept Donated Property from heirs of Lee G. Thomas, Sr. (Drummond Street, PPIN# 18038) Attachments: Resolution Donated Property R. ID-22-0134 Adopt Resolution Authorizing Filing of Eminent Domain Case Attachments: Resolution Eminent Domain City of Vicksburg Page 5 Printed on 2/4/2022 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Meeting Agenda February 7, 2022 S. ID-22-0137 Adopt Resolution to Declare Property Surplus and Authorize Sale and Authorize Mayor to Execute Quitclaim Deed to Elma Coleman Attachments: Resolution Sell Property Quitclaim Deed Property T. ID-22-0150 Adopt Resolution Setting Public Hearing For Public Comments On The Proposed Redistricting Plans Attachments: RESOLUTION SETTING PUBLIC HEARING FOR PUBLIC COMMENTS ON THE U. ID-22-0121 Authorize Mayor to execute Revenue Cycle Management Services Agreement by and between Healthcare Consultants, Inc. and the City of Vicksburg, Mississippi Attachments: Contract Ambulance V. ID-22-0125 Authorize Police Chief Penny Jones to execute Memorandum of Understanding Between The Vicksburg Police Department and The United States Secret Service Attachments: Vicksburg PD - TEOAF MOU for MS Cyber Fraud Task Force24011 Appearing Chief Jones W. ID-22-0136 Authorize Mayor to execute Contract with American Recovery Plan Act Funding Recipient (Linda Sweezer Enterprise, LLC) Attachments: Contract ARPA Funds Linda Sweezer Enterprise X. ID-22-0143 Authorize Mayor to execute Change Order Number 2 with Wildstone Construction Services for Kuhn Memorial Park and Sherman Avenue Park Attachments: Vicksburg Parks Change Order No. 2 Y. ID-22-0144 Authorize Mayor to execute Modification #2 for DIP Grant with Mississippi Development Authority (Blue Ink) Attachments: DIP Grant Modification #2 Appearing Nancy Allen Executive Session: A. ID-22-0153 Request for Extended Medical Leave - Fire Department (1) B. ID-22-0154 Request for Extended Medical Leave - Water & Gas Administration (1) C. ID-22-0155 Longevity Pay - Gas Department (1) D. ID-22-0156 Pay Adjustment - Gas Department (1) E. ID-22-0157 Pay Adjustment - Police Department (3) City of Vicksburg Page 6 Printed on 2/4/2022 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Meeting Agenda February 7, 2022 F. ID-22-0148 Discuss Litigation Matter Adjournment Next Adjourned Meeting, 10:00 a.m., Thursday, February 10, 2022 City of Vicksburg Page 7 Printed on 2/4/2022