Board of Mayor and Aldermen

1415 Walnut Street City of Vicksburg Vicksburg, MS 39180 Minutes - Final Board of Mayor and Aldermen Wednesday, May 25, 2022 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 Michael A. Mayfield, Sr. 2. Roll Call Also Present: Kimberly 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 On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., 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-22-0591 Resolution - Dr. Robert Charles Clingan Attachments: Resolution Dr. Clingan B. ID-22-0601 Golden Triangle Tennis 60+ Champions Award Approval of Consent Agenda Items: On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the Approval of 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-22-0568 Adopt Board Meeting Minutes for: 1. May 10, 2022 2. May 16, 2022 B. ID-22-0593 Approve the following Personnel Action Forms: 1. Rescind New Hire - Street Department (1) 2. New Hire - Police Department (3) 3. Re-Hire - Recreation Department (2) 4. Retirement - Building Maintenance (1) 5. Retirement - Ambulance Department (1) 6. Resignation - Housing Department (1) 7. Resignation - Fire Department (1) C. ID-22-0561 Approve request from Fostoria Neighborhood Association to have Dewitt Street between Cherry Street and Drummond Street blocked off on Sunday, June 12th from Noon til 8:00 p.m. for a Block Party Attachments: Fostoria Neighborhood Association Block Party D. ID-22-0562 Approve request from Community Council of Warren County for allocation of funds in the amount of $35,000.00 for the frail elderly in the City of City of Vicksburg Page 1 Printed on 6/24/2022 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final May 25, 2022 Vicksburg and Warren County pursuant to Section 43-9-47 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended Attachments: Community Council Allocation The Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Vicksburg approved request from Community Council of Warren County for allocation of funds in the amount of $35,000.00 for the frail elderly in the City of Vicksburg and Warren County pursuant to Section 43-9-47 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended. The City is authorized to match federal funds for any assistance programs for aged persons. E. ID-22-0563 Approve Bank Letters: 1. Trustmark 2. BancorpSouth Attachments: Trustmark BancorpSouth The Mayor and Aldermen approved the Bank Letters: 1. Trustmark, 2. BancorpSouth F. ID-22-0565 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 Report Mayor and Treasure Delinquent Tax Collection Report The City Sexton presented report of collections for the month of April 2022 as follows: Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home - $2,550.00; W.H. Jefferson Funeral Home - $1,875.00; Glenwood Funeral Home - $900.00; Fisher Funeral Home - $1,725.00; C.J. Williams Mortuary Services - $350.00; Misc. - $775.00. Total paid was $8,175.00. Total burials were 31. The City Clerk presented the Privilege License report for new businesses for the month of April 2022. The City Clerk presented report of Mayor and Treasure from the Vicksburg Police Department in the amount of $89,481.47 for the month of April 2022. The City Clerk presented report of Tax Collections for City taxes from the Warren County Tax Collector for the month of April 2022. The City Clerk presented report of Delinquent Collections for City taxes from the Warren County Tax Collector for the month of April 2022. The City Clerk presented the April 2022 Detailed Budget report for approval. The City Clerk presented the April 2022 Credit Card report for approval as follows: Mayor - $814.26; Alderman Mayfield, Sr., - $1,883.93; Purchasing Department - $3,251.96. Attachments: Supporting documents following minutes: G. ID-22-0567 Approve request for advertisement in the amount of $1,500.00 to National Organization of Retired State Troopers (NORST) 2009 pursuant to Section 17-3-1 and Section 17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended Attachments: NORST 2009 Sponsorship Mayor Flaggs, Jr. stated that purchasing an advertisement from National Organization of Retired State Troopers (NORST) 2009 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 Page 2 Printed on 6/24/2022 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final May 25, 2022 City of Vicksburg. The Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Vicksburg approved the purchase of a sponsorship ad from National Organization of Retired State Troopers (NORST) 2009 in the amount $1,500.00. The City is authorized pursuant to Section 17-3-1 and Section 17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended. H. ID-22-0571 Approve the following requests for advertisement from The Vicksburg Post pursuant to Section 17-3-1 and Section 17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended: 1. 2022 Graduation Edition in the amount of $175.00 2. Memorial Day Edition in the amount of $500.00 Attachments: Vicksburg Post Graduation Advertisement Vicksburg Post Memorial Day Advertisement Mayor Flaggs, Jr. stated that purchasing an advertisement from The Vicksburg Post will bring into favorable notice the opportunities, possibilities and resources of the City of Vicksburg and will be helpful toward advancing the moral, financial and other interest of the City of Vicksburg. The Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Vicksburg approved the purchase of a sponsorship ad from The Vicksburg Post for 2022 Graduation Edition in the amount of $175.00 and Memorial Day Edition in the amount of $500.00. The City is authorized pursuant to Section 17-3-1 and Section 17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended. I. ID-22-0572 Approve request for advertisement in the amount of $150.00 to Vicksburg Daily News for Memorial Day Patriotic Greeting pursuant to Section 17-3-1 and Section 17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended Attachments: VDN Memorial Day Advertisement Mayor Flaggs, Jr. stated that purchasing an advertisement from Vicksburg Daily News 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 Daily News in the amount $150.00 for Memorial Day Patriotic Greeting. The City is authorized pursuant to Section 17-3-1 and Section 17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended. J. ID-22-0576 Approve request from Patrick Daughtry, Director of Parks and Recreation, for payment of dues in the amount of $120.00 to MS U.S.A. State Commissioner for 2022 Men's Adult Softball Leagues Affiliation and Insurance Attachments: Softball Association Fees K. ID-22-0577 Approve request from The Center for Pregnancy Choices for permission to have their annual Run Baby Run 5K Walk/ Run for Life downtown on Saturday, August 6, 2022 at 7:30 a.m. via attached route Attachments: CPC Baby Run Walk L. ID-22-0579 Approve request for payment from Vicksburg-Warren 911 Emergency Communications Center for the City's Share of 12 full-time E-911 dispatchers' salaries, matching benefits, and insurance for: 1. Check dates: April 30, 2022 and May 14, 2022 in the amount of $37,496.32 Attachments: 911 Payment M. ID-22-0584 Approve request for advertisement in the amount of $1,000.00 to Vicksburg Homecoming Benevolent Club for its 45th + 2 Years Annual Homecoming Celebration pursuant to Section 17-3-1 and Section 17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended Attachments: VHBC Sponsorship City of Vicksburg Page 3 Printed on 6/24/2022 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final May 25, 2022 Mayor Flaggs, Jr. stated that purchasing an advertisement from Vicksburg Homecoming Benevolent Club 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 Homecoming Benevolent Club in the amount $1,000.00 for its 45th + 2 Years Annual Homecoming Celebration. The City is authorized pursuant to Section 17-3-1 and Section 17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended. N. ID-22-0585 Authorize City Clerk to transfer funds from the separate project bank accounts to reimburse the City's General Fund (pooled cash) for project expenditures as follows: 1. ERBR Kemp Bottom Bridge Project Account to Water & Gas Account (pooled cash) in the amount of $21,352.28 2. COV Capital Expense Fund Account to Water & Gas Account (pooled cash) in the amount of $7,882.50 3. American Rescue Plan Account to Water & Gas Account (pooled cash) in the amount of $22,829.50 4. From MS Infrastructure Fund Account to Water & Gas Account (pooled cash) in the amount of $247,850.00 O. ID-22-0586 Approve matching funds in the amount of $1,125.00 to Central Mississippi Prevention Services, Inc. for their Summer Leadership Camp Program pursuant to Section 21-19-65 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended Attachments: CMPS Request for Funds The Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Vicksburg approved allocation of funds in the amount of $1,125.00 to Central Mississippi Prevention Services, Inc. for their Summer Leadership Camp Program. The City is authorized pursuant to Section 21-19-65 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended for matching funds for social and community service programs. P. ID-22-0587 Approve request for sponsorship in $2,500.00 to Fuzzy Johnson Committee for Fuzzy Johnson League Baseball Camp pursuant to Section 17-3-1 and Section 17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended Attachments: Fuzzy Johnson Sponsorship Mayor Flaggs, Jr. stated that purchasing an advertisement from Fuzzy Johnson Committee 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 Fuzzy Johnson Committee in the amount $2,500.00 for Fuzzy Johnson League Baseball Camp. The City is authorized pursuant to Section 17-3-1 and Section 17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended. Q. ID-22-0588 Approve request for radio advertisement in the amount of $1,180.00 for the months of August and September ($295.00 per month per station) to Lendsi Radio, LLC V105.5 FM and Newstalk 1490 WVBG AM/107.7 FM for Vicksburg and Warren Central High School Football Games pursuant to Section 17-3-1 and Section 17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended Attachments: Lendsi Radio Advertisement Mayor Flaggs, Jr. stated that purchasing an advertisement from Lendsi Radio, LLC V105.5 FM and Newstalk 1490 WVBG AM/107.7 FM 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 Lendsi Radio, LLC V105.5 FM and Newstalk 1490 WVBG AM/107.7 FM in the amount $1,180.00 for Vicksburg and Warren Central High Football Games for the months of August and September ($295.00 per month per City of Vicksburg Page 4 Printed on 6/24/2022 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final May 25, 2022 station). The City is authorized pursuant to Section 17-3-1 and Section 17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended. Routine Agenda: A. ID-22-0582 Adopt Budget Amendments On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, Sr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to adopt the Budget Amendments for May 25, 2022. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. B. ID-22-0573 Approve Job Description for Training Officer / Quality Assurance Officer (Fire Department) Attachments: Job Description Training Officer + QA Officer On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the Job Description for Training Officer / Quality Assurance Officer (Fire Department). The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. C. ID-22-0558 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 Community Development Agenda 5.25.2022 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: 1. 1804 Poplar Street, PPIN 017816; owned by Cynthia Gray - (Remove all inoperable vehicles, remove dilapidated fencing, remove all trash & debris, cut grass/weeds & clean the entire property) 2. 1908 Sky Farm Avenue, PPIN 021054; owned by Willie J. Milton Estate - (Remove all inoperable vehicles, remove dilapidated building + fencing, remove all trash & debris, cut grass/weeds & clean the entire property) RE-ENTRIES 1. Jefferson Street, PPIN 024546; owned by Willie J. Milton Estate - (Remove all trash & debris, cut grass/weeds & clean the entire property) 2. 1200 Second North Street, PPIN 017660; owned by Jeffrey Watts Estate - (Remove all trash & debris, cut grass/weeds & clean the entire property) On motion of Alderman Mayfield, Sr., 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. 1804 Poplar Street, PPIN 017816; owned by Cynthia Gray - Not complied 2. 1908 Sky Farm Avenue, PPIN 021054; owned by Willie J. Milton Estate - Complied RE-ENTRIES 1. Jefferson Street, PPIN 024546; owned by Willie J. Milton Estate - Complied 2. 1200 Second North Street, PPIN 017660; owned by Jeffrey Watts Estate - Not complied The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. D. ID-22-0574 Adopt Vicksburg Police Department Policies and Procedures: 1. Appearance & Grooming - Revised Policy Number 3.03 City of Vicksburg Page 5 Printed on 6/24/2022 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final May 25, 2022 2. Special Weapons and Tactics - Policy Number 5.11 Attachments: 03.03 Appearance Grooming 05252022 05.11 SWAT Team Policy On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to adopt the Vicksburg Police Department Policies and Procedures: 1. Appearance & Grooming - Revised Policy Number 3.03; 2. Special Weapons and Tactics - Policy Number 5.11. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. E. ID-22-0590 Authorize City Clerk to advertise Sealed Bids for: 1. Finish Upgrades at the Vicksburg Convention Center Attachments: 00.1113-BSD-Advertisement for Bids-05-23-2022 On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, Sr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize the City Clerk to advertise Sealed Bids for: 1. Finish Upgrades at the Vicksburg Convention Center. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. F. ID-22-0578 Adopt Resolution to Provide Matching Funds to Rainbow Farms, MS Therapeutic Riding Center for the Handicapped in the amount of $1,500.00 pursuant to Section 21-19-65 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended Attachments: Resolution Rainbow Farms On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, Sr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to adopt the Resolution to Provide Matching Funds to Rainbow Farms, MS Therapeutic Riding Center for the Handicapped in the amount of $1,500.00 pursuant to Section 21-19-65 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. G. ID-22-0602 Adopt Resolution to Declare Property Surplus (Excess Dirt and Mud) Attachments: resolution excess dirt and mud 5.24.22 On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, Sr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to adopt the Resolution to Declare Property Surplus (Excess Dirt and Mud). The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. H. ID-22-0581 Presentation on Proposed Ordinance to Permit and Regulate Medical Cannabis Attachments: Presentation MS Medical Cannabis Act I. ID-22-0559 Adopt An Ordinance of the Mayor and Aldermen Amending the City of Vicksburg Zoning Ordinance to Permit and Regulate Medical Cannabis; Repealing Any and All Other Ordinances and Parts of Ordinances in Conflict Thereof. Attachments: Ordinance MS Medical Cannabis Act On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, Sr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to adopt An Ordinance of the Mayor and Aldermen Amending the City of Vicksburg Zoning Ordinance to Permit and Regulate Medical Cannabis; Repealing Any and All Other Ordinances and Parts of Ordinances in Conflict Thereof. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. J. ID-22-0560 Adopt Amendments to the City of Vicksburg Employee Handbook Pursuant to the Enactment of the Mississippi Medical Marijuana Act City of Vicksburg Page 6 Printed on 6/24/2022 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final May 25, 2022 Attachments: addendum based on medical marijuana On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, Sr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to adopt the Amendments to the City of Vicksburg Employee Handbook Pursuant to the Enactment of the Mississippi Medical Marijuana Act. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. K. ID-22-0566 Adopt An Ordinance to Amend City of Vicksburg Code of Ordinance Section 3-12 Entitled "Emergency Powers" Attachments: emergency power 3.12 amend On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to adopt An Ordinance to Amend City of Vicksburg Code of Ordinance Section 3-12 Entitled "Emergency Powers". The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. L. ID-22-0569 Authorize Mayor to execute Contract with American Recovery Plan Act (ARPA) Funding Recipient Center for Pregnancy Choices in the amount of $5,000.00 Attachments: Contract ARPA Center Pregnancy Choices 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 (ARPA) Funding Recipient Center for Pregnancy Choices in the amount of $5,000.00. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. M. ID-22-0570 Authorize Mayor to execute Letter of Agreement for Planning and Consulting Services with Slaughter & Associates to prepare a Comprehensive Plan and update Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map Attachments: Vicksburg Comp Plan Zoning Ordinance LOA 051622 On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize the Mayor to execute Letter of Agreement for Planning and Consulting Services with Slaughter & Associates to prepare a Comprehensive Plan and update Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. N. ID-22-0580 Authorize Mayor to execute Contract with American Recovery Plan Act (ARPA) Funding Recipient Omicron Rho Lambda Educational Foundation, Inc. in the amount of $5,000.00 Attachments: GENERIC FUNDING AGREEMENT- omicron educational foundation_signed terms and conditions_OPL_signed On motion of Alderman Mayfield, Sr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize the Mayor to execute Contract with American Recovery Plan Act (ARPA) Funding Recipient Omicron Rho Lambda Educational Foundation, Inc. in the amount of $5,000.00. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. O. ID-22-0589 Authorize Mayor to execute Elevator Maintenance and Service Repair Agreements with Schindler Elevator Corporation for the following locations: 1. Airport 2. City Hall 3. Water Treatment Plant 4. R & R Depot Attachments: Elevator Maintenance Repair On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, Sr., the City of Vicksburg Page 7 Printed on 6/24/2022 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final May 25, 2022 Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize the Mayor to execute Elevator Maintenance and Service Repair Agreements with Schindler Elevator Corporation for the following locations: 1. Airport; 2. City Hall; 3. Water Treatment Plant; 4. R & R Depot. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. P. ID-22-0592 Authorize Mayor to execute Memorandum of Understanding By and Between the City of Vicksburg and Smart Ball to plan, organize and implement a Youth Summer Enrichment Program to address social determinants of health, promote youth mental health and wellness and educate youth and parents regarding COVID-19 awareness and vaccination and boosters. Attachments: Smart Ball MOU On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, Sr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize the Mayor to execute Memorandum of Understanding By and Between the City of Vicksburg and Smart Ball to plan, organize and implement a Youth Summer Enrichment Program to address social determinants of health, promote youth mental health and wellness and educate youth and parents regarding COVID-19 awareness and vaccination and boosters. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. Q. ID-22-0564 Approve Claims Docket This agenda item was tabled until Friday, May 27, 2022. 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 Monsour, Jr. Voting aye, Mayor Flaggs, Jr., Alderman Mayfield, Sr., 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: Requests for Extended Medical Leave in the Fire Department (2); Out of Network Request in the Street Department (1); Pay Adjustments in the Police Department (2); Pay Adjustments in the Gas Department (5); Pay Adjustment in the Safety Department (1); Pay Adjustment in the Recreation Department (1); Job Reassignment/Pay Adjustment in the Ambulance Department (1). The motion was seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr. Upon vote being taken, the following voted aye: Mayor Flaggs, Jr., Alderman Mayfield, Sr., 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: Requests for Extended Medical Leave in the Fire Department (2); Out of Network Request in the Street Department (1); Pay Adjustments in the Police Department (2); Pay Adjustments in the Gas Department (5); Pay Adjustment in the Safety Department (1); Pay Adjustment in the Recreation Department (1); Job Reassignment/Pay Adjustment in the Ambulance Department (1). The Mayor and Aldermen are now in executive session. Those present at the executive session were Mayor Flaggs, Jr., Alderman Mayfield, Sr., Alderman Monsour, Jr., Kim Nailor - City Attorney, Walter W. Osborne, Jr. - City Clerk, Kelsey Conner - Human Resource Assistant/Safety, Tasha W. Jordan - Deputy City Clerk, Jamma Williams – Constituent Services Representative, Tiffany Pendleton – Chief of Staff, Tabitha Martin Crawford - Police Officer. Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. A. ID-22-0594 Request for Extended Medical Leave - Fire Department (2) On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor City of Vicksburg Page 8 Printed on 6/24/2022 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final May 25, 2022 and Aldermen voted to approve the Request for Extended Medical Leave of a Paramedic for an additional four (4) weeks and a Firefighter 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. B. ID-22-0595 Out of Network Request - Street Department (1) This agenda item was tabled until Friday, May 27, 2022. Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. C. ID-22-0596 Pay Adjustment - Police Department (2) On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the Pay Adjustment of a Police Officer from $17.13 per hour to a Field Training Officer (FTO) at $17.88 ($17.13 + .75) per hour, effective May 25, 2022. Officer is entitled to an increase for serving as a FTO; a Police Officer from $18.80 per hour to $19.00 ($18.80 + .20) per hour, effective June 12, 2022. Officer is entitled to an additional .20 cents per hour for nine (9) years of service 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. D. ID-22-0597 Pay Adjustment - Gas Department (5) On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the Pay Adjustments of a Dispatcher from $13.32 ($13.23 + .09) per hour to a Warehouse Manager at $15.09 ($13.23 + .09 + $1.77) per hour, effective June 1, 2022. Employee will be training to replace Ms. Wanda Gentry when she retires in June 2022; a Foreman from $11.64 ($11.55 + .09) per hour to $13.14 ($11.55 + .09 + $1.50) per hour, effective June 1, 2022. Employee will receive an additional $1.50 increase for additional duties; a Foreman from $13.08 ($12.91 + .17) per hour to $14.58 ($12.91 + .17 + $1.50) per hour, effective June 1, 2022. Employee will receive an additional $1.50 increase for additional duties; a Foreman from $14.52 ($14.35 + .17) per hour to $16.02 ($14.35 + .17 + $1.50) per hour, effective June 1, 2022. Employee will receive an additional $1.50 increase for additional duties; a Lead Foreman from $16.21 ($15.86 + .35 per hour to $18.21 ($15.86 + .35 + $2.00) per hour, effective June 1, 2022. Employee will be the lead foreman and step up when Dane Lovell is out in the Gas Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. E. ID-22-0598 Pay Adjustment - Safety Department (1) On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the Pay Adjustment of the Safety Director from $23.93 ($23.76 + .17) per hour to $25.43 ($23.76 + .17 + $1.50) per hour, effective June 1, 2022. Employee will receive an additional $1.50 increase for Cautions, Training and Safety in the Gas Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. F. ID-22-0599 Pay Adjustment - Recreation 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 Lifeguard from $8.75 per hour to Head Lifeguard/Water Safety Instructor at $9.50 per hour, effective June 1, 2022. Employee is being promoted from a lifeguard to a head lifeguard and water safety instructor in the Recreation Department (1). The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. G. ID-22-0600 Job Reassignment / Pay Adjustment - Ambulance Department (1) On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the Job Reassignment / Pay Adjustment of the Fire Training Officer from $27.99 ($27.89 + .12) per hour to Training Officer/Quality Assurance Officer at $30.99 ($30.87 + .12) per hour, effective June 1, 2022. Training Officer will also become the Quality Assurance Officer and will no longer be a salary employee. All overtime must be pre-approved by Deputy Chief Harry "Trey" Martin in the Ambulance Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: City of Vicksburg Page 9 Printed on 6/24/2022 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final May 25, 2022 Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. H. ID-22-0628 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- 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 2:30 p.m., Friday, May 27, 2022, 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. City of Vicksburg Page 10 Printed on 6/24/2022