Board of Mayor and Aldermen
Regular MeetingVicksburg, MS · October 6, 2025
Minutes
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, October 6, 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 Deputy Chief Curtis.
2. Roll Call
Also present:
Kim Nailor, City Attorney
Deborah A. Kaiser-Nickson, 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 printed. The motion was adopted
unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Thompson, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderwoman Bailey
Recognitions:
A. ID-25-1091 Certificate of Recognition - AMAZE Award in memory of the Late
Alderman Michael Mayfield, Sr.:
1. Matthias Williams
2. Kayden Keller
3. Caleb May
4. Jaria Truitt
B. ID-25-1034 Proclamation Recognizing October 2025 as Domestic Violence
Awareness Month
Attachments: Domestic Violence Awareness Proclamation
C. ID-25-1097 Employee Anniversaries:
1. Five (5) years of service:
a. Hilda Fowler - Cemetery
Mayor Thompson recognized Hilda Fowler – Cemetery Department for five (5)
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 Alderman Mayfield seconded by Alderwoman Bailey, 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-25-1098 Approve the following Personnel Action Forms:
1. Re-Hire:
a. Water (1)
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B. ID-25-1089 Adopt Board Meeting Minutes for:
1. September 15, 2025
C. ID-25-1084 Approve Additions to Employee Driving List:
1. Nicholas Comfort - Ambulance
2. Anthony Smith - Water
3. Alberta Wheeler - Police
D. ID-25-1090 Approve Sponsorship Application in the amount of $500.00 from Willie
Outlaw on behalf of Alcorn State University A-Club Alumni Association
pursuant to Section 17-3-1 and Section 17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code of
1972, as amended
Attachments: Sponsorship ASU A-Club
Mayor Thompson stated that the sponsorship application submitted by Willie
Outlaw on behalf of the Alcorn State University A-Club Alumni Association 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 educational 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.
E. ID-25-1067 Approve the following requests to reserve the motor coach:
1. Donna Gray (Vicksburg Convention Center) on October 1-2, 2025
(Ratify)
2. Jennifer Harper (Senior Center) on October 8, 2025
Attachments: Motor Coach Forms
F. ID-25-1092 Authorize City Clerk to advertise Sealed Bids for:
1. Key City Park Lighting Improvements Project (Field #3)
Attachments: Bid Advertise_Sports Complex Lighting
G. ID-25-1074 Approve request from United Way for safety assistance from the Vicksburg
Police Department and Vicksburg Fire Department for the 6th Annual
Supper on the 'Sip on Thursday, November 6, 2025 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00
p.m. with set up beginning at 9:00 a.m.
Attachments: Supper on the Sip
H. ID-25-1087 Approve the following requests on behalf of We Must Vote, Inc.:
1. Permission to use Gordon's Alley for Second Annual Spades
Tournament on Friday, October 10, 2025 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
2. Use of seven (7) tables and twenty-five (25) chairs during the tournament
Attachments: Second Annual Spades Tournament
I. ID-25-1081 Approve request from Rick Shields on behalf of the Vicksburg Tennis
Affiliates to lift the open container law within a 100-yard radius of the tennis
courts at Halls Ferry Park for tennis tournaments on the weekends of
October 10-12, 2025, and November 7-9, 2025.
Attachments: Vicksburg Tennis Affiliates Open Container Request
J. ID-25-1088 Approve the following requests on behalf of Keep Vicksburg-Warren
Beautiful:
1. Permission to use Washington Street Park for the Keep Vicksburg
Proud Clean Up Day on Friday, November 7, 2025 from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00
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2. Use of community service grabbers, vests, and trash bags for the event
Attachments: Keep Vicksburg Proud Clean Up Day
K. ID-25-1068 Approve request from Vicksburg Police Department for permission to
block the street from the corner of Weems Street and Baldwin Ferry down
to the corner of Vicksburg Jr High School and use of barricades for the
Annual National Night Out Celebration to be held on October 14, 2025 from
4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Attachments: National Night Out
L. ID-25-1083 Approve request from Vicksburg Police Department to Establish Petty
Cash Fund in the name of Larry Burns, Chief of Police in the amount of
$3,500.00
Attachments: Police Request Petty Cash
M. ID-25-1080 Approve request for Use of City Equipment Loan Agreement by Spencer
Mills of 13 South Productions for October 6, 2025
Attachments: 13 South Productions Equipment Loan Agreement
N. ID-25-1095 Approve requests from the Punishers Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club
(LEMC):
1. Police escort to assist group with departure from the city en route to the
Blue Front Cafe Saturday, October 18, 2025 10:00 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.
2. Mayor Willis Thompson's presence at the event to welcome attendees
and offer brief remarks
3. The City's Selection of a local charity to receive proceeds from the rally
Attachments: Punishers LEMC Requests
Routine Agenda:
A. ID-25-1066 Discuss Vicksburg Convention Center Updates
Ms. Donna Cook, 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 October 2025 and invited the public to attend. The Mayor and
Aldermen thanked Ms. Cook for attending the meeting.
B. ID-25-1075 Discuss Vicksburg Convention and Visitors Bureau Updates
Ms. Laura Beth Strickland, of the Vicksburg Convention & Visitors Bureau, came
before the Board to inform the public of the upcoming events at the Vicksburg
Convention & Visitors Bureau for the month of October 2025 and invited the
public to attend. The Mayor and Alderman thanked Ms. Strickland for attending
the meeting.
C. ID-25-1082 Receive Sealed Bids and Reverse Auction Purchases for:
1. Sewer Camera Inspection System, 2025 or Newer
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderwoman Bailey, the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to Receive Sealed Bids and Reverse Auction Purchases for:
Sewer Camera Inspection System, 2025 or Newer
One (1) Electronic bid, No paper bids
Samson Equipment, 2025 WI-65 Service Road, Mobile, Alabama, 36618 in the
amount of $157,745.28
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The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Thompson, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderwoman Bailey
D. ID-25-1086 Approve Municipal Compliance Questionnaire for Year Ending September
30, 2025
Attachments: Municipal Compliance Questionnaire
On motion of Alderwoman Bailey, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to Approve the Municipal Compliance Questionnaire for
Year Ending September 30, 2025. The motion was adopted unanimously by the
following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Thompson, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderwoman Bailey
E. ID-25-1093 Approve the following New Job Descriptions for the Vicksburg Police
Department:
1. Administrative Coordinator- Criminal Investigations Division
2. Administrative Coordinator II- Internal Affairs
3. Administrative Coordinator- Narcotics Division
4. Booking Officer
5. Camera Surveillance Specialist
6. Community Engagement and Logistics Coordinator
7. Front Desk Clerk
8. Lead TAC Officer/ Trainer
9. Property and Evidence Technician
10. Records Clerk
11. TAC Officer/ Front Desk Clerk
Attachments: Police Civilian Job Descriptions
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderwoman Bailey, the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to Approve the following New Job Descriptions for the
Vicksburg Police Department:
1. Administrative Coordinator- Criminal Investigations Division
2. Administrative Coordinator II- Internal Affairs
3. Administrative Coordinator- Narcotics Division
4. Booking Officer
5. Camera Surveillance Specialist
6. Community Engagement and Logistics Coordinator
7. Front Desk Clerk
8. Lead TAC Officer/ Trainer
9. Property and Evidence Technician
10. Records Clerk
11. TAC Officer/ Front Desk Clerk
The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Thompson, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderwoman Bailey
F. ID-25-1096 Approve Installment Agreement with Genie Smoots in the amount of
$10,500.00 on property located at 502 Farmer Street PPIN #019342 for
demolition costs
Attachments: Installment Agreement-Genie Smoots
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderwoman Bailey, the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to Approve an Installment Agreement with Genie Smoots in
the amount of $10,500.00 on property located at 502 Farmer Street PPIN #019342
for demolition costs. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Thompson, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderwoman Bailey
G. ID-25-1111 Authorize Mayor on behalf of City of Vicksburg to execute Master Service
Agreement by and between Lexipol, LLC a Delaware Limited Liability
Company to provide assistance with the required continuing education
hours for 35 full-time Paramedics and EMT recertifications
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Attachments: VFD Lexipol LLC MSA
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderwoman Bailey, the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to Authorize Deputy Chief Jessica Cade of the Vicksburg
Fire Department to execute Master Service Agreement by and between Lexipol,
LLC a Delaware Limited Liability Company to provide assistance with the
required continuing education hours for 35 full-time Paramedics and EMT
recertification's. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Thompson, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderwoman Bailey
H. ID-25-1094 Approve request from the Vicksburg Fire Department to Purchase Protein
Powder and Supplements for in-house Firefighter National Fire Protection
Association (NFPA) 1001 Training
Attachments: VFD Purchase Request
On motion of Alderwoman Bailey, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to Approve a request from the Vicksburg Fire Department to
Purchase Protein Powder and Supplements for in-house Firefighter National Fire
Protection Association (NFPA) 1001 Training. The motion was adopted
unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Thompson, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderwoman Bailey
I. ID-25-1109 Authorize Mayor to execute Letter to Department of Public
Safety-Government Affairs to Request Vehicle Allocation for the Vicksburg
Police Department
Attachments: VPD Request Vehicle Allocation
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderwoman Bailey, the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to Authorize the Mayor to execute Letter to Department of
Public Safety-Government Affairs to Request Vehicle Allocation for the Vicksburg
Police Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Thompson, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderwoman Bailey
J. ID-25-1069 Approve the following request from the Vicksburg Police Department:
1. Authorization to utilize funds for supplies needed for various programs
and departmental supplies up to a maximum of $10,000 for the 2026 fiscal
year
2. Authorization to continue serving as a hosting site for the 2026 fiscal
year and provide refreshments when hosting training classes
pursuant to Section 17-3-1 and Section 17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code of
1972, as amended
Attachments: VPD Request
On motion of Alderwoman Bailey, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to Approve the following requests from the Vicksburg Police
Department: 1) Authorization to utilize funds for supplies needed for various
programs and departmental supplies up to a maximum of $10,000 for the 2026
fiscal year; 2) Authorization to continue serving as a hosting site for the 2026
fiscal year and provide refreshments when hosting training classes, pursuant to
Section 17-3-1 and Section 17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended.
The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Thompson, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderwoman Bailey
K. ID-25-1070 Authorize Mayor to execute Pipeline Services Agreement with PipeSuite
Attachments: Pipeline Services Agreement
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderwoman Bailey, the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to Authorize the Mayor to execute a Pipeline Services
Agreement with PipeSuite. The motion was adopted unanimously by the
following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Thompson, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderwoman Bailey
L. ID-25-1079 Authorize Mayor to execute Participation Agreement for Inmate Cost
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Containment Program
Attachments: Participation Agreement Inmate Cost Containment
On motion of Alderwoman Bailey, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to Authorize the Mayor to execute Participation Agreement
for the Inmate Cost Containment Program. The motion was adopted unanimously
by the following vote: [insert names or details of the vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Thompson, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderwoman Bailey
M. ID-25-1085 Authorize Mayor to execute Master Grant Administration Agreement
between Director of Mississippi Center for Innovation and Technology
("MCITy"), Grant Administrator and City of Vicksburg, Mississippi, ("CITY")
Attachments: City of Vicksburg agreement with mcity
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderwoman Bailey, the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to authorize the Mayor to execute a Master Grant
Administration Agreement between the Director of Mississippi Center for
Innovation and Technology ("MCITy"), Grant Administrator and City of Vicksburg,
Mississippi, ("CITY"). The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Thompson, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderwoman Bailey
N. ID-25-1113 Authorize Mayor to execute Central Mississippi Planning and Development
District, Inc. (CMPDD) CyberSecurity Subaward in the amount of
$274,859.00
Attachments: City of Vicksburg - Cybersecurity Subaward
On motion of Alderwoman Bailey, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to Authorize the Mayor to execute Central Mississippi
Planning and Development District, Inc. (CMPDD) CyberSecurity Subaward in the
amount of $274,859.00. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following
vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Thompson, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderwoman Bailey
O. ID-25-1078 Adopt an Ordinance to Amend Chapter 20 of the Code of Ordinances of
the City of Vicksburg by Adding Article III to Establish Guidelines for
Installation of Speed Humps and for other purposes
Attachments: Ordinance Installation of Speed Humps
On motion of Alderwoman Bailey, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to Adopt an Ordinance to Amend Chapter 20 of the Code of
Ordinances of the City of Vicksburg by adding Article III to establish guidelines
for installation of speed humps and for other purposes. The motion was adopted
unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Thompson, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderwoman Bailey
P. ID-25-1076 Adopt Resolution Authorizing Preparation and Submittal of an Application
to the U.S. Department of Justice Bureau of Justice Assistance for the
Office of Justice Programs Community Based Violence Intervention and
Prevention Initiative
Attachments: Resolution community based violence
On motion of Alderwoman Bailey, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to Adopt a Resolution authorizing Preparation and
Submittal of an Application to the U.S. Department of Justice Bureau of Justice
Assistance for the Office of Justice Programs Community Based Violence
Intervention and Prevention Initiative. The motion was adopted unanimously by
the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Thompson, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderwoman Bailey
Q. ID-25-1077 Adopt Resolution Authorizing Preparation and Submittal of an Application
to the U.S. Department of Justice Bureau of Justice Assistance for the
Body-Worn Camera Policy and Implementation Program to Support Law
Enforcement Agencies
Attachments: Resolution body worn camera
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On motion of Alderwoman Bailey, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to Adopt a Resolution Authorizing Preparation and
Submittal of an Application to the U.S. Department of Justice Bureau of Justice
Assistance for the Body-Worn Camera Policy and Implementation Program to
Support Law Enforcement Agencies. 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
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: Title Change - Police (1); Pay Adjustment/ Title
Change - Administration (1); Pay Adjustment/ Title Change - Police (6); Pay
Adjustment - Police (9); Longevity Pay - Cemetery (1); Suspension - Water (1);
Retro Pay - Legal (2); Discussion - Public Works Personnel Matter; Discussion -
Youth Development Center Personnel Matter; Discussion - Police Personnel
Matter; Discussion - Legal Strategy Session
The motion was seconded by Alderman Mayfield. Upon vote being taken, the
following voted aye: Mayor Thompson, Alderman Mayfield, Alderwoman Bailey.
The motion was adopted unanimously.
The Mayor and Aldermen announced they would go into executive session to
discuss Personnel Action Forms for: Title Change - Police (1); Pay Adjustment/
Title Change - Administration (1); Pay Adjustment/ Title Change - Police (6); Pay
Adjustment - Police (9); Longevity Pay - Cemetery (1); Suspension - Water (1);
Retro Pay - Legal (2); Discussion - Public Works Personnel Matter; Discussion -
Youth Development Center Personnel Matter; Discussion - Police Personnel
Matter; Discussion - Legal Strategy Session
The Mayor and Aldermen are now in executive session.
Those present at the executive session were Mayor Thompson, Alderwoman
Bailey, Alderman Mayfield, Brian Boykins - Chief of Staff, Kim Nailor- City
Attorney, Keyona Henry-Associate City Attorney, Deborah A. Kaiser-Nickson - City
Clerk, Jasmine Dillon - Deputy Clerk, Carla Sullivan-Sanders - Human Resource
Director, Kelsey Hicks - Human Resources/Safety, Charlie Hill-Deputy Chief
Aye: 3- Mayor Thompson, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderwoman Bailey
A. ID-25-1099 Title Change - Police (1)
On motion of Alderwoman Bailey, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to Approve the Title Change for an Executive Assistant to an
Executive Admin/Finance Coordinator, effective October 1, 2025. The motion was
adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Thompson, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderwoman Bailey
B. ID-25-1100 Pay Adjustment/ Title Change - Administration (1)
On motion of Alderwoman Bailey, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to Approve the Pay Adjustment/Title Change for
Administrative Assistant at $18.70/hour to Constituents Services Executive
Assistant at $23.8561/hour, effective October 1, 2025. The motion was adopted
unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Thompson, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderwoman Bailey
C. ID-25-1101 Pay Adjustment/ Title Change - Police (6)
On motion of Alderwoman Bailey, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to Approve the Pay Adjustment/Title Change for a CID
Secretary II at $12.99/hour, to an Administrative Coordinator at $15.69/hour,
effective October 1, 2025. He/She has been a competent and consistent
employee; Pay Adjustment/Title Change for a Secretary II at $13.27/hour, to an
Administrative Coordinator at $15.69/hour, effective October 1, 2025. He/She has
been a reliable and consistent employee; Pay Adjustment/Title Change for a
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Secretary at $16.85/hour, to an Administrative Coordinator II at $17.92/hour,
effective October 1, 2025. He/She has been a very productive employee; Pay
Adjustment/Title Change for a Front Desk Clerk at $12.61/hour to a TAC
Office/Front Desk Clerk at $17.00/hour, effective October 1, 2025. This Action Is To
Bring Employees Rate Of Pay Up To The New Tag/Front Desk Rate Of Pay.
He/She Reflects Knowledge, Dedication & Persistence Throughout Her
Employment; Pay Adjustment/Title Change for a Booking/EMD Spec at
$14.06/hour to a Lead TAC Officer/Trainer at $17.75/hour, effective October 1,
2025. Employee is a reliable, prompt and motivated employee while performing
various duties; Pay Adjustment/Title Change for a Crime Prevention Specialist at
$15.67/hour to a Com/Logistic Coordinator at $18.25/hour, effective October 1,
2025. Employee is very competent, dedicated, and an enthusiastic employee;
service. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Thompson, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderwoman Bailey
D. ID-25-1102 Pay Adjustment - Police (9)
On motion of Alderwoman Bailey, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to Approve Pay Adjustment for a Crime Scene Technician at
$16.20/hour to $16.25/hour, effective October 1, 2025. He/She continues to be
very attentive in performing tasks. This action is to bring employee's rate of pay
up to the new Surveillance Technician pay; Pay Adjustment for a Records Clerk
at $12.30/hour to $13.60/hour, effective October 1, 2025. He/She has been a
reliable and consistent employee. This action is to bring employee's rate of pay
up to the new Records Clerk rate of pay; Pay Adjustment for a Front Desk Clerk at
$12.30/hour to $15.60/hour, effective October 1, 2025. He/She reflects knowledge,
dedication & persistence throughout her employment. This action is to bring
employee's rate of pay up to the new Front Desk Clerk rate of pay; Pay
Adjustment for a Booking Officer at $11.00/hour to$15.50/hour, effective October
1, 2025. This action is to bring employee's rate of pay up to the new Booking
Officer rate of pay; Pay Adjustment for Front Desk Clerk at $11.00/hour to
$15.00/hour, effective October 1, 2025. He/She continues to reflect enthusiasm
about obtaining knowledge to perform assigned duties. This action is to bring
employee's rate of pay up to the new Front Desk Clerk rate of pay; Pay
Adjustment for a Front Desk Clerk at $11.20/hour to $15.20/hour, effective October
1, 2025. He/She reflects knowledge, dedication & persistence throughout her
employment. This action is to bring employee's rate of pay up to the new Front
Desk Clerk rate of pay; Pay Adjustment for a Booking Officer at $11.00/hour to
$15.50/hour, effective October 1, 2025. This action is to bring employee's rate of
pay up to the new Booking Officer rate of pay; Pay Adjustment for a Records
Clerk at $11.53/hour to $13.20/hour, effective October 1, 2025. He/She has been
persistent in obtaining knowledge to perform tasks. This action is to bring
employee's rate of pay up to the new Records Clerk rate of pay; Longevity Pay
for a Patrolman by changing the hourly rate from $21.28/hour to $21.48 ($21.28 +
$0.20)/hour, effective October 6, 2025. The employee is entitled to an additional
.20 cents/hour for four (4) years of service. The motion was adopted unanimously
by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Thompson, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderwoman Bailey
E. ID-25-1103 Longevity Pay - Cemetery (1)
On motion of Mayor Flaggs, Jr., seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to Approve the Longevity Pay of an Office Assistant by
changing the hourly rate from $15.85 to $16.05 (15.45 + .20 + .20 + .20), effective
October 7, 2025. 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:
Aye: 3- Mayor Thompson, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderwoman Bailey
F. ID-25-1104 Suspension - Water (1)
No action was taken.
G. ID-25-1105 Retro Pay - Legal (2)
On motion of Alderwoman Bailey, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, Retro Pay of
the City Prosecutor who worked a total of eight (8) hours for one (1) day at
$48.0769/hour on September 16, 2025, during the time period of being sworn in as
City Prosecutor. The Retro Pay total due is $384.62; Retro Pay of the City Attorney
who worked sixteen (16) hours for two (2) days at $57.6923/hour on September 15
& 16, 2025 during the time period of being sworn in as City Attorney. The Retro
Pay total due is $923.08. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following
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vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Thompson, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderwoman Bailey
H. ID-25-1106 Discussion - Public Works Personnel Matter
A Discussion was held.
I. ID-25-1107 Discussion - Youth Development Center Personnel Matter
This item was Tabled until October 10, 2025.
J. ID-25-1108 Discussion - Police Personnel Matter
A Discussion was held.
K. ID-25-1112 Discussion - Legal Strategy Session
A Discussion was held.
L. ID-25-1192 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
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., Friday, October 10, 2025, to take up and act upon any
and all matters that may come before the Board.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
Aye: 3- Mayor Thompson, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderwoman Bailey
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Agenda
1415 Walnut Street
City of Vicksburg Vicksburg, MS 39180
Meeting Agenda
Board of Mayor and Aldermen
Willis T. Thompson, Mayor
Thomas J. Mayfield, Alderman
Vickie Y. Bailey, Alderwoman
Monday, October 6, 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-25-1091 Certificate of Recognition - AMAZE Award in memory of the Late
Alderman Michael Mayfield, Sr.:
1. Matthias Williams
2. Kayden Keller
3. Caleb May
4. Jaria Truitt
B. ID-25-1034 Proclamation Recognizing October 2025 as Domestic Violence
Awareness Month
Attachments: Domestic Violence Awareness Proclamation
C. ID-25-1097 Employee Anniversaries:
1. Five (5) years of service:
a. Hilda Fowler - Cemetery
Approval of Consent Agenda Items:
A. ID-25-1098 Approve the following Personnel Action Forms:
1. Re-Hire:
a. Water (1)
B. ID-25-1089 Adopt Board Meeting Minutes for:
1. September 15, 2025
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C. ID-25-1084 Approve Additions to Employee Driving List:
1. Nicholas Comfort - Ambulance
2. Anthony Smith - Water
3. Alberta Wheeler - Police
D. ID-25-1090 Approve Sponsorship Application in the amount of $500.00 from Willie
Outlaw on behalf of Alcorn State University A-Club Alumni Association
pursuant to Section 17-3-1 and Section 17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code of
1972, as amended
Attachments: Sponsorship ASU A-Club
E. ID-25-1067 Approve the following requests to reserve the motor coach:
1. Donna Gray (Vicksburg Convention Center) on October 1-2, 2025
(Ratify)
2. Jennifer Harper (Senior Center) on October 8, 2025
Attachments: Motor Coach Forms
F. ID-25-1092 Authorize City Clerk to advertise Sealed Bids for:
1. Key City Park Lighting Improvements Project (Field #3)
Attachments: Bid Advertise_Sports Complex Lighting
G. ID-25-1074 Approve request from United Way for safety assistance from the Vicksburg
Police Department and Vicksburg Fire Department for the 6th Annual
Supper on the 'Sip on Thursday, November 6, 2025 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00
p.m. with set up beginning at 9:00 a.m.
Attachments: Supper on the Sip
H. ID-25-1087 Approve the following requests on behalf of We Must Vote, Inc.:
1. Permission to use Gordon's Alley for Second Annual Spades
Tournament on Friday, October 10, 2025 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
2. Use of seven (7) tables and twenty-five (25) chairs during the tournament
Attachments: Second Annual Spades Tournament
I. ID-25-1081 Approve request from Rick Shields on behalf of the Vicksburg Tennis
Affiliates to lift the open container law within a 100-yard radius of the tennis
courts at Halls Ferry Park for tennis tournaments on the weekends of
October 10-12, 2025, and November 7-9, 2025.
Attachments: Vicksburg Tennis Affiliates Open Container Request
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Board of Mayor and Aldermen Meeting Agenda October 6, 2025
J. ID-25-1088 Approve the following requests on behalf of Keep Vicksburg-Warren
Beautiful:
1. Permission to use Washington Street Park for the Keep Vicksburg
Proud Clean Up Day on Friday, November 7, 2025 from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00
p.m.
2. Use of community service grabbers, vests, and trash bags for the event
Attachments: Keep Vicksburg Proud Clean Up Day
K. ID-25-1068 Approve request from Vicksburg Police Department for permission to
block the street from the corner of Weems Street and Baldwin Ferry down
to the corner of Vicksburg Jr High School and use of barricades for the
Annual National Night Out Celebration to be held on October 14, 2025 from
4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Attachments: National Night Out
L. ID-25-1083 Approve request from Vicksburg Police Department to Establish Petty
Cash Fund in the name of Larry Burns, Chief of Police in the amount of
$3,500.00
Attachments: Police Request Petty Cash
M. ID-25-1080 Approve request for Use of City Equipment Loan Agreement by Spencer
Mills of 13 South Productions for October 6, 2025
Attachments: 13 South Productions Equipment Loan Agreement
N. ID-25-1095 Approve requests from the Punishers Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club
(LEMC):
1. Police escort to assist group with departure from the city en route to the
Blue Front Cafe Saturday, October 18, 2025 10:00 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.
2. Mayor Willis Thompson's presence at the event to welcome attendees
and offer brief remarks
3. The City's Selection of a local charity to receive proceeds from the rally
Attachments: Punishers LEMC Requests
Routine Agenda:
A. ID-25-1066 Discuss Vicksburg Convention Center Updates
B. ID-25-1075 Discuss Vicksburg Convention and Visitors Bureau Updates
C. ID-25-1082 Receive Sealed Bids and Reverse Auction Purchases for:
1. Sewer Camera Inspection System, 2025 or Newer
D. ID-25-1086 Approve Municipal Compliance Questionnaire for Year Ending September
30, 2025
Attachments: Municipal Compliance Questionnaire
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Board of Mayor and Aldermen Meeting Agenda October 6, 2025
E. ID-25-1093 Approve the following New Job Descriptions for the Vicksburg Police
Department:
1. Administrative Coordinator- Criminal Investigations Division
2. Administrative Coordinator II- Internal Affairs
3. Administrative Coordinator- Narcotics Division
4. Booking Officer
5. Camera Surveillance Specialist
6. Community Engagement and Logistics Coordinator
7. Front Desk Clerk
8. Lead TAC Officer/ Trainer
9. Property and Evidence Technician
10. Records Clerk
11. TAC Officer/ Front Desk Clerk
Attachments: Police Civilian Job Descriptions
F. ID-25-1096 Approve Installment Agreement with Genie Smoots in the amount of
$10,500.00 on property located at 502 Farmer Street PPIN #019342 for
demolition costs
Attachments: Installment Agreement-Genie Smoots
G. ID-25-1111 Authorize Mayor on behalf of City of Vicksburg to execute Master Service
Agreement by and between Lexipol, LLC a Delaware Limited Liability
Company to provide assistance with the required continuing education
hours for 35 full-time Paramedics and EMT recertifications
Attachments: VFD Lexipol LLC MSA
Appearing Jessica Cade
H. ID-25-1094 Approve request from the Vicksburg Fire Department to Purchase Protein
Powder and Supplements for in-house Firefighter National Fire Protection
Association (NFPA) 1001 Training
Attachments: VFD Purchase Request
Appearing Chief Trey Martin
I. ID-25-1109 Authorize Mayor to execute Letter to Department of Public
Safety-Government Affairs to Request Vehicle Allocation for the Vicksburg
Police Department
Attachments: VPD Request Vehicle Allocation
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Board of Mayor and Aldermen Meeting Agenda October 6, 2025
J. ID-25-1069 Approve the following request from the Vicksburg Police Department:
1. Authorization to utilize funds for supplies needed for various programs
and departmental supplies up to a maximum of $10,000 for the 2026 fiscal
year
2. Authorization to continue serving as a hosting site for the 2026 fiscal
year and provide refreshments when hosting training classes
pursuant to Section 17-3-1 and Section 17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code of
1972, as amended
Attachments: VPD Request
K. ID-25-1070 Authorize Mayor to execute Pipeline Services Agreement with PipeSuite
Attachments: Pipeline Services Agreement
L. ID-25-1079 Authorize Mayor to execute Participation Agreement for Inmate Cost
Containment Program
Attachments: Participation Agreement Inmate Cost Containment
M. ID-25-1085 Authorize Mayor to execute Master Grant Administration Agreement
between Director of Mississippi Center for Innovation and Technology
("MCITy"), Grant Administrator and City of Vicksburg, Mississippi, ("CITY")
Attachments: City of Vicksburg agreement with mcity
N. ID-25-1113 Authorize Mayor to execute Central Mississippi Planning and Development
District, Inc. (CMPDD) CyberSecurity Subaward in the amount of
$274,859.00
Attachments: City of Vicksburg - Cybersecurity Subaward
O. ID-25-1078 Adopt an Ordinance to Amend Chapter 20 of the Code of Ordinances of
the City of Vicksburg by Adding Article III to Establish Guidelines for
Installation of Speed Humps and for other purposes
Attachments: Ordinance Installation of Speed Humps
P. ID-25-1076 Adopt Resolution Authorizing Preparation and Submittal of an Application
to the U.S. Department of Justice Bureau of Justice Assistance for the
Office of Justice Programs Community Based Violence Intervention and
Prevention Initiative
Attachments: Resolution community based violence
Q. ID-25-1077 Adopt Resolution Authorizing Preparation and Submittal of an Application
to the U.S. Department of Justice Bureau of Justice Assistance for the
Body-Worn Camera Policy and Implementation Program to Support Law
Enforcement Agencies
Attachments: Resolution body worn camera
City of Vicksburg Page 5 Printed on 10/6/2025
Board of Mayor and Aldermen Meeting Agenda October 6, 2025
Executive Session:
A. ID-25-1099 Title Change - Police (1)
B. ID-25-1100 Pay Adjustment/ Title Change - Administration (1)
C. ID-25-1101 Pay Adjustment/ Title Change - Police (6)
D. ID-25-1102 Pay Adjustment - Police (9)
E. ID-25-1103 Longevity Pay - Cemetery (1)
F. ID-25-1104 Suspension - Water (1)
G. ID-25-1105 Retro Pay - Legal (2)
H. ID-25-1106 Discussion - Public Works Personnel Matter
I. ID-25-1107 Discussion - Youth Development Center Personnel Matter
J. ID-25-1108 Discussion - Police Personnel Matter
K. ID-25-1112 Discussion - Legal Strategy Session
Adjournment
Next Adjourned Meeting, 10:00 a.m., Friday, October 10, 2025
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