Board of Mayor and Aldermen

1415 Walnut Street City of Vicksburg Vicksburg, MS 39180 Minutes - Final Board of Mayor and Aldermen Friday, September 9, 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: 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 C1. (ID-22-1205) Discuss Southern Cultural Heritage Center Updates - Appearing Stacey Mahoney 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-22-1056 Employee Anniversaries: 5 years of service: Anthony Lane - Police Department; Walter Sanders - Traffic Department 10 years of service: Henry Williams - Police Department Mayor Flaggs, Jr. recognized Anthony Lane in the Police Department, Walter Sanders in the Traffic Department with five (5) years of service each and Henry Williams in the Police Department with ten (10) years of service. The Mayor and Aldermen congratulated Anthony Lane, Walter Sanders and Henry Williams for their years of service with the City of Vicksburg. Approval of Consent Agenda Items: On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., 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-22-1055 Approve the following Personnel Action Forms: 1. Resignation - Animal Control (1) B. ID-22-1046 Approve Additions to Employee Driving List: 1. Marissa O'Quinn - Vehicle Maintenance 2. Vincent Strickland - Landscaping 3. Donnie Hamlin - Street Department 4. Jeneka Davenport - Community Development 5. Justina Divine - Ambulance 6. Maurice Joy - Ambulance 7. Gerald Briggs - Ambulance 8. Nicholas Comfort - Ambulance City of Vicksburg Page 1 Printed on 10/17/2022 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final September 9, 2022 9. Jeffery Riggs - Ambulance 10. Kasey Lee - Ambulance 11. Rodney Lehman - Ambulance 12. Christopher Pope - Ambulance C. ID-22-1038 Approve Request from the Vicksburg and Warren County Historical Society to block Cherry, Jackson, Monroe and Grove Streets surrounding the Old Court House Museum for its Annual Fall Flea Market on Saturday, October 1, 2022, from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. Attachments: Old Court House Museum Flea Market D. ID-22-1048 Approve Request for advertisement in the amount of $2,500.00 from Alcorn State University for their Sesquicentennial Gala, Celebrating Excellence on October 1, 2022 Pursuant to Section 17-3-1 and Section 17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended Attachments: ASU 150 year Gala 2022 Mayor Flaggs, Jr. stated that purchasing an advertisement from Alcorn State University 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 Alcorn State University in the amount of $2,500.00 for their Sesquicentennial Gala, Celebrating Excellence on October 1, 2022. 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-22-1054 Adopt Resolution to Approve Adjustments to City Employees' Wages, City Pay Scale and Adopt Educational Incentive Pay and Longevity Pay Attachments: City employees wages resolution Routine Agenda: A. ID-22-1041 Employee of the 3rd Quarter Deborah A. Nickson, of the City of Vicksburg Employee Committee, came before the Board to present the Employee of the 3rd Quarter award to Percy Guy. Mr. Guy is a Supervisor in the Sewer Department and has been a dedicated employee of the City of Vicksburg for eighteen (18) years. He was recognized for serving in an exceptional manner by exemplifying outstanding service through his work while exhibiting a positive and supportive attitude. B. ID-22-1040 Oath of Office - Jessica Cade - Deputy Fire Chief C. ID-22-1042 Discuss Vicksburg Convention Center Updates Ms. Erin Southard, of the Vicksburg Convention Center, came before the Board to inform the public of the upcoming events at the Vicksburg Convention Center for the month of September 2022 and invited the public to attend. The Mayor and Aldermen thanked Ms. Southard for attending the meeting. C1. ID-22-1205 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 September 2022 and invited the public to attend. The Mayor and Aldermen thanked Ms. Mahoney for attending the meeting. D. ID-22-1053 Accept Recommendation of Neel-Schaffer to Award Bid and Contract for NRCS Erosion Control Project for Farmer Street and Clover Lane Stabilization to Central Asphalt Company, Inc. in the amount of $500,645.00. Attachments: Recommendation of Award Neel-Schaffer City of Vicksburg Page 2 Printed on 10/17/2022 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final September 9, 2022 On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, Sr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to accept the Recommendation of Neel-Schaffer to Award Bid and Contract for NRCS Erosion Control Project for Farmer Street and Clover Lane Stabilization to Central Asphalt Company, Inc. in the amount of $500,645.00. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 2- Mayor Flaggs Jr., and Alderman Mayfield Sr. Recused: 1- Alderman Monsour Jr. E. ID-22-1044 Authorize Mayor to Execute Easement Agreement with 1 Pemberton LLC for Perpetual and Permanent Drainage Easement for the Construction and Maintenance of the Drainage Improvements Necessary to Drain Surface Water from Pemberton Square Boulevard. Attachments: Easement Agreement 1 Pemberton On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, Sr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize the Mayor to Execute Easement Agreement with 1 Pemberton LLC for Perpetual and Permanent Drainage Easement for the Construction and Maintenance of the Drainage Improvements Necessary to Drain Surface Water from Pemberton Square Boulevard. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. F. ID-22-1052 Adopt Resolution to Establish Downtown Taxing District and Set Downtown Tax Rate Attachments: Res DTD and set DTD Tax Rate On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, Sr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to adopt the Resolution to Establish Downtown Taxing District and Set Downtown Tax Rate. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. G. ID-22-1062 Adopt Tax Levy Order 2023 Attachments: TAX LEVY 2023 On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, Sr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to adopt the Tax Levy Order 2023. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. H. ID-22-1050 Approve Vicksburg-Tallulah Airport Budget On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, Sr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the Vicksburg-Tallulah Airport Budget. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. I. ID-22-1051 Adopt Budget and Authorize Appropriations On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, Sr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to adopt the Budget and Authorize Appropriations. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. J. ID-22-1012 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 September 9 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. 1404 Martin Luther King Blvd., PPIN 019417; owned by Freddie D. Smith - (Remove all trash & debris, cut grass/weeds & clean the entire property, remove dilapidated structure or building + fencing, remove inoperable vehicle) City of Vicksburg Page 3 Printed on 10/17/2022 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final September 9, 2022 2. 100 McAuley Drive, PPIN 020791; owned by Riverhill Investments LLC c/o Edwin Sallis - (Remove all trash & debris, cut grass/weeds & clean the entire property, remove dilapidated structure or building, remove inoperable vehicle) RE-ENTRIES 1. 1607 Grove Street, PPIN 017613; owned by Paul C. Morgan - (Remove all trash & debris, cut grass/weeds & clean the entire property) 2. 1604 Martin Luther King Blvd., PPIN 019194; owned by Cheap Home Finders, Inc. (Remove all trash & debris, cut grass/weeds & clean the entire property) 3. 1721 Martin Luther King Blvd., PPIN 019795; owned by Derrick Holt & Linda Hall - (Remove all trash & debris, cut grass/weeds & clean the entire property) 4. 1804 Poplar Street, PPIN 019795; owned by Derrick Holt & Linda Hall - (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. 1404 Martin Luther King Blvd., PPIN 019417; owned by Freddie D. Smith - Not Complied 2. 100 McAuley Drive, PPIN 020791; owned by Riverhill Investments LLC c/o Edwin Sallis - Not Complied RE-ENTRIES 1. 1607 Grove Street, PPIN 017613; owned by Paul C. Morgan - Not Complied 2. 1604 Martin Luther King Blvd., PPIN 019194; owned by Cheap Home Finders, Inc. - Not Complied 3. 1721 Martin Luther King Blvd., PPIN 019795; owned by Derrick Holt & Linda Hall - Not Complied 4. 1804 Poplar Street, PPIN 019795; owned by Derrick Holt & Linda Hall - Not Complied The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. K. ID-22-1045 Adopt Budget Amendments On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, Sr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to adopt the Budget Amendments for September 9, 2022. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. L. ID-22-1043 Authorize Mayor to Execute Amended Resolution to Submit an Application for the City of Vicksburg to have Certain Property Designated as a Qualified Resort Area as Defined by the Rules and Regulations of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Division of the Mississippi Department of Revenue for: 1. Toney's Grill Seafood Market owned by Charles Toney (710 Highway 61 North) Attachments: Amended Toney's Resolution Toney's Exhibit A On motion of Alderman Mayfield, Sr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize the Mayor to Execute Amended Resolution to Submit an Application for the City of Vicksburg to have Certain Property Designated as a Qualified Resort Area as Defined by the Rules and Regulations of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Division of the Mississippi Department of Revenue for: 1. Toney's Grill Seafood Market owned by Charles Toney (710 Highway 61 North). 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 10/17/2022 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final September 9, 2022 M. ID-22-1039 Authorize Mayor to Execute Amendment to Rental Agreement for Use By Mississippi Agencies and Governing Authorities and Vendors Attachments: Amendment to Rental Agreement On motion of Alderman Mayfield, Sr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize the Mayor to Execute Amendment to Rental Agreement for Use By Mississippi Agencies and Governing Authorities and Vendors. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. N. ID-22-1049 Authorize Mayor to Execute Change Order #2 in the Amount of $7,500.00 with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. for Professional Services Agreement for the Levee Street Pedestrian Railroad Crossing Project Attachments: Stantec Chang Order 2 On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, Sr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize the Mayor to Execute Change Order #2 in the Amount of $7,500.00 with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. for Professional Services Agreement for the Levee Street Pedestrian Railroad Crossing Project. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. O. ID-22-1061 Approve Claims Docket On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, Sr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the Claims Docket numbering 2292-2300; 312243-312637; 312242. 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 Adjustments in the Fire Department (7); Pay Adjustments in the Ambulance Department (7); Title Change/Pay Adjustment in the Ambulance Department (1); Discussion; Longevity Pay in the Traffic Department (1); Education Incentive Pay in Traffic Department (1); Status Change 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 Adjustments in the Fire Department (7); Pay Adjustments in the Ambulance Department (7); Title Change/Pay Adjustment in the Ambulance Department (1); Discussion; Longevity Pay in the Traffic Department (1); Education Incentive Pay in Traffic Department (1); Status Change in the Police 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, Deborah A. Nickson- Deputy City Clerk, Jamma Williams – Executive Assistant, Tabitha Martin Crawford - Police Officer. Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. A. ID-22-1057 Pay Adjustment - Fire Department (7) On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor City of Vicksburg Page 5 Printed on 10/17/2022 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final September 9, 2022 and Aldermen voted to approve the Pay Adjustments of a Firefighter II from $10.58 per hour to Firefighter/Ambulance III at $12.48 per hour, effective September 7, 2022. Employee has met requirements for increase in Tier Pay System and is assigned to the rescue unit; Firefighter I (old rate) from $10.01 per hour to Firefighter I (new rate) at $10.92 per hour, effective September 7, 2022. Board approved change to Firefighter I rate in Tier Pay System; Firefighter I (old rate) from $10.01 per hour to Firefighter I (new rate) at $10.92 per hour, effective September 7, 2022. Board approved change to Firefighter I rate in Tier Pay System; Firefighter I (old rate) from $10.01 per hour to Firefighter I (new rate) at $10.92 per hour, effective September 7, 2022. Board approved change to Firefighter I rate in Tier Pay System; Firefighter I (old rate) from $10.01 per hour to Firefighter I (new rate) at $10.92 per hour, effective September 7, 2022. Board approved change to Firefighter I rate in Tier Pay System; Firefighter I (old rate) from $10.01 per hour to Firefighter I (new rate) at $10.92 per hour, effective September 7, 2022. Board approved change to Firefighter I rate in Tier Pay System; Firefighter I (old rate) from $10.01 per hour to Firefighter I (new rate) at $10.92 per hour, effective September 7, 2022. Board approved change to Firefighter I rate in Tier Pay System in the Fire Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. B. ID-22-1058 Pay Adjustment - Ambulance Department (7) On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the Pay Adjustments of a Part-time Paramedic (old rate) from $23.00 per hour to Part-time Paramedic (new rate) at $25.00 per hour, effective September 7, 2022. Board approved change to rate for part-time paramedics; Part-time Paramedic (old rate) from $23.00 per hour to Part-time Paramedic (new rate) at $25.00 per hour, effective September 7, 2022. Board approved change to rate for part-time paramedics; Part-time Paramedic (old rate) from $23.00 per hour to Part-time Paramedic (new rate) at $25.00 per hour, effective September 7, 2022. Board approved change to rate for part-time paramedics; Part-time Paramedic (old rate) from $23.00 per hour to Part-time Paramedic (new rate) at $25.00 per hour, effective September 7, 2022. Board approved change to rate for part-time paramedics; Part-time Paramedic (old rate) from $23.00 per hour to Part-time Paramedic (new rate) at $25.00 per hour, effective September 7, 2022. Board approved change to rate for part-time paramedics; Part-time Paramedic (old rate) from $23.00 per hour to Part-time Paramedic (new rate) at $25.00 per hour, effective September 7, 2022. Board approved change to rate for part-time paramedics; Part-time Paramedic (old rate) from $23.00 per hour to Part-time Paramedic (new rate) at $25.00 per hour, effective September 7, 2022. Board approved change to rate for part-time paramedics in the Ambulance Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. C. ID-22-1059 Title Change/Pay Adjustment - Ambulance (1) On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the Title Change/Pay Adjustment of an EMS Paramedic from $15.71 ($15.65 + .06) per hour to an EMS Deputy Chief at $36.76 per hour, effective September 12, 2022. Employee is being promoted to EMS Deputy Chief and will go from hourly to a salary employee in the Ambulance Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. D. ID-22-1060 Discussion - Litigation Matter A Discussion was held. E. ID-22-1064 Longevity Pay - Traffic Department (1) On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the nine cents Longevity Pay of a Traffic Supervisor from $28.03 per hour to $28.12 ($28.03+.09) per hour, effective September 13, 2022. Employee is entitled to an additional .09 cents per hour for five (5) years of service 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-22-1065 Education Incentive Pay - Traffic Department (1) City of Vicksburg Page 6 Printed on 10/17/2022 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final September 9, 2022 On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the Education Incentive Pay of an Assistant Supervisor in the Traffic Department from $19.00 per hour to $19.25 ($19.00 + .25) per hour, effective September 7, 2022. Employee completed Work Zone Temporary Traffic Control Technician Certification on May 25, 2022. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. G. ID-22-1066 Status Change - Police Department (1) On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the Status Change of a Investigator from $19.58 ($18.58 + $1.00) per hour to a Part-time Investigator at $25.00 per hour, effective September 1, 2022 for a six (6) month review. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. H. ID-22-1211 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, September 19, 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 10/17/2022