Board of Mayor and Aldermen
Regular MeetingVicksburg, MS · May 19, 2025
Minutes
1415 Walnut Street
City of Vicksburg Vicksburg, MS 39180
Minutes - Final
Board of Mayor and Aldermen
Monday, May 19, 2025 10:00 AM Robert M. Walker Building
1. Invocation, Pledge of Allegiance and Call to Order
Invocation was given by Alderman Mayfield.
Pledge of Allegiance was led by Alderman Monsour, Jr.
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 Monsour, Jr., the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to Adopt the Agenda, as printed. The motion was adopted
unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
Recognitions:
A. ID-25-0541 Employee Anniversaries:
1. Four (4) years of service:
a. Anessia Steward-Martin - Human Resource
2. Nine (9) years of service:
a. Robert Katzenmeyer - Vehicle Maintenance
3. Fifteen (15) years of service:
a. Tena Mace - Police
6. Thirty (30) years of service:
a. John Brewer - Fire
Mayor Flaggs, Jr. recognized Anessia Steward-Martin – Human Resources for
four (4) years of service; Robert Katzenmeyer – Vehicle Maintenance for nine (9)
years of service; Tena Mace – Police Department for fifteen (15) years of service;
and John Brewer – Fire Department for thirty (30) 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
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-25-0542 Approve the following Personnel Action Forms:
1. Resignation:
a. Fire Department (1)
2. New Hire:
a. Sewer Department (1)
b. Gas Department (1)
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B. ID-25-0532 Receive Vicksburg Police Department Crime Statistic Report for:
1. April 2025
Attachments: Crime Stats Report
C. ID-25-0534 Approve Water and Gas Administration Report
Attachments: Water & Gas Admin Report
D. ID-25-0531 Approve request from Mike Foley on behalf of Fastpitch America Softball
Association partnering with The Child and Parent Center of Warren County
(CAP Center) for use of four (4) Halls Ferry Park fields and concession
stand and one (1) Betty Hearn ball field and concession stand to hold
"Strike Out Child Abuse" Tournament on June 28, 2025 at no cost
Attachments: Request of Halls Ferry Parks- Mike Foley
E. ID-25-0528 Approve Sponsorship Application in the amount of $500.00 from Crista
Sturgis Lovette on behalf of One Way Sober Living for Kick Addiction
Kickball Tournament pursuant to Section 17-3-1 and Section 17-3-3 of the
Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended
Attachments: Sponsorshiip One Way Sober Living
Mayor Flaggs, Jr. stated that the sponsorship application submitted by Crista
Sturgis Lovette on behalf of One Way Sober Living for the Kick Addiction
Kickball Tournament in the amount of $500.00 will bring into favorable notice the
opportunities, possibilities, and resources of the City of Vicksburg and will be
helpful toward advancing the community and social interests of the City of
Vicksburg.
The Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Vicksburg approved the sponsorship
application in the amount of $500.00. The city is authorized pursuant to Section
17-3-1 and Section 17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended.
F. ID-25-0533 Ratify approval of Sponsorship Application in the amount of $1,000.00
from West Mississippi Medical Society for WMMS meeting pursuant to
Section 17-3-1 and Section 17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as
amended
Attachments: Sponsorship West MS Medical Society
Mayor Flaggs, Jr. stated that the ratification of the approval for the sponsorship
application submitted by the West Mississippi Medical Society in the amount of
$1,000.00 for the WMMS meeting will bring into favorable notice the
opportunities, possibilities, and resources of the City of Vicksburg and will be
helpful toward advancing the health and community interests of the City of
Vicksburg.
The Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Vicksburg ratified the approval of the
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.
G. ID-25-0537 Approve request from Patrick Daughtry, Director of Parks and Recreation,
for payment of dues in the amount of $300.00 to MS U.S.A. State
Commissioner for 2025 Men's Adult Softball Leagues Affiliation and
Insurance
Attachments: MS USA Softball Fees
H. ID-25-0551 Authorize payment of assessment invoice in the amount of $22,044.00
(April 1, 2025 - June 30, 2025 - State Fiscal Year 2025) to Mississippi
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Division of Medicaid (DOM) Transforming Reimbursement for Emergency
Ambulance Transportation (TREAT) Program in accordance to Mississippi
Code of 1972, Annotated, Section 43-13-117
Attachments: Treat Payment
I. ID-25-0538 Authorize Mayor to execute Contract between City of Vicksburg, MS and
Pyroman Fireworks 2, LLC for July 4th Fireworks in the amount of
$46,000.00 pursuant to Section 17-3-1 and Section 17-3-3 of the
Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended
Attachments: Pyroman Fireworks
J. ID-25-0549 Approve the following with Central Asphalt for NRCS
Evergreen/Iowa/Patricia Sites:
1. Authorize Mayor to execute Contract Amendment No. 3 for a net
decrease in contract in the amount of $35,916.60 and allow an additional
15 calendar days
2. Approve Contractor's Progress Estimate #7 (Final) in the amount of
$6,428.07
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 #3- Final Pay App #7 Evergreen-Iowa-Patricia
K. ID-25-0527 Approve the following for payment:
1. Central Asphalt Company, Inc.:
a. Pay App #12 in the amount of $42,098.41 for Water and Sewer
Improvements - Stillwater & Bluecreek Drives Mobile Home Park
2. Allen & Hoshall for professional services:
a. Invoice #4042504-71916-6 in the amount of $1,869.00 for CSAP
Assessment Year 6 (Inspection)
b. Invoice #4042503-72481 in the amount of $44,000.00 for Vicksburg
Gas and Water Extension
3. Stantec Consulting for professional services:
a. Invoice #2394793 in the amount of $785.26 for Fisher Ferry Bridge
Replacement over Hatcher Bayou (Phase 1-3)
b. Invoice #2394794 in the amount of $31,172.31 for Fisher Ferry Bridge
Replacement over Hatcher Bayou (Phase 4 & 5)
Attachments: Central Asphalt Pay App No 12
Invoices Allen&Hoshall
Invoices Stantec
L. ID-25-0530 Approve Claims Docket
The City Clerk presented the Docket of Claims numbering: 2333833-333835 for
approval.
Routine Agenda:
A. ID-25-0539 Discussion with Laura Price on behalf of Vicksburg Leadership Cohort's
Adopt-A-Street Program
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Attachments: Adopt a Street
On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to conduct a Discussion with Laura Price on behalf of the
Vicksburg Leadership Cohort's Adopt-A-Street Program. The motion was adopted
unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
B. ID-25-0536 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 05-19-2025
Master Copy of the Agenda for May 19 2025
Jeff Richardson, Director of Community Development, came before the Board to
discuss and request permission to proceed with the cut, cleanup, and demolition
of the following properties:
1. **1425 Harrison Street**, PPIN 016109; owned by Leyland French - (Cut
grass/weeds, remove trash and debris from the entire property)
2. **2503 Togo Street**, PPIN 015584; owned by Revenant Properties LLC - (Cut
grass/weeds, remove trash and debris from the entire property)
3. **818 Speed Street**, PPIN 015261; owned by MS Capital Investments LLC &
818 Speed - (Cut grass/weeds, remove trash and debris from the entire property,
secure structure)
**RE-ENTRIES**
4. **1201 Clay Street**, PPIN 018928; owned by Ricardo Villanueva - (Cut
grass/weeds, remove trash and debris from the entire property)
5. **1501 Clay Street**, PPIN 017670; owned by State of Mississippi - (Cut
grass/weeds, remove trash and debris from the entire property)
6. **311 Farmer Street**, PPIN 019074; owned by Lucia Hawkins Brown Estate -
(Cut grass/weeds, remove trash and debris from the entire property)
7. **1216 Fayette Street**, PPIN 019471; owned by State of Mississippi - (Cut
grass/weeds, remove trash and debris from the entire property)
8. **1601 Martin Luther King Blvd**, PPIN 019162; owned by Keith McCarter - (Cut
grass/weeds, remove trash and debris from the entire property)
9. **1843 Martin Luther King**, PPIN 020555; owned by Jimmy O. & Mary Lois
Thompson Estate - (Cut grass/weeds, remove all trash, limbs, and debris from the
entire property)
10. **1916 Martin Luther King**, PPIN 020591; owned by Roby Barnes c/o Delilah
M. Morgan - (Cut grass/weeds, remove all trash and debris around the entire
property)
11. **2004 Martin Luther King Blvd**, PPIN 020586; owned by Lorenzo Walker
Estate - (Cut grass/weeds, remove all trash and debris around the entire property)
12. **2006 Martin Luther King Blvd**, PPIN 028091; owned by Lorenzo Walker
Estate - (Cut grass/weeds, remove all trash and debris around the entire property)
13. **2011 Martin Luther King Blvd**, PPIN 020577; owned by PCM Real Estate LLC
- (Cut grass/weeds, remove all trash and debris around the entire property)
14. **1108 Second North Street**, PPIN 018782; owned by Eugene Carson - (Cut
grass/weeds, remove all trash and debris around the entire property)
15. **1518 Sky Farm Avenue**, PPIN 019775; owned by Land Lot & Beyond LLC -
(Cut grass/weeds, remove all trash and debris around the entire property)
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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, and welfare of the
community and authorize the Director of Community Development to proceed
with the cut, cleanup, and demolition of structures, 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.
1. **1425 Harrison Street**, PPIN 016109; owned by Leyland French- Not Complied
2. **2503 Togo Street**, PPIN 015584; owned by Revenant Properties LLC - Not
Complied
3. **818 Speed Street**, PPIN 015261; owned by MS Capital Investments LLC &
818 Speed -Not Complied
**RE-ENTRIES**
4. **1201 Clay Street**, PPIN 018928; owned by Ricardo Villanueva - Not Complied
5. **1501 Clay Street**, PPIN 017670; owned by State of Mississippi - Not Complied
6. **311 Farmer Street**, PPIN 019074; owned by Lucia Hawkins Brown Estate -
Not Complied
7. **1216 Fayette Street**, PPIN 019471; owned by State of Mississippi - Not
Complied
8. **1601 Martin Luther King Blvd**, PPIN 019162; owned by Keith McCarter - Not
Complied
9. **1843 Martin Luther King**, PPIN 020555; owned by Jimmy O. & Mary Lois
Thompson Estate - Not Complied
10. **1916 Martin Luther King**, PPIN 020591; owned by Roby Barnes c/o Delilah
M. Morgan - Not Complied
11. **2004 Martin Luther King Blvd**, PPIN 020586; owned by Lorenzo Walker
Estate - Not Complied
12. **2006 Martin Luther King Blvd**, PPIN 028091; owned by Lorenzo Walker
Estate - Not Complied
13. **2011 Martin Luther King Blvd**, PPIN 020577; owned by PCM Real Estate LLC
- Not Complied
14. **1108 Second North Street**, PPIN 018782; owned by Eugene Carson - Not
Complied
15. **1518 Sky Farm Avenue**, PPIN 019775; owned by Land Lot & Beyond LLC -
Not Complied
The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
C. ID-25-0548 Approve request from the owners of The Biscuit to place a commercial
dumpster on city-owned property in the parking lot adjacent to Catfish Row
and LD's Kitchen
Attachments: The Biscuit Dumpster Request
On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to approve the request from the owners of The Biscuit to
place a commercial dumpster on city-owned property in the parking lot adjacent
to Catfish Row and LD's Kitchen. The motion was adopted unanimously by the
following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
D. ID-25-0540 Adopt Resolution to Authorize the Mayor on behalf of the Mayor and
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Aldermen of the City of Vicksburg Authorize Funding for the Relocation
Payments for Displacees for the Fisher Ferry Project
Attachments: Resolution for relocation
On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to adopt the Resolution to authorize the Mayor, on behalf of
the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Vicksburg, to authorize funding for the
relocation payments for displacees for the Fisher Ferry Project. The motion was
adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
E. ID-25-0550 Adopt Resolution to Authorize the Mayor on behalf of the Mayor and
Aldermen of the City of Vicksburg to Amend Funding for the Relocation
Payments for a Displacee for the Fisher Ferry Project
Attachments: Amended Resolution for Relocation
On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to adopt the Resolution to authorize the Mayor, on behalf of
the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Vicksburg, to amend funding for the
relocation payments for a displacee for the Fisher Ferry Project. 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 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: Longevity Pay - Human Resource (1); Longevity Pay -
Police (1); Longevity Pay - Vehicle Maintenance (1); Pay Adjustment - Recreation
(7); Discussion - Parks & Recreation
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: Longevity Pay - Human Resource (1);
Longevity Pay - Police (1); Longevity Pay - Vehicle Maintenance (1); Pay
Adjustment - Recreation (7); Discussion - Parks & Recreation
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, Penny Jones - Chief of
Police
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
A. ID-25-0543 Longevity Pay - Human Resource (1)
On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to Approve the Longevity Pay of a Benefits Coordinator in
Human Resources by changing the hourly rate from $16.65 to $16.85 (16.25 + .20 +
.20 + .20). The employee is entitled to an additional $.20 per hour increase for
four (4) years of service. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following
vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
B. ID-25-0544 Longevity Pay - Police (1)
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On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to Approve the Longevity Pay of a Secretary II in the Police
Department by changing the hourly rate from $16.35 to $16.85 (16.18 + .09 + .08 +
.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.
C. ID-25-0545 Longevity Pay - Vehicle 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 Director in Vehicle
Maintenance by changing the hourly rate from $21.2015 to $21.4015 (20.7115 + .09
+ .20 + .20 + .20). The employee is entitled to an additional $.20 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.
D. ID-25-0546 Pay Adjustment - Recreation (7)
On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to Approve the Pay Adjustment for (2) two Water Safety
Instructor/Head Lifeguard's by changing the hourly rate from $9.50 to $10.00,
effective May 14, 2025. This adjustment will bring the employee up to minimum
wage; Pay Adjustment for a Lifeguard by changing the hourly rate from $9.00 to
$10.00, effective May 14, 2025. This adjustment will bring the employee up to
minimum wage; Pay Adjustment for a Lifeguard by changing the hourly rate from
$9.25 to $10.00, effective May 14, 2025. This adjustment will bring the employee
up to minimum wage; Pay Adjustment for a Water Safety Instructor by changing
the hourly rate from $9.25 to $10.00, effective May 14, 2025. This adjustment will
bring the employee up to minimum wage; Pay Adjustment for a Water Safety
Instructor by changing the hourly rate from $9.50 to $10.00, effective May 14, 2025.
This adjustment will bring the employee up to minimum wage; Pay Adjustment
for a Water Safety Instructor by changing the hourly rate from $9.75 to $10.00,
effective May 14, 2025. This adjustment will bring the employee up to minimum
wage; All employees are in the Recreation Department.
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
E. ID-25-0547 Discussion - Parks & Recreation
A Discussion was held.
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
ID-25-0639 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.
Recess meeting until 2:00 p.m.
On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to recess the meeting until 2:00 p.m. The motion was
adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
Routine Agenda:
Those present in the Recessed Board Meeting were:
Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, Alderman Monsour, Jr., Lee Davis
Thames,City Attorney, Deborah A. Kaiser-Nickson, City Clerk, Carla
Sullivan-Sanders - Human Resource Director, Kelsey Hicks - Human
Resources/Safety, Charlie Hill - Deputy Chief of Police
ID-25-0571 Adopt Resolution in the 1987 Annexation decree on property known as
Summit Ridge Development
On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to adopt the Resolution in the 1987 Annexation decree on
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property known as Summit Ridge Development. 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: Pay Adjustment (3)-Parks & Recreation
The motion was seconded by Alderman Mayfield. 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: Pay Adjustment (3)-Parks & Recreation
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, Carla
Sullivan-Sanders - Human Resource Director, Kelsey Hicks - Human
Resources/Safety, Charlie Hill - Deputy Chief of Police
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
ID-25-0572 Pay Adjustment - Recreation (3)
On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to Approve the Pay Adjustment for (3) three Head
Guard/Water Safety Instructor's by changing the hourly rate from $10.00 to $10.50,
effective May 14, 2025. This adjustment recognizes that the employee is a Head
Guard with a Water Safety Instructor certification. The motion was adopted
unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
ID-25-0640 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., Friday, May 23, 2025, to take up and act upon any and all
matters that may come before the Board.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
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CITY CLERK
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
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Agenda
1415 Walnut Street
City of Vicksburg Vicksburg, MS 39180
Meeting Agenda
Board of Mayor and Aldermen
Monday, May 19, 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
Recognitions:
A. ID-25-0541 Employee Anniversaries:
1. Four (4) years of service:
a. Anessia Steward-Martin - Human Resource
2. Nine (9) years of service:
a. Robert Katzenmeyer - Vehicle Maintenance
3. Fifteen (15) years of service:
a. Tena Mace - Police
6. Thirty (30) years of service:
a. John Brewer - Fire
Approval of Consent Agenda Items:
A. ID-25-0542 Approve the following Personnel Action Forms:
1. Resignation:
a. Fire Department (1)
2. New Hire:
a. Sewer Department (1)
b. Gas Department (1)
B. ID-25-0532 Receive Vicksburg Police Department Crime Statistic Report for:
1. April 2025
Attachments: Crime Stats Report
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C. ID-25-0534 Approve Water and Gas Administration Report
Attachments: Water & Gas Admin Report
D. ID-25-0531 Approve request from Mike Foley on behalf of Fastpitch America Softball
Association partnering with The Child and Parent Center of Warren County
(CAP Center) for use of four (4) Halls Ferry Park fields and concession
stand and one (1) Betty Hearn ball field and concession stand to hold
"Strike Out Child Abuse" Tournament on June 28, 2025 at no cost
Attachments: Request of Halls Ferry Parks- Mike Foley
E. ID-25-0528 Approve Sponsorship Application in the amount of $500.00 from Crista
Sturgis Lovette on behalf of One Way Sober Living for Kick Addiction
Kickball Tournament pursuant to Section 17-3-1 and Section 17-3-3 of the
Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended
Attachments: Sponsorshiip One Way Sober Living
F. ID-25-0533 Ratify approval of Sponsorship Application in the amount of $1,000.00
from West Mississippi Medical Society for WMMS meeting pursuant to
Section 17-3-1 and Section 17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as
amended
Attachments: Sponsorship West MS Medical Society
G. ID-25-0537 Approve request from Patrick Daughtry, Director of Parks and Recreation,
for payment of dues in the amount of $300.00 to MS U.S.A. State
Commissioner for 2025 Men's Adult Softball Leagues Affiliation and
Insurance
Attachments: MS USA Softball Fees
H. ID-25-0551 Authorize payment of assessment invoice in the amount of $22,044.00
(April 1, 2025 - June 30, 2025 - State Fiscal Year 2025) to Mississippi
Division of Medicaid (DOM) Transforming Reimbursement for Emergency
Ambulance Transportation (TREAT) Program in accordance to Mississippi
Code of 1972, Annotated, Section 43-13-117
Attachments: Treat Payment
I. ID-25-0538 Authorize Mayor to execute Contract between City of Vicksburg, MS and
Pyroman Fireworks 2, LLC for July 4th Fireworks in the amount of
$46,000.00 pursuant to Section 17-3-1 and Section 17-3-3 of the
Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended
Attachments: Pyroman Fireworks
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J. ID-25-0549 Approve the following with Central Asphalt for NRCS
Evergreen/Iowa/Patricia Sites:
1. Authorize Mayor to execute Contract Amendment No. 3 for a net
decrease in contract in the amount of $35,916.60 and allow an additional
15 calendar days
2. Approve Contractor's Progress Estimate #7 (Final) in the amount of
$6,428.07
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 #3- Final Pay App #7 Evergreen-Iowa-Patricia
K. ID-25-0527 Approve the following for payment:
1. Central Asphalt Company, Inc.:
a. Pay App #12 in the amount of $42,098.41 for Water and Sewer
Improvements - Stillwater & Bluecreek Drives Mobile Home Park
2. Allen & Hoshall for professional services:
a. Invoice #4042504-71916-6 in the amount of $1,869.00 for CSAP
Assessment Year 6 (Inspection)
b. Invoice #4042503-72481 in the amount of $44,000.00 for Vicksburg
Gas and Water Extension
3. Stantec Consulting for professional services:
a. Invoice #2394793 in the amount of $785.26 for Fisher Ferry Bridge
Replacement over Hatcher Bayou (Phase 1-3)
b. Invoice #2394794 in the amount of $31,172.31 for Fisher Ferry Bridge
Replacement over Hatcher Bayou (Phase 4 & 5)
Attachments: Central Asphalt Pay App No 12
Invoices Allen&Hoshall
Invoices Stantec
L. ID-25-0530 Approve Claims Docket
Routine Agenda:
A. ID-25-0539 Discussion with Laura Price on behalf of Vicksburg Leadership Cohort's
Adopt-A-Street Program
Attachments: Adopt a Street
Appearing Laura Price
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B. ID-25-0536 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 05-19-2025
Master Copy of the Agenda for May 19 2025
Appearing Jeff Richardson
C. ID-25-0548 Approve request from the owners of The Biscuit to place a commercial
dumpster on city-owned property in the parking lot adjacent to Catfish Row
and LD's Kitchen
Attachments: The Biscuit Dumpster Request
Appearing Charles Smith
D. ID-25-0540 Adopt Resolution to Authorize the Mayor on behalf of the Mayor and
Aldermen of the City of Vicksburg Authorize Funding for the Relocation
Payments for Displacees for the Fisher Ferry Project
Attachments: Resolution for relocation
E. ID-25-0550 Adopt Resolution to Authorize the Mayor on behalf of the Mayor and
Aldermen of the City of Vicksburg to Amend Funding for the Relocation
Payments for a Displacee for the Fisher Ferry Project
Attachments: Amended Resolution for Relocation
Executive Session:
A. ID-25-0543 Longevity Pay - Human Resource (1)
B. ID-25-0544 Longevity Pay - Police (1)
C. ID-25-0545 Longevity Pay - Vehicle Maintenance (1)
D. ID-25-0546 Pay Adjustment - Recreation (7)
E. ID-25-0547 Discussion - Parks & Recreation
Adjournment
Next Adjourned Meeting, 10:00 a.m., Friday, May 23, 2025
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