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Board of Mayor and Aldermen

Regular Meeting

Vicksburg, MS · June 25, 2025

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1415 Walnut Street City of Vicksburg Vicksburg, MS 39180 Minutes - Final Board of Mayor and Aldermen Wednesday, June 25, 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 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 Alex J. Monsour Jr. Alderman Thomas Mayfield 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 Monsour Jr., and Alderman Mayfield Recognitions: A. ID-25-0688 Presentation of Recognition to Mayor George Flaggs, Jr. by Fuzzy Johnson Board Members B. ID-25-0689 Employee Anniversaries: 1. One (1) year of service: a. Edward Knight- Police 2. Four (4) years of service: a. Charlie Hill - Police b. Troy Kimble - Police 3. Five (5) years of service: a. Angela Bush - Police 4. Twenty-five (25) years of service: a. Michael Walker - Ambulance Mayor Flaggs, Jr. recognized Edward Knight – Police Department for one (1) year of service; Charlie Hill – Police Department and Troy Kimble – Police Department for four (4) years of service; Angela Bush – Police Department for five (5) years of service; and Michael Walker – Ambulance Department for twenty-five (25) 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 Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to Approve the Consent Agenda Items, with the exception of Item H, ID-25-0684. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Monsour Jr., and Alderman Mayfield A. ID-25-0680 Adopt Board Meeting Minutes for: 1. June 16, 2025 B. ID-25-0691 Approve the following Personnel Action Forms: City of Vicksburg Page 1 Printed on 7/23/2025 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final June 25, 2025 1. Resignation: a. Administration (2) b. Gas (1) C. ID-25-0670 Continue Proclamation of Local Emergency (Curfew for Minors) D. ID-25-0704 Declare Friday, July 4, 2025 a city holiday in observance of Independence Day pursuant to Mississippi Code Annotated Section 3-3-7(1) E. ID-25-0677 Approve request from Natalie Burks for permission to use the Crawford/Gordon's Alley area for the Glowe Apothecary One Year Anniversary Celebration on Saturday July 5, 2025 starting at 5:30 a.m. for vendor setup until 3:00 p.m. Attachments: Use of Gordon's Alley- Glowe Apothecary F. ID-25-0678 Approve request from Erin Lawson for permission to use Washington Street Park on Sunday, July 27, 2025 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. for Summer Fling Fest Community Event Attachments: Washington St Park- Summer Fling Fest G. ID-25-0685 Approve Street Block Application from Genoa Williams for permission to block off Clay/Monroe Street and China/Monroe Street on Thursday July 17, 2025 from 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. for a Men's Wellness and Voting event Attachments: Street Block Application- Men's Wellness Event H. ID-25-0684 Approve the following request from Ryan Kennard, General Manager of Key City Park on behalf of Cirque Du Luxe: 1. Allow Cirque Du Luxe to set up for a four-day circus in the parking lot in July (dates to be announced) 2. Permission for them to drill temporary holes into the asphalt for standard anchoring 3. Allow them to set up on the great lawn at the front of the park or on field #4 if parking lot is not available Attachments: Key City Park- Cirque Du Luxe Event This item was Tabled. I. ID-25-0683 Authorize City Clerk to Transfer funds FROM the Separate Project Bank Accounts TO reimburse the City’s Water & Gas (pooled cash) Account for project expenditures as follows: 1. FROM American Rescue Plan Account TO Water & Gas (pooled cash) Account in the amount of $24,430.99 2. FROM MS Infrastructure Bond Fund Account TO Water & Gas (pooled cash) Account in the amount of $52,299.95 3. FROM ERBR-Fisher Ferry Road Bridge Project Account TO Water & Gas (pooled cash) Account in the amount of $8,825.99 J. ID-25-0686 Approve and Accept Free Port Warehouse License for the following: 1. Vicksburg/ MacroSource, LLC Attachments: Vicksburg MacroSource LLC City of Vicksburg Page 2 Printed on 7/23/2025 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final June 25, 2025 K. ID-25-0679 Accept Application and Adopt Resolution (Preliminary Order) for Ad Valorem Tax Exemption for: 1. Vicksburg Forest Products, LLC Attachments: Vicksburg Forest Products, LLC L. ID-25-0682 Adopt Final Resolution Granting Exemption from Ad Valorem Taxes: 1. Ergon Refining, Inc. 2. Ergon Refining, Inc. (PPIN 6502) 3. Ergon Asphalt and Emulsions, Inc. Attachments: Ergon Refining, Inc. Ergon Refining, Inc. PPIN 6502 Ergon Asphalt and Emulsions, Inc. M. ID-25-0674 Authorize issuance of requisition number 2506779 in the amount of $16,199.00 written to Temple, Inc. for one (1) Currux Type 1 Video Detection System to be used at Clay Street and First North Street for the Traffic Department (State Contract #8200075110) Attachments: Requisition #2506779 N. ID-25-0675 Authorize issuance of requisition number 2506781 in the amount of $40,375.00 written to Bound Tree Medical, LLC for two (2) Recertified Stryker Power Pro Stretchers for the Ambulance Department Attachments: Requisition #2506781 O. ID-25-0671 Approve the following for payment: 1. Brown's Home Repair: a. Invoice #320 in the amount of $15,000.00 for Vicksburg NAACP (Final) Housing Initiative Project for 2057 Skyfarm Avenue 2. Vicksburg Tallulah Regional Airport: a. Invoice #4704 in the amount of $1,058.60 for the month of May 2025 3. Neel Schaffer, Inc. for professional services: a. Invoice #1106840 in the amount of $2,585.23 for Cedar Hill SWPPP 4. Vicksburg-Warren 911 Emergency Communications Center: a. Payment in the amount of $53,660.69 for the city's share of 16 full-time E-911 dispatchers' salaries, matching benefits, and insurance for check dates: May 31, 2025 and June 14, 2025 5. Integrated Right of Way, LLC (IROW): a. Invoice #2024-2086 0004 in the amount of $38,417.50 for Fisher Ferry Road Bridge Project Attachments: Invoice Browns Home Repair Invoice VTR Invoice NS 911 Payment Invoice IROW P. ID-25-0669 Approve Bank Letters: 1. Trustmark City of Vicksburg Page 3 Printed on 7/23/2025 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final June 25, 2025 2. Cadence Attachments: Trustmark Letter Cadence Bank Letter The City Clerk presented the bank letters: 1. Trustmark, 2. Cadence Bank for approval. Q. ID-25-0672 Approve Reports: 1. City Sexton 2. Privilege License 3. Mayor and Treasure (April & May) 4. Tax Collection 5. Delinquent Tax Collection 6. Detail Budget 7. Credit Card Attachments: City Sexton 5.2025 Privilege Licence 5.2025 Mayor & Treasure 4.2025 Mayor & Treasure 5.2025 Deliquent Tax 5.2025 Credit Card 5.2025 1. The City Clerk presented report of collections, account opening graves, etc. for the month of May 2025 as follows: Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home - $2,150.00; W.H. Jefferson Funeral Home - $625.00; Glenwood Funeral Home - $1,150.00; Fisher Funeral Home - $275.00; CJ Williams Mortuary Services - $2,200.00; Dillon-Chisley Funeral Home-675.00; Miscellaneous - $675.00. Total burials were 13. Total paid was $1,200.00. 2. The City Clerk presented the Privilege License report for new businesses for the month of May 2025. 3. The City Clerk presented report of Mayor and Treasure from the Vicksburg Police Department in the amount of $127,376.53.00 for April 2025 and $89,052.35 for May 2025. 4. The City Clerk presented report of Delinquent Collections for City taxes from the Warren County Tax Collector for the month of May 2025. 5. The City Clerk presented report for Tax Collections for City taxes from the Warren County Tax Collector for the month of May 2025. 6. The City Clerk presented the Detailed Budget report for approval. 7. The City Clerk presented the May 2025 Credit Card report for approval as follows: Administration - $2,909.48. Attachments: Supporting documents following minutes: R. ID-25-0668 Approve Claims Docket The City Clerk presented the Docket of Claims numbering: 334569-334902 for approval. Routine Agenda: A. ID-25-0676 Discuss Vicksburg Convention and Visitors Bureau Updates Ms. Donna Gray, of the Vicksburg Convention Center, came before the Board to inform the public of the upcoming events at the Vicksburg Convention Center for the month of June 2025 and invited the public to attend. The Mayor and Aldermen thanked Ms. Gray for attending the meeting. B. ID-25-0673 Hearing to determine whether or not the properties listed on the Community City of Vicksburg Page 4 Printed on 7/23/2025 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final June 25, 2025 Development Agenda are a public menace to the public health, safety and welfare of the community Attachments: AGENDA 06-25-2025 Master Copy of the Agenda for June 25 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. **1345 East Avenue**, PPIN 016328; owned by Creola James et al. c/o Eddie Curtis - (Cut and clean all overgrown grass and weeds from the entire property) 2. **2704 Oak Street**, PPIN 016649; owned by John L. Nickerson Estate - (Cut and clean all overgrown grass and weeds from the entire property) **RE-ENTRIES** 3. **2428 Halls Ferry Rd**, PPIN 015330; owned by C & D Properties of Vicksburg LLC - (Cut grass/weeds, remove trash and debris from the entire property, remove dilapidated structure) - **Original Board Meeting Date:** October 25th, 2024 4. **1612 South Street**, PPIN 017934; owned by Robert L. Miller Jr. - (Cut grass/weeds, remove trash and debris from the entire property, remove dilapidated structure) - **Original Board Meeting Date:** February 3rd, 2025 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, 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. **1345 East Avenue**, PPIN 016328; owned by Creola James et al. c/o Eddie Curtis - Complied 2. **2704 Oak Street**, PPIN 016649; owned by John L. Nickerson Estate - Not complied **RE-ENTRIES** 3. **2428 Halls Ferry Rd**, PPIN 015330; owned by C & D Properties of Vicksburg LLC -Not complied 4. **1612 South Street**, PPIN 017934; owned by Robert L. Miller Jr. - Not complied The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3 -Mayor Flaggs Jr., and Alderman Monsour Jr., Alderman Mayfield Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Monsour Jr., and Alderman Mayfield C. ID-25-0681 Authorize Mayor to execute Video Solutions Subscription Program Agreement with Digital Ally Attachments: Digital Ally Contract On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize the Mayor to execute the Video Solutions Subscription Program Agreement with Digital Ally. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Monsour Jr., and Alderman Mayfield D. ID-25-0687 Authorize Mayor to Execute License Agreement with Footage Firm, Inc. City of Vicksburg Page 5 Printed on 7/23/2025 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final June 25, 2025 dba Storyblocks for VTV23 Department Attachments: Storyblocks Agreement On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize the Mayor to execute the License Agreement with Footage Firm, Inc. dba Storyblocks for the VTV23 Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Monsour Jr., and Alderman Mayfield E. ID-25-0690 Approve request from Circuit Court 9th Judicial District Intervention Court in the amount of $20,000.00 to be paid from Opioid Settlement Funds Attachments: Opioid Settlement On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the request from the Circuit Court 9th Judicial District Intervention Court in the amount of $20,000.00 to be paid from Opioid Settlement Funds. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Monsour Jr., and Alderman Mayfield 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: Transfer - Administration (2); Pay Adjustment - Police (5); Pay Adjustment - Administration (3); Pay Adjustment - Main Street (1); Pay Adjustment - Sewer (1); Pay Adjustment - Street (1); Longevity Pay - Police (1); Status Change - Ambulance (1); Promotion - Fire (5); Termination (Deceased) - Traffic (1); Suspension Pending Termination - Airport (1); Discussion - Purchase of Land 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: Transfer - Administration (2); Pay Adjustment - Police (5); Pay Adjustment - Administration (3); Pay Adjustment - Main Street (1); Pay Adjustment - Sewer (1); Pay Adjustment - Street (1); Longevity Pay - Police (1); Status Change - Ambulance (1); Promotion - Fire (5); Termination (Deceased) - Traffic (1); Suspension Pending Termination - Airport (1); Discussion - Purchase of Land 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, Anessia Steward-Martin - Human Resources Benefits Coordinator, Elizabeth Michelle Thomas - Constituent Services Representative, Charlie Hill - Deputy Chief of Police Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Monsour Jr., and Alderman Mayfield A. ID-25-0692 Transfer - Administration (2) On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to Approve a Transfer for the Chief of Staff by changing the position to Youth Development Coordinator, with the hourly rate remaining at $26.68 ($26.28 + $0.20 + $0.20), effective June 30, 2025. This adjustment reflects the employee's transfer to the Youth Development Center; Transfer for an Administrative Assistant by changing the position to an Airport Administrative Assistant with the hourly rate remaining at $16.32,effective June 30, 2025. This adjustment reflects the employee's transfer to the Airport. Both employees are in Administration. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: City of Vicksburg Page 6 Printed on 7/23/2025 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final June 25, 2025 Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Monsour Jr., and Alderman Mayfield B. ID-25-0693 Pay Adjustment - Police (5) On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to Approve the Pay Adjustment for a Field Training Officer by changing the hourly rate from $22.03 to $21.28 , effective June 17, 2025. The employee will no longer be a Field training Officer; Pay Adjustment for a Police Officer by changing the hourly rate from $21.08 to $22.03, effective June 20, 2025. The employee will be a Field Training Officer; Pay Adjustment for a Police Officer by changing the hourly rate from $23.58 to $23.78, effective July 1, 2025. The employee will be eligible to receive an additional pay increase of $.20 per hour due to one (1) year of service; Pay Adjustment for Deputy Chief by changing the hourly rate from $38.2470 to $38.4470 ($38.2470 + $.20), effective July 6, 2025. The employee will be eligible to receive an additional pay increase of $.20 per hour due to one (1) year of service; Pay Adjustment for Deputy Chief by changing the hourly rate from $38.5070 to $38.7070 ($38.5070 + $.20), effective July 6, 2025. The employee will be eligible for an additional pay increase of $.20 per hour due to four (4) years of service. All employees are in the Police Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Monsour Jr., and Alderman Mayfield C. ID-25-0694 Pay Adjustment - Administration (3) On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to: Approve the Pay Adjustment for a Senior Center Supervisor from a current hourly rate of $22.9898 to a new hourly rate of $25.3936, effective June 25, 2025. This adjustment includes an additional amount of $5,000.00, bringing the annual salary to $52,818.78; Approve the Pay Adjustment for an Information Specialist from a current hourly rate of $14.74 to a new hourly rate of $16.74, effective June 25, 2025. This adjustment is made to bring the employee up to recommended status for job duties, reflecting a $2.00 increase; Pay Adjustment for an Information Specialist from a current hourly rate of $10.00 to a new hourly rate of $11.00, effective June 25, 2025. This adjustment is made to bring the employee up to recommended status for job duties, reflecting a $1.00 increase. All employees work in Administration. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Monsour Jr., and Alderman Mayfield D. ID-25-0695 Pay Adjustment - Main Street (1) On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to Approve the Pay Adjustment for a Director at Main Street from a current hourly rate of $24.1504 to a new hourly rate of $26.3139, effective June 25, 2025. This adjustment includes an additional $4,500.00, bringing the annual salary to $54,732.91. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Monsour Jr., and Alderman Mayfield E. ID-25-0696 Pay Adjustment - Sewer (1) On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to Approve the Pay Adjustment for Equipment Operator in the Sewer Department by changing the hourly rate from $15.00 to $17.50, effective June 25, 2025. This action is to bring the employee up to qualification status pay. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Monsour Jr., and Alderman Mayfield F. ID-25-0697 Pay Adjustment - Street (1) On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to Approve the Pay Adjustment for Supervisor in the Street Department by changing the hourly rate from $23.4056 to $28.4056, effective June 25, 2025. This action is to bring the employee up to Supervisor pay. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Monsour Jr., and Alderman Mayfield G. ID-25-0698 Longevity Pay - Police (1) City of Vicksburg Page 7 Printed on 7/23/2025 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final June 25, 2025 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 $13.81 to $14.01 ($13.41 + $.20 + $.20 + $.20). The employee is entitled to an additional $.20 per hour increase for five (5) years of service. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote, effective July 6, 2025. Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Monsour Jr., and Alderman Mayfield H. ID-25-0699 Status Change - Ambulance (1) On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to Approve the Status Change for an Full-time Emergency Medical Technician I at $12.02 per hour to a Part-time Emergency Medical Technician at $15.00 per hour, effective June 18, 2025. This adjustment is due to employee wanting to return to a Part-time position in the Ambulance Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Monsour Jr., and Alderman Mayfield I. ID-25-0700 Promotion - Fire (5) On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to Approve the Promotion of a Lieutenant I with a current hourly rate of $14.56 (base) by changing the position to Captain I with a new hourly rate of $16.05 (base), effective June 25, 2025; Promotion of a Firefighter III with a current hourly rate of $13.90 (base) by changing the position to Lieutenant I with a new hourly rate of $14.56 (base), effective June 25, 2025; Promotion of a Firefighter II with a current hourly rate of $13.57 (base) by changing the position to Lieutenant I with a new hourly rate of $14.56 (base), effective June 25, 2025; Promotion of a Firefighter/Ambulance IV with a current hourly rate of $15.13 (base) by changing the position to Lieutenant I with a new hourly rate of $14.56 (base), effective June 25, 2025; Promotion of a Firefighter/Ambulance III with a current hourly rate of $14.80 (base) by changing the position to Lieutenant I with a new hourly rate of $14.56 (base), effective June 25, 2025. All employees are in the Fire Department. Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Monsour Jr., and Alderman Mayfield J. ID-25-0701 Termination (Deceased) - Traffic (1) On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to Approve the Termination of an Assistant Supervisor in the Traffic Department, effective June 16, 2025. The employee is deceased. Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Monsour Jr., and Alderman Mayfield K. ID-25-0702 Suspension Pending Termination - Airport (1) On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to Approve the Suspension Pending Termination of an Office Assistant at the Airport, effective June 25, 2025. The employee was terminated for being a no call/no show. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Monsour Jr., and Alderman Mayfield L. ID-25-0703 Discussion - Purchase of Land A Discussion was held regarding the Fisher Ferry Road Project. M. ID-25-0652 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 Monsour Jr., and Alderman Mayfield Regular Session On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to go back into Regular Session to Amend the Agenda for three Resolutions. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: City of Vicksburg Page 8 Printed on 7/23/2025 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final June 25, 2025 Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Monsour Jr., and Alderman Mayfield M. ID-25-0709 Adopt Resolution to Authorize the Mayor on behalf of the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Vicksburg to execute all documents necessary to purchase one partial property for the Fisher Ferry Project and authorize funding to purchase said partial property On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to Adopt a Resolution and Authorize the Mayor on behalf of the Mayor & Aldermen of the City of Vicksburg to Execute all documents necessary to purchase one partial property for the Fisher Ferry Road Project and to Authorize funding to purchase said property. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Monsour Jr., and Alderman Mayfield N. ID-25-0710 Adopt Resolution to Authorize the Mayor on behalf of the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Vicksburg to execute all documents necessary to purchase one property for the Fisher Ferry Project and authorize funding to purchase said property On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to Authorize the Mayor on behalf of the Mayor & Aldermen of the City of Vicksburg to Adopt a Resolution and Execute all documents necessary to purchase one property for the Fisher Ferry Road Project and to Authorize funding to purchase said property. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Monsour Jr., and Alderman Mayfield O. ID-25-0711 Adopt Resolution to Authorize the Mayor on behalf of the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Vicksburg to Authorize Funding for the Relocation Payment to one Displacee for the Fisher Ferry Project On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor and Aldermen voted to Authorize the Mayor on behalf of the Mayor & Aldermen of the City of Vicksburg to Adopt a Resolution and Authorize funding for the relocation payment to one displacee for the Fisher Ferry Road Project. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs Jr., Alderman Monsour Jr., and Alderman Mayfield 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, July 7, 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 Monsour Jr., and Alderman Mayfield City of Vicksburg Page 9 Printed on 7/23/2025

Agenda

1415 Walnut Street City of Vicksburg Vicksburg, MS 39180 Meeting Agenda Board of Mayor and Aldermen Wednesday, June 25, 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-25-0688 Presentation of Recognition to Mayor George Flaggs, Jr. by Fuzzy Johnson Board Members B. ID-25-0689 Employee Anniversaries: 1. One (1) year of service: a. Edward Knight- Police 2. Four (4) years of service: a. Charlie Hill - Police b. Troy Kimble - Police 3. Five (5) years of service: a. Angela Bush - Police 4. Twenty-five (25) years of service: a. Michael Walker - Ambulance Approval of Consent Agenda Items: A. ID-25-0680 Adopt Board Meeting Minutes for: 1. June 16, 2025 B. ID-25-0691 Approve the following Personnel Action Forms: 1. Resignation: a. Administration (2) b. Gas (1) C. ID-25-0670 Continue Proclamation of Local Emergency (Curfew for Minors) D. ID-25-0704 Declare Friday, July 4, 2025 a city holiday in observance of Independence City of Vicksburg Page 1 Printed on 6/25/2025 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Meeting Agenda June 25, 2025 Day pursuant to Mississippi Code Annotated Section 3-3-7(1) E. ID-25-0677 Approve request from Natalie Burks for permission to use the Crawford/Gordon's Alley area for the Glowe Apothecary One Year Anniversary Celebration on Saturday July 5, 2025 starting at 5:30 a.m. for vendor setup until 3:00 p.m. Attachments: Use of Gordon's Alley- Glowe Apothecary F. ID-25-0678 Approve request from Erin Lawson for permission to use Washington Street Park on Sunday, July 27, 2025 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. for Summer Fling Fest Community Event Attachments: Washington St Park- Summer Fling Fest G. ID-25-0685 Approve Street Block Application from Genoa Williams for permission to block off Clay/Monroe Street and China/Monroe Street on Thursday July 17, 2025 from 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. for a Men's Wellness and Voting event Attachments: Street Block Application- Men's Wellness Event H. ID-25-0684 Approve the following request from Ryan Kennard, General Manager of Key City Park on behalf of Cirque Du Luxe: 1. Allow Cirque Du Luxe to set up for a four-day circus in the parking lot in July (dates to be announced) 2. Permission for them to drill temporary holes into the asphalt for standard anchoring 3. Allow them to set up on the great lawn at the front of the park or on field #4 if parking lot is not available Attachments: Key City Park- Cirque Du Luxe Event I. ID-25-0683 Authorize City Clerk to Transfer funds FROM the Separate Project Bank Accounts TO reimburse the City’s Water & Gas (pooled cash) Account for project expenditures as follows: 1. FROM American Rescue Plan Account TO Water & Gas (pooled cash) Account in the amount of $24,430.99 2. FROM MS Infrastructure Bond Fund Account TO Water & Gas (pooled cash) Account in the amount of $52,299.95 3. FROM ERBR-Fisher Ferry Road Bridge Project Account TO Water & Gas (pooled cash) Account in the amount of $8,825.99 J. ID-25-0686 Approve and Accept Free Port Warehouse License for the following: 1. Vicksburg/ MacroSource, LLC Attachments: Vicksburg MacroSource LLC K. ID-25-0679 Accept Application and Adopt Resolution (Preliminary Order) for Ad Valorem Tax Exemption for: City of Vicksburg Page 2 Printed on 6/25/2025 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Meeting Agenda June 25, 2025 1. Vicksburg Forest Products, LLC Attachments: Vicksburg Forest Products, LLC L. ID-25-0682 Adopt Final Resolution Granting Exemption from Ad Valorem Taxes: 1. Ergon Refining, Inc. 2. Ergon Refining, Inc. (PPIN 6502) 3. Ergon Asphalt and Emulsions, Inc. Attachments: Ergon Refining, Inc. Ergon Refining, Inc. PPIN 6502 Ergon Asphalt and Emulsions, Inc. M. ID-25-0674 Authorize issuance of requisition number 2506779 in the amount of $16,199.00 written to Temple, Inc. for one (1) Currux Type 1 Video Detection System to be used at Clay Street and First North Street for the Traffic Department (State Contract #8200075110) Attachments: Requisition #2506779 N. ID-25-0675 Authorize issuance of requisition number 2506781 in the amount of $40,375.00 written to Bound Tree Medical, LLC for two (2) Recertified Stryker Power Pro Stretchers for the Ambulance Department Attachments: Requisition #2506781 O. ID-25-0671 Approve the following for payment: 1. Brown's Home Repair: a. Invoice #320 in the amount of $15,000.00 for Vicksburg NAACP (Final) Housing Initiative Project for 2057 Skyfarm Avenue 2. Vicksburg Tallulah Regional Airport: a. Invoice #4704 in the amount of $1,058.60 for the month of May 2025 3. Neel Schaffer, Inc. for professional services: a. Invoice #1106840 in the amount of $2,585.23 for Cedar Hill SWPPP 4. Vicksburg-Warren 911 Emergency Communications Center: a. Payment in the amount of $53,660.69 for the city's share of 16 full-time E-911 dispatchers' salaries, matching benefits, and insurance for check dates: May 31, 2025 and June 14, 2025 5. Integrated Right of Way, LLC (IROW): a. Invoice #2024-2086 0004 in the amount of $38,417.50 for Fisher Ferry Road Bridge Project City of Vicksburg Page 3 Printed on 6/25/2025 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Meeting Agenda June 25, 2025 Attachments: Invoice Browns Home Repair Invoice VTR Invoice NS 911 Payment Invoice IROW P. ID-25-0669 Approve Bank Letters: 1. Trustmark 2. Cadence Attachments: Trustmark Letter Cadence Bank Letter Q. ID-25-0672 Approve Reports: 1. City Sexton 2. Privilege License 3. Mayor and Treasure (April & May) 4. Tax Collection 5. Delinquent Tax Collection 6. Detail Budget 7. Credit Card Attachments: City Sexton 5.2025 Privilege Licence 5.2025 Mayor & Treasure 4.2025 Mayor & Treasure 5.2025 Deliquent Tax 5.2025 Credit Card 5.2025 R. ID-25-0668 Approve Claims Docket Routine Agenda: A. ID-25-0676 Discuss Vicksburg Convention and Visitors Bureau Updates Appearing Laura Beth Strickland B. ID-25-0673 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 06-25-2025 Master Copy of the Agenda for June 25 2025 Appearing Jeff Richardson C. ID-25-0681 Authorize Mayor to execute Video Solutions Subscription Program Agreement with Digital Ally Attachments: Digital Ally Contract City of Vicksburg Page 4 Printed on 6/25/2025 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Meeting Agenda June 25, 2025 D. ID-25-0687 Authorize Mayor to Execute License Agreement with Footage Firm, Inc. dba Storyblocks for VTV23 Department Attachments: Storyblocks Agreement E. ID-25-0690 Approve request from Circuit Court 9th Judicial District Intervention Court in the amount of $20,000.00 to be paid from Opioid Settlement Funds Attachments: Opioid Settlement Executive Session: A. ID-25-0692 Transfer - Administration (2) B. ID-25-0693 Pay Adjustment - Police (5) C. ID-25-0694 Pay Adjustment - Administration (3) D. ID-25-0695 Pay Adjustment - Main Street (1) E. ID-25-0696 Pay Adjustment - Sewer (1) F. ID-25-0697 Pay Adjustment - Street (1) G. ID-25-0698 Longevity Pay - Police (1) H. ID-25-0699 Status Change - Ambulance (1) I. ID-25-0700 Promotion - Fire (5) J. ID-25-0701 Termination (Deceased) - Traffic (1) K. ID-25-0702 Suspension Pending Termination - Airport (1) L. ID-25-0703 Discussion - Purchase of Land Adjournment Next Regular Meeting, 10:00 a.m., Monday, July 7, 2025 City of Vicksburg Page 5 Printed on 6/25/2025

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