Board of Mayor and Aldermen

1415 Walnut Street City of Vicksburg Vicksburg, MS 39180 Minutes - Final Board of Mayor and Aldermen Friday, December 9, 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 Present: 3 - Mayor George Flaggs Jr. Alderman Michael A. Mayfield Sr. Alderman Alex J. Monsour Jr. 3. Board Comments: 4. Adopt Agenda On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to adopt the Agenda, as printed. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. Recognitions: A. ID-22-1490 Employee Anniversaries: One (1) year of service: 1. Brendan Gardner, Jami Blackledge - Ambulance Department 2. Jeremy Herrington - Police Department Four (4) years of service: 1. Angela Carpenter - City Court Mayor Flaggs, Jr., recognized Brendan Gardner in the Ambulance Department and Jeremy Herrington in the Police Department with one (1) year of service each, Angela Carpenter in City Court with four (4) years of service. The Mayor and Aldermen congratulated Brendan Gardner, Jeremy Herrington and Angela Carpenter for their years of service with the City of Vicksburg. B. ID-22-1461 Presentation of Trophies - 2022 Downtown Christmas Parade 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-22-1491 Approve the following Personnel Action Forms: 1. Resignation - Main Street (1) 2. New Hire - Cemetery (1) 3. New Hire - Police Department (3) 4. New Hire - Ambulance Department (1) 5. New Hire - Court Services (1) 6. New Hire - Water Department (1) B. ID-22-1482 Approve request from Fire Chief Derrick Stamps to declare badges as surplus property for the following: 1. Retiring Lieutenant Joe Graham, Jr. and authorize sale for $118.00 2. Retiring Lieutenant Edward Speights and authorize sale for $118.00 City of Vicksburg Page 1 Printed on 1/3/2023 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final December 9, 2022 Attachments: Surplus Badges C. ID-22-1486 Approve the following regarding FAA Airport Improvement Program (AIP) - Vicksburg Municipal Airport Rehabilitate (Marking) Runway Project #3-28-0073-017-2022 (Blue Ink): 1. Invoice #204081 in the amount of $2,700.00 to Barge Design Solutions 2. Authorize Mayor to execute Change Order Number One - Final with Metro Construction Services, LLC 3. Approve Contractor's Periodic Pay Request Estimate No. 1 -Final in the amount of $39,902.05 with Metro Construction Services, LLC 4. Accept Close Out Documents (Contractor's Affidavit, Release of Lien, Power of Attorney) with Metro Construction Services, LLC 5. Authorize Mayor to execute Federal Financial Report 6. Authorize Mayor to execute Outlay Report and Request for Reimbursement for Construction Programs 7. Authorize Mayor to execute Application for Reimbursement with Mississippi Department of Transportation Attachments: Barge Design Invoice Close Out Documents Airport Markings MDOT Application for Reimbursement D. ID-22-1496 Approve the following invoices for payment to Hemphill Construction Company for Iowa Avenue Emergency Stabilization Project: 1. Invoice #4507-02 in the amount of $230,981.37 2. Invoice #4507-03 Final in the amount of $529,887.17 Attachments: Hemphill Invoice 2 Hemphill Invoice 3 Final E. ID-22-1481 Approve Claims Docket The City Clerk presented the Docket of Claims numbering: 2338-2348; 314477; 314478-314810 and 314811-314816 for approval. Routine Agenda: A. ID-22-1480 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 December 2022 and invited the public to attend. The Mayor and Aldermen thanked Ms. Mahoney for attending the meeting. B. ID-22-1484 Receive Sealed Bids for Surplus Real Property: 1. Bowmar Avenue (PPIN 006214) On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to received Sealed Bids for Surplus Real Property: 1. Bowmar Avenue (PPIN 006214) P.D. HOMES, LLC, 1424 Warriors Trail; Vicksburg, MS 39180 Bid Amount: $500.00 No Electronic Bids Received. On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to accept and refer the foregoing bid to the Selection Committee for review and recommendation back to the Board for award. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: C. ID-22-1485 Receive Sealed Bids and Reverse Auction Bids for: 1. Water Treatment Chemicals (Pebble Lime) On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to Receive Sealed Bids and Reverse Auction Bids for: City of Vicksburg Page 2 Printed on 1/3/2023 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final December 9, 2022 1. Water Treatment Chemicals (Pebble Lime) One (1) Electronic Bid Received: UNIVAR SOLUTIONS USA, INC., 8201 S. 212th; Kent, WA 98032-1994 No Bids One (1) Paper Bid Received: UNIVAR SOLUTIONS USA, INC., 8201 S. 212th; Kent, WA 98032-1994 No Bids Request for re-advertisement The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. D. ID-22-1483 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 December 9, 2022. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. E. ID-22-1488 Adopt Resolution Granting Final Approval for Tax Abatement for 1312 Washington Street (PPIN 18470) Attachments: Tax Abatement Final Approval Bovina Development On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to adopt the Resolution Granting Final Approval for Tax Abatement for 1312 Washington Street (PPIN 18470). The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. F. ID-22-1489 Adopt Resolution for Conditional Approval of Redevelopment Tax Abatement for Eastbank Apartments, LLC 3120 South Frontage Road (PPIN 9994) Attachments: Conditional Approval Redevelopment Tax Abatement Eastbank Apts. On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to adopt the Resolution for Conditional Approval of Redevelopment Tax Abatement for Eastbank Apartments, LLC 3120 South Frontage Road (PPIN 9994). The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. G. ID-22-1487 Authorize Mayor to execute Contract for Lime Sludge Disposal with Falco Chemical, Inc. Attachments: Contract Lime Sludge Disposal On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize the Mayor to execute Contract for Lime Sludge Disposal with Falco Chemical, Inc. 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: Transfer - Police Department (1); Longevity Pay - City of Vicksburg Page 3 Printed on 1/3/2023 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final December 9, 2022 Ambulance Department (2); Longevity Pay - City Court (1); Pay Adjustment - Police Department (15). The motion was seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr. Upon vote being taken, the following voted aye: Mayor Flaggs, Jr., Alderman Mayfield, Sr., 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 - Police Department (1); Longevity Pay - Ambulance Department (2); Longevity Pay - City Court (1); Pay Adjustment - Police Department (15). 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, Jamma Williams – Executive Assistant, Tabitha Martin Crawford - Police Officer, Deputy Chief Charlie Hill - Police Department. Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. A. ID-22-1492 Transfer - Police Department (1) On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the Transfer of a Front Desk Clerk to an Entry Level Officer at $18.49 ($16.12+$1.65+.72) per hour, effective December 5, 2022. Employee is transferring to Entry Level Officer effective December 5, 2022. Employee has a Bachelor of Science -Criminal Justice degree 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. B. ID-22-1493 Longevity Pay - Ambulance Department (2) On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the Longevity Pay of a Paramedic from $10.92 per hour to $11.02 per hour, effective December 15, 2022. Employee is entitled to a .10 cents increase for one (1) year of service; a Paramedic from $10.92 per hour to $11.02 per hour, effective December 15, 2022. Employee is entitled to a .10 cents increase for one (1) year of service 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-22-1494 Longevity Pay - City Court (1) On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the .20 cents Longevity Pay of a Judge from $56.1053 per hour to $56.3053 per hour, effective December 17, 2022. Employee is entitled to an additional .20 cents increase for four (4) years of service in City Court. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. D. ID-22-1495 Pay Adjustment - Police Department (15) On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the Pay Adjustments of a Police Officer from $17.65 per hour to $17.95 ($17.65+ .30) per hour, effective November 30, 2022. Officer is assigned to night shift for the temporary 9-hour schedule and is eligible for an additional .30 cents an hour increase for working the night shift; a Lieutenant-G Watch Commander from $25.82 per hour to Lieutenant-Warrants at $26.82 ($25.82+$1.00) per hour, effective November 30, 2022. Employee is taking over Electronic Monitoring Devices (EMD) from Court Services. He is eligible to receive an additional $1.00 per hour increase while serving as EMD Coordinator and being on-call 24 hours a day; a Patrol Officer from $18.25 per hour to $18.55 ($18.25+ .30) per hour, effective November 30, 2022. Employee is assigned to night shift for the temporary 9-hour schedule and is eligible for an additional .30 cents an hour increase for working the night shift; a Patrol Officer from $18.89 per hour to $19.19 ($18.89 + .30) per hour, effective November 30, 2022. Employee is assigned to night shift for the temporary 9-hour schedule and is eligible for an additional .30 cents an hour increase for working the night shift; a Sergeant-Traffic from $28.15 ($27.98+.17) per hour to $28.45 ($27.98+.30+.17) per hour, effective November 30, 2022. Employee is assigned to night shift for the City of Vicksburg Page 4 Printed on 1/3/2023 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final December 9, 2022 temporary 9-hour schedule and is eligible for an additional .30 cents an hour increase for working the night shift; a Patrolman from $20.73($20.64+.09) per hour to $21.03($20.64+.09+.30) per hour, effective November 30, 2022. Employee is assigned to night shift for the temporary 9-hour schedule and is eligible for an additional .30 cents an hour increase for working the night shift; a Sergeant D-Watch from $21.0575 per hour to $21.3575 ($21.0575+.30) per hour, effective November 30, 2022. Employee is assigned to night shift for the temporary 9-hour schedule and is eligible for an additional .30 cents an hour increase for working the night shift; a Patrol Officer from $21.41 per hour to $21.61 ($21.41+.20) per hour, effective November 30, 2022. Employee is assigned to evening shift for the temporary 9-hour schedule and is eligible for an additional .20 cents an hour increase for working the evening shift; a Sergeant-C Watch Commander from $23.81 per hour to $24.01($23.81+.20) per hour, effective November 30, 2022. Employee is assigned to evening shift for the temporary 9-hour schedule and is eligible for an additional .20 cents an hour increase for working the evening shift; a Police Officer from $22.28 per hour to $22.48 ($22.28+.20) per hour, effective November 30, 2022. Employee is assigned to evening shift for the temporary 9-hour schedule and is eligible for an additional .20 cents an hour increase for working the evening shift; a Patrol Officer from $16.84 per hour to $17.04 per hour ($16.84+.20) per hour, effective November 30, 2022. Employee is assigned to evening shift for the temporary 9-hour schedule and is eligible for an additional .20 cents an hour increase for working the evening shift; an Officer from $19.00 per hour to $19.20 ($19.20+.20) per hour, effective November 30, 2022. Employee is assigned to evening shift for the temporary 9-hour schedule and is eligible for an additional .20 cents an hour increase for working the evening shift; a Patrolman from $18.18 per hour to $18.38 ($18.18+ .20) per hour, effective November 30, 2022. Employee is assigned to evening shift for the temporary 9-hour schedule and is eligible for an additional .20 cents an hour increase for working the evening shift; a Patrol Officer from $16.12 per hour to $16.32 ($16.12+.20) per hour, effective November 30, 2022. Employee is assigned to evening shift for the temporary 9-hour schedule and is eligible for an additional .20 cents an hour increase for working the evening shift; a Patrol Officer from $16.32 per hour to $16.52 ($16.32+.20) per hour, effective December 15, 2022. Employee is assigned to evening shift for the temporary 9-hour schedule and is eligible for an additional .20 cents an hour increase for working the evening shift at the Police Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. E. ID-22-1559 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, December 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 5 Printed on 1/3/2023