Board of Mayor and Aldermen

1415 Walnut Street City of Vicksburg Vicksburg, MS 39180 Minutes - Final Board of Mayor and Aldermen Monday, July 18, 2022 10:00 AM Robert M. Walker Building 1. Invocation, Pledge of Allegiance and Call to Order Invocation was given by Pastor Dexter Jones. Pledge of Allegiance was led by Alderman Alex J. Monsour, Jr. 2. Roll Call Also Present: Kim Nailor, City Attorney Walter W. Osborne, Jr., City Clerk Deborah A. Nickson, 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: Item #5 (ID-22-0845): Adopt Resolution Honoring Michael Anthony Roach, Sr. Under Routine Agenda: Move Letter G. (ID-22-0779) Adopt a Resolution to Implement Operation Safe Vicksburg Camera-Crime Prevention for the Installation of Crime Security Cameras throughout the City of Vicksburg, as soon as possible, to Aid in the Reduction and Prevention of Crime in the City and to Authorize the Information Technology Department to Hire a Contractor to Install the Cameras throughout the City and to Authorize the Vicksburg Police Department to Assist in the Locating Placement of the Cameras, and to otherwise Provide with Respect Thereto. Under Letter A Letter J. (ID-22-0846) Authorize City Clerk to Transfer the Second Distribution of ARPA Funds in the amount of $2,661,642.75 from the City's General Fund Account to the Separate Project Fund Account, "City of Vicksburg American Rescue Plan". On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, Sr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to adopt the Agenda, as amended. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. 5. ID-22-0845 Adopt Resolution Honoring Michael Anthony Roach, Sr. Alderman Alex J. Monsour, Jr. left Board Meeting. Recognitions: A. ID-22-0781 Award Presentation to Bishop Ronnie Crudup, Sr. B. ID-22-0799 Employee Anniversaries: 5 years of service: Martez Carroll - Animal Control 10 years of service: Ricky Nixon - R.O.W 20 years of service: Houghton Conley - Fire Department 25 years of service: Mary Galtney - Recreation Mayor Flaggs, Jr. recognized Martez Carroll in Animal Control with five (5) years of service, Ricky Nixon in the Right-of-Way Department with ten (10) years of service, Houghton Conley in the Fire Department with twenty (20) years of service and Mary Galtney in the Recreation Department with twenty-five (25) years of service. City of Vicksburg Page 1 Printed on 8/10/2022 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final July 18, 2022 The Mayor and Aldermen thanked Martez Carroll, Rick Nixon, Houghton Conley and Mary Galtney for their years of service with the City of Vicksburg. 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. Absent: 1- Alderman Monsour Jr. A. ID-22-0784 Adopt Board Meeting Minutes for: 1. June 24, 2022 B. ID-22-0785 Approve Additions to Employee Driving List: 1. Omar Jackson - Cemetery 2. Ronnie Davis - Vehicle Maintenance 3. Dwayne Williams - Sewer Department 4. Jacob Leist - IT Department 5. Jalisa Wilson - IT Department C. ID-22-0788 Approve the following Personnel Action Forms: 1. Retirement - Gas Department (2) 2. Resignation - Gas Department (1) 3. Resignation - VTV (1) 4. New Hire - Recreation Department (1) 5. New Hire - Police Department (1) D. ID-22-0769 Approve request from the Vicksburg Convention Center for reappointment/appointment to the Advisory Board: 1. Reappoint Joyce Blue, Michael Hudson 2. Appoint Trudy James to replace Reatha Crear 3. Appoint Carla Sullivan to replace Benny Terrell 4. Appoint Launo Moore to fill the unexpired term of Jay Parmegiani Attachments: VCC ReAppointments - Appointments E. ID-22-0770 Approve Reappointments to Public Utility Commission (NROUTE Transit Commission): 1. Donald Brown 2. Nicole Harris Attachments: NROUTE ReAppointments F. ID-22-0776 Approve Water & Gas Administration Report Attachments: W&G Report G. ID-22-0783 Approve request from Pablo Diaz to reserve Motor Coach on July 21, 2022 Attachments: Motor Coach Reservation H. ID-22-0787 Accept Resignation of Col. Jeffrey R. Eckstein and Appoint Bill Wright to fill his unexpired term for the Civil Service Commission I. ID-22-0798 Approve Claims Docket The City Clerk presented the Docket of Claims numbering: 310959-310960 for approval. Routine Agenda: A. ID-22-0782 Discuss COVID-19 Advancing Health Literacy Project Updates City of Vicksburg Page 2 Printed on 8/10/2022 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final July 18, 2022 G. ID-22-0779 ADOPT A RESOLUTION TO IMPLEMENT OPERATION SAFE VICKSBURG CAMERA-CRIME PREVENTION FOR THE INSTALLATION OF CRIME SECURITY CAMERAS THROUGHOUT THE CITY OF VICKSBURG, AS SOON AS POSSIBLE, TO AID IN THE REDUCTION AND PREVENTION OF CRIME IN THE CITY AND TO AUTHORIZE THE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT TO HIRE A CONTRACTOR TO INSTALL THE CAMERAS THROUGHOUT THE CITY AND TO AUTHORIZE THE VICKSBURG POLICE DEPARTMENT TO ASSIST IN THE LOCATING PLACEMENT OF THE CAMERAS, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO. Attachments: resolution operation safe camera (003) On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, Sr., the Mayor and Alderman voted to adopt A RESOLUTION TO IMPLEMENT OPERATION & SAFE VICKSBURG CAMERA-CRIME PREVENTION FOR THE INSTALLATION OF CRIME SECURITY CAMERAS THROUGHOUT THE CITY OF VICKSBURG, AS SOON AS POSSIBLE, TO AID IN THE REDUCTION AND PREVENTION OF CRIME IN THE CITY AND TO AUTHORIZE THE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT TO HIRE A CONTRACTOR TO INSTALL THE CAMERAS THROUGHOUT THE CITY AND TO AUTHORIZE THE VICKSBURG POLICE DEPARTMENT TO ASSIST IN THE LOCATING PLACEMENT OF THE CAMERAS, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 2- Mayor Flaggs Jr., and Alderman Mayfield Sr. Absent: 1- Alderman Monsour Jr. On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr. and seconded by Alderman Mayfield, Sr., the Mayor and Alderman voted to Recess the Board Meeting and Reconvene at 1:30 p.m. today. The motion was unanimously adopted by the following votes: Aye: Mayor Flaggs, Jr., Alderman Mayfield, Sr. On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr. and seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to Reconvene the Board meeting. Those present at the Reconvene meeting: Mayor Flaggs, Jr., Alderman Mayfield, Sr., Alderman Monsour, Jr., City Attorney Kim Nailor, City Clerk Walter W. Osborne, Jr., Deputy City Clerk Deborah A. Nickson. The motion was unanimously adopted by the following vote: Aye: Mayor Flaggs, Jr., Alderman Mayfield, Sr., Alderman Monsour, Jr. B. ID-22-0771 Receive Vicksburg Police Department Crime Statistic Report for: 1. June 2022 Attachments: Crime Stats for May 2022 - June 2022 On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, Sr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to receive the Vicksburg Police Department Crime Statistic Report for: 1. June 2022. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. C. ID-22-0775 Adopt Final Resolution Granting Ad Valorem Taxes for: 1. Ergon Refining, Inc. Attachments: Final Resolution Ergon Refining, Inc On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, Sr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to adopt the Final Resolution Granting Ad Valorem Taxes for: 1. Ergon Refining, Inc. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. D. ID-22-0777 Ratify Mayor's execution of Mississippi Landmark Permit issued by Mississippi Department of Archives and History for the following: 1. Old Vicksburg Public Library - Roof Maintenance (MDAH Project City of Vicksburg Page 3 Printed on 8/10/2022 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final July 18, 2022 #06-141-22) 2. Levee Street Depot - Roof Maintenance (MDAH Project #06-142-22) Attachments: Old Vicksburg Public Library Roof Maintenance Levee Street Depot Roof Maintenance On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, Sr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to Ratify Mayor's execution of Mississippi Landmark Permit issued by Mississippi Department of Archives and History for the following: 1. Old Vicksburg Public Library - Roof Maintenance (MDAH Project #06-141-22), 2. Levee Street Depot - Roof Maintenance (MDAH Project #06-142-22). The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. E. ID-22-0780 Adopt Budget Amendments On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, Sr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to adopt Budget Amendments of July 18, 2022. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. F. ID-22-0773 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 July 18 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. 721 First East Street, PPIN 019053; owned by Joe Simpson - (Remove dilapidated burned structure or building, remove all trash & debris, cut grass/weeds & clean the entire property) 2. 1415 First North Street, PPIN 017738; owned by Arendt Powell Holdings LLC - (Remove all trash & debris, cut grass/weeds & clean the entire property) 3. 1517 Main Street, PPIN 017518; owned by Johnnie W. & Elizabeth A. Jones c/o Billy Moore - (Remove all trash & debris, cut grass/weeds & clean the entire property) 4. 902 National Street, PPIN 015095; owned by Homespun 902 National Street L 1 Osage Trail - (Remove dilapidated structure or building, remove all trash & debris, cut grass/weeds & clean the entire property) RE-ENTRY: 1. 1417 Fayette Street, PPIN 019376; owned by Pied Piper Playhouse, Inc. - (Remove all trash & debris, cut grass/weeds & clean the entire property) On motion of Alderman Mayfield, Sr. seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., 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. 721 First East Street, PPIN 019053; owned by Joe Simpson - Not Complied 2. 1415 First North Street, PPIN 017738; owned by Arendt Powell Holdings LLC - Complied 3. 1517 Main Street, PPIN 017518; owned by Johnnie W. & Elizabeth A. Jones c/o Billy Moore - Not Complied 4. 902 National Street, PPIN 015095; owned by Homespun 902 National Street L 1 Osage Trail - Not Complied RE-ENTRY: 1. 1417 Fayette Street, PPIN 019376; owned by Pied Piper Playhouse, Inc. - Not Complied The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: City of Vicksburg Page 4 Printed on 8/10/2022 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final July 18, 2022 Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. H. ID-22-0772 Authorize Mayor to execute Contract for Services at the Jesse Brent Lower Mississippi River Museum with Roosevelt Felix Attachments: Contract for Services Felix On motion of Alderman Mayfield, Sr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize the Mayor to execute Contract for Services at the Jesse Brent Lower Mississippi River Museum with Roosevelt Felix. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. I. ID-22-0774 Authorize Mayor to execute Grant Agreement with FAA to Rehabilitate (Marking) Runway 01/19 at the Vicksburg Municipal Airport (AIP Project No. 3-28-0073-017-2022) Attachments: VKS-SOG-3-28-0073-017-2022-Grant Agreement - Airport On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, Sr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize the Mayor to execute Grant Agreement with FAA to Rehabilitate (Marking) Runway 01/19 at the Vicksburg Municipal Airport (AIP Project No. 3-28-0073-017-2022). The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. J. ID-22-0846 Authorize City Clerk to Transfer the Second Distribution of ARPA Funds in the amount of $2,661,642.75 from the City's General Fund Account to the Separate Project Fund Account, "City of Vicksburg American Rescue Plan". On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, Sr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize the City Clerk to Transfer the Second Distribution of ARPA Funds in the amount of $2,661,642.75 from the City's General Fund Account to the Separate Project Fund Account, "City of Vicksburg American Rescue Plan". The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. K. ID-22-0879 1st Annual Smart Ball Chief Penny Jones and Pastor Dexter Jones presented the Mayor and Board of Aldermen with a plaque from the 1st Annual Smart Ball Camp. Executive Session: Alderman Monsour, Jr. moved the Mayor and Aldermen go into a closed meeting to determine if the Board should go into executive session. The motion was seconded by Alderman Mayfield, Sr. Voting aye, Mayor Flaggs, Jr., Alderman Mayfield, Sr., Alderman Monsour, Jr. None voting nay, the motion was unanimously adopted. The Mayor and Aldermen discussed whether 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 City Clerk's Office (1); Pay Adjustments in the Police Department (2); Pay Adjustment/Promotion in Building Maintenance (1); Longevity Pay in Animal Control (1); Longevity Pay in R.O.W (1); Longevity Pay in the Fire Department (1); Retro Pay in the Recreation Department (1); Suspension Pending Termination in Community Development (1); Termination in the Police Department (1). The motion was seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr. Upon vote being taken, the following voted aye: Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, Alderman Monsour, Jr. The motion was adopted unanimously. The Mayor and Aldermen announced they would go into executive session to discuss Personnel Action Forms for: Pay Adjustment in the City Clerk's Office (1); Pay Adjustments in the Police Department (2); Pay Adjustment/Promotion in Building Maintenance (1); Longevity Pay in Animal Control (1); Longevity Pay in R.O.W (1); Longevity Pay in the Fire Department (1); Retro Pay in the Recreation Department (1); Suspension Pending Termination in Community Development (1); Termination in the Police Department (1). City of Vicksburg Page 5 Printed on 8/10/2022 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final July 18, 2022 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, Deborah A. Nickson - Deputy City Clerk, Tiffany Pendleton – Chief of Staff, Tabitha Martin Crawford - Police Officer, Charlie Hill - Deputy Chief of Police. Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. A. ID-22-0789 Pay Adjustment - City Clerk (1) On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the Pay Adjustment of a Deputy Clerk from $13.57 ($13.48 + .09) per hour to $14.82 ($13.48 + .09 + $1.25) per hour, effective July 13, 2022. After three (3) years of coursework, employee graduated from the Mississippi Municipal Clerk's Association as a Certified Deputy Municipal Clerk in the City Clerk's Office. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. B. ID-22-0790 Pay Adjustments - Police Department (2) On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the Pay Adjustments of a Lieutenant on D-Watch from $23.61 per hour to $23.81 ($23.61 + .20) per hour, effective July 21, 2022. Officer is entitled to an additional .20 cents per hour increase for eight (8) years of service; a Sergeant on D-Watch from $20.8575 per hour to $21.0575 ($20.8575 + .20) per hour, effective July 31, 2022. Officer is eligible for an annual increase for three (3) 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. C. ID-22-0791 Pay Adjustment/Promotion - Building Maintenance (1) On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the Pay Adjustment/Promotion of a Carpenter from $13.59 ($13.50 + .09) per hour to an HVAC Technician at $15.84 ($15.75 + .09) per hour, effective July 27, 2022. Employee is being promoted to the HVAC Technician position. Once employee obtain his certification, he will receive the full HVAC pay of $18.00 per hour in Building Maintenance. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. D. ID-22-0792 Longevity Pay - Animal Control (1) On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the .09 cents Longevity Pay of an Animal Control Officer from $14.16 per hour to $14.25 ($14.16 + .09) per hour, effective July 18, 2022. Employee is entitled to an additional .09 cents increase for five (5) years of service in the Animal Control Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. E. ID-22-0793 Longevity Pay - R.O.W (1) On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the .08 cents Longevity Pay of a Laborer from $11.84 ($11.75 + .09) per hour to $11.92 ($11.75 +.09 + .08) per hour, effective July 23, 2022. Employee is entitled to an additional .08 cents increase for ten (10) years of service in the R.O.W Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. F. ID-22-0794 Longevity Pay - Fire Department (1) On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the .06 cents Longevity Pay of an EMS Rescue Personnel from $10.77 ($10.58 + .19) per hour to $10.83 ($10.58 + .19 + .06) per hour, effective July 24, 2022. Employee is entitled to an additional .06 cents increase for twenty (20) years of service in the Fire Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: City of Vicksburg Page 6 Printed on 8/10/2022 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final July 18, 2022 Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. G. ID-22-0795 Retro Pay - Recreation Department (1) On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the Retro Pay of a Lifeguard of $34.19 in the Recreation Department. This retro pay is to pay the employee for hours worked during the pay period of June 15-18, 2022. His pay rate should have been $9.50 per hour but instead he was paid $9.00 per hour. He is due .50 cents for every hour of work during that pay period, which was 68.37 X .50 cents = $34.19. Total retro pay due to employee is $34.19. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. H. ID-22-0796 Suspension Pending Termination - Community Development (1) This agenda item was tabled until August 1, 2022. I. ID-22-0797 Termination - Police Department (1) On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the Termination of a Police Officer candidate in the Police Department. The prospective candidate withdrew herself from the MS Law Enforcement Officers' Training Academy on July 13, 2022 and did not complete the program. Candidate's employment with the Vicksburg Police Department is contingent upon successful completion of MLEOTA. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. L. ID-22-0880 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 10 o’clock a.m., Monday, July 25, 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 7 Printed on 8/10/2022