Board of Mayor and Aldermen

1415 Walnut Street City of Vicksburg Vicksburg, MS 39180 Minutes - Final Board of Mayor and Aldermen Tuesday, April 25, 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 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: 4. Adopt Agenda On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, Sr., 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-23-0487 Employee Anniversaries: 1. Seven (7) years of service: a. Robert McCarley - Public Works 2. Eight (8) years of service: a. Tara Brown - Purchasing Department The Mayor congratulated Robert McCarley in Public Works with seven (7) years of service and Tara Brown in the Purchasing Department with eight (8) years of service. The Mayor and Aldermen congratulated Robert McCarley and Tara Brown for their years of service with the City of Vicksburg. B. ID-23-0421 Proclamation - Municipal Clerks Week Attachments: Proclamation Municipal Clerks Week 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: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. A. ID-23-0477 Adopt Board Meeting Minutes for: 1. April 10, 2023 B. ID-23-0488 Approve the following Personnel Action Forms: 1. Resignation: a. Recreation Department (1) 2. New Hires: a. Gas Department (2) C. ID-23-0466 Authorize issuance of requisition number 2305540 in the amount of $74,985.57 written to Motorola, Inc. for yearly maintenance of radio system City of Vicksburg Page 1 Printed on 5/10/2023 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final April 25, 2023 for Fire, Ambulance, Police and Public Works Departments (MS State Contract 3429) Attachments: Requisition 2305540 D. ID-23-0468 Approve invoice #4280 for payment in the amount of $4,453.43 from Vicksburg-Tallulah Regional Airport for the month of March 2023 Attachments: VTR Invoice E. ID-23-0474 Accept Letter from Attorney Spencer Ritchie on behalf of Vertical Bridge, LLC appealing the decision from the Zoning Board of Appeals meeting held on March 7, 2023, denying their request to install a new 180' tall monopole wireless communications tower at 2480 South Frontage Road and Authorize City Clerk to set Appeal Hearing Date for May 25, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. Attachments: Appeal Letter Zoning Board Letters Zoning Board Minutes F. ID-23-0480 Authorize the approval of billing statement in the amount of $500.00 from WVBG-FM (Lendsi Radio) for COVID-19 Advancing Health Literacy Grant Project CHAMPIONS for the month of May 2023 in accordance to Mississippi Code Annotated 17-3-1 and 17-3-3. Attachments: champions confirmation May 23 Mayor Flaggs, Jr. stated that purchasing an advertisement from WVBG-FM (Lendsi Radio) 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 interests of the City of Vicksburg. The Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Vicksburg approved the billing statement from WVBG-FM (Lendsi Radio) in the amount of $500.00 for the COVID-19 Advancing Health Literacy Grant Project CHAMPIONS for the month of May 2023. The City is authorized in accordance to Mississippi Code Annotated 17-3-1 and 17-3-3. G. ID-23-0481 Authorize City Clerk to transfer funds FROM the Separate Project Bank Accounts TO the City's Water & Gas Account (pooled cash) reimbursing the City's General Fund Account for project expenditures as follows: 1. From American Rescue Plan Account to Water & Gas Account (pooled cash) in the amount of $1,400.00 2. From MS Infrastructure Fund Account to Water & Gas Account (pooled cash) in the amount of $730,642.70; Authorize City Clerk to transfer funds FROM the City's Water & Gas Account (pooled cash) TO the American Rescue Plan Account in the amount of $100,000.00 H. ID-23-0485 Approve Application from Memorial Day Committee for Complimentary Use of the Ardis T. Williams, Sr. Auditorium on May 29, 2023 to honor all men and women who have died in the US Military Service Attachments: Comp Use Auditorium I. ID-23-0470 Accept the Recommendation of Trilogy Engineering Services to award bid for Water Plant Improvements Project to Hemphill Construction Company in the amount of $2,930,985 Attachments: Bid Tab_Recommendation Ltr_04132023 J. ID-23-0479 Approve the following for payment: 1. ESG Operations (An Inframark Company): a. Invoice #93240 in the amount of $81,588.33 for Contact Operations City of Vicksburg Page 2 Printed on 5/10/2023 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final April 25, 2023 and Maintenance of the City's Water Treatment Facilities b. Invoice #93242 in the amount of $53,341.67 for Contract Operations and Maintenance of the City's Wastewater Treatment Facilities 2. Neel Schaffer for professional services: a. Invoice #1086780 in the amount of $1,072.50 for Levee Street Extension Segment 2 b. Invoice #1086791 in the amount of $396.00 for Baldwin Ferry Bridge Repairs c. Invoice #1086792 in the amount of $1,875.00 for City Wide Traffic Counts 3. Stantec for professional services: a. Invoice #2069264 in the amount of $1,285.00 for Levee Street Pedestrian Railroad Crossing 4. Fordice Construction Company: a. Pay Request #2 in the amount of $44,450.74 for Vicksburg Erosion Control Projects - Crestline Lane, Green Hill Drive, and Sturgis Street b. Pay Request #3 in the amount of $116,418.75 for Vicksburg Erosion Control Projects - Crestline Lane, Green Hill Drive, and Sturgis Street 5. Vicksburg-Warren 911 Emergency Communications Center: a. Payment in the amount of $53,104.33 for the City's Share of 17 full-time E-911 dispatchers' salaries, matching benefits, and insurance for check dates: March 31, 2023 and April 14, 2023 Attachments: ESG Invoices Neel Schaffer Invoices Stantec Invoice Fordice Pay App 2 & 3 911 Payment K. ID-23-0467 Approve Bank Letters: 1. Trustmark 2. Cadence Attachments: Trustmark Letter 3.2023 Cadence Letter 3.2023 The Bank Letters of Trustmark and Cadence were presented for approval. L. ID-23-0475 Approve Reports: 1. City Sexton 2. Privilege License 3. Tax Collection 4. Delinquent Tax Collection 5. Detail Budget 6. Credit Card Attachments: City Sexton 3.2023 Privilege License 3.2023 Delinquent Tax Collection 2.2023 The City Sexton presented report of collections, account opening graves, etc. for the month of April 2023 as follows: Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home - $1,250.00; W.H. Jefferson Funeral Home - $2,500.00; CJ Williams Mortuary Services - $1,950.00; Glenwood Funeral Home - $700.00; Fisher-Riles Funeral Home - $625.00; Dillon-Chisley Funeral Home - $375.00, Misc. - $375.00. Total burials were 29. Total paid $7,775.00. The City Clerk presented the Privilege License report for new businesses for the month of April 2023. The City Clerk presented the Tax Collection report for City Taxes from the City of Vicksburg Page 3 Printed on 5/10/2023 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final April 25, 2023 Warren County Tax Collector for the month of April 2023. The City Clerk presented report of Delinquent Collections for City taxes from the Warren County Tax Collector for the month of April 2023. The City Clerk presented the April 2023 Detail Budget report for approval. The City Clerk presented the April 2023 Credit Card report for approval as follows: Mayor Flaggs, Jr. - $829.82; City Clerk - $642.87; Purchasing Department - $3,427.28. Attachments: Supporting documents following minutes: M. ID-23-0471 Approve Claims Docket The City Clerk presented the Docket of Claims numbering: 317705, 317706-318062 for approval. Routine Agenda: A. ID-23-0483 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 April 25 2023 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. 604 Alpine Street, PPIN 020685; owned by Willie Milton Estate - (Remove all trash, debris and rubbish from the entire property) 2. 610 Alpine Street, PPIN 020682; owned by James & Deborah Betts - (Remove all trash, debris and rubbish from the entire property, remove dilapidated building) 3. 1011 Fourth North Street, PPIN 017594; owned by Eugene Houston - (Remove all accumulation of trash, debris, and rubbish from the entire property including unused material and wood, remove inoperable vehicles) 4. 1015 Fourth North Street, PPIN 022596; owned by Eugene Houston - (Remove all accumulation of trash, debris, and rubbish from the entire property including unused material and wood, remove inoperable vehicles) 5. 1107 Fourth North Street, PPIN 017595; owned by Darlene R. Jackson - (Remove all accumulation of trash, debris, and rubbish from the entire property including unused material and wood, remove inoperable vehicles) 6. 2004 Martin Luther King Blvd., PPIN 020586; owned by Lorenzo Walker Estate - (Remove all trash and debris from the entire property, remove dilapidated or abandoned building, secure dilapidated or abandoned building) 7. 2006 Martin Luther King Blvd., PPIN 028091; owned by Lorenzo Walker Estate - (Remove all trash and debris from the entire property, remove dilapidated building/structure) 8. 1838 Natchez Avenue, PPIN 020671; owned by Joseph Williams etal - (Remove all trash and debris from the entire property, remove dilapidated building/structure) 9. Rawlston Street, PPIN 019407; owned by Affordable Hi Tech EMT Enterprises LLC - (Remove dilapidated burned building/structure) On motion of Mayor Flaggs, 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. 604 Alpine Street, PPIN 020685; owned by Willie Milton Estate - Not complied 2. 610 Alpine Street, PPIN 020682; owned by James & Deborah Betts - Started but not complied 3. 1011 Fourth North Street, PPIN 017594; owned by Eugene Houston - Requested 30-day extension with 30-day progress 4. 1015 Fourth North Street, PPIN 022596; owned by Eugene Houston - Requested 30-day extension with 30-day progress 5. 1107 Fourth North Street, PPIN 017595; owned by Darlene R. Jackson - Not City of Vicksburg Page 4 Printed on 5/10/2023 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final April 25, 2023 complied 6. 2004 Martin Luther King Blvd., PPIN 020586; owned by Lorenzo Walker Estate - Not complied 7. 2006 Martin Luther King Blvd., PPIN 028091; owned by Lorenzo Walker Estate - Not complied 8. 1838 Natchez Avenue, PPIN 020671; owned by Joseph Williams etal - Requested 30-day extension 9. Rawlston Street, PPIN 019407; owned by Affordable Hi Tech EMT Enterprises LLC - Requested 30-day extension On motion of Alderman Mayfield, Sr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to add to the agenda the discussion of demolition property 1906 Skyfarm Avenue, PPIN 021055; owned by Cynthia L. Lewis. The property was listed on the April 10, 2023 agenda for the removal of dilapidated building/structure. The first initial extension was April 27, 2021 and expired on February 6, 2023. The property was brought before the Mayor and Aldermen again on February 6, 2023 with an additional 60-day extension which expired on April 6, 2023. Ms. Lewis requested an additional 60-day extension to repair the property. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Voting aye: Mayor Flaggs, Jr., Alderman Mayfield, Sr., Alderman Monsour, Jr. On motion of Alderman Mayfield, Sr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to rescind the last action from April 6, 2023, and grant Ms. Lewis and additional 60-day extension. If said property is not repaired within the 60-day extension, the City of Vicksburg will demo the property. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. B. ID-23-0469 Approve the following Free Port Warehouse Licenses for: 1. CITGO Petroleum Corporation 2. Keppel LeTourneau USA, Inc. 3. Vicksburg Forest Products, LLC 4. Vicksburg MacroSource, LLC Attachments: CITGO Petroleum Corp Keppel LeTourneau, USA Vicksburg Forest Products Vicksburg MacroSource LLC On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, Sr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the following Free Port Warehouse Licenses for: 1. CITGO Petroleum Corporation; 2. Keppel LeTourneau USA, Inc.; 3. Vicksburg Forest Products, LLC; 4. Vicksburg MacroSource, LLC. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. C. ID-23-0473 Approve Revised City of Vicksburg Human Resources Manual On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, Sr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the Revised City of Vicksburg Human Resources Manual. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. D. ID-23-0482 Authorize Mayor to execute Full and Final Settlement in the amount of $7,343.94 of federal funds due under the MDOT Levee Street Improvement Project (STP-7127-00(001)LPA/107986-701000)(Blue Ink) Attachments: mdot levee street project On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, Sr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize the Mayor to execute Full and Final Settlement in the amount of $7,343.94 of federal funds due under the MDOT Levee Street Improvement Project (STP-7127-00(001)LPA/107986-701000)(Blue Ink). The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. E. ID-23-0496 Approve Supplement to Police Officer Pay Scale, Incentive Pay for Education, and Experience adopted on July 9, 2018 City of Vicksburg Page 5 Printed on 5/10/2023 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final April 25, 2023 Attachments: Supplement to Police Officer Pay Scale 4.25.23 On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the Supplement to Police Officer Pay Scale, Incentive Pay for Education, and Experience adopted on July 9, 2018. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. F. ID-23-0484 Authorize Mayor to execute Application to Mississippi Department of Health for DWSIRLF for the Lead Service Line Inventory Project Attachments: Vicksburg - MISSISSIPPI 2023-Application1225904.25.23 Field Inventory Task122240 Lead Service Line Cost Breakdown-Vicksburg122239 Scope of Work for the Lead Service Line Inventory122237 On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, Sr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize the Mayor to execute Application to Mississippi Department of Health for DWSIRLF for the Lead Service Line Inventory Project. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. G. ID-23-0472 Authorize Mayor to execute Interlocal Agreement Between the City of Vicksburg, Mississippi and Warren County, Mississippi for Grant Funding Under the Federal-State Partnership for Intercity Passenger Rail Program Attachments: InterCity Rail Program On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize the Mayor to execute Interlocal Agreement Between the City of Vicksburg, Mississippi and Warren County, Mississippi for Grant Funding Under the Federal-State Partnership for Intercity Passenger Rail Program. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. H. ID-23-0476 Authorize Mayor to execute Exclusive Beverage and Snack Agreement with Brown Bottling Group, Inc. and Brown Vending Company d/b/a Refresh Sips & Eats Attachments: City of Vicksburg Exclusive Beverage and Snack Contract 2023 On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize the Mayor to execute Exclusive Beverage and Snack Agreement with Brown Bottling Group, Inc. and Brown Vending Company d/b/a Refresh Sips & Eats. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. I. ID-23-0478 Authorize Mayor to execute Second Addendum to Video Services Agreement by and between Directv, LLC and the City of Vicksburg, Mississippi Attachments: Vicksburg MS Video Agreement Addendum to extend On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, Sr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize the Mayor to execute Second Addendum to Video Services Agreement by and between Directv, LLC and the City of Vicksburg, Mississippi. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. J. ID-23-0486 Authorize Mayor to execute Contract Amendment No. 3 with Killen Contractors, Inc. for New Generators for Ford Road and Washington Street #3 and #6 Attachments: Amendment 3 - contractor signed New Generators On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, Sr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize the Mayor to execute Contract Amendment No. 3 with Killen Contractors, Inc. for New Generators for Ford Road City of Vicksburg Page 6 Printed on 5/10/2023 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final April 25, 2023 and Washington Street #3 and #6. 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: Longevity Pay - Public Works (1); Longevity Pay - Purchasing Department (1); Department Transfer - Administration (1); Pay Adjustment - Police Department (1); Retro Pay - Police Department (1); Rescind Longevity Pay - Ambulance Department (1); Suspension - Gas 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: Longevity Pay - Public Works (1); Longevity Pay - Purchasing Department (1); Department Transfer - Administration (1); Pay Adjustment - Police Department (1); Retro Pay - Police Department (1); Rescind Longevity Pay - Ambulance Department (1); Suspension - Gas 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, Charlie Hill - Deputy Chief of Police. Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. A. ID-23-0489 Longevity Pay - Public Works (1) On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, Sr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the .20 cents Longevity Pay of a GIS Coordinator from $28.0873 per hour to $28.2873 per hour, effective April 27, 2023. Employee is entitled to an increase of .20 cents per hour for seven (7) years of service in Public Works. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. B. ID-23-0490 Longevity Pay - Purchasing Department (1) On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, Sr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the .20 cents Longevity Pay of a Purchasing Assistant from $17.09 per hour to $17.29 per hour, effective April 29, 2023. Employee is entitled to a .20 cents increase per hour for eight (8) years of service in the Purchasing Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. C. ID-23-0491 Department Transfer - Administration (1) On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, Sr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the Department Transfer of an Executive Assistant from $16.63 to a Privilege License Inspector at $16.63 per hour, effective April 25, 2023. Employee is being transferred from Administration to the Community Development Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. D. ID-23-0492 Pay Adjustment - Police Department (1) On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, Sr., the City of Vicksburg Page 7 Printed on 5/10/2023 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final April 25, 2023 Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the Pay Adjustment of a Front Desk Clerk from $13.6285 ($13.5385 + .09) per hour to a Property & Evidence Technician at $14.00 ($13.5385+.09+.3715) per hour, effective February 8, 2023. Employee is reassigned as a Property & Evidence Technician 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-23-0493 Retro Pay - Police Department (1) On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, Sr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the Retro Pay of a Front Desk Clerk from $13.6285 ($13.5385+.09) per hour to a Property & Evidence Technician at $14.00 ($13.5385+.09+.3715) per hour, effective February 8, 2023. Employee was reassigned as a Property & Evidence Technician February 8, 2023. He is due arrearage in the amount of $162.99 for hours worked from February 8, 2023 and April 18, 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. F. ID-23-0494 Rescind Longevity Pay - Ambulance Department (1) On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, Sr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve to Rescind the .10 cents Longevity Pay of a Paramedic from $14.56 per hour to $14.66 per hour 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. G. ID-23-0495 Suspension - Gas Department (1) On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, Sr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the Suspension of a Meter Reader for ten (10) days with ninety (90) days probation, effective April 25, 2023. Employee is in violation of COV Policy and Procedures 4.1 (c), (f), (i), (n), (r). The tracker shows employee going home during working hours abusively in the Gas Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. H. ID-23-0538 Come Out of Executive Session and Approve All Items Taken Up in Executive Session On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr. seconded by Alderman Mayfield, Sr., 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, May 01, 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 8 Printed on 5/10/2023