Board of Mayor and Aldermen

1415 Walnut Street City of Vicksburg Vicksburg, MS 39180 Minutes - Final Board of Mayor and Aldermen Monday, February 6, 2023 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 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: 'Pursuant to Section 39 of the City of Vicksburg Code of Ordinances, the Mayor and the City of Vicksburg shall appoint all special committees that describes the duties specified only to the Mayor of the City of Vicksburg. I am appointing and establishing the Youth Violence Prevention Committee who will be tasked with making recommendations on the safety and well-being of minors under the age of eighteen-year-olds within the City of Vicksburg' The Youth Violence Prevention Committee shall consist of the ten (10) following members: Penny Jones, Vicksburg Police Chief - Chairwoman of the Committee Felicia Kent, CHAMPIONS-COVID-19 Advancing Health Literacy Project Anessia Martin, City of Vicksburg - Human Resources Dr. Cedric Magee, Vicksburg Warren School District Cindy McCarley, Good Shepherd Vicksburg Rachel Hardy, Warren County Youth Court Carla Sullivan-Sanders, Medgar & Angela Scott Community Life Center Dexter Jones, Warren County Joe Johnson, Central Mississippi Prevention Services General Bryant, Travelers Rest Christian Academy C. ID-23-0127 Discussion with Karen Frederick regarding Traffic Safety Concerns on Mission 66 Attachments: Discussion Karen Frederick D. ID-23-0129 Discussion with Mary Pendleton regarding NAACP Housing Program Attachments: Discussion Mary Pendleton 4. Adopt Agenda Under Routine Agenda: Move Items C & D under Board Comments Item C. (ID-23-0127) Discussion with Karen Frederick regarding Traffic Safety concerns on Mission 66 Item D. (ID-23-0129) Discussion with Mary Pendleton regarding NAACP Housing Program On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, Sr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to adopt the Agenda, as amended. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. Recognitions: City of Vicksburg Page 1 Printed on 3/20/2023 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final February 6, 2023 A. ID-23-0154 Employee Anniversaries: 1. One (1) year of service: a. Margaret Johnson - Water & Gas Administration b. Natasha Grafton - Accounting Department c. Sandra Thomas - Administration d. Danny Uzzle - Police Department 2. Six (6) years of service: a. Robert Prentiss - Gas Department Mayor Flaggs, Jr. recognized Margaret Johnson in Water & Gas Administration, Natasha Grafton in Accounting Department, Sandra Thomas in Administration and Danny Uzzle in the Police Department all with one (1) year of service; Robert Prentiss in the Gas Department with six (6) years of service. The Mayor and Aldermen congratulated all employees 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-23-0148 Adopt Board Meeting Minutes for: 1. January 17, 2023 2. January 25, 2023 B. ID-23-0155 Approve the following Personnel Action Forms: 1. Resignation: a. Recreation Department (1) b. Street Department (1) 2. New Hire: a. Ambulance Department (2) b. Administration (1) c. Street Department (1) d. Gas Department (1) C. ID-23-0152 Approve Additions to Employee Driving List: 1. Gas Department: a. Charles Hunter 2. Street Department: a. James Watkins 3. Ambulance Department: a. Kayla Boler D. ID-23-0124 Approve request for sponsorship in the amount of $250.00 to Calvin's Entertainment for a Valentine's Day Ball pursuant to Section 17-3-1 and Section 17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended Attachments: Valentine's Ball Sponsorship Mayor Flaggs, Jr. stated that purchasing an advertisement from Calvin's Entertainment 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 Calvin's Entertainment in the amount of $250.00 for a Valentine's Day Ball. 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-23-0163 Ratify approved request for sponsorship in the amount of $1,500.00 to Vicksburg Warren School District Athletic Department for Class 5A - Region IV District Basketball Tournament 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 3/20/2023 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final February 6, 2023 Attachments: VWSD Sponsorship Letter Mayor Flaggs, Jr. stated that purchasing an advertisement from Vicksburg Warren School District Athletic Department 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 ratified the purchase of a sponsorship ad from Vicksburg Warren School District Athletic Department in the amount of $1,500.00 for Class 5A-Region IV District Basketball Tournament. The City is authorized pursuant to Section 17-3-1 and Section 17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended. F. ID-23-0123 Approve request from Palmer Shiers for permission to use the skate park on April 8, 2023 from 12:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. for a music/skateboarding event Attachments: Skate Park Use G. ID-23-0135 Authorize City Clerk to advertise Request for Proposals for Solid Waste Collection and/or Disposal Attachments: Waste Collection Advertise 2023 H. ID-23-0141 Approve request from Knights of Columbus for permission to hold its 13th Annual March for Life on February 25, 2023 from 11:30 a.m. until 12:00 noon Attachments: March for Life I. ID-23-0143 Declare Monday, February 20, 2023 a city holiday in observance of Presidents' Day pursuant to Section 3-3-7(1) of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended J. ID-23-0145 Approve request for allocation of funds in the amount of $30,000.00 to Haven House Family Shelter pursuant to Section 93-21-115 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended to provide supportive services to help end domestic abuse in our community Attachments: Haven House Allocation The Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve allocation of funds in the amount of $30,000.00 to Haven House Family Shelter. The City is authorized pursuant to Section 93-21-115 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended for municipalities to support local domestic abuse shelters. K. ID-23-0131 Approve the following for payment: 1. CraftCroswell, LLC: a. Pay App #3 in the amount of $45,315.00 for Vicksburg Convention Center Upgrades b. Pay App #4 in the amount of $59,055.80 for Vicksburg Convention Center Upgrades 2. Suncoast Infrastructure, Inc.: a. Pay App #4 in the amount of $249,003.55 for Continuing Sewer Assessment Program - Year 4 Repair 3. Wier Boerner Allin: a. Invoice #22-027-03 in the amount of $6,135.46 for Vicksburg Convention Center Upgrades 4. WEI/AJA for 2022 Cedar Hill Cemetery Street Resurfacing: a. Invoice #146-001 in the amount of $500.00 b. Invoice #146-002 in the amount of $1,140.00 c. Invoice #146-003 in the amount of $8,855.00 d. Invoice #146-004 in the amount of $1,529.98 e. Invoice #146-005 in the amount of $2,894.70 f. Invoice #146-006 in the amount of $1,900.30 g. Invoice #146-007 in the amount of $14,990.02 City of Vicksburg Page 3 Printed on 3/20/2023 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final February 6, 2023 5. Belinda Stewart Architects, PA: a. Invoice #2023-0132 in the amount of $3,206.39 for Constitution Firehouse in Vicksburg Attachments: Pay App #3 CraftCroswell Pay App #4 CraftCroswell Pay App #4 Suncoast WBA Invoice WEI AJA Invoices Belinda Stewart Architects Invoice L. ID-23-0146 Increase Mileage Rate Reimbursement for City Employees traveling on City business from $0.625 Cents Per Mile to $0.655 Cents Per Mile in Private Vehicles (if no government owned vehicle is available) and $0.22 Cents Per Mile (if government owned vehicle is available) pursuant to Section 25-3-41 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended Attachments: Mileage Reimbursement Rates M. ID-23-0153 Approve the following request for permission for Run Thru History on Saturday, March 4, 2023 from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.: 1. Assistance by Vicksburg Police Department in traffic control 2. Partial closing of one lane of the Frontage Road and Clay Street from the park entrance to the Battlefield Inn for parking and pedestrian traffic 3. Assistance with pedestrians crossing the intersection of Clay Street and the park as they enter and leave the park for the run and walk start and finish Attachments: Run Thru History N. ID-23-0150 Approve Claims Docket Routine Agenda: A. ID-23-0125 Discuss Vicksburg Convention Center Updates This agenda item was tabled until February 10, 2023 Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. B. ID-23-0126 Discuss Vicksburg Convention and Visitors Bureau Updates This agenda item was tabled until February 10, 2023 Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. E. ID-23-0128 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 February 6 2023 1 of 2 Master Copy of the Agenda for February 6 2023 2 of 2 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. 1929 Baldwin Ferry Road, PPIN 020867; owned by Easthaven Ventures, LLC - (Cut grass/weeds, remove all trash and debris from the entire property, remove inoperable vehicles from property, remove dilapidated/abandoned building) 2. 1606 Broadhill Drive, PPIN 016380; owned by MS TL LLC - (Remove dilapidated/abandoned home, remove dilapidated/abandoned accessory structure) 3. 742 Dabney Street, PPIN 016742; owned by Michael R. Steward - (Cut grass/weeds, remove trash and debris from the entire property, remove illegal dump from the property) 4. 219 Enchanted Drive, PPIN 009366; owned by Michael Smerdel - (Cut grass/weeds, remove trash and debris from entire property) City of Vicksburg Page 4 Printed on 3/20/2023 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final February 6, 2023 5. 726 Farmer Street, PPIN 019457; owned by State of MS (Annie M. Crowley estate) - (Cut grass/weeds, remove trash and debris from the entire property) 6. 1705 Grove Street, PPIN 017616; owned by Gladys S. Bingham - (Remove dilapidated building) 7. 1100 Jefferson Street, PPIN 019352; owned by Thomas Lambert Wade - (Remove dilapidated building) 8. 1104 Jefferson Street, PPIN 019351; owned by Michael Fields, etal - (Remove dilapidated building) 9. 63 Kings Street, PPIN 023632; owned by Andrew Bell, Jr., estate - (Cut grass/weeds, remove trash and debris from the entire property, remove dilapidated/abandoned home (mobile home), remove dilapidated/abandoned accessory structure) 10. Locust Street, PPIN 028372; owned by Vicksburg Catholic Schools - (Cut grass/weeds, remove trash and debris from the entire property) 11. 2915 North Washington Street, PPIN 014311; owned by Pammy N. Hall & Jasmine M. Wheat - (Cut grass/weeds, remove trash and debris from the entire property, remove dilapidated fencing) 12. 1906 Sky Farm Avenue, PPIN 021055; owned by Cynthia L. Lewis - (Remove dilapidated building) 13. Springridge Drive, PPIN 007708; owned by Marcos Jacober - (Cut grass/weeds, remove trash and debris from the entire property) RE-ENTRY 1. 2624 Washington Street, PPIN 015190; owned by Anthony Chiplin - (Remove all unlicensed and inoperable vehicles from property, remove and rid entire property from accumulation of rubbish, remove vines from the right side of the building) 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. 1929 Baldwin Ferry Road, PPIN 020867; owned by Easthaven Ventures, LLC - Not complied, but is working on the home 2. 1606 Broadhill Drive, PPIN 016380; owned by MS TL LLC - Not complied 3. 742 Dabney Street, PPIN 016742; owned by Michael R. Steward - Compliled 4. 219 Enchanted Drive, PPIN 009366; owned by Michael Smerdel - Not complied 5. 726 Farmer Street, PPIN 019457; owned by State of MS (Annie M. Crowley estate) - Not complied 6. 1705 Grove Street, PPIN 017616; owned by Gladys S. Bingham - Not complied 7. 1100 Jefferson Street, PPIN 019352; owned by Thomas Lambert Wade - Not complied. Requesting extension 8. 1104 Jefferson Street, PPIN 019351; owned by Michael Fields, etal - Not complied. Request 60 day extension with 30 day progress 9. 63 Kings Street, PPIN 023632; owned by Andrew Bell, Jr., estate - Not complied. Request 60 day extension with 30 day progress 10. Locust Street, PPIN 028372; owned by Vicksburg Catholic Schools - Not complied 11. 2915 North Washington Street, PPIN 014311; owned by Pammy N. Hall & Jasmine M. Wheat - Not complied. Homeowner's attorney is requesting a new board hearing to be present 12. 1906 Sky Farm Avenue, PPIN 021055; owned by Cynthia L. Lewis - Not complied 13. Springridge Drive, PPIN 007708; owned by Marcos Jacober - Not complied RE-ENTRY 1. 2624 Washington Street, PPIN 015190; owned by Anthony Chiplin - Not complied. Debris is still on the side of the building and green truck on jack The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. F. ID-23-0147 Adopt Budget Amendments This agenda item was tabled until February 10, 2023 City of Vicksburg Page 5 Printed on 3/20/2023 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final February 6, 2023 Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. G. ID-23-0142 Ratify Mayor's execution of Proclamation of a Local Emergency (Curfew for Minors) Attachments: Proclamation Local Emergency On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to ratify the Mayor's execution of Proclamation of a Local Emergency (Curfew for Minors). The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. H. ID-23-0132 Ratify Mayor's execution of FAA AIP Grant Oversight Risk Assessment Sponsor Certification Checklist Attachments: FAA Sponsor Certification Checklist On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, Sr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to ratify the Mayor's execution of FAA AIP Grant Oversight Risk Assessment Sponsor Certification Checklist. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. I. ID-23-0133 Ratify Mayor's execution of the following documents as they relate to the NRCS 3-Sites Project (Fillmore Drive/Iowa Blvd #1/Iowa Blvd #2): 1. Certification Regarding Lobbying 2. Application for Federal Assistance 3. Assurances - Construction Programs Attachments: Certification Regarding Lobbying Application Federal Assistance Assurances - Construction Programs On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, Sr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to ratify the Mayor's execution of the following documents as they relate to the NRCS 3-Sites Project (Fillmore Drive/Iowa Blvd #1/Iowa Blvd #2): 1. Certification Regarding Lobbying; 2. Application for Federal Assistance; 3. Assurances - Construction Programs. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. J. ID-23-0149 Authorize Mayor to execute Certificate of Substantial Completion with Craft Croswell, LLC for Vicksburg Convention Center - Finish Upgrades Project Attachments: Certificate Substantial Completion VCC Upgrades On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, Sr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize the Mayor to execute Certificate of Substantial Completion with Craft Croswell, LLC for Vicksburg Convention Center - Finish Upgrades Project. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. K. ID-23-0134 Adopt Resolution to Create a Waste Collection Committee Attachments: resolution for waste collection committee On motion of Alderman Mayfield, Sr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to adopt the Resolution to Create a Waste Collection Committee. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. L. ID-23-0136 Adopt 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 (Levee Street Warehouse -1609 Levee Street and the Carriage House -1513 Levee Street) City of Vicksburg Page 6 Printed on 3/20/2023 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final February 6, 2023 Attachments: Resolution Resort Area On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to adopt the 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 (Levee Street Warehouse -1609 Levee Street and the Carriage House -1513 Levee Street). The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. M. ID-23-0137 Adopt Resolution to Repeal Request for Local and Private Legislation Authorizing the City of Vicksburg, Mississippi for the Historic Beulah Cemetery, to Allow the City of Vicksburg to Spend General Funds and Provide In-Kind Services for the Maintenance of Beulah Cemetery Attachments: repeal of resolution Beulah Cemetery 2.6.23 On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to adopt the Resolution to Repeal Request for Local and Private Legislation Authorizing the City of Vicksburg, Mississippi for the Historic Beulah Cemetery, to Allow the City of Vicksburg to Spend General Funds and Provide In-Kind Services for the Maintenance of Beulah Cemetery. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. N. ID-23-0138 Adopt Resolution Requesting Local and Private Legislation Authorizing the City of Vicksburg, Mississippi to Appropriate Funds for the Historic Beulah Cemetery, to Allow the City of Vicksburg to Spend General Funds and Provide In-Kind Services for the Maintenance of Beulah Cemetery Attachments: Resolution Beulah Cemetery 2.6.23 On motion of Alderman Mayfield, Sr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to adopt the Resolution Requesting Local and Private Legislation Authorizing the City of Vicksburg, Mississippi to Appropriate Funds for the Historic Beulah Cemetery, to Allow the City of Vicksburg to Spend General Funds and Provide In-Kind Services for the Maintenance of Beulah Cemetery. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. O. ID-23-0139 Adopt Resolution to Repeal Request for Local and Private Legislation to Contribute Funding for the Creation of the Dr. Jane Ellen McAllister House Museum Located at 1403 Main Street, Vicksburg, Mississippi to Attract Visitors to Vicksburg Attachments: repeal of resolution Dr. Jane Ellen McAllister 2.6.23 On motion of Alderman Mayfield, Sr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to adopt the Resolution to Repeal Request for Local and Private Legislation to Contribute Funding for the Creation of the Dr. Jane Ellen McAllister House Museum Located at 1403 Main Street, Vicksburg, Mississippi to Attract Visitors to Vicksburg. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. P. ID-23-0140 Adopt Resolution to Request Local and Private Legislation to Contribute Funding for the Creation of the Dr. Jane Ellen McAllister House Museum Located at 1403 Main Street, Vicksburg, Mississippi to Attract Visitors to Vicksburg Attachments: resolution Dr. Jane Ellen McAllister 2.6.23 On motion of Alderman Mayfield, Sr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to adopt the Resolution to Request Local and Private Legislation to Contribute Funding for the Creation of the Dr. Jane Ellen McAllister House Museum Located at 1403 Main Street, Vicksburg, Mississippi to Attract Visitors to Vicksburg. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: City of Vicksburg Page 7 Printed on 3/20/2023 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final February 6, 2023 Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. Q. ID-23-0144 Authorize Mayor to execute Contract with Fordice Construction Company for New Vicksburg Animal Shelter in the amount of $1,263,700.00 On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, Sr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize the Mayor to execute Contract with Fordice Construction Company for New Vicksburg Animal Shelter in the amount of $1,263,700.00. 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. Alderman Mayfield moved to go into executive session to discuss Personnel Action Forms for: Discretionary Leave - Fire Department (1); Pay Adjustment/Status Change - Police Department (1); Longevity Pay - Gas Department (1); Longevity Pay - Water & Gas Department (1); Longevity Pay - Accounting Department (1); Longevity Pay - Administration (1); Longevity Pay - Police Department (1). 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: Discretionary Leave - Fire Department (1); Pay Adjustment/Status Change - Police Department (1); Longevity Pay - Gas Department (1); Longevity Pay - Water & Gas Department (1); Longevity Pay - Accounting Department (1); Longevity Pay - Administration (1); Longevity Pay - 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, Deborah A. Nickson - Deputy City Clerk, Kelsey Hicks - Human Resource Assistant/Safety, Tiffany Pendleton – Chief of Staff Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. A. ID-23-0156 Discretionary Leave - Fire Department (1) On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the Discretionary Leave of a Firefighter an additional sixty (60) days 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-23-0157 Pay Adjustment/Status Change - Police Department (1) On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the Pay Adjustment/Status Change of a Part-time Police Officer from $25.00 per hour to a Full-time Police Officer at $18.52 per hour, effective February 8, 2023, 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-23-0158 Longevity Pay - Gas Department (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 Foreman from $13.14 per hour to $13.34 per hour, effective February 8, 2023. Employee is entitled to an additional .20 cents per hour for six (6) years of service in the Gas Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: City of Vicksburg Page 8 Printed on 3/20/2023 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final February 6, 2023 Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. D. ID-23-0159 Longevity Pay - Water & Gas Administration (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 Cashier from $10.00 per hour to $10.20 per hour, effective February 9, 2023. Employee is entitled to an additional .20 cents per hour for one (1) year of service in Water & Gas Administration. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. E. ID-23-0160 Longevity Pay - Accounting Department (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 Specialist I from $14.50 per hour to $14.70 per hour, effective February 9, 2023. Employee is due an additional .20 cents increase for one (1) year of service in the Accounting Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. F. ID-23-0161 Longevity Pay - Administration (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 an Administration Assistant from $15.15 per hour to $15.35 per hour, effective February 9, 2023. Employee is entitled to an additional .20 cents increase for one (1) year of service in Administration. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. G. ID-23-0162 Longevity Pay - Police Department (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 Custodian from $9.00 per hour to $9.20 per hour, effective February 9, 2023. Employee is entitled to an additional .20 cents per hour 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. H. ID-23-0238 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., Friday, February 10, 2023, 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 9 Printed on 3/20/2023