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Board of Mayor and Aldermen

Regular Meeting

Vicksburg, MS · June 24, 2022

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1415 Walnut Street City of Vicksburg Vicksburg, MS 39180 Minutes - Final Board of Mayor and Aldermen Friday, June 24, 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: Kim Nailor, City Attorney Walter W. Osborne, Jr., City Clerk Deborah A.Nickson, Deputy City Clerk Present: 2 - Mayor George Flaggs Jr. Alderman Michael A. Mayfield Sr. Absent: 1 - 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 Alderman voted to adopt the Agenda as printed. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 2- Mayor Flaggs Jr., and Alderman Mayfield Sr. Recognitions: A. ID-22-0681 Recognition: Special Olympics USA Games Approval of Consent Agenda Items: On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, Sr., the Mayor and Alderman voted to approve the Consent Agenda Items. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 2- Mayor Flaggs Jr., and Alderman Mayfield Sr. A. ID-22-0701 Adopt Board Meeting Minutes for: 1. June 10, 2022 B. ID-22-0722 Approve the following Personnel Action Forms: 1. Resignation - Police (1) 2. Retirement - Fire (1) 3. New Hire - Recreation Department (1) 4. New Hire - Ambulance Department (2) 5. New Hire - Auditorium (1) 6. New Hire - Vehicle Maintenance (1) 7. Rehire - Ambulance Department (1) C. ID-22-0715 Approve Additions to Employee Driving List: 1. Kayla Johnson, Mathew Brogdon, James Williams - Ambulance Department D. ID-22-0695 Approve request from Delta Health Alliance for permission to use two pavilions at Halls Ferry Park on August 13, 2022 from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. for a Health Fair Attachments: Delta Health Alliance E. ID-22-0696 Approve request for advertisement in the amount of $1,000.00 for the 8th Annual Malcolm Butler Football Camp pursuant to Section 17-3-1 and City of Vicksburg Page 1 Printed on 7/18/2022 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final June 24, 2022 Section 17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended Attachments: Malcolm Butler Football Camp Advertisement Mayor Flaggs, Jr., stated that purchasing an advertisement from Malcolm Butler Football Camp 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 Alderman of the City of Vicksburg approved the purchase of a sponsorship ad from Malcolm Butler Football Camp in the amount of $1,000.00 for the 8th Annual Football Camp. The City is authorized pursuant to Section 17-3-1 and 17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended. F. ID-22-0697 Approve request from Clyde & Paula Curry to close the left side of Hutson Street from the track to the right corner of 541 Hutson Street on Saturday, July 2, 2022 to have a Family Gathering from 3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Attachments: Curry Request to Block Street G. ID-22-0698 Approve Application from River City Early College for Complimentary Use of City Auditorium on August 10, 2022 for School Awards Program Attachments: Comp Use Auditorium RCEC H. ID-22-0706 Approve request for payment from Vicksburg-Warren 911 Emergency Communications Center for the City's Share of 15 full-time E-911 dispatchers' salaries, matching benefits, and insurance for: 1. Check dates: May 31, 2022 and June 14, 2022 in the amount of $42,315.61 Attachments: 911 Payment I. ID-22-0707 Approve Water and Gas Administration Report Attachments: Water & Gas Report J. ID-22-0708 Ratify Mayor's execution of Mississippi Landmark Permit issued by Mississippi Department of Archives and History for the following: 1. Fire Station No. 7 - Roof Replacement (MDAH Project #05-189-22) Attachments: MDAH Firestation No.7 K. ID-22-0711 Approve the following for City Sponsorship of the First Friday Block Party to be held on July 1, 2022 from 7:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. in the 1300 Block of Washington Street (intersection of Crawford and Washington Streets): 1. Authorization for one-way traffic from Clay Street to South Street to keep pedestrians safe 2. Authorize Mayor execute Contract for Disc Jockey Services with Jeremy Johnson 3. Authorize Mayor to execute Contract for Disc Jockey Services with Thomas Murray 4. Authorize Mayor to execute Contract for Disc Jockey Services with Chris Burks Attachments: Block party proposal Johnson Contract for DJ Services Murray Contract for DJ Services L. ID-22-0716 Authorize City Clerk to transfer funds from Separate Project Bank Accounts to reimburse the City's General Fund (pooled cash) for project expenditures: 1. ERBR Kemp Bottom Bridge Project Account to Water & Gas Account (pooled cash) in the amount of $88,689.34. 2. COV Capital Expense Fund Account to Water & Gas Account (pooled cash) in the amount of $5,020.00. City of Vicksburg Page 2 Printed on 7/18/2022 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final June 24, 2022 3 American Rescue Plan Account to Water & Gas Account (pooled cash) in the amount of $66,938.50. 4. MS Infrastructure Fund Account to Water & Gas Account (pooled cash) in the amount of $152,652.55. 5. Vicksburg Cemetery Perpetual Care Account to Water & Gas Account (pooled cash) in the amount of $112,451.66. Authorize City Clerk to TRANSFER all funds from the Separate Project Bank Account "City of Vicksburg Levee Improvements Fund Account" to the Water & Gas Account (pooled cash) and CLOSE the account: 1. City of Vicksburg Levee Improvements Fund Account to Water & Gas Account (pooled cash) in the amount of $103,393.92 plus June interest. Attachments: Bank Transfers Routine Agenda: A. ID-22-0683 Receive Sealed Bids for: 1. Vicksburg Convention Center Finish Upgrades On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, Sr., the Mayor and Alderman voted to received Sealed Bids for: 1. Vicksburg Convention Center Finish Upgrades CRAFT CROSWELL, LLC., 116 Ridgeland Plaza; Ridgeland, MS 39157 C.O.R# 21117-MC 5% Bid Bond: Yes Base Bid: $230,618.00 Alternate #1: $14,018.00 Alternate #2: $372,965.00 FORDICE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, P.O. Box 1101; Vicksburg, MS 39181 C.O.R# 00016-MC 5% Bid Bond: Yes Base Bid: $281,800.00 Alternate #1: $6,800.00 Alternate #2: $417,240.00 No Electronic Bids were received On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, Sr., the Mayor and Alderman voted to accept and refer the forgoing bids to Wier Boerner Allin Architecture for review and recommendation back to the Board for award. Aye: 2- Mayor Flaggs Jr., and Alderman Mayfield Sr. B. ID-22-0668 Approve Bank Letters: 1. Trustmark 2. BancorpSouth Attachments: Trustmark BancorpSouth On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, Sr., the Mayor and Alderman voted to approve the Bank Letters: 1. Trustmark, 2. BancorpSouth. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 2- Mayor Flaggs Jr., and Alderman Mayfield Sr. C. ID-22-0687 Approve Reports: 1. City Sexton 2. Privilege License 3. Delinquent Tax Collection 4. Tax Collection 5. Detail Budget 6. Credit Card Attachments: City Sexton Privilege License Delinquent Tax The City Sexton presented report of collections for the month of May 2022 as follows: Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home - $2,500.0; W.H. Jefferson Funeral Home - $375.00; Glenwood Funeral Home - $275.00; Fisher Funeral Home - $650.00; C.J. Williams Mortuary Services - $700.00; Misc. - $175.00. Total paid was City of Vicksburg Page 3 Printed on 7/18/2022 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final June 24, 2022 $4,675.00. Total burials were 17. The City Clerk presented the Privilege License report for new businesses for the month of May 2022. The City Clerk presented report of Delinquent Collections for City taxes from the Warren County Tax Collector for the month of May 2022. The City Clerk presented report of Tax Collections for City taxes from the Warren County Tax Collector for the month of May 2022. The City Clerk presented the May 2022 Detailed Budget report for approval. The City Clerk presented the May 2022 Credit Card report for approval as follows: Mayor Flaggs, Jr. - $433.44; Alderman Mayfield, Sr. - $178.00; Alderman Monsour, Jr. - $2,311.92; City Clerk - $1,221.99; Purchasing Department - $4,420.07. On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, Sr., the Mayor and Alderman voted to approve the reports. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Attachments: Supporting documents following minutes: Aye: 2- Mayor Flaggs Jr., and Alderman Mayfield Sr. D. ID-22-0718 Adopt Budget Amendments On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, Sr., the Mayor and Alderman voted to adopt the Budget Amendments for June 24, 2022. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 2- Mayor Flaggs Jr., and Alderman Mayfield Sr. E. ID-22-0723 Adopt Revised Travel Policy and Meal Allowances Policy Attachments: Revised Travel and Meal Allowance Policy On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, Sr., the Mayor and Alderman voted to adopt the Revised Travel Policy and Meal Allowances Policy. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 2- Mayor Flaggs Jr., and Alderman Mayfield Sr. F. ID-22-0704 Ratify approval request from Vicksburg Police Department to utilize funds to purchase food in the amount of $265.00 from Goldie's for the Citizen's Academy Ceremony and authorize reimbursement to Deputy Chief Mike Bryant Attachments: 2022 Citizens Academy - Request to Utilize Funds Reimbursement On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, Sr., the Mayor and Alderma voted to ratify the approval request from Vicksburg Police Department to utilize funds to purchase food in the amount of $265.00 from Goldie's for the Citizen's Academy Ceremony and authorize reimbursement to Deputy Chief Mike Bryant. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 2- Mayor Flaggs Jr., and Alderman Mayfield Sr. G. ID-22-0705 Authorize Mayor to execute Proclamation of a Local Emergency Due to the Increase in Crimes Caused by Minors Attachments: PROCLAMATION OF A LOCAL EMERGENCY minor crime 6.24.22 On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, Sr., the Mayor and Alderman voted to authorize the Mayor to execute Proclamation of a Local Emergency Due to the Increase in Crimes Caused by Minors. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 2- Mayor Flaggs Jr., and Alderman Mayfield Sr. H. ID-22-0712 Approve request from Chief Danczyk to declare badge as surplus property for Retiring Captain Richard Martin, Jr. and authorize sale for $85.00 Attachments: Martin Surplus Badge City of Vicksburg Page 4 Printed on 7/18/2022 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final June 24, 2022 On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, Sr., the Mayor and Alderman voted to approve the request from Chief Danczyk to declare badge as surplus property for Retiring Captain Richard Martin, Jr. and authorize sale for $85.00. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 2- Mayor Flaggs Jr., and Alderman Mayfield Sr. I. ID-22-0713 Authorize Mayor to execute the following for Vicksburg Municipal Airport Airfield Pavement Markings (AIP Project #3-28-0073--016-2022): 1. Revised FAA Application for Federal Assistance 2. Revised Work Authorization No. 2022-01 with Barge Design Attachments: VKS Pvmt Mrkg Grant App FY22 Barge Work Authorization On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, Sr., the Mayor and Alderman voted to authorize the Mayor to execute the following for Vicksburg Municipal Airport Airfield Pavement Markings (AIP Project #3-28-0073- -016-2022): 1. Revised FAA Application for Federal Assistance; 2. Revised Work Authorization No. 2022-01 with Barge Design. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 2- Mayor Flaggs Jr., and Alderman Mayfield Sr. J. ID-22-0710 Approve the following with Wildstone Construction Services, LLC for Kuhn Memorial Park: 1. Pay Application No. 10 - Final in the amount of $32,478.97 2. Accept Close Out Documents (Contractor's Affidavit of Payment of Debts and Claims, Contractor's Affidavit of Release of Liens, Consent of Surety to Final Payment, 1 year Warranty Letter) and Sherman Avenue Park: 1. Pay Application No. 10 - Final in the amount of $15,426.25 2. Accept Close Out Documents (Contractor's Affidavit of Payment of Debts and Claims, Contractor's Affidavit of Release of Liens, Consent of Surety to Final Payment, 1 year Warranty Letter) Attachments: Kuhn Memorial Park Close Out Sherman Avenue Park Close Out On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, Sr., the Mayor and Alderman voted to approve the following with Wildstone Construction Services, LLC for Kuhn Memorial Park: 1. Pay Application No. 10 - Final in the amount of $32,478.97; 2. Accept Close Out Documents (Contractor's Affidavit of Payment of Debts and Claims, Contractor's Affidavit of Release of Liens, Consent of Surety to Final Payment, 1 year Warranty Letter) and Sherman Avenue Park: 1. Pay Application No. 10 - Final in the amount of $15,426.25; 2. Accept Close Out Documents (Contractor's Affidavit of Payment of Debts and Claims, Contractor's Affidavit of Release of Liens, Consent of Surety to Final Payment, 1 year Warranty Letter). The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 2- Mayor Flaggs Jr., and Alderman Mayfield Sr. K. ID-22-0686 Hearing to determine whether or not the properties listed on the Community Development Agenda are a public menace to public health, safety and welfare of the community Attachments: Master Copy of the Agenda for June 24 2022 1 of 2 Master Copy of the Agenda for June 24 2022 2 of 2 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. 116 Azalea Lane, PPIN 007690; owned by Kingdom Management Group, LLC., - (Remove dilapidated building or structure, remove all trash & debris, cut grass/weeds & clean the entire property) 2. 1603 Broadhill Drive, PPIN 016379; owned by Walker G. Lovejoy est - (Remove all trash & debris, cut grass/weeds & clean the entire property) 3. 1606 Broadhill Drive, PPIN 016380; owned by Walker G. Lovejoy est - (Remove all trash & debris, cut grass/weeds & clean the entire property) 4. 728 Johnson Street, PPIN 015819; owned by Daniel B. Collins est c/o Emma City of Vicksburg Page 5 Printed on 7/18/2022 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final June 24, 2022 Redmond - (Remove dilapidated building or structure, remove all trash & debris, cut grass/weeds & clean the entire property) 5. 733 Johnson Street, PPIN 015837; owned by Monica Denise Love - (Remove dilapidated building or structure, remove all trash & debris, cut grass/weeds & clean the entire property) 6. 735 Johnson Street, PPIN 015835; owned by Andrew James - (Remove dilapidated building or structure, remove all trash & debris, cut grass/weeds & clean the entire property) 7. 213 Meadow Lane, PPIN 011866; owned by Kingdom Management - (Remove dilapidated building or structure, remove all trash & debris, cut grass/weeds & clean the entire property) 8. 149 Roseland Drive, PPIN 007423; owned by Chatta Lee - (Remove burned dilapidated building or structure, remove all trash & debris, cut grass/weeds & clean the entire property, remove all inoperable vehicles) 9. 2628 Roosevelt Avenue, PPIN 013071; owned by Stacey Smith & Quentin Smith - (Remove all trash & debris, cut grass/weeds & clean the entire property) 10. 2630 Roosevelt Avenue, PPIN 013072; owned by Heat Management LLC - (Remove all trash & debris, cut grass/weeds & clean the entire property) 11. 2632 Roosevelt Avenue, PPIN 013073; owned by Shirley Harris etal - (Remove all trash & debris, cut grass/weeds & clean the entire property, remove all unlicensed and inoperable vehicles) 12. 4049 Washington Street, PPIN 013475; owned by F&W Corporation - (Remove dilapidated building or structure, remove all trash & debris, cut grass/weeds & clean the entire property) On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, Sr., the Mayor 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: The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 2- Mayor Flaggs Jr., and Alderman Mayfield Sr. L. ID-22-0676 Adopt Resolution Granting Conditional Approval for Tax Abatement for 2200 Oak Street (PPIN 15942) Attachments: Resolution Tax Abatement 2200 Oak Street On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, Sr., the Mayor and Alderman voted to adopt the Resolution Granting Conditional Approval for Tax Abatement for 2200 Oak Street (PPIN 15942). The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 2- Mayor Flaggs Jr., and Alderman Mayfield Sr. M. ID-22-0677 Adopt Resolution Granting Conditional Approval for Tax Abatement for 2200 Washington Street (PPIN 15927) Attachments: Resolution Tax Abatement 2200 Washington Street On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, Sr., the Mayor and Alderman voted to adopt the Resolution Granting Conditional Approval for Tax Abatement for 2200 Washington Street (PPIN 15927). The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 2- Mayor Flaggs Jr., and Alderman Mayfield Sr. N. ID-22-0717 Adopt Joint-City-County Resolution for Funding (ARPA) the Medgar and Angela Scott Foundation in the amount of $30,000.00 from the City of Vicksburg and $30,000.00 from the Warren County Board of Supervisors to be Used for Programmatic Efforts to Expand and Develop Programs and Services for Children, Youth and Elderly in Our Community Attachments: Resolution Medgar & Angela Scott Foundation On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, Sr., the Mayor and Alderman voted to adopt the Joint-City-County Resolution for Funding (ARPA) the Medgar and Angela Scott Foundation in the amount of $30,000.00 from the City of Vicksburg and $30,000.00 from the Warren County Board of Supervisors to City of Vicksburg Page 6 Printed on 7/18/2022 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final June 24, 2022 be Used for Programmatic Efforts to Expand and Develop Programs and Services for Children, Youth and Elderly in Our Community. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 2- Mayor Flaggs Jr., and Alderman Mayfield Sr. O. ID-22-0699 Authorize Mayor to execute Monitoring and Associated Services Agreement with Track Group Attachments: Vicksburg Municipal MS - Monitoring and Associated Services Agreement - 06.2022 On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, Sr., the Mayor and Alderman voted to authorize the Mayor to execute Monitoring and Associated Services Agreement with Track Group. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 2- Mayor Flaggs Jr., and Alderman Mayfield Sr. P. ID-22-0700 Authorize Mayor to execute Pipeline Crossing Contract with Kansas City Southern Railway Company and payment of permit fee in the amount of $18,750.00 Attachments: Pipeline Crossing Contract Exhibit A Proposed Underground Potable Water Line Crossing Exhibit A Proposed Underground Sanitary Sewer Pipeline Crossing On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, Sr., the Mayor and Alderman voted to authorize the Mayor to execute Pipeline Crossing Contract with Kansas City Southern Railway Company and payment of permit fee in the amount of $18,750.00. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 2- Mayor Flaggs Jr., and Alderman Mayfield Sr. Q. ID-22-0702 Authorize Mayor to execute Pipeline Compliance Services Agreement with PipeSuite Attachments: Vicksburg service agreement 0622 On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, Sr., the Mayor and Alderman voted to authorize the Mayor to execute Pipeline Compliance Services Agreement with PipeSuite. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 2- Mayor Flaggs Jr., and Alderman Mayfield Sr. R. ID-22-0703 Authorize Mayor to execute Contract Amendment No. 1 with Killen Contractors, Inc. for New Generators for Ford Road and Washington Street #3 and #6 (extend lead time on generator equipment) Attachments: Contract Amendment 1 for Ford Rd & Washington St #3 & #6 Generators On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, Sr., the Mayor and Alderman voted to authorize the Mayor to execute Contract Amendment No. 1 with Killen Contractors, Inc. for New Generators for Ford Road and Washington Street #3 and #6 (extend lead time on generator equipment). The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 2- Mayor Flaggs Jr., and Alderman Mayfield Sr. S. ID-22-0709 Authorize Mayor to execute Renewal Agreement with Taylor Sudden Service for Standby Generator Industrial Maintenance Service Attachments: Generator Agreement On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, Sr., the Mayor and Alderman voted to authorize the Mayor to execute Renewal Agreement with Taylor Sudden Service for Standby Generator Industrial Maintenance Service. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 2- Mayor Flaggs Jr., and Alderman Mayfield Sr. T. ID-22-0670 Approve Claims Docket On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, Sr., the Mayor City of Vicksburg Page 7 Printed on 7/18/2022 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final June 24, 2022 and Alderman voted to approve the Claims Docket numbering: 309877, 309878, 309879 - 310263 except check #310233 written to United Security for $2,500.00. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 2- Mayor Flaggs Jr., and Alderman Mayfield Sr. Executive Session: Mayor Flaggs, Jr., moved the Mayor 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, Mayor Flaggs, Jr., Alderman Mayfield, Sr. None voting nay, the motion was unanimously adopted. The Mayor and Alderman 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: Pay Adjustment in the Police Department (1); Termination in the Police Department (1). The motion was seconded by Alderman Mayfield, Sr. Upon vote being taken, the following voted aye: Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, Sr. The motion was adopted unanimously. The Mayor and Alderman announced they would go into executive session to discuss Personnel Action Forms for: Pay Adjustment in the Police Department (1); Termination in the Police Department (1). The Mayor and Alderman are now in executive session. Those present at the executive session were Mayor Flaggs, Jr., Alderman Mayfield, Sr., Kim Nailor - City Attorney, Walter W. Osborne, Jr. - City Clerk, Kelsey Conner - Human Resource Assistant/Safety, Deborah A. Nickson - Deputy City Clerk, Charlie Hill - Deputy Chief of Police. Aye: 2- Mayor Flaggs Jr., and Alderman Mayfield Sr. A. ID-22-0720 Pay Adjustment - Police Department (1) On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, Sr., the Mayor and Alderman voted to approve the Pay Adjustment of a Lieutenant on F-Watch from $24.05 per hour to $24.25 ($24.05 + .20) per hour, effective July 2, 2022. Officer is entitled to an additional .20 cents per hour increase for ten (10) years of service in the Police Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 2- Mayor Flaggs Jr., and Alderman Mayfield Sr. B. ID-22-0721 Termination - Police Department (1) On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, Sr., the Mayor and Alderman voted to approve the Termination of an Officer in the Police Department. Officer failed to meet the standards set forth at the Mississippi Law Enforcement Officers' Training Academy (MLEOTA). Officer was expelled from MLEOTA Wednesday, June 22, 2022 due to her conduct and failure to follow instructions. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 2- Mayor Flaggs Jr., and Alderman Mayfield Sr. C. ID-22-0778 Come Out of Executive Session and Approve All Items Taken Up in Executive Session On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr. seconded by Alderman Mayfield, Sr. the Mayor 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: Aye: 2- Mayor Flaggs Jr., and Alderman Mayfield Sr. Absent: 1- Alderman Monsour Jr. Adjournment On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, Sr., and unanimously passed, the Mayor and Alderman of the City of Vicksburg adjourned to meet 10 o’clock a.m., Tuesday, July 5, 2022, to take up and act upon any and all matters that may come before the Board. City of Vicksburg Page 8 Printed on 7/18/2022 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final June 24, 2022 MAYOR ATTEST: CITY CLERK Aye: 2- Mayor Flaggs Jr., and Alderman Mayfield Sr. City of Vicksburg Page 9 Printed on 7/18/2022

Agenda

1415 Walnut Street City of Vicksburg Vicksburg, MS 39180 Meeting Agenda Board of Mayor and Aldermen Friday, June 24, 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-22-0681 Recognition: Special Olympics USA Games Approval of Consent Agenda Items: A. ID-22-0701 Adopt Board Meeting Minutes for: 1. June 10, 2022 B. ID-22-0722 Approve the following Personnel Action Forms: 1. Resignation - Police (1) 2. Retirement - Fire (1) 3. New Hire - Recreation Department (1) 4. New Hire - Ambulance Department (2) 5. New Hire - Auditorium (1) 6. New Hire - Vehicle Maintenance (1) 7. Rehire - Ambulance Department (1) C. ID-22-0715 Approve Additions to Employee Driving List: 1. Kayla Johnson, Mathew Brogdon, James Williams - Ambulance Department D. ID-22-0695 Approve request from Delta Health Alliance for permission to use two pavilions at Halls Ferry Park on August 13, 2022 from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. for a Health Fair Attachments: Delta Health Alliance City of Vicksburg Page 1 Printed on 6/23/2022 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Meeting Agenda June 24, 2022 E. ID-22-0696 Approve request for advertisement in the amount of $1,000.00 for the 8th Annual Malcolm Butler Football Camp pursuant to Section 17-3-1 and Section 17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended Attachments: Malcolm Butler Football Camp Advertisement F. ID-22-0697 Approve request from Clyde & Paula Curry to close the left side of Hutson Street from the track to the right corner of 541 Hutson Street on Saturday, July 2, 2022 to have a Family Gathering from 3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Attachments: Curry Request to Block Street G. ID-22-0698 Approve Application from River City Early College for Complimentary Use of City Auditorium on August 10, 2022 for School Awards Program Attachments: Comp Use Auditorium RCEC H. ID-22-0706 Approve request for payment from Vicksburg-Warren 911 Emergency Communications Center for the City's Share of 15 full-time E-911 dispatchers' salaries, matching benefits, and insurance for: 1. Check dates: May 31, 2022 and June 14, 2022 in the amount of $42,315.61 Attachments: 911 Payment I. ID-22-0707 Approve Water and Gas Administration Report Attachments: Water & Gas Report J. ID-22-0708 Ratify Mayor's execution of Mississippi Landmark Permit issued by Mississippi Department of Archives and History for the following: 1. Fire Station No. 7 - Roof Replacement (MDAH Project #05-189-22) Attachments: MDAH Firestation No.7 K. ID-22-0711 Approve the following for City Sponsorship of the First Friday Block Party to be held on July 1, 2022 from 7:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. in the 1300 Block of Washington Street (intersection of Crawford and Washington Streets): 1. Authorization for one-way traffic from Clay Street to South Street to keep pedestrians safe 2. Authorize Mayor execute Contract for Disc Jockey Services with Jeremy Johnson 3. Authorize Mayor to execute Contract for Disc Jockey Services with Thomas Murray 4. Authorize Mayor to execute Contract for Disc Jockey Services with Chris Burks Attachments: Block party proposal Johnson Contract for DJ Services Murray Contract for DJ Services City of Vicksburg Page 2 Printed on 6/23/2022 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Meeting Agenda June 24, 2022 L. ID-22-0716 Authorize City Clerk to transfer funds from Separate Project Bank Accounts to reimburse the City's General Fund (pooled cash) for project expenditures: 1. ERBR Kemp Bottom Bridge Project Account to Water & Gas Account (pooled cash) in the amount of $88,689.34. 2. COV Capital Expense Fund Account to Water & Gas Account (pooled cash) in the amount of $5,020.00. 3 American Rescue Plan Account to Water & Gas Account (pooled cash) in the amount of $66,938.50. 4. MS Infrastructure Fund Account to Water & Gas Account (pooled cash) in the amount of $152,652.55. 5. Vicksburg Cemetery Perpetual Care Account to Water & Gas Account (pooled cash) in the amount of $112,451.66. Authorize City Clerk to TRANSFER all funds from the Separate Project Bank Account "City of Vicksburg Levee Improvements Fund Account" to the Water & Gas Account (pooled cash) and CLOSE the account: 1. City of Vicksburg Levee Improvements Fund Account to Water & Gas Account (pooled cash) in the amount of $103,393.92 plus June interest. Attachments: Bank Transfers Routine Agenda: A. ID-22-0683 Receive Sealed Bids for: 1. Vicksburg Convention Center Finish Upgrades B. ID-22-0668 Approve Bank Letters: 1. Trustmark 2. BancorpSouth Attachments: Trustmark BancorpSouth C. ID-22-0687 Approve Reports: 1. City Sexton 2. Privilege License 3. Delinquent Tax Collection 4. Tax Collection 5. Detail Budget 6. Credit Card Attachments: City Sexton Privilege License Delinquent Tax D. ID-22-0718 Adopt Budget Amendments Appearing Doug Whittington City of Vicksburg Page 3 Printed on 6/23/2022 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Meeting Agenda June 24, 2022 E. ID-22-0723 Adopt Revised Travel Policy and Meal Allowances Policy Attachments: Revised Travel and Meal Allowance Policy F. ID-22-0704 Ratify approval request from Vicksburg Police Department to utilize funds to purchase food in the amount of $265.00 from Goldie's for the Citizen's Academy Ceremony and authorize reimbursement to Deputy Chief Mike Bryant Attachments: 2022 Citizens Academy - Request to Utilize Funds Reimbursement G. ID-22-0705 Authorize Mayor to execute Proclamation of a Local Emergency Due to the Increase in Crimes Caused by Minors Attachments: PROCLAMATION OF A LOCAL EMERGENCY minor crime 6.24.22 H. ID-22-0712 Approve request from Chief Danczyk to declare badge as surplus property for Retiring Captain Richard Martin, Jr. and authorize sale for $85.00 Attachments: Martin Surplus Badge I. ID-22-0713 Authorize Mayor to execute the following for Vicksburg Municipal Airport Airfield Pavement Markings (AIP Project #3-28-0073--016-2022): 1. Revised FAA Application for Federal Assistance 2. Revised Work Authorization No. 2022-01 with Barge Design Attachments: VKS Pvmt Mrkg Grant App FY22 Barge Work Authorization J. ID-22-0710 Approve the following with Wildstone Construction Services, LLC for Kuhn Memorial Park: 1. Pay Application No. 10 - Final in the amount of $32,478.97 2. Accept Close Out Documents (Contractor's Affidavit of Payment of Debts and Claims, Contractor's Affidavit of Release of Liens, Consent of Surety to Final Payment, 1 year Warranty Letter) and Sherman Avenue Park: 1. Pay Application No. 10 - Final in the amount of $15,426.25 2. Accept Close Out Documents (Contractor's Affidavit of Payment of Debts and Claims, Contractor's Affidavit of Release of Liens, Consent of Surety to Final Payment, 1 year Warranty Letter) Attachments: Kuhn Memorial Park Close Out Sherman Avenue Park Close Out K. ID-22-0686 Hearing to determine whether or not the properties listed on the Community Development Agenda are a public menace to public health, safety and welfare of the community Attachments: Master Copy of the Agenda for June 24 2022 1 of 2 Master Copy of the Agenda for June 24 2022 2 of 2 Appearing Jeff Richardson City of Vicksburg Page 4 Printed on 6/23/2022 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Meeting Agenda June 24, 2022 L. ID-22-0676 Adopt Resolution Granting Conditional Approval for Tax Abatement for 2200 Oak Street (PPIN 15942) Attachments: Resolution Tax Abatement 2200 Oak Street M. ID-22-0677 Adopt Resolution Granting Conditional Approval for Tax Abatement for 2200 Washington Street (PPIN 15927) Attachments: Resolution Tax Abatement 2200 Washington Street N. ID-22-0717 Adopt Joint-City-County Resolution for Funding (ARPA) the Medgar and Angela Scott Foundation in the amount of $30,000.00 from the City of Vicksburg and $30,000.00 from the Warren County Board of Supervisors to be Used for Programmatic Efforts to Expand and Develop Programs and Services for Children, Youth and Elderly in Our Community Attachments: Resolution Medgar & Angela Scott Foundation O. ID-22-0699 Authorize Mayor to execute Monitoring and Associated Services Agreement with Track Group Attachments: Vicksburg Municipal MS - Monitoring and Associated Services Agreement - 06.2022 P. ID-22-0700 Authorize Mayor to execute Pipeline Crossing Contract with Kansas City Southern Railway Company and payment of permit fee in the amount of $18,750.00 Attachments: Pipeline Crossing Contract Exhibit A Proposed Underground Potable Water Line Crossing Exhibit A Proposed Underground Sanitary Sewer Pipeline Crossing Q. ID-22-0702 Authorize Mayor to execute Pipeline Compliance Services Agreement with PipeSuite Attachments: Vicksburg service agreement 0622 R. ID-22-0703 Authorize Mayor to execute Contract Amendment No. 1 with Killen Contractors, Inc. for New Generators for Ford Road and Washington Street #3 and #6 (extend lead time on generator equipment) Attachments: Contract Amendment 1 for Ford Rd & Washington St #3 & #6 Generators S. ID-22-0709 Authorize Mayor to execute Renewal Agreement with Taylor Sudden Service for Standby Generator Industrial Maintenance Service Attachments: Generator Agreement T. ID-22-0670 Approve Claims Docket Executive Session: A. ID-22-0720 Pay Adjustment - Police Department (1) City of Vicksburg Page 5 Printed on 6/23/2022 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Meeting Agenda June 24, 2022 B. ID-22-0721 Termination - Police Department (1) Adjournment Next Regular Meeting, 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, July 5 , 2022 City of Vicksburg Page 6 Printed on 6/23/2022

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