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Board of Mayor and Aldermen

Regular Meeting

Vicksburg, MS · October 2, 2023

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1415 Walnut Street City of Vicksburg Vicksburg, MS 39180 Minutes - Final Board of Mayor and Aldermen Monday, October 2, 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: Kim Nailor, City Attorney Walter W. Osborne, Jr., City Clerk 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 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-23-1247 Employee Anniversaries: 1. Two (2) years of service: a. Anna Meeks - Ambulance Department b. Tiffany Pendleton - Administration c. Cynthia Skinner-Hobson - Grants Department d. Police Department - LaTridia Chambers, Jacoby Golden, Jerrold Hayes 2. Three (3) years of service: a. Hilda Fowler - Cemetery Department 3. Nine (9) years of service: a. Blake Clifford - Building Maintenance b. Billy White - Vehicle Maintenance 4. Ten (10) years of service: a. James Elledge - Police Department The Mayor congratulated Anna Meeks in the Ambulance Department, Tiffany Pendleton in Administration, Cynthia Skinner-Hobson with two (2) years of service, LaTridia Chambers, Jacoby Golden and Jerrold Hayes in the Police Department with two (2) years of service each; Hilda Fowler in the Cemetery Department with three (3) years of service; Blake Clifford in Building Maintenance, Billy White in Vehicle Maintenance with nine (9) years of service, James Elledge in the Police Department with ten (10) years of service. The Mayor and Aldermen congratulated all employees for their dedicated years with the City of Vicksburg. B. ID-23-1230 Proclamation - Domestic Violence Awareness Month Attachments: DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH Proclamation 2023 Approval of Consent Agenda Items: On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the Approval of Consent Agenda Items:. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: City of Vicksburg Page 1 Printed on 10/16/2023 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final October 2, 2023 Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. A. ID-23-1221 Approve request for advertisement in the amount of $250.00 to Bayou Independent Wrestling pursuant to Section 17-3-1 and Section 17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended Attachments: Bayou Wrestling Sponsorship Mayor Flaggs, Jr. stated that purchasing an advertisement from Bayou Independent Wrestling 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 Bayou Independent Wrestling in the amount of $250.00. The City is authorized pursuant to Section 17-3-1 and Section 17-3-3 of the Mississippi code of 1972, as amended. B. ID-23-1222 Approve request for advertisement in the amount of $3,000.00 to Carpe Diem Management for its Annual Black Friday Comedy Show pursuant to Section 17-3-1 and Section 17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended Attachments: Carpe Diem Sponsorship Mayor Flaggs, Jr. stated that purchasing an advertisement from Carpe Diem Management 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 Carpe Diem Management in the amount of $3,000.00 for its Annual Black Friday Comedy Show. 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-23-1248 Approve the following Personnel Action Forms: 1. Resignation: a. Ambulance Department (1) 2. New Hires: a. Vehicle Maintenance (1) b. Water & Gas Administration (1) c. Fire Department (4) D. ID-23-1245 Approve additions to Employee Driving List: 1. Vehicle Maintenance: a. Lemmuel Jones 2. Water & Gas Administration: a. Christina Jenkins 3. Fire Department: a. Marcus Ragan b. Peyton McDaniel c. Kaleb Offord d. Jermaine Smith E. ID-23-1220 Approve request for radio advertisement in the amount of $1,180.00 to Lendsi Radio, LLC V105.5 FM and Newstalk 1490 WVBG AM/107.7 FM for the following: 1. 3 spots per game broadcast for each school (Warren Central and Vicksburg High School) beginning with the Red Carpet Bowl and going through all games in October and November 2. 30 additional 30 second spots per month (October and November) to be run during regular broadcasting on both stations pursuant to Section 17-3-1 and Section 17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended Attachments: Lendsi Radio Advertisement Mayor Flaggs, Jr. stated that purchasing an advertisement from Lendsi Radio, City of Vicksburg Page 2 Printed on 10/16/2023 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final October 2, 2023 LLC V105.5 FM and Newstalk 1490 WVBG AM/107.7 FM 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 Lendsi Radio, LLC V105.5 FM and Newstalk 1490 WVBG AM/107.7 FM in the amount of $295.00 per month per station (October and November) for a total cost of $1,180.00 for 30 additional 30 second spots to be run during regular broadcasting on both stations. 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-23-1264 Authorize approval of billing statement in the amount of $250.00 to WVBG-FM (Lendsi Radio) for the month of October 2023 for Champions of Health in accordance to Mississippi Code Annotated 17-3-1 and 17-3-3, as amended Attachments: Lendsi Radio Champions Mayor Flaggs, Jr. stated that purchasing an advertisement from WVBG (Lendsi Radio) will bring into favorable notice the opportunities, possibilities and resources of the City of Vicksburg and will be helpful toward advancing the moral, financial, and other interests of the City of Vicksburg. The Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Vicksburg approved the purchase of a sponsorship ad from WVBG (Lendsi Radio) in the amount of $250.00 for the month of October 2023 CHAMPIONS of Health. The City is authorized in accordance to Mississippi Code Annotated 17-3-1 and 17-3-3, as amended. G. ID-23-1266 Approve request for sponsorship in the amount of $1,000.00 to Theresa Kennedy on behalf of 1871 Alumni Group for BRAVECOMING 2023 pursuant to Section 17-3-1 and Section 17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended Attachments: Alcorn Bravecoming 2023 Mayor Flaggs, Jr. stated that purchasing an advertisement from Theresa Kennedy on behalf of 1871 Alumni Group 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 Theresa Kennedy on behalf of 1871 Alumni Group in the amount of $1,000.00 for BRAVECOMING 2023. 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-23-1263 Approve request from Amanda Burris on behalf of Crawford Street United Methodist Church to close road on Crawford Street, beginning at the corner of Crawford Street and Monroe Street, up to the area in between the entrance and exit of the church parking lot on Sunday, October 15, 2023 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. to hold a Community Tailgate Get Together Attachments: Crawford Street Church I. ID-23-1211 Approve the following for payment: 1. ESG Operations (An Inframark Company) for the month of September 2023: a. Invoice #101476 in the amount of $55,751.25 for Contract Operations and Maintenance of the City's Wastewater Treatment Facilities b. Invoice #101477 in the amount of $85,177.83 for Contact Operations and Maintenance of the City's Water Treatment Facilities Attachments: ESG Invoices J. ID-23-1262 Approve the following for payment: 1. Waggoner/AJA for professional services for Vicksburg Erosion Control Project - Crestline Lane, Sturgis Street and Green Hill Drive: City of Vicksburg Page 3 Printed on 10/16/2023 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final October 2, 2023 a. Invoice #2341-11 (Final) in the amount of $1,050.00 2. Waggoner/AJA for professional services for Vicksburg Erosion Control Project - Crestline Lane Culvert: a. Invoice #2342-03 (Final) in the amount of $3,367.76 Attachments: WEI-AJA Invoices Routine Agenda: A. ID-23-1223 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 October 2023 and invited the public to attend. The Mayor and Aldermen thanked Ms. Southard for attending the meeting. B. ID-23-1261 Accept Modification #1 from US Environmental Protection Agency for Brownfield Assessment and Cleanup Grant (#BF-01D12320) to extend the contract period for 1 year, until September 30, 2024 Attachments: OMB Form 01D12320-1 (003) On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, Sr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to accept the Modification #1 from US Environmental Protection Agency for Brownfield Assessment and Cleanup Grant (#BF-01D12320) to extend the contract period for 1 year, until September 30, 2024. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. C. ID-23-1226 Hearing to determine whether or not the properties listed on the Community Development Agenda are a public menace to the public health, safety and welfare of the community Attachments: Master Copy of the Agenda for October 2 2023 Jeff Richardson, Director of Community Development, came for a hearing before the Board to discuss and request permission to proceed to cut, clean and demolish the following properties: 1. 2815 Drummond Street, PPIN 006130; owned by Linda H. Nixon - (Remove ALL vines and weeds from both structures, board all doors and windows on primary and accessory door) 2. 5 Lydia Street, PPIN 018361; owned by Raymond Bolton, Jr. & Joyce B. Jones - (Cut grass/weeds, remove trash and debris from the entire property, remove ALL inoperable and unlicensed vehicles from the entire property) RE-ENTRIES 1. 519 Fairground Street, PPIN 015253; owned by Paul C. Morgan - (Cut grass/weeds, remove trash and debris from the entire property) 2. 1901 Military Avenue, PPIN 004967; owned by Emma & Jimmie Bride estate c/o Roosevelt Wilson - (Cut grass/weeds, remove trash and debris from the entire property) On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to declare the foregoing properties which have not complied to be a public menace to the health, safety & welfare of the community and authorize the Director of Community Development to proceed to cut, clean and demolish structures with all charges incurred to be assessed against the property owner(s). In the event an extension is granted, if owner(s) has/have not complied at the end of the extension period, the Director of Community Development is authorized to proceed, along with the following actions: 1. 2815 Drummond Street, PPIN 006130; owned by Linda H. Nixon - This agenda item was removed 2. 5 Lydia Street, PPIN 018361; owned by Raymond Bolton, Jr. & Joyce B. Jones - Not complied RE-ENTRIES City of Vicksburg Page 4 Printed on 10/16/2023 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final October 2, 2023 1. 519 Fairground Street, PPIN 015253; owned by Paul C. Morgan - Not complied 2. 1901 Military Avenue, PPIN 004967; owned by Emma & Jimmie Bride estate c/o Roosevelt Wilson - Not complied The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. D. ID-23-1265 ADOPT RESOLUTION APPOINTING A SELECTION COMMITTEE FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING A RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF VICKSBURG REGARDING THE SELECTION OF A LEASE PURCHASE FINANCING FIRM AND TO RESCIND THE BOARD’S ORDER FOR THE LEGAL DEPARTMENT TO OBTAIN AN ATTORNEY GENERAL’S OPINION Attachments: RESOLUTION APPOINTING A SELECTION COMMITTEE FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING A RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF VICKSBURG REGARDING THE On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to adopt the Resolution Appointing a Selection Committee for the purpose of providing a recommendation to the Board of Mayor and Aldermen of City of Vicksburg regarding the selection of a Lease Purchase Financing Firm and to rescind the Board's order for the Legal Department to obtain an Attorney General's opinion. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. E. ID-23-1227 Authorize Chief Penny Jones to execute Joint Terrorism Task Force (JTTF) Standard Memorandum of Understanding Between The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and Vicksburg Police Department (VPD) Attachments: MOU - VPD On motion of Alderman Mayfield, Sr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize Chief Penny Jones to execute Joint Terrorism Task Force (JTTF) Standard Memorandum of Understanding Between The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and Vicksburg Police Department (VPD). The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. F. ID-23-1240 Authorize Mayor to execute Small Cell Installation Agreement with Cellular South Real Estate, Inc. Attachments: MS2862 Sports Force Park MS2862 Sports Force Park Exhibit 7-20-23 On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, Sr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize the Mayor to execute Small Cell Installation Agreement with Cellular South Real Estate, Inc. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. G. ID-23-1260 Authorize Mayor to execute Contract with American Recovery Plan Act (ARPA) Funding Recipient Storehouse Community Pantry in the amount of $2,500.00 Attachments: ARPA Contract Storehouse Community Pantry On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, Sr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize the Mayor to execute Contract with American Recovery Plan Act (ARPA) Funding Recipient Storehouse Community Pantry in the amount of $2,500.00. 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 City of Vicksburg Page 5 Printed on 10/16/2023 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final October 2, 2023 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 (1); Pay Adjustments - Police Department (3); Longevity Pay - Ambulance Department (1); Longevity Pay - Administration (1); Longevity Pay - Grants Department (1); Longevity Pay - Building Maintenance (1); Longevity Pay - Vehicle Maintenance (1); Longevity Pay - Cemetery Department (1); Longevity Pay - Police Department (1); Grievance Hearing Continued - Gas Department (1); Suspensions - Police Department (2). 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 (1); Pay Adjustments - Police Department (3); Longevity Pay - Ambulance Department (1); Longevity Pay - Administration (1); Longevity Pay - Grants Department (1); Longevity Pay - Building Maintenance (1); Longevity Pay - Vehicle Maintenance (1); Longevity Pay - Cemetery Department (1); Longevity Pay - Police Department (1); Grievance Hearing Continued - Gas Department (1); Suspensions - Police Department (2). 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, Tasha W. Jordan - Deputy City Clerk, Kelsey Hicks - Human Resource Assistant/Safety, Tiffany Pendleton – Chief of Staff, Charlie Hill – Deputy Chief of Police, Penny Jones - Chief of Police. Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. A. ID-23-1249 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 Customer Service Representative additional leave 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-23-1250 Pay Adjustments - Police Department (3) On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the Pay Adjustments of a Patrol Officer from $21.94 per hour to $22.14 ($21.94+.20) per hour, effective October 6, 2023. Employee 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 October 6, 2023. Employee is entitled to an additional .20 cents increase per hour for two (2) years of service; an Investigator from $23.07($22.07+$1.00) per hour to $23.27 ($23.07+.20) per hour, effective October 6, 2023. Employee is entitled to 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. C. ID-23-1251 Longevity Pay - Ambulance 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 Firefighter from $16.06 ($15.96+.10) per hour to $16.06 ($15.96+.10+.10) per hour, effective October 6, 2023. Employee is entitled to an additional .10 cents per hour increase for two (2) years of service in the Ambulance Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. D. ID-23-1252 Longevity Pay - Administration (1) City of Vicksburg Page 6 Printed on 10/16/2023 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final October 2, 2023 On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the Longevity Pay of the Chief of Staff from $29.22 per hour to $29.42 ($29.22 +.20) per hour, effective October 6, 2023. Employee is entitled to an additional .20 cents increase for two (2) years of service in Administration. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. E. ID-23-1253 Longevity Pay - Grants Department (1) On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the Longevity Pay of an Administrative Assistant from $19.42 per hour to $19.62($19.42+.20) per hour, effective October 6, 2023. Employee is entitled to an additional .20 cents increase for two (2) years of service in the Grants Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. F. ID-23-1254 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 an HVAC Technician from $18.36 ($18.08+.09+.20) per hour to $18.56 ($18.08+.09+.20+.20) per hour, effective October 7, 2023. Employee is entitled to an additional .20 cents per hour increase for nine (9) years of service in Building Maintenance. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. G. ID-23-1255 Longevity Pay - Vehicle 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 Foreman from $17.90 ($17.61+.09+.20) per hour to $18.10 ($17.61+.09+.20+.20) per hour, effective October 7, 2023. Employee is entitled to an additional .20 cents increase per hour for nine (9) years 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. H. ID-23-1256 Longevity Pay - Cemetery Department (1) On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the Longevity Pay of an Office Assistant from $13.00 per hour to $13.20 ($13.00+.20) per hour, effective October 7, 2023. Employee is entitled to an additional .20 cents increase per hour for three (3) years of service in the Cemetery Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. I. ID-23-1257 Longevity Pay - Police 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 Front Desk Trainer/Clerk from $14.07 ($13.78+.09+.20) per hour to $14.27 ($13.78+.09+.20+.20) per hour, effective October 9, 2023. Employee is entitled to an additional .20 cents increase for ten (10) 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. J. ID-23-1258 Grievance Hearing Continued - Gas Department (1) No action was taken K. ID-23-1259 Suspensions - Police Department (2) On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the Suspensions of a Booking Officer for five (5) day and 60 days probation, effective October 2, 2023. Employee is being suspended for an incident that occurred on August 26, 2023; a Patrol Officer for ten (10) days with 60 days probation, effective October 2, 2023. Employee is being suspended due to an incident that occurred on August 26, 2023 at the Police Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: City of Vicksburg Page 7 Printed on 10/16/2023 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final October 2, 2023 Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. L. ID-23-1280 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., Tuesday, October 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 8 Printed on 10/16/2023

Agenda

1415 Walnut Street City of Vicksburg Vicksburg, MS 39180 Meeting Agenda Board of Mayor and Aldermen Monday, October 2, 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-23-1247 Employee Anniversaries: 1. Two (2) years of service: a. Anna Meeks - Ambulance Department b. Tiffany Pendleton - Administration c. Cynthia Skinner-Hobson - Grants Department d. Police Department - LaTridia Chambers, Jacoby Golden, Jerrold Hayes 2. Three (3) years of service: a. Hilda Fowler - Cemetery Department 3. Nine (9) years of service: a. Blake Clifford - Building Maintenance b. Billy White - Vehicle Maintenance 4. Ten (10) years of service: a. James Elledge - Police Department B. ID-23-1230 Proclamation - Domestic Violence Awareness Month Attachments: DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH Proclamation 2023 Appearing Krystal Hamlin Approval of Consent Agenda Items: A. ID-23-1221 Approve request for advertisement in the amount of $250.00 to Bayou Independent Wrestling pursuant to Section 17-3-1 and Section 17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended Attachments: Bayou Wrestling Sponsorship City of Vicksburg Page 1 Printed on 10/2/2023 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Meeting Agenda October 2, 2023 B. ID-23-1222 Approve request for advertisement in the amount of $3,000.00 to Carpe Diem Management for its Annual Black Friday Comedy Show pursuant to Section 17-3-1 and Section 17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended Attachments: Carpe Diem Sponsorship C. ID-23-1248 Approve the following Personnel Action Forms: 1. Resignation: a. Ambulance Department (1) 2. New Hires: a. Vehicle Maintenance (1) b. Water & Gas Administration (1) c. Fire Department (4) D. ID-23-1245 Approve additions to Employee Driving List: 1. Vehicle Maintenance: a. Lemmuel Jones 2. Water & Gas Administration: a. Christina Jenkins 3. Fire Department: a. Marcus Ragan b. Peyton McDaniel c. Kaleb Offord d. Jermaine Smith E. ID-23-1220 Approve request for radio advertisement in the amount of $1,180.00 to Lendsi Radio, LLC V105.5 FM and Newstalk 1490 WVBG AM/107.7 FM for the following: 1. 3 spots per game broadcast for each school (Warren Central and Vicksburg High School) beginning with the Red Carpet Bowl and going through all games in October and November 2. 30 additional 30 second spots per month (October and November) to be run during regular broadcasting on both stations pursuant to Section 17-3-1 and Section 17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended Attachments: Lendsi Radio Advertisement F. ID-23-1264 Authorize approval of billing statement in the amount of $250.00 to WVBG-FM (Lendsi Radio) for the month of October 2023 for Champions of Health in accordance to Mississippi Code Annotated 17-3-1 and 17-3-3, as amended Attachments: Lendsi Radio Champions City of Vicksburg Page 2 Printed on 10/2/2023 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Meeting Agenda October 2, 2023 G. ID-23-1266 Approve request for sponsorship in the amount of $1,000.00 to Theresa Kennedy on behalf of 1871 Alumni Group for BRAVECOMING 2023 pursuant to Section 17-3-1 and Section 17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended Attachments: Alcorn Bravecoming 2023 H. ID-23-1263 Approve request from Amanda Burris on behalf of Crawford Street United Methodist Church to close road on Crawford Street, beginning at the corner of Crawford Street and Monroe Street, up to the area in between the entrance and exit of the church parking lot on Sunday, October 15, 2023 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. to hold a Community Tailgate Get Together Attachments: Crawford Street Church I. ID-23-1211 Approve the following for payment: 1. ESG Operations (An Inframark Company) for the month of September 2023: a. Invoice #101476 in the amount of $55,751.25 for Contract Operations and Maintenance of the City's Wastewater Treatment Facilities b. Invoice #101477 in the amount of $85,177.83 for Contact Operations and Maintenance of the City's Water Treatment Facilities Attachments: ESG Invoices J. ID-23-1262 Approve the following for payment: 1. Waggoner/AJA for professional services for Vicksburg Erosion Control Project - Crestline Lane, Sturgis Street and Green Hill Drive: a. Invoice #2341-11 (Final) in the amount of $1,050.00 2. Waggoner/AJA for professional services for Vicksburg Erosion Control Project - Crestline Lane Culvert: a. Invoice #2342-03 (Final) in the amount of $3,367.76 Attachments: WEI-AJA Invoices Routine Agenda: A. ID-23-1223 Discuss Vicksburg Convention Center Updates Appearing Erin Southard B. ID-23-1261 Accept Modification #1 from US Environmental Protection Agency for Brownfield Assessment and Cleanup Grant (#BF-01D12320) to extend the contract period for 1 year, until September 30, 2024 Attachments: OMB Form 01D12320-1 (003) City of Vicksburg Page 3 Printed on 10/2/2023 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Meeting Agenda October 2, 2023 C. ID-23-1226 Hearing to determine whether or not the properties listed on the Community Development Agenda are a public menace to the public health, safety and welfare of the community Attachments: Master Copy of the Agenda for October 2 2023 Appearing Jeff Richardson D. ID-23-1265 ADOPT RESOLUTION APPOINTING A SELECTION COMMITTEE FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING A RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF VICKSBURG REGARDING THE SELECTION OF A LEASE PURCHASE FINANCING FIRM AND TO RESCIND THE BOARD’S ORDER FOR THE LEGAL DEPARTMENT TO OBTAIN AN ATTORNEY GENERAL’S OPINION Attachments: RESOLUTION APPOINTING A SELECTION COMMITTEE FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING A RECOMME E. ID-23-1227 Authorize Chief Penny Jones to execute Joint Terrorism Task Force (JTTF) Standard Memorandum of Understanding Between The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and Vicksburg Police Department (VPD) Attachments: MOU - VPD Appearing Chief Jones F. ID-23-1240 Authorize Mayor to execute Small Cell Installation Agreement with Cellular South Real Estate, Inc. Attachments: MS2862 Sports Force Park MS2862 Sports Force Park Exhibit 7-20-23 G. ID-23-1260 Authorize Mayor to execute Contract with American Recovery Plan Act (ARPA) Funding Recipient Storehouse Community Pantry in the amount of $2,500.00 Attachments: ARPA Contract Storehouse Community Pantry Executive Session: A. ID-23-1249 Request for Extended Medical Leave - Water & Gas Administration (1) B. ID-23-1250 Pay Adjustments - Police Department (3) C. ID-23-1251 Longevity Pay - Ambulance Department (1) D. ID-23-1252 Longevity Pay - Administration (1) E. ID-23-1253 Longevity Pay - Grants Department (1) F. ID-23-1254 Longevity Pay - Building Maintenance (1) G. ID-23-1255 Longevity Pay - Vehicle Maintenance (1) City of Vicksburg Page 4 Printed on 10/2/2023 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Meeting Agenda October 2, 2023 H. ID-23-1256 Longevity Pay - Cemetery Department (1) I. ID-23-1257 Longevity Pay - Police Department (1) J. ID-23-1258 Grievance Hearing Continued - Gas Department (1) K. ID-23-1259 Suspensions - Police Department (2) Adjournment Next Adjourned Meeting, 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, October 10, 2023 City of Vicksburg Page 5 Printed on 10/2/2023

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