Board of Mayor and Aldermen

1415 Walnut Street City of Vicksburg Vicksburg, MS 39180 Minutes - Final Board of Mayor and Aldermen Thursday, July 25, 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 Alderman Mayfield. 2. Roll Call Also present: Lee Thames, 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 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, and Alderman Monsour Jr. Recognitions: A. ID-24-0852 Employee Anniversaries: 1. One (1) year of service: a. Sammy Stewart - Police Department 2. Two (2) years of service: a. Amari Williams - VTV b. James Dixon - VTV 3. Three (3) years of service: a. Larson Terry - Fire Department b. Kelcy Buell - Ambulance Department 4. Seven (7) years of service: a. Tony Bailey - Parks & Recreation Department 5. Eight (8) years of service: a. Berry Henderson - Gas Department 6. Twenty (20) years of service: a. Regina Prentiss - Administration Mayor Flaggs, Jr. recognized Sammy Stewart– Police Department for one (1) of service; Amari Williams & James Dixon -VTV for two (2) years of service each; Larson Terry-Fire Department (1) and Kelcy Buell-Ambulance Department for three (3) years of service each; Tony Bailey-Parks & Recreation Department for seven (7) years of service; Berry Henderson-Gas Department for eight (8) years of service; Regina Prentiss-Administration for twenty (20) years of service. The Mayor and Board of Aldermen congratulated all employees for their dedicated years of service with the City of Vicksburg. B. ID-24-0868 A Proclamation In Honor Of Dorothy Mae Owens Pickett City of Vicksburg Page 1 Printed on 8/21/2024 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final July 25, 2024 Attachments: Dorothy Mae Owens Pickett Proclamation_Scan Approval of Consent Agenda Items: On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Mayor Flaggs, 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, and Alderman Monsour Jr. A. ID-24-0836 Adopt Board Meeting Minutes for: 1. June 3, 2024 2. June 21, 2024 3. June 28, 2024 (Special Called) 4. July 1, 2024 5. July 8, 2024 (Special Called) B. ID-24-0853 Approve the following Personnel Action Forms: 1. New Hire: a. Fire Department (6) b. Ambulance Department (1) c. Right of Way Department (1) d. Police Department (2) 2. Re-Hire: a. Fire Department (1) 3. Resignation: a. Water Department (1) C. ID-24-0847 Approve Additions to Employee Driving List: 1. Right of Way Department: a. Xavier Anderson 2. Ambulance Department: a. Stevenson Archie b. Rebekah Griffin 3. Fire Department: a. Kyra Pritchard b. Jaylin Jackson c. Anthony Ware d. Shylo Brown e. William Evans, III f. Hayden McDougal g. Michael Barnett 4. Police Department: a. Shannon Ross b. Dana Brown D. ID-24-0829 Approve request from John Paris on behalf of May & Company for permission to: 1. Reserve four (4) pickleball courts on Tuesday, October 15th, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. 2. Have a food truck on site during the event Attachments: May & Company E. ID-24-0851 Approve request from Joelle Westcott on behalf of Society of Women Engineers (SWE) for permission to: City of Vicksburg Page 2 Printed on 8/21/2024 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final July 25, 2024 1. Reserve all eight (8) pickleball courts on October 26th, from 8:00am to 1:00pm for a fundraising event 2. Waive court fee Attachments: SWE Request Pickleball Courts F. ID-24-0830 Approve request from Gary Cadby to block 2002 Cherry Street in front of his house on August 24, 2024, from 5:45 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. for an outdoor wedding ceremony Attachments: Cadby Request to block street G. ID-24-0844 Approve the following from United Way of West Central Mississippi on behalf of Vicksburg Warren Youth Development Center: 1. Sponsorship application in the amount of $500.00 for City Wide Pep Rally 2. Assistance from Police and Fire Departments, VTV Attachments: Sponsorship Application United Way Mayor Flaggs, Jr. stated that purchasing an advertisement from United Way of West Central Mississippi on behalf of Vicksburg Warren Youth Development Center 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 United Way of West Central Mississippi in the amount of $500.00 for their City Wide Pep Rally. 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-24-0846 Approve Sponsorship Application in the amount of $5,000.00 from Jeff Richburg for Central MS Cornhole & Good Times Event pursuant to Section 17-3-1 and Section 17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended Attachments: Sponsorship Application Richburg Mayor Flaggs, Jr. stated that purchasing an advertisement from Jeff Richburg for Central MS Cornhole & Good Times 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 Jeff Richburg in the amount of $ 5,000.00 for the Central MS Cornhole & Good Times Event. 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-24-0845 Authorize City Clerk to Transfer funds FROM the Separate Project Bank Accounts TO reimburse the City’s Water & Gas (pooled cash) Account for project expenditures as follows: 1. FROM MS Infrastructure Fund Account TO Water & Gas (pooled cash) Account in the amount of $1,102,158.00 2. FROM the COV ERBR-Fisher Ferry Road Bridge Project Account TO Water & Gas (pooled cash) Account in the amount of $138,188.29 J. ID-24-0827 Authorize issuance of the following requisition numbers: 1. 2407412 in the amount of $9,600.00 written to Temple, Inc. for the purchase of thirty (30) 12" Type 1 Poly Signal with backplate for the Traffic Department (State Contract #8200075110) 2. 2407467 in the amount of $5,189.10 written to Mid-South Uniform & Supply for the purchase of five (5) SBA Hardwire 51 Armor-LVL 2, five (5) SBA M2 Concealable Carrier, and five (5) SBA Soft Trauma Plate 5X8 for the Police Department (State Contract #8200071299) City of Vicksburg Page 3 Printed on 8/21/2024 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final July 25, 2024 Attachments: Requisition 2407412 Requisition 2407467 K. ID-24-0839 Authorize City Clerk to advertise Sealed Bids for: 1. NRCS Erosion Control Project - Sports Force Complex (NR244423XXXXC011) 2. NRCS Erosion Control Project - Evergreen Drive, Iowa Boulevard Site #4, and Patricia Street Stabilization (3 Sites)(NR244423XXXXC013) Attachments: Permission to Advertise_Sports Force Permission to Advertise_Evergreen-Iowa-Patricia L. ID-24-0841 Approve Application from United Way of West Central Mississippi for Complimentary Use of the Ardis T. Williams, Sr. Auditorium on September 24, 2024, for a FREE Family Literacy Night for the families of children in grades kindergarten through third M. ID-24-0831 Approve the following for payment: 1. PPM for professional services: a. Invoice #100796 in the amount of $382.00 for Vicksburg Brownfield Assessment Grant (2020) - Non Trust b. Invoice #100797 in the amount of $988.00 for US Rubber Brownfield Cleanup Grant 2. Stantec Consulting for professional services: a. Invoice #2254345 in the amount of $111,040.02 for Fisher Ferry Bridge Replacement over Hatcher Bayou 3. Vicksburg-Warren 911 Emergency Communications Center: a. Payment in the amount of $58,435.79 for the city's share of 16 full-time E-911 dispatchers' salaries, matching benefits, and insurance for check dates: June 30, 2024 and July 14, 2024 4. DSM Environmental Services, LLC: a. Invoice #24-330 in the amount of $1,250.00 for inspection of residential structure located at 527 Feld Street (ARPA Funds NAACP Housing Project) 5. Vicksburg-Tallulah Regional Airport: a. Invoice #4540 in the amount of $143.73 for the month of June 2024 6. Allen & Hoshall for professional services: a. Invoice #4052404-72392 in the amount of $800.00 for WWTP Trickling Filter and Valve Project Attachments: Invoices PPM Invoice Stantec 911 Payment DSM ENVIRONMENTAL- 527 FELD STREET - FOR ABESTOES AND LEAD- ARPA NAACP HOUSING Invoice VTR Invoice Allen & Hoshall The City Clerk presented the Docket of Claims numbering: for approval. N. ID-24-0832 Approve Bank Letters: 1. Trustmark 2. Cadence City of Vicksburg Page 4 Printed on 8/21/2024 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final July 25, 2024 Attachments: Trustmark Bank Letter 6.2024 Cadence Bank Letter 6.2024 The City Clerk presented the bank letters: 1. Trustmark, 2. Cadence Bank for approval. O. ID-24-0833 Approve Reports: 1. City Sexton 2. Privilege License 3. Mayor and Treasure (May & June) 4. Tax Collection 5. Delinquent Tax 6. Detail Budget 7. Credit Card Attachments: City Sexton 6.2024 Privilege License 6.2024 Mayor & Treasure 5.2024 Mayor & Treasure 6.2024 Delinquent Tax 6.2024 1. The City Clerk presented report of collections, account opening graves, etc. for the month of June 2024 as follows: Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home - $2,025.00; W.H. Jefferson Funeral Home - $1,075.00; Glenwood Funeral Home - $850.00; Fisher Funeral Home - $350.00; CJ Williams Mortuary Services - $1,750.00; Miscellaneous - $625.00; Dillon-Chisley Funeral Home - $375.00. Total burials were 27. Total paid was $7,050.00. 2. The City Clerk presented the Privilege License report for new businesses for the month of June 2024. 3. The City Clerk presented report of Mayor and Treasure from the Vicksburg Police Department in the amount of $197,886.17 4. The City Clerk presented report of Delinquent Collections for City taxes from the Warren County Tax Collector for the month of June 2024. 5. The City Clerk presented report for Tax Collections for City taxes from the Warren County Tax Collector for the month of June 2024. 6. The City Clerk presented the Detailed Budget report for approval. 7. The Interim City Clerk presented the June 2024 Credit Card report for approval as follows: Administration - $5,004.52 Purchasing Department - $564.77 Attachments: Supporting documents following minutes: P. ID-24-0828 Approve Claims Docket The City Clerk presented the Docket of Claims numbering: 327697-328008 for approval. Routine Agenda: A. ID-24-0834 Receive Sealed Proposals for: 1. Water Well MCWI No Bids were received. B. ID-24-0843 Accept the Recommendation of Belinda Stewart Architects to award bid for Constitution Firehouse Rehabilitation to low bidder, Ramsay Construction for the Base Bid amount of $364,000.00 Attachments: Bid Letter Recommendation Constitution Firehouse Rehabilitation On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to Accept the Recommendation of Belinda Stewart Architects to award bid for Constitution Firehouse Rehabilitation to low bidder, Ramsay Construction for the Base Bid amount of $364,000.00. 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 8/21/2024 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final July 25, 2024 C. ID-24-0840 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 25 2024 This item was tabled until August 5, 2025. D. ID-24-0837 Adopt Resolution For Construction, Control, Maintenance, And Operation Of Sewer Lift Stations And Related Facilities At The Warren County Jail Site On Highway 80 Attachments: Resolution Sewer Lift Station WC Jail This item was tabled until August 5, 2025. E. ID-24-0838 Authorize Mayor To Execute Interlocal Governmental Cooperation Agreement By And Between Warren County Board Of Supervisors And The Mayor And Aldermen For The City Of Vicksburg For Construction, Control, Maintenance And Operation Of Sewer Lift Stations And Related Facilities At The Warren County Jail Site On Highway 80 Attachments: County signed Interlocal jail sewage This item was tabled until August 5, 2025. F. ID-24-0842 Adopt Resolution For Sale Of Surplus Property And Authorize Mayor To Execute Quitclaim Deed To Lue Early, Aiden Early, and Diandria Early (PPIN 020051, Martin Luther King Blvd) Attachments: Surplus Property Early On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to Adopt a Resolution For Sale Of Surplus Property And Authorize Mayor To Execute Quitclaim Deed To Lue Early, Aiden Early, and Diandria Early (PPIN 020051, Martin Luther King Blvd). The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. G. ID-24-0848 Adopt Final Order (Resolution) Granting Exemption from Ad Valorem Taxes to: 1. Vicksburg Forest Products, LLC Attachments: Final Resolution Vicksburg Forest Products On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to Adopt a Final Order (Resolution) Granting Exemption from Ad Valorem Taxes to: 1. Vicksburg Forest Products, LLC The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. H. ID-24-0850 Authorize Mayor to execute Westlaw Contract for the Legal Department Attachments: Westlaw Access - July 2024__West Order Form_2024-07-12 On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to Authorize the Mayor to execute Westlaw Contract for the Legal Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. I. ID-24-0871 Authorize Mayor to execute Services Agreement between the City of Vicksburg and Engineering Xcellence with Kris Reimann & Associates, PLLC for the Preparation and Submittal of One (1) Project for the FY24 STAG Congressionally Directed Spending Grant Program for the Vicksburg Meter Replacement Project City of Vicksburg Page 6 Printed on 8/21/2024 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final July 25, 2024 Attachments: Agreement Engineering Xcellence On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to Authorize the Mayor to execute Services Agreement between the City of Vicksburg and Engineering Xcellence with Kris Reimann & Associates, PLLC for the Preparation and Submittal of One (1) Project for the FY24 STAG Congressionally Directed Spending Grant Program for the Vicksburg Meter Replacement Project. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. J. ID-24-0872 Authorize Mayor to execute Agreement by and between the City of Vicksburg and Core & Main, LP for Meter Replacement Project - AMI Meter Provider Attachments: Agreement Core & Main, LP On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to Authorize the Mayor to execute Agreement by and between the City of Vicksburg and Core & Main, LP for Meter Replacement Project - AMI Meter Provider. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. K. ID-24-0873 Authorize Mayor to execute Master Project Agreement between Core & Main LP and the City of Vicksburg to provide Meter Installation and Audit Services On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to Authorize the Mayor to execute Master Project Agreement between Core & Main LP and the City of Vicksburg to provide Meter Installation and Audit Services. 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: Pay Adjustment-Fire Department (2); Pay Adjustment-Ambulance Department (1); Pay Adjustment-Police Department (1); Request for Extended medical Leave-Right of Way Department (1); Longevity Pay-Parks & Recreation Department (1); Longevity Pay-VTV (2); Longevity Pay-Fire Department (1); Longevity Pay-Ambulance Department (1); Longevity Pay-Administration (1); Longevity Pay-Gas Department (1); Suspension-Gas Department (1); Suspension-Vehicle Maintenance (1); Suspension-Fire Department (1); Termination-Water Department (1); Discuss Potential Litigation matter (2) 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: Pay Adjustment-Fire Department (2); Pay Adjustment-Ambulance Department (1); Pay Adjustment-Police Department (1); Request for Extended medical Leave-Right of Way Department (1); Longevity Pay-Parks & Recreation Department (1); Longevity Pay-VTV (2); Longevity Pay-Fire Department (1); Longevity Pay-Ambulance Department (1); Longevity Pay-Administration (1); Longevity Pay-Gas Department (1); Suspension-Gas Department (1); Suspension-Vehicle Maintenance (1); Suspension-Fire Department (1); Termination-Water Department (1); Discuss Potential Litigation matter (2) The Mayor and Aldermen are now in executive session. Those present at the executive session were Mayor Flaggs, Jr., Alderman City of Vicksburg Page 7 Printed on 8/21/2024 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final July 25, 2024 Monsour, Jr., Alderman Mayfield, Kristen Harris - Chief of Staff, Lee Thames - City Attorney, Deborah A. Kaiser-Nickson- City Clerk, Tasha Jordan - Deputy City Clerk, Elizabeth Michelle Thomas - Constituent Services Representative, Charlie Hill - Deputy Chief of Police, Anessia Steward-Martin - Human Resources Benefits Coordinator Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. A. ID-24-0854 Pay Adjustment - Fire Department (2) On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the Pay Adjustment of an Lieutenant I from $14.56 per hour to a Lieutenant IV at $15.55 per hour, effective July 24, 2024. Employee has met requirements for increase in Tier Pay System; Pay Adjustment of a Captain V+1 at $17.16 per hour to a Captain V+2 at $17.42 per hour, effective July 24, 2024. A Captain may receive one raise per year after completing 5th tier with a satisfactory evaluation and physical agility test. Both employees are in the Fire Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. B. ID-24-0855 Pay Adjustment - Ambulance Department (1) On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the Pay Adjustment of an Captain Paramedic V-I-5 at $21.31 per hour to a Captain Paramedic V-6 at $21.57 per hour, effective July 24, 2024. A Captain may receive one raise per year after completing the fifth tier with satisfactory evaluation and physical agility test in the Ambulance Department.The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. C. ID-24-0856 Pay Adjustment - Police Department (1) On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the Pay Adjustment of an Police Officer from $21.25 per hour to $21.45 ($21.25+$.20) per hour. Employee is eligible to receive an additional $.20 cents increase per hour for one (1) year of service in the Police Department.The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. D. ID-24-0857 Request for Extended Medical Leave - Right of Way Department (1) On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve a Request for Extended Medical Leave of an employee, effective July 25, 2024 in the Right of Way Department. Employee requested an additional thirty (30) days of FMLA (Family Medical Leave Act). Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. E. ID-24-0858 Longevity Pay - Parks & Recreation Department (1) On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the Longevity Pay of an Foreman from $12.4046 per hour to $12.6046 (12.1146 +.09 +.20 +.20) per hour, effective July 26, 2024. Employee is eligible to receive an additional $.20 cents increase per hour for seven (7) years of service in the Parks & Recreation Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. F. ID-24-0859 Longevity Pay - VTV (2) On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the Longevity Pay of an Videographer from $22.4503 per hour to 22.6503 (22.2503+.20+.20) per hour; Longevity Pay of a Videographer from 12.75 per hour to 12.95 (12.55+.20+.20) per hour. Both Employees are eligible to receive an additional $.20 cents increase per hour for two (2) years of service each, effective July 27, 2024 in the VTV Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. G. ID-24-0860 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 an Firefighter from $13.67 City of Vicksburg Page 8 Printed on 8/21/2024 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final July 25, 2024 per hour to $13.77(13.57+.10+.10) per hour, effective July 28, 2024. Employee is eligible to receive an additional $.10 cents increase per hour for three (3) years of service in the Fire Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. H. ID-24-0861 Longevity Pay - Ambulance Department (1) On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the Longevity Pay of an Firefighter from $12.12 per hour to $12.22 (12.02+.10+.10) per hour, effective July 28, 2024. Employee is eligible to receive an additional $.10 cents increase per hour for three (3) years of service in the Fire Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. I. ID-24-0862 Longevity Pay - Administration (1) On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the Longevity Pay of an Administrative Assistant from $17.19 per hour to $18.19 (16.93+.26+1.00) per hour, effective July 28, 2024. Employee is eligible to receive an additional $1.00 per hour increase for twenty (20) years of service in the Administration Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. J. ID-24-0863 Longevity Pay - Gas 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 Locator from $13.45 per hour to $13.65 (13.16+.09+.20+.20) per hour, effective August 3, 2024. Employee is eligible to receive an additional $.20 cents increase per hour for eight (8) years of service in the Gas Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. K. ID-24-0864 Suspension - Gas Department (1) This item was tabled until August 5, 2025. L. ID-24-0865 Suspension - Vehicle Maintenance (1) On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the Suspension of a Mechanic I. Employee was suspended for ten (10) days for violatiing of the Vehicle Usage Policy in Vehicle Maintenance. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. M. ID-24-0866 Suspension - Fire Department (1) On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the Suspension of a Firefighter I. Employee was suspended for eight (8) hours without pay for Violating the Vicksburg Fire Department Standard Operating Guidelines 12.1.75 Relief or Duty B "Absent without leave", Second (2nd) offence on the dates on June 24th & July 9th, 2024 combined, effective July 30, 2024 in the Fire Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. N. ID-24-0867 Termination - Water Department (1) On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the Termination of a Foreman. Employee has not been to work since July 3, 2024, which violated the No call/ no show/job abandonment policy in the Water Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. O. ID-24-0870 Discuss Potential Litigation Matter (2) Two Potential Litigation Matters were discussed. City of Vicksburg Page 9 Printed on 8/21/2024 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final July 25, 2024 ID-24-0892 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. 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, August 5, 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 8/21/2024