Board of Mayor and Aldermen
Regular MeetingVicksburg, MS · April 17, 2023
Minutes
1415 Walnut Street
City of Vicksburg Vicksburg, MS 39180
Minutes - Final
Board of Mayor and Aldermen
Monday, April 17, 2023 10:00 AM Vicksburg Convention Center
1600 Dr. Briggs Hopson Blvd.
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
Additions to Agenda
Under Routine Agenda:
Letter H. (ID-23-0465) Authorize Mayor to Execute Written Termination of
Agreement for Grant of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds to Provide
Affordable Housing
Letter I. (ID-23-0463) Authorize Mayor to Execute Memorandum of Understanding
between the City of Vicksburg and Delta Connection Consortium
Letter J. (ID-23-0464) Authorize Mayor to Execute Change Order No. 001 with
Fordice Construction Company for New Vicksburg Animal Shelter
Letter K. (ID-23-0462) Authorize City Clerk to Advertise Sealed Proposals for:
1. Iowa Avenue Headwall Replacement
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-23-0444 Employee Anniversaries:
1. One (1) year of service:
a. Darian Smith - Ambulance Department
2. Five (5) years of service:
a. Kelsey Conner - Human Resources
b. Angela Thomas - Police Department
c. Jennifer Green - Water & Gas Administration
The Mayor recognized Darin Smith in the Ambulance Department with one (1)
year of service, Kelsey Conner in the Human Resource Department, Angela
Thomas in the Police Department and Jennifer Green in Water & Gas
Administration with five (5) years of service each.
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 Alderman Mayfield, Sr., 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:
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Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr.
A. ID-23-0440 Adopt Board Meeting Minutes for:
1. April 3, 2023
B. ID-23-0445 Approve the following Personnel Action Forms:
1. Re-Hire:
a. Police Department (1)
2. New Hires:
a. VTV (1)
b. Action Line (1)
c. Ambulance Department (2)
C. ID-23-0443 Approve Additions to Employee Driving List:
1. Ambulance:
a. Le'Treace Taylor
b. Nicholas Stump
2. VTV:
a. Kailya Brown
3. Police:
a. Robert Arnold
D. ID-23-0432 Approve request from Mayor George Flaggs to reserve motor coach on
May 6, 2023
Attachments: Motor Coach Reservation
E. ID-23-0433 Approve Invoice #3 Final in the amount of $1,400.00 from TRC
Engineers for Iowa Avenue Emergency Stabilization Project
Attachments: TRC Invoice
F. ID-23-0442 Approve the following from City of Vicksburg Project Champions Health
Literacy for Cinco de Mayo Event on May 5, 2023:
1. Invoice in the amount of $1,000.00 from DJ HD (Henry Diaz-Alvarez)
for Disc Jockey Services
2. Invoice/Banquet Event Order in the amount of $2,640.00 from
Mulberry Vicksburg for Rental Fee, Food and Setup/Cleanup Fee
Attachments: Copy of DJHD Henry Diaz Power of Music and the Mind_Mental
Health Awareness Month_ Invoice 5 5 23
Copy of City of Vicksburg Cinco de Mayo Event BEO May 5
(UPDATED )
Mulberry Invoice 5 5 2023
G. ID-23-0431 Receive Vicksburg Police Department Crime Statistic Report for:
1. March 2023
Attachments: Crime Stats for Feb 2023 - Mar 2023
H. ID-23-0441 Approve Water & Gas Administration Report
Attachments: W&G Report
I. ID-23-0438 Approve Claims Docket
The City Clerk presented the Docket of Claims numbering: 317701-317702,
317703, and 317704 for approval.
Routine Agenda:
A. ID-23-0436 Accept Recommendation of Government Consultants (Municipal
Advisor) and Ratify Mayor's Acceptance to award proposal for purchase
of $1,500,000 City of Vicksburg, Mississippi General Obligation Note,
Series 2023 to Delta Bank at the rate of 4.21% per annum
Attachments: Award Recommendation 1.5 Million GO Note
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On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, Sr., the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to accept the Recommendation of Government
Consultants (Municipal Advisor) and Ratify Mayor's Acceptance to award
proposal for purchase of $1,500,000 City of Vicksburg, Mississippi General
Obligation Note, Series 2023 to Delta Bank at the rate of 4.21% per annum. The
motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr.
B. ID-23-0457 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 April 17, 2023. The
motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr.
C. ID-23-0437 Approve New Job Description for Traffic Technician (Traffic Department)
Attachments: Traffic Technician (004)
On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to approve the New Job Description for Traffic Technician
(Traffic Department). The motion was adopted unanimously by the following
vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr.
D. ID-23-0458 Approve New Job Description for Traffic Electrician (Traffic Department)
Attachments: Traffic Electrician
On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to approve the New Job Description for Traffic Electrician
(Traffic Department). The motion was adopted unanimously by the following
vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr.
E. ID-23-0439 ADOPT RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN
OF THE CITY OF VICKSBURG, MISSISSIPPI DIRECTING THE
ISSUANCE OF A ONE MILLION FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND
DOLLARS ($1,500,000) GENERAL OBLIGATION NOTE, SERIES 2023
OF CITY OF VICKSBURG, MISSISSIPPI FOR THE PURPOSE OF
RAISING MONEY TO PAY A PORTION OF THE COSTS OF
ERECTING, REPAIRING, RECONSTRUCTING, REMODELING,
ENLARGING AND/OR EQUIPPING CITY BUILDINGS AND RELATED
FACILITIES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO A MUNICIPAL
ANIMAL SHELTER, ALL AS AUTHORIZED BY THE LAWS OF THE
STATE OF MISSISSIPPI; PAYING THE COSTS OF ISSUANCE FOR
THE NOTE; AWARDING THE SALE OF SAID NOTE; PRESCRIBING
THE FORM AND DETAILS OF SAID NOTE; PROVIDING CERTAIN
COVENANTS OF SAID CITY IN CONNECTION WITH SAID NOTE
AND DIRECTING THE PREPARATION, EXECUTION AND DELIVERY
THEREOF; RATIFYING THE PUBLICATION OF A NOTICE OF NOTE
SALE IN CONNECTION WITH SAID NOTE AND THE DISTRIBUTION
OF MATERIALS RELATED TO THE SALE AND ISSUANCE OF SAID
NOTE; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
Attachments: City of Vicksburg MS Short Term Note (2023) (236091) - Note
Resolution
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, Sr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to adopt the RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF
MAYOR AND ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF VICKSBURG, MISSISSIPPI DIRECTING
THE ISSUANCE OF A ONE MILLION FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS
($1,500,000) GENERAL OBLIGATION NOTE, SERIES 2023 OF CITY OF
VICKSBURG, MISSISSIPPI FOR THE PURPOSE OF RAISING MONEY TO PAY A
PORTION OF THE COSTS OF ERECTING, REPAIRING, RECONSTRUCTING,
REMODELING, ENLARGING AND/OR EQUIPPING CITY BUILDINGS AND
RELATED FACILITIES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO A MUNICIPAL ANIMAL
SHELTER, ALL AS AUTHORIZED BY THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI;
PAYING THE COSTS OF ISSUANCE FOR THE NOTE; AWARDING THE SALE OF
SAID NOTE; PRESCRIBING THE FORM AND DETAILS OF SAID NOTE;
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PROVIDING CERTAIN COVENANTS OF SAID CITY IN CONNECTION WITH SAID
NOTE AND DIRECTING THE PREPARATION, EXECUTION AND DELIVERY
THEREOF; RATIFYING THE PUBLICATION OF A NOTICE OF NOTE SALE IN
CONNECTION WITH SAID NOTE AND THE DISTRIBUTION OF MATERIALS
RELATED TO THE SALE AND ISSUANCE OF SAID NOTE; AND FOR RELATED
PURPOSES. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr.
F. ID-23-0459 ADOPT AMENDED RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING VICKSBURG FIRE
DEPARTMENT TO PROVIDE FIRE RESPONSE CREW, ENGINE AND
SUPPORT VEHICLE FOR ROLLING FORK AND TO AUTHORIZE
CHIEF DERRICK STAMPS TO COMPLETE THE EMERGENCY
MANAGEMENT ASSISTANCE COMPACT MISSION READY
PACKAGE
Attachments: AMENDED RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING VICKSBURG FIRE
DEPARTMENT TO PROVIDE FIRE RESPONSE CREW
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, Sr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to adopt the AMENDED RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING
VICKSBURG FIRE DEPARTMENT TO PROVIDE FIRE RESPONSE CREW, ENGINE
AND SUPPORT VEHICLE FOR ROLLING FORK AND TO AUTHORIZE CHIEF
DERRICK STAMPS TO COMPLETE THE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
ASSISTANCE COMPACT MISSION READY PACKAGE. The motion was adopted
unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr.
G. ID-23-0434 Ratify the Mayor's execution of Memorandums of Understanding with
the following partner agencies for CHAMPIONS for Health Equity
REACH Project:
1. Jackson State University
2. Jackson Hinds Comprehensive Health
3. United Way of West Central Mississippi
4. Shape Up Mississippi
5. Vicksburg Ministerial Alliance
Attachments: jsu
jackson hinds
united way of west central
shape up ms
vma
On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to ratify the Mayor's execution of Memorandums of
Understanding with the following partner agencies for CHAMPIONS for Health
Equity REACH Project: 1. Jackson State University; 2. Jackson Hinds
Comprehensive Health; 3. United Way of West Central Mississippi; 4. Shape Up
Mississippi; 5. Vicksburg Ministerial Alliance. The motion was adopted
unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr.
H. ID-23-0465 Authorize Mayor to execute Written Termination of Agreement for Grant
of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds to Provide Affordable
Housing (Cottage Homes)
On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to Authorize Mayor to execute Written Termination of
Agreement for Grant of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds to Provide
Affordable Housing (Cottage Homes). The motion was adopted unanimously by
the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr.
I. ID-23-0463 Authorize Mayor to execute Memorandum of Understanding by and
between the City of Vicksburg and Delta Connection Consortium
On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to Authorize Mayor to execute Memorandum of
Understanding by and between the City of Vicksburg and Delta Connection
Consortium. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
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Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr.
J. ID-23-0464 Authorize Mayor to execute Change Order #1 with Fordice Construction
Company for New Vicksburg Animal Shelter
On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to Authorize Mayor to execute Change Order #1 with Fordice
Construction Company for New Vicksburg Animal Shelter. The motion was
adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr.
K. ID-23-0462 Authorize City Clerk to advertise Sealed Proposals for:
1. Iowa Avenue Headwall Replacement
On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to Authorize City Clerk to advertise Sealed Proposals for:1.
Iowa Avenue Headwall Replacement. 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: Discretionary Leave - Water & Gas Administration
(1); Discretionary Leave - Ambulance Department (1); Longevity Pay - Ambulance
Department (1); Longevity Pay - Human Resource (1); Longevity Pay - Police
Department (1); Longevity Pay - Water & Gas Administration (1); Pay
Adjustment/Status Change - Ambulance Department (1); Pay Adjustment - Police
Department (1); Promotion/Pay Adjustment - Fire Department (5); Suspension -
Gas Department (1); Suspension - Right of Way Department (2).
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 - Water & Gas
Administration (1); Discretionary Leave - Ambulance Department (1); Longevity
Pay - Ambulance Department (1); Longevity Pay - Human Resource (1); Longevity
Pay - Police Department (1); Longevity Pay - Water & Gas Administration (1); Pay
Adjustment/Status Change - Ambulance Department (1); Pay Adjustment - Police
Department (1); Promotion/Pay Adjustment - Fire Department (5); Suspension -
Gas Department (1); Suspension - Right of Way Department (2).
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, Jamma Williams – Executive Assistant,
Tiffany Pendleton – Chief of Staff, Charlie Hill - Deputy Chief of Police
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr.
A. ID-23-0446 Discretionary Leave - Water & Gas Administration (1)
On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to approve the Discretionary Leave for a cashier in Water &
Gas Administration and additional thirty (30) days of FMLA. The motion was
adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr.
B. ID-23-0447 Discretionary Leave - Ambulance Department (1)
On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to approve the Discretionary Leave for a Paramedic in the
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Ambulance Department an additional sixty (60) days. The motion was adopted
unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr.
C. ID-23-0448 Longevity Pay - Ambulance Department (1)
On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to approve the Longevity Pay of an EMS Paramedic from
$14.56 per hour to $14.66 per hour, effective April 20, 2023. Employee is entitled
to an additional .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.
D. ID-23-0449 Longevity Pay - Human Resources (1)
On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to approve the Longevity Pay of an Administration Assistant
from $16.89 per hour to $17.09 per hour, effective, April 25, 2023. Employee is
entitled to an additional .20 cents increase for five (5) years of service in the
Human Resources/Safety Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by
the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr.
E. ID-23-0450 Longevity Pay - Police Department (1)
On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to approve the Longevity Pay of a Front Desk Clerk from
$11.62 per hour to $11.82 per hour, effective April 25, 2023. Employee is entitled
to an additional .20 cents increase for five (5) years 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.
F. ID-23-0451 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 Longevity Pay of a Cashier from $10.2850 per
hour to $10.4850 per hour, effective April 25, 2023. Employee is entitled to an
additional .20 cents increase for five (5) years of service in the Water & Gas
Administration. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr.
G. ID-23-0452 Pay Adjustment/Status Change - Ambulance 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
Paramedic IV (Full-time) from $14.56 per hour to a Paramedic (Part-time) at $25.00
per hour, effective April 19, 2023. Employee wants to continue to work for the
Vicksburg Fire Department on a part-time basis 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.
H. ID-23-0453 Pay Adjustment - Police Department (1)
On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to approve the Pay Adjustment of a Patrol Officer from
$16.12 per hour to a Night Shift Patrol Officer at $16.42 ($16.12+.30) per hour,
effective April 19, 2023. Employee is assigned to Night Shift and eligible for
additional .30 cents an hour differential shift pay 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.
I. ID-23-0454 Promotion/Pay Adjustment - Fire Department (5)
On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to approve the Promotion/Pay Adjustment of a Lieutenant
Paramedic I from $16.08 ($16.02+.06) per hour to a Captain Paramedic I at $17.77
($17.71+.06) per hour, effective April 19, 2023. Employee promotion includes five
(5) years of longevity pay of .06 cents; a Lieutenant Paramedic I from $16.08
($16.02+.06) per hour to $17.77 ($17.71+.06) per hour, effective April 19, 2023.
Employee promotion includes five (5) years of longevity pay of .06 cents; a
Lieutenant IV from $14.45 ($14.26+19) per hour to a Captain I at $15.27
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($15.08+.19) per hour, effective April 19, 2023. Employee promotion includes
fifteen (15) years of longevity pay of .19 cents; a Firefighter/Ambulance III from
$12.73 per hour to a Lieutenant I at $13.32 per hour, effective April 19, 2023; a
Firefighter/Ambulance II from $12.29($12.23+.06) per hour to a Lieutenant I at
$13.38 ($13.32+.06) per hour, effective April 19, 2023. Employee promotion
includes five (5) years of longevity pay of .06 cents 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.
J. ID-23-0455 Suspension - Gas Department (1)
This agenda item was tabled until Tuesday, April 25, 2023.
K. ID-23-0456 Suspension - Right of Way Department (2)
On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to approve the Suspension of an Equipment Operator for
three (3) days with a 60 day probation, effective April 17, 2023. Employee was
involved in a physical altercation with a coworker and went after an employee
with a pitchfork. Employee will need to complete an anger management course a
his expense; a Tractor Driver for one and a half days with a 60 day probation.
Employee was involved in a physical altercation with another coworker and will
have to attend anger management classes in the Right of Way Department (2).
The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr.
L. ID-23-0505 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:
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., Tuesday, April 25, 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.
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Agenda
1415 Walnut Street
City of Vicksburg Vicksburg, MS 39180
Meeting Agenda
Board of Mayor and Aldermen
Monday, April 17, 2023 10:00 AM Vicksburg Convention Center
1600 Dr. Briggs Hopson Blvd.
1. Invocation, Pledge of Allegiance and Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Board Comments:
4. Adopt Agenda
Recognitions:
A. ID-23-0444 Employee Anniversaries:
1. One (1) year of service:
a. Darian Smith - Ambulance Department
2. Five (5) years of service:
a. Kelsey Conner - Human Resources
b. Angela Thomas - Police Department
c. Jennifer Green - Water & Gas Administration
Approval of Consent Agenda Items:
A. ID-23-0440 Adopt Board Meeting Minutes for:
1. April 3, 2023
B. ID-23-0445 Approve the following Personnel Action Forms:
1. Re-Hire:
a. Police Department (1)
2. New Hires:
a. VTV (1)
b. Action Line (1)
c. Ambulance Department (2)
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C. ID-23-0443 Approve Additions to Employee Driving List:
1. Ambulance:
a. Le'Treace Taylor
b. Nicholas Stump
2. VTV:
a. Kailya Brown
3. Police:
a. Robert Arnold
D. ID-23-0432 Approve request from Mayor George Flaggs to reserve motor coach on
May 6, 2023
Attachments: Motor Coach Reservation
E. ID-23-0433 Approve Invoice #3 Final in the amount of $1,400.00 from TRC Engineers
for Iowa Avenue Emergency Stabilization Project
Attachments: TRC Invoice
F. ID-23-0442 Approve the following from City of Vicksburg Project Champions Health
Literacy for Cinco de Mayo Event on May 5, 2023:
1. Invoice in the amount of $1,000.00 from DJ HD (Henry Diaz-Alvarez) for
Disc Jockey Services
2. Invoice/Banquet Event Order in the amount of $2,640.00 from Mulberry
Vicksburg for Rental Fee, Food and Setup/Cleanup Fee
Attachments: Copy of DJHD Henry Diaz Power of Music and the Mind_Mental Health Awareness Month_ Invoice 5 5 23
Copy of City of Vicksburg Cinco de Mayo Event BEO May 5 (UPDATED )
Mulberry Invoice 5 5 2023
G. ID-23-0431 Receive Vicksburg Police Department Crime Statistic Report for:
1. March 2023
Attachments: Crime Stats for Feb 2023 - Mar 2023
H. ID-23-0441 Approve Water & Gas Administration Report
Attachments: W&G Report
I. ID-23-0438 Approve Claims Docket
Routine Agenda:
A. ID-23-0436 Accept Recommendation of Government Consultants (Municipal Advisor)
and Ratify Mayor's Acceptance to award proposal for purchase of
$1,500,000 City of Vicksburg, Mississippi General Obligation Note, Series
2023 to Delta Bank at the rate of 4.21% per annum
Attachments: Award Recommendation 1.5 Million GO Note
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B. ID-23-0457 Adopt Budget Amendments
Appearing Doug Whittington
C. ID-23-0437 Approve New Job Description for Traffic Technician (Traffic Department)
Attachments: Traffic Technician (004)
D. ID-23-0458 Approve New Job Description for Traffic Electrician (Traffic Department)
Attachments: Traffic Electrician
E. ID-23-0439 ADOPT RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN
OF THE CITY OF VICKSBURG, MISSISSIPPI DIRECTING THE
ISSUANCE OF A ONE MILLION FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND
DOLLARS ($1,500,000) GENERAL OBLIGATION NOTE, SERIES 2023
OF CITY OF VICKSBURG, MISSISSIPPI FOR THE PURPOSE OF
RAISING MONEY TO PAY A PORTION OF THE COSTS OF ERECTING,
REPAIRING, RECONSTRUCTING, REMODELING, ENLARGING AND/OR
EQUIPPING CITY BUILDINGS AND RELATED FACILITIES INCLUDING
BUT NOT LIMITED TO A MUNICIPAL ANIMAL SHELTER, ALL AS
AUTHORIZED BY THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI; PAYING
THE COSTS OF ISSUANCE FOR THE NOTE; AWARDING THE SALE
OF SAID NOTE; PRESCRIBING THE FORM AND DETAILS OF SAID
NOTE; PROVIDING CERTAIN COVENANTS OF SAID CITY IN
CONNECTION WITH SAID NOTE AND DIRECTING THE PREPARATION,
EXECUTION AND DELIVERY THEREOF; RATIFYING THE
PUBLICATION OF A NOTICE OF NOTE SALE IN CONNECTION WITH
SAID NOTE AND THE DISTRIBUTION OF MATERIALS RELATED TO
THE SALE AND ISSUANCE OF SAID NOTE; AND FOR RELATED
PURPOSES.
Attachments: City of Vicksburg MS Short Term Note (2023) (236091) - Note Resolution
F. ID-23-0459 ADOPT AMENDED RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING VICKSBURG FIRE
DEPARTMENT TO PROVIDE FIRE RESPONSE CREW, ENGINE AND
SUPPORT VEHICLE FOR ROLLING FORK AND TO AUTHORIZE CHIEF
DERRICK STAMPS TO COMPLETE THE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
ASSISTANCE COMPACT MISSION READY PACKAGE
Attachments: AMENDED RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING VICKSBURG FIRE DEPARTMENT TO PROVIDE FIRE RESPONSE
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Board of Mayor and Aldermen Meeting Agenda April 17, 2023
G. ID-23-0434 Ratify the Mayor's execution of Memorandums of Understanding with the
following partner agencies for CHAMPIONS for Health Equity REACH
Project:
1. Jackson State University
2. Jackson Hinds Comprehensive Health
3. United Way of West Central Mississippi
4. Shape Up Mississippi
5. Vicksburg Ministerial Alliance
Attachments: jsu
jackson hinds
united way of west central
shape up ms
vma
Executive Session:
A. ID-23-0446 Discretionary Leave - Water & Gas Administration (1)
B. ID-23-0447 Discretionary Leave - Ambulance Department (1)
C. ID-23-0448 Longevity Pay - Ambulance Department (1)
D. ID-23-0449 Longevity Pay - Human Resources (1)
E. ID-23-0450 Longevity Pay - Police Department (1)
F. ID-23-0451 Longevity Pay - Water & Gas Administration (1)
G. ID-23-0452 Pay Adjustment/Status Change - Ambulance Department (1)
H. ID-23-0453 Pay Adjustment - Police Department (1)
I. ID-23-0454 Promotion/Pay Adjustment - Fire Department (5)
J. ID-23-0455 Suspension - Gas Department (1)
K. ID-23-0456 Suspension - Right of Way Department (2)
Adjournment
Next Adjourned Meeting, 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, April 25, 2023
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