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Board of Mayor and Aldermen

Regular Meeting

Vicksburg, MS · September 10, 2024

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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: City of Vicksburg Page 1 Printed on 10/8/2024 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final September 10, 2024 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. City of Vicksburg Page 2 Printed on 10/8/2024 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final September 10, 2024 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 City of Vicksburg Page 3 Printed on 10/8/2024 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final September 10, 2024 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) - 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 City of Vicksburg Page 4 Printed on 10/8/2024 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final September 10, 2024 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 City of Vicksburg Page 5 Printed on 10/8/2024 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final September 10, 2024 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 City of Vicksburg Page 6 Printed on 10/8/2024 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final September 10, 2024 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. City of Vicksburg Page 7 Printed on 10/8/2024 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final September 10, 2024 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. City of Vicksburg Page 8 Printed on 10/8/2024

Agenda

1415 Walnut Street 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: City of Vicksburg Page 1 Printed on 9/10/2024 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Meeting Agenda September 10, 2024 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 City of Vicksburg Page 2 Printed on 9/10/2024 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Meeting Agenda September 10, 2024 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 Master Copy of the Agenda for September 10 2024 1 of 2 Master Copy of the Agenda for September 10 2024 2 of 2 Appearing Jeff Richardson City of Vicksburg Page 3 Printed on 9/10/2024 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Meeting Agenda September 10, 2024 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 City of Vicksburg Page 4 Printed on 9/10/2024 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Meeting Agenda September 10, 2024 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 City of Vicksburg Page 5 Printed on 9/10/2024

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