Board of Mayor and Aldermen

1415 Walnut Street City of Vicksburg Vicksburg, MS 39180 Minutes - Final-revised Board of Mayor and Aldermen Tuesday, November 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 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-23-1417 Employee Anniversary: 1. Five (5) years of service a. John Martin - Fire Department Mayor Flaggs, Jr., recognized John Martin in the Fire Department with five (5) years of service. The Mayor and Aldermen congratulated John Martin for his dedicated years of service with the City of Vicksburg. B. ID-23-1385 Introduction of AmeriCorps Team Attachments: AmeriCorps C. ID-23-1368 Presentation of rebate refund checks from ESG (An Inframark Company) to City of Vicksburg: 1. Water Plant in the amount of $4,450.08 2. Wastewater Plant in the amount of $27,926.92 D. ID-23-1431 Vicksburg Fire Department: Fire Prevention Tips Approval of Consent Agenda Items: On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the Consent Agenda Items. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. A. ID-23-1418 Approve the following Personnel Action Forms: 1. Re-Hire: a. Police Department (1) 2. Resignations: a. Fire Department (1) b. Court Services (1) c. Inspection Department (1) City of Vicksburg Page 1 Printed on 12/5/2023 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final-revised November 7, 2023 B. ID-23-1402 Approve additions to Employee Driving List: 1. Bryant Covington - Police Department 2. James Jefferson - Police Department C. ID-23-1395 Ratify approval of application from Fire Chief, Derrick Stamps, for Complimentary use of the Ardis T. Williams, Sr. Auditorium and waive rental fee for: 1. Funeral for City employee, Derico Davis on November 4, 2023 2. Funeral for City employee, Jarod Squire on November 5, 2023 Attachments: D. Davis J. Squire D. ID-23-1372 Approve reappointment of Sue Serratt to Board of Architectural Review Attachments: BOAR Serratt Reappointment E. ID-23-1374 Approve request for sponsorship in the amount of $500.00 to Headquarters Barber & Beauty Salon, LLC. for their 2nd Annual River City Fades and Braids Battle pursuant to Section 17-3-1 and Section 17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended Attachments: Fades & Braids Sponsorship Mayor Flaggs, Jr. stated that purchasing an advertisement from Headquarters Barber & Beauty Salon, LLC. 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 Headquarters Barber & Beauty Salon, LLC. in the amount of $500.00 for their 2nd Annual River City Fades and Braids Battle. 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-23-1378 Approve request for sponsorship in the amount of $1,000.00 to Miss Vicksburg Scholarship Organization for the Miss Vicksburg and Miss Key to the South Competitions pursuant to Section 17-3-1 and Section 17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended Attachments: Miss Vicksburg Sponsorship Mayor Flaggs, Jr. stated that purchasing an advertisement from Miss Vicksburg Scholarship Organization 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 Miss Vicksburg Scholarship Organization in the amount of $1,000.00 for the Miss Vicksburg and Miss Key to the South Competitions. 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-23-1405 Approve request for sponsorship in the amount of $250.00 from The Vicksburg Post for 2023 Veterans Day Salute pursuant to Section 17-3-1 and Section 17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended Attachments: Veterans Day Salute 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. The Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Vicksburg approved the purchase of a sponsorship ad from The Vicksburg Post in the amount of $250.00 for the 2023 Veterans Day Salute. 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-23-1406 Approve Sponsorship with Luxe 10 Entertainment, LLC, in the amount of City of Vicksburg Page 2 Printed on 12/5/2023 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final-revised November 7, 2023 $500.00 for Southern Soul New Year's Eve Celebration on Sunday, December 31, 2023, pursuant to Sec. 17-3-1 and 17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as Amended. Attachments: Southern Soul NYE Celebration Mayor Flaggs, Jr. stated that purchasing an advertisement from Luxe 10 Entertainment, LLC 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 Luxe 10 Entertainment, LLC in the amount of $500.00 for the Southern Soul New Year's Eve Celebration. 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-23-1408 Approve request for matching funds in the amount of $250.00 to David L. Hubbard Foundation pursuant to Section 21-17-1(8) of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended (to provide scholarship opportunities for deserving JROTC students who will further their educational pursuits upon graduating from high school) Attachments: David Hubbard Sponsorship J. ID-23-1270 Approve request for advertisement in the amount of $1,770.00 (6 issues at $295.00 per issue) from the Vicksburg Post for Vicksburg Living Magazine pursuant to Section 17-3-1 and Section 17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended Attachments: Vicksburg Living Proposal to The City Oct 2023 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. The Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Vicksburg approved the purchase of a sponsorship ad from The Vicksburg Post in the amount of $1,770.00 (6 issues at $295.00 per issue) for Vicksburg Living Magazine. 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-23-1376 Approve request radio advertisement in the amount of $350.00 to V105.5 for the month of December 2023 for their Annual Christmas Caroling Contest pursuant to Section 17-3-1 and Section 17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended Attachments: Christmas Caroling Contest Radio Sponsorship Mayor Flaggs, Jr. stated that purchasing an advertisement from V105.5 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 V105.5 in the amount of $350.00 for the month of December 2023 for their Annual Christmas Caroling Contest. The City is authorized pursuant to Section 17-3-1 and Section 17-3-3 of the Mississippi code of 1972, as amended. L. ID-23-1377 Approve request for advertisement in the amount of $150.00 to The Mississippi Jazz Foundation for their Annual "An Evening of Musical Artistry" Concert on December 2, 2023, pursuant to Section 17-3-1 and Section 17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended Attachments: Jazz Foundation Advertisement Mayor Flaggs, Jr. stated that purchasing an advertisement from The Mississippi Jazz Foundation will bring into favorable notice the opportunities, possibilities and resources of the City of Vicksburg and will be helpful toward advancing the moral, financial, and other interests of the City of Vicksburg. The Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Vicksburg approved the purchase of a sponsorship ad from The Mississippi Jazz Foundation in the amount of $150.00 for their Annual "An Evening of Musical Artistry" Concert on December 2, 2023. The City of Vicksburg Page 3 Printed on 12/5/2023 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final-revised November 7, 2023 City is authorized pursuant to Section 17-3-1 and Section 17-3-3 of the Mississippi code of 1972, as amended. M. ID-23-1397 Approve request for advertisement in the amount of $100.00 to Vicksburg Branch of the NAACP for their 23rd Annual Freedom Fund Celebration pursuant to Section 17-3-1 and 17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended Attachments: NAACP Advertisement Mayor Flaggs, Jr. stated that purchasing an advertisement from Vicksburg Branch of the NAACP will bring into favorable notice the opportunities, possibilities and resources of the City of Vicksburg and will be helpful toward advancing the moral, financial, and other interests of the City of Vicksburg. The Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Vicksburg approved the purchase of a sponsorship ad from the Vicksburg Branch of the NAACP in the amount of $100.00 for their 23rd Annual Freedom Fund Celebration. The City is authorized pursuant to Section 17-3-1 and Section 17-3-3 of the Mississippi code of 1972, as amended. N. ID-23-1426 Approve request for advertisement in the amount of $150.00 to Jackson Street Missionary Baptist Church for their 8th Pastoral Commemorative Celebration Souvenir Booklet pursuant to Section 17-3-1 and Section 17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended Attachments: 8th Pastoral Celebration Mayor Flaggs, Jr. stated that purchasing an advertisement from Jackson Street Missionary Baptist Church will bring into favorable notice the opportunities, possibilities and resources of the City of Vicksburg and will be helpful toward advancing the moral, financial, and other interests of the City of Vicksburg. The Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Vicksburg approved the purchase of a sponsorship ad from Jackson Street Missionary Baptist Church in the amount of $150.00 for their 8th Pastoral Commemorative Celebration Souvenir Booklet. The City is authorized pursuant to Section 17-3-1 and Section 17-3-3 of the Mississippi code of 1972, as amended. O. ID-23-1404 Approve request from Vicksburg Police Department to Establish Petty Cash Fund in the name of Penny Jones, Chief of Police in the amount of $3,500.00 Attachments: Police Request Petty Cash P. ID-23-1373 Approve the following request from Sabrina Lynn of behalf of The Radio People: 1. Use of the Washington Street Park from 5:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on February 3, 2024 for the 14th Annual Chili for Children Cook-Off benefitting the Warren County Children's Shelter and Jacob's Ladder Learning Center 2. Streets blocked off at Grove and Jackson Attachments: Chili for Children Cook-Off Q. ID-23-1398 Approve request from Johnna Riddick on behalf of Junior Auxiliary of Vicksburg for: 1. Permission to have Laces for Love 5K run and walk and 10K run (via attached route) on Saturday, February 10, 2024 from 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. 2. Set up around parking lot by Key City and use of public restroom Attachments: JAV 5K & 10K Walk Run R. ID-23-1403 Authorize payment of invoice #12217 in the amount of $40,000.00 (City's contribution) to the Vicksburg-Warren Economic Development Foundation pursuant to Section 21-19-44 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended Attachments: Invoice City Contribution EDP City of Vicksburg Page 4 Printed on 12/5/2023 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final-revised November 7, 2023 S. ID-23-1379 Authorize issuance of the following: 1. Requisition number 2400705 in the amount of $16,259.20 written to Ferno Washington, Inc. for the purchase of two (2) Transcend Power Stair Chairs to be used by the Ambulance Department pursuant to Section 31-7-13 (m)(viii) of the Mississippi Code of 1972, Annotated which allows Sole Source purchases 2. Requisition number 2400748 in the amount of $15,394.81 written to Stryker Medical for the purchase of one (1) Transport Cot to be used by the Ambulance Department pursuant to Section 31-7-13 (m)(viii) of the Mississippi Code of 1972, Annotated which allows Sole Source purchases 3. Requisition number 2400749 in the amount of $39,873.06 written to Stryker Medical for the purchase of one (1) Lifepak 15 Defibrillator to be used by the Ambulance Department pursuant to Section 31-7-13 (m)(viii) of the Mississippi Code of 1972, Annotated which allows Sole Source purchases Attachments: Requisition 2400705 Requisition 2400748 Requisition 2400749 T. ID-23-1380 Approve request for permission from the Purchasing Director to declare LifePak 12 Defibrillator (serial number 32872699) as surplus property and be traded on a New Lifepak 15 defibrillator with a trade in value of $5,000.00 LifePak 12 Attachments: Surplus Defibrillator U. ID-23-1400 Authorize issuance of the following: 1. Requisition numbers 2400864-2400865 in the amount of $48,364.00 each written to Landers Ford South for the purchase of two (2) 2024 White Ford F-350 pickup trucks: one (1) for the Water Department, One (1) for the Gas Department (State Contract Number 8200071554) 2. Requisition numbers 2400866-2400867 in the amount of $46,234.00 each written to Landers Dodge for the purchase of two (2) 2024 White Dodge Ram 2500 pickup trucks: one (1) for the Water Department, One (1) for the Sewer Department (State Contract Number 8200071291) Attachments: Requisition 2400864-2400865 Requisition 2400866-2400867 V. ID-23-1381 Approve the following for payment: 1. ESG Operations (An Inframark Company) for the month of October 2023: a. Invoice #1013033 in the amount of $55,751.25 for Contract Operations and Maintenance of the City's Wastewater Treatment Facilities b. Invoice #103034 in the amount of $85,177.83 for Contact Operations and Maintenance of the City's Water Treatment Facilities 2. Barge Design (FAA AIP Grant 3-28-0073-019-2023): a. Invoice #215532 in the amount of $60,477.39 for Rehab Runway 1/10 (crack seal) / Rehab Apron (Fuel Farm Area) 3. Stantec Consulting for professional services: a. Invoice #2146004 in the amount of $1,920.00 for Levee Street Pedestrian Railroad Crossing 4. PPM for professional services: a. Invoice #98232 in the amount of $834.00 for Vicksburg Brownfield Assessment Grant (2020) - Non Trust City of Vicksburg Page 5 Printed on 12/5/2023 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final-revised November 7, 2023 5. WGK for professional services: a. Invoice #52289 in the amount of $14,021.05 for 2023 Roadway Overlay Improvements (Lummie St. / Oak Hill Dr. / Jackson St. / Smith Hill Rd. / Beulah Cemetery) Attachments: ESG Invoices Invoice Barge Design Invoice Stantec Levee St. Pedestrian Invoice PPM Brownfield Assessment WGK Invoice Roadway Overlay 5 Streets W. ID-23-1394 Approve Claims Docket The City Clerk presented the Docket of Claims numbering: 322287-322289; 322290 for approval. Routine Agenda: A. ID-23-1432 Oath of Office - Roslyn Gates - Interim Municipal Court Clerk B. ID-23-1369 Accept Annual Operations Report from ESG (An Inframark Company) for Water and Wastewater Plants On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to accept the Action Item B. ID-23-1369 Accept Annual Operations Report from ESG (An Inframark Company) for Water and Wastewater Plants. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. C. ID-23-1383 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: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AGENDA 11-06-2023 Master Copy of the Agenda for November 7 2023 1 of 4 Master Copy of the Agenda for November 7 2023 2 of 4 Master Copy of the Agenda for November 7 2023 3 of 4 Master Copy of the Agenda for November 7 2023 4 of 4 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. 1708 Clay Street, PPIN 017825; owned by Angela Jenkins etal - (Cut grass/weeds, remove trash, debris and rubbish from the entire property) 2. First East Street, PPIN 018655; owned by Telisa Bernard - (Cut grass/weeds, remove trash, debris and rubbish from the entire property, remove all unlicensed and dismantled vehicles from the entire property) 3. 515 Feld Street, PPIN 01896101; owned by Barbara A. Evans - (Cut grass/weeds, remove trash, debris and rubbish from the entire property, remove all unlicensed and dismantled vehicles from the entire property) 4. 650 Fort Hill Drive, PPIN 014078; owned by Kayla Crist - (Cut grass/weeds, remove trash, debris and rubbish from the entire property) 5. 1605 Martin Luther King Blvd., PPIN 019163; owned by Jessie & Maxine Jones, Sr. - (Cut grass/weeds, remove trash, debris and rubbish from the entire property) 6. 1721 Martin Luther King Blvd., PPIN 019795; owned by Derrick Holt & Linda Hall - (Cut grass/weeds, remove trash, debris and rubbish from the entire property) 7. 1903 Martin Luther King Blvd., PPIN 020564; owned by Mary Helen Ameen - (Remove fallen tree) 8. 1916 Martin Luther King Blvd., PPIN 020591; owned by Roby Barnes c/o Delilah M. Morgan - (Cut grass/weeds, remove trash, debris and rubbish from the entire property, secure dilapidated or abandoned building) 9. 123 Skyvale Drive, PPIN 019917-01; owned by Janice A. & Erron Flowers, Jr. - (Cut grass/weeds, remove trash, debris and rubbish from the entire property, remove dilapidated building) 10. 513 Dabney Avenye, PPIN 017277; owned by Lamaria Rogers - (Remove all unlicensed and inoperable vehicles from the entire property) 11. 2704 Oak Street, PPIN 016649; owned by John L. Nickerson - (Remove all unlicensed and inoperable vehicles from the entire property) City of Vicksburg Page 6 Printed on 12/5/2023 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final-revised November 7, 2023 12. 2610 Oak Street, PPIN 025950; owned by George Patterson, Jr. - (Remove all unlicensed and inoperable vehicles from the entire property) 13. 2612 Oak Street, PPIN 015187; owned by Elma Williams Coleman - (Remove all unlicensed and inoperable vehicles from the entire property) 14. 2712 Oak Street, PPIN 017250; owned by Kingdom Management Group, LLC - (Remove all unlicensed and inoperable vehicles from the entire property) 15. 2308 Washington Street, PPIN 015932; owned by Loretta B. Pace etal c/o Phyllis Thompson - (Remove all unlicensed and inoperable vehicles from the entire property) 16. 2310 Washington Street, PPIN 015933; owned by Loretta B. Pace etal c/o Phyllis Thompson - (Remove all unlicensed and inoperable vehicles from the entire property) 17. 156 Bluecreek Drive, PPIN 027995; owned by Roy James estate - (Cut grass/weeds, remove trash, debris and rubbish from the entire property) 18. 2705 Drummond Street, PPIN 006258; owned by Lou Genia B. Scott etal - (Cut grass/weeds, remove trash, debris and rubbish from the entire property, remove burned diplidated building) 19. 4504 Halls Ferry Road, PPIN 004483; owned by Joshua & Catherine Roy - (Cut grass/weeds, remove trash, debris and rubbish from the entire property) 20. 906 Hillcrest Street, PPIN 015699; owned by Charlotte A. Stinson - (Cut grass/weeds, remove trash, debris and rubbish from the entire property, remove dilapidated building) 21. 1604 Military Avenue, PPIN 015614; owned by State of Mississippi (McKinley Hall etal) 2019 Tax Sale - (Cut grass/weeds, remove trash, debris and rubbish from the entire property) 22. 113 Nicholas Street, PPIN 007192; owned by Shannon & George Oden - (Cut grass/weeds, remove trash, debris and rubbish from the entire property, remove dilapidated building) 23. 1007 Polk Street, PPIN 005823; owned by Meadow Lane Properties, LLC - (Cut grass/weeds, remove trash, debris and rubbish from the entire property, remove dilapidated building) 24. 4321 Tanglewood Drive, PPIN 011528; owned by Charles Edward Cotton estate - (Cut grass/weeds, remove trash, debris and rubbish from the entire property) 25. 4323 Tanglewood Drive, PPIN 011527; owned by Charlotte O. Richter - (Cut grass/weeds, remove trash, debris and rubbish from the entire property) RE-ENTRIES 1. 719 Cherry Street, PPIN 018939; owned by Annie Mae Hearn & Abner Estate c/o Corrie Hearn Russell - (Cut grass/weeds, remove trash, debris and rubbish from the entire property) 2. 1501 Clay Street, PPIN 017670; owned by Demetria Trejo c/o Melvin Redmond, Jr., - (Cut grass/weeds, remove trash, debris and rubbish from the entire property) 3. 1517 Main Street, PPIN 017518; owned by Johnnie W. & Elizabeth A. Jones c/o Billy Moore - (Cut grass/weeds, remove trash, debris and rubbish from the entire property) 4. 1601 Martin Luther King, PPIN 019162; owned by Keith McCarter - (Cut grass/weeds, remove trash, debris and rubbish from the entire property) 5. 1604 Martin Luther King, PPIN 019194; owned by Cheap Home Finders 1 - (Cut grass/weeds, remove trash, debris and rubbish from the entire property) 6. 1843 Martin Luther King, PPIN 020555; owned by Jimmy O. & Mary Lois E. Thompson - (Cut grass/weeds, remove trash, debris and rubbish from the entire property) 7. 2004 Martin Luther King Blvd., PPIN 020586; owned by Lorenzo Walker estate - (Cut grass/weeds, remove trash, debris and rubbish from the entire property) 8. 2006 Martin Luther King Blvd., PPIN 028091; owned by Lorenzo Walker estate - (Cut grass/weeds, remove trash, debris and rubbish from the entire property) 901 Wabash Avenue, PPIN 019747; owned by Jeff Earnest Jones, Jr. - (Cut grass/weeds, remove trash, debris and rubbish 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. 1708 Clay Street, PPIN 017825; owned by Angela Jenkins etal - Complied 2. First East Street, PPIN 018655; owned by Telisa Bernard - Complied 3. 515 Feld Street, PPIN 01896101; owned by Barbara A. Evans - Request two (2) weeks extension City of Vicksburg Page 7 Printed on 12/5/2023 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final-revised November 7, 2023 4. 650 Fort Hill Drive, PPIN 014078; owned by Kayla Crist - Not complied 5. 1605 Martin Luther King Blvd., PPIN 019163; owned by Jessie & Maxine Jones, Sr. - Complied 6. 1721 Martin Luther King Blvd., PPIN 019795; owned by Derrick Holt & Linda Hall - Not complied 7. 1903 Martin Luther King Blvd., PPIN 020564; owned by Mary Helen Ameen - Complied 8. 1916 Martin Luther King Blvd., PPIN 020591; owned by Roby Barnes c/o Delilah M. Morgan - Not complied 9. 123 Skyvale Drive, PPIN 019917-01; owned by Janice A. & Erron Flowers, Jr. - Not complied 10. 513 Dabney Avenye, PPIN 017277; owned by Lamaria Rogers - Not complied 11. 2704 Oak Street, PPIN 016649; owned by John L. Nickerson - Complied 12. 2610 Oak Street, PPIN 025950; owned by George Patterson, Jr. - Complied 13. 2612 Oak Street, PPIN 015187; owned by Elma Williams Coleman - Not complied 14. 2712 Oak Street, PPIN 017250; owned by Kingdom Management Group, LLC - Complied 15. 2308 Washington Street, PPIN 015932; owned by Loretta B. Pace etal c/o Phyllis Thompson - Complied 16. 2310 Washington Street, PPIN 015933; owned by Loretta B. Pace etal c/o Phyllis Thompson - Complied 17. 156 Bluecreek Drive, PPIN 027995; owned by Roy James estate - Not complied 18. 2705 Drummond Street, PPIN 006258; owned by Lou Genia B. Scott etal - Not complied 19. 4504 Halls Ferry Road, PPIN 004483; owned by Joshua & Catherine Roy - complied 20. 906 Hillcrest Street, PPIN 015699; owned by Charlotte A. Stinson - Not complied 21. 1604 Military Avenue, PPIN 015614; owned by State of Mississippi (McKinley Hall etal) 2019 Tax Sale - Not complied 22. 113 Nicholas Street, PPIN 007192; owned by Shannon & George Oden - Not complied 23. 1007 Polk Street, PPIN 005823; owned by Meadow Lane Properties, LLC - Not complied 24. 4321 Tanglewood Drive, PPIN 011528; owned by Charles Edward Cotton estate - Not complied 25. 4323 Tanglewood Drive, PPIN 011527; owned by Charlotte O. Richter - Complied RE-ENTRIES 1. 719 Cherry Street, PPIN 018939; owned by Annie Mae Hearn & Abner Estate c/o Corrie Hearn Russell - Not complied 2. 1501 Clay Street, PPIN 017670; owned by Demetria Trejo c/o Melvin Redmond, Jr. - Not complied 3. 1517 Main Street, PPIN 017518; owned by Johnnie W. & Elizabeth A. Jones c/o Billy Moore - Not complied 4. 1601 Martin Luther King, PPIN 019162; owned by Keith McCarter -Not complied 5. 1604 Martin Luther King, PPIN 019194; owned by Cheap Home Finders 1 - Not complied 6. 1843 Martin Luther King, PPIN 020555; owned by Jimmy O. & Mary Lois E. Thompson - Not complied 7. 2004 Martin Luther King Blvd., PPIN 020586; owned by Lorenzo Walker estate - Not complied 8. 2006 Martin Luther King Blvd., PPIN 028091; owned by Lorenzo Walker estate - Not complied 901 Wabash Avenue, PPIN 019747; owned by Jeff Earnest Jones, Jr. - Not complied The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. Jeff Richardson, Director of Community Development, came for a hearing before the Board to request proceeding with the following actions: REQUESTING TO PROCEED WITH ACTION 1. 1401 Martin Luther King Blvd., PPIN 013071; owned by Tommy Lee Wright, Jr. etal - (Remove dilapidated buildings and structures, remove all trash and debris around the entire property, including rubbish, unlicensed & inoperable vehicles, abandoned parts & tools etc.) *Brought before the Board on October 25, 2022 City of Vicksburg Page 8 Printed on 12/5/2023 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final-revised November 7, 2023 *Giving sixty (60) days with a thirty (30) day progress * November 25, 2022 - there has been no appreciable amount of progress made * January 25, 2023, sixty (60) days expired **This agenda item was DISMISSED and MOVED TO COMMUNITY COURT** 2. 4041 Washington Street, PPIN 013476; owned by Asam Hotels Inc. c/o Sam Malik - (Remove dilapidated buildings and structures) *Brought before the Board on September 18, 2023 *Giving thirty (30) days extension on September 18, 2023 *Extension expired on October 18, 2023 *October 19, 2023 - there has been no appreciable amount of progress made **Not Complied** ***This agenda item was TABLED until Thursday, November 9, 2023*** The motion was adopted by the following vote: Alderman Michael Mayfield, Sr., voted nay. Aye: 2- Mayor Flaggs Jr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. Nay: 1- Alderman Mayfield Sr. D. ID-23-1412 Authorize Mayor to execute application for Transportation and Utility Systems and Facilities on Federal Lands with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Vicksburg District for the Lower Mississippi River Museum Attachments: Application USACE On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize the Mayor to execute application for Transportation and Utility Systems and Facilities on Federal Lands with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Vicksburg District for the Lower Mississippi River Museum. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. E. ID-23-1370 Accept Recommendation of Allen & Hoshall to award contract for Trickling Filter and Valve Improvements Wastewater Treatment Plant to Hemphill Construction Company, Inc. in the amount $784,500.00 Attachments: Recommendation Trickling Filter & Valve Improvements WWTP On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, Sr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to accept the Recommendation of Allen & Hoshall to award contract for Trickling Filter and Valve Improvements Wastewater Treatment Plant to Hemphill Construction Company, Inc. in the amount $784,500.00. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. F. ID-23-1371 Accept Recommendation of Volkert, Inc. to award bid for Stillwater Drive and Bluecreek Drive Water and Sewer Improvements to Central Asphalt Company, Inc. (base bid - $1,205,438.00 plus additive alternate #1 - $12,000.00) for the total amount of $1,217,438.00 pending availability of funding Attachments: Recommendation Stillwater Bluecreek Drive On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, Sr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to accept the Recommendation of Volkert, Inc. to award bid for Stillwater Drive and Bluecreek Drive Water and Sewer Improvements to Central Asphalt Company, Inc. (base bid - $1,205,438.00 plus additive alternate #1 - $12,000.00) for the total amount of $1,217,438.00 pending availability of funding. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. G. ID-23-1409 Accept Recommendation of EJES, Inc. to award bid for Washington Street Rehabilitation Project to AJ Construction, Inc. for the total amount of $1,222,747.92. Attachments: Recommendation of Award 10.31.23 Washington St. Rehab On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, Sr., the City of Vicksburg Page 9 Printed on 12/5/2023 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final-revised November 7, 2023 Mayor and Aldermen voted to accept the Recommendation of EJES, Inc. to award bid for Washington Street Rehabilitation Project to AJ Construction, Inc. for the total amount of $1,222,747.92. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. H. ID-23-1375 Approve request for sponsorship in the amount of $5,000.00 to Beautiful Table Setting Bash Vicksburg Event pursuant to Section 17-3-1 and Section 17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended Attachments: BTS website cover (1) (002) Mayor Request BTS 11.1.23.pdf Mayor Flaggs, Jr. stated that purchasing an advertisement from Beautiful Table Setting Bash Vicksburg Event 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 Beautiful Table Setting Bash Vicksburg Event in the amount of $5,000.00. The City is authorized pursuant to Section 17-3-1 and Section 17-3-3 of the Mississippi code of 1972, as amended. On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the request for sponsorship. The motion was adopted by the following vote: Aye: 2- Mayor Flaggs Jr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. Nay: 1- Alderman Mayfield Sr. I. ID-23-1382 Approve the following for Water Treatment Plant Improvements - Groundwater Well and Associated Connection Piping: 1. Request from Hemphill Construction Company to use Certificate of Deposit in the amount of $50,000.00 in lieu of retainage 2. Pay Application #1 in the amount of $73,270.00 to Hemphill Construction Company Attachments: CD Hemphill Water Plant Improvements Pay App #1 Water Plant Improvements On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the following for Water Treatment Plant Improvements - Groundwater Well and Associated Connection Piping: 1. Request from Hemphill Construction Company to use Certificate of Deposit in the amount of $50,000.00 in lieu of retainage; 2. Pay Application #1 in the amount of $73,270.00 to Hemphill Construction Company. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. J. ID-23-1389 Ratify Mayor's execution of GulfSouth Pipeline Letter of No Objection for proposed replacement of a headwall on drainage ditch - Iowa Boulevard Attachments: Gulf South Pipeline Letter No Objection On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to ratify the Mayor's execution of GulfSouth Pipeline Letter of No Objection for proposed replacement of a headwall on drainage ditch - Iowa Boulevard. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. K. ID-23-1401 Approve the following for COVID-19 Health Literacy Project: 1. Authorize Mayor to execute Memorandum of Understanding with Warren County Baptist Association 2. Authorize approval of billing statement in the amount of $250.00 to WVBG-FM (Lendsi Radio) for the month of November 2023 for Champions of Health in accordance to Mississippi Code Annotated 17-3-1 and 17-3-3, as amended City of Vicksburg Page 10 Printed on 12/5/2023 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final-revised November 7, 2023 3. Authorize payment of invoice #PIN-2310493864 in the amount of $950.00 to Harvard Business School Online for Felicia Kent to enroll in Reducing Racial Disparities in Health Care Course Attachments: WBA Training MOU nov 1 Radio Confirmation Harvard Invoice On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the following for COVID-19 Health Literacy Project: 1. Authorize Mayor to execute Memorandum of Understanding with Warren County Baptist Association; 2. Authorize approval of billing statement in the amount of $250.00 to WVBG-FM (Lendsi Radio) for the month of November 2023 for Champions of Health in accordance to Mississippi Code Annotated 17-3-1 and 17-3-3, as amended; 3. Authorize payment of invoice #PIN-2310493864 in the amount of $950.00 to Harvard Business School Online for Felicia Kent to enroll in Reducing Racial Disparities in Health Care Course. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. L. ID-23-1407 Authorize Mayor to execute FY2024 Emergency Medical Services Operating Fund (EMSOF) Grant Application Attachments: EMSOF Grant Application On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, Sr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize the Mayor to execute FY2024 Emergency Medical Services Operating Fund (EMSOF) Grant Application. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. M. ID-23-1424 Adopt Resolution Authorizing Police Chief Penny Jones to Display a Marker at the Vicksburg Police Department in Honor of Retired Vicksburg Police Department Sergeant Douglas Arp Attachments: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING POLICE CHIEF PENNY JONES TO DISPLAY A MARKER AT THE VICKSBURG POLICE DEPARTMENT IN HONOR OF RETIRED VICKSBURG POLICE DEPARTMENT SERGEANT DO On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, Sr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to adopt the Resolution Authorizing Police Chief Penny Jones to Display a Marker at the Vicksburg Police Department in Honor of Retired Vicksburg Police Department Sergeant Douglas Arp. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. N. ID-23-1425 Adopt Resolution to Erect a Memorial Marker in Honor of Firefighter and Paramedic Jarod Squire and Firefighter and EMT Derico Davis to be located at the Clay Street Exit at the Welcome to Vicksburg Sign Attachments: RESOLUTION TO ERECT A MEMORIAL MARKER IN HONOR OF FIREFIGHTER AND PARAMEDIC JAROD SQUIRE AND FIREFIGHTER AND EMT DERICO DAVIS TO BE LOCATED AT THE CLAY STREET EXI On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, Sr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to adopt the Resolution to Erect a Memorial Marker in Honor of Firefighter and Paramedic Jarod Squire and Firefighter and EMT Derico Davis to be located at the Clay Street Exit at the Welcome to Vicksburg Sign. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. O. ID-23-1386 Authorize Mayor to execute Contract for Services with Harry Uzzle as a lineman at the Vicksburg Municipal Airport Attachments: Contract Uzzle On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, Sr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize the Mayor to execute Contract for Services with Harry Uzzle as a lineman at the Vicksburg Municipal Airport. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: City of Vicksburg Page 11 Printed on 12/5/2023 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final-revised November 7, 2023 Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. P. ID-23-1387 Authorize Mayor to execute Contract with American Recovery Plan Act (ARPA) Funding Recipient Lifting Lives Ministries, Inc. in the amount of $9,000.00 Attachments: Contract ARPA Lifting Lives On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize the Mayor to execute Contract with American Recovery Plan Act (ARPA) Funding Recipient Lifting Lives Ministries, Inc. in the amount of $9,000.00. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. Q. ID-23-1388 Ratify Mayor's execution of Memorandum of Understanding by and between Reachscale and the City of Vicksburg, Mississippi Attachments: MOU Reachscale On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, Sr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to ratify the Mayor's execution of Memorandum of Understanding by and between Reachscale and 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. R. ID-23-1391 Authorize Mayor to execute Contract for Engineering Services - Utilities with Allen & Hoshall Attachments: Allen&Hoshall Engr Svs Utilties On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize the Mayor to execute Contract for Engineering Services - Utilities with Allen & Hoshall. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. S. ID-23-1392 Authorize Mayor to execute Contract for Professional Engineering Services with Neel-Schaffer, Inc. Attachments: Neel Schaffer UNEXECUTED Engineering Contract_CITY OF VICKSBURG (11.7.23 On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, Sr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize the Mayor to execute Contract for Professional Engineering Services with Neel-Schaffer, Inc.The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. T. ID-23-1393 Authorize Mayor to execute Mississippi Office of Homeland Security State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program Interest Survey and Memorandum of Understanding Attachments: Cybersecurity Grant Program On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize the Mayor to execute Mississippi Office of Homeland Security State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program Interest Survey and Memorandum of Understanding. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. U. ID-23-1396 Authorize Mayor to execute Renewal Order Form Amendment with Fifth Asset, Inc. d/b/a DebtBook for debt management software Attachments: DebtBook Renewal Order Form Amendment - City of Vicksburg MS Exhibit A - (Fully Executed 1-10-22) DebtBook City of Vicksburg MS Renewal Contract On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, Sr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize the Mayor to execute Renewal Order Form Amendment with Fifth Asset, Inc. d/b/a DebtBook for debt management City of Vicksburg Page 12 Printed on 12/5/2023 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final-revised November 7, 2023 software. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. V. ID-23-1399 Authorize Mayor to execute Change Order #3 with Fordice Construction Company for New Vicksburg Animal Shelter: 1. Addition of waterproof panel to be installed along the lower 4' of the walls in the kennel areas 2. Contract time will be increased by four (4) days 3. New date of Substantial of Completion will be January 20, 2024 Attachments: CO #3 Animal Shelter On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize the Mayor to execute Change Order #3 with Fordice Construction Company for New Vicksburg Animal Shelter: 1. Addition of waterproof panel to be installed along the lower 4' of the walls in the kennel areas; 2. Contract time will be increased by four (4) days; 3. New date of Substantial of Completion will be January 20, 2024. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. W. ID-23-1410 Authorize Mayor to execute contract with Central Asphalt for City Park Repairs Project in the amount of $32,875.00 Attachments: 2023.08.29_City Park Repairs_Drawings - Add. 1 2023.11.01_Scanned Signed Bid Documents-City Park Repairs On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, Sr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize the Mayor to execute contract with Central Asphalt for City Park Repairs Project in the amount of $32,875.00. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. X. ID-23-1411 Authorize Mayor to execute service agreement with Belzoni Cable, LLC with getting the network setup in the new Animal Control building Attachments: VicksburgAnimalShelter-Fiber Completed Excel.xls - Business Svc Agmt On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, Sr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize the Mayor to execute service agreement with Belzoni Cable, LLC with getting the network setup in the new Animal Control building. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. Executive Session: Mayor Flaggs, Jr., moved the Mayor and Aldermen go into a closed meeting to determine if the Board should go into executive session. The motion was seconded by Alderman Mayfield, Sr. Voting aye, Mayor Flaggs, Jr., Alderman Mayfield, Sr., Alderman Monsour, Jr. None voting nay, the motion was unanimously adopted. The Mayor and Aldermen discussed whether they should go into executive session. Mayor Flaggs, Jr. moved to go into executive session to discuss Personnel Action Forms for: Request for Extended Medical Leave - Water & Gas Administration (1); Pay Adjustments - Vehicle Maintenance (2); Pay Adjustment - Court Services (1); Longevity Pay - Fire Department (2); Terminations (Deceased) - Fire Department (2); Suspension - Police Department (1); Litigation Matter. The motion was seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr. Upon vote being taken, the following voted aye: Mayor Flaggs, Jr., Alderman Mayfield, Sr., Alderman Monsour, Jr. The motion was adopted unanimously. The Mayor and Aldermen announced they would go into executive session to discuss Personnel Action Forms for: Request for Extended Medical Leave - Water & Gas Administration (1); Pay Adjustments - Vehicle Maintenance (2); Pay Adjustment - Court Services (1); Longevity Pay (2); Terminations (Deceased) - Fire Department (2); Suspension - Police Department (1); Litigation Matter. The Mayor and Aldermen are now in executive session. City of Vicksburg Page 13 Printed on 12/5/2023 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final-revised November 7, 2023 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, Charlie Hill – Deputy Chief of Police. Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. A. ID-23-1419 Request for Extended Medical Leave - Water & Gas Administration (1) On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the Request for Extended Medical Leave of a Cashier 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-23-1420 Pay Adjustments - Vehicle Maintenance (2) On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the Pay Adjustments of a Mechanic I from $12.00 per hour to $15.00 per hour, effective October 18, 2023. This action is to correct the pay amount; a Mechanic I from $12.00 per hour to $15.00 per hour, effective October 18, 2023. This action is to correct the pay amount in Vehicle Maintenance. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. C. ID-23-1433 Pay Adjustment - Court Services (1) On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the Pay Adjustment of a Lead Deputy Court Clerk from $13.74 per hour to an Interim Municipal Court Clerk at $42,276.94 annually, effective November 7, 2023. This is due to the former Municipal Court Clerk resigned in Court Services. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. D. ID-23-1421 Longevity Pay - Fire 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 $12.83($12.73+.10) per hour to $12.93($12.73+.10+.10) per hour, effective November 7, 2023. Employee is entitled to an additional .10 cents increase per hour for five (5) years of service 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. E. ID-23-1422 Termination (Deceased) - Fire Department (2) On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the Terminations (Deceased) of a Firefighter/EMT and a Firefighter/Paramedic effective October 29, 2023 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. F. ID-23-1423 Suspension - Police Department (1) On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the Probation instead of Suspension of an Officer due to an accident that occurred at Monroe and Clay Street on September 16, 2023. Board voted to approve a sixty (60) day probation pending the conclusion of the case and a defensive driving course 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-23-1390 Litigation Matter Discussion Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield Sr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. H. ID-23-1507 Come Out of Executive Session and Approve All Items Taken Up in City of Vicksburg Page 14 Printed on 12/5/2023 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final-revised November 7, 2023 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, November 09, 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 15 Printed on 12/5/2023