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Board of Mayor and Aldermen

Regular Meeting

Vicksburg, MS · May 19, 2025

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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) City of Vicksburg Page 1 Printed on 6/16/2025 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final May 19, 2025 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 City of Vicksburg Page 2 Printed on 6/16/2025 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final May 19, 2025 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 City of Vicksburg Page 3 Printed on 6/16/2025 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final May 19, 2025 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) City of Vicksburg Page 4 Printed on 6/16/2025 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final May 19, 2025 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 City of Vicksburg Page 5 Printed on 6/16/2025 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final May 19, 2025 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) City of Vicksburg Page 6 Printed on 6/16/2025 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final May 19, 2025 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 City of Vicksburg Page 7 Printed on 6/16/2025 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final May 19, 2025 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: City of Vicksburg Page 8 Printed on 6/16/2025 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final May 19, 2025 CITY CLERK Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr. City of Vicksburg Page 9 Printed on 6/16/2025

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 City of Vicksburg Page 1 Printed on 5/16/2025 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Meeting Agenda May 19, 2025 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 City of Vicksburg Page 2 Printed on 5/16/2025 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Meeting Agenda May 19, 2025 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 City of Vicksburg Page 3 Printed on 5/16/2025 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Meeting Agenda May 19, 2025 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 City of Vicksburg Page 4 Printed on 5/16/2025

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