Board of Mayor and Aldermen

1415 Walnut Street City of Vicksburg Vicksburg, MS 39180 Minutes - Final Board of Mayor and Aldermen Monday, August 5, 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 Monsour, Jr. 2. Roll Call Also present: Lee Thames, City Attorney Deborah A. Kaiser-Nickson, City Clerk Tasha Jordan, Deputy City Clerk Jasmine Dillon, Deputy 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-24-0894 Employee Anniversaries: 1. One (1) year of service: a. Robert Alexander - Gas Department b. Flora Washington - Water & Gas Administration 2. Seven (7) years of service: a. William Thomas - Street Department Mayor Flaggs, Jr. recognized Robert Alexander-Gas Department and Flora Washington-Water & Gas Department for one (1) of service each; William Thomas-Street Department for seven (7) 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 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-24-0893 Adopt Board Meeting Minutes for: 1. July 10, 2024 B. ID-24-0895 Approve the following Personnel Action Forms: 1. New Hire: a. Recreation Department (1) b. Ambulance Department (1) 2. Resignation: a. Ambulance Department (1) City of Vicksburg Page 1 Printed on 8/23/2024 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final August 5, 2024 b. Vehicle Maintenance (1) c. Police Department (1) C. ID-24-0877 Approve Application from Haven House Family Shelter for Complimentary Use of the Ardis T. Williams, Sr. Auditorium on October 11, 2024, to host a Domestic Violence Awareness Banquet Attachments: Haven House Comp Use Auditorium D. ID-24-0878 Approve the following Sponsorship Applications pursuant to Section 17-3-1 and Section 17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended: 1. Katie Ray on behalf of Waterview Casino & Hotel in the amount of $250.00 for the 2nd Annual Breast Cancer Benefit Golf Tournament 2. Brenda Tucker on behalf of Vicksburg Warren School Special Education Department in the amount of $250.00 3. Twana Rigsby on behalf of Jackson State University Development Foundation in the amount of $1,500.00 for Mary E. Peoples Scholarship Luncheon 4. Rev. Linda Sweezer Rowster on behalf of The House of Peace Worship Church International in the amount of $250.00 for Pastors, Ministers, and Leaders Conference Attachments: Sponsorship Application Waterview Casino Sponsorship Application VWSD Special Education Sponsorship Application JSU Sponsorship Application HOP Worship Church Intl. Mayor Flaggs, Jr. stated that purchasing an advertisement from Katie Ray on behalf of Waterview Casino & Hotel in the amount of $250.00 for the 2nd Annual Breast Cancer Benefit Golf Tournament, Brenda Tucker on behalf of Vicksburg Warren School Special Education Department in the amount of $250.00, Twana Rigsby on behalf of Jackson State University Development Foundation in the amount of $1,500.00 for Mary E. Peoples Scholarship Luncheon and Rev. Linda Sweezer Rowster on behalf of The House of Peace Worship Church International in the amount of $250.00 for Pastors, Ministers, and Leaders Conference 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 sponsorship ads from each. The city is authorized pursuant to Section 17-3-1 and Section 17-3-3 of the Mississippi code of 1972, as amended. E. ID-24-0888 Approve the following for payment: 1. Trilogy Engineering Services: a. Invoice #017-002-018 in the amount of $32,400.00 for Water Plant Improvements Project 2. ESG Operations (An Inframark Company) for the month of July 2024: a. Invoice #127884 in the amount of $55,751.25 for Contract Operations and Maintenance of the City's Wastewater Treatment Facilities b. Invoice #127888 in the amount of $85,177.83 for Contract Operations and Maintenance of the City's Water Treatment Facilities 3. EJES for professional services: a. Invoice #200-02-16 in the amount of $15,762.46 for Washington Street - Haining Road to Jackson Street City of Vicksburg Page 2 Printed on 8/23/2024 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final August 5, 2024 Attachments: Invoice Trilogy Invoices ESG Invoice EJES F. ID-24-0889 Approve the following with Hemphill Construction Company, Inc. for Water Treatment Plant Improvements Project: 1. Mayor execute Change Order No. 3 2. Approve Pay Application No. 7 in the amount of $161,101.76 3. Approve Pay Application No. 8 final in the amount of $0.00 (no amount due) 4. Accept Notice of Substantial Completion 5. Accept Close-Out Documents (Contractor's Affidavit of Payment of Debts and Claims, Contractor's Affidavit of Release of Liens, Warranty, and Consent of Surety to Final Payment) 6. Contractor Request Return of Original Power of Attorney and Certificate of Deposit in lieu of retainage totaling $100,000.00 Attachments: WTP Improvements Project Close Out G. ID-24-0886 Approve Claims Docket The City Clerk presented the Docket of Claims numbering: 328009-328013 for approval. Routine Agenda: A. ID-24-0875 Discuss Vicksburg Convention Center Updates Ms. Donna Gray, 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 August 2024 and invited the public to attend. The Mayor and Aldermen thanked Ms. Southard for attending the meeting. B. ID-24-0876 Discuss Vicksburg Convention and Visitors Bureau Updates Ms. Laura Beth Strickland, of the Vicksburg Convention & Visitors Bureau, came before the Board to inform the public of the upcoming events at the Vicksburg Convention & Visitors Bureau for the month of August 2024 and invited the public to attend. The Mayor and Aldermen thanked Ms. Strickland for attending the meeting. C. ID-24-0890 Adopt Budget Amendments On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Mayor Flaggs, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to Adopt Budget Amendments for August 5, 2024. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. D. ID-24-0879 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 08-05-2024- Revised Master Copy of the Agenda for August 5 2024 1 of 2 Revised Master Copy of the Agenda for August 5 2024 2 of 2 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. 1216 Cherry Street, PPIN 018851; owned by Al Samour Kamal-(Demolition of dilapidated structure) 2. 2110 Oak Street, PPIN 018137; owned by Katherine Green-(Remove inoperable Vehicle) 3. 1931 Washington Street, PPIN 015487; owned by Allison Leroy-(Cut grass/weeds, remove all trash & debris around the entire property) 4. 304 Crestline Lance, PPIN 019907; owned by Barber Tess-(Cut grass/weeds, City of Vicksburg Page 3 Printed on 8/23/2024 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final August 5, 2024 remove all trash & debris around the entire property) 5. 311 Farmer Street, PPIN 19074; owned by Lucia Brown Hawkins-(Cut grass/weeds, remove all trash & debris around the entire property) 6. Fourth North Street, PPIN 022991; owned by Dosh Collins Estate c/o Cherrie Collins-(Cut grass/weeds, remove all trash & debris around the entire property, including crates, remove inoperable, unlicensed, abandoned or dismantled vehicles) 7. 1011 Fourth North Street, PPIN 017594; owned by Eugene Houston-(Cut grass/weeds, remove all trash & debris around the entire property, including crates, remove inoperable, unlicensed, abandoned or dismantled vehicles) 8. 1015 Fourth North Street, PPIN 022596; owned by Eugene Houston-(Cut grass/weeds, remove all trash & debris around the entire property, including crates, remove inoperable, unlicensed, abandoned or dismantled vehicles) 9. 1702 Jackson Street, PPIN 023327; owned by Willie J. E.S. Milton-(Cut grass/weeds, remove all trash & debris around the entire property, including crates, remove inoperable, unlicensed, abandoned or dismantled vehicles) 10. 220 Meadowvale Drive, PPIN 020464; owned by Raymond Liggons-(Cut grass/weeds, remove all trash & debris around the entire property) 11. 231 Meadowvale Drive, PPIN 020535; owned by George Straughter-(Cut grass/weeds, remove all trash & debris around the entire property) 12. 123 Skyvale Drive, PPIN 019917; owned by Janice A. & Erron Jr. Lowers-(Cut grass/weeds, remove all trash & debris around the entire property) 13. 2017 Sky Farm Avenue, PPIN 019892; owned by Beverly Carson-(Cut grass/weeds, remove all trash & debris around 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. 1216 Cherry Street, PPIN 018851; owned by Al Samour Kamal-(Demolition of dilapidated structure)-Not Complied 2. 2110 Oak Street, PPIN 018137; owned by Katherine Green-(Remove inoperable Vehicle)-Complied 3. 1931 Washington Street, PPIN 015487; owned by Allison Leroy-(Cut grass/weeds, remove all trash & debris around the entire property)- Complied 4. 304 Crestline Lance, PPIN 019907; owned by Barber Tess-(Cut grass/weeds, remove all trash & debris around the entire property)-Not Complied 5. 311 Farmer Street, PPIN 19074; owned by Lucia Brown Hawkins-(Cut grass/weeds, remove all trash & debris around the entire property)-Not Complied 6. Fourth North Street, PPIN 022991; owned by Dosh Collins Estate c/o Cherrie Collins-(Cut grass/weeds, remove all trash & debris around the entire property, including crates, remove inoperable, unlicensed, abandoned or dismantled vehicles)-Not Complied 7. 1011 Fourth North Street, PPIN 017594; owned by Eugene Houston-(Cut grass/weeds, remove all trash & debris around the entire property, including crates, remove inoperable, unlicensed, abandoned or dismantled vehicles)-Not Complied 8. 1015 Fourth North Street, PPIN 022596; owned by Eugene Houston-(Cut grass/weeds, remove all trash & debris around the entire property, including crates, remove inoperable, unlicensed, abandoned or dismantled vehicles)-Not Complied City of Vicksburg Page 4 Printed on 8/23/2024 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final August 5, 2024 9. 1702 Jackson Street, PPIN 023327; owned by Willie J. E.S. Milton-(Cut grass/weeds, remove all trash & debris around the entire property, including crates, remove inoperable, unlicensed, abandoned or dismantled vehicles)-Not Complied 10. 220 Meadowvale Drive, PPIN 020464; owned by Raymond Liggons-(Cut grass/weeds, remove all trash & debris around the entire property)-Complied 11. 231 Meadowvale Drive, PPIN 020535; owned by George Straughter-(Cut grass/weeds, remove all trash & debris around the entire property)-Not Complied 12. 123 Skyvale Drive, PPIN 019917; owned by Janice A. & Erron Jr. Lowers-(Cut grass/weeds, remove all trash & debris around the entire property)-Not Complied, two (2) week extension 13. 2017 Sky Farm Avenue, PPIN 019892; owned by Beverly Carson-(Cut grass/weeds, remove all trash & debris around the entire property)-Complied The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. E. ID-24-0887 Discuss/Approve Recommended Municipal Precinct Changes: 1. Precinct 1 - Auditorium - No Change 2. Precinct 1A - Cedar Grove - Not Used 3. Precinct 2 - Spring Hill M.B. Church - No Change 4. Precinct 3 - American Legion - No Change 5. Precinct 4 - First Baptist Church - Not Used 6. Precinct 5 - Traveler's Rest Baptist Church - No Change 7. Precinct 5A - Elks Lodge - No Change 8. Precinct 6 - Plumbers/Pipefitters - No Change 9. Precinct 7 - Kings Gym - No Change 10. Precinct 9 - No. 5 Fire Station - Precinct moved to Beech Grove M.B. Church 11. Precinct 10 - Porters Chapel Methodist Church - No Change 12. Precinct 11 - Calvary Indiana - New Precinct Attachments: Precinct Changes On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the recommended changes to the following Municipal Precincts: 1. Precinct 1 - Auditorium - No Change 2. Precinct 1A - Cedar Grove - Not Used 3. Precinct 2 - Spring Hill Missionary Baptist Church - No Change 4. Precinct 3 - American Legion - No Change 5. Precinct 4 - First Baptist Church - Not Used 6. Precinct 5 - Traveler's Rest Baptist Church - No Change 7. Precinct 5A - Elks Lodge - No Change 8. Precinct 6 - Plumbers/Pipefitters - No Change 9. Precinct 7 - Kings Gym - No Change 10. Precinct 9 - Old #5 Fire Station-Change the location to Beech Grove Missionary Baptist Church, located at 150 Redbone Road. 11. Precinct 10 - Porters Chapel Methodist Church - No Change 12. Precinct 11 - Calvary Indiana - New Precinct The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. F. ID-24-0880 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 On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to Adopt a Resolution For Construction, Control, Maintenance, And Operation Of Sewer Lift Stations And Related Facilities At The Warren County Jail Site On Highway 80. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: City of Vicksburg Page 5 Printed on 8/23/2024 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final August 5, 2024 Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. G. ID-24-0881 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: Interlocal Agreement Sewer Lift Stations WC Jail On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to Authorize the 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. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. H. ID-24-0882 Adopt Resolution For Interlocal Agreement For Joint Development of Riverfront Park Attachments: RESOLUTION FOR INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR JOINT DEVELOPMENT OF RIVERFRONT PARK) On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to Adopt a Resolution For Interlocal Agreement For Joint Development of Riverfront Park. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. I. ID-24-0883 Authorize Mayor To Execute Interlocal Agreement For Joint Development Of Riverfront Park Attachments: INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR JOINT DEVELOPMENT OF RIVERFRONT PARK On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to Authorize the Mayor To Execute Interlocal Agreement For Joint Development Of Riverfront Park. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. J. ID-24-0884 Adopt An Ordinance To Amend Section 8-9, District (Ward) Precincts; Polling Places Of The Code Of Ordinances Of The City Of Vicksburg, Mississippi To Change The Voting Precinct Location For Precinct #9 From The Old No. 5 Fire Station, 5885 Hwy 61 South To Beech Grove M.B. Church Located At 150 Redbone Road Attachments: Draft Ordinance Amending Location of Voting Precinct On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to Adopt An Ordinance To Amend Section 8-9, District (Ward) Precincts; Polling Places Of The Code Of Ordinances Of The City Of Vicksburg, Mississippi To Change The Voting Precinct Location For Precinct #9 From The Old No. 5 Fire Station, 5885 Hwy 61 South To Beech Grove M.B. Church Located At 150 Redbone Road. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. K. ID-24-0885 Authorize Mayor to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 1 with the Department of the Army, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Vicksburg District allowing for the City of Vicksburg to construct, operate, and maintain new benches, shade structures, and other landscape features at the Lower Mississippi River Museum Attachments: Supplemental Agreement LMRM On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to Authorize the Mayor to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 1 with the Department of the Army, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Vicksburg City of Vicksburg Page 6 Printed on 8/23/2024 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final August 5, 2024 District allowing for the City of Vicksburg to construct, operate, and maintain new benches, shade structures, and other landscape features at the Lower Mississippi River Museum. 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-Recreation Department (2); Pay Adjustment-Fire Department (1); Longevity Pay-Gas Department (1); Longevity Pay-Street Department (1); Longevity Pay-Water & Gas Administration (1); Status Change-Police Department (1); Suspension- Gas Department (1); Suspension-Vehicle Maintenance (2); Suspension-Ambulance Department (3); Suspension-Fire Department (1); Termination-Ambulance Department (1); Termination-Street Department (1) 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-Recreation Department (2); Pay Adjustment-Fire Department (1); Longevity Pay-Gas Department (1); Longevity Pay-Street Department (1); Longevity Pay-Water & Gas Administration (1); Status Change-Police Department (1); Suspension- Gas Department (1); Suspension-Vehicle Maintenance (2); Suspension-Ambulance Department (3); Suspension-Fire Department (1); Termination-Ambulance Department (1); Termination-Street 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 - City Attorney, Deborah A. Kaiser-Nickson- City Clerk, Jasmine Dillon - 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-24-0896 Pay Adjustment - Recreation Department (2) On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the Pay Adjustment of Two Lifeguards' from $9.25 per hour to a Water Safety Instructor at $9.50 ($9.25 +.25) per hour, effective July 24, 2024. Both Employees are in the Parks & Recreation Department and are entitled to an additional $.25 cents increase per hour for receiving a Water Safety Instructor Certification. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. B. ID-24-0897 Pay Adjustment - Fire Department (1) On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, Sr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the Pay Adjustment of a Lieutenant I from $14.56 per hour to a Lieutenant Paramedic I at $17.86 per hour, effective August 7, 2024 in the Fire Department. Employee received the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians Paramedic Certification. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. C. ID-24-0898 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 Equipment Operator from $22.00 per hour to $22.20 ($22.00+.20) per hour, effective August 9, 2024. City of Vicksburg Page 7 Printed on 8/23/2024 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final August 5, 2024 Employee is entitled to an additional $.20 cents increase per hour for one (1) year 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. D. ID-24-0899 Longevity Pay - Street 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 Concrete Finisher from $11.11 per hour to $11.31 ($11.11+.09 +.20) per hour, effective August 9, 2024. Employee is entitled to an additional $.20 cents increase per hour for seven (7) years of service in the Street Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. E. ID-24-0900 Longevity Pay - Water & Gas Administration (1) On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the Longevity Pay of a Cashier from $10.00 per hour to $10.20 ($10.00 +.20) per hour, effective August 9, 2024. Employee is entitled to an additional $.20 cents increase per hour for one (1) year of service in the Water & Gas Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. F. ID-24-0901 Status Change - Police Department (1) On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the Status Change of a Part-time Surveillance Technician from $15.00 per hour to a Full-time Surveillance Technician at $16.00 per hour, effective August 7, 2024. Employee will be transferring from Part-time status to Fill-time in the Police Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. G. ID-24-0902 Suspension - Gas Department (1) On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the Suspension of a Laborer, effective August 5, 2024 in the Gas Department. Employee was suspended for two (2) days for Attendance and Tardy Violations. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. H. ID-24-0903 Suspension - Vehicle Maintenance (2) On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the Suspension of a Mechanic I-no action was taken; Suspension of a Fire Mechanic, effective August 5, 2024. Employee was suspended for three (3) days for being in violation of Offensive conduct or language toward the public, a superior, or fellow employee by involving himself in the disciplinary action between two other employees of which he did not witness, nor was present when the incident happened. Both employees are in Vehicle Maintenance. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. I. ID-24-0904 Suspension - Ambulance Department (3) On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the Suspension of a Firefighter/Ambulance II, effective August 13, 2024; Suspension of a Firefighter III, effective August 10, 2024. Both employees were suspended for one (1) shift for violating the Vicksburg Fire Department Standard Operating Guideline 12.1.75 Attendance Policy for twenty four (24) hour employees, sixth (6) occurrence; Suspension of a Firefighter/Ambulance II-No action was taken. All three employees are in the Ambulance Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. City of Vicksburg Page 8 Printed on 8/23/2024 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final August 5, 2024 J. ID-24-0905 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 III, effective August 11, 2024 in the Fire Department. Employee was suspended for eight (8) hours without pay for violating the Vicksburg Fire Department Standard Operating Guideline 12.1.75, Relief of Duty B, Absent without leave, second (2) offense. Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. K. ID-24-0906 Termination - Ambulance Department (1) On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the Termination of a Part-Time Paramedic, effective July 24, 2024 in the Ambulance Department.The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. L. ID-24-0907 Termination - Street Department (1) This item is being Tabled until August 8, 2024. Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. ID-24-0972 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 approve Personnel Matters . 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.,Thursday, August 8, 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 9 Printed on 8/23/2024