Board of Mayor and Aldermen

1415 Walnut Street City of Vicksburg Vicksburg, MS 39180 Minutes - Final Board of Mayor and Aldermen Wednesday, August 10, 2022 10:00 AM Robert M. Walker Building 1. Invocation, Pledge of Allegiance and Call to Order Invocation was given by Alderman Michael A. Mayfield, Sr. Pledge of Allegiance was led by Alderman Alex J. Monsour, Jr. 2. Roll Call Also Present: Kim Nailor, City Attorney Walter W. Osborne, Jr., City Clerk Tasha W. Jordan, Deputy City Clerk Present: 3 - Mayor George Flaggs Jr. Alderman Michael A. Mayfield Sr. Alderman Alex J. Monsour Jr. 3. Board Comments: 4. Adopt Agenda ADD under Routine Agenda: Item M. (ID-22-0927) Authorize Mayor to Execute Contract for Services with Cordale Katzenmeyer as a lineman for the Vicksburg Municipal Airport. 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. 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-22-0900 Adopt Board Meeting Minutes for: 1. July 18, 2022 2. July 25, 2022 3. July 28, 2022 (Special Called) 4. August 1, 2022 B. ID-22-0893 Authorize City Clerk to Set Budget Hearing Date and Time and Authorize City Clerk to Publish Hearing for Thursday, September 1, 2022 at 5:30 p.m. C. ID-22-0918 Approve the following Personnel Action Forms: 1. Resignation - Police Department (1) 2. Resignation - Gas Department (1) 3. Resignation - Sewer Department (1) 4. New Hire - Police Department (1) D. ID-22-0901 Approve request for advertisement in the amount of $500.00 from National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) pursuant to Section 17-3-1 and Section 17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended Attachments: NAMI Sponsorship Mayor Flaggs, Jr. stated that purchasing an advertisement from National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) 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. City of Vicksburg Page 1 Printed on 8/25/2022 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final August 10, 2022 The Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Vicksburg approved the purchase of a sponsorship ad from National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) in he 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. E. ID-22-0903 Rescind approval of advertisement in the amount of $375.00 (July 25, 2022 Board Meeting) to Alcorn State University A-Club Alumni Association for their Athletic Hall of Fame Souvenir Program Booklet and approve advertisement in the amount of $1,000.00 pursuant to Section 17-3-1 and Section 17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended Attachments: ASU HOF Banquet Sponsorship F. ID-22-0904 Approve Additions to Employee Driving List: 1. Shundell Marshall - Police Department G. ID-22-0905 Approve request from Mayor George Flaggs to reserve Motor Coach on October 13, 2022 Attachments: Motor Coach Reservation H. ID-22-0907 Approve request from United Way for safety assistance from the Vicksburg Police Department and Vicksburg Fire Department for Supper on the 'Sip on Thursday, October 13, 2022 from 6PM to 8PM Attachments: United Way Request Supper on the 'Sip I. ID-22-0914 Declare Monday, September 5, 2022 a City holiday in observance of Labor Day pursuant to Section 3-3-7(1) of the Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated Attachments: State Holidays J. ID-22-0916 Approve request from Dontae Jefferson, owner/operator of Turkey Leg Shack, for permission to have a live band on patio (bridge/walkway to the parking garage between Turkey Leg Shack and Cocktails 101) on Saturday, August 13, 2022 from 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Attachments: Turkey Leg Shack K. ID-22-0894 Approve Claims Docket The City Clerk presented the Docket of Claims numbering: 2278-2288, 311422-311885 for approval. Routine Agenda: A. ID-22-0890 Discuss Southern Cultural Heritage Center Updates Ms. Stacey Mahoney, of the Southern Cultural Heritage Center, came before the Board to inform the public of the upcoming events at the Southern Cultural Heritage Center for the month of August 2022 and invited the public to attend. The Mayor and Aldermen thanked Ms. Mahoney for attending the meeting. B. ID-22-0891 Receive Sealed Bids for: 1. Cedar Hill Cemetery Street Repaving - 5 Streets On motion of Alderman Mayfield, Sr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to receive Sealed Bids for: 1. Cedar Hill Cemetery Street Repaving - 5 Streets HOPE ENTERPRISES, LLC, 100 Devereaux Drive; Natchez, MS 39120 C.O.R# 24198-MC 5% Bid Bond: Yes Amount: $236,300.00 Acknowledge Receipt of Addendum 1, 2: Yes CENTRAL ASPHALT CO., INC., 1208 National Street; Vicksburg, MS 39180 C.O.R# 11293-MC 5% Bid Bond: Yes Amount: $209,830.00 Acknowledge Receipt of Addendum 1, 2: Yes City of Vicksburg Page 2 Printed on 8/25/2022 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final August 10, 2022 No Electronic Bid Received On motion of Alderman Mayfield, Sr. seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr. the Mayor and Aldermen voted to accept and refer the forgoing bids to AJA Management at Waggoner Engineering for review and recommendation back to the Board for award. Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. C. ID-22-0911 Adopt Budget Amendments On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to adopt the Budget Amendments for August 2022. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. D. ID-22-0897 Approve the following request from Vicksburg Fire Department: 1. New Position and Job Description for Part-Time Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) 2. Tier System, effective August 10, 2022 Attachments: Part-Time EMT Job Description Tier System VFD On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the following request from Vicksburg Fire Department: 1. New Position and Job Description for Part-Time Emergency Medical Technician (EMT); 2. Tier System, effective August 10, 2022. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. E. ID-22-0898 Adopt Resolution Regarding Work Hours for Newly Hired Part-Time EMTS Attachments: Resolution Work Hours Part-Time EMT On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to adopt the Resolution Regarding Work Hours for Newly Hired Part-Time Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT). The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. F. ID-22-0899 Adopt Part-Time EMT Fatigue Policy Attachments: Fatigue Policy Part-Time EMT On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to adopt the Part-Time Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Fatigue Policy. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. G. ID-22-0912 Authorize the Board of Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Vicksburg, MS to execute Emergency Declaration Due to Deterioration of the Lift Station at Paxton Road Within the City of Vicksburg Attachments: EMERGENCY DECLARATION lift station paxton road 8.22 On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize the Board of Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Vicksburg, MS to execute Emergency Declaration Due to Deterioration of the Lift Station at Paxton Road Within the City of Vicksburg. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. H. ID-22-0913 Adopt Resolution to Declare Emergency for the Repair of Pemberton Square Boulevard, Vicksburg, Mississippi Attachments: EMERGENCY DECLARATION pemberton square blvd 8.22 On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to adopt the Resolution to Declare Emergency for the Repair City of Vicksburg Page 3 Printed on 8/25/2022 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final August 10, 2022 of Pemberton Square Boulevard, Vicksburg, Mississippi. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. I. ID-22-0909 Adopt An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 22 Taxation, Article IV. Tax Abatement Program for Central Business and Historic Districts Attachments: tax abatement amendment for historic district article IV On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, Sr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to adopt An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 22 Taxation, Article IV. Tax Abatement Program for Central Business and Historic Districts. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. J. ID-22-0910 Adopt An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 22 Taxation, Article V. Tax Abatement Program for Redevelopment District Attachments: tax abatement amendment for redevelopment district article V On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, Sr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to adopt An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 22 Taxation, Article V. Tax Abatement Program for Redevelopment District. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. K. ID-22-0892 Authorize Mayor to execute Amendment to Ground Lease with Viking USA, LLC Attachments: AMENDMENT TO GROUND LEASE On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, Sr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize the Mayor to execute Amendment to Ground Lease with Viking USA, LLC. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. L. ID-22-0915 Ratify Felicia Kent’s execution of applications to the Mississippi Department of Health for the following programs: 1. CHAMPIONS for Health Equity Maternal Morbidity/Mortality Project “Advancing Health Equity to Address Environments Issues Negatively Impacting Rates of Maternal Morbidity/Mortality and Overall Birth Equality 2. CHAMPIONS for Mental Health Equity Project “Reducing Stigma, Increase Access, and Improve Navigation/Utilization of Mental Health Systems” Attachments: CHAMPIONS Maternal Health Equity Proposal CHAMPIONS Mental Health Equity Proposal On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to ratify Felicia Kent's execution of applications to the Mississippi Department of Health for the following programs: 1. CHAMPIONS for Health Equity Maternal Morbidity/Mortality Project "Advancing Health Equity to Address Environments Issues Negatively Impacting Rates of Maternal Morbidity/Mortality and Overall Birth Equality; 2. CHAMPIONS for Mental Health Equity Project "Reducing Stigma, Increase Access, and Improve Navigation/Utilization of Mental Health Systems". The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. M. ID-22-0927 Authorize Mayor to execute Contract for Services with Cordale Katzenmeyer as a lineman for the Vicksburg Municipal Airport On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, Sr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize the Mayor to execute contract for services with Cordale Katzenmeyer as a lineman for the Vicksburg Municipal Airport. 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 8/25/2022 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final August 10, 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 they should go into executive session. Alderman Monsour, Jr. moved to go into executive session to discuss Personnel Action Forms for: Transfer in Building Maintenance Department (1); Extended Medical Leave in Water & Gas Administration (2); Extended Medical Leave in the Landscaping Department (1); Pay Adjustment in the City Clerk Office (1); Pay Adjustment in the Traffic Department (1); Pay Adjustments in the Police Department (2); Pay Adjustment in the Recreation Department (1); Suspension in the Sewer Department (1). The motion was seconded by Alderman Mayfield, Sr. 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: Transfer in Building Maintenance Department (1); Extended Medical Leave in Water & Gas Administration (2); Extended Medical Leave in the Landscaping Department (1); Pay Adjustment in the City Clerk Office (1); Pay Adjustment in the Traffic Department (1); Pay Adjustments in the Police Department (2); Pay Adjustment in the Recreation Department (1); Suspension in the Sewer 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-22-0919 Transfer - Building Maintenance (1) On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the Transfer of a Recreation Maintenance Technician from the Parks & Recreation Department at $12.02 per hour to a Carpenter in Building Maintenance at $12.02 per hour, effective August 24, 2022. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. B. ID-22-0920 Extended Medical Leave - Water & Gas Administration (2) On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the Extended Medical Leave of a Customer Service Representative for an additional thirty (30) days of leave; a Cashier an additional thirty (30) days of Family Medical Leave of Absence (FMLA) in the Water & Gas Administration. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. C. ID-22-0921 Extended Medical Leave - Landscaping Department (1) On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the thirty (30) days Extended Medical Leave of an employee in the Landscaping Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. D. ID-22-0922 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 $13.82($13.48+.09+.25) per hour, effective July 13, City of Vicksburg Page 5 Printed on 8/25/2022 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final August 10, 2022 2022. Employee has completed three (3) years of coursework from the Mississippi Municipal Clerk's Association and graduated 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. E. ID-22-0923 Pay Adjustment - Traffic Department (1) On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the Pay Adjustment of an Assistant Supervisor from $20.00 per hour to $19.00 ($20.00 - $1.00) per hour, effective July 27, 2022. Employee was filling in as an interim while the supervisor was out in the Traffic Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. F. ID-22-0924 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 Adjustments of a Patrol Officer from $16.96 per hour to a Patrol Officer Field Training Officer (FTO) at $17.71 ($16.96+.75) per hour, effective August 10, 2022. Patrol Officer is now serving as an FTO; a Patrolman from $17.12 per hour to $17.32 ($17.12+.20) per hour, effective August 25, 2022. Employee is entitled to a additional .20 cents per hour annual increase for one (1) year 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. G. ID-22-0925 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 a LIfeguard Water Safety Instructor (WSI) at $9.00 per hour, effective August 10, 2022. Employee has completed Water Safety Instructor certification which entitles an additional .25 cents increase 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. H. ID-22-0926 Suspension - Sewer Department (1) On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the Suspension of a Laborer for five (5) days, sixty (60) days probation with a mandatory anger management class, and is prohibited from bringing a knife to the job, effective August 9, 2022. Laborer displayed a weapon (knife) at the job site in response to be criticized on the job in the Sewer Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. I. ID-22-0986 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, August 15, 2022, to take up and act upon any and all matters that may come before the Board. MAYOR ATTEST: City of Vicksburg Page 6 Printed on 8/25/2022 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final August 10, 2022 CITY CLERK Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. City of Vicksburg Page 7 Printed on 8/25/2022