Board of Mayor and Aldermen
Regular MeetingVicksburg, MS · February 10, 2023
Minutes
1415 Walnut Street
City of Vicksburg Vicksburg, MS 39180
Minutes - Final
Board of Mayor and Aldermen
Friday, February 10, 2023 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
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 4. Adopt Agenda. The motion was adopted
unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr.
Recognitions:
A. ID-23-0190 Employee Anniversaries:
1. Three (3) years of service:
a. Michael Robin - Fire Department
2. Four (4) years of service:
a. Albert Johnson - Water Department
b. Darius Rodgers - Fire Department
c. Brian Sessums - City Clerk
d. Duncan Wright - Ambulance Department
e. George Elmore - Fire Department
f. Elwin Johnson, Jr. - Fire Department
g. Jonah Masterson - Fire Department
3. Five (5) years of service:
a. Dana Myrick - Fire Department
4. Ten (10) years of service:
a. Overton Randolph - Vehicle Maintenance
5. Thirty (30) years of service:
a. Ann Grimshel - Purchasing Department
Approval of Consent Agenda Items:
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, Sr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the Approval of 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-23-0193 Approve the following Personnel Action Forms:
1. Resignation:
a. Street Department (1)
b. Water Department (1)
c. Community Development (1)
B. ID-23-0189 Approve Addition to Employee Driving List:
1. Ambulance Department:
a. Marquise Holmes
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C. ID-23-0174 Approve request for sponsorship in the amount of $1,000.00 to Zeta Phi
Beta Sorority, Inc. for its 2023 Annual Leadership Conference pursuant to
Section 17-3-1 and Section 17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as
amended
Attachments: Zeta Phi Beta Leadership Conference
D. ID-23-0172 Approve request from Elevate Church to use the American Field (Babe
Ruth) and the surrounding areas at Halls Ferry Park for the morning of April
8, 2023 for a community-wide Easter Egg Hunt and Event
Attachments: Elevate Church
E. ID-23-0173 Approve request from Police Chief, Penny Jones for permission to declare
property surplus and donate to:
1. Town of Pickens:
a. 2012 Dodge Charger VIN# 2C3CDXAG9CH262965, CID 6632
b. Uniform Shirt (short sleeve) - 6
c. Uniform Shirt (long sleeve) - 6
d. Uniform Pants - 12
2. Drug Court, Ninth Circuit Court District:
a. 2012 Dodge Charger VIN# 2C3CDXAG5CH262963, CID 6634
Attachments: Declare Vehicles Uniforms Surplus
F. ID-23-0186 Authorize the approval of billing statement in the amount of $921.90 from
Vicksburg Convention Center Seazand Dreams Catering for CHAMPIONS
COVID-19 Advancing Health Literacy Project Meeting on February 23,
2023 in accordance to Mississippi Code Annotated 17-3-1 and 17-3-3.
Attachments: Invoice Seazand Catering
G. ID-23-0166 Authorize City Clerk to re-advertise Sealed Bids for:
1. Wheels on the Hills Cycling Route Project
Attachments: AdvBid 2ND BID Wheels on the Hills
H. ID-23-0171 Approve reappointments to the Board of Architectural Review:
1. Tom Pharr
2. Sue Seratt
3. Harry Sharp
Attachments: BOAR Reappointments
I. ID-23-0175 Approve the following for payment:
1. Alford and Associates:
a. Invoice #022303 in the amount of $4,790.00 for Pemberton
Emergency Drainage Work
2. Michael Barnard for Architectural Services for New Animal Shelter:
a. Invoice #1187-04-22 in the amount of $18,208.46
b. Invoice #1187-05-23 in the amount of $4,898.33
3. Central Asphalt Company, Inc:
a. Pay App #4-Final in the amount of $73,353.41 for Pemberton
Emergency Drainage Repairs Project
b. Contractors Progress Estimate #5 in the amount of $29,285.27 for
NRCS Farmer Street - Clover Lane Project
4. Neel-Schaffer, Inc.:
a. Invoice #1084975 in the amount of $20,914.37 for 2022 RAISE
Grant Application
5. Vicksburg-Tallulah Regional Airport:
a. Invoice #4216 in the amount of $3,116.24 for the month of December
2022
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Attachments: Invoice Alford and Associates
Invoice 1 Michael Barnard Animal Shelter
Invoice 2 Michael Barnard Animal Shelter
Pay App #4 Final Central Asphalt
Pay App #5 Farmer St Clove Ln
Invoice Neel Schaffer RAISE Grant Application
Invoice VTR December 2022
J. ID-23-0187 Approve Claims Docket
The City Clerk presented the Docket of Claims numbering: 2363-2373;
315800-316149 for approval.
Routine Agenda:
Deputy City Clerk Deborah A. Nickson arrived to Board Meeting
A. ID-23-0169 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 February 2023 and invited the public to attend.
The Mayor and Aldermen thanked Ms. Southard for attending the meeting.
B. ID-23-0167 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 the upcoming events at the
Vicksburg Convention and Visitors Bureau for the month of February 2023 and
invited the public to attend.
The Mayor and Aldermen thanked Ms. Strickland for attending the meeting.
C. ID-23-0170 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 February 2023 and invited the public to attend.
The Mayor and Aldermen thanked Ms. Mahoney for attending the meeting.
D. ID-23-0192 Authorize Mayor to execute Amended Proclamation of a Local Emergency
(Curfew for Minors)
Attachments: AMENDED PROCLAMATION OF A LOCAL EMERGENCY
On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, Sr., the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize the Mayor to execute Amended
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.
Mayor Flaggs, Jr. left Board Meeting
Alderman Monsour, Jr. is now Mayor Pro-Tem Monsour, Jr.
E. ID-23-0168 Adopt Budget Amendments
On motion of Mayor Pro-Tem Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, Sr.,
the Mayor Pro-Tem and Alderman voted to adopt the Adopt Budget Amendments
for February 10, 2023. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following
vote:
Aye: 2- Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr.
Absent: 1- Mayor Flaggs Jr.
F. ID-23-0184 Adopt Resolution of the Board of Mayor and Aldermen of the City of
Vicksburg, Mississippi (The "City") Declaring the Intention of the City to
Acquire Certain Equipment by Lease Purchases in an Amount Not to
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Exceed Three Hundred and Thirty Thousand Dollars ($330,000.00) All as
Authorized Pursuant to Section 31-7-13(e) of the Mississippi Code of
1972, as Amended and Supplemented from Time to Time; and for Related
Purposes.
Attachments: Resolution Lease Purchase $330,000
On motion of Mayor Pro-Tem Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, Sr.,
the Mayor Pro-Tem and Alderman voted to adopt the Resolution of the Board of
Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Vicksburg, Mississippi (The "City") Declaring
the Intention of the City to Acquire Certain Equipment by Lease Purchases in an
Amount Not to Exceed Three Hundred and Thirty Thousand Dollars ($330,000.00)
All as Authorized Pursuant to Section 31-7-13(e) of the Mississippi Code of 1972,
as Amended and Supplemented from Time to Time; and for Related Purposes.
The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 2- Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr.
Absent: 1- Mayor Flaggs Jr.
G. ID-23-0185 Adopt Resolution of the Board of Mayor and Aldermen of the City of
Vicksburg, Mississippi (The "City") Declaring the Intention of the City to
Acquire Certain Equipment by Lease Purchases in an Amount Not to
Exceed Five Hundred Ten Thousand and Eight Hundred and Fourteen
Dollars ($510,814.00) All as Authorized Pursuant to Section 31-7-13(e) of
the Mississippi Code of 1972, as Amended and Supplemented from Time
to Time; and for Related Purposes.
Attachments: Resolution Lease Purchase $510,814
On motion of Mayor Pro-Tem Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, Sr.,
the Mayor Pro-Tem and Alderman voted to adopt the Resolution of the Board of
Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Vicksburg, Mississippi (The "City") Declaring
the Intention of the City to Acquire Certain Equipment by Lease Purchases in an
Amount Not to Exceed Five Hundred Ten Thousand and Eight Hundred and
Fourteen Dollars ($510,814.00) All as Authorized Pursuant to Section 31-7-13(e) of
the Mississippi Code of 1972, as Amended and Supplemented from Time to Time;
and for Related Purposes. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following
vote:
Aye: 2- Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr.
Absent: 1- Mayor Flaggs Jr.
H. ID-23-0191 Adopt Resolution Authorizing Preparation and Submittal of an Application
to the United States Department of Transportation Through Federal
Railroad Administration for the Federal-State InterCity Passenger Rail
Program
Attachments: resolution dot intercity rail
On motion of Mayor Pro-Tem Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, Sr.,
the Mayor Pro-Tem and Alderman voted to adopt the Resolution Authorizing
Preparation and Submittal of an Application to the United States Department of
Transportation Through Federal Railroad Administration for the Federal-State
InterCity Passenger Rail Program. The motion was adopted unanimously by the
following vote:
Aye: 2- Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr.
Absent: 1- Mayor Flaggs Jr.
I. ID-23-0183 Authorize Mayor to execute Cooperative Endeavor Agreement to Seek
Grant Funding Under the Federal-State Partnership for InterCity Passenger
Rail Program
Attachments: COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT2.10
On motion of Mayor Pro-Tem Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, Sr.,
the Mayor Pro-Tem and Alderman voted to authorize the Mayor to execute
Cooperative Endeavor Agreement to Seek Grant Funding Under the
Federal-State Partnership for InterCity Passenger Rail Program. The motion was
adopted unanimously by the following vote:
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Aye: 2- Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr.
Absent: 1- Mayor Flaggs Jr.
J. ID-23-0176 Adopt Resolution Authorizing Preparation and Submittal of an Application
to the United States Environmental Protection Agency for the Drinking
Water State Revolving Fund ("DWSRF") Lead Service Line Replacement
Grant
Attachments: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PREPARATION AND SUBMITTAL
On motion of Mayor Pro-Tem Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, Sr.,
the Mayor Pro-Tem and Alderman voted to adopt the Resolution Authorizing
Preparation and Submittal of an Application to the United States Environmental
Protection Agency for the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund ("DWSRF") Lead
Service Line Replacement Grant. The motion was adopted unanimously by the
following vote:
Aye: 2- Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr.
Absent: 1- Mayor Flaggs Jr.
K. ID-23-0177 Authorize Mayor to execute Professional Service Contract with EJES, Inc.
regarding "DWSRF" Lead Service Line Replacement
Attachments: Vicksburg Professional Service Contract-Final94401
On motion of Mayor Pro-Tem Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, Sr.,
the Mayor Pro-Tem and Alderman voted to authorize the Mayor to execute
Professional Service Contract with EJES, Inc. regarding "DWSRF" Lead Service
Line Replacement. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 2- Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr.
Absent: 1- Mayor Flaggs Jr.
L. ID-23-0178 Authorize Mayor to execute Standard Stop Loss Disclosure Form
Attachments: Gerber Disclosure Form
On motion of Mayor Pro-Tem Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, Sr.,
the Mayor Pro-Tem and Alderman voted to authorize the Mayor to execute
Standard Stop Loss Disclosure Form. The motion was adopted unanimously by
the following vote:
Aye: 2- Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr.
Absent: 1- Mayor Flaggs Jr.
M. ID-23-0179 Accept Letter Amendment No. 2 from FAA as it relates to Grant
Agreement for Drainage/Erosion Control Project - Phase II increasing
award by $2,271 (from $209,856 to $212,127) AIP Project
#3-28-0073-14-2021
Attachments: Letter Agreement #2 FAA
On motion of Mayor Pro-Tem Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, Sr.,
the Mayor Pro-Tem and Alderman voted to accept the Letter Amendment No. 2
from FAA as it relates to Grant Agreement for Drainage/Erosion Control Project -
Phase II increasing award by $2,271 (from $209,856 to $212,127) AIP Project
#3-28-0073-14-2021. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 2- Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr.
Absent: 1- Mayor Flaggs Jr.
N. ID-23-0180 Authorize Mayor to execute Contract Amendment #1 with Suncoast
Infrastructure, Inc. for Continuing Sewer Assessment Year 4 Repair
Attachments: Amendment 1 CSAP Year 4 Repair
On motion of Mayor Pro-Tem Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, Sr.,
the Mayor Pro-Tem and Alderman voted to authorize the Mayor to execute
Contract Amendment #1 with Suncoast Infrastructure, Inc. for Continuing Sewer
Assessment Year 4 Repair. The motion was adopted unanimously by the
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following vote:
Aye: 2- Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr.
Absent: 1- Mayor Flaggs Jr.
O. ID-23-0181 Authorize Mayor to execute Fourth Addendum to Health Services
Agreement between Vigilant Health Network, Inc. and the City of Vicksburg
to provide certain services to employees and dependents who receive
coverage under the City of Vicksburg's Health Benefit Plan
Attachments: Fourth Addendum to Health Services Agreement - Vigilant Vicksburg
(Phelps 02.03.2023)
On motion of Mayor Pro-Tem Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, Sr.,
the Mayor Pro-Tem and Alderman voted to authorize the Mayor to execute
Fourth Addendum to Health Services Agreement between Vigilant Health
Network, Inc. and the City of Vicksburg to provide certain services to employees
and dependents who receive coverage under the City of Vicksburg's Health
Benefit Plan. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 2- Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr.
Absent: 1- Mayor Flaggs Jr.
P. ID-23-0182 Authorize Mayor to execute Contract Document by and between the City of
Vicksburg, Mississippi and RCH Company, Inc. for Indiana Avenue
Drainage Improvements
Attachments: RCH Company Contract Indiana Avenue Drainage Improvements
On motion of Mayor Pro-Tem Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, Sr.,
the Mayor Pro-Tem and Alderman voted to authorize the Mayor to execute
Contract Document by and between the City of Vicksburg, Mississippi and RCH
Company, Inc. for Indiana Avenue Drainage Improvements. The motion was
adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 2- Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr.
Absent: 1- Mayor Flaggs Jr.
Q. ID-23-0188 Authorize Mayor to execute Cancellation of Lease Agreement with
Vicksburg Printing & Publishing Company, Inc.
Attachments: Cancellation of Lease Agreement with the Mayor Aldermen and WC
Board of Supervisors
On motion of Mayor Pro-Tem Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, Sr.,
the Mayor Pro-Tem and Alderman voted to authorize the Mayor to execute
Cancellation of Lease Agreement with Vicksburg Printing & Publishing Company,
Inc. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 2- Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr.
Absent: 1- Mayor Flaggs Jr.
Executive Session:
Mayor Pro-Tem Monsour, Jr. moved the Mayor Pro-Tem and Alderman go into a
closed meeting to determine if the Board should go into executive session. The
motion was seconded by Alderman Mayfield, Sr. Voting aye, Mayor Pro-Tem
Monsour, Jr., Alderman Mayfield, Sr. None voting nay, the motion was
unanimously adopted.
The Mayor Pro-Tem and Alderman discussed whether they should go into
executive session. Mayor Pro-Tem Monsour, Jr. moved to go into executive
session to discuss Personnel Action Forms for: Pay Adjustment - Police
Department (2); Longevity Pay - Vehicle Maintenance (1); Longevity Pay - Fire
Department (6); Longevity Pay - Water Department (1); Longevity Pay - City Clerk
(1); Longevity Pay - Ambulance Department (1); Longevity Pay - Purchasing
Department (1).
The motion was seconded by Alderman Mayfield, Sr. Upon vote being taken, the
following voted aye: Mayor Pro-Tem Monsour, Jr., Alderman Mayfield, Sr. The
motion was adopted unanimously.
The Mayor Pro-Tem and Alderman announced they would go into executive
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session to discuss Personnel Action Forms for: Pay Adjustment - Police
Department (2); Longevity Pay - Vehicle Maintenance (1); Longevity Pay - Fire
Department (6); Longevity Pay - Water Department (1); Longevity Pay - City Clerk
(1); Longevity Pay - Ambulance Department (1); Longevity Pay - Purchasing
Department (1).
The Mayor Pro-Tem and Alderman are now in executive session.
Those present at the executive session were Mayor Pro-Tem MonsourJr.,
Alderman Mayfield, Sr., Kim Nailor - City Attorney, Walter W. Osborne, Jr. - City
Clerk, Deborah A. Nickson - Deputy City Clerk, Kelsey Hicks - Human Resource
Assistant/Safety, Jamma Williams – Executive Assistant, Tiffany Pendleton –
Chief of Staff, Charlie Hill - Deputy Chief of Police.
Aye: 2- Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr.
Absent: 1- Mayor Flaggs Jr.
A. ID-23-0194 Pay Adjustment - Police Department (2)
On motion of Mayor Pro-Tem Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, Sr.,
the Mayor Pro-Tem and Alderman voted to approve the Pay Adjustments of a
Night Shift Officer from $17.95 per hour to $18.15 ($17.95+.20) per hour, effective
February 14, 2023. Officer is eligible for an additional .20 cents increase for five
(5) years of service; a Night Shift Patrol Officer from $21.03 ($20.94+.09) per hour
to $21.53 ($20.94+.09+.50) per hour, effective February 18, 2023. Officer is entitled
to an additional .50 cents increase for fifteen (15) years of service in the Police
Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 2- Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr.
Absent: 1- Mayor Flaggs Jr.
B. ID-23-0195 Longevity Pay - Vehicle Maintenance (1)
On motion of Mayor Pro-Tem Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, Sr.,
the Mayor Pro-Tem and Alderman voted to approve the .20 cents Longevity Pay
of a Mechanic from $18.05 per hour to $18.25 per hour, effective February 11,
2023. Employee is entitled to an additional .20 cents increase for ten (10) years of
service in Vehicle Maintenance. The motion was adopted unanimously by the
following vote:
Aye: 2- Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr.
Absent: 1- Mayor Flaggs Jr.
C. ID-23-0196 Longevity Pay - Fire Department (6)
On motion of Mayor Pro-Tem Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, Sr.,
the Mayor Pro-Tem and Alderman voted to approve the .10 cents Longevity Pay
of a Firefighter from $11.99 per hour to $12.09 per hour, effective February 12,
2023. Employee is entitled to an additional .10 cents increase for three (3) years
of service; a Firefighter from $11.11 per hour to $11.21 per hour, effective
February 13, 2023. Employee is entitled to an additional .10 cents increase for
four (4) years of service; a Firefighter from $11.11 per hour to $11.21 per hour,
effective February 13, 2023. Employee is entitled to an additional .10 cents
increase for four (4) years of service; a Firefighter from $13.06 per hour to $13.16
per hour, effective February 13, 2023. Employee is entitled to an additional .10
cents increase for four (4) years of service; a Firefighter from $13.06 per hour to
$13.16 per hour, effective February 13, 2023. Employee is entitled a .10 cents
increase for four (4) years of service, a Firefighter from $13.06 per hour to $13.16
per hour, effective February 14, 2023. Employee is entitled to a .10 cents increase
for five (5) years of service in the Fire Department. The motion was adopted
unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 2- Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr.
Absent: 1- Mayor Flaggs Jr.
D. ID-23-0197 Longevity Pay - Water Department (1)
On motion of Mayor Pro-Tem Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, Sr.,
the Mayor Pro-Tem and Alderman voted to approve the .20 cents Longevity Pay
of a Foreman from $15.29 per hour to $15.49 per hour, effective February 13,
2023. Employee is entitled to a .20 cents increase for four (4) years of service in
the Water Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following
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vote:
Aye: 2- Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr.
Absent: 1- Mayor Flaggs Jr.
E. ID-23-0198 Longevity Pay - City Clerk (1)
On motion of Mayor Pro-Tem Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, Sr.,
the Mayor Pro-Tem and Alderman voted to approve the .20 cents Longevity Pay
of a Receptionist from $10.6090 an hour to $10.8090 per hour, effective February
13, 2023. Employee is entitled to a .20 cents increase for four (4) years of service
in City Clerk. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 2- Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr.
Absent: 1- Mayor Flaggs Jr.
F. ID-23-0199 Longevity Pay - Ambulance Department (1)
On motion of Mayor Pro-Tem Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, Sr.,
the Mayor Pro-Tem and Alderman voted to approve the .10 cents Longevity Pay
of a Firefighter/Ambulance from $11.99 per hour to $12.09 per hour, effective
February 13, 2023. Employee is entitled to an additional .10 cents increase for
four (4) years of service in the Ambulance Department. The motion was adopted
unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 2- Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr.
Absent: 1- Mayor Flaggs Jr.
G. ID-23-0200 Longevity Pay - Purchasing Department (1)
On motion of Mayor Pro-Tem Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, Sr.,
the Mayor Pro-Tem and Alderman voted to approve the $2.00 Longevity Pay of a
Director from $25.61 per hour to $27.61 per hour, effective February 18, 2023.
Employee is entitled to an additional $2.00 per hour increase for thirty (30) years
of service in the Purchasing Department. The motion was adopted unanimously
by the following vote:
Aye: 2- Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr.
Absent: 1- Mayor Flaggs Jr.
H. ID-23-0256 Come Out of Executive Session and Approve All Items Taken Up in
Executive Session
On motion of Mayor Pro-Tem Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, Sr.,
the Mayor Pro-Tem and Alderman 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: 2- Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr.
Absent: 1- Mayor Flaggs Jr.
Adjournment
On motion of Mayor Pro-Tem Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, Sr.,
and unanimously passed, the Mayor Pro-Tem and Alderman of the City of
Vicksburg adjourned to meet 10 o’clock a.m., Tuesday, February 21, 2023, to take
up and act upon any and all matters that may come before the Board.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
Aye: 2- Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr.
Absent: 1- Mayor Flaggs Jr.
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Agenda
1415 Walnut Street
City of Vicksburg Vicksburg, MS 39180
Meeting Agenda
Board of Mayor and Aldermen
Friday, February 10, 2023 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-23-0190 Employee Anniversaries:
1. Three (3) years of service:
a. Michael Robin - Fire Department
2. Four (4) years of service:
a. Albert Johnson - Water Department
b. Darius Rodgers - Fire Department
c. Brian Sessums - City Clerk
d. Duncan Wright - Ambulance Department
e. George Elmore - Fire Department
f. Elwin Johnson, Jr. - Fire Department
g. Jonah Masterson - Fire Department
3. Five (5) years of service:
a. Dana Myrick - Fire Department
4. Ten (10) years of service:
a. Overton Randolph - Vehicle Maintenance
5. Thirty (30) years of service:
a. Ann Grimshel - Purchasing Department
Approval of Consent Agenda Items:
A. ID-23-0193 Approve the following Personnel Action Forms:
1. Resignation:
a. Street Department (1)
b. Water Department (1)
c. Community Development (1)
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B. ID-23-0189 Approve Addition to Employee Driving List:
1. Ambulance Department:
a. Marquise Holmes
C. ID-23-0174 Approve request for sponsorship in the amount of $1,000.00 to Zeta Phi
Beta Sorority, Inc. for its 2023 Annual Leadership Conference pursuant
to Section 17-3-1 and Section 17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code of 1972,
as amended
Attachments: Zeta Phi Beta Leadership Conference
D. ID-23-0172 Approve request from Elevate Church to use the American Field (Babe
Ruth) and the surrounding areas at Halls Ferry Park for the morning of
April 8, 2023 for a community-wide Easter Egg Hunt and Event
Attachments: Elevate Church
E. ID-23-0173 Approve request from Police Chief, Penny Jones for permission to
declare property surplus and donate to:
1. Town of Pickens:
a. 2012 Dodge Charger VIN# 2C3CDXAG9CH262965, CID 6632
b. Uniform Shirt (short sleeve) - 6
c. Uniform Shirt (long sleeve) - 6
d. Uniform Pants - 12
2. Drug Court, Ninth Circuit Court District:
a. 2012 Dodge Charger VIN# 2C3CDXAG5CH262963, CID 6634
Attachments: Declare Vehicles Uniforms Surplus
F. ID-23-0186 Authorize the approval of billing statement in the amount of $921.90
from Vicksburg Convention Center Seazand Dreams Catering for
CHAMPIONS COVID-19 Advancing Health Literacy Project Meeting on
February 23, 2023 in accordance to Mississippi Code Annotated 17-3-1
and 17-3-3.
Attachments: Invoice Seazand Catering
G. ID-23-0166 Authorize City Clerk to re-advertise Sealed Bids for:
1. Wheels on the Hills Cycling Route Project
Attachments: AdvBid 2ND BID Wheels on the Hills
H. ID-23-0171 Approve reappointments to the Board of Architectural Review:
1. Tom Pharr
2. Sue Seratt
3. Harry Sharp
Attachments: BOAR Reappointments
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I. ID-23-0175 Approve the following for payment:
1. Alford and Associates:
a. Invoice #022303 in the amount of $4,790.00 for Pemberton
Emergency Drainage Work
2. Michael Barnard for Architectural Services for New Animal Shelter:
a. Invoice #1187-04-22 in the amount of $18,208.46
b. Invoice #1187-05-23 in the amount of $4,898.33
3. Central Asphalt Company, Inc:
a. Pay App #4-Final in the amount of $73,353.41 for Pemberton
Emergency Drainage Repairs Project
b. Contractors Progress Estimate #5 in the amount of $29,285.27 for
NRCS Farmer Street - Clover Lane Project
4. Neel-Schaffer, Inc.:
a. Invoice #1084975 in the amount of $20,914.37 for 2022 RAISE
Grant Application
5. Vicksburg-Tallulah Regional Airport:
a. Invoice #4216 in the amount of $3,116.24 for the month of
December 2022
Attachments: Invoice Alford and Associates
Invoice 1 Michael Barnard Animal Shelter
Invoice 2 Michael Barnard Animal Shelter
Pay App #4 Final Central Asphalt
Pay App #5 Farmer St Clove Ln
Invoice Neel Schaffer RAISE Grant Application
Invoice VTR December 2022
J. ID-23-0187 Approve Claims Docket
Routine Agenda:
A. ID-23-0169 Discuss Vicksburg Convention Center Updates
Appearing Erin Southard
B. ID-23-0167 Discuss Vicksburg Convention and Visitors Bureau Updates
Appearing Laura Beth Strickland
C. ID-23-0170 Discuss Southern Cultural Heritage Center Updates
Appearing Stacey Mahoney
D. ID-23-0192 Authorize Mayor to execute Amended Proclamation of a Local
Emergency (Curfew for Minors)
Attachments: AMENDED PROCLAMATION OF A LOCAL EMERGENCY
E. ID-23-0168 Adopt Budget Amendments
Appearing Doug Whittington
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F. ID-23-0184 Adopt Resolution of the Board of Mayor and Aldermen of the City of
Vicksburg, Mississippi (The "City") Declaring the Intention of the City to
Acquire Certain Equipment by Lease Purchases in an Amount Not to
Exceed Three Hundred and Thirty Thousand Dollars ($330,000.00) All
as Authorized Pursuant to Section 31-7-13(e) of the Mississippi Code of
1972, as Amended and Supplemented from Time to Time; and for
Related Purposes.
Attachments: Resolution Lease Purchase $330,000
G. ID-23-0185 Adopt Resolution of the Board of Mayor and Aldermen of the City of
Vicksburg, Mississippi (The "City") Declaring the Intention of the City to
Acquire Certain Equipment by Lease Purchases in an Amount Not to
Exceed Five Hundred Ten Thousand and Eight Hundred and Fourteen
Dollars ($510,814.00) All as Authorized Pursuant to Section 31-7-13(e)
of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as Amended and Supplemented from
Time to Time; and for Related Purposes.
Attachments: Resolution Lease Purchase $510,814
H. ID-23-0191 Adopt Resolution Authorizing Preparation and Submittal of an
Application to the United States Department of Transportation Through
Federal Railroad Administration for the Federal-State InterCity
Passenger Rail Program
Attachments: resolution dot intercity rail
I. ID-23-0183 Authorize Mayor to execute Cooperative Endeavor Agreement to Seek
Grant Funding Under the Federal-State Partnership for InterCity
Passenger Rail Program
Attachments: COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT2.10
J. ID-23-0176 Adopt Resolution Authorizing Preparation and Submittal of an
Application to the United States Environmental Protection Agency for
the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund ("DWSRF") Lead Service Line
Replacement Grant
Attachments: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PREPARATION AND SUBMITTAL
K. ID-23-0177 Authorize Mayor to execute Professional Service Contract with EJES,
Inc. regarding "DWSRF" Lead Service Line Replacement
Attachments: Vicksburg Professional Service Contract-Final94401
L. ID-23-0178 Authorize Mayor to execute Standard Stop Loss Disclosure Form
Attachments: Gerber Disclosure Form
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M. ID-23-0179 Accept Letter Amendment No. 2 from FAA as it relates to Grant
Agreement for Drainage/Erosion Control Project - Phase II increasing
award by $2,271 (from $209,856 to $212,127) AIP Project
#3-28-0073-14-2021
Attachments: Letter Agreement #2 FAA
N. ID-23-0180 Authorize Mayor to execute Contract Amendment #1 with Suncoast
Infrastructure, Inc. for Continuing Sewer Assessment Year 4 Repair
Attachments: Amendment 1 CSAP Year 4 Repair
O. ID-23-0181 Authorize Mayor to execute Fourth Addendum to Health Services
Agreement between Vigilant Health Network, Inc. and the City of
Vicksburg to provide certain services to employees and dependents who
receive coverage under the City of Vicksburg's Health Benefit Plan
Attachments: Fourth Addendum to Health Services Agreement - Vigilant Vicksburg (Phelps 02.03.2023)
P. ID-23-0182 Authorize Mayor to execute Contract Document by and between the City
of Vicksburg, Mississippi and RCH Company, Inc. for Indiana Avenue
Drainage Improvements
Attachments: RCH Company Contract Indiana Avenue Drainage Improvements
Q. ID-23-0188 Authorize Mayor to execute Cancellation of Lease Agreement with
Vicksburg Printing & Publishing Company, Inc.
Attachments: Cancellation of Lease Agreement with the Mayor Aldermen and WC Board of Supervisors
Executive Session:
A. ID-23-0194 Pay Adjustment - Police Department (2)
B. ID-23-0195 Longevity Pay - Vehicle Maintenance (1)
C. ID-23-0196 Longevity Pay - Fire Department (6)
D. ID-23-0197 Longevity Pay - Water Department (1)
E. ID-23-0198 Longevity Pay - City Clerk (1)
F. ID-23-0199 Longevity Pay - Ambulance Department (1)
G. ID-23-0200 Longevity Pay - Purchasing Department (1)
Adjournment
Next Regular Meeting, 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, February 21, 2023
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