Board of Mayor and Aldermen

1415 Walnut Street City of Vicksburg Vicksburg, MS 39180 Minutes - Final Board of Mayor and Aldermen Monday, July 3, 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 Tasha W. Jordan, 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 REMOVE Under Routine Agenda Letter H. (ID-23-0824) Adopt a Resolution to Appoint Interim Director, Interim Assistant Director, and Interim Street Superintendent of the Public Works Department On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to adopt the Agenda, as amended. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. Recognitions: A. ID-23-0802 Employee Anniversaries: 1. One (1) year of service: a. Jalisa Wilson - IT b. Jacob Leist - IT 2. Two (2) years of service: a. Charlie Hill - Police Department b. Troy Kimble - Police Department c. John Wright - Gas Department d. Audrey Walker - Building Maintenance 3. Three (3) years of service: a. Angela Bush - Police Department 4. Five (5) years of service: a. Roberta Polk - City Court 5. Six (6) years of service: a. Ronald Davis - Airport 6. Seven (7) years of service: a. A.D. Benard - Right of Way 7. Fifteen (15) years of service: a. Anthony Thomas - Inspection Department b. Douglas Whittington - Accounting Department Mayor Flaggs, Jr. recognized Jalisa Wilson and Jacob Leist in the IT Department both with one (1) year of service; Charlie Hill and Troy Kimble in the Police Department, John Wright in the Gas Department and Audrey Walker in Building Maintenance with two (2) years each of service; Angela Bush in the Police Department with three (3) years of service; Robert Polk in City Court with five (5) years of service; Ronald Davis at the Airport with six (6) years of service; A.D. Benard in Right of Way with seven (7) years of service; Anthony Thomas in the City of Vicksburg Page 1 Printed on 7/28/2023 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final July 3, 2023 Inspection Department and Douglas Whittington in the Accounting Department with fifteen (15) years each of service. The Mayor and Aldermen congratulated all employees for their dedicated years of service with the City of Vicksburg. Approval of Consent Agenda Items: On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., 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-23-0803 Approve the following Personnel Action Forms: 1. New Hires: a. Recreation Department (1) b. Police Department (1) c. Water & Gas Administration (1) d. Sewer Department (1) B. ID-23-0790 Approve request for advertisement in the amount of $1,000.00 for the 9th Annual Malcolm Butler Football Camp pursuant to Section 17-3-1 and Section 17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended Attachments: Malcolm Butler Football Camp Sponsorship Mayor Flaggs, Jr. stated that purchasing an advertisement from Malcolm Butler Football Camp 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 Malcolm Butler Football Camp in the amount of $1,000.00 for its 9th Annual Camp. The City is authorized pursuant to Section 17-3-1 and Section 17-3-3 of the Mississippi code of 1972, as amended. C. ID-23-0798 Authorize issuance of the following: 1. Requisition number 2307615 in the amount of $14,495.00 written to Temple, Inc. for the purchase of Single Camera for Traffic Department to be used at a signal light pursuant to Section 31-7-13 (m) (viii) of the Mississippi Code of 1972, Annotated which allows sole source purchases 2. Requisition number 2307649 in the amount of $24,620.30 written to Cornerstone Kiosk, Inc. for the purchase of a Kiosk for Main Street area pursuant to Section 31-7-13 (m) (viii) of the Mississippi Code of 1972, Annotated which allows sole source purchases 3. Requisition number 2307692 in the amount of $23,200.00 written to Project Nola for Cloud Base Software for the Camera Project for the IT Department pursuant to Section 27-31-45 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, Annotated Attachments: Requisition 2307615 Requisition 2307649 Requisition 2307692 D. ID-23-0792 Approve request for permission from Erin Southard on behalf of Vicksburg Convention Center for use of the Washington Street Park on July 19-27 for Scott Burns to set up and "camp" on scaffolding to bring awareness to his organization, 7 Days for the Troops Attachments: VCC Washington Street Park E. ID-23-0800 Approve request from Fire Chief Derrick Stamps to declare badge as surplus property for Retiring Captain Daryl Collins and authorize sale for $115.00 City of Vicksburg Page 2 Printed on 7/28/2023 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final July 3, 2023 Attachments: Surplus Badge Captain Daryl Collins F. ID-23-0793 Approve the following for payment: 1. WEI/AJA for professional engineering services: a. Invoice #2341-10 in the amount of $6,082.24 for Vicksburg Erosion Control Project - Crestline Lane, Stirgus Street, and Green Hill Drive b. Invoice #2223-07 in the amount of $10,970.00 for 2022 Street Paving Project 2. "LEN" Construction: a. Invoice final in the amount of $15,000.00 for Vicksburg NAACP Housing Initiative Project - 1125 Harrison Street 3. EJES for professional services: a. Invoice #200-02-09 in the amount of $5,443.50 for Washington Street Project- Haining Road to Jackson Street 4. PPM Consultants for professional services: a. Invoice #96392 in the amount $358.00 for Vicksburg Brownfield Assessment Grant (2020) Non-Trust Attachments: NRCS Crestline, Stirgus, Green Hill WEI AJA 2022 Street Paving Project Len Construction 1125 Harrison Street EJES Invoice Haining Rd. Jackson St. PPM Invoice Brownfield Grant G. ID-23-0825 Approve Claims Docket The Deputy City Clerk presented the Docket of Claims number 319458 for approval. Routine Agenda: A. ID-23-0787 Discuss Vicksburg Convention Center Updates Ms. Erin Southard was not in attendance. B. ID-23-0788 Discuss Vicksburg Convention and Visitors Bureau Updates Ms. Laura Beth Strickland, of the Vicksburg Convention & Visitors Bureau, came before the Board to inform the public of the upcoming events at the Vicksburg Convention & Visitors Bureau for the month of July 2023 and invited the public to attend. The Mayor and Aldermen thanked Ms. Strickland for attending the meeting. C. ID-23-0799 Approve Addendum No. 1 dated June 28, 2023 from EJES changing the bid receive date until 9:00 a.m., Monday, July 10, 2023 for Washington Street Rehabilitation Project Attachments: Addendum No. 1 - Washington St. Rehab On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, Sr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the Addendum No. 1 dated June 28, 2023 from EJES changing the bid receive date until 9:00 a.m., Monday, July 10, 2023 for Washington Street Rehabilitation Project. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. D. ID-23-0791 Adopt Resolution Authorizing the Board of Mayor and Aldermen to Display a Portrait of Garnet Van Norman, Jr. Inside the Public Works Department Building Attachments: Garnet Van Norman Resolution On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, Sr., the City of Vicksburg Page 3 Printed on 7/28/2023 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final July 3, 2023 Mayor and Aldermen voted to adopt the Resolution Authorizing the Board of Mayor and Aldermen to Display a Portrait of Garnet Van Norman, Jr. Inside the Public Works Department Building. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. E. ID-23-0795 Adopt Resolution Authorizing Preparation and Submittal of an Application to the U.S. Department of Transportation, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) for the National Gas Distribution Infrastructure Safety and Modernization Grant Program Attachments: Resolution PHMSA On motion of Alderman Mayfield, Sr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to adopt the Resolution Authorizing Preparation and Submittal of an Application to the U.S. Department of Transportation, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) for the National Gas Distribution Infrastructure Safety and Modernization Grant Program. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. F. ID-23-0822 ADOPT A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE CONSUMER PRICE INDEX ADJUSTMENT OF BASE ANNUAL FEE FOR CONTRACT YEAR 2 OF THE SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR THE OPERATIONS, MANAGEMENT, AND MAINTENANCE OF WATER TREATMENT FACILITIES, WELL FIELD, AND STORAGE TANKS BETWEEN THE CITY OF VICKSBURG, MISSISSIPPI AND INRAMARK, LLC d/b/a ESG OPERATIONS Attachments: Resolution - Increase in CPI - ESG Water Treatment Facilities 2023 Amendment No. 1 Water Treatment Facilities On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, Sr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to adopt the RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE CONSUMER PRICE INDEX ADJUSTMENT OF BASE ANNUAL FEE FOR CONTRACT YEAR 2 OF THE SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR THE OPERATIONS, MANAGEMENT, AND MAINTENANCE OF WATER TREATMENT FACILITIES, WELL FIELD, AND STORAGE TANKS BETWEEN THE CITY OF VICKSBURG, MISSISSIPPI AND INFRAMARK, LLC d/b/a ESG OPERATIONS. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. G. ID-23-0823 ADOPT A RESOLUTION RATIFYING THE CONSUMER PRICE INDEX ADJUSTMENT OF BASE ANNUAL FEE FOR CONTRACT YEAR 2 OF THE SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR THE OPERATIONS, MANAGEMENT, AND MAINTENANCE OF WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT FACILITIES BETWEEN THE CITY OF VICKSBURG, MISSISSIPPI AND INFRAMARK, LLC d/b/a ESG OPERATIONS Attachments: Resolution - Ratification of Increase in CPI - ESG Wasterwater Treatment Plant Facilities 2023 Amendment No. 1 Wastewater Treatment Plant Facilities On motion of Alderman Mayfield, Sr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to adopt the RESOLUTION RATIFYING THE CONSUMER PRICE INDEX ADJUSTMENT OF BASE ANNUAL FEE FOR CONTRACT YEAR 2 OF THE SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR THE OPERATIONS, MANAGEMENT, AND MAINTENANCE OF WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT FACILITIES BETWEEN THE CITY OF VICKSBURG, MISSISSIPPI AND INFRAMARK, LLC d/b/a ESG OPERATIONS. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. H. ID-23-0824 ADOPT A RESOLUTION TO APPOINT INTERIM DIRECTOR, INTERIM ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, AND INTERIM STREET SUPERINTENDENT OF THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT Attachments: A RESOLUTION -Interim Positions in Public Works - final This agenda item was removed. City of Vicksburg Page 4 Printed on 7/28/2023 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final July 3, 2023 I. ID-23-0794 Authorize Mayor to execute the following as it relates to the Operation of the Jesse Brent Lower Mississippi River Museum: 1. Ratify execution of Modification #5 to Cooperative Agreement #W912EE-19-2-0001 with Department of the Army, U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center for the period July 3, 2023 to July 2, 2024 in the amount of $65,279.51 2. Contract for Services with Calvin Buie, Jr. 3. Contract for Services with Roosevelt Felix 4. Contract for Services with Mary Helen Franklin 5. Contract for Services with Clint Sanders Attachments: Cooperative Agreement Jesse Brent Museum Contract Calvin Buie Contract Clint Sanders Contract Mary Helen Franklin Contract Roosevelt Felix On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, Sr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize the Mayor to execute the following as it relates to the Operation of the Jesse Brent Lower Mississippi River Museum: 1. Ratify execution of Modification #5 to Cooperative Agreement #W912EE-19-2-0001 with Department of the Army, U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center for the period July 3, 2023 to July 2, 2024 in the amount of $65,279.51; 2. Contract for Services with Calvin Buie, Jr.; 3. Contract for Services with Roosevelt Felix; 4.Contract for Services with Mary Helen Franklin; 5. Contract for Services with Clint Sanders. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. J. ID-23-0796 Authorize Mayor to execute Grant Agreement with FAA to acquire development land (includes existing hangar) - reimbursement (property interest satisfactory to the Administrator in Parcel 4 as shown on Exhibit "A" property map dated May 31, 2023) at Vicksburg Municipal Airport (AIP Project No. 3-28-0073-018-2023) Attachments: Grant Agreement FAA On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, Sr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize the Mayor to execute Grant Agreement with FAA to acquire development land (includes existing hangar) - reimbursement (property interest satisfactory to the Administrator in Parcel 4 as shown on Exhibit "A" property map dated May 31, 2023) at Vicksburg Municipal Airport (AIP Project No. 3-28-0073-018-2023). The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. K. ID-23-0797 Authorize Mayor to execute Work Authorization No. 2023-02 with Barge Design for Vicksburg Municipal Airport Consulting Services to Support Land Acquisition in the amount of $4,000.00 Attachments: Barge Design Work Authorization On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, Sr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize the Mayor to execute Work Authorization No. 2023-02 with Barge Design for Vicksburg Municipal Airport Consulting Services to Support Land Acquisition in the amount of $4,000.00. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. L. ID-23-0801 Authorize Mayor to execute Engineering Transmittal Form with Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH), Bureau of Public Water Supply for Ash Meadows Subdivision Project Attachments: Engineering Transmittal Form RCH Co. On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, Sr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize the Mayor to execute Engineering Transmittal Form with Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH), Bureau of City of Vicksburg Page 5 Printed on 7/28/2023 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final July 3, 2023 Public Water Supply for Ash Meadows Subdivision Project. 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: Request for Extended Medical Leave - Water & Gas Administration (1); Voluntary Submission to Rehabilitation Program - Sewer Department (1); Retro Pay - Police Department (1); Retro Pay - Recreation Department (1); Other Changes - Recreation Department (1); Pay Adjustment/Promotion - Vehicle Maintenance (1); Longevity Pay Correction - Fire Department (1); Longevity Pay - Police Department (3); Longevity Pay - Inspection Department (1); Longevity Pay - Airport (1); Longevity Pay - Right of Way (1); Longevity Pay - IT (2); Longevity Pay - Gas Department (1); Longevity Pay - Building Maintenance (1); Longevity Pay - Court Services (1); Longevity Pay - Accounting Department (1); Suspension - Cemetery (1); Termination - Landscaping (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: Request for Extended Medical Leave - Water & Gas Administration (1); Voluntary Submission to Rehabilitation Program - Sewer Department (1); Retro Pay - Police Department (1); Retro Pay - Recreation Department (1); Other Changes - Recreation Department (1); Pay Adjustment/Promotion - Vehicle Maintenance (1); Longevity Pay Correction - Fire Department (1); Longevity Pay - Police Department (3); Longevity Pay - Inspection Department (1); Longevity Pay - Airport (1); Longevity Pay - Right of Way (1); Longevity Pay - IT (2); Longevity Pay - Gas Department (1); Longevity Pay - Building Maintenance (1); Longevity Pay - Court Services (1); Longevity Pay - Accounting Department (1); Suspension - Cemetery (1); Termination - Landscaping (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, Tasha W. Jordan - Deputy City Clerk, Kelsey Hicks - Human Resource Assistant/Safety, Tabitha Crawford - Police, Charlie Hill – Deputy Chief of Police. Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. A. ID-23-0804 Request for Extended Medical Leave - Water & Gas Administration (1) On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the Request for Extended Medical Leave of a Cashier for additional Family Medical Leave of Absence (FMLA) in Water & Gas Administration. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. B. ID-23-0805 Voluntary Submission to Rehabilitation Program - Sewer Department (1) On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the Voluntary Submission to Rehabilitation Program of a Laborer in the Sewer Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. C. ID-23-0806 Retro Pay - Police Department (1) On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the Retro Pay of a Police Officer in the amount of $371.93 in the Police Department. This retro pay is to pay the employee for City of Vicksburg Page 6 Printed on 7/28/2023 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final July 3, 2023 hours worked during the pay period of May 17- June 13, 2023. Employee pay rate should have been $18.42 an hour but instead he was paid $16.42 an hour. Employee is due $2.00 per hour for every regular hour worked during that pay period. Employee worked a total of 166.45 regular hours which he is due $332.90 and a total of 3.80 hours in overtime which he is due $11.40. There was a holiday for that pay period which was 8 hours and he is also due $16.00 for those hours worked. The total retro pay due to employee is $371.93. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. D. ID-23-0807 Retro Pay - Recreation Department (1) On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the Retro Pay of a WSI Lifeguard in the amount of $49.01 in the Recreation Department. This retro pay is to pay employee for hours worked during the pay period of may 17 - June 13, 2023. Employee rate of pay should have been $9.75 per hour but instead was paid $9.25 per hour. Employee is due .50 cents for every hour worked during that pay period in which he worked a total of 98.13 regular hours and is due $49.01. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. E. ID-23-0808 Other Changes - Recreation Department (1) On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the Other Changes of a WSI Lifeguard in the Recreation Department. This action is to correct the effective day to May 17, 2023. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. F. ID-23-0809 Pay Adjustment/Promotion - Vehicle Maintenance (1) On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the Pay Adjustment/Promotion of a Mechanic I from $15.81 per hour to a Mechanic II at $17.00 per hour, effective June 28, 2023 in Vehicle Maintenance. Employee is being promoted to a mechanic II to replace Randy Brown. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. G. ID-23-0810 Longevity Pay Correction - Fire Department (1) On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the Longevity Pay Correction of a Firefighter from $17.83($17.71+.12) per hour to $18.33($17.71+.12+.50) per hour, effective June 18, 2023 in the Fire Department. This action is to correct the action form that was approved and accepted on June 9, 2023. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. H. ID-23-0811 Longevity Pay - Police Department (3) On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the Longevity Pay of a Deputy Chief of Operations from $37.8470 per hour to $38.0470($37.8470+.20) per hour, effective July 6, 2023. Employee is entitled to an additional .20 cents increase per hour for two (2) years of service; a Deputy Chief of Homicide/Gang Prevention from $38.1070($37.8470+.06) per hour to $38.3070($37.8470+.26+.20) per hour, effective July 6, 2023. Employee is entitled to an additional .20 cents increase per hour for two (2) years of service; a Booking Officer from $11.02 per hour to $11.22 per hour, effective July 6, 2023. Employee is entitled to an additional .20 cents increase per hour for three (3) years of service 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. I. ID-23-0812 Longevity Pay - Inspection Department (1) On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the Longevity Pay of a Combination Inspector from $23.5304 per hour to $24.0304($23.3604+.17+.50) per hour, effective July 7, 2023 in the Inspection Department. Employee is entitled to an additional .50 cents increase for fifteen (15) years of service. The motion was adopted unanimously City of Vicksburg Page 7 Printed on 7/28/2023 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final July 3, 2023 by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. J. ID-23-0813 Longevity Pay - Airport (1) On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the Longevity Pay of an Airport Director from $23.9996($23.9096+.09) per hour to $24.1996($23.9996+.20) per hour, effective July 10, 2023. Employee is entitled to a .20 cents increase for six (6) years of service at the Airport. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. K. ID-23-0814 Longevity Pay - Right of Way (1) On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the Longevity Pay of a Mower Driver from $9.5763($9.4863+.09) per hour to $9.7763($9.4863+.09+.20) per hour, effective July 11, 2023. Employee is entitled to an increase of .20 cents for seven (7) years of service in Right of Way. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. L. ID-23-0815 Longevity Pay - IT (2) On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the Longevity Pay of a Computer Specialist from $20.20 per hour to $20.40($20.20+.20) per hour, effective July 13, 2023. Employee is entitled to an additional .20 cents increase for one (1) year of service; a Computer Specialist from $20.20 per hour to $20.40($20.20+.20) per hour, effective July 13, 2023. Employee is entitled to an additional .20 cents increase for one (1) year of service in IT. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. M. ID-23-0816 Longevity Pay - Gas Department (1) On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the Longevity Pay of a Serviceman from $11.02 per hour to $11.22($11.02+.20) per hour, effective July 14, 2023 in the Gas Department. Employee is entitled to an additional .20 cents increase for two (2) years of service. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. N. ID-23-0817 Longevity Pay - Building Maintenance (1) On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the Longevity Pay of a Custodian from $9.00 per hour to $9.20 ($9.00+.20), effective July 14, 2023 in Building Maintenance. Employee is entitled to an additional .20 cents increase for two (2) years of service. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. O. ID-23-0818 Longevity Pay - Court Services (1) On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the Longevity Pay of a Collections Specialist from $11.36 per hour from $11.56($11.36+.20) per hour, effective July 16, 2023 in Court Services. Employee is entitled to an additional .20 cents increase 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. P. ID-23-0819 Longevity Pay - Accounting Department (1) On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the Longevity Pay of a Director in the Accounting Department from $53.0445($52.8745+.17) per hour to $53.5445($52.8745+.17+.50) per hour, effective July 16, 2023. Employee is entitled to an additional .50 cents per hour for fifteen (15) years of service. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. City of Vicksburg Page 8 Printed on 7/28/2023 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final July 3, 2023 Q. ID-23-0820 Suspension - Cemetery (1) On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the Suspension of an Operator in the Cemetery for three (3) days for violating COV Policies and Procedures specifically Rule IV 4.1(c),(i), (r), (y), (z), and (bb). Employee also used COV gas card off duty On June 25, 2023 for personal use. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. R. ID-23-0821 Termination - Landscaping (1) On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the Termination of a Laborer in Landscaping for violating the COV Policies and Procedures specifically Rule IV 4.1 (l), (p), (x) and (z). Employee was a No Call No Show for missed day June 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 26, 27 and 28, 2023. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. S. ID-23-0859 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 Monsour, Jr., and unanimously passed, the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Vicksburg adjourned to meet 10 o’clock a.m., Monday, July 10, 2023, to take up and act upon any and all matters that may come before the Board. MAYOR ATTEST: DEPUTY CITY CLERK Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. City of Vicksburg Page 9 Printed on 7/28/2023