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Vicksburg, MS · October 10, 2023

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1415 Walnut Street City of Vicksburg Vicksburg, MS 39180 Minutes - Final Board of Mayor and Aldermen Tuesday, October 10, 2023 10:00 AM Robert M. Walker Building 1. Invocation, Pledge of Allegiance and Call to Order Invocation was given by Mayor George Flaggs, Jr. Pledge of Allegiance was led by Alderman Michael A. Mayfield, Sr. 2. Roll Call Also Present: Kim Nailor, City Attorney Walter W. Osborne, Jr., City Clerk Tasha W. Jordan, Deputy City Clerk Present: 2 - Mayor George Flaggs Jr. Alderman Michael A. Mayfield Sr. Absent: 1 - Alderman Alex J. Monsour Jr. 3. Board Comments: 4. Adopt Agenda On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, Sr., the Mayor and Alderman voted to adopt the Agenda, as printed. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 2- Mayor Flaggs Jr., and Alderman Mayfield Sr. Recognitions: A. ID-23-1289 Employee Anniversaries: 1. Five (5) years of service: a. Louis Emery - Gas Department b. William Thigpen - Street Department c. Nicolus Wright - Street Department 2. Eight (8) years of service: a. Gary Jackson - Recreation Maintenance 3. Nine (9) years of service: a. Kathy Allen - Accounting Department Mayor Flaggs, Jr. recognized Louis Emery in the Gas Department, William Thigpen and Nicolus Wright in the Street Department with five (5) years each of service; Gary Jackson in the Recreation Maintenance with eight (8) years of service; Kathy Allen in the Accounting Department with nine (9) years of service. The Mayor and Board of Alderman congratulated all employees for their dedicated years of service with the City of Vicksburg. B. ID-23-1286 Presentation by Water Company of America Regarding Vicksburg's Water Meters Attachments: Powerpoint For Mayor 9-26-2023 Revised Approval of Consent Agenda Items: On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, Sr., the Mayor and Alderman voted to approve the Consent Agenda Items. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 2- Mayor Flaggs Jr., and Alderman Mayfield Sr. A. ID-23-1272 Adopt Board Meeting Minutes for: 1. September 25, 2023 2. September 29, 2023 3. October 2, 2023 City of Vicksburg Page 1 Printed on 10/26/2023 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final October 10, 2023 B. ID-23-1290 Approve the following Personnel Action Forms: 1. New Hires: a. Fire Department (1) b. Ambulance Department (1) c. Main Street (1) C. ID-23-1279 Approve addition to Employee Driving List: 1. Community Service: a. Terrel Roby D. ID-23-1276 Declare Friday, November 10, 2023 a city holiday in observance of Veterans' Day pursuant to Section 3-3-7(1) of the Mississippi Code of 1972, Annotated Attachments: Veterans' Day E. ID-23-1275 Accept Letter Establishing Special Assessment and Adopt Resolution/Order for Cutting, Demolition and Site Clearing of the following properties: 1. 713 Meadow Street, PPIN 15249; owned by Bennie Louise Dorsey 2. 1023 Vine Street, PPIN 18041; owned by Aundrea Vyon Hill 3. 0 Marshall Street, PPIN 17106; owned by Easthaven Tax Buyers, LLC 4. 1903 Military Avenue, PPIN 4966; owned by MWW Farm, LLC 5. 0 Roosevelt Avenue, PPIN 13069 ; owned by Longbeard Properties, LLC 6. 2630 Roosevelt Avenue, PPIN 13072; owned by Heat Management, LLC 7. 1619 Crawford Street, PPIN 17840; owned by Viking Investments, LLC c/o Ray Liggons 8. 1218 Harrison Street, PPIN 18236; owned by Jerry Hall 9. 2618 1/2 Roosevelt Avenue, PPIN 5027; owned by Allodium, LLC 10. 502 Fairground Street, PPIN 24008; owned by Regina Antoinette Real Estate 11. 2503 Togo Street, PPIN 15584; owned by Revenant Properties, LLC Attachments: Special Assessments The Letters (Statements) and Resolutions on the following properties were presented to the Board: 1. 713 Meadow Street, PPIN 15249; owned by Bennie Louise Dorsey 2. 1023 Vine Street, PPIN 18041; owned by Aundrea Vyon Hill 3. 0 Marshall Street, PPIN 17106; owned by Easthaven Tax Buyers, LLC 4. 1903 Military Avenue, PPIN 4966; owned by MWW Farm, LLC 5. 0 Roosevelt Avenue, PPIN 13069 ; owned by Longbeard Properties, LLC 6. 2630 Roosevelt Avenue, PPIN 13072; owned by Heat Management, LLC 7. 1619 Crawford Street, PPIN 17840; owned by Viking Investments, LLC c/o Ray Liggons 8. 1218 Harrison Street, PPIN 18236; owned by Jerry Hall 9. 2618 1/2 Roosevelt Avenue, PPIN 5027; owned by Allodium, LLC 10. 502 Fairground Street, PPIN 24008; owned by Regina Antoinette Real Estate 11. 2503 Togo Street, PPIN 15584; owned by Revenant Properties, LLC The Mayor and Alderman accepted the foregoing Letters (Statements) for cost of cutting and cleaning lots and adopted the following Resolutions establishing Special Assessments. F. ID-23-1273 Approve request from Vicksburg Police Department to place into unmarked inventory the following vehicle: 1. 2023 Dodge Charger, VIN #2C3CDXAT4PH592161, CID #6932 G. ID-23-1281 Approve the following request from the Vicksburg Police Department: 1. Authorization to utilize funds for supplies needed for various programs and departmental supplies up to a maximum of $8,000 for the 2024 fiscal year 2. Authorization to continue serving as a hosting site for the 2024 fiscal City of Vicksburg Page 2 Printed on 10/26/2023 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final October 10, 2023 year and provide refreshments when hosting training classes pursuant to Section 17-3-1 and Section 17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended Attachments: VPD Authorization Funds FY2024 Mayor Flaggs, Jr. stated that purchasing an advertisement from Vicksburg Police Department 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 hosting site for the 2024 fiscal years and provide refreshments when hosting training classes. 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-23-1278 Approve the following for payment: 1. Michael Barnard for architectural and engineering services: a. Invoice #1187-10-23 in the amount of $3,955.00 for New Animal Shelter 2. Fordice Construction Company: a. Pay App #7 in the amount of $177,155.05 for New Animal Shelter 3. DSM Environmental Services, LLC Invoice #23-324 in the amount of $2,550.00 for inspection of residential structures located at: a. 736 Morgan Lane b. 3008 Halls Ferry Road c. 2715 Halls Ferry Road 4. Mitchell's Little Helpers: a. Invoice# MLH103 in the amount of $14,990.00 for Vicksburg NAACP Housing Initiative Project for 736 Morgan Lane 5. PPM for professional services: a. Invoice #97506 in the amount of $5,339.12 for Vicksburg Brownfield Assessment Grant (2020) - Non Trust b. Invoice #97727 in the amount of $218.00 for Vicksburg Brownfield Assessment Grant (2020) - Non Trust 6. Allen & Hoshall for Professional Services: a. Invoice #4092307 in the amount of $6,500.00 for Vicksburg Sewer Repairs at Blackburn b. Invoice #4092308 in the amount of $429.00 for Vicksburg Generators - Ford Rd. & Washington St. 7. Central Mississippi Planning & Development District, Inc. a. Invoice #4983 in the amount of $8,076.00 for Fiscal Year 2024 District Assessments as authorized by Section 17-19-1 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended Attachments: Invoice Michael Barnard Animal Shelter Pay App #7 Animal Shelter Fordice Invoice DSM Invoice MLH Invoice PPM Invoice Allen & Hoshall Invoice CMPDD I. ID-23-1285 Approve request from Shirley Epps-Perry on behalf of Jackson Hinds Comprehensive Health Center for use of three (3) fields at Halls Ferry Park to host a COVID Education "Healthy Harvest Fest" Community Event on City of Vicksburg Page 3 Printed on 10/26/2023 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final October 10, 2023 November 4, 2023 from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Attachments: Jackson Hinds Healthy Harvest Event J. ID-23-1288 Approve request from Melissa Blackburn on behalf of the Fostoria Neighborhood Association for Vicksburg Porchfest in the Historic Fostoria Neighborhood Event: 1. Presence of Police and Paramedic/Fire during the event on October 28th from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. in and around the neighborhood 2. Barricade streets (Drummond Street between Harris Street and Finney Street, Speed Street between Letitia Street and Cherry Street, and Dewitt Street between Drummond Street and Cherry Street) 3. Provide a lift on the "Open Container" law for the day for neighbors and festival goers to be able to sip, stroll, shop, and enjoy the architecture and music for the day 4. Provide the City of Vicksburg Trolley for transportation to and from the event and downtown 5. Request to use parking lots at the City of Vicksburg Water and Gas Department and City Public Parking Garage at Mulberry and South Streets 6. Approve request for sponsorship in the amount of $8,000.00 pursuant to Section 17-3-1 and Section 17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended Attachments: Vicksburg Porchfest Mayor Flaggs, Jr. stated that purchasing an advertisement from Melissa Blackburn on behalf of the Fostoria Neighborhood Association for Vicksburg Porchfest 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 Alderman of the City of Vicksburg approved the purchase of a sponsorship ad from Melissa Blackburn in the amount of $8,000.00 for its Fostoria Neighborhood Association for Vicksburg Porchfest in the Historic Fostoria Neighborhood. The City is authorized pursuant to Section 17-3-1 and Section 17-3-3 of the Mississippi code of 1972, as amended. K. ID-23-1269 Approve Claims Docket The City Clerk presented the Docket of Claims numbering; 2482-2487, 321691, and 321692-321920 for approval. Routine Agenda: A. ID-23-1224 Discuss Vicksburg Convention and Visitors Bureau 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 Alderman thanked Ms. Southard for attending the meeting. B. ID-23-1268 Discuss Southern Cultural Heritage Center Updates Ms. Stacey Mahoney, of the Southern Cultural Heritage Center, came before the Board to inform the public of the upcoming events at the Southern Cultural Heritage Center for the month of October 2023 and invited the public to attend. The Mayor and Alderman thanked Ms. Mahoney for attending the meeting. C. ID-23-1300 Accept the following recommendations of the Lease Purchase Financing Selection Committee: 1. The Board allow the proposal received prior to the deadline be opened and read aloud during the Board meeting and said interest rate and payment 2. The Board reject the proposals submitted in response to the August 25, 2023 request for proposals and authorize City Clerk to readvertise proposals responsive to the attached Request for Proposals for clarity and to ensure compliance with MCA 31-1-13(e) City of Vicksburg Page 4 Printed on 10/26/2023 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final October 10, 2023 3. Upon receipt of all proposals received in a timely manner, the Committee requests that the proposals be read aloud during a future meeting with the Committee being tasked with reviewing each proposal to make a recommendation to the Board Attachments: LEASE PURCHASE FINANCING SELECTION COMMITTEE Lease Purchase Option 2.docx On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, Sr., the Mayor and Alderman voted to accept the following recommendations of the Lease Purchase Financing Selection Committee: 1. The Board allow the proposal received prior to the deadline be opened and read aloud during the Board meeting and said interest rate and payment; 2. The Board reject the proposals submitted in response to the August 25, 2023 request for proposals and authorize City Clerk to readvertise proposals responsive to the attached Request for Proposals for clarity and to ensure compliance with MCA 31-1-13(e); 3. Upon receipt of all proposals received in a timely manner, the Committee requests that the proposals be read aloud during a future meeting with the Committee being tasked with reviewing each proposal to make a recommendation to the Board. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 2- Mayor Flaggs Jr., and Alderman Mayfield Sr. D. ID-23-1271 Approve City of Vicksburg, Mississippi Housing Study and Five-Year Action Plan Attachments: Vicksburg Housing Study and 5-Year Action Plan 08092023 (1) On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, Sr., the Mayor and Alderman voted to approve the City of Vicksburg, Mississippi Housing Study and Five-Year Action Plan. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 2- Mayor Flaggs Jr., and Alderman Mayfield Sr. E. ID-23-1283 Authorize Mayor to execute Proclamation of a Local Emergency (Curfew for Minors) Attachments: PROCLAMATION OF A LOCAL EMERGENCY10.5 On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, Sr., the Mayor and Alderman voted to authorize the Mayor to execute Proclamation of a Local Emergency & (Curfew for Minors). The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 2- Mayor Flaggs Jr., and Alderman Mayfield Sr. F. ID-23-1277 Authorize Mayor to execute NRCS Emergency Watershed Program for Road and Bank Stabilization of Evergreen Drive, Patricia Street, and Iowa Boulevard #04 Sites: 1. Application for Federal Assistance 2. Assurances - Construction Programs 3. Certification Regarding Lobbying Attachments: NRCS 3 Sites On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, Sr., the Mayor and Alderman voted to authorize the Mayor to execute NRCS Emergency Watershed Program for Road and Bank Stabilization of Evergreen Drive, Patricia Street, and Iowa Boulevard #04 Sites: 1. Application for Federal Assistance; 2. Assurances - Construction Programs; 3. Certification Regarding Lobbying. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 2- Mayor Flaggs Jr., and Alderman Mayfield Sr. G. ID-23-1284 Approve Municipal Compliance Questionnaire for Year Ending September 30, 2023 Attachments: Municipal Compliance Questionnaire FY2023 On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, Sr., the Mayor and Alderman voted to approve the Municipal Compliance Questionnaire for Year Ending September 30, 2023. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: City of Vicksburg Page 5 Printed on 10/26/2023 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final October 10, 2023 Aye: 2- Mayor Flaggs Jr., and Alderman Mayfield Sr. H. ID-23-1274 Authorize Mayor to execute Letter of Engagement with Booker T. Camper, Jr., CPA for FY2023 Audit in an amount not to exceed $93,500.00 Attachments: ALG CL 1 2 1 Audit Engagement Letter Single Audit.1 COMLTR1-Acceptance Letter 8 2022 Peer Review Report 592004 (Revised)2022 On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, Sr., the Mayor and Alderman voted to authorize the Mayor to execute Letter of Engagement with Booker T. Camper, Jr., CPA for FY2023 Audit in an amount not to exceed $93,500.00. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 2- Mayor Flaggs Jr., and Alderman Mayfield Sr. I. ID-23-1282 Authorize Mayor to execute Amendment #2 to the contract with Belinda Stewart Architects for Architectural Services for the Constitution Firehouse Attachments: 2023.09.26 Updated Contract Amend #002 - Signed On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, Sr., the Mayor and Alderman voted to authorize the Mayor to execute Amendment #2 to the contract with Belinda Stewart Architects for Architectural Services for the Constitution Firehouse. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 2- Mayor Flaggs Jr., and Alderman Mayfield Sr. J. ID-23-1287 Authorize Mayor to execute Contract with American Recovery Plan Act (ARPA) Funding Recipient Southern Heritage Air Foundation in the amount of $5,000.00 Attachments: Contract ARPA Southern Heritage Air Foundation On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, Sr., the Mayor and Alderman voted to authorize the Mayor to execute Contract with American Recovery Plan Act (ARPA) Funding Recipient Southern Heritage Air Foundation in the amount of $5,000.00. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 2- Mayor Flaggs Jr., and Alderman Mayfield Sr. K. ID-23-1299 Authorize Mayor to execute Agreement for Levee Operations and Maintenance of Levee System with Vicksburg Forest Products Attachments: Agreement Levee Operations & Maintenance VFP Emergency Prep and OandM Plan On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, Sr., the Mayor and Alderman voted to authorize the Mayor to execute Agreement for Levee Operations and Maintenance of Levee System with Vicksburg Forest Products. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 2- Mayor Flaggs Jr., and Alderman Mayfield Sr. Executive Session: Mayor Flaggs, Jr. moved the Mayor and Alderman go into a closed meeting to determine if the Board should go into executive session. The motion was seconded by Alderman Mayfield, Sr. Voting aye, Mayor Flaggs, Jr., Alderman Mayfield, Sr. None voting nay, the motion was unanimously adopted. The Mayor and Alderman discussed whether they should go into executive session. Mayor Flaggs, Jr. moved to go into executive session to discuss Personnel Action Forms for: Transfer/Pay Adjustment - Community Service (1); Pay Adjustment/Status Change - Community Service (1); Pay Adjustment - Community Service (1); Longevity Pay - Accounting Department (1); Longevity Pay - Gas Department (1); Longevity Pay - Street Department (2); Longevity Pay - Recreation Maintenance (1); Suspension - Ambulance Department (1). The motion was seconded by Alderman Mayfield, Sr. Upon vote being taken, the following voted aye: Mayor Flaggs, Jr., Alderman Mayfield, Sr. The motion was adopted unanimously. City of Vicksburg Page 6 Printed on 10/26/2023 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final October 10, 2023 The Mayor and Alderman announced they would go into executive session to discuss Personnel Action Forms for: Transfer/Pay Adjustment - Community Service (1); Pay Adjustment/Status Change - Community Service (1); Pay Adjustment - Community Service (1); Longevity Pay - Accounting Department (1); Longevity Pay - Gas Department (1); Longevity Pay - Street Department (2); Longevity Pay - Recreation Maintenance (1); Suspension - Ambulance Department (1). The Mayor and Aldermen are now in executive session. Those present at the executive session were Mayor Flaggs, Jr., Alderman Mayfield, Sr., Kim Nailor - City Attorney, Walter W. Osborne, Jr. - City Clerk, Tasha W. Jordan - Deputy City Clerk, Kelsey Hicks - Human Resource Assistant/Safety, Charlie Hill – Deputy Chief of Police. Aye: 2- Mayor Flaggs Jr., and Alderman Mayfield Sr. A. ID-23-1291 Transfer/Pay Adjustment - Community Service (1) On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, Sr., the Mayor and Alderman voted to approve the (Re-hire) Transfer/Pay Adjustment of a Foreman in Community Service. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 2- Mayor Flaggs Jr., and Alderman Mayfield Sr. B. ID-23-1292 Pay Adjustment/Status Change - Community Service (1) On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, Sr., the Mayor and Alderman voted to approve the Pay Adjustment/Status Change of a Part-time Community Service Foreman at $9.00 per hour to a Full-time Community Service Foreman at $10.00 per hour, effective October 4, 2023. Foreman is moving from part-time to full-time in Community Service. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 2- Mayor Flaggs Jr., and Alderman Mayfield Sr. C. ID-23-1293 Pay Adjustment - Community Development (1) On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, Sr., the Mayor and Alderman voted to approve the Pay Adjustment of a Zoning Administrative Assistant from $19.61 per hour to $20.61 per hour, effective October 4, 2023. Employee is covering the duties of Dalton McCarthy in his absence until he returns on December 18, 2023 in Community Development. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 2- Mayor Flaggs Jr., and Alderman Mayfield Sr. D. ID-23-1294 Longevity Pay - Accounting Department (1) On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, Sr., the Mayor and Alderman voted to approve the Longevity Pay Accounting Specialist II from $18.04($17.75+.09+.20) per hour to $18.24($17.75+.09+.20+.20) per hour, effective October 10, 2023. Employee is entitled to an additional .20 cents increase per hour for nine (9) years of service in the Accounting Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 2- Mayor Flaggs Jr., and Alderman Mayfield Sr. E. ID-23-1295 Longevity Pay - Gas Department (1) On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, Sr., the Mayor and Alderman voted to approve the Longevity Pay of a Warehouse Assistant from $16.17($15.97+.20) per hour to $16.37($15.97+.20+.20) per hour, effective October 10, 2023. Employee is entitled to an additional .20 cents increase for five (5) years of service in the Gas Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 2- Mayor Flaggs Jr., and Alderman Mayfield Sr. F. ID-23-1296 Longevity Pay - Street Department (2) On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, Sr., the Mayor and Alderman voted to approve the Longevity Pay of a Truck Driver from $14.08 per hour to $14.28 ($14.08+.20) per hour, effective October 10, 2023. Employee is entitled to an additional .20 cents per hour for five (5) years of service; a Concrete City of Vicksburg Page 7 Printed on 10/26/2023 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final October 10, 2023 Finisher from $11.73($11.53+.20) per hour to $11.93($11.53+.20+.20) per hour, effective October 10, 2023. Employee is entitled to an additional .20 cents increase for five (5) years of service in the Street Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 2- Mayor Flaggs Jr., and Alderman Mayfield Sr. G. ID-23-1297 Longevity Pay - Recreation Maintenance (1) On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, Sr., the Mayor and Alderman voted to approve the Longevity Pay of a Supervisor from $23.78($23.49+.09+.20) per hour to $23.98($23.49+.09+.20+.20) per hour, effective October 14, 2023. Employee is entitled to an additional .20 cents increase for eight (8) years of service in Recreation Maintenance. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 2- Mayor Flaggs Jr., and Alderman Mayfield Sr. H. ID-23-1298 Suspension - Ambulance Department (1) On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, Sr., the Mayor and Alderman voted to approve the Suspension of a Firefighter Ambulance III one (1) shift (24 hours), effective October 18, 2023. Employee violated Vicksburg Fire Department Standard Operating Guideline 12.1.75 Attendance Policy for 24-Hour Shift Employees, 6 occurrences (August 22, 2023) in the Ambulance Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 2- Mayor Flaggs Jr., and Alderman Mayfield Sr. I. ID-23-1333 Come Out of Executive Session and Approve All Items Taken Up in Executive Session On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr. seconded by Alderman Mayfield, Sr., the Mayor and Alderman voted to Come Out of Executive Session and Approve All Items Taken Up in Executive Session. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 2- Mayor Flaggs Jr., and Alderman Mayfield Sr. Absent: 1- Alderman Monsour Jr. Adjournment On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr. seconded by Alderman Mayfield, Sr., and unanimously passed, the Mayor and Alderman of the City of Vicksburg adjourned to meet 10 o’clock a.m., Monday, October 16, 2023, to take up and act upon any and all matters that may come before the Board. MAYOR ATTEST: CITY CLERK Aye: 2- Mayor Flaggs Jr., and Alderman Mayfield Sr. City of Vicksburg Page 8 Printed on 10/26/2023

Agenda

1415 Walnut Street City of Vicksburg Vicksburg, MS 39180 Meeting Agenda Board of Mayor and Aldermen Tuesday, October 10, 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-23-1289 Employee Anniversaries: 1. Five (5) years of service: a. Louis Emery - Gas Department b. William Thigpen - Street Department c. Nicolus Wright - Street Department 2. Eight (8) years of service: a. Gary Jackson - Recreation Maintenance 3. Nine (9) years of service: a. Kathy Allen - Accounting Department B. ID-23-1286 Presentation by Water Company of America Regarding Vicksburg's Water Meters Attachments: Powerpoint For Mayor 9-26-2023 Revised Appearing Mike Necaise Approval of Consent Agenda Items: A. ID-23-1272 Adopt Board Meeting Minutes for: 1. September 25, 2023 2. September 29, 2023 3. October 2, 2023 B. ID-23-1290 Approve the following Personnel Action Forms: 1. New Hires: a. Fire Department (1) b. Ambulance Department (1) c. Main Street (1) City of Vicksburg Page 1 Printed on 10/9/2023 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Meeting Agenda October 10, 2023 C. ID-23-1279 Approve addition to Employee Driving List: 1. Community Service: a. Terrel Roby D. ID-23-1276 Declare Friday, November 10, 2023 a city holiday in observance of Veterans' Day pursuant to Section 3-3-7(1) of the Mississippi Code of 1972, Annotated Attachments: Veterans' Day E. ID-23-1275 Accept Letter Establishing Special Assessment and Adopt Resolution/Order for Cutting, Demolition and Site Clearing of the following properties: 1. 713 Meadow Street, PPIN 15249; owned by Bennie Louise Dorsey 2. 1023 Vine Street, PPIN 18041; owned by Aundrea Vyon Hill 3. 0 Marshall Street, PPIN 17106; owned by Easthaven Tax Buyers, LLC 4. 1903 Military Avenue, PPIN 4966; owned by MWW Farm, LLC 5. 0 Roosevelt Avenue, PPIN 13069 ; owned by Longbeard Properties, LLC 6. 2630 Roosevelt Avenue, PPIN 13072; owned by Heat Management, LLC 7. 1619 Crawford Street, PPIN 17840; owned by Viking Investments, LLC c/o Ray Liggons 8. 1218 Harrison Street, PPIN 18236; owned by Jerry Hall 9. 2618 1/2 Roosevelt Avenue, PPIN 5027; owned by Allodium, LLC 10. 502 Fairground Street, PPIN 24008; owned by Regina Antoinette Real Estate 11. 2503 Togo Street, PPIN 15584; owned by Revenant Properties, LLC Attachments: Special Assessments F. ID-23-1273 Approve request from Vicksburg Police Department to place into unmarked inventory the following vehicle: 1. 2023 Dodge Charger, VIN #2C3CDXAT4PH592161, CID #6932 G. ID-23-1281 Approve the following request from the Vicksburg Police Department: 1. Authorization to utilize funds for supplies needed for various programs and departmental supplies up to a maximum of $8,000 for the 2024 fiscal year 2. Authorization to continue serving as a hosting site for the 2024 fiscal year and provide refreshments when hosting training classes pursuant to Section 17-3-1 and Section 17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended Attachments: VPD Authorization Funds FY2024 City of Vicksburg Page 2 Printed on 10/9/2023 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Meeting Agenda October 10, 2023 H. ID-23-1278 Approve the following for payment: 1. Michael Barnard for architectural and engineering services: a. Invoice #1187-10-23 in the amount of $3,955.00 for New Animal Shelter 2. Fordice Construction Company: a. Pay App #7 in the amount of $177,155.05 for New Animal Shelter 3. DSM Environmental Services, LLC Invoice #23-324 in the amount of $2,550.00 for inspection of residential structures located at: a. 736 Morgan Lane b. 3008 Halls Ferry Road c. 2715 Halls Ferry Road 4. Mitchell's Little Helpers: a. Invoice# MLH103 in the amount of $14,990.00 for Vicksburg NAACP Housing Initiative Project for 736 Morgan Lane 5. PPM for professional services: a. Invoice #97506 in the amount of $5,339.12 for Vicksburg Brownfield Assessment Grant (2020) - Non Trust b. Invoice #97727 in the amount of $218.00 for Vicksburg Brownfield Assessment Grant (2020) - Non Trust 6. Allen & Hoshall for Professional Services: a. Invoice #4092307 in the amount of $6,500.00 for Vicksburg Sewer Repairs at Blackburn b. Invoice #4092308 in the amount of $429.00 for Vicksburg Generators - Ford Rd. & Washington St. 7. Central Mississippi Planning & Development District, Inc. a. Invoice #4983 in the amount of $8,076.00 for Fiscal Year 2024 District Assessments as authorized by Section 17-19-1 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended Attachments: Invoice Michael Barnard Animal Shelter Pay App #7 Animal Shelter Fordice Invoice DSM Invoice MLH Invoice PPM Invoice Allen & Hoshall Invoice CMPDD City of Vicksburg Page 3 Printed on 10/9/2023 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Meeting Agenda October 10, 2023 I. ID-23-1285 Approve request from Shirley Epps-Perry on behalf of Jackson Hinds Comprehensive Health Center for use of three (3) fields at Halls Ferry Park to host a COVID Education "Healthy Harvest Fest" Community Event on November 4, 2023 from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Attachments: Jackson Hinds Healthy Harvest Event J. ID-23-1288 Approve request from Melissa Blackburn on behalf of the Fostoria Neighborhood Association for Vicksburg Porchfest in the Historic Fostoria Neighborhood Event: 1. Presence of Police and Paramedic/Fire during the event on October 28th from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. in and around the neighborhood 2. Barricade streets (Drummond Street between Harris Street and Finney Street, Speed Street between Letitia Street and Cherry Street, and Dewitt Street between Drummond Street and Cherry Street) 3. Provide a lift on the "Open Container" law for the day for neighbors and festival goers to be able to sip, stroll, shop, and enjoy the architecture and music for the day 4. Provide the City of Vicksburg Trolley for transportation to and from the event and downtown 5. Request to use parking lots at the City of Vicksburg Water and Gas Department and City Public Parking Garage at Mulberry and South Streets 6. Approve request for sponsorship in the amount of $8,000.00 pursuant to Section 17-3-3 and Section 17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended Attachments: Vicksburg Porchfest K. ID-23-1269 Approve Claims Docket Routine Agenda: A. ID-23-1224 Discuss Vicksburg Convention and Visitors Bureau Updates Appearing Laura Beth Strickland B. ID-23-1268 Discuss Southern Cultural Heritage Center Updates Appearing Stacey Mahoney City of Vicksburg Page 4 Printed on 10/9/2023 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Meeting Agenda October 10, 2023 C. ID-23-1300 Accept the following recommendations of the Lease Purchase Financing Selection Committee: 1. The Board allow the proposal received prior to the deadline be opened and read aloud during the Board meeting and said interest rate and payment 2. The Board reject the proposals submitted in response to the August 25, 2023 request for proposals and authorize City Clerk to readvertise proposals responsive to the attached Request for Proposals for clarity and to ensure compliance with MCA 31-1-13(e) 3. Upon receipt of all proposals received in a timely manner, the Committee requests that the proposals be read aloud during a future meeting with the Committee being tasked with reviewing each proposal to make a recommendation to the Board Attachments: LEASE PURCHASE FINANCING SELECTION COMMITTEE Lease Purchase Option 2 D. ID-23-1271 Approve City of Vicksburg, Mississippi Housing Study and Five-Year Action Plan Attachments: Vicksburg Housing Study and 5-Year Action Plan 08092023 (1) Appearing Jeff Richardson E. ID-23-1283 Authorize Mayor to execute Proclamation of a Local Emergency (Curfew for Minors) Attachments: PROCLAMATION OF A LOCAL EMERGENCY10.5 F. ID-23-1277 Authorize Mayor to execute NRCS Emergency Watershed Program for Road and Bank Stabilization of Evergreen Drive, Patricia Street, and Iowa Boulevard #04 Sites: 1. Application for Federal Assistance 2. Assurances - Construction Programs 3. Certification Regarding Lobbying Attachments: NRCS 3 Sites G. ID-23-1284 Approve Municipal Compliance Questionnaire for Year Ending September 30, 2023 Attachments: Municipal Compliance Questionnaire FY2023 H. ID-23-1274 Authorize Mayor to execute Letter of Engagement with Booker T. Camper, Jr., CPA for FY2023 Audit in an amount not to exceed $93,500.00 Attachments: ALG CL 1 2 1 Audit Engagement Letter Single Audit.1 COMLTR1-Acceptance Letter 8 2022 Peer Review Report 592004 (Revised)2022 City of Vicksburg Page 5 Printed on 10/9/2023 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Meeting Agenda October 10, 2023 I. ID-23-1282 Authorize Mayor to execute Amendment #2 to the contract with Belinda Stewart Architects for Architectural Services for the Constitution Firehouse Attachments: 2023.09.26 Updated Contract Amend #002 - Signed J. ID-23-1287 Authorize Mayor to execute Contract with American Recovery Plan Act (ARPA) Funding Recipient Southern Heritage Air Foundation in the amount of $5,000.00 Attachments: Contract ARPA Southern Heritage Air Foundation K. ID-23-1299 Authorize Mayor to execute Agreement for Levee Operations and Maintenance of Levee System with Vicksburg Forest Products Attachments: Agreement Levee Operations & Maintenance VFP Emergency Prep and OandM Plan Executive Session: A. ID-23-1291 Transfer/Pay Adjustment - Community Service (1) B. ID-23-1292 Pay Adjustment/Status Change - Community Service (1) C. ID-23-1293 Pay Adjustment - Community Development (1) D. ID-23-1294 Longevity Pay - Accounting Department (1) E. ID-23-1295 Longevity Pay - Gas Department (1) F. ID-23-1296 Longevity Pay - Street Department (2) G. ID-23-1297 Longevity Pay - Recreation Maintenance (1) H. ID-23-1298 Suspension - Ambulance Department (1) Adjournment Next Regular Meeting, 10:00 a.m., Monday, October 16, 2023 City of Vicksburg Page 6 Printed on 10/9/2023

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