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Board of Mayor and Aldermen

Regular Meeting

Vicksburg, MS · May 10, 2023

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1415 Walnut Street City of Vicksburg Vicksburg, MS 39180 Minutes - Final Board of Mayor and Aldermen Wednesday, May 10, 2023 10:00 AM Vicksburg Convention Center 1600 Dr. Briggs Hopson Blvd. 1. Invocation, Pledge of Allegiance and Call to Order Invocation was give 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 Tasha W. Jordan, Deputy 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 Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to adopt the Agenda, as printed. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. Recognitions: A. ID-23-0552 Employee Anniversaries: 1. One (1) year of service: a. Stevenson Archie - Fire Department b. Marcus London - Building Maintenance c. Dawn Royal - Building Maintenance d. Jalen Glass - Police Department 2. Two (2) years of service: a. David Allison - Fire Department b. Artracia Brown - Recreation Department c. Carlton Phillips - Police Department 3. Five (5) years of service: a. Noah Neilsen - Fire Department b. Nicholas Carson - Police Department c. John Shorter - Community Service 4. Seven (7) years of service: a. Reginald Galloway - Fire Department b. Jabaris McDaniel - Fire Department c. Matthew Barnes - Police Department d. Glentrice Johnson - Police Department 5. Ten (10) years of service: a. Eddie Colbert - Police Department 6. Twenty (20) years of service: a. Jeff Boyett - Parks & Recreation Maintenance b. Daron Banks - Fire Department 7. Forty-five (45) years of service: a. Henry Williams - Fire Department Mayor Flaggs, Jr., congratulated Stevenson Archie in the Fire Department, Marcus London and Dawn Royal in Building Maintenance and Jalen Glass in the Police Department with one (1) year each of service. Mayor Flaggs, Jr., congratulated David Allison in the Fire Department, Artracia Brown in the Recreation Department and Carlton Phillips in the Police City of Vicksburg Page 1 Printed on 6/5/2023 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final May 10, 2023 Department with two (2) years each of service. Mayor Flaggs, Jr., congratulated Noah Neilsen in the Fire Department, Nicholas Carson in the Police Department and John Shorter in Community Service with five (5) years each of service. Mayor Flaggs, Jr., congratulated Reginald Galloway and Jabaris McDaniel in the Fire Department, Matthew Barnes and Glentrice Johnson in the Police Department with seven (7) years each of service. Mayor Flaggs, Jr., congratulated Eddie Colbert in the Police Department with ten (10) years of service. Mayor Flaggs, Jr., congratulated Jeff Boyett in Parks & Recreation Department and Daron Banks in the Fire Department with twenty (20) years of each of service. Mayor Flaggs, Jr., congratulated Henry Williams in the Fire Department with forty-five (45) years of service. The Mayor and Aldermen congratulated all employees for their years of service with the City of Vicksburg. B. ID-23-0547 Special Certificate of Recognition - Vicksburg Fire Department Battalion Chief Henry Williams Attachments: Certificate of Recognition for Battalion Chief Henry Williams 45th year Approval of Consent Agenda Items: On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, Sr., 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-23-0544 Adopt Board Meeting Minutes for: 1. April 25, 2023 2. May 1, 2023 B. ID-23-0553 Approve the following Personnel Action Forms: 1. Resignation: a. Right of Way Department (1) 2. New Hires: a. Gas Department (1) b. Ambulance Department (1) C. ID-23-0534 Approve Addition to Employee Driving List: 1. Jerry Brown - Gas Department D. ID-23-0536 Approve Application from River City Early College for Complimentary Use of the Ardis T. Williams, Sr. Auditorium on May 15, 2023 for Senior Award Ceremony Attachments: Comp Use RCEC E. ID-23-0539 Approve request for advertisement in the amount of $150.00 to Good Men Golf Association for their 3rd Annual Charity Golf Classic pursuant to Section 17-3-1 and Section 17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended Attachments: GMGA Sponsorship Mayor Flaggs, Jr. stated that purchasing an advertisement from Good Men Golf Association 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 purchase of a sponsorship ad from Good Men Golf Association in the amount of $150.00 for their 3rd Annual Charity Golf Classic. The City is authorized 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 6/5/2023 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final May 10, 2023 F. ID-23-0542 Approve request for advertisement in the amount of $350.00 to Delta Business Journal for the 2023 Annual Mayor's Business Profile Edition of the Magazine pursuant to Section 17-3-1 and Section 17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended Attachments: DBJ Advertisement Mayor Flaggs, Jr. stated that purchasing an advertisement from Delta Business Journal 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 purchase of a sponsorship ad from Delta Business Journal in the amount of $350.00 for the 2023 Annual Mayor's Business Profile Edition. The City is authorized pursuant to Section 17-3-1 and Section 17-3-3 of the Mississippi code of 1972, as amended. G. ID-23-0545 Approve the following for payment: 1. EJES for professional engineering services: a. Invoice #200-02-07 in the amount of $7,816.60 for Washington Street Project- Haining Road to Jackson Street 2. Allen & Hoshall for professional engineering services: a. Invoice #4042307 in the amount of $4,641.00 for Water Main Improvements - Summit Ridge Drive b. Invoice #4042308 in the amount of $4,798.40 for CSAP Repairs Year 4 3. Central Asphalt Company, Inc.: a. Pay Request #4 in the amount of $58,493.78 for 2022 Street Paving Project- Group 1 b. Pay Request #2 in the amount of $416,882.47 for 2022 Street Paving Project - Group 2 c. Pay Request #3 in the amount of $268,954.02 for 2022 Street Paving Project - Group 2 4. Fordice Construction Company: a. Pay Request #1 in the amount of $11,441.23 for Vicksburg Erosion Control Projects - Crestline Lane Culvert b. Pay Request #4 in the amount of $54,909.67 for Vicksburg Erosion Control Projects - Crestline Lane, Green Hill Drive, & Sturgis Street Attachments: EJES 200-02-07 AH April 2023 Invoices PR #4 Paving Group 1 PR #2 Paving Group 2 PR #3 Paving Group 2 PR #4 Crestline Ln, GreenHill Dr Sturgis St H. ID-23-0532 Approve Claims Docket The Deputy City Clerk presented the Docket of Claims numbering: 318069-318070, 318071, 318072-318405 for approval. Routine Agenda: A. ID-23-0528 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 May 2023 and invited the public to attend. The Mayor and Aldermen thanked Ms. Mahoney for attending the meeting. B. ID-23-0529 Discuss Vicksburg Convention Center Updates Ms. Erin Southard, of the Vicksburg Convention Center, came before the Board to City of Vicksburg Page 3 Printed on 6/5/2023 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final May 10, 2023 inform the public of the upcoming events at the Vicksburg Convention Center for the month of May 2023 and invited the public to attend. The Mayor and Aldermen thanked Ms. Southard for attending the meeting. C. ID-23-0533 Continue Amended Proclamation of a Local Emergency (Curfew for Minors) On motion of Alderman Mayfield, Sr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to continue the 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. D. ID-23-0535 Approve Free Port Warehouse License Application for: 1. Consolidated Grain & Barge Company Attachments: Consolidated Grain On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, Sr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the Free Port Warehouse License Application for: 1. Consolidated Grain & Barge Company. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. E. ID-23-0537 Adopt the following Vicksburg Police Department Policies and Procedures Revision: 1. Policy Number 2.10 (Firearms Training & Proficiency Demonstration) Attachments: 2.10 Firearms Training and Proficiency Demonstration 2023 DRAFT On motion of Alderman Mayfield, Sr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to adopt the following Vicksburg Police Department Policies and Procedures Revision: 1. Policy Number 2.10 (Firearms Training & Proficiency Demonstration). The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. F. ID-23-0563 Authorize Mayor to execute Disclosure and Engagement Letter with Government Consultants, Inc. for Not to Exceed $1,500,000 City of Vicksburg, Mississippi Short Term Note, in one or more series Attachments: 024. City of Vicksburg MS General Obligation Note (2023) (236091) - IRMA Disclosure Letter On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, Sr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize the Mayor to execute Disclosure and Engagement Letter with Government Consultants, Inc. for Not to Exceed $1,500,000 City of Vicksburg, Mississippi Short Term Note, in one or more series. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. G. ID-23-0548 Adopt An Ordinance to Amend Chapter Eleven of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Vicksburg, Health and Sanitation, Specifically to Amend Section 11-1 Definitions to Add the Definition of Inoperable Vehicle Attachments: health definitions The Mayor and Aldermen will take this agenda item under advisement. Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. H. ID-23-0549 Adopt An Ordinance to Amend Chapter Eleven of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Vicksburg, Health and Sanitation, Specifically to Amend Section 11-67 Required Security Screening Regarding the Regulations Applicable to the Location and Construction of Security Screening and Operation of Repair and Service of Automobiles, Trucks or Tractors Attachments: required security screening The Mayor and Aldermen will take this agenda item under advisement. City of Vicksburg Page 4 Printed on 6/5/2023 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final May 10, 2023 Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. I. ID-23-0550 Adopt An Ordinance to Amend Chapter Eleven of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Vicksburg, Health and Sanitation, Specifically to Amend Section 11-117 Loading and Unloading Operations Subsection (D) Regarding the Regulations Applicable to the Garbage Containment Devices Enclosure Materials Attachments: loading and unloading operations The Mayor and Aldermen will take this agenda item under advisement. Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. J. ID-23-0551 Adopt An Ordinance to Amend Chapter Eleven of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Vicksburg, Health and Sanitation, Specifically to Amend Section 16-298 Keeping Wrecked, Dismantled, Junked, Inoperable Vehicles Prohibited Regarding the Regulation and Location of Said Vehicles Attachments: keeping wrecked dismantled vehicles The Mayor and Aldermen will take this agenda item under advisement. Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. K. ID-23-0530 Authorize Mayor to execute Interlocal Agreement Between City of Vicksburg, Mississippi, Warren County, Mississippi and Vicksburg Main Street Program for payment of fees to Mad Genius for marketing and advertising On motion of Alderman Mayfield, Sr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize the Mayor to execute Interlocal Agreement Between City of Vicksburg, Mississippi, Warren County, Mississippi and Vicksburg Main Street Program for payment of fees to Mad Genius for marketing and advertising. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. L. ID-23-0531 Authorize Mayor to execute Mad Genius Marketing Contract On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize the Mayor to execute Mad Genius Marketing Contract. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. M. ID-23-0543 Authorize Mayor to execute Second Amendment to Pharmacy Products and Services Administration Agreement with Southern Scripts Attachments: 2nd Amendment to PPSAA (City of Vicksburg) 20230504_SS signature On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, Sr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize the Mayor to execute Second Amendment to Pharmacy Products and Services Administration Agreement with Southern Scripts. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. N. ID-23-0546 Authorize Mayor to execute Memorandum of Understanding for COVID-19 Health Literacy Project with the following: 1. The Vicksburg Ministerial Alliance 2. Pleasant Valley M.B. Church 3. Gospel Temple M.B. Church 4. China Grove M.B. Church #2 5. House of Peace Worship Church International 6. Word of Faith Christian Center 7. St. James & Travis Chapel AME Churches 8. Triumphant Baptist Church 9. King of Kings Christian Center City of Vicksburg Page 5 Printed on 6/5/2023 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final May 10, 2023 10. Bright Morning Star Baptist Church 11. Mt. Zion Baptist Church 12. Cool Springs M.B. Church 13. Total Praise Ministries 14. Oak Chapel M.B. Church 15. New Beginning Church in Christ 16. Mount Caramel Ministries 17. Mt. Caramel M.B. Church 18. Beech Grove M.B. Church 19. Trinity Temple Baptist Church 20. Spring Hill M.B. Church 21. Greater Grove Street M.B. Church 22. Mt. Olive M.B. Church of Villa Nova 23. Bethel AME Church 24. Parish WaterFowl Co. (Health and Wellness Physical Fitness) 25. Dexter Jones - Smart Ball (Youth Summer Enrichment Program) Attachments: MOU COVID-19 Health Literacy Project MOU COVID-19 Health Literacy Project 2 On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize the Mayor to execute Memorandum of Understanding for COVID-19 Health Literacy Project with the following: 1. The Vicksburg Ministerial Alliance; 2. Pleasant Valley M.B. Church; 3. Gospel Temple M.B. Church; 4. China Grove M.B. Church #2; 5. House of Peace Worship Church International; 6. Word of Faith Christian Center; 7. St. James & Travis Chapel AME Churches; 8. Triumphant Baptist Church; 9. King of Kings Christian Center; 10. Bright Morning Star Baptist Church; 11. Mt. Zion Baptist Church; 12. Cool Springs M.B. Church; 13. Total Praise Ministries; 14. Oak Chapel M.B. Church; 15. New Beginning Church in Christ; 16. Mount Caramel Ministries; 17. Mt. Caramel M.B. Church; 18. Beech Grove M.B. Church; 19. Trinity Temple Baptist Church; 20. Spring Hill M.B. Church; 21. Greater Grove Street M.B. Church; 22. Mt. Olive M.B. Church of Villa Nova; 23. Bethel AME Church; 24. Parish WaterFowl Co. (Health and Wellness Physical Fitness); 25. Dexter Jones - Smart Ball (Youth Summer Enrichment Program). 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 Mayfield, Sr. 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: Longevity Pay - Fire Department (6); Longevity Pay - Ambulance Department (1); Longevity Pay - Building Maintenance (2); Longevity Pay - Parks & Recreation Maintenance (1); Recreation Department (1); Longevity Pay - Community Service (1); Pay Adjustment - Police Department (16); Pay Adjustment - Accounting Department (1); Discuss Potential Litigation Matter. The motion was seconded by Alderman Mayfield, Sr. 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 - Fire Department (6); Longevity Pay - Ambulance Department (1); Longevity Pay - Building Maintenance (2); Longevity Pay - Parks & Recreation Maintenance (1); Recreation Department (1); Longevity Pay - Community Service (1); Pay Adjustment - Police Department (16); Pay Adjustment - Accounting Department (1); Discuss Potential Litigation Matter. 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, Tasha W. Jordan City of Vicksburg Page 6 Printed on 6/5/2023 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final May 10, 2023 - Deputy City Clerk, Deborah A. Nickson - Deputy City Clerk, Kelsey Hicks - Human Resource Assistant/Safety, Charlie Hill – Deputy Chief of Police. Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. A. ID-23-0554 Longevity Pay - Fire Department (6) On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, Sr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the Longevity Pay of a Battalion Chief from $21.57 per hour to $23.57 per hour, effective March 22, 2023. Employee is entitled to an additional $2.00 increase for forty-five (45) years of service; a Firefighter from $17.77 per hour to $17.87 per hour, effective May 11, 2023. Employee is entitled to an additional .10 cents increase for seven (7) years of service; an EMS Paramedic from $17.77 per hour to $17.87 per hour, effective May 11, 2023. Employee is entitled to an additional .10 cents increase for seven (7) years of service; a Firefighter from $16.59 per hour to $17.59 per hour, effective May 14, 2023. Employee is entitled to an additional $1.00 per hour increase for twenty (20) years of service; a Firefighter from $12.23 per hour to $12.33 per hour, effective May 9, 2023. Employee is entitled to an additional .10 cents increase for five (5) years of service; a Firefighter from $12.23 per hour to $12.33 per hour, effective May 5, 2023. Employee is entitled to an additional .10 cents increase for two (2) years of service 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-23-0555 Longevity Pay - Ambulance Department (1) On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, Sr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the Longevity Pay of an EMS Paramedic from $19.64 per hour to $19.74 per hour, effective May 4, 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. C. ID-23-0556 Longevity Pay - Building Maintenance (2) On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, Sr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the Longevity Pay of an Electrician from $20.20 per hour to $20.40 per hour, effective May 4, 2023. Employee is entitled to an additional .20 cents increase for one (1) year of service; a Custodian from $9.00 per hour to $9.20 per hour, effective May 4, 2023. Employee is entitled to an additional .20 cents increase for one (1) year of service in Building Maintenance. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. D. ID-23-0557 Longevity Pay - Parks & Recreation Maintenance (1) On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, Sr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the Longevity Pay of an Assistant Supervisor from $22.9154 per hour to $23.9154 per hour, effective May 5, 2023. Employee is entitled to an addition $1.00 per hour for twenty (20) years of service in Parks & Recreation Maintenance. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. E. ID-23-0558 Longevity Pay - Recreation Department (1) On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, Sr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the Longevity Pay of an Assistant Director from $23.40 per hour to $23.60 per hour, effective May 5, 2023. Employee is entitled to an additional .20 cents increase for two (2) years of service in the Recreation Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. F. ID-23-0559 Longevity Pay - Community Service (1) On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, Sr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the Longevity Pay of a Foreman from $15.41 per hour to $15.61 per hour, effective May 9, 2023. Employee is entitled to an additional .20 cents increase for five (5) years of service in Community Service. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: City of Vicksburg Page 7 Printed on 6/5/2023 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final May 10, 2023 Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. G. ID-23-0560 Pay Adjustment - Police Department (16) On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, Sr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the Pay Adjustment a Patrol Officer from $16.65 per hour to $18.12 per hour, effective April 19, 2023. This action form is to increase the employee's pay rate to new starting pay rate of $18.12 per hour, a Patrol Officer from $17.48 ($17.18+.30) per hour to $18.42 ($18.12+.30) per hour, effective April 19, 2023. This action form is to increase the employee's pay rate to new starting pay rate of $18.12 per hour, a Patrol Officer from $17.87 per hour to $18.12 per hour, effective April 19, 2023. This action form is to increase the employee's pay rate to new starting pay rate of $18.12 per hour, a Patrol Officer from $16.95 ($16.65+.30) per hour to $18.42 ($18.12+.30) per hour, effective April 19, 2023. This action form is to increase the employee's pay rate to new starting pay rate of $18.12 per hour, a Patrol Officer from $18.08 ($17.13+.75) per hour to $18.87 ($18.12+.75) per hour, effective April 19, 2023. This action form is to increase the employee's pay rate to new starting pay rate of $18.12 per hour. The increase ($17.13+.99=$18.12). The FTO pay will remain in effect until further notice; a Patrol Officer from $17.68 per hour to $18.12 per hour, effective April 19, 2023. This action form is to increase the employee's pay rate to new starting pay rate of $18.12 per hour,a Patrol Officer/FTO from $17.71 ($16.96+.75) per hour to $18.87($18.12+.75) per hour, effective April 19, 2023. This action form is to increase the employee's pay rate to new starting pay rate of $18.12 per hour, a Narcotics Investigator from $18.21 ($1721+$1.00) per hour to $19.12 ($18.12+$1.00) per hour, effective April 19, 2023. This action form is to increase the employee's pay rate to new starting pay rate of $18.12 per hour, a Patrol Officer from $16.74($16.44+.30) per hour to $18.42($18.12+.30) per hour, effective April 19, 2023. This action form is to increase the employee's pay rate to new starting pay rate of $18.12 per hour, a Patrol Officer from $18.42 ($18.12+.30) per hour to $18.62($18.42+.20) per hour, effective May 4, 2023. Officer is eligible for an annual .20 cents increase for one (1) year of service; Patrol Officer from $18.87 ($18.12+.75) per hour to $19.07 ($18.87+.20) per hour, effective May 5, 2023. Officer is eligible for an additional .20 cents increase for two (2) years of service; a Sergeant in CID from $23.04($22.04+$1.00) per hour to $23.24($23.04+.20) per hour, effective May 9, 2023. Employee is entitled to a .20 cents increase for five (5) years of service, an Investigator from $19.78($18.78+$1.00) per hour to $19.98 ($1978+.20) per hour, effective May 10, 2023. Investigator is entitled to an additional .20 cents increase for ten (10) years of service; a Patrol Officer from $19.12 ($18.12+1.00) per hour to $19.32 ($19.12+.20) per hour, effective May 11, 2023. Officer is entitled to an additional .20 cents increase for seven (7) years of service; a Sergeant D-Watch from $22.15 per hour to $22.35 ($22.15+.20) per hour, effective May 11, 2023. Employee is entitled to an additional .20 cents per hour increase for seven (7) years of service; a Sergeant D-Watch from $22.35 per hour to $22.65 ($22.35+.30) per hour, effective May 11, 2023. Employee is assigned to Night Shift and is eligible for an additional .30 cents increase per hour for working night shift at the Police Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. H. ID-23-0561 Pay Adjustment - Accounting Department (1) On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, Sr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the Pay Adjustment of a Special Project Assistant from $23.82 per hour to $24.82 ($23.82+$1.00) per hour, effective May 3, 2023. Employee will receive an additional $1.00 per hour increase until the Assistant Supervisor returns to work 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. I. ID-23-0562 Discuss Potential Litigation Matters (2) This agenda item was tabled until May 15, 2023. Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. Alderman Monsour, Jr., left Executive Session J. ID-23-0633 Come Out of Executive Session and Approve All Items Taken Up in Executive Session City of Vicksburg Page 8 Printed on 6/5/2023 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final May 10, 2023 On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, Sr. the Mayor 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- Mayor Flaggs Jr., and Alderman Mayfield Sr. Absent: 1- Alderman Monsour Jr. Adjournment On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, Sr. and unanimously passed, the Mayor and Alderman of the City of Vicksburg adjourned to meet 10 o’clock a.m., Monday, May 15, 2023, to take up and act upon any and all matters that may come before the Board. MAYOR ATTEST: DEPUTY CITY CLERK Aye: 2- Mayor Flaggs Jr., and Alderman Mayfield Sr. Absent: 1- Alderman Monsour Jr. City of Vicksburg Page 9 Printed on 6/5/2023

Agenda

1415 Walnut Street City of Vicksburg Vicksburg, MS 39180 Meeting Agenda Board of Mayor and Aldermen Wednesday, May 10, 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-23-0552 Employee Anniversaries: 1. One (1) year of service: a. Stevenson Archie - Fire Department b. Marcus London - Building Maintenance c. Dawn Royal - Building Maintenance d. Jalen Glass - Police Department 2. Two (2) years of service: a. David Allison - Fire Department b. Artracia Brown - Recreation Department c. Carlton Phillips - Police Department 3. Five (5) years of service: a. Noah Neilsen - Fire Department b. Nicholas Carson - Police Department c. John Shorter - Community Service 4. Seven (7) years of service: a. Reginald Galloway - Fire Department b. Jabaris McDaniel - Fire Department c. Matthew Barnes - Police Department d. Glentrice Johnson - Police Department 5. Ten (10) years of service: a. Eddie Colbert - Police Department 6. Twenty (20) years of service: a. Jeff Boyett - Parks & Recreation Maintenance b. Daron Banks - Fire Department 7. Forty-five (45) years of service: a. Henry Williams - Fire Department City of Vicksburg Page 1 Printed on 5/10/2023 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Meeting Agenda May 10, 2023 B. ID-23-0547 Special Certificate of Recognition - Vicksburg Fire Department Battalion Chief Henry Williams Attachments: Certificate of Recognition for Battalion Chief Henry Williams 45th year Approval of Consent Agenda Items: A. ID-23-0544 Adopt Board Meeting Minutes for: 1. April 25, 2023 2. May 1, 2023 B. ID-23-0553 Approve the following Personnel Action Forms: 1. Resignation: a. Right of Way Department (1) 2. New Hires: a. Gas Department (1) b. Ambulance Department (1) C. ID-23-0534 Approve Addition to Employee Driving List: 1. Jerry Brown - Gas Department D. ID-23-0536 Approve Application from River City Early College for Complimentary Use of the Ardis T. Williams, Sr. Auditorium on May 15, 2023 for Senior Award Ceremony Attachments: Comp Use RCEC E. ID-23-0539 Approve request for advertisement in the amount of $150.00 to Good Men Golf Association for their 3rd Annual Charity Golf Classic pursuant to Section 17-3-1 and Section 17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended Attachments: GMGA Sponsorship F. ID-23-0542 Approve request for advertisement in the amount of $350.00 to Delta Business Journal for the 2023 Annual Mayor's Business Profile Edition of the Magazine pursuant to Section 17-3-1 and Section 17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended Attachments: DBJ Advertisement City of Vicksburg Page 2 Printed on 5/10/2023 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Meeting Agenda May 10, 2023 G. ID-23-0545 Approve the following for payment: 1. EJES for professional engineering services: a. Invoice #200-02-07 in the amount of $7,816.60 for Washington Street Project- Haining Road to Jackson Street 2. Allen & Hoshall for professional engineering services: a. Invoice #4042307 in the amount of $4,641.00 for Water Main Improvements - Summit Ridge Drive b. Invoice #4042308 in the amount of $4,798.40 for CSAP Repairs Year 4 3. Central Asphalt Company, Inc.: a. Pay Request #4 in the amount of $58,493.78 for 2022 Street Paving Project- Group 1 b. Pay Request #2 in the amount of $416,882.47 for 2022 Street Paving Project - Group 2 c. Pay Request #3 in the amount of $268,954.02 for 2022 Street Paving Project - Group 2 4. Fordice Construction Company: a. Pay Request #1 in the amount of $11,441.23 for Vicksburg Erosion Control Projects - Crestline Lane Culvert b. Pay Request #4 in the amount of $54,909.67 for Vicksburg Erosion Control Projects - Crestline Lane, Green Hill Drive, & Sturgis Street Attachments: EJES 200-02-07 AH April 2023 Invoices PR #4 Paving Group 1 PR #2 Paving Group 2 PR #3 Paving Group 2 PR #4 Crestline Ln, GreenHill Dr Sturgis St H. ID-23-0532 Approve Claims Docket Routine Agenda: A. ID-23-0528 Discuss Southern Cultural Heritage Center Updates Appearing Stacey Mahoney B. ID-23-0529 Discuss Vicksburg Convention Center Updates Appearing Erin Southard C. ID-23-0533 Continue Amended Proclamation of a Local Emergency (Curfew for Minors) City of Vicksburg Page 3 Printed on 5/10/2023 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Meeting Agenda May 10, 2023 D. ID-23-0535 Approve Free Port Warehouse License Application for: 1. Consolidated Grain & Barge Company Attachments: Consolidated Grain E. ID-23-0537 Adopt the following Vicksburg Police Department Policies and Procedures Revision: 1. Policy Number 2.10 (Firearms Training & Proficiency Demonstration) Attachments: 2.10 Firearms Training and Proficiency Demonstration 2023 DRAFT Appearing Chief Jones F. ID-23-0563 Authorize Mayor to execute Disclosure and Engagement Letter with Government Consultants, Inc. for Not to Exceed $1,500,000 City of Vicksburg, Mississippi Short Term Note, in one or more series Attachments: 024. City of Vicksburg MS General Obligation Note (2023) (236091) - IRMA Disclosure Letter G. ID-23-0548 Adopt An Ordinance to Amend Chapter Eleven of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Vicksburg, Health and Sanitation, Specifically to Amend Section 11-1 Definitions to Add the Definition of Inoperable Vehicle Attachments: health definitions Appearing Dalton McCarty H. ID-23-0549 Adopt An Ordinance to Amend Chapter Eleven of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Vicksburg, Health and Sanitation, Specifically to Amend Section 11-67 Required Security Screening Regarding the Regulations Applicable to the Location and Construction of Security Screening and Operation of Repair and Service of Automobiles, Trucks or Tractors Attachments: required security screening Appearing Dalton McCarty I. ID-23-0550 Adopt An Ordinance to Amend Chapter Eleven of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Vicksburg, Health and Sanitation, Specifically to Amend Section 11-117 Loading and Unloading Operations Subsection (D) Regarding the Regulations Applicable to the Garbage Containment Devices Enclosure Materials Attachments: loading and unloading operations Appearing Dalton McCarty J. ID-23-0551 Adopt An Ordinance to Amend Chapter Eleven of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Vicksburg, Health and Sanitation, Specifically to Amend Section 16-298 Keeping Wrecked, Dismantled, Junked, Inoperable Vehicles Prohibited Regarding the Regulation and Location of Said Vehicles Attachments: keeping wrecked dismantled vehicles Appearing Dalton McCarty City of Vicksburg Page 4 Printed on 5/10/2023 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Meeting Agenda May 10, 2023 K. ID-23-0530 Authorize Mayor to execute Interlocal Agreement Between City of Vicksburg, Mississippi, Warren County, Mississippi and Vicksburg Main Street Program for payment of fees to Mad Genius for marketing and advertising L. ID-23-0531 Authorize Mayor to execute Mad Genius Marketing Contract M. ID-23-0543 Authorize Mayor to execute Second Amendment to Pharmacy Products and Services Administration Agreement with Southern Scripts Attachments: 2nd Amendment to PPSAA (City of Vicksburg) 20230504_SS signature N. ID-23-0546 Authorize Mayor to execute Memorandum of Understanding for COVID-19 Health Literacy Project with the following: 1. The Vicksburg Ministerial Alliance 2. Pleasant Valley M.B. Church 3. Gospel Temple M.B. Church 4. China Grove M.B. Church #2 5. House of Peace Worship Church International 6. Word of Faith Christian Center 7. St. James & Travis Chapel AME Churches 8. Triumphant Baptist Church 9. King of Kings Christian Center 10. Bright Morning Star Baptist Church 11. Mt. Zion Baptist Church 12. Cool Springs M.B. Church 13. Total Praise Ministries 14. Oak Chapel M.B. Church 15. New Beginning Church in Christ 16. Mount Caramel Ministries 17. Mt. Caramel M.B. Church 18. Beech Grove M.B. Church 19. Trinity Temple Baptist Church 20. Spring Hill M.B. Church 21. Greater Grove Street M.B. Church 22. Mt. Olive M.B. Church of Villa Nova 23. Bethel AME Church 24. Parish WaterFowl Co. (Health and Wellness Physical Fitness) 25. Dexter Jones - Smart Ball (Youth Summer Enrichment Program) Attachments: MOU COVID-19 Health Literacy Project MOU COVID-19 Health Literacy Project 2 Appearing Felicia Kent Executive Session: City of Vicksburg Page 5 Printed on 5/10/2023 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Meeting Agenda May 10, 2023 A. ID-23-0554 Longevity Pay - Fire Department (6) B. ID-23-0555 Longevity Pay - Ambulance Department (1) C. ID-23-0556 Longevity Pay - Building Maintenance (2) D. ID-23-0557 Longevity Pay - Parks & Recreation Maintenance (1) E. ID-23-0558 Longevity Pay - Recreation Department (1) F. ID-23-0559 Longevity Pay - Community Service (1) G. ID-23-0560 Pay Adjustment - Police Department (16) H. ID-23-0561 Pay Adjustment - Accounting Department (1) I. ID-23-0562 Discuss Potential Litigation Matters (2) Adjournment Next Regular Meeting, 10:00 a.m., Monday, May 15, 2023 City of Vicksburg Page 6 Printed on 5/10/2023

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