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Board of Mayor and Aldermen

Regular Meeting

Vicksburg, MS · March 25, 2022

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1415 Walnut Street City of Vicksburg Vicksburg, MS 39180 Minutes - Final Board of Mayor and Aldermen Friday, March 25, 2022 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 Alex J. Monsour, Jr. 2. Roll Call Also Present: Kim Nailor, 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 ADD Under Consent Agenda D1. (ID-22-0379) Approve request for advertisement in the amount of $200.00 from the Jackson Advocate for Women's History Month Special Edition pursuant to Section 17-3-1 and Section 173-3-3 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended. On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to adopt as amended 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-22-0344 Adopt Resolution Honoring Dr. William Reynolds Ferris Attachments: Resolution Dr. Ferris Meeting went into Recess On motion of Mayor George Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Alex J. Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to Recess the Board Meeting. The motion was unanimously adopted by the following votes: Aye: Mayor Flaggs, Jr., Alderman Mayfield, Sr., Alderman Monsour, Jr. Mayor Flaggs recused himself from the Board Meeting. Alderman Monsour, Jr., is now Mayor Pro-Tem Monsour, Jr. Meeting Reconvened On motion of Mayor Pro-Tem Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, Sr., the Mayor Pro-Tem and Alderman voted to Reconvene the Board Meeting. Those present at the Reconvened meeting Mayor Pro-Tem Monsour, Jr., Alderman Mayfield, Sr., City Attorney Kim Nailor, City Clerk Walter W. Osborne, Jr., Deputy City Clerk Tasha W. Jordan. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: Mayor Pro-Tem Monsour, Jr., Alderman Mayfield, Sr. Approval of Consent Agenda Items: On motion of Alderman Mayfield, Sr., seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem Monsour, Jr., City of Vicksburg Page 1 Printed on 4/8/2022 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final March 25, 2022 the Mayor Pro-Tem and Alderman voted to approve the Approval of Consent Agenda Items. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 2- Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. Absent: 1- Mayor Flaggs Jr. A. ID-22-0364 Approve the following Personnel Action Form: 1. Resignation - Ambulance Department (1) B. ID-22-0363 Approve Addition to Employee Driving List: 1. Alvin Alexander - Ambulance Department C. ID-22-0340 Approve request from Artracia Brown, Assistant Director of Park and Recreation, for payment of insurance in the amount of $5,455.80 to Sadler & Company, Inc. for insurance for all youth sports that takes place at the James "Fuzzy" Johnson Complex and Gertrude Young Jackson Street Gymnasium Attachments: Sadler Insurance D. ID-22-0341 Approve request for advertisement in the amount of $250.00 from Tyner-Ford Post 213 for it 1st Annual Charity Golf Tournament pursuant to Section 17-3-1 and Section 17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended Attachments: Golf Tournament Advertisement Mayor Pro-Tem Monsour, Jr., stated that purchasing an advertisement from Tyner-Ford Post 213 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 Pro-Tem and Alderman of the City of Vicksburg approved the purchase of a sponsorship ad from Tyner-Ford Post 213 in the amount of $250.00 for their 1st Annual Charity Golf Tournament. The City is authorized pursuant to Section 17-3-1 and Section 17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended. D1. ID-22-0379 Approve request for advertisement in the amount of $200.00 from the Jackson Advocate for Women's History Month special edition pursuant to Section 17-3-1 and Section 17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended Mayor Pro-Tem Monsour, Jr., stated that purchasing an advertisement from Jackson Advocate 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 Pro-Tem and Alderman of the City of Vicksburg approved the purchase of a sponsorship ad from Jackson Advocate in the amount of $200.00 for their Women's History Month Special Edition. The City is authorized pursuant to Section 17-3-1 and Section 17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended E. ID-22-0343 Approve request for sponsorship in the amount of $8,000.00 from the Miss Mississippi Corporation for the 2022 Miss Mississippi Outstanding Teen Pageant pursuant to Section 17-3-1 and Section 17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended Attachments: Miss Outstanding Teen Sponsorship Mayor Pro-Tem Monsour, Jr., stated that purchasing an advertisement from Miss Mississippi Corporation 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 Pro-Tem and Alderman of the City of Vicksburg approved the purchase of a sponsorship ad from Miss Mississippi Corporation in the amount of $8,000.00 for 2022 Miss Mississippi Outstanding Teen Pageant. The City is authorized pursuant to Section 17-3-1 and Section 17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended F. ID-22-0345 Declare Friday, April 15, 2022 a city holiday in observance of Good Friday City of Vicksburg Page 2 Printed on 4/8/2022 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final March 25, 2022 pursuant to Section 3-3-7(2) of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended Attachments: Holiday G. ID-22-0346 Approve Invoice #4048 for payment in the amount of $5,966.04 from Vicksburg-Tallulah Regional Airport for the month of February 2022 Attachments: VTR Invoice H. ID-22-0347 Approve request for payment from Vicksburg-Warren 911 Emergency Communications Center for the City's Share of 14 Full-time and 1 Part-time E-911 dispatchers' salaries, matching benefits and insurance for: 1. Check dates: February 28, 2022 and March 14, 2022 in the amount of $42,301.68 Attachments: 911 Payment I. ID-22-0351 Approve the following request from Karen Davis, owner of Adorned The Glam House for permission to hold a Spring Shop Small Bazaar with a variety of vendors on April 23, 2022: 1. Exclusive use of Catfish Row Park from 2:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. (set up time and break down time included); 2. Catfish Row Park closure for 2:00 pm. until 6:00 p.m.; 3. Advertisement in the amount of $500.00 pursuant to Section 17-3-1 and Section 17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended 4. Electrical outlets on the poles as well as the stage be checked to ensure proper power; 5. Grass is cut and cleaned; 6. Vicksburg Police Department place mobile unit in the close proximity of the park Attachments: Spring Shop Small Bazaar Event J. ID-22-0357 Approve the following with Greenbriar Digging Service LP for Indiana Avenue Storm & Sanitary Sewer Extensions Project: 1. Authorize Mayor to execute Change Order No. 1 (Final) 2. Accept Certificate of Substantial Completion 3. Approve Pay Estimate No. 3 (Final) in the amount of $19,433.80 4. Accept Close-Out Documents (Contractor's Affidavit Certifying Payment of all projects related bills for labor, services, materials, and subcontractors; and receipt of full payment for all contract related work; Contractor's Affidavit guaranteeing all project related materials; Consent of Surety to Final Payment) Attachments: Indiana Avenue Storm&SanitarySewer Close Out K. ID-22-0362 Authorize City Clerk to transfer funds from the separate project bank accounts to reimburse the City's General Fund (pooled cash) for projected expenditures as follows: 1. City of Vicksburg 2016 COV Tourism Account to Water & Gas Account (pooled cash) in the amount of $1,300.14 2. ERBR Kemp Bottom Bridge Project Account to Water & Gas Account (pooled cash) in the amount of $580,941.66 3. American Rescue Plan Account to Water & Gas Account (pooled cash) in the amount of $242,027.95 4. From Infrastructure Bond Account to Water & Gas Account (pooled cash) in the amount of $116,470.00 L. ID-22-0349 Approve Bank Letters: 1. Trustmark 2. BancorpSouth Attachments: Trustmark BancorpSouth City of Vicksburg Page 3 Printed on 4/8/2022 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final March 25, 2022 The Mayor Pro-Tem and Alderman approved Bank Letters: 1. Trustmark, 2. BancorpSouth M. ID-22-0350 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 feb2022 Marshall Report Tax Collection February 2022 Delinquent Tax Detail Budget Detail Budget 2 The City Clerk presented report of collections, account opening graves etc. for the month of February 2022 as follows: Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home - $2,650.00; W.H. Jefferson Funeral Home - $1,825.00; Glenwood Funeral Home - $850.00; Fisher Funeral Home - $1,150.00; C.J. Williams Mortuary Services - $2,075.00; Dillon-Chisley Funeral Home - $800.00. Total burials were 31. Total amount paid was $9,350.00 The City Clerk presented the Privilege License report for new businesses for the month of February 2022. The City Clerk presented report of Mayor and Treasure from the Vicksburg Police Department in the amount of $108,670.51. The City Clerk presented report of Tax Collection for City taxes from the Warren County Tax Collector for the month of February 2022. The City Clerk presented report of Delinquent Collections for City taxes from the Warren County Tax Collector for February 2022. The City Clerk presented the February 2022 Detailed Budget report for approval. The City Clerk presented February 2022 Credit Card report for approval as follows: Purchasing Department - $2,131.51. Attachments: Supporting documents following Minutes: Routine Agenda: A. ID-22-0353 Receive Sealed Proposals for: 1. Diesel 7.3 Cubic Yard Street Sweeper On motion of Mayor Pro-Tem Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, Sr., the Mayor Pro-Tem and Alderman voted to received Sealed Proposals for: 1. Diesel 7.3 Cubic Yard Street Sweeper INGRAM EQUIPMENT COMPANY, LLC, 11 Monroe Drive; Pelham, AL 35124 5% Bid Bond: Yes Bid Amount: $255,260.00 Acknowledge Receipt of Addendum #1: Yes No Electronic Bid Received On motion of Mayor Pro-Tem Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, Sr., the Mayor Pro-Tem and Alderman voted to accept and refer the foregoing bid to the Selection Committee for review and recommendation back to the Board for award. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: City of Vicksburg Page 4 Printed on 4/8/2022 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final March 25, 2022 Aye: 2- Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. Absent: 1- Mayor Flaggs Jr. B. ID-22-0359 Approve request for sponsorship in the amount of $8,500.00 for the 2022 Mississippi Fire Fighters Annual Conference pursuant to Section 17-3-1 and Section 17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended Attachments: MFFA 2022 Annual Conference Support Request Vicksburg Mayor Pro-Tem Monsour, Jr., stated that purchasing an advertisement from Mississippi Firefighters Association 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 Mayfield, Sr., seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem Monsour, Jr. The Mayor Pro-Tem and Alderman of the City of Vicksburg approved the purchase of a sponsorship ad from Mississippi Firefighters Association in the amount of $8,500.00 for their 2022 Mississippi Fire Fighters Annual Conference. The City is authorized pursuant to Section 17-3-1 and Section 17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 2- Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. Absent: 1- Mayor Flaggs Jr. C. ID-22-0352 Approve the following request from Carol Frazier: 1. Permission to host The Meet and Greet in Downtown Vicksburg at Washington Street Park on April 9th from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. 2. Electricity and water Attachments: Washington Street Park On motion of Alderman Mayfield, Sr., seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem Monsour, Jr., the Mayor Pro-Tem and Alderman voted to approve the following request from Carol Frazier: 1. Permission to host The Meet and Greet in Downtown Vicksburg at Washington Street Park on April 9th from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.; 2. Electricity and water. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 2- Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. Absent: 1- Mayor Flaggs Jr. D. ID-22-0360 Adopt Budget Amendments On motion of Alderman Mayfield, Sr., seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem Monsour, Jr., the Mayor Pro-Tem and Alderman voted to adopt the Budget Amendments for March 25, 2022. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 2- Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. Absent: 1- Mayor Flaggs Jr. E. ID-22-0354 Approve Claims Docket On motion of Alderman Mayfield, Sr., seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem Monsour, Jr., the Mayor Pro-Tem and Alderman voted to approve the Claims Docket numbering: 2206 - 2210; 307551; 307552 - 307936; and 307937 - 307939 for approval. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 2- Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. Absent: 1- Mayor Flaggs Jr. F. ID-22-0348 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 March 25 2022 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: City of Vicksburg Page 5 Printed on 4/8/2022 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final March 25, 2022 1. 503 Bowmar Avenue, PPIN 011789; owned by James T. & Daisy L. Henley estate c/o Judy Thompson - (Remove dilapidated burned structure, remove all trash & debris, cut grass/weeds & clean the entire property) 2. 1118 Harrison Street, PPIN 018228; owned by Irene S. (Brown) Basley - (Remove dilapidated burned structure, remove all trash & debris, cut grass/weeds & clean the entire property) 3. 3630 Halls Ferry Road, PPIN 011789; owned by Mary B. Ward - (Remove dilapidated semi-trailer, remove fence, remove all trash & debris, cut grass/weeds & clean the entire property) 4. 1504 Lummie Street, PPIN 019829; owned by Shirley Jean Lewis & TA Baxter c/o Kawanza South - (Remove dilapidated burned structure, remove all trash & debris, cut grass/weeds & clean the entire property) On motion of Mayor Pro-Tem Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, Sr., the Mayor Pro-Tem and Alderman 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. 503 Bowmar Avenue, PPIN 011789; owned by James T. & Daisy L. Henley estate c/o Judy Thompson - Not Complied 2. 1118 Harrison Street, PPIN 018228; owned by Irene S. (Brown) Basley - Not Complied 3. 3630 Halls Ferry Road, PPIN 011789; owned by Mary B. Ward - Not Complied 4. 1504 Lummie Street, PPIN 019829; owned by Shirley Jean Lewis & TA Baxter c/o Kawanza South - Not Complied The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 2- Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. Absent: 1- Mayor Flaggs Jr. G. ID-22-0358 Approve Ash Meadows Subdivision Plat On motion of Mayor Pro-Tem Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, Sr., the Mayor Pro-Tem and Alderman voted to approve the Ash Meadows Subdivision Plat. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 2- Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. Absent: 1- Mayor Flaggs Jr. H. ID-22-0355 Adopt City of Vicksburg Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Policy Attachments: Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Policy On motion of Alderman Mayfield, Sr., seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem Monsour, Jr., the Mayor Pro-Tem and Alderman voted to adopt the City of Vicksburg Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Policy. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 2- Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. Absent: 1- Mayor Flaggs Jr. I. ID-22-0356 Authorize Mayor to execute Contract between City of Vicksburg, MS and Pyroman Fireworks 2, LLC for July 4th Fireworks pursuant to Section 17-3-1 and Section 17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended On motion of Mayor Pro-Tem Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, Sr., the Mayor Pro-Tem and Alderman voted to authorize the Mayor to execute Contract between City of Vicksburg, MS and Pyroman Fireworks 2, LLC for July 4th Fireworks pursuant to Section 17-3-1 and Section 17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 2- Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. Absent: 1- Mayor Flaggs Jr. City of Vicksburg Page 6 Printed on 4/8/2022 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final March 25, 2022 J. ID-22-0361 Authorize Mayor to execute Memorandum of Understanding with Mississippi State Fire Academy: 1. NFPA 1021-I-II (Fire Officer I-II) 2. Driver/Operator NFPA 1002: Pumper - Field Course Attachments: MOU Fire Officer MOU Pumper Field Course On motion of Alderman Mayfield, Sr., seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem Monsour, Jr., the Mayor Pro-Tem and Alderman voted to authorize the Mayor to execute Memorandum of Understanding with Mississippi State Fire Academy: 1. NFPA 1021-I-II (Fire Officer I-II); 2. Driver/Operator NFPA 1002: Pumper - Field Course. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 2- Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. Absent: 1- Mayor Flaggs Jr. K. ID-22-0366 Adopt Resolution Authorizing Preparation and Submittal of an Application to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA) Attachments: Opioid Grant Resolution_19April2021 On motion of Alderman Mayfield, Sr., seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem Monsour, Jr., the Mayor Pro-Tem and Alderman voted to adopt the Resolution Authorizing Preparation and Submittal of an Application to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA). The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 2- Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. Absent: 1- Mayor Flaggs Jr. L. ID-22-0367 Authorize Mayor to execute Memorandum of Understanding By and Between the City of Vicksburg and Youth On The Move, USA, Inc. and Dr. Fairest Hill for COVID-19 Advancing Health Literacy Project Attachments: Youth on the Move On motion of Mayor Pro-Tem Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, Sr., the Mayor Pro-Tem and Alderman voted to authorize the Mayor to execute Memorandum of Understanding By and Between the City of Vicksburg and Youth On The Move, USA, Inc. and Dr. Fairest Hill for COVID-19 Advancing Health Literacy Project. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 2- Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. Absent: 1- Mayor Flaggs Jr. M. ID-22-0368 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 Events in April 2022 pursuant to Section 17-3-1 and Section 17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended 2. Ratify authorization of payment in the amount of $528.00 to WVBG-FM for City of Vicksburg - Power of Prevention Community Health and Safety Fair On motion of Alderman Mayfield, Sr., seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem Monsour, Jr., the Mayor Pro-Tem and Alderman voted to 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 Events in April 2022 pursuant to Section 17-3-1 and Section 17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended; 2. Ratify authorization of payment in the amount of $528.00 to WVBG-FM for City of Vicksburg - Power of Prevention Community Health and Safety Fair. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 2- Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. Absent: 1- Mayor Flaggs Jr. City of Vicksburg Page 7 Printed on 4/8/2022 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final March 25, 2022 Executive Session: Mayor Pro-Tem Monsour, Jr., moved the Mayor Pro-Tem and Alderman 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, Alderman Mayfield, Mayor Pro-Tem Monsour, Jr. None voting nay, the motion was unanimously adopted. The Mayor Pro-Tem and Alderman discussed whether or not they should go into executive session. Mayor Pro-Tem Monsour, Jr., moved to go into executive session to discuss Personnel Action Form for: Pay Adjustment in the Police Department (1). The motion was seconded by Alderman Mayfield, Sr. Upon vote being taken, the following voted aye: Alderman Mayfield, Mayor Pro-Tem Monsour, Jr. The motion was adopted unanimously. The Mayor Pro-Tem and Alderman are now in executive session. Those present at the executive session were Alderman Mayfield, Sr., Mayor Pro-Tem Monsour, Jr., Kim Nailor - City Attorney, Walter W. Osborne, Jr. - City Clerk, Anessia Steward Martin - Human Resource Benefits Coordinator, Tasha W. Jordan - Deputy City Clerk, Tabatha Martin Crawford - Compliance Officer. Aye: 2- Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. Absent: 1- Mayor Flaggs Jr. A. ID-22-0365 Pay Adjustment - Police Department (1) On motion of Mayor Pro-Tem Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, Sr., the Mayor Pro-Tem and Alderman voted to approve the Pay Adjustment of a Patrolman/FTO from $17.68 ($16.93 + .75) per hour to a Patrolman at $16.93 ($17.68 - .75) per hour, effective March 21, 2022. Employee is no longer serving as a Field Training Officer (FTO) in the Police Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 2- Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. Absent: 1- Mayor Flaggs Jr. B. ID-22-0383 Come Out of Executive Session and Approve All Items Taken Up in Executive Session On motion of Mayor Pro-Tem Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, Sr., the Mayor Pro-Tem and Alderman 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: Adjournment On motion of Mayor Pro-Tem Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, Sr., and unanimously passed, the Mayor Pro-Tem and Alderman of the City of Vicksburg adjourned to meet 10 o’clock a.m., Monday, April 04, 2022, to take up and act upon any and all matters that may come before the Board. MAYOR PRO-TEM ATTEST: CITY CLERK Aye: 2- Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. Absent: 1- Mayor Flaggs Jr. City of Vicksburg Page 8 Printed on 4/8/2022

Agenda

1415 Walnut Street City of Vicksburg Vicksburg, MS 39180 Meeting Agenda Board of Mayor and Aldermen Friday, March 25, 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-22-0344 Adopt Resolution Honoring Dr. William Reynolds Ferris Attachments: Resolution Dr. Ferris Approval of Consent Agenda Items: A. ID-22-0364 Approve the following Personnel Action Form: 1. Resignation - Ambulance Department (1) B. ID-22-0363 Approve Addition to Employee Driving List: 1. Alvin Alexander - Ambulance Department C. ID-22-0340 Approve request from Artracia Brown, Assistant Director of Park and Recreation, for payment of insurance in the amount of $5,455.80 to Sadler & Company, Inc. for insurance for all youth sports that takes place at the James "Fuzzy" Johnson Complex and Gertrude Young Jackson Street Gymnasium Attachments: Sadler Insurance D. ID-22-0341 Approve request for advertisement in the amount of $250.00 from Tyner-Ford Post 213 for it 1st Annual Charity Golf Tournament pursuant to Section 17-3-1 and Section 17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended Attachments: Golf Tournament Advertisement City of Vicksburg Page 1 Printed on 3/24/2022 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Meeting Agenda March 25, 2022 E. ID-22-0343 Approve request for sponsorship in the amount of $8,000.00 from the Miss Mississippi Corporation for the 2022 Miss Mississippi Outstanding Teen Pageant pursuant to Section 17-3-1 and Section 17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended Attachments: Miss Outstanding Teen Sponsorship F. ID-22-0345 Declare Friday, April 15, 2022 a city holiday in observance of Good Friday pursuant to Section 3-3-7(2) of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended Attachments: Holiday G. ID-22-0346 Approve Invoice #4048 for payment in the amount of $5,966.04 from Vicksburg-Tallulah Regional Airport for the month of February 2022 Attachments: VTR Invoice H. ID-22-0347 Approve request for payment from Vicksburg-Warren 911 Emergency Communications Center for the City's Share of 14 Full-time and 1 Part-time E-911 dispatchers' salaries, matching benefits and insurance for: 1. Check dates: February 28, 2022 and March 14, 2022 in the amount of $42,301.68 Attachments: 911 Payment I. ID-22-0351 Approve the following request from Karen Davis, owner of Adorned The Glam House for permission to hold a Spring Shop Small Bazaar with a variety of vendors on April 23, 2022: 1. Exclusive use of Catfish Row Park from 2:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. (set up time and break down time included); 2. Catfish Row Park closure for 2:00 pm. until 6:00 p.m.; 3. Advertisement in the amount of $500.00 pursuant to Section 17-3-1 and Section 17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended 4. Electrical outlets on the poles as well as the stage be checked to ensure proper power; 5. Grass is cut and cleaned; 6. Vicksburg Police Department place mobile unit in the close proximity of the park Attachments: Spring Shop Small Bazaar Event City of Vicksburg Page 2 Printed on 3/24/2022 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Meeting Agenda March 25, 2022 J. ID-22-0357 Approve the following with Greenbriar Digging Service LP for Indiana Avenue Storm & Sanitary Sewer Extensions Project: 1. Authorize Mayor to execute Change Order No. 1 (Final) 2. Accept Certificate of Substantial Completion 3. Approve Pay Estimate No. 3 (Final) in the amount of $19,433.80 4. Accept Close-Out Documents (Contractor's Affidavit Certifying Payment of all projects related bills for labor, services, materials, and subcontractors; and receipt of full payment for all contract related work; Contractor's Affidavit guaranteeing all project related materials; Consent of Surety to Final Payment) Attachments: Indiana Avenue Storm&SanitarySewer Close Out K. ID-22-0362 Authorize City Clerk to transfer funds from the separate project bank accounts to reimburse the City's General Fund (pooled cash) for projected expenditures as follows: 1. City of Vicksburg 2016 COV Tourism Account to Water & Gas Account (pooled cash) in the amount of $1,300.14 2. ERBR Kemp Bottom Bridge Project Account to Water & Gas Account (pooled cash) in the amount of $580,941.66 3. American Rescue Plan Account to Water & Gas Account (pooled cash) in the amount of $242,027.95 4. From Infrastructure Bond Account to Water & Gas Account (pooled cash) in the amount of $116,470.00 L. ID-22-0349 Approve Bank Letters: 1. Trustmark 2. BancorpSouth Attachments: Trustmark BancorpSouth City of Vicksburg Page 3 Printed on 3/24/2022 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Meeting Agenda March 25, 2022 M. ID-22-0350 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 feb2022 Marshall Report Tax Collection February 2022 Delinquent Tax Detail Budget Detail Budget 2 Routine Agenda: A. ID-22-0353 Receive Sealed Proposals for: 1. Diesel 7.3 Cubic Yard Street Sweeper B. ID-22-0359 Approve request for sponsorship in the amount of $8,500.00 for the 2022 Mississippi Fire Fighters Annual Conference pursuant to Section 17-3-1 and Section 17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended Attachments: MFFA 2022 Annual Conference Support Request Vicksburg Appearing Chief Pope C. ID-22-0352 Approve the following request from Carol Frazier: 1. Permission to host The Meet and Greet in Downtown Vicksburg at Washington Street Park on April 9th from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. 2. Electricity and water Attachments: Washington Street Park Appearing Carol Frazier D. ID-22-0360 Adopt Budget Amendments Appearing Doug Whittington E. ID-22-0354 Approve Claims Docket F. ID-22-0348 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 March 25 2022 Appearing Jeff Richardson City of Vicksburg Page 4 Printed on 3/24/2022 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Meeting Agenda March 25, 2022 G. ID-22-0358 Approve Ash Meadows Subdivision Plat Appearing Jeff Richardson H. ID-22-0355 Adopt City of Vicksburg Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Policy Attachments: Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Policy I. ID-22-0356 Authorize Mayor to execute Contract between City of Vicksburg, MS and Pyroman Fireworks 2, LLC for July 4th Fireworks pursuant to Section 17-3-1 and Section 17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended J. ID-22-0361 Authorize Mayor to execute Memorandum of Understanding with Mississippi State Fire Academy: 1. NFPA 1021-I-II (Fire Officer I-II) 2. Driver/Operator NFPA 1002: Pumper - Field Course Attachments: MOU Fire Officer MOU Pumper Field Course Appearing Chief Danczyk K. ID-22-0366 Adopt Resolution Authorizing Preparation and Submittal of an Application to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA) Attachments: Opioid Grant Resolution_19April2021 Appearing Felicia Kent L. ID-22-0367 Authorize Mayor to execute Memorandum of Understanding By and Between the City of Vicksburg and Youth On The Move, USA, Inc. and Dr. Fairest Hill for COVID-19 Advancing Health Literacy Project Attachments: Youth on the Move Appearing Felicia Kent M. ID-22-0368 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 Events in April 2022 pursuant to Section 17-3-1 and Section 17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended 2. Ratify authorization of payment in the amount of $528.00 to WVBG-FM for City of Vicksburg - Power of Prevention Community Health and Safety Fair Appearing Felicia Kent Executive Session: A. ID-22-0365 Pay Adjustment - Police Department (1) City of Vicksburg Page 5 Printed on 3/24/2022 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Meeting Agenda March 25, 2022 Adjournment Next Regular Meeting, 10:00 a.m., Monday, April 4, 2022 City of Vicksburg Page 6 Printed on 3/24/2022

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