Board of Mayor and Aldermen

1415 Walnut Street City of Vicksburg Vicksburg, MS 39180 Minutes - Final Board of Mayor and Aldermen Monday, February 3, 2025 10:00 AM Robert M. Walker Building 1. Invocation, Pledge of Allegiance and Call to Order Invocation was given by Mayor Flaggs, Jr. Pledge of Allegiance was led by Alderman Mayfield. 2. Roll Call Also present: Lee Davis Thames, City Attorney Deborah A. Kaiser-Nickson, 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 Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to Adopt the Agenda, as amended. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. Recognitions: A. ID-25-0115 Proclamation - Recognizing February as National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month Attachments: Proclamation- Teen Dating Violence Awareness B. ID-25-0134 Employee Anniversaries: 1. One (1) year of service: a. Ollie Booker - Police Department 2. Two (2) years of service: a. James Watkins - Street Department b. Africa Godbolt - Police Department 3. Three (3) years of service: a. Margaret Johnson - Water and Gas Administration b. Natasha Grafton - Accounting c. Sandra Thomas - Administration d. Danny Uzzle - Police Department 4. Eight (8) years of service: a. Robert Prentiss - Gas Department Mayor Flaggs, Jr. recognized Ollie Booker – Police Department for one (1) year of service; James Watkins – Street Department and Africa Godbolt – Police Department for two (2) years of service; Margaret Johnson – Water and Gas Administration, Natasha Grafton – Accounting, Sandra Thomas – Administration, and Danny Uzzle – Police Department for three (3) years of service each; Robert Prentiss – Gas Department for eight (8) years of service. The Mayor and Board of Aldermen congratulated all employees for their dedicated years of service with the City of Vicksburg. Approval of Consent Agenda Items: On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and City of Vicksburg Page 1 Printed on 2/25/2025 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final February 3, 2025 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-25-0118 Adopt Board Meeting Minutes for: 1. January 21, 2025 B. ID-25-0135 Approve the following Personnel Action Forms: 1. Retirement: a. Sewer Department (1) 2. Resignation: a. Police Department (1) 3. New Hire: a. Police Department (3) b. Building Maintenance (1) 4. Re-Hire: a. Police Department (1) C. ID-25-0125 Declare Monday, February 17, 2025, a city holiday in observance of Presidents' Day pursuant to Section 3-3-7(1) of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended D. ID-25-0114 Continue Proclamation of Local Emergency (Curfew for Minors) E. ID-25-0129 Approve the following requests to reserve the Motor Coach: 1. Jennifer Harper on behalf of Senior Center on February 22, 2025 2. Donna Gray on behalf of the Vicksburg Convention Center on April 26, 2025 Attachments: Motor Coach Reservation Forms F. ID-25-0132 Approve Sponsorship Application in the amount of $425.00 from Jillian Hearn on behalf of The Vicksburg Post for their Annual Profile 2025 publication in honor of Vicksburg's Bicentennial celebration pursuant to Section 17-3-1 and Section 17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended Attachments: Sponsorship Vicksburg Post Bicentennial Mayor Flaggs, Jr. stated that the sponsorship application submitted by Jillian Hearn on behalf of The Vicksburg Post for their Annual Profile 2025 publication will bring into favorable notice the opportunities, possibilities, and resources of the City of Vicksburg and will be beneficial toward advancing the cultural and historical interests of the City of Vicksburg in honor of its Bicentennial celebration. The Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Vicksburg approved the sponsorship application in the amount of $425.00 for the publication. 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-25-0124 Approve the following requests from Dexter Jones, Senior Pastor on behalf of Triumphant Baptist Church: 1. Complimentary use of the two softball fields for their softball tournament on April 25-27, 2025, or alternate dates of May 2-4, 2025, in the event of severe weather 2. Closure of parking lot adjacent to the swimming pool and no parking on Army Navy Drive side street area for family seating Attachments: Triumphant Church Comp Use Softball Fields H. ID-25-0117 Approve request from Lead Pastor Robert Andrews on behalf of Elevate Church for permission to use the American Field and Babe Ruth Field, as well as the surrounding area at Halls Ferry Park on Saturday, April 19, City of Vicksburg Page 2 Printed on 2/25/2025 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final February 3, 2025 2025 from 8:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. for a community wide Easter Egg Hunt Event Attachments: 2025-Egg Hunt-City Request I. ID-25-0123 Approve request from Ola Clark for permission to use Washington Street Park on April 19, 2025, from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and park be blocked off for her Spring by the River Event Attachments: Ola Clark Washington St. Park J. ID-25-0130 Approve request from Christopher Barnett on behalf of Eta Tau Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. along with Bridges to Somewhere.: 1. Use of Washington Street Park for their annual family community event on June 28, 2025 from 1:30pm - 7:00pm 2. Block Grove Street and Washington Street as well as Jackson Street and Washington Street from 9:00am - 8:00pm Attachments: Omega Psi Phi Washington St Park K. ID-25-0131 Approve the following request for permission for Run Thru History on Saturday, March 1, 2025 from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.: 1. Assistance by Vicksburg Police Department in traffic control 2. Partial closing of one lane of the Frontage Road and Clay Street from the park entrance to the Battlefield Inn for parking and pedestrian traffic 3. Assistance with pedestrians crossing the intersection of Clay Street and the park as they enter and leave the park for the run and walk start and finish 4. Sponsorship Application in the amount of $1,000.00 pursuant to Section 17-3-1 and Section 17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended Attachments: Run Thru History Sponsorship Run Thru History The Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Vicksburg Approved the following request for permission for Run Thru History on Saturday, March 1, 2025 from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.: 1. Assistance by Vicksburg Police Department in traffic control 2. Partial closing of one lane of the Frontage Road and Clay Street from the park entrance to the Battlefield Inn for parking and pedestrian traffic 3. Assistance with pedestrians crossing the intersection of Clay Street and the park as they enter and leave the park for the run and walk start and finish 4. Sponsorship Application in the amount of $1,000.00. The city is authorized pursuant to Section 17-3-1 and Section 17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended. L. ID-25-0133 Approve request from Southern Cultural Heritage Foundation for allocation of matching funds in the amount of $15,000.00 for Spring/Summer Programming pursuant to Section 39-15-1 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended Attachments: Allocation SCHF The Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Vicksburg Approved a request from Southern Cultural Heritage Foundation for allocation of matching funds in the amount of $15,000.00 for Spring/Summer Programming. The city is authorized pursuant to Section 39-15-1 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended. M. ID-25-0116 Approve the following for payment: 1. ESG Operations (An Inframark Company) for the month of January 2025: a. Invoice #141577 in the amount of $87,791.33 for Contract Operations City of Vicksburg Page 3 Printed on 2/25/2025 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final February 3, 2025 and Maintenance of the City's Water Treatment Facilities b. Invoice #141578 in the amount of $57,505.67 for Contract Operations and Maintenance of the City's Wastewater Treatment Facilities 2. Integrated Right of Way, LLC (IROW): a. Invoice #2024-2086 0002 in the amount of $71,995.00 for Fisher Ferry Road Bridge Project Attachments: Invoices ESG Invoice IROW N. ID-25-0113 Approve Claims Docket The City Clerk presented the Docket of Claims numbering: 331638-331639 for approval. Routine Agenda: A. ID-25-0121 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 February 2025 and invited the public to attend. The Mayor and Aldermen thanked Ms. Gray for attending the meeting. B. ID-25-0122 Discuss Vicksburg Convention and Visitors Bureau 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 February 2025 and invited the public to attend. The Mayor and Aldermen thanked Ms. Mahoney for attending the meeting. C. ID-25-0127 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 02-03-2025 Master Copy of the Agenda for February 3 2025 Jeff Richardson, Director of Community Development, came for a hearing before the Board to discuss and request permission to proceed to cut, clean, remove vehicles, and demolish the following properties: 1. 3955 Clay Street, PPIN 020991; owned by MCB Services, LLC – (Remove dilapidated structures) 2. 1746 Martin Luther King Blvd, PPIN 019837; owned by Hendon, John T. – (Remove inoperable, unlicensed, dismantled, and abandoned vehicle) 3. 1612 South Street, PPIN 017934; owned by Miller, Robert L Jr. – (Cut grass/weeds, remove all trash and debris from the entire property, remove dilapidated structure, secure abandoned property) On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, 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, remove vehicles, 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. 3955 Clay Street, PPIN 020991; owned by MCB Services, LLC – Not complied 2. 1746 Martin Luther King Blvd, PPIN 019837; owned by Hendon, John T. – Not complied City of Vicksburg Page 4 Printed on 2/25/2025 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final February 3, 2025 3. 1612 South Street, PPIN 017934; owned by Miller, Robert L. Jr. – Not complied The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. D. ID-25-0119 Approve Sponsorship Application in the amount of $250.00 from Patricia D. Hunt on behalf of Vicksburg Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. for their 33rd Annual International Awareness and Involvement Project pursuant to Section 17-3-1 and Section 17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended Attachments: Sponsorship Application International Awareness & Involvement On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Alderman voted to Approve a sponsorship application submitted by Patricia D. Hunt on behalf of the Vicksburg Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. in the amount of $250.00 for their 33rd Annual International Awareness and Involvement Project. The city is authorized pursuant to Section 17-3-1 and Section 17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 2- Mayor Flaggs Jr., and Alderman Monsour Jr. Recused: 1- Alderman Mayfield E. ID-25-0120 Approve the following request from Tara Brown, Interim Purchasing Director: 1. Permission to enter a float in the Mardi Gras Parade 2. Expend funds in the amount of $5,000.00 from Administration Budget to purchase promotional items (out of the $5,000.00 the amount of $50.00 to be paid to Main Street for Entry Fee) Attachments: Mardi Gras Parade On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to Approve the following request from Tara Brown, Interim Purchasing Director: 1. Permission to enter a float in the Mardi Gras Parade 2. Expend funds in the amount of $5,000.00 from Administration Budget to purchase promotional items (out of the $5,000.00 the amount of $50.00 to be paid to Main Street for Entry Fee) The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. F. ID-25-0126 Authorize Mayor to execute contract Amendment #2 with Central Asphalt for NRCS Agreement NR244423XXXXC013 - 3 Sites (Patricia Street / Iowa Site #4 / Evergreen Drive) Attachments: NS CONTRACT AMENDMENT #2 On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to Authorize Mayor to execute contract Amendment #2 with Central Asphalt for NRCS Agreement NR244423XXXXC013 - 3 Sites (Patricia Street / Iowa Site #4 / Evergreen Drive). The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. G. ID-25-0155 Authorize Mayor to execute letter to WGK, Inc. to proceed with the Overlay of Woodland Circle under the Professional Services Agreement executed on September 18, 2023 not to exceed amount of $7,492.00 for engineering services and $5,244.00 for construction administrative services Attachments: WGK Woodland Circle On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor City of Vicksburg Page 5 Printed on 2/25/2025 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final February 3, 2025 and Aldermen voted to Authorize Mayor to execute letter to WGK, Inc. to proceed with the Overlay of Woodland Circle under the Professional Services Agreement executed on September 18, 2023 not to exceed amount of $7,492.00 for engineering services and $5,244.00 for construction administrative services. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. H. ID-25-0154 Authorize Mayor to execute Change Order #1 with Maynord Landscaping Co., Inc. for Iowa Avenue Headwall Replacement Project to grant an extension of Contract Time to a "Ready for Final Payment" date of June 27, 2025 with no change in the original contract price Attachments: Maynord Landscaping Change Order #1 On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Alderman voted to Authorize Mayor to execute Change Order #1 with Maynord Landscaping Co., Inc. for Iowa Avenue Headwall Replacement Project to grant an extension of Contract Time to a "Ready for Final Payment" date of June 27, 2025 with no change in the original contract price. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 2- Mayor Flaggs Jr., and Alderman Mayfield Recused: 1- Alderman Monsour Jr. I ID-25-0164 Approve Sponsorship application in the amount of $5,000.00 from Harley Caldwell on behalf of BTS Vicksburg Bash Pursuant to Section 17-3-1 and Section 17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to Approve a sponsorship application submitted by Harley Caldwell in the amount of $5,000.00 for the Beautiful Table Settings Vicksburg Bash. The city is authorized Pursuant to Section 17-3-1 and Section 17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. J. ID-25-0165 Approve to remove the Interim title from Tara Brown's title to Director of Purchasing On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to Approve to remove the Interim title from Tara Brown's title to Director of Purchasing. 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 go into a closed meeting to determine if the Board should go into executive session. The motion was seconded by Alderman Mayfield Voting aye, Mayor Flaggs, Jr., Alderman Mayfield, Alderman Monsour, Jr. 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: Extended Medical Leave-Administration (1); Pay Adjustment-Animal Control (1); Pay Adjustment-Gas Department (2); Pay Adjustment-Sewer Department (5); Pay Adjustment-Right of Way (3); Pay Adjustment - Street Department (5); Pay Adjustment - Water Department (1); Pay Adjustment - Police Department (1); Longevity Pay - Police Department (2); Longevity Pay - Gas Department (1); Longevity Pay - Street Department (1); Longevity Pay - Water and Gas Administration (1); Longevity Pay - Accounting (1); Longevity Pay - Administration; (1) Suspension - Gas Department (1); Termination - Street Department (1); Termination - Gas Department (1); Suspension Pending Termination - Police Department (1); Discussion - Police Department (1) The motion was seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr. Upon vote being taken, the following voted aye: Mayor Flaggs, Jr., Alderman Mayfield, Alderman Monsour, Jr. The motion was adopted unanimously. The Mayor and Aldermen announced they would go into executive session to City of Vicksburg Page 6 Printed on 2/25/2025 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final February 3, 2025 discuss Personnel Action Forms for: Extended Medical Leave-Administration (1); Pay Adjustment-Animal Control (1); Pay Adjustment-Gas Department (2); Pay Adjustment-Sewer Department (5); Pay Adjustment-Right of Way (3); Pay Adjustment - Street Department (5); Pay Adjustment - Water Department (1); Pay Adjustment - Police Department (1); Longevity Pay - Police Department (2); Longevity Pay - Gas Department (1); Longevity Pay - Street Department (1); Longevity Pay - Water and Gas Administration (1); Longevity Pay - Accounting (1); Longevity Pay - Administration; (1) Suspension - Gas Department (1); Termination - Street Department (1); Termination - Gas Department (1); Suspension Pending Termination - Police Department (1); Discussion - Police Department (1) The Mayor and Aldermen are now in executive session. Those present at the executive session were Mayor Flaggs, Jr., Alderman Mayfield, Alderman Monsour, Jr., Kristen Harris - Chief of Staff, Lee Davis Thames - City Attorney, Deborah A. Kaiser-Nickson - City Clerk, Jasmine Dillon - Deputy Clerk, 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-25-0136 Extended Medical Leave - Administration (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 for an employee in Administration Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. B. ID-25-0137 Pay Adjustment - Animal Control (1) On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to Approve the Pay Adjustment of an Animal Control Officer in Animal Control. by changing the hourly rate from $10.40 to $10.80 (10.00 + .20 + .20 + .40), effective January 22, 2025. This adjustment is to bring the employee's rate of pay to the correct amount. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. C. ID-25-0138 Pay Adjustment - Gas 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 Equipment Operator by changing the hourly rate from $22.86 to $23.36, effective January 22, 2025. This adjustment is due to the employee being certified to weld on gas pipelines; Pay Adjustment of a Meter Reader by changing the hourly rate from $14.75 to $15.75, effective February 5, 2025. This adjustment is due to a change in pay to meet minimum pay requirements of incoming employees. Both employees are in the Gas Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. D. ID-25-0139 Pay Adjustment - Sewer Department (5) On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to Approve the Pay Adjustment of a Pump Station Operator by changing the hourly rate from $15.65 to $23.20, effective January 22, 2025; Pay Adjustment of a Laborer by changing the hourly rate from $12.39 to $14.39, effective February 5, 2025; Pay Adjustment of a Foreman by changing the hourly rate from $12.45 to $13.95, effective February 5, 2025; Pay Adjustment of an Equipment Operator by changing the hourly rate from $14.82 to $15.00, effective February 5, 2025; Pay Adjustment of a Laborer by changing the hourly rate from $9.00 to $10.00, effective February 5, 2025. These adjustments were made to meet the minimum pay requirements for incoming employees in the Sewer Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. E. ID-25-0140 Pay Adjustment - Right of Way Department (3) On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to Approve the Pay Adjustment of a Tractor Driver by changing the hourly rate from $11.74 to $15.00; Pay Adjustment of a Street City of Vicksburg Page 7 Printed on 2/25/2025 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final February 3, 2025 Sweeper by changing the hourly rate from $14.88 to $16.38; Pay Adjustment of a Mower Driver by changing the hourly rate from $11.52 to $13.02. These adjustments were made to meet the minimum pay requirements for incoming employees in the Right of Way Department, effective February 5, 2025. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. F. ID-25-0141 Pay Adjustment - Street Department (5) On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to Approve the Pay Adjustment of a Welder by changing the hourly rate from $15.97 to $18.97; Pay Adjustment for the Concrete Finisher by changing the hourly rate from $14.66 to $16.00; Pay Adjustment of a Truck Driver by changing the hourly rate from $14.91 to $15.66; Pay Adjustment of a Truck Driver by changing the hourly rate from $14.82 to $15.25; Pay Adjustment of an Equipment Operator by changing the hourly rate from $14.62 to $15.25. These Pay Adjustments are being made to meet the minimum pay requirements for incoming employees in the Street Department, effective February 5, 2025. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. G. ID-25-0142 Pay Adjustment - Water Department (1) On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to Approve the Pay Adjustment of a Foreman by changing the hourly rate from $17.03 to $18.28, effective February 5, 2025. This adjustment is made to meet the minimum pay requirements for incoming employees in the Water Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. H. ID-25-0143 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 Officer in the Police Department by changing the hourly rate from $21.08 to $21.28, effective February 8, 2025. The employee is entitled to an additional $.20 per hour increase for three (3) years of service. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. I. ID-25-0144 Longevity Pay - Police Department (2) 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 by changing the hourly rate from $21.54 to $21.74 (21.54 + $0.20), effective February 7, 2025. The employee is entitled to an additional $.20 per hour increase for one (1) year of service; Longevity Pay of a Custodian by changing the hourly rate from $10.40 to $10.60 (10.00 + $.20 + $.20 + $.20), effective February 9, 2025. The employee is entitled to an additional $.20 per hour increase for three (3) years of service; Both employees are in the Police Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. J. ID-25-0145 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 Foreman in the Gas Department by changing the hourly rate from $14.27 to $14.47 (14.27 + .20), effective February 8, 2025. The employee is entitled to an additional $.20 per hour increase for eight (8) years of service. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. K. ID-25-0146 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 an Equipment Operator in the Street Department by changing the hourly rate from $15.25 to $15.45 (15.05 + .20 + .20), effective February 9, 2025. The employee is entitled to an additional $.20 per hour increase for two (2) years of service. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: City of Vicksburg Page 8 Printed on 2/25/2025 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final February 3, 2025 Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. L. ID-25-0147 Longevity Pay - Water and 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 in the Water & Gas Department by changing the hourly rate from $14.31 to $14.51 (14.31 + .20), effective February 9, 2025. The employee is entitled to an additional $.20 per hour increase for three (3) years of service. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. M. ID-25-0148 Longevity Pay - Accounting (1) On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to Approve the Longevity Pay of a Specialist I in the Accounting Department by changing the hourly rate from $16.19 to $16.39 (16.19 + .20), effective February 9, 2025. The employee is entitled to an additional $.20 per hour increase for three (3) years of service. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. N. ID-25-0149 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 in the Administration Department by changing the hourly rate from $16.12 to $16.32 (16.12 + .20), effective February 9, 2025. The employee is entitled to an additional $.20 per hour increase for three (3) years of service. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. O. ID-25-0150 Suspension - Gas Department (1) No action was taken. Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. P. ID-25-0151 Termination - Street Department (1) On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to Approve the Termination of a Street Sweeper in the Street Department, effective January 27, 2025. The employee was terminated for job abandonment. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. Q. ID-25-0152 Termination - Gas Department (1) On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Alderman voted to Approve the Suspension versus Termination of a Laborer for (3) days in the Gas Department, effective April 15, 2024. The employee violated the City of Vicksburg Attendance Policy. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. R. ID-25-0153 Suspension Pending Termination - Police Department (1) This item was tabled until February 10, 2025. S. ID-25-0156 Discussion - Police Department (1) A Discussion was held. ID-25-0167 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. City of Vicksburg Page 9 Printed on 2/25/2025 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final February 3, 2025 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, February 10, 2025, 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 2/25/2025