Board of Mayor and Aldermen
Regular MeetingVicksburg, MS · May 9, 2025
Minutes
1415 Walnut Street
City of Vicksburg Vicksburg, MS 39180
Minutes - Final
Board of Mayor and Aldermen
Friday, May 9, 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, Sr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, 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.
A. ID-25-0503 Certificate of Recognition:
1. Zion Knox
2. Chester Savage
3. Adria Burrell
4. Dwight Palmer
5. Amiyah Hall
6. Schaffer Bell
B. ID-25-0509 Employee Anniversaries:
1. One (1) year of service:
a. Corey Smith - Inspection
b. Keyona Henry - Legal
c. Annyce McNair - Police
d. Daniel Weeks - Ambulance
2. Two (2) years of service:
a. Zachary Jackson - Traffic
3. Three (3) years of service:
a. Jalen Glass - Police
4. Nine (9) years of service:
a. Reginald Galloway - Fire
b. Jabaris McDaniel - Fire
5. Fifteen (15) years of service:
a. Tehuti Dey - Building Maintenance
6. Thirty (30) years of service:
a. John Brewer - Fire
Mayor Flaggs, Jr. recognized Corey Smith – Inspection, Keyona Henry – Legal,
Annyce McNair – Police, and Daniel Weeks – Ambulance for one (1) year of
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service; Zachary Jackson – Traffic for two (2) years of service; Jalen Glass –
Police for three (3) years of service; Reginald Galloway – Fire and Jabaris
McDaniel – Fire for nine (9) years of service; Tehuti Dey – Building Maintenance
for fifteen (15) years of service. John Brewer of the Fire Department will be
recognized for his years of service at the next Board Meeting on May 19, 2025.
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 Mafield, 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-25-0526 Declare Monday, May 26, 2025 a city holiday in observance of National
Memorial Day pursuant to Section 3-3-7 (1) of the Mississippi Code of
1972, Annotated
Attachments: Memorial Day Holiday
B. ID-25-0507 Approve Additions to Employee Driving List:
1. Wesley Armstrong - VTV
2. Ray Thompson - Police Department
C. ID-25-0506 Approve Sponsorship Application in the amount of $5,000.00 from Diane
Parten on behalf of Inspirational Country Music Association for Sound of
Small Town America pursuant to Section 17-3-1 and Section 17-3-3 of the
Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended
Attachments: Sponsorship Inspitrational Country Music Assoc.
Mayor Flaggs, Jr. stated that the sponsorship application submitted by Diane
Parten on behalf of the Inspirational Country Music Association for the Sound of
Small Town America in the amount of $5,000.00 will bring into favorable notice
the opportunities, possibilities, and resources of the City of Vicksburg and will be
helpful toward advancing the cultural and community interests of the City of
Vicksburg.
The Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Vicksburg Approved the sponsorship
application in the amount of $5,000.00. The city is authorized pursuant to Section
17-3-1 and Section 17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended.
D. ID-25-0522 Approve the following from Donna Gray on behalf of Vicksburg Convention
Center and Venu Works:
1. Street Block Application to block off Dr. Briggs Hopson Blvd at the
intersections of Veto Street and Depot Street, beginning at 12:00 p.m. for
event setup until 10:00 p.m. on Friday, May 30, 2025, for the 88th Annual
Firefighters and Fire Chiefs Conference Block Party
2. Provide a lift on the "Open Container" law
Attachments: Street Blocking Application VCC
E. ID-25-0523 Approve request from Donna Gray (Vicksburg Convention Center) to
reserve motor coach on May 29-31, 2025
Attachments: Firefighter Motorcoach Request
F. ID-25-0524 Ratify approval of request from LaToya Sims-Allen on behalf of Vicksburg
High School for permission to use chairs May 8, 2025 for athletic banquet
G. ID-25-0495 Accept Application and Adopt Resolution (Preliminary Order) for Ad
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Valorem Tax Exemption for:
1. Foam Packaging, Inc.
Attachments: Application Ad Valorem Foam Packaging
H. ID-25-0502 Approve and Accept Free Port Warehouse License for the following:
1. Ergon Refining, Inc.
2. Ergon Asphalt & Emulsions, Inc.
3. Vicksburg Forest Products, LLC
4. Hancor Inc./ Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc.
5. Industrial Wood Products, Inc.
6. Seatrium Letourneau USA, Inc.
7. Consolidated Grain & Barge Company
8. Vicksburg Plant Food
Attachments: Ergon Refining, Inc
Ergon Asphalt & Emulsions, Inc
Vicksburg Forest Products, LLC
Hancor Inc -Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc
Industrial Wood Products
Seatrium Letourneau USA, Inc
Consolidated Grain & Barge Company
Vicksburg Plant Food
I. ID-25-0505 Approve the following with Fordice Construction Company for NRCS
Sportsforce Site:
1. Authorize Mayor to execute Contract Amendment No. 2 for a net
increase in contract in the amount of $13,608.83
2. Approve Contractor's Progress Estimate #7 (Final) in the amount of
$75,243.84
3. Accept Certificate of Substantial Completion
4. Accept Close Out Documents (Surety Release/ Consent to Final
Payment, Contractor's Affidavit for Release of Liens, Contractor's Affidavit
for Payment of Debts and Claims)
Attachments: CA #2-Final Pay App #7 Sportsforce
J. ID-25-0493 Approve the following for payment:
1. Volkert, Inc. for professional services:
a. Invoice #01704012 in the amount of $5,147.94 for Water and Sewer
Improvements - Stillwater & Bluecreek Drives
2. Neel Schaffer, Inc. for professional services:
a. Invoice #1105970 in the amount of $1,505.00 for General Services
b. Invoice #1105971 in the amount of $7,072.93 for NRCS Sports
Complex
c. Invoice #1105973 in the amount of $1,835.74 for NRCS
Patricia/Iowa/Evergreen Sites
d. Invoice #1105974 in the amount of $861.75 for Cedar Hill SWPPP
Attachments: Invoice Volkert
Invoices NS
Routine Agenda:
A. ID-25-0459 Discuss Vicksburg Convention Center Updates
Ms. Donna Cook, of the Vicksburg Convention Center, came before the Board to
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inform the public of the upcoming events at the Vicksburg Convention Center for
the month of May 2025 and invited the public to attend.
The Mayor and Aldermen thanked Ms. Cook for attending the meeting.
B. ID-25-0458 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 May 2025 and invited the public to
attend. The Mayor and Aldermen thanked Ms. Strickland for attending the
meeting.
C. ID-25-0497 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 May 2025 and invited the public to attend. The
Mayor and Aldermen thanked Ms. Mahoney for attending the meeting.
D. ID-25-0498 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 05-09-2025
Master Copy of the Agenda for May 9 2025
Jeff Richardson, Director of Community Development, came before the Board to
discuss and request permission to proceed with the cut and cleanup of the
following re-entry properties:
RE-ENTRIES
1. **519 Fairground Street**, PPIN 015142; owned by Paul C. Morgan - (Cut
grass/weeds, remove trash and debris from the entire property) - **Original
hearing:** April 25th, 2024
2. **Lane Street**, PPIN 015370; owned by Larry D. Minor et al. c/o Larry D. Minor
- (Cut grass/weeds, remove trash and debris from the entire property) - **Original
hearing:** April 25th, 2024
3. **1600 Lane Street**, PPIN 015371; owned by Michael Jernakoff - (Cut
grass/weeds, remove trash and debris from the entire property) - **Original
hearing:** June 10th, 2024
4. **1046 Meadow Street**, PPIN 017231; owned by Marcella Price Walton Estate
c/o Barbara Marshall - (Cut grass/weeds, remove trash and debris from the entire
property) - **Original hearing:** December 4th, 2023
5. **1903 Military Avenue**, PPIN 004966; owned by Gladys Haygood c/o
Roosevelt Wilson - (Cut grass/weeds, remove trash and debris from the entire
property) - **Original hearing:** September 5th, 2023
6. **Roosevelt Avenue**, PPIN 013069; owned by Longbeard Properties LLC - (Cut
grass/weeds, remove all trash, limbs, and debris from the entire property) -
**Original hearing:** June 10th, 2024
7. **2001 Royal Street**, PPIN 005069; owned by Khristofer Hearron et al. - (Cut
grass/weeds, remove all trash and debris around the entire property) - **Original
hearing:** August 23rd, 2024
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, and welfare of the community and
authorize the Director of Community Development to proceed with the cut and
cleanup of the properties, with all charges incurred to be assessed against the
property owner(s). In the event an extension is granted, if the owner(s) has/have
not complied at the end of the extension period, the Director of Community
Development is authorized to proceed with the necessary actions.
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1. **519 Fairground Street**, PPIN 015142; owned by Paul C. Morgan - Not
complied
2. **Lane Street**, PPIN 015370; owned by Larry D. Minor et al. c/o Larry D. Minor
- Not complied
3. **1600 Lane Street**, PPIN 015371; owned by Michael Jernakoff - Not complied
4. **1046 Meadow Street**, PPIN 017231; owned by Marcella Price Walton Estate
c/o Barbara Marshall - Not complied
5. **1903 Military Avenue**, PPIN 004966; owned by Gladys Haygood c/o
Roosevelt Wilson - Not complied
6. **Roosevelt Avenue**, PPIN 013069; owned by Longbeard Properties LLC - Not
complied
7. **2001 Royal Street**, PPIN 005069; owned by Khristofer Hearron et al. - Not
complied
The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
E. ID-25-0508 Award Sealed Bids and Reverse Auction Purchases for:
1. 2025 or Newer Diesel Powered 7.3 Cubic Yard Volumetric Capacity
Street Sweeper
Attachments: Bid Award Street Sweeper
On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and
Aldermen voted to Award sealed bids and reverse auction purchases for a 2025
or newer Diesel Powered 7.3 Cubic Yard Volumetric Capacity Street Sweeper.
The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
F. ID-25-0501 Approve Sponsorship Application in the amount of $590.00 from Mark
Jones on behalf of WVBG 107.7 FM and WVBG V105.5 for Vicksburg
High School and Warren Central High School football games in August and
September ($295.00 a month) pursuant to Section 17-3-1 and Section
17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended
Attachments: Sponsorship WVBG Radio
On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor
and Alderman voted to Approve a Sponsorship Application submitted by Mark
Jones on behalf of WVBG 107.7 FM and WVBG V105.5 for broadcasting Vicksburg
High School and Warren Central High School football games in August and
September in the amount of $590.00. The city is authorized pursuant to Section
17-3-1 and Section 17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended.
Aye: 2- Mayor Flaggs Jr., and Alderman Monsour Jr.
Recused: 1- Alderman Mayfield
G. ID-25-0499 Authorize contribution for support of a local economic development
organization pursuant to Section 21-19-44 of the Mississippi Code of
1972,as amended:
1. Vicksburg-Warren Retirement Development Program in the amount of
$5,000.00
2. Vicksburg-Warren County Chamber of Commerce in the amount of
$60,000.00
Attachments: Allocation Chamber of Commerce
On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and
Aldermen voted to authorize a contribution for support of a local economic
development organization pursuant to Section 21-19-44 of the Mississippi Code of
1972, as amended for the following::
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1. Vicksburg-Warren Retirement Development Program in the amount of
$5,000.00
2. Vicksburg-Warren County Chamber of Commerce in the amount of $60,000.00
The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
H. ID-25-0500 Authorize Mayor to Execute Letter of Engagement with Butler Snow for
FY2024 Continuing Disclosure
Attachments: Butler Snow Letter of Engagement
On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and
Aldermen voted to authorize the Mayor to execute the Letter of Engagement with
Butler Snow for FY2024 Continuing Disclosure. The motion was adopted
unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
I. ID-25-0504 Accept termination letter of Hanger Lease for T-Hanger B4 from Terris
Harris
Attachments: Notice of Non-Renewal- Hanger Lease
On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and
Aldermen voted to Accept the termination letter of the Hanger Lease for
T-Hanger B4 from Terris Harris. The motion was adopted unanimously by the
following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
J. ID-25-0492 Authorize Mayor to execute Cannon Carriage and Cannon loan agreement
with Vicksburg National Military Park to renew loan of cannon exhibit on
display at Clay and Monroe Street
Attachments: Cannon Loan Agreement
On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to authorize the Mayor to execute the Cannon Carriage and
Cannon loan agreement with Vicksburg National Military Park to renew the loan
of the cannon exhibit on display at Clay and Monroe Street. The motion was
adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
K. ID-25-0494 Approve the following for Maynord Landscaping Co, Inc.:
a. Pay Application No.4 in the amount of $441,923.09 for the Iowa
Avenue Headwall Replacement Project
Attachments: Invoice TRC
On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and
Aldermen voted to approve the following for Maynord Landscaping Co, Inc.: a.
Pay Application No. 4 in the amount of $441,923.09 for the Iowa Avenue Headwall
Replacement Project. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following
vote:
Aye: 2- Mayor Flaggs Jr., and Alderman Mayfield
Recused: 1- Alderman Monsour Jr.
L. ID-25-0496 Approve Claims Docket
On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and
Alderman voted to Approve the Docket of Claims numbering: 333533-333832. The
motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 2- Mayor Flaggs Jr., and Alderman Mayfield
Recused: 1- Alderman Monsour Jr.
Executive Session:
Mayor Flaggs, Jr. moved the Mayor and Aldermen go into a closed meeting to
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determine if the Board should go into executive session. The motion was
seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr. 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: Status Change - Ambulance (1); Longevity Pay -
Ambulance (1); Longevity Pay - Fire (3); Longevity Pay - Building Maintenance
(1); Longevity Pay - Inspection (1); Longevity Pay - Legal (1); Longevity Pay -
Police (1); Longevity Pay - Traffic (1); Pay Adjustment - Police (1); Request for
Extended Medical Leave - Court Services (1); Request for Extended Medical
Leave - Administration (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
discuss Personnel Action Forms for: Status Change - Ambulance (1); Longevity
Pay - Ambulance (1); Longevity Pay - Fire (3); Longevity Pay - Building
Maintenance (1); Longevity Pay - Inspection (1); Longevity Pay - Legal (1);
Longevity Pay - Police (1); Longevity Pay - Traffic (1); Pay Adjustment - Police (1);
Request for Extended Medical Leave - Court Services (1); Request for Extended
Medical Leave - Administration (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, 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-25-0510 Status Change - Ambulance (1)
On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and
Aldermen voted to Approve the Pay Adjustment for a Part-time Paramedic at
$25.00 per hour to a Full-time Paramedic V with an hourly rate of $17.43 (base
rate), effective May 14, 2025. This adjustment allows the employee to continue
working for the department as a full-time paramedic. The motion was adopted
unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
B. ID-25-0511 Longevity Pay - Ambulance (1)
On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to Approve the Longevity Pay of an EMT in the Ambulance
Department by changing the hourly rate from $12.02 to $12.12 (12.02 + .10). The
employee is entitled to an additional $.10 per hour increase for one (1) year of
service. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
C. ID-25-0512 Longevity Pay - Fire (3)
On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to Approve the Longevity Pay of a Firefighter in the Fire
Department by changing the hourly rate from $14.48 to $16.48 (14.23+.25+2.00).
The employee is entitled to an additional $2.00 per hour increase for thirty (30)
years of service; Longevity Pay of a Firefighter in the Fire Department by
changing the hourly rate from $20.27 to $20.37 (20.01 +.06 +.10 +.10 + .10). The
employee is entitled to an additional $.10 per hour increase for nine (9) years of
service; Longevity Pay of an Emergency Medical Services Paramedic in the Fire
Department by changing the hourly rate from $20.27 to $20.37 (20.01 +.06 +.10
+.10 + .10). The employee is entitled to an additional $.10 per hour increase for
nine (9) years of service. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following
vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
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D. ID-25-0513 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 Custodian in the Building
Maintenance Department by changing the hourly rate from $10.17 to $10.67 (10.00
+.17 + .50). The employee is entitled to an additional $.50 per hour increase for
fifteen (15) years of service. The motion was adopted unanimously by the
following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
E. ID-25-0514 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 Code Enforcement Officer
in the Inspection Department by changing the hourly rate from $18.76 to $18.96
(18.76 + .20). The employee is entitled to an additional $.20 per hour increase for
one (1) year of service. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following
vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
F. ID-25-0515 Longevity Pay - Legal (1)
On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to Approve the Longevity Pay of an Attorney in the Legal
Department by changing the hourly rate from $45.6731 to $45.8731 (45.6731 + .20).
The employee is entitled to an additional $.20 per hour increase for one (1) year
of service. The annual salary will be $95,416.048, effective May 15, 2025. The
motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
G. ID-25-0516 Longevity Pay - Police (1)
On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to Approve the Longevity Pay of a Booking Officer in the
Police Department by changing the hourly rate from $11.00 to $11.20 (11.00 + .20).
The employee is entitled to an additional $.20 per hour increase for one (1) year
of service. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
H. ID-25-0517 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 Traffic Technician in the
Traffic Department by changing the hourly rate from $11.02 to $11.22 (10.82+.20
+.20). 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:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
I. ID-25-0518 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 for Officer Jalen Glass from
Patrolman at an hourly rate of $20.00 to a new hourly rate of $20.20 ($20.00 +
$0.20), effective May 18, 2025. This adjustment reflects a longevity pay increase
due to his completion of 3 years of service. The annual salary will be $45,046.00.
The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
J. ID-25-0519 Request for Extended Medical Leave - Court Services (1)
On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and
Aldermen voted to Approve the Extended Medical Leave Request of an
employee in Court Services. The employee is still under a doctors care and
currently taking medication that may hinder them from performing their job
safely and effectively. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following
vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
K. ID-25-0520 Request for Extended Medical Leave - Administration (1)
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On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and
Aldermen voted to Approve the Request for Extended Medical Leave of an
employee in Administration for an additional three months. The employee
requested an additional three (3) months under the Family Medical Leave Act.
The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
L. ID-25-0560 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.
Regular Session
M. ID-25-0525 Discussion - Prospective Purchase of Lands
On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to return to Regular Session and Adopt the following:
1. Resolution to Accept Landowner counteroffer for the Fisher Ferry Project.
2. Resolution to Deny of landowner counteroffer for the Fisher Ferry project and
approve administrative adjustment for the Fisher Ferry Project.
3. Resolution to Accept a landowner counteroffer for the Fisher Ferry project.
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
Adjournment
On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., and
unanimously passed, the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Vicksburg Adjourned
to meet 10 o’clock a.m., Monday, May 19, 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.
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Agenda
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City of Vicksburg Vicksburg, MS 39180
Meeting Agenda
Board of Mayor and Aldermen
Friday, May 9, 2025 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
A. ID-25-0503 Certificate of Recognition:
1. Zion Knox
2. Chester Savage
3. Adria Burrell
4. Dwight Palmer
5. Amiyah Hall
6. Schaffer Bell
B. ID-25-0509 Employee Anniversaries:
1. One (1) year of service:
a. Corey Smith - Inspection
b. Keyona Henry - Legal
c. Annyce McNair - Police
d. Daniel Weeks - Ambulance
2. Two (2) years of service:
a. Zachary Jackson - Traffic
3. Three (3) years of service:
a. Jalen Glass - Police
4. Nine (9) years of service:
a. Reginald Galloway - Fire
b. Jabaris McDaniel - Fire
5. Fifteen (15) years of service:
a. Tehuti Dey - Building Maintenance
6. Thirty (30) years of service:
a. John Brewer - Fire
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Approval of Consent Agenda Items:
A. ID-25-0526 Declare Monday, May 26, 2025 a city holiday in observance of National
Memorial Day pursuant to Section 3-3-7 (1) of the Mississippi Code of
1972, Annotated
Attachments: Memorial Day Holiday
B. ID-25-0507 Approve Additions to Employee Driving List:
1. Wesley Armstrong - VTV
2. Ray Thompson - Police Department
C. ID-25-0506 Approve Sponsorship Application in the amount of $5,000.00 from Diane
Parten on behalf of Inspirational Country Music Association for Sound of
Small Town America pursuant to Section 17-3-1 and Section 17-3-3 of the
Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended
Attachments: Sponsorship Inspitrational Country Music Assoc.
D. ID-25-0522 Approve the following from Donna Gray on behalf of Vicksburg Convention
Center and Venu Works:
1. Street Block Application to block off Dr. Briggs Hopson Blvd at the
intersections of Veto Street and Depot Street, beginning at 12:00 p.m. for
event setup until 10:00 p.m. on Friday, May 30, 2025, for the 88th Annual
Firefighters and Fire Chiefs Conference Block Party
2. Provide a lift on the "Open Container" law
Attachments: Street Blocking Application VCC
E. ID-25-0523 Approve request from Donna Gray (Vicksburg Convention Center) to
reserve motor coach on May 29-31, 2025
Attachments: Firefighter Motorcoach Request
F. ID-25-0524 Ratify approval of request from LaToya Sims-Allen on behalf of Vicksburg
High School for permission to use chairs May 8, 2025 for athletic banquet
G. ID-25-0495 Accept Application and Adopt Resolution (Preliminary Order) for Ad
Valorem Tax Exemption for:
1. Foam Packaging, Inc.
Attachments: Application Ad Valorem Foam Packaging
H. ID-25-0502 Approve and Accept Free Port Warehouse License for the following:
1. Ergon Refining, Inc.
2. Ergon Asphalt & Emulsions, Inc.
3. Vicksburg Forest Products, LLC
4. Hancor Inc./ Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc.
5. Industrial Wood Products, Inc.
6. Seatrium Letourneau USA, Inc.
7. Consolidated Grain & Barge Company
8. Vicksburg Plant Food
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Attachments: Ergon Refining, Inc
Ergon Asphalt & Emulsions, Inc
Vicksburg Forest Products, LLC
Hancor Inc -Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc
Industrial Wood Products
Seatrium Letourneau USA, Inc
Consolidated Grain & Barge Company
Vicksburg Plant Food
I. ID-25-0505 Approve the following with Fordice Construction Company for NRCS
Sportsforce Site:
1. Authorize Mayor to execute Contract Amendment No. 2 for a net
increase in contract in the amount of $13,608.83
2. Approve Contractor's Progress Estimate #7 (Final) in the amount of
$75,243.84
3. Accept Certificate of Substantial Completion
4. Accept Close Out Documents (Surety Release/ Consent to Final
Payment, Contractor's Affidavit for Release of Liens, Contractor's Affidavit
for Payment of Debts and Claims)
Attachments: CA #2-Final Pay App #7 Sportsforce
J. ID-25-0493 Approve the following for payment:
1. Volkert, Inc. for professional services:
a. Invoice #01704012 in the amount of $5,147.94 for Water and Sewer
Improvements - Stillwater & Bluecreek Drives
2. Neel Schaffer, Inc. for professional services:
a. Invoice #1105970 in the amount of $1,505.00 for General Services
b. Invoice #1105971 in the amount of $7,072.93 for NRCS Sports
Complex
c. Invoice #1105973 in the amount of $1,835.74 for NRCS
Patricia/Iowa/Evergreen Sites
d. Invoice #1105974 in the amount of $861.75 for Cedar Hill SWPPP
Attachments: Invoice Volkert
Invoices NS
Routine Agenda:
A. ID-25-0459 Discuss Vicksburg Convention Center Updates
Appearing Donna Gray
B. ID-25-0458 Discuss Vicksburg Convention and Visitors Bureau Updates
Appearing Laura Beth Stickland
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C. ID-25-0497 Discuss Southern Cultural Heritage Center Updates
Appearing Stacey Mahoney
D. ID-25-0498 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 05-09-2025
Master Copy of the Agenda for May 9 2025
Appearing Jeff Richardson
E. ID-25-0508 Award Sealed Bids and Reverse Auction Purchases for:
1. 2025 or Newer Diesel Powered 7.3 Cubic Yard Volumetric Capacity
Street Sweeper
Attachments: Bid Award Street Sweeper
F. ID-25-0501 Approve Sponsorship Application in the amount of $590.00 from Mark
Jones on behalf of WVBG 107.7 FM and WVBG V105.5 for Vicksburg
High School and Warren Central High School football games in August and
September ($295.00 a month) pursuant to Section 17-3-1 and Section
17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended
Attachments: Sponsorship WVBG Radio
G. ID-25-0499 Authorize contribution for support of a local economic development
organization pursuant to Section 21-19-44 of the Mississippi Code of
1972,as amended:
1. Vicksburg-Warren Retirement Development Program in the amount of
$5,000.00
2. Vicksburg-Warren County Chamber of Commerce in the amount of
$60,000.00
Attachments: Allocation Chamber of Commerce
H. ID-25-0500 Authorize Mayor to Execute Letter of Engagement with Butler Snow for
FY2024 Continuing Disclosure
Attachments: Butler Snow Letter of Engagement
I. ID-25-0504 Accept termination letter of Hanger Lease for T-Hanger B4 from Terris
Harris
Attachments: Notice of Non-Renewal- Hanger Lease
J. ID-25-0492 Authorize Mayor to execute Cannon Carriage and Cannon loan agreement
with Vicksburg National Military Park to renew loan of cannon exhibit on
display at Clay and Monroe Street
Attachments: Cannon Loan Agreement
K. ID-25-0494 Approve the following for Maynord Landscaping Co, Inc.:
a. Pay Application No.4 in the amount of $441,923.09 for the Iowa
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Avenue Headwall Replacement Project
Attachments: Invoice TRC
L. ID-25-0496 Approve Claims Docket
Executive Session:
A. ID-25-0510 Status Change - Ambulance (1)
B. ID-25-0511 Longevity Pay - Ambulance (1)
C. ID-25-0512 Longevity Pay - Fire (3)
D. ID-25-0513 Longevity Pay - Building Maintenance (1)
E. ID-25-0514 Longevity Pay - Inspection (1)
F. ID-25-0515 Longevity Pay - Legal (1)
G. ID-25-0516 Longevity Pay - Police (1)
H. ID-25-0517 Longevity Pay - Traffic (1)
I. ID-25-0518 Pay Adjustment - Police (1)
J. ID-25-0519 Request for Extended Medical Leave - Court Services (1)
K. ID-25-0520 Request for Extended Medical Leave - Administration (1)
L. ID-25-0521 Discussion - Recreation
M. ID-25-0525 Discussion - Prospective Purchase of Lands
Adjournment
Next Regular Meeting, 10:00 a.m., Monday, May 19, 2025
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