Board of Mayor and Aldermen
Regular MeetingVicksburg, MS · September 10, 2024
Minutes
1415 Walnut Street
City of Vicksburg Vicksburg, MS 39180
Minutes - Final
Board of Mayor and Aldermen
Tuesday, September 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 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 Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Mayor Flaggs, 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-24-1053 Employee Anniversaries:
1. Seven (7) years of service:
a. Walter Sanders - Traffic
b. Anthony Lane - Police
2. Eight (8) years of service:
a. Gary Vines - Building Maintenance
3. Thirty (30) years of service:
a. Paula Wright - Inspection
b. Steven Bailey - Landscaping
Mayor Flaggs, Jr., congratulated Walter Sanders-Traffic Department and Anthony
Lane-Police Department for seven (7) years of service each; Gary Vines with
eight (8) years of service in Building Maintenance; Paula Wright-Inspection
Department and Steven Bailey-Landscaping Department with thirty (30) years of
service each. The Mayor and Aldermen congratulated all employees for their
dedicated years of service with the City of Vicksburg.
B. ID-24-1063 Alderman Mayfield Award for Zeal and Excellence - AMAZE Service
Award for their dedication and commitment to the betterment of the
Vicksburg Community:
1. Karter Galloway
2. Cedrick David
3. Maegan Williams
4. Quartaveon Thomas
Thomas J. Mayfield, Ward II Alderman for the City of Vicksburg came before the
Board to present an award for Zeal and Excellence-AMAZE Service Award to
Karter Galloway, Cedrick David, Maegan Williams and Quartaveion Thomas for
thier and commitment to the betterment of the Vicksburg Community.
Approval of Consent Agenda Items:
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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-24-1049 Adopt Board Meeting Minutes for:
1. August 12, 2024 (Special Called)
2. August 19, 2024
3. August 27, 2024 (Special Called)
B. ID-24-1054 Approve the following Personnel Action Form:
1. Change Start Date:
a. Ambulance (1)
C. ID-24-1070 Approve Addition to Employee Driving List:
1. Breanna McBeath - Ambulance
D. ID-24-1072 Accept the Recommendation of Neel-Schaffer to award the bids for:
1. NRCS EWP Project - NR244423XXXXC011 Sports Force Site to
Fordice Construction Company in the amount of $1,071,668.75
2. NRCS EWP Project - NR244423XXXXC013 (3) Sites on Evergreen
Street, Iowa Drive and Patricia Street to Central Asphalt Company, Inc. in
the amount of $524,868.00
Attachments: Sports Force Site Bid
3 Sites Bid
E. ID-24-1065 Approve request from Laura Kidder of St. Francis Xavier Elementary:
1. Assistance from the Vicksburg Police Department to block off the
parking lot at 2101 Clay Street from 8:00am to 10:00am on Friday,
October 4, 2024 for their Community Helper Day
2. An extended invitation for any available Police Officers
Attachments: St. Francis
F. ID-24-1061 Approve Sponsorship Application in the amount of $300.00 from
Metro-Jackson Alcorn Alumni Chapter for radio advertising pursuant to
Section 17-3-1 and Section 17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as
amended.
Attachments: Metro Jackson sponsorship
Mayor Flaggs, Jr. stated that purchasing an advertisement from Metro-Jackson
Alcorn Alumni Chapter 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 Metro-Jackson Alcorn Alumni Chapter in the amount of
$300.00 for radio advertising. The city is authorized pursuant to Section 17-3-1
and Section 17-3-3 of the Mississippi code of 1972, as amended.
G. ID-24-1062 Approve Sponsorship Application in the amount of $250.00 from Sandlot
Legends Baseball pursuant to Section 17-3-1 and Section 17-3-3 of the
Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended.
Attachments: Sandlot sponsorship
Mayor Flaggs, Jr. stated that purchasing an advertisement from Sandlot Legends
Baseball 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 Sandlot Legends Baseball in the amount of $250.00. The city
is authorized pursuant to Section 17-3-1 and Section 17-3-3 of the Mississippi code
of 1972, as amended.
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H. ID-24-1067 Approve Sponsorship Request in the amount of $8,000 from Main Street
for Mississippi Municipal League (MML) Small Town Conference on
October 9-10, 2024 pursuant to Section 17-3-1 and Section 17-3-3 of the
Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended
Attachments: Main St MML
Mayor Flaggs, Jr. stated that purchasing an advertisement from Main Street for
Mississippi Municipal League (MML) Small Town 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 a
sponsorship ad from Main Street for Mississippi Municipal League (MML) in the
amount of $8,000.00 for their Small Town Conference on October 9-10, 2024. 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-24-1046 Approve invoice in the amount of $1,080.00 for Elva Smith for the
Redistricting of the City's Precincts in SEMS
Attachments: Elva Smith invoice
J. ID-24-1060 Approve the following for payment:
1. EJES Incorporated for the month of August 2024:
a. Invoice #200-02-17 in the amount of $10,508.30 for Washington
Street, Haining Road to Jackson Street
2. Allen & Hoshall for professional services rendered through August 23,
2024:
a. Invoice #4082404-72392 in the amount of $2,400.00 for project
Vicksburg WWTP Trickling Filter and Valve
Attachments: EJES invoice
Allen&Hoshall Invoice
K. ID-24-1066 Approve Claims Docket
The City Clerk presented the Docket of Claims numbering:328592-328840 for
approval.
Routine Agenda:
A. ID-24-1050 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 September 2024 and invited the public to
attend. The Mayor and Aldermen thanked Ms. Mahoney for attending the
meeting.
B. ID-24-1051 Discuss Vicksburg Convention & 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 September 2024 and invited the
public to attend. The Mayor and Aldermen thanked Ms. Strickland for attending
the meeting.
C. ID-24-1073 Adopt Budget Amendments
On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to Adopt Budget Amendments for September 10, 2024. The
motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
D. ID-24-1071 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
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Attachments: AGENDA 09-10-2024
Master Copy of the Agenda for September 10 2024 1 of 2
Master Copy of the Agenda for September 10 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. 617 Adams Street, PPIN 019510; owned by Scotia Equity Trust & Nosak GR-(Cut
grass/weeds, remove ALL trash and debris from the entire property)
2. 1510 Bodley Street, PPIN 017679; owned by Ronnie Boyd-(remove dilapidated
structure)
3. 1208 China Street, PPIN 0014325; owned by Mary Butler-(Cut grass/weeds,
remove ALL trash and debris from the entire property)
4. 618 Farmer Street, PPIN 023680; owned by Perry & Anna Dillard-(Cut
grass/weeds, remove ALL trash and debris from the entire property, remove
dilapidated structure)
5. 911 Farmer Street, PPIN 018705; owned by Warren County-(Cut grass/weeds,
remove ALL trash and debris from the entire property)
6. 1810 Jackson Street, PPIN 017586; owned by Kennedy D. Estate Etal-(Cut
grass/weeds, remove ALL trash and debris from the entire property, remove
dilapidated structure)
7. 1310 Main Street, PPIN 018703; owned by Bailey Roosevelet Jr. & Dorothy
Robinson-(remove dilapidated structure)
8. 1715 Crawford Street, PPIN 017856; owned by Khalia Sintel Bowman-Davis-(Cut
grass/weeds, remove ALL trash and debris from the entire property)
9. 2506 Ken Karyl Avenue, PPIN 004959; owned by Walter Watson-(Cut
grass/weeds, remove ALL trash and debris from the entire property)
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10. 2617 Letitia Street, PPIN 016996; owned by Vernie Leroy Davenport Jr.-(Cut
grass/weeds, remove ALL trash and debris from the entire property)
RE-ENTRIES
1. 215 Buena Vista Drive, PPIN 007476; owned by Emma Keulegan Estate-(Cut
grass/weeds, remove ALL trash and debris from the entire property)
2. Sprindridge Drive, PPIN 007708; owned by Jacober Marcos-(Cut grass/weeds,
remove ALL trash and debris from the entire property)
3. 2515 Warrenton Road, PPIN 011108; owned by William Broadwater Estate-(Cut
grass/weeds, remove ALL trash and debris from the entire property)
4. 1601 Martin Luther King, PPIN 019612; owned by Keith McCarter-(Cut
grass/weeds, remove ALL trash and debris from the entire property)
5. 1843 Martin Luther King, PPIN 020555; owned by Jimmy O.Thompson & Mary
Lois Estate-(Cut grass/weeds, remove ALL trash and debris from the entire
property)
On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to declare the foregoing properties which have not
complied to be a public menace to the health, safety & welfare of the community
and authorize the Director of Community Development to proceed to cut, clean
and demolish structures with all charges incurred to be assessed against the
property owner(s). In the event an extension is granted, if owner(s) has/have not
complied at the end of the extension period, the Director of Community
Development is authorized to proceed, along with the following actions:
1. 617 Adams Street, PPIN 019510; owned by Scotia Equity Trust & Nosak GR-Not
Complied
2. 1510 Bodley Street, PPIN 017679; owned by Ronnie Boyd-Not Complied
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3. 1208 China Street, PPIN 0014325; owned by Mary Butler-Not Complied
4. 618 Farmer Street, PPIN 023680; owned by Perry & Anna Dillard-Not Complied
5. 911 Farmer Street, PPIN 018705; owned by Warren County- Not Complied
6. 1810 Jackson Street, PPIN 017586; owned by Kennedy D. Estate Etal- Not
Complied
7. 1310 Main Street, PPIN 018703; owned by Bailey Roosevelet Jr. & Dorothy
Robinson-Not Complied
8. 1715 Crawford Street, PPIN 017856; owned by Khalia Sintel Bowman-Davis-Not
Complied, requested 30 day extension
9. 2506 Ken Karyl Avenue, PPIN 004959; owned by Walter Watson-Not Complied,
but has started on violations, requested 30 day extension,
10. 2617 Letitia Street, PPIN 016996; owned by Vernie Leroy Davenport Jr.-Not
Complied
RE-ENTRIES
1. 215 Buena Vista Drive, PPIN 007476; owned by Emma Keulegan
Estate-Complied
2. Sprindridge Drive, PPIN 007708; owned by Jacober Marcos-Not Complied
3. 2515 Warrenton Road, PPIN 011108; owned by William Broadwater Estate-
Complied
4. 1601 Martin Luther King, PPIN 019612; owned by Keith McCarter-Not Complied
5. 1843 Martin Luther King, PPIN 020555; owned by Jimmy O.Thompson & Mary
Lois Estate-Not Complied
The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
E. ID-24-1044 Authorize Mayor to Execute Application to Mississippi Department of
Archives & History (MDAH) for a Historical Marker for Kuhn Memorial
Hospital State Charity
Attachments: Kuhn Marker Application (SEPT 2024)
On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to Authorize the Mayor to Execute Application to Mississippi
Department of Archives & History (MDAH) for a Historical Marker for Kuhn
Memorial Hospital State Charity
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
F. ID-24-1045 Approve the City of Vicksburg Mayoral Health Council - Intergenerational
Health Infrastructure Project from September 15, 2024 to June 30, 2025
Attachments: City of Vicksburg MHC Health Infrastructure
On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Mayor Flaggs, Jr., the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to Approve the City of Vicksburg Mayoral Health Council -
Intergenerational Health Infrastructure Project from September 15, 2024 to June
30, 2025. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
G. ID-24-1047 Approve New Rental Fees, Rates, Contracts and Applications for:
1. City Park Pavilion
2. Ardis T. Williams Auditorium
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Attachments: Pavilion App new
Auditorium Contract 2024
Auditorium Price List_
#4 Liquor addendum
Pavilion Policy and Reg New
Ardis T. Williams Sr.- Rental Rates and Policies new
On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to Approve New Rental Fees, Rates, Contracts and
Applications for:
1. City Park Pavilion
2. Ardis T. Williams Auditorium
The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
H. ID-24-1052 Accept Resolution to Support Keep Vicksburg-Warren Beautiful in
Partnership With the City of Vicksburg and Vicksburg Convention &
Visitors Bureau
Attachments: Resolution Keep Vicksburg Beautiful
On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and
Aldermen voted to Accept Resolution to Support Keep Vicksburg-Warren
Beautiful in Partnership With the City of Vicksburg and Vicksburg Convention &
Visitors Bureau. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
I. ID-24-1069 Authorize Mayor to Execute Letter of Engagement with Butler Snow for
FY2023 Continuing Disclosure
Attachments: FY 2023 Continuing Disclosure Engagement Letter (Revised 9.09.24) -
City of Vicksburg MS
On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and
Aldermen voted to Authorize Mayor to Execute Letter of Engagement with Butler
Snow for FY2023 Continuing Disclosure. The motion was adopted unanimously by
the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
J. ID-24-1048 Approve the increase of Waste Management collection fees for Residential
Customers and Commercial Businesses (outside of downtown) from
$16.50 per month to $21.00. Residents will have the option to lease/rent an
additional trash can (brown) for an extra fee of $27.50
On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and
Aldermen voted to Approve the increase of Waste Management collection fees
for Residential Customers and Commercial Businesses (outside of downtown)
from $16.50 per month to $21.00. Residents will have the option to lease/rent an
additional trash can (brown) for an extra fee of $27.50. The motion was adopted
by the following vote:
Aye: 2- Mayor Flaggs Jr., and Alderman Mayfield
Nay: 1- Alderman Monsour Jr.
K. ID-24-1064 Adopt an Ordinance to Amend Article V. Solid Waste, of the Code of
Ordinances of the City of Vicksburg, Mississippi, by Amending Sec.
11-101(a) Generally to Provide Regulations Applicable to Garbage
Collection
Attachments: new garbage collection ordinance amend
On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and
Aldermen voted to Adopt an Ordinance to Amend Article V. Solid Waste, of the
Code of Ordinances of the City of Vicksburg, Mississippi, by Amending Sec.
11-101(a) Generally to Provide Regulations Applicable to Garbage Collection. The
motion was adopted by the following vote:
Aye: 2- Mayor Flaggs Jr., and Alderman Mayfield
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Nay: 1- Alderman Monsour Jr.
L. ID-24-1074 Authorize Mayor to execute Agreement between the City of Vicksburg and
Allen & Hoshall for Summit Ridge Sewer and Road Improvements Project:
1. Basic Services in the amount of $153,000.00
2. Resident Project Representative Services in the amount of $89,600.00
Attachments: Allen and Hoshall Contract
On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to Authorize the Mayor to execute Agreement between the
City of Vicksburg and Allen & Hoshall for Summit Ridge Sewer and Road
Improvements Project:
1. Basic Services in the amount of $153,000.00
2. Resident Project Representative Services in the amount of $89,600.00
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: Longevity Pay-Landscaping (1); Longevity
Pay-Inspection Department (1); LOngevity Pay-Traffic Department (1); Longevity
Pay-Building Maintenance (1); Pay Adjustment-Police 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: Longevity Pay-Landscaping (1); Longevity
Pay-Inspection Department (1); LOngevity Pay-Traffic Department (1); Longevity
Pay-Building Maintenance (1); Pay Adjustment-Police 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, Tasha Jordan - Deputy City
Clerk, Kelsey Hicks - Human Resources/Safety - Chief of Police, Charlie Hill -
Deputy Chief of Police
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
A. ID-24-1055 Longevity Pay - Landscaping (1)
On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to approve the Longevity Pay of a Supervisor from $20.1090
per hour to $22.1090 ($19.75+.35+2.00) per hour, effective September 12, 2024.
Employee is entitled to receive an additional $2.00 increase per hour for thirty
(30) years of service in the Landscaping Department. The motion was adopted
unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
B. ID-24-1056 Longevity Pay - Inspection (1)
On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to approve the Longevity Pay of a Zoning Assistant from
$21.39 per hour to $23.39 ($21.04+.35+2.00) per hour, effective September 13,
2024. Employee is entitled to receive an additional $2.00 increase per hour for
thirty (30) years of services in the Inspection Department. The motion was
adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
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C. ID-24-1057 Longevity Pay - Traffic (1)
On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to approve the Longevity Pay of a Supervisor from $29.6838
per hour to $29.8838 ($29.3938+.09+.20+.20) per hour, effective September 13,
2024. Employee is entitled to receive an additional .20 cents increase per hour for
seven (7) years of services in the Traffic Department. The motion was adopted
unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
D. ID-24-1058 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 Carpenter from $18.66 per
hour to $18.86 ($18.37+.09+.20+.20) per hour, effective September 14, 2024.
Employee is entitled to receive an additional .20 cents increase per hour for eight
(8) years of services in the Building Maintenance. The motion was adopted
unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
E. ID-24-1059 Pay Adjustment - Police (1)
On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to approve the Pay Adjustment of a Lieutenant (G) Watch
from $24.66 per hour to $24.86 ($24.66+.20) per hour, effective September 13,
2024. Employee is entitled to receive an additional .20 cents increase per hour for
seven (7) years of services in the Police Department. The motion was adopted
unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
F. ID-24-1139 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 Mayfield, and
unanimously passed, the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Vicksburg adjourned
to meet 10 o’clock a.m., September 13, 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.
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Agenda
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City of Vicksburg Vicksburg, MS 39180
Meeting Agenda
Board of Mayor and Aldermen
Tuesday, September 10, 2024 10:00 AM Robert M. Walker Building
1. Invocation, Pledge of Allegiance and Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Board Comments:
4. Adopt Agenda
Recognitions:
A. ID-24-1053 Employee Anniversaries:
1. Seven (7) years of service:
a. Walter Sanders - Traffic
b. Anthony Lane - Police
2. Eight (8) years of service:
a. Gary Vines - Building Maintenance
3. Thirty (30) years of service:
a. Paula Wright - Inspection
b. Steven Bailey - Landscaping
B. ID-24-1063 Alderman Mayfield Award for Zeal and Excellence - AMAZE Service
Award for their dedication and commitment to the betterment of the
Vicksburg Community:
1. Karter Galloway
2. Cedrick David
3. Maegan Williams
4. Quartaveon Thomas
Approval of Consent Agenda Items:
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A. ID-24-1049 Adopt Board Meeting Minutes for:
1. August 12, 2024 (Special Called)
2. August 19, 2024
3. August 27, 2024 (Special Called)
B. ID-24-1054 Approve the following Personnel Action Form:
1. Change Start Date:
a. Ambulance (1)
C. ID-24-1070 Approve Addition to Employee Driving List:
1. Breanna McBeath - Ambulance
D. ID-24-1072 Accept the Recommendation of Neel-Schaffer to award the bids for:
1. NRCS EWP Project - NR244423XXXXC011 Sports Force Site to
Fordice Construction Company in the amount of $1,071,668.75
2. NRCS EWP Project - NR244423XXXXC013 (3) Sites on Evergreen
Street, Iowa Drive and Patricia Street to Central Asphalt Company, Inc. in
the amount of $524,868.00
Attachments: Sports Force Site Bid
3 Sites Bid
E. ID-24-1065 Approve request from Laura Kidder of St. Francis Xavier Elementary:
1. Assistance from the Vicksburg Police Department to block off the
parking lot at 2101 Clay Street from 8:00am to 10:00am on Friday,
October 4, 2024 for their Community Helper Day
2. An extended invitation for any available Police Officers
Attachments: St. Francis
F. ID-24-1061 Approve Sponsorship Application in the amount of $300.00 from
Metro-Jackson Alcorn Alumni Chapter for radio advertising pursuant to
Section 17-3-1 and Section 17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as
amended.
Attachments: Metro Jackson sponsorship
G. ID-24-1062 Approve Sponsorship Application in the amount of $250.00 from Sandlot
Legends Baseball pursuant to Section 17-3-1 and Section 17-3-3 of the
Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended.
Attachments: Sandlot sponsorship
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H. ID-24-1067 Approve Sponsorship Request in the amount of $8,000 from Main Street
for Mississippi Municipal League (MML) Small Town Conference on
October 9-10, 2024 pursuant to Section 17-3-1 and Section 17-3-3 of the
Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended
Attachments: Main St MML
I. ID-24-1046 Approve invoice in the amount of $1,080.00 for Elva Smith for the
Redistricting of the City's Precincts in SEMS
Attachments: Elva Smith invoice
J. ID-24-1060 Approve the following for payment:
1. EJES Incorporated for the month of August 2024:
a. Invoice #200-02-17 in the amount of $10,508.30 for Washington
Street, Haining Road to Jackson Street
2. Allen & Hoshall for professional services rendered through August 23,
2024:
a. Invoice #4082404-72392 in the amount of $2,400.00 for project
Vicksburg WWTP Trickling Filter and Valve
Attachments: EJES invoice
Allen&Hoshall Invoice
K. ID-24-1066 Approve Claims Docket
Routine Agenda:
A. ID-24-1050 Discuss Southern Cultural Heritage Center Updates
Appearing Stacey Mahoney
B. ID-24-1051 Discuss Vicksburg Convention & Visitors Bureau Updates
Appearing Laura Beth Strickland
C. ID-24-1073 Adopt Budget Amendments
Appearing Doug Whittington
D. ID-24-1071 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: AGENDA 09-10-2024
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Master Copy of the Agenda for September 10 2024 2 of 2
Appearing Jeff Richardson
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E. ID-24-1044 Authorize Mayor to Execute Application to Mississippi Department of
Archives & History (MDAH) for a Historical Marker for Kuhn Memorial
Hospital State Charity
Attachments: Kuhn Marker Application (SEPT 2024)
F. ID-24-1045 Approve the City of Vicksburg Mayoral Health Council - Intergenerational
Health Infrastructure Project from September 15, 2024 to June 30, 2025
Attachments: City of Vicksburg MHC Health Infrastructure
G. ID-24-1047 Approve New Rental Fees, Rates, Contracts and Applications for:
1. City Park Pavilion
2. Ardis T. Williams Auditorium
Attachments: Pavilion App new
Auditorium Contract 2024
Auditorium Price List_
#4 Liquor addendum
Pavilion Policy and Reg New
Ardis T. Williams Sr.- Rental Rates and Policies new
H. ID-24-1052 Accept Resolution to Support Keep Vicksburg-Warren Beautiful in
Partnership With the City of Vicksburg and Vicksburg Convention &
Visitors Bureau
Attachments: Resolution Keep Vicksburg Beautiful
I. ID-24-1069 Authorize Mayor to Execute Letter of Engagement with Butler Snow for
FY2023 Continuing Disclosure
Attachments: FY 2023 Continuing Disclosure Engagement Letter (Revised 9.09.24) - City of Vicksburg MS
J. ID-24-1048 Approve the increase of Waste Management collection fees for
Residential Customers and Commercial Businesses (outside of
downtown) from $16.50 per month to $21.00. Residents will have the
option to lease/rent an additional trash can (brown) for an extra fee of
$27.50
K. ID-24-1064 Adopt an Ordinance to Amend Article V. Solid Waste, of the Code of
Ordinances of the City of Vicksburg, Mississippi, by Amending Sec.
11-101(a) Generally to Provide Regulations Applicable to Garbage
Collection
Attachments: new garbage collection ordinance amend
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L. ID-24-1074 Authorize Mayor to execute Agreement between the City of Vicksburg and
Allen & Hoshall for Summit Ridge Sewer and Road Improvements Project:
1. Basic Services in the amount of $153,000.00
2. Resident Project Representative Services in the amount of $89,600.00
Attachments: Allen and Hoshall Contract
Executive Session:
A. ID-24-1055 Longevity Pay - Landscaping (1)
B. ID-24-1056 Longevity Pay - Inspection (1)
C. ID-24-1057 Longevity Pay - Traffic (1)
D. ID-24-1058 Longevity Pay - Building Maintenance (1)
E. ID-24-1059 Pay Adjustment - Police (1)
Adjournment
Next Adjourned Meeting, 10:00 a.m., Friday, September 13, 2024
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