Board of Mayor and Aldermen
Regular MeetingVicksburg, MS · June 19, 2023
Minutes
1415 Walnut Street
City of Vicksburg Vicksburg, MS 39180
Minutes - Final
Board of Mayor and Aldermen
Monday, June 19, 2023 10:00 AM Robert M. Walker Building
1. Invocation, Pledge of Allegiance and Call to Order
Invocation was given by Alderman Michael A. Mayfield, Sr.
Pledge of Allegiance was led by Alderman Alex J. Monsour, Jr.
2. Roll Call
Also Present:
Monica Allen, Prosecuting 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 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-23-0753 Employee Anniversaries:
1. One (1) year of service:
a. Kayla Johnson - Ambulance Department
b. Mathew Brogdon - Auditorium
c. Ronnie Davis - Vehicle Maintenance
2. Five (5) years of service:
a. Kayla Hudson - City Court
Mayor Flaggs, Jr. recognized Kayla Johnson in the Ambulance Department,
Mathew Brogdon at the Ardis T. Williams, Sr. Auditorium and Ronnie Davis in
Vehicle Maintenance with one (1) year of service each; Kayla Hudson in City
Court with five (5) years of service.
The Mayor and Aldermen congratulated Kayla Johnson, Mathew Brogdon,
Ronnie Davis and Kayla Hudson for their dedicated 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:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr.
A. ID-23-0754 Approve the following Personnel Action Forms:
1. Resignations:
a. Administration (1)
b. Fire Department (1)
2. Re-Hires:
a. Recreation Department (1)
b. Administration (1)
3. New Hire:
a. Building Maintenance (1)
B. ID-23-0722 Receive Vicksburg Police Department Crime Statistic Report for:
1. May 2023
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Attachments: Crime Stats for Apr 2023 - May 2023
C. ID-23-0751 Approve Water & Gas Administration Report
Attachments: W&G Report
D. ID-23-0725 Approve request for sponsorship in the amount of $500.00 to Jackson
State University 2023 Mary E. Peoples Scholarship Luncheon pursuant
to Section 17-3-1 and Section 17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code of 1972,
as amended
Attachments: JSU Scholarship Sponsorship
Mayor Flaggs, Jr. stated that purchasing an advertisement from Jackson State
University 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 Jackson State University in the amount of $500.00 for their
2023 Mary E. Peoples Scholarship Luncheon. The City is authorized pursuant to
Section 17-3-1 and Section 17-3-3 of the Mississippi code of 1972, as amended.
E. ID-23-0726 Approve request for sponsorship in the amount of $100.00 for 2023
Emergency Services Administrative Professionals (ESAP) Conference
pursuant to Section 17-3-1 and Section 17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code
of 1972, as amended
Attachments: ESAP Sponsorship
Mayor Flaggs, Jr. stated that purchasing an advertisement from Emergency
Services Administrative Professionals (ESAP) 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 Emergency Services Administrative Professionals (ESAP) in
the amount of $100.00. The City is authorized pursuant to Section 17-3-1 and
Section 17-3-3 of the Mississippi code of 1972, as amended.
F. ID-23-0728 Approve request for sponsorship in the amount of $3,000.00 to The
Exchange Club of Vicksburg Child and Parent Center, Inc. for a Charity
Golf Tournament pursuant to Section 17-3-1 and Section 17-3-3 of the
Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended
Attachments: CAP Center Golf Sponsorship
Mayor Flaggs, Jr. stated that purchasing an advertisement from The Exchange
Club of Vicksburg of Vicksburg Child and Parent Center, Inc. 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 The Exchange Club of Vicksburg Child and Parent Center,
Inc. in the amount of $3,000.00 for their Charity Golf Tournament. 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-23-0729 Approve request for sponsorship in the amount of $500.00 to WaterView
Casino & Hotel for an Inaugural Breast Cancer Benefit Golf Tournament
pursuant to Section 17-3-1 and Section 17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code
of 1972, as amended
Attachments: Waterview Casino Breast Cancer Golf Tournament
Mayor Flaggs, Jr. stated that purchasing an advertisement from WaterView
Casino & Hotel 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
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sponsorship ad from WaterView Casino & Hotel in the amount of $500.00 for its
Inaugural Breast Cancer Benefit Golf Tournament. The City is authorized
pursuant to Section 17-3-1 and Section 17-3-3 of the Mississippi code of 1972, as
amended.
H. ID-23-0732 Approve request for sponsorship for an additional $1,000.00 to
Mississippi Black Caucus of Local Elected Officials for its Annual
Summer Conference pursuant to Section 17-3-1 and Section 17-3-3 of
the Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended
Attachments: MBC-LEO Additional Sponsorship
Mayor Flaggs, Jr. stated that purchasing an advertisement from Mississippi
Black Caucus of Local Elected Officials 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 Mississippi Black Caucus of Local Elected Officials in the
amount of $1,000.00 for its Annual Summer Conference. The City is authorized
pursuant to Section 17-3-1 and Section 17-3-3 of the Mississippi code of 1972, as
amended.
I. ID-23-0740 Approve request for sponsorship in the amount of $200.00 to Total
Praise Ministries for its Community Block Party pursuant to Section
17-3-1 and Section 17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended
Attachments: Total Praise Ministries Sponsorship
Mayor Flaggs, Jr. stated that purchasing an advertisement from Total Praise
Ministries 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 Total Praise Ministries in the amount of $200.00 for its
Community Block Party. The City is authorized pursuant to Section 17-3-1 and
Section 17-3-3 of the Mississippi code of 1972, as amended.
J. ID-23-0727 Approve request for advertisement in the amount of $5,000.00 to
Central MS Cornhole & Good Times Regional Tournament pursuant to
Section 17-3-1 and Section 17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as
amended
Attachments: Central MS Cornhole Tournament
Mayor Flaggs, Jr. stated that purchasing an advertisement from Central MS
Cornhole & Good Times 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 Central MS Cornhole & Good Times in the amount of
$5,000.00 for its Regional Tournament. The City is authorized pursuant to Section
17-3-1 and Section 17-3-3 of the Mississippi code of 1972, as amended.
K. ID-23-0724 Approve the following request from Roger Harris:
1. Permission to hold the Vicksburg Vintage Motorcycle Show in
Downtown Vicksburg at Washington Street Park on Saturday, November
4, 2023 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
2. Use of electricity for PA System
3. Sponsorship in the amount of $750.00 pursuant to Section 17-3-1 and
Section 17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code 0f 1972, as amended
Attachments: Vintage Motorcycle Show
Mayor Flaggs, Jr. stated that purchasing an advertisement from Roger Harris 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 Roger Harris in the amount of $750.00 for the Vicksburg
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Vintage Motorcycle Show. The City is authorized pursuant to Section 17-3-1 and
Section 17-3-3 of the Mississippi code of 1972, as amended.
L. ID-23-0731 Approve request from Mayor George Flaggs to reserve motor coach on
July 22, 2023
Attachments: Motor Coach Reservation
M. ID-23-0737 Authorize issuance of requisition number 2307225 in the amount of
$35,700.00 written to eSouth Technologies for the build and delivery of
twenty-one (21) all in one cell units for the Nola Camera Project
Attachments: Requisition 2307225
N. ID-23-0736 Authorize issuance of requisition number 2307226 in the amount of
$98,815.47 written to Tyler Technologies, Inc. for the service agreement
(2023-2024) for Munis Software Maintenance for the Information
Technology Department
Attachments: Requisition 2307226
O. ID-23-0747 Authorize contribution for support of a local economic development
organization pursuant to Section 21-19-44 of the Mississippi Code of
1972,as amended:
1. Vicksburg-Warren Retirement Development Program in the amount
of $5,000.00
2. Vicksburg-Warren County Chamber of Commerce in the amount of
$60,000.00
Attachments: Chamber of Commerce Allocation
P. ID-23-0723 Approve Application from The Institute for the Advancement of Minority
Health for Complimentary Use of the Ardis T. Williams, Sr. Auditorium
on July 19, 2023 to offer free educational information to community
teens in the areas of STD prevention, tobacco cessation and vaping
along with free school supplies
Attachments: Comp Use Auditorium Inst. Adv. Minorty Health
Q. ID-23-0748 Approve request from Elva Smith on behalf of Warren County Election
Commission for use of the Ardis T. Williams, Sr. Auditorium on July 17,
2023 for Poll Manager Training
Attachments: WC Auditorium Election Training
R. ID-23-0752 Ratify approval of a request from Evelyn Bumpers on behalf of NRoute
for use of the Ardis T. Williams, Sr. Auditorium on June 15, 2023 for
Transit Day
Attachments: NRoute Auditorium Transit Day
S. ID-23-0743 Approve the following for payment:
1. Neel-Schaffer for professional services:
a. Invoice #1088453 in the amount of $25,635.00 for Levee Street
Extension Segment 1
b. Invoice #1088461 in the amount of $8,703.05 for NRCS Iowa
Boulevard - Fillmore Street
c. Invoice #1088464 in the amount of $3,370.00 for Mission 66
Traffic Review
2. Central Asphalt Company, Inc.:
a. Pay Estimate #2 in the amount of $148,026.68 for Levee Street
Pedestrian Rail Crossing & Site Utility Improvements Project
3. Stantec Consulting for professional services:
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a. Invoice #2092174 in the amount of $16,060.00 for Levee Street
Pedestrian Railroad Crossing
Attachments: N-S Proj# 16779.001 Inv 1088453 May 2023 Levee Street Extension
Segment 1 City
N-S Proj# 17630 Inv 1088461 May 2023 NRCS Iowa-Fillmore City
N-S Proj# 17760 Inv 1088464 May 2023 Mission 66 Traffic Review
City
Pay App #2 Levee St Pedestrian Rail Crossing
Invoice Stantec Levee St. Pedestrian RR Crossing
T. ID-23-0750 Approve the following for payment:
1. ESG Operations (An Inframark Company):
a. Invoice #96457 in the amount of $81,588.33 for Contact
Operations and Maintenance of the City's Water Treatment Facilities
b. Invoice #96458 in the amount of $53,341.67 for Contract
Operations and Maintenance of the City's Wastewater Treatment
Facilities
Attachments: Invoice ESG
U. ID-23-0749 Approve Claims Docket
The City Clerk presented the Docket of Claims numbering: 319127 for approval.
Routine Agenda:
A. ID-23-0730 Discussion with Mary Pendleton regarding her home
Attachments: M. Pendleton
B. ID-23-0742 Adopt Budget Amendments
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, Sr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to adopt the Budget Amendments for June 19, 2023.
The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr.
C. ID-23-0735 Ratify Mayor's execution of Water Pollution Control Revolving Loan
Fund Application from Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality
for Sanitary Sewer System Rehabilitation (SRF-C280733-06)
Attachments: WPCRLF Application
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, Sr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to ratify the Mayor's execution of Water Pollution
Control Revolving Loan Fund Application from Mississippi Department of
Environmental Quality for Sanitary Sewer System Rehabilitation
(SRF-C280733-06). The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr.
D. ID-23-0745 Accept the recommendation of the Zoning Board of Appeals to replace
the existing Official Zoning Map per Section 302 of Ordinance 71-8 of
the Code of Ordinances of the City of Vicksburg, Mississippi with the
new Official Zoning Map that corrects the errors and omissions in the
prior Official Zoning Map
Attachments: Zoning Minutes
Zoning Map Official
On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, Sr., the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to accept the recommendation of the Zoning Board of
Appeals to replace the existing Official Zoning Map per Section 302 of Ordinance
71-8 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Vicksburg, Mississippi with the new
Official Zoning Map that corrects the errors and omissions in the prior Official
Zoning Map. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr.
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E. ID-23-0746 Adopt New Official Zoning Map of the City of Vicksburg, Mississippi
Attachments: Zoning Map Official
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, Sr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to adopt the New Official Zoning Map of 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.
F. ID-23-0734 Adopt A Resolution Denying the Special Exception Use Provided for In
Section 1102(b) of the Code of Ordinances, City of Vicksburg,
Mississippi to Allow the Construction of a Wireless Communication
Tower in the Area Zoned General Commercial
Attachments: RESOLUTION DENYING VERTICAL BRIDGE APPLICATION FOR
SPECIAL EXCEPTION
On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to adopt the Resolution Denying the Special Exception Use
Provided for In Section 1102(b) of the Code of Ordinances, City of Vicksburg,
Mississippi to Allow the Construction of a Wireless Communication Tower in the
Area Zoned General Commercial. The motion was adopted unanimously by the
following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr.
G. ID-23-0741 Adopt Resolution Granting Conditional Approval for Tax Abatement for
1105 Washington Street (PPIN 19199)
Attachments: Tax Abatement 1105 Washington Street
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, Sr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to adopt the Resolution Granting Conditional
Approval for Tax Abatement for 1105 Washington Street (PPIN 19199). The
motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr.
H. ID-23-0733 Authorize Mayor to execute Renewal Agreement with Lexis Nexis
Attachments: 2023 Renewal Lexis Nexis
On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, Sr., the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize the Mayor to execute Renewal Agreement
with Lexis Nexis. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr.
I. ID-23-0738 Authorize Mayor to execute Contract with Waste Management for Solid
Waste Collection Services and Disposal
Attachments: Waste Management Contract
On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to authorize the Mayor to execute Contract with Waste
Management for Solid Waste Collection Services and Disposal. The motion was
adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr.
J. ID-23-0739 Authorize Mayor to execute Professional Services Agreement with
Stantec Consulting for Fisher Ferry Road Bridge Replacement over
Hatcher Bayou Project in the amount not to exceed $554,214.54 for
Phase 1-3 Services Only
Attachments: Stantec Agreement Fisher Ferry Road Bridge Replacement
On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to authorize the Mayor to execute Professional Services
Agreement with Stantec Consulting for Fisher Ferry Road Bridge Replacement
over Hatcher Bayou Project in the amount not to exceed $554,214.54 for Phase
1-3 Services Only. Contingent upon receiving funding. The motion was adopted
unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr.
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K. ID-23-0744 Authorize Mayor to execute Rental Agreement and Cost Per Copy
Agreement with RJ Young for copiers for the following departments:
1. Accounting
2. Grants
3. Police
4. Public Works
Attachments: Copier Agreement Accounting
Copier Agreement Grants
Copier Agreement Police Department
Copier Agreement Public Works
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, Sr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize the Mayor to execute Rental Agreement
and Cost Per Copy Agreement with RJ Young for copiers for the following
departments: 1. Accounting; 2. Grants; 3. Police; 4. Public Works. 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: Longevity Pay - City Court (1); Longevity Pay -
Auditorium (1); Longevity Pay - Vehicle Maintenance (1); Longevity Pay -
Ambulance Department (1); Pay Adjustment - Recreation 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 - City Court (1); Longevity
Pay - Auditorium (1); Longevity Pay - Vehicle Maintenance (1); Longevity Pay -
Ambulance Department (1); Pay Adjustment - Recreation 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., Monica Allen - Prosecuting City Attorney,
Walter W. Osborne, Jr. - City Clerk, Tasha W. Jordan - 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-23-0755 Longevity Pay - City Court (1)
On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to approve the .20 cents Longevity Pay of a Municipal Court
Clerk from $22.5293 per hour to $22.7293 per hour, effective June 20, 2023 in City
Court. Employee is entitled to an increase of .20 cents per hour for five (5) years
of service. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr.
B. ID-23-0756 Longevity Pay - Auditorium (1)
On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to approve the .20 cents Longevity Pay of an Assistant
Manager from $15.25 per hour to $15.45($15.25+.20) per hour, effective June 29,
2023 at the Auditorium. Employee is entitled to an additional .20 cents pay
increase for one (1) year of service. The motion was adopted unanimously by the
following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr.
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C. ID-23-0757 Longevity Pay - Vehicle Maintenance (1)
On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to approve the .20cents Longevity Pay of a Mechanic II from
$12.04 per hour to $12.24($12.04+.20) per hour, effective June 29, 2023. Employee
is entitled to an increase of .20 cents for one (1) year of service in Vehicle
Maintenance. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr.
D. ID-23-0758 Longevity Pay - Ambulance Department (1)
On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to approve the .20 cents Longevity Pay of an EMS Info
Specialist from $15.4836 per hour to $15.68($15.4836+.20) per hour, effective
June 29, 2023 in the Ambulance Department. Employee is entitled to and increase
of .20 cents for one (1) year of service. The motion was adopted unanimously by
the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr.
E. ID-23-0759 Pay Adjustment - Recreation 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 WSI/Headguard from
$9.25 per hour to $9.75 per hour, effective June 14, 2023. Employee is receiving
an annual pay increase 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-23-0786 Come Out of Executive Session and Approve All Items Taken Up in
Executive Session
On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr. seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to Come Out of Executive Session and Approve All Items
Taken Up in Executive Session. The motion was adopted unanimously by the
following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr.
Adjournment
On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr. seconded by Alderman Mayfield, Sr. and
unanimously passed, the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Vicksburg adjourned
to meet 10 o’clock a.m., Friday, June 23 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, June 19, 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-23-0753 Employee Anniversaries:
1. One (1) year of service:
a. Kayla Johnson - Ambulance Department
b. Mathew Brogdon - Auditorium
c. Ronnie Davis - Vehicle Maintenance
2. Five (5) years of service:
a. Kayla Hudson - City Court
Approval of Consent Agenda Items:
A. ID-23-0754 Approve the following Personnel Action Forms:
1. Resignations:
a. Administration (1)
b. Fire Department (1)
2. Re-Hires:
a. Recreation Department (1)
b. Administration (1)
3. New Hire:
a. Building Maintenance (1)
B. ID-23-0722 Receive Vicksburg Police Department Crime Statistic Report for:
1. May 2023
Attachments: Crime Stats for Apr 2023 - May 2023
C. ID-23-0751 Approve Water & Gas Administration Report
Attachments: W&G Report
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D. ID-23-0725 Approve request for sponsorship in the amount of $500.00 to Jackson
State University 2023 Mary E. Peoples Scholarship Luncheon pursuant to
Section 17-3-1 and Section 17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as
amended
Attachments: JSU Scholarship Sponsorship
E. ID-23-0726 Approve request for sponsorship in the amount of $100.00 for 2023
Emergency Services Administrative Professionals (ESAP) Conference
pursuant to Section 17-3-1 and Section 17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code of
1972, as amended
Attachments: ESAP Sponsorship
F. ID-23-0728 Approve request for sponsorship in the amount of $3,000.00 to The
Exchange Club of Vicksburg Child and Parent Center, Inc. for a Charity
Golf Tournament pursuant to Section 17-3-1 and Section 17-3-3 of the
Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended
Attachments: CAP Center Golf Sponsorship
G. ID-23-0729 Approve request for sponsorship in the amount of $500.00 to WaterView
Casino & Hotel for an Inaugural Breast Cancer Benefit Golf Tournament
pursuant to Section 17-3-1 and Section 17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code of
1972, as amended
Attachments: Waterview Casino Breast Cancer Golf Tournament
H. ID-23-0732 Approve request for sponsorship for an additional $1,000.00 to
Mississippi Black Caucus of Local Elected Officials for its Annual Summer
Conference pursuant to Section 17-3-1 and Section 17-3-3 of the
Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended
Attachments: MBC-LEO Additional Sponsorship
I. ID-23-0740 Approve request for sponsorship in the amount of $200.00 to Total Praise
Ministries for its Community Block Party pursuant to Section 17-3-1 and
Section 17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended
Attachments: Total Praise Ministries Sponsorship
J. ID-23-0727 Approve request for advertisement in the amount of $5,000.00 to Central
MS Cornhole & Good Times Regional Tournament pursuant to Section
17-3-1 and Section 17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended
Attachments: Central MS Cornhole Tournament
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K. ID-23-0724 Approve the following request from Roger Harris:
1. Permission to hold the Vicksburg Vintage Motorcycle Show in
Downtown Vicksburg at Washington Street Park on Saturday, November
4, 2023 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
2. Use of electricity for PA System
3. Sponsorship in the amount of $750.00 pursuant to Section 17-3-1 and
Section 17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code 0f 1972, as amended
Attachments: Vintage Motorcycle Show
L. ID-23-0731 Approve request from Mayor George Flaggs to reserve motor coach on
July 22, 2023
Attachments: Motor Coach Reservation
M. ID-23-0737 Authorize issuance of requisition number 2307225 in the amount of
$35,700.00 written to eSouth Technologies for the build and delivery of
twenty-one (21) all in one cell units for the Nola Camera Project
Attachments: Requisition 2307225
N. ID-23-0736 Authorize issuance of requisition number 2307226 in the amount of
$98,815.47 written to Tyler Technologies, Inc. for the service agreement
(2023-2024) for Munis Software Maintenance for the Information
Technology Department
Attachments: Requisition 2307226
O. ID-23-0747 Authorize contribution for support of a local economic development
organization pursuant to Section 21-19-44 of the Mississippi Code of
1972,as amended:
1. Vicksburg-Warren Retirement Development Program in the amount of
$5,000.00
2. Vicksburg-Warren County Chamber of Commerce in the amount of
$60,000.00
Attachments: Chamber of Commerce Allocation
P. ID-23-0723 Approve Application from The Institute for the Advancement of Minority
Health for Complimentary Use of the Ardis T. Williams, Sr. Auditorium on
July 19, 2023 to offer free educational information to community teens in
the areas of STD prevention, tobacco cessation and vaping along with free
school supplies
Attachments: Comp Use Auditorium Inst. Adv. Minorty Health
Q. ID-23-0748 Approve request from Elva Smith on behalf of Warren County Election
Commission for use of the Ardis T. Williams, Sr. Auditorium on July 17,
2023 for Poll Manager Training
Attachments: WC Auditorium Election Training
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R. ID-23-0752 Ratify approval of a request from Evelyn Bumpers on behalf of NRoute for
use of the Ardis T. Williams, Sr. Auditorium on June 15, 2023 for Transit
Day
Attachments: NRoute Auditorium Transit Day
S. ID-23-0743 Approve the following for payment:
1. Neel-Schaffer for professional services:
a. Invoice #1088453 in the amount of $25,635.00 for Levee Street
Extension Segment 1
b. Invoice #1088461 in the amount of $8,703.05 for NRCS Iowa
Boulevard - Fillmore Street
c. Invoice #1088464 in the amount of $3,370.00 for Mission 66 Traffic
Review
2. Central Asphalt Company, Inc.:
a. Pay Estimate #2 in the amount of $148,026.68 for Levee Street
Pedestrian Rail Crossing & Site Utility Improvements Project
3. Stantec Consulting for professional services:
a. Invoice #2092174 in the amount of $16,060.00 for Levee Street
Pedestrian Railroad Crossing
Attachments: N-S Proj# 16779.001 Inv 1088453 May 2023 Levee Street Extension Segment 1 City
N-S Proj# 17630 Inv 1088461 May 2023 NRCS Iowa-Fillmore City
N-S Proj# 17760 Inv 1088464 May 2023 Mission 66 Traffic Review City
Pay App #2 Levee St Pedestrian Rail Crossing
Invoice Stantec Levee St. Pedestrian RR Crossing
T. ID-23-0750 Approve the following for payment:
1. ESG Operations (An Inframark Company):
a. Invoice #96457 in the amount of $81,588.33 for Contact Operations
and Maintenance of the City's Water Treatment Facilities
b. Invoice #96458 in the amount of $53,341.67 for Contract Operations
and Maintenance of the City's Wastewater Treatment Facilities
Attachments: Invoice ESG
U. ID-23-0749 Approve Claims Docket
Routine Agenda:
A. ID-23-0730 Discussion with Mary Pendleton regarding her home
Attachments: M. Pendleton
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B. ID-23-0742 Adopt Budget Amendments
Appearing Doug Whittington
C. ID-23-0735 Ratify Mayor's execution of Water Pollution Control Revolving Loan Fund
Application from Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality for
Sanitary Sewer System Rehabilitation (SRF-C280733-06)
Attachments: WPCRLF Application
D. ID-23-0745 Accept the recommendation of the Zoning Board of Appeals to replace the
existing Official Zoning Map per Section 302 of Ordinance 71-8 of the
Code of Ordinances of the City of Vicksburg, Mississippi with the new
Official Zoning Map that corrects the errors and omissions in the prior
Official Zoning Map
Attachments: Zoning Minutes
Zoning Map Official
E. ID-23-0746 Adopt New Official Zoning Map of the City of Vicksburg, Mississippi
Attachments: Zoning Map Official
F. ID-23-0734 Adopt A Resolution Denying the Special Exception Use Provided for In
Section 1102(b) of the Code of Ordinances, City of Vicksburg, Mississippi
to Allow the Construction of a Wireless Communication Tower in the Area
Zoned General Commercial
Attachments: RESOLUTION DENYING VERTICAL BRIDGE APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL EXCEPTION
G. ID-23-0741 Adopt Resolution Granting Conditional Approval for Tax Abatement for
1105 Washington Street (PPIN 19199)
Attachments: Tax Abatement 1105 Washington Street
H. ID-23-0733 Authorize Mayor to execute Renewal Agreement with Lexis Nexis
Attachments: 2023 Renewal Lexis Nexis
I. ID-23-0738 Authorize Mayor to execute Contract with Waste Management for Solid
Waste Collection Services and Disposal
Attachments: Waste Management Contract
Appearing Doug Whittington
J. ID-23-0739 Authorize Mayor to execute Professional Services Agreement with Stantec
Consulting for Fisher Ferry Road Bridge Replacement over Hatcher Bayou
Project in the amount not to exceed $554,214.54 for Phase 1-3 Services
Only
Attachments: Stantec Agreement Fisher Ferry Road Bridge Replacement
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Board of Mayor and Aldermen Meeting Agenda June 19, 2023
K. ID-23-0744 Authorize Mayor to execute Rental Agreement and Cost Per Copy
Agreement with RJ Young for copiers for the following departments:
1. Accounting
2. Grants
3. Police
4. Public Works
Attachments: Copier Agreement Accounting
Copier Agreement Grants
Copier Agreement Police Department
Copier Agreement Public Works
Executive Session:
A. ID-23-0755 Longevity Pay - City Court (1)
B. ID-23-0756 Longevity Pay - Auditorium (1)
C. ID-23-0757 Longevity Pay - Vehicle Maintenance (1)
D. ID-23-0758 Longevity Pay - Ambulance Department (1)
E. ID-23-0759 Pay Adjustment - Recreation Department (1)
Adjournment
Next Adjourned Meeting, 10:00 a.m., Friday, June 23, 2023
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