Board of Mayor and Aldermen

1415 Walnut Street City of Vicksburg Vicksburg, MS 39180 Minutes - Final Board of Mayor and Aldermen Monday, May 6, 2024 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 Brian Sessums, Deputy Clerk 2. Roll Call Also Present: Lee Thames, Interim City Attorney Deborah A. Nickson, Interim City Clerk Brian Sessums, Deputy Clerk Present: 2- Mayor George Flaggs Jr. Alderman Alex J. Monsour Jr. 3. Board Comments: 4. Adopt Agenda On motion of George Flaggs, Jr, seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr, 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 Monsour Jr. Recognitions: A. ID-24-0514 Employee Anniversaries: 1. One (1) year of service: a. Zachary Jackson - Traffic Department 2. Two (2) years of service: a. Roderick Bradford - Community Development b. Jalen Glass - Police Department 3. Three (3) years of service: a. Anessia Steward-Martin - Human Resources 4. Six (6) years of service: a. John Shorter - Community Service b. Noah Nielsen - Fire Department c. Nicholas Carson - Police Department 5. Eight (8) years of service: a. Jabaris McDaniel - Fire Department b. Reginald Galloway - Fire Department c. Glentrice Johnson - Police Department 6. Thirty (30) years of service: a. Timothy Love - Fire Department Mayor Flaggs, Jr. recognized Zachary Jackson -Traffic Department for one (1) year of service; Roderick Bradford-Community Development; Jalen Glass - Police Department with two (2) years of service each; Anessia Steward-Martin - Human Resources Department with three (3) years of service; John Shorter Community Service; Noah Nielsen - Fire Department; Nicholas Carson - Police Department with six (6) years of service each; Jabaris McDaniel - Fire Department; Reginald Galloway - Fire Department; Glentrice Johnson - Police Department with eight (8) years of service each; Timothy Love - Fire Department with thirty (30) years of service. City of Vicksburg Page 1 Printed on 5/20/2024 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final May 6, 2024 The Mayor and Board of Alderman congratulated all employees for their dedicated years of service with the City of Vicksburg. Approval of Consent Agenda Items: On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by George Flaggs, Jr., 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 Monsour Jr. A. ID-24-0524 Adopt Board Meeting Minutes for: 1. April 10, 2024 B. ID-24-0515 Approve the following Personnel Action Forms: 1. Resignation: a. Court Services (1) b. Sewer Department (1) c. Community Service (1) 2. New Hire: a. Airport (1) b. Ambulance Department (1) c. Police Department (1) C. ID-24-0492 Approve the following Sponsorship Applications from the Vicksburg Post pursuant to Section 17-3-1 and Section 17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended: 1. 2024 Vicksburg Graduation Section in the amount of $225.00 2. 2024 Memorial Day Section in the amount of $225.00 Attachments: Sponsorship Application Vicksburg Post Graduation Sponsorship Application Vicksburg Post Memorial Day 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 Alderman of the City of Vicksburg approved the purchase of a sponsorship ad from Vicksburg Post in the amount of $250.00 each for the Vicksburg Graduation and Memorial Day section. The city is authorized pursuant to Section 17-3-1 and Section 17-3-3 of the Mississippi code of 1972, as amended. D. ID-24-0493 Approve the following for payment: 1. WGK Engineers for professional services: a. Invoice #52492 in the amount of $9,839.00 for 2023 Roadway Overlay Improvements (Lummie St. / Oak Hill Dr. / Jackson St. / Smith Hill Rd. / Beulah Cemetery) 2. EJES for professional services: a. Invoice #200-02-13 in the amount of $26,270.76 for Washington Street - Haining Road to Jackson Street 3. PPM for professional services: a. Invoice #99316 in the amount of $219.00 for US Rubber Brownfield Cleanup Grant b. Invoice #100148 in the amount of $8,091.75 for Vicksburg Brownfield Assessment Grant (2020) - Non Trust City of Vicksburg Page 2 Printed on 5/20/2024 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final May 6, 2024 Attachments: Invoice WGK Invoice EJES Washington St - Haining Rd to Jackson St Invoice PPM Brownfield Cleanup Grant Invoice PPM Brownfield Assessment Grant E. ID-24-0494 Approve the following with Southern Paving LLC for 2023 Roadway Overlay Improvements (Lummie St. / Oak Hill Dr. / Jackson St. / Smith Hill Rd. / Beulah Cemetery): 1. Invoice #5092 (Final) in the amount of $170,521.00 2. Accept Close-Out Documents (Contractor's Affidavit for Payment of Debts and Claims, Final Release and Waiver of Lien, Notarized Statement of Completion, Notarized Statement of Guarantees, Consent of Surety to Final Payment) Attachments: Close Out Documents Vicksburg Roadway Overlay F. ID-24-0498 Declare Monday, May 27, 2024 a city holiday in observance of National Memorial Day pursuant to Section 3-3-7 (1) of the Mississippi Code of 1972, Annotated Attachments: Memorial Day Holiday G. ID-24-0505 Authorize issuance of requisition number 2405352 in the amount of $34,130.00 written to V2 Composites, Inc. for materials to repair the South Parking Garage pursuant to Section 31-7-13 (m) (viii) of the Mississippi Code of 1972, Annotated which allows sole source purchases Attachments: Requisition 2405352 H. ID-24-0490 Authorize Interim City Clerk to advertise Sealed Bids for: 1. Improvements to Vicksburg Municipal Airport (Reconstruct Apron Access Taxiway, Rehabilitate Terminal Apron) Attachments: Vicksburg Municipal Airport Bid# I. ID-24-0503 Approve appointments to Vicksburg Convention Center Advisory Board: 1. Marcus James to fill the unexpired term of Carla Sullivan Sanders 2. Appoint Scott Sledge J. ID-24-0501 Approve Claims Docket The Interim City Clerk presented the Docket of Claims numbering: 325959-325961 for approval. Routine Agenda: A. ID-24-0488 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 May 2024 and invited the public to attend. The Mayor and Alderman thanked Ms. Southard for attending the meeting. B. ID-24-0497 Award Reverse Auction Bid for Single Axle Combination Sewer Cleaner (Vac Truck) Attachments: Award Vac Truck On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Alderman voted to Award a Reverse Auction Bid for Single Axle Combination Sewer Cleaner (Vac Truck) in the amount of $475,000.00. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 2- Mayor Flaggs Jr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. C. ID-24-0487 Approve and Accept Free Port Warehouse License for the following: City of Vicksburg Page 3 Printed on 5/20/2024 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final May 6, 2024 1. Ergon Asphalt & Emulsions, Inc. (2600 Dorsey Street) 2. Ergon Asphalt & Emulsions, Inc. (2611 Haining Road) 3. Industrial Wood Products, Inc. 4. Vicksburg Forest Products, LLC 5. Seatrium Letourneau USA, Inc. Attachments: Ergon Asphalt & Emulsions Freeport App Ergon Asphalt Dorsey St Freeport App Industrial Wood Products Freeport App Vicksburg Forest Products Freeport App Seatrium Letourneau USA Freeport App On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Mayor Flaggs, Jr., the Mayor and Alderman voted to Approve and Accept Free Port Warehouse License for the following: 1. Ergon Asphalt & Emulsions, Inc. (2600 Dorsey Street) 2. Ergon Asphalt & Emulsions, Inc. (2611 Haining Road) 3. Industrial Wood Products, Inc. 4. Vicksburg Forest Products, LLC 5. Seatrium Letourneau USA, Inc. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 2- Mayor Flaggs Jr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. D. ID-24-0495 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 May 06 2024 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: 1801 Poplar Street, PPIN 017764; owned by Greene Properties, LLC.- (remove trash and debris from entire property, remove inoperable, unlicensed, dismantled, or abandoned vehicles' from the property) 1114 Second North Street, PPIN 018816; owned by Jones Jeffrey-(remove dilapidated structure) 1203 Second North Street, PPIN 017662; owned by Catina Wright-(remove dilapidated structure) RE-ENTRIES 2624 Ken Karyl Avenue, PPIN 005049; owned by P & E Contractors-(remove and rid entire property from accumulation of rubbish, cut grass /weeds, remove all trash and debris from the entire property) 2626 Ken Karyl Avenue, PPIN 005050; owned by Martha Ann Rani-(remove and rid entire property from accumulation of rubbish, cut grass /weeds, remove all trash and debris from the entire property) 2013 Oak Street, PPIN 018347; owned by Robert Curtis Fuller & Arthur-(remove and rid entire property from accumulation of rubbish, cut grass /weeds, remove all trash and debris from the entire property) 2618 Roosevelt Avenue (1/2), PPIN 005027, owned by Lena Lorrene Liggins- (remove and rid entire property from accumulation of rubbish, cut grass /weeds, remove all trash and debris from the entire property) 2630 Roosevelt Avenue, PPIN 013072, owned by Heat Management, LLC.-(remove and rid entire property from accumulation of rubbish, cut grass /weeds, remove all trash and debris from the entire property) 2001 Royal Street, PPIN 005069, owned by Hearron Khristoffer Ital-(remove and rid entire property from accumulation of rubbish, cut grass /weeds, remove all City of Vicksburg Page 4 Printed on 5/20/2024 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final May 6, 2024 trash and debris from the entire property) On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Alderman 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: 1801 Poplar Street, PPIN 017764; owned by Greene Properties, LLC.-Complied 1114 Second North Street, PPIN 018816; owned by Jones Jeffrey-Requested 30 day extension 1203 Second North Street, PPIN 017662; owned by Catina Wright-Not complied, 60 days progress RE-ENTRIES 2624 Ken Karyl Avenue, PPIN 005049; owned by P & E Contractors-Not complied 2626 Ken Karyl Avenue, PPIN 005050; owned by Martha Ann Rani-Not complied 2013 Oak Street, PPIN 018347; owned by Robert Curtis Fuller & Arthur-Not complied 2618 Roosevelt Avenue (1/2), PPIN 005027, owned by Lena Lorrene Liggins-Not complied 2630 Roosevelt Avenue, PPIN 013072, owned by Heat Management, LLC.-Not complied 2001 Royal Street, PPIN 005069, owned by Hearron Khristoffer Ital-Not complied Aye: 2- Mayor Flaggs Jr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. E. ID-24-0506 Adopt Resolution Accepting Bid for Sale of the City and County Owned Surplus Property Located on Washington Street Formerly Known as the Riverfront Park Site Attachments: Resolution Former Riverfront Park Site On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Alderman voted to Adopt a Resolution Accepting Bid for Sale of the City and County Owned Surplus Property Located on Washington Street Formerly Known as the Riverfront Park Site. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 2- Mayor Flaggs Jr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. F. ID-24-0511 Approve request for approval of a Resolution to apply for the 2024 USDOT Port Infrastructure Development Program (PIDP) Discretionary Grant Program Attachments: PD_City_Draft Resolution for Port of Vicksburg PIDP On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Alderman voted to Approve a request for approval of a Resolution to apply for the 2024 USDOT Port Infrastructure Development Program (PIDP) Discretionary Grant Program. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 2- Mayor Flaggs Jr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. G. ID-24-0512 Adopt Resolution to Enter Into an Interlocal Agreement with Warren County Board of Supervisors for the purpose of conducting municipal elections Attachments: Resolution City Elections On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Alderman voted to Adopt a Resolution to Enter Into an Interlocal Agreement with Warren County Board of Supervisors for the purpose of conducting municipal elections. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: City of Vicksburg Page 5 Printed on 5/20/2024 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final May 6, 2024 Aye: 2- Mayor Flaggs Jr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. H. ID-24-0513 Authorize Mayor to Execute Interlocal Agreement for Use of Statewide Election Management System, Circuit Clerk and Staff, Voting Machines and Other Related Matters as They Pertain to Municipal Elections Attachments: Interlocal Agreement City Elections On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Alderman voted to Authorize the Mayor to Execute Interlocal Agreement for Use of Statewide Election Management System, Circuit Clerk and Staff, Voting Machines and Other Related Matters as They Pertain to Municipal Elections. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 2- Mayor Flaggs Jr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. I. ID-24-0496 Authorize Mayor to execute Memorandum of Understanding Between 412th Theater Engineer Command and the City of Vicksburg Police Department regarding security checks and response times for the George A. Morris Army Reserve Center (MARC) Attachments: MOU 412th Theater Engr. Command On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Alderman voted to Authorize the Mayor to execute a Memorandum of Understanding Between 412th Theater Engineer Command and the City of Vicksburg Police Department regarding security checks and response times for the George A. Morris Army Reserve Center (MARC). The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 2- Mayor Flaggs Jr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. J. ID-24-0499 Accept/Authorize Mayor to execute Proposal with Shelley Plett to Provide Election Support Services to the City of Vicksburg not to exceed 325 man hours per contracted individual at a rate of $50.00 per hour per individual Attachments: Shelley Plett contract On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Alderman voted to Accept/Authorize the Mayor to execute Proposal with Shelley Plett to Provide Election Support Services to the City of Vicksburg not to exceed 325 man hours per contracted individual at a rate of $50.00 per hour per individual. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 2- Mayor Flaggs Jr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. K. ID-24-0504 Authorize Mayor to execute Contract with American Recovery Plan Act (ARPA) Funding Recipient Vicksburg Police Department Street Ball Program in the amount of $7,000.00 to develop positive activities for the youth to enable them to stay off the streets, especially during the summer months, and provide a healthy outlet for Vicksburg youth to stay busy with activities such as arts and crafts, basketball, volleyball, flag football, and dodge ball Attachments: ARPA Contract VPD On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Alderman voted to Authorize the Mayor the to execute Contract with American Recovery Plan Act (ARPA) Funding Recipient Vicksburg Police Department Street Ball Program in the amount of $7,000.00 to develop positive activities for the youth to enable them to stay off the streets, especially during the summer months, and provide a healthy outlet for Vicksburg youth to stay busy with activities such as arts and crafts, basketball, volleyball, flag football, and dodge ball. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 2- Mayor Flaggs Jr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. L. ID-24-0507 Approve the following for COVID-19 Health Literacy Project: 1. Authorize approval of billing statements for the month of April 2024 and May 2024 in the amount of $250.00 each to WVBG-FM (Lendsi Radio) for Champions of Health in accordance to Mississippi Code Annotated 17-3-1 City of Vicksburg Page 6 Printed on 5/20/2024 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final May 6, 2024 and 17-3-3, as amended 2. Authorize Mayor to execute Memorandum of Understanding with Miracles PSR, LLC/Erica Knox Attachments: Lendsi Radio MOU Miracles PSR On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Alderman voted to Approve the following for COVID-19 Health Literacy Project: 1. Authorize approval of billing statements for the month of April 2024 and May 2024 in the amount of $250.00 each to WVBG-FM (Lendsi Radio) for Champions of Health. The city is authorized pursuant to Section 17-3-1 and Section 17-3-3 of the Mississippi code of 1972, as amended. 2. Authorize Mayor to execute Memorandum of Understanding with Miracles PSR, LLC/Erica Knox The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 2- Mayor Flaggs Jr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. M. ID-24-0508 Authorize Mayor to execute Fifth Amendment to the Agreement with Stephen McMillin Attachments: Contract Fifth Amendment McMillan On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Alderman voted to Authorize the Mayor to execute Fifth Amendment to the Agreement with Stephen McMillin The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 2- Mayor Flaggs Jr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. N. ID-24-0509 Authorize Mayor to execute the following with AJ Construction for Washington Street Rehabilitation Project: 1. Change Order No. 2 increase of $5,932.00 for changes to the concrete driveways and ADA ramps at the Main Street and 1st East Street intersections 2. Terms and Conditions Attachments: Change Order No. 2 letter (Revised) On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Alderman voted to Authorize the Mayor to execute the following with AJ Construction for Washington Street Rehabilitation Project: 1. Change Order No. 2 increase of $5,932.00 for changes to the concrete driveways and ADA ramps at the Main Street and 1st East Street intersections 2. Terms and Conditions The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 2- Mayor Flaggs Jr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. O. ID-24-0525 Authorize Mayor to execute Agreement with Allen Derivaux to serve as Vicksburg Municipal Court Judge for the dates of May 6, May 8, and May 9, 2024 Attachments: Agreement Derivaux On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Alderman voted to Authorize the Mayor to execute Agreement with Allen Derivaux to serve as Vicksburg Municipal Court Judge for the dates of May 6, May 8, and May 9, 2024. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 2- Mayor Flaggs Jr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. 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 City of Vicksburg Page 7 Printed on 5/20/2024 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final May 6, 2024 seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr. Voting aye, Mayor Flaggs, Jr., Alderman Monsour, Jr. 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: 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: Pay Adjustment - Recreation Department (3); Pay Adjustment -Fire Department (3); Pay Adjustment Police Department (3); Longevity Pay - Community Service (1); Longevity Pay - Fire Department (4); Longevity Pay - Traffic Department (1); Longevity Pay - Inspection Department (1); Longevity Pay - Human Resources (1) The motion was seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr. Upon vote being taken, the following voted aye: Mayor Flaggs, Jr., Alderman Monsour, Jr. The motion was adopted unanimously. The Mayor and Alderman announced they would go into executive session to discuss Personnel Action Forms for: Pay Adjustment - Recreation Department (3); Pay Adjustment -Fire Department (3); Pay Adjustment Police Department (3); Longevity Pay - Community Service (1); Longevity Pay - Fire Department (4); Longevity Pay - Traffic Department (1); Longevity Pay - Inspection Department (1); Longevity Pay - Human Resources (1) The Mayor and Alderman are now in executive session. Those present at the executive session were Mayor Flaggs, Jr., Alderman Monsour, Jr., Kristen Harris-Chief of Staff, Lee Thames - Interim City Attorney, Deborah A. Nickson- Interim City Clerk, Tasha Jordan - Deputy City Clerk, Brian Sessums - Deputy Clerk, Carla Sullivan-Sanders - Human Resource Director, Michelle Thomas - Constituent Services Representative, Kristen Harris - Charlie Hill - Deputy Chief of Police Aye: 2- Mayor Flaggs Jr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. A. ID-24-0516 Pay Adjustment - Recreation Department (3) On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Alderman voted to approve the Pay Adjustment of a Swim Instructor/Lifeguard from $9.25 per hour to $9.50 per hour; Swim Instructor/Lifeguard from $9.00 per hour to $9.25 per hour; Swim Instructor from $9.50 per hour to $9.75 per hour. All three (3) employees will receive an annual pay increase, effective May 1, 2024 in the Recreation Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 2- Mayor Flaggs Jr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. B. ID-24-0517 Pay Adjustment - Fire Department (3) On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Alderman voted to approve the Pay Adjustment of a Captain V from $16.40 per hour to $16.66 per hour; Captain Paramedic I from $17.71 per hour to a Captain Paramedic V at $19.07 per hour; Lieutenant I from $13.32 per hour to a Lieutenant V at $14.57 per hour. All three (3) employees have met requirements for a pay increase in the Tier Pay System, effective May 1, 2024 in the Fire Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 2- Mayor Flaggs Jr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. C. ID-24-0518 Pay Adjustment - Police Department (3) On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Alderman voted to approve the Pay Adjustment of a Lieutenant CID from $25.23 per hour to $25.43 ($25.23 + .20) per hour, effective May 9, 2024. Employee is entitled to an additional .20 cents increase per hour for six (6) years of service; Sergeant E-Watch $22.65 per hour to $22.85 ($22.65 + .20) per hour, effective May 11, 2024. Employee is entitled to an additional .20 cents increase per hour for eight (8) years of service; Patrol Officer from $18.62 per hour to $18.82 ($18.62 + .20) per hour, effective May 18, 2024. Employee is eligible for an additional .20 cents increase per hour for two (2) years of service. All three (3) employees are in the Police Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: City of Vicksburg Page 8 Printed on 5/20/2024 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final May 6, 2024 Aye: 2- Mayor Flaggs Jr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. D. ID-24-0519 Longevity Pay - Community Service (1) On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Alderman voted to approve the Longevity Pay of a Director from $25.88 per hour to $26.08 ($25.79+ .09 +.20) per hour, effective May 9, 2024. Employee is entitled to an additional .20 cents increase per hour for six (6) years of service in Community Service Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 2- Mayor Flaggs Jr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. E. ID-24-0520 Longevity Pay - Fire Department (4) On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Alderman voted to approve the Longevity Pay of a Firefighter from $12.33 per hour to $12.43 ($12.23 +.10+.10) per hour, effective May 9, 2024. Employee is entitled to an additional .10 cents increase per hour for six (6) years of service; Longevity Pay of a Paramedic V from $19.07 per hour to $19.17 ($19.07+ .10) per hour, effective May 11, 2024. Employee is entitled to an additional .10 cents increase per hour for eight (8) years of service; Firefighter from $17.87 per hour to $17.97 ($17.71+.06+.10+.10) per hour, effective May 11, 2024. Employee is entitled to an additional .10 cents increase for eight (8) years of service; Battalion Chief from $20.41 per hour to $22.41 ($20.16+.25+2.00) per hour, effective May 11, 2024. Employee is entitled to an additional $2.00 increase per hour for thirty (30) years of service. All four (4) employees are in the Fire Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 2- Mayor Flaggs Jr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. F. ID-24-0521 Longevity Pay - Traffic Department (1) On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Alderman voted to approve the Longevity Pay of a Traffic Technician from $10.50 per hour to $10.70 ($10.50 +.20) per hour, effective May 17, 2024. Employee is entitled to an additional .20 cents increase per hour for one (1) year of service in Traffic Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 2- Mayor Flaggs Jr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. G. ID-24-0522 Longevity Pay - Inspection Department (1) On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Alderman voted to approve the Longevity Pay of a Housing Director from $19.61 per hour to $19.81 ($19.41+.20 +.20) per hour, effective May 18, 2024. Employee is entitled to an additional .20 cents increase per hour for two (2) years of service in Inspection Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 2- Mayor Flaggs Jr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. H. ID-24-0523 Longevity Pay - Human Resources (1) On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Alderman voted to approve the Longevity Pay of a Benefits Coordinator from $15.98 per hour to $16.18 ($15.78 +.20 +.20) per hour, effective May 19, 2024. Employee is entitled to an additional .20 cents increase per hour for three (3) years of service in Human Resources Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 2- Mayor Flaggs Jr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. I. ID-24-0536 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 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 Monsour Jr. Adjournment On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., and City of Vicksburg Page 9 Printed on 5/20/2024 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final May 6, 2024 unanimously passed, the Mayor and Alderman of the City of Vicksburg adjourned to meet 10 o’clock a.m., Monday, May 13, 2024, to take up and act upon any and all matters that may come before the Board. MAYOR ATTEST: INTERIM CITY CLERK Aye: 2- Mayor Flaggs Jr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. City of Vicksburg Page 10 Printed on 5/20/2024