Board of Mayor and Aldermen

1415 Walnut Street City of Vicksburg Vicksburg, MS 39180 Minutes - Final Board of Mayor and Aldermen Willis T. Thompson, Mayor Thomas J. Mayfield, Alderman Vickie Y. Bailey, Alderwoman Monday, August 25, 2025 10:00 AM Robert M. Walker Building 1. Invocation, Pledge of Allegiance and Call to Order Invocation was given by Mayor Thompson. Pledge of Allegiance was led by Alderman Mayfield. 2. Roll Call Lee Davis Thames Jr. ,City Attorney Deborah A. Kaiser-Nickson, Interim City Clerk Jasmine Dillon, Deputy Clerk Present: 3- Mayor Willis T. Thompson Alderman Thomas Mayfield Alderwoman Vickie Y. Bailey 3. Board Comments: 4. Adopt Agenda On motion of Alderwoman Bailey, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to Adopt the Agenda, as amended. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Thompson, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderwoman Bailey Approval of Consent Agenda Items: On motion of Alderwoman Bailey, 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 Thompson, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderwoman Bailey A. ID-25-0924 Approve the following Personnel Action Forms: 1. New Hire: a. Police (1) 2. Resignation: a. Fire (1) b. IT (1) c. Police (1) B. ID-25-0902 Continue Proclamation of Local Emergency (Curfew for Minors) C. ID-25-0907 Declare Monday, September 1, 2025 a City holiday in observance of Labor Day pursuant to Section 3-3-7(1) of the Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated Attachments: Labor Day D. ID-25-0910 Approve Sponsorship Application in the amount of $300.00 from Metro-Jackson Alcorn Alumni Chapter for radio advertising pursuant to Section 17-3-1 and Section 17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended. Attachments: Sponsorship Metro Jackson Alcorn Alumni Mayor Thompson stated that the sponsorship application submitted by the Metro-Jackson Alcorn Alumni Chapter in the amount of $300.00 for radio City of Vicksburg Page 1 Printed on 9/15/2025 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final August 25, 2025 advertising will bring into favorable notice the opportunities, possibilities, and resources of the City of Vicksburg and will be helpful toward advancing the community and educational interests of the City of Vicksburg. The Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Vicksburg Approved the sponsorship application in the amount of $300.00. The city is authorized pursuant to Section 17-3-1 and Section 17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended. E. ID-25-0915 Ratify the request of Vicksburg/ Warren County MVSU Alumni usage of the Washington Street Park on August 23, 2025 from 11am- 6pm Attachments: Use of Washington St Park- MVSU Alumni F. ID-25-0916 Accept Letter Establishing Special Assessment and Adopt Resolution / Order for Cutting, Cleaning, Demolition and Site Clearing of the following properties: 1. 311 Farmer Street, PPIN 19074; owned by Lucia Brown Hawkins Estate 2. 1201 Clay Street, PPIN 18928; owned by Ricardo Villanueva 3. 1518 Sky Farm Avenue, PPIN 19775; owned by Land Lot & Beyond LLC 4. 1108 Second North Street, PPIN 18782; owned by Eugene Carson 5. 2013 Oak Street Apt B, PPIN 18347; owned by Robert Curtis Fuller & Arthur J Est 6. 514 Feld Street, PPIN 19829; owned by State of Mississippi 7.1425 Harrison Street, PPIN 16109; owned by Leyland French 8. 2428 Halls Ferry Road, PPIN 15330; owned by C & D Properties of Vicksburg LLC 9. 2704 Oak Street, PPIN 16649; owned by John L. Nickerson Estate Attachments: Special Assessments G. ID-25-0922 Approve New Job Description for Executive Data and Compliance Specialist (Vicksburg Police Department) Attachments: Executive Data and Compliance Specialist Job Description-Police Department H. ID-25-0923 Authorize Mayor to execute Professional Services Agreement with The Buckhorn Group, LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company Attachments: Professional Servive Agreement Buckhorn Group, LLC I. ID-25-0914 Authorize Interim 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 $43,229.00 2. FROM MS Infrastructure Bond Fund Account TO Water & Gas (pooled cash) Account in the amount of $21,206.63 3. FROM Vicksburg Cemetery Perpetual Care Earnings Account TO Water & Gas (pooled cash) Account in the amount of $152,195.10 J. ID-25-0911 Approve the following for payment: 1. Vicksburg-Warren 911 Emergency Communications Center: a. Payment in the amount of $57,695.71 for the city's share of 16 full-time E-911 dispatchers' salaries, matching benefits, and insurance for check City of Vicksburg Page 2 Printed on 9/15/2025 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final August 25, 2025 dates: July 31, 2025 and August 14, 2025 2. ESG Operations (An Inframark Company) for the month of August 2025: a. Invoice #156091 in the amount of $87,791.33 for Contract Operations and Maintenance of the City's Water Treatment Facilities b. Invoice #156092 in the amount of $57,505.67 for Contract Operations and Maintenance of the City's Wastewater Treatment Facilities 3. Voice of Calvary Ministries for professional services: a. Invoice in the amount of $2,800.00 for Housing Consultation and Education for the month of August 2025 Attachments: 911 Payment Invoices ESG Invoice Voice of Calvary K. ID-25-0903 Approve Bank Letters: 1. Trustmark 2. Cadence Attachments: Trustmark Bank Letter Cadence Bank Letter The City Clerk presented the bank letters: 1. Trustmark, 2. Cadence Bank for approval. L. ID-25-0904 Approve Reports: 1. City Sexton 2. Privilege License 3. Mayor and Treasure 4. Tax Collection 5. Delinquent Tax Collection 6. Detail Budget 7. Credit Card Attachments: City Sexton 7.2025 Privilege License 7.2025 Mayor & Treasure 7.2025 Delinquent Tax 7.2025 Credit Card 7.2025 1. The Interim City Clerk presented report of collections, account opening graves, etc. for the month of October 2023 as follows: Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home - $1,350.00; W.H. Jefferson Funeral Home - $550.00; Glenwood Funeral Home - $750.00; Fisher Funeral Home - $150.00; CJ Williams Mortuary Services - $1,050.00; Miscellaneous - $250.00. Total burials were 19. Total paid was $4,100.00. 2. The Interim City Clerk presented the Privilege License report for new businesses for the month of July 2025. 3. The Interim City Clerk presented report of Mayor and Treasure from the Vicksburg Police Department in the amount of $91,800.92 4. The Interim City Clerk presented report of Delinquent Collections for City taxes from the Warren County Tax Collector for the month of July 2025. 5. The Interim City Clerk presented report for Tax Collections for City taxes from the Warren County Tax Collector for the month of July 2025 6. The Interim City Clerk presented the Detailed Budget report for approval. City of Vicksburg Page 3 Printed on 9/15/2025 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final August 25, 2025 7. The Interim City Clerk presented the October 2025 Credit Card report for approval as follows: Administration - $6,189.10. Attachments: Supporting documents following minutes: M. ID-25-0920 Approve Claims Docket The Interim City Clerk presented the Docket of Claims numbering: 335797-336117 for approval. Routine Agenda: A. ID-25-0906 Receive Sealed Bids and Reverse Auction Purchases for: 1. Two (2) 2027 Type III Ambulances On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderwoman Bailey, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to Receive Sealed Bids and Reverse Auction Purchases for Two (2) 2027 Type III Ambulances: Two (2) Electronic Bids Emergency Equipment Professions $300,000.00 Siddons Martin Emergency Group $346,000.00 The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Thompson, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderwoman Bailey B. ID-25-0909 Public Hearing: Downtown Taxing District PUBLIC HEARING: On motion of Alderwoman Bailey, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to open the Public Hearing on the Downtown Taxing District. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Voting aye: Mayor Thompson, Alderman Mayfield, Alderwoman Bailey Today being the date set for hearing any objections to levying a special assessment on Commercial Real Property lying with the area described as follows: Commence at a point where the centerline of Jackson Street intersects with the centerline of Cherry Street, said point being the Point of Beginning; thence run southerly along the centerline of Cherry Street to the point of intersection with the centerline of China Street; from said point run easterly along the centerline of China Street to the point of intersection with the centerline of Adams Street; from said point run southerly along the centerline of Adams Street to the point of intersection with the south right of way line of South Street; from said point run west to a point which is the intersection of the south right of way line of South Street and the northwest corner of Lot 5 of Nathan Seymour Survey as recorded in the Land Records of Warren County in Deed Book Q at page 471; from said point run south along the west line of said Lot 5 to the southwest corner of said Lot 5, said point is on the north right of way of Harrison Street; from said point run southerly to a point which is the intersection of the south right of way line of Harrison Street and the west right of way line of Vick Street; from said point run southerly along the west right of way line of Vick Street to a point, said point being the intersection of the west right of way of line of Vick Street and the north line of that property conveyed to Vicksburg Senior Associates L.P., as described in the land records of Warren County in Deed Book 1204 Page 533; from said point run easterly across Vick Street to the east right of way of Vick Street; thence along the east right of way of said Vick Street, N 07 degrees 57 minutes 56 seconds E, 16.34 feet to an iron pin at the northwest corner of the City of Vicksburg parcel as recorded in Deed Book 266 at Page 575 of the aforesaid Land Records; thence leave the east right of way of Vick Street and run along the north line of the said City of Vicksburg parcel, the following courses and distances: S 82 degrees 02 minutes 04 seconds E, 40.00 feet to an iron pin; thence N 07 degrees 57 minutes 56 seconds E, 3.00 feet to an iron pin; thence S 82 degrees 02 minutes 04 seconds E, 40.00 feet to an iron pin; thence S 07 degrees 57 minutes City of Vicksburg Page 4 Printed on 9/15/2025 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final August 25, 2025 56 seconds W, 40.00 feet to an iron pin; thence S 82 degrees 02 minutes 04 seconds E, 40.00 feet to an iron pin; thence S 07 degrees 57 minutes 56 seconds W, 16.00 feet to an iron pin at the northwest corner of Lot 15 of the W.L. Polk's Survey of the Emanuel Property (DB58/PG414); thence along the north line of Lots 15, 14, 13, 12, and 11 of said W.L. Polk's Survey of the Emanuel Property, S 82 degrees 02 minutes 04 seconds E, 190.00 feet to an iron pin on the north line of said Lot 11 which lies 10 feet West of the northeast corner of said Lot 11; thence along a line that lies 10 feet West of the East line of said Lot 11, S 07 degrees 57 minutes 56 seconds W, 157.12 feet to an iron pin on the north line of Vick Street which is not opened; thence along the north line of said Vick Street (not opened), S 56 degrees 22 minutes 04 seconds E, 11.10 feet to an iron pin at an angle point in the northeast line of said Vick Street (not opened); thence along the east line of said Vick Street (not opened), S 10 degrees 02 minutes 04 seconds E, 123 .92 feet to an iron pin on the northeast line of the Railroad property as described in Deed Book Y at Page 41 of said Land Records; thence along the east line of said Railroad property, N 25 degrees 22 minutes 04 seconds W, 39.26 feet to an iron pin at the northeast corner of said Railroad property; thence westerly along the north line of said Railroad property to the point of its intersection with the west right of way line of Monroe Street; thence run northwesterly along the west right of way line of Monroe Street to a point which is the intersection of the west right of way line of Monroe Street and the south right of way line of an unopened portion of Bridge Street; thence westerly along said south right of way line of Bridge Street to a point which is the intersection of said south right of way line of Bridge Street and the east right of way line of Washington Street; thence westerly on a line which is the projection of the south right of way line of Bridge Street to its intersection with the west right of way line of Washington Street; thence northerly along the west right of way line of Washington Street to a point which is the intersection of the west right of way line of Washington Street and the south right of way line of Depot Street; then westerly along the south right of way line of Depot Street to a point which is the intersection of the south right of way line of Depot Street and the east right of way line of Pearl Street; run thence northerly across Depot Street to a point which is the intersection of the north right of way line of Depot Street and the east right of way line of Pearl Street; run thence northerly along the east right of way of Pearl Street to,a point which is the intersection of the east right of way line of Pearl Street and the south right of way line of South Street; thence run northerly along a projection of the east right of way line of Pearl Street to a point which is the intersection of said projected line and) the center line of South Street; from said point run westerly along an extension of the centerline of South Street to the point of intersection of the live thalweg of the Yazoo River Diversion Canal; from said point run northerly along the live thalweg of the Yazoo River Diversion Canal to the point of intersection of a westerly extension of the centerline of First East Street; from said point run easterly along the westerly extension of the centerline of First East Street to the point of intersection of the westerly extension of the centerline of First East Street with the centerline of Washington Street; from said point run easterly along the centerline of First East Street to the point of intersection with the centerline of Cherry Street; from said point run southerly along the centerline of Cherry Street to the Point of Beginning. A map outlining the area so described is attached hereto as a part of this description of the property. The Interim City Clerk presented proof of publication of legal advertisement setting this date and time for the public hearing. A copy of the proof was directed to be inserted in the transcript of the proceedings of the Board. The testimony was taken by Helen Martin, Official Court Reporter, and is made a matter of record hereof as though fully set out herein. The Interim City Clerk presented notice to tax payers by order of Resolution along with the return receipts for notifying property owners of the public hearing. Mayor Thompson turned the hearing over to Kim Hopkins, Executive Director of Main Street. Mrs. Hopkins announced that every year the Main Street Board has to renew the taxing district and out this time. Non one came in opposition to establishing the Special Assessment on Commercial Real Property in the Downtown Taxing District. PUBLIC HEARING: Upon completion of the testimony, on the motion of Alderwoman Bailey, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to close the Public Hearing of the Downtown Taxing District. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Thompson, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderwoman Bailey City of Vicksburg Page 5 Printed on 9/15/2025 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final August 25, 2025 C. ID-25-0901 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 08-25-2025 Master Copy of the Agenda for August 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. **1314 East Avenue**, PPIN 017444; owned by Carrie Reynolds Estate et al. c/o Dorwin Shields - (Cut and clean all overgrown grass/trees and weeds from the entire property, remove all trash and debris from the entire property) 2. **1335, 1337, 1339, 1341, 1343 East Avenue**, PPIN 016330; owned by William H. Banks Jr. & Marian Ellis - (Cut and clean all overgrown grass/trees and weeds from the entire property, remove all trash and debris from the entire property, remove all inoperable and unlicensed vehicles, remove dilapidated structures) 3. **1500 East Avenue**, PPIN 016363; owned by Abraham L. Fowler c/o Lavon Beckley - (Cut and clean all overgrown grass/trees and weeds from the entire property, remove all trash and debris from the entire property) **RE-ENTRIES** 1. **2019 Ford Street**, PPIN 016307; owned by Evelisa Lee Northern Estate - (Cut and clean all overgrown grass/trees and weeds from the entire property, remove all trash and debris from the entire property) - **Original Board Meeting Date:** September 10th, 2024 On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderwoman Bailey, 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. **1314 East Avenue**, PPIN 017444; owned by Carrie Reynolds Estate et al. c/o Dorwin Shields - Not complied 2. **1335, 1337, 1339, 1341, 1343 East Avenue**, PPIN 016330; owned by William H. Banks Jr. & Marian Ellis - Not complied 3. **1500 East Avenue**, PPIN 016363; owned by Abraham L. Fowler c/o Lavon Beckley - Complied **RE-ENTRIES** 1. **2019 Ford Street**, PPIN 016307; owned by Evelisa Lee Northern Estate - (Cut and clean all overgrown grass/trees and weeds from the entire property, remove all trash and debris from the entire property)-Not complied - **Original Board Meeting Date:** September 10th, 2024 The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Thompson, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderwoman Bailey D. ID-25-0905 Approve the following request from Vicksburg Main Street for the Vicksburg Hipstoric Art Festival: 1. Sponsorship Application in the amount of $10,000.00 pursuant to Section 17-3-1 and Section 17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code of 1972,as amended 2. Close Washington Street from Jackson Street to Crawford Street to all vehicle traffic starting Friday, September 26th at 7a.m. until Sunday, City of Vicksburg Page 6 Printed on 9/15/2025 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final August 25, 2025 September 28th at 10 p.m. and provide barriers at cross streets and signage as needed 3. Provide and post "No Parking 9 p.m. Thursday, September 25th until 10p.m. Sunday, September 28th" signs on both sides of Washington Street from Jackson Street to Crawford Street 4. Allow use of Washington Street Park for performances, children's activities, and non-profit booths including access to electricity 5. Provide electricity for artists and food vendors on the west side of Washington Street, and convert some of the 120v electricity across the street from Washington Street Park to 50 -amp RV receptacles for food vendors 6. Provide on-site crowd control officers during show hours: Friday 5p.m. -9p.m., Saturday 10a.m.-5p.m., and Sunday 11a.m.-5p.m. 7. Provide overnight security for artist booths and food trucks Friday 9p.m. -10a.m Saturday and Saturday 5p.m.-11a.m. Sunday 8. Freshen the landscaping on Washington Street from Jackson Street to Crawford Street 9. Play music through the speakers on Washington Street 10. Provide 50 trash cans with liners and place them at Washington Street Park and along Washington Street from Jackson Street to Crawford Street, provide access to a dumpster, and provide two workers to place, monitor, and pull trash bags during show hours 11. Allow access to the restrooms in the parking lot at the corner of Washington Street and Crawford Street and clean and re-supply restrooms, as needed Attachments: Vicksburg Hipstoric Art Festival On motion of Alderwoman Bailey, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the following request from Vicksburg Main Street for the Vicksburg Historic Art Festival: 1. Sponsorship Application in the amount of $10,000.00 pursuant to Section 17-3-1 and Section 17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended. The city is authorized pursuant to Section 17-3-1 and Section 17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended. 2. Close Washington Street from Jackson Street to Crawford Street to all vehicle traffic starting Friday, September 26th at 7 a.m. until Sunday, September 28th at 10 p.m., and provide barriers at cross streets and signage as needed. 3. Provide and post "No Parking 9 p.m. Thursday, September 25th until 10 p.m. Sunday, September 28th" signs on both sides of Washington Street from Jackson Street to Crawford Street. 4. Allow the use of Washington Street Park for performances, children's activities, and non-profit booths, including access to electricity. 5. Provide electricity for artists and food vendors on the west side of Washington Street, and convert some of the 120v electricity across the street from Washington Street Park to 50-amp RV receptacles for food vendors. 6. Provide on-site crowd control officers during show hours: Friday 5 p.m.-9 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., and Sunday 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 7. Provide overnight security for artist booths and food trucks from Friday 9 p.m. to 10 a.m. Saturday and from Saturday 5 p.m. to 11 a.m. Sunday. 8. Freshen the landscaping on Washington Street from Jackson Street to Crawford Street. 9. Play music through the speakers on Washington Street. 10. Provide 50 trash cans with liners and place them at Washington Street Park and along Washington Street from Jackson Street to Crawford Street, provide access to a dumpster, and provide two workers to place, monitor, and pull trash bags during show hours. City of Vicksburg Page 7 Printed on 9/15/2025 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final August 25, 2025 11. Allow access to the restrooms in the parking lot at the corner of Washington Street and Crawford Street and clean and re-supply restrooms as needed. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Thompson, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderwoman Bailey E. ID-25-0921 Approve Service Agreement with Muniworth Innovations Inc. d/b/a Waterworth for software in the Accounting Department Attachments: MuniWorth Terms of Service Agreement On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderwoman Bailey, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to Approve the Service Agreement with Muniworth Innovations Inc. d/b/a Waterworth for software in the Accounting Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Thompson, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderwoman Bailey F. ID-25-0917 Adopt Resolution Authorizing the Application for a Mississippi Works Grant to Accelerate Mississippi, with the Central Mississippi Planning and Development District as the Lead Awardee and the City of Vicksburg as Sub Awardee, in the amount of $282,540.00 Attachments: Resolution Mississippi Works Grant On motion of Alderwoman Bailey, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to Adopt the Resolution authorizing the application for a Mississippi Works Grant to Accelerate Mississippi, with the Central Mississippi Planning and Development District as the Lead Awardee and the City of Vicksburg as Sub Awardee, in the amount of $282,540.00. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Thompson, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderwoman Bailey G. ID-25-0918 Adopt A Resolution Accepting the Consumer Price Index Adjustment of Base Annual Fee for Contract Year 8 of the Services Agreement for the Operations, Management, and Maintenance of Wastewater Treatment Plant Facilities between the City of Vicksburg, Mississippi and Inframark, LLC d/b/a ESG Operations Attachments: Resolution Ratification of Increase in CPI ESG WasteWater Treatment Plant Facilities 2025 On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderwoman Bailey, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to Adopt a Resolution accepting the Consumer Price Index adjustment of the base annual fee for Contract Year 8 of the Services Agreement for the Operations, Management, and Maintenance of Wastewater Treatment Plant Facilities between the City of Vicksburg, Mississippi, and Inframark, LLC d/b/a ESG Operations. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Thompson, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderwoman Bailey H. ID-25-0919 Adopt A Resolution Accepting the Consumer Price Index Adjustment of Base Annual Fee for Contract Year 10 of the Service Agreement for the Operations, Management, and Maintenance of Water Treatment Facilities, Well Field, and Storage Tanks between the City of Vicksburg, Mississippi and Inframark, LLC d/b/a ESG Operations Attachments: Resolution Increase in CPI ESG Water Treatment Facilities 2025 On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderwoman Bailey, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to Adopt a Resolution accepting the Consumer Price Index adjustment of the base annual fee for Contract Year 10 of the Service Agreement for the Operations, Management, and Maintenance of Water Treatment Facilities, Well Field, and Storage Tanks between the City of Vicksburg, Mississippi, and Inframark, LLC d/b/a ESG Operations. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Thompson, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderwoman Bailey Executive Session: Alderwoman Bailey moved the Mayor and Aldermen to go into a closed meeting City of Vicksburg Page 8 Printed on 9/15/2025 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final August 25, 2025 to determine if the Board should go into executive session. The motion was seconded by Alderman Mayfield. Voting aye, Mayor Thompson, Alderman Mayfield, Alderwoman Bailey. None voting nay, the motion was unanimously adopted. The Mayor and Aldermen discussed whether they should go into executive session. Alderwoman Bailey moved to go into executive session to discuss Personnel Action Forms for: Pay Adjustment - Ambulance Department (8); Pay Adjustment - Police Department (3); Pay Adjustment/Title Change - Water & Gas Administration Department (4); Longevity Pay - Vehicle Maintenance Department (2); Longevity Pay - Street Department (1); Longevity Pay - R.O.W Department (1); Longevity Pay - Inspection Department (1); Retro Pay - Parks & Recreation Maintenance Department (1); Transfer - Police Department (1); Suspension - Police Department (1) The motion was seconded by Alderman Mayfield. Upon vote being taken, the following voted aye: Mayor Thompson , Alderwoman Bailey, Alderman Mayfield. The motion was adopted unanimously. The Mayor and Aldermen announced they would go into executive session to discuss Personnel Action Forms for: Pay Adjustment - Ambulance Department (8); Pay Adjustment - Police Department (3); Pay Adjustment/Title Change - Water & Gas Administration Department (4); Longevity Pay - Vehicle Maintenance Department (2); Longevity Pay - Street Department (1); Longevity Pay - R.O.W Department (1); Longevity Pay - Inspection Department (1); Retro Pay - Parks & Recreation Maintenance Department (1); Transfer - Police Department (1); Suspension - Police Department (1) The Mayor and Aldermen are now in executive session. Those present at the executive session were Mayor Thompson, Alderman Mayfield, Alderwoman Bailey, Brian Boykins - Chief of Staff, Lee Davis Thames, Jr. - Interim City Attorney, Deborah A. Kaiser-Nickson - Interim City Clerk, Jasmine Dillon - Deputy Clerk, Interim Carla Sullivan-Sanders - Human Resource Director, Kelsey Hicks - Human Resources/Safety, Claude Billings-Captain, Dewayne Smith-Captain Aye: 3- Mayor Thompson, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderwoman Bailey A. ID-25-0925 Pay Adjustment - Ambulance (8) On motion of Alderwoman Bailey, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to Approve the Pay Adjustment for a Firefighter/Ambulance II with a current hourly rate of $14.80 (base) by changing the position to Firefighter III (Rescue) with a new hourly rate of $15.40, effective August 20, 2025. This adjustment reflects that the employee is assigned to the rescue unit and is eligible for the new rescue stipend of $1.50 per hour, and will no longer be receiving ambulance pay at the firefighter base rate; Pay Adjustment for a Lieutenant I with a current hourly rate of $14.56 (base) by changing the position to Lieutenant I (Rescue) with a new hourly rate of $16.06, effective August 20, 2025. This adjustment reflects that the employee is assigned to the rescue unit and is eligible for the new rescue stipend of $1.50 per hour; Pay Adjustment for a Lieutenant IV with a current hourly rate of $15.55 (base) by changing the position to Lieutenant IV (Rescue) with a new hourly rate of $17.05, effective August 20, 2025. This adjustment reflects that the employee is assigned to the rescue unit and is eligible for the new rescue stipend of $1.50 per hour; Pay Adjustment for a Lieutenant I with a current hourly rate of $14.56 (base) by changing the position to Lieutenant I (Rescue) with a new hourly rate of $16.06, effective August 20, 2025. This adjustment reflects that the employee is assigned to the rescue unit and is eligible for the new rescue stipend of $1.50 per hour; Pay Adjustment for a Firefighter Paramedic III with a current hourly rate of $17.20 (base) by changing the position to FF Paramedic III (Rescue) with a new hourly rate of $18.70, effective August 20, 2025. This adjustment reflects that the employee is assigned to the rescue unit and is eligible for the new rescue stipend of $1.50 per hour; Pay Adjustment for a Firefighter II with a current hourly rate of $13.57 (base rate) by changing the position to Firefighter II (Rescue) with a new hourly rate of $15.07, effective August 20, 2025. This adjustment reflects that the employee is assigned to the rescue unit and is eligible for the new rescue stipend of $1.50 per hour; Pay Adjustment for a Part-time EMT with a current hourly rate of $15.00/hour by changing the position to Part-time EMT (minimum wage) with a new hourly rate of $7.25/hour, effective August 20, 2025. This adjustment reflects a change in the position's pay structure; Pay Adjustment for an EMT IV with a current hourly rate of $12.93 (base) by changing the position to Paramedic II with City of Vicksburg Page 9 Printed on 9/15/2025 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final August 25, 2025 a new hourly rate of $15.93 (base), effective August 20, 2025. This adjustment reflects that the employee has received National Registry of EMTs Paramedic certification and has completed the course requirements for level three paramedic. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Thompson, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderwoman Bailey B. ID-25-0926 Pay Adjustment - Police (3) On motion of Alderwoman Bailey, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to Approve the Pay Adjustment for a Patrolman with a current hourly rate of $22.03 by changing the hourly rate to $22.23, effective August 25, 2025. This adjustment reflects that the officer will be eligible for a longevity pay increase due to four years of service with the Vicksburg Police Department. The annual salary will be $49,572.90; Pay Adjustment for a Police Officer with a current hourly rate of $21.48 by changing the hourly rate to $21.68 , effective September 4, 2025. This adjustment reflects that the officer will be eligible for an additional longevity pay increase due to one year of service. The annual salary will be $48,346.40; Pay Adjustment for a Police Officer with a current hourly rate of $19.20 by changing the hourly rate to $19.40, effective September 7, 2025. This adjustment reflects that the officer will be eligible for an additional longevity pay increase due to three years of service. The annual salary will be $43,262.00. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Thompson, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderwoman Bailey C. ID-25-0927 Pay Adjustment/ Title Change - Water & Gas Administration (4) On motion of Alderwoman Bailey, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to Approve the Pay Adjustment for a Head Cashier with a current hourly rate of $11.73 by changing the position to Data Entry with a new hourly rate of $12.23, effective September 3, 2025. This adjustment reflects that the employee is being promoted to a Data Entry position; Approve the Pay Adjustment for a Cashier with a current hourly rate of $10.00 by changing the position to Head Cashier with a new hourly rate of $11.00, effective September 3, 2025. This adjustment reflects that the employee is being promoted to a Head Cashier position; Pay Adjustment for a Cashier with a current hourly rate of $10.00 by changing the position to Constituent Service Representative with a new hourly rate of $10.50, effective September 3, 2025. This adjustment reflects that the employee is being promoted to a Constituent Service Representative position; Pay Adjustment for a Constituent Service Representative with a current hourly rate of $10.70 by changing the position to Adjustment Specialist with a new hourly rate of $12.20, effective September 3, 2025. This adjustment reflects that the employee is being promoted to an Adjustment Specialist position. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Thompson, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderwoman Bailey D. ID-25-0928 Longevity Pay - Vehicle Maintenance (2) On motion of Alderwoman Bailey, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to Approve the Longevity Pay of Two (2) Mechanic's by changing the hourly rate from $15.00 to $15.20 (15.00 + .20), effective September 4, 2025. The employees are entitled to an additional $.20 per hour increase for one (1) year of service each. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Thompson, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderwoman Bailey E. ID-25-0929 Longevity Pay - Street (1) On motion of Alderwoman Bailey, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to Approve the Longevity Pay of an Equipment Operator by changing the hourly rate from $22.86 to $23.06 (22.66 + .20 + .20), effective September 6, 2025. The employee is entitled to an additional $.20 per hour increase for two (2) years of service. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Thompson, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderwoman Bailey F. ID-25-0930 Longevity Pay - R.O.W (1) On motion of Alderwoman Bailey, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to Approve the Longevity Pay of a Mechanic by changing the hourly rate from $17.00 to $17.20 (16.60 + .20 + .20 + .20), effective September City of Vicksburg Page 10 Printed on 9/15/2025 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final August 25, 2025 7, 2025. The employee is entitled to an additional $.20 per hour increase for three (3) years of service. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Thompson, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderwoman Bailey G. ID-25-0931 Longevity Pay - Inspection (1) On motion of Alderwoman Bailey, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to Approve the Longevity Pay of an Inspection Permit Technician by changing the hourly rate from $15.85 to $16.05 (15.45 + .20 + .20 + .20), effective September 7, 2025. The employee is entitled to an additional $.20 per hour increase for three (3) years of service. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Thompson, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderwoman Bailey H. ID-25-0932 Retro Pay - Parks & Recreation Maintenance (1) On motion of Alderwoman Bailey, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to Approve the Retro Pay of a Laborer. The employee is owed for hours worked for the past year from August 21, 2024, until August 6, 2025. The rate of pay was $9.50 but should have been $10.00 an hour, which was the new rate of pay when employee first started and is due $0.50 an hour for each regular hour worked, along with his holiday pay, personal leave, and time and a half pay for each hour worked overtime. The total retro pay due to employee is $1,025.92. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Thompson, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderwoman Bailey I. ID-25-0933 Transfer - Police (1) On motion of Alderwoman Bailey, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to Approve the Transfer of Project Administrator at an hourly rate of $26.68 to the position of Executive Data and Compliance Specialist (NIBRS) at the same hourly rate of $26.68, effective September 3, 2025. This adjustment is made as Ms. Harris is transferring from the Youth Development Center (YDC) to the Police Department. This is a salary position with an annual salary of $55,494.40. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Thompson, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderwoman Bailey J. ID-25-0934 Suspension - Police (1) On motion of Alderwoman Bailey, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to voted to Approve the Suspension of a Police Officer effective ,August 16, 2025. The employee was suspended for one (1) day due to a violation of the Departmental Policies and Procedures, specifically the Attendance Policy- 2.19 (No Call No Show). The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Thompson, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderwoman Bailey K. ID-25-0935 Come Out of Executive Session and Approve All Items Taken Up in Executive Session On motion of Alderwoman Bailey, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, 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 Thompson, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderwoman Bailey Recess the Meeting until 3 pm Reconvene the Meeting Those present in the Reconvene meeting were: Mayor Thompson, Alderwoman Bailey, Alderman Mayfield, Brian Boykins - Chief of Staff, Lee Davis Thames, Jr. - Interim City Attorney, Deborah A. Kaiser-Nickson - Interim City Clerk A. Ratify City of Vicksburg Organizational Chart On motion of Alderwoman Bailey, seconded by Mayor Thompson, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to ratify Ratify the City of Vicksburg Organizational Chart. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: City of Vicksburg Page 11 Printed on 9/15/2025 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final August 25, 2025 Aye: 3- Mayor Thompson, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderwoman Bailey B. Oaths of Office for: City Clerk, Police Department & Fire Department On motion of Alderwoman Bailey, seconded by Mayor Thompson, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to Approve the Oaths of Office for: City Clerk, Police Department and Fire Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Thompson, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderwoman Bailey Adjournment On motion of Alderwoman Bailey, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, and unanimously passed, the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Vicksburg adjourned to meet 10 o’clock a.m.,Tuesday, September 2, 2025 to take up and act upon any and all matters that may come before the Board. MAYOR ATTEST: INTERIM CITY CLERK Aye: 3- Mayor Thompson, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderwoman Bailey City of Vicksburg Page 12 Printed on 9/15/2025