Board of Mayor and Aldermen

1415 Walnut Street City of Vicksburg Vicksburg, MS 39180 Minutes - Final Board of Mayor and Aldermen Wednesday, July 10, 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 Jeff Richardson. 2. Roll Call Also present: Lee Thames, Interim City Attorney Deborah A. Kaiser- Nickson, City Clerk Tasha Jordan, Deputy City Clerk Present: 3- Mayor George Flaggs Jr. Alderman Thomas Mayfield 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 Aldermen voted to adopt the agenda as printed. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. Recognitions: A. ID-24-0783 Employee Anniversaries: 1. One (1) year of service: a. Joshua Burris - Public Works b. Ronnie Roberts - Sewer Department c. Marcus Wells - Gas Department 2. Two (2) years of service: a. Jalisa Wilson - IT 3. Three (3) years of service: a. Audrey Walker - Building Maintenance b. John Wright - Gas Department 4. Seven (7) years of service: a. Ronald Davis - Airport 5. Eight (8) years of service: a. AD Benard - Right of Way Department Mayor Flaggs, Jr. recognized Joshua Burris - Public Works, Ronnie Roberts - Sewer Department and Marcus Wells - Gas Department for one year of service each; Jalisa Wilson - Information Technology for one (1) year of service; Audrey Walker - Building Maintenance and John Wright - Gas Department for three (3) years of service each; Ronald Davis - Airport for seven (7) years of service; AD Benard - Right of Way Department for eight (8) years of service. The Mayor and Board of Aldermen 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 Aldermen voted to approve the Consent Agenda Items. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: City of Vicksburg Page 1 Printed on 8/6/2024 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final July 10, 2024 Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. A. ID-24-0784 Approve the following Personnel Action Forms: 1. Retirement: a. Right of Way Department (1) 2. Rescind Resignation: a. Grants (1) 3. Resignation: a. Administration (1) 4. Change Start Date: a. Police Department (1) B. ID-24-0771 Approve Sponsorship Application in the amount of $500.00 from Claudia Taylor on behalf of Vicksburg Family Development Service for their 1st Annual Backyard BBQ Grill-Off pursuant to Section 17-3-1 and Section 17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended Attachments: Sponsorship Application Vicksburg Family Development Mayor Flaggs, Jr. stated that purchasing an advertisement from Claudia Taylor on behalf of Vicksburg Family Development Service 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 Vicksburg Family Development Service in the amount of $500.00 for their 1st Annual Backyard BBQ Grill-Off. The city is authorized pursuant to Section 17-3-1 and Section 17-3-3 of the Mississippi code of 1972, as amended. C. ID-24-0776 Approve Sponsorship Application in the amount of $250.00 from Jillian Hearn on behalf of The Vicksburg Post for their Annual Playmakers' Football Magazine pursuant to Section 17-3-1 and Section 17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended Attachments: Sponsorship Application Vicksburg Post Mayor Flaggs, Jr. stated that purchasing an advertisement from Jillian Hearn on behalf of 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 their Annual Playmakers' Football Magazine. 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-24-0781 Approve Sponsorship Application in the amount of $200.00 from Thomas Sandles on behalf of King Solomon Baptist Church for their 10th Annual Family Empowerment Weekend pursuant to Section 17-3-1 and Section 17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended Attachments: Sponsorship Application King Solomon Baptist Church Mayor Flaggs, Jr. stated that purchasing an advertisement from Thomas Sandles on behalf of King Solomon 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 King Solomon Baptist Church in the amount of $200.00 for their 10th Annual Family Empowerment Weekend. The city is authorized pursuant to Section 17-3-1 and Section 17-3-3 of the Mississippi code of 1972, as amended. City of Vicksburg Page 2 Printed on 8/6/2024 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final July 10, 2024 E. ID-24-0757 Approve request from Main Street for permission to use Washington Street Park on July 13, 2024 from 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. for musical entertainment (The Whispering Trees) to perform during the monthly Second Saturday Event Attachments: Second Saturday F. ID-24-0777 Approve the following for payment: 1. Allen&Hoshall for professional services: a. Invoice #4062402-72440 in the amount of $20,000.00 for Vicksburg Water Well 2. EJES for professional services: a. Invoice #200-02-15 in the amount of $42,033.22 for Washington Street - Haining Road to Jackson Street 3. WGK Engineers for professional services: a. Invoice #52739 in the amount of $8,099.00 for 2023 Roadway Overlay Improvements, Phase II 4. Hemphill Construction Company: a. Pay Application #2 in the amount of $14,742.29 for Wastewater Treatment Plant Trickling Filter and Valve Improvements Attachments: Invoices Engineers Pay App #2 Hemphill WWTP G. ID-24-0762 Approve Claims Docket The City Clerk presented the Docket of Claims numbering: 327344-327695. Routine Agenda: A. ID-24-0761 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 July 2024 and invited the public to attend. The Mayor and Aldermen thanked Ms. Mahoney for attending the meeting. B. ID-24-0763 Receive Sealed Bids for: 1. NRCS Erosion Control Project - Iowa Boulevard Stabilization (2 Sites) On motion of George Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to Take Under Advisement the Sealed Bids for: NRCS Erosion Control Project - Iowa Boulevard Stabilization (2 Sites) Two (2) Paper Bids were received: DDD Construction and Sales, LLC, 7979 Highway 49 Frontage Road, Yazoo City, Mississippi 39194, COR-22861-SC, 5% Bid Bond, Non-Collusion Affidavit, Bid Amount-$379,405.25 Maynord Landscaping, Inc.-Late/rejected Two (2) Electronic Bids were received: Central Asphalt,1208 National Street, Vicksburg, Mississippi, 39180, COR 11293-MC, 5% Bid Bond, Non-Collusion Affidavit, Bid Amount-$305,814.00 Innovative Performance, Highway 80 West, Jackson, Mississippi 39204, COR 20154-MC, 5% Bid bond, Non- Collusion Affidavit, Bid Amount-$1,290,712.00 C. ID-24-0764 Receive Sealed Bids for: 1. Animal Shelter Site Improvements On motion of George Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to Take Under Advisement the Sealed Bids for: Animal City of Vicksburg Page 3 Printed on 8/6/2024 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final July 10, 2024 Shelter Site Improvements Two (2) Paper Bids were received: DDD Construciton and Sales, LLC, 7979 Highway 49 Frontage Road, Yazoo City, Mississippi 39194, COR-22861-SC, 5% Bid Bond, Non-Collusion Affidavit, Bid Amount-$300,169.95 Skyline Innovations, LLC-No Bid Bond/rejected Two (2) Electronic Bids were received: Central Asphalt,1208 National Street, Vicksburg, Mississippi, 39180,COR 11293-MC, 5% Bid Bond, Non-Collusion Affidavit, Bid Amount-$348,633.66 Timbo's Construction-Incomplete/rejected D. ID-24-0778 Continue Proclamation of a Local Emergency (Curfew for Minors) On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to Continue Proclamation of a Local Emergency (Curfew for Minors). The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. E. ID-24-0759 Approve request from Joseph Tolliver for permission to place a mural on the corner of Coccaro Alley and Halls Ferry by the "Welcome to Marcus Bottom" sign in honor of Mrs. Gistina Tolliver with all maintenance done by the family On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to Approve request from Joseph Tolliver for permission to place a mural on the corner of Coccaro Alley and Halls Ferry by the "Welcome to Marcus Bottom" sign in honor of Mrs. Gistina Tolliver with all maintenance done by the family. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. F. ID-24-0773 Adopt Budget Amendments On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to Adopt Budget Amendments for July 10, 2024. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. G. ID-24-0758 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 July 10 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: 1225 Prospect Street, PPIn 006243; owned by Eugenia Bell-(Cut all grass, remove ALL trash and debris from the entire property) RE-ENTRIES 1011 Bowman Street, PPIN 017868; owned by Ernest Stevenson-(Remove and rid entire property from accumulation of rubbish, cut all grass/remove limbs around the entire property, demolition of structure) 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: 1225 Prospect Street, PPIn 006243; owned by Eugenia Bell-(Cut all grass, remove City of Vicksburg Page 4 Printed on 8/6/2024 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final July 10, 2024 ALL trash and debris from the entire property)-Not complied RE-ENTRIES 1011 Bowman Street, PPIN 017868; owned by Ernest Stevenson-(Remove and rid entire property from accumulation of rubbish, cut all grass/remove limbs around the entire property, demolition of structure)-Not complied This motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. H. ID-24-0765 Accept Revised Application and Adopt Resolution (Preliminary Order) for Ad Valorem Tax Exemption for Vicksburg Forest Products, LLC (1725 North Washington Street) Attachments: Application Ad Valorem Vicksburg Forest Products On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to Accept a Revised Application and Adopt Resolution (Preliminary Order) for Ad Valorem Tax Exemption for Vicksburg Forest Products, LLC (1725 North Washington Street). The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. I. ID-24-0766 Adopt Order for Partial Payment for Ad Valorem Taxes: Real, Personal and Mobile Homes Attachments: Order Partial Payments On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to Adopt Order for Partial Payment for Ad Valorem Taxes: Real, Personal and Mobile Homes. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. J. ID-24-0767 Adopt Order that the 2024-2025 Motor Vehicle Assessment Schedule is Ready and Open for Inspection and Examination by any Interested Taxpayer and Authorize City Clerk to Set Hearing Date for July 25, 2024 for Protest on Adoption of 2024-2025 Motor Vehicle Assessment Schedule pursuant to Section 27-51-21 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended Attachments: Order Motor Vehicle Assessment Schedule On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to Adopt a Order that the 2024-2025 Motor Vehicle Assessment Schedule is Ready and Open for Inspection and Examination by any Interested Taxpayer and Authorize City Clerk to Set Hearing Date for July 25, 2024 for Protest on Adoption of 2024-2025 Motor Vehicle Assessment Schedule pursuant to Section 27-51-21 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. K. ID-24-0768 Accept Resolution from Vicksburg Main Street Requesting the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Vicksburg to Establish a Business Promotion Area to Levy a Special Assessment on Commercial Real Property for the Purpose of Promoting Business, and for Related Purposes in Accordance with the Authority and Requirements Set Forth in House Bill No. 1223 Attachments: Resolution Main Street On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to Accept a Resolution from Vicksburg Main Street Requesting the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Vicksburg to Establish a Business Promotion Area to Levy a Special Assessment on Commercial Real Property for the Purpose of Promoting Business, and for Related Purposes in Accordance with the Authority and Requirements Set Forth in House Bill No. 1223. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. City of Vicksburg Page 5 Printed on 8/6/2024 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final July 10, 2024 L. ID-24-0769 Adopt Resolution Authorizing the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Vicksburg to Establish a Business Promotion Area to Levy a Special Assessment on Commercial Real Property Within the Business Area of the City of Vicksburg for the Purpose of Promoting Businesses, and for Related Purposes in Accordance With the Authority and Requirements Set Forth in House Bill No. 1223 Attachments: Resolution M&A On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Vicksburg to Establish a Business Promotion Area to Levy a Special Assessment on Commercial Real Property Within the Business Area of the City of Vicksburg for the Purpose of Promoting Businesses, and for Related Purposes in Accordance With the Authority and Requirements Set Forth in House Bill No. 1223. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. M. ID-24-0770 Authorize City Clerk to Publish Notice and Set Hearing Date for 10:00 a.m. on Friday, August 23, 2024 to Establish Downtown Taxing District Attachments: Notice of Public Hearing On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to Authorize the City Clerk to Publish Notice and Set Hearing Date for 10:00 a.m. on Friday, August 23, 2024 to Establish Downtown Taxing District. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. N. ID-24-0782 Approve request from Police Chief, Penny Jones, for permission to declare property surplus and donate to: 1. City of Drew: a. 15 - Short sleeve Navy uniform shirts b. 15 - Long sleeve Navy uniform shirts c. 15 - Pair Navy pants d. 12 - Cannon Powershot SX 120 Cameras (serial numbers attached) e. 12 - Report holders Pursuant to Section 21-17-1; 17-25-24(5); 31-7-13(m)(vi) of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended 2. Kids in the community: a. Ten (10) unclaimed children bikes Attachments: Donate Surplus Property On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to Approve a request from Police Chief, Penny Jones, for permission to declare property surplus and donate to: 1. City of Drew: a. 15 - Short sleeve Navy uniform shirts b. 15 - Long sleeve Navy uniform shirts c. 15 - Pair Navy pants d. 12 - Cannon Powershot SX 120 Cameras (serial numbers attached) e. 12 - Report holders Pursuant to Section 21-17-1; 17-25-24(5); 31-7-13(m)(vi) of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended. 2. Kids in the community: a. Ten (10) unclaimed children bikes The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. O. ID-24-0780 Adopt Resolution to Accept Donated Belgian Malinois male dog named Crusoe from Lieutenant Donnie Heggins to provide services to the City of Vicksburg Page 6 Printed on 8/6/2024 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final July 10, 2024 Vicksburg Police Department Attachments: Resolution Donated Dog On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to Adopt a Resolution to Accept Donated Belgian Malinois male dog named Crusoe from Lieutenant Donnie Heggins to provide services to the Vicksburg Police Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. P. ID-24-0779 Authorize Mayor to execute Lease Agreement with Pastor Johnny Reynolds for Beech Grove M. B. Church (150 Redbone Road) to be used as a Voting Precinct Attachments: Lease Agreement Beech Grove Voting Precinct On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to Authorize the Mayor to execute Lease Agreement with Pastor Johnny Reynolds for Beech Grove M. B. Church (150 Redbone Road) to be used as a Voting Precinct. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. Q. ID-24-0795 Authorize Mayor to execute Contract for Services with Jan Hyland Daigre in relation to implementing the redistricting plan of the City of Vicksburg approved in 2022 and 2024 by the Board of Mayor and Aldermen and update in the Statewide Election Management Systems (SEMS) for the sum not to exceed $3,200.00 (Ward 2) Attachments: Contract Daigre On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to Authorize the Mayor to execute Contract for Services with Jan Hyland Daigre in relation to implementing the redistricting plan of the City of Vicksburg approved in 2022 and 2024 by the Board of Mayor and Aldermen and update in the Statewide Election Management Systems (SEMS) for the sum not to exceed $3,200.00 (Ward 2). The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. R. ID-24-0797 Authorize the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Vicksburg to execute Right-of-Entry Permit upon property of a Vicksburg City Park located on Roseland Drive to Mac & Cheryl Montgomery, or the agent or contractor to remove a tree located on their property at 159 Roseland Drive Attachments: Roseland Drive On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Mayor Flaggs, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to Authorize the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Vicksburg to execute Right-of-Entry Permit upon property of a Vicksburg City Park located on Roseland Drive to Mac & Cheryl Montgomery or contractor to remove a tree located on their property at 159 Roseland Drive. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. Executive Session: Mayor Flaggs, Jr. moved the Mayor and Aldermen to go into a closed meeting to determine if the Board should go into executive session. The motion was seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr. Voting aye, Mayor Flaggs, Jr., Alderman Monsour, Jr., Alderman Mayfield, 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: Transfer-Administration (2); Longevity Pay-Airport (1); Longevity Pay-Right of Way Department (1); Longevity Pay-Public Works (1); Longevity Pay-Sewer Department (1) ; Longevity Pay-Gas Department (2); Longevity Pay-Information Technology (1); Longevity Pay-Building Maintenance (1); Promotion/Pay Adjustment-Purchasing Department (1); Termination-Purchasing Department (1); City of Vicksburg Page 7 Printed on 8/6/2024 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final July 10, 2024 The motion was seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr. Upon vote being taken, the following voted aye: Mayor Flaggs, Jr., Alderman Monsour, Jr., Alderman Mayfield. The motion was adopted unanimously. The Mayor and Aldermen announced they would go into executive session to discuss Personnel Action Forms for: Transfer-Administration (2); Longevity Pay-Airport (1); Longevity Pay-Right of Way Department (1); Longevity Pay-Public Works (1); Longevity Pay-Sewer Department (1); Longevity Pay-Gas Department (2); Longevity Pay-Information Technology (1); Longevity Pay-Building Maintenance (1); Promotion/Pay Adjustment-Purchasing Department (1); Termination-Purchasing Department (1); The Mayor and Aldermen are now in executive session. Those present at the executive session were Mayor Flaggs, Jr., Alderman Monsour, Jr., Alderman Mayfield, Kristen Harris - Chief of Staff, Lee Thames - Interim City Attorney, Deborah A. Kaiser-Nickson- City Clerk, Tasha Jordan - Deputy City Clerk, Carla Sullivan-Sanders - Human Resource Director, Kelsey Hicks - Human Resources/Safety - Elizabeth Michelle Thomas - Constituent Services Representative, Charlie Hill - Deputy Chief of Police Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. A. ID-24-0785 Transfer - Administration (2) On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the Transfer Request of Grants employee. This action is to change the employees transfer date to July 1, 2024; Employee Transfer Request of a Grants Administrator Assistant from $19.62 per hour to a Mayor Administration Assistant at $17.2161 per hour, effective July 1, 2024 in Administration. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. B. ID-24-0786 Longevity Pay - Airport (1) On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the Longevity Pay of a Director at $24.1996 per hour to $24.3996 ($23.9096+.09+.20+.20) per hour, effective July 10, 2024. Employee is entitled to an additional .20 cents increase per hour for seven (7) years of service in the Airport Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. C. ID-24-0787 Longevity Pay - Right of Way 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 Mower Driver from $11.00 per hour to $11.20 ($10.71+.09+.20+.20) per hour, effective July 11, 2024. Employee is entitled to an additional .20 cents increase per hour for eight (8) years of service in the Right of Way Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. D. ID-24-0788 Longevity Pay - Public Works (1) On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the Longevity Pay of a Engineer from $41.1154 per hour to $41.3154 ($41.1154+.20) per hour, effective July 12, 2024. Employee is entitled to an additional .20 cents increase per hour for one (1) year of service in the Public Works Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. E. ID-24-0789 Longevity Pay - Sewer Department On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the Longevity Pay of a Laborer from $9.00 per hour to $9.20 ($9.00+.20) per hour, effective July 9, 2024. Employee is entitled to an additional .20 cents increase per hour for one (1) year of service in the Sewer Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: City of Vicksburg Page 8 Printed on 8/6/2024 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final July 10, 2024 Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. F. ID-24-0790 Longevity Pay - Gas Department (2) On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the Longevity Pay of a Foreman from $11.00 per hour to $11.20 ($11.00+.20) per hour, effective July 12, 2024. Employee is entitled to an additional .20 cents increase per hour for one (1) year of service; Longevity Pay of a Serviceman from $11.47 per hour to $11.67 ($11.27+.20+.20) per hour, effective July 14, 2024. Employee is entitled to an additional .20 cents increase per hour for three (3) years of service. Both employees are in the Gas Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. G. ID-24-0791 Longevity Pay - IT (1) On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the Longevity Pay of a Computer Specialist from $20.40 per hour to $20.60 ($20.20+.20+.20) per hour, effective July 12, 2024. Employee is entitled to an additional .20 cents increase per hour for two (2) years of service in the Information Technology Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. H. ID-24-0792 Longevity Pay - Building Maintenance (1) On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the Longevity Pay of a Custodian from $9.20 per hour to $9.40 ($9.00+.20+.20) per hour, effective July 14, 2024. Employee is entitled to an additional .20 cents increase per hour for three (3) years of service in Building Maintenance. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. I. ID-24-0794 Promotion/Pay Adjustment - Purchasing Department (1) On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the Promotion/Pay Adjustment for an Assistant Director at $17.63 per hour to an Interim Director at a salary of $45,000 per year, effective July 1, 2024. Employee is employee is being promoted to replace a former Purchasing Director in the Purchasing Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. J. ID-24-0793 Termination - Purchasing Department (1) On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the Termination of a Warehouse Clerk for Job Abandonment,effective July 10, 2024 in the Purchasing Department. Employee was a No Call-No Show on June 28, 2024 and July 1-9, 2024. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. K. ID-24-0849 Come Out of Executive Session and Approve All Items Taken Up in Executive Session On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to Come Out of Executive Session and Approve All Items Taken Up in Executive Session. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. Recess Meeting until 5:30 p.m. On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr. the Mayor and Aldermen voted to Recess the meeting until 5:30 p.m for the Green Standard Vicksburg Appeal Hearing. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. City of Vicksburg Page 9 Printed on 8/6/2024 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final July 10, 2024 A. ID-24-0738 Appeal Hearing: The Green Standard Vicksburg Attachments: The Green Standard Vicksburg Appeal Hearing On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to open the Public Appeal Hearing for The Green Standard Vicksburg regarding the decision of the Zoning Board of Appeals rendered in meeting held of May 7, 2024, denying the following request to Amend Section 406.10 C-4 General Commercial Zone of The Zoning Ordinance 71-8 of the Code of Ordinance of the City of, by adding Cannabis cultivation facility, tier 1-2; cannabis micro-cultivation, tier 1-2, cannabis processing facility, tier 1-2; cannabis micro processing, tier 1-2 as permitted used under Section 406.10-1. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: Mayor Flaggs, Jr., Alderman Mayfield, And Alderman Monsour, Jr. The Minutes of the Zoning Board meeting are made a matter of record hereof as thoughtfully set out herein. Barbara Blackmon, Attorney on behalf of The Green Standard Vicksburg. In appearance representing theCity of Vicksburg Zoning Board were Jeff Richardson and Kyle Washington.The testimony was taken by Helen Martin, bonded reported, and is made a matter of record hereof as thoughtfully set out herein. On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to come out of Recess for the Appeal Hearing: The Green Standard of Vicksburg. On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to close the public Appeal Hearing for The Green Standard of Vicksburg and adjourn the meeting. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: See attached transcript 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., Monday, July 15, 2024, 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, and Alderman Monsour Jr. City of Vicksburg Page 10 Printed on 8/6/2024