Board of Mayor and Aldermen

1415 Walnut Street City of Vicksburg Vicksburg, MS 39180 Minutes - Final Board of Mayor and Aldermen Monday, August 7, 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 Mayor George Flaggs, Jr. 2. Roll Call Also Present: Kim Nailor, City Attorney Walter W. Osborne, Jr., City Clerk Deborah A. Nickson, Deputy City Clerk Present: 3 - Mayor George Flaggs Jr. Alderman Michael A. Mayfield Sr. Alderman Alex J. Monsour Jr. 3. Board Comments: 4. Adopt Agenda Move From Routine Agenda to Under Recognitions the following: C. (ID-23-0932) Discussion with Gregory E. Bingham regarding Dilapidated and Abandoned Houses in the 2400 and 2500 Blocks of Pearl and Oak Streets D. (ID-23-0952) Discussion with Mary Pendleton regarding her home ADD the following Under Routine Agenda: Q. (ID-23-0982) Approve Agreement with TRC for Potholing to Uncover Boardwalk Pipeline, LP Gas Line in an Amount Not to Exceed $7,100.00 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: Mayor Flaggs, Jr., recognized Eneke Smith, Orlon Smith and Lee Williams in the Police Department all with two (2) years each of service; Berry Bailey, Anthony Smith in the Water Department with three (3) years each of service and Tracy Dart in the Sewer Department with three (3) years of service; William Thomas in the Street Department with six (6) years and Lionel Johnson in Community Service with six (6) years of service. The Mayor and Aldermen congratulated all employees for their years and dedicated service with the City of Vicksburg. A. ID-23-0962 Employee Anniversaries: 1. Two (2) years of service: a. Eneke Smith - Police Department b. Orlon Smith - Police Department c. Lee Williams - Police Department 2. Three (3) years of service: a. Berry Bailey - Water Department b. Tracy Dart - Sewer Department c. Anthony Smith - Water Department 3. Six (6) years of service: a. William Thomas - Street Department b. Lionel Johnson - Community Service Approval of Consent Agenda Items: City of Vicksburg Page 1 Printed on 8/25/2023 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final August 7, 2023 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. C. ID-23-0932 Discussion with Gregory E. Bingham regarding Dilapidated and Abandoned Houses in the 2400 and 2500 Blocks of Pearl and Oak Streets Attachments: Gregory Bingham D. ID-23-0952 Discussion with Mary Pendleton regarding her home Attachments: Mary Pendleton A. ID-23-0944 Adopt Board Meeting Minutes for: 1. July 17, 2023 2. July 24, 2023 B. ID-23-0963 Approve the following Personnel Action Forms: 1. Retirements: a. Gas Department (1) b. Recreation Department (1) 2. Resignation: a. Ambulance Department (1) 3. New Hires: a. Police Department (1) b. Street Department (1) c. Sewer Department (1) C. ID-23-0934 Approve additions to Employee Driving List: 1. Police Department: a. Sammy Stewart 2. Water & Gas Administration: a. Flora Washington 3. Street Department: a. Robert Alexander 4. Sewer Department: a. Cha'vez O'Neal D. ID-23-0956 Authorize City Clerk to advertise Sealed Bids for: 1. Stillwater/Bluecreek Drive Mobile Home Park Water and Sewer Improvements Attachments: Vicksburg Stillwater Bluecreek Drive Advertisement (water and sewer) E. ID-23-0935 Approve request from United Way for safety assistance from the Vicksburg Police Department and Vicksburg Fire Department for Supper on the 'Sip on Thursday, September 28, 2023 from 6PM to 8PM Attachments: United Way Supper on the 'Sip F. ID-23-0946 Approve the following request for sponsorship from The Vicksburg Post: 1. 2023 Playmakers Football Magazine in the amount of $475.00 for a half page ad pursuant to Section 17-3-1 and 17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code 2. USACE Vicksburg District 150th Anniversary in the amount of $725.00 for a half page ad pursuant to Section 17-3-1 and Section 17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended Attachments: Playmakers Sponsorship USACE Vicksburg District Sponsorship Mayor Flaggs, Jr. stated that purchasing an advertisement from the Vicksburg Post 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. City of Vicksburg Page 2 Printed on 8/25/2023 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final August 7, 2023 The Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Vicksburg approved the purchase of a sponsorship ad from the Vicksburg Post in the amount of $475.00 for 2023 Playmakers Football Magazine half page ad and in the amount of $725.00 for USACE Vicksburg District 150th Anniversary half page ad. 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-23-0953 Approve request for sponsorship in the amount of $200.00 to Toni Lanford-Ferguson, Chair, Board of Architectural Review to host the Annual Regional Certified Local Government (CLG) Meeting pursuant to Section 17-3-1 and Section 17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended Attachments: BOAR Sponsorship Mayor Flaggs, Jr. stated that purchasing an advertisement from Toni Lanford-Ferguson 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 Toni Lanford-Ferguson in the amount of $200.00 to host the Annual Regional Certified Local Government (CLG) Meeting. 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-23-0961 Approve the following request from Raymond Banks regarding Hoodvency Runway Weekend 2023: 1. Sponsorship in the amount of $1,000.00 pursuant to Section 17-3-1 and Section 17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended 2. Facility Use Application for Gertrude A. Young Jackson Street Community Center and road closure on the 900 block of Walnut Street on September 30, 2023 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. for Community Health Day 3. Permission to use Washington Street Park and the section of Washington Street for a Car & Bike Show and Block Party from 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Attachments: FACILITY USE APPLICATION HV Car and Bike HV Community Health Day HV Sponsorship HV Weekend of Events Mayor Flaggs, Jr. stated that purchasing an advertisement from Raymond Banks 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 Raymond Banks in the amount of $1,000.00. 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-23-0981 Approve request for advertisement in the amount of $5,000.00 to the Red Carpet Bowl Committee for the 2023 Red Carpet Bowl Football Classic to be held on August 25, 2023 pursuant to Section 17-3-1 and Section 17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended Attachments: Red Carpet Bowl Sponsorship Mayor Flaggs, Jr. stated that purchasing an advertisement from Red Carpet Bowl Committee 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 Red Carpet Bowl Committee in the amount of $5,000.00 for the 2023 Red Carpet Bowl Football Classic to be held on August 25, 2023. The City is authorized pursuant to Section 17-3-1 and Section 17-3-3 of the Mississippi code City of Vicksburg Page 3 Printed on 8/25/2023 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final August 7, 2023 of 1972, as amended. J. ID-23-0979 Approve request from Cedric Magee on behalf of Stringer Lodge No. 1 to have a police escort from the City of Vicksburg Cedar Hill Cemetery Gate #3 to Bethel A.M.E. Church on September 9, 2023 Attachments: Homecoming Police Escort Request K. ID-23-0954 Approve the following for payment: 1. Fordice Construction Company: a. Pay App #5 in the amount of $85,785.00 for New Animal Shelter 2. Central Asphalt Company, Inc.: a. Pay Request #4 in the amount of $308,693.43 for 2022 Street Paving Project - Group 2 3. Volkert, Inc. for professional services: a. Invoice #00607010 in the amount of $18,989.97 for Water and Sewer Improvements - Stillwater and Bluecreek Drives Attachments: Fordice Pay App #5 Animal Shelter Pay App #4 Central Asphalt Paving Group 2 Volkert Stillwater&Bluecreek Drives L. ID-23-0936 Approve the following for payment: 1. Vicksburg-Tallulah Regional Airport: a. Invoice #4333 for payment in the amount of $4,517.54 for the month of June 2023 2. Michael Barnard for architectural and engineering services: a. Invoice #1187-08-23 in the amount of $2,932.50 for New Animal Shelter 3. PPM for professional services: a. Invoice #96764 in the amount of $1,308.00 for Vicksburg Brownfield Assessment Grant (2020) - Non Trust b. Invoice #96924 in the amount of $1,090.00 for Vicksburg Brownfield Assessment Grant (2020) - Non Trust 4. ESG Operations (An Inframark Company): a. Invoice #98103 in the amount of $85,177.83 for Contact Operations and Maintenance of the City's Water Treatment Facilities b. Invoice #98106 in the amount of $55,751.25 for Contract Operations and Maintenance of the City's Wastewater Treatment Facilities Attachments: VTR Invoice Barnard Invoice #11870823 PPM Invoice #96764 PPM Invoice #96924 Inframark Invoices M. ID-23-0940 Authorize Mayor to Execute Rental Agreement with Pitney Bowes for Postage Machine located in the City Clerk's Office Attachments: Rental Agreement Pitney Bowes N. ID-23-0945 Approve Claims Docket The City Clerk presented the Docket of Claims numbering: 320085-320130, 320131 for approval. City of Vicksburg Page 4 Printed on 8/25/2023 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final August 7, 2023 Routine Agenda: A. ID-23-0937 Discuss Vicksburg Convention Center Updates Ms. Erin Southard, of the Vicksburg Convention Center, came before the Board to inform the public of the upcoming events at the Vicksburg Convention Center for the month of August 2023 and invited the public to attend. The Mayor and Aldermen thanked Ms. Southard for attending the meeting. B. ID-23-0938 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 August 2023 and invited the public to attend. The Mayor and Aldermen thanked Ms. Strickland for attending the meeting. E. ID-23-0933 Accept Petition from Cappaert Investment Corporation and Foam Packaging, Inc. to Close and Vacate a Portion of Eastland Drive in the City of Vicksburg, Mississippi Attachments: Petition Eastland Drive On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, Sr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to accept the Petition from Cappaert Investment Corporation and Foam Packaging, Inc. to Close and Vacate a Portion of Eastland Drive in 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-23-0950 Authorize Mayor to Execute Letter of Engagement with Butler Snow for FY2022 Continuing Disclosure Attachments: Engagement Letter Butler Snow On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize the Mayor to Execute Letter of Engagement with Butler Snow for FY2022 Continuing Disclosure. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. G. ID-23-0951 Adopt Revised Vicksburg Police Department Policies and Procedures: 1. Policy Number 2.20 - Part-Time Police Officer Attachments: 02.20 Part-Time Police Officer Policy On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, Sr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to adopt the Revised Vicksburg Police Department Policies and Procedures: 1. Policy Number 2.20 - Part-Time Police Officer. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. H. ID-23-0959 Approve Application for Airport Liability Insurance at the Vicksburg Municipal Airport Attachments: Airport Application for Liability Insurance On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, Sr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the Application for Airport Liability Insurance at the Vicksburg Municipal Airport. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. I. ID-23-0941 Adopt Final Order (Resolution) for Ad Valorem Tax Exemption for: 1. Vicksburg Forest Products, LLC. Attachments: Final Order Resolution Vicksburg Forest Products On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, Sr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to adopt the Final Order (Resolution) for Ad Valorem City of Vicksburg Page 5 Printed on 8/25/2023 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final August 7, 2023 Tax Exemption for: 1. Vicksburg Forest Products, LLC.. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. J. ID-23-0942 Authorize Mayor to execute Letter of Engagement with Jody Wooten for appraisal services for vacant land on Skyline Drive Attachments: Wooten Letter of Engagement On motion of Alderman Mayfield, Sr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize the Mayor to execute Letter of Engagement with Jody Wooten for appraisal services for vacant land on Skyline Drive. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. K. ID-23-0958 Authorize Mayor to Execute Interlocal Cooperation Agreement Between Warren County, Mississippi and the City of Vicksburg, Mississippi Relating to MPO Construction Activities at Halls Ferry Road in City of Vicksburg Attachments: Interlocal Agreement Halls Ferry Road On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, Sr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize the Mayor to Execute Interlocal Cooperation Agreement Between Warren County, Mississippi and the City of Vicksburg, Mississippi Relating to MPO Construction Activities at Halls Ferry Road in City of Vicksburg. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. L. ID-23-0960 Authorize Mayor to execute Agreement with the City of Rolling Fork, Mississippi for the Location of Water and Sewer Lines Attachments: Agreement Rolling Fork On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, Sr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize the Mayor to execute Agreement with the City of Rolling Fork, Mississippi for the Location of Water and Sewer Lines. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. M. ID-23-0947 Authorize Mayor to execute the following for Repairs to Fisher Ferry Bridge: 1. Memorandum of Understanding with Mississippi Department of Finance and Administration in an amount not to exceed $4,000,000.00 2. Letter Requesting the Transfer of Funds 3. Contact Information Form 4. Verification Form Attachments: Government MOU (kg)_5.25.2023 Letter requesting transfer of funds_(5.25.2023) Bond Advisory Contact Form HB603 - Verification Form On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize the Mayor to execute the following for Repairs to Fisher Ferry Bridge: 1. Memorandum of Understanding with Mississippi Department of Finance and Administration in an amount not to exceed $4,000,000.00; 2. Letter Requesting the Transfer of Funds; 3. Contact Information Form; 4. Verification Form. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. N. ID-23-0948 Authorize Mayor to execute the following for Infrastructure Improvements: 1. Memorandum of Understanding with Mississippi Department of Finance and Administration in an amount not to exceed $500,000.00 2. Letter Requesting the Transfer of Funds 3. Contact Information Form 4. Verification Form City of Vicksburg Page 6 Printed on 8/25/2023 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final August 7, 2023 Attachments: Government MOU (kh)_5.25.2023 (Infrastructure) Letter requesting transfer of funds_(5.25.2023)Infrastructure Bond Advisory Contact Form (Infrastructure) HB603 - Verification Form - Infrastructure On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize the Mayor to execute the following for Infrastructure Improvements: 1. Memorandum of Understanding with Mississippi Department of Finance and Administration in an amount not to exceed $500,000.00; 2. Letter Requesting the Transfer of Funds; 3. Contact Information Form; 4. Verification Form. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. O. ID-23-0949 Authorize City Clerk to transfer funds upon receipt from the General Fund (Pooled Cash) account to the separate project account in compliance with the Mississippi Department of Finance and Administration MOU for: 1. Repairs to Fisher Ferry Bridge 2. Infrastructure Improvements On motion of Alderman Mayfield, Sr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize the City Clerk to transfer funds upon receipt from the General Fund (Pooled Cash) account to the separate project account in compliance with the Mississippi Department of Finance and Administration MOU for: 1. Repairs to Fisher Ferry Bridge; 2. Infrastructure Improvements. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. P. ID-23-0957 Authorize Mayor to execute Vicksburg Municipal Airport Hangar Lease Agreement with Harry Uzzle Attachments: Uzzle Airport Hangar Lease On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, Sr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize the Mayor to execute Vicksburg Municipal Airport Hangar Lease Agreement with Harry Uzzle. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. Q. ID-23-0982 Approve Agreement with TRC for Potholing to Uncover Boardwalk Pipeline, LP Gas Line in an Amount Not to Exceed $7,100.00 On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the Agreement with TRC for Potholing to Uncover Boardwalk Pipeline, LP Gas Line in an Amount Not to Exceed $7,100.00. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. Executive Session: Alderman Mayfield, Sr. moved the Mayor and Aldermen go into a closed meeting to determine if the Board should go into executive session. The motion was seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr. Voting aye, Mayor Flaggs, Jr., Alderman Mayfield, Sr., Alderman Monsour, Jr. None voting nay, the motion was unanimously adopted. The Mayor and Aldermen discussed whether they should go into executive session. Alderman Mayfield moved to go into executive session to discuss Personnel Action Forms for: Title Change - Water & Gas Administration (1); Transfer/Pay Adjustment - Police Department (1); Longevity Correction - HR/Safety (1); Longevity Correction - City Court (1); Pay Adjustment - HR/Safety (1); Pay Adjustments - Police Department (6); Pay Adjustment - Recreation Department (1); Pay Adjustment - City Clerk (1); Promotion/Pay Adjustment - Fire Department (1); Longevity Pay - Street Department (1); Longevity Pay - Water Department (2); Longevity Pay - Sewer Department (1); Longevity Pay - Community Service (1); Retro Pay - Safety (1); Terminations - Administration (7); Discuss Real Estate Matter The motion was seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr. Upon vote being taken, the following voted aye: Mayor Flaggs, Jr., Alderman Mayfield, Sr., Alderman City of Vicksburg Page 7 Printed on 8/25/2023 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final August 7, 2023 Monsour, Jr. The motion was adopted unanimously. The Mayor and Aldermen announced they would go into executive session to discuss Personnel Action Forms for: Title Change - Water & Gas Administration (1); Transfer/Pay Adjustment - Police Department (1); Longevity Correction - HR/Safety (1); Longevity Correction - City Court (1); Pay Adjustment - HR/Safety (1); Pay Adjustments - Police Department (6); Pay Adjustment - Recreation Department (1); Pay Adjustment - City Clerk (1); Promotion/Pay Adjustment - Fire Department (1); Longevity Pay - Street Department (1); Longevity Pay - Water Department (2); Longevity Pay - Sewer Department (1); Longevity Pay - Community Service (1); Retro Pay - Safety (1); Terminations - Administration (7); Discuss Real Estate 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, Walter W. Osborne, Jr. - City Clerk, Deborah A. Nickson - Deputy City Clerk, Anessia Steward Martin - Human Resource Benefits Coordinator, Tiffany Pendleton – Chief of Staff. Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. A. ID-23-0964 Title Change - Water & Gas Administration (1) On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the Title Change of a Cashier from $10.00 per hour to a Constituent Service Representative at $10.00 per hour, effective July 31, 2023 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-23-0965 Transfer/Pay Adjustment - Police Department (1) On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the Transfer/Pay Adjustment of a Court Clerk to a Booking/EMD Specialist at $13.00 per hour, effective August 9, 2023. Employee is transferring from Court Services to Booking in the Police Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. C. ID-23-0966 Longevity Correction - HR/Safety (1) On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the Longevity Correction of an Administrative Assistant from $17.03 per hour to $17.23 per hour, effective April 25, 2023. Employee is entitled to an additional .20 cents increase per hour for five (5) years of service in HR/Safety. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. D. ID-23-0967 Longevity Correction - City Court (1) On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the Longevity Correction of a Collection Specialist from $11.36 per hour to $11.56 per hour, effective June 3, 2023. Employee is entitled to an additional .20 cents per hour for three (3) years of service in City Court. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. E. ID-23-0968 Pay Adjustment - HR/Safety (1) On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the Pay Adjustment of an Administrative Assistant from $17.23 per hour to $18.23 ($17.23+$1.00) per hour, effective July 24, 2023. Employee will receive and additional $1.00 per the Interim Supervisor Policy in HR/Safety. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. F. ID-23-0969 Pay Adjustments - Police Department (6) City of Vicksburg Page 8 Printed on 8/25/2023 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final August 7, 2023 On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the Pay Adjustments of a Police Officer from $18.66 per hour to $18.96 ($18.66+.30) per hour, effective July 26, 2023. Officer is assigned to night shift on G-Watch shift and is eligible for an additional .30 cents differential pay for working night shift; a Patrol Officer from $19.37 per hour to $19.07 ($19.37 - .30) per hour, effective July 26, 2023. Employee is assigned to F-Watch shift and is no longer working night shift. Employee is no long eligible for the .30 cents increase in pay; a Sergeant in Investigations from $23.48 per hour to a D-Watch Commander at $23.78 ($23.48+.30) per hour, effective July 26, 2023. Officer is assigned to D-Watch shift and is entitled to an additional .30 cents differential pay for working night shift; a Patrol Officer from $19.07 per hour to $19.27 ($19.07+.20) per hour, effective August 11, 2023. Officer is entitled to an additional .20 cents increase per hour for two (2) years of service; a CID Investigator from $20.09 per hour to $20.29 ($20.09+.20) per hour, effective August 11, 2023. Officer is entitled to an additional .20 cents increase per hour for two (2) years of service; a Patrol Officer from $18.12 per hour to $18.32 ($18.12+.20) per hour, effective August 11, 2023. Employee is entitled an additional .20 cents increase per hour for two (2) years of service in the Police Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. G. ID-23-0970 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 Lifeguard from $9.25 per hour to a Lifeguard/WSI at $9.50 per hour, effective July 26, 2023. Employee has completed his WSI training and is entitled to an additional .25 cents increase per hour 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. H. ID-23-0971 Pay Adjustment - City Clerk (1) On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the Pay Adjustment of a Deputy City Clerk from $22.37 per hour to $22.62 ($22.37+.25) per hour, effective August 9, 2023. Employee is entitled to an additional .25 cents increase per hour for obtaining her Master Municipal Clerk Certification in the City Clerk Office. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. I. ID-23-0972 Promotion/Pay Adjustment - Fire Department (1) On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the Promotion/Pay Adjustment of a Lieutenant V from $14.57 (base) to a Captain I at $15.08 (base) per hour, effective August 9, 2023. Employee was promoted from a Lieutenant V to a Captain I in the Fire Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. J. ID-23-0973 Longevity Pay - Street 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 Concrete Finisher from $11.11 per hour to $11.31 ($11.11+.20) per hour, effective August 9, 2023. Employee is entitled to an increase of .20 cents per hour for six (6) years of service in the Street Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. K. ID-23-0974 Longevity Pay - Water Department (2) On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the Longevity Pay of a Foreman from $11.32 per hour to $11.52 ($11.32+.20) per hour, effective August 12, 2023. Employee is entitled to an additional .20 cents increase for three (3) years of service; a Foreman from $11.32 per hour to $11.52 ($11.32 +.20) per hour, effective August 12, 2023. Employee is entitled to an additional .20 cents increase for three (3) years of service in the Water Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: City of Vicksburg Page 9 Printed on 8/25/2023 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final August 7, 2023 Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. L. ID-23-0975 Longevity Pay - Sewer 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 Laborer from $9.76 per hour to $9.96 ($9.76+.20) per hour, effective August 12, 2023. Employee is entitled to an additional .20 cents increase for three (3) years of service 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. M. ID-23-0976 Longevity Pay - Community Service (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 from $27.7925 per hour to $27.9925 per hour, effective August 16, 2023. Employee is entitled to an additional .20 cents increase for six (6) years of service in Community Service. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. N. ID-23-0977 Retro Pay - Safety (1) On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the Retro Pay of an Administrative Assistant of $17.10, effective July 24, 2023. This retro pay is to pay the employee for hours worked during the period of July 12-25, 2023 while acting as Safety Director in the absence of the Director. Employee is due $1.00 for every hour in which she worked 17.10 hours on July 24 and July 25. Total retro pay for those two (2) days were $17.10 in Safety. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. O. ID-23-0978 Terminations - Administration (7) On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the Terminations of seven (7) Summer Youth Interns, effective July 31, 2023, due to the summer program has ended in Administration. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. P. ID-23-0980 Discuss Real Estate Matter A discussion was held. Q. ID-23-1050 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., Thursday, August 10, 2023, to take up and act upon any and all matters that may come before the Board. MAYOR ATTEST: CITY CLERK Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. City of Vicksburg Page 10 Printed on 8/25/2023