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Board of Mayor and Aldermen

Regular Meeting

Vicksburg, MS · August 1, 2022

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1415 Walnut Street City of Vicksburg Vicksburg, MS 39180 Minutes - Final Board of Mayor and Aldermen Monday, August 1, 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 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 Routine Agenda Letter O. (ID-22-0896): Ratify Mayor's execution of 2022 BlueCross BlueShield Re-credentialing Application On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., 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. Recognitions: A. ID-22-0862 Employee Anniversaries: 5 years of service: William Thomas, Ethan McBroom - Street Department 15 years of service: Willie Young - Gas Department Mayor Flaggs, Jr. recognized William Thomas and Ethan McBroom in the Street Department with five (5) years of service each and Willie Young in the Gas Department with fifteen (15) years of service. The Mayor and Aldermen congratulated William Thomas, Ethan McBroom and Willie Young for their service with the City of Vicksburg. Approval of Consent Agenda Items: On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, Sr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the 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-22-0871 Adopt Board Meeting Minutes for: 1. July 5, 2022 2. July 8, 2022 B. ID-22-0863 Approve the following Personnel Action Forms: 1. Resignation - Sewer Department (1) 2. Resignation - Ambulance Department (2) 3. Re-Hire - Police Department (1) C. ID-22-0847 Approve request for permission from the Purchasing Director to declare Performance Load Lift as surplus property and be traded to Stryker City of Vicksburg Page 1 Printed on 8/10/2022 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final August 1, 2022 Medical for credit toward a new Stryker SAE Powerload Attachments: Surplus Performance Load Lift D. ID-22-0848 Authorize issuance of the following requisitions: 1. Number 2208452 in the amount of $46,426.75 written to Stryker Medical for the purchase of a Power Pro Stretcher for an ambulance located at the Ambulance Department pursuant to Section 31-7-13 (m) (viii) of the Mississippi Code of 1972, Annotated which allows sole source purchases 2. Number 2208552 in the amount of $5,050.00 written to Core and Main LP for the purchase of a Transceiver for Gas Department pursuant to Section 31-7-13 (m) (viii) of the Mississippi Code of 1972, Annotated which allows sole source purchases Attachments: Requisition 2208452 Requisition 2208552 E. ID-22-0852 Approve request from Airrica Bowman-Coleman for permission to reschedule a Lupus Awareness Walk downtown from May 28, 2022 to October 8, 2022 at 8:00 a.m. beginning at Washington and Veto Streets to Washington and Jackson Streets Attachments: Lupus Awareness Walk F. ID-22-0853 Approve Application from the Canopy Children's Solutions - Warren County Children's Shelter for Complimentary Use of the City Auditorium on October 27, 2022 for a fundraising event benefitting the Warren County Children's Shelter Attachments: Comp Use Warren County Children's Shelter G. ID-22-0854 Approve Applications from the Vicksburg Warren School District for Complimentary Use of the City Auditorium: 1. District Science Fair: February 21st, 22nd and 23rd, 2023 2. Honor Choir Program: March 27th and 28th, 2023 Attachments: Comp Use VWSD Science Fair Comp Use VWSD Honor Choir H. ID-22-0855 Approve request from Warren County Soil and Water Conservation District for semi-annual allocation of funds in the amount of $15,000.00 pursuant to Section 69-27-24 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended Attachments: Warren Co. Soil & Water District Allocation I. ID-22-0859 Approve request from Vicksburg Catholic School for: 1. Permission to host the 8th Annual Spooky Sprint 5K, 1 Mile Fun Run, and Carnival on Saturday, October 29, 2022 2. Close streets (via attached route) from the hours of 6:30 a.m. until the conclusion of the event 3. Advertisement in the amount of $250.00 pursuant to Section 17-3-1 and Section 17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended Attachments: Annual Spooky Sprint Walk Carnival Mayor Flaggs, Jr. stated that purchasing an advertisement from Vicksburg Catholic School 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 Catholic School in the amount of $250.00. The City is authorized pursuant to Section 17-3-1 and Section 17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended. City of Vicksburg Page 2 Printed on 8/10/2022 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final August 1, 2022 J. ID-22-0861 Approve Invoice #4122 for payment in the amount of $2,898.86 from Vicksburg-Tallulah Regional Airport for the month of June 2022 Attachments: VTR Invoice for Payment K. ID-22-0869 Approve request from Jennifer Harper to reserve Motor Coach on August 26, 2022 Attachments: Motor Coach Reservation L. ID-22-0884 Approve request for advertisement in the amount of $5,000.00 from the Red Carpet Bowl Committee for the 2022 Red Carpet Bowl Football Classic to be held in August 2022 pursuant to Section 17-3-1 and Section 17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended Attachments: Red Carpet Bowl Mayor Flaggs, Jr. stated that purchasing an advertisement from Red Carpet Bowl 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 Red Carpet Bowl Committee in the amount of $5,000.00 for the 2022 Red Carpet Bowl Football Classic. The City is authorized pursuant to Section 17-3-1 and Section 17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended. M. ID-22-0885 Approve request for advertisement in the amount of $5,000.00 from Central MS Cornhole pursuant to Section 17-3-1 and Section 17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended Attachments: MS Cornhole Advertisement Mayor Flaggs, Jr. stated that purchasing an advertisement from Central MS Cornhole 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 Central MS Cornhole in the amount of $5,000.00. 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-22-0857 Discuss Vicksburg Convention Center Updates Mrs. Erin Southard, of the Vicksburg Convention Center, came before the Board to inform the public of upcoming events at the Vicksburg Convention Center for the month of August 2022 and invited the public to attend. The Mayor and Aldermen thanked Mrs. Southard for attending the meeting. B. ID-22-0858 Discuss Vicksburg Convention and Visitors Bureau Updates Ms. Laura Beth Strickland, of the Vicksburg Convention and Visitors Bureau, came before the Board to inform the public of upcoming events at the Vicksburg Convention and Visitors Bureau for the month of August 2022 and invited the public to attend. The Mayor and Aldermen thanked Ms. Strickland for attending the meeting. C. ID-22-0856 Adopt Budget Amendments On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to adopt the Adopt Budget Amendments for August 1, 2022. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. D. ID-22-0851 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 City of Vicksburg Page 3 Printed on 8/10/2022 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final August 1, 2022 Attachments: Community Development Agenda 8.1.2022 Master Copy of the Agenda for August 1 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. 4445 Clay Street, PPIN 020882; owned by QuickTrip Corporation - (Remove dilapidated fencing dumpster enclosure, remove all trash & debris, cut grass/weeds & clean the entire property) 2. 1356 East Avenue, PPIN 016357; owned by Betty Reed - (Remove all trash & debris, cut grass/weeds & clean entire property) 3. 1103 Fayette Street, PPIN 019358; owned by Strong Properties LLC c/o Dipen Patel - (Remove all trash & debris, cut grass/weeds & clean the entire property) 4. 1214 Fayette Street, PPIN 019472; owned by Sheila Carter et al - (Remove dilapidated building/structure, remove all trash & debris, cut grass/weeds & clean the entire property) 5. 1406 Farmer Street, PPIN 018939; owned by Jack Crawford - (Remove all trash & debris, cut grass/weeds & clean the entire property) 6. 1403 Jackson Street, PPIN 018722; owned by Eloise Craig - (Remove all trash & debris, cut grass/weeds & clean the entire property) 7. 1702 Main Street, PPIN 017566; owned by Billy Gene Moore Estate - (Remove inoperable vehicles, remove all trash & debris, cut grass/weeds & clean the entire property) 8. 1501 Military Street (1051 1/2), PPIN 023939; owned by Hazel Harris Estate - (Remove dilapidated building/structure, remove all trash & debris, cut grass/weeds & clean the entire property) 9. 2618 Roosevelt Avenue (1/2), PPIN 005027; owned by Allodium LLC - (Remove dilapidated building/structure, remove all trash & debris, cut grass/weeds & clean the entire property) 10. 1001 Speed Street, PPIN 017118; owned by Antoinette James - (Remove all trash & debris, cut grass/weeds & clean the entire property) RE-ENTRY 1. 1719 Martin Luther King Blvd., PPIN 019791; owned by State of Mississippi (William Nelson) - (Remove all trash & debris, cut grass/weeds & clean the entire property) On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr. 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. 4445 Clay Street, PPIN 020882; owned by QuickTrip Corporation - Complied 2. 1356 East Avenue, PPIN 016357; owned by Betty Reed - Not Complied 3. 1103 Fayette Street, PPIN 019358; owned by Strong Properties LLC c/o Dipen Patel - Not Complied 4. 1214 Fayette Street, PPIN 019472; owned by Sheila Carter et al - Not Complied 5. 1406 Farmer Street, PPIN 018939; owned by Jack Crawford - Not Complied 6. 1403 Jackson Street, PPIN 018722; owned by Eloise Craig - Not Complied 7. 1702 Main Street, PPIN 017566; owned by Billy Gene Moore Estate - Not Complied 8. 1501 Military Street (1051 1/2), PPIN 023939; owned by Hazel Harris Estate - Not Complied 9. 2618 Roosevelt Avenue (1/2), PPIN 005027; owned by Allodium LLC - Not Complied 10. 1001 Speed Street, PPIN 017118; owned by Antoinette James - Not Complied RE-ENTRY 1. 1719 Martin Luther King Blvd., PPIN 019791; owned by State of Mississippi (William Nelson) - Not Complied The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. City of Vicksburg Page 4 Printed on 8/10/2022 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final August 1, 2022 E. ID-22-0882 Ratify Mayor's execution of Bid Package and Loan Amendment Request (Sanitary Sewer System Rehabilitation, Loan #: SRF-C280733-05) for Continuing Sewer Assessment Year 4 Repairs Project Attachments: Bid Package & Loan Amendment Request On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, Sr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to ratify the Mayor's execution of Bid Package and Loan Amendment Request (Sanitary Sewer System Rehabilitation, Loan #: SRF-C280733-05) for Continuing Sewer Assessment Year 4 Repairs Project. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. F. ID-22-0883 Adopt Resolution Authorizing Preparation and Submittal of an Application to State Farm Insurance for the Good Neighbor Citizenship Program Fire Safety Grant Attachments: Fire Safety Grant On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, Sr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to adopt the Resolution Authorizing Preparation and Submittal of an Application to State Farm Insurance for the Good Neighbor Citizenship Program Fire Safety Grant. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. G. ID-22-0860 Authorize Mayor to execute Memorandum of Understanding with Haven House Family Shelter, Inc. for Domestic Violence Victims' Empowerment Program Attachments: MOU Municipal Court 7-26-22 On motion of Alderman Mayfield, Sr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize the Mayor to execute Memorandum of Understanding with Haven House Family Shelter, Inc. for Domestic Violence Victims' Empowerment Program. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. H. ID-22-0870 Authorize Mayor to execute Contract with American Recovery Plan Act (ARPA) Funding Recipient Jackson Advocate in the amount of $3,000.00 Attachments: SIGNED_GENERIC FUNDING AGREEMENT Jackson Advocate SIGNED_terms and conditions28800-Jackson Advocate On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., 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 Jackson Advocate in the amount of $3,000.00. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. I. ID-22-0874 Authorize Mayor to execute Amended Contract with American Recovery Plan Act (ARPA) Funding Recipient The James "Fuzzy" Johnson Foundation in the amount of $2,500.00 Attachments: ARPA Amended Contract James Fuzzy Johnson Foundation On motion of Alderman Mayfield, Sr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize the Mayor to execute Amended Contract with American Recovery Plan Act (ARPA) Funding Recipient The James "Fuzzy" Johnson Foundation in the amount of $2,500.00. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. J. ID-22-0875 Authorize Mayor to execute Contract with American Recovery Plan Act (ARPA) Funding Recipient Drive-To-Thrive Mentoring Program in the amount of $2,500.00 Attachments: ARPA Contract Drive-To-Thrive Mentoring Program City of Vicksburg Page 5 Printed on 8/10/2022 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final August 1, 2022 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 Drive-To-Thrive Mentoring Program in the amount of $2,500.00. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. K. ID-22-0878 Authorize Mayor to execute Contract with American Recovery Plan Act (ARPA) Funding Recipient Jacob's Ladder Learning Center in the amount of $10,000.00 Attachments: ARPA Contract Jacob's Ladder Learning Center 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 Jacob's Ladder Learning Center in the amount of $10,000.00. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. L. ID-22-0881 Authorize Mayor to execute Subdivision Settlement Participation Form (Endo Health Solutions, Inc. and Endo Pharmaceuticals, Inc.) Attachments: Endo Settlement On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize the Mayor to execute Subdivision Settlement Participation Form (Endo Health Solutions, Inc. and Endo Pharmaceuticals, Inc.). The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. Alderman Monsour, Jr. recused himself from the Board meeting. M. ID-22-0886 Accept and Authorize Mayor to execute Proposal for Engineering and Surveying Services with Alford and Associates for Pemberton Square Boulevard Area Storm Sewer Repair Attachments: City of Vicksburg Drainage Repair Engineering Proposal- Pemberton 72522 On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, Sr., the Mayor and Alderman voted to Accept and Authorize Mayor to execute Proposal for Engineering and Surveying Services with Alford and Associates for Pemberton Square Boulevard Area Storm Sewer Repair. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 2- Mayor Flaggs Jr., and Alderman Mayfield Sr. Recused: 1- Alderman Monsour Jr. N. ID-22-0887 Authorize Mayor to execute USDA NRCS Notice of Grant and Agreement Award for Additional Funds for Clover Lane and Farmer Street Stabilization Attachments: NOA (unsigned) Amd 1 MS 19480 22c001 Vicksburg On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, Sr., the Mayor and Alderman voted to authorize the Mayor to execute USDA NRCS Notice of Grant and Agreement Award for Additional Funds for Clover Lane and Farmer Street Stabilization. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 2- Mayor Flaggs Jr., and Alderman Mayfield Sr. Recused: 1- Alderman Monsour Jr. Alderman Monsour, Jr. returned to the Board meeting. O. ID-22-0896 Ratify Mayor's execution of 2022 Blue Cross Blue Shield Recredentialing Application On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, Sr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to Ratify Mayor's execution of 2022 BlueCross BlueShield City of Vicksburg Page 6 Printed on 8/10/2022 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final August 1, 2022 Re-credentialing Application. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. 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 they should go into executive session. Mayor Flaggs, Jr. moved to go into executive session to discuss Personnel Action Forms for: Pay Adjustment/Promotion in the Recreation Department (1); Pay Adjustment in the Police Department (1); Longevity Pay in the Gas Department (1); Longevity Pay in the Street Department (2); Suspension Pending Termination in Community Development (1); Disciplinary Matter in Water & Gas Administration (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/Promotion in the Recreation Department (1); Pay Adjustment in the Police Department (1); Longevity Pay in the Gas Department (1); Longevity Pay in the Street Department (2); Suspension Pending Termination in Community Development (1); Disciplinary Matter in Water & Gas Administration (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, Anessia Steward-Martin - Human Resource Benefits Coordinator, Tasha W. Jordan - Deputy City Clerk, Jamma Williams – Constituent Services Representative, Charlie Hill - Deputy Chief of Police. Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. A. ID-22-0864 Pay Adjustment/Promotion - Recreation Department (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 Lifeguard from $9.50 per hour to Head Lifeguard at $10.00 per hour, effective July 27, 2022. Employee is being promoted to Head Guard/Water Safety Instructor (WSI) in the Recreation Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. B. ID-22-0865 Pay Adjustment - Police 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 Custodian from $8.50 per hour to $9.00 per hour, effective August 9, 2022. Employee has completed his six (6) months probation and will receive an additional .50 cents per hour 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-22-0866 Longevity Pay - Gas Department (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 a Custodian from $10.34 ($10.17 + .17) per hour to $10.43 ($10.17 + .17 + .09) per hour, effective August 8, 2022. Employee is entitled to an increase of .09 cents for fifteen (15) years of service 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. D. ID-22-0867 Longevity Pay - Street Department (2) City of Vicksburg Page 7 Printed on 8/10/2022 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final August 1, 2022 On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the Longevity Pay of a Concrete Finisher from $11.00 per hour to $11.09 ($11.00 + .09) per hour, effective August 9, 2022. Employee is entitled to an additional .09 cents increase for five (5) years of service; an Equipment Operator from $17.47 per hour to $17.56 ($17.47 + .09) per hour, effective August 9, 2022. Employee is entitled to an additional .09 cents increase for five (5) years of service in the Street Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. E. ID-22-0868 Suspension Pending Termination - Community Development (1) On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the Suspension Pending Termination that resulted in terminating a Permit Technician. During an in-house audit, it was discovered that employee drawer was short on six (6) different occasions dated: April 4, April 22, May 23, May 23, June 22 and June 23, 2022 totaling $214.00 in Community Development. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. F. ID-22-0889 Disciplinary Matter - Water & Gas Administration (1) On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the Disciplinary Matter of a Cashier in Water & Gas Administration. The Disciplinary Committee met on July 29, 2022 and employee agreed to complete an Anger Management class with Stacy Flowers at NuLife within a six (6) month period along with a 45 day probation. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. G. ID-22-0906 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., Wednesday, August 10, 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 8 Printed on 8/10/2022

Agenda

1415 Walnut Street City of Vicksburg Vicksburg, MS 39180 Meeting Agenda Board of Mayor and Aldermen Monday, August 1, 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-22-0862 Employee Anniversaries: 5 years of service: William Thomas, Ethan McBroom - Street Department 15 years of service: Willie Young - Gas Department Approval of Consent Agenda Items: A. ID-22-0871 Adopt Board Meeting Minutes for: 1. July 5, 2022 2. July 8, 2022 B. ID-22-0863 Approve the following Personnel Action Forms: 1. Resignation - Sewer Department (1) 2. Resignation - Ambulance Department (2) 3. Re-Hire - Police Department (1) C. ID-22-0847 Approve request for permission from the Purchasing Director to declare Performance Load Lift as surplus property and be traded to Stryker Medical for credit toward a new Stryker SAE Powerload Attachments: Surplus Performance Load Lift City of Vicksburg Page 1 Printed on 7/29/2022 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Meeting Agenda August 1, 2022 D. ID-22-0848 Authorize issuance of the following requisitions: 1. Number 2208452 in the amount of $46,426.75 written to Stryker Medical for the purchase of a Power Pro Stretcher for an ambulance located at the Ambulance Department pursuant to Section 31-7-13 (m) (viii) of the Mississippi Code of 1972, Annotated which allows sole source purchases 2. Number 2208552 in the amount of $5,050.00 written to Core and Main LP for the purchase of a Transceiver for Gas Department pursuant to Section 31-7-13 (m) (viii) of the Mississippi Code of 1972, Annotated which allows sole source purchases Attachments: Requisition 2208452 Requisition 2208552 E. ID-22-0852 Approve request from Airrica Bowman-Coleman for permission to reschedule a Lupus Awareness Walk downtown from May 28, 2022 to October 8, 2022 at 8:00 a.m. beginning at Washington and Veto Streets to Washington and Jackson Streets Attachments: Lupus Awareness Walk F. ID-22-0853 Approve Application from the Canopy Children's Solutions - Warren County Children's Shelter for Complimentary Use of the City Auditorium on October 27, 2022 for a fundraising event benefitting the Warren County Children's Shelter Attachments: Comp Use Warren County Children's Shelter G. ID-22-0854 Approve Applications from the Vicksburg Warren School District for Complimentary Use of the City Auditorium: 1. District Science Fair: February 21st, 22nd and 23rd, 2023 2. Honor Choir Program: March 27th and 28th, 2023 Attachments: Comp Use VWSD Science Fair Comp Use VWSD Honor Choir H. ID-22-0855 Approve request from Warren County Soil and Water Conservation District for semi-annual allocation of funds in the amount of $15,000.00 pursuant to Section 69-27-24 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended Attachments: Warren Co. Soil & Water District Allocation City of Vicksburg Page 2 Printed on 7/29/2022 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Meeting Agenda August 1, 2022 I. ID-22-0859 Approve request from Vicksburg Catholic School for: 1. Permission to host the 8th Annual Spooky Sprint 5K, 1 Mile Fun Run, and Carnival on Saturday, October 29, 2022 2. Close streets (via attached route) from the hours of 6:30 a.m. until the conclusion of the event 3. Advertisement in the amount of $250.00 pursuant to Section 17-3-1 and Section 17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended Attachments: Annual Spooky Sprint Walk Carnival J. ID-22-0861 Approve Invoice #4122 for payment in the amount of $2,898.86 from Vicksburg-Tallulah Regional Airport for the month of June 2022 Attachments: VTR Invoice for Payment K. ID-22-0869 Approve request from Jennifer Harper to reserve Motor Coach on August 26, 2022 Attachments: Motor Coach Reservation L. ID-22-0884 Approve request for advertisement in the amount of $5,000.00 from the Red Carpet Bowl Committee for the 2022 Red Carpet Bowl Football Classic to be held in August 2022 pursuant to Section 17-3-1 and Section 17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended Attachments: Red Carpet Bowl M. ID-22-0885 Approve request for advertisement in the amount of $5,000.00 from Central MS Cornhole pursuant to Section 17-3-1 and Section 17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended Attachments: MS Cornhole Advertisement Routine Agenda: A. ID-22-0857 Discuss Vicksburg Convention Center Updates Appearing Erin Southard B. ID-22-0858 Discuss Vicksburg Convention and Visitors Bureau Updates Appearing Laura Beth Strickland C. ID-22-0856 Adopt Budget Amendments Appearing Doug Whittington D. ID-22-0851 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: Community Development Agenda 8.1.2022 Master Copy of the Agenda for August 1 2022 Appearing Jeff Richardson City of Vicksburg Page 3 Printed on 7/29/2022 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Meeting Agenda August 1, 2022 E. ID-22-0882 Ratify Mayor's execution of Bid Package and Loan Amendment Request (Sanitary Sewer System Rehabilitation, Loan #: SRF-C280733-05) for Continuing Sewer Assessment Year 4 Repairs Project Attachments: Bid Package & Loan Amendment Request F. ID-22-0883 Adopt Resolution Authorizing Preparation and Submittal of an Application to State Farm Insurance for the Good Neighbor Citizenship Program Fire Safety Grant Attachments: Fire Safety Grant G. ID-22-0860 Authorize Mayor to execute Memorandum of Understanding with Haven House Family Shelter, Inc. for Domestic Violence Victims' Empowerment Program Attachments: MOU Municipal Court 7-26-22 H. ID-22-0870 Authorize Mayor to execute Contract with American Recovery Plan Act (ARPA) Funding Recipient Jackson Advocate in the amount of $3,000.00 Attachments: SIGNED_GENERIC FUNDING AGREEMENT Jackson Advocate SIGNED_terms and conditions28800-Jackson Advocate I. ID-22-0874 Authorize Mayor to execute Amended Contract with American Recovery Plan Act (ARPA) Funding Recipient The James "Fuzzy" Johnson Foundation in the amount of $2,500.00 Attachments: ARPA Amended Contract James Fuzzy Johnson Foundation J. ID-22-0875 Authorize Mayor to execute Contract with American Recovery Plan Act (ARPA) Funding Recipient Drive-To-Thrive Mentoring Program in the amount of $2,500.00 Attachments: ARPA Contract Drive-To-Thrive Mentoring Program K. ID-22-0878 Authorize Mayor to execute Contract with American Recovery Plan Act (ARPA) Funding Recipient Jacob's Ladder Learning Center in the amount of $10,000.00 Attachments: ARPA Contract Jacob's Ladder Learning Center L. ID-22-0881 Authorize Mayor to execute Subdivision Settlement Participation Form (Endo Health Solutions, Inc. and Endo Pharmaceuticals, Inc.) Attachments: Endo Settlement M. ID-22-0886 Accept and Authorize Mayor to execute Proposal for Engineering and Surveying Services with Alford and Associates for Pemberton Square Boulevard Area Storm Sewer Repair Attachments: City of Vicksburg Drainage Repair Engineering Proposal- Pemberton 72522 City of Vicksburg Page 4 Printed on 7/29/2022 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Meeting Agenda August 1, 2022 N. ID-22-0887 Authorize Mayor to execute USDA NRCS Notice of Grant and Agreement Award for Additional Funds for Clover Lane and Farmer Street Stabilization Attachments: NOA (unsigned) Amd 1 MS 19480 22c001 Vicksburg Executive Session: A. ID-22-0864 Pay Adjustment/Promotion - Recreation Department (1) B. ID-22-0865 Pay Adjustment - Police Department (1) C. ID-22-0866 Longevity Pay - Gas Department (1) D. ID-22-0867 Longevity Pay - Street Department (2) E. ID-22-0868 Suspension Pending Termination - Community Development (1) F. ID-22-0889 Disciplinary Matter - Water & Gas Administration (1) Adjournment Next Adjourned Meeting, 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, August 10, 2022 City of Vicksburg Page 5 Printed on 7/29/2022

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